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The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals named Temple ISD’s Tiffany Weiss as its Middle School Principal of the Year for Region 12 — a zone that covers 77 school districts across 12 counties.
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These 5 artists could make history at the Grammys
By Faith Karimi, CNN
After a delay of more than two months caused by an unpredictable pandemic, the Grammy Awards return Sunday with a slew of potential historical moments.
For the first time, the 64th annual ceremony will be held in Las Vegas — away from its traditional home in Los Angeles. This year’s event, hosted by Trevor Noah, also brings voting changes and two new categories.
And several artists from this year’s class of nominees — from hip hop to jazz to pop music — could potentially break records.
Here are five nominees — some household names, some newcomers — on the cusp of making history.
Kanye West
Kanye West — who goes by Ye now — might be unwelcome this year as a Grammys performer, but he’ll clinch a place in history if he surpasses Jay-Z’s 23 wins — the most for a hip hop artist. Ye has 22 Grammys and is nominated for five more, including album of the year for “Donda.”
But it won’t be easy. Not to be left out, Jay-Z has three nominations this year, including two with Ye for “Donda” and best rap song for “Jail.”
BTS
Boy band BTS made history last year as the first Korean pop stars to earn a Grammy nomination in the pop duo/group performance category. If their album “Butter” wins in that category this year, they’ll be the first K-pop act to win a Grammy.
BTS has already made history as the first Korean artists to take the stage at the Grammys in 2019, when they presented the award for Best R&B Album.
Olivia Rodrigo
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has been nominated for seven awards for her debut album, “Sour,” including best new artist, album of the year, song of the year and record of the year — the last two for her heart-wrenching ballad “Drivers License.”
If she takes home all those awards, Rodrigo, 19, could become the second-youngest artist to sweep the Grammys’ four major categories: best album, song, record and new artist.
In 2020, Billie Eilish became the youngest solo performer to sweep the four biggest prizes at the Grammys. She was 18.
To match her feat, Rodrigo will also need to best Eilish. The recent Oscar winner also is nominated in three top categories.
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett first won album of the year for “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” at the fifth annual Grammy ceremony. That was in 1963, and he’s still getting Grammy nods decades later.
Bennett has five nominations this year for his collaboration with Lady Gaga, including for album of the year and record of the year. The pair are nominated for their cover of Cole Porter’s “I Get a Kick Out of You,” — a song written some 88 years ago.
At 95, Bennett is the oldest person ever to release an album of new material — with some of his biggest successes happening in the past decade.
Jon Batiste
Singer Jon Batiste leads all artists this year with 11 Grammy nominations across different genres, including record of the year, album of the year, best improvised jazz solo and best R&B album.
Batiste has a background in jazz and serves as the bandleader and musical director on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” His Grammy honors come from his work on the soundtrack to the Pixar movie “Soul” and for his 2021 album, “We Are.”
If Batiste takes home at least nine awards on Sunday he’ll mark another milestone: bypassing Michael Jackson and Santana as the artists who have won the most Grammys in one year. Both received eight Grammys each in 1984 and 2000, respectively.
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradek recently launched ART: a new streaming protocol that delivers secure, ultra-low latency (ULL) audio and video over the public internet. With latency clocking in at sub-100 milliseconds over a WAN – despite +5% packet error rates – ART breaks new ground and raises expectations for ultra-fast live video delivery.
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With end-to-end AES-256 encryption, easy firewall traversal, and no re-transmission delays, ART is trailblazing a new standard for broadcast, live event, and remote monitoring needs.
Teradek will be showcasing ART for the first time in Europe at IBC 2022 from September 9-12. Watch an exclusive demo live at IBC 2022. If you can't attend, book a virtual demo at tdek.co/art.
Teradek, a subsidiary of Creative Solutions (CS), designs and manufactures high-performance video solutions for broadcast, cine, medical, and general imaging applications. These technologies are used by production professionals in film, television, news, sports, live events, online streaming, and other media enterprises. A subdivision of Videndum plc, CS is composed of Teradek, SmallHD, Wooden Camera and Lightstream, whose products are available via branded websites and retail partners around the globe. More information can be found at www.cs.inc.
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- Gross revenue of $39.19 million for Fiscal Year 2021, a 149% increase over last year
- Achieved record quarterly gross revenues of $12.37 million, a 27% increase quarter over quarter; with record monthly gross revenue of $5.18 million in December 2021
- Achieved record quarterly net revenue of $9.47 million, a 30% increase quarter over quarter
- Improved gross margin (before changes in fair value adjustments) to 32% for Q4
- Reduced G&A expenses by 28% quarter over quarter
- Completed strategic acquisition of Galaxie Brands Corporation, the exclusive Canadian producer of Wyld edibles
- Significantly increased market share in 28g and 3.5g flower category and in hash category
TORONTO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company, reports its results for the three months ended December 31, 2021 ("Fourth Quarter" or "Q4 2021") and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 ("Fiscal Year 2021"). These filings are available for review on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
All financial information is provided in Canadian dollars except where otherwise indicated.
Management Commentary
"We closed 2021 with strong momentum as we saw significant growth quarter-over-quarter, reflecting continued execution of our strategic plan as we remain focused on quality, consistency and transparency. We are seeing the early benefit of our enhanced sales strategy which has accelerated sell-through. Our two-prong approach of onboarding key retail chains while having boots on the ground with our dedicated sales force is starting to bear fruit," said Sean Bovingdon, CEO of TGOD. "We are on track to hit our positive Adjusted EBITDA(1) target in Q2 2022, with continued monthly sales progression from the strong month of December," added Bovingdon.
Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2021 Financial Highlights
The Company:
- For Fiscal Year 2021 the gross revenue from cannabis products was $39.19 million, an increase of 149% from Fiscal Year 2020. The Company has adapted to the market dynamics and in the prior year, launched its Highly Dutch brand for the price conscious consumer and continues to grow its premium flower and hash offerings, both of which have contributed to the increase in current year revenues.
- Continued sales improvement in adult-use cannabis products with gross revenues increasing by 27% during Q4 2021 to $11.06 million, in comparison to $8.69 million in Q3 2021.
- Sales in medical cannabis products increased by 79% during Q4 2021 to $0.99 million, in comparison to $0.55 million in Q3 2021.
- Net revenue increased to $9.47 million in Q4 2021, an increase of $2.19 million or 30% quarter over quarter.
- Recorded gross margin (before changes in fair value) in Q4 2021 of 32% ("Gross Margin") an improvement of 3% quarter over quarter, reflecting production efficiencies and higher net revenues with lower excise duties than the previous quarter due to sales mix of products. The Company believes Gross Margin and Net Revenue in Canada will continue to increase as it sells proportionately more premium flower, which should result in achieving breakeven Adjusted EBITDA(1).
- General and administrative ("G&A") expenses of $4.57 million for Q4 2021, represent a 28% decrease of $1.80 million compared to Q3 2021. The Company will continue to focus on cost discipline and savings in G&A in 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) loss was $3.31 million for Q4 2021, representing a 40% improvement compared to Q3 2021, and was $22.60 million for the Fiscal Year being a 35% improvement of $11.93 million over 2020.
- Loss from operations in Q4 2021 of $5.67 million, an improvement of $3.48 million from Q3 2021. Losses from operations were $28.74 million for Fiscal Year 2021, compared to $40.96 million for the same period in the prior year primarily due to the improvement in revenues and reduction of G&A expenses.
- As of December 31, 2021, the Company had a positive working capital of $25.72 million (December 31, 2020 - $22.0 million negative working capital) primarily due to the repayment of its senior secured first lien credit facility, modifying its debt under its secured revolving facility (the "Revolver Loan") to amend the maturity date to June 2023, and reducing accounts payable with the funds received from the Revolver Loan, ATM equity financings and warrant exercises in 2021. The total consolidated cash position was $4.31 million including $0.22 million of restricted cash (December 31, 2020 – $11.83 million of which $0.62 million was restricted cash). This cash will be used primarily towards covering working capital requirements and operating costs as the Company moves towards achieving positive operating cashflow.
Other Strategic Initiatives
- On November 4, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Acosta Canada Corp ("Acosta") for exclusive and dedicated sales representation of TGOD's adult recreational cannabis brands in key provinces across Canada. The Company made the strategic decision to move away from a syndicated sales model to enable scaled growth with a dedicated sales force through greater product education, market penetration and distribution for its TGOD™, Highly Dutch Organic™ and Ripple™ brand portfolios in the key markets of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland. The Company also added a Regional Manager role for Quebec and Atlantic Canada to its team and named a Regional Manager in Calgary to support its presence in Western Canada.
- TGOD is now in 1,554 stores across the country, as it continues to increase distribution, including going from zero locations to over 370 locations in key retail chains in 2021. Pricing has remained stable with consumers gravitating towards higher quality, high THC flower with strong terpene profiles.
- In 2021, the Company has expanded its international footprint as it completed its first commercial shipments for the Australian and South African medical cannabis market. The Company expects to introduce more cannabis products to those markets later in 2022.
- On November 17, 2021, the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of Galaxie Brands Corporation ("Galaxie"). Galaxie is focused on product innovation, branding and manufacturing 2.0 products. Galaxie creates and produces a range of products including premium cannabis edibles, infused pre-rolls, flavoured vapes, oils and solventless products. It also provides manufacturing and product development services to partners across Canada.
- The Company continues to work with advisors to facilitate the sale of HemPoland.
Key Updates Subsequent to the Quarter:
- The Company has continued to grow revenues and expects a similar growth trajectory achieved in 2021 to continue into 2022, as it heads towards positive operating cashflow. The decision to move to a dedicated sales force continues to enhance sales velocity with the team achieving more than 5,800 visits since early December. The visibility has driven brand recognition of TGOD™, Highly Dutch Organic™, Ripple™ and Cruuzy™.
- As a result of the Company's quality flower products and key retail chain penetration, revenues have continued to ramp up. With recent product launches and over 20 new skus already approved for listing, the Company expects key product launches for its product portfolio to be a key catalyst to grow revenues.
- Galaxie is the exclusive producer of Wyld edibles in Canada. Currently sitting at 25 listings across the country, Wyld will continue to add additional skus and distribution points through 2022.
- In February 2022, the Company has hit significant milestones across the product portfolio in Ontario according to sales data from the OCS, specifically:
- On March 10, 2022, the Company announced that it had amended and restated the credit agreement dated September 29, 2021, as amended by a first amendment dated November 20, 2021, relating to the Revolver Loan (the "Credit Agreement"). The Company and its Canadian lender agreed to, amongst other things: (i) increase the revolving facility limit by $5.0 million to $30.0 million; (ii) allow certain eligible inventory to be included as collateral; and (iii) relax certain covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement; subject to the satisfaction of the various conditions set out therein. All other terms of the Credit Agreement will remain the same as before, including the maturity date of June 30, 2023.
- Member of the Board of Directors ("Board") and Chair of the Audit Committee Nicholas Kirton has announced his retirement from the Board effective today. Since joining the Board in 2018, Nick has provided strategic leadership and valuable counsel to the Board and the TGOD team. The Company wishes to thank Nick for his service and dedication to helping grow shareholder value and ensuring good governance. Director Chris Schnarr has been appointed as the new Chair of the Audit Committee.
Investor Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Year-end Results
Management will host a conference call with analysts on April 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Participants may access the call by dialing 416-764-8688 (Toronto) or 1-888-390-0546 (North America); Conference ID 50503996. A replay of the call will also be available through April 13, 2022, by dialing 1-416-764-8677 or 1-888-390-0541 (Passcode: 503996#).
About The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US–OTC: TGODF) is a sustainable, global cannabis company with a focus on innovation, quality, consistency, integrity and transparency. By leveraging science and technology, TGOD harnesses the power of nature from seed to sale. The Company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. In Canada, TGOD serves the recreational market with a brand portfolio including The Green Organic Dutchman, Highly Dutch Organics, Ripple by TGOD and Cruuzy brands, and the medical markets in Canada, South Africa, Australia, and Germany. All cannabis utilized in products for The Green Organic Dutchman and Highly Dutch Organics brands is grown through a certified organic process, which includes living soil, filtered rainwater, sunlight, and natural inputs.
TGOD's Common Shares and Warrants issued under the indentures dated December 19, 2019, June 12, 2020, October 23, 2020 and December 10, 2020 trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") under the symbol "TGOD", "TGOD.WS", "TGOD.WR", "TGOD.WA", and "TGOD.WB" respectively. TGOD's Common Shares trade in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "TGODF". For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.
(1)Non-GAAP Measures, Reconciliation and Discussion
This press release contains references to "Adjusted EBITDA" which is a non-international financial reporting standards ("IFRS") measure (a "Non-GAAP Measure"). Management defines Adjusted EBITDA as loss for the period, as reported, adjusted for deferred income tax recovery, foreign exchange gains and losses, finance costs, finance income, share of loss on investments in associates, revaluation of contingent consideration, loss (gain) on disposal of assets, impairment of investment in associates, impairment (reversal of impairment) charge for non-financial assets, loss on derecognition of investment in joint venture, impairment loss on remeasurement of disposal group, loss on assets held for sale, debt modification, acquisition related costs, change in fair value of investments, realized fair value adjustment on sale of inventories, unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets, share based compensation, depreciation and amortization. This measure does not have any standardized meaning according to IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
Management believes Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information as it is a commonly used measure in the capital markets to approximate operating earnings. The Company provides the Non-GAAP Measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS. The Non-GAAP Measure is also presented because management believes such measures provide information which is useful to shareholders and investors in understanding its performance and which may assist in the evaluation of the Company's business relative to that of its peers. Management believes the Non-GAAP Measure is a useful financial metric to assess the Company's operating performance on a cash basis before the impact of non-cash items, and on an adjusted basis as described above. However, such Non-GAAP Measure should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or as an alternative to, and should only be considered in conjunction with, the most comparable Non-GAAP Measure.
Reconciliations of the Non-GAAP Measure are presented in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (the "Y/E MD&A"). The Non-GAAP Measure should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with the IFRS financial measures presented in the Company's financial statements. For more information, please see "Non-GAAP Performance Measures" in the Company's Y/E MD&A, which is available under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com.
Cautionary Statements
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"). Forward looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements about future revenue, gross margin and Adjusted EBITDA, statements about production timing, statements about future production and manufacturing, statements about achievement of positive cash flow and value for shareholders, statements about reduction in general and administrative expenses, statements about potential international sales or activities, statements about the offering of any particular products by the Company in any jurisdiction and statements regarding the future performance of the Company, statements about future development and delivery of products, statements about the potential future revenue and cost synergies, statements about potential entry into the U.S. market, and statements about the level of demand for TGOD's and Galaxie's products. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "should", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties (including market conditions) and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including those risk factors described in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
Neither the CSE nor the CSE's Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of CSE) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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180g VINYL REISSUES TO BE RELEASED ON AUGUST 12
LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first six albums from the catalog of Japan's top singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada will be released on LP format in the U.S. via UMe on August 12. Albums include First Love (1999), Distance (2001), DEEP RIVER (2002), ULTRA BLUE (2006), HEART STATION (2008) and Fantôme (2016) and can be pre-ordered, HERE.
Following the sensational debut with the single "Automatic/time will tell," Hikaru Utada's first album First Love (released in 1999) established the new record as the top selling album in Japan's history, and the record has not been broken since.
Of the eight studio albums that Hikaru Utada has released to date and were released on LP recently in Japan, the first six will be released in the U.S. on August 12. It marks the first vinyl release ever for three of the albums, ULTRA BLUE, HEART STATION, and Fantôme.
Each of the six albums will be a 180g double-LP set, and the first five albums come with a bonus track.
First Love
180g 2LP
2014 Remastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NY
96kHz/24-bit master
Disc 1 / Side A
- Automatic
- Movin' on without you
- In My Room
- First Love
Disc 1 / Side B
- Amai Wana - Paint It, Black
- time will tell
- Never Let Go
Disc 2 / Side A
- B&C -Album Version-
- Another Chance
- Interlude
- Give Me A Reason
Disc 2 / Side B
- Automatic -Johnny Vicious Remix-
- First Love -John Luongo Remix- [bonus track]
Distance
180g 2LP
2018 Remastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NY
96kHz/24-bit master
Disc 1 / Side A
- Wait & See -Risk-
- Can You Keep A Secret?
- DISTANCE
Disc 1 / Side B
- Sunglasses
- Drama
- Eternally
Disc 2 / Side A
- Addicted To You [UP-IN-HEAVEN MIX]
- For You
- Kettobase!
- Parody
Disc 2 / Side B
- Time Limit
- Kotoba ni Naranai Kimochi
- HAYATOCHI-REMIX
- Hayatochiri [bonus track]
DEEP RIVER
180g 2LP
2018 Remastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NY
96kHz/24-bit master
Disc 1 / Side A
- SAKURA DROPS
- traveling
- Shiawase ni Narou
Disc 1 / Side B
- Deep River
- Letters
- Play Ball
Disc 2 / Side A
- TOKYO NIGHTS
- A.S.A.P.
- Usomitai na I Love You
Disc 2 / Side B
- FINAL DISTANCE
- Bridge (Interlude)
- Hikari
- Simple And Clean [bonus track]
ULTRA BLUE
180g 2LP (first time on LP)
2018 Remastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NY
96kHz/24-bit master
Disc 1 / Side A
- This Is Love
- Keep Tryin'
- BLUE
Disc 1 / Side B
- Nichiyou no Asa
- Making Love
- Darekano Negaiga Kanaukoro
Disc 2 / Side A
- COLORS
- One Night Magic feat. Yamada Masashi
- Kairo
- WINGS
Disc 2 / Side B
- Be My Last
- Eclipse (Interlude)
- Passion
- Sanctuary (Opening) [bonus track]
HEART STATION
180g 2LP (first time on LP)
2018 Remastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NY
96kHz/24-bit master
Disc 1 / Side A
- Fight The Blues
- HEART STATION
- Beautiful World
Disc 1 / Side B
- Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-
- Stay Gold
- Kiss & Cry
Disc 2 / Side A
- Gentle Beast Interlude
- Celebrate
- Prisoner Of Love
- Take 5
Disc 2 / Side B
- Boku Wa Kuma
- Nijiiro Bus
- Flavor Of Life
- Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) – 2007 MIX [bonus track]
Fantôme
180g 2LP (first time on LP)
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, NY
96kHz/24-bit master
Disc 1 / Side A
- Michi
- Ore no Kanojo
- Hanataba Wo Kimini
Disc 1 / Side B
- Nijikan dake no Vacance
- Ningyo
- Tomodachi
Disc 2 / Side A
- Manatsu No Tooriame
- Kouya No Ookami
Disc 2 / Side B
- Boukyaku featuring KOHH
- Jinsei Saikou no Hi
- Sakura Nagashi
Hikaru Utada's debut single "Automatic/time will tell" released on December 9, 1998 and sold over two million copies, catapulting them to top-artist-status at age 15. Their first album, First Love, released a few months later and marked the highest number of CDs sold in Japan, a record that remains unbroken to this day. All of their albums that followed have topped the charts. The 2007 single "Flavor Of Life" set a world record for the most digital downloads. They announced a hiatus from their music career in 2010 to focus on their "人間活動/ningen katsudo/career as a person," or personal growth, returning to their career of music in April 2016 with singles "Hanataba Wo Kimini" and "Manatsu No Tooriame." Their sixth studio album Fantôme followed in September 2016 to great success in both Japan and abroad with a #1 on the Oricon charts stretching four consecutive weeks for the first time, a #3 on the US iTunes chart, and over a million units total in sales of CD and digital downloads. Since March 2017, they have been with Epic Records Japan, a division of Sony Music Labels Inc. The year 2018 saw the release of their 7th album Hatsukoi on June 27, marked their twenty-year anniversary from debut, and their first Japan-wide tour since recommencing their music career. Footage from the tour is available as a video release under the title "Hikaru Utada Laughter in the Dark Tour 2018." The theme song for video game "KINGDOM HEARTS Ⅲ," "Face My Fears" was released as a single in 2019. The track was co-created with Skrillex and marked Utada's first Billboard Top 100 in the US. An EP of the A.G. Cook co-produced single "One Last Kiss" and their first self-cover "Beautiful World (Da Capo Version)" released March 10, 2021, and the former counted the artist's first time reaching 100 million streams. The two tracks are both themes appearing in the feature film "EVANGELION:3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME (SHIN EVANGELION)." Later in the year, digital single "Kimini Muchuu," main theme for TBS Friday night drama "Saiai," released November 26, ranking in various streaming and digital charts around the globe. Their highly anticipated 8th studio album BAD MODE released digitally on January 19, 2022, as well as their first online concert "Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios." The latest album was released on CD February 23 and on vinyl April 27.
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| 2022-06-17T13:22:21Z
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Ruben Guerrero, P.E., named Office Manager – San Antonio and Michael Weeks named Office Manager - Austin/Round Rock
PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a pair of new leadership roles in the firm's Southern Region. Ruben Guerrero, P.E., has been promoted to Office Manager for Michael Baker's San Antonio, Texas, office, and Michael Weeks has been named Office Manager for the firm's Austin/Round Rock, Texas, office. In their new roles, Mr. Guerrero and Mr. Weeks will lead their respective office's growth and client engagement efforts while collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm's Southern Region
"Both Ruben and Michael bring decades of experience to their new roles," said Tommy Montgomery, P.E., Senior Vice President and Southern Regional Director at Michael Baker International. "They are seasoned leaders with extensive background in managing both people and complex infrastructure projects. I look forward to the continued growth and success of our San Antonio and Austin/Round Rock offices under Ruben and Michael's leadership."
Mr. Guerrero joined Michael Baker in 2021 with more than 30 years of experience in transportation design engineering, project delivery, construction and operations and maintenance throughout California and Texas. Most recently, Mr. Guerrero served as Department Manager – Transportation in Michael Baker's San Antonio office, where he worked with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on the Texas State Highway 358 Reconstruction in Nueces County, Texas, which entails the design and construction of braided ramps at the US 286 interchange.
Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Guerrero was a Senior Construction Manager at Civil Engineering Consultants (CEC). Earlier in his career, he served as the Assistant City Engineer for the City of San Antonio Capital Program. He was also a Federal Programs Engineer for TxDOT and a Senior Transportation Engineer for the California Department of Transportation. He is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Public Works Association (APWA), National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Mr. Guerrero earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Mr. Weeks brings nearly 25 years of industry experience to his new position, including the last seven with Michael Baker. He has a proven track record of assessing and managing aquatic resources in both freshwater and marine ecosystems and leading numerous projects related to environmental compliance, transportation planning, coastal planning and management of coastal restoration. Most recently, Mr. Weeks served as Department Manager – Environmental in the firm's Austin/Round Rock, where he managed roadway, rail, flood control and reservoir projects, and led the environmental team.
Prior to joining Michael Baker in 2015, Mr. Weeks was a Coastal Project Manager for the Texas General Land Office. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Scientist at Atkins North America and a Coastal Conservation Biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Mr. Weeks is a member of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) and Central Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (CTAEP). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine and Freshwater Biology from the University of Texas.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management and design-build project delivery. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and engineered models, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in their second year of partnership, H&M USA and Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW) have announced Actress, Producer and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross as the non-profit's new ambassador for 2022. Having launched her own hair care company, PATTERN, in 2018, Ross will amplify the non-profit's mission of helping other Black Woman owned businesses flourish through a community of support and resources.
On June 10th, Ross and BFABW Founder Nikki Porcher sat down together at H&M's Los Angeles showroom to have a candid discussion about the challenges and successes Black Woman encounter as business owners. Joined by members of the Buy From a Black Woman (BFABW) community and surrounded by a display of products from member businesses, Ross and Porcher delved into topics such as starting your own business, strengthening a network of Black women business owners, and how Black women are often called to create their own path to fill a need that is often unrecognized by corporations. Ross, herself a talented multihyphenate with years of experience in entertainment and business, gave words of wisdom and advice to young Black women seeking to achieve their own goals in a world where they may not always be seen.
"I am proud to help support Buy From a Black Woman and the incredible network of business owners they've brought together," says Ross. "Black women and their contributions are often overlooked, which is why it's crucial for us to come together to build, strengthen and create our own opportunities for success."
Buy From a Black Woman is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 by Nikki Porcher that connects hundreds of Black Woman owned businesses across the United States and provides a community of support with the goal of helping their businesses flourish. Throughout 2021, H&M sponsored events like the Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour and the BFABW Holiday Market which ran November through December 2021 at H&M's Times Square location. These events, which saw products from over 50 Black Woman owned businesses sold at H&M locations across the country, exposed new customers to these Buy From a Black Woman member businesses and business owners.
"It's hard to describe in words what it means to have Tracee Ellis Ross as an ambassador for Buy From A Black Woman. This year we are celebrating and showing the world that Black Women are living examples. I couldn't think of a better example to help us spread our message of just how important it is to buy from and support Black Women Business Owners better than Ms. Ross. We are truly honoured to work with her and to continue our partnership with H&M," says Nikki Porcher, Founder of Buy From a Black Woman.
Now in the second year of partnership, H&M USA will continue its support of Buy From a Black Woman through a variety of activities and support aimed at continuing the growth and success of the business owners, beginning with a donation of $250,000. This summer, H&M USA will again sponsor the organization's Buy From a Black Woman Inspire Tour, leveraging H&M USA's channels and brick and mortar locations to highlight Black Woman owned businesses across the country.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Tracee Ellis Ross to propel our support of Buy From a Black Woman even further," says Donna Dozier Gordon, Head of Inclusion and Diversity for H&M Region Americas. "Ms. Ross' role as Buy From A Black Woman ambassador will be a force multiplier in amplifying the critical work being done to elevate the success of Black woman business owners, and in turn, uplift entire communities. H&M's collaboration with Buy From A Black Woman continues to exemplify the impact we want to have in empowering and creating capacity in the communities in which we live and work."
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- CPR & first-aid kits, funded through a recent Duke Energy Foundation grant, will help train students and teachers on lifesaving skills
(American Heart Association issued the following news release.)
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. Less than half of bystanders intervene to give lifesaving CPR. Thanks to a collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Duke Energy Foundation, thousands of new lifesavers in Pasco and Citrus County schools will soon be ready to respond with CPR & first-aid kits if they are needed.
Just in time for students and staff heading back to school, the American Heart Association, with help from a $50,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, will assist schools within Duke Energy Florida's service area in providing required CPR training to ninth- and 11th-grade students, as well as recommend basic training in first aid and CPR for all students every two years starting in sixth grade.
"We know that 70% of cardiac arrest events that happen outside of the hospital happen at home," said Amanda Palumbo, executive director of the American Heart Association Tampa Bay. "Hands-only CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival. By teaching students this lifesaving skill, we're making this community safer for everyone."
The American Heart Association and Duke Energy Foundation want students, teachers and staff to know how to help in an emergency. Schools received easy-to-use CPR & first-aid kits with lesson plans, training DVDs and AED training simulators that will help teach the lifesaving skills of CPR, how to use an AED and how to help during sports related emergencies.
The Duke Energy Foundation's support will also ensure that the American Heart Association can provide dedicated in-person trainings in Pasco and Citrus counties, and can support countywide refinement of cardiac emergency response plans to reduce death from cardiac arrest in school settings.
"Safety is at the forefront of everything we do at Duke Energy," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "We are proud to work alongside the American Heart Association to provide additional CPR kits to middle and high schools throughout our service areas. Together, we are equipping teachers, students and staff with the skills and means to save lives and keep our communities safe."
Schools slated to received CPR kits from the Duke Energy Foundation grant during the 2022-2023 school year include: Anclote High School, F.K. Marchman Technical, Gulf High School, J.W. Mitchell High School, Sunlake High School, Zephyrhills High School, Wendell Krinn Technical High School, Paul R. Smith Middle School, Chasco Middle School, Bayonet Point Middle School, Gulf Middle School, Seven Springs Middle School, Charles S. Rushe Middle School, R.B. Stewart Middle School, Centennial Middle School, Starkey Ranch K-8 School, Citrus High School, Crystal River High School and Lecanto High School.
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public's health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 800.AHA.USA1.
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy media contact: Audrey Stasko
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American Heart Association media contact: Johnny Johnson
Phone: 727.563.8074
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on China to comply with a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s vast territorial claims in the South China Sea and warned that Washington is obligated to defend treaty ally Philippines if its forces, vessels or aircraft come under attack in the disputed waters.
Blinken’s statement, issued by the U.S. Embassy in Manila on Tuesday, was released on the sixth anniversary of the 2016 decision by an arbitration tribunal set up in The Hague under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea after the Philippine government complained in 2013 about China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed waters.
China did not participate in the arbitration, rejected its ruling as a sham and continues to defy it, bringing it into territorial spats with the Philippines and other Southeast Asian claimant states in recent years.
“We call again on the PRC to abide by its obligations under international law and cease its provocative behavior,” Blinken said, using the acronym for China’s formal name, the People’s Republic of China.
“We also reaffirm that an armed attack on Philippine armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft in the South China Sea would invoke U.S. mutual defense commitments” under the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, Blinken said.
There was no immediate reaction from Beijing. But Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a news conference in Malaysia’s administrative capital of Putrajaya that China is speeding up talks with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes the Philippines and three other claimant states, to come up with a nonaggression pact called a “code of conduct” to turn the South China Sea “into a sea of peace and cooperation.”
“We will oppose bloc confrontation and Cold War mentality,” Wang told journalists after meeting his counterpart in Malaysia, the last stop in his five-nation swing through Southeast Asia. He did not take any questions.
In addition to China and the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have had overlapping claims in the busy waterway, where an estimated $5 trillion in goods passes each year and which is believed to be rich in undersea gas and oil deposits.
The potential flashpoint has become a key front of U.S.-China rivalry.
Washington lays no claim to the disputed waters but has deployed Navy ships and Air Force jets to patrol the waterway for decades and says freedom of navigation and overflight is in the U.S. national interest. That has provoked angry reactions from China, which has accused the U.S. of meddling in a purely Asian dispute and warned it to stay away.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said Tuesday that the arbitration ruling will be a pillar of his new government’s policy and actions in the disputed region and rejected attempts to undermine the “indisputable” decision.
“These findings are no longer within the reach of denial and rebuttal and are conclusive as they are indisputable. The award is final,” Manalo said in a statement.
“We firmly reject attempts to undermine it … even erase it from law, history and our collective memories,” said Manalo, who did not directly name China.
New Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office June 30 after a landslide electoral victory.
Marcos Jr.’s predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, put the arbitration ruling on the backburner for years after taking office in 2016 and nurtured cozy ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping while criticizing U.S. security policies.
In 2019, Duterte said he finally asked Xi to comply with the ruling but was flatly told, “We will not budge.”
Marcos Jr. has upheld the arbitration ruling and said he would not allow even one “square millimeter” of Philippine waters to be trampled upon.
But he said in January before winning the presidency that since China has refused to recognize the ruling, Duterte’s policy of diplomatic engagement is “really our only option.”
Dozens of left-wing activists and workers protested in front of the Chinese Consulate in Manila’s Makati financial district on Tuesday, asking Beijing to respect the arbitration ruling and for Marcos Jr. to defend the country’s territory and sovereign rights in the South China Sea.
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Associated Press journalists Joeal Calupitan and Aaron Favila in Manila and Eileen Ng in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, contributed to this report.
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The government of the Faroe Islands has set a catch limit of 500 dolphins for the territory’s annual whale hunt this year.
Situated halfway between Iceland and Scotland in the Atlantic Ocean, the Faroes are a self-governing territory of the Kingdom of Denmark made up of 18 islands.
The yearly whale cull, or grindadráp in Faroese, is a traditional practice that dates back to the first settlement of the islands by Vikings in 800 CE.
Animal rights organizations have historically condemned the cull, in which whales are killed by gashes to the neck and subsequent cuts to the spinal cord and carotid artery.
However, the Faroese government has previously defended the practice, saying the meat from the hunt provides ”valuable food” for local communities.
Whale hunts take place to provide food and catches are distributed among the participants and local communities, according to the Whales and Whaling in the Faroe Islands website. Whale meat and blubber are sometimes available for sale on the dockside and at supermarkets.
“The meat from each whale drive provides a large amount of valuable food, which is distributed free in the local communities where the whale drives take place... the meat of the 1,400 dolphins caught on Sunday has likewise been distributed among the participants in the catch and the local community,” Faroese government spokesman Páll Nolsøe told CNN after the hunt last year.
The government’s decision follows last year’s hunt, when a super-pod of 1,428 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were corralled by jet skis and speed boats onto Skálabotnur beach on the island of Eysturoy and eventually killed, according to marine conservation group Sea Shepherd.
At the time, the group denounced the killing as a “brutal and badly mishandled” massacre, and the largest single hunt in the territory’s history.
In a statement announcing its decision Sunday, the government said of the September 2021 hunt: “It has been acknowledged that aspects of that catch were not satisfactory, in particular the unusually large number of dolphins killed.”
“This made procedures difficult to manage and is unlikely to be a sustainable level of catch on a long-term annual basis,” the government added.
Lukas Erichsen, a representative of Sea Shepherd, described the new quota as “totally meaningless.”
Erichsen, who is part of Sea Shepherd’s whale defense campaign in the Faroe Islands, told CNN in an emailed statement that there appeared to be no penalty for exceeding the quota. “Indeed who would be prosecuted or fined should over 500 be killed in the next two years? No doubt if over 500 were killed in a year then those responsible would claim they did not realize that the pod was so big until it was driven into the shallows and the dolphins killed,” he said.
“This new ‘quota’ is meaningless for dolphins in the long run and has only hastily been announced as a thinly-veiled attempt to deceive both politicians and the press in the face of continued outrage over the killing of dolphins in the Faroe Islands,” Erichsen added.
The government said in its latest statement that it aligns itself with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 commitments that address global challenges, including the climate crisis and the need to preserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.
“Catches of small whales are an important supplement to the livelihoods of Faroe Islanders, who have for centuries relied on the sustainable use of marine resources for their economy and local food security,” it said.
“The meat and blubber from each whale drive provide valuable food with a low carbon footprint, which is distributed for free in the different communities where the catches take place,” the government added.
There are about 80,000 white-sided dolphins in the seas surrounding the Faroe Islands, according to the government. It added that a yearly cull of just over 820 white-sided dolphins would therefore be “well within sustainable limits.”
However, it said it has asked the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission to provide more up-to-date information on how to sustainably catch white-sided dolphins, after which it will assess the provisional annual limit of 500.
The government also said it would review the method used to kill the dolphins to reduce the length of time it takes for them to die.
After last year’s killing, several whaling supporters condemned the hunt. Among them was Kristian Petersen, who told CNN at the time that “there were so many errors,” including stalking a big flock and prolonging the dolphins’ suffering by having too few people on the beaches to kill them.
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LUND, Sweden, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alfa Laval Group will host a Capital Markets Day on November 29, 2022. During the day, executive management will outline the strategic direction and operational performance as well as a deep dive into specific business areas and the opportunities ahead.
The CMD will be held at Alfa Laval's site outside Copenhagen, Denmark.
A detailed agenda and registration will be available on Alfa Laval's website closer to the event.
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Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, and is active in the areas of Energy, Marine, and Food & Water, offering its expertise, products, and service to a wide range of industries in some 100 countries. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets.
Alfa Laval's innovative technologies are dedicated to purifying, refining, and reusing materials, promoting more responsible use of natural resources. They contribute to improved energy efficiency and heat recovery, better water treatment, and reduced emissions. Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet. Making the world better, every day.
Alfa Laval has 17,900 employees. Annual sales in 2021 were SEK 40.9 billion (approx. EUR 4 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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Three-Day Series to Be Held in St. Joseph,
Chisholm & Cannon Falls
September 20, 21, 27, 2022
OWATONNA, Minn., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rural Voice series, developed by three Minnesota Initiative Foundations that serve Greater Minnesota along with Compeer Financial, will launch in late September with three town halls moderated by MPR's Kerri Miller. The conversations will focus on entrepreneurism, workforce readiness, and health care in rural Minnesota.
"The focus of these town halls is really to lend voice to our rural areas and to explore the benefits, the challenges, and the opportunities that exist when living in rural communities," said Tim Penny, president and CEO of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. "We're excited to hear from people who can educate and enlighten through their ideas, and experiences."
The events, which will be held in unique venues in rural Minnesota, will require registration but are free to attend. The events will also be live-streamed and recorded for broader distribution.
"When you bring citizens together who are deeply committed to their communities, you unleash dynamic conversations and creative problem solving," Miller said. "These town halls will be lively, and exciting."
The events details are as follows:
Tuesday, Sept. 20: Rural Startup: Launching a Business in Greater Minnesota
Krewe Restaurant
24 College Ave. N. St. Joseph, MN
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Discussion 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. followed by a reception
Wednesday, Sept. 21 Growing Good Gigs: Educating & Training a Creative Rural Workforce
Minnesota Discovery Center
1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Discussion 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. followed by a reception
Tuesday, Sept. 27 Great Doctors & Healthy Communities: Improving Patient Care in Rural Minnesota
Cannon River Winery
421 Mill Street W.
Cannon Falls, MN
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Discussion 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. followed by a reception
Mayo Clinic Health System is a sponsor of the Rural Voice health care discussion. For more information on the Rural Voice series or to register for the in-person events or live-streaming of the event go to ruralvoice.org.
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LOS ANGELES — Southern California’s gigantic water supplier took the unprecedented step Tuesday of requiring about 6 million people to cut their outdoor watering to one day a week as drought continues to plague the state.
The board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California declared a water shortage emergency and required the cities and water agencies it supplies to implement the cutback on June 1 and enforce it or face hefty fines.
“We don’t have enough water supplies right now to meet normal demand. The water is not there,” Metropolitan Water District spokesperson Rebecca Kimitch said. “This is unprecedented territory. We’ve never done anything like this before.”
The Metropolitan Water District uses water from the Colorado River and the State Water Project to supply 26 public water agencies that provide water to 19 million people, or 40% of the state’s population.
But record dry conditions have strained the system, lowering reservoir levels, and the State Water Project — which gets its water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta — has estimated it will only be able to deliver about 5% of its usual allocation this year.
January, February and March of this year were the driest three months in recorded state history in terms of rainfall and snowfall, Kimitch said.
The Metropolitan Water District said that the 2020 and 2021 water years had the least rainfall on record for two consecutive years. In addition, Lake Oroville, the State Water Project’s main reservoir, reached its lowest point last year since being filled in the 1970s.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked people to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by 15%, but so far residents have been slow to meet that goal.
Several water districts have instituted water conservation measures. On Tuesday, the board of the East Bay Municipal Utility District voted to reduce water usage by 10% and cap daily usage for some 1.4 million customers in Contra Costa and Alameda counties, including Oakland and Berkeley. Households will be allowed to use 1,646 gallons (6,231 litres) per day — far above the average household usage of about 200 gallons (757 litres) daily — and the agency expected that only 1% to 2% of customers will exceed the limit, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
The Metropolitan Water District restrictions apply to areas of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties that rely mostly on state water supplied through the district, including some parts of Los Angeles city. Mainly urban areas are impacted.
The MWD’s client water agencies must implement either the one-day-a-week outdoor use restriction or find other ways of making equivalent reductions in water demand, Kimitch said.
Although the water agencies support the water conservation move, it remains to be seen whether the public will do it, Kimitch said.
The Metropolitan Water District will monitor water use and if the restrictions don’t work, it could order an all-out ban on outdoor watering as soon as September, she said.
Meanwhile, state lawmakers have taken the first step toward lowering the standard for how much water people use in their homes.
California’s current standard for residential indoor water use is 55 gallons (208 liters) per person per day. The rule doesn’t apply to customers, meaning regulators don’t write tickets to people for using more water than they are allowed. Instead, the state requires water agencies to meet that standard across all of its customers.
But the state Senate overwhelmingly voted last week to lower the standard to 47 gallons (178 liters) per person per day starting in 2025 and 42 gallons (159 liters) per person per day beginning in 2030.
The bill has not yet passed the Assembly, meaning it is still likely months away from becoming law.
The U.S. West is in the middle of a severe drought just a few years after record rain and snowfall filled reservoirs to capacity. Scientists say this boom-and-bust cycle is driven by climate change that will be marked by longer, more severe droughts. A study from earlier this year found the U.S. West was in the middle of a megadrought that is now the driest in at least 1,200 years.
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ZERO employs cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning to achieve the next generation of text auto-classification.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZERO Systems, an innovator in AI-enabled cognitive automation, has been recognized as a Sample Vendor in the "Gartner Hype Cycle Report for Natural Language Processing, 2022" in the category of text autoclassification. A critical component of enabling true cognitive automation, text autoclassification utilizes natural language processing and machine learning to analyze and classify content at scale.
At the forefront of AI-enabled automation technology, ZERO develops solutions that increase productivity for knowledge economy enterprises, through the automation of time-consuming processes that would otherwise require human decision making.
"We are thrilled to be recognized in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle Report," said Alex Babin, CEO at ZERO Systems. "The knowledge economy desperately needs a solution that is effective at automating high-value cognitive processes. This is precisely what ZERO's underlying AI technology offers, and the applications across various industries are endless."
In May 2022, ZERO announced a strategic partnership with Aderant, a leading global business management software provider, to add an automation layer and further enhance Aderant's leading product offerings for Law firms.
"We are presently delivering game-changing solutions through our 'Apollo' and 'Athena' products to some of the world's largest Law firms and global clients," continues Babin. "Our solutions enable these firms to more accurately track billable time, remain in compliance through automated document classification and management, and capture lost revenue due to the complexities of manual processes."
ZERO will showcase the latest features and capabilities of their products as a sponsor at this year's 2022 International Law Technology Association (ILTA) Conference, in Washington DC, August 21st-25th. For more information, or to book a private demo at the show, please visit www.zerosystems.com
*Gartner, "Hype Cycle for Natural Language Technologies, 2022", Bern Elliot, Adrian Lee, July 11, 2022.
GARTNER and HYPE CYCLE are registered trademarks and service marks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's Research & Advisory organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
ZERO is a leader in AI-powered productivity automation with products engineered to help professional services firms achieve operational excellence. ZERO's technology acts as an intelligent layer to existing systems, automating and streamlining processes such as time management, document management, and data loss prevention. With many Am Law 100 and global clients, ZERO is enabling knowledge workers to be more productive, generate more revenue, and focus on the work that really matters – helping their clients. To learn more, visit www.zerosystems.com
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or "the Company") (NYSE: IONQ) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 1, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. IonQ had not developed a 32-qubit quantum computer. The Company's 11-qubit quantum computer was rendered useless by frequent errors. The Company's quantum computer failed to be reliably accessible despite its availability through major cloud providers. The Company derived a significant portion of its revenue from improper transactions with related parties. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about IonQ, investors suffered damages.
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(NEXSTAR) – For 15 years, a federal program has existed with the intention of providing public workers like teachers, law enforcement, and those working for non-profit organizations with student loan forgiveness. Yet the overall approval rating for applicants has been low.
Lawmakers are now hoping to change the program’s effectiveness with a new bill.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, or PSLF, was created in 2007 to help certain employees by forgiving their student loans after 120 payments over 10 years. The number of applicants actually having their loans forgiven has been low: Just 1 in 5 of the 1.3 million borrowers pursuing debt discharge through PSLF are on track to see relief by 2026, according to a September report by the Student Borrower Protection Center.
In 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced a change that temporarily waives specific PSLF requirements to grant borrowers credit toward loan cancellation regardless of their federal loan type or if they had been enrolled in a specific payment plan, as long as they consolidated their debt into a Direct Loan before the end of the waiver.
Prior to the waiver, borrowers needed to have a specific federal loan — a Direct Loan — to qualify for PSLF. Borrowers could consolidate their debt into Direct Loans for PSLF, but any payments made on the loans before consolidation didn’t count toward the required tally.
This waiver is currently set to expire after October 31, 2022, meaning eligible borrowers have less than four months to apply. Richard Cordray, the head of Federal Student Aid, said at a conference earlier this year that while he is pushing for the PSLF waiver to be extended, President Biden may lack the executive authority to approve such a move.
Instead, some lawmakers hope to make the temporary changes brought on by the waiver permanent while enacting additional reforms to the program “to permanently address the concerns of PSLF applicants.”
In a recently introduced bill, dubbed the ‘Simplifying and Strengthening PSLF Act,’ Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) proposes cutting the amount of time it takes to get relief in half by reducing the number of payments needed to qualify for PSLF relief from 120 over 10 years to 60 over five years for borrowers working with an eligible employer.
If enacted, the bill would include any previous payments made on the borrower’s loans — regardless of the type of loan, their payment plan, or if payments were made in full or on time — toward the necessary payments for PSLF relief. These guidelines are largely already in place under the temporary waiver set to expire in fall.
Courtney’s bill would also expand PSLF access for active-duty military and Peace Corp volunteers who had their loans placed in deferment while they were serving. Currently, certain loan deferments are not eligible for PSLF relief.
Additionally, under Courtney’s bill, parents with PLUS loans — otherwise known as Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students — or couples who joint-consolidated their loans into a Federal Family Education Loan, or FFEL, would be allowed to re-consolidated their loans into a Direct Loan, which would then be eligible for PSLF.
As of Thursday, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Earlier this month, the Biden administration proposed sweeping changes to the federal student loan system, including a permanent change to PSLF that would allow more payments to qualify for the program, including partial, lump-sum and late payments. It also would allow particular kinds of deferments and forbearances to count toward PSLF, and it would create a formal reconsideration process for applicants who were denied access to the program.
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Cause of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church fire was accidental: CFD
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CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — The blaze that destroyed Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood was accidental, the Chicago Fire Department has determined. The fire erupted on Good Friday and flared up again Saturday morning.
CFD said the fire started due to work being done on the roof using a propane torch.
Firefighters have been back several times, including Saturday morning when the flames reignited.
“Oh my God, what a destruction,” said Leslie Campbell, who works at the church. “What are we going to do?”
Campbell has been a security guard at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for nearly 30 years, and he never expected to see his church destroyed.
“I was very surprised because it’s a strong church,” he said.
The destruction of the church brought many out to see the aftermath, including those who grew up in it like Julius Tucker.
“I was christened here and baptized here, also earned my first paycheck here,” said Tucker.
CFD said since the roof collapsed it’s impossible to get inside safely.
“At the present it’s unstable for us to go in,” said Deputy District Chief Curtis Hudson. “That’s why we keep coming back for rekindles because we can’t get to the seed of the fire from where our point of vantage is.”
The church will hold its Easter service at Calahan Funeral Home.
“The church will keep its get together, and I’ll be there,” said Campbell.
Edward Calahan, the president of Calahan Funeral Home, reached out to Lead Pastor Gerald Dew about holding Easter service in their legacy center.
Through the convincing of my son-in-law, Rev. Jasper Taylor, he just said, we need to reach out to Pastor Dew and ask him if he needs some assistance from Calahan Funeral Home and if they need the space, we would accommodate,” said Calahan.
Those who live in the neighborhood say when you think of Englewood, you think of Antioch.
“It’s heartbreaking, but again, it is a building and so the memories don’t go anywhere. They stay put,” said Tucker.
The Chicago Fire Department said it is up to the building department whether the church should be torn down or whether it is salvageable.
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Company now transfers fully to the hands of Parker Ranch
HONOLULU, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After an eight-year collaboration, Parker Ranch and Ulupono Initiative jointly announced that Parker Ranch, Inc. has acquired the equity interest in Paniolo Cattle Company, LLC held by Ulupono Holdings, LLC. The move comes in recognition of the joint-venture's success in demonstrating that a pasture-raised beef operation can work at large scale in Hawai'i.
Paniolo Cattle Company was formed in 2014 as a partnership between Parker Ranch and Ulupono Initiative to foster statewide local beef production. The pasture-to-plate enterprise taps into a growing demand for high-quality, affordable, locally raised beef. Parker Ranch now owns 100 percent of the business entity and its assets, including its brands.
"This joint venture was about demonstrating that local beef is a compelling choice for consumers compared to imports while creating an at-home thriving cattle industry that is viable and sustainable," said Dutch Kuyper, President of Parker Ranch.
"As has always been the intention, Ulupono is divesting from our successful partnership with Parker Ranch in the Paniolo Cattle Company," said Murray Clay, Ulupono Initiative's President. "After more than eight years of statewide sales to local customers, we are extremely pleased by what has been accomplished toward the demonstration that there is a viable market for local beef in the islands. Through Paniolo Cattle Company, residents now have access to quality, pasture-raised beef throughout the state."
The demand for grass-fed beef has grown significantly in recent decades. The healthy attributes of natural, grass-fed beef are attractive to discerning consumers seeking a unique high-quality choice compared to most imported beef from the mainland or elsewhere.
"Over the last 15 years or so, several ranches across the state led efforts to develop the local market for grass-fed beef even before Paniolo Cattle Company, LLC was conceived," said Kuyper. "In fact, we actually supplied some of those programs with cattle when they needed help to fill gaps in their marketing schedules. The Paniolo Cattle Co. brand became the largest in the state over the last few years as consumers demanded more and more local beef. At the same time, we began investing in advertising the brand through television and Hana Hou! – Hawaiian Airlines' inflight magazine – which led to greater brand awareness and market penetration. We are grateful for the support from Ulupono and are looking forward to the next chapter in the development of local beef in our home state of Hawai'i."
For more information about Paniolo Cattle Company, visit paniolocattle.com.
About Parker Ranch
Parker Ranch is one of the largest and oldest cattle ranches in the United States. Parker Ranch, Inc. is owned by Parker Ranch Foundation Trust whose beneficiaries are four non-profits: Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Parker School and Hawai'i Community Foundation. To learn more, please visit www.parkerranch.com or www.prft.org.
About Ulupono Initiative
A mission-driven venture of The Omidyar Group, Ulupono Initiative was founded in 2009 and strives to improve the quality of life for the people of Hawai'i by working toward sustainable solutions that support and promote locally produced food, renewable energy, clean transportation, and better management of freshwater resources. For more information about Ulupono Initiative, visit ulupono.com or connect with Ulupono on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Enochian BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOB).
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According to a filed complaint, Enochian BioSciences, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Relegated Watford hires Rob Edwards as next manager
WATFORD, England (AP) — Watford has hired Rob Edwards to succeed Roy Hodgson as manager starting next season when the relegated Premier League club plays in the second tier. The 39-year-old Edwards helped lead Forest Green to the title in League Two — England’s fourth division — this season. Forest Green says it was disappointed claiming that negotiations took place “behind our backs.” Watford became the second team to be relegated from the Premier League this season after losing at Crystal Palace 1-0 on Saturday. The 74-year-old Hodgson will leave Watford having failed in his short-term mission to prevent the club from making an immediate return to the Championship.
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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis agreed Saturday that the attempt to eliminate Indigenous culture in Canada through a church-run residential school system amounted to a cultural “genocide.”
Speaking to reporters while en route home from Canada, Francis said he didn’t use the term during his trip to atone for the Catholic Church’s role in the schools because it never came to mind.
Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission determined in 2015 that the forced removal of Indigenous children from their homes and placement in the residential schools to assimilate them constituted a “cultural genocide.”
Some 150,000 children from the late 1800s to the 1970s were subject to the forced assimilation policy, aimed at making them fully Christian and Canadian. Physical and sexual abuse were rampant at the schools, and children were beaten for speaking their Native languages.
“It’s true I didn’t use the word because it didn’t come to mind, but I described genocide, no?” Francis said. “I apologized, I asked forgiveness for this work, which was genocide.”
Francis said he repeatedly condemned the system that severed family ties and attempted to impose new cultural beliefs as “catastrophic” to generations of Indigenous peoples.
In the main apology of his Canada trip, delivered Monday, Francis spoke of “cultural destruction,” but he didn’t use the term “cultural genocide” as some school survivors had hoped and expected.
“It’s a technical word, ‘genocide.’ I didn’t use because it didn’t come to mind, but I described that, and it’s true it’s a genocide,” he said Saturday.
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Expands Environmental Capabilities to Support Large Infrastructure Projects
--Strengthens ICF's Presence in Important Texas Market--
FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global consulting and digital services provider, today announced it has acquired Blanton & Associates, Inc., an environmental consulting, planning and project management firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, that supports a variety of infrastructure projects in key markets.
Blanton & Associates' team of more than 75 highly specialized and experienced staff bring proven domain expertise in environmental regulatory compliance and permitting in the transportation, renewable energy, water and resource management sectors. As one of the most trusted partners to Texas state and local agencies, Blanton & Associates strengthens ICF's presence in the state that is set to receive significant federal investment dollars under the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Spending Initiative.
Blanton & Associates has delivered environmental and scientific services to the Texas Department of Transportation throughout its entire 25-year history and is recognized for developing timely and cost-effective solutions across federal, state and local agencies and for their work on transportation, energy and water issues for utility and other commercial clients.
They also have extensive renewable energy experience, having supported over 500 solar and wind energy projects in over 30 states. Blanton & Associates has also been involved in the completion of more than half of all of Texas' wind energy projects by megawatt and almost 20 percent of all U.S. land-based wind capacity by megawatt. Their multi-disciplinary teams consist of biologists, wetland scientists, environmental planners, geologists, archaeologists, public involvement experts, GIS analysts and more.
"As one team, ICF and Blanton & Associates will offer industry-leading expertise in the transportation, energy and water sectors coupled with a deep understanding of environmental regulations to help state and local agencies quickly execute infrastructure projects, while protecting the environment and maintaining compliance," said John Wasson, ICF chair and chief executive officer. "Our strong cultural alignment is reflected in our mutual passion for protecting natural resources, promoting clean energy and building infrastructure resilience."
"Having partnered successfully on water and habitat conservation planning projects for many years, our companies know each other well," said Don Blanton, president of Blanton & Associates. "With a solid foundation of shared values and collaboration, combined with our strong track record of delivering positive outcomes for our clients, we are ready to hit the ground running as part of the ICF team."
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About ICF
ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting services company with approximately 8,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.
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Services for Anthony “Tony” Brian Strutz, 56, of Temple will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple.
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Services for Anthony “Tony” Brian Strutz, 56, of Temple will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple.
Mr. Strutz died Saturday, July 9, at his residence.
He was born April 16, 1966, in Detroit to Richard and Jacki Cottom Strutz. He was a resident of the Temple area his entire life. He attended Belton High School. He worked for Ron Bickle for 30 years.
Survivors include two sons, Jason Strutz of New Braunfels and Clayton Strutz of San Marcos; two sisters, Debbie Larson and Misty Morgan, both of Temple; and a brother, Ronnie Strutz of Temple.
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Company introduces new data plans and lowers price on unlimited data offerings
CHICAGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UScellular is providing even more value-driven prepaid plan options to customers. The new plans offer a wider variety of price points, data allotments and hotspot access giving customers more flexibility to choose a plan that fits their service needs and budget. UScellular prepaid plans give access to the same smartphones, nationwide network and customer service without a contract, activation fee, overage charges or credit checks. Additionally, all prepaid plans include a 3-day grace period, keeping customers connected even after their payment is due. The new prepaid plan offerings include:
- $25 entry level unlimited talk and text plan with 2GB of data that can be used as hotspot access.
- $30 unlimited talk and text plan with 5GB of data that can be used as hotspot access. This is a great option for households eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program, as this plan can be free with the $30 discount.
- $40 unlimited talk and text plan with 15 GB of data that can now be used as hotspot access.
- Unlimited plans now starting at $50 per month, $5 less than the previous plans.
"Prepaid plans are a great option especially now, when people are trying to make their dollar stretch farther," said Eric Jagher, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for UScellular. "With more plan options, hotspot access, and reduced unlimited data costs these new plans will be ideal for customers looking for a contract-free plan."
In addition to the new lower-cost prepaid plans, UScellular has also price protected all of its plans, promising not to increase prices through at least the end of 2023.
For more information about UScellular's prepaid offerings, please go to uscellular.com/prepaid.
UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers' lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com. Connect with UScellular on social media at facebook.com/uscellular, twitter.com/uscellular, instagram.com/uscellular, YouTube.com/uscellularcorp and linkedin.com/company/uscellular.
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The Nation's First National Organization for Black Business Celebrates 122nd Anniversary at Home of Founder Booker T. Washington During National Black History Month
- NBL will host the 122nd anniversary celebration during National Black History Month
- NBL unveils 2023 campaign to digitize 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2028
TUSKEGEE, Ala., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A campaign that aims to enhance the digital capacity of 1 million Black-owned businesses and grow their revenue by engaging customers through technology is being introduced in Tuskegee at the 122nd anniversary of the National Business League (NBL).
A historic announcement will be made Aug. 22 and 23 concerning a project the NBL is spearheading in partnership with sponsor American Express. The goal is to transition 1 million Black-owned businesses into the digital economy by 2028. The five-year campaign, the Black Economic Freedom Movement, will kick off in January 2023 to relaunch the NBL with local city chapters throughout all 50 states and internationally. This will start with a $1.3 million newly designed organizational technology platform that has been developed to serve as a catalyst for the digital transformation and empowerment of Black-owned businesses.
Dr. Ken L. Harris, the organization's 16th national president and CEO, said, "As we pivot toward a post-pandemic economy, on the cusp of extreme Black racial injustice, the National Business League has jumped with both feet into the digital age. For Black businesses globally, the revolution won't be televised; it shall be digitized."
Industry research has shown that 40% of Black-owned businesses permanently closed their doors or were in dire condition, significantly hampered by the digital divide, during the COVID pandemic. A key factor in the decline of Black-owned businesses was the inability to access technology and mobility demands for consumers to purchase commodities, goods, products, and services online – in addition to Black business owners facing insurmountable economic, systematic, and institutional barriers that have historically plagued growth and development.
"When Tuskegee Founder Booker T. Washington envisioned the National Business League, he wanted to create opportunities for economic empowerment for Black businesses through collaboration," said Dr. Charlotte Morris, president of Tuskegee University. "We are honored to be a part of an anniversary celebration marking 122 impactful years while partnering with sponsor American Express to ensure that our community has the tools to advance in an ever-changing digital environment."
The National Business League's vision is to develop and drive the appropriate digital ecosystem for 3.2 million Black-owned businesses to thrive across America and internationally. The campaign will kick off with the NBL's regional offices in Detroit, Atlanta and Los Angeles and the national headquarters in Washington, D.C., then move to the NBL's largest local chapters in cities, historic towns, and settlements with the highest concentration of Black-owned businesses.
The three-point focus of the Black Economic Freedom movement campaign includes
- League Digitalization:
The National Business League will become one of the first national trade associations in the U.S. to go completely digital with a $1.3 million technology infrastructure upgrade, including a reimagined website, an online chapter portal, a mobile app, virtual meeting and webinar tools, social media platforms, a resource marketplace and an LMS system. - Digital-Ready Assessment Tool:
The National Business League will launch its digital-ready online assessment tool to gauge its members' digital readiness in the marketplace while making a concerted effort to connect technology and mobility resources to help close the digital divide for Black businesses and start-ups. - Digital Resource Marketplace:
The National Business League will also deploy online resources to help Black businesses and professional entrepreneurs go digital over the next five years by providing members a digital marketplace to help them educate, promote, grow, and hire in cities and chapter
"The city of Tuskegee is proud to co-host the National Business League for the 122nd year anniversary celebration and historic Black Economic Freedom announcement," said Lawrence F. Haygood, Jr., Mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama. Haygood also said, "The NBL and the city in partnership through the National Business League Tuskegee Chapter look forward to continuing a long tradition of supporting and being a historical beacon for local Black businesses in Tuskegee while also being an intricate part of the league's national movement."
NBL 122nd Anniversary Celebration Activities, Aug. 22-23, 2022 (Media Invited)
- WELCOME RECEPTION: Welcome and Visit to the Tuskegee History Center (Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CST)
- BOOKER T's TOWNS PLAY: Booker T's Towns Play at the Tuskegee Repertory Theater (Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CST), 201 South Main Street, Tuskegee, Alabama
- NATIONAL PRESS CONFERENCE: National Business League Press Conference: The Oaks, Booker T. Washington's former home, Tuskegee University, 905 Montgomery Road (Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST)
- ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON: The NBL 122nd Anniversary Black Business Luncheon at Logan Hall, Tuskegee University campus (Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CST)
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON TOUR: Visit the Booker Taliaferro Washington Sr. Monument, Grave and Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Sites (Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CST)
Booker T. Washington founded the National Business League on August 23, 1900. It is the first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonsectarian Black business, and professional trade association in the country. It has 120,000 members nationwide and 125 Fortune 500 corporate partners, with regional offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Detroit, Michigan, and Los Angeles, California, and headquarters in Washington, DC, as well as city league chapters throughout all 50 states and internationally. The organization advocates for the interest of 3.2 million black businesses throughout the United States and abroad. Website: www.nationalbusinessleague.org
Tuskegee University is a private, historically Black land-grant university in Tuskegee, Alabama, whose mission has always been service to people. Stressing the need to educate the whole person, that is, the hand and the heart as well as the mind, Dr. Booker T. Washington founded this institution. www.tuskegee.edu
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Venture Capital Firm Led by Veteran Investor Yida Gao to Pursue Investments in Early-Stage Digital Asset Projects
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital ("Shima"), a global venture firm that invests in early-stage blockchain companies across all market cycles, today announced that it has launched its debut fund, Shima Capital Fund I ("Fund I" or the "Fund") and has collectively raised $200 million. The Fund received significant support from notable investors including Dragonfly Capital, Bill Ackman, Animoca, OKex, Mirana Ventures, Republic, and Andrew Yang, among others.
Founded in 2021 by veteran investor Yida Gao, Shima Capital supports blockchain startups in their earliest stages (i.e. pre-seed and seed) by providing hands-on oversight to help maximize each company's value. Shima's inaugural fund aims to consistently deploy capital when founders need it the most in addition to helping hire talent, build community, amplify narratives, and foster the acceleration of technical research and development. The Shima team is composed of seasoned investors, accomplished operators, and former founders who align on a mission to help daring teams build and scale their companies.
"Yida Gao and Shima Capital exemplify the early stage venture capital that's needed in Web3. Shima's strong focus on supporting founders and willingness to bash through walls for their sake resonates well with Animoca Brands' ethos," said Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. "It's a great honor to partner with Shima Capital, especially given the fund's high conviction in the global proliferation of digital property rights and an open metaverse."
"We at OKX Blockdream Capital believe that Shima Capital has shown promising results in being able to identify paradigm shifts in the cryptocurrency industry," said Jeff Ren, Head of Investment at OK Group. "We are looking forward to establishing a working relationship with Shima Capital alongside its other LPs."
Shima invests in the earliest rounds of blockchain startups across all verticals with check sizes of $500,000 to $2,000,000. Areas of focus include but are not limited to consumer (e.g. decentralized identity, social media, content ownership, DAO's), gaming & metaverse, composable financial systems (e.g. sustainable DeFi, regenerative finance, payments & settlement), decentralized infrastructure (e.g. data platforms, blockchain automation, cross-chain communication), and next-generation blockchain technology (e.g. Layer 1/2, zero-knowledge proofs, security).
"As crypto-focused VC's continue to raise massive billion dollar plus funds, we identified a pocket of opportunity to support Web3 founders with their first institutional checks that are considered too small for other Tier 1 investors," said Gao, Founder and Managing Partner of Shima Capital. "We also observed that early-stage funds usually do not provide extensive value-adds for founders given limited resources. At Shima, we take the opposite approach and spend the necessary resources to provide our portfolio companies with surgical support typically found only with larger funds. We firmly believe this strategy of focusing on the earliest funding rounds and delivering a full suite of value-adds will yield strong returns for LPs and align incentives the most with founders."
The Fund's investment strategy will be led by Gao who previously served as Co-Founder and General Partner of Divergence Digital Currency, a $100m+ crypto hedge fund that has grown over 15x since inception in 2017. Gao was also previously General Partner of Struck Capital, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm. Prior, he held roles as a technology investor at New Enterprise Associates, a $25Bn+ venture capital fund, and as an M&A investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Gao graduated from MIT with degrees in mathematics and computer science and briefly attended Stanford's Graduate School of Business. He teaches the 15.492: Crypto Finance course at MIT.
Gao is joined by a team of investors and professionals who possess proven track records of sourcing talent and driving successful investments at some of the top technology companies. These include:
- Carl Hua, who serves as Investment Partner and Chief Technology Officer, was formerly the Chief Architect of Celsius and Head of DeFi at Ripple where he is still an advisor. Hua also previously served as Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Logos Network, which was acquired by Ripple in 2019. He has also held engineering positions at JPL NASA and Northrop Grumman.
- Alex Lin, who serves as Head of Research, was previously a Venture Partner at Old Fashion Research, a multi-strategy Web3 fund managed by former Binance executives. Lin has served as a Fund Manager at Big Red Ventures, Cornell University's student-run, early-stage venture capital fund, and as Co-Founder of Tether Health, an early-stage digital health startup. Lin's career also includes roles as Product Manager of two successfully exited startups (i.e. Teads, Concertiv) and as a Deloitte consultant.
- Chris Adams, who serves as Head of Talent, was formerly the Head of Talent at Atomic VC where he helped scale teams from seed to series C and rolled out talent programs for early teams. Adams served as the first hiring lead at Uber and personally hired 300 candidates while leading a team of 20. He also led recruiting efforts for various teams at Google and Pinterest.
Shima Capital's core team consists of investors, researchers, software engineers, and other industry experts who are passionate about growing the future of the crypto and Web3 ecosystem. To learn more about open roles at Shima and across its portfolio, please visit jobs.shima.capital.
About Shima Capital
Shima Capital is a leading early stage VC firm investing in disruptive blockchain companies. The fund is deeply focused on taking a hands-on approach and working closely with its portfolio companies to provide the most sweat equity per dollar invested. As teams in Web3 push the frontier of innovation, Shima helps hire talent, build community, amplify narratives, and foster the acceleration of technical research and development. Shima is composed of seasoned investors, accomplished operators, and former founders who align on a mission to support all-star teams with building and scaling generational companies.
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Expanded Digital Services and New PR Partnership Fuel Top D.C. Agency's Strategic Direction
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused Image, a full-service branding and digital marketing agency, today announced that six new government contractors have signed on with the firm in just 60 days. Fueled by strategic decisions made during the pandemic, the company expanded its digital marketing services and partnered with top GovCon PR firm Boscobel Marketing Communications to better serve B2G and B2B clients. Focused Image is now one of the largest independent agency buyers of GovCon digital advertising and one of the top buyers of GovCon paid LinkedIn advertising. The company's revenues have increased by 25% above pre-pandemic levels.
"Whether a company serves other businesses or the federal government, their marketplace is crowded, challenging and evolving," said Toby Eckhardt, president and CEO of Focused Image. "We're honored that so many clients trust us to advance their brand and support their growth."
Revenue growth comes from a range of services, including branding and website development, with the largest increase coming from digital marketing, digital recruitment, social media and public relations.
"One of our pandemic-era decisions was to deepen our expertise in the high-demand areas of digital marketing and social media while partnering for PR services," said Dave Scanlon, executive vice president of strategic planning at Focused Image. "Teaming with Boscobel was a natural next step, following years of providing collaborative services to clients."
New Focused Image clients are geographically dispersed across the country. Ranging in size from small to mid-size contractors, the companies provide a range of technology services to government, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, mission assurance, big data and data analytics.
Focused Image is a full-service branding and digital marketing firm that builds extraordinary brands and bottom-line results for B2B and B2G organizations. Led by a team of communications, design and digital media experts, the company applies its proprietary BrandNew™ branding methodology to uncover what makes an organization, product or service unique, appealing and relevant to customers. For more than 30 years, Focused Image has combined effective strategies with compelling creative to drive action. Located in the metro Washington, D.C. area, the company supports organizations around the country. www.focusedimage.com
Boscobel is a boutique public relations and marketing firm exclusively serving government contractors. Since opening its doors more than 40 years ago, Boscobel has launched companies and solutions, while positioning clients with industry-first, innovative solutions that elevate profiles and establish brands. Specialty practices in M&A communications and pre-RFP marketing are key differentiators. Boscobel is a Woman-Owned Small Business. www.boscobel.com
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monogram Health, the leading value-based specialty provider of in-home nephrology, primary care, and benefit management services for individuals with chronic kidney and end-stage renal disease, has hired Karen Abbott as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Abbott brings more than three decades of experience to the roles, where she leads Monogram's human resources, legal, compliance and risk teams.
"Karen is a demonstrated leader, and her long history of supporting growth stage and private equity-backed health care companies underscores her sharp acumen for the complexities of our rapidly evolving industry," said Monogram Health CEO Mike Uchrin. "Karen has a keen understanding of the unique needs and dynamics among our patients, health plan partners, clinicians and employees. She will be a key leader in our daily efforts to transform the way care is delivered to Americans living with kidney disease."
A Nashville resident for more than 30 years, Abbott most recently served as Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary at American Addiction Centers. While at AAC, she advised the company on all aspects of human resources, risk management and regulatory matters, while also managing operations, compliance, risk, and all legal functions for the treatment facilities and corporate office.
"Every day, Monogram's employees make a positive difference in the lives of people impacted by kidney disease," Abbott said. "I'm honored to contribute my expertise to support Monogram's mission and our colleagues nationwide as they deliver the highest-quality, evidence-based care in our patients' homes."
About Monogram Health
Monogram Health is a leading value-based provider of in-home nephrology, primary care, and benefit management services for individuals with chronic kidney and end-stage renal disease. The company deploys an innovative in-home care delivery model and technology-driven array of evidence-based clinical services, including complex case and disease management, utilization management, and medication therapy management to transform the way health care is delivered for those with kidney disease. This innovative model of care has been shown to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, and privately held by Frist Cressey Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, and TPG Capital, Monogram Health has numerous value-based partnerships with leading health plans to care for patients across 34 states and all insurance products. To learn more about Monogram Health, please visit here.
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Moms nationwide share Black daughters’ reactions to ‘The Little Mermaid’ clip
(Gray News) – After Disney released its first teaser trailer for the upcoming live action “The Little Mermaid” starring a Black actress as Ariel, parents shared their young Black daughters’ emotional reactions to seeing the mermaid for the first time.
Disney released the clip last week showing 22-year-old Halle Bailey as Ariel. The decision to cast a Black actress in the role has caused some uproar, with some arguing that Ariel in the original “The Little Mermaid” animated film is white with red hair.
But parents of young Black girls are taking to social media to show the positive impact a Black Ariel has already made on their daughters.
One Oregon mom shared a video on TikTok of her daughter watching the trailer for the first time, with the girl enthusiastically shouting, “She’s Black! Mama! She’s Black!”
Another mom in North Carolina shared a TikTok video of her daughter’s reaction, with the caption, “This made my whole entire day; she loves Ariel!!!” Her daughter watches the trailer with her jaw dropped and immediately says she wants to see the movie.
A mom in Georgia shared a TikTok video of her daughter saying, shocked, “She’s Black!” when seeing the clip for the first time.
Hundreds of similar videos have been shared, with comments on TikTok reading, “That right there is the reason ours babies need to see representation! That was such a beautiful moment for her!” and “I’ve been waiting my entire life for a little mermaid that looks like me.”
“The Little Mermaid” hits theaters May 26.
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Big Question for Candidates: "What is your plan to ensure that Arizona students have quality teachers and principals?"
PHOENIX, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) today released its education findings from the newly launched Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want candidates to address as they campaign for their votes. The results on education demonstrate overwhelming support from voters across all political parties and age groups on important education issues, including increasing education funding, expanding secondary education opportunities, and improving education outcomes.
"The Arizona Voters' Agenda is a data-driven look at the issues likely Arizona voters across every partisan segment and age group agree and prioritize when considering whom to vote for in the upcoming elections," explained Dr. Sybil Francis, President & CEO of CFA. "There is no better place to start than on education, which is essential to our long-term success and which was the top issue in CFA's Gallup Arizona Survey in 2020. Voters are more interested in hearing about these issues than they are about many hot-button issues currently dominating political dialogue. And they want to know where candidates stand on these issues as well as their plans for addressing them when making their decision about whom to support with their vote."
The top education issue on the Arizona Voters' Agenda is "Ensuring that Arizona schools have quality teachers and principals," a topic that is supported by 97% of likely voters, including 96% among Republicans, 95% independents/unaffiliated, and 98% Democrats. This was also the top education finding from CFA's report on the Gallup Arizona Survey in 2020.
In addition, 72% of voters strongly support "Increasing teacher pay," which rises to 88% including those who somewhat support it. This includes 80% of Republicans, 90% of independents/unaffiliated, and 98% of Democrats. And 65% strongly support the broader concept of "Increasing funding for K-12 public education," with another 17% somewhat supporting it. This includes 69% of Republicans, 90% of independents/unaffiliated, and 97% of Democrats.
"Voters continue to believe that schools are underfunded and teachers are underpaid," said Dr. Francis. "It's important to note that super-majorities of voters – Republicans included – want to invest in quality education."
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Students gain hands-on experience in one of the University's Lopes Live Labs
PHOENIX , Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grand Canyon University Worship Arts program has released its seventh album, Canyon Worship 2022. Collaboration can be seen through the 11 new songs, all of which were written and performed by GCU students and recorded in the University's state-of-the-art recording studio, one of GCU's Lopes Live Labs (L3's).
"In our seventh year of Canyon Worship, the students have really taken the project to the next level," said Eric Johnson, GCU Recording Studio Manager. "This album is marked by collaboration and creativity. It is an eclectic blend of praise and introspection marked by thought-provoking ideas and passionate worship for our creator."
Collaboration is a huge component woven into this year's album. Four of the 11 songs were written with three or more students. Senior Madison Russell had a hand in three of the four collaborations on the album, as well as a solo song, "Always a Reason." "I've always been open to co-writing, but I think I was too afraid to be vulnerable and share my ideas with someone else," said Russell. "It's been really fun, and I've gotten to know people better because of that. All of my friends, we've gotten a lot closer by getting to write together."
The GCU Recording Lab is one of 49 L3's on the Phoenix campus. These labs are designed to provide students with hands-on education so they can gain real-world skills, making themselves more marketable to future employers.
"Canyon Worship 2022 is an exciting album, one that GCU can be proud of," said Worship Arts Director Randall Downs. "The students have really showcased their talents through the writing and performing of Canyon Worship 2022. The songs speak to the goodness and faithfulness of God. I cannot wait to see how this album ministers to people around the world."
The 11 songs and authors on Canyon Worship 2022 are:
- Sometimes (Edwin Lopez, Madison Russell, Victoria Gutierrez, Colter Bonaroti)
- Burdens to Bear (Baraka Shekanena)
- Always a Reason (Madison Russell)
- Consumers (Amanda Riffe)
- The Real Thing (Nicole Jaspers, Colter Bonaroti, Madison Russell, Victoria Gutierrez)
- Dry Bones (Nicole Swartz)
- I'm Yours (Victoria Gutierrez, Nicole Jaspers, Annabelle Butcher, Madison Russell)
- Heaven is Here (Kyleigh Almich)
- Here (I Will Be) (Trina Beecher, Edwin Lopez, Alex Ramirez)
- Most Precious (Nicole Jaspers)
- From Winter to Spring (Instrumental) (Gabby Kim)
Canyon Worship 2022 was produced by music industry veterans Geoff Hunker and David Willey, who are no strangers to the album. Hunker has been producing Canyon Worship since 2016, with Willey joining in 2019.
The album is available for streaming on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music.
GCU's Center for Worship Arts combines both ministry and performance with a blend of industry experts, instructors and seasoned worship ministers. The curriculum includes 32 credit hours in the College of Theology, ensuring that students are grounded in Christ and prepared to become worship leaders in churches throughout the world.
For more information, visit https://canyonworship.gcu.edu/
About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona's premier private Christian university. GCU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers 312 academic programs, emphases and certificates for both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals. The University's curriculum emphasizes interaction with classmates, both in-person and online, and individual attention from instructors while fusing academic rigor with Christian values to help students find their purpose and become skilled, caring professionals. For more information, visit gcu.edu.
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Flash flooding: Toddlers rescued, fish flop in parking lot
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement officers in central Mississippi carried toddlers out of a flooded day care center after storms dumped rain that caused creeks to overflow.
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department posted video on Facebook of deputies walking through brown, knee-deep water Wednesday to take children to an elevated truck, placing them gently on benches. News outlets reported more than 100 children and 14 workers were rescued from the flooded facility in the Jackson suburb of Florence.
The National Weather Service reported a second day of heavy rains and flash flooding was expected Thursday in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Weather radar also showed heavy rainfall in Thursday near the Mississippi-Alabama state line.
Tony Banks said Thursday that when he returned to his apartment in the Jackson suburb of Flowood after work Wednesday, the parking lot was knee-deep in water. He said a creek overflowed, flooding some cars and trucks. Banks said he caught a fish near the vehicles.
“He was flopping around in the parking lot and I grabbed his mouth,” said Banks, 35. He said he tossed the bass back into the water.
After the deluge Wednesday, Rankin County sheriff’s deputies helped move more than 40 residents out of a flooded nursing home in Brandon.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said flowing water washed away parts of a state highway in rural Newton County, between Jackson and Meridian.
Three Mississippi cities set one-day rainfall records Wednesday, the weather service said. Jackson received just over 5 inches (12.7 centimeters), Meridian received 4.6 inches (11.7 centimeters) and Vicksburg received 2.9 inches (7.4 centimeters).
On Wednesday, Jackson also surpassed its previous record for rainfall for the month of August, at 11.57 inches (29.4 centimeters). The previous record for the month was 11.51 inches (29.2 centimeters) in 2008, the weather service said.
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| 2022-08-25T15:53:47Z
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022 Grammy U Mentor, Billboard-charting, and ten-time Global Music Award winning singer/songwriter/pianist will perform Saturday, September 17th at Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts Lincoln Hall in Foxburg, Pennsylvania. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes Four-Time Grammy Nominee Denny Jiosa on guitar, veteran bassist and educator Roy Vogt, and drummer Dr. Rich Adams. Katherine and her band are performing special versions of classics and originals in jazz, Latin jazz, blues/roots and adult contemporary.
Katherine is at the forefront of the singer/songwriter movement and is known for bringing fresh, contemporary twists to standards as well as releasing tracks that merge classic and contemporary influences. The winner of twenty-five awards and nine nominations, her single "Necessary Groove" debuted in Billboard's Top 40 Pop Charts as a crossover hit. A prolific and versatile artist, she has been compared to singer/pianist Diana Krall, as well as world-class vocalists Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera and Sarah Vaughn.
With rave reviews from five continents, Katherine has performed on stages with Latin jazz greats Celia Cruz and Tito Puente Jr. She has recorded with Grammy winner and legendary saxophonist Kirk Whalum, Latin Grammy Winner Nestor Torres, Blues Hall of Fame and Grammy Winner Darrell Leonard, Grammy Nominee Mindi Abair and Brazilian singer/songwriter/pianist Guinga. In recognition of her considerable contributions to the genre, her groundbreaking, self-produced CD "Vintage" was added to the prestigious jazz archives at the Mediatheque Musicale de Paris, France.
The Los Angeles Music Awards voted the third-generation musician the "Best Female Singer/Songwriter" in their entire twenty-five year history. Latin Grammy consultant and renowned journalist Toninho Spessoto called her "one of the top artists of our time." AXS says, "...a singer with many sides, all worth getting to know...an open, fearless artist. Two-Time Emmy Nominee and Celebrity Radio Host Phillip Silverstone raved, "absolutely brilliant. Farnham is doing for jazz what Clapton did for the blues – bringing it to the mainstream."
Tickets are $25.00 for adults, $20.00 for members and $50.00 for ARCA Members and can be purchased online at https://alleghenyriverstone.org/event/katherine-farnham, or via www.eventbrite.com/e/katherine-kool-kat-farnham-band-tickets-307862494007. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert goers may dine at the waterfront Allegheny Grille and enjoy free parking for the event.
As part of All Clarion Arts Day, there is a wine and cheese and art event next door at the Red Brick Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees receive a voucher for the concert at 7:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 724-659-3153, cash or check only at the door.
To preview and purchase Katherine's discography, visit Apple Music, Amazon, or www.KatherineFarnham.com.
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| 2022-09-15T18:10:47Z
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Stark County real estate transfers March 26-April 1
Alliance
Brenson Curtis from City of Alliance Land Reutilization, 746 Wade Ave, $1,000.
Carr Brian & Mccord Shawna from Patel Hiral D., 1621 Raywood Rd, $240,000.
Dailey Zachary C R from Gordon Eugene W Jr & Tabitha, 1590 Raywood Rd, $232,500.
Davidson Craig S & Kimberly A from Davidson Kimberly A & Bugara Thomas A, 842 Glenwood Dr, $28,000.
Delong Valerie Ann from Alihassan Land Co Ltd, 1323 S Rockhill Ave, $95,000.
Fortner Butch from Kinsey T Allan & Charlene, 1175 Stratford PL, $336,000.
Glicken Eric from Weyer Cameron, 47 Perry CT, $85,000.
Grove Julie Ann & Oeler Jeffrey D from Grove August D Jr, 2370 Shunk Ave, $82,500.
Mcmasters Flora M & Mccollam Tyffani from City of Alliance Land Reutilization, 521 N Webb Ave, $1,000.
Ross Joshua J & Morgan T from Ross John, 316 South St, $78,777.
Smith Brandon M from Allen Saprina A Trustee, 170 W Market St, $100,000.
Star Ridge LLC from Hershberger Gary L, 340 S Lincoln Ave, $39,000.
Wood Donald from City of Alliance Land Reutilization, 1120 Pike St, $1,000.
Yoder Matthew from Holibaugh Daniel R Trustee of the Daniel, 555 W Cambridge St, $167,000.
Bethlehem Township
Burkholder Milan D & Sherry L from May Amy F &, 6651 Woodland Hill Rd SW, $30,000.
King David L & Charity from Steff Athena L, parcel 1100992 Tanganyika Trl, $8,000.
May Amy F & from May Lloyd L & Amy F, 6651 Woodland Hill Rd SW, $30,000.
Mobley Carolyn R & Donald K from Kuntz Larry & Jean, 221 C St Nav Vil, $68,000.
Canal Fulton
City of Canal Fulton from Ringer & Wellspringproperties Inc, 232 Market St W, $20,000.
Croasmun Brian Dennis & Dawn Ellen from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 3028 Bonita Cir SE, $269,995.
Glass Jordan from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 3024 Bonita Cir SE, $235,390.
Hardgrove Thomas W Trustee from Godshalk Pauline, 795 Beverly Ave, $175,000.
NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes from Schalmo Properties Inc, 3065 Bonita Cir SE, $29,500.
Wesie Roxanne from NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA, 3053 Bonita Cir SE, $264,755.
Canton
1429 Woodland LLC from Patron Holdings LLC, 1425 Woodland Ave NW, $140,000.
400 Mckinley Ave Land Trust from DCLB Corp, 400 Mckinley Ave NW, $445,000.
400 Mckinley Ave Land Trust from DCLB Corp, parcel 202485 4th St NW, $445,000.
Amberge Westin & Alyson from DNW Properties IV LLC, 5409 Johnnycake RDG NE, $295,000.
Bausher Nancy & Roger Lee from DSV SPV3 LLC, 2406 6th St NW, $27,000.
Bower Kathy L from Chaney Patricia A & Roscoe E, 1513 Gibbs Ave NE, $68,000.
Busson Dario C Rodgriguez & from Meriggiare LLC, 2202 5th St NE, $95,000.
CCSN Properties LLC from Koi Real Estate Investments LLC, 200 Harrison Ave SW, $40,000.
CJ Convienience Inc from Simmons Debora E, 1508 27th St NW, $58,000.
CJ Convienience Inc from Simmons Ronald, 2502 Indiana Way NE, $40,000.
Dixon Nicholas from Phillips Tammy L & Feielin Kimbery A &, 3834 Westview Ave NW, $136,500.
Dreaming Tree Investments LLC from Dunbar Ted M & Frances L Trustees, 1421 24th St NW, $100,000.
Farris Robyn from Taylor Heather & Douglas II, 803 Akin CT SW, $20,000.
Flores Velasquez Lemin S from Locke Cynthia J, 3329 Market Ave N, $186,000.
Ford Bryan Keith & Aguridakis Samantha from Myers Calvin L & Doris L, 2318 Strasser PL SW, $93,500.
Fountain Drew-Mikel Cross & Boyd Crista from Samson & Son LLC, 5321 Johnnycake RDG NE, $290,000.
Gilger Nicholas L from Casey Brian E & Amy, 2905 3rd St NW, $37,700.
Gustafson Alana C & Lacaze Erin N from SMB Investments LLC, 3016 Navarre Rd SW, $97,000.
Hammel Amber M from Campbell Sharon K, 1124 39th St NW, $190,000.
Homeless Outreach Team of Stark County from France Jerry, 511 10th St NW, $15,100.
Houston Darius from Hidey James L & Tracy L, 2121 2nd St SE, $60,000.
Iplangroup Agent for Custodian from SFRS LLC, 2022 Gross Ave NE, $42,000.
Iplangroup Agent for Custodian from Welcome Home Stark LLC, 2002 Morris Ave NE, $40,000.
Lukens David from Bumbaugh Barbara T, 1600 24th St NE, $50,079.
Martinez Guadalupe from Martinez Felicia, 2064 3rd St SE, $25,000.
Moody Andre L from Clearview Properties LLC, 2222 Bollinger Ave NE, $79,900.
Parks Skyler Lee from Rubio Kristina, 232 Bellflower Ave NW, $138,400.
Salapack Dennis R & Colleen K from Slesnick Marlene E & Jeffrey D Co-Ttee, 403 Santa Clara St NW, $455,000.
Shaffer Margaret A from Moore Edith Joanne Aka Edith J, 4827 Helmsworth Dr NE, $175,000.
Star Barry Joseph & Angela Higby Trustee from Canton Cleveland DG LLC, 2121 Cleveland Ave NW, $2,103,200.
Stuffel Bennet M from Dick Jeffrey T & Dover Catherine D, 409 32nd St NW, $160,000.
Stutzman Daniel & Rosanna from Benchmark Properties of Ohio Ltd, 2212 2nd St SW, $28,000.
Tenant Home Rental LLC from Northwest Canton Properties LLC, 1013 3rd St NW, $23,000.
Tenant Home Rental LLC from Northwest Canton Properties LLC, 1233 Oxford Ave NW, $23,000.
Tenant Home Rental LLC from Northwest Canton Properties LLC, 800 14th St NW, $23,000.
Tenant Home Rental LLC from Southwest Canton Properties LLC, 1508 Garfield Ave SW, $15,000.
Waltenbaugh Brandon J from Claire Holdings LLC, 1804 48th St NW, $171,000.
Weaver Esther from Ludwig Mary J, 1413 20th St NW, $72,000.
Yanof Howard M & Allison K from Rizran LLC, 3211 11th St SW, $87,525.
Young Tobias Dominique from Bialota Tricia, 1516 12th St NW, $84,000.
Zay Realestate LLC from Welcome Home Stark LLC, 1520 Plain Ave NE, $40,000.
Canton Township
Archibald Philip A from Nelson Donald Andrew, 3010 46th St SW, $264,000.
Mills Mark & Frances from Smith Lou Ann, 3941 Navarre Rd SW, $110,000.
Ruegsegger Duane from Fickes Richard T, 3009 14th St NW, $115,000.
Susej LLC from Mayle Lorietta L, 1222 Trump Ave NE, $9,000.
Susej LLC from Mayle Lorietta L, parcel 1306137 Tremont Ave NE, $9,000.
Tietze Christian T & Phillips Mazie L from Leyda Larraine A & Edwards Lane E Co Tru, 3742 Waynesburg Dr SE, $102,500.
Tietze Christian T & Phillips Mazie L from Tietze Christian T & Phillips Mazie L, 3742 Waynesburg Dr SE, $102,500.
Jackson Township
Boja Genevieve from Mast Brian E & Terrie H, 8055 Parkford St NW, $197,500.
Choudhury Chandransu from Sandhu Kulwinder & Sukhdeep, 9773 Emerald Ridge St NW, $321,000.
Cross Timberlands LLC from Lewis Beverly J, 5847 East BLVD NW, $450,000.
Eich Andrew C & Wade Tiffany M from Ragon Lindsay & Alex J, 8349 Grayson Green St NW, $799,999.
Freidly Aaron & Amstutz Madeleine from Kress Barbara A, 8919 Gladys St NW, $190,000.
Gatsios Mark James from Ohio Vedic Homes LLC, parcel 10004309 Springlake Rd NW, $119,500.
Hoot David J from Berkshire Farms LLC, parcel 10012223 Emerson Cir NW, $168,900.
Johnson Kenneth E & Nancy A from Lewis Michelle A, 8825 Colton St NW, $183,000.
Lightner Patrick from Dudley Mary R, 4164 Fulton Dr NW, $175,000.
Roma Michael Anthony Jr from Kennedy Terry L, 6087 Sailboat St NW, $147,000.
Royalty Real Estate Ltd from Summit Commercial Holdings LLC, 4410 22nd St NW, $580,000.
Rudy Richard B & Deborah L from Harris Richard L Ttee, 8826 Eastlynn Ave NW, $432,000.
Ryan Enterprise Group LLC from Smith Linda A, parcel 1602888 Fleetwood Ave NW, $25,000.
Stuckey David W Jr from Suarez Nancy E Trustee of the Nancy E Su, 6324 Doral Dr NW, $320,000.
Stuffel Hollie from Stamper Jaime D, 5434 Mark Twain Cir NW, $239,000.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB from Salem Fred, 8385 Nearwood St NW, $186,456.
Yoder Stephen R & Heather from Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO 20026, 4575 Meadowview Dr NW, $170,705.
Lake Township
Beatty William L & King Kristan M from Raper Lindsay M & Justin M, 11628 Peach Glen Ave NW, $215,000.
Christopher Caleb John from Christopher George Edward & Doris Jean T, 3186 Nimishillen Church St NE, $177,500.
Lytle Melissa from Dobbins Kathryn J, 3171 Linden St NW, $186,000.
Mark Begue Properties Inc from Gattuso Anthony C & Kendran J, 3147 Pleasant St NW, $161,405.
Mary Ellen Slinger Company LLC from Bruce M Schorsten Real Estate Management LLC, 3073 Pleasant St NW, $220,000.
Mudrakola Vishnu & Gupta Shivani R from Kaufman Bruce and Kristen, 11819 Dorena Cir NW, $575,000.
Turner Richard Shawn from Parsons Tracy L Aka Tracey, 2871 Midway St NW, $143,000.
Williams Joseph D from Grove Joseph RG, 1654 State St NE, $160,000.
Lawrence Township
Cowans Michael & Felicia from Yu Emily Y & Baddley Lamar, 8800 Fairpark Ave NW, $600,000.
Rohr Thomas M & Scott A from Parks Ronda K, 5901 Alabama Ave NW, $350,000.
Lexington Township
Your Forever Home LLC from Morrow Sonya M, 1754 S Sawburg Rd, $106,000.
Louisville
Future Rental Properties LLC from Monter Janet R, 1215 Monter Ave, $101,000.
Hooper Enterprises LLC from Kukunis James J, 1007 Wellman St, $111,100.
Hooper Enterprises LLC from Kukunis James J, parcel 3600585 Wellman St SE, $111,100.
Kitzmiller Kolton J from Hess Norma v, 2122 Walsh St, $190,000.
Wilson Angelina & Wolford Devean from Dunfee Richard P & Sabrina F, 1424 Washington BLVD, $129,900.
Marlboro Township
Robinson Jacob & Kristina L from Robinson Jacob T & Milat Kristina L, 13494 Ravenna Ave NE, $85,000.
Wittmer Richard & Ruby from Wagler Mark D & Ruby, 7124 Edison St NE, $237,500.
Massillon
32LWE LLC from Smiley Rada & Akram, 32 Lincoln Way E, $180,000.
Alexander Samuel A from Rosca Eugen T & Doina M, 371 Oak Manor Ave NE, $192,900.
Bank United Na from Eddleman Warren E, 1726 Erie St S, $98,362.
Byard Christopher E M from Byard Lucinda A & Douglas Marilyn J, 1136 Borden Ave SW, $75,000.
Continental Community Management from Chase Manhattan Bank USA Na, 28 Rolling Park Dr N, $9,000.
Cross Michael & Stacy from Bennett Julie L, 1700 Manchester Ave NW Lot #30, $8,000.
Dexter Jacob & Summer from Patterson Patrick M, 861 17th St NE, $150,000.
Dezordo Travis J & Remark Nicholas J from Kutz Joann I, 2205 Alden Ave NW, $82,500.
Equity Trust Company FBO from Francis Donna I, 111 9th St NE, $26,000.
Ferenick Heather & Bobby from Castle 2020 LLC, 17 Francis PL NW, $29,000.
Holderfield Steve Jr from Divvy Homes Warehouse A LLC, 20 7th St SW, $82,775.
Hurst Steven & Deborah from Vollmer Nancy J, 1204 14th St SW, $146,000.
K Hovnanian at Country View Estates LLC from Partner Land Company LLC, parcel 10014517 23rd St SW, $55,000.
Keller Douglas A from Hinton Capital Investments LLC, 862 Cherry Rd NW, $29,000.
Kennedy Dan & Lisa from US Bank Nat’l Association, 823 12th St SW, $34,000.
Long Andrew M & Vargo Caitlin J from Newell Derek D & Hillary A, 2315 Malone Ave SE, $287,900.
Matheny Luke D from Mitchell Cyle David, 628 Griffith Ave SW, $123,000.
Maurer Jacob from Geschwind Patricia A, 233 26th St NW, $53,000.
Meriggiare LLC from Dunwiddie June, 116 6th St NW, $50,000.
Moore Shantel from Lyons Russell & Leisa, 1119 Wallace Ave SE, $86,000.
Moreno Henry C & Sharon A from K Hovnanian at Country View Estates LLC, parcel 10014523 23rd St SW, $80,000.
Rosa Sheila K & Lester F from Solinger James R, 1235 Oak Ave SE, $120,000.
RRM Holdings LLC from the Bank of New York Mellon Fka the Bank, 1508 Walnut Rd SE, $20,000.
Slivka Kayla & Hillensbeck Vanessa from Hinds Parry Ginneen K, 141 25th St SE, $141,500.
Nimishillen Township
Dunfee Richard P & Sabrina F from Cloverleaf Holdings Ltd, 5734 Stark BLVD, $127,000.
North Canton
Amc Investment Properties LLC from Ray Elva I, 116 7th St NW, $349,900.
Crumbley Jaimie Lynn from Overholt Wendy M, 1236 Eastwood Cir SE, $275,000.
Harrell Joshua D & Fawn N from Schaufele William, 259 Bachtel St SE, $176,000.
Kehr Jo Anne from Johanning Lavonne R, 7846 Brittanny Dr NE, $170,000.
Polito Peter & Burson Michelle from May Phillis J, 807 Werstler Ave NW, $149,900.
Pownell Gary D & Mallory L from Barnby Todd M & Jennifer L, 1019 Woodrow St NW, $261,500.
Priour Donald from Moore Zachary Taylor, 341 Castleton Rd NE, $250,000.
Osnaburg Township
Nicholson Scott & Kincaid Tiffany from Benchmark Properties of Ohio Ltd, 2770 Indian Run Ave SE, $178,000.
US Bank Trust National Association from Faulkner Johnie W &Linda M, 5714 Crestlawn Dr SE, $64,000.
Paris Township
Bowyer Grace & Pearson Kelly from Bognoski Joseph W, 4325 Woodale Ave #26, $50,000.
Crawford Benjamin T & Shauna L from Crawford James F & Coletta, parcel 10015092 Union Ave SE, $5,000.
Gentry Phillip Ryan from Aguredakes Luke & Katie, 4006 Paris Ave SE, $53,000.
Oberlin Ryan William & Taylor Lynn from Oberlin Lee R, 14500 Freed St SE, $200,000.
Shatzer Robert Allen from Roush Brian E & Marissa M, 1086 Union Ave SE, $186,500.
Tusing Edwin from Moeglin Michael D &Barbi L, 4850 Robertsville Ave SE, $162,700.
Perry Township
A.g.p.c. Inc from SHC Real Estate of Massillon LLC, 2851 Bailey St NW, $435,000.
A.g.p.c. Inc from SHC Real Estate of Massillon LLC, 2901 Bailey St NW, $435,000.
A.g.p.c. Inc from SHC Real Estate of Massillon LLC, 2913 Bailey St NW, $435,000.
A.g.p.c. Inc from SHC Real Estate of Massillon LLC, 301 Rohr Ave NW, $435,000.
Acito Zachary David & Erica Jacqueline from Barnett Timothy P, 3705 Carolina St NW, $170,000.
Ball Shawn P & Acosta Susan from Webster Shaun, 1115 Ellwood Ave SW, $175,000.
Casto Jackson Ray & Jessica Nicole from Maier Johnnie H & Samantha A, 6197 Lavenham Rd SW, $327,000.
Fetters Mary A from Magnacca Eric R & Lasorella Alaina, 148 Manor Ave NW, $185,000.
Grimes Joshua E from Hyatt Theodore B III & Sarah A, 5872 Bosford St SW, $310,000.
Hasting Jacob T & Beverly A from Marino Donald R & Scott A & Joseph M, 601 Perry Dr NW, $120,000.
Kristophel Tiffany from Kent Deanna S, 4516 Navarre Rd SW #21, $4,000.
Little William A & Fenner Lauren from Little William E Jr Ttee, 5265 Burlawn St NW, $150,000.
Magnacca Eric R & Alaina J from Williams Michael B & Allison K, 2647 Scheiring Ave SW, $217,500.
Meadows Ohio LLC from Kristophel Tiffany, 4516 Navarre Rd SW #21, $1,000.
Nguyen-Day April J & Odonnell Jennifer from Barker Diane, 2626 Oakview St NW, $170,000.
Ray Christine L & Steven G from Shimek Donald S, 3533 Mollane St NW, $60,000.
Sekulich Gligo from Mospens Ronald J, 5155 Nave St SW, $148,000.
Wenzel William Jacob & Parrot Bailey from Wenzel William & Andrea, 1221 Orrville St NW, $100,000.
Pike Township
Ledford Brandyn M & Lindsey M from Meek Tammie L & Matthew, 3865 Battlesburg St SE, $284,000.
Oliver Brian from Cook Tyler D, parcel 4801609 Briggle Ave SW, $79,926.
Plain Township
Absolute Best Investment LLC from Bank Midfirst, 2047 Zircon St NE, $147,500.
Beck Timothy R from Correll Jeffrey Blake, 2111 39th St NW, $67,500.
Coalition Investments LLC from Alicea Jose A, 7324 Middlebranch Ave NE, $329,900.
Dansizen Dale P II from Dansizen Dale P Ttee, 7091 Pinecrest St NE, $150,000.
Hartzler Capital Sub 1 LLC from Lifeline Property Management LLC, 2823 Columbus Rd NE, $100,000.
James Taylor D & Kevin R from Hayden Gregory P & Tanya L, 1504 Schneider St NE, $240,000.
Kitzmiller Aron Donald & Courtney from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 7095 Stonegate Cir NE, $356,525.
Lawson Daniel III & Rosa from Wise Charles R & Virginia E, 7092 Chatfield Ave NE, $302,000.
Maloney Erin M & Volk Barbara H from Stevens Colene Ttee, 3656 Werner Church Rd NE, $1,430,000.
Mayle Kyle Jason & Jean Anne from Bolgiano Loye A Jr & Clark Paula A, 8205 Garnet Ave NE, $296,000.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from Mckinley Edgewood Development Company LL, 1345 Fountain View St NE, $72,000.
PNC Bank National Association from Nichols Anthony A &Juanita, 1712 31st St NE, $60,000.
Sadler Tyler & Janell from NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA, 1329 Fountain View St NE, $368,680.
Shalenberger Charles W & Stephanie A from Armstead Jerome Jr & Dionne C, parcel 5216020 Schneider St NW, $97,000.
Shira John P & Carli M from Warth Michael & Stephen Ttees, 4617 Packard Ave NW, $68,000.
Stevens Colene A & Robert L from Stevens Colene Ttee, parcel 10015101 Bentler Ave NE, $150,052.
Tomasi Joshua Michael & Erica from Lamp Timothy A, 6910 Lavonne Ave NE, $174,000.
Vo Nho v from Auto-Owners Insurance Company, 6523 Horseshoe Ave NE, $305,000.
Wade Sarah J & Deborah J from Wallace Property Holdings LLC, 3003 20th St NW, $169,900.
Yoder Anthony from Parsons Quinten R, 4128 27th Ter NE, $60,000.
Sugarcreek Township
Benchmark Properties of Ohio Ltd from Big D Real Estate LLC, 221 Harmon Ave NE, $56,000.
Elliot Family Properties LLC from Fairchild Phillip Allen, 325 6th Ave NW, $1,000.
Elliot Family Properties LLC from Fairchild Phillip Allen, 325 6th Ave NW, $18,000.
Warstler Howard Matthew Trustee from Warstler Holly, 7069 Flenner St SW, $91,100.
Warstler Howard Matthew Trustee from Warstler Holly, parcel 6701123 Flenner Ave SW, $91,100.
Whistle Valley Holdings Ltd from Miller Robert B & Marianna E, parcel 10004278 Mount Eaton St SW, $120,000.
Tuscarawas Township
DMX Investments LLC from Benchmark Properties of Ohio Ltd, 12990 Lincoln St W, $230,000.
Shoup Nathan R & Melissa C from Mathers David J & Lisa L, 2496 Pigeon Run Rd SW, $325,000.
Washington Township
Sheffer Amanda C & Joshua M from Bargides Stephanie J, 11288 Louisville St, $162,000.
Springer Michael & Tracy from KJ Sarchione II LLC, parcel 7506577 Mahoning Ave NE, $300,000.
Thompson Benjamin & Speicher Samantha from Kempthorne Family Homestead LLC, 15523 Louisville St NE, $250,000.
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| 2022-04-22T12:18:21Z
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Couple cashes $66.9M lottery prize after buying tickets since first date
(Gray News) - Officials with the Minnesota Lottery say the state’s latest lottery winners have a love story that is now worth millions.
The winning couple, who have chosen to remain anonymous, cashed in nearly a $70 million prize earlier this month.
The couple told lottery officials they went on their first date back in 1990 when they went out for pizza and purchased their first scratch tickets together.
Lottery representatives say “Ms. Lottery Winner” has been playing the same lottery numbers for several years since, while changing only select numbers a couple of times.
Luckily, she did have a ticket for the April 12 Mega Millions drawing and recognized the winning numbers instantly: 2-8-14-20-31, Mega Ball 17.
“Thank goodness! If I had seen those numbers and I didn’t have a ticket...” she is quoted by the Minnesota Lottery.
The couple selected the cash option with the winning ticket worth approximately $66.9 million before required tax withholdings, according to the Minnesota Lottery.
After a couple of hours of sleep and re-checking their ticket, the two did go to work, as usual, the next day.
But they quickly started planning their future plans and told lottery officials they would like to purchase a house, a car and travel.
Officials said this was Minnesota’s first Mega Millions jackpot winner since that state joined the game in 2010.
The winning ticket was purchased at Holiday Stationstores. The business earned a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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| 2022-05-01T08:33:44Z
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All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted
CALGARY, AB, Aug 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gibson Energy Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per common share payable on October 17, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business September 30, 2022. This dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. For non-resident shareholders, Gibson's dividends are subject to Canadian withholding tax.
Gibson Energy Inc. ("Gibson" or the "Company") (TSX: GEI), is a Canadian-based liquids infrastructure company with its principal businesses consisting of the storage, optimization, processing, and gathering of liquids and refined products. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the Company's operations are focused around its core terminal assets located at Hardisty and Edmonton, Alberta, and include the Moose Jaw Facility and an infrastructure position in the U.S.
Gibson shares trade under the symbol GEI and are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.
For further information, please contact:
Mark Chyc-Cies
Vice President, Strategy, Planning & Investor Relations
Phone: (403) 776-3146
Email: mark.chyc-cies@gibsonenergy.com
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| 2022-08-02T20:59:56Z
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'I'm going to stay with my kids': Rocky Laughlin steps away from Louisville wrestling job
LOUISVILLE – Rocky Laughlin didn't have a choice to make this time. And that felt just right to him.
Less than a week removed from stepping down as Louisville's wrestling coach, Laughlin was in the Cleveland area enjoying the activities of his three sons: 7-year-old Bodey, 10-year-old Kolby and 13-year-old Paxton. At the same time, the Leopard wrestlers who have become like sons to him were in an event in Elyria.
"That was my first time having to look at (the wrestlers) and say, 'Hey, listen, these guys are going to go with you,'" Laughlin said Monday. "'I'm going to stay with my kids.'"
That was the ultimate reason why Laughlin decided to step down from the position he had held since taking over for Jeff Berkebile in 2015. It came down to a choice between spending his time with his own kids, or with others' kids.
It was something that crystallized over the course of the past school year. While Laughlin was leading Louisville to a district championship, a school-record nine state qualifiers and a third-place finish at the state tournament, he also found himself missing out on his own sons' activities.
"It was a tough decision for me," Laughlin said. "I have three boys, all who wrestle and all three who play soccer. This was the first year that I felt like I didn't get to see stuff. I just didn't want to look back five years or 10 years from now and be like, 'Man, what did you do? You missed your kids growing up because you were coaching high school wrestling.'"
Laughlin knows first hand what being a coaching lifer in wrestling is like. His own father, Skip, was the long-time head coach at Canton South.
However, the younger Laughlin also knows there's a lot more coaches who are realizing the same thing he did about spending time with the family while the kids are still young. He's not the first to do so, nor will he be the last.
"I would tell you that I think since guys like my dad and Berk, (former Perry coach Dave) Riggs, since those guys were at the high school level, the game's changed a little bit," Laughlin said. "We basically wrestle year around. They take about six weeks off after (Junior Nationals in) Fargo and then we start training for the Ironman. It's a lot, and in the spring and the fall, we're still traveling."
Laughlin, though, isn't going to be traveling away even with this decision. He plans on staying active within the program, especially at the youth level where his sons all wrestle.
It's just that, everything that has gone into building Louisville into one of the state's premier Division II programs has also piled a lot more on his plate. Those are things he's ready to scrape off onto someone else's.
"I'm not going anywhere," Laughlin said. "I'm going to stay involved. … I'm going to go down and help out a little bit with the middle school and I'm going to continue to work with the youth because I have two in the youth. My hope is that I'll stay involved, just with a lesser role. A little less responsibility on my end so that I can be Dad."
The program Laughlin is stepping to the side from has come a long way in a relatively short period of time. His first season, the Leopards scored one point at the 2016 Division I state tournament.
Four years later, in 2020, Louisville had taken down the albatross that was St. Paris Graham to win the Division II state duals tournament. Only a COVID cancellation prevented the Leopards from potentially duplicating that feat at the individual state tournament a month later.
"I'm real proud of our program," said Laughlin, whose team has finished second once and third twice in the last three contested state tournaments. "I think that we legitimately took it from a place that wasn't a great time for Louisville wrestling. Things weren't going great and there needed to be some changes. Some of those guys, like Berk, stayed around in a different role. I feel like we were really able to all work well together and the kids bought in. It's been a lot of work, but I think we've a five- or six-year run here where we've been as good as anybody."
Louisville has qualified 40 wrestlers to the state tournament over the last seven years. In the six actually contested, the Leopards have had 21 state placers, including four state champions — Davin Rhoads in 2019 and 2021, Garett Lautzenheiser in 2019 and Dominic Hoffarth this past season — and two other runners-up.
Hoffarth, who will be a senior, is the only returning state placer for the Leopards next season. However, they do return a pair of wrestlers in Kolten Barker and Dylan Rhoads who were a match away from placing at state this past season.
Laughlin also believes there's a new crop on the way in a few years to help keep the program on a roll.
"I guess I would tell you that I think that our fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade classes are probably the best classes we've ever had," Laughlin said. "So, I'm hoping that that's something that can continue."
Reach Chris at chris.easterling@indeonline.com.
On Twitter: @ceasterlingINDE
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| 2022-05-09T19:39:42Z
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Hy-Vee supermarkets recalling potato salad due to possible contamination
(Gray News) - A supermarket chain with multiple stores in the Midwest reports it is recalling its potato salad products ahead of the holiday weekend.
According to a news release, Hy-Vee is voluntarily withdrawing all potato salad varieties due to a presumptive positive microbial test result from the line where the potatoes were processed as of July 1.
The recall includes Hy-Vee potato salad and Mealtime potato salad products.
The company reports while final test results are not expected for about 7-10 days, due to the holiday weekend, Hy-Vee elected to withdraw all of those products pending those test results.
The voluntary withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee potato salads available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and/or deli service cases. The recall covers the company’s eight-state region of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Hy-Vee representatives said the expiration dates of the products are between July 31-Aug. 4.
The products involved in the recall are below:
- Hy-Vee old-fashioned potato salad
- Hy-Vee country-style potato salad
- Hy-Vee Dijon mustard potato salad
- Hy-Vee green onion & egg potato salad
- Hy-Vee chipotle ranch potato salad
- Hy-Vee diced red skin potato salad
- Hy-Vee loaded baked potato salad
- Mealtime old-fashioned potato salad
- Mealtime country-style potato salad
- Mealtime Dijon mustard potato salad
Hy-Vee urged customers who have purchased any of these products to not consume them and to dispose of them or return them to their local Hy-Vee for a full refund.
Currently, the company said there have been no reports of illness or complaints involving the products but consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care at 1-800-772-4098.
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| 2022-07-02T00:58:57Z
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JANESVILLE, Wis., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHINE Technologies, LLC (SHINE), a next-generation nuclear technology company, today announced the company has submitted a Drug Master File (DMF) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for non-carrier-added lutetium-177 (Lu-177) chloride, a radiopharmaceutical at the forefront of precision cancer treatment.
In targeted cancer therapy, the cancer-killing radioisotope Lu-177 is paired with a cancer-seeking molecule to form a smart compound that directly targets and attacks cancer cells.
SHINE is the emerging leader in the production of this medical radioisotope. With its proprietary technology, SHINE intends to be the industry's only vertically integrated producer of Lu-177, providing a reliable and scalable supply without the need for aging nuclear reactors.
The DMF submission provides confidential detailed information about facilities, procedures, or articles used in the manufacturing, processing, and storing of drugs. It is a clear commitment to the several companies that have requested letters of authorization to access SHINE's drug master file in support of their clinical trials which are underway to fight cancer. And it is also an important step in SHINE's path to meeting the increasing global demand for Lu-177.
"As global demand for lutetium-177 increases, SHINE is poised to scale our operations and be the preferred partner for customers seeking a high-quality, reliable supply of lutetium-177," said Chris Vessell, general manager of SHINE's Therapeutics Division.
"We've been producing lutetium-177 that meets or exceeds customer specifications for some time now, and the DMF submittal represents the next step in getting our product into regular commercial use." said Greg Piefer, founder and CEO of SHINE Technologies. "We're looking forward to growing our vertically-integrated and sustainable process to ensure the world has scalable access to these game-changing, cancer-destroying products as new therapies are approved."
About SHINE
SHINE is a next-generation nuclear technology company, deploying state-of-the-art fusion technology to create a scalable path toward fusion energy. Based in southern Wisconsin, with headquarters in Janesville, and with a future site in development in Europe, SHINE deploys its safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology in a step-wise approach. Our systems are used for industrial imaging of components in aerospace, defense, transportation, energy and other sectors. And SHINE's proprietary isotope production processes create molybdenum-99 and non-carrier-added lutetium-177 used in tens of thousands of daily procedures to diagnose and treat heart disease and late-stage cancer. For more information, follow SHINE on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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| 2022-07-29T13:25:21Z
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Settlement is a win for misclassified workers in California
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 29, 2022, Judge Orrick (N.D. Cal.) granted final approval of an independent contractor misclassification case with a gross settlement value of $15,766,024.90. The settlement resolves the certified claims of roughly 270 Matco Tools franchisees that Matco classified as "independent contractors" under their franchise agreements and denied the usual benefits under California law such as expense reimbursement, overtime, and wage statements.
After filing suit in January 2019, plaintiff successfully overcame a string of challenges to his California employment claims including that the franchise agreement called for arbitration in an out of state venue, that Ohio law applied to this dispute, that "franchisees" do not qualify for protection under California labor laws, and that he could not obtain certain penalties provided by California law. Plaintiff also successfully certified various components of his case, including whether he was properly classified as an independent contractor and not an employee under California's employment tests, despite heavy opposition.
The settlement provides substantial relief for the class of California Matco franchisees. On average, franchisees will receive $42,000 in value and more favorable contractual terms going forward.
Nicholas & Tomasevic attorneys Alex Tomasevic, Shaun Markley, and Ethan Litney were among the attorneys representing the certified class of franchisees working for Matco.
Mr. Markley is available for comment at smarkley@nicholaslaw.org or (619) 325-0492.
CONTACT:
Shaun Markley
225 Broadway, 19th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 325-0492 Telephone
cnicholas@nicholaslaw.org
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| 2022-06-08T13:12:26Z
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Bright Pattern is named runner-up for "Cloud-Based CX Solution of the Year" award at Customer Contact Week for its innovative cloud-based call center software.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Pattern is excited to announce that its cloud-based contact center platform has been named runner-up for the 2022 Cloud-Based CX Solution of the Year award. Announced as part of last week's Customer Contact Week Excellence Awards at Customer Contact Week in Las Vegas, this designation confirms Bright Pattern position as the premier AI-powered omnichannel contact center software platform.
"Bright Pattern came out ahead of every bigger legacy player in this space," beams Ted Hunting, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Bright Pattern and CCW Europe Advisory Board Member. "The Cloud-Based CX Solution of the Year is a major award for contact center vendors—we're thrilled to be considered. Thank you to our team, the judges, and our customers!"
This is the third time CCW, the largest customer contact center event in the world, has recognized Bright Pattern as an innovative and noteworthy cloud-based call center software vendor. Previous nominations include "Disruptive Technology of the Year" and "Omnichannel Solution of the Year."
Bright Pattern is driven to develop solutions that rise above the rest, focusing on both innovation and ease of use. At CCW, Bright Pattern hosted a workshop called "The Future of CX—What's Next?" The nearly 200 attendees enjoyed an expert customer panel, shared ideas, watched visionary videos, and participated in open-mic conversations. Bright Pattern will deliver the keynote presentation at the upcoming CCW Europe in October.
Providing high-quality customer service continues to be a top priority for corporations, and Bright Pattern continues to excel. "As customers expect more and technology advances, solutions evolve," said Ted Hunting. "We're proud to help lead these conversations. And to be the runner-up in the most important category for contact center vendors shows we're on the right path."
Bright Pattern's CX solution is a cloud-based call center software solution with natively-built omnichannel capabilities. Bright Pattern is the only cloud contact center vendor that provides omnichannel conversations, omnichannel quality management, and omnichannel mobile capabilities.
Based on customer reviews and industry analysts, Bright Pattern has the highest ROI and fastest time to deploy. The Bright Platform deploys in half the industry's average time.
Bright Pattern provides the simplest and most powerful AI-powered omnichannel contact center software for innovative midsize and enterprise companies. With the purpose of making customer service brighter, easier, and faster than ever before, Bright Pattern offers the only true omnichannel cloud platform with embedded AI that can be deployed quickly and nimbly by business users—without costly professional services. Bright Pattern allows companies to offer an effortless and personal customer experience across channels like voice, text, chat, email, video, messengers, and bots. Bright Pattern also allows companies to measure and act on every interaction on every channel with embedded AI omnichannel quality management. The company was founded by a team of industry veterans who pioneered the leading contact center solutions and are now delivering an architecture for the future with an advanced cloud-first approach. Bright Pattern's cloud contact center solution is used globally in over 26 countries and 12 languages.
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BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased MINISO Group Holding Limited. ("MINISO" or the "Company") (NYSE: MNSO) pursuant or traceable to the Company's October 2020 initial public offering ("IPO").
MINISO shareholders may, no later than October 17, 2022, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of MINISO and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.
The class action lawsuit alleges that the IPO's Registration Statement was false and/or misleading and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (ii) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (iii) MINISO did not represent its true business model; (iv) defendants, including MINISO and its Chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (v) as a result of at least one of these transactions, MINISO is at risk of breaching contracts with PRC authorities; and (vi) MINISO would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees.
On July 26, 2022, market researcher Blue Orca Capital published a report on MINISO, which alleged several issues with the Company, including that (i) MINISO's stores are secretly owned by Company executives or insiders closely connected to the chairman, and (ii) overwhelming evidence shows that MINISO misleads the market about its core business. Blue Orca explained, "[o]ur suspicion is that MINISO realized early in the pre-IPO process that a brick-and-mortar retailer would be far less attractive to investors than an asset-light franchise business, so we think that [MINISO] simply lied about these stores." Blue Orca added its belief "that the chairman siphoned hundreds of millions from the public company through opaque Caribbean jurisdictions as the middleman in a crooked headquarters deal." Blue Orca further concluded that "[i]ndependent evidence, including archived disclosures on MINISO's Chinese website, reports in Chinese media and interviews with former employees, indicate that MINISO is a brand in serious peril," noting that "MINISO lowered its franchising fee by 63% over the past two years in a desperate effort to attract franchisees." On this news, MINISO's ADS price fell nearly 15%.
As of July 27, 2022, MINISO ADSs closed at $5.66 per ADS, representing more than a 70% decline from the $20.00 IPO price.
If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than October 17, 2022, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
For more information regarding this, please contact RM LAW, P.C. (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or by email at rm@maniskas.com or click here. For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about RM LAW, P.C. please visit our website by clicking here.
RM LAW, P.C. is a national shareholder litigation firm. RM LAW, P.C. is devoted to protecting the interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder actions in state and federal courts nationwide.
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TROY, Ala., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anyone looking to build their leadership skills will be able to do so for free beginning July 11 when Troy University's College of Education and the Institute for Civic and Global Leadership will once again collaborate to provide a free, online leadership course.
The "Effective Leadership for a Fast-Changing World" course focuses on various aspects of leadership. It will explore personal development, leadership style, action, cultural diversity and events, all through the lens of effective leadership. The four-week course, July 11 through Aug. 8, is self-paced and will include videos, brief readings and connection opportunities through discussion forums. In the Leadership 101 course, students will learn how to lead themselves, engage with and work with people, and thrive in an uncertain and fast-changing world.
The course will be taught by world-class faculty who are experts in shaping our leaders of today led by Dr. Clifford Humphrey, Director of the Institute for Civic and Global Leadership.
"TROY is well known for developing leaders, and we are excited to offer such a high-level, quality introduction to leadership course for free this summer," said Dr. Clifford Humphrey. "Students will walk away with the tools they need to be successful leaders now and in the future. We hope they also consider continuing their leadership education after taking this course either on campus or online."
Students participating in the course will follow the course outline listed below:
- Week 1: Understanding Leadership
- Week 2: Understanding Yourself
- Week 3: Understanding Others
- Week 4: Understanding How to Lead and Thrive
Anyone can participate, including high school students, in this free leadership course. Students do not have to be enrolled in TROY to participate. In addition, all course materials are free and there are no textbooks required. Those taking the course can receive three college credit hours by taking a challenge exam at the end of the course. To register, visit www.troy.edu/freecourse.
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With ongoing global labor shortages, Fountain's latest integration with WhatsApp offers enterprises new opportunities to enhance the candidate experience to achieve hiring goals
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fountain, the world's leading all-in-one applicant tracking system for high volume hiring, today announced the launch of a series of platform updates designed to enhance the applicant experience, including a WhatsApp messaging integration.
Applicants seeking hourly work apply to 4-5 jobs per day on average, with 85-90% of applications submitted via mobile device. In a world where application flows can be notoriously clunky, enabling a smart, fast, and seamless mobile-first experience is the difference between hiring talent quickly and falling behind. As the world's largest communication platform, the Fountain WhatsApp integration makes it easier for applicants to apply with MMS from anywhere in the world.
"Since our early days, Fountain has always pushed the frontiers of leveraging software-enabled customization and automation to drive unparalleled hiring outcomes for customers and applicants alike," said Sean Behr, CEO of Fountain. "Creating a positive and engaging candidate experience is paramount to winning the talent race, and we are investing in creating simple and fast experiences and meeting applicants directly on their mobile devices to help them find work faster."
The most common pain point that applicants face when looking for work is waiting. In some cases, candidates can go for extended periods of time without any response. For applicants who are looking for work or have pressing financial needs, this can be especially painful. Fountain's investment in the applicant experience helps employers reduce time-to-hire and cost-to-hire, and drive engagement and conversion by identifying areas of drop-off through robust analytic reports. Additionally, a simplified workflow editor redesign will enable recruiters to build a hiring process that is easier for applicants to complete quickly.
"Quickening the pace of the applicant journey is key to winning the speed-to-hire talent competition that's going on right now," said Adrienne Gemperle, Chief People Officer at sweetgreen. "We have one chance to make an amazing, brand-building first impression. When you're actively managing high-volume hiring of hourly field roles, ensuring we create a 5-star team member experience from the moment they apply is a competitive advantage."
For more information, visit fountain.com.
Fountain is the market leader in high volume hiring because its solutions enable customers to get ahead of their hiring goals. Fountain's all-in-one platform enables companies to find qualified candidates and move them from application to onboarding quicker, reducing time to hire from weeks to days—or even hours. By simplifying the screening, interviewing and hiring experience, Fountain's solutions keep applicants happy while ensuring organizations have pipelines full of hourly talent that are ready to work. Hundreds of customers use Fountain's solutions to hire over 3 million workers annually in more than 75 countries. Learn more on Fountain's website or connect via Twitter, LinkedIn, or the Fountain blog.
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Champion LA Rams restock secondary with Hill, 4 DBs in draft
By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl 2 1/2 months ago despite a secondary that didn’t appear to most observers to be as good as the previous season’s group. The Rams’ front office apparently agreed. On the third day of the NFL draft, the champs drafted four defensive backs and reacquired a key pass defender from that 2020 juggernaut that led the NFL in total defense. The Rams’ biggest addition of Day 3 could turn out to be the return of defensive back Troy Hill. Los Angeles traded a fifth-round pick in 2023 to Cleveland for the dependable slot defender.
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Which keto bread on Amazon is best?
A ketogenic diet changes the way your metabolism works, shifting it from sluggish inefficiency to a fat-burning machine. But eating keto is not without its sacrifices, and many people miss some common foods they used to take for granted. Along with pizza, bread is one of the hardest foods to replace.
Fortunately, there is a good variety of keto bread on Amazon available. If you’re unsure which type of bread you might like, try Sola Low-Carb And Keto-Friendly Bread. This variety pack of three flavors is a great way to explore keto bread.
What to know before you buy keto bread on Amazon
Baking schedules
Some of the keto bread on Amazon is only baked once or twice a week. This is to maintain freshness and to offer the best product possible. However, this can be inconvenient if you’re used to heading to the store whenever you run out. Definitely check to ensure you’re ordering on time to receive your bread when you need it.
Other dietary considerations
Even though keto bread eliminates grains, it may not work if you have other dietary considerations. For example, many keto breads are not gluten-free, and some include eggs, dairy and soy.
Check labels carefully for certified allergen-friendly bread, especially if your concern is a medical issue such as celiac disease or severe allergies.
What to look for in a quality keto bread on Amazon
High fiber
High dietary fiber per slice helps keto bread reach zero net carb count. Look for at least 6 grams of fiber per slice to keep it keto.
Low sugar
Sugar is not allowed on the keto diet. Some bread may sneak fruit sugars into their ingredients or call sugar something else. The best keto bread on Amazon has zero added sugars and very low total sugars.
You might notice erythritol on the ingredient list. This is a sugar alcohol that does not add calories and is permitted in smaller amounts on the keto diet.
Flavor options
Just because you’re on a keto diet does not mean you need to resign yourself to flavorless bread. Many companies make a wide variety of flavors, including:
- Whole grain
- Oat
- Honey
- Cinnamon raisin
Just keep an eye on the carb count and ensure the sugar stays low.
Tons of protein
Getting enough protein is critical on a keto diet, especially if you are bumping up exercise to build muscle. Some of the best keto bread has up to 12 grams of protein per slice, but most average 5 to 7 grams.
Whole ingredients
Whole foods are another critical piece of this dietary puzzle. Just because a bread says it’s keto doesn’t mean it’s good for you. The best ones use mostly whole ingredients.
How much you can expect to spend on keto bread on Amazon
Keto bread is not cheap. Expect to spend $10-$15 per loaf, with no real logic as to why that range occurs. Some bread with similar nutritional profiles come at radically different prices, so pick the one you like best.
Keto bread on Amazon FAQ
How do you calculate net carbs?
A. On a ketogenic diet, aim for 20 to 50 net grams of carbs per day. At the high end, 50 grams is about the number of carbs you’d get from a plain bagel, so you’ll need to make some swaps and do some math.
Fortunately, calculating net carbs is simple. Subtract the fiber from the total carb count to get the net carbs. The closer you get to zero, the better, but a good count is five net carbs or less.
How long does keto bread stay fresh?
A. If you usually keep bread in the refrigerator, this is not the best method for keto. Refrigeration can change the texture and make it dry and crumbly.
For best results, store and use your keto bread on the counter within two weeks. If you need more time, pop it in the freezer. When the craving for bread hits, take what you need and defrost or toast as usual.
What’s the best keto bread on Amazon to buy?
Top keto bread on Amazon
Sola Low Carb And Keto Friendly Bread
What you need to know: This bread has 0 grams of sugar and two net carbs per slice.
What you’ll love: Each slice has 5 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber. This three-pack of bread is also available in Golden Wheat, Deliciously Seeded and Sweet Oat. It is made fresh weekly, but you can freeze it for up to six months.
What you should consider: This bread contains wheat, soy and oats for those avoiding those ingredients.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top keto bread on Amazon for the money
Natural Ovens Bakery Keto-Friendly White Bread
What you need to know: This bread contains a whopping 12 grams of dietary fiber per slice.
What you’ll love: Each slice has 0 grams of net carbs plus only 40 calories. It has no artificial sweeteners or flavors and a cleaner ingredient list than many other keto breads. This pack contains three loaves of bread.
What you should consider: This company only ships on Monday mornings, so order by Thursday for weekly delivery.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This variety pack of four different breads lets you try multiple flavors at once.
What you’ll love: The loaves included are Golden Honey Wheat, Cinnamon Raisin, Dark Wheat and Grain and Seed. This bread is sugar-free and has no preservatives. Each slice has 5 grams of fiber and up to 6 grams of protein.
What you should consider: These loaves are also only baked a couple of times a week, so order early and store in the freezer for up to six months.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. and REDMOND, Wash., April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinnafilm, a global leader in innovative video optimization solutions for television, film, and multimedia delivery and Support Partners, one of the leading integrators for professional media services, together announce a new collaboration to bring SMPTE 2110 compliant live video standards conversion to Microsoft Azure.
Cinnafilm proudly announces Tachyon Live, an evolution of their award-winning file-based standards conversion and playback optimization software solution. "The combination of image quality, speed, and scalability that Tachyon Live brings to live streaming is unlike anything else in the industry," says Cinnafilm CEO and founder Lance Maurer. "Collaborating with Support Partners and Microsoft to bring this amazing concept exclusively to Microsoft Azure will be a game-changer for how customers will deliver the highest possible quality video at scale. We are embarking on the concept of true 'Transformation in Transit.'" Tachyon Live will be deployed exclusively on Azure in late 2022.
Tachyon Live will include standards conversion such as PAL/NTSC frame rate and format conversions, high-quality deinterlacing, and up/down rescaling from SD through UHD. This revolutionary product will provide a true, faster than real time and fully motion-compensated processing option for live streams running through Azure. Tachyon's frame rate conversion engine can process the highest-quality conversions for UHD 59.97p to UHD 50p 45% faster than real time in existing Azure NVIDIA GPU-accelerated infrastructure, providing adequate headroom to avoid dropping frames.
Working closely with Cinnafilm, Support Partners will bring a full end-to-end solution for customers needing high-quality standards conversion in the cloud. "Customers need the image quality power that Tachyon Live can bring to bear for them," says Harry Grinling, CEO of Support Partners. "But they also need help getting their live video into the cloud safely to take advantage of what Cinnafilm offers. It is exciting that the technology evolution has reached a point that this is now possible." Leveraging their experience in the media industry, Microsoft Gold Partner, Support Partners, will package and deliver an accelerator that makes real-time, end-to-end live conversion in the cloud a reality on Azure.
Simon Crownshaw, Worldwide Strategy Director, Media and Entertainment, Microsoft, said, "Microsoft is pleased to be working with Cinnafilm and Support Partners to bring this to market on our platform. UHD live content pushes the boundaries of what network and hardware can deliver at scale in the cloud; it is critical for partners like these to help us focus the power of Microsoft Azure into solutions that are ready to meet and exceed the media industry's needs."
Demonstrations of Tachyon Live will be available later this year. For general information about this endeavor, Cinnafilm will be exhibiting at NAB in their own booth (#W3912) and meeting customers with Support Partners in the Microsoft booth (#W3017) from 24 – 27 April. Please book a time @ NAB to schedule a meeting.
Cinnafilm, INC
Lance Maurer, CEO
Lance@Cinnafilm.com
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Support Partners
Harry Grinling CEO
harry.grinling@support-partners.com
+1 480.608.5605
About Cinnafilm
Cinnafilm provides award-winning video and audio processing solutions and specializes in standards conversions, real-time transcode workflows, high-quality motion-based frame rate conversions, audio/video retiming, deinterlacing, denoising, and pristine playback optimization. Trusted by many of the world's premiere studios, streamers, networks, and their collective creative service suppliers, Cinnafilm's media conversion and transformation tools are essential business differentiators in the demanding field of hyper-quality media delivery. www.cinnafilm.com
About Support Partners
Support Partners, a Microsoft Gold Partner, help companies accelerate their transformation to the Microsoft Cloud, delivering an integrated, intelligent, sustainable platform, allowing our clients to make smarter, faster business decisions. Specializing in the content creation market, providing impartial, value for money advice from discovery, deployment, and training to long-term support. Support Partners, a fast-paced, disruptive technology partner, was created to embrace the media market's changing face, bringing together the synergy of the traditional content creation industry and transformational cloud space. www.support-partners.com
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The 113-Year-Old Dairy Co-Operative Receives Seven Awards at the World's Largest Dairy Contest
TILLAMOOK, Ore., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oregon-based farmer-owned co-operative and Certified B Corporation® Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) won four Gold, one Silver and two Bronze awards at the 125th International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA). The ICDA is the oldest and largest dairy show of its kind in the world.
Almost 5,500 entries were evaluated by a team of judges from all over the world, evaluating each product on aroma, flavor, texture and visual presentation. The three highest-scoring entries in each class were awarded a Gold medal, Silver medal or Bronze medal within their category.
Tillamook® Cheese and Cream Cheese Spread products were awarded in the following categories:
GOLD:
- Best USA Cheddar Cheese, Extra Mature Vintage: English-Style Sweet Cheddar
- Naturally Smoked Cheese: Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar
- Soft, Semi-Soft or Cream Cheese, Other Than Blue: Chive & Onion Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread
- Specialty Soft or Cream Cheese: Very Veggie Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread
SILVER:
- Best USA Cheddar Cheese, Extra Mature Vintage: Maker's Reserve 2015 Extra Sharp White Cheddar
BRONZE:
- Vintage Cheddar Exceeding 18 Months: Maker's Reserve 2015 Extra Sharp White Cheddar
- Cheese Spread, Any Variety: Original Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread
"At TCCA, we've been committed to making the best tasting dairy products, made with only the highest quality ingredients, since 1909," said Jill Allen, Director of Product Excellence for TCCA, and a judge at this year's Contest. "It's an honor to have this hard work and commitment recognized by a show as prestigious as the International Cheese & Dairy Awards."
Tillamook products are available at major retailers nationwide. Find products at a store near you at Tillamook.com or purchase the award-winning specialty cheddars at Shop.Tillamook.com.
About Tillamook County Creamery Association
Founded in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) recently achieved the distinction as a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™) and prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products made in the most natural way possible. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves real food that makes them feel good every day, TCCA produces internationally recognized, award-winning cheese as well as exceptional ice cream, butter, cream cheese spreads, yogurt and sour cream, made with unwavering values that never sacrifice or compromise quality for profit. TCCA is owned by almost 80 farming families, primarily based in Tillamook County, Oregon. TCCA operates production facilities in Tillamook and Boardman, Oregon and employs more than 900 people throughout the state. The Tillamook Creamery is the largest tourist attraction on the coast of Oregon and one of the most popular in the state, attracting more than one million visitors each year. For more information on TCCA and Tillamook® products, visit Tillamook.com.
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US to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Russia’s war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, including imminent plans to announce an additional roughly $3 billion in aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come, U.S. officials said.
U.S. officials told The Associated Press that the package is expected to be announced Wednesday, the day the war hits the six-month mark and Ukraine celebrates its independence day. The money will fund contracts for drones, weapons and other equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or two, they said.
The total of the aid package — which is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative — could change overnight, but not likely by much. Several officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the aid before its public release.
Unlike most previous packages, the new funding is largely aimed at helping Ukraine secure its medium- to long-term defense posture, according to officials familiar with the matter. Earlier shipments, most of them done under Presidential Drawdown Authority, have focused on Ukraine’s more immediate needs for weapons and ammunition and involved materiel that the Pentagon already has in stock that can be shipped in short order.
In addition to providing longer-term assistance that Ukraine can use for potential future defense needs, the new package is intended to reassure Ukrainian officials that the United States intends to keep up its support, regardless of the day-to-day back and forth of the conflict, the officials said.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg noted the more extended focus Tuesday as he reaffirmed the alliance’s support for the conflict-torn country.
“Winter is coming, and it will be hard, and what we see now is a grinding war of attrition. This is a battle of wills, and a battle of logistics. Therefore we must sustain our support for Ukraine for the long term, so that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign, independent nation,” Stoltenberg said, speaking at a virtual conference about Crimea, organized by Ukraine.
Six months after Russia invaded, the war has slowed to a grind, as both sides trade combat strikes and small advances in the east and south. Both sides have seen thousands of troops killed and injured, as Russia’s bombardment of cities has killed countless innocent civilians.
There are fears that Russia will intensify attacks on civilian infrastructure and government facilities in Ukraine in the coming days because of the independence holiday and the six-month anniversary of the invasion.
Late Monday, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine and the State Department issued a new security alert for Ukraine that repeated a call for Americans in the country to leave due to the danger.
“Given Russia’s track record in Ukraine, we are concerned about the continued threat that Russian strikes pose to civilians and civilian infrastructure,” it said.
To date, the U.S. has provided about $10.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden administration, including 19 packages of weapons taken directly from Defense Department stocks since August 2021.
U.S. defense leaders are also eyeing plans that will expand training for Ukrainian troops outside their country, and for militaries on Europe’s eastern and southern flanks that feel most threatened by Russia’s aggression.
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Associated Press writer Lorne Cook in Brussels contributed to this report.
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Aetna CVS Health Individual and Family Plans combine the quality health insurance coverage of Aetna®, with affordable care options at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® locations to help members achieve their best health.
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), will offer Aetna CVS Health hybrid-branded insurance through the individual insurance exchange marketplace in Florida (in select counties), by expanding the geography for available benefits for affordable access to health care for more Floridians.
"With millions of Americans being uninsured or underinsured, our plans provide quality care, at an affordable price and the ability to conveniently access this care using virtual technology and in-person care in their communities," said Angela Burrafato, MD, Sr. Medical Director, Florida, Aetna. "By bridging the gap between people and the support and services they need, we can offer a human-centered approach where, when and how they need us."
With the launch of these plans, members will have access to Aetna's comprehensive network of primary care doctors, mental health providers, specialists and hospitals. Plus, convenient and affordable care options through telehealth, participating walk-in clinics, such as MinuteClinic®, and HealthHUB™ locations – removing more barriers to accessing care.
Aetna CVS Health ACA exchange products bring together the coverage of Aetna and the convenience of CVS Health. It's health insurance done differently and features:
- Quality care with Aetna's comprehensive network of primary care doctors, specialists and hospitals
- Affordable care with plans that include in-network $0 virtual and walk-in clinic care*
- Care on your schedule with 24/7 access to virtual care, plus walk-in visits at 1,100 MinuteClinic®, locations nationwide
"We understand that everyone has their own unique circumstances and making health care simple, easy and affordable is how we are meeting them where they are on their journey," said Rich Weiss, Florida Market President, Aetna. "We're ensuring more Floridians – and Americans – can get access to Aetna's quality care. We are uniquely positioned to work with consumers to achieve better outcomes across our local provider networks along with MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations, and our virtual care options."
The Aetna CVS Health ACA plans are comprehensive health care plans that provide care and coverage for:
- Pediatric services, including oral and vision care
- Ambulatory patient services (outpatient services)
- Emergency services
- Hospitalization
- Maternity and newborn care
- Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment
- Prescription drugs
- Rehabilitative and habilitative services (those that help patients acquire, maintain, or improve skills necessary for daily functioning) and devices
- Laboratory services
- Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management
This offering will be available in select Florida counties, including: Broward, Charlotte, Clay, Collier, Duval, Hendry, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach and Saint Johns, Sarasota, Seminole and St. Lucie.
Charlotte, Clay, Collier, Duval, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Martin, Orange, Osceola, Saint Johns, Seminole, and St. Lucie are new areas for the 2023 enrollment period.
*Members may be required to pay a cost-share based on what medical services were received and the type of provider a member visits. Please consult benefit documents for more details. Includes select services. Not all services are covered. Please consult benefit documents to confirm which services are included. Members enrolled in qualified high-deductible health plans must meet their deductible before receiving covered non-preventative services at no cost-share. However, such services are covered at negotiated contract rates. This benefit is not available in all states. Access to walk-in clinics may vary by geography. For a complete list of participating walk-in clinics, log in to Aetna.com and use our provider search tool.
Filings in Florida are complete. Final approval to entry is pending state and federal reviews/certifications.
About Aetna
Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers' compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna's customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world.
About CVS Health
CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Numinus Wellness Inc. ("Numinus") (TSX: NUMI) (OTC: NUMIF), a mental health care company advancing innovative treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced that it will participate in the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference to be held at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City on Monday, June 27, 2022.
Payton Nyquvest, Founder and CEO of Numinus, will present live virtually at 11:00 a.m. ET. To attend, please register here.
For more information about the conference, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Numinus' management, please contact your appropriate H.C. Wainwright representative directly, or send an email to KCSA Strategic Communications NuminusIR@kcsa.com.
Numinus Wellness (TSX: NUMI) helps people to heal and be well through the development and delivery of innovative mental health care and access to safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies. The Numinus model – including psychedelic production, research and clinic care – is at the forefront of a transformation aimed at healing rather than managing symptoms for depression, anxiety, trauma, pain and substance use. At Numinus, we are leading the integration of psychedelic-assisted therapies into mainstream clinical practice and building the foundation for a healthier society.
Learn more at www.numinus.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Neither Numinus Wellness Inc., nor any of its subsidiaries is a professional corporation licensed to practice health services. In jurisdictions where health services may only be provided by a corporation if that corporation holds a valid permit to do so, Numinus and its subsidiaries operate in a management services function to affiliated professional corporations, who provide health services to patients. Numinus and its subsidiaries do provide health services directly to patients in those jurisdictions where authorized to do so.
Statements and other information contained in this press release about anticipated future events constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect" and "intend" and statements that an event "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and opinions of management at the date the statements are made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements even if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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MONTREAL (AP) — Joe Sakic didn’t want to make the call to Darcy Kuemper telling him the Colorado Avalanche were not bringing back their goaltender who was in net when they won the Stanley Cup.
He also couldn’t afford to wait.
The champs started a domino effect of draft day trades that started to reshape the goaltending landscape around the league when they acquired Alexandar Georgiev from the New York Rangers. The trade, which came just before Pittsburgh re-signed veteran defenseman Kris Letang to a long-term deal, set the stage for Minnesota to bring back Marc-Andre Fleury and Toronto to give up a first-round pick to shed Petr Mrazek’s contract.
“We wanted to get ahead of it, for sure,” said Sakic, who has now won the Cup as Colorado’s GM after leading the team to two championships as captain. “Alex, he was a priority for us. We like his age. We’re a younger team, and we felt we can have him for a number of years.”
The Penguins now expect to have Kris Letang around for a number of years after signing him for $36.6 million over the next six seasons. The contract for the 36-year-old stalwart on the blue line carries a $6.1 million annual salary cap hit.
“It was more of a contract to fit both parties: give a chance to the Penguins to sign other players and also based on performance and what I did in the last few years,” Letang said. “I think it was a mix of both. There was not like a set number or a set of years. It was just to fit both parties and make sure we can still compete and win and not take a big chunk and not leaving anything left.”
Working to clear cap space that could be used on goaltending prompted the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers to give up first-round picks to shed contracts. The Maple Leafs sent the 25th pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for No. 38 to free them of Petr Mrazek’s contract, and the Oilers ponied up with the 29th selection, a 2024 third and a 2025 second-rounder in exchange for No. 32 for the Arizona Coyotes to take forward Zach Kassian.
Edmonton and Toronto are among the top potential destinations for Kuemper, who played well enough in the playoffs to help Colorado win the Cup.
“He did a heck of a job for us all year,” Sakic said. “He’s going to do great wherever he goes. He’s going to have that opportunity to sign and there’s going to be a bunch of teams trying to sign him.”
Minnesota won’t be that team after locking up Fleury on a $7 million, two-year deal. Staying with the Wild became the best option for the 37-year-old who was traded to them from Chicago before the deadline in March.
The Blackhawks were one of the busiest teams on the first day of the draft, beginning their much-anticipated dismantling process by trading a pair of young forwards. They sent Alex DeBrincat to Ottawa and Kirby Dach to Montreal, getting back two top-15 picks.
Montreal, which took Slovak winger Juraj Slafkovsky with the No. 1 pick, spurred the move by acquiring No. 13 from trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th pick to the Islanders. General manager Kyle Davidson said the trade only materialized when the Canadiens got that pick, and that still didn’t make it easier to move on from DeBrincat or Dach.
“It’s difficult to trade any young player, and especially young contributors like we did,” Davidson said. “It’s not easy. Going through a rebuild, it’s not fun. Doing things you have to do to get to where you want to go is not fun. There’s going to be tough days like this where you see familiar faces and faces that we in management and the fans know and love, but it’s necessary and it’s necessary to get to where we want to be.”
Where they want to be eventually is atop the NHL again like the Avalanche are now. They will attempt to defend their title with 26-year-old Georgiev as their starter and 31-year-old Pavel Francouz returning as the backup.
“When he was a starter, he played really well,” Sakic said. “He wanted a bigger opportunity, and he’s got that opportunity. He’s looking forward to the challenge
The Penguins, who won it all back to back in 2016 and ’17, now turn their attention to trying to re-sign star center Evgeni Malkin, who’s set to be an unrestricted free agent next week. General manager Ron Hextall said Wednesday the team was closer to an agreement with Letang than Malkin.
When Malkin texted Letang on Thursday, he responded, “I hope you get this done soon so we keep it all together.”
The Blackhawks are certainly not keeping their group together after trading DeBrincat and Dach. The Senators on the way to contending sooner than later were thrilled to make a trade with rebuilding Chicago.
“It’s way more fun adding than deleting,” GM Pierre Dorion said. “We want to play meaningful games until the end of the year. I think that’s one step closer to doing that. Obviously the rebuild has been going on. We feel we’re in the next phase now, and for us adding a player of this caliber you have to pay a certain price, and we felt it was a fair deal.”
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TAIPEI, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiomtek - a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency – is pleased to announce its AIE100-T2NX, an ultra-compact fanless edge AI system with the flexibility of PoE PSE support and HDMI input. The high-performance AIE100-T2NX is powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 NX module which integrates the dual-core NVIDIA Denver 2 64-bit CPU, quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A57 MPCore processor complex, and NVIDIA Pascal architecture GPU with 256 CUDA® cores. The AIE100-T2NX is an ideal solution for intelligent edge AI applications, such as smart manufacturing, smart agriculture, smart farming, smart city, and more.
"The AIE100-T2NX with solid fanless design operates under a wide range of temperatures from -30°C to +60°C and withstands vibration up to 3 Grms. In addition, it offers an optional waterproof IP42-rated cover kit for enhanced protection in semi-outdoor environments," said Annie Fu, a product manager of Product PM Division at Axiomtek. "To easily deploy an IP camera, the AIE100-T2NX has one 15W GbE PoE port for both power and video transmission. This user-friendly AI-powered system offers support for the NVIDIA JetPack software for ease of development in AI computing and deep learning applications such as access control, animal behavior analysis, quality control and traffic management. Moreover, the AIE100-T2NX integrates Allxon Device Management Solutions (Allxon DMS) to provide a cost-effective and simplified device management solution with comprehensive remote management capabilities."
Axiomtek's AIE100-T2NX has a 16GB eMMC onboard via the Jetson TX2 NX module. It is also equipped with one M.2 Key M 2280 with PCIe x4 NVMe SSD slot and one Micro SD slot for massive data processing. Featuring rich I/O interfaces, it has one USB 3.1 Gen1 port, one USB 2.0 port, one Micro USB port, one GbE LAN, one GbE PoE and one HDMI 2.0 with 4K2K supported. It also has one recovery switch, one reset button, one power button, one 12 VDC power input and two SMA-type antenna openings. In addition, this reliable embedded system has one full-size PCI Express Mini Card slot and one SIM slot for 3G/4G, GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connections.
For more product information or customization services, please visit our global website at www.axiomtek.com or contact one of our sales representatives at info@axiomtek.com.tw.
Advanced Features:
- NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 NX module with Pascal architecture GPU with 256 CUDA® cores
- Supports one 15W GbE PoE for camera
- One HDMI 2.0 with 4K2K supported
- Wide operating temperature from -30°C to +60°C
- NVIDIA JetPack SDK supported
- Supports Allxon Device Management Solutions (Allxon DMS)
About Axiomtek Co., Ltd
Axiomtek has experienced extraordinary growth in the past 30 years because of our people, our years of learning which resulted in our tremendous industry experience, and our desire to deliver well-rounded, easy-to-integrate solutions to our customers. These factors have influenced us to invest in a growing team of engineers including software, hardware, firmware, and application engineers. For the next few decades, our success will be determined by our ability to lead with unique technologies for AIoT and serve our key markets with innovatively-designed solution packages of hardware and software – coupled with unmatched engineering and value-added services that will help lessen the challenges faced by our systems integrator, OEM and ODM customers and prospects alike. We will continue to enlist more technology partners and increase collaborations with our growing ecosystem who are leaders in their fields. With such alliances, we will create synergy and better deliver solutions, value, and the expertise our customers need.
As an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, Axiomtek continuously develops and delivers cutting-edge solutions based on the latest Intel® platforms.
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 360factors, Inc. announced today that HarborOne Bank, a $4.57 billion bank headquartered in Massachusetts, selected 360factors' Predict360 risk and compliance intelligence platform to centralize and automate its risk and compliance management processes.
The bank will deploy 360factors' Predict360 GRC solution suite, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform that vertically integrates risks and controls, regulations and requirements, KRIs with risk insights, audit and examinations, policies and procedures, compliance monitoring and testing and more in a unified, cloud-based system. Predict360's SaaS architecture and modern technologies deliver predictive analytics, data insights for predicting risks and streamlined compliance.
"360factors is pleased to welcome HarborOne Bank to 360factors," said Carl L. McCauley, CEO for 360factors. "Managing risk and compliance is critical to optimizing a bank's operations, and Predict360 enables financial institutions to meet their regulatory compliance obligations while minimizing risks to the organization."
As a risk and compliance solutions leader within the banking and financial services industries, 360factors continues to develop relationships with banks and financial services institutions seeking to remove inefficiencies while elevating their risk and compliance management programs.
About 360factors, Inc.
360factors empowers organizations to accelerate profitability, innovation and productivity by predicting risks and streamlining compliance. Predict360, its flagship software product, is a Risk and Compliance Intelligence Platform augmented with A.I. technology to predict and mitigate risks while streamlining compliance. Predict360 integrates regulations and obligations, compliance management, risks and controls, audits and assessments, policies and procedures, and training in a cloud-based SaaS platform to provide predictive risk analytics and streamline compliance. 360factors is the endorsed solution provider for risk and compliance management by the American Bankers Association (ABA). Visit www.360factors.com for more information.
About HarborOne
HarborOne Bank, headquartered in Massachusetts, has $4.57 billion in assets. HarborOne Bank serves the financial needs of consumers, businesses, and municipalities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island through a network of 30 full-service branches and commercial loan offices in Providence and Boston.
The Bank also provides a range of educational services through "HarborOne U," with content and classes available on personal finance and small business delivered virtually as well as at community locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. HarborOne Mortgage, LLC, a subsidiary of HarborOne Bank, is a full-service mortgage lender with offices throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire and is licensed in six additional states.
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SHELTON, Conn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicbroker, a cloud-based curated marketplace and automated drop ship eCommerce platform provider, is proud to announce the official release of its business-to-business (B2B) product suite. Logicbroker's B2B offerings center around Supply Chain Visibility and B2B marketplace and drop ship capabilities.
Over the last three years, Logicbroker listened closely to its clients, partners, vendors, and industry colleagues on what they'd expect from a comprehensive B2B solution. Logicbroker began piloting new ways to help its B2B customers get products to their warehouses or stores quicker than ever before. After a year of successful execution of this new business model, Logicbroker's B2B offerings are available to the public.
"Logicbroker exists to empower our customers to continue to be innovative. We want to help them develop new business models, generate significant revenue, and continually increase the profitability of their eCommerce solutions. The official release of our B2B drop ship and marketplace solutions is one of the thousands of next steps we will take to help our customers," Peyman Zamani, Logicbroker's CEO, said.
"The Logicbroker platform has been about innovation and bringing automation to the forefront of the industry. With customer experience and business insight as our guiding lights, Logicbroker's new B2B offerings ensure our customers evolve, adapt, and overcome any supply chain, marketplace, or drop ship challenge," Chip Sockwell, Logicbroker's VP of Product Offerings, added.
Digital Commerce 360 predicts B2B eCommerce will more than double by next year and already over 49% of all B2B sales are done online. Logicbroker's B2B Supply Chain Visibility product allows retailers to have visibility across the entire order lifecycle for wholesale orders. Accommodating orders made by all suppliers, regardless of technical capabilities, Logicbroker takes on the burden of acting as the premier connection broker for retailers looking to not only automate their supply chain but also identify supply disruptions before they impact the customer experience.
"Your supply chain is really only as good as your weakest link. Not everyone has the same technical capabilities and the ability to connect to suppliers without EDI capabilities through API's, other file-based exchanges, or through our portal is huge. We can handle these large purchase orders and bring more clarity across transactions with long shipping windows ," Steve Norris, Logicbroker's Director of Sales Engineering, stated during Logicbroker's annual conference, Connected Commerce 2022: Evolution.
To continue providing the ultimate "one-stop-shop" for brands and retailers looking to drop ship, build their own marketplace, or both, Logicbroker's B2B Marketplace and Drop Ship product focuses on the frontend order tracking automation. Insights into inventory availability, price stratification, shipments, vendor performance, and more are handled through Logicbroker's advanced, cloud-based platform.
"We are so excited to officially release our B2B offerings to the world. Internally, we've already begun work with incredible partners like Babylist and Zageno to build and expand their B2B capabilities utilizing our platform. The team at Logicbroker believes no problem is too big to overcome so we've developed a platform that can connect to any platform in the world giving our customers a much-needed reprieve in an ever-expanding eCommerce space," Peyman Zamani, Logicbroker's CEO, said.
For more information about how Logicbroker remains the only provider of both drop ship and marketplace solutions for both D2C and B2B customers, visit our website at www.logicbroker.com.
Logicbroker helps companies launch profitable online drop ship and marketplace programs. Combining the most modern multi-tenant technology with an obsession for stellar customer experience, Logicbroker's powerful platform connects retailers, brands, and suppliers at record speed, empowering them to sell more products, reach more customers, and maintain their edge in an ever-evolving eCommerce universe. With a global footprint and headquartered in the United States, over 4,000 brands including Hasbro, Rite Aid, Verizon, Toys "R" Us, Samsung, M&M Mars, Coca-Cola, Kroger, and Walgreens rely on Logicbroker to manage $6 Billion in Gross Merchandise Value annually. Logicbroker recently received $135M from K1 Investment Management to continue fueling Logicbroker's position as a global category leader.
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Becca McCarthy
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CANNES, France, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenX Technologies, Inc., a leading global omnichannel advertising exchange, today announced that it is partnering with Scope3, Inc., a leader in supply chain emissions data, as part of OpenX's long-term effort to significantly lower the carbon footprint of programmatic advertising. Through this partnership, the company will offer Green Xchange Packages from OpenX (GXPs) that leverage Scope3 to measure and compensate for carbon emissions of brand advertising campaigns.
The partnership with Scope3 advances OpenX's "Path to Net-Zero," a comprehensive and ongoing initiative that has positioned the company at the forefront of sustainability practices in the digital advertising industry. OpenX is the first advertising exchange to be certified as carbon neutral, reducing its own carbon emissions by more than 90 percent and meeting the Science Based Target initiative's Net-Zero standard.
"OpenX's success in carbon reduction and our ongoing development of sustainable advertising products will drive our collective effort to reduce the carbon impact of digital advertising and help our customers meet their own sustainability goals," said John Gentry, chief executive officer of OpenX. "We're eager to support all companies making advances in sustainability within the industry, and working with Scope3 is an important step in providing advertising solutions that measure climate impact and consume less energy."
"Green Media Products are the fastest, easiest way to make a measurable impact on the carbon footprint of the advertising industry. By offering GXPs, a carbon neutral media product measured by Scope3, OpenX immediately provides marketers looking to reduce their emissions footprint with the lowest-carbon path to premium supply," said Brian O'Kelley, co-founder and CEO of Scope3. "OpenX's work in achieving carbon neutral certification and reducing carbon emissions across their operations establishes them as clear leaders and closely aligns with Scope3's mission to decarbonize digital advertising.
The Scope3 partnership announcement comes against the backdrop of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, where OpenX will host two panel discussions focused on driving sustainability within the industry. The panels will take place at the OpenX floating venue at Jetée Albert Edouard on June 21.
About OpenX
OpenX is a pioneering leader in advertising technology, helping create a world where the open web thrives. The company powers advertising on web, mobile and connected TV formats, enabling marketers to reach their target audience across OpenX's global network of publishers. OpenX works with more than 130,000 premium publishers and receives more than 250 billion ad requests every day. OpenX has been certified as a CarbonNeutral® company and is on a path to becoming one of the first companies in the world to achieve Net-Zero status.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv") (NASDAQ: NOTV) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Inotiv, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Inotiv includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 22, 2022
Aggrieved Inotiv investors only have until August 22, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Vincent Wong, Esq.
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E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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Senate confirms batch of US attorney and US marshal nominations after Cotton lifts long-standing holds
By Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN
The Senate confirmed a batch of US attorney and US marshal nominations on Wednesday after GOP Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas lifted long-standing holds he had put in place to raise concerns about the treatment by the Justice Department of several deputy US marshals who had been involved in protests in Portland, Oregon, in 2020.
The nominations were confirmed by voice vote.
Cotton gave a speech on the floor and explained his reasoning for lifting the holds after Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio asked to bring up the nominations.
Cotton reiterated that he wants answers from the Justice Department about four deputy US marshals who he said the Justice Department has refused to defend in court. The issue had received significant attention in conservative media.
But Cotton said that Republicans are committed to oversight of the matter in the next Congress if it doesn’t occur during this session, and ultimately said he would not object to the nominations, clearing the way for them to go through.
“The facts will come out one way or another,” Cotton said. “If not this year, it will happen next year.”
“So now that I’m confident the department will receive the oversight that it deserves in this matter, I will no longer object to these nominees,” Cotton said. “I will withdraw my objection to the confirmation of today’s nominees.”
“These nominations are very important to our states,” said Brown, pointing to a rise in violent crime in the US.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the outcome.
“It’s a good thing that our Republican colleagues finally stopped their indefensible obstruction of qualified U.S. Attorneys and Marshals. These nominees are vital to keeping our communities safe and secure and they should never have been held up for leverage in partisan games,” the New York Democrat said in a statement.
“After months of waiting, communities in Georgia and Ohio and Nevada and Minnesota and New Hampshire and other states are finally getting the security they need with confirmed U.S. Attorneys. So I’m very glad that this … finally, finally happened. It took too long but now it’s done,” Schumer said.
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‘I’m so proud of him’: Friends, family celebrate World War II veteran’s 100th birthday
GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - A highly decorated World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday in style this week.
WMBF reports Clarence Tompkins was joined by a large group of friends and family, who know him as Chuck, to celebrate the milestone birthday.
He joined the United States Army in 1942.
On June 12, 1944, Clarence Tompkins escorted a medic to another wounded soldier while under heavy attack during the Battle of Normandy.
He then helped evacuate both soldiers to safety while taking sniper fire.
“He’s been very humble, even though he went through a lot in the war, and he saved several people’s lives,” his son Keith Tompkins said.
During his time in the service, Clarence Tompkins received two Purple Hearts, a Combat Infantry Badge and two stars.
His family said he’s often asked what his secret is to make it far in this life.
“He is always moving and always doing something, and I think that is the secret to his long life,” his daughter Pat Tompkins-McCormick said.
On Friday, the group came together at a sports bar, one of his favorite spots, to celebrate the WWII veteran turning 100-years-old.
“I’m so proud of him; I’m already planning for next year,” his best friend Ed McCormick said. “He’s in such great health and has a great attitude.”
Clarence Tompkins has been in Myrtle Beach for about three years and said his relationships remain very important, just as important as his relationship with his soldiers.
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TEMPE, Ariz., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced that NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK) has been named a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50.
For 10 years, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs – investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems, and impact measurement.
"Driving a positive impact on society and putting action behind our commitments isn't just table stakes – it's a necessity," said Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive Officer at NortonLifeLock. "We're pleased to be named to The Civic 50 as a result of our commitment to build and support Corporate Responsibility programs that deliver real, tangible results in our communities. We look forward to continuing to support our existing programs and partnerships while finding new ways to help our communities thrive."
NortonLifeLock's Corporate Responsibility program – NortonLifeLock Cares – includes strategic and impactful programming that utilizes the best of what the company has to offer to support its communities. The company identified four key Environmental, Social, and Governance (EGS) issues, which guide the company's efforts and benchmarks: Education and Training for Cyber Safety; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Talent Development and Engagement; and Climate and Energy.
Recent ESG milestones include bringing online safety education to one million people in India; committing $1 million to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to expand the Surf Smart 2.0 digital safety program into Europe; expanding NortonLifeLock's partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence to combat technology abuse; installing an AquaTower in India in partnership with Planet Water Foundation that supports the daily drinking needs of nearly 2,000 people; donating products to 9,900 nonprofits and public libraries; and launching an eLearning platform and mentoring program to foster career development; More information about how NortonLifeLock is empowering its communities is available in its 2021 ESG Report and on the NortonLifeLock Corporate Responsibility blog.
"Corporate leadership and commitment to civic engagement is critical for strengthening communities," said Natalye Paquin, president & CEO at Points of Light. "Our most recent global research shows 86 percent of people say they expect companies to take action on a social issue. Companies like NortonLifeLock are leading the way and setting an example of how you can leverage your employee talent, business models, and assets to create deep impact that drives transformational change."
The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities.
NortonLifeLock also earned a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and was recognized as one of America's Most JUST Companies for 2022.
To see the full list of The Civic 50 2022 honorees, visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.
About NortonLifeLock Inc.
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) is a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, protecting and empowering people to live their digital lives safely. We are the consumer's trusted ally in an increasingly complex and connected world. Learn more about how we're transforming Cyber Safety at www.NortonLifeLock.com.
About Points of Light
Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it's needed most. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMZN) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Amazon investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
AMZN investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Amazon during the relevant time frame, you have until September 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenox Advisors, Inc. a leading insurance and wealth management firm, is proud to announce that they have been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year. This prestigious award is based entirely on the feedback of current employees. Approximately 88% of Lenox Advisor's employees actively identified the Company as a 'great place to work,' which is 29 percentage points higher than that of the average U.S. company.
"We are thrilled to become Great Place to Work-Certified for the sixth time," said Greg Large, President & Chief Operating Officer. "Our employees are our most valuable asset. Understanding how our employees think and feel is deeply rooted in our culture and aspirations as a leadership team. As people everywhere reconsider what they want and need to excel at work, it's essential that we ask the tough questions to shape better experiences."
Among the key reasons Lenox Advisor's was selected in the ranking, its employees cited:
- 92% said people care about each other here.
- 93% said our customers would rate the service we deliver as "excellent."
- 92% said our executives fully embody the best characteristics of our company.
- 92% said management is honest and ethical in its business practices.
To learn more about Lenox Advisor's corporate values, visit Lenox Advisor's Great Places to Work profile.
"We are proud to be able to honor Lenox Advisors for their incredible work environment," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work. "This Great Place to Work Certification™ is the only official honor determined by employee real-time reports of their company's culture. By earning this designation, Lenox Advisors is truly one of the best companies to work for in the country."
For nearly three decades, Great Place to Work® has been the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. Companies who receive this prominent certification have proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation to their industries, while job seekers of such companies are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss. Additionally, employees at Certified™ workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work on a daily basis and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earning a just share of their company's profits with strong opportunities for continued promotion.
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To join the Lenox Advisors team, look at our career opportunities, and stay connected with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Driven by the notion of what is best for you, Lenox Advisors builds custom solutions that integrate the financial needs of emerging affluent and other individuals with high net-worth, their families and corporate clients. As your advocate, we take the time to deeply understand your goals and values, informing our dynamic strategies to help protect and preserve your wealth. More information can be found at www.lenoxadvisors.com.
Great Place to Work Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on employees' report about workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification™ is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply for the Great Place to Work Certification™.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting, and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Their work is driven by a mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™. Learn more at www.greatplacetowork.com
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Zest software to bring faster, safer credit access to more than 50,000 SkyOne members
HAWTHORNE, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zest AI today announced a partnership with SkyOne Federal Credit Union. The member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution will bring Zest's industry-leading AI lending software to their more than 50,000 members nationwide and $700 million in assets.
With Zest's AI software, SkyOne will safely approve credit union members overlooked by traditional national scoring methods, achieving 25% to 30% higher approvals with no added risk. Zest-built models use more data and better math, resulting in a more accurate assessment of borrower risk. The partnership will also focus on financial inclusion, allowing Sky One to achieve fairer lending outcomes. Finally, Zest's model will allow more auto-decisioning, leading to great efficiency and member satisfaction.
"Our partnership with SkyOne will bring more capital to more members, safely and easily," says Mike de Vere, CEO at Zest AI. "We are excited to share our software with the SkyOne community and help streamline the lending process for current and future members."
"SkyOne is constantly looking for solutions that provide members with an improved and unbiased experience, and Zest's AI is the best way forward for us," says Joseph Whitaker, SkyOne's President and CEO. "As a rapidly growing credit union, we look for partners that help us create long-term value for our members, offering them the right loans and streamlining the overall process. Additionally, the explainability of the Zest solution stood out as a key differentiator of what SkyOne was looking for in an AI underwriting partner. Together with Zest AI we can get the best offers in front of our members, approve more loans and best serve our community."
Zest AI software helps lenders make better decisions and better loans—increasing revenue, reducing risk, and automating compliance. Since 2009, it has made fair and transparent credit available to everyone and is now the leader in software for more inclusive underwriting. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Learn more at www.zest.ai and connect with us on Twitter at @Zest_AI or Zest AI's Insights blog.
Founded in 1949, SkyOne Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution with over 50,000 members nationwide and $700 million in assets, headquartered in Hawthorne, California. The credit union offers a full suite of financial products including checking and savings accounts, consumer loans, real estate loans, business loans and investment services. SkyOne is enthusiastic about helping its members build a strong financial foundation by providing the tools to reach financial success. Deposits are federally insured for at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Learn more at https://www.skyone.org/join-now/. Follow SkyOne on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Treasured possessions returned as early stages of tornado cleanup continue in Andover
ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - The power of social media is helping to change lives of people impacted by last Friday’s (April 29) tornado. As many throughout the Andover community continue to clean up, some are getting back items they thought were gone forever.
When the tornado ripped through a neighborhood near 13th Street, it took much with it and many who lost their homes assumed they’d lost everything. But thanks to social media, they’re getting some of their possessions and some of their cherished memories back.
Each day on their land near Benton, the Kroeker family finds more and more lost items from last Friday’s tornado.
“The tornado came across our land here and my dad and mother came up from Oklahoma to clean some of the debris out,” said Kristin Kroeker. “And we started finding pictures and cards and an ACT score sheet, and all of these things.”
Wanting to return them to their owners, Kroeker and her friend, Sarah Grosvenor, turned to Facebook starting a “Lost and Found” group. Thousands of people have joined the group, all with the same goal: reunite families with memories they thought they’d lost.
Among those positively impacted was Katrina Deters who was able to get a handful of family photos back.
“Some of the pictures I received were of my cousin and my uncle, and my uncle is no longer alive,” Deters said. ‘So, I was so grateful and, you know, just beyond words they’d found that picture.”
Photos and memories she assumed were gone forever mean much more now, Deters said.
“It’s something you can do for them when there’s a lot of sadness in their life and they’re trying to rebuild,” Grosvenor said. “To have some pieces of their past and memories they’d lost.”
Though the group started as a lost-and-found, it’s grown into much more,” Kroeker said.
“I think nowadays, we definitely think of social media as being a negative thing and influence on people, but this is the good part of it, that it can help connect us as a community,” she said. “It can help bring joy and hope and kindness to other people.’
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The TikTok Favorite Brand's Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil Receives the Highest Honor in Beauty
COPPELL, Texas, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From fandom to stardom, Tree Hut, the makers of America's No. 1 Body Scrubs, was honored with the highly coveted 2022 Allure Best of Beauty Award for its innovative Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil. An iconic staple in the beauty industry for 26 years, the Allure Best of Beauty Awards celebrates brands known for efficacy, excellence and integrity. Following months of testing thousands of beauty products, the Allure team recognized the Tree Hut Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil as the best product in the category for its formula, delivery system, texture and scent.
A first-of-its-kind, Tree Hut's beloved Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil is unlike anything on shelves when it comes to getting the most luxurious shave, making it a standout product. Powered by a proprietary technology to prevent irritation, nicks and cuts from shaving, the Tree Hut Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil enhances contact between the razor and skin for a close, smooth shave. A top-selling formula, the Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil contains Certified Shea Butter and a blend of nourishing ingredients to cushion and hydrate skin such as argan oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, and Vitamin E.
Having been a cult favorite for years, the family-owned Tree Hut brand has been known amongst beauty aficionados for developing high-quality body and face care infused with efficacious ingredients. When the pandemic hit, Tree Hut quickly became a viral sensation as communities of people from all over the country began to elevate their self-care routines and share their favorite skin-loving products on social media. Now, with more than 600 million views for #TreeHut on TikTok, the brand has built an army of loyal followers and collectors that can't get enough of the brand's unique product flavors and formulations.
"When it comes to the beauty industry, Allure is an institution and we are beyond honored to receive such incredible praise from their team of knowledgeable and dedicated beauty experts for our best-selling Tree Hut Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil," said Senior Marketing Manager, Hazel Smith. "This award win is not only for our hardworking Tree Hut team but for all of our loyal fans who have loved us for years and have helped share our message of self-care and community on social media, propelling a new generation of consumers to join our enthusiastic fan base."
The Tree Hut Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil is currently available on shelves at Target, Ulta, and Walmart, as well as online for each retailer. The Tree Hut Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil comes in classic Coconut Lime, Tahitian Vanilla, Moroccan Rose, Tropic Glow and now, Watermelon. Each Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil is alcohol-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, vegan, contains no formaldehyde donors and is made in the USA. To learn more about the Tree Hut Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil and other products like Tree Hut's iconic Shea Sugar Scrubs, visit www.treehutshea.com or follow the brand on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook for more information.
About Tree Hut
Tree Hut believes that everyone deserves to take time in their day to feel good. The family-owned brand produces out of Texas and has spent twenty years making high-quality skin and body care at an affordable price. The now global Tree Hut brand has grown to include face, shave, lip, and body collections, known for delicious scents, bright packaging and premium ingredients. With an uplifting, inclusive approach to self-care, Tree Hut has built its brand largely via word of mouth, with customers and beauty influencers alike passionately sharing their favorite products and avidly anticipating seasonal launches.
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BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Uber Technologies, Inc. ("Uber" or the "Company") (NYSE: UBER) securities during the period from May 31, 2019 through July 8, 2022 inclusive (the "Class Period").
Uber shareholders may, no later than October 17, 2022, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of Uber and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.
According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Uber had defective disclosure controls and procedures; (ii) Uber concealed and/or downplayed the full scope and severity of its prior misconduct, including, inter alia, the extent to which it secretly lobbied government officials and politicians to bypass legal and regulatory requirements, as well as knowingly risked the safety of Uber drivers, to fuel the Company's global growth; (iii) as a result, Uber's present global footprint and market share is in significant part the byproduct of previously undisclosed, unsustainable, and illegal business practices; (iv) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Uber's reputation, as well as subject the Company to a heightened risk of governmental and regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On July 10, 2022, news reports announced the discovery of 124,000 internal Uber records spanning from 2013 – 2017, which were leaked to The Guardian and shared with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and other news outlets. These files revealed, among other things, how Uber secretly met with various government officials and politicians to skirt laws and regulations around the world, as well as risked Uber drivers' safety, to advance the Company's growth, and how all the foregoing conduct was known to, and in fact encouraged by, the Company's top management. On this news, Company's stock price fell $1.15 per share or over 5%, to close at $21.19 per share on July 11, 2022.
If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than October 17, 2022, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
For more information regarding this, please contact RM LAW, P.C. (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or by email at rm@maniskas.com or click here. For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about RM LAW, P.C. please visit our website by clicking here.
RM LAW, P.C. is a national shareholder litigation firm. RM LAW, P.C. is devoted to protecting the interests of individual and institutional investors in shareholder actions in state and federal courts nationwide.
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Police: Father killed on highway while trying to find child’s toy thrown from car
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Gray News) - A Tennessee man was killed on a highway when he was trying to find his child’s toy that was thrown out of their car.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department reports that 32-year-old Joshua Thomas Taylor was traveling on Thursday with his family on Interstate 65 when his child threw one of their favorite toys out of the window.
Police said Taylor returned later that evening to the area to look for the toy. He parked his car near a ramp and walked along the highway.
Tennessee Department of Transportation HELP truck drivers told police that they found Taylor and tried to talk with him, but he ran across the interstate and jumped over the barrier to the other side.
The truck drivers said they began traveling to the opposite side of the highway when they heard a collision.
Nashville police said the 32-year-old was struck by a GMC Yukon and pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Yukon did not display any indications of impairment and officials said speed did not appear to be a factor.
Nashville police reminded everyone that walking on the interstate is illegal and very dangerous.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Food exports from Ukraine and Russia have increased since a July 22 grain deal, but critically needed fertilizer exports from Russia are still down despite being covered by the agreement, with financing and shipping still issues, the United Nations said Tuesday.
U.N. trade chief Rebeca Grynspan, who leads the team trying to facilitate unimpeded global access to Russian food and fertilizer, said Russia reported a 12% increase in food exports from June to July. But while there has been “important progress,” the U.N. is concerned about fertilizer exports needed by October and November, the latest for the northern hemisphere planting season, she said.
Fertilizers now are three times the price they were before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, Grynspan said, adding that “the crisis of affordability that we have now will be a catastrophic crisis if we don’t solve the problem of fertilizer.”
As an example, she said the sowing season for new crops in West Africa is over and planting was down by a very high percentage because of fertilizer costs.
Grynspan told a U.N. press conference by video from Geneva that the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization reported that food prices declined globally in August for the fifth straight month. But she expressed concern that this decrease has not been seen in domestic markets, and developing countries especially are still struggling with high food prices as well as inflation, currency devaluations and interest rate hikes.
Amir Abdulla, the United Nations coordinator for the deal to ship Ukrainian grain, said 129 fully laden ships carrying over 2.8 million tons of grain have left the three designated Ukrainian Black Sea ports for different countries.
With grain prices dropping, Abdulla said, the U.N. has seen that people who had been hoarding grain to sell at high prices are now putting it on the market in one or two countries. “Hopefully that will bring some of those local prices down” he said by video from Istanbul.
On July 22, Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements with Turkey and the United Nations clearing the way for the export of desperately needed grain and fertilizer, ending a wartime standoff that threatened food security around the globe. The deal expires in November after 120 days and can be renewed.
Abdulla said the U.N. has “very positive messages from Turkey” that they want grain shipments to continue, “and we are hoping that with their influence, with U.N. mediation efforts … it won’t really be a matter for discussion.”
Ukraine was one of the world’s largest exporters of wheat, corn and sunflower oil, but Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of the country and naval blockade of its ports had halted shipments.
Some Ukrainian grain is transported through Europe by rail, road and river, but the prices of vital commodities such as wheat and barley had soared before the grain deal, which U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called an unprecedented agreement between two parties engaged in a bloody conflict.
Although international sanctions against Russia did not target food and fertilizer exports, the war has disrupted shipments of Russian products because shipping and insurance companies did not want to deal with Russia.
Grynspan, who is secretary general of the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development, said there were “doubts” about U.S. and European Union sanctions and the U.N. has been providing clarifications that food and fertilizers have no sanctions so ships can carry them, insurance can be provided, banks can make transactions, and the vessels can go to European ports.
This involves dealing with the private sector, where the Russian invasion and sanctions had “a chilling effect,” she said, “so this is not like one stroke will solve all the problems.”
Grynspan said the U.N. is undertaking “all efforts” to enable Russian exports of ammonia, a key ingredient of fertilizers, to get to world markets.
She was asked to respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statement last week that Russian fertilizers could get to European ports but not to markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America and replied that in the beginning export issues had not been clear. But she said the EU issued a clarification on Aug. 10 and the U.N. is trying to clarify any further questions.
On the issue of insurance, Abulla said war risk insurance has dropped from 2-3% of the value of the hull of the vessel to 0.5% of hull value because the operation of the shipping corridor from the three Black Sea ports has been effective.
But Grynspan said the normal price is about 0.05% so it’s still very high for the insurance market, and costs need to come down to bring food prices down further.
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Rychlewski's proven success with ONEsolution™ project delivery drives client satisfaction and repeat business; Ben Rucker named Market Team Leader
KANSAS CITY, Miss., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CRB, a leading provider of engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the food and beverage industry, has promoted Tom Rychlewski as its first Vice President of the company's Food & Beverage operations. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Rychlewski joins five domestic and two international Regional Vice Presidents guiding CRB's operations across North America and Europe.
In his new role, Rychlewski will lead design, automation, and construction operations across CRB's Food & Beverage organization, advancing the company's brand as an integrated, global leader in the food & beverage market. He will report to Lance Nordbak, CRB's Chief Operating Officer of Regional Operations, and will partner with Food & Beverage Vice President Jason Robertson to drive the company's expanding project portfolio.
That portfolio continues to grow dramatically as clients increasingly turn to CRB's ONEsolution™ project delivery approach, which leverages a single project team to align with clients on cost and schedule without sacrificing quality. Clients choose the company's approach for their large capital expenditure projects because ONEsolution provides everything needed from initial planning and design through to construction and operational readiness. The approach has been successfully used to develop large-scale facilities across conventional food and beverage spaces as well as a growing number of alternative proteins manufacturing projects.
Before his promotion, Rychlewski served as Market Team Leader and helped grow the company's Food & Beverage (F&B) team from inception to an organization that now numbers more than 100 professionals who drive some of the most innovative solutions in the industry. Rychlewski's strong track record of client satisfaction and repeat business made his appointment an easy choice, noted Ryan Schroeder, CRB's President.
"Before this promotion, Tom was already a critical part of CRB's explosive growth in food & beverage manufacturing," said Schroeder. "He's a proven leader with a keen understanding of the challenges our clients face in bringing their products to market quickly, efficiently and profitably. As someone who's been a critical part of the CRB growth story, he's the right person to lead our dynamic project teams whose work makes an impact every day for our clients."
"I am both honored and excited to dig in alongside my colleagues and continue driving F&B on its already impressive trajectory," Rychlewski said. "We have a lot to accomplish, and we have all the right people in place to make it happen."
The company also announced that Ben Rucker, Director of Process Technology, has been named a new Market Team Leader based in St. Louis. Rucker will be responsible for resource development among Food & Beverage market teams, leading the team's execution strategies and advancing the ONEsolution offering.
Rucker provides clients with a deep understanding of process design and equipment, with expertise related to technical sales management and project management, turnkey process design, project estimating, overall vessel/tank design, and custom skidded systems.
CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the food and beverage and life sciences industries. Led by its innovative ONEsolution™ service, CRB provides successful integrated project delivery for clients demanding high-quality solutions, on time and within budget. The company's nearly 1,800 employees provide world-class solutions that drive success and positive change for clients, people, and communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity, and execution.
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Clarity Quest:
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816-200-5234
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Tigray forces battling Ethiopian troops say they’re willing to abide by an immediate cessation of hostilities and participate in a peace process led by the African Union, a significant shift to which Ethiopia’s government has not yet responded.
The conflict in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region has killed an estimated tens of thousands of people and left millions without basic services for well over a year after fighting erupted in late 2020.
The Tigray authorities’ statement Sunday night came after new pressure by the United States and others following the renewal of fighting last month that shattered months of relative calm. Witnesses have described heavy fighting along the region’s borders.
The Tigray authorities had criticized AU mediation efforts under special envoy Olesegun Obasanjo, and their new statement makes clear they expect “mutually acceptable mediators” along with international observers and experts to guide the process.
The Ethiopian government has said it was ready for talks anywhere at any time and without preconditions. Tigray authorities had demanded the resumption of basic services and the removal of hostile forces from neighboring Eritrea, among other things.
The recent fighting has triggered new diplomatic activity behind the scenes. The U.S. has played a leading role in mediating between the two sides, according to two diplomatic sources in Addis Ababa, who also said talks were expected in Djibouti. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
The U.S., AU, United Nations and European Union welcomed the Tigray authorities’ new statement, and the U.S. called on Eritrea and unnamed “others” to stop fueling the conflict.
The AU statement notably referred to the “regional government of Tigray,” while Ethiopia’s government last year designated the Tigray authorities and their forces as a terrorist organization. The EU statement by foreign policy chief Josep Borrell also referred to the regional government and said “this opportunity should be seized by all. Now.”
The renewed fighting has again cut off deliveries to Tigray of humanitarian aid, which had revived in a limited way during the lull in fighting earlier this year. Aid deliveries also have been suspended to parts of the neighboring Amhara region affected by the fighting.
An aid worker told The Associated Press on Friday there has been heavy fighting on “seven or eight fronts” along Tigray’s borders. A second aid worker said Eritrean troops had shelled the Tigray towns of Adigrat and Sheraro and had launched attacks against Tigray forces’ positions in several places.
The second aid worker said several thousand people displaced by the fighting around Sheraro arrived in the city of Shire last week. They also said a bridge linking Shire to the Amhara region has been destroyed. The bridge was blown up last year and later repaired.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rinchem is pleased to announce the appointment of Taimur Sharih as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Rinchem is the industry leader in high purity chemical and gas supply chain management. They are expected to see extensive growth over the next five years to support the burgeoning semi-conductor industry.
"Sharih's vast experience in the chemical and gas industries as well as leading fast-growth business is a great fit for Rinchem," said Chuck Breinholt, Rinchem's CEO. "There is no doubt he will provide tremendous support and insight as our organization continues to expand globally."
"I am thrilled to join the Rinchem team," commented Sharih. "The potential for growth and value creation is tremendous, given the smart and passionate people, the culture of innovation, and global footprint. Having served in leadership roles in similar industries, I'm confident I can help develop and execute plans to drive consistent and sustainable growth."
Sharih's background includes working for two of Rinchem's long-term customers and brings extensive knowledge of chemicals, electronics, logistics, accounting, finance, and international business. Most recently, Taimur was the CFO of Raven Industries, a $450 million publicly traded manufacturer of high-tech agricultural equipment. Other work experience includes positions with Price Waterhouse Coopers, Linde, and Celanese. He holds an MBA from Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania.
Rinchem is the largest network of chemical and gas distribution centers globally with over 4 billion pounds of chemicals and gases safely handled annually. They set the standard in creating and managing safe and efficient supply chains for high purity, pre-packaged chemicals and gases. Rinchem applies four decades of expertise, industry thought leadership, and logistics transparency in order to provide the most reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for its customers. The primary industries that Rinchem serves include pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor and aerospace. For more information, visit Rinchem.com and follow Rinchem on Facebook or LinkedIn.
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parke Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PKBK) today announced the declaration of a $0.16 per share cash dividend payable on July 19, 2022, to its stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 5, 2022.
The Board anticipates paying cash dividends on a quarterly basis, subject to determination and declaration by the Board of Directors, which will take into account a number of factors, including the financial condition of the Company and the Bank, and any applicable legal and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Company. If paid, such dividends may be reduced or eliminated in future periods.
Parke Bancorp, Inc. was incorporated in January 2005, while Parke Bank commenced operations in January 1999. Parke Bancorp and Parke Bank maintain their principal offices at 601 Delsea Drive, Washington Township, New Jersey. Parke Bank conducts business through a branch office in Northfield, New Jersey, two branch offices in Washington Township, New Jersey, a branch office in Galloway Township, New Jersey, a branch office in Collingswood, New Jersey, a branch in center city Philadelphia and a branch in Chinatown in Philadelphia. Parke Bank is a full service commercial bank, with an emphasis on providing personal and business financial services to individuals and small-sized businesses primarily in Gloucester, Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey and Philadelphia and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania. Parke Bank's deposits are insured up to the maximum legal amount by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Parke Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "PKBK".
This release may contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors; our ability to maintain a strong capital base; our ability to continue to pay a dividend in the future; our ability to enhance shareholder value in the future; our earnings and shareholders' equity; and the possibility of additional corrective actions or limitations on the operations of Parke Bancorp and Parke Bank being imposed by banking regulators, therefore, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Parke Bancorp, Inc. does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligations to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such circumstance.
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MIAMI, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXS LAW expands its legal intern program with the additions of Rochelle Hamman and Sam Kramer.
Rochelle further expands AXS LAW's slate of foreign-trained legal professionals. She graduated in the top 15% of students from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where she earned her LL.B. law degree. Rochelle also received an award for best student in Alternative Dispute Resolution during her legal studies. After graduating, she went on to work as a Legal Advisor and Human Resource manager for Africa Union Holdings, where she worked in their Johannesburg and Dubai offices on cross-border commercial transactions and joint ventures, and dispute resolution. Rochelle is currently working towards her J.D. and LL.M. in International Arbitration at UM Law.
Sam is a rising 3L at the University of Miami School of Law who previously interned with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and clerked with the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. He has also worked with the University of Miami Children and Youth Law Clinic. Sam was recently elected as an Articles and Comments Editor for the Inter-American Law Review and his student note was selected for publication in Volume 54 of the Review.
AXS LAW strives to disrupt the traditional law model not just in the way it handles client matters, but also in how it trains and elevates the next generation of lawyers. As Summer Associates, Rochelle and Sam will be integral parts of preparing for state and federal court jury trials. Over the next several months, our Summer Associates will get hands-on experience in drafting motions, preparing for depositions, and litigating cases in court so that they are prepared and confident as they begin their legal careers after graduation.
About AXS LAW
AXS LAW is dedicated to providing practical and comprehensive solutions to complex matters. After decades of BIG LAW, we created AXS LAW with a view to disrupting the traditional law model to better address the needs of the modern business law consumer. We do this first and foremost by bringing our own expertise as entrepreneurs. Our attorneys are encouraged to pursue entrepreneurship and this, in turn, gives us the perspective and the "guts" to help our clients navigate, not avoid, risk. And, unlike most law firms, we have personality. We are not tethered to our chairs and desks; we are out there continually forging new and strengthening existing relationships in the business and the wider community. In addition, AXS LAW is committed to giving back to the community through its philanthropic arm AXS ART which supports the local South Florida arts community through programs, events and legal representation. For more information, please visit www.axslawgroup.com.
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Town of Stonewall without water after pump failure
STONEWALL, Okla. (KXII) - The town of Stonewall, Oklahoma is without water Monday night.
The town of Stonewall lost all water Sunday when both pumps failed. As of Monday night the entire town of around 500 is still without water.
The town is in the process of redoing its water lines which is what caused the outage.
“One of the main valves got messed up, and when it did it caused the pumps to hammer. And when that happened it messed up both of the water pumps and fried them basically,” said Dawn Harris, city employee.
One pump has been shipped off to be rebuilt, and parts for the other are being replaced, something that isn’t a quick fix considering the system’s age. It’s a work in progress for Stonewall, but an outage was not on their radar.
“They’re from the 1960s. So due to funding and trying to just get different stuff in. We’re working on some grants to update our systems right now,” said Harris.
While they have a new water tower to meet town needs, they weren’t able to get it filled in time before the outage.
“The water lines are actually almost done now. And as soon as we can get the pumps back here, we will start filling up our new water tower,” said Harris.
Harris said local businesses, like the senior nutrition center, aren’t able to function until water is restored.
“I mean we have over 500 people in our community and a lot of them are older. And like me that has the nutrition center, I have 70 elderly people that will not get lunch tomorrow because we have no water,” said Harris.
All day Monday a Happyland volunteer firefighter sat at Stonewall City Hall with a tanker, to provide potable water to anyone who drove up.
“We have a local restaurant. This is devastating for her because that’s her business,” said Harris.
The tanker will be back at city hall Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
“You can’t really keep a little town down, we’re pretty resilient,” said Harris.
They hope to have some water back up and running by Tuesday night.
Stonewall announced just after 9:00 p.m. Monday the city is obtaining a pump from a company in Oklahoma City to use until its pumps are restored. They say it’s still expecting service to return at some point Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Yuval David heard his name called upon during the 64th Capital Emmy Awards, he immediately started dancing. David, a Jewish LGBTQ activist, won the Emmy for Talent – Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent for his "One Actor Short" series.
The series showcases a unique approach to man-on-the-street filmmaking with remarkable creativity, stepping into public areas and assembling a diverse cross-section of humanity – spontaneously casting them as actors in his film. He creates an opportunity for them to be playful and spontaneous on camera, which David refers to as "turning a space into a brave space."
"I'm very excited to have won this Emmy award," an ecstatic David said at the Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter. "Getting an award is very meaningful. It does feel wonderful to be recognized and acknowledged for my work. But to do the work, to collaborate with others, is the best reward. I'm so thankful to all of the people who have joined me on this journey."
This radically innovative and bold series includes four different publicly viewable episodes—a crime procedural drama, a romantic comedy, a sports film and an end-of-the-world film. "One Actor Short" has become a festival favorite, winning over 55 awards in international film festivals.
As David's career grows as an actor, host, director and filmmaker, he is making a difference each day as a socio-political activist. Recently, he met with government officials in the nation's capital to find ways to rescue LGBTQ individuals internationally, who are being persecuted and need help escaping dangerous situations.
He is active in the fight to stop the rise of hatred toward Jews. David regularly speaks and advocates on behalf of marginalized people and communities, including focusing on self-expression through art and creativity in pursuit of social change.
"One Actor Short" has been featured and recognized as a winner in numerous international film festivals, including The Big Apple Film Festival, NYC Independent Film Festival, NewFilmmakers Film Festival, and Hollywood Just4Shorts Film Competition, Top Shorts Film Festival, Vegas CineFest International Film Festival, IndieFest, Accolade Global Film Festival, Best Shorts Film Festival, New York Film Awards, Kosice International Film Festival, and Prague International Film Festival, among others.
The "One Actor Short" series can be viewed in its entirety on YouTube.
As an actor, David plays leading roles in film, television, theatre, web and digital media, as well as voiceovers. His acting roles include leading and guest star roles on NBC, ABC, CBS, Showtime, Disney, DreamWorks, Comedy Central, countless independent films, Broadway, off-Broadway, theatres across the U.S. and abroad, including film festivals and theatre festivals.
As a filmmaker, David directs, writes, and produces feature length and short films, documentaries, web-series as well as digital and episodic TV content. His other narrative and documentary films and episodic series, including web-series, have also been awarded numerous awards, including Best Film, Best Short, Best Series, and for Yuval specifically as Best Director, Best Actor, Best Producer, and Best Writer in national and international film festivals.
As a TV host and presenter, David focuses on social, political, humanitarian, food, travel, cultural and entertainment programming. His work is seen on network television, documentary films, web series, at live events, and regularly as a commentator on news programs.
Yuval David is an Emmy award-winning actor, host, director and filmmaker who has won over 100 international film festival awards. His work is seen across entertainment and media. He is an active leader in the LGBTQ+ and Jewish communities, advocating and advancing socio-political initiatives, working alongside government officials and non-governmental organizations to save people in life-threatening situations.
David is the Director of Mobilization for the End Jew Hatred movement, is on multiple councils, boards, and collaborates with prestigious organizations GLAAD, HRC, The National LGBTQ Task Force, The Shoah Foundation, JewBelong, Rainbow Railroad, Freedom House, Dignity LGBTQI, the Creative Community for Peace, and the Black Jewish Entertainment Alliance, among others. He is active across social media, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Linkedin.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. , June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Today, on behalf of Liberty University, I want to express our gratitude to Almighty God for the landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States. While this does not effectively end abortion in America, it is a monumental step in the direction of protecting life and placing that decision squarely in the hands of the American people.
For nearly 50 years, Liberty University students, faculty, and staff have prayed, volunteered, and advocated for the life of mothers and their unborn babies. The Liberty student body has led the way and marched year after year, prayed on the steps of the Supreme Court, and committed their lives to pro-life causes. As Liberty University president, I am proud that we are now officially training the first Post Roe-v-Wade generation of leaders who will be Champions for Christ to continue to advocate for the life of mothers and their unborn babies."
Liberty University, founded in 1971, is the world's premier Christian university, one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the nation, and the largest university in Virginia. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains on more than 7,000 acres in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty utilizes its world-class infrastructure and Christian faculty to offer more than 700 unique programs of study from the certificate to the doctoral level. Over 450 programs are offered online. In the 2021-22 academic year, Liberty celebrated its 50th Anniversary as it continues to fulfill its original mission of Training Champions for Christ with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for impacting tomorrow's world.
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BOISE, Idaho, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA) ("Perpetua Resources" or "Perpetua" or the "Company") announced today that its unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 2022 were filed. For details, please see the Company's filings available on EDGAR and SEDAR.
Perpetua Resources' vision is to provide the U.S. with a domestic source of the critical mineral antimony, develop one of the largest and highest-grade open pit gold mines in the country and restore an abandoned brownfield site. Perpetua Resources is focused on advancing the permitting for the Stibnite Gold Project through the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") process.
- Zero lost time incidents and zero reportable environmental spills in the first quarter of 2022
- Strengthened Board with appointment of Laura Dove who brings three decades of external affairs and stakeholder management experience
- Promoted Jessica Largent to CFO and hired Chris Fogg as Investor Relations Manager
- Launched Sustainability Roadmap outlining 13 goals that will guide Perpetua
- Released the Company's first annual report as a U.S. domestic issuer
- Continued productive mediation discussions with the Nez Perce Tribe and an extension to the stay on the Clean Water Act matter was recently granted through July 31, 2022
- Prepared contractor competitive bid package for the stream diversion clean up work expected to begin this summer under the Administrative Settlement and Order on Consent ("ASAOC")
- Welcomed Idaho's Congressional Delegation submitting floor remarks and issuing a statement supporting critical mineral independence
- Stibnite Advisory Council began review of the first data collected from the Independent Water Quality Monitoring program
"Perpetua Resources had a productive quarter as we continued to advance our project through the permitting process, further strengthened our team and launched our Sustainability Roadmap," said Laurel Sayer, President and CEO of Perpetua Resources. "I look forward to the public seeing how our project improvements are designed to leave water quality and overall habitat in better shape than today while also responsibly producing critical minerals for our national interests. I remain confident that the additional evaluation of our project will address the concerns raised during the last public review and we are hopeful that it will allow the U.S. Forest Service to designate a preferred project alternative in the third quarter of 2022."
On February 22, 2022, Perpetua announced the U.S. Forest Service ("USFS") is expected to publish the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement ("SDEIS") for public review early in the third quarter of 2022. In the first quarter of 2022, the USFS completed all of the 17 specialist reports for cooperating agency review and recently circulated the preliminary SDEIS for cooperating agency review. The comprehensive scientific analysis by the USFS and cooperating agencies, combined with the additional public review of the SDEIS, fortify the rigorous process mandated by NEPA.
The Company also advanced work on several ancillary permits in the first quarter of 2022, which are being progressed in parallel with the NEPA process. The Air Permit to Construct draft permit was released for public comment by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality ("IDEQ") in January 2022. The public comment period closed in March 2022 after a 30 day extension. In addition, the Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System ("IPDES") application for industrial outfalls was submitted in January and deemed complete in early March. Perpetua's water rights permit application is continuing through the administrative process after being submitted to the Idaho Department of Water Resources ("IDWR") in 2021.
Perpetua Resources Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is focused on the exploration, site restoration and redevelopment of gold-antimony-silver deposits in the Stibnite-Yellow Pine district of central Idaho that are encompassed by the Stibnite Gold Project. The Project is one of the highest-grade, open pit gold deposits in the United States and is designed to apply a modern, responsible mining approach to restore an abandoned mine site and produce both gold and the only mined source of antimony in the United States. Further advancing Perpetua Resources' ESG and sustainable mining goals, the Project will be powered by the lowest carbon emissions grid in the nation and a portion of the antimony produced from the Project will be supplied to Ambri, a US-based company commercializing a low-cost liquid metal battery essential for the low-carbon energy transition. In addition to the company's commitments to transparency, accountability, environmental stewardship, safety and community engagement, Perpetua Resources adopted formal ESG commitments which can be found here.
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "Forward-Looking Information") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-Looking Information includes, but is not limited to, disclosure regarding possible events, next steps and courses of action including actions to be taken by government agencies and regulatory bodies; predictions regarding improvements to water quality and other environmental conditions at the site; reduction of the Project footprint and the anticipated benefits and other effects thereof; our and Ambri, Inc.'s ability to perform under the supply agreement, which agreement is subject to certain conditions, including identification of one or more refiners to transform our antimony concentrate into antimony metal, and mutual agreement on certain material terms, including volume and pricing; the Sustainability Roadmap and the goals outlined thereunder; and the Stibnite Gold Project and the success of such project. In certain cases, Forward-Looking Information can be identified by the use of words and phrases or variations of such words and phrases or statements such as "anticipate", "expect" "plan", "likely", "believe", "intend", "forecast", "project", "estimate", "potential", "could", "may", "will", "would" or "should". In preparing the Forward-Looking Information in this news release, Perpetua Resources has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions that the current exploration, development, environmental and other objectives concerning the Stibnite Gold Project can be achieved and that its other corporate activities will proceed as expected; that the goals outlined in the Sustainability Roadmap are achievable; that we and Ambri will be able to agree on the terms of the Ambri agreement; and that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner and that permitting and operations costs will not materially increase; that the review process under the NEPA (including any joint review process involving the USFS, the State of Idaho and other agencies and regulatory bodies) as well as the public review process and SDEIS will proceed in a timely manner and as expected; and that all requisite information will be available in a timely manner. Forward-Looking Information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Perpetua Resources to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward-Looking Information. Such risks and other factors include, among others, changes in laws and regulations and changes in the application of standards pursuant to existing laws and regulations which may result in unforeseen results in the permitting process; uncertainty surrounding input to be received from regulators and community stakeholders; risks related to unforeseen delays in the review process including availability of personnel from the USFS, State of Idaho and other stated, federal and local agencies and regulatory bodies (including, but not limited to, future US government shutdowns); risks related to opposition to the Project; those factors discussed in Perpetua Resources' public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and its Canadian disclosure record. Although Perpetua Resources has attempted to identify important factors that could affect Perpetua Resources and may cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in Forward-Looking Information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that Forward-Looking Information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on Forward-Looking Information. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business, see the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov and with the Canadian securities regulators, which are available at www.sedar.com. Except as required by law, Perpetua Resources does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to Forward-Looking Information contained in this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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SALADO — The Salado Eagles didn’t appear to point fingers last April. If they did, the digits were directed right back at the source. Because of that, a determined group of returners banded together and committed to right what went wrong.
“We just wanted to prove to ourselves that we could do better,” senior Cooper Sanders said.
In that case, job well done.
A year after a 3-1 loss — an unexpected and self-inflicted defeat that Sanders called devastating — to Sealy in the Class 4A Region III quarterfinals, Salado (22-3) last week got over the third-round hump with a thrillingly gritty 3-2 victory over Waco La Vega to earn its long-awaited spot in Round 4.
The program’s first regional tournament appearance is scheduled for 5 p.m. today against Winnie East Chambers (23-0-1) at Katy ISD’s Legacy Stadium. The winner of that semifinal gets Mexia (12-9) or Stafford (18-5-4) in the 4A-III final at 1 p.m. Saturday with a state berth to the survivor.
The 4A state tournament runs April 13-15 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown.
“Losing that game (against Sealy), it didn’t sit well with anybody. We didn’t play aggressive enough. We weren’t quick to the ball. We kind of played sloppy,” senior Zion Musselman said Wednesday afternoon. “This year, we came through and went out and made history.”
Making program history has kind of been Salado’s thing this season. Whether it’s by recording the most goals and most assists by a team in a single season, entering today’s match one win from a record 23, or sophomore Thad Heckman’s single-season record of 55 goals and counting.
“We knew we had a special group. We did lose quite a few seniors last year but we knew we were going to gain some good players as well, and we were going to mature as players. We knew it was going to be a good year,” Sanders said. “There’s not anything different about this team. It’s just a step above.”
Taking that next step is traced to practice, where hours are spent on intrasquad scrimmages that ooze competition and intensity, and build character. All of it necessary to both bury the past and ensure future success.
It certainly served the Eagles well against La Vega, which, on its home turf, twice overcame one-goal deficits to tie the game before Salado went ahead to stay with Morgan Adams’ goal in the 65th minute.
“We are at it heavy (in practice). Michael Jordan talked about it. In one of his famous quotes he talks about people not believing that he practiced harder than he played. That’s kind of our philosophy,” said head coach Jared Cruddas, who’s been at the helm since 2018. “It’s kind of cutthroat in training. It makes for a really good environment.”
Salado enters today’s match with a 17-game winning streak that includes 10 shutouts and an average margin of victory at 6.5 goals.
Overall, the Eagles have 143 goals this season, 16 times scoring at least five.
“It’s been about three years in the making, just the entire mental philosophy. We want to be attack-minded — just go to goal. Don’t waste time. We’ve got an objective and that’s to outscore the opponent,” Cruddas said. “We are getting goals from everyone. Obviously, Thad finds the back of the net a little more than everybody else but that’s his role. That’s the target we are trying to find when we get into the attacking third.”
Heckman, in his first season with Salado after his family moved to the village from California, averages 2.2 goals a game to reach 55 to go with a team-high 19 assists.
Alex Pierce is second with 27 goals, Andrew Gilmore has 15, Adams 11 and Luke Anderson 10. Six others have at least two, while Anderson, Gilmore, Pierce, and Sanders have more than 10 assists.
“I think me being a very coachable player and being put into a situation with new players, I feel like I gained chemistry very quickly. The forwards enjoy my movement. They love when I check in and leave the ball. I just feel like they gain off of my movement,” said Heckman, who injured an ankle while earning a penalty kick against La Vega that led to the second of Anderson’s goals.
“I just think we are well equipped. Our defense is very strong, our midfield is very strong and we really want to go forward and score goals.”
Should the Eagles score more than the Buccaneers — who’ve scored 109 and allowed 11 this season — another snippet gets placed into the history book with a chance to add more.
“We really like close matchups, edge-or-your-seat entertainment type stuff, and I think we are going to get that,” Cruddas said.
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Local small businesses will have access to retail space at Bridgeport's premier tourist destination
BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank is bringing its innovative Spotlight Shop concept to Connecticut, providing local small businesses with an opportunity to market their unique products from a pop-up space in Bridgeport's popular Captain's Cove Seaport.
The M&T Spotlight Shop is a modern, 240-square-foot modular retail space with folding walls that provides a welcoming, engaging space for businesses to connect with customers. Starting today in Bridgeport and continuing in different locations across the state, businesses from across Connecticut will rotate through in two-week segments.
The first businesses to be featured, all of which are M&T customers, include:
- Leisha's Bakeria, a small-batch bakery owned by Leisha Young and located in the Bijou Square neighborhood of downtown Bridgeport. Leisha's Bakeria offers freshly baked cookies, cakes, and other baked goods.
- El Coquito, a family-owned Puerto Rican restaurant located in Bridgeport that has served the community for over 30 years.
M&T's Spotlight Shop first launched in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in 2019, and in 2020 went virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic-inspired adaptation of the physical retail space was so popular that the company will run a Virtual Spotlight Shop simultaneously alongside the physical location at Captain's Cove in Bridgeport.
Additional local small businesses will be added to both Spotlight Shops throughout the month-long stay at Captain's Cove. The following month, the physical Spotlight Shop will move to new, high-traffic locations across Connecticut.
"The Spotlight Shop is a symbol of our unwavering support of small business owners," said Frank Micalizzi, M&T's Bridgeport regional president. "Bridgeport is home to many exciting and creative businesses. As one of the leading SBA lenders in Connecticut, we are committed to helping small businesses grow, create jobs and uplift our community."
"My business depends heavily on word-of-mouth and foot traffic, so to be featured in M&T's Spotlight Shop, with the new location and all the exposure that comes with it, makes me feel so fortunate," said Leisha Young, owner of Leisha's Bakeria.
"We are proud and happy to welcome M&T Bank's Spotlight Shop here to Captain's Cove Seaport," said Bruce Williams, vice president of Captain's Cove. "As the supporter of a number of small maritime businesses here at the Seaport, we appreciate M&T's commitment to the small business community in the Bridgeport area."
"As Vice Chair of the Finance, Revenue & Bonding committee, I am always concerned as to what is available to the small, diverse businesses that call Bridgeport home," said State Senator Marilyn Moore. "The M&T Spotlight Shop at Captain's Cove is a great way to bring exposure to such businesses, and I hope this is just the beginning of giving exposure to small businesses who are the backbone of our communities."
"Bridgeport is a great place to live, work, and of course, start and grow a business. As a part of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee in the State Legislature, it is my job to ensure Connecticut attracts and keeps businesses," said State Representative Steve Stafstrom. When companies like M&T step up and help local businesses, it goes a long way to sustaining our vibrant small business community"
"Bridgeport is home to many small businesses that are deeply enshrined in the city's culture and community," said Bridgeport City Council President Aidee Nieves. "I'm glad to see M&T Bank highlighting these local businesses in their Spotlight Shop, which will bring in new customers and show visitors the best of what Bridgeport has to offer."
"The Spotlight Shop is a unique way to showcase small businesses in Connecticut and help them grow," said CBIA President and CEO, Chris DiPentima. "CBIA is pleased to see M&T Bank facilitating this program to give local businesses more exposure."
As part of its commitment to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, M&T recently launched a Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab in Bridgeport, Conn. The seven-week program, which was announced in June and will kick off on Sept. 21, is designed to help local multicultural business owners thrive, grow and pursue new ideas by providing guidance and skills to expand and operate their businesses.
M&T consistently ranks in the top 10 in the nation for U.S. Small Business Administration lending and is currently the second leading small business lender in the SBA District of Connecticut.
The Bridgeport M&T Spotlight Shop will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm, and Friday through Sunday 12pm-5pm, weather permitting. For more information and to visit the M&T Virtual Spotlight Shop, please visit www.mtb.com/spotlightshop. To keep up with all the Spotlight Shop action, follow us on Instagram - @mandt_spotlightshop.
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EMEISHAN, China, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 15th, the city of Emeishan hosted a culture and tourism marketing and sales press conference in Chengdu, where "five major" promotion activities and boutique tourism routes.
Located around the 30th parallel north, Mount Emei is situated close to southwestern China's mega city Chengdu. Boasting a max elevation of 3,099m and a forest coverage rate of 94%, Mount Emei is also world-famous as both World Cultural Heritage and World Natural Heritage.
For the second half of the year, the Mount Emei scenic zone has unveiled the "five major" promotion activities to attract visitors, including admission ticket "buy one get one free" for citizens of Sichuan and Chongqing, and a total of 3,000 free admission tickets up for grabs every month, which are accessible to domestic and foreign visitors alike by simply following the scenic zone's official WeChat Public Account, according to the Municipal Government of Emeishan City. In addition, those under the age of 18 years-old may enter the scenic free of charge between July 1st and August 31st, admission ticket+sightseeing vehicle ticket+cable car ticket are given out to social media influencers for free, and individuals related to Teachers' Day, International Students' Day, Journalist Day, etc. are entitled to free admission.
Furthermore, Mount Emei is also rolling out even bigger discounts for its culture and tourism products. Students may enjoy 50% off for the Only Emeishan live action performance, and admission is waived for high school students that participated in China college entrance examination. Teachers and students are entitled to free or half-price access to the hot springs at resorts and hotels such as Mount Emei Hot Spring Hotel, JZ Hotel and Yu Quan Wan.
To fully enhance tourist experience around the mountain, the city of Emeishan has invested in the construction of Utopia, Sixi Valley Karst Cave, Ling Xiu Hot Spring, Happy Water World at Yu Quan Wan, etc., and developed new tourism activities like rock climbing, parasailing and study-travel programs. Worth noting is that the Mount Emei scenic zone is going to unveil its "cloud sea and starry sky camping" at Leidongping, which is located some 2,000m above sea level, toward the end of July. Tourists may stay at the camp ground and enjoy a meal of hot pot in the "cloud sea" and under a "starry sky".
The summer vacation period in July is emphatically fueling the rapid recovery of the Mount Emei tourism market. The scenic zone's daily average visitor count has maintained at around 20,000 visitors, with the number nearing 30,000 on weekends. So far this month, the scenic zone has already received 256,000 visitors.
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SANDVIKEN, Sweden , July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of the Spain-based company Preziss, a cutting tools and solutions provider within high-precision drilling, reaming, milling and tooling systems. The company will be reported in Sandvik Coromant, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.
In 2021, Preziss had revenues of approximately 10 MEUR and an EBITA margin that is neutral to Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions. Impact on Sandvik's earnings per share will be limited, yet positive.
Stockholm, July 4, 2022
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Leimkuhler brings 20 years in the financial services industry and a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion to the company
SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newfront, a tech-enabled, full-service brokerage, today announces the appointment of Courtney Leimkuhler to the Newfront Board of Directors. Ms. Leimkuhler brings 20 years in the financial services industry on both the capital formation and risk management sides of the business. Ms. Leimkuhler has been serving as an Advisor to Newfront since February 2021 and with this announcement, joins as the company's first independent director.
"We are pleased to welcome Courtney Leimkuhler to the Newfront Board," said Spike Lipkin, Chief Executive Officer of Newfront. "Courtney's experience leading financial services companies with deep expertise in insurtech and capital markets will be invaluable to Newfront as we grow our business and pursue our mission to build the modern insurance experience and transform a trillion-dollar market."
Ms. Leimkuhler is the founder and managing partner of Springbank Collective, an early-stage investment firm focused on building the infrastructure to close the gender gap. Before founding Springbank in 2019, Ms. Leimkuhler served as the Chief Financial Officer of Marsh, where she also oversaw strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Ms. Leimkuhler spent a decade at the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") from before its initial public offering through the sale of the public company in 2013. At the NYSE, she was a member of the Management Committee and the Head of Corporate Strategy and Mergers and Acquisitions. Ms. Leimkuhler began her career at Goldman Sachs, and she was a director of Coverwallet from 2019 until its acquisition by Aon in 2020. She currently serves as a director of Orchard and Dandi. Ms. Leimkuhler earned an A.B. from Harvard College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
"I love that Newfront is innovating in a way which feels authentic to the insurance industry and is marrying technology and talent to serve clients in an efficient and modern way," said Ms. Leimkuhler. "I am excited to continue my role as an advisor, now as a member of the board, supporting the company's rapid growth and success."
"This appointment is the result of a robust search process ensuring we have the right mix of skills and experience to advance our goals and reflect the diverse views of the Newfront team," said Amy Steadman, Chief People Officer of Newfront. "At Springbank Collective, and throughout her career, Courtney leads the advancement of gender equality and we welcome her skills and passion to help us achieve our goals of building an inclusive and equitable workplace."
Newfront is transforming the delivery of risk management, employee experience, insurance, and retirement solutions by building the modern insurance platform. Transparent data delivered real-time translates into a lower total cost of risk and greater insights. Newfront makes insurance work for you.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Newfront has offices throughout the country and is home to more than 800 employees who serve clients across the United States and globally.
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Disney+ ad-free subscription cost to rise by 38% in December
(AP) - Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it is raising prices for streaming subscribers in the U.S. who want to watch Disney+ without ads, as more viewers switch to what CEO Bob Chapek described as the “best value in streaming.”
The price increases are tied to a new tiered service Disney will launch in December for U.S. subscribers. The basic Disney+ service today costs $7.99 per month. Starting in December, that basic service will run ads, so a subscriber who wants no ads will have to upgrade to a premium service that starts at $10.99 per month, a 37.5% rise over current prices. An annual plan will cost $109.99.
“We expect the ad tier to be popular and we expect some people to want to stay with ad-free,” Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy said on a conference call with analysts.
Netflix’s most popular streaming plan in the U.S. is now $15.50 per month, and its top-of-the-line plan is $20 per month. That follows several rate hikes to help pay for its original programming, which has become even more important since Disney pulled its programming and classic movies from Netflix after licensing agreements between the companies expired.
Disney said it added 14.4 million subscribers to its Disney+ streaming service in the April-June fiscal quarter. In total, subscribers to all Disney streaming services, which include Hulu and ESPN+, amounted to about 221 million, putting the entertainment giant slightly ahead of Netflix in the streaming wars.
Netflix ended June with 220.7 million subscribers after losing nearly 1 million subscribers in the past quarter.
Disney said paid subscriptions for Disney+ grew by 31%, much of that internationally, over the same time last year. But revenue growth was not as strong due to operating losses from “higher programming and production, technology and marketing costs.”
Disney’s growing streaming sales, combined with a recovering theme park business after pandemic-era shutdowns, led the Burbank, California-based entertainment giant to beat Wall Street expectations with quarterly earnings Wednesday.
Disney reported revenue of $21.5 billion in the three months through July 2, up 26% from the same time last year.
Earnings per share came to $1.09 when excluding certain items. Analysts polled by FactSet projected adjusted earnings of 97 cents per share on revenue of $20.99 billion for the quarter, according to FactSet Research.
Disney said sales at its parks, experiences and products segment grew to $7.39 billion, up 70% from $4.34 billion a year earlier. The numbers represented an ongoing comeback from COVID-19 restrictions that temporarily shuttered all of Disney’s parks in 2020, reduced capacity through much of 2021 and have continued to affect some locations such as Shanghai Disneyland, which was open for just three days in the April-June quarter.
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New report from Closed Loop Partners shares insights to guide retailers on effective reusable bag models, a key solution as regulations to reduce reliance on single-use plastic bags grow across the U.S.
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Closed Loop Partners' Center for the Circular Economy and the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag released a new resource to help guide retailers looking to adopt reusable bag service models. The report, Beyond the Plastic Bag, shares key insights and analysis gathered from collaborative reusable bag pilots conducted in select CVS Health, Target and Walmart stores throughout Northern California in 2021, as part of the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag's Beyond the Bag Pilots.
Approximately 100 billion single-use plastic bags are used each year in the U.S., most of which end up as waste in landfills and the environment. Reuse models play an important role in addressing single-use plastic packaging waste, alongside other complementary waste mitigation strategies. As retailers work to respond to the urgent challenge and address increasing plastic bag regulations across the U.S., the report provides key findings on what drives an optimal shopper experience and uptake of reuse models:
Customer-facing journey for reusable bag services
- Effective storytelling is foundational for building awareness
- Convenience is imperative when it comes to adoption and sign-up
- Customers are looking for a clear and easy reason to help them reuse
- Accessible drop-off points and quick confirmation of return help build trust in the reuse system
Behind the scenes action enabling reusable bag services
- Partnering with the right stakeholders matters
- Impact must be measured at every stage
- Further scaling reuse systems will help catalyze efficiencies
"Successfully implementing reuse models on the ground, and accelerating their growth, takes unprecedented collaboration. Since 2018, the Center for the Circular Economy has been convening competitors to address complex material challenges and advance circular solutions, including reuse," said Kate Daly, Managing Director of the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners. "This collaboration with the nation's largest retailers to test and pilot reusable bag solutions across multiple stores is a critical step toward reducing single-use plastic bag waste. Iterative testing and data-driven decision-making of reuse systems can help avoid unintended consequences, like insufficient recapture of reusable packaging or the one-to-one replacement of single-use plastics with 'reusables.' We hope that this report on the Beyond the Bag initiative serves as inspiration for forward-thinking organizations looking to bring reuse to the next level. The learnings from our pilots can help guide us toward a future in which reusing valuable materials and products in our economy becomes the commonsense norm."
The Center for the Circular Economy launched the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag in 2020, convening many of the world's largest retailers to identify, test and implement innovative new design solutions that serve the function of today's single-use plastic retail bag. The Consortium's Innovation Partner, IDEO, worked closely with Closed Loop Partners and its retail partners in designing and running the reusable bag pilots in Northern California featured in the Beyond the Plastic Bag report. Findings from the Beyond the Bag Pilots build on and complement additional learnings from Closed Loop Partners' NextGen Consortium that ran several reusable cup pilots in 2020, driving forward the Center's work to rigorously test and hone reuse solutions to ensure that they achieve their intended impacts.
"Through partnerships with innovative startups, collaboration with other partners, and buy-in from our customers, the Beyond the Bag Pilots provided critical data-driven analysis on the role that reuse models could play in plastic waste mitigation when thoughtfully designed and their impact successfully measured," said Sheryl Burke, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for CVS Health. "We still have a lot to learn collectively, but we're thrilled to continue our journey towards a more circular future for retail."
"Bringing Target, Walmart, and CVS Health to the same table demonstrates the partnership needed across our industry to address the challenge of plastic waste and achieve measurable environmental benefits for all," said Amanda Nusz, Senior Vice President of Corporate Responsibility for Target and President of the Target Foundation. "We're grateful for the insights these pilots have provided, and we're applying what we learned to identify bag options that are best for our guests, propelling more circular systems throughout retail."
"The Beyond the Bag Pilots fostered an unprecedented platform for connectivity between trailblazing reuse start-ups, customers, Walmart, and other retailers in the industry," said Kathleen McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for Walmart. "The pilots created the space for collective experimentation, and provided data-driven insights on the ease, convenience, and perceived benefits of the models tested. This kind of on-the-ground diligence from pilots is critical to inform what could be next for reuse and where it could fit in a circular economy."
Over the next year, the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag will continue to conduct extensive research and in-market testing of designs and innovative bag solutions that can reduce single-use plastic bag waste. These aim to inform the viability of solutions in different contexts, as well as the full potential of solutions to more sustainably, accessibly and effectively get goods home.
Closed Loop Partners is a New York-based investment firm comprised of venture capital, growth equity, private equity and catalytic capital, as well as an innovation center. In 2018, Closed Loop Partners launched its innovation center, the Center for the Circular Economy, which unites competitors to tackle complex material challenges and to implement systemic change that advances the circular economy. Closed Loop Partners brings together designers, manufacturers, recovery systems operators, trade organizations, municipalities, policymakers and NGOs to create, invest in and support scalable innovations that target big systems problems. In 2022, the Center launched a Reuse Insights Lab to advance the firm's testing, piloting and investing in reusable packaging models. The Reuse Insights Lab conducts qualitative and quantitative research and data analytics through in-market testing, focus groups and customer interviews, to identify how to design and build the architecture for a reuse system that brings the circular economy to the forefront in our everyday life. Learn more about the Center's work here.
The Beyond the Bag Initiative, launched by the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag, aims to identify, pilot and implement viable design solutions and models that more sustainably serve the purpose of the current retail bag. Closed Loop Partners' Center for the Circular Economy launched the initiative with Founding Partners CVS Health, Target and Walmart. The Kroger Co. joined as Grocery Sector Lead Partner, DICK'S Sporting Goods joined as Sports & Outdoors Sector Lead Partner, Dollar General as Value Sector Lead Partner, The TJX Companies, Inc. as Apparel & Home Goods Sector Lead Partner, and Ulta Beauty as Beauty Sector Lead Partner. Ahold Delhaize USA Brands, Albertsons Companies, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, Meijer, Wakefern Food Corp., and Walgreens are Supporting Partners, and Conservation International and Ocean Conservancy serve as Environmental Advisory Partners. IDEO is the Consortium's Innovation Partner. Learn more about the Consortium here.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Statewide Central Station (SCS), part of Scutum North America, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Digicom Central Station in Florida. This acquisition marks the first step for both entities to combine resources and tackle the national task of protecting communities using state-of-the-art security and alarm monitoring technology.
Digicom, as part of Statewide, will work on accelerating its development, benefiting from Statewide resources, and setting up synergies for more optimal protection of our clients. Statewide dealers in Florida will have the advantage of joining Statewide's vast dealer network and full support from the company's security monitoring technology. Through the partnership and collaboration, Statewide with Digicom will provide the dealer network with the necessary solutions and tools to be among the top-ranked alarm security providers.
"Scutum North America is excited to share that our footprint has expanded throughout the eastern US, from New York to Florida," says Franck Namy, Scutum Group. "We will continue actively seeking further M&A opportunities as we grow our footprint in the North American market."
Scutum North America provides fire detection, electronic security, and central station monitoring services. It relies on its own UL Listed central stations, which assure the closest personalized attention and service. In this rapidly accelerating market, Scutum North America has established several strategic partnerships to develop its capacities in terms of services and responses to client needs and to increase its performance in the face of a growing and more competitive market.
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Oklahoma woman, 61, killed by pack of dogs, sheriff says
NEWALLA, Okla. (KOCO) - Authorities in Oklahoma are looking for a dangerous pack of dogs they say attacked and killed a 61-year-old woman.
Authorities say 61-year-old Anita Mears was killed in a vicious attack by a pack of dogs Sunday in rural Newalla, Oklahoma. The investigation started with deputies thinking they were looking into a stabbing, but the coroner’s office said Mears’ wounds were dog bites.
“Our heart goes out to her family. Life is precious, and it’s sad when we lose one, especially in this fashion,” Sheriff Tommie Johnson III said.
Mears’ own dog was found standing guard over her body.
“Ms. Mears’ dog was also injured in the attack. We believe that the dog was trying to protect her,” Johnson said.
Authorities say they don’t know where the dogs that attacked Mears are now. They are warning the public of what they call a dangerous pack of dogs possibly roaming the area.
“You talk about how in any rural part of the community, dogs, they get let loose out there and then they group up and they just run like pack animals. So, it is very common to see a pack of dogs running around,” Johnson said.
The sheriff’s office is warning people to stay away from any dogs they aren’t already familiar with, as they don’t want another tragedy. They ask anyone who sees a pack to call police.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds ended an 11-game losing streak, their longest in six years, jumping to a first-inning lead and beating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Sunday as former first-round draft pick Nick Lodolo got his first major league win.
Colin Moran drove in two runs for the Reds, who had been 0-4 at home this year and had not won anywhere since April 10 at World Series champion Atlanta. Cincinnati had been outscored 68-20 during the skid.
The win left the Reds a major league-worst 3-13.
Tyler Naquin doubled on the second pitch from Adam Wainwright (2-2), who walked Tommy Pham and Joey Votto with one out. Moran hit a sacrifice fly and Nick Senzel followed with an RBI single.
Alejo López singled leading off the second and scored on Naquin’s RBI grounder for a 3-0 lead.
Lodolo (1-2), a 24-year-old left-hander selected seventh overall in the 2019 amateur draft, made his third big league start. He allowed three hits, struck out seven and walked none in 5 1/3 shutout innings before Paul Goldschmidt and Tyler O’Neill hit consecutive doubles in the sixth. Lodolo retired Nolan Arenado on a flyout, and Tony Santillan got Albert Pujols to pop out.
Lodolo has 15 strikeouts in a combined 10 2/3 innings over his last two starts.
Santillan and Art Warren combined for 2 1/3 innings shutout innings, and Lucas Sims pitched a perfect ninth for his first save this season.
Arenado went 0 for 4, ending his hitting streak at Great American Ball Park at 18 games, a stadium record.
The Reds avoided their longest losing streak since dropping 13 straight in 2015.
Pham scored two runs and had two hits, ending an 0-for-10 sluide.
Wainwright (2-2) allowed four runs, eight hits and three walks in five-plus innings, and the Cardinals finished a 6-4 trip. Moran chased Wainwright with an RBI single in the sixth.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Reds: 2B Jonathan India (right hamstring) took groundballs and could be activated on Tuesday. … C Tyler Stephenson (concussion) might not make the trip that is scheduled to start on Friday in Colorado, manager David Bell said before Sunday’s game.
UP NEXT
Cardinals: RHP Miles Mikolas (1-0, 1.76) is the scheduled starter for Monday’s opener of a three-game home series against the Mets.
Reds: LHP Reiver Sanmartin (0-2, 7.11) is Tuesday’s scheduled starter against the Padres, who swept a three-game series against Cincinnati last week in San Diego.
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BEDFORD, Mass., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connect Airlines announced today that it has been issued its certificate of convenience and necessity by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The certificate allows Connect to engage in interstate scheduled air transportation once it has completed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required proving runs. The proving runs are scheduled to begin July 18, 2022, and last approximately four weeks.
The DOT also tentatively approved Connect's certificate authorizing foreign scheduled air transportation. The foreign certificate will be formally awarded following a separate review by the White House.
"We thank the Administration and the Department's team for their interest and diligence in moving our application forward. This major milestone allows us to deliver a smarter and more sustainable travel experience," said John Thomas, CEO, Connect Airlines. "Getting to this stage would not have been possible without the incredible work of our entire team over the past year. We look forward to completing our regulatory process with the FAA and DOT to ensure our pending service will meet our promise to passengers."
Connect will work closely with the FAA towards successful completion of the certification process, then subsequently apply for Canadian authorizations before beginning scheduled service between Toronto's Billy Bishop's (YTZ) convenient downtown airport and Chicago's O'Hare (ORD) and Philadelphia (PHL) airports.
From launch Connect's aircraft will generate up to 40% less carbon emissions than the existing US regional jets they replace while at the same time providing a superior passenger experience. Connect also plans to be the first zero-emission passenger airline in the US through its recently announced order with Universal Hydrogen for hydrogen-powered aircraft.
"Regional jet flights represent ~40% of total US departures. So, adapting and applying existing technology to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint is fundamental to the US reaching its climate goals," said Thomas.
Connect Airlines is an operating brand of Waltzing Matilda Airlines (WMA), a Boston based FAA Part 135 charter operator currently adding FAA Part 121 scheduled and non-scheduled services. WMA identified the need for a "smarter airline" and brought together aviation leaders with over 150 years' experience who share a common passion – to work and fly smarter. With the planes we fly, the technology we use, and the operations we run, Connect Airlines will deliver a quieter, cleaner, and healthier travel experience. Connect Airlines, the future of smarter, greener travel.
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Woman falls headfirst into vault toilet trying to retrieve cell phone, rescuers say
BRINNON, Wash. (Gray News) – Firefighters say a woman was lucky to not be overcome by toxic gases after falling into a vault toilet while trying to get her phone.
According to the Brinnon Fire Department, a woman in her 40s dropped her cellphone into the vault while using the toilet on the top of Mt. Walker in Washington.
Authorities said she dismantled the seat and tried to use her dog’s leash to fish out her phone. She eventually attempted to use the leash to support herself, but that failed and she fell in headfirst.
The woman tried to climb out of the vault on her own for about 15-20 minutes before calling 911 for help.
Crews with the Brinnon Fire Department and Quilcene Fire Rescue made a makeshift cribbing platform tall enough for the woman to stand on and pulled her up to safety.
According to the fire department, the woman was not hurt and requested no transport. She was washed down and given a Tyvek hazmat suit to wear.
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New federal lawsuits target ex-cop who killed George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minnesotans filed federal civil rights lawsuits Tuesday against the city of Minneapolis and Derek Chauvin, alleging they were traumatized when the former police officer used his “signature move” of kneeling on their necks — the same way that he killed George Floyd.
John Pope Jr. was just 14 in September 2017 when he says Chauvin subjected him to gratuitous force while responding to a domestic assault report. The other case alleges Chauvin used excessive force against Zoya Code in June 2017 after she allegedly tried to strangle her mother with an extension cord.
Both lawsuits claim racism; Pope and Code are Black and Chauvin is white. They allege the city knew he had a record of misconduct but didn’t stop him and let him stay on the job long enough to kill Floyd on May 25, 2020, a case that led to a national reckoning on racial injustice. Both lawsuits seek unspecified damages and name other officers involved.
The Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office indicated it is considering settlements. Criminal charges against Pope and Code were eventually dropped.
“The incidents involving John Pope and Zoya Code are disturbing,” Interim City Attorney Peter Ginder said in a statement. “We intend to move forward in negotiations with the Plaintiffs on these two matters and hope we can reach a reasonable settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached on one or both lawsuits, the disputes will have to be resolved through the normal course of litigation.”
Chauvin’s attorneys have not responded to requests for comment.
Pope and Code are represented by Minneapolis civil rights attorney Robert Bennett, who negotiated a $20 million settlement for the family of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, an Australian woman who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer in 2017. Bennett also negotiated a nearly $3 million settlement for the family of Philando Castile, a Black motorist killed by a suburban officer in 2016.
The city paid out $27 million to the family of George Floyd. Bennett was not involved in that settlement.
Chauvin admitted to many of Pope’s allegations when he pleaded guilty in December to federal civil rights charges in Floyd’s death, a deal that also included a guilty plea for his actions against Pope. Chauvin is awaiting sentencing on the federal charges. He was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in state court last year for murdering Floyd by pressing his knee to the Black man’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes as he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe.
According to Pope’s complaint, his mother was drunk when she called police because she was upset with him and his 16-year-old sister for leaving their cellphone chargers plugged in when not in use, leading to a physical confrontation. It alleges Chauvin struck Pope in the head with a large metal flashlight at least four times as a scuffle ensued, then put Pope in a chokehold.
“Defendant Chauvin then executed his signature move: he pinned John to the floor with his body weight, pressing his left knee into John’s upper back and neck. ... Chauvin would proceed to hold John in this prone position for more than fifteen minutes, all while John was completely subdued and not resisting,” the complaint alleges. “Over those minutes, John repeatedly cried out that he could not breathe.”
The complaint alleges that at least eight other officers did nothing to intervene. It says Chauvin did not mention in his report that he had hit Pope with his flashlight, nor did he mention pinning Pope for so long. Chauvin’s sergeant reviewed and approved his report and use of force, “despite having firsthand knowledge that the report was false and misleading,” it alleges.
The lawsuit alleges that in addition to physical injuries, Pope suffered significant emotional distress and continues to attend counseling and therapy.
Code’s lawsuit alleges Chauvin and another officer were investigating her mother’s assault report when they handcuffed her on the ground after a brief struggle. When she refused to stand up, the officers carried her outside.
“Outside the residence, Defendant Chauvin gratuitously slammed Zoya’s unprotected head on the ground. Then he immediately took his signature pose, kneeing on the back of Zoya’s neck,” the complaint alleges. It says, his knee was on her neck for 4 minutes and 41 seconds.
Code’s complaint alleges that Chauvin’s partner that day did nothing to intervene, and that his sergeant that shift later reviewed and approved the use of force.
Code acknowledges having a history of mental illness and homelessness, and alleges Chauvin’s actions made her condition worse.
Both lawsuits claim if the department had disciplined Chauvin back then, “history could have been stopped from repeating itself with George Floyd.”
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SÃO PAULO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
2Q22 X 2Q21 HIGHLIGHTS
- Consolidated vehicle traffic increased by 4%. Excluding ViaCosteira, NovaDutra, RioSP and RodoNorte, the increase was 8% in the period.
- The number of passengers transported in airports increased by 243.3% in the period. Excluding South and Central Blocks, the increase was 93% in the period.
- The number of passengers transported in the mobility units increased by 138.6% in the period. Excluding ViaMobilidade - Lines 8 and 9, the increase was 61% in the period.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew by 25.7%, with a margin of 57.5% (-3.2 p.p.). Same-basis1 adjusted EBITDA increased by 21.5%, with a margin of 59.5% (-1.3 p.p.).
- Net Income totaled R$291.3 million, compared to a loss of R$44 million in 2Q21. Same-basis1, Net Income totaled R$171.8 million, compared to a Net Income of R$356.7 million.
- On June 7, 2022, the Company disclosed a Material Fact announcing that it signed TAM 21/2022, whose object is to extend the term of the Renovias concession agreement in 136 days.
- On July 18, 2022, the Company disclosed a Material Fact announcing that it signed a Term of Re-ratification to TAM 21/2022, consisting in the term extension of Renovias' concession agreement in 482 days, until October 7, 2023.
- On July 25, 2022, the Company disclosed a Material Fact announcing that it concluded the sale of its equity interest in Total Airport Services, corresponding to 70% of the share capital of TAS, to AGI-CFI Acquisition Corp.
- On July 28, 2022, the Company disclosed a Material Fact announcing that it signed TAM 21/2022, whose object is to extend the term of the SPVias concession agreement in 368 days, until September 21, 2029.
- Same-basis adjustments are described in the same-basis comparison section.
- Net revenue excludes construction revenue.
- The same-basis effects are described in the same-basis comparison section.
- Calculated by adding net revenue, construction revenue, cost of services, and administrative expenses.
- The adjusted EBIT and EBITDA margins were calculated by dividing adjusted EBIT and EBITDA by net revenue, excluding construction revenue.
- Calculated by excluding non-cash expenses: depreciation and amortization, provision for maintenance, and accrual of prepaid concession expenses.
Conference Calls/Webcast
Access to the conference calls/webcasts:
Conference call in Portuguese with simultaneous translation into English:
Friday, August 12, 2022
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Participants calling from Brazil: (11) 4090-1621 or (11) 3181-8565
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The instructions to participate in these events are available on CCR's website: www.ccr.com.br/ri.
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(iSeeCars) — While hybrid and electric vehicle sales have been increasing in recent years, the specific cities and states with skyrocketing demand for alternative fuel vehicles may surprise you. iSeeCars analyzed the U.S. regions with the biggest shift in market share for alternative fuel vehicles since 2014, and the results suggest hybrid and electric vehicle demand is growing faster in central and rural areas than it is in densely-populated coastal cities.
“You expect to see strong hybrid and electric vehicle sales in states like California, Oregon and Washington, or in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Seattle,” said iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer. “While those areas do have the highest percentage of alternative fuel vehicles, the areas with the greatest growth in hybrid and electric vehicle share come from states and cities few would expect.” For instance, the state with the highest growth in alternative fuel vehicle share since 2014? Mississippi, with a massive 241 percent growth in market share. The second highest state is Hawaii, at 116.5 percent, followed by Utah, with 97 percent share growth.
U.S. States with the Highest and Lowest Growth in Alternative Fuel Market Share
The top 15 states with the highest growth rate in hybrid and electric vehicle market share are listed below.
Several of the top-ranking states, both in 2014 and 2022, are states one might expect to have a high alternative fuel vehicle market share. But more than half of the states in the top 15 are not typically associated with strong interest in “green” vehicles.
“It’s pretty amazing that California barely makes the top 10 in terms of hybrid and electric vehicle growth since 2014, even with strong incentives encouraging their purchase,” said Brauer. “Conversely, despite not having any statewide incentives, Mississippi’s EV adoption is growing faster than all other states, and could continue to do so as Nissan has plans to manufacture EVs in its Mississippi plant in the coming years.”
Hawaii ranks second for the steepest growth in EV adoption. “Hawaii’s higher than average gas prices and island geography, which limits long driving distances, lends itself to electric vehicle ownership,” said Brauer.
It’s also interesting to look at the states with lowest growth in alternative fuel share:
“Florida previously had an above-average EV adoption rate, and our data suggests that demand has remained steady but hasn’t increased,” said Brauer. “Of course, Florida’s 0% growth rate is still ahead of South Dakota and South Carolina, which actually lost alternative fuel vehicle market share between 2014 and 2022.”
How Does a State’s Average Fuel Efficiency Translate to Real-World Fuel Costs?
These differences in average MPG between states can add up to real savings, or expenditures, particularly with the current price of fuel. Using today’s national average of $4.80 a gallon, and based on 15,000 miles of annual driving distance, California’s top-rated state average of 29.5 MPG would cost a driver $2,440 a year in fuel. Wyoming is at the opposite end of the spectrum, with a state average of 22.1 MPG and an annual fuel cost of $3,265. Of course fuel prices and driving distances vary between locations and drivers, but applying this baseline standard shows an annual fuel savings of more than $800 between the top- and bottom-ranked states for average MPG.
U.S. Metro Areas with the Highest and Lowest Growth in Alternative Fuel Market Share
Not surprisingly, a similar pattern can be seen when comparing growth in hybrid and electric vehicle market share in the most populous metro areas. Many, though not all, of the metro areas with the highest growth in alternative fuel vehicle market share are in states with the highest growth rates.
Once again we see expected regions like Phoenix, Dallas, and San Francisco sitting amidst places like Columbus, Grand Rapids, and Minneapolis, suggesting the shift from internal combustion engines to hybrid and electric vehicles is no longer only occurring in big cities,” said Brauer. “Los Angeles, with a growth rate of 70 percent in alternative fuel vehicle market share, doesn’t make the top 15,” said Brauer. “It’s outperformed in this area by, among others, Birmingham, Alabama, which ranked seventh at a growth rate of 88 percent.”
There are actually 5 metro areas that lost share in alternative fuel vehicles in the past 8 years:
“The worst cities were essentially flat in terms of hybrid and electric vehicle market share, except Greenville-Spartanburg, which lost more than 25 percent of its alternative fuel vehicle market share over the past 8 years,” said Brauer. “South Carolina offers no hybrid or electric vehicle incentives, and the state’s economic statistics suggest the higher cost of hybrid and electric vehicles prices them out of reach for many residents.”
How Increased Alternative Fuel Vehicle Share translates to Real-World MPG Gains
An increase in hybrid and electric vehicle share can translate into overall fleet fuel efficiency, as seen for states with the highest growth in miles-per-gallon (MPG) between 2014 and 2022.
Most of these top-ranked states for MPG growth between 2014 and 2022 are also states with the highest growth in alternative fuel vehicle share. However, by removing alternative fuel vehicles from each state’s fleet we can also see which states improved their MPG the most without the aid of alternative fuel vehicles.
These numbers reflect the increase in fuel efficiency for traditional internal combustion engines over the past decade, but the level of MPG improvement is substantially lower than what’s possible when hybrid and electric vehicle’s lend a hand. “Increased hybrid and electric vehicle market share is the easiest path to improved fuel efficiency for a state,” said Brauer. “A transition from larger and older trucks and SUVs to newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles, of all sizes, also reduces a state’s fuel use, but to a lesser degree.”
Bottom Line
The shift from traditional internal combustion engines to hybrids and, eventually, pure electric vehicles, is continuing, and not just in large coastal cities. Many automakers plan to end the production of all internal combustion engines over the next 10 years. This plan assumes the U.S. consumer will fully embrace these vehicles in the coming decade. That may be an overly optimistic assumption by both automakers and government regulators, but there is strong evidence of growing alternative fuel vehicle adoption throughout the country.
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Letter to the editor: U.S. is doing nothing to prevent gun violence
The Repository
A grocery store in Buffalo, an elementary school in Texas. Dozens of innocent people murdered by gun violence. And what is being done to prevent these tragedies? Obviously, nothing.
The Second Amendment to the Constitution was written when muskets were the weapons of war. Yet we continue to use that archaic amendment to justify allowing people to own assault rifles and handguns with high-capacity magazines.
I am disgusted and disheartened by the most recent murderous rampages and the inaction of national and state legislators. I think that any elected official who does not consider stricter gun laws should be forced to attend the funerals of all the victims of mass shootings and other gun-related violence.
Mary Aaby, Jackson Township
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Judge gives House Jan. 6 panel OK to get RNC data
Published: May. 2, 2022 at 8:12 AM CDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago
(CNN) - The House select committee probing the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol was given permission to get email marketing data from the Republican National Committee.
That decision came Sunday night by Judge Timothy Kelly of the D.C. District Court, and it’s a victory for investigators collecting details linked to the movement that allegedly tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Kelly, who was appointed to the court by then-President Donald Trump, rejected the RNC’s claims that the House doesn’t have the proper authorization for that information.
The email data will be blocked for at least a few days so that the RNC can appeal.
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Missing baby found alive more than 40 years after parents found killed in woods
HOUSTON (Gray News) – A baby girl who went missing in 1981 after her parents were found dead in a wooded area of Houston, Texas has been located alive and well, according to the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
Investigators were unable to identify the couple when they were discovered, almost two months after they were killed.
In 2021, Identifinders International used genetic genealogy to positively identify them as Tina Gail Linn Clouse and Harold Dean Clouse Jr., a couple from Florida.
They had an infant daughter named Holly Marie who was not found with the remains of the Clouses.
Officials say Baby Holly, who is now 42 years old, has been found. She’s been notified of the identities of her biological parents and has been in contact with her extended biological family.
“We are thrilled that Holly will now have the chance to connect with her biological family who has been searching for her for so long,” said John Bischoff, vice president of the Missing Children Division at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
“We hope that this is source of encouragement for other families who have missing loved ones and reminds us all to never give up.”
According to NCMEC, Holly hopes to meet her biological family in person soon.
“Although she realizes that so many people are interested in hearing more about her and her story, she is asking for privacy at this time,” the NCMEC wrote.
No other information was released on the circumstances of Holly’s disappearance.
The Linn and Clouse families have been looking for answers as to what happened to her and the deaths of the Clouses.
The investigation into the couple’s killings is ongoing.
According to KWTX, police said Harold was beaten, bound and gagged. His wife was found strangled.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit collaborated with several agencies in different states to find Holly.
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| 2022-06-09T15:38:35Z
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TRENTON, N.J., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioNJ announced the winners of its 2022 Company and Pitch Presentation Competition held in conjunction with the organization's 12th Annual BioPartnering Conference. The week-long Conference kicked off with an in-person Networking Reception at The Liberty House in Jersey City on the evening of Monday, May 9, 2022, followed by a two-day virtual program on Tuesday, May 10, and Wednesday, May 11, 2022, featuring interactive plenary sessions, networking and company and pitch presentations. Partnering meetings took place the entire week.
Presented in concert with J.P. Morgan and Johnson & Johnson Innovation, the Conference brought together more than 500 life sciences professionals from 11 countries and 18 states as well as the District of Columbia — and attracted over 100 investors.
More than 50 emerging and start-up companies gave company presentations looking for possible partners and investors to help bring their medical innovation to Patients around the world. In keeping with tradition, one company from each presentation track was recognized with a BioPartnering Company Presentation Award, sponsored by BioNJ Member EisnerAmper. Winners were determined by Judges based on market opportunity, unmet need, overall innovation, differentiation and IP.
The 2022 Company and Pitch Presentation Award Honorees are:
Devices & Diagnostics:
AGelity Biomechanics presented by Dennis O'Dowd, CEO
Digital Medicine/Health IT/AI/Medtech:
Genetika+ presented by Talia Cohen Solal, Ph.D., CEO & Co-Founder
Research & Development:
Silence Therapeutics presented by Craig Tooman, President & CEO
Start-Up Pitch Presentations:
MetasTx presented by Harvey D. Homan, Ph.D., MBA, CEO
Therapeutics: Due to the number of presenters in the Therapeutics category, we had two different rooms and one of the rooms had a tie.
- Adiso Therapeutics presented by Scott Megaffin, CEO
- Gamida Cell presented by Michele Korfin, R.Ph., Chief Operating & Chief Commercial Officer
- NexT Therapeutics presented by Mohsen Khosravi Maharlooei, M.D., MSc, Associate Research Scientist, Columbia University
"Congratulations to all the winners of BioNJ's BioPartnering Conference who are harnessing new technologies and information to improve the health and well-being of Patients — and redefining the future of health care. Innovation defines this industry," said Marc Fogarty, Partner and National Biotech Sector Leader, EisnerAmper. "EisnerAmper is a proud sponsor of BioNJ, and we're passionate about supporting the bioscience community."
"We couldn't be happier with the outcome of last week's event," said BioNJ President and CEO Debbie Hart. "The Conference is about growing the ecosystem and partnering to bolster medical innovation. We thank our speakers, sponsors, planning team, judges, company and institution presenters and all who attended for making this program such a success."
The BioNJ BioPartnering Conference Portal remains open for registrants until June 13, offering registered attendees the convenience of watching plenary sessions and company presentations on demand, the ability to download resources from sponsors and a forum to continue conversations with potential collaborators.
Next up is BioNJ's Annual Dinner Meeting and Innovation Celebration, taking place on June 9, 2022 at the Hilton East Brunswick. Click here for details. BioNJ's full calendar of events can be found at www.BioNJ.org.
Contact
Randi Bromberg
Vice President, Communications and Marketing
O) 609-890-3185
C) 609-955-1067
RBromberg@BioNJ.org
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order that forbids school districts from imposing mask mandates on schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been upheld by a divided federal appeals court panel.
The ruling from the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ended a lower federal court injunction allowing such mandates.
Families of seven children with disabilities — the court record listed Down syndrome, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity, epilepsy, heart defects and cerebral palsy, among others — had sued, saying the children were vulnerable and that the lack of a masking requirement at their schools endangered their health.
Writing for the majority in a 2-1 ruling Monday, Judge Andrew Oldham said there are other options for schools to accommodate the children’s health concerns. He specifically mentioned vaccines, plexiglass barriers, use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.
“It is plainly within the State’s power to remove one possible accommodation from consideration, so long as other reasonable options remain,” Oldham wrote in the opinion issued Monday, rejecting arguments that the prohibition on mask mandates violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal law. Judge Don Willett concurred in the judgment.
Judge W. Eugene Davis dissented. Davis agreed that the lower court injunction was “overbroad.” But, he said, the courts should allow the school districts to impose mask mandates at the schools attended by the seven students.
“Because of their disabilities and based on the testimony of their personal physicians, the district court found that because of their heightened susceptibility of contracting COVID-19 and, if contracted, a heightened risk of severe illness or death from it, the children could not safely attend school where they would be in close proximity to unmasked students or staff members,” Davis wrote.
The 5th Circuit handles appeals of federal decisions in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Oldham and Willett were appointed to the court by former President Donald Trump; Davis, by former President Ronald Reagan.
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KDHE includes Lake Shawne in updated blue-green algae advisories
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has included four new Kansas lakes in its blue-green algae advisory list, which includes Lake Shawnee.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says on Friday, June 6, it expanded public health advisories for state lakes due to blue-green algae and included four new locations - including Lake Shawnee.
KDHE noted that the Army Corps of Engineers has asked residents to avoid the Marion Reservoir and has closed all parks, boat ramps and recreation areas until conditions improve to acceptable levels. Currently, it said the reservoir is at a hazard level due to high toxins and high cell count.
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation says the KDHE informed it that Lake Shawnee would be included on the list as photographs submitted are consistent with blue-green algae that the department has seen in other waterways.
SCP+R said rain is anticipated over the weekend, which could help cause the algae to dissipate. In the meantime, it said staff has placed warning signs at the lake.
KDHE said a harmful algae bloom could look like foam, scum, or paint floating on the water and could be colored blue, bright green, brown, or red. It said blooms can develop quickly, so if water appears suspicious or there are decaying algae on the shore, residents should avoid contact and keep animals away.
KDHE noted that the toxins can be absorbed through ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even through skin contact. It said symptoms can vary depending on the type of exposure but can include a rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat and a headache.
If residents or their pets come into contact with algae, the KDHE said they should rinse the area with clean, fresh water. It said suspected HAB-related health incidents - whether in humans or animals - regardless of season, should be reported HERE.
The KDHE said active blue-green algae advisories are as follows:
- Hazard
- Marion Reservoir, Marion Co.
- Warning
- Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte Co.
- Colwich City Lake, Sedgwick Co.
- Gathering Pond, Geary Co.
- Herington City Lake, Dickinson Co.
- Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline Co.
- Lake Shawnee, Shawnee Co.
- Marion Co. Lake, Marion Co.
- Watch
- Garnett lake (north), Anderson Co.
When a warning is issued, the KDHE has recommended the following precautions:
- Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock
- Water contact should be avoided
- Fish may be eaten if rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed while all other parts are discarded
- Do not allow pets to eat dried algae
- If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible
- Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation
The KDHE noted that lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should not be consumed by humans.
For more information about blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful blooms, click HERE.
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| 2022-06-03T21:30:13Z
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DULUTH, Minn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading apparel retailer Maurices is expanding its tween girls' brand, Evsie™ to an additional 100 Maurices stores. Starting early August, the Evsie collection will be available in 150 Maurices stores and online at www.maurices.com.
Evsie is a style shop, available only at Maurices, for the tween girl (sizes 8-12) to help discover unique style in a fun, playful and supportive way with a comfortable approach to inspire confidence. Evsie is fashion tailored for tweens with comfort-conscious apparel made for movement and ease.
"We are excited to continue the growth of Evsie and offer our tween collection to more customers in our stores across the U.S. and Canada," stated David Kornberg, CEO of Maurices. "I'm pleased with the traction Evsie has gained in a short amount of time. We believe there's further growth opportunities within the market space, which is why we are tripling our store count now with further plans to expand in the near future."
Versatile and affordable, the Evsie collection is anchored by denim in 9 leg shapes, 2 rises and 8 washes, bringing stretchable comfort to fashion-forward style. Evsie's StyleSuperStars are everyday essentials made with extra love and priced just right. Classic graphic tees with positive messages and specialty graphic tees offer fashionable options in both short-sleeve and sleeveless silhouettes.
The Evsie collection also offers adaptive clothing with soft, comfortable fabrics, easy on and off Velcro closures and extra wide openings to fit the needs of more girls and make getting dressed a little easier. The collection is currently available in front tie tees and wrap skirts and will expand to more categories later this year. The styles are available in multiple colors and retail from $16.90-$18.90.
"The positive feedback from customers on the fashion, quality, value, and age appropriateness has been tremendous," said Kornberg.
The brand previously launched an inaugural partnership with Kind Campaign, a non-profit organization that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl bullying through their global movement, school assemblies, documentary film, and educational curriculums. Together, Maurices and its loyal customers, recently donated nearly $20,000 to support the organization.
Visit www.maurices.com for more information on Evsie and follow on TikTok and Instagram @evsieofficial.
Evsie™ is a style shop, available only at Maurices, for the tween girl to help her discover her own unique style in a fun, playful and supportive way. Evsie makes her feel confident, stylish, and happy to be doing exactly what she loves to do freely and wholeheartedly. Evsie is fashion tailored for tweens with comfort-conscious apparel made for movement and ease.
For more information, please visit www.maurices.com/evsie. Connect with Evsie on TikTok and Instagram @evsieofficial.
Maurices is a leading women's fashion brand offering size-inclusive clothing that celebrates feel-good fashion for real life™. Offering versatile, affordable styles that take her from day to night, Maurices is a destination for denim, knit tops, loungewear, intimates, and accessories, along with dressy collections. Known for its fun and friendly service and trusted stylists, Maurices offers a warm welcoming experience in stores and is guided by its greater purpose of making a positive difference in the lives of women who are the heart of its hometowns. Maurices operates nearly 900 stores in hometowns across the U.S. and Canada and offers even more to love at maurices.com with additional categories, sizes, and colors.
For more information, please visit www.maurices.com. Connect with Maurices on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
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| 2022-08-04T15:09:17Z
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Start your week smart: Kentucky, Biden, Chinese rocket, Monkeypox, Mega Millions
By Andrew Torgan, CNN
We’ve endured much as a nation this year: rampant inflation, fierce political discord, extreme weather conditions and an ongoing pandemic. Nothing, however, may be as troubling as the coming candy apocalypse. Hershey warned last week that due to capacity constraints and ongoing supply chain issues, it may not be able to meet consumer demand for Halloween candy this fall. The horror … the horror.
Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
The weekend that was
• Days after deadly flooding in eastern Kentucky claimed the lives of at least 25 people, more rain today will threaten some of the hardest-hit areas as rescuers are still looking for missing residents and thousands struggle to recover without cell service and power.
• President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 again on Saturday, per a letter from presidential physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor, in what is likely a “rebound” Covid-19 positivity that the doctor noted is “observed in a small percentage of patients treated with Paxlovid.”
• Remnants of a massive Chinese rocket that was descending uncontrollably back to Earth reentered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean at roughly 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, the US Space Command said on Twitter.
• New York City officials declared monkeypox a public health emergency on Saturday, saying the city is the epicenter of the state’s outbreak and the move will boost measures to help slow the spread of the disease.
• The chase for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot has ended — with a single ticket sold in the Chicago area for the whole $1.337 billion.
The week ahead
Tuesday
Primary season rolls on as we get ever closer to the 2022 midterm elections, with voters in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington heading to the polls. Results in Arizona will be closely watched as the election there is shaping up to be a proxy fight between former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Tuesday is also the day the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a key reading on the health of the job market. The bureau’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey — known as the JOLTS report — will show the number of job openings available in June. In May, there were 11.3 million job openings, which outnumbered available workers by nearly 2 to 1.
Thursday
Bucking the “if it’s Tuesday, it’s primary day” trend, voters in Tennessee will instead cast their ballots on August 4 as three Democratic candidates hope to win their party’s nomination to take on Republican Gov. Bill Lee in November, who is running unopposed in the GOP primary.
It’s also the 232nd birthday of the United States Coast Guard.
Friday
The government’s monthly employment report for July drops on August 5 as fears of a recession deepen. The US economy added a better-than-expected 372,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6% — still close to a 52-year low.
Want more 5 Things?
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday in a series of closely watched Republican primaries in Arizona. Listen to the Sunday edition of the CNN 5 Things podcast to hear CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan talk about his trip to the state, where he asked voters how they feel about former President Donald Trump’s election lies and the current state of the GOP.
Photos of the week
Check out more moving, fascinating and thought-provoking images from the week that was, curated by CNN Photos.
What’s happening in entertainment
‘Prey’
The latest edition to the “Predator” franchise is set 300 years ago in the Comanche Nation, where a young female warrior fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth. “Prey” lands on Hulu on Friday.
‘Bullet Train’
This action/comedy starring Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock and a host of other actors places five assassins aboard a fast moving bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka, where they find out their missions have something in common. “Bullet Train” rolls into theaters on Friday.
What’s happening in sports
Commonwealth Games
The 2022 Commonwealth Games, known as the Friendly Games, continue in Birmingham, England. Competitions began on July 28 and end on August 7.
Quiz time!
Take CNN’s weekly news quiz to see how much you remember from the week that was! So far, 43% of fellow quiz fans have gotten an 8 out of 10 or better this week. How well can you do? (Click here)
Play me off
‘9 To 5’
In anticipation of Friday’s important jobs report, let Dolly set the appropriate mood. Honestly, the woman is a national treasure. (Click here to view)
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