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Research will deliver new and expanded industry standards for companies and investors on human
capital management
NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing (TPF), a donor collaborative with a mission of scaling the practice of impact investing with integrity, today announced that it would award a $250,000 grant to the Value Reporting Foundation (VRF) to support the organization's research on standards for human capital management (HCM). HCM encompasses a broad range of corporate practices related to the management of employees including hiring and retention, employee engagement, training, compensation, fair labor practices, health and safety, responsible contracting, ethics, desired company culture, and diversity.
HCM issues are represented throughout the SASB (Sustainable Accounting Standards Board) Standards for 77 industries. However, emerging and evolving issues on HCM created the need for further research to evaluate potential updates to the Standards. This funding will support the delivery of new and expanded industry standards for companies and investors on HCM through the hiring of more technical staff specializing in human capital issues, completing an ongoing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standard-setting project, conducting research on four additional and timely human capital themes, and internationalizing the human capital disclosure topics and metrics in the SASB Standards. Specifically, staff will research disclosure topics and metrics to better account for how human capital issues can impact enterprise value across each of the SASB Standards for 77 industries.
VRF was formed in June 2021 through the merger of the International Integrating Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), two nonprofit organizations that worked to globalize integrated reporting and sustainability disclosures. In August 2022, the VRF will be consolidated into the IFRS Foundation as it stands up the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in an effort to create a global and comprehensive global baselines of sustainability disclosure for the capital markets. This grant will fund work that will occur in preparation for, and as part of, the VRF's upcoming consolidation with the IFRS Foundation and the evolution of the SASB Standards, including those on human capital, into the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
"While there is an understandable amount of focus and attention on setting standards for climate-related disclosures, we must not lose focus on the importance of human capital management—an essential part of the 'S' of ESG—to maintaining a healthy, productive, and equitable society," said Fran Seegull, Executive Director of the TPF and President of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance. "We see this support for VRF as an important means to ensuring human capital remains front and center in the ongoing work towards greater harmonization of standards."
"We appreciate the Tipping Point Fund's dedication to improving the quality, comparability and availability of disclosure on human capital management," said VRF CEO Janine Guillot. "We believe increased transparency can lead to improved performance on these critical issues."
The grant is part of the TPF's data, metrics and measurement (DMM) portfolio, which is focused on funding organizations and projects working to provide greater clarity to market actors and ensure high standards of impact accountability. The TPF also funds public policy initiatives to flow more private capital for public good.
About the Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing
The Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing (TPF) is a donor collaborative vehicle developed with the mission of supporting public goods that are critical to the continued growth and fidelity of the impact investing market. The TPF was launched in December 2019 and has raised over $14 million in philanthropic capital, which is being used to develop the infrastructure that is needed to mobilize private capital for public good. The funding will build on existing field building efforts by prioritizing the areas that are chronically under-funded, are best suited for collective action and that require additional support beyond that provided by individual grantmaking. Learn more at www.tpfii.org.
About the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance
The U.S. Impact Investing Alliance (Alliance) is dedicated to building the impact investing ecosystem by bridging market gaps and addressing shared challenges. The Alliance's long-term vision is to place measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial return and risk at the center of every investment decision. Learn more at www.impinvalliance.org.
About VRF
The Value Reporting Foundation is a global nonprofit organization that offers a comprehensive suite of resources designed to help businesses and investors develop a shared understanding of enterprise value—how it is created, preserved or eroded over time. The resources—including Integrated Thinking Principles, the Integrated Reporting Framework and SASB Standards—can be used alone or in combination, depending on business needs. These tools, already adopted in over 70 countries, comprise the 21st century market infrastructure needed to develop, manage, and communicate strategy that creates long-term value and drives improved performance. Learn more at https://www.valuereportingfoundation.org/.
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BEIJING (AP) — From the snowcapped peaks of Tibet to the tropical island of Hainan, China is sweltering under the worst heatwave in decades while rainfall hit records in June.
Extreme heat is also battering Japan, and volatile weather is causing trouble for other parts of the world in what scientists say has all the hallmarks of climate change, with even more warming expected this century.
The northeastern provinces of Shandong, Jilin and Liaoning saw precipitation rise to the highest levels ever recorded in June, while the national average of 112.1 millimeters (4.4 inches) was 9.1 % higher than the same month last year, the China Meteorological Administration said in a report Tuesday.
The average temperature across the nation also hit 21.3 degrees Celsius (70.34 Fahrenheit) in June, up 0.9 C (1.8 F) from the same period month last year and the highest since 1961. No relief is in sight, with higher than usual temperatures and precipitation forecast in much of the country throughout July, the administration said.
In the northern province of Henan, Xuchang hit 42.1 C (107.8 F) and Dengfeng 41.6 C (106.9 F) on June 24 for their hottest days on record, according to global extreme weather tracker Maximiliano Herrera.
China has also seen seasonal flooding in several parts of the country, causing misery for hundreds of thousands, particularly in the hard-hit south that receives the bulk of rainfall as well as typhoons that sweep in from the South China Sea.
China is not alone in experiencing higher temperatures and more volatile weather. In Japan, authorities warned of greater than usual stress on the power grid and urged citizens to conserve energy.
Japanese officials announced the earliest end to the annual summer rainy season since the national meteorological agency began keeping records in 1951. The rains usually temper summer heat, often well into July.
On Friday, the cities of Tokamachi and Tsunan set all-time heat records while several others broke monthly marks.
Large parts of the Northern Hemisphere have seen extreme heat this summer, with regions from the normally chilly Russian Arctic to the traditionally sweltering American South recording unusually high temperatures and humidity.
In the United States, the National Weather Service has held 30 million Americans under some kind of heat advisory amid record-setting temperatures. The suffering and danger to health is most intense among those without air conditioning or who work outdoors, further reinforcing the economic disparities in dealing with extreme weather trends.
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was arrested on Thursday, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said.
The Office confirmed he was arrested around noon for second-degree criminal tampering with a domestic violence enhancer, the ACSO tweeted. The charge is a misdemeanor and he’s on a no-bond hold.
He is scheduled to be in court at 9:30 a.m. Friday.
In a news conference, Sheriff Tyler Brown said a woman called 911 around 10:15 a.m. accusing Jeudy of controlling her property. But Brown said there was no physical contact and it “solely involved property.”
Brown said the woman involved has a 1-month-old child with Jeudy and the baby was present during the incident. There is a temporary protection order against Jeudy that goes into place on Friday.
FOX31 has received the affidavit in Jeudy’s arrest. The document says the woman said “things got crazy” between her and Jeudy. She said he “put her wallet and medical paperwork for their child in his car and would not let her get access to it.”
KOA Radio, which partners with Nexstar’s KDVR, said the Broncos are aware of the situation but have no comment at this time.
What these charges mean
KDVR legal analyst George Brauchler said this is a domestic situation between two people in an intimate relationship and that the violence enhancer wording is from 2021 changes to domestic violence sentencing law.
Brauchler said if Jeudy is found guilty, he could possibly serve up to six months in jail.
Brown said that domestic violence enhancer would have been added because Jeudy has a child with the woman in the case.
Domestic violence cases require an appearance before a judge before the defendant can be released from jail, Brown said. That way, the victim can be notified of the person’s release. All such cases, including Jeudy’s, require a no-bond hold.
How Jerry Jeudy became a Denver Bronco
Jeudy was the Broncos’ first pick, 15th overall in the 2020 NFL draft. He was a star at the University of Alabama where he racked up 159 receptions for 2,742 yards (17.2 avg.) with 26 touchdowns during his time with the Crimson Tide from 2017-19. He was awarded the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best wide receiver as a sophomore in 2018.
Jeudy’s development during his rookie year was challenging as it was in the midst of the COVID pandemic. But he was determined to improve in his second year and finished last season with 467 yards on 38 receptions in 10 games played.
Jeudy was born and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida where he attended Deerfield Beach High School. Between his junior and senior seasons, he caught 117 passes for 1,554 yards (13.2 avg.) with 25 touchdowns.
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Widow says she lost $430,000 due to a romance scam
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) – A woman in Alabama is out $430,000 to multiple men due to a romance scam. These scams are on the rise and prey on lonely widows.
Dr. Bonnie Libhart fell victim to three men over the span of eight years online.
She recently learned it was all a scam and stopped sending money last week. One man who was supposed to receive money from her Tuesday texted her during an interview with WAFF.
“I’m sorry, my love, for not texting you,” the man texted her.
Libhart sent pictures back and forth with these men, prayed with them and talked about a life together. All three men lived overseas and started asking for money months into the relationship.
“I had $430,000 in my bank account. Then I had on the house $650,000, and I got a reverse mortgage on it after I spent all the money, and I just kept sending money,” Libhart said.
She says it began about two years after her husband suddenly died.
“I had no clue,” Libhart said. “I believed them. I wanted to get married again.”
Libhart said one of her friends tried to warn her, but she was convinced the men were legit.
“I said no, ‘This guy and I talk about the lord back and forth, and we pray together.’ She said, ‘Well, we have a thing going on at the Baptist church in Huntsville for fraud and romance scam,’” Libhart said.
Libhart said her bank even called concerned about where she was sending all of her money.
“I am not going to do that anymore,” Libhart said.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, more consumers than ever are falling for romance scammers. They reported victims losing $547 million in 2021.
The BBB offers the following advice:
- Be wary if you meet someone online and they are quick to move communication off of social media.
- Also, scammers will hint at financial troubles before ever asking you for money.
- Lastly, a catfisher will begin speaking of a future together and tell you they love you quickly.
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New transaction paves the way for real-time, secure, and transparent cross-border carbon credit settlements.
LONDON, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbonplace, the new carbon credit settlement platform jointly developed by some of the world's largest financial institutions, has announced the successful pilot transfer of carbon credits through its system in collaboration with global payments technology company Visa.
The transaction, which involved Visa purchasing Verra-certified credits from Sustainable Carbon, a leading carbon credit project developer, represents a major boost for carbon markets. It demonstrates the capability of Carbonplace's unique settlement technology to significantly increase the speed, efficiency, and security required to support the growing demand for voluntary carbon credits, and in doing so, to more effectively drive private sector capital towards global climate solutions.
The transfer was facilitated by two of Carbonplace's founding banks, National Australia Bank (NAB) on behalf of Visa and Itaú Unibanco on behalf of Sustainable Carbon. It underscores how the institutions behind Carbonplace – which also include BNP Paribas, CIBC, NatWest Group, Standard Chartered, and UBS – can collaboratively leverage their existing infrastructure, including know-your-customer and anti-money laundering procedures, to address some of the challenges that have held back the development of the voluntary carbon market (VCM).
Last month's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report highlighted that decarbonization, and in turn, scalable carbon innovation is critical to limit the worst impacts of the climate crisis[1]. Against this backdrop, corporations across the globe continue to set ambitious climate action pledges in the drive towards a net zero economy. Carbon credits will play an important, complementary role in these commitments by compensating for unavoidable emissions, and as a result, the VCM continues to grow rapidly, surpassing USD 1 billion in 2021[2].
This new collaboration is part of Visa's global aspirations to become a climate-positive company through new partnerships and initiatives. Last year, Visa pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Climate Agreement goal[3]. Together with Carbonplace, Visa will continue to explore delivering additional technology-led sustainable solutions for its customers.
The pilot will also inform the further development of Carbonplace, which has been likened to the 'SWIFT' system of the carbon markets, including the exploration of more innovative ways to settle transactions. It is currently expected that Carbonplace will be operational at the end of 2022.
"Visa is committed to support the transition to a low-carbon economy and to create sustainable business solutions for our clients, which will help them meet their net zero commitments," said Charlotte Hogg, CEO Visa Europe. "We're excited about the potential for this voluntary carbon market to leverage our capabilities and help to deliver on that commitment, and we're proud to support Carbonplace through this first pilot purchase of fully certified carbon credits in this market."
David Gall NAB Group Executive, Corporate and Institutional Banking, said: "Climate action is everyone's job, including NAB's. Carbonplace is creating new opportunities to help our customers as they take action to reduce their emissions and achieve their own targets. This successful pilot transaction with Visa is a significant step towards being able to help more of our customers tackle existing barriers and make carbon credits more accessible to everyone."
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[1] https://www.ipcc.ch/2022/04/04/ipcc-ar6-wgiii-pressrelease/
[3] https://usa.visa.com/visa-everywhere/blog/bdp/2021/04/15/sustainable-commerce-and-1618453815474.html
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A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red. Here’s how to watch
By Megan Marples and Ashley Strickland, CNN
May’s full moon will have stargazers seeing red.
The moon will glow a scarlet color during this year’s first total lunar eclipse on Sunday — a stark contrast to its ordinarily milky white sheen.
A partial eclipse will begin at 10:27 p.m. ET Sunday, with the total lunar eclipse starting at 11:29 p.m. ET, according to EarthSky. The total eclipse will end at 12:53 a.m. ET Monday, and the partial eclipse will end at 1:55 a.m. ET Monday, the site said.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon, Earth and sun fall into alignment, with the moon passing through Earth’s shadow, according to NASA. When the moon passes through the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, called the umbra, it’s known as a total lunar eclipse, the space agency said.
When the sun’s rays reach the Earth, much of the blue and green light is scattered, while the orange and red colors remain visible, which is why the moon turns a reddish hue and is often referred to as the “blood moon,” according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Not everyone will be able to catch a glimpse of the total lunar eclipse because it needs to be nighttime to see it, said Noah Petro, chief of NASA’s Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Lab.
People in South America and in the eastern part of North America will have a great view of the lunar eclipse, he said. The total lunar eclipse will be visible in much of Africa, Europe and South America and most of North America.
About two lunar eclipses occur each year, and the next will be a total lunar eclipse in November, Petro said. Then there will not be another total lunar eclipse until March 2025, he added.
How to view the eclipse
It is perfectly safe to view a lunar eclipse with your naked eye, according to Petro.
“That’s the great thing about lunar eclipses is that you require no other gear other than a passion and interest in being outside and a clear horizon,” Petro said.
For optimal viewing conditions, avoid bright lights and tall buildings that could obstruct your view, he said.
While the eclipse’s peak may only last for a short amount of time, the moon’s coppery tones will change throughout the night, according to Petro. These changes make this celestial phenomenon interesting to watch throughout the eclipse rather than at a particular moment, he said.
If it’s cloudy or the lunar eclipse is otherwise not available to view, you can watch a livestream of it from NASA.
There will be seven more full moons in 2022, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac:
- June 14: Strawberry moon
- July 13: Buck moon
- August 11: Sturgeon moon
- September 10: Harvest moon
- October 9: Hunter’s moon
- November 8: Beaver moon
- December 7: Cold moon
These are the popularized names associated with the monthly full moons, originating with Native American tribes. The names vary from tribe to tribe because a full moon had different significance across the tribes month to month or season to season.
Lunar and solar eclipses
In addition to one more total lunar eclipse in 2022, there will also be a partial solar eclipse, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Partial solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in front of the sun but only blocks some of its light. Be sure to wear proper eclipse glasses to view solar eclipses safely as the sun’s light can be damaging to your eyes.
A partial solar eclipse on October 25 will be visible to those in Greenland, Iceland, Europe, northeastern Africa, the Middle East, western Asia, India and western China. It won’t be visible from North America.
After this weekend, the next total lunar eclipse will also be on display for those in Asia, Australia, the Pacific and South and North America on November 8 between 3:01 a.m. and 8:58 a.m. ET — but the moon will be setting for those in eastern regions of North America.
Meteor showers
Check out the remaining nine showers that will peak in 2022:
- Southern delta Aquariids: July 29-30
- Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
- Perseids: August 11-12
- Orionids: October 20-21
- Southern Taurids: November 4-5
- Northern Taurids: November 11-12
- Leonids: November 17-18
- Geminids: December 13-14
- Ursids: December 21-22
If you live in an urban area, you may want to drive to a place that isn’t littered with city lights to get the best view.
Find an open area with a wide view of the sky. Make sure you have a chair or blanket so you can look straight up. And give your eyes about 20 to 30 minutes — without looking at your phone or other electronics — to adjust to the darkness so the meteors will be easier to spot.
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CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today reported preliminary results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022.
The Company expects revenue of approximately $133 million, an increase of 3% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Year-over-year organic growth is expected to be 6%, after adjusting for approximately 3 percentage points of currency impact. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations is expected to be in the range of ($0.13) to ($0.08), driven lower than expected primarily due to income taxes. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.08 to $0.12.
Revenue for the Services segment is expected to be approximately $85 million, up 6% year over year. Within the Services segment, Genomic Services revenue grew approximately 1% year over year, reflecting lower demand than expected. Sample Repository Solutions remained strong with estimated revenue growth of 19% year over year.
Revenue for the Products segment is expected to be approximately $47 million, down 3% year over year. Within the Products segment, the Consumables and Instruments (C&I) business experienced lower demand than expected with an estimated 18% decline year over year. The balance of the Products segment revenue grew approximately 23% supported by strong double-digit growth in each area of large systems, cryogenic systems, and product services.
"Revenue in the third quarter reflects currency headwinds and softness in the highly transactional businesses of Genomics Services and C&I, while other areas of the portfolio remained on track as evidenced by the strength in ultra-cold automation and Sample Repository Solutions," stated Steve Schwartz, President and CEO.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its full third quarter financial results on Tuesday August 9, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-954-0586 for domestic callers and +1-212-231-2901 for international callers. Analysts, investors and members of the media can access the live webcast via the Azenta website at https://investors.azenta.com/events. A replay will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on August 10, 2022.
Regulation G – Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company supplements its GAAP financial measures with certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide investors a better perspective on the results of business operations, which the Company believes is more comparable to the similar analyses provided by its peers. These measures are not presented in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. These measures should always be considered in conjunction with appropriate GAAP measures. Adjustments to GAAP results include the impact of amortization of intangible assets, restructuring charges, purchase price accounting adjustments and charges related to M&A. Management also excludes special charges and gains, such as impairment losses, gains and losses from the sale of assets, as well as other gains and charges that are not representative of the normal operations of the business. These measures should always be considered in conjunction with appropriate GAAP measures. The company has not provided a reconciliation of the estimated non-GAAP financial measure to its comparable GAAP financial measure because it could not produce the corresponding GAAP financial measure by the date of this press release without unreasonable effort. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most nearly comparable GAAP measures will be provided when the Company reports its full results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"Safe Harbor Statement" under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Some statements in this release are forward-looking statements made under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause Azenta's financial and business results to differ materially from our expectations. They are based on the facts known to management at the time they are made. Also, as noted above, the expected revenue results included in this release are preliminary. In the course of finalizing its quarterly closing and reporting processes and the completing its financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company may identify items that would require the Company to make adjustments, some of which could be material, to the preliminary results set forth in this release. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements about our revenue expectations for the third quarter ended June 30, 2022 and our future growth prospects. Factors that could cause results to differ from our expectations include the following: the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic on the markets we serve, including our supply chain, and on the global economy generally, the volatility of the life sciences industries the Company serves; our possible inability to meet demand for our products due to difficulties in obtaining components and materials from our suppliers in required quantities and of required quality; the inability of customers to make payments to us when due; the timing and effectiveness of cost reduction and cost control measures; price competition; disputes concerning intellectual property; uncertainties in global political and economic conditions and other risks, including those that we have described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Current Reports on Form 8-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. As a result, we can provide no assurance that our future results will not be materially different from those projected. Azenta expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Azenta undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
About Azenta Life Sciences
Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. As of December 1st, the company changed its name and ticker to Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) from Brooks Automation, Inc, (Nasdaq: BRKS).
Azenta is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.
INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Sara Silverman
Head of Investor Relations
Azenta Life Sciences
978.262.2635
sara.silverman@azenta.com
Sherry Dinsmore
Azenta Life Sciences
978.262.2400
sherry.dinsmore@azenta.com
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PITTSBURGH, Pa., Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I used to inspect my brothers hose sewer pipe for service," said the inventor from Lake Forest, Calif. "I thought of the idea to add a source of light in order to provide convenience when servicing these types of dark areas."
He created a prototype for WIDE BRIGHT that could be used on a variety of makes and models of sewer inspection cameras. This device would provide additional light allowing the user to have a clearer view. It would be efficient, convenient and easy to use. Additionally, this could be used by plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-OCC-1572, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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NEW YORK — Frank James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence and his struggles with mental illness. One stands out for its relative calm: A silent shot of a packed New York City subway car in which he raises his finger to point out passengers, one by one.
Even as police arrested James on Wednesday in the Brooklyn subway shooting that wounded 10 people, they were still searching for a motive from a flood of details about the 62-year-old Black man’s life.
An erratic work history. Arrests for a string of mostly low-level crimes. A storage locker with more ammo. And hours of rambling, bigoted, profanity-laced videos on his YouTube channel that point to a deep, simmering anger.
“This nation was born in violence, it’s kept alive by violence or the threat thereof, and it’s going to die a violent death,” says James in a video where he takes on the moniker “Prophet of Doom.”
After a 30-hour manhunt, James was arrested without incident after a tipster — thought by police to be James himself — said he could be found near a McDonald’s on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Mayor Eric Adams triumphantly proclaimed “We got him!” Police said their top priority was getting the suspect, now charged with a federal terrorism offense, off the streets as they investigate their biggest unanswered question: Why?
A prime trove of evidence, they said, is his YouTube videos. He seems to have opinions about nearly everything — racism in America, New York City’s new mayor, the state of mental health services, 9/11, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Black women.
A federal criminal complaint cited one in which James ranted about too many homeless people on the subway and put the blame on New York City’s mayor.
“What are you doing, brother?” he said in the video posted March 27. “Every car I went to was loaded with homeless people. It was so bad, I couldn’t even stand.”
James then railed about the treatment of Black people in an April 6 video cited in the complaint, saying, “And so the message to me is: I should have gotten a gun, and just started shooting.”
In a video posted a day before the attack, James criticizes crime against Black people and says things would only change if certain people were “stomped, kicked and tortured” out of their “comfort zone.”
Surveillance cameras spotted James entering the subway system turnstiles Tuesday morning, dressed as a maintenance or construction worker in a yellow hard hat and orange working jacket with reflective tape.
Police say fellow riders heard him say only “oops” as he set off one smoke grenade in a crowded subway car as it rolled into a station. He then set off a second smoke grenade and started firing, police said. In the smoke and chaos that ensued, police say James made his getaway by slipping into a train that pulled in across the platform and exited after the first stop.
Left behind at the scene was the gun, extended magazines, a hatchet, detonated and undetonated smoke grenades, a black garbage can, a rolling cart, gasoline and the key to a U-Haul van, police said.
That key led investigators to James, and clues to a life of setbacks and anger as he bounced among factory and maintenance jobs, got fired at least twice, moved among Milwaukee, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Investigators said James had 12 prior arrests in New York and New Jersey from 1990 to 2007, including for possession of burglary tools, criminal sex act, trespassing, larceny and disorderly conduct.
James had no felony convictions and was not prohibited from purchasing or owning a firearm. Police said the gun used in the attack was legally purchased at an Ohio pawn shop in 2011. A search of James’ Philadelphia storage unit and apartment turned up at least two types of ammunition, including the kind used with an AR-15 assault-style rifle, a taser and a blue smoke cannister.
Police said James was born and raised in New York City. In his videos, he said he finished a machine shop course in 1983 then worked as a gear machinist at Curtiss-Wright, an aerospace manufacturer in New Jersey, until 1991 when he was he was hit by a one-two punch of bad news: He was fired from his job and, soon after, his father — with whom he had lived in New Jersey — died.
Records show James filed a complaint against the aerospace company in federal court, soon after he lost his job, alleging racial discrimination, but it was dismissed a year later by a judge. He says in one video, without offering specifics, that he “couldn’t get any justice for what I went through.”
A spokesperson for Curtiss-Wright didn’t immediately respond to a call seeking comment.
James describes going in and out of several mental health facilities, including two in the Bronx borough of New York City in the 1970s.
“Mr. Mayor, let me say to you I’m a victim of your mental health program in New York City,” James says in a video earlier this year, adding he is “full of hate, full anger and bitterness.”
James says he later was a patient at Bridgeway House, a mental health facility in New Jersey, although that could not be immediately confirmed. Messages left with the facility were not returned.
“My goal at Bridgeway in 1997 was to get off Social Security and go back to f——— work,” he says in a video, adding that he enrolled in a college and took a course in computer-aided design and manufacturing.
James says he eventually got a job at telecommunications giant Lucent Technologies in Parsippany, New Jersey, but says he ended up getting fired and returned to Bridgeway House, this time not as a patient but as an employee on the maintenance staff. A message seeking comment was sent to Lucent Technologies.
“I just want to work. I want to be a person that’s productive,” he said.
Touches of that earnest, struggling man showed up after James’ parked car was hit in Milwaukee. Eugene Yarbrough, pastor of Mt. Zion Wings of Glory Church of God in Christ next door to James’ apartment, said James was impressed that the pastor owned up to hitting the car. Neither James nor anyone else was there to see the accident. And James called him up to say so.
“I just couldn’t believe it would be him,” Yarbrough said. “But who knows what people will do?”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Two is better than one and when it comes to collecting winnings from the Texas Lottery, the more, the merrier!
The Texas Lottery reports two $25,000 winning tickets from Thursday night’s Cash Five drawing were sold in North and Southeast Texas. The tickets matched all five of the winning numbers from the August 11 drawing; those numbers were 4, 5, 13, 20, and 23.
The first of the winning tickets was sold at a Ferrets Fresh Express on Walters Road in Houston, the second was sold at a Red Bird Mart on North Duncanville Road in Dallas; both of the tickets were Quick Picks.
In total there were over 26,000 winning tickets throughout the Lone Star State who won at least a free Cash Five QP and as much as $25,000.
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| 2022-08-12T17:45:19Z
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At 908 Smithfield Way, Suite 104
FORT MILL, S.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 908 Smithfield Way, Suite 104.
The Fort Mill-Doby's Bridge clinic, as it is known, is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. To make an appointment, call 803-470-4933 or visit benchmarkpt.com.
BenchMark offers outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement and pelvic health programs.
Clinic director Melissa Terpstra earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Chapman University in Orange, Calif., and a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Southern California.
Terpstra, who has more than 15 years of experience with outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, is certified in dry needling and is a women's health specialist, treating pelvic pain, incontinence, bowel and bladder conditions, prolapse and post-partum recovery.
Benchmark has more than 20 clinics in the Charlotte region and more than 50 in North Carolina.
BenchMark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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| 2022-08-15T15:48:01Z
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Parents and caregivers continue to feel the pain of store shelves that are cleaned out of baby formula, and many are turning to hospitals and community organizations for help.
"There is a lot of panic," said Jamie Lackey, founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Helping Mamas in Norcross, Georgia, which helps low-income families find baby supplies.
"We had a mom come through the distribution site the other day -- she had gone on to 15 different stores with her child in the car and could not find a single can of formula," Lackey told CNN's Christi Paul on "New Day Weekend."
"We had another mom show up before the offices opened the other day," Lackey said. "It is getting hard, and people are afraid."
Even as the government airlifts tons of formula in from other countries and Abbott reopens a factory that produces almost half the powdered formula sold in the United States, getting regular supply back to retailers could take weeks.
One estimate, from the market research company Datasembly, found that stock rates have not improved. During the last week of May, 74% of formula products were out of stock at some point. In nine states, including many in the South, more than 90% of formula products weren't always available, which means families are still on the hunt.
Even when it is possible to find some formula, it may not be the kind children have been used to. That may not sound like a big deal, but for tiny tummies, it can be a real pain.
"It feels like the ultimate defeat just because you want to be able to provide what your baby needs and the nourishment and care that they're used to," said Amy Goff of Pearl, Mississippi.
Goff stopped breastfeeding her daughter, Ava, when she was 3 months old. She switched to formula when she went back to work as an optician because it was too difficult to find time to pump enough milk for Ava during the day. Goff says Ava was doing great on formula until the shortage really took hold in February.
Since then, she hasn't been able to consistently find the same kind of formula to feed Ava. She's switched her six times, which led to rashes and diarrhea. "She was screaming in pain," Goff said, "and there was nothing you could really do. That feels really helpless. You just want to help your child."
Goff recently started trying to get her milk supply back, or relactate, so she wouldn't have to worry.
"We won't have to switch her again," she said, "I don't want it to become a seventh time."
Some children's hospitals even say they have even noticed an increase in calls from worried parents.
"Initially, this problem affected those who are on more specialized formulas or had nutritional issues," said Stephanie Seger, senior manager of government relations at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. "Then the gap, or the emptiness on the shelves, increased to the point where it's now any formula. It's now any parent of any baby.
"You can go to any Target, Walgreens. They're just empty. I even checked Whole Foods this week to see if there was anything, and truly, just empty shelves where their product used to be," Seger says.
Sometimes, desperate parents will just call every number in the hospital's phone directory until they find someone who will listen, says Mindy Schneider, senior director of integrated inpatient care at Children's Mercy Hospital.
"I think what we're experiencing is a flood of calls," said Kristi Thaete, director of nutrition services for Children's Mercy. "They may be calling in, they may be coming to the ER, they may be being seen in clinic, or they might be being seen for something totally unrelated. But the gist is that the families can't find formula."
Many of those calls make their way to Thaete, who tries to help people find substitutes for what they're looking for.
"I fielded a call earlier this week; a family is looking for a specific product with added rice," she said, "but it's not anywhere within a 200-mile radius."
In that case, she says, she was able to help them find something else that would work until their regular product comes back. In other cases, though, there's just no substitute available.
Abbott makes the only infant formula for babies with kidney problems -- Similac 60/40 -- which has fewer minerals than other products. When Abbott's Sturgis, Michigan, factory shut down, the means to make it went away, too.
Hospitals have had to mix other commercially available products -- essentially compounding formula -- to try to find something that will work for these fragile infants.
This is done under carefully controlled conditions in the hospital's formula room and isn't something families should try to do at home, says Dr. Amy Hair, director of neonatal nutrition at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
"So I would not say it's for any other situation, but for the babies with kidney problems we did, yes, use commercially available kinds of protein and different components to make something that was appropriate for them," Hair said.
Hair says formulas for babies with kidney problems and preterm infants have been some of the hardest to track down.
Helping Mamas' Lackey is urging people to help if they can.
"We are asking families, if you have unexpired formula, to get it to us or a food bank in the community. We are getting calls every single day. It is terrifying not to know if you can feed your child again."
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BELTON — Ayanna Jones has a chance to cap her high school sports career with a pair of state medals, perhaps even a golden one.
That can be a lot to process for an athlete preparing to make her first appearance in the UIL track and field state meet, but the Belton senior handles it — like she does almost everything — in stride.
“I’m nervous and excited at the same time, more so this week because there’s a lot at stake. I could be a state champion,” she said. “It’s more of a mental thing to handle. I’ve been practicing a lot to be prepared for this moment.
“And I handle everything the same. I hold myself to the same standard on the track and in the classroom.”
Jones will make her medals bid Saturday at Mike A. Myers Stadium, where she’ll compete in the Class 6A girls long jump in the morning and the triple jump in mid-afternoon.
She’s a two-sport athlete who also competes in basketball, and Belton girls track and field coach Lindsey Flowers believes Jones always has had the athletic ability to be a state qualifier. The difference this year has been Jones’ ability to stay healthy and put all the necessary pieces together to explode off the board.
“It’s always been there. I think we were just finally able to get it out of her. She’s been healthy physically and mentally, and has gone out and done what she can do,” Flowers said. “We knew it was there. We knew she could go so much farther than she had been, and it has finally all clicked. She’s doing everything the way she needs to.”
Jones’ improvement this season was rapid and extensive. She set school records in both events, leaping 21 feet, 1½ inches in the long jump — which has always been her forte — and going 40-11 in the triple.
Based on regional marks, she heads to Austin as the second seed in the long jump behind fellow Region II competitor Alix India of Klein, although Jones holds the edge over India when it comes to personal-best marks.
Jones has the fifth-best mark this season among the qualifiers in the triple jump but is close enough to the top pack to have a second shot at a medal.
She knows exactly where she stands and what it should take to reach the podium Saturday.
“I’ve been focusing more on the triple jump, really working on my phases and making sure I’m getting it down,” Jones said. “The triple jump takes more work to get your form down. It’s all about listening to how you’re hitting the ground for each phase.
“When the year started, I was hoping I could get to state in the long jump. To be going in two events is amazing.”
After cruising through the invitational portion of the season as well as the District 12-6A and District 11/12-6A area meets, Jones was finally pushed at regionals by India, who won both events.
Once again, Jones took the runner-up finishes in stride, knowing she’ll get a chance at redemption in Austin.
“She’s handled it well. It’s always good to be pushed because it makes you stay on your toes,” Flowers said. “She knows what she needs to do. She’s jumped farther than the other girl in the long jump before. She’s got it. She can do it. She just has to go out there and do it.”
Bringing home a state championship medal would be the culmination of a process 10 years in the making for Jones, who says track is the first sport she loved.
“When I was 7 or 8, my parents put me in a track club and I’ve been doing it ever since,” she said. “I remember that the club coaches would work with me more and I would do a lot more practicing than the other kids. I always knew track was my sport.”
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The time to define 6G's capabilities is now
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the opportunity for the 6G (sixth-generation wireless) technology market of the future. The report examines the different technologies that currently constitute 6G research efforts, as well as some of the use cases that next-generation networks will enable.
Even though 5G mobile networks are not yet fully rolled out worldwide, researchers and regulators are already developing and examining the technologies that will constitute 6G. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, since the advent of mobile broadband, demand for bandwidth and download speeds has increased steadily, as users have come to rely on mobile networks for ever more intensive uses in consumer, enterprise, and industrial settings.
"6G will build on advancements that powered 5G to deliver smarter AI and improved edge computing," says Francesco Radicati, senior research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "This will enable new use cases through improved Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and digital twin capabilities."
In order to prepare for the future of 6G, mobile companies should prepare to pay more in 6G spectrum auctions; vendors must ensure security is built into the technology from the start, and governments and vendors must prevent 6G fragmentation by cooperating in the pre-standard phase, according to the report.
The report, 6G: Preparing for What's Coming in 2030, examines the different technologies that currently constitute 6G research efforts, as well as some of the use cases that will be enabled by next-generation networks. It also examines the possibility of a fragmented standard if stakeholders do not cooperate during the pre-standard phase, and offers key recommendations for mobile companies, developers, and governments in the years leading to a 6G launch. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, 6G: Preparing for What's Coming in 2030, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Insights based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.
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| 2022-08-18T09:30:32Z
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This year's conference and digital experience highlight innovations in healthcare management and future-forward solutions that can elevate medical practices to the next level.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) recently announced this year's Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference (#MPE22) will explore the next generation of operational innovations and provide transformative leadership insights to help practices reach new horizons in the industry. The MPE: Leaders Conference is considered a must-attend event for medical practice leaders looking to arm themselves with the latest industry knowledge and best practices for solving challenges like improving patient outcomes, increasing efficiencies and optimizing revenue cycles.
The in-person conference will be held October 9–12, 2022, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center featuring exclusive sessions and networking opportunities. The line-up is packed with thought leaders and industry influencers who will share their expertise and forward-thinking strategies for building successful practices and leading them into the future. The online conference will be held November 8–10, 2022, and will feature sessions from the event as well.
The MPE: Leaders Conference is designed for healthcare and medical practice leaders looking to level up their industry intelligence and gain actionable strategies that can be put into practice immediately. This year's conference will feature the following content learning tracks:
- Leading People: Offers guidance on team building and performance management
- Strategic Decisions: Provides insights for building and growing practices
- Financial Mastery: Explores how practices are containing costs and maximizing revenue cycles
- Operational Excellence: Shares tips for building better systems
- Transforming Patient Care: Delivers tactics that drive better patient outcomes
"This has become the ideal event for the healthcare community to come together to share how they are changing the game and overcoming unthinkable obstacles to excel in today's practice management landscape," said Halee Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, FACMPE, president and chief executive officer at MGMA. "This year's theme, "Reaching New Horizons," sets the tone for where we are as an industry — and is a call to action for where we need to go as leaders. I'm looking forward to learning about innovative leadership strategies and connecting with my colleagues and peers at the conference — see you in Boston."
The theme for this year's MPE: Leaders Conference is "Reaching New Horizons" in recognition of the amazing hurdles the industry has overcome in the past few years, but also a rallying call to continue the momentum and reach for new opportunities. The conference will feature four keynote sessions and more than 100 sessions throughout the four days.
To register and get more information about the MPE: Leaders Conference, please visit this site.
Founded in 1926, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is the nation's largest association focused on the business of medical practice management. MGMA consists of 15,000 group medical practices ranging from small private medical practices to large national health systems representing more than 350,000 physicians. MGMA helps nearly 60,000 medical practice leaders and the healthcare community solve the business challenges of running practices so that they can focus on providing outstanding patient care. Specifically, MGMA helps its members innovate and improve profitability and financial sustainability, and it provides the gold standard on industry benchmarks such as physician compensation. The association also advocates extensively on its members' behalf on national regulatory and policy issues. To learn more, go to MGMA.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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| 2022-07-28T14:32:40Z
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Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia and it’s unclear how an unexpected prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia that freed marine veteran Trevor Reed on Wednesday will affect the status of the WNBA star.
Griner has been detained in Russia since mid-February.
The deal announced by the U.S. and Russia involving Reed, an American imprisoned for nearly three years, would have been a notable diplomatic maneuver even in times of peace. It was all the more surprising because it was done as Russia’s war with Ukraine has driven relations with the U.S. to their lowest point in decades.
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist who plays for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, was arrested in Russia for allegedly possessing a cannabis derivative legal in much of the world. The offense can mean up to 10 years in prison. Experts have predicted the two-time Olympic gold medalist could get much less if convicted.
Like many top WNBA players, Griner plays overseas as a way to supplement her income. She was returning to the country after the Russian League, in which she also plays, was taking a break for the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament.
WHAT THE PRISONER EXCHANGE MEANS?
It is unclear if Reed’s release will have any bearing on Griner’s case. It seems unlikely to have any immediate impact in part because the administration played down the idea of a broader rapprochement with Moscow at a time when Russia is at war with Ukraine.
IS GRINER’S CASE SIMILAR?
In addition, Griner’s case is at a much different status than that of Reed, who had been convicted in a Russian court and sentenced to nine years in prison. Griner’s case, by contrast, has yet to wind through the Russian court system, with the evidence and facts still unclear.
The U.S. had assessed Reed and another American, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, to have been unjustly detained by Russia and had officials had pressed Moscow for their release. American officials have not yet made a similar determination about Griner, meaning that their role — at least overtly — is generally confined to ensuring she has access to consular services while behind bars.
WHERE IS GRINER NOW
The 6-foot-9 Griner is being held in a detention facility near Moscow. She has been meeting with her lawyers regularly and had a visit with a U.S. Embassy official last month to check on her condition.
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said last month that Griner appeared “to be in good condition.” Price did not identify the official who had been granted consular access to Griner.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Griner had her detention extended to May 19. More information about her case may emerge then. But regardless of the factual allegations against her in court, it’s impossible to divorce the legal case from the broader political implications.
In some cases, U.S. officials do speak out loudly when they’re convinced an American has been wrongly detained. But Griner’s case is barely two months old and officials have yet to make that determination. A State Department office that works to free American hostages and unjust detainees is not known to be involved.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonanza Goldfields Corp. (OTC:BONZ) is pleased to announce that Marvion™️ was invited to be the metaverse partner in one of the largest and major exhibitions in Asia for computer communications and electronic products, the Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival ("HKCCF"), that took place August 19, 2022 to August 22, 2022.
About HKCCF
The Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival is an annual event organized by The Chamber of Hong Kong Computer Industry to showcase the latest technologies in the tech sector in Hong Kong. As one of Asia's leading Technology Innovation Hubs, the primary objective of this year's festival was to feature the metaverse and unravel its mystery.
To achieve this goal, HKCCF introduced live demonstrations of on-site virtual platforms, a virtual Ocean Park, an AI (Artificial Intelligence) x AR (Augmented Reality) service platform to experience 3D online entertainment, and more importantly, the debut of the Marvion Metaverse!
Patrons were able to explore the possibilities in the metaverse showcased at HKCCF, shop for a wide array of the latest tech products and experience firsthand the latest tech trends. This year, more than 200 exhibitors participated in this festival, occupying about 600 booths, and an estimated 500,000 visitors attended, with many such visitors being able to witness the debut of the Marvion Metaverse. The conference expects that this year's sales will be the same as last year, maintained at HK$330 million.
In line with the development of the Digital Transformation Zone, the festival organized a summit exploring Web 3.0 development. The summit themes were "Digital Transformation" and "Emerging Technologies" respectively. The conference invited industry elites to share their unique insights, jointly explored the challenges faced by local enterprises in the transformation and used various types of cases to explore the trend of the future.
Showcasing the Marvion™️ Web 5.0 to the Public
Of the various tech groups showcased at HKCCF this year, XBE is one of the leading Web 5.0 application technology groups globally. Its main operations include helping companies, both new as well as long-established traditional industries, to become one of the first movers into the Web 5.0 space. On the other end of the spectrum, HKCCF also showcased Marvion™️, a success case in the media and entertainment industry notable for the successful deployment of Digital Ownership Token ("DOT") technology.
In HKCCF this year, Marvion™️ joined forces with XBE to debut for the first time the "Marvion Metaverse" to the public. Visitors were able to indulge themselves in the metaverse to play games and interact with other live players.
In order for participants to take their experience with the Marvion Metaverse beyond the exhibition, participants were able to obtain a "WAPE" DOT (Digital Ownership Token), which had a global perpetual commercial copyright license to the Working Ape (WAPE) PFP (profile picture) embedded into the metadata of the DOT. In addition, visitors were also able to interact with Marvion™️'s virtual KOL (Key Opinion Leader) character.
Through their experience with the Marvion™️ Metaverse and the distribution of "WAPE" DOTs, Marvion™️ and XBE successfully attracted a growing Gen Z community and facilitated their reconnection with Hong Kong after a trying past few years.
Our Vice Chairman of Marvion™️, One of the Line-Up of Speakers
Julian So, Vice Chairman of Marvion™️ and a speaker for the Web 3.0 Summit in HKCC noted that "incubating new and mature companies into Web 5 powerhouses is the right path in this digital era as Gen Z'ers are poised to be the single largest group of consumers worldwide and who will have a great impact on the world."
Commenting on Web 5 as a Service (5aas), Kevin Tan, CEO of Marvion™️ stated that "Marvion™️ aims to gradually build a community around 5aas by initially releasing a small collection of WAPE DOTs. Owners of a WAPE receive a global perpetual private and commercial license to the PFP, documented and embedded within the metadata of the DOT. The holders of these DOTs can commercialize these rights. Each WAPE DOT can be expanded into merchandise, animation, short films, and the applications are both wide and diverse. We remain committed to adopting and implementing Web 5.0 technologies in a responsible manner to disrupt consumers' experiences in the metaverse, enhance efficiency and productivity, and ultimately improve people's lives. The possibilities are limitless."
"Millennials are members of the first youngest generation more interested in gathering experiences than acquiring more material possessions. Gen Z'ers are even more interested in authentic experiences beyond the product or the brand. We see the DOT as a powerful tool to be used in the development of these strategies. The Marvion™️ Working Ape project seeks to provide a solution to the current NFT market to work with the community that embraces technology and experience. The WAPE DOT offers real-world value to its holders", says Ms. Marsella Cheng, PR director of Marvion™️.
For more information on Marvion™️, please visit www.marvion.media.
About BONZ
The group is building an ecosystem and a metaverse for the media and entertainment industry that implements and adopts blockchain and NFT technologies, through mergers and acquisitions.
About Marvion™️
Marvion™️ is a metaverse technology company in the media and entertainment industry, focusing on movies, drama, animation, comics, music, and games that provide content and entertainment to adults and children alike. Although most media and entertainment content are digital in nature today, they exist in the real world as intangible assets, such as intellectual property, licenses and contractual rights, with intrinsic value.
Marvion™️ applies blockchain and NFT technologies as tools to disrupt and improve the existing media and entertainment industry and its current practices. The technology underpinning NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has multiple functional use cases, some of which have the power to transform our societies, and some of which may be subject to regulations. Marvion™️ uses NFT technology solely to create a legally-binding digital ownership token (DOT) to both tangible and intangible media and entertainment assets, which our analysis suggests would functionally fall outside any regulatory perimeter.
More Information about Marvion™️:
Website: marvion.media
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Twitter: twitter.com/marvion_media
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/marvion
Telegram: t.me/marvion_media
About Hybrid DOT (h-DOT)
A h-DOT is an integrated, best in class, digital ownership token (DOT) that contains a smart contract that can execute transactions and also contains the specific legal terms of the intellectual property ownership, license and/or rights. Each Hybrid DOT (h-DOT) contains the following:
- A copy of the SPA for the purchase of the master license.
- Evidence or warranty of ownership of the relevant intellectual property.
- Ownership of the sub-license detailing the rights of the h-DOT holder.
- Image/video/music or other file depending on what the asset is.
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White House: Russian officials visited Iran to view drones
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The White House says Russian officials have visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in recent weeks to view weapons-capable drones it is looking to acquire for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine.
The administration released the intelligence as President Joe Biden gets set to meet on Saturday with leaders of six Arab Gulf countries, plus Egypt, Jordan and Iraq for a regional summit. Biden is expected to lay out his “major statement” explaining his vision for the Middle East as he closes out of the final leg of a four-day trip meant to bolster U.S. positioning and knit the region together against Iran.
Iran showcased the drones for Russian officials at Kashan Airfield on June 8 and July 15, according to the White House. The administration also released satellite imagery of Shahed-191 and Shahed-129 drones being displayed and in flight on the airfield, while a Russian delegation transport plane was on the ground.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan in a statement said the administration has “information that the Iranian government is preparing to provide Russia with several hundred UAVs.”
“We assess an official Russian delegation recently received a showcase of Iranian attack-capable UAVs. We are releasing these images captured in June showing Iranian UAVs that the Russian government delegation saw that day,” Sullivan added in a statement. “This suggests ongoing Russian interest in acquiring Iranian attack-capable UAVs.”
Sullivan said U.S. officials believe the June visit “was the first time a Russian delegation has visited this airfield for such a showcase.”
Biden is looking to strengthen coordination among Middle East allies’ response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and what the ongoing conflict means to the region. Many of the Gulf nations—Saudi Arabia, in particular—have grave concerns about Iran’s malign activity in the region.
None of the countries represented at the summit have moved in lockstep with the U.S. to sanction Russia, a key foreign policy priority for the Biden administration. If anything, the UAE has emerged as a sort of financial haven for Russian billionaires and their multimillion-dollar yachts. Egypt remains open to Russian tourists.
The U.S. intelligence assessment was first reported by CNN.
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| 2022-07-16T06:18:27Z
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas-based Velvet Taco is taking Weekly Taco Feature (WTF) ideas and yours could make it on the chain’s WTF menu.
According to an Instagram post from the chain, people can now submit their WTF ideas through the chain’s website. The winning recipe will get a $250 Velvet Taco gift card, a side-by-side kitchen session with Chef Venecia and the recipe will be featured on its WTF menu on National Taco Day.
All you have to do to enter is visit velvettaco.com/wtf-contest/. There, you will be asked to enter your information and your WTF recipe.
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| 2022-07-18T17:46:50Z
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Burger King has $400M plan to make you fall in love with the Whopper again
(CNN) - Burger King is getting a $400 million upgrade following a rough few years that have seen the fast food giant lag behind its competitors.
Executives are hoping a major investment in restaurants and advertising will strengthen the brand and spark new growth.
Over the next two years, they plan to pump $150 million into advertising and digital products and $250 million into updating restaurant technology, kitchens and remodeling.
A key part of the plan is to make diners fall in love with the Whopper again.
That includes ensuring consistency and beefing up training on making the best possible Whopper.
The branding push will remind customers the burger chain is the “home of the Whopper.”
Burger King will remodel and modernize roughly 800 restaurants and has already changed its logo, packaging, signage and uniforms.
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Several months after older children became eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the United States might be just days away from offering vaccines to those younger than 5.
The US Food and Drug Administration's independent Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is set to meet Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss amending the emergency use authorization (EUA) of Moderna's and Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccines to include younger ages.
Children under 5 -- about 18 million people -- are the only US age group that isn't eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccine.
The Moderna vaccine is authorized for use in adults, but on Tuesday, the advisers will discuss including children 6 through 17; on Wednesday, they will consider expanding the authorization to infants and children ages 6 months through 5.
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is approved for people 16 and older, and it's authorized for use in children as young as 5. At Wednesday's meeting, advisers will discuss amending the EUA to include child-size doses of the vaccine for infants and children ages 6 months through 4.
According to FDA briefing documents posted Sunday, an agency review found that data supports the effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, given as a three-dose series, in preventing the disease in children 6 months through 4 years old. According to another document, a FDA review found that Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine is also safe and effective in younger kids.
In their meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, VRBPAC members will vote on whether the benefits of the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines outweigh risks for younger children.
What's next after vaccine advisers meet
After the FDA vaccine advisers vote, the agency will consider their decision and weigh whether it should authorize the vaccines.
However, shots can't be given until the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisers have voted on whether to recommend them and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed off on the recommendation.
The White House has said vaccines for the youngest children could start next week.
The rollout of vaccines for this group could mirror that for older children, as pediatricians' offices will play a significant role in helping get shots into arms.
Some in-pharmacy clinics also are preparing to administer more vaccines.
"We plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to children 18 months through four years of age at our national network of 1,100 MinuteClinic locations once the FDA and CDC have provided guidance and inventory is received," CVS spokesperson Matt Blanchette said in an emailed statement Monday.
"Our MinuteClinic clinicians comprised of board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates, and Nurses, have significant experience providing vaccinations to a younger population as well as private exam rooms, which will make the process easier for kids, parents, and guardians," the statement says.
Children under 5 typically have lower Covid-19 case rates than other age groups. But in the first week of June, hospitalization rates among these kids were slightly higher than among adults under the age of 50 and four times higher than those of other children.
At least 481 US children under the age of 5 have died of Covid-19, according to the CDC.
Pfizer's data
People 5 and older are already eligible for Pfizer/BioNTech's two-dose Covid-19 vaccine and a booster dose -- but in Wednesday's meeting, VRBPAC members will discuss whether to add younger children to the emergency use authorization.
According to a briefing document, Pfizer's three-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5 appears to be safe and generated an immune response in trials that's comparable to the response in older people.
One trial included more than 4,500 children ages 6 to 23 months and 2 to 4 years. Some got three 3-microgram shots, with the second shot coming three weeks after the first and the third shot given at least eight weeks after the second. The rest got a placebo.
The FDA briefing document says the Pfizer vaccine for this age group induced responses comparable to what has been seen in 16- to 25-year-olds. There weren't enough Covid-19 cases to establish vaccine efficacy in the study, but the FDA noted that this vaccine is known to be less protective against the Omicron variant.
A preliminary analysis put vaccine efficacy for children younger than 5 at 80.4%, with three Covid-19 cases in the vaccine group and seven in the placebo group. All the cases happened while the Omicron variant was dominant in the United States.
"Given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and likelihood of continued SARS-CoV-2 transmission during the ensuing months, deployment of the vaccine for use among children 6 months through 4 years of age will likely have a beneficial effect on COVID-19 associated morbidity and mortality in this age group," the FDA said in its analysis.
There were no cases of anaphylaxis. There were also no cases of myocarditis or pericarditis -- inflammation of the heart muscle and inflammation of tissue surrounding the heart -- reported among more than 3,000 vaccine recipients in the trial, but it wasn't a large enough group to rule out the risk.
The most common adverse reactions among children 6 to 23 months were irritability, drowsiness, lack of appetite and tenderness at the injection site. For children 2 to 4 years old, the most common adverse reactions were pain or redness at the injection site and fatigue.
It's not clear how long the vaccine will be effective; the agency noted that the evaluation period was limited and that protection is known to wane over time in older ages. The agency also said it's "likely that a booster dose will be needed in addition to the three-dose primary series to increase robustness, breadth, and duration of protection."
Moderna's data
The immune response and safety profile of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine also appear to be favorable for the youngest children, according to the FDA briefing documents.
VRBPAC members will discuss Moderna's vaccine on Tuesday and Wednesday, evaluating whether it should be authorized for younger ages.
In trials evaluating more than 6,000 children 6 months to under 6 years old, Moderna scientists found that two 25-microgram doses of vaccine, given 28 days apart, yielded a similar immune response as the two-dose vaccine series does in adults 18 to 25.
For children and teens ages 6 to 17, Moderna found that two doses of its vaccine provided a similar immune response as two doses in adults.
The vaccine was also found to be safe in all age groups, with adverse reactions described as "mostly mild to moderate in severity, generally of short duration," and happening more frequently after the second dose than the first, according to the document. Injection site pain was the most commonly reported adverse reaction. As for serious adverse events, the document described them as infrequent and didn't raise any concerns. No deaths were reported.
Although there were no known cases of myocarditis or pedicarditis associated with the vaccine, it is acknowledged as one of the known risks and has been reported mostly in males ages 18 to 24.
The FDA did not require the vaccine makers to submit vaccine efficacy data for emergency use authorization for young children, but Moderna's vaccine has been estimated to be 93.3% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 among teens ages 12 to 17 when the original coronavirus and the Alpha variant were dominant.
The vaccine was estimated to be 76.8% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 for children ages 6 to 11 when the Delta variant was predominant. However, the FDA also noted that for children in that age group, the "vaccine efficacy could not be reliably determined due to the small number of COVID-19 cases accrued during the study."
The vaccine was tested during a time when the Omicron variant was dominant. It was estimated to be 36.8% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 for children ages 2 to 5 and 50.6% protective for children 6 months to 23 months.
Vaccine efficacy estimates "were generally consistent" with what has been seen in adults, according to the FDA briefing document.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — It was quite a day for a pair of childhood friends playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Nolan Gorman hit his first major league homer and Matthew Liberatore earned his first major league win, helping St. Louis beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 on Saturday.
“I mean, you know, this team makes it special to by taking us in the shower and dousing us with everything,” Gorman said. “So, it was fun today.”
Liberatore (1-0), the organization’s minor league player of the year for last season, pitched around a couple of Gorman errors in five scoreless innings. He allowed two hits, struck out six and walked three.
“It looked like the game was slow to him, which was good to see the first time at home,” manager Oliver Marmol said. “Good crowd, didn’t make the moment any bigger than it was.”
Gorman and Liberatore have been friends since playing T-ball together in the Phoenix suburbs.
“I think that’s a very fitting way for it to have gone down today and something that I look forward to seeing a lot more of,” Liberatore said.
Gorman had four hits, drove in four runs and scored three times. Paul Goldschmidt had three hits, including a homer, and also drove in four runs while extending his hitting streak to 19 games.
It was the first time the Cardinals had two players with four RBIs in the same game since Sept. 27, 2016, when Aledmys Diaz and Jhonny Peralta accomplished the feat.
Victor Caratini hit a two-run homer for Milwaukee in the ninth. Keston Hiura also went deep.
Gorman’s 449-foot drive cleared the bullpen in right field in the first. With an exit velocity of 110.6 mph off the bat, it was the longest home run in Busch Stadium this season.
Gorman snapped a 0-for-11 skid with the outburst.
“What it comes down to is being on time, and when I’m late and they’re thrown up there, it’s gonna be tough to hit those pitches,” Gorman said. “So, simplified today and was able to get to those pitches.”
Gorman added an RBI single in the third, and Goldschmidt made it 5-0 with three-run shot that landed in the stands just past the outstretched glove of center fielder Lorenzo Cain. Goldschmidt has reached safely in a career-high 33 straight games.
“He’s using the whole field and he’s pulling the ball for homers, he’s going backside,” Marmol said. “It’s all around, it’s highly impressive.”
Gorman hit a two-run double and Goldschmidt singled him home as the Cardinals blew it open with three more in the fourth.
“I just wasn’t able to hit a lot of spots,” Brewers starter Adrian Houser said. “I didn’t really have good command today and they put some good swings on mistakes I made and that’s what they’re supposed to do.”
Houser (3-5) gave up a career-high eight runs, five earned, in four innings.
“I thought he just left some fastballs in the middle of the plate, really,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “I thought his off-speed stuff was pretty good, he just kind of missed on some fastballs and they made him pay for it.”
WELCOME BACK
The Brewers recalled right-hander Miguel Sánchez from Triple-A Nashville. He worked two perfect innings.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Brewers: An update on RHP Brandon Woodruff (right ankle inflammation) will be provided when the team goes to Chicago next week. … RHP Luis Perdomo (right elbow effusion) was placed on the 15-day injured list. … SS Willy Adames (high left ankle sprain) will begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Carolina on Sunday.
Cardinals: OF Tyler O’Neill (right shoulder impingement) could go out on a minor league rehab assignment early next week.
UP NEXT
Right-hander Miles Mikolas (3-2, 1.96 ERA) will start for the Cardinals in the finale of a four-game set Sunday against the Brewers and RHP Corbin Burnes (2-2, 2.18 ERA). Mikolas allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings in a win over Milwaukee on April 15, and his six career wins against the Brewers are his most against any team. Burnes went 1-1 with a 1.64 ERA in four starts against St. Louis last season.
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| 2022-05-29T13:13:32Z
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “Berries n’ cream. Berries n’ cream.” You now have that song stuck in your head. You’re welcome.
Speaking of berries n’ cream, Sunday, Aug. 7, is National Raspberries N’ Cream Day. According to NationalToday.com, this day was founded in the U.S. to celebrate the raspberry season.
“National Raspberries N’ Cream Day is observed on August 7 annually in the United States. The raspberry season is at its peak around this time in the northern hemisphere, which is why you can’t afford to miss out on celebrating this day. You will find raspberries at the supermarket, on the streets in food stalls, and in almost every grocery store,” as their website states.
If you want to celebrate raspberries too, here are some of the best places to get raspberries and raspberry-infused food and drinks in Dallas, according to Foursquare:
- Reverie Bakeshop
- Bread Winners Café & Bakery
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- The Mermaid Bar at Neiman Marcus
- Woodlands American Grill
- Fat Straws Bubble Tea
- Al Biernat’s Prime Steak & Seafood
- The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Las Colinas
- Super Chix
- Snappy Salads
- The Old Monk
- Rise No. 1
- Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery
For more suggestions, visit Foursquare.
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| 2022-08-07T20:18:54Z
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The Fall '22 Campaign Explores the Dedication, Passion, and Commitment of Featured Extraordinary Talent Who Epitomize the Cole Haan Ethos
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cole Haan, the iconic American performance lifestyle brand and retailer, is launching a new brand campaign and product collection for Fall 2022. The Work For What You Believe In campaign stars an array of inspirational, real-life changemakers who serve as the inspiration behind the Fall assortment made to support work, play, and the everyday moments that matter.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9021355-cole-haan-work-for-what-you-believe-in-fall-2022-campaign/
The campaign marks the emergence of a new era where what we do is an expression of who we are and what we believe. It features inspirational individuals who embody the collective and individual passions that drive each and every one of us. The campaign incorporates twelve rule-breaking entrepreneurs, creatives, and personalities including Interior Designer Nora O'Neil, Style Editor Yang-Yi Goh, Poet, Writer and Creative Director Joekenneth and Founder of Nuna Awaq, Juana Burga to name a few. The full cast of Fall 2022 campaign talent will be released in three parts on a monthly basis starting today and continuing through October.
"The world jumped the track during the post-Covid lockdown period. Young workers worldwide began questioning—perhaps more than any other generation today—how work fits within their lifestyle choices and reflects their personal values. Cole Haan, a brand that the past five generations of workers have donned as they embarked on their careers, recognizes this cultural moment," says David Maddocks, Brand President, Cole Haan. "We saw the casualization of the workplace before others, and we are recognizing this generation's needs in product creation and environmental stewardship, at the intersection of social and brand values."
The campaign underscores Cole Haan's rich heritage as the go-to brand for those entering the workforce, reimagined for a new generation. In addition to serving as the stars of the campaign, the talent provided an intimate look into their own personal work lives, sharing their stories for Cole Haan's website. Each individual highlights what they work for and how it is rooted in what they believe in. In conjunction with the campaign, Cole Haan will debut two product collections perfectly suited for Fall, including the evolution of the women's Grand Ambition footwear and bag assortment featuring the new York Bootie, in addition to the introduction of a new men's line coined American Classics. Both represent Cole Haan's signature combination of craft, style and versatility – innovation rooted in the brand's heritage.
"Our Women's Grand Ambition collection and Men's American Classics collection are the perfect accompaniment for those who are working for what they believe in," adds Scott Patt, Chief Creative Officer, Cole Haan. "Built for today, both collections are uniquely stylish, beautifully crafted and engineered for comfort whether you're in the office or redefining what the future of work looks like in your life."
The first chapter of Cole Haan's Fall 2022 collection and Work for What You Believe In campaign is available now at ColeHaan.com, as well as in US retail locations and select International Cole Haan stores starting today, August 11, 2022. The women's Grand Ambition collection is priced starting at $180 USD and the men's American Classics collection starts at $150 USD.
Cole Haan is a global performance lifestyle brand serving always-connected, active professionals with innovative footwear and lifestyle accessories. With a 90-year heritage, Cole Haan infuses its products with time-honored craftsmanship and modern innovation, making footwear and lifestyle accessories that customers wear from work, to workout, to weekend. Cole Haan's mission is to inspire customers to live extraordinary lives.
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| 2022-08-11T13:44:19Z
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Audio: McCarthy slams Trump after Jan. 6, expresses concern about transition
(CNN) - House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy railed against former President Donald Trump in a phone call two days after the Jan. 6 insurrection, calling Trump’s role “atrocious.”
In newly released details of that call, McCarthy is heard opposing using the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office because it would take too long.
The audio reveals McCarthy wanted to reach out to then President-elect Joe Biden in the days after Jan. 6, in hopes of creating a smooth transition into the White House.
“What the president did is atrocious and totally wrong. I do think the impeachment divides the nation further,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said. “It continues to fight is greater, um, that’s why I want to reach out to Biden. I wanted the president to meet with Biden. If that’s not going to happen, I want to see about us meeting with Biden, sitting down, make a smooth transition to show that and continue to keep those statements going. Um, so hopefully I know he’s got to talk to Pelosi that he is going to. Hopefully he calls me today.”
During that call, McCarthy also appeared so concerned about Trump’s role in the Capitol attack that he wanted a faster way to get the former president out of office than invoking the 25th Amendment.
Invoking the 25th Amendment would have required then-Vice President Mike Pence and a majority of the cabinet to vote to remove Trump from office due to his inability to “discharge the powers and duties of his office.”
CNN has reached out to McCarthy office to request comment on the newly revealed audio.
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3 sheriff’s deputies shot and a motorist killed during exchange of gunfire in Kansas
By Michelle Watson, CNN
Three sheriff’s deputies were shot Friday in Kansas after they exchanged gunfire with a motorist who authorities said pulled a gun on them.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene in Cowley County, and the three deputies were taken to a hospital where they’re expected to recover, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release.
The gunfire exchange happened after the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 around 11:45 a.m. Friday reporting a “suspicious” black Jeep Liberty in the area, KBI said.
When the officers located the vehicle, the driver refused to exit the car upon their request.
“When they attempted to remove her from the SUV, the woman pulled out a handgun and gunfire was exchanged,” KBI officials said in the news release. The driver died in the shootout.
The driver’s name has not been released pending the family’s notification of the death.
KBI said it will conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
Cowley County is about 50 miles south of Wichita, Kansas.
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| 2022-04-16T13:04:05Z
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You’ll love cooking with a cast iron griddle when it’s properly seasoned
The large cook surface, raised sides and outstanding heat retention of a cast iron griddle make it the ideal cooking tool. However, stuck-on food can be an issue. That’s why a cast iron griddle needs to be seasoned with oil before you use it to prepare your favorite meals.
Seasoning cast iron is easy to do and can be accomplished with various types of cooking oils or specialty oil products. In this article: Lodge Cast Iron Griddle, Lodge Seasoning Spray and Clark’s Cast Iron Seasoning Oil.
Why should I season my cast iron griddle?
Cast iron is known for its durability and ability to withstand high cooking temperatures. However, it has its drawbacks including not being stick-resistant in its raw form and being prone to developing rust. That’s where seasoning comes in.
Seasoning is the process of baking layers of oil on the surface of cast iron cookware. Besides providing a nonstick surface, seasoning also produces a smooth black patina and protects cast iron from rusting.
Many cast iron cookware pieces are bare when they are new, and must be seasoned prior to use. However, some cast iron manufacturers pre-season their cookware before it’s sold to consumers. Such pieces can be used right out of the box, but it’s still a good idea to season pre-seasoned cast iron skillets, pots, griddles and other cookware.
How to season a cast iron griddle
Baking oil onto the surface of a griddle or other cast iron cookware is a process called polymerization, which produces carbonized oil. It requires cooking oil such as corn, vegetable or canola that has a high smoke point and produces a long-lasting patina. Another option is specialized cast iron oil.
Wash your griddle
Layers of oil will stick to cast iron surfaces when you start with clean cookware. Begin the seasoning process by hand-washing your griddle with warm water and soap. Rinse it until all of the soap is removed, and dry it with a dish towel.
Put oil on the griddle
Apply the oil sparingly to the interior and exterior of the griddle. A thin layer is ideal to prevent it from feeling sticky.
Bake the oil onto the griddle
Heat the oven to at least 450 degrees and place the griddle upside-down on a rack. Place a baking sheet or another type of ovenproof pan under it to prevent oil from dripping onto the oven’s heating element. Bake the griddle for an hour.
Repeat the process
Most new cast iron griddles will require several layers of carbonized oil for excellent seasoning. Repeating this process three to four times should suffice.
Care for your cast iron griddle properly
When cooking food on your griddle, using ample amounts of oil will enhance the seasoning on its cooking surface. Hand-wash the griddle with soap and water after use, and dry it thoroughly. Do not let it soak. Use a chain mail scrubber to remove tough buildup without damaging the seasoning. If your griddle ever begins to lose its oil-based patina, apply a bit of oil after it’s washed and dried or re-season it.
Best cast iron griddles and products to season them
Lodge Reversible Cast Iron Griddle
Made by a top brand in cast iron cookware, this griddle is crafted to last a lifetime. It comes pre-seasoned but can easily be seasoned again. It’s large and reversible with flat and grill sides.
Sold by Amazon, Sur la Table and Home Depot
This canola oil is made especially for seasoning cast iron. It’s packaged in a nonaerosol bottle with adjustable settings that make it easy to spray just the right amount onto cookware. The finish it creates is long-lasting, protective and resistant to stuck-on food.
Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Sur la Table
Clark’s Cast Iron Seasoning Oil
With a unique coconut oil formula, this seasoning oil isn’t likely to spoil like some other options. It’s formulated to protect cast iron cooking surfaces while it creates a stick-resistant coating.
Sold by Amazon
Victoria Reversible Cast Iron Griddle
Add a bit of seasoning to this griddle’s pre-seasoned surface and you’ll be ready to cook. It’s reversible and large enough to cook generous portions of food.
Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Macy’s
If you prefer to season cast iron cookware with traditional canola oil, this is the option to pick. The bottle contains 128 ounces of oil so there’s plenty left over after you season your griddle for cooking some of your favorite recipes.
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Raw + Rare Food Grade Mineral Oil
Some home chefs that cook with cast iron prefer to season it with classic mineral oil. This 32-ounce bottle of food-grade mineral oil is also good for other household purposes.
Sold by Amazon
Vegetable oil is also a good option for seasoning your cast iron griddle and other cast iron cookware. With this bottle, you’ll get 128 ounces for seasoning multiple pieces and other cooking uses.
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AmazonBasics Reversible Cast Iron Griddle
Roomy cooking space, dual sides and a durable build make this cast iron griddle a good option. It comes pre-seasoned but can be seasoned easily with your favorite oil to increase durability.
Sold by Amazon
A chain mail cleaner is a must-have gadget for anyone who cooks with cast iron. It removes build-up and grit without stripping seasoning when appropriately used. Made of durable stainless steel, this one isn’t likely to develop rust.
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Caron & Doucet Cuisine Cast Iron Oil
This cast iron oil is made of refined coconut oil that doesn’t leave behind a detectable flavor and isn’t likely to become rancid. Although it’s not the best choice for cooking at high temperatures, it’s easy to use to produce a nice patina.
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Crisbee Puck Cast Iron Seasoning Oil and Conditioner
If you prefer not to work with liquid oils when seasoning cast iron, this product is worth considering. It comes in solid form in the shape of a puck that is easy to apply to cookware. It’s made with a combination of oils and beeswax that don’t smoke too much during seasoning and cooking. You’ll get two pucks for the price.
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Overmont Reversible Cast Iron Griddle
Slightly smaller than other cast iron griddles we considered, this model is versatile for preparing different types of meals and snacks. It’s pre-seasoned but can be seasoned again once it arrives for a finish that holds up well to frequent use. It’s also dual-sided with both flat and grilled surfaces.
Sold by Amazon
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Investments will be focused on productivity, safety, and/or sustainability to support operations and minimize the industry's environmental impact
LONDON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The steel industry generates contrasting views. For some it is a vital component for the construction and transportation industries, while for others is somewhat of a pariah as steelmaking requires large quantities of coke and coal for the blast furnaces. According to a new analysis by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, steel manufacturer's investment into digital transformation will grow at a CAGR of 10.9% between 2022 and 2031, reaching US$5.9 billion. Investment into data analytics to optimize the steel production process will to worth up to US$2.9 billion in 2031. Bolstering the data flows will be investment into industrial device and applications, fortified by security expenditures, both seeing fair growth by CAGR 5.9% and 8.4% respectively.
"For the industry and technology suppliers, safety, sustainability, and productivity are the three north stars. Technology suppliers should aim to align their solutions to assist steelmakers with at least two of these priorities. For example, providers of manufacturing execution systems helping customers' productivity as well as improve the sustainability of their operations. Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor quality levels to reduce scrap and optimizing equipment performance. And, digital twins should encompass the three perspectives," explains Michael Larner, Industrial and Manufacturing Research Director at ABI Research.
Technology suppliers providing software to the industry include those that specialize in helping producers optimize their processes (Falkonry, RealSteel, Smart Steel Technologies, and Samotics), keep track of information (KnowIT ERP and SteelTrace), and keep workers safe (Everguard.ai).
"Individual steel plants produce dozens different steel products (e.g., plates, coils bars, etc.) to exacting quality grades. This requires firms to effectively manage product changeovers so that output remains within quality thresholds. Analyzing quality levels in real time will be an investment priority over the rest of the decade," Larner concludes.
These findings are from ABI Research's Industry 4.0 in the Steel Industry application analysis report. This report is part of the company's Industrial and Manufacturing research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights. Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present in-depth analysis on key market trends and factors for a specific technology.
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ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm delivering actionable research and strategic guidance to technology leaders, innovators, and decision makers around the world. Our research focuses on the transformative technologies that are dramatically reshaping industries, economies, and workforces today.
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For more information about ABI Research's services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific, or visit www.abiresearch.com.
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CLEVELAND, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In U.S. ex rel. USN4U v. WOLF CREEK FEDERAL SERVICES 6th Circuit Case No. 20-4246, a whistleblower alleged Wolf Creek submitted falsely inflated project estimates to NASA for facilities maintenance projects resulting in the negotiation of fraudulently induced, exorbitant contract prices.
According to the 2017 Complaint filed by the Mendenhall Law Group, when Wolf Creek performed NASA projects, work group leads allegedly instructed certain "participating union employee[s]" to falsely report their labor hours to "justify the inflated [labor] estimate." The software used to track labor hours "has no mechanism to verify whether an employee worked on a work order, or even showed up for work," and work group leads did not have to verify the labor hours reported by their subordinates.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that:
The amended complaint details four specific allegations of fraud, thus meeting the requirement that the relator provide examples of the fraudulent scheme. When a relator "alleges 'a complex and far-reaching fraudulent scheme,' then that scheme must be pleaded with particularity and the complaint must also 'provide[ ] examples of specific' fraudulent conduct that are 'representative samples' of the scheme." Prather, 892 F.3d at 830
At the pleading stage, it is sufficient that USN4U set forth a factual basis for its allegations by pointing to plausible industry standards and alleging that Wolf Creek's labor estimates were dramatically higher than those standards.
The court noted USN4U alleged additional facts that, from a common-sense perspective, support the assertion that Wolf Creek falsified statements to NASA.
USN4U has a recorded conversation in which Wolf Creek employees allegedly discussed their knowledge of the falsely inflated cost estimates and labor hours. A union carpenter, allegedly stated "[t]he original estimate that they gave me for hours, they told me they needed about 130 hours of overtime. I upped it like I always do to 164 hrs. They put 409 hours of time and a half and double time."
In the same conversation, another union member who allegedly participated in the fraud said: "I came back and we started chewing up what you guys had. It was going away so I got nervous and had no intentions of working 40 hrs when I came back. So then I got crazy and started pumping out estimates. And now it[']s, if I stay at the rate that I am at right now we will never run out. So the key is to just have it flooded. Inundate the customer with the quotes. So that's kind of like darts ya know. It's got to land when money shows up."
"After five years, it is gratifying to achieve a positive ruling that will help whistleblowers get their day in court to protect the taxpayers," said Warner Mendenhall. "We especially appreciate our relator's patience, courage, and persistence. We hope to bring accountability to those who contract for the public's business."
United States of America et al v. Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. et al, Case Number: 1:17-cv-00558 goes back to District Court for scheduling and discovery.
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee surveys of U.S. and Israeli Jewish millennials show that Israel-Diaspora relations remain strong, but also indicate points of divergence regarding what role diaspora Jews should have in influencing Israeli polices, antisemitism in the U.S., and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The first-ever parallel surveys of Jews, ages 25-40, were conducted by YouGov in the U.S. and Geocartography in Israel for ACCESS, AJC's young professional program, and AJC's Contemporary Jewish Life Department.
"Gauging the views of millennials is critical to ensuring strong, enduring ties between the world's two largest Jewish communities," said Dana Steiner, Director of AJC ACCESS Global. "Our pioneering surveys provide vital insights into the thinking of emerging leaders engaged in Jewish life that will be critical to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between American and Israeli Jews, and also address challenges and opportunities."
Significant majorities of American (72%) and Israeli (89%) Jewish millennials say it is important that the American Jewish community and Israel maintain close ties, with 48% of Americans and 46% of Israelis saying it is very important.
90% of millennial Israelis and 80% of millennial American Jews think a strong State of Israel is necessary for the survival of the Jewish people, and 81% of Americans and 70% of Israelis think a strong Jewish community outside of Israel is necessary.
Mutual Caring
26% of American Jews, ages 25-40, say they feel a great deal of personal responsibility to help fellow Jews in Israel, 33% feel some, 23% feel not much, and 12% feel none. Among Israeli millennials, 9% feel a great deal of responsibility to help fellow Jews in the U.S., 33% feel some responsibility, 30% feel not much, and 18% feel none.
Looking at how each community perceives Israeli care for Jews in the U.S., 18% of American and 11% of Israeli Jewish millennials think Israelis care about U.S. Jews very much; 22% of Americans and 46% of Israelis care quite a lot; and 35% of Americans and 30% of Israelis care somewhat. In contrast, 17% of Americans and 4% of Israelis think Israelis do not care at all about American Jews.
Regarding perceptions of how American Jews care about Israelis, 27% of American and 17% of Israeli millennials think U.S. Jews care very much about Israel; 34% of Americans and 50% of Israelis think they care quite a lot; 29% of Americans and 21% of Israelis think American Jews care somewhat; and 5% of Americans and 3% of Israelis say they do not care at all.
55% of U.S. Jewish millennials say being connected to Israel is important to their Jewish identity, while 44% do not. In addition, 54% of American Jewish millennials feel emotionally attached to Israel. 26% say their emotional attachment to Israel has grown in recent years, 25% say it has lessened and 48% say it has remained the same.
Impact of Anti-Israel Climate
While the AJC surveys show two communities sharing much in common, also revealed are disturbing trends within the U.S. Jewish community's younger cohort, including:
- 28% of American Jewish millennials say that anti-Israel climate on campuses or elsewhere has damaged their relationships with friends, while 44% say it has not.
- 26% say it is okay, and 66% say it is not okay, to distance themselves from Israel to better fit in among friends.
- 23% reported that the anti-Israel climate on campus or elsewhere has forced them to hide their Jewish identity. 46% say it has not, and 11% say there is no anti-Israel climate in the U.S.
- 28% say the anti-Israel climate on campus and elsewhere has made them rethink their own commitment to Israel and 54% say it has not.
Israeli Policy Decisions
55% of American and 22% of Israeli Jews, ages 25-40, say it is appropriate for American Jews to try to influence Israeli policy, while 36% of Americans and 69% of Israelis say it is not appropriate.
On which Israeli policies American Jews should try to influence,
- 50% of American and 50% of Israeli millennials chose relations with the United Sates.
- 23% of American and 25% of Israeli millennials chose religious policy.
- 23% of American and 26% of Israeli millennials chose security.
- 20% of American and 17% of Israeli millennials chose relations with the Palestinians.
- 16% of American and 14% of Israeli millennials chose treatment of minorities and migrants.
- 10% of American and 28% of Israeli millennials chose economic policy.
- 11% of American and 10% of Israeli millennials chose environmental policy.
There also was divergence on the question of Israel considering the wellbeing of American Jews in making policy decisions. 22% of American and 7% of Israeli Jewish millennials said Israel very much should consider the wellbeing of American Jews, 24% of Americans and 26% of Israelis said quite a lot, 31% of Americans and 39% of Israelis said somewhat, and 13% of Americans and 20% of Israelis said not at all.
Antisemitism in United States
53% of American and 76% of Israeli Jewish millennials say the recent wave of antisemitic events in the U.S is the result of demonizing campaigns against Israel and Jews, while 18% of Americans and 6% of Israelis say it is a natural result of Israel's policies toward the Palestinians. 20% of Americans and 9% of Israelis say it is neither.
Only 9% of Israelis, ages 25-40, think American Jews experience very little antisemitism in their daily lives, while 10% say they experience it very much, 28% quite a lot and 46% somewhat.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, 52% of American and 24% of Israeli Jewish millennials say a viable solution to the conflict is possible.
Among those who say a solution is possible:
- 52% of Israelis and 47% of American Jews favor two independent Israeli and Palestinian states living side by side.
- 23% of Americans and 5% of Israelis favor one binational state with a single government elected.
- 15% of Americans and 19% of Israelis favor Israeli annexation, leading to an extension of Israeli sovereignty in which Palestinians have a unique civil status and are represented by Palestinian municipal leaders.
- 3.5% of Americans and 6% of Israelis favor status quo management of the conflict.
The AJC survey of 1001 Israeli Jews, ages 25-40, was conducted by Geocartograhy from February 14-22, 2022. The AJC survey of 800 American Jews, ages 25-40, was conducted by YouGov between February 9 and March 30, 2022. Additional analysis was provided to AJC by Opinion, Analytics and Communications Strategist Philippe Assouline.
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MORRIS PARK, the Bronx (WPIX) – A sinkhole large enough to swallow an entire van opened up on a street in the Bronx during a rainy Monday in New York City.
Police cordoned off the area in the neighborhood of Morris Park after the sinkhole formed, with bits of street continuing to slowly fall away as spectators stood and watched. Pieces of the pavement eventually began to crumble under the wheels of a white van parked along Radcliff Avenue.
The entire van later fell into the hole, its alarms going off as tumbled toward the bottom. Another car parked near the van also looked to be in danger of falling into the hole, but ultimately remained on the pavement.
No injuries were reported as a result of the sinkhole, FDNY officials said. Work crews were set to remain on scene overnight, according to Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.
Gibson said 75 customers were left without water service because of the hole.
“I have never seen a sinkhole so big in my life,” Gibson tweeted.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at the site of the sinkhole investigating on Monday. The department had initially said the sinkhole was “not likely weather-related,” according to told NY1, an NYC news outlet, but officials later said they were investigating all possible causes.
Monday’s heavy rains, meanwhile, had wreaked havoc on traffic and public transportation in the area, flooding intersections in New York and New Jersey and sending waters pouring into some MTA subway stations.
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BERLIN, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackery, the leader of innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, put on an impressive display at IFA 2022 in Berlin, unveiling the much-anticipated flagship Solar Generator 1000 Pro and showcasing a number of other innovative products including the all-purpose Solar Generator 1000 Pro Entry Version with the most-advanced solar panel Jackery SolarSaga 80.
The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro Entry Version is an ideal entry-level portable power solution capable of generating and storing enough power for daily or emergency power needs. The set contains an Explorer 1000 Pro Portable Power Station and two waterproof SolarSaga 80 solar panels, capable of bifacial solar light absorption which increases power generation efficiency by 25%.
The Jackery SolarSaga 80 allows users to enjoy the ultra-simple 60-second setup, in-built fast charging, and impressive durability in harsh weather conditions. In addition to a focus on usability, Jackery is committed to ensuring user safety and has subjected the SolarSaga to rigorous testing, resulting in the device being named the world's first photovoltaic product to receive TÜV SÜD's prestigious IEC TS63163 certification.
Portable solar generators are rapidly becoming less of a niche camping product, and more of a daily necessity for many people around the world. As parts of the world, particularly Western Europe, grapple with rising fuel costs, the wait time for solar panel installation on homes has more than doubled in the UK due to demand and despite a price increase. Portable solar generators such as the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro and its Entry Version can provide a cost-effective and convenient way of maintaining daily personal power supply. The device allows consumers safe, efficient, consistent, and convenient access to power, regardless of their geographic location or external power supply conditions.
For the past decade, Jackery has been a pioneer in the solar generator industry, integrating cutting-edge technologies and becoming a global top-selling brand. In 2018, the company unveiled SolarPeak technology in the SolarSaga solar panel series, setting a new industry standard for solar charging efficiency.
Jackery panels are some of the most efficient in the industry, meaning users can charge more and charge faster. Its most powerful solar generator 2000 Pro, which launched in May 2022, can charge fully with six SolarSaga 200W solar panels in less than 2.5 hours. Due to a focus on portability as part of usability, the innovative Jackery SolarSaga solar panels are capable of folding, resulting in easy-storage and convenient setup. In combination with a Jackery rechargeable lithium battery portable power station, Jackery solar generator sets are ideal off-grid or emergency power solutions.
About Jackery
Jackery, the world's leading innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solution provider founded in California in 2012, is a global top-selling solar generator brand recognized by over 100 authorized media and organizations worldwide. Since 2018, Jackery has sold more than 2 million units globally and a footprint spanning from the US to Europe, Japan and China.
As the pioneer of the Solar Generator concept and products, Jackery offers a range of portable, versatile green generators that meet all outdoor needs, from charging a cellphone or laptop to powering large devices like electric cooking equipment, heaters, and lights. Its products have been consistently selected as Best Sellers on Amazon and have been included in Amazon's Choice lists since 2020.
To date, Jackery has received 21 prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, the A' Design Award and Competition, and the CES Innovation Award.
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University and digital transformation leaders from top nonprofit higher education institutions to help further the company's mission
LANHAM, Md., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), the parent company of leading global online learning platform edX, today announced the creation of two university councils to guide the organization in its mission to unlock human potential through high-quality, affordable online higher education.
The two councils include the University Leadership Council (ULC) comprised of presidents, provosts, and chancellors from nonprofit colleges and universities within 2U and edX's global network of 230+ institutions, as well as the University Partner Advisory Council (UPAC) comprised of academic leaders who are responsible for their institution's digital transformation and online education strategy.
"We are thrilled to work with such an esteemed group of university leaders from around the world and to deepen our partnership and knowledge sharing with them in ways that will benefit students and the broader higher education community globally," said Andrew Hermalyn, 2U's President of Partnerships.
The ULC is a reconstitution of the former edX University Advisory Board, and brings together a diverse group of institutions that share a passion for evolving global higher education. The UPAC ensures that 2U can regularly and routinely confer with key digital innovation leaders from across the combined 2U and edX partner network.
2U/edX's University Leadership Council members include:
- Cynthia Barnhart, Provost, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Malte Brettel, Vice Rector, RWTH Aachen University
- Chris Clemens, Provost, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Reginald DesRoches, Provost and President-Elect, Rice University
- Wayne A.I. Frederick, President, Howard University
- Alan Garber, Provost, Harvard University
- Ellen Granberg, Provost, Rochester Institute of Technology
- Benjamin E. Hermalin, Provost-Elect, University of California, Berkeley
- Jean Morrison, Provost, Boston University
- Rob Mudde, Vice Rector Magnificus/Vice President Education, Delft University of Technology
- Mamokgethi Phakeng, Vice Chancellor, University of Cape Town
- Jennie Shaw, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), The University of Adelaide
- Deborah Terry AO, Vice Chancellor and President, The University of Queensland
- Bin Yang, Provost, Tsinghua University
- Charles Zukoski, Provost, University of Southern California
2U/edX's University Partner Advisory Council members include:
- Bharat N. Anand, Vice Provost, Harvard University
- David Bach, Dean of Innovation and Programs, Institute for Management Development
- Nelson Baker, Dean of Professional Education, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Stephanie Berzin, Vice Provost, Simmons University
- MJ Bishop, Vice President for Integrative Learning Design, University System of Maryland
- Larry Bouthillier, Executive Director of Extended Learning, University of British Columbia
- Cathy Breen, Managing Director, Harvard University
- Peter Decherny, Director of the Online Learning Initiative, University of Pennsylvania
- Chris Dellarocas, Associate Provost, Boston University
- James DeVaney, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, University of Michigan
- Jim Gazzard, Director of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge
- Jay Gladden, Associate Vice President, Indiana University
- Eric Grimson, Chancellor for Academic Advancement, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Peter Hirst, Senior Associate Dean, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management
- Carlos Jensen, Associate Vice Chancellor, University of California, San Diego
- Josh Kim, Director of Online Programs and Strategy, Dartmouth College
- Caroline Levander, Vice President for Global and Digital Strategy, Rice University
- Carissa Little, Associate Dean for Global and Online Education, Stanford University
- Ian Mortimer, Associate Provost, Rochester Institute of Technology
- Mike Nichol, Associate Vice Provost, University of Southern California
- Todd Nicolet, Vice Provost, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Oliver O'Reilly, Interim Vice Provost, University of California, Berkeley
- Clay Shirky, Vice Provost, New York University
- Dave Smith, Associate Provost, Pepperdine University
- Vasanthi Srinivasan, Chairperson of Digital Learning, IIBM Institute of Business Management
- Willem van Valkenburg, Executive Director of the Extension School, Delft University of Technology
- Caroline Williams, Director of Open Programmes, University of Oxford
- Kwok-yin Wong, Vice President (Education), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The councils will be advisory in nature and will meet on a range of relevant topics of shared interest among 2U and edX and its network of international partners. Understanding and responding to the perspectives of its academic and corporate partners is key to the company's strategy to deliver high-quality and career-relevant learning at scale.
"While online education has become a larger part of the higher education story in recent years, new pressures are mounting to transform institutions for a post-pandemic era where learning is becoming increasingly blended," said Anant Agarwal, edX founder, 2U Chief Open Education Officer, and MIT professor. "These university councils, alongside our existing Corporate Advisory Board, allow 2U and edX to further tap into our partners' collective knowledge and experience as we build a global education platform that drives greater access to high-quality learning programs for everyone, everywhere."
About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)
For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 44 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com.
About edX
edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU). Together with the majority of the world's top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 44 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org.
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MONTREAL and CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: MIST), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative cardiovascular medicines, today announced that Joseph Oliveto, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 1:30pm ET in New York, NY.
A live webcast of the fireside chat can be accessed in the News & Events section of Milestone's website at www.milestonepharma.com. An archived replay of the fireside chat will be available on the same website for approximately 90 days following the presentation.
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: MIST), is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative cardiovascular medicines. Milestone's lead product candidate etripamil is currently in a Phase 3 clinical-stage program for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) and in a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial for the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (AFib-RVR). Milestone Pharmaceuticals operates in Canada and the United States. For more information, visit www.milestonepharma.com and follow Milestone on Twitter at @MilestonePharma.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Prospect Ridge Resources Corp. (the "Company" or "Prospect Ridge") (CSE: PRR) (OTC: PRRSF) (FRA: OED) is pleased to announce that the drilling has begun on the flagship Knauss Creek property located 10 km North of Terrace, BC.
The construction of the drill pads and drilling began last week and the first drill hole on the property has been completed. The initial focus is in the area of the Jay veins, which will be followed by the historic Dorreen zone that was a past producing high-grade gold mine. The drilling will be conducted on a 24 hours per day/7 days per week schedule, until the campaign is complete. Under the direct supervision of CEO, Michael Iverson, and President, Yan Ducharme, the drilling and prospecting teams will be collecting a steady stream of samples that will be sent to the laboratory for analysis on a regular basis.
Michael Iverson, CEO states, "After great anticipation, we are pleased to announce we have commenced drilling. The drill is spinning 24/7 providing us with core samples to send to the labs as soon as possible. Yan and I will be on location guiding the team from target to target to optimize our efforts. We look forward to the potential great success this property holds."
All scientific or technical information included in this news release has been reviewed, verified and approved by Yan Ducharme, P.Geo., President of the Company and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
The Holy Grail and Knauss properties start about 10 kilometers north of the town of Terrace in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. They are easily accessible by two highways and a network of logging roads. They are contiguous and form a horseshoe covering about 730 square kilometers.
The southern tip of the Golden Triangle arrives just northwest of the properties. The Bower Lake and the Hazelton Groups hosting most of the deposits and mines of this area are also underlying the Holy Grail and Knauss Creek properties.
A few gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc occurrences where found in the past. The most notable is the Dorreen mine where three levels were developed and, according to historical documents, around 700 tons of ore were mined out at an average grade of more than 10 g/t Au.
The properties hold more than 10 very interesting gold showings, sometimes with silver, copper, lead and zinc.
Prospect Ridge Resources Corp. is a British Columbia based exploration and development company focused on gold exploration. Prospect Ridge's management and technical team cumulate over 100 years of mineral exploration experience and believes the Holy Grail and Knauss Creek properties to have the potential to extend the boundaries of the Golden Triangle to cover this vast under-explored region.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things, positive exploration results at the Knauss Creek and Holy Grail projects and the Company's use of proceeds from the Private Placement. These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, that future exploration results at the Knauss Creek and Holy Grail projects will not be as anticipated and that the Company will use the proceeds from the Private Placement as anticipated.
In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that future exploration results at the Knauss Creek and Holy Grail projects will be as anticipated and that the Company will use the proceeds from the Private Placement as anticipated.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.
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AVA founder Jacqueline Timmer touts forthcoming model legislation as antidote to "disdain for democracy and contempt for the will of the people."
AMHERST, Va., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacqueline Timmer, founder and director of the American Voter's Alliance, issued the following statement reacting to the premiere of Dinesh D'Souza's new documentary about illegal ballot harvesting, 2000 Mules.
"2000 Mules validates everything AVA and The Amistad Project have been doing for the past two and a half years. This film does an excellent job of shining light on one of the many worrisome practices that took place during the 2020 election – a practice funded by billionaires in pursuit of partisan gain.
"Ballot harvesting of any kind violates the principle of 'one person, one vote' and contributes to voter apathy, distrust of institutions, and lack of faith in the legitimacy of our elected officials. The kind of organized, large-scale ballot harvesting – more appropriately, ballot trafficking – depicted in 2000 Mules is the worst possible kind, demonstrating a disdain for democracy and contempt for the will of the people.
"Free and fair elections must be transparent, inclusive, and accountable – but that's not currently the case in many parts of the country. The status quo is unacceptable, and it has to end. Every legal vote should count, and fraudulent votes should never count. We have been developing a framework to accomplish just that.
"The American Voter's Alliance has been working overtime to develop legislative solutions, in consultation with state lawmakers and an unparalleled team of experts with decades of experience fighting vote fraud. This model legislation will better hold public officials accountable and correct the egregious irregularities and unlawful behaviors such as ballot harvesting that we witnessed in 2020."
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HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN) ("Jiuzi" or the "Company"), a leading new energy vehicle (NEV) dealership group under the brand name "Jiuzi" in China, today announced that the Company has received a written notification (the "Notification Letter") from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") on July 26, 2022, notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1.00 per share, and Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. Based on the closing bid price of the Company's common shares for the 30 consecutive business days from June 10, 2022 to July 25, 2022, the Company no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement.
The Notification Letter does not impact the Company's listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market at this time. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has been provided 180 calendar days, or until January 23, 2023, to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). To regain compliance, the Company's common shares must have a closing bid price of at least US$1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. In the event the Company does not regain compliance by January 23, 2023, the Company may be eligible for additional time to regain compliance or may face delisting.
The Company's business operations are not affected by the receipt of the Notification Letter. The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its common shares and may, if appropriate, consider implementing available options, including, but not limited to, implementing a reverse share split of its outstanding common shares, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
About Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Jiuzi Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Hangzhou, China, and established in 2017, franchises and operates retail stores under the brand name "Jiuzi" to sell New Energy Vehicles ("NEVs") in third and fourth-tier cities in China. The Company mainly sells battery-operated electric vehicles and sources NEVs through more than twenty NEV manufacturers. It has 51 operating franchise stores and one company-owned store. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.zjjzxny.cn/.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. They are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and its other filings with the SEC.
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NINGDE, China, Aug. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 27, CATL and ZEEKR jointly announced ZEEKR as the first car brand to be powered by mass-produced Qilin batteries. ZEEKR 009 will be the world's first car with Qilin inside, and ZEEKR 001 will be the world's first model equipped with Qilin batteries of 1,000 km range. The two companies have reached five-year strategic partnership, and based on deep cooperation, agreed to strengthen interaction of supply and demand so as to promote the technological advancement of the new energy industry.
The Qilin batteries are based on CATL's third-generation CTP technology. With a record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg, it achieves the highest system integration level worldwide so far, capable of delivering a range of over 1,000 km. Moreover, by adopting the trail-blazing large-surface cell cooling technology, Qilin supports a hot start in 5 minutes and fast charging in 10 minutes. With the same chemical system and the same pack size, it can deliver 13% more power than the 4680 battery, accomplishing an all-round improvement in range, fast-charging, safety, service life, efficiency and low-temperature performance.
Bearing in mind the market demand and user experience, Qilin batteries will be able to bring into full play its energy efficiency with the support of the open and leading Sustainable Experience Architecture (SAE), providing perfect pure electric driving solution. Models with Qilin inside will free customers from anxiety about range, charging and safety of EV batteries, enabling them to enjoy comfortable driving experience.
"ZEEKR 009 with Qilin inside will be delivered to our customers in Q1 2023, and ZEEKR 001 Qilin edition will be rolled out in Q2 2023. Supported by the world-leading SEA and the cutting-edge Qilin batteries, we will be able to offer absolute driving pleasure to our customers," said An Conghui, CEO of ZEEKR.
"Upholding the principle of delivering solutions with joint efforts, we are dedicated to enabling automakers to build global high-end car brands with leading EV battery technologies and solutions, thus promoting global e-mobility transition," said Dr. Robin Zeng, founder and Chairman of CATL.
It takes only 65 days for CATL to unveil the mass-produced models with Qilin inside following the release of the battery, which epitomizes CATL's commitment to the demand for long-range, ultra-fast charging and high-safety battery products by the market and customers. It is another milestone in the development of intelligent electric vehicles, which will accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Aviatrix, the pioneer of secure cloud networking, is No. 711 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"The cloud market is already massive, yet it's only in its infancy," said Steve Mullaney, CEO at Aviatrix. "As cloud adoption continues its exponential growth, there is an incredible opportunity for those who enable the enterprise to take full advantage of it. Aviatrix is quickly becoming the architectural standard for cloud networking, an essential component of any cloud initiative. As our category grows, we will grow, moving up this list and others like it."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Aviatrix, the pioneer of secure cloud networking, delivers advanced cloud networking, network security, and operational visibility required by enterprises with cloud-native simplicity and automation. More than 600 customers worldwide, including 63 of the Fortune 500, leverage Aviatrix and its proven multi-cloud network reference architecture to design, deploy, and operate a repeatable network and security architecture that is consistent across any public cloud. Combined with the industry's first and only multi-cloud networking certification program (ACE), Aviatrix is empowering IT to lead and accelerate the transformation to the cloud. Learn more at Aviatrix.com.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RQI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on June 30, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2012, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. In addition, distributions from the Fund's investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) may later be characterized as capital gains and/or a return of capital, depending on the character of the dividends reported to the Fund after year end by REITs held by the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending May 31, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
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About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
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This press release and other statements that Cohen & Steers may make may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which reflect the company's current views with respect to, among other things, its operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," or the negative versions of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties.
Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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One of North America's leading performance sock brands, Endur Apparel has just announced a refreshed brand identity with Outway as its new brand name.
VICTORIA, BC, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Endur Apparel, one of the most popular performance sock brands in North America, will now be operating under its new brand name Outway. This new brand identity embodies the company's renewed sense of purpose, energy, and enthusiasm, and is indicative of an organization on the move.
The company's new brand positioning will be fuelled by a $3.2 million investment led by Andrew Wilkinson of Tiny. Other powerhouse investors include Shane Parrish, Jason Warner, Jonathan Becker, Rasool Rayani, Ben Moore, Tobyn Sowden, Janene Scordo, Tina Swinton, Rajiv Khaneja, and Carla Matheson.
Outway was founded by ex pro cyclist turned entrepreneur Rob Fraser in 2016 with the goal of transforming the underserved sock market that has been left behind by the athleisure movement. Their first pair of socks was created out of a 500 sq/ft basement. Under Rob's proactive leadership, the company has carved a niche in the market over the last 5 years.
Outway's decision to rebrand was a result of external circumstances where the best path forward was to evolve. Now, with a refreshed brand identity, Outway is all set to continue its relentless efforts to emerge as the number one performance sock brand in North America. As a direct to consumer athletic lifestyle brand, the company is well positioned to offer the best quality product at the best value, backed by the best service.
The new branding is rooted in Outway's focus on performance, originality, and sustainability, three drivers that have made the company and its portfolio what it is today. As always, Outway will continue to engage with the community to evolve in real time and deliver incredible brand experiences by incorporating feedback from thousands of ambassadors and reviews.
"This rebrand is our butterfly moment. Over the past 5-years we've grown and evolved, and although today we look a little different, our essence remains. We're now able to spread our wings to take our brand to all-new heights, powered by the same team, products, and community," Rob mentioned.
Following its rebrand, the company's team, logo, and products will remain the same and its mission of inspiring everyone's personal best will only get stronger.
To find out more about Outway, please visit www.outway.com
About Outway: Outway is an athletic lifestyle brand in pursuit of the perfect technical socks—thoughtfully designed for inspiration, performance and personal bests. Outway performance socks are reflective of its commitment to the brand and product journey. The brand is dedicated to providing an ever-evolving collection of new designs paired with technical innovation to continuously inspire and delight the community.
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Three people suffered injuries Friday evening at San Francisco International Airport's departure terminal after a man attacked them with an "edged weapon," authorities said.
The suspect drove to the airport around 6 p.m. local time and walked around the departure terminal before pulling out the weapon and assaulting three men, San Francisco Police Department spokesperson Robert Rueca said in a statement.
The victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the scene and released, Rueca said.
The suspect's identity is being withheld at this time, pending charges and an active investigation, Rueca added.
Police are urging people to come forward and contact the department if they have any information regarding the assault.
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Procurement strategy to save over $7 million per year for East Bay customers
OAKLAND, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its launch in 2018, East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) has pursued innovative approaches to providing low-cost, clean energy to residents and businesses throughout Alameda County and in the City of Tracy. EBCE is expected to provide on-bill savings of $19 million this fiscal year alone, per its recently-approved budget. EBCE's latest power procurement announcement is the completion of its second prepay transaction.
An energy prepayment is a long-term financial transaction available to municipal utilities and tax-exempt entities such as Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) that enables a meaningful power procurement cost savings opportunity. This prepay structure has historically been utilized for natural gas procurement and is now being applied towards renewable and clean energy. As a public agency, EBCE is able to employ its tax-exempt status in order to reduce power procurement costs by prepaying for energy with Morgan Stanley as the prepaid power provider and bond underwriter.
This is EBCE's second prepay transaction. Together with the savings from EBCE's initial prepay transaction, EBCE has secured annual savings of over $7 million, which represents nearly a 1% discount to all EBCE customers. Both prepay transactions are 30-year energy contracts. The savings from this second prepay transaction are locked in until 2029, which is when the bonds will need to be repriced, while the savings from the first transaction are locked in until 2032 because it closed on 10-year bonds. The bonds for this prepay transaction, like the first, were issued through the California Community Choice Financing Authority.
"Applying a financial structure that traditionally has been used by natural gas providers to reduce costs, but now leveraging the tool so public power agencies can lower costs for renewable and clean energy, helps EBCE to further save our customers money." said EBCE Chief Operating Officer, Howard Chang.
East Bay Community Energy is a not-for-profit public agency that operates a Community Choice Energy program for most of Alameda County and the city of Tracy, serving more than 1.7 million residential and commercial customers. EBCE initiated service in June 2018 and expanded to the cities of Pleasanton, Newark, and Tracy in April 2021. As one of 24 community choice aggregation (CCA) programs operating in California, EBCE is part of the movement to expedite the climate action goals of their communities and those of California. EBCE is committed to providing clean power at competitive rates while reinvesting in our local communities. For more information about East Bay Community Energy, visit ebce.org.
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Fast-casual, chef-driven restaurant brings wholesome, made-from-scratch meals to Silicon Valley; Santana Row location set to open in 2023
SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Plates, the fast-casual, chef-driven restaurant concept specializing in wholesome, made-from-scratch meals, celebrated the opening of its newest location in Sunnyvale, California on Monday, July 11. The opening marks the brand's third Bay Area location, joining existing eateries in Pleasant Hill and Dublin. With eyes on further expanding its Northern California footprint, a fourth outpost is planned to unveil at Santana Row in 2023.
"The response to our Bay Area restaurants has been overwhelming and the opening of Sunnyvale will kick start further expansion in the region," said Joe O'Donnell, President of Urban Plates. "Everyone deserves to eat this good, and we can't wait to share our food and grow our local Urban Plates family."
Located at 300 W. McKinley Avenue, the newest Urban Plates is situated in the city's dynamic Cityline development, a bustling 4.5-acre mixed-use project in the heart of Silicon Valley, just steps from Caltrain and historic Murphy Avenue. With signature industrial chic interiors and a sleek, modern aesthetic aligned with Cityline, the 5,070 square foot restaurant seats 135 with both indoor and outdoor dining options. An open concept kitchen and ordering area offers guests a front row seat to watch their meals being prepared.
"This location was several years in the making, and we've planted the seeds for nurturing a strong connection with the Sunnyvale and greater Silicon Valley community," said Lee Walters, general manager of Urban Plates Sunnyvale. "The restaurant is ideally positioned in Cityline and offers a wonderful opportunity for us to serve those who live, work, and play in and around the development. We look forward to welcoming residents, shoppers, and office workers, and introducing them to our quality, craveable food at prices that won't break the bank."
Urban Plates offers an affordable and fully customizable menu of bowls, plates, salads, scratch-made sides, entrees, and desserts featuring sustainably sourced seafood and meats, and their "organics all the time" produce guarantee and caters to gluten-free, plant-based, and low-carb lifestyles. Patrons can choose dine-in, takeout, or delivery options with online ordering and the restaurant's catering operation makes it the ideal choice for neighboring office buildings.
In addition to an $11 everyday menu of high quality, organic, and responsibly sourced options, Urban Plates offers frequent diners an opportunity to join its Plate Pass program–a $10 monthly subscription service that reduces the price of every entrée on its menu to just $11 (or less) at lunch and dinner.
The restaurant will be open to the public for dine-in, to-go orders, catering, and delivery from 11:00 am - 9:30 pm, on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday - Thursday. For more details, visit https://urbanplates.com/.
Urban Plates began in 2011 with a single restaurant in Del Mar, California and has grown to 17 locations, including Sunnyvale. Headquartered in Solana Beach, Calif., the brand has locations throughout San Diego, Orange County, the greater Los Angeles area, and Northern California. Urban Plates' expansive menu items are made fresh in-house, from scratch, every day using clean (organic whenever and as much as possible) ingredients. With menus that include gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free, pescatarian, low-carb, or any combination of the above, Urban Plates is committed to bringing variety and honest value to its guests. Follow Urban Plates on Instagram or Facebook at @urbanplates or visit Urban Plates online at www.urbanplates.com.
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Award-winning agency elevates Cameron Crane, Joey Furutani, Sandy Song to Chief positions, Brianne Pins promoted to Senior Vice President of Public Relations, Jesse Nicely promoted to Senior Vice President of Cultural Strategy
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cashmere, the world's first, award-winning Culture Agency and full-service marketing shop, announced today the promotion of five senior executives across its Client Services, Accounts, Operations, Public Relations, and Strategy teams to better meet the growing need of the company's offerings. These appointments include Vice President of Business Development, Cameron Crane, to Chief Growth Officer; Vice President of Operations, Joey Furutani, to Chief of Staff; Executive Vice President of Client Services, Sandy Song, to Chief Client Officer; Vice President of Public Relations, Brianne Pins to Senior Vice President of Public Relations; and Vice President, Group Strategy Director, Jesse Nicely, to Senior Vice President of Cultural Strategy. Each will play a critical role bringing Cashmere's superpowers together with Media.Monks for an unstoppable new entity.
"Cultural innovation in marketing is where brands are looking for thought partners fluent in connecting with different audiences and creating meaning in THE culture. Cashmere was founded by culture creators and this superpower resides in our DNA which has resulted in enormous demand in our services," said Ryan Ford, President & Chief Creative Officer, Cashmere. "This group of exceptional executives have been an essential driving force in our clients' success as well as our own, and their promotions uniquely position Cashmere in this next phase of expansion, alongside our merger with Media.Monks, to create a foundationally different service offering."
These promotions follow a massively successful year of record for Cashmere as the company's reputation further preceded itself as the agency that challenges brands how to authentically connect with the new global and general market and engage differently. Cashmere counts the biggest global brands as true agency partners, including Google, Amazon, Facebook (Meta), Instagram, Disney, Apple TV+, Universal Pictures, Netflix, Taco Bell, Coca-Cola, Danone, and more, to help them deliver cultural value and compelling content.
Crane joined Cashmere nearly nine years ago, and has overseen client growth across the agency's brand and entertainment verticals with clients including Google, Amazon, Meta, Taco Bell, and Disney. In her new role, she will lead Cashmere business growth, marketing, and product & services innovation. Prior to joining Cashmere, she worked in-house for top lifestyle brand lululemon athletica and managed key accounts at Emmis Communications for top Los Angeles radio station Power 106.
Furutani has been with Cashmere nearly ten years and has been leading the agency's operations, resource management, and cross-department stability. In his new role, he will lead key agency initiatives, and organizational partnership & innovation. With Cashmere recently joining forces with Media.Monks, he is responsible for the operational integration and discipline amplification between the two world-class agencies. Prior to Cashmere, Furutani spearheaded marketing at Spectrum Knowledge and began his career in communications at Nakatomi & Associates.
Song came to Cashmere a little over a year ago after spending over two decades at top global agencies and has been responsible for driving innovation and thought leadership for clients and the agency, as well as business development and growth. In her new role, she will continue to implement best practices and world-class client services across the agency's deep client roster, ensuring the path to building healthy, collaborative and successful relationships. Song's career also includes roles at DLA, Chiat\Day, TeamOne and 180LA working across clients including Lexus, LVMH, Del Monte, PepsiCo, Univ of Phoenix and Taco Bell.
Pins, a nearly 15-year veteran of Cashmere, has been responsible for building and leading Cashmere's Public Relations division and ushering clients into the new era of PR within a social and culture first world. She counts some of the industry's most culturally relevant entertainment entities and brands as clients such as Netflix, Amazon, AppleTV+, Disney, Universal Pictures, Coca-Cola, Taco Bell, Google, Danone, among others. In her new role, she will focus on growing and expanding services into a global platform and redefining how PR, social and culture intersect. Pins' 20 year career includes roles at MySpace Music, 5WPR, and The Rogers Group. Pins was recently recognized as an honoree by 2022 Campaign US Female Frontier and the Cashmere PR team was recognized as PR News 2022 Agency Elite Top Winner.
Nicely, an eight year veteran of Cashmere, has led efforts to scale Cashmere's Cultural Intelligence (CQ) practice, a division of the Strategy department that conducts proprietary research and cultural deep dives for both brand and entertainment partners. His work across the agency's portfolio of clients - including Taco Bell, BMW, Google, HBO, Disney, and FX - has delivered impactful strategy and results. In his new role, he will be charged with continuing to push the agency forward as a leader in Cultural Strategy, exploring how brands can strategically align with culture, innovation and technology to connect with audiences and fuel their growth. Prior to Cashmere, Nicely held positions in creative and strategy at Dentsu, as Managing Editor of lifestyle publication Frank151, and co-founded Puffingtons Golf, the world's leading cannagolf brand.
About Cashmere
Cashmere is an award-winning lifestyle-marketing company composed of a diverse collective of minds from the worlds of entertainment, advertising, and new media. Cashmere identifies trends to create and execute campaigns that resonate drive culture. Cashmere utilizes social media, creative strategy, digital trends, experiential, influencer and public relations strategies to provide full-service support for campaigns and brands. Cashmere builds brands who truly matter in culture.
Cashmere's diverse client roster includes top brands and entertainment companies, including: Google, Instagram, Facebook, BMW of North America, Taco Bell, Danone North America, Heineken, DoorDash, adidas, Warner Media, Amazon, Hulu, Disney, AppleTV+, Netflix, Universal Pictures, FX, CBS, Snoop Dogg and more. Cashmere has been recognized as a leading force within the creative industry and a recipient of multiple awards, which include: Ad Age's 2021 A-List Standout Agency, Ad Age's 2020 A-List Agencies to Watch, and Ad Age's 2019 Multicultural Agency of the Year; being named the 28th Fastest Growing Agency in the world by AdWeek, Clios, PRNews Agency Elite Top100 Winner, 2019 Cannes Lions Creative Award, and more.
In September 2021, Cashmere joined forces with Media.Monks ( S4Capital (SFOR.L), the tech-led, new age/new era digital advertising and marketing services company, to significantly expand the capabilities of both its content practice in the USA and global cultural strategy.
For more information about Cashmere, please visit www.cashmereagency.com or follow us on Instagram,
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Harrah's New Orleans and Horseshoe Bossier City add nearly 20,000 square feet of world-class amenities
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NEW ORLEANS and BOSSIER CITY, La., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An exciting new era of sports betting and poker play was ushered in this week with the grand openings of spectacular spaces at two Louisiana-based casinos. Part of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars"), Harrah's New Orleans and Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel & Casino each made history by opening state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook locations at their resorts. In addition, Harrah's debuted the largest poker room in Louisiana with its grand opening of the new World Series of Poker Room.
"This was a special week for Caesars and our longstanding commitment to Louisiana," said Dan Real, Regional President, Caesars Entertainment. "The opening of our world-class Caesars Sportsbook locations and the new World Series of Poker® Room add to the legacy that Harrah's New Orleans and Horseshoe Bossier City have built in the Gulf Coast region. We're ready to welcome sports fans into our sportsbooks, and we're proud to open the largest poker room in Louisiana, true to the WSOP brand and what it represents."
To commemorate these openings, Caesars held two ceremonial events inside Harrah's and Horseshoe this week, each featuring a ribbon-cutting and ceremonial first bet.
In New Orleans, Archie and Cooper Manning joined Pro Football Hall of Famer and former New Orleans Saint Rickey Jackson, local dignitaries, and Saints Superfan Leroy Mitchell Jr., better known as "Whistle Monsta," to open the new sportsbook and poker room. Jackson placed the ceremonial first bet with his $1,000 wager on the Saints to win the Super Bowl at 40/1 odds and any possible winnings benefitting the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). In Bossier City, Caesars Sportsbook opened in grand fashion with Mayor Tommy Chandler cutting the ribbon ahead of a massive ceremonial first bet of $200,000, placed by a VIP and well-known guest.
Harrah's New Orleans now boasts a 5,700-square-foot sportsbook with four betting windows, 12 self-service betting kiosks, a 147-foot video screen, and a state-of-the-art, high-powered audio system adjacent to the 5,000-square-foot World Series of Poker Room featuring 20 poker tables. The openings mark another phase in the ongoing $325 million transformation of Harrah's New Orleans into Caesars New Orleans, which is expected to be completed by 2024.
Horseshoe Bossier City's new Caesars Sportsbook further cements its status as the foremost entertainment destination in northwest Louisiana. The more than 6,900-square-foot space features three betting windows, 15 self-service betting kiosks, more than 94 TVs with a state-of-the-art, high-powered audio system, a VIP viewing section, and a massive bar.
"These incredible openings are a testament to Louisiana residents, our Team Members and the guests who visit these historic resorts," said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. "We truly feel like we're part of the home team in Louisiana, and we take pride in serving the great customers and sports fans in the state. From our Caesars Sportsbook app to our retail sportsbooks and now our elevated World Series of Poker Room, we embrace the opportunity to provide guests with even more unforgettable experiences."
Caesars remains committed to investing hundreds of millions of dollars to provide unequaled sports and entertainment experiences throughout Louisiana. This commitment will see Isle of Capri Lake Charles transform into Horseshoe Lake Charles, which will reopen with a new Caesars Sportsbook location in the coming months.
In addition to in-person wagering at these properties, the easy-to-navigate Caesars Sportsbook app features improved performance with a focus on speed, ease of use, and intuitive features to make getting a bet down easier than ever. Bettors can take advantage of additional ways to deposit funds, faster payouts, live scoreboards, and expanded in-play betting options, as well as same-game parlays, new cashout functionality, and more ways to wager with thousands of additional markets.
Eligible sports fans in select Louisiana parishes can download the app on iOS or Android, register, and deposit funds to take advantage of a new special sign-up offer for first-time users:
- The Full Caesar
- An additional 1,000 Tier Credits and 1,000 Rewards Credits
- One free bet equal to the amount of your first wager up to $1,250
- Full offer terms found here
Both online and in-person, Caesars Sportsbook integrates the industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards. Every bet placed rewards the bettor with Tier Credits for status and Reward Credits that can be used to unlock unbeatable experiences within the Caesars portfolio of properties and partnerships.
Caesars has local partnerships with the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, LSU Athletics, and a historic 20-year, exclusive naming rights deal with the Saints for the Caesars Superdome, the future home of Super Bowl LIX in 2025.
Caesars is an industry leader in responsible gaming with a decades-long commitment to responsible gaming practices. As Caesars Sportsbook continues to expand into new markets, responsible gaming education remains a key emphasis, and customers in Louisiana can directly access responsible gaming resources through Caesars Sportsbook's work with regulators and the community. In addition, the Caesars Sportsbook app has best-in-class tools in place to prevent problem gambling, including Deposit Limits, Spending Limits, Daily Time Limits, and Cool Off Time Limits.
For real-time industry updates and to join the empire of like-minded Caesars, players can engage with the Caesars Sportsbook social handle @CaesarsSports on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment Company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the Company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit. www.caesars.com/corporate. If you think you or someone you care about may have a gambling problem, call 1-877-770-STOP (1-877-770-7867).
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will present at Wells Fargo's 2022 Global Healthcare Conference at 9:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, September 8, 2022. David M. Reese, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development and Peter H. Griffith, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Amgen will present at the conference. The webcast will be broadcast over the internet simultaneously and will be available to members of the news media, investors and the general public.
The webcast, as with other selected presentations regarding developments in Amgen's business given by management at certain investor and medical conferences, can be found on Amgen's website, www.amgen.com, under Investors. Information regarding presentation times, webcast availability and webcast links are noted on Amgen's Investor Relations Events Calendar. The webcast will be archived and available for replay for at least 90 days after the event.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also part of the Nasdaq-100 index. In 2021, Amgen was named one of the 25 World's Best Workplaces™ by Fortune and Great Place to Work™ and one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world by Barron's.
For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.
CONTACT: Amgen, Thousand Oaks
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vial continues to expand its scientific advisory board with new member Dr. Paul Karpecki, who will act as a consultant to Vial's Ophthalmology CRO. Dr. Karpecki is the Medical Director of Keplr Vision and Faculty Associate Professor at the University of Pikeville, Kentucky, College of Optometry.
Dr. Karpecki has over 20 years of experience as a thought leader and pioneer in ophthalmology and over two decades of experience running some of the largest dedicated corneal health and dry eye research clinics in the U.S.
"Dr. Karpecki is one of the most influential optometry physicians. His insights and contributions to Vial's Ophthalmology CRO will lead to more efficient clinical trials with higher-quality results," said Simon Burns, Co-Founder and CEO of Vial.
Vial's CRO Advisory Board has rapidly expanded and continues to pull in experts across therapeutic areas, including ophthalmology. Vial's unique approach to leveraging experience from scientific advisors has helped develop a deep insider's view of the pain points of running clinical trials. Vial's ophthalmology CRO distinguishes itself by utilizing digital technology, an extensive site network, an advisory board, and a proven enrollment playbook to streamline processes. Vial's tech-enabled CRO provides novel clinical trial management services that deliver diverse enrollment, automated processes, and more accurate data for higher-quality trial results.
"I have a deep commitment to innovation which is why I find it rewarding to partner with startups eager for new and modern approaches. I enjoy collaborating with mission-driven companies like Vial to bring new technologies and treatments to the ophthalmic space," said Dr. Karpecki on being an advisor to Vial's ophthalmology CRO.
To learn more about Vial, visit our website.
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About Vial: Vial is a tech-enabled, next-generation CRO that promises faster and higher-quality execution of trials. The Vial Contract Research Organization (CRO) delivers on the promise of faster trials through its innovative technology platform that powers trials end-to-end from site startup to database lock. The key to Vial's tech-enabled platform is Vial's modern, intuitive Electronic Source and powerful tooling for CRAs that enables considerable efficiencies. Vial operates across multiple Therapeutic Areas (Dermatology CRO, Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, Gastroenterology CRO, and Neurology CRO). Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company with over 125 employees and has run over 750 trials from Phase I through Phase IV.
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HENDERSON, Ky., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Field & Main Bank, was just named one of the top extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™.
Field & Main was recognized with two awards; the Institute's Banky™ Award for its commitment to strong community banking and the prestigious Thank God It's Monday™ Banky™ Award for demonstration of creating a culture where people bring their best selves to work to make an impact on their customers and communities.
The award is the top culture award as judged by a panel of industry experts whose scores were combined with the bank's scores from a validated culture survey.
"We believe that our culture is the bedrock of Field & Main's achievements. It is the foundation of our success, a key differentiator from competitors and the inspiration for us to become even better. It is a great honor for Field & Main to be recognized for our commitment to strong community banking and receiving the Extraordinary Banking Award", Scott Davis, Field & Main Bank CEO.
The Extraordinary Banking™ Awards highlight the vital yet often overlooked role that local community banks play in our nation's economy. Without a vibrant local banking industry, our small businesses and families often lack the have-your-back support of a true community bank that makes communities really thrive.
The Extraordinary Banking™ Awards recognize the best of what community banks offer to our cities, towns, and nation: a true commitment to the success of the small businesses and local community they serve.
Roxanne Emmerich, Chair and Founder of The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™, proclaimed during the awards ceremony: "Community banks are the backbone of America. They are what keeps a community thriving. When a community bank leaves a community, small businesses often struggle to stay, and jobs leave. Every robust community has a strong community bank that understands how to help that community thrive and grow."
Field & Main Bank® is a Kentucky-chartered community bank dedicated to serving Kentucky and Indiana with strong leadership, convenient banking facilities and modern craft banking®. Learn more at www.fieldandmain.com. Member FDIC.
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Judge plans to appoint special master in Trump records case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Florida told the Justice Department on Saturday to provide her with more specific information about the classified records removed from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate and said it was her “preliminary intent” to appoint a special master in the case.
The two-page order from U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon signals that she’s inclined to grant a request from Trump’s lawyers, who this week asked for the appointment of an independent special master to review the records taken from Mar-a-Lago and identify any that may be protected by executive privilege.
The judge scheduled a Thursday hearing to discuss the matter further. A special master is often a former judge.
Cannon also directed the Justice Department to file under seal with her more detailed descriptions of the material taken from Trump’s property. The former president’s lawyers have complained that investigators did not disclose enough information to them about what specific documents were removed when agents executed a search warrant on Aug. 8 to look for classified documents.
The special master appointment, if it happens, is unlikely to significantly affect the direction of the Justice Department investigation, though it’s possible an outside review of the documents could slow the probe down.
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I wasn’t going to write this, but the more reasons he regurgitated for having classified documents in his residence, the more I felt like I should.
This man, known for his verbal sleight-of-hand, was coming up with every excuse under the sun — short of “the dog ate my homework” — for his indiscretions.
So I started writing.
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To speak with a forked tongue implies that a person has the intention of misleading or deceiving others.
To speak out of both sides of one’s mouth means that a person will give completely different opinions about something, depending on the time or situation.
No one was better at both than the 45th POTUS, which is still the way he refers to himself — conveniently omitting “former” or “twice-impeached” that would be more appropriate. (If I were him, I’d stick with the latter: 200 years from now, it will still be instantly recognizable throughout the world.)
If you have any doubt that he was the best, let’s take a look back at some of his more memorable doublespeak — right after this brief warmup. Before he became No. 45, he told the Hollywood Reporter that actress Meryl Streep was an excellent actress (2015). But later (2016), when she called him out onstage at the Golden Globes, he tweeted she was “overrated.”
Although his second comment was fairly harmless — I seriously doubt Streep lost any sleep over it — it gives you an idea of the road we’re on.
Fasten your seat belts.
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♦ According to No. 45, “alternative facts” are acceptable (the inaccurate reports from his staff about the size of the crowd at the inauguration was the first), but when the media reports anything negative albeit factual about him or his administration, he calls it “fake news.”
♦ During CPAC in 2017, No. 45 attacked the media for using anonymous sources, although five years earlier he tweeted an “extremely credible source” (who remains anonymous) informed him that Obama’s birth certificate was fake.
♦ No. 45 regularly criticized Obama for playing golf when he should have been performing his presidential duties. No. 45 announced if he were elected president ... “I’m going to be working for you. I’m not going to have time to play golf.” We all know how this one played out.
♦ No. 45 downplayed the threat of the coronavirus when it first broke out, saying on Jan. 30, 2020, “We think we have it very well under control. We have very little problems in this country at this moment — five — and those people are all recuperating successfully. But we’re working very closely with China and other countries, and we think it’s going to have a very good ending for us … that I can assure you.” We all know how this one played out as well.
♦ After Mitt Romney lost the 2012 election — because Obama received more electoral college votes — No. 45 tweeted “The Electoral College is a disaster for democracy.” After winning the election four years later, he changed his tune, tweeting “The Electoral College is actually genius.”
♦ During the height of the pandemic, No. 45 emphasized following safe health guidelines, yet he refused to wear a mask in public.
♦ Regarding the violence in Charlottesville, Va., in 2017, No. 45 said there were “very fine people, on both sides” — even though one of the sides comprised white supremacists.
♦ No. 45 regularly touted the value of courage, yet used a fake diagnosis of bone spurs to avoid serving in the military himself.
♦ No. 45 condemned Obama for campaigning for president while he was in office, only to start campaigning for re-election himself after his inauguration.
♦ June 2020: “I am your president of law and order.” Jan. 6, 2021, in a recorded message addressing the mob that attacked the Capitol: “We love you, you’re very special.”
♦ No. 45 referred to himself as a “very stable genius.” Later, he asked doctors to look into the possibility of drinking disinfectants to kill the coronavirus.
♦ No. 45 prides himself on hiring “only the best people,” yet he routinely placed unqualified people in his administration. No. 45 might also wanted to address his administration’s turnover rate, which was 92% by the time he left office. His explanation? “There are people who have done a bad job, and I let them go. If you call that turmoil, I don’t call that turmoil. I say that is being smart. That’s what we do.”
All of these were either before or during his time as president. Who would have suspected that No. 45 would come up with some of his best stuff after he left office? He actually laid the foundation in 2018 while still in office, when he stiffened the penalty for the unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents from one year of incarceration to five years, and turning the offense into a felony.
Then, on Aug. 8, 2022, the FBI exercised a legal search warrant on #45’s residence in Florida (He referred to it as a raid.), resulting in the recovery of 11 highly classified documents he removed from the White House when he left office — violating the law discussed in the previous paragraph.
I suggest it was “a friendly group of FBI agents touring Mar-A-Lago.” Two can play at this game.
Here’s one more example to illustrate my point. Both of the following statements came out of the mouth of the same man, and I don’t need to tell you who:
♦ 2016: “If you’re innocent, why are you pleading the Fifth Amendment?”
♦ 2022: “I invoke my Fifth Amendment right against self-discrimination” (during a deposition before lawyers from the New York Attorney General’s office). The latter, incidentally, he invoked more than 440 times.
It was, without any doubt, the absolute height of hypocrisy. Then again, that’s to be expected from a man whose campaign slogan was “Make America great again,” when what he succeeded in doing was making America hate again.
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Now I’d like to take a moment to address No. 45 directly:
Here’s the thing, stable genius: You can’t have it both ways. That would make you a hypocrite, and you don’t need any more monikers added to your resume. Your dance card is already full: narcissist, bully, bigot, liar and a few others that just aren’t very nice so I won’t mention them. Buffoon. (Sorry, that one slipped out. Just thinking out loud).
So now you’re going to have to make a choice. Do you want to go down in history as the biggest hypocrite who ever lived? You’re going to have to make a decision, so answer this simple question from the 1977 opus, “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”:
What’s it going to be, boy? Yes. Or. No?
Why don’t you sleep on it. And give me an answer in the morning.
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‘The Flash’ star Ezra Miller arrested again in Hawaii
PAHOA, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - Ezra Miller, known for playing “The Flash,” was arrested early Tuesday in Hawaii after allegedly throwing a chair at a woman and leaving her with a gash to her forehead.
It’s the latest in a string of negative headlines involving the star.
Hawaii Island police said Miller was taken into custody about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police said Miller allegedly “became irate” when asked to leave an acquaintance’s home and threw a chair at a woman.
The 26-year-old victim reported a half-inch cut to her forehead.
Miller was arrested following a traffic stop. Police said the star was subsequently released pending further investigation.
Miller appeared via Zoom in a Hilo courtroom to plead no contest to a disorderly conduct charge, which stemmed from an incident at a karaoke bar last month.
Miller has played “The Flash” in several movies, but has more recently grabbed attention for alleged erratic behavior. Last month, Miller was arrested after allegedly ripping a microphone out of a woman’s hands and lunging at a man playing darts at a Hilo karaoke bar.
The star, a Vermont resident, is scheduled to be in court Tuesday to enter a plea on harassment and disorderly conduct charges in connection with that case.
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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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Trump’s presidential diarist tells Jan. 6 committee White House officials provided less detail about his activities days before riot
By Zachary Cohen, Jamie Gangel, Ryan Nobles, Annie Grayer and Paula Reid, CNN
Just days before the US Capitol riot, White House officials started providing fewer details about then-President Donald Trump‘s calls and visits, the person in charge of compiling those activities for the official record told the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, according to two sources with knowledge of the probe.
The committee interviewed Trump’s presidential diarist roughly two weeks ago. That interview has not been previously reported, nor has the testimony describing a noticeable drop-off in information provided by Oval Office staff leading up to January 6.
Other witnesses also have told the panel there was significantly less information being shared with those involved in White House record-keeping during the same time period, according to three sources familiar with the investigation.
One source described how White House record-keepers appeared to be “iced out” in the days leading up to January 6.
“The last day that normal information was sent was the 4th,” said another source familiar with the investigation. “So, starting the 5th, the diarist didn’t receive the annotated calls and notes. This was a dramatic departure. That is all out of the ordinary.”
The White House diarist normally receives many streams of information, including the phone logs from the switchboard, the president’s movements from the US Secret Service and, critically, the notes from Oval Office operations, which detail calls, guests and activities.
But sources close to the panel’s investigation do not seem to know yet who, if anyone, directed a change in record-keeping or what the motivation behind that change was, raising questions about whether the lack of information was intentional or for staffing issues.
“It’s tough to know what that change was. Was it intentional?” one source said. “You can only keep track of something when you know what’s going on. When people don’t share things with you, whether that was intentional and who decided that, I think it’s a little murky at this point.”
The House committee declined to comment.
CNN reached out to a spokesman for Trump and did not hear back. CNN has also reached out to the National Archives for comment.
These revelations come as the House select committee is trying to understand what Trump was doing (and not doing) during a seven-hour gap that exists in the White House call log and the presidential diary from January 6, 2021. The recently revealed switchboard call log and the presidential diary for the day contain no information about the then-President’s actions during the riot, including phone calls that are known to have occurred and should have been documented in the diary.
CNN previously reported that a likely explanation for the gap in the phone log is that Trump used cell phones, direct landlines or aides’ phones that bypassed the White House switchboard. An official review of the call logs found no missing pages.
While the select committee does not have detailed notes about the comings and goings into the Oval Office on January 6, they have received testimony that has helped fill in some of the gaps, according to a source familiar with the investigation. That includes calls Trump made and received, as well as who was with him in the private dining room off the Oval Office as he reportedly watched the riot unfold on television.
The presidential diary that was generated for January 6 contains scant details. It lists information from the switchboard call logs and Trump’s public schedule but little else besides a phone call the former President had with an “unidentified individual” at 11:17 a.m. And there are no entries in the diary for roughly three hours, from 1:21 p.m. to 4:03 p.m.
The Presidential Records Act outlines that the office of the presidency has an obligation to adequately document activities of the president. But there is little to no enforcement mechanism to ensure the law is followed. While there are criminal consequences for the destruction of government records, there are none that penalize the failure to create them in the first place.
No explanation has been given so far as to why calls known to have been made in the hours Trump was in the Oval Office are not documented in the presidential diary. But around that time, a number of factors could have reduced the flow of information into the official record.
For one, sources told CNN that early January was a chaotic time inside the White House and that Trump was spending more time in the residence and conducting less official business.
According to one former Trump official, “all sense of normal order started to break down” and around early January, “the cracks were showing.” While some people had been looking to find other jobs, others had been confused and it became “every man for himself,” the former official added.
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JERUSALEM, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KAHR, a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company developing novel bi-functional fusion proteins, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Minai-Azary to its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately.
"I am very pleased to welcome Jennifer to KAHR's Board of Directors. Jennifer's extensive experience as a financial leader in the life sciences industry is an important addition to our team and will be extremely valuable as we continue to advance our immuno-oncology pipeline of potential best-in-class medicines for oncology patients," said Mr. Aron Knickerbocker, Chairman of the Board.
"I'm excited to join KAHR's Board at such a meaningful time for the Company," said Jennifer Minai-Azary. "I have been impressed by KAHR's leadership team, vision, and therapeutic portfolio, and I look forward to working with the Board and the team to advance these potential therapies through clinical trials with the goal of addressing unmet needs for oncology patients."
Jennifer Minai-Azary is a leading financial executive, with more than 20 years of experience, primarily within the life sciences industry. Ms. Minai-Azary has extensive experience in both public and private life science companies, including overseeing financial reporting, investor relations, treasury, tax, and risk management functions. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Context Therapeutics, a publicly traded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. Previously, Ms. Minai-Azary served as Chief Financial Officer, as well as in other finance roles, at Millendo Therapeutics, a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company, where she played a key role in several financing and merger transactions. Prior to that, Ms. Minai-Azary held positions of increasing responsibility at PAREXEL International and Ernst & Young. Ms. Minai-Azary holds a Master of Accounting and a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan and is a certified public accountant.
About KAHR
KAHR develops novel dual-targeting fusion protein therapeutics engineered to activate both the innate and the adaptive immune systems simultaneously and localize that response in the tumor microenvironment. KAHR's lead product candidate, DSP107, is a CD47x41BB targeting compound. DSP107 is being tested in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in advanced solid tumors and a Phase 1b clinical trial in blood cancers. KAHR's preclinical pipeline includes DSP502, a PVRxPD-L1 targeting fusion protein, and DSP216, an HLA-GxCD47 targeting fusion protein. For more information, please visit https://kahrbio.com/
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Special Olympics drops vaccine rule after Florida’s $27.5M fine threat
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such rules.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced the organization had removed the requirement for its competition in the state, which is scheduled to run June 5 to June 12.
“In Florida, we want all of them to be able to compete. We do not think it’s fair or just to be marginalizing some of these athletes based on a decision that has no bearing on their ability to compete with honor or integrity,” DeSantis said at a news conference in Orlando.
The Florida health department notified the Special Olympics of the fine in a letter Thursday that said the organization would be fined $27.5 million for 5,500 violations of state law for requiring proof of coronavirus vaccination for attendees or participants.
Florida law bars businesses from requiring documentation of a COVID-19 vaccination. DeSantis has strongly opposed vaccine mandates and other virus policies endorsed by the federal government.
In a statement on its website, the Special Olympics said people who were registered but unable to participate because of the mandate can now attend.
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Some prison inmates will not be able to spend Mother’s Day with family this weekend
By Cynthia Yip
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Hawaii (KITV) — Some Hawaii prison inmates will not be able to spend Mother’s Day with their loved ones this weekend due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases among staff and inmates.
The “Department of Public Safety” has announced that all inmate visits — to both the Halawa Correctional Facility on Oahu — and the Hawaii Community Correctional Center on the Big Island — have been cancelled this weekend.
A prison rights advocate says visitation is crucial in helping inmates to reintegrate into society following incarceration.
Since Covid-19, starting in August, 2020 visits to the correctional facilities has been largely stop-and-go.
The Halawa Correctional Facilities are not allowing visitors due to the number of active covid-19 cases. And some are not happy about it.
Kat Brady is a prison rights advocate. She says that “it’s really important that moms can bring babies to visit daddy. That’s really crucial, and on the Big Island it’s important that moms who are incarcerated get to see their kids on Mother’s Day.”
“We need to honor mothers, and lift up families”, says Will Espero, a retired Hawaii State Senator. “You have to be concerned about the health and welfare of the employees and if they don’t have enough employees to man the stations, there could be a security issue. Also, you have to look at it from the perspective of the inmates and the need for the family visitation and that connection to the outside world.”
The Public Safety Department issued a statement to KITV4, “We would like to emphasize that the action to cancel visitation was based on an abundance of caution for the safety of those in our care and custody, our staff, and to prevent any potential spread to the community, including family and friends.”
Doctor Scott Miscovich from the Premier Medical Group says, “A prison, as we have seen in the state of Hawaii, has been the worst outbreak and the highest rate of death because it has been every island we’ve had prison outbreaks.”
Kat Brady says, research shows prisoners who have visits have much lower recidivism than inmates who have no visitors.
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HAMPTON, N.H., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), today announced that the Company will report results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022, before the market opens on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The Company will discuss its second quarter financial results on a conference call scheduled at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. A live webcast of the conference call will be available at https://investor.planetfitness.com. Investors may also access the conference call via the following dial-in numbers: (844) 200-6205 or (929) 526-1599, conference number 591858.
An audio replay of the webcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and remain available for one year.
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2022, Planet Fitness had more than 16.2 million members and 2,291 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
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- Hundreds of Aspen Dental offices to open doors for annual Day of Service, honoring veterans
- Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 to schedule an appointment
CHICAGO, May 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 11, participating Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its 8th year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans and their families at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care.
Appointments are still available for veterans in Ohio, at the following Aspen Dental locations:
- Brooklyn, Ohio
- Chillicothe, Ohio
- Cincinnati, Ohio (Western Hills)
- Fairview Park, Ohio
- Findlay, Ohio
- Holland, Ohio
- Lancaster, Ohio
- Lima, Ohio
- Middletown, Ohio
- Perrysburg, Ohio
- Pickerington, Ohio
- Stow, Ohio
- Strongsville, Ohio
- Toledo, Ohio
- Zanesville, Ohio
Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required. During the Day of Service, Aspen Dental doctors and their teams focus on treating the most urgent dental needs for veterans and their families - with a focus on getting them out of pain, from fillings and extractions to dental hygiene and basic denture repairs.
Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, and veterans are no exception. In fact, U.S. veterans are ineligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they're 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war.
Visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com to learn more.
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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LEXINGTON, Ky., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC) ("Ramaco Resources" or the "Company") is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000® Index at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 27, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 3.
The annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 6, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index, as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.
"We are honored to be joining the Russell 3000® Index," said Randall Atkins, Ramaco Resources' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This is yet another positive step in the financial evolution of the Company, highlighting our success in growing the business since our original public offering. Additionally, inclusion in the Index will broaden awareness of the Company within the institutional Investor community, which we welcome, particularly given the recent increase in our public float from 34% at the end of 2021, to approximately 55% currently."
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.
For more information on the Russell 3000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.
About Ramaco Resources, Inc.
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:METC) is an operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in central and southern West Virginia, southwestern Virginia, and southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.ramacoresources.com.
About FTSE Russell:
FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally.
FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $20 trillion is currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.
A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.
FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group.
For more information, visit www.ftserussell.com.
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CHICAGO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- May River Capital today announced that its portfolio company Precision Roll Solutions ("PRS") has been acquired by Guardian Capital Partners.
May River Capital acquired the first company of what ultimately became PRS in 2016. Since that time, May River Capital and PRS management have driven meaningful growth within the business through a combination of both organic growth initiatives as well as strategic M&A. Over the past six years, May River Capital and PRS management have made continued growth-related investments in the business, including three additional acquisitions, the creation of an umbrella brand, the recruitment of best-in-class leadership talent, the integration of all key business functions, and continued product line extensions, facility expansion and optimization. As a result of such investment, today PRS is an industry-leading solutions provider that is well positioned for accelerated growth going forward.
May River Capital first partnered with Paul Schulz, PRS Executive Chairman, at the time of the initial 2016 acquisition to execute on a buy-and-build thesis within the highly fragmented precision roll and web converting sector. In his role as Executive Chairman, Schulz brought to the business significant industry leadership experience and a track record of building other successful businesses within the sector. Schulz stated, "We are proud of the PRS team and what we have been able to accomplish to date in partnership with May River. We are only just getting started and are as excited as ever about what lies ahead for PRS, its customers, and its people."
May River Capital was also successful in recruiting Matt Pursel, PRS Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Berceau, PRS Senior Vice President, to lead platform operations and drive business strategy. "Matt, Jim, and Paul have been force multipliers for PRS and terrific partners to May River. Each brings decades of relevant industry experience to the platform and have been invaluable in helping to achieve our growth objectives," commented Chip Grace, Partner at May River Capital.
All members of PRS leadership, including Schulz, Pursel, and Berceau, are to remain in their roles under Guardian's ownership going forward. Pursel stated, "It has been a pleasure working with May River Capital over the years to build an industry-leading platform in the sector." Pursel went on to comment, "Looking ahead, we are very excited to be partnering with Guardian going forward. Guardian's investment approach and team culture are a clear fit with PRS. We are looking forward to leveraging their extensive knowledge and experience to help execute upon our strategic growth initiatives and create further value for our customers."
Cowen and Company LLC served as financial advisor and Paul Hastings LLP served as legal advisor to May River Capital and PRS.
About May River Capital
May River Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market, industrial growth companies. May River Capital invests in high-quality industrial growth businesses, including precision manufacturing, engineered products and instrumentation, specialized industrial services, and value-added industrial distribution businesses.
For more information, please visit mayrivercapital.com.
About PRS
PRS is a full-service provider of highly-engineered precision roll solutions and related process componentry utilized within a variety of manufacturing environments. The Company's products and process solutions support the production of thousands of end-use products spanning a wide array of consumer products, life sciences, and other industrial end-market applications.
For more information, please visit precisionrollsolutions.com.
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Which UV sterilizer for babies is best?
Your baby’s immune system is growing as fast as they are, but it’s still new. That leaves them more vulnerable to germs that linger on things like their bottles or pacifiers. Experts recommend sterilizing these items at least once a day or before each use. One option to consider when buying a sterilizer is a UV sterilizer.
By far, the most highly-praised UV sterilizer is the Wabi Baby UV-C Sterilizer and Drying Station. With its large capacity and low-heat drying function, it’s an all-in-one sterilizer that will get your baby items as safe as they can be.
What to know before you buy a UV sterilizer for babies
UV sterilizers have quickly taken a lead in the market. With science-backed effectiveness, it’s no wonder parents are loving these high-tech sterilizers.
The secret to UV sterilizers is in the UV-C light. UV-C, ultraviolet light that has a 200-280 nanometer wavelength, has proved to be effective at killing germs at a molecular level. In a report by The Strategist, St. Louis-based physician Eric Lee explained UV sterilizers are shown to have the same impact on viruses and other germs as they have on bacteria: it obliterates them.
Microbiologist and senior editor at Big Think told The Strategist UV-C light kills germs through their high-frequency wavelength. It “scrambles and damages nuclear material,” he explained. As it does this, the DNA or RNA in the germs become damaged, leading to mutations that are both lethal and that keep the germs from reproducing.
The power of UV-C sterilization isn’t brand-new. Its effectiveness has been studied for the last several years. In a recent study by Duke Medicine, nine hospitals were examined in a randomized trial between 2012-2014. In the trial, researchers worked to compare three cleaning methods and how they affect the transmission of four of the most common drug-resistant viruses found in a hospital setting: MRSA, vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), C. difficile and Acinetobacter.
Of the three methods they studied, which included standard hospital cleaning and sanitization practices, the researchers discovered the most effective strategy involved UV sanitization. By following the standard hospital cleaning practices already in place then following that with UV sanitization, they were able to kill the greatest percentages of the drug-resistant viruses.
As effective as UV sterilizers are, they only work if you develop a habit of using them. The CDC recommends sterilizing feeding items — things like bottles and nipples — at least once every day, especially during the first 3 months of your baby’s life. Pacifiers and teethers should be sanitized before each use for at least the first 6 months. After that, you should continue to hand wash them before each use, though sterilizing them is an even better practice.
When deciding on a bottle sterilizer or pacifier sterilizer for your baby, you’ll have plenty of options, including microwave steamers and electric steam sterilizers. But by choosing a UV sterilizer, you are giving your baby the greatest amount of protection against even the strongest of germs. As you look for a UV sterilizer, keep these things in mind.
Capacity
First, identify what you primarily plan on using your UV sterilizer for. There are UV sterilizers small enough for a single pacifier and those that can handle your collection of bottles and then some. Are you planning on keeping the UV sterilizer at home or do you want it small enough to throw in your diaper bag? Will it be used for bottles, pacifiers, breast pump equipment or all of it?
The greater the capacity, the more use you’ll get out of your sterilizer. For an at-home sterilizer, you want one that can sterilize at least a few bottles and some pacifiers or teethers at once. This will reduce the number of times you have to run a cycle and keep a fresh supply of items available to you.
Size
Another consideration is the physical size of your UV sterilizer. Some with larger capacities will take up a larger footprint on your countertop. Do you have the space to dedicate to a high-capacity UV sterilizer? And will you use it often enough to warrant the space it takes up?
Cycle length
Each UV sterilizer will have a different cycle length. With each, consider the following situation: it’s the middle of the night and you need a bottle but forgot to run a sterilizer cycle earlier. Your baby is hungry and crying. How long will they have to wait before a clean, sterilized bottle is available? And are you willing to stand by for that long?
What to look for in a quality UV sterilizer for babies
Drying mode
A UV sterilizer with a drying mode should allow you to place the bottles in the sterilizer immediately after washing them, rather than going through the process of letting them air dry first. Instead, the drying cycle will dry the bottles before using the UV-C light to sterilize them. It cuts down on the work you have to do and speeds up the whole process.
Long-life LED bulbs
When researching a UV sterilizer, check the lifetime of the LED bulbs. Typically they have a range between 2,000-10,000 hours. Consider how often you plan on using it. Most likely, if the LED bulbs have a life expectancy in that average range, you’ll be able to use your UV sterilizer for a few years before having to worry about changing out bulbs.
Universal tank
A good UV sterilizer should have a universal tank, meaning it isn’t designed for any specific item or brand. This will ensure it fits a variety of items besides bottles. It will open up the options to include breast pump accessories, pacifiers, teethers and even toys.
360-degree sterilization
One of the issues with a low-quality UV sterilizer is the light may only come from one direction, meaning there will be areas that it misses, leaving the door open for germs to get comfortable. The best UV sterilizers have 360-degree sterilization where there is light coming from all directions to ensure a thorough sanitization.
How much you can expect to spend on a UV sterilizer for babies
You can get a basic UV sterilizer or a travel UV sterilizer for $20-$100. These usually won’t have a large capacity, nor the number of features you may want. For the best UV sterilizers, plan on spending $100-$300.
UV sterilizer for babies FAQ
Is UV-C light safe?
A. The UV-C light in a UV sterilizer for babies is safe to use as long as you aren’t using it on your exposed skin. For sterilizing items like bottles, toys and pacifiers, UV-C light is completely safe.
Is a UV-C sterilizer worth it?
A. There are several reasons to take the leap into buying a UV sterilizer for your baby. The primary reason is its effectiveness. With that, you’ll have an extra assurance your baby is protected from a dangerous illness. If you have a baby who was born prematurely or one with a compromised immune system, a UV sterilizer is definitely worth it. But for any baby, it’s a great investment.
What’s the best UV sterilizer for babies to buy?
Top UV sterilizer for babies
Wabi Baby UV-C Sterilizer and Drying Station
What you need to know: The standout favorite UV sterilizer, this high-capacity sterilizer can handle anything you put in it.
What you’ll love: Along with being able to hold as many as 11 bottles, this sterilizer takes only 30 minutes to run a full sterilization cycle. It promises to kill E. coli, Salmonella and Staph, among other germs.
What you should consider: If you plan on using the drying feature, it can take as long as 70 minutes to finish a cycle.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond and Buy Buy Baby
Top UV sterilizer for babies for the money
Munchkin UV Sterilizer and Sanitizer Bag
What you need to know: Big enough to handle a couple of items at a time but compact enough for travel, this is a great option if you still aren’t sure about investing in a larger unit.
What you’ll love: Using 21 UV-C lights, this sterilizer promises to kill 99.9% of germs. It includes a backup, rechargeable lithium-ion so you can take it on the go. It even folds up so it fits easily in a purse or diaper bag.
What you should consider: Like any UV sterilizer, it will kill the mold that causes mold and prevent its spread, but won’t remove existing mold growth.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond and Buy Buy Baby
Worth checking out
EVLA’S Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
What you need to know: Though this countertop UV sterilizer is on the smaller side, it’s fast and dependable.
What you’ll love: The best thing about this sterilizer is its speed. A sterilization cycle takes only 11 minutes. It also has a drying cycle and the reflective interior ensures 360-degree sanitization. And the universal tank means you aren’t limited to bottles.
What you should consider: Using the drying cycle will increase the wait time for the cycle to finish.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SÃO PAULO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), Brazil's largest domestic airline, announces today preliminary air traffic figures for the month of June 2022, compared to the same period in 2021.
Highlights:
- GOL's total supply (ASK) increased 68.6%. Total seats increased 74.1% and the number of departures increased by 79.6%. GOL's total demand (RPK) increased by 54% and the load factor was 76.7%.
- GOL's domestic supply (ASK) increased 55.9% and demand (RPK) increased by 40.6%. GOL's domestic load factor was 75.7%. The volume of departures increased by 73.9% and seats increased by 68.6%.
- GOL's international supply (ASK) was 223 million, the demand (RPK) was 198 million and international load factor was 88.6%.
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About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. ("GOL")
GOL is Brazil's largest airline, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since its founding in 2001, it has been the airline with the lowest unit cost in Latin America, which has enabled the democratization of air transportation. The Company has alliances with American Airlines and Air France-KLM, in addition to making available to Customers many codeshares and interline agreements, bringing more convenience and ease of connections to any place served by these partnerships. With the purpose of "Being First for Everyone", GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest inventory of seats and the most legroom; the most complete platform with internet, movies, and live TV; and the best loyalty program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers parcels to various regions in Brazil and abroad and has a partnership with Mercado Livre. The Company has a team of 14,000 highly qualified airline professionals focused on Safety, GOL's number one value, and operates a standardized fleet of 142 Boeing 737 aircraft. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ri.
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| 2022-07-14T02:42:21Z
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Biden adviser Jake Sullivan tests positive for COVID-19
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tested positive on Saturday for COVID-19, according to the White House.
Sullivan typically has frequent contact with President Joe Biden but last was in contact with the president early in the week, according to a senior administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Sullivan had been keeping his distance from Biden after “a couple” of people he had been in close contact with had tested positive for the virus, the official said.
Adrienne Watson, a National Security Council spokeswoman, said Sullivan “is asymptomatic and he has not been in close contact with the president.”
The White House confirmed on Thursday that Biden had tested negative that day. White House officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether Biden has been tested more recently.
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| 2022-06-19T02:05:41Z
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Lewandowski scores late as Bayern beats Augsburg 1-0
BERLIN (AP) — Robert Lewandowski converted a late penalty as Bayern Munich rebounded from its Champions League defeat to beat Augsburg 1-0 and took another step toward a record-extending 10th consecutive title. It was Lewandowski’s 32nd league goal in 29 matches this season and saw Bayern move nine points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund. The two teams meet in Munich on April 23. Augsburg remained six points above the drop zone. Lukas Nmecha scored twice to set Wolfsburg on its way to a convincing 4-0 win over relegation-threatened Arminia Bielefeld. Hertha Berlin hosts Union Berlin for a high-stakes city derby later.
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) and NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) today announced that Kirk Crews, executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer of NextEra Energy, and chief financial officer of NextEra Energy Partners, is scheduled to present on Sept. 7, 2022, at the 2022 Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference in New York City, New York. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:10 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be available at www.NextEraEnergy.com/investors or www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com. For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available for 90 days by accessing the links listed above.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America's largest electric utility that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 5.8 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's 2022 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," recognized on Fortune's 2021 list of companies that "Change the World" and received the S&P Global Platts 2020 Energy Transition Award for leadership in environmental, social and governance. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). NextEra Energy Partners acquires, manages and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy Partners owns interests in geographically diverse wind, solar and energy storage projects in the U.S. as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas and Pennsylvania. For more information about NextEra Energy Partners, please visit: www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead represent the current expectations of NextEra Energy, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy) regarding future operating results and other future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of NextEra Energy's control. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements concerning long-term growth rate expectations. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "will," "may result," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plan," "seek," "potential," "projection," "forecast," "predict," "goals," "target," "outlook," "should," "would" or similar words or expressions. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of future performance. The future results of NextEra Energy and its business and financial condition are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, or may require it to limit or eliminate certain operations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed in this news release and the following: effects of extensive regulation of NextEra Energy's business operations; inability of NextEra Energy to recover in a timely manner any significant amount of costs, a return on certain assets or a reasonable return on invested capital through base rates, cost recovery clauses, other regulatory mechanisms or otherwise; impact of political, regulatory, operational and economic factors on regulatory decisions important to NextEra Energy; disallowance of cost recovery based on a finding of imprudent use of derivative instruments; effect of any reductions or modifications to, or elimination of, governmental incentives or policies that support utility scale renewable energy projects or the imposition of additional tax laws, tariffs, duties, policies or assessments on renewable energy or equipment necessary to generate it or deliver it; impact of new or revised laws, regulations, interpretations or constitutional ballot and regulatory initiatives on NextEra Energy; capital expenditures, increased operating costs and various liabilities attributable to environmental laws, regulations and other standards applicable to NextEra Energy; effects on NextEra Energy of federal or state laws or regulations mandating new or additional limits on the production of greenhouse gas emissions; exposure of NextEra Energy to significant and increasing compliance costs and substantial monetary penalties and other sanctions as a result of extensive federal regulation of its operations and businesses; effect on NextEra Energy of changes in tax laws, guidance or policies as well as in judgments and estimates used to determine tax-related asset and liability amounts; impact on NextEra Energy of adverse results of litigation; effect on NextEra Energy of failure to proceed with projects under development or inability to complete the construction of (or capital improvements to) electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities, gas infrastructure facilities or other facilities on schedule or within budget; impact on development and operating activities of NextEra Energy resulting from risks related to project siting, planning, financing, construction, permitting, governmental approvals and the negotiation of project development agreements, as well as supply chain disruptions; risks involved in the operation and maintenance of electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities, gas infrastructure facilities, retail gas distribution system in Florida and other facilities; effect on NextEra Energy of a lack of growth or slower growth in the number of customers or in customer usage; impact on NextEra Energy of severe weather and other weather conditions; threats of terrorism and catastrophic events that could result from terrorism, cyberattacks or other attempts to disrupt NextEra Energy's business or the businesses of third parties; inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage for protection of NextEra Energy against significant losses and risk that insurance coverage does not provide protection against all significant losses; a prolonged period of low gas and oil prices could impact NextEra Energy's gas infrastructure business and cause NextEra Energy to delay or cancel certain gas infrastructure projects and could result in certain projects becoming impaired; risk of increased operating costs resulting from unfavorable supply costs necessary to provide full energy and capacity requirement services; inability or failure to manage properly or hedge effectively the commodity risk within its portfolio; effect of reductions in the liquidity of energy markets on NextEra Energy's ability to manage operational risks; effectiveness of NextEra Energy's risk management tools associated with its hedging and trading procedures to protect against significant losses, including the effect of unforeseen price variances from historical behavior; impact of unavailability or disruption of power transmission or commodity transportation facilities on sale and delivery of power or natural gas; exposure of NextEra Energy to credit and performance risk from customers, hedging counterparties and vendors; failure of counterparties to perform under derivative contracts or of requirement for NextEra Energy to post margin cash collateral under derivative contracts; failure or breach of NextEra Energy's information technology systems; risks to NextEra Energy's retail businesses from compromise of sensitive customer data; losses from volatility in the market values of derivative instruments and limited liquidity in over-the-counter markets; impact of negative publicity; inability to maintain, negotiate or renegotiate acceptable franchise agreements; occurrence of work strikes or stoppages and increasing personnel costs; NextEra Energy's ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the effect of increased competition for acquisitions; environmental, health and financial risks associated with ownership and operation of nuclear generation facilities; liability of NextEra Energy for significant retrospective assessments and/or retrospective insurance premiums in the event of an incident at certain nuclear generation facilities; increased operating and capital expenditures and/or reduced revenues at nuclear generation facilities resulting from orders or new regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; inability to operate any of NextEra Energy's owned nuclear generation units through the end of their respective operating licenses; effect of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets or actions by third parties in connection with project-specific or other financing arrangements on NextEra Energy's ability to fund its liquidity and capital needs and meet its growth objectives; inability to maintain current credit ratings; impairment of liquidity from inability of credit providers to fund their credit commitments or to maintain their current credit ratings; poor market performance and other economic factors that could affect NextEra Energy's defined benefit pension plan's funded status; poor market performance and other risks to the asset values of nuclear decommissioning funds; changes in market value and other risks to certain of NextEra Energy's investments; effect of inability of NextEra Energy subsidiaries to pay upstream dividends or repay funds to NextEra Energy or of NextEra Energy's performance under guarantees of subsidiary obligations on NextEra Energy's ability to meet its financial obligations and to pay dividends on its common stock; the fact that the amount and timing of dividends payable on NextEra Energy's common stock, as well as the dividend policy approved by NextEra Energy's board of directors from time to time, and changes to that policy, are within the sole discretion of NextEra Energy's board of directors and, if declared and paid, dividends may be in amounts that are less than might be expected by shareholders; NextEra Energy Partners, LP's inability to access sources of capital on commercially reasonable terms could have an effect on its ability to consummate future acquisitions and on the value of NextEra Energy's limited partner interest in NextEra Energy Operating Partners, LP; effects of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets on the market price of NextEra Energy's common stock; and the ultimate severity and duration of public health crises, epidemics and pandemics, and its effects on NextEra Energy's business. NextEra Energy discusses these and other risks and uncertainties in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, and this news release should be read in conjunction with such SEC filings. The forward-looking statements made in this news release are made only as of the date of this news release and NextEra Energy undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead represent the current expectations of NextEra Energy Partners, LP (together with its subsidiaries, NEP) regarding future operating results and other future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of NEP's control. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements concerning long-term growth rate expectations. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "will," "may result," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plan," "seek," "aim," "potential," "projection," "forecast," "predict," "goals," "target," "outlook," "should," "would" or similar words or expressions. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of future performance. The future results of NEP and its business and financial condition are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause NEP's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties could require NEP to limit or eliminate certain operations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: NEP's ability to make cash distributions to its unitholders is affected by wind and solar conditions at its renewable energy projects; Operation and maintenance of renewable energy projects and pipelines involve significant risks that could result in unplanned power outages, reduced output or capacity, personal injury or loss of life; NEP's business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects can be materially adversely affected by weather conditions, including, but not limited to, the impact of severe weather; NEP depends on certain of the renewable energy projects and pipelines in its portfolio for a substantial portion of its anticipated cash flows; NEP may pursue the repowering of wind projects or the expansion of natural gas pipelines that would require up-front capital expenditures and could expose NEP to project development risks; Terrorist acts, cyberattacks or other similar events could impact NEP's projects, pipelines or surrounding areas and adversely affect its business; The ability of NEP to obtain insurance and the terms of any available insurance coverage could be materially adversely affected by international, national, state or local events and company-specific events, as well as the financial condition of insurers. NEP's insurance coverage does not provide protection against all significant losses; NEP relies on interconnection, transmission and other pipeline facilities of third parties to deliver energy from its renewable energy projects and to transport natural gas to and from its pipelines. If these facilities become unavailable, NEP's projects and pipelines may not be able to operate or deliver energy or may become partially or fully unavailable to transport natural gas; NEP's business is subject to liabilities and operating restrictions arising from environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, compliance with which may require significant capital expenditures, increase NEP's cost of operations and affect or limit its business plans; NEP's renewable energy projects or pipelines may be adversely affected by legislative changes or a failure to comply with applicable energy and pipeline regulations; Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) may claim certain immunities under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and Mexican law, and the Texas pipeline entities' ability to sue or recover from Pemex for breach of contract may be limited and may be exacerbated if there is a deterioration in the economic relationship between the U.S. and Mexico; NEP does not own all of the land on which the projects in its portfolio are located and its use and enjoyment of the property may be adversely affected to the extent that there are any lienholders or land rights holders that have rights that are superior to NEP's rights or the U.S. Bureau of Land Management suspends its federal rights-of-way grants; NEP is subject to risks associated with litigation or administrative proceedings that could materially impact its operations, including, but not limited to, proceedings related to projects it acquires in the future; NEP's operations require NEP to comply with anti-corruption laws and regulations of the U.S. government and Mexico; NEP is subject to risks associated with its ownership interests in projects that are under construction, which could result in its inability to complete construction projects on time or at all, and make projects too expensive to complete or cause the return on an investment to be less than expected; NEP relies on a limited number of customers and is exposed to the risk that they may be unwilling or unable to fulfill their contractual obligations to NEP or that they otherwise terminate their agreements with NEP; NEP may not be able to extend, renew or replace expiring or terminated power purchase agreements (PPA), natural gas transportation agreements or other customer contracts at favorable rates or on a long-term basis; If the energy production by or availability of NEP's renewable energy projects is less than expected, they may not be able to satisfy minimum production or availability obligations under their PPAs; NEP's growth strategy depends on locating and acquiring interests in additional projects consistent with its business strategy at favorable prices; Reductions in demand for natural gas in the United States or Mexico and low market prices of natural gas could materially adversely affect NEP's pipeline operations and cash flows; Government laws, regulations and policies providing incentives and subsidies for clean energy could be changed, reduced or eliminated at any time and such changes may negatively impact NEP's growth strategy; NEP's growth strategy depends on the acquisition of projects developed by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) and third parties, which face risks related to project siting, financing, construction, permitting, the environment, governmental approvals and the negotiation of project development agreements; Acquisitions of existing clean energy projects involve numerous risks; NEP may continue to acquire other sources of clean energy and may expand to include other types of assets. Any further acquisition of non-renewable energy projects may present unforeseen challenges and result in a competitive disadvantage relative to NEP's more-established competitors; NEP faces substantial competition primarily from regulated utilities, developers, independent power producers, pension funds and private equity funds for opportunities in North America; The natural gas pipeline industry is highly competitive, and increased competitive pressure could adversely affect NEP's business; NEP may not be able to access sources of capital on commercially reasonable terms, which would have a material adverse effect on its ability to consummate future acquisitions and pursue other growth opportunities; Restrictions in NEP and its subsidiaries' financing agreements could adversely affect NEP's business, financial condition, results of operations and ability to make cash distributions to its unitholders; NEP's cash distributions to its unitholders may be reduced as a result of restrictions on NEP's subsidiaries' cash distributions to NEP under the terms of their indebtedness or other financing agreements; NEP's subsidiaries' substantial amount of indebtedness may adversely affect NEP's ability to operate its business, and its failure to comply with the terms of its subsidiaries' indebtedness could have a material adverse effect on NEP's financial condition; NEP is exposed to risks inherent in its use of interest rate swaps; Widespread public health crises and epidemics or pandemics may have material adverse impacts on NEP's business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and ability to make cash distributions to its unitholders; NEE has influence over NEP; Under the cash sweep and credit support agreement, NEP receives credit support from NEE and its affiliates. NEP's subsidiaries may default under contracts or become subject to cash sweeps if credit support is terminated, if NEE or its affiliates fail to honor their obligations under credit support arrangements, or if NEE or another credit support provider ceases to satisfy creditworthiness requirements, and NEP will be required in certain circumstances to reimburse NEE for draws that are made on credit support; NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (NEER) or one of its affiliates is permitted to borrow funds received by NEP's subsidiaries and is obligated to return these funds only as needed to cover project costs and distributions or as demanded by NextEra Energy Operating Partners, LP (NEP OpCo). NEP's financial condition and ability to make distributions to its unitholders, as well as its ability to grow distributions in the future, is highly dependent on NEER's performance of its obligations to return all or a portion of these funds; NEER's right of first refusal may adversely affect NEP's ability to consummate future sales or to obtain favorable sale terms; NextEra Energy Partners GP, Inc. (NEP GP) and its affiliates may have conflicts of interest with NEP and have limited duties to NEP and its unitholders; NEP GP and its affiliates and the directors and officers of NEP are not restricted in their ability to compete with NEP, whose business is subject to certain restrictions; NEP may only terminate the Management Services Agreement among, NEP, NextEra Energy Management Partners, LP (NEE Management), NEP OpCo and NextEra Energy Operating Partners GP, LLC (NEP OpCo GP) under certain limited circumstances; If the agreements with NEE Management or NEER are terminated, NEP may be unable to contract with a substitute service provider on similar terms; NEP's arrangements with NEE limit NEE's potential liability, and NEP has agreed to indemnify NEE against claims that it may face in connection with such arrangements, which may lead NEE to assume greater risks when making decisions relating to NEP than it otherwise would if acting solely for its own account; NEP's ability to make distributions to its unitholders depends on the ability of NEP OpCo to make cash distributions to its limited partners; If NEP incurs material tax liabilities, NEP's distributions to its unitholders may be reduced, without any corresponding reduction in the amount of the IDR fee; Holders of NEP's units may be subject to voting restrictions; NEP's partnership agreement replaces the fiduciary duties that NEP GP and NEP's directors and officers might have to holders of its common units with contractual standards governing their duties and the NYSE does not require a publicly traded limited partnership like NEP to comply with certain of its corporate governance requirements; NEP's partnership agreement restricts the remedies available to holders of NEP's common units for actions taken by NEP's directors or NEP GP that might otherwise constitute breaches of fiduciary duties; Certain of NEP's actions require the consent of NEP GP; Holders of NEP's common units currently cannot remove NEP GP without NEE's consent and provisions in NEP's partnership agreement may discourage or delay an acquisition of NEP that NEP unitholders may consider favorable; NEE's interest in NEP GP and the control of NEP GP may be transferred to a third party without unitholder consent; NEP may issue additional units without unitholder approval, which would dilute unitholder interests; Reimbursements and fees owed to NEP GP and its affiliates for services provided to NEP or on NEP's behalf will reduce cash distributions from NEP OpCo and from NEP to NEP's unitholders, and there are no limits on the amount that NEP OpCo may be required to pay; Increases in interest rates could adversely impact the price of NEP's common units, NEP's ability to issue equity or incur debt for acquisitions or other purposes and NEP's ability to make cash distributions to its unitholders; The liability of holders of NEP's units, which represent limited partnership interests in NEP, may not be limited if a court finds that unitholder action constitutes control of NEP's business; Unitholders may have liability to repay distributions that were wrongfully distributed to them; The issuance of securities convertible into, or settleable with, common units may affect the market price for NEP's common units, will dilute common unitholders' ownership in NEP and may decrease the amount of cash available for distribution for each common unit; NEP's future tax liability may be greater than expected if NEP does not generate net operating losses (NOLs) sufficient to offset taxable income or if tax authorities challenge certain of NEP's tax positions; NEP's ability to use NOLs to offset future income may be limited; NEP will not have complete control over NEP's tax decisions; and, Distributions to unitholders may be taxable as dividends. NEP discusses these and other risks and uncertainties in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, and this news release should be read in conjunction with such SEC filings made through the date of this news release. The forward-looking statements made in this news release are made only as of the date of this news release and NEP undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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| 2022-09-06T13:03:34Z
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CAUGHT ON CAM: Man charged after pushing boy off bike, police say
DEEP RIVER, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) – A Connecticut man is facing charges after getting into a confrontation and pushing a boy off of his bike.
State police said 48-year-old Jameson Chapman assaulted an 11-year-old boy while the boy was riding his bike in Deep River Monday evening.
State police went to the victim’s home, where the boy’s family showed police video of the incident.
The video shows Chapman screaming at 11-year-old Daniel, ending with him shoving the boy off his bike.
“After watching just a couple seconds of the video I immediately went into flight or fight and jumped into my car to go look for the guy,” Desiree Dominique, Daniel’s mother, said.
Dominique believes this incident is a hate crime, and that the video proves it.
Daniel is biracial. Dominique said her son and a friend were biking in town when the man accidentally bumped into them and took his anger out on Daniel.
“Where did you grow up? Did you grow up in Connecticut?” Chapman can be heard asking Daniel in the video.
“No,” Daniel said.
“No you didn’t. Exactly so get the f*** out of town,” Chapman said.
Moments later, Daniel was shoved.
Once Daniel told his mother what happened, Dominique called police and showed them the video.
“Daniel is afraid to leave the house. He’s terrified to leave the house,” she said.
Daniel has some cuts and bruises, but it’s the psychological impact Dominique worries about, showing WFSB exactly where it happened on High Street.
“It’s very scary, it’s very scary as a mom,” she said.
Chapman was charged with breach of peace second-degree, risk of injury to a child, and assault third-degree. He made bail.
He is due in Middletown Superior Court in July.
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| 2022-06-30T00:11:13Z
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CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) will showcase how the pulmonary fibrosis (PF) community stands together in the fight against the life-threatening lung disease during Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in September.
"We will shine the spotlight on PF by sharing important facts about the disease and personal stories from individuals who are impacted by it, "said William T. Schmidt, president and CEO of the PFF. "We want everyone in the community to get involved, come to our events and spread the word."
More than 250,000 Americans are living with PF, which causes progressive scarring in the lungs. More than 50,000 new cases are diagnosed annually in the U.S.
The PFF Walk 2022 to raise awareness and funds for research and support of those living with PF is set for the following dates in September —
- Sept. 10 – Diversey Harbor, Chicago
- Sept. 17 – Crissy Field, Bay Area
- Sept. 24 – National Walk Day, Virtually
The PFF Walk features two course options – 5K and one mile – and family-friendly activities, refreshments, educational materials about PF and more. Registration is free and those who raise $100 or more will receive a commemorative PFF Walk t-shirt.
The second annual ILD Day on Wednesday, Sept. 14, aims to elevate awareness of interstitial lung disease (ILD), of which there are 200 different causes. ILD is characterized by inflammation and/or scarring in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe and get oxygen into the blood stream.
As part of ILD Day, an educational webinar hosted by internationally recognized ILD expert, Dr. Anna Podolanczuk, will be held at 12 p.m. CDT on Sept. 14. The presentation will focus on "Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis: What Patients Need to Know," and will provide information to help patients better understand the disease and its progression. Webinar registration is available here.
Beginning September 1, the PFF will post content every day on its social media channels with the handle @pfforg on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, using the hashtags #PFMonth and #BlueUp4PF. Each day, a fact about PF will be posted at 11 a.m. CDT and a story will be posted at 1 p.m. CDT.
The #BlueUp4PF campaign recognizes the effect of the lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. Inadequate oxygen levels, which can be caused by PF, may result in the fingernails or lips turning a bluish color. #BlueUp4PF encourages people to wear blue, take a selfie, and post it on social media with the reason they are going blue for PF Awareness Month.
In addition, more than 100 iconic buildings, monuments and bridges will shine blue with hope for the PF community throughout September. The list of sites and the dates they will be illuminated during PF Awareness Month is available here.
The mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, the PFF is committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and health care providers. The PFF has a three-star rating from Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. The Foundation has met all of the requirements of the National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification Program® and has earned the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, visit pulmonaryfibrosis.org or call 844.TalkPFF (844.825.5733).
Contact: Dorothy Coyle
773-332-6201
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| 2022-08-30T21:46:28Z
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Bakkt Holdings, Inc. ("Bakkt" or the "Company") f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings ("VIH") (NYSE: BKKT; BKKT WS) (NASDAQ: VIHAU; VIH; VIHAW) and certain of its former officers and directors. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and docketed under 22-cv-02283, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Bakkt securities between March 31, 2021 and November 19, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"); and/or (b) Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents issued in connection with the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC ("Legacy Bakkt") completed on or about October 15, 2021 (the "Business Combination"). Plaintiff pursues claims against the Defendants under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Bakkt securities during the Class Period, or Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents issued in connection with the Business Combination (defined above), you have until June 20, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Bakkt was formerly known as "VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings" and operated as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), also called a blank-check company, which is a development stage company that has no specific business plan or purpose or has indicated its business plan is to engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified company or companies, other entity, or person.
On January 11, 2021, the Company and Legacy Bakkt announced entry into a definitive agreement for the Business Combination that would result in Legacy Bakkt becoming a publicly traded company with an enterprise value of approximately $2.1 billion.
On March 31, 2021, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the Business Combination, which, after several amendments, was declared effective by the SEC on September 17, 2021 (the "Registration Statement"). Also on September 17, 2021, the Company filed a proxy statement and prospectus on Form 424B3 with the SEC in connection with the Business Combination, which formed part of the Registration Statement (the "Proxy" and, together with the Registration Statement, the "Offering Documents").
On or about October 15, 2021, the Company and Legacy Bakkt completed the Business Combination pursuant to the Offering Documents. Thereafter, the Company changed its name to "Bakkt Holdings, Inc." and began operating a digital asset platform that enables consumers to buy, sell, convert, and spend digital assets.
The complaint alleges that the Offering Documents were negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation, and that throughout the Class Period Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, the Offering Documents and Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had defective financial controls; (ii) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the Business Combination; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (v) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (vi) as a result, the Offering Documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
On May 17, 2021, Bakkt—then still operating as VIH—notified the SEC of its inability to timely file its quarterly report for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Specifically, the Company advised that, as a result of a statement issued by the SEC, "the Company reevaluated the accounting treatment of its public warrants and private placement warrants" and "is currently determining the extent of the SEC Statement's impact on its financial statements[.]"
On this news, the Company's share price fell $0.13 per share, or 1.26%, to close at $10.18 per share on May 18, 2021.
Then, on October 13, 2021, the Company disclosed in an SEC filing that it had also previously failed to properly account for the classification of its Class A ordinary shares and "adjust[ed] . . . the initial carrying value of the Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption with the offset recorded to additional paid-in capital (to the extent available), accumulated deficit and Class A ordinary shares." Notably, the Company revised its balance sheet as of December 31, 2020, including, among other changes, additional paid-in capital that was reduced from $9,860,338 to nil, an accumulated deficit that ballooned from $4,861,190 to $29,250,419, and total shareholders' equity of $5,000,009 that swung to a total shareholders' deficit of $29,249,901.
Following these additional disclosures, the Company's share price fell $0.47 per share, or 4.73%, to close at $9.46 per share on October 14, 2021.
Finally, on November 22, 2021, Bakkt disclosed in another SEC filing that the Company's management "has re-evaluated . . . the accounting classification of the Class A ordinary shares . . . of [VIH] . . . and has identified errors in the historical financial statements of VIH . . . related to the misclassification . . . of the Class A Ordinary Shares prior to the [Business Combination]." Specifically, the Company found that, as a result of errors in its condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, and the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021, Bakkt should "restate certain of VIH's condensed consolidated financial statements from" those periods.
On this news, Bakkt's stock price fell $2.70 per share, or 13.69%, to close at $17.02 per share on November 22, 2021.
As of the time the complaint was filed, Bakkt's Class A common stock was trading between $4 to $5 per share and continues to trade below its initial value from the Business Combination, damaging investors.
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Data Processing and Infrastructure Processing Units – DPU and IPU – are changing the way enterprises deploy and manage compute resources across their networks; OPI will nurture an ecosystem to enable easy adoption of these innovative technologies
SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the new Open Programmable Infrastructure (OPI) Project. OPI will foster a community-driven, standards-based open ecosystem for next-generation architectures and frameworks based on DPU and IPU technologies. OPI is designed to facilitate the simplification of network, storage and security APIs within applications to enable more portable and performant applications in the cloud and datacenter across DevOps, SecOps and NetOps.
Founding members of OPI include Dell Technologies, F5, Intel, Keysight Technologies, Marvell, NVIDIA and Red Hat with a growing number of contributors representing a broad range of leading companies in their fields ranging from silicon and device manufactures, ISVs, test and measurement partners, OEMs to end users.
"When new technologies emerge, there is so much opportunity for both technical and business innovation but barriers often include a lack of open standards and a thriving community to support them," said Mike Dolan, senior vice president of Projects at the Linux Foundation. "DPUs and IPUs are great examples of some of the most promising technologies emerging today for cloud and datacenter, and OPI is poised to accelerate adoption and opportunity by supporting an ecosystem for DPU and IPU technologies."
DPUs and IPUs are increasingly being used to support high-speed network capabilities and packet processing for applications like 5G, AI/ML, Web3, crypto and more because of their flexibility in managing resources across networking, compute, security and storage domains. Instead of the servers being the infrastructure unit for cloud, edge or the data center, operators can now create pools of disaggregated networking, compute and storage resources supported by DPUs, IPUs, GPUs, and CPUs to meet their customers' application workloads and scaling requirements.
OPI will help establish and nurture an open and creative software ecosystem for DPU and IPU-based infrastructures. As more DPUs and IPUs are offered by various vendors, the OPI Project seeks to help define the architecture and frameworks for the DPU and IPU software stacks that can be applied to any vendor's hardware offerings. The OPI Project also aims to foster a rich open source application ecosystem, leveraging existing open source projects, such as DPDK, SPDK, OvS, P4, etc., as appropriate. The project intends to:
- Define DPU and IPU,
- Delineate vendor-agnostic frameworks and architectures for DPU- and IPU-based software stacks applicable to any hardware solutions,
- Enable the creation of a rich open source application ecosystem,
- Integrate with existing open source projects aligned to the same vision such as the Linux kernel, and,
- Create new APIs for interaction with, and between, the elements of the DPU and IPU ecosystem, including hardware, hosted applications, host node, and the remote provisioning and orchestration of software
With several working groups already active, the initial technology contributions will come in the form of the Infrastructure Programmer Development Kit (IPDK) that is now an official sub-project of OPI governed by the Linux Foundation. IPDK is an open source framework of drivers and APIs for infrastructure offload and management that runs on a CPU, IPU, DPU or switch. In addition, NVIDIA DOCA, an open source software development framework for NVIDIA's BlueField DPU, will be contributed to OPI to help developers create applications that can be offloaded, accelerated, and isolated across DPUs, IPUs, and other hardware platforms.
For more information visit: https://opiproject.org; start contributing here: https://github.com/opiproject/opi.
Geng Lin, EVP and Chief Technology Officer, F5
"The emerging DPU market is a golden opportunity to reimagine how infrastructure services can be deployed and managed. With collective collaboration across many vendors representing both the silicon devices and the entire DPU software stack, an ecosystem is emerging that will provide a low friction customer experience and achieve portability of services across a DPU enabled infrastructure layer of next generation data centers, private clouds, and edge deployments."
Patricia Kummrow, CVP and GM, Ethernet Products Group, Intel
Intel is committed to open software to advance collaborative and competitive ecosystems and is pleased to be a founding member of the Open Programmable Infrastructure project, as well as fully supportive of the Infrastructure Processor Development Kit (IPDK) as part of OPI. We look forward to advancing these tools, with the Linux Foundation, fulfilling the need for a programmable infrastructure across cloud, data center, communication and enterprise industries making it easier for developers to accelerate innovation and advance technological developments.
Ram Periakaruppan, VP and General Manager, Network Test and Security Solutions Group, Keysight Technologies
"Programmable infrastructure built with DPUs/IPUs enables significant innovation for networking, security, storage and other areas in disaggregated cloud environments. As a founding member of the Open Programmable Infrastructure Project, we are committed to providing our test and validation expertise as we collaboratively develop and foster a standards-based open ecosystem that furthers infrastructure development, enabling cloud providers to maximize their investment."
Cary Ussery, Vice President, Software and Support, Processors, Marvell
Data center operators across multiple industry segments are increasingly incorporating DPUs as an integral part of their infrastructure processing to offload complex workloads from general purpose to more robust compute platforms. Marvell strongly believes that software standardization in the ecosystem will significantly contribute to the success of workload acceleration solutions. As a founding member of the OPI Project, Marvell aims to address the need for standardization of software frameworks used in provisioning, lifecycle management, orchestration, virtualization and deployment of workloads.
Kevin Deierling, vice president of Networking at NVIDIA
"The fundamental architecture of data centers is evolving to meet the demands of private and hyperscale clouds and AI, which require extreme performance enabled by DPUs such as the NVIDIA BlueField and open frameworks such as NVIDIA DOCA. These will support OPI to provide BlueField users with extreme acceleration, enabled by common, multi-vendor management and applications. NVIDIA is a founding member of the Linux Foundation's Open Programmable Infrastructure Project to continue pushing the boundaries of networking performance and accelerated data center infrastructure while championing open standards and ecosystems."
Erin Boyd, director of emerging technologies, Red Hat
"As a founding member of the Open Programmable Infrastructure project, Red Hat is committed to helping promote, grow and collaborate on the emergent advantage that new hardware stacks can bring to the cloud-native community, and we believe that the formalization of OPI into the Linux Foundation is an important step toward achieving this in an open and transparent fashion. Establishing an open standards-based ecosystem will enable us to create fully programmable infrastructure, opening up new possibilities for better performance, consumption, and the ability to more easily manage unique hardware at scale."
Founded in 2000, the Linux Foundation and its projects are supported by more than 1,800 members and is the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, open standards, open data, and open hardware. Linux Foundation's projects are critical to the world's infrastructure including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, Hyperledger, RISC-V, and more. The Linux Foundation's methodology focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
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PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an automotive covering to protect against the buildup of snow and ice," said an inventor, from Charlottsville, Va., "so I invented the WREEMON SNOW SHIELD. My design would save time and effort and it could help to prevent weather-related damage."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved protective covering for vehicles and aircrafts. In doing so, it prevents snow from accumulating on a vehicle. As a result, it enhances safety and convenience and it eliminates the need to manually remove snow. The invention features a practical design that is easy to attach and use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Richmond sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RKH-193, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Luxury retailer continues to invest in its online and in-store experience through its customer and brand strategies
DALLAS, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bergdorf Goodman ("BG" or the "Company") announced today the promotion of Cheryl Han to Senior Vice President of BergdorfGoodman.com & Customer Strategy. Additionally, Melissa Xides has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Bergdorf Goodman Stores and Brand Operations. In their new roles, both women will continue to drive the Company's strategic vision to set the new standard in luxury.
Han joined the Company in September 2018 as a contractor and partnered with Darcy Penick, President of Bergdorf Goodman, to lead and establish the strategic growth plan for BergdorfGoodman.com. After leading the overhaul of the BG site experience and its first app in partnership with its tech organization, Han transitioned in-house as Vice President of Bergdorf Goodman Online (BGO) in February 2020. Han has been at the helm of BGO's rapid growth and scaled the business and organization in the last 24 months building on its foundational strategic vision. In October 2020, Han took on an increased scope of responsibilities leading customer strategy. Under her leadership, the Company increased its investment and focused on customer strategies and customer relationship management, delivering strong results in the business.
Prior to joining BG, Han was the CEO and Founder of Keaton Row, which focused on delivering online personal styling services. Prior to this, she consulted with Neiman Marcus in crafting an early strategy framework for Neiman Marcus' Digital Luxury Experience program. Han received her Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Xides joined the Company in July 2019 as Vice President of Customer Experience, leading the BG stores' end-to-end responsibilities. She has since placed tremendous focus on attracting and retaining talent, evolving the store's leadership structure and culture, investing in training and development to build authentic customer relationships, and embedding BG's vision and high service standards into every touchpoint of the luxury customer experience. Melissa has provided steady and effective guidance through tremendous complexity during the pandemic, driven dynamic shifts in how we serve customers remotely and in person, while sustaining a clear and consistent vision for the stores. Melissa has also played a critical leadership role in BG's Environmental, Social, Governance strategy.
Prior to joining the Company, she held a variety of executive leadership roles across stores, direct-to-consumer buying and retail for leading consumer brands, including SoulCycle, Tory Burch, Jack Spade, Kate Spade, and Gap. Xides received her undergraduate degree from Baruch College.
"I am incredibly proud of the work Cheryl and Melissa have done to build and develop talented teams, establish, and effectively deliver channel and customer strategies that are creating exciting momentum in the business. With their direction, I am confident that we will build upon our success as we continue to innovate on the luxury customer experience both online and in-store," said Penick.
Bergdorf Goodman is part of the Neiman Marcus Group, which is a woman-co-founded and majority-women-led organization. Women represent the majority of its Board of Directors, over 50 percent of leaders vice president and above, and 68 percent of all corporate and store employees. In addition, over 50 percent of its 9,000 associates identify as minorities.
A New York landmark since 1901, Bergdorf Goodman represents the global pinnacle of style, service, and modern luxury. With its rich history of showcasing leading and emerging designers, the iconic store at 5th Avenue and 58th Street—the crossroads of fashion—is a singular destination for discerning customers around the world. BG.com expands on Bergdorf Goodman's heritage, showcasing coveted collections for men and women in an unparalleled online shopping experience. Bergdorf Goodman is part of Neiman Marcus Group.
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Missing teen may have been lured away by someone she met online, officials say
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) – A 16-year-old girl from Atlanta is missing, and police said she may have been lured away by someone she met online.
Kaylee Jones, 16, hasn’t been seen in a week. Her parents, along with authorities, believe she may be with someone she met through an app.
Daniel and Brenda Jones, Kaylee’s parents, are begging for their daughter’s return.
“It’s gut-wrenching, knowing she’s out there somewhere and not knowing where she’s at. All the worst thoughts come to our minds,” Daniel Jones said. “She is our daughter, and we desperately want her back. She is a big, huge part of us.”
Kaylee Jones is autistic, and because of that, her parents are afraid their daughter was more vulnerable to online predators.
Daniel Jones said his wife discovered Kaylee was talking to four or five males through Snapchat. It’s unclear if they were adults or also minors.
The parents said they took Kaylee’s phone away Monday, and by Wednesday morning Kaylee was gone. Without her phone with her, it’s making it more difficult to track Kaylee down.
“You never think it’s going to happen to you. I tried to … reinforce this in her mind that she cannot trust everybody that she sees,” Daniel Jones said.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said they are reviewing Kaylee’s social media records and following up with the last people she had contact with. They said they are following all tips and leads with assistance from the missing persons unit.
Kaylee is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and approximately 135 pounds. She may be wearing black sneakers or Converse shoes. She may also have a dark blue backpack with her that has a horse on the front with the word “Mazi” or “Kaylee” on it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigator Kim Biggs at 770-830-5916 or at kbiggs@carrollsheriff.com.
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The man accused of kidnapping and murdering a Tennessee teacher appeared in court Thursday in a city stunned by another deadly attack.
Cleotha Henderson, 38, faces multiple charges in the killing of Eliza "Liza" Fletcher, 34, who disappeared after she went jogging in Memphis early Friday morning.
Henderson allegedly passed by Fletcher in an SUV while she was jogging in a neighborhood near the University of Memphis.
Authorities say Henderson got out of the vehicle and chased Fletcher until he forced her into the passenger seat around 4 a.m. Friday. After a dayslong, intensive search, Fletcher's body was found Monday behind a vacant duplex.
Henderson appeared in a Shelby County court Thursday after he filed a motion for a change of attorney because of an alleged conflict of interest.
The Shelby County Public Defender's Office, which was appointed to Henderson's case this week, had previously represented him in a kidnapping conviction more than 20 years ago, Judge Louis J. Montesi Jr. said.
Montesi said Henderson's prior attorney would not be involved in his current case but ruled there were no "grounds or basis for the public defender to be disqualified as counsel."
The judge said Henderson will remain in the Shelby County Jail without bond for the murder charge against him. CNN has reached out to the Shelby County Public Defender's Office for comment.
Henderson initially faced charges of kidnapping and tampering with evidence in relation to the Fletcher case. Prosecutors later added a charge of first-degree murder in perpetration of kidnapping.
It's not clear what kind of sentencing prosecutors are planning to pursue if Henderson is convicted.
"It is premature for us to discuss right now what punishment we're going to seek," Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said Wednesday. In Tennessee, a first-degree murder conviction carries a sentence of life in prison -- with or without parole -- or the death penalty.
It's also unclear whether Henderson's prior kidnapping conviction of more than 20 years would have an impact in this case. Henderson pleaded guilty to kidnapping an attorney in 2000 and was released in 2020, the Shelby County district attorney's office told local news outlet WREG.
Convicted felons are suspects in recent Memphis killings
While Henderson was in court Thursday, another wave of shock and grief permeated Memphis.
Police say a 19-year-old man went on a shooting rampage across Memphis on Wednesday, killing four people and wounding three others.
The suspect, Ezekiel Kelly, was previously charged with criminal attempted first-degree murder but pleaded guilty in April 2021 to a lesser charge of aggravated assault.
He was sentenced to three years in prison, but only served 11 months and was released in March, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said.
"If Mr. Kelly served his full three-year sentence, he would still be in prison today, and four of our fellow citizens would still be alive," the mayor said.
The arrests of Kelly and Henderson in the recent Memphis killings sparked concerns about the criminal justice system and repeat offenders.
"People in Memphis and Shelby County are understandably frightened and outraged by all these events," Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said.
"I said it before, I'll say again: If you've got repeat violent offenders, they deserve a strong response. And that's what we'll get from the DA's office."
But "today is not about debating the finer details of criminal justice policy," Mulroy said after Henderson's hearing Thursday. "Today, we're dealing with a tragedy that occurred last week."
Mourners will continue slain teacher's run
Fletcher, an avid runner, never made it home after her last predawn jog. So community members will pick up where she left off.
About 2,000 runners have signed up for "Let's Finish Liza's Run." They'll follow the same 8.2-mile route Fletcher regularly ran.
"Our goal is to stand up for the women in the Mid South and emphasize that women should be able to safely run any time of day," organizers wrote on Facebook.
Fletcher was a junior kindergarten teacher at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis. The school faculty and staff lit candles in Fletcher's memory earlier this week.
"We are heartbroken at the loss of our beloved teacher, colleague, and friend Liza Fletcher," the school said.
The 34-year-old was also a wife and mother of two.
"Liza was a such a joy to so many -- her family, friends, colleagues, students, parents, members of her Second Presbyterian Church congregation, and everyone who knew her," Fletcher's family said in a statement obtained by CNN affiliate WHBQ.
"Now it's time to remember and celebrate how special she was and to support those who cared so much for her. We appreciate all the expressions of love and concern we have received. We are grateful beyond measure to local, state and federal law enforcement for their tireless efforts to find Liza and to bring justice to the person responsible for this horrible crime."
How the search unfolded
The search for Fletcher started last Friday when her husband reported she didn't return home from her routine morning jog, authorities said in an affidavit.
Someone had found her phone on a street that morning. The person gave the phone to one of Fletcher's relatives, who gave it to investigators, the affidavit said.
Later, police found surveillance video of that area, which showed a black GMC Terrain pass by her, according to the affidavit. A man is seen in the footage getting out of the SUV and "aggressively" running toward her before forcing her into the vehicle's passenger seat, according to the affidavit.
The SUV remained in a parking lot for about four minutes after both people were inside and then drove away, the affidavit states.
Police also analyzed a pair of sandals that were found at the abduction site, near the victim's phone. DNA found on the shoes matched Henderson's DNA, the affidavit reads.
Investigators interviewed Henderson's employer, who said he drove a GMC Terrain and verified his phone number. Investigators checked Henderson's cell phone records, which showed he was near the abduction scene during the time of Fletcher's kidnapping, according to the affidavit.
Members of a US Marshals task force found a GMC Terrain near Henderson's home on Saturday morning that had the same distinguishable damage seen in the surveillance footage, and the license plate matched the partial plate information gleaned from the video, the affidavit reads.
The task force detained Henderson near his home Saturday, the court document said.
Police gathered details from two witnesses -- including Henderson's brother -- who say they saw him acting strangely at the brother's Memphis house after the abduction, according to the affidavit.
Both said Henderson cleaned the interior of the GMC Terrain with floor cleaner, according to the affidavit, and that he washed his clothes in the sink of the home.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GenScript USA Inc., the world's leading life-science research tools and services provider, announced the availability of new GMP-grade GenExact™ single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) and GenWand™ closed-end linear double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) services. These services will enable next-generation gene and cell therapy R&D programs to advance to IND filing and clinical trials faster and more efficiently.
Today's announcement, made at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 25th annual meeting (booth #280), further establishes GenScript as the leading provider of non-viral homology-directed repair (HDR) template solutions for immune-cell engineering. GenScript now offers varying grades of non-viral HDR payload materials that support use cases across early discovery research, process development, and clinical studies.
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"This new investment by GenScript demonstrates our commitment to non-viral delivery technology. We look forward to continuing to work with our partners and stakeholders in academia and industry to support their cell therapy R&D programs and further development of non-viral delivery platforms and workflows," said Ray Chen, PhD, president of GenScript USA Life Science Group. "We know this technology will be a more efficient and safer solution for cell engineering."
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Company Announces Definitive Merger Agreement with CEO Rob Glaser, Subject to Shareholder Approval
SEATTLE, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), an emerging leader in AI-based software and solutions, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
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Glaser continued: "While SAFR's results were disappointing, we've received very positive feedback on SAFR SCAN, which began shipping in May. We are confident that under Paul's leadership we can build a successful business."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- Revenue was $11.9 million, compared to $13.3 million in the prior quarter and $14.6 million in the prior year period.
- Net loss attributable to RealNetworks was ($5.1) million, or $(0.11) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($5.2) million, or $(0.11) per diluted share, in the prior quarter and a net loss of ($1.3) million, or ($0.03) per diluted share, in the prior year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $(4.2) million compared to Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(3.8) million in the prior quarter and Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(4.3) million in the prior year period.
Corporate Developments
Earlier today, it was announced that RealNetworks and Founder, Chairman and CEO Rob Glaser entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which the Company will merge with and into Greater Heights LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Glaser, and each outstanding share of common stock of the Company will be converted into the right to receive cash consideration of $0.73 per share. The Company's shareholders will be asked to vote upon the adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the merger at a shareholders meeting called for such purpose on a date to be announced. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Glaser said, "I believe that Machine Learning-based Artificial Intelligence represents a transformational opportunity, albeit one that will also take time and resources to fully realize. I'm happy that the RealNetworks Board and I could reach agreement on a path to pursue that transformation with focus, efficiency, and speed by turning Real back into a private company, and in a way that is fair to all shareholders."
Given the pending merger, the Company will not be providing any forward-looking guidance, and is withdrawing any previously provided goals and outlook.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
RealNetworks will host a conference call today to review its results and discuss its performance at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 1-877-451-6152 (United States) or 1-201-389-0879 (international). A telephonic replay of the call will also be available shortly after the completion of the call, until 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 11, 2022, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (United States) or 1-412-317-6671 (international) and entering the replay pin number: 13731696.
A live webcast will be available on RealNetworks' Investor Relations site under the Events & Presentations section at http://investor.realnetworks.com and will be archived online upon completion of the conference call.
About RealNetworks
Building on a rich history of digital media expertise and innovation, RealNetworks has created a new generation of products that employ best-in-class artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance and secure our daily lives. Real's portfolio includes SAFR, the world's premier computer vision platform for live video; KONTXT, an industry leading NLP (Natural Language Processing) platform for text and multi-media analysis; and leveraging its digital media expertise, a mobile games business focused on the large free-to-play segment. For information about all of our products, visit www.realnetworks.com.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement RealNetworks' consolidated financial information presented in accordance with GAAP in this press release, the company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and contribution margin by reportable segment, which management believes provide investors with useful information.
In the financial tables of our earnings press release, RealNetworks has included reconciliations of GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA and operating income (loss) by reportable segment to contribution margin by reportable segment.
The rationale for management's use of non-GAAP measures is included in the supplementary materials presented with the quarterly earnings materials. Please refer to Exhibit 99.2 ("Information Regarding Non- GAAP Financial Measures") to the company's report on Form 8-K, which is being submitted today to the SEC.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
RealNetworks, its directors and certain executive officers are participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the pending merger of RealNetworks (the "Transaction"). RealNetworks plans to file a proxy statement (the "Transaction Proxy Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the solicitation of proxies to approve the Transaction. Additional information regarding such participants, including their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the Transaction Proxy Statement and other relevant documents to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Transaction. Information relating to the foregoing can also be found in RealNetworks's definitive proxy statement for its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2021 Proxy Statement"), which was filed with the SEC on October 29, 2021. To the extent that holdings of RealNetworks's securities have changed since the amounts printed in the 2021 Proxy Statement, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Promptly after filing the definitive Transaction Proxy Statement with the SEC, RealNetworks will mail the definitive Transaction Proxy Statement to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting to consider the Transaction. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE TRANSACTION PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT REALNETWORKS WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, the preliminary and definitive versions of the Transaction Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by RealNetworks with the SEC in connection with the Transaction at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of RealNetworks's definitive Transaction Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by RealNetworks with the SEC in connection with the Transaction will also be available, free of charge, from RealNetworks's website at www.realnetworks.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to our current expectations regarding our future growth, profitability, and market position, the anticipated closing of the merger, expectations following the closing of the merger, our financial condition and liquidity, our strategic focus and initiatives, product plans, agreements with partners, Scener's current and future activities, and certain remaining contingencies relating to the sale of Napster. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward- looking statements. These statements reflect our expectations as of today, and actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Factors that could cause actual results for RealNetworks, on a consolidated basis, to differ from the results predicted include: the possibility that the conditions to the closing of the merger are not satisfied, including the risk that required stockholder approval for the merger is not obtained; potential litigation relating to the merger; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the merger; the ability of each party to consummate the merger; risks relating to the substantial costs and diversion of personnel's attention and resources due to the merger; our ability to realize operating efficiencies, growth and other benefits from the implementation of our growth initiatives and restructuring efforts; cash usage and conservation, and the pursuit of additional funding sources; successful monetization of our products and services; competitive risks, including the emergence or growth of competing technologies, products and services; issues with the use of AI; potential outcomes and effects of claims and legal proceedings; risks associated with key customer or strategic relationships and business acquisitions and dispositions; challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; disruptions in the global financial markets, including changes in consumer spending and impacts to credit availability, and fluctuations in foreign currencies; volatility of our stock price; material asset impairment; continued declines in subscription revenue; difficulty recruiting and retaining key personnel; regulatory, tax, accounting, and cross-border risks; and risks related to our governance structure. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business and financial results is included in RealNetworks' latest annual report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2021, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents filed by RealNetworks from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. RealNetworks assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.
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Ken Starr, whose probe led to Clinton impeachment, dies at age 76
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ken Starr, a former federal appellate judge and a prominent attorney whose criminal investigation of Bill Clinton led to the president’s impeachment, died Tuesday at age 76, his family said.
In 2020, he was recruited to the legal team representing President Donald Trump in the nation’s third presidential impeachment trial.
For many years, Starr’s stellar reputation as a lawyer seemed to place him on a path to the Supreme Court. At age 37, he became the youngest person ever to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, where Chief Justice John Roberts and justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia also had served. From 1989-93, Starr was the solicitor general in the administration of President George H.W. Bush, arguing 25 cases before the Supreme Court.
Despite his impressive legal credentials, nothing could have prepared him for the task of investigating a sitting president.
In a probe that lasted five years, Starr looked into fraudulent real estate deals involving a long-time Clinton associate, delved into the removal of documents from the office of deputy White House counsel Vincent Foster after his suicide and assembled evidence of Clinton’s sexual encounters with Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern. Each of the controversies held the potential to do serious, perhaps fatal, damage to Clinton’s presidency.
As Clinton’s legal problems worsened, the White House pilloried Starr as a right-wing fanatic doing the bidding of Republicans bent on destroying the president.
“The assaults took a toll” on the investigation, Starr told a Senate committee in 1999. “A duly authorized federal law enforcement investigation came to be characterized as yet another political game. Law became politics by other means.”
In a bitter finish to his investigation of the Lewinsky affair that engendered still more criticism, Starr filed a report, as the law required, with the U.S. House of Representatives. He concluded that Clinton lied under oath, engaged in obstruction of justice and followed a pattern of conduct that was inconsistent with the president’s constitutional duty to faithfully execute the laws. House Republicans used Starr’s report as a roadmap in the impeachment of the president, who was acquitted in a Senate trial.
In 2020, he was recruited to help represent Trump in the nation’s third impeachment trial. In a memorable statement to Congress during the Trump impeachment trial, Starr said “we are living in what I think can aptly be described as the ‘age of impeachment.’” He said that “like war, impeachment is hell, or at least presidential impeachment is hell.”
Clinton’s legal problems began during the 1992 presidential campaign. Questions arose over the candidate’s ties to the owner of a failed Arkansas savings and loan. The issue faded quickly. But it caught the attention of federal regulators, who began looking into whether money from the S&L had been diverted to a real estate venture called Whitewater in which Bill and Hillary Clinton and the S&L’s owner, Jim McDougal, shared a financial interest.
Bowing to intense political pressure from Republicans and some members of his own party, Clinton called for appointment of a special counsel to investigate Whitewater. A three-member appeals court for independent counsels selected Starr.
On the Whitewater front, Starr’s prosecutors investigated Mrs. Clinton’s legal work for Jim McDougal’s S&L. Both she and the president were questioned by Starr’s prosecutors and their videotaped depositions were played for juries in criminal trials of McDougal and his ex-wife Susan. Neither of the Clintons was ever charged in connection with Whitewater.
The investigation of Clinton’s intimate relationship with Lewinsky was a Washington spectacle.
In 1995, Lewinsky went to work at the White House as an intern. During the government shutdown late that year, she and Clinton had a sexual encounter in a hallway near the Oval Office, the first of 10 sexual encounters over the next year and a half. Lewinsky confided the affair to a co-worker, Linda Tripp, who tape recorded some of their conversations and brought the tapes to Starr’s prosecutors. Lewinsky was granted immunity from prosecution and became Starr’s chief witness against the president, who had denied having sexual relations with Lewinsky.
Putting the investigation behind him, Starr embarked on a career in academia, first as dean of the law school at Pepperdine University where he taught constitutional issues and civil procedures, then as president of Baylor University in his home state of Texas. He also became an author, writing “First Among Equals: The Supreme Court in American Life.”
Born in Vernon and raised in San Antonio, Starr earned his B.A. from George Washington University in 1968, his M.A. from Brown University in 1969 and his J.D. degree from Duke University Law School in 1973. He was a law clerk to Chief Justice Warren E. Burger from 1975 to 1977.
As a young attorney at the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles, Starr worked with William French Smith, who became attorney general in the administration of President Ronald Reagan. Starr became counselor to Smith, and from there was nominated by Reagan to the federal appeals court.
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Former Associated Press writer Pete Yost contributed to this report.
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LAS VEGAS, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synamedia, the world's largest independent video software provider, today announces the launch of its complete Synamedia Go cloud video suite. Go.Foundation, the entry level service is complemented by a suite of new packs, including Go.Monetize, Go.Personalize and Go.Recommend. Synamedia Go offers video service providers of any size everything they need to rapidly launch a streaming service as well as the ability to customize it to increase value.
The full suite of Synamedia Go reflects the need for an agile, flexible SaaS platform that balances functionality with speed-to-market for VOD and live streaming services. Whether customers are OTT providers, broadcasters or pay-TV operators, Synamedia Go includes all the functionality and flexibility required to acquire, manage, and distribute content. The expanded service will debut on the Synamedia booth W10113 at NAB 2022, Las Vegas, April 23-27.
Synamedia Go's open design gives customers a choice of using pre-integrated third party solutions from providers in the Synamedia Partner Network. Initial partners are: Dotscreen, To The New (TTN), Wiztivi (for UI); Cleeng, InPlayer, and Evergent (for monetization and identity); Gracenote, Teravolt, and Utelly (for metadata, recommendations and aggregation). Synamedia's own security, addressable advertising, business insights, and video network solutions are also pre-integrated with Synamedia Go. Alternatively, customers can develop their own applications or use their preferred provider for common components such as metadata, CRM, and billing systems.
Nick Thexton, Synamedia CTO, said "As we move into a new generation of streaming platforms, media businesses of all types need systems that are much more flexible. New viewing experiences have to be matched quickly to commercial objectives, consumer satisfaction and performance optimization.
"Building on our decades of experience designing video software solutions, Synamedia Go meets this need for flexibility and rapid implementation. It bridges the gap in the market between very basic systems, and – at the other extreme – highly customized solutions that can be very expensive to modify once live. Synamedia Go complements our broad OTT portfolio including Synamedia OTT ServiceGuard, VIVID Workflow as a Service, Synamedia Iris OTT addressable advertising, and Synamedia Clarissa business insights," Thexton added.
Tom Morrod, co-founder and research director at industry analyst firm, Caretta said "With the average household wanting no more than 3 or 3.5 different streaming services, the industry is in a battle to be the bundle in the home. This requires whole new levels of agility to launch and update streaming services. To meet this need, video service providers are now looking for cloud-based, modular, SaaS solutions that incorporate best-of-breed offerings for the perfect combination of speedy deployment and functionality."
With a focus on personalization, monetization and enhancement, the base product Go.Foundation includes VOD and linear content management, rights management, metadata and data control, user experience management, user engagement and subscription options.
In addition, the new add-on packs that can be added to a customer's service instantly are:
- Go.Enhance – providers subscribers with additional viewing features such as download to go and voice search
- Go.Recommend - serves data-driven recommendations for increased viewer stickiness
- Go.Personalize – allows users to create their own profiles for personalized experiences
- Go.Monetize – provides multiple pricing and packaging options for content, such as PPV
- Go.Time-Shift - gives users control to watch when they want, with catch up, restart and more
- Go.Brand – allows providers to add services under different brands and in different geographies
These packs are in addition to Go.Aggregate, launched in 2021, which manages the complexity of offering multiple streaming services, both on demand and linear TV content.
Synamedia Go is platform and client software agnostic and can be fully integrated with Android TV, RDK, Apple TV, iOS, WebOS and Tizen applications. Allowing customers to predict costs and manage total cost of ownership, Synamedia Go uses a simple bundled pricing model based on the number of subscribers and add-on packs.
About Synamedia
We're trusted by over 200 video service providers to deliver, protect and monetize video content in an increasingly IP world. Synamedia's flexible incremental architecture provides a rapid, friction-free way to add, build and deploy cloud-based video services. Our award-winning portfolio also includes intelligence-led anti-piracy, advanced advertising, business analytics, broadband, and video network solutions and services. Synamedia's technology is in 320 million active devices and protects $70 billion in revenue annually. Synamedia is backed by the Permira funds and Sky.
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Which KONG dog toy is best?
KONG dog toys are known for their durability and quality designs. The majority of KONG toys are made in the U.S. However, those that aren’t are designed and tested in the U.S., so you can still be sure that they’re safe and nontoxic.
But which are the best KONG dog toys and which should you buy for your canine companion? If you’re looking for a treat-dispensing KONG toy to keep your dog busy, the KONG Wobbler is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a KONG dog toy
Toy types
Dog toys come in a range of varieties, and many of these toy types are available from KONG.
KONG specializes in making tough rubber chew toys that come in a range of shapes and sizes, including the classic KONG shape, bone shape and tire shape. Many of these chew toys have hollow parts that can be stuffed with treats or pastes, such as peanut butter or KONG’s own Easy Treat pastes, so they could also be considered treat-dispensing toys. Plus, KONG makes one nonrubber, treat-dispensing toy: The Wobbler.
KONG also produces plush toys that dogs can carry around, shake and mouth, as well as tug toys and fetch toys, including balls and flying discs. Many KONG dog toys are multipurpose; for example, the Wubba could be classified as a chew toy, fetch toy and tug toy.
Durability
While KONG dog toys are known for durability, not all of its toys are equally durable. Its rubber toys are reasonably durable and will stand up to most dog’s level of chewing, but there’s also an Extreme range that’s made for heavy chewers, which is virtually indestructible. It’s easy to tell the difference between the two ranges at first glance, as the standard KONGs are red and the Extreme KONGs are black. Although they’re sturdier than some plush toys, KONG’s plush toys and any toys with fabric components aren’t especially durable and are unsuitable for destructive dogs.
What to look for in a quality KONG dog toy
Sizes
KONG dog toys come in a range of sizes to suit most dogs. Some toy models offer a full range of sizes from XXS to XXL, while others are only available in two or three sizes. Look for a sizing chart to tell you what size dog each toy size is suitable for.
Textures and sounds
Some KONG toys have added interest from textures and sounds, such as squeakers and crinkly bits of fabric.
Treat options
Many KONG dog toys give you the option to stuff them with treats to keep dogs entertained for longer.
How much you can expect to spend on a KONG dog toy
KONG dog toys start at around $5 for some small offerings and cost up to roughly $25 for large and extra-tough toys.
KONG dog toy FAQ
How long does a KONG occupy a dog?
A. This varies depending on the type of KONG dog toy and the individual dog. Some dogs will be occupied for hours by a KONG — especially if it’s a stuffable type that’s filled with something tasty. Other dogs will only play with a KONG for a few minutes before getting bored. The only way to find out how your dog will react is to try a few different types of KONG toys.
Are KONG toys safe for dogs?
A. Generally speaking, KONG toys are safe for dogs, but any dog toy can cause problems if your dog chews off parts and swallows them. If your dog is a destructive chewer, you should never leave them to play with a KONG toy unsupervised, which is an issue for buyers who want KONG toys to entertain their dogs while they’re out of the house. Strictly speaking, dogs should never be allowed to play with toys while you aren’t home, but if you know your dog is highly unlikely to chew up or swallow a dog, it’s down to your discretion. For unsupervised use, the most durable KONG toys are ideal, rather than KONG plushies or options with fabric parts.
What’s the best KONG dog toy to buy?
Top KONG dog toy
What you need to know: Weighted so it wobbles but never falls over, this treat-dispensing toy is great for food-motivated dogs.
What you’ll love: The top unscrews from the base to make this toy easy to fill. If your dog rushes their meals, you can slow them down by feeding kibble from a wobbler. It keeps dogs entertained for long periods.
What you should consider: The hole where treats come out is too large for small kibble, even on the small Wobbler.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Pet Smart and Chewy
Top KONG dog toy for the money
What you need to know: This versatile toy can be used for fetch, tug-of-war and solo play and offers excellent value for money.
What you’ll love: The body of the toy squeaks to keep dogs entertained for longer, while the fabric tails add an extra level of interest for dogs. The reinforced nylon fabric is relatively durable. It comes in three sizes to suit most dogs.
What you should consider: Dogs who love to intentionally tear toys apart will be able to get through the fabric eventually.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Pet Smart and Chewy
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This original KONG toy offers a range of different ways to play and is great for all but the heaviest chewers.
What you’ll love: Dogs can use it as a chew toy and you can throw it for your dog to fetch or stuff the hollow center with treats or lickable pastes such as peanut butter. The erratic bounce when thrown keeps dogs guessing.
What you should consider: Strong chewers may be able to bite chunks off, so you should opt for the Extreme version of this toy if you have this kind of dog.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Pet Smart and Chewy
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EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than 4,000 cyclists will start to descend on Emporia on Thursday, June 2, for UNBOUND Gravel.
Life Time, coordinators with UNBOUND Gravel, says the ultra-endurance bike race known as the ‘world series of gravel’ will return to the Flint Hills on Saturday, June 4.
Life Time said more than 4,000 cyclists - the largest field size the event has seen - will start and end in historic downtown Emporia. Riders between the ages of 10 and 89 will descend on the city from all 50 states and 48 countries.
The coordinators noted that distance options for UNBOUND Gravel include a Junior, 25, 50, 100, 200, and a grueling 350-mile single loop configuration. It said the 200-mile course will serve as the signature distance on which the event was founded in 2006.
Life Time said the race will take place mostly on gravel and dirt roads, some of which get little to no maintenance throughout the year and are primitive in nature. It said riders are required to prepare their bikes, bodies and minds to be ready for any and all possible conditions.
In 2022, Life Time said a new southbound course will debut and many of the world’s top riders - including those from the Tour de France - will hit the start line.
The coordinators also said the event weekend will feature the All Things Gravel Expo presented by the City of Emporia which wills stretch for two blocks downtown. The expo will include more than 300 vendors from top outdoor brands, food and a beer garden.
While the race begins on Saturday events to prepare and celebrate will begin on Thursday, June 2.
The schedule for UNBOUND Gravel is as follows:
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Integration provides buyers with direct access to Fenris' data via their APIs integrated into InsuranceGIG's Data Fabric, available on a per transaction basis.
RICHMOND, Va., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fenris Digital (Fenris), an insurance data sourcing innovator providing a suite of API-delivered, SOC 2 compliant products, is pleased to announce a new partnership with InsuranceGIG, an API AppMarket that connects buyers and sellers as a better way to buy insurance technology, to provide commercial and property data prefill to agencies, wholesalers and carriers, and grow the InsuranceGIG ecosystem.
InsuranceGIG is designed to make buying and selling API-based services for insurance faster, cheaper, and risk-free. Buyers are able to get introduced to more services they otherwise would not, while enjoying transactional pricing, sampling services before purchasing an entire tech stack, no long-term contracts, and the ability to bundle APIs to create custom workflows.
"We're looking forward to sharing Fenris' extensive property and business data with InsuranceGIG's partners," said Michael Lebor, CEO of InsuranceGIG "APIs have made it easy for insurance providers to get access to new technology and data quickly, by integrating with multiple insurtechs through InsuranceGIG's AppMarket, those providers can customize their processes to save time in acquiring new customers."
Fenris utilizes data repositories of 255+ million adults, 130+ million households, 30+ million small businesses, and complete coverage of all properties in the U.S. to enable better customer acquisition for traditional, innovative, and embedded insurance providers. Fenris' predictive lead scoring and data prefill solutions consistently demonstrate a positive impact on conversion rates, decreased cost of acquisition, and reduced manual entry.
About Fenris
Fenris Digital (Fenris) is an insurance data sourcing innovator delivering a suite of API-delivered, SOC2 compliant products which leverage well-established, proprietary data repositories for Predictive Scoring, Data Enrichment and Pre-fill, and Life Event Monitoring & Alerts (LEMA), to enable modern customer acquisition workflows across auto, home, life, and small commercial lines. For more information, please visit www.fenrisd.com.
About InsuranceGIG
InsuranceGIG is an insurance technology AppMarket designed to make buying & selling insurance data & technology – faster, cheaper and risk-free. InsuranceGIG is positioned to become one of the top 10-20 platforms in the Insurance ecosystem that will establish and socialize the framework for collaboration across operations, technology, and data across multiple companies, across multiple lines of business. Visit insurancegig.com to learn more.
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Firefighters rescue kitten stuck inside vending machine at Walmart
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 1:12 PM CDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (Gray News) – Fire crews in Tennessee rescued a kitten that was stuck inside a vending machine at a Walmart.
The Morristown Fire Department received a call from a Walmart worker named Lindsey about a kitten stuck in a Pepsi machine Wednesday morning.
Upon arrival, firefighters could hear the kitten crying but could not see it. Crews unplugged the machine and removed its back cover, but still couldn’t see the kitten.
They eventually found another opening where they could see the kitten and were able to coax it out.
Lindsey is adopting the kitten. Firefighters joked that she should name it Pepsi.
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LA CROSSE, Wis., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Authenticom, Inc., a leading data solutions provider known for services like DealerVault and ContactVia, today announced RecordRecharge, a rebranding of their existing vehicle ownership, email, address, and phone data hygiene services. RecordRecharge simplifies what was multiple vendor solutions into a single process with customizable and scalable options. This change benefits customers by streamlining processes, saving costs, and helping dealerships achieve growth objectives.
"Authenticom has long been a data hygiene leader and champion of the ever-evolving data quality landscape. When looking at the growing business needs of our customers, we saw an opportunity to answer this need through integrating current data hygiene offerings under one umbrella. This gives dealerships a holistic approach to a much better dealership-to-customer experience. Simply, clean data better informs business decisions and makes dealerships look more professional," said Founder and CEO Stephen Cottrell.
Clean data is more vital to business success than ever before. Too often customers receive communications for vehicles they no longer own. At a time of rising costs, dealers can't afford to drive customer opt-outs through incorrect data, which also makes dealerships look unreputable and increases consumer mistrust. Accurate and tailored customer communication can be the key difference between dealership success and failure. Poor data quality has a direct financial impact on company performance, weakens competitive standing, and increases already heightened consumer mistrust.
The right data hygiene partner mitigates data quality business risks. Through analysis to remove duplications, create standardization, and verify quality and accuracy, services available within RecordRecharge put dealerships in the competitive position to increase customer engagement. This helps meet business goals and creates value. By addressing the market need for customizable data hygiene solutions, RecordRecharge customers can choose which data services best align with their data hygiene needs to encourage business growth.
For more information and to view integrated data hygiene services, visit http://www.authenticom.com/recordrecharge
Authenticom is a privately held company launched in 2002. As a leader in data management services, Authenticom has expanded its family of products to support the changing environment surrounding data. Their mission is the connect the world to data through data visibility, transparency, and control. This allows organizations to leverage the power of data to drive their business operations.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) announced an increase in its prime lending rate to 4.00 percent from 3.50 percent, effective tomorrow, May 5, 2022.
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $544 billion as of March 31, 2022. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
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The redesigned version of the brand's flagship collection continues to provide exceptional performance while introducing enhanced innovation
LONG ISLAND, N.Y., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic American travelware brand Briggs & Riley is proud to announce the upcoming debut of the new Baseline collection. In April, the brand will unveil a reimagined version of the brand's flagship collection, merging timeless style with extraordinary engineering. The collection consists of a variety of distinctive pieces that work together seamlessly.
"Enhancing the travel experience and providing revolutionary innovations remains at the forefront of our brand's core values," said Briggs & Riley CEO Richard Krulik. "Especially in today's climate, with new adventures being realized after a challenging two years, travelers are seeking products crafted with the ultimate care. We are thrilled to introduce the new Baseline collection, which reflects the deep passion, pride, and loyalty to authentically delivering smart technology to help travelers discover the world."
The new Baseline Collection features varying styles including wheeled carry-on and checked luggage, backpacks, tote bags, duffle bags, garment bags, and toiletry kits. Standout features setting Baseline apart in the industry include:
- The world's only one-touch CX™ expansion, an upgraded system from the original Baseline collection. With the simple press of a button, nearly all wheeled bags in the collection can expand to increase packing capacity, and then can be easily compressed down to their original size.
- Proprietary shock absorbing wheels for 360° maneuverability and smooth, quiet gliding
- Premium identification through elegant personalization and iconic leather detailing, which is the first time that monogramming is available for Baseline products.
- Optimal capacity with the brand's patented Outsider® handle to provide a flat packing surface inside to minimize wrinkles. The handle is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and engineered with outstanding impact resistant design.
- Superior materials tested to the highest standards, such as ballistic nylon fabric that provides exceptional durability and resists wear and tear, to evoke traveling with confidence.
- Smartly designed versatile features such as extra-wide garment panels to envelop clothing for minimal creasing, and an integrated garment carrier to secure formal attire.
Additional organizational elements include a PowerPocket™ to conveniently store a battery pack or cell phone to charge on the go, an add-a-bag strap, to transport two bags as one, organizational pockets with soft, premium lining so that everything from laptops and iPads to business cards and pens have a dedicated space, and RFID blocking pockets to protect personal data.
Owned by US Luggage, LLC, Briggs & Riley is dedicated to delivering remarkable travelware with extraordinary performance and enduring quality. Built on a rich legacy of continuous innovation, exacting performance, and true dedication to the art of travel, Briggs & Riley leads the way – elevating industry standards while ensuring effortless passage for discerning travelers worldwide. Through each collection launched, the trusted brand enable travelers to be in control of their journey with intuitive functionality and convenience features, innovation to enhance the travel experience, and the promise of an experience made to last for life. Each style exudes a timeless, classic sophistication that honors legacy while evolving to meet the needs of travelers.
From inception, the brand and its parent company have shaped the travel industry by introducing innovations such as the first ever wheeled luggage, and over time have evolved through continuous innovation, exceptional performance, and timeless, considered design.
Briggs & Riley is committed to integrating sustainability into every step of the design, manufacturing, marketing, and home office processes, increasingly embracing practices that are designed to reduce the environmental impact of each product made and action taken. Since inception, all Briggs & Riley products are engineered for today's travels and crafted to last for life. The brand is the only luggage company to offer an unconditional lifetime guarantee, which repairs products free of charge with no proof of purchase needed and no questions asked. This is a reflection of the brand's purposeful focus on reducing the number of bags the end up in landfills.
Briggs & Riley is available at more than 500 fine specialty retailers, select e-tailers, select high-end department stores world-wide, and online at www.briggs-riley.com.
Born of a legacy spanning a century, two continents and three generations, Briggs & Riley is the iconic American travelware brand that is dedicated to enabling a life well-lived enriched by travel, full of discovery and meaningful experiences. Owned by US Luggage, LLC, Briggs & Riley is committed to delivering extraordinary performance and enduring quality. Inspired to lead the way, from introducing the world's first wheeled travelcase to the best lifetime guarantee in the world, Briggs & Riley's travelware is thoughtfully designed with smart solutions and meaningful consistency, made to last for life. For more information, please visit www.briggs-riley.com
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PRAGUE (AP) — An international film festival in the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary kicked off Friday amid controversy following a protest by Ukraine over the screening of a Russian film alongside Ukrainian-made movies.
Prior to the start of the 56th edition of the festival, several leading Ukrainian filmmakers along with Ukraine’s ambassador to Prague protested the scheduled screening of “Captain Volkonogov Escaped.”
Ukrainian Ambassador Yevhen Perebyinis said in an open letter that it would be “inhuman” to screen Ukrainian films alongside a Russian movie made with support from Russia’s Culture Ministry at a time when Russian troops had “committed atrocities” during their invasion of his country.
Organizers said they consider the Russian movie – whose world premiere was at last year’s Venice Film Festival – as being indirectly critical of the current Russian leadership.
Four Ukrainian films and eight other nearly-completed movies produced or co-produced by Ukraine will also be screened at the festival.
After being cancelled in 2020 and delayed in 2021 due to the pandemic, this year’s festival will culminate in a ceremony to honor Australian Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush for his contribution to world cinema.
Rush won an Academy Award for actor in a leading role in “Shine” in 1997. Beside that movie, the festival will also screen his movies “The King’s Speech” and “Quills.”
Organizers will also honor U.S. Oscar-winning actor and producer Benicio Del Toro and Czech actor Bolek Polivka.
The festival runs through July 9. The grand jury will consider 12 movies for the top prize, the Crystal Globe.
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Remediation set to begin on 17.47 acre site of new park, community center, museum, housing, and commercial space
LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commerce City Council fully approved a new 850 unit mixed-use development project at a meeting on Feb. 22, allowing the development phase to begin. The project, named Modelo to reference the Commerce motto of "the Model City," is a robust, new, mixed-use project consisting of 850 residential units, recreational and entertainment retail spaces, a public-private park, community center and museum.
The project will be developed by Comstock Realty Partners, an experienced California-based developer with long history of projects in Commerce and Southeast Los Angeles.
"After 25 years of experience in Commerce and eight years working with the city to create this unique development, we are excited to bring much needed housing and amenities to Southeast LA," said Adrian Comstock, principle and founder of Comstock Realty Partners. "The Modelo Project will honor and reflect the Latin American and Indigenous cultures and history of the site and region, creating a welcoming and open urban village that will complement and enhance the City of Commerce and Southeast LA communities."
The 17.47 acre planned project is located at the intersection of Gage and Slauson Avenues in Commerce. The current land area is on top of a former construction borrow pit from when the I-5 freeway was being constructed.
Working closely with the Regional Water Board, Los Angeles County Public Health and CalRecycle, they created a plan for total removal of all 477,000 cubic yards of soil and debris from underneath the site, said Howard Clarke, VP of Development at Comstock.
"This will benefit not only our property, but also the community and the region as a whole, which will be more environmentally protected," Clarke said.
Commerce, and much of Southeast LA, is classified as a severely disadvantaged region economically, environmentally, and socially.
"The goal of the project is to tip the scale in the direction of the community for once," Comstock said. "As developers, we are inspired to create a safe, clean community for people to work, play, and sleep in, and create hundreds of jobs along the way. With this project, we have the added goal of endowing a cultural and arts museum."
Comstock intentionally set labor agreements with LIUNA, SW Carpenters and CREED LA because Comstock knew that many union members already live in the region and he said it only made sense to utilize the high quality local union labor.
Formerly a project manager with Caruso and The Dorchester Collection, Clarke explained that the mix of residential for-rent and for-sale units—along with the integration of essential and entertainment retail—will imbue a contemporary take on a village-like atmosphere. Construction is scheduled to begin by the end of 2022, with the first phase of housing and community center to be completed 30 months later.
A mix of 850 units ranging from studios to 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, to more luxurious condos and townhomes will invite both singles and families, creating a village and community feel. To serve all economic levels of prospective residents, the project includes 110 for-sale townhomes and condominiums, plus 740 for-rent apartments at attainable, market, and premium pricing levels. This will help make a dent in the housing crisis that is affecting the City of Commerce and the State of California.
"With numerous family and adult restaurants, a cinema, arcade and entertainment, as well as essential services, the 165,000 square feet of retail space will create opportunities for shopping and entertainment for all of LA County and Southeast LA," said Patrick Tighe, principle of Tighe Architecture, and the projects lead designer. "A menu of fully programmed family friendly outside events and functions that utilize the extensive open space will occur throughout the year to serve visitors from Los Angeles and beyond."
Keeping sustainability at the forefront of the project, the majority of vehicle parking is subterranean to make the site walkable for pedestrians and families. The project is adjacent to and will feature access from the LA River bicycle path that stretches from the San Gabriel Mountains to Marina Del Ray. Cyclists favorably located in Los Angeles County will be able to meet for breakfast or lunch at one of Modelo's many restaurants.
"The project will be certified as a Silver Project by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design," said Stephanie Mork, Comstock's Project Manager for Entitlements and Planning.
Better known as LEED, this is the premiere rating system for sustainable and "green" buildings administered by the U.S. Green Building Council.
"A clean safe place to live, a fun, relaxing place to visit, and an inspiring cultural destination… These are the mantras that helped us design Modelo," said Comstock.
Media contact: Mollie Barnes, mollie@comstockrealtypartners.com, 314-755-6392
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Also in This Edition: Media Industry News
NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area.
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Healthcare
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Mental health and wellness
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As an internet pioneer, TV critic for over 15 years, and the Senior Editor for Primetimer.com, the web's leading resource for television news, reviews and commentary, I am a leading expert on trends and topics regarding TV, streaming services, movies and what to watch next.
Aaron can discuss: 1. What's new and noteworthy among all the network and streaming services, what's best for every interest and every budget. 2."Cord-cutting" and 3 easy steps that will give you the best bang for your buck. 3. The hidden gems on streaming TV. Great shows no one's talking about. 4. "The curated binge:" Short on time, some viewers have stopped bingeing entire seasons of shows and are instead watching playlists of episodes from a single or multiple shows by theme. 5. Can share hand-curated lists of recommended shows to watch, depending on what other shows you like
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Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Alyson Nerenberg Psychology Associates, PC
My hope is to help lessen the shame, blame and guilt we all suffer from so we can live our best lives with honesty, accountability and love.
Dr. Nerenberg can speak on most all topics in the psychology realm, but specializes in relationships (including perfectionism, narcissism), trauma, and addictions.
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Enhancing the reach and effectiveness of HCP omnichannel precision messaging and engagement
CINCINNATI, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relevate Health solidifies its position as the market leader in Healthcare Professional (HCP) omnichannel engagement with the acquisition of Dallas-based ConneXion360. With this acquisition, Relevate Health now provides its omnichannel solutions and agency services to more than 185 brands from 90 pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers, as well as 24 hospital systems.
The addition of ConneXion360 expands the Relevate Health suite of HCP engagement marketing solutions for its clients with precision messaging at the point-of-care and point-of-prescribing and Key Account Messaging for 1:1 engagement, complemented by ConneXion360's National Broadcast capabilities and OnDemand platform for "non-personal" engagement. The combination enables Relevate Health's clients to gain access to difficult-to-reach health systems and HCPs via ConneXion360's industry-leading Treatment Perspectives Recruitment Network. These proven solutions will be integrated into Relevate Health's proprietary ElevatedRelevance℠ data platform to cultivate unique and actionable content, market selection, and Key Opinion Leader identification insights for its clients. Relevate Health's comprehensive suite of data-driven HCP Engagement solutions solves the last-mile challenge that many brands face in connecting their creative campaign to target HCP audiences. Relevate Health's digital activation services and marketing solutions plug into existing omnichannel infrastructure and spans the gamut from 1:1 to mass engagement.
"Bringing ConneXion360's 1:1 engagement, Key Account Messaging, immersive video, and national broadcast capabilities into the Relevate Health suite of products and technology offer new brand-building opportunities for our clients," said Relevate Health CEO Jeff Spanbauer. "Quite simply, it means more access to HCPs by the Reps, MSLs, and KAMs, richer opportunities to scale nationally using local data, and deeper omnichannel engagement. For clients seeking a digital-first omnichannel agency, we complement our highly differentiated engagement solutions with class-leading agency services, and digital activation capabilities that help our clients achieve their ambitious growth objectives."
Relevate Health delivers innovative, integrated HCP omnichannel engagement solutions that are configured to meet clients' specific market challenges. Its unmatched capabilities in "non-personal" promotion, immersive video, peer-to-peer engagement, field rep access, and field rep enablement make Relevate Health the premier marketing partner. Relevate Health delivers precision, segmented, and scalable engagement solutions that overcome the increasing HCP access hurdles.
"Relevate Health is known for its use of data and machine learning to create locally relevant messages that are scalable," said George Griffith, Co-Founder & CEO of ConneXion360. "By adding ConneXion360's Treatment Perspectives Recruitment Network and our portfolio of proprietary Treatment Perspectives National & Local HCP Message Engagement Solutions, we can engage target HCPs with more precision, personalization, and relevancy at both national & local levels. Our clients now have access to a single premier partner with a full suite of product-driven, data-based solutions that deliver proven brand growth and extraordinary ROI among previously hard-to-engage HCP audiences."
The acquisition of ConneXion360 marks the third transaction by Relevate Health since taking on funding from Denver-based private equity firm Mountaingate Capital in late 2020.
Relevate Health's comprehensive system of marketing solutions enables clients of all sizes to deploy a platform that fits their needs. With this acquisition, Relevate Health becomes a single omnichannel partner that addresses the full range of HCP engagement challenges, from 1:1 to National Broadcast, providing field personal as well as brand, digital, and medical leaders with solutions that change HCP's behavior and deliver benchmark beating ROI.
Relevate Health, founded in 2007, is an award-winning healthcare marketing agency for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device brands, recognized by MM&M, PM360, MedAdNews, and more. Learn more at www.RelevateHealth.com.
ConneXion360 is the leading Health System and HCP Recruitment Network that specializes in creating access for its clients to Health Care Professionals through its proprietary Treatment Perspectives Recruitment Network, National Broadcast platforms, and precision messaging at the point-of-care and the point-of-prescribing. Learn more at https://www.ConneXion360.com/.
Mountaingate Capital is a Denver-based private equity firm that specializes in building and empowering companies with strong growth potential and engaged leadership teams. Mountaingate has been honored for three consecutive years as one of the most founder-friendly private equity firms by Inc. For more information on Mountaingate, please visit www.Mountaingate.com.
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Truck driver acquitted in deaths of 7 motorcyclists in 2019
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A jury on Tuesday acquitted a commercial truck driver of causing the deaths of seven motorcyclists in a horrific head-on collision in northern New Hampshire that exposed fatal flaws in the processing of license revocations across states.
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 26, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, was found innocent on seven counts of manslaughter, seven counts of negligent homicide and one count of reckless conduct in connection with the June 21, 2019, crash in Randolph. Jailed since the crash, he appeared to wipe away tears as the verdict was read and briefly raised his index finger skyward before leaving the courtroom.
Jurors deliberated for less than three hours after a two-week trial during which prosecutors argued that Zhukovskyy, who had taken heroin, fentanyl and cocaine that day, repeatedly swerved back and forth before the head-on crash and told police he caused it. But a judge dismissed eight charges related to whether he was impaired, and his attorneys blamed the lead biker, Albert “Woody” Mazza, who was among those killed.
In closing statements Tuesday morning, the two sides raised questions about who was more “all over the place”: the trucker accused of swerving back and forth across the road or the eyewitnesses accused of contradicting each other.
“There is no doubt that this accident was a tragedy,” said defense attorney Jay Duguay Duguay said. “But we are not here to decide whether or not this was a tragedy.”
Duguay said Mazza was drunk and not looking where he was going when he lost control of his motorcycle and slid in front of Zhukovskyy’s truck. He also accused prosecutors of ignoring that their own accident reconstruction unit contradicted their theory that Zhukovskyy crossed into the oncoming lane. An expert hired by the defense, meanwhile, testified that the crash happened on the center line of the road and would have occurred even if the truck was in the middle of its lane because Mazza’s motorcycle was heading in that direction.
“From the beginning of this investigation, the state had made up their mind about what had happened, evidence be damned,” said Duguay, who also highlighted inconsistencies between witness accounts or when witnesses contradicted themselves.
“Those witnesses were all over the place about what they recalled and what they claimed to have seen,” he said.
In particular, Duguay suggested that members of the Jarheads Motorcycle Club “shaded” their accounts to protect Mazza and the club. Prosecutor Scott Chase acknowledged some inconsistencies, but asked jurors to remember the circumstances.
“People were covering the dead, trying to save the barely living, comforting the dying. This wasn’t story time,” he said. “They were up here talking about some of the most unimaginable chaos, trauma, death and carnage that we can even imagine three years later. They were talking about hell broke open.”
Witnesses were consistent, he argued, in describing the truck as weaving back and forth before the crash. That behavior continued “until he killed people,” Chase said.
“That’s what stopped him. It’s not that he made some responsible decision to start paying attention or do the right thing,” he said. “The only thing that stopped him was an embankment after he tore through a group of motorcycles.”
Chase called the attempt to blame Mazza a “fanciful story” and “frivolous distraction,” while reminding jurors of that Zhukovskyy, who didn’t testify at trial, told investigators “Obviously, I caused the crash.”
“He was crystal clear from the very beginning that he caused this crash,” Chase said. “That is what he said, because that is what happened.”
Zhukovskyy’s commercial driving license should have been revoked in Massachusetts at the time of the crash because of a drunken driving arrest in Connecticut about two months earlier.
Connecticut officials alerted the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, but Zhukovkskyy’s license wasn’t suspended due to a backlog in out-of-state notifications about driving offenses. In a review, federal investigators found similar backlog problems in Rhode Island, New Hampshire and at least six other jurisdictions.
The motorcyclists who died were from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and ranged in age from 42 to 62. They were part of a larger group that had just left a motel along U.S. Route 2 in Randolph.
Killed were Mazza, of Lee, New Hampshire; Edward and Jo-Ann Corr, a couple from Lakeville, Massachusetts; Michael Ferazzi, of Contoocook, New Hampshire; Desma Oakes, of Concord, New Hampshire; Daniel Pereira, of Riverside, Rhode Island; and Aaron Perry, of Farmington, New Hampshire.
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Associated Press Writer Kathy McCormack contributed to this report.
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Rapper A$AP Rocky arrested at LA airport in connection with 2021 shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper A$AP Rocky was taken into custody Wednesday morning at Los Angeles International Airport in connection with a shooting in Hollywood last year, authorities said.
The performer, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was detained on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement Wednesday.
Mayers, 33, was wanted in connected with a Nov. 6, 2021 shooting after an argument escalated, authorities said. Mayers is accused of firing a handgun at an acquaintance, who sustained a minor injury and later sought medical treatment, police said.
Mayers and two other men ran after the gunfire, police said.
Mayers’ RCA Records publicist and attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
TMZ and NBC News first reported the arrest and details of the 2021 shooting.
Mayers had been photographed days earlier in Barbados with Rihanna. The high-profile celebrity couple announced in January that they were expecting their first child together. They haven’t revealed the due date.
Mayers released his last studio album four years ago and like Rihanna has become as known for fashion trendsetting as he is for music. He was the focus of international attention in 2019 after being detained for nearly a month in Sweden following a street brawl. He was found guilty of assault and given a “conditional sentence” that meant no additional time in jail.
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The new agency focuses on synchronizing live events elements to increase reach and return on investment
EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Skyline Exhibits, a tradeshow exhibiting company, introduces BrandSync. This new live, virtual and hybrid events agency helps brands improve business performance by synchronizing messaging, values, and direction to create transformative brand experiences.
"We could not be more excited to add BrandSync to the Skyline umbrella," said Anthony Floreano, Skyline CEO. "Our clients continue to invest in great customer experiences that move their business. With the introduction of BrandSync, we are right there with them – focused on them – while we work diligently to produce events that make the most of their marketing investment. The BrandSync team brings deep experience and a commitment to helping brands improve business performance."
A recent survey commissioned by Skyline found that 83% of CMOs view synchronizing event spending, messaging and reach to deliver maximum impact and ROI as their top priority.
Matt Mongoven, BrandSync SVP of brand experience and head of sales, said, "We are launching into a crowded market with a value proposition anchored in our client's world and our client's 'why.' We understand the intricacies of live events and the challenges event professionals face today. We know how to create inspiring and meaningful engagement. And we understand how to make event execution simpler, easier, and faster."
Complimenting Skyline's core exhibit business but operating as a separate entity, BrandSync is a full-service events agency offering strategy, creative, and production services to clients managing large-scale engagements, including:
- Product launches
- Annual meetings
- Sales kick-off events
- Developer summits
- Consumer events
- Brand activations and immersion experiences
- Press events
- Entertainment events
- C-Suite and board meetings
Leading the agency is an award-winning, seasoned team with experience across many industries, including automotive, technology, telecommunications, food & beverage, sports, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Key executives include:
- Matt Mongoven, SVP, Brand Experience, and Head of Sales
- Donald Moss, Executive Creative Director
- Julie Teplitzky, Global Director, Account Services
BrandSync marks Skyline's first introduction of a new business since receiving investment from Gemspring Capital in 2020. Skyline Exhibits is nearing its pre-pandemic revenue level and is focused on continued growth as events and tradeshows rebound.
BrandSync is an events agency that helps clients improve their business performance by joining with their most important stakeholders to align messaging, values, and direction and by creating transformative experiences that deliver measurable impact and business results. BrandSync works with some of the world's most valuable brands. To learn more, visit brandsyncevents.com.
Working with brands of all sizes, Skyline Exhibits is a tradeshow exhibit builder that creates award-winning tradeshow experiences through modular structures, high-impact graphics, custom fabrication, and comprehensive services. With a strong focus on excellence, Skyline makes great design accessible to everyone. To learn more, visit skyline.com.
Contact:
Valerie Carstens
972.816.0672
valeriecarstens@skyline.com
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Tamara Lynn Sytch -- a former pro wrestling star who performed under the name 'Sunny' -- was arrested Friday and charged with causing the death of a motorist during in a traffic crash last month in Ormond Beach, Florida, police said.
The motorist died after Sytch's vehicle failed to stop during a traffic signal and crashed into a car, which then hit a third vehicle in front of it, Ormond Beach Police previously said in a news release.
At the time, Sytch was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment and released after authorities obtained a sample of her blood for their investigation, police said.
Sytch, 49, was found to have about three-and-a-half times the lawful blood-alcohol limit in her system at the time of the crash, police said this week.
She has been charged with one court of DUI causing death, one count of causing death while operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver's license, four counts of DUI causing injury to a person and three counts of DUI causing damage to property, police said.
Sytch was taken to jail on Friday and her bond was set at $227,500, police said. Jail records show she was released Saturday afternoon.
CNN was not able to reach an attorney for Sytch Saturday for comment.
As Sunny, Sytch is often cited as the "original WWE Diva," gaining popularity not for wrestling in the ring, but for villainous performances as the storyline manager of other wrestlers.
Her career spanned several decades and she is one of the "most popular females to ever set foot in the ring," the WWE said.
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LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta Hollywood, the new joint venture between Animoca Brands and the Planet Hollywood Group, revealed today three of its new Advisory Board members, co-founder and CEO of NFT Now, Matt Medved, Hollywood insider and dealmaker, Jim Toth, and co-founder of Wordpress, Matt Mullenweg.
Meta Hollywood co-founder Robert Earl says, "We are delighted to welcome these three dynamic leaders to the Meta Hollywood Advisory Board. Their expertise in the entertainment, NFT and tech arenas will further propel our rapid growth. In the coming weeks we will be introducing more members of the Advisory Board."
The response from the initial announcement of the Meta Hollywood joint venture was overwhelming. The Discord Community temporarily halted their Meta Hollywood chat room to address the unprecedented response and has since re-opened the portal to allow more interested parties to join. To date over 200,000 wallets have been connected to the www.metahollywood.io site with over 300,000 visitors to the site since the announcement was made.
Interested parties joining the Meta Hollywood Discord community have the opportunity to win pieces of framed and authenticated Hollywood memorabilia including gold coins from Pirates of the Caribbean, Delta City $100 dollar bills from RoboCop 3, Bank of Gotham dollars in various denominations from Batman Forever, Gold Bars from Die Hard With a Vengeance and more prizes to be released in coming weeks. There will also be experiential giveaways including vacations at both the Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts in Cancun and Costa Rica.
Meta Hollywood intends to become the largest online community where movie lovers, creators, studios, and fans of entertainment interact within a Hollywood-themed eco-system of exclusive digital and physical experiences, powered by blockchain technology and the joint venture's native utility token.
For more information, please visit www.metahollywood.io
About Planet Hollywood International
Planet Hollywood is the creator and worldwide developer of a consumer brand that capitalizes on the universal appeal of movies, television, sports, music and other leisure-time activities. The Company's worldwide operations offer products and services in the restaurant, retail, lodging, leisure, gaming and entertainment sectors. Additionally, the Company owns one of the world's more extensive and valuable memorabilia collections.
For more information, visit www.planethollywoodintl.com follow us on Instagram and Twitter @planethollywood and on Facebook at Planet Hollywood.
About Animoca Brands
Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights. It develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Bondly, Lympo, Grease Monkey Games, and Eden Games. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 170 investments in NFT-related companies and decentralized projects that are contributing to building the open metaverse, including Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on Twitter or Facebook.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the rising need for safety in all aspects of the world, many states could look for solutions to optimize the security of places such as schools. Time-efficient solutions are essential to protect students and teachers in emergencies when lives may be at stake. With the use of panic buttons in the classroom, we can increase the safety of schools and avoid tragedy as seen in times of school shootings or other emergencies. By providing software that can quickly alert police of potential crises, we can save lives on campus.
REVLAB Technology LLC has developed a system applicable to schools across the country. Based on its original design for hotel safety, REVLAB's new Campus Safe Software can be applied to schools in order to optimize safety on campus. With a click of a button, the software is able to connect with emergency services alerting them that help is needed on campus. The system utilizes location-based services so that the exact GPS coordinates of the user will be shared with police so the on-scene assistance can get to the right area of the building immediately.
A statement from REVLAB's Client Operations Officer, Martin Demcak said…
"During an emergency, just one minute can make a huge difference. That's why our system prioritizes the speed of alerts. Our solution gives emergency responders GPS coordinates of the user so they can get to the right location as soon as possible."
How it works…
- Press the Panic Button in the application
- Software checks the user's location and shares it with Emergency Services
- Software lets other users know that there is an incident ongoing
- On-Scene assistance arrives and is guided to the user's location
REVLAB remains ready to accommodate a growing need for safety in schools nationwide!
Request Quote: contact@revlabtech.com
Learn more: https://www.revlabtech.com/school-panic-button
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PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We thought there could be an improved way of winding and unwinding yarn while crocheting or knitting," said two inventors from Maryland, "so we invented the HANDY MANDY YARN WINDER (HMYW). Our design offers a convenient and efficient way to accomplish crocheting projects as all of the needed supplies are in one location."
The patent-pending invention provides a portable and sturdy way to hold and wind/unwind yarn. In doing so, it prevents yarn from rolling, bouncing, tangling, gathering dust and getting pulled by children or pets. As a result, it ensures that yarn is protected and readily accessible and it increases organization and convenience. It also can be used to store skeins of yarn and other craft-related materials. The invention features a unique design that is portable, functional and user-friendly – making it ideal for all crafters. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OSK-310, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to nonprofit community and school partners in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to support families and children, Kinecta Federal Credit Union helps make going back to school a little brighter for children in underserved communities by hosting its 13th Annual Backpack Drive. From July 5 through August 22, Kinecta will collect new backpacks and school supplies for underserved students grades 3-12 who are preparing for the 2022-2023 school year.
"A typical family spends roughly $850 annually on school supplies. At Kinecta, we want to help ease the burden for families in need," said Latrice McGlothin, Executive Director, Kinecta Community Foundation. "We invite the community to join our 2022 Backpack Drive to help students get off to a great start and achieve academic success."
Kinecta members and the public are invited to bring new backpacks and school supplies to any Kinecta branch or donate through Kinecta's Backpack Drive Amazon Wish List. For branch locations and hours, visit our locations page. Items must be new and unused.
School supplies needed include colored pencils, highlighters, folders, notebooks, glue, pencils, pens, pencil cases, pencil sharpeners, rulers, paper, binders, scissors, erasers, backpacks and calculators.
The 2022 Backpack Drive will support children through the following organizations in New York: National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Rochester Education Foundation, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Foodlink, Pirate Toy Fund, the Mayor's Office of Community Wealth Building, the City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Human Services, and others.
Kinecta launched the Backpack Drive in 2010 and has helped nearly 6,000 students in need. This year, its goal is to collect 600 backpacks and the school supplies to fill them for students in underserved areas.
During 2021, Kinecta, its subsidiaries, and employees donated over $880,000 to charitable causes, volunteered over 5,100 hours, and participated in over 225 community events. To learn more about Kinecta's community outreach programs and activities, visit kinecta.org/community
Kinecta Federal Credit Union is the country's 35th largest credit union, with assets of $6.6 billion and over 270,000 member-owners. Its 800+ employees serve members from 32 credit union-owned branches, a variety of specialty offices, and highly responsive call centers on both coasts. Banking the Southern California area for more than 80 years, with recent expansion into New York, New Jersey, and Northern California, Kinecta offers its members a full range of financial products through the Credit Union and its subsidiaries, Kinecta Wealth Management and Kinecta Insurance Services. Kinecta has been recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association as a recipient of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Residential Leadership Award, and received the Best of Show award granted by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Technology Council. Daily Breeze readers have named Kinecta a top credit union for the past 11 years in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Kinecta supports its communities in a variety of ways, by giving back through the Kinecta Community Foundation as well as serving as the official financial services partner of the LA Galaxy, and sponsor of the Rochester Americans and Rochester Red Wings. To learn more about Kinecta, visit kinecta.org.
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| 2022-07-06T21:14:46Z
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CRWD, MOS, STZ, TGT, and AZO.
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| 2022-04-08T14:43:45Z
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CRANBURY, N.J., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionet Systems announced today it has won the 2022 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
"Visionet specializes in transforming the end-consumer buying journey in a personalized and simplified manner through modern technologies," said Ali Zubairy, Senior Vice President, Digital and Head of Europe and UKI of Visionet Systems. "Our current offerings take a holistic approach that allows us to connect customers in both physical and digital channels across commerce, services, and marketing. We are honored to have received this award for our aligned efforts with Microsoft to create cross-channel customer experiences for our clients across the B2B and B2C domains."
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide. Visionet Systems was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Partner of the Year Award category.
The Dynamics 365 Commerce Partner of the Year Award recognizes a partner that excels at providing innovative and unique customer solutions centered on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce. As the winner, Visionet Systems demonstrated consistent, high-quality, and predictable service to Microsoft customers through Catapult, a comprehensive, multi-tier commerce implementation solution designed to enable rapid e-commerce adoption leveraging Microsoft technologies packaged with Visionet accelerators. The Visionet team also successfully demonstrated business leadership and consistent customer success, with significant growth in new customer additions and cloud revenue while maintaining and expanding their existing customer base.
"I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nick Parker, Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. "These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees, and I am continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and the impact for their customers."
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced annually prior to the company's global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 19-20 this year. Additional details on the 2022 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner Network blog: https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/congratulations-to-the-2022-microsoft-partner-of-the year-awards-winners-and-finalists/. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found at https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/inspire/awards.
About Visionet Systems
Visionet is a premier digital technology solutions company built on the premise of disruptive innovation. For over 27 years, our innovation-centric and engineering-first approach has unlocked digital-driven success to over 350+ global enterprises across CPG, Retail, Banking & Financial Services, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Life Sciences industries.
Our strategic technological alliances with Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Adobe and AWS, as well as accolades like Microsoft Partner of the Year 2021 and EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021, are a testament to our expertise in delivering seamless digital transition.
To learn more, visit www.visionet.com.
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| 2022-06-28T20:40:01Z
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DALLAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexBank Capital, Inc., a financial services company and holding company of NexBank, today announced that due to strong investor demand, it closed a third private placement of $60 million of 60,000 shares of Floating-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B on May 2, 2022. With this third closing, the Company's preferred stock offerings have reached $260 million in aggregate since the initial closing in 2021.
NexBank Capital, Inc. intends to use the net proceeds of the offering as growth capital and for other general corporate purposes. The Company's preferred stock has a private credit rating of 'BBB' from Egan-Jones Ratings Company.
Jefferies LLC served as financial advisor and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as legal counsel to NexBank Capital, Inc. in the offering.
This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or sale is not permitted.
About NexBank Capital, Inc.
NexBank Capital, Inc. is a financial services company that serves its clients through three core businesses: Institutional Banking, Commercial Banking and Mortgage Banking. It provides customized financial and banking services primarily to institutional clients, financial institutions and corporations nationwide.
NexBank | Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender
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| 2022-05-04T02:17:40Z
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