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The free concert series salutes the spirit of the homecoming tradition with renowned gospel and urban artists and HBCU performances
CHICAGO , Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour® is back live and in person with an intergenerational celebration of Black faith, culture and excellence. Inspired by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) homecomings, the 16th annual tour will launch in September during Gospel Music Heritage Month and bring showstopping musical performances by GRAMMY® Award winners Anthony Hamilton, Smokie Norful, Karen Clark Sheard, and other gospel and urban luminaries to five cities across the nation.
Legendary singer, songwriter, and producer Donald Lawrence will resume his role as music director and, for the first time, social media personality and comedian Karlton Humes is bringing his unique brand of entertainment to the tour. In the spirit of the homecoming tradition, select shows will feature live performances by HBCU marching bands and gospel choirs. Fans can access free tickets at www.blackandpositivelygolden.com.
"Gospel Music has always been the heart and soul of the Black community. Our sound… our rhythms, our original hymns have sustained the community for generations," said GRAMMY Award Winner and Tour Artist Smokie Norful. "It is a blessing to be back performing live on the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour and to be in devotion with some of the greatest artists in the industry."
As with previous years, the tour will demonstrate McDonald's continued commitment to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC). At each concert stop, attendees can donate through a love offering to support families served by the local Charity chapter.
"For the past 16 years, the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour has uplifted the Black community and helped RMHC serve local families," said Harry Smith, Indiana McDonald's Owner/Operator and Chair of the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. "We are elated to return to touching the hearts of our guests, crew members, and community."
The McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is one of the many company initiatives that feed and foster the community and inspire excellence. For more information on the 2022 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, including tour stops and how to garner free tickets, visit us online at www.blackandpositivelygolden.com or on Instagram @WeAreGolden.
A full list of the 2022 tour dates and artist lineup follow:
About McDonald's USA
McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Instagram at @WeAreGolden and Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that creates, finds, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Through a global network of over 260 Chapters in more than 60 countries and regions, RMHC enables, facilitates and supports family-centered care through three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®. RMHC programs help families with ill or injured children stay together and near leading hospitals and health care services worldwide, ensuring they have access to the medical care their child needs while fully supported and actively involved in their child's care. For more information, visit rmhc.org. Follow RMHC on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Rebrand Reflects Evolution of the Largest 100% Direct Employer of Record, Now in Over 160 Countries
CHICAGO , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Employer of Record (EOR) organization Elements Global Services today announced it is rebranding as Atlas to reflect the launch of its SaaS-based Human Experience Management (HXM) platform that streamlines operations for globally distributed workforces. The platform can plug into existing operating systems as an extendable enterprise software solution that delivers improved experiences for employers and their global remote talent. Atlas puts organizations in control of their global people operations, empowering them to streamline the entire employee lifecycle within a single solution – from onboarding and managing compliance and benefits to paying employees accurately and on time. The Atlas platform also enables self-service capabilities that drive real-time insights and improved business outcomes.
"Our HXM platform is much more than a system of record for employee data," said Adil Shabbir, chief technology officer at Atlas. "It enables companies to manage people and data all within one platform, which leads to smarter business decisions and better employee experiences. In addition to the core functionality that enables quick and compliant onboarding and payroll administration, our customers use the insights within Atlas to understand local market conditions, predict the impact of ever-changing regulations and laws, and assess opportunities and challenges associated with their global workforce. Those capabilities are a key differentiator for Atlas and enhances our Employer of Record solution."
Additionally, Atlas' HXM platform will further help companies quickly enter new markets, removing logistical challenges as they cut across borders – giving organizations the flexibility to hire and manage the best talent when and where needed, and without the requirement of a local entity.
With Atlas, start-ups can become global within days, while mid-market and enterprise companies can rethink global talent strategies as they access top talent in every corner of the world. Through a single platform, Atlas creates operational flexibility: enabling businesses to react quickly to market conditions, exponentially growing talent pools, simplifying payments, ensuring local compliance while reducing risk, and eliminating fixed costs and long-term commitments that can burden the employer.
Atlas is continuing to differentiate itself from other global HR platforms by removing third parties and solving complex global HR operations challenges via local entities and expert-powered technology. By partnering with Atlas, thousands of customers have grown rapidly with faster speed to market and greater reliability, while saving as much as 87% in costs and lowering compliance risks.
"My intent in starting Elements was to simplify our customers' ability to expand globally, allowing companies to compete in the global market without brick-and-mortar investments," said Rick Hammell, founder and CEO of Atlas. "Elements was the birth of a movement. Today, we're proud to unveil Atlas as our next evolution – a global technology solution that is supported by experts and redefining the market with a single platform built to provide the best human experience. Our fundamental mission and vision have not changed. We exist to provide opportunity across borders and cultures, and we have now just made the world a little smaller for everyone to equally compete and more easily navigate."
Atlas enables innovative companies to compete in a global economy, believing that businesses should employ whomever they want, wherever the talent exists. As the largest Direct Employer of Record (EOR), Atlas is a technology platform that is supported by experts and delivers flexibility for companies to expand across borders, onboard talent, manage compliance, and pay their global workforce without the need for a local entity or multiple third-party providers.
With entities in over 160 countries, Atlas brings localized experience and expertise into an enterprise-grade technology platform that supports thousands of companies and remote teams. The Atlas platform is uniquely designed to deliver end-to-end EOR solutions and empowered user experiences that provide self-service capabilities and real-time insights that lead to improved business outcomes. Learn more at atlasHXM.com.
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Spirit Airlines plans June vote on Frontier’s merger offer
By The Associated Press
Spirit Airlines shareholders will vote next month on whether to accept a buyout offer from Frontier Airlines. Spirit said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that the vote will take place June 10. Shareholders will be voting, in effect, whether to take Frontier’s bid and reject a higher offer from JetBlue Airways. JetBlue is offering $3.6 billion compared to $2.9 billion from Frontier. But Spirit Airlines directors favor the Frontier offer because they worry that antitrust regulators would block a sale to JetBlue.
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The Georgia Ports Authority handled a record 575,513 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container cargo at Savannah last month, up 18.5% from August of last year.
ATLANTA — August was another in a string of busiest months ever at the Port of Savannah.
The Georgia Ports Authority handled a record 575,513 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container cargo at Savannah last month, up 18.5% from August of last year.
Counting the July volume, the port posted its fastest time ever for moving 1 million TEUs in a fiscal year.
“Our expanding container trade drives economic development, delivering jobs and opportunities locally and across the state,” authority Executive Director Griff Lynch said.
Lynch said growth at the Port of Savannah is being absorbed without adding to the local traffic volume because the recent opening of the final stretch of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway linking the port’s Garden City Terminal with interstates 95 and 16 is improving traffic flow.
Also, the port is relying increasingly on rail to move cargo. Intermodal volumes accounted for nearly 51,700 rail lifts last month, up more than 4,000 lifts over August of last year.
“The investments we have made in our operating infrastructure have been paying off in our ability to handle the sustained influx of business that began two years ago,” Joel Wooten, the authority’s board chairman, said. “Combined with a deeper harbor, our improved rail capabilities and expanded container yard space have allowed GPA to maintain fluid cargo management.”
Business has been so brisk that a backlog of incoming vessels is waiting to call at the port. However, the backlog waiting to enter the Port of Savannah fell from 265,000 containers in July to 223,460 last month.
Lynch said he expects the backlog to shrink further during the next six weeks, while improvements to Container Berth 1 at the Garden City Terminal set for completion next June should provide a permanent solution.
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ROWLEY, Mass., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comstar, LLC ("Comstar") is providing notice of a recent event that may affect the security of certain information.
On or about March 26, 2022, Comstar discovered suspicious activity related to certain servers within its environment. Comstar immediately took steps to secure our network, and launched a thorough investigation, with the assistance of third-party experts, to determine the nature and scope of the incident. On April 21, 2022, the investigation determined that certain systems on Comstar's network were subject to unauthorized access. However, the investigation was unable to confirm what specific information on those systems was accessed. As such, Comstar reviewed the contents of those systems to determine what information was contained therein and to whom it related for purposes of notification.
The review of the systems determined information related to certain individuals was contained within. The information varied by individual but may have included name, date of birth, medical assessment and medication administration, health insurance information, driver's license, financial account information, and Social Security number.
Individuals who have questions about this incident or believe they may be impacted by this incident, can contact our dedicated call center at 877-587-4280, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time except holidays, or visit our web site for more information at www.comstarbilling.com
Under U.S. law, a consumer is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also directly contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below to request a free copy of your credit report.
Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended "fraud alert" on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a 1-year alert that is placed on a consumer's credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer's credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer's identity before extending new credit. If you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven years. Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below.
As an alternative to a fraud alert, consumers have the right to place a "credit freeze" on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer's express authorization. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on your credit report. To request a credit freeze, you will need to provide the following information:
- Full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
- Social Security number;
- Date of birth;
- Addresses for the prior two to five years;
- Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
- A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver's license or ID card, etc.); and
- A copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft if you are a victim of identity theft.
Should you wish to place a fraud alert or credit freeze, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:
You may further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps you can take to protect your personal information by contacting the consumer reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General. The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General. This notice has not been delayed by law enforcement.
For California residents: Visit the California Office of Privacy Protection (www.oag.ca.gov/privacy) for additional information on protection against identity theft.
For Kentucky residents: Office of the Attorney General of Kentucky, 700 Capitol Avenue, Suite 118 Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, www.ag.ky.gov, Telephone: 1-502-696-5300.
For District of Columbia residents: the District of Columbia Attorney General may be contacted at: 400 6th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001; 202-727-3400; and oag@dc.gov.
For Maryland residents: the Maryland Attorney General may be contacted at: 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; 1-410-528-8662 or 1-888-743-0023; and www.oag.state.md.us. Comstar is located at 8 Turcotte Memorial Drive, Rowley, MA 01969.
For New Mexico residents: you have rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, such as the right to be told if information in your credit file has been used against you, the right to know what is in your credit file, the right to ask for your credit score, and the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. Further, pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the consumer reporting bureaus must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information; access to your file is limited; you must give your consent for credit reports to be provided to employers; you may limit "prescreened" offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit report; and you may seek damages from violator. You may have additional rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act not summarized here. Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have specific additional rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We encourage you to review your rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by visiting www.consumerfinance.gov/f/201504_cfpb_summary_your-rights-under-fcra.pdf, or by writing Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.
For New York residents: the New York Attorney General may be contacted at: Office of the Attorney General, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224-0341; 1-800-771-7755; or https://ag.ny.gov/.
For North Carolina residents: the North Carolina Attorney General may be contacted at: 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-9001; 1-877-566-7226 or 1-919-716-6000; and www.ncdoj.gov.
For Oregon residents: Oregon Department of Justice, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-4096, www.doj.state.or.us/, Telephone: 877-877-9392.
For Rhode Island residents: the Rhode Island Attorney General may be reached at: 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903; www.riag.ri.gov; and 1-401-274-4400. Under Rhode Island law, you have the right to obtain any police report filed in regard to this incident.
For Washington D.C. residents: the Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia can be reached at: 441 4thStreet NW, Suite 1100 South, Washington, D.C. 20001; 1-202-442-9828; https://oag.dc.gov.
For All U.S. residents: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580, www.consumer.gov/idtheft, 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338).
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The body of a 51-year-old woman was found inside a duffel bag on a street corner in Queens, New York, on Saturday and a trail of blood stretched from there to her nearby home, according to a spokesperson for the New York Police Department.
The discovery was made just after 8 a.m. Saturday when police responded to a 911 call of a suspicious bag with blood on it at the corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Jackie Robinson Parkway, the NYPD said. There, officers found a woman unconscious and unresponsive inside a duffel bag, and emergency responders pronounced her dead.
A trail of blood was followed to 72-24 Juno Street, the NYPD said, about a half-mile walk northwest of where the bag was found. The woman was identified as Orsolya Gaal, who lived at the Juno Street home, police said.
Gaal's cause of death was determined to be sharp force injuries of the neck and her manner of death was homicide, according to the New York Medical Examiner's Office.
There are no arrests yet and the investigation is ongoing, the NYPD said.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and U.S. Senate candidate Gary Black stumped for votes on Monday in Albany at Blackbeard's restaurant in the first of three stops in Dougherty County. Black is one of six candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the May 24 primary to challenge incumben… Click for more.
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QINGDAO, China, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TDH Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETZ) ("TDH" or the "Company"), a PRC-based company that specializes in the development, manufacturing and sales of pet food products in China and beyond, announced today that the Company's Board approved to effect a reverse stock split of the Company's common shares at the ratio of one-for-twenty with the market effective date of June 14, 2022. The objective of the reverse stock split is to enable the Company to regain compliance with NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) and maintain its listing on Nasdaq.
Beginning with the opening of trading on June 14, 2022, the Company's common shares will trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market on a split-adjusted basis, under the same symbol "PETZ" but under a new CUSIP Number, G87084110. As a result of the reverse stock split, each twenty common shares outstanding will automatically combine and convert to one issued and outstanding common share without any action on the part of the shareholder. No fractional shares will be issued because of the reverse stock split. Instead, any fractional shares that would have resulted from the reverse split will be rounded up to the next whole number. The reverse stock split will reduce the number of common shares issued and outstanding from approximately 126,260,157 to approximately 6,313,014 (subject to the rounding up for fractional shares). The authorized number of common shares will be reduced by the same one-for-twenty ratio from 1,000,000,000 to 50,000,000.
About TDH Holdings, Inc.
Founded in April 2002, TDH Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PETZ), is a developer, manufacturer, and distributer of a variety of pet food products under multiple brands that are sold in China, Asia, and Europe. More information about the Company can be found at www.tiandihui.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Specifically, the Company's statements regarding: its ability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq listing requirements are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the petfood industry in China and internationally; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and internationally and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
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BOULDER, Colo., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LongPath Technologies co-founder and VP of Product and Markets, Dr. Caroline Alden, recently provided testimony on methane measurement operations and benefits before the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
"If we recognize and align the incentives of policymakers, climate advocates and the oil and gas industry, we can ensure that the United States is providing the American people and our nation's allies with the cleanest natural gas in the world," said Alden.
"To accomplish this, regulations need to encourage the use of new and innovative technologies, such as the continuous monitoring system provided by LongPath, and EPA should incorporate a matrix within its pending oil and gas methane rule that allows for technology neutral choices by operators," Alden told the committee.
LongPath provides operators with multiple per day full-site-coverage (facility-wide) emissions measurements to operators, catching leaks of all sizes in real-time. LongPath's large-scale networks of laser sensors (akin to a basin-wide methane radar) provide scalable and accurate data for rapid emissions mitigation and ESG/RSG accounting.
Alden offered the committee several key factors to consider as policies are advanced to improve methane measurement and emissions reductions. "Methane monitoring saves costs for operators, drives energy efficiencies in the market and creates jobs." "The United States is the world leader in development and application of methane monitoring technologies. Policy makers should recognize this leadership role and ensure new policies do not limit the application of newer more innovative measurement systems," said Alden. "The federal government should invest in processes to ensure that new technologies are rapidly certified as compliant for use by operators and," Alden noted, "continuous monitoring provides high frequency emission readings, allowing for rapid fixing of leaks – which is a shared objective of policy makers, community interests and the oil and natural gas industry."
A link to the testimony can be found on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis web page: https://climatecrisis.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/cutting-methane-pollution-safeguarding-health-creating-jobs-and-0
LongPath's foundational laser technology combines low system cost and field robustness with continuous long-distance emissions detection. LongPath is based in Boulder, CO. www.LongPathTech.com
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Debiopharm Innovation Fund strategically invests in Whitelab Genomics' mission to make genomic medicine development faster and leaner for more efficient access to cancer patients in the future
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debiopharm Innovation Fund, the strategic investment arm of Swiss biopharmaceutical company Debiopharm (www.Debiopharm.com), announced today their investment in Whitelab Genomics alongside French Venture Capital company, Omnes Capital, in a $10 Million Series A Round to advance their mission to accelerate the development of genomics medicines via technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Whitelab Genomics' computational platform reduces biotherapies' development time and cost, enabling faster access to the market and cheaper therapeutic solutions available for patients in need. Debiopharm's investment in Whitelabs Genomics contributes to the growth plan of the start-up' R&D team and US operations. Such an investment aligns with Debiopharm's focus on investing in digital health solutions that improve the cancer patient journey, transform pharmaceutical R&D, and shift healthcare towards a more patient-centric approach.
Founded in 2019 by David Del Bourgo, MBA, and Julien Cottineau, Ph.D., alongside a team of world-class data scientists specialized in AI, computational biologists, molecular biologists, and genomic medicine scientists, the start-up offers in-silico simulations customized for target discovery, vector, and payload design, genotoxicity assessment and identification of experimental protocols of in vitro and in vivo strategies.
"We're moving into a time where AI-based technology will play a critical role in drug development. With better ways to develop drugs, de-risk assets, de-risk any toxicity, and ensure efficacy, we're able to bring more personalized drugs to patients – that's precisely what Whitelab Genomics is proven to do," stated Tanja Dowe, CEO of the Debiopharm Innovation Fund.
"The value of using this AI-based platform is the potential acceleration of pre-clinical, translational stage, helping drug research companies quickly design payloads and vectors and identify the best experimental protocols for in vitro and in vivo tests," said Hamzeh Abdul-Hadi, Investment Director of the Debiopharm Innovation Fund.
"We are very excited to close this first institutional investment round with such renowned investors with deep knowledge of the pharma environment. With this funding, we can continue developing our proprietary data sets and algorithms for both payload and vectors, and develop our collaborations with our customers," expressed David Del Bourgo, CEO and co-founder of Whitelab Genomics.
About Whitelab Genomics
WhiteLab Genomics, based in Paris and Cambridge (MA) was founded in 2019 by David Del Bourgo and Julien Cottineau, experts in genomics drug development and commercialization. WhiteLab Genomics aims to revolutionize genomic therapies development using public and private data and in-house AI algorithms. Whitelab Genomics supports its clients through the in-silico development phases enabling them to quickly develop target vectors and payloads and save precious time needed to give patients access to new genomic therapies. In only 2 years, Whitelab Genomics has convinced leading European and US Biotech and pharma to use its solutions for their new drug development programs, including RNA, DNA & Cell therapies. WhiteLab Genomics is also collaborating with world-renowned INSERM and Genethon laboratories and has been selected by Y-Combinator in its Winter 2022 batch. The company has won multiple awards, including the Galien Foundation nominee for startups, the Alumni New Venture Fund from the Polsky Innovation Center at the University of Chicago, and the Future 40 from Station F.
For more information, please visit www.whitelabgx.com
About Debiopharm Innovation Fund
Debiopharm Innovation Fund, the strategic investment arm of Swiss biopharmaceutical company Debiopharm, provides strategic funding and guidance for companies with an ambition to improve the patient journey, re-imagine how clinical trials are conducted, along with companies offering digital platforms that support cutting-edge drug technologies. Since 2017 Debiopharm has invested in 14 digital health companies, typically leading the investment rounds.
For more information, please visit www.debiopharm.com/digital-health/
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BERLIN (AP) — A knife-wielding attacker stabbed several people in a shelter for asylum-seekers in southern Germany, killing one man and wounding at least five people, German news agency dpa reported Monday.
The attacker, reportedly a resident of the shelter, is said to have knocked on the doors of the rooms of the building in Kressbronn, on Lake Constance, on Sunday evening. When residents opened, he stabbed them, dpa reported.
One man died of his injuries right away, one seriously injured man was flown to a hospital, and four other injured people were taken to the hospital by ambulance. It was not immediately clear whether other people were also wounded.
Police officers detained a 31-year-old man, whose name was not given in line with German privacy policy, in front of the asylum-seekers’ shelter. Forensic specialists were investigating the scene on Monday morning.
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GYEONGJU, South Korea, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage(the GNRICH) released a report on the 28th that says people of Silla might have used Go games as means of diplomatic sports.
On last 2020, a lot of pebble stones were excavated, which are presumed to be Go stones, in a wooden chamber tomb covered by stone and earthen mound at "Jjoksaem excavation site."
The owner of the tomb is estimated to be a Silla royal woman about 150 centimeters tall, who lived 1500 years ago.
It is interesting that Go stones of Silla were all excavated in the tombs of the highest ruling class of Silla.
For this reason, it was suggested that 860 pieces of Go stones were buried together with a woman of the Silla royal family so that she can play Go games in the world after death.
At the end of last April, a unique archaeological experiment was conducted to figure out the exact use of these pebble stones.
'Cheonnyeon-Sudam, A Go game competition of Silla,' playing Go game with excavated Go stones, was broadcast live through the YouTube channel of 'BADUK TV' and 'Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage,' on April 28.
Kim Sung-bae, a chief director of Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, said "This competition is a kind of 'experimental archaeology' to figure out if playing Go game with Go stones of Silla period is actually possible."
Meanwhile, according to the Chinese history documents 'Gudangseo' and 'Sindangseo,' it is said that there were a lot of people who were good at playing Go game in Silla, and even China sent an envoy to let him compete with people of Silla.
Since Silla people are good at Go game, Yang Gye-eung was appointed as an envoy and sent to Silla to compete with them. -'Sindangseo' Vol.220
According to the document, the institute is presuming that Go game was not only enjoyed as an entertainment by Silla royal families but they were also encouraged as "diplomatic sports" to communicate with other nations such as China.
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It is a favorite plot ploy. The villain is being chased by the hero, and he approaches a “road closed” sign, or something similar. He hops out of his car and moves the sign in front of the open road. He then drives off, confident that the good guy will take the wrong turn.
Sometimes a bridge player can accomplish the same sort of effect.
A well-timed false-card may deflect an opponent from the winning line.
Today’s deal was the 24th and last in a rubber-bridge match. North-South trailed by 1300 points, hence North’s immediate jump to six clubs.
West led the heart 10. Declarer saw that he had two potential losers in diamonds and one in spades, but he had some finesses he could take, and a discard was available on the fourth heart.
After winning the first trick on the board, declarer drew two rounds of trumps ending in hand. Then he led a diamond to dummy’s nine.
If East had won with the 10, South would have been forced to make his slam. He would have discarded the diamond jack on the fourth heart and fallen back on the spade finesse, which, as you can see, was working.
However, East did well, winning with the diamond king, not the 10. He could see that the false-card couldn’t cost and might gain. He then exited with his remaining heart.
Now declarer misguessed. He tried a second diamond finesse and finished down one.
Have you noticed that South could have done better? If he had cashed two more rounds of hearts before finessing the diamond nine, East would have been unable to mask the position.
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Which Home Depot wood fencing is best?
You can buy fences to keep things out, fences to keep things in and fences that provide an attractive backdrop. Contractors and homeowners pick the type of fence they need at Home Depot and choose the kind of wood they want, too.
If you’re looking for a classic picket fence kit that contains everything but the posts, take a look at the Outdoor Essentials Cedar Picket Fence Panel Kit.
What to know before you buy wood fencing at Home Depot
There are fences made of metal, stone, wire and plastic — even invisible fences. Home Depot has several types of wood fences, each made to do a particular job.
- Picket fences: The design is simple — upright stakes with pointy tops are mounted side by side with narrow spaces in between. Picket fences are usually 3 or 4 feet tall, don’t provide security or privacy, but do serve as boundary fences for small kids and pets.
- Post and rail: This horizontal fence is regularly seen around ranches and farms. The fence is made of three or four horizontal boards attached to vertical posts spaced about 6 to 8 feet apart. Post and rail fences establish boundaries and keep large animals in, but don’t provide privacy or security.
- Vertical planks: This simple design uses wide boards mounted vertically, usually in 6- and 8-foot lengths. These fences provide visual privacy at the expense of blocking the breeze.
- Lattice: When thin wooden slats are woven together with spaces in between, the result is a lattice fence that provides partial privacy, lots of style and a place for your climbing plants and flowers to flourish.
- Louver: This horizontal fence has long, narrow slats angled to overlap each other so you can’t see through them. The small gaps between the overlaps let some air pass through.
What to look for in quality wood fencing at Home Depot
Attributes
- Privacy: If privacy is important to you, you want a fence that blocks outsiders’ ability to see inside. Blocking vision usually comes at the expense of blocking air and light, too, so plan accordingly.
- Security: If you want a fence secure enough to keep people out, choose a sturdy plank or louvered fence.
- Containment: If you want to keep kids and pets inside, a simple picket fence will do. If you want horses and cows to stay on your land, a post and rail fence is a great choice.
- Beautification: If you like the look of climbing plants and flowers, pick a lattice fence. It gives them a place to grow up and out while providing habitat for bees and birds.
Type of wood
- Pine: This is the most common wood for fences because it’s inexpensive and easy to work with. Pine has no resistance to insects, weather or decay, though, so it requires regular painting or staining.
- Redwood: This long-lasting wood is sturdy and resists insects and rot, but its aesthetic appeal is the real draw for homeowners. Over time, exposure to sunlight, rain and snow leads to decay and splintering, however, so you need to stain or paint your redwood fence if you want it to have a longer life.
- Cypress and cedar: The oils inside these woods give them natural protection against insects and splintering.
- Composite lumber: When plastics and binding agents are added to wood fibers, the result is a composite lumber that is denser, stronger and more durable than wood alone. Fences made of composite lumber resist water, mold and surface damage and need no painting or staining.
How much you can expect to spend on wood fencing at Home Depot
Individual pickets, planks and posts cost $2-$40, depending upon the type of wood and its dimensions. Pre-made panels cost $50-$300.
Wood fencing at Home Depot FAQ
Does all wood fencing need maintenance?
A. Organic materials need ongoing care to stand up to rainy springs, blistering summers and freezing winters while maintaining their beauty. Taking proper care of your wood fence with paint, stain or sealant is the best way to extend its life.
Is there one type of wooden fence that does it all?
A. No. Generally speaking, when you choose a fence, you are making trade-offs. If you want privacy, you have to give up the free flow of air; if you want the utmost in security, function wins out over style.
What’s the best wood fencing to buy at Home Depot?
Top wood fencing at Home Depot
Outdoor Essentials Cedar Picket Fence Panel Kit
What you need to know: Six feet long and 3.5 feet tall, this western red cedar fence panel naturally resists insects, rot and decay.
What you’ll love: The 22-pound kit contains pickets, top and bottom rails, brackets and screws. The rough-sawn lumber varies slightly in thickness and width, providing a rustic surface you finish with paint, stain or sealer.
What you should consider: There are no pre-drilled rain holes in the horizontal rails.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top wood fencing at Home Depot for the money
Pressure-Treated 6-by-8-Foot Dog Ear Pine Fence Panel
What you need to know: This privacy fence panel is pre-assembled so all you have to do is install your posts and attach your panels to them.
What you’ll love: The wood has been pressure-treated to protect against fungus, rot and termites. The classic stockade style keeps people and animals out while blocking outsiders’ view of what’s inside.
What you should consider: Mounting hardware is not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
Yardistry 60-by-66-Inch Freestanding Hinged Privacy Screen
What you need to know: Sometimes you want only a little bit of fence in the right place to provide beauty and privacy.
What you’ll love: The exterior-grade cedar panels are held upright by the four attached planters. Climbing plants and flowers love it because the slots between the slats give them room to roam and bring your fence to life. The lumber is precut, predrilled and prefinished.
What you should consider: Some say it’s hard to assemble without help.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
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Announcement underscores GenScript's mission to support full non-viral cell therapy development into IND-enabling and clinical stages
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.
CRISPR-based non-viral gene insertion methods have gained popularity among research teams with concerns about the FDA's recent draft guidance concerning the use of viruses for gene and cell therapy. Non-viral HDR templates, in combination with CRISPR technology, can accelerate cell engineering compared to traditional GMP virus-based engineering, delivering results faster than alternate techniques.
"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."
New services designed to support both INDs and Phase 1 clinical trials
GenScript's GMP ssDNA And dsDNA services enable faster CAR-T drug development:
- GenExact™ ssDNA up to 5000nt in length, 100mg/batch production scale
- GenWand™ closed-end, linear dsDNA up to 10,000nt in length, gram level/batch production scale
GenScript has been collaborating with several academic and industry partners in the development of CRISPR non-viral gene insertion. Recently, Dr. Alex Marson's lab at UCSF published a paper demonstrating how CRISPR RNP technology can both knock out endogenous T-cell receptors and integrate replacement anti-cancer receptors.
The UCSF team has been using GenScript's latest single-strand DNA to improve non-viral gene knock-in efficiency. Working in collaboration with GenScript, the team engineered modifications to the DNA payload to promote co-localization and delivery (or 'shuttle') to the nucleus.
To learn more about GenScript's genome-editing technologies, visit the GMP ssDNA and dsDNA information page.
About GenScript Biotech Corporation
GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Based on its leading gene synthesis technology, GenScript has developed four major platforms including the global cell therapy platform, the biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) platform, the contract research organization (CRO) platform, and the industrial synthesis product platform.
GenScript was founded in New Jersey, USA in 2002 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015. GenScript's business operation spans over 100 countries and regions worldwide, with legal entities located in the USA, mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, and Ireland. GenScript has provided premium, convenient, and reliable products and services for over 100,000 customers.
GenScript owns a number of intellectual property rights and technical secrets, including more than 100 patents and over 270 patent applications. As of December 31st, 2020, GenScript's products and services have been cited by 52,500 peer-reviewed journal articles worldwide. For more information visit genscript.com.
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The delegation arrived at Israel at the invitation of Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan
Israeli Start-up companies gave innovation demos of their technologies emphasising water and climate tech solutions addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A delegation of ambassadors to the UN from 11 countries concluded their 5-day visit to Israel on Tuesday with a professional review of Israeli innovation technology focusing on climate and sustainability solutions by Start-Up Nation Central, a non-profit that promotes the Israeli innovation ecosystem around the world.
The high-level diplomats visited the non-profit organization's headquarters in Tel Aviv to learn about the strengths of the Israeli innovation ecosystem and how it is addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations.
The delegation that included ambassadors to the United Nations from Benin, Burundi, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Panama, Poland, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uzbekistan participated in a tour hosted by Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan.
Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan: "One of my main goals at the United Nations has been to illustrate how Israeli innovation is helping people all over the world. After spending a week in Israel, the ambassadors were able to see the innovative spirit that is infused throughout the people. Bringing the delegation of ambassadors to Start-Up Nation Central was the perfect way to cap off this trip and I am confident that they will be strong advocates of partnering with Israeli companies in the future, both at the UN and in their home countries".
Start-Up Nation Central's CEO, Avi Hasson: "In Israel today, there are over 1,100 companies that offer diverse technological solutions to support global sustainable development in both societal and environmental arenas. While Israeli entrepreneurs continue to build on their achievements in water management, AgriFood-tech, and solar energy to tackle global climate challenges, the world is working to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and decisionmakers from around the world are increasingly looking at Israel's innovation ecosystem for solutions to address global challenges and to meet these ambitious targets, including affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, and climate action".
During their visit to Start-Up Nation Central, the diplomats received an in-depth review of the Israeli technological innovation ecosystem by Start-Up Nation Central's CEO, Avi Hasson and viewed innovation demos by Israeli startup companies who showcased their technologies, emphasizing water and climate tech solutions towards achieving the UN's SDGs.
The world-renown Israeli company which develops clean and safe drinking water from the air – WaterGen gave a live presentation of its technology to the delegation.
Among the additional Israeli Startups that presented were:
- The Sustainable Group –develops a zero-carbon, circular self-sustained infrastructure for resilient and climate-ready cities.
- SG Tech- specializes in zero-carbon sustainable farming, with a focus on providing a complete and sustainable solution for the livestock industry.
- vBact– develops and manufactures automated real-time systems for the detection and enumeration of bacteria and foreign microparticles in water.
- Biotic- created an environmentally friendly process for producing PHA polymer, which can be used as a fully biodegradable replacement for plastic.
- Senecio Robotics –builds solutions to automate the production and release of billions of sterile, non-biting male mosquitoes to suppress diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika, and others.
- Eco Wave Power- developed a patented, smart, and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into clean electricity.
Start-Up Nation Central is a non-profit organization that connects Israeli innovation to the world in order to help international entities solve global challenges. Immersed in the Israeli technology ecosystem, we provide a platform that nurtures business growth and generates partnerships with corporations, governments, investors, and NGOs to strengthen Israel's economy and society.
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Man arrested after shooting at postal worker over stolen mail claims, authorities say
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Colorado authorities say a man is facing charges after reportedly shooting at a postal worker.
KKTV reports Stephen Teague was arrested on Thursday after police responded to a neighborhood regarding someone shooting a gun outside of a home.
According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Teague is accused of shooting at two people, including a U.S. Postal Service employee.
Authorities said Teague, a homeowner, believed someone was stealing his mail, and a contracted employee of the Postal Service was making deliveries in the neighborhood that day.
The sheriff’s office reported no injuries in the incident, but Teague was charged with felony menacing with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor menacing.
According to online court records, Teague did not appear to have a criminal history in Colorado.
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BENSALEM, Pa., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY).
Class Period: June 9, 2021 – May 9, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 1, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Dentsply investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) they had improperly recognized revenue tied to certain dealer incentive or rebate programs to allow management to meet certain incentive-based compensation targets; and (2) as a result, Dentsply's financial statements were not prepared in accordance with applicable rules, and the Company's internal controls over financial reporting were deficient throughout the Class Period.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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CHENGDU, China, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Senmiao Technology Limited ("Senmiao" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: AIHS) reported that it expects to implement a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on its common stock effective Wednesday, April 6, 2022, with trading to begin on a split-adjusted basis at the market open on that day. Trading in the common stock will continue on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "AIHS". The new CUSIP number for the common stock following the reverse stock split is 817225204.
The reverse stock split at a ratio of 1-for-10 shares was approved by the Company's Board of Directors.
Upon the effectiveness of the reverse stock split, every 10 shares of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock will automatically be converted into one share of issued and outstanding common stock. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the reverse stock split. Instead, any fractional shares that would have resulted from the split will be rounded up to the next whole number. The reverse stock split affects all stockholders uniformly and will not alter any stockholder's percentage interest in the Company's outstanding common stock, except for adjustments that may result from the treatment of fractional shares.
In connection with the reverse stock split, the Company filed a Certificate of Change with the State of Nevada to reduce the authorized number of shares of the Company's common stock from 100,000,000 shares to 10,000,000 shares, the reduction at the same ratio as its issued and outstanding shares of common stock. No amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation and no stockholder's approval are required pursuant to Nevada Revised States 78.209.
About Senmiao Technology Limited
Headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Senmiao provides automobile transaction and related services including sales of automobiles, facilitation and services for automobile purchases and financing, management, operating leases, guarantees and other automobile transaction services, as well as operates its own ride-hailing platform aimed principally at the growing online ride-hailing market in Senmiao's areas of operation in China. For more information about Senmiao, please visit: http://www.senmiaotech.com. Senmiao routinely provides important updates on its website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements (including those relating to the operation of Senmiao's ride-hailing platform) are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those detailed from time to time in the Senmiao's filings with the SEC, and represent Senmiao's views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Senmiao's views as of any subsequent date. Senmiao undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in events or circumstances.
For more information, please contact:
At the Company:
Yiye Zhou
Email: edom333@ihongsen.com
Phone: +86 28 6155 4399
Investor Relations:
The Equity Group Inc.
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+86 10 5661 7012
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CHARLESTON, S.C., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC ("Greystar"), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing properties, today announced that Cope Willis has joined the company as Managing Director of Sustainability to support Greystar's sustainability and broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts.
Willis's 20 years of sustainability and ESG experience includes working with senior leaders to advance business and sustainability goals, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning organizations around sustainability strategies. He will be responsible for leading both the strategy and execution of Greystar's global climate and sustainability efforts with respect to the owned asset portfolio, representing over $50 billion in asset value.
"Sustainability is at the heart of all future-proofed real estate strategies," said Bob Faith, CEO, Greystar. "We are excited to welcome Cope as our new sustainability leader as his extensive industry experience and ability to harmonize business and sustainability goals will continue to help Greystar strive to be a leader in ESG performance. This is in line with Greystar's ongoing commitment to managing a changing climate by implementing robust climate risk mitigation and sustainability programs."
Prior to joining Greystar, Willis was Vice President, Sustainability & Environmental Solutions at Harsco Corporation, where he led the global sustainability program and ESG integration across key corporate and business unit functions. Before that, he was Director of Sustainability Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he advised some of the largest global real estate, private equity, and financial services companies.
"Greystar is a global leader that realizes its impact in the broader industry landscape, and ESG is a top priority for the company," said Willis. "Greystar consistently seeks ways to minimize its environmental impacts and has recognized that ESG is central to all its stakeholders from investors to residents. I am thrilled to bring my experience in building strong sustainability programs and strategies to Greystar and look forward to driving the next phase of the company's leadership and innovation in ESG practices across the industry."
Willis holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia and a doctorate in Earth Sciences from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Willis is a member of Real Estate Roundtable, Urban Land Institute, U.S. Green Building Council, and American Iron & Steel Institute Sustainability Committee.
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $221 billion of real estate in 224 markets globally including offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 768,000 units/beds, and has a robust institutional investment management platform with more than $58.2 billion of assets under management, including over $24 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 with the intent to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeroVital is a novel formula that boosts human growth hormone (HGH) naturally in the body.* It is backed by 4 clinical trials and protected by 15 patents. One of the studies conducted on the formula, an 84-subject, 24-week clinical trial, was reviewed and accepted by the Endocrine Society for presentation at their annual medical conference held in Atlanta, Georgia June 11-14, 2022. The accepted abstract will also be published in an issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
The SeroVital brand launched in 2012 with its flagship HGH-boosting formula. HGH is associated with improving skin quality, boosting mood, increasing energy, reducing body fat, improving sleep, and more. With age, our body's production of this key hormone declines. SeroVital is a hormone-free supplement that boosts human growth hormone to more youthful levels naturally.* With over 6 million boxes sold, SeroVital has revolutionized the anti-aging industry.
The SeroVital formula was first introduced to the world at The Obesity Society's 30th Annual Scientific Meeting. It has since been presented at scientific conferences around the world, including The Academy of Women's Health's 21st Annual Congress in Washington, D.C.; the 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Baltimore; the Pituitary Society's Thirteenth International Pituitary Congress, in San Francisco; The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting & Expo, also in San Francisco; the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Women's Association in Washington, D.C, and many more.
Dr. Susan Pekarovics, MD, endocrinologist and lead author of the study being presented, speaks to using SeroVital with her patients: "My patients need a safe and effective option to improve their HGH level. The human growth hormone-enhancing effects of SeroVital might represent a low-risk, cost-effective treatment to boost HGH, benefitting individuals with low-normal HGH. I'm very happy to be able to offer SeroVital to my patients."
We solve problems with science. That means clinical studies, research that's been presented around the world, and products that have created an entirely new well-beauty category in the anti-aging industry. But most importantly, it means skin- and body-rejuvenating solutions capable of transforming you.
- Cutting-edge research
- Clinically validated ingredients
- Category-defining formulas
SeroVital is available at serovital.com, Ulta, Costco, bloomingdales.com, and other high-end retailers.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Twitter, Inc. ("Twitter" or the "Company") (NYSE: TWTR). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Twitter and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 4, 2022, Elon Musk ("Musk") disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filing that he owned 9.2% of Twitter stock. On this news, Twitter's stock price rose $10.66 per share, or 27.12%, to close at $49.97 per share on April 4, 2022.
Then, on April 5, 2022, in another SEC filing, Musk disclosed that he had purchased more than 5% of Twitter stock on March 14, 2022, which, per applicable SEC rules, should have been disclosed by March 24, 2022. The same April 5, 2022 filing also indicated that Musk had acquired approximately 13.1 million Twitter shares at an average price of $39.06 per share after March 24, 2022, and before Twitter's stock price rose to $49.97 per share on April 4, 2022, thereby potentially saving him millions of dollars at the expense of other investors that could have sold their Twitter stock at a higher price, had they been similarly and timely informed of Musk's large stake in the Company.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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SEOUL, South Korea, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has won a series of highly sought-after accolades at the prestigious World Car Awards (WCA), with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 securing the World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year, and World Car Design of the Year. The award wins and finalist nominations across multiple WCA categories highlight the Group's vision and leadership in the delivery of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with cutting-edge design and technology.
An independent international jury comprising of 102 highly experienced, well-respected automotive journalists from 33 countries around the world reviewed the latest models to launch over the past year. The BEVs of Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis were nominated as top three finalists in at least one of the six categories, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 both named as finalists in the World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year. The Genesis GV60 was among the three finalists for the World Luxury Car of The Year.
Euisun Chung, Executive Chair at Hyundai Motor Group, commented: "It's a great honor for us to win these highly influential World Car Awards, including the World Car of the Year title. I would like to thank all of our team members across the Group for their continued hard work and dedication, without which we would have not achieved such outstanding results.
"Our three brands, Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, have all introduced game-changing electric vehicles this past year. While each has its own clear identity, they all reflect an important Group-wide ethos: to deliver products with class-leading design, innovation, quality and performance. Our vision is to create a new world of mobility, where people can come together safely and sustainably. These vehicles – and these award wins – are evidence of this vision becoming reality; part of our diverse range of new electromobility solutions designed to benefit humanity."
The Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 are all based on HMG's innovative Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), combining the latest EV powertrain and charging technologies with highly spacious interiors. With extensive driving ranges and 800V ultra-fast charging capabilities for a 10 to 80 percent charge in just 18 minutes, all three models have been designed to be enjoyed without compromise.
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TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX: XLY) ("Auxly" or the "Company"), a leading consumer packaged goods company in the cannabis products market, is pleased to announce that it has amended and restated the unsecured convertible debentures in the capital of the Company ("Original Convertible Debentures") issued under its standby facility (the "Standby Facility") with an institutional investor (the "Investor"), which was previously announced on April 28, 2020.
The Standby Facility allowed the Corporation to sell, on a private placement basis, Original Convertible Debentures in tranches for an aggregate principal amount of up to $25 million. Under the Standby Facility, the Company sold $11.25 million in Original Convertible Debentures over five tranches throughout 2020. As of the date hereof, the Company has repaid $2.5 million of principal owing under such Original Convertible Debentures.
The Investor and the Company have agreed to amend and restate the remaining Original Convertible Debentures (the "2022 Convertible Debentures") on the following terms:
- $8.75 million aggregate principal amount will remain outstanding until July 15, 2022, where on such date the Company will repay $1.25 million thereby reducing the aggregate principal amount to $7.5 million;
- extended maturity date for the balance of the $7.5 million principal amount until August 15, 2024 (the "Maturity Date");
- guaranteed interest rate of 7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually;
- reduced conversion price of $0.1380 being convertible at the option of the holder into common shares in the capital of the Company ("Common Shares") at any time prior to the Maturity Date;
- removal of the Company's previous conversion rights; and
- inclusion of certain repayment conditions should the Company raise additional capital prior to the Maturity Date.
As consideration for amending 2022 Convertible Debentures, the Company has paid the Investor an amendment fee of $500,000 through the issuance of 4,347,826 Common Shares and issued the Investor warrants to purchase 20,000,000 Common Shares, with each warrant being exercisable for a period of 36 months following the date of issuance at a price per share of $0.1495. All securities issued by the Company as consideration for the amendment are subject to a statutory four-month hold period in accordance with applicable securities legislation. The TSX has provided its notice of conditional acceptance to the proposed amendments and the issuance of the securities to the Investor, subject to the Company filing the necessary documents in the ordinary course pursuant to the notice.
Under the Standby Facility, the Company issued the Investor an aggregate of 20,031,747 Common Share purchase warrants ("Warrants") throughout 2020, of which 8,510,800 Warrants have expired unexercised; 5,409,836 Warrants with an exercise price of $0.366 will expire on June 26, 2022; and 6,111,111 Warrants with an exercise price of $0.216 will expire on September 8, 2022.
In connection with the amendment of the 2022 Convertible Debentures, the Company has agreed to indemnify (the "Indemnity") certain of its directors and officers for any and all losses not otherwise recoverable from the collateral provided by the Investor for the Common Shares provided by such directors and officers to the Investor pursuant to the terms of the transaction. The Indemnity may constitute a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"), but is otherwise exempt from the formal valuation and minority approval requirements of MI 61-101. The Indemnity has been approved by the independent directors of the Company. No special committee was established in connection with the amendment of the 2022 Convertible Debentures or the granting of the Indemnity, and no materially contrary view or abstention was expressed or made by any director of the Company in relation thereto.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any of the securities referenced herein in the United States. The securities referenced herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available
Auxly is a leading Canadian consumer packaged goods company in the cannabis products market, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The Company's focus is on developing, manufacturing and distributing branded cannabis products that delight wellness and recreational consumers and deliver on its consumer promise of quality, safety and efficacy.
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This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. This information is only a prediction. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking information throughout this news release. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to: the timing of any future payments under the 2022 Convertible Debentures; political change; future legislative and regulatory developments involving cannabis and cannabis products; and competition and other risks affecting Auxly in particular and the cannabis industry generally.
A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from a conclusion, forecast or projection contained in the forward-looking information in this release including, but not limited to, whether: the Company can complete any further payments under the 2022 Convertible Debentures on the anticipated terms and timeline; ; and general economic, financial market, legislative, regulatory, competitive and political conditions in which the Company and its subsidiaries and partners operate will remain the same. Additional risk factors are disclosed in the annual information form of the Company for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 dated March 30, 2022.
New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all of those factors or to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this release is based on information currently available and what management believes are reasonable assumptions. Forward-looking information speaks only to such assumptions as of the date of this release. The purpose of forward-looking information is to provide the reader with a description of management's expectations, and the reader is cautioned that such forward-looking information may not be appropriate for any other purpose. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information contained in this release.
The forward-looking information contained in this release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements and is made as of the date of this release. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise.
Neither Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Man held couple hostage, beat them in their own home, police say
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) – A 29-year-old man is facing numerous charges after he held a couple hostage in their own home and beat them, according to police.
The Chesterfield County Police Department in Virginia said Christopher A. Courteau is being held at the county jail without bond.
Officers were called to a home around 3:30 a.m. Sunday for reports of an abduction in progress. Police said a woman called 911 to report that she and her boyfriend were assaulted and held against their will at home by Courteau, who is their roommate.
The woman was able to escape the house and call 911.
When police arrived at the home, the male victim ran out of the house and the suspect ran upstairs. According to police, when Courteau came back downstairs, he was wearing body armor and holding a gun.
Officers said they ordered Courteau to put the gun down, but he ignored their demands. Eventually, he did set the gun down on a table, but then he charged an officer, police said.
Several officers were assaulted during a struggle before Courteau was handcuffed.
After an investigation, Courteau was charged with:
- two counts of abduction
- two counts of attempted capital murder
- three counts of brandishing a firearm
- three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
- five counts of assault on a law enforcement officer
- shooting into an occupied dwelling
- malicious wounding
- unlawful wounding
- attempt to disarm a law enforcement officer
- possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- use of body armor while committing a crime
- felony obstruction of justice
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660.
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Jennifer Garner visits eastern Kentucky flood survivors
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (Gray News) – Actress Jennifer Garner recently made a trip to eastern Kentucky as part of her role with the Save the Children organization.
Garner met with children, families and school leaders whose lives have been turned upside down by the devastating flooding over the past few weeks.
“Hundreds of children and families have lost everything they have. I spoke with families who are unsure of where they’re going to live, and children who don’t know when they’ll be getting back to school. I visited an elementary school that was 8 feet under water for three days,” Garner said.
Save the Children staff delivered critical emergency supplies, including food and water, to families in the areas hit hardest by the flooding.
“We are working to rebuild education and feeding programs, and helping teachers start their classrooms all over again,” Garner explained. “We’re getting cash in the hands of families, so they can decide what they need in order to start over.”
The global humanitarian organization is also providing art activity kits, games and toys to kids in area shelters, so they can have a moment to be kids again during this difficult time.
It is also identifying kids’ short- and long-term needs as this emergency persists.
“We are gearing up with supplies to support back-to-school efforts at school districts that have seen schools inundated with floodwaters, or completely destroyed,” said Greta Wetzel, head of Save the Children’s emergency response team in eastern Kentucky.
Wetzel said the organization is committed to working with schools and communities to make sure kids get the social and emotional support they need in the aftermath of the flooding.
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Newly renovated Perry Sippo library branch to reopen Saturday
PERRY TWP. – Stark County Library District's Perry Sippo Branch is reopening after five months of renovations.
The library, at 5710 12th St. NW, will celebrate its grand opening at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The lakeside location has many new features, including self-check stations, touchscreen catalogues, enclosed study rooms and new shelving and furniture.
The renovations are part of "Re | imagine," the the library district's multi-year plan to refurbish its branches, improve technology and offer more space for work and other uses. The renovation plan has been funded through a 2-mill, eight-year levy that voters passed for the library district in 2019.
The North Branch, East Canton and Madge Youtz branches already have been renovated.
The Perry Sippo Branch was built in 2007. It shares space with Stark Parks.
"It is a popular destination," said Mary Ellen Icaza, executive director of Stark County Library District.
Icaza said she believes the changes will help the branch continue to grow in popularity.
What changes are at Perry Sippo?
Patrons can expect a fresh look at the library branch.
Lower bookshelves, new displays, colorful furniture and wall art are some of the changes at the newly renovated location.
Stephanie Cargill, communications director for the Stark County Library District, said the shorter bookshelves are meant to improve visibility for patrons and library staff throughout the facility.
A sitting area facing Sippo Lake contains new furniture with electrical outlets that patrons can use to charge cellphones and other devices.
June Kucalaba, marketing and identity manager for Stark Library, said the lakeside view is one of the branch's most notable features. The remodel highlights the view, she said, and gives the space a "lighter, brighter" appearance.
In the children's section, patrons will find a new fish tank, along with a touchscreen play table filled with games and a drawing table with a pad of paper for children to draw and color.
Illustrations of characters from the children's TV series "Arthur" appear on the walls. The series' creator, Marc Brown, spoke to families at a library-sponsored event at the Canton Palace Theatre in 2021. Kucalaba said Brown gave the library district permission to incorporate these characters at the branch.
Technology upgrades are also a significant part of the remodel.
The new checkout stations have radio-frequency identification, a type of technology can be used to scan barcodes on library materials. This will speed up the process of checking out and returning materials.
The renovations at Perry Sippo come a little more than a month after the opening of the Sippo Lake Park story walk, a collaboration between Stark Library and Stark Parks.
The trail contains markers that feature pages of a deconstructed children's book. Children and families can follow the story as they walk through the trail. The project was funded through an American Rescue Plan grant received by Stark Library.
DeHoff Memorial, on Hartford Avenue SE in Canton, is the next library branch slated to undergo renovations. It will be followed by the Lake Community Branch in the fall.
Perry Sippo's hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
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Pink diamond expected to sell for over $21 million at auction
Published: Sep. 1, 2022 at 7:20 AM CDT|Updated: 9 minutes ago
(CNN) - A unique piece of jewelry is up for grabs, but you may have to break the bank for it.
Sotheby’s is auctioning off the Williamson Pink Star diamond which is considered “among the rarest of all gemstones.”
Officials describe the diamond as “fancy, vivid, pink.” It weighs 11.15-carats, which is bigger than most diamonds of that color.
It is expected to bring in at least $21 million.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), today announced that the 3.5-ton electric drive axle of Yuchai Xin-Lan New Energy Power Technology Co., Ltd. ("Yuchai Xin-Lan") has been successfully integrated for the first time into an EV light-duty bus from Guangxi Shenlong.
This EV model will be gradually released in the third quarter of 2022 into the Nanning bus market, marking the first successful entry of Yuchai Xin-Lan's new energy electric drive axle products into the full electric light-duty EV bus market. The Yuchai 3.5-ton electric axle power system has a designed rated power of 65kW and peak power of 120kW.
Recently, Inner Mongolia Easy-Move Technology launched China's first domestically made 200-metric ton smart mining truck, the EM200. The EM200 features Yuchai Xin-Lan's 300kW high-power range extender powertrain system, which greatly improves payload management efficiency, lowers carbon emissions and provides intelligent control.
Yuchai Xin-Lan's range extender powertrain systems can achieve electromechanical hybrid control. The Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), proprietarily designed by Yuchai Xin-Lan, significantly reduces weight and size while producing more power and achieves better reliability. For mining trucks powered by Yuchai Xin-Lan range extender powertrain systems, when climbing with heavy payloads, the electric power system can charge the vehicle battery while also powering the main motor, enabling the vehicle to charge while on the move. This Yuchai Xin-Lan range extender powertrain system can work continuously and greatly improve transportation efficiency.
Weng Ming Hoh, President of China Yuchai, commented, "We are delighted to see that Xin-Lan's electric axle drive is penetrating the large light-duty bus market and Xin-Lan's range extender system is gaining traction in the large tonnage mining equipment market."
About China Yuchai International
China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), engages in the manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide variety of light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, passenger vehicles, construction equipment, marine and agriculture applications in China. GYMCL also produces diesel power generators. The engines produced by GYMCL range from diesel to natural gas and hybrid engines. Through its regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, GYMCL distributes its engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout China. Founded in 1951, GYMCL has established a reputable brand name, strong research and development team and significant market share in China with high-quality products and reliable after-sales support. In 2021, GYMCL sold 456,791 engines and is recognized as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in China. For more information, please visit http://www.cyilimited.com.
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(NEXSTAR) – The Mexican Pizza is coming back, but it’ll never have the same pizzazz as it did in 1985.
Taco Bell fans are counting down the days until the return of the Mexican Pizza, a specialty offering that was removed from the chain’s menu in 2020 to make way for newer dishes. The item — a pizza-tostada hybrid featuring pizza sauce, beans, cheese and other toppings layered on crispy tortillas — had developed something of a cult-following over the years, with everyone from Doja Cat to Dolly Parton declaring themselves fans.
“I think they should [bring it back],” Parton told Insider in Jan. 2022, echoing the 171,000-plus people who signed a Change.org petition demanding that Taco Bell resurrect the Mexican Pizza.
The Mexican Pizza that many of these fans know and love, however, is slightly different than the one that debuted at Taco Bell restaurants in 1985. Marketed as the “Pizzazz Pizza,” Taco Bell’s original recipe featured sliced olives and green onions in addition to the familiar ingredients seen in more recent iterations.
“It’s a different kind of pizza only Taco Bell has,” an ad campaign for 1985’s Pizzazz Pizza touted. “It’s cheesy like a pizza, but it’s really crisp and light.”
In 1988, the chain officially rebranded the Pizzazz Pizza as the Mexican Pizza. There’s evidence that the owners of a Cleveland-area pizzeria filed an unsuccessful trademark dispute with Taco Bell and PepsiCo in 1985 over the name, but it’s unclear if that factored into the Mexican Pizza’s rebranding. A representative for Taco Bell was not able to provide additional details.
In any case, the Mexican Pizza stuck around on Taco Bell’s menu for over three more decades, even as olives and green onions were phased out of the recipe.
Then, on Nov. 5, 2020, Taco Bell announced the unthinkable: The Mexican Pizza was being removed from the menu to “[pave] the way for fresh new ideas.” The item’s packaging was also cited as an impediment toward Taco Bell’s “commitment to leave a lighter footprint on our planet,” the chain said in a press release.
But less than a year after the Mexican Pizza left the menu, Taco Bell was already rumored to be bringing it back. In Sept. 2021, a report published at Living Mas — a Taco Bell fan site — indicated that executives announced the Mexican Pizza’s impending return at a franchise convention in Colorado Springs, Colorado, citing leaked footage from the event.
Taco Bell remained mostly silent amid the rumors (aside from a few hints here and there) until April 18, 2022, when the chain announced its Mexican Pizza would be back on nationwide menus in May.
“While rumors of the Mexican Pizza’s return have been swirling for months, it hasn’t been publicly confirmed, until now,” Taco Bell wrote in a press release issued Monday, just one day after singer and rapper Doja Cat took credit for bringing back the Mexican Pizza during her April 17 performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
“I brought back the Mexican Pizza, by the way,” Doja Cat shouted in the middle of a song. (The recording artist had partnered with Taco Bell on a recent campaign.)
What Doja failed to mention, though, is that the Mexican Pizza won’t officially return to Taco Bell’s menu until May 19. But when it does, Taco Bell is planning to offer coupon codes, combo deals and more sustainable packaging with flashier graphics — which is about as much pizzazz as fans could hope to expect, aside from olives and green onions.
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SINGAPORE, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX is proud to announce the completion of its audit report with CertiK to ensure the safety of investors and the security of their digital assets.
As the world's leading social trading platform, security of identity and digital assets are the top priorities. BingX focuses on to boost investor confidence.
A leader in blockchain security, CertiK has worked with and audited several other renowned cryptocurrency projects. Its mission is to solve the biggest hurdle to mass adoption in the crypto space by assuring the reliability of projects in the industry.
"CertiK is one of the highest regarded security auditors in the cryptosphere and we are delighted to work with them to complete the audit to enhance the security of our platform for our investors. We want our users to have a seamless trading experience from start to finish and this audit would definitely increase investor confidence in our platform." - Communication & Partnership Director at BingX, Elvisco Carrington
About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX (www.bingx.com) is a global digital asset, spot, and derivatives trading platform that provides a user-centric and open ecosystem with intuitive social trading features. Created to enrich the entire cryptocurrency industry and crypto markets, BingX is a safe, reliable, and user-friendly venue for users to trade their favorite assets such as BTC, ETH, USDC, ANC, and STEPN.
About CertiK
CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, leveraging best-in-class AI technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Founded in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK's mission is to secure the web3 world. CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia to enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to scale with safety and correctness. One of the fastest-growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security, CertiK is a true market leader. To date, CertiK has worked with over 3,200 Enterprise clients, secured over $310 billion worth of digital assets, and has detected over 60,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code.
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Meet Sara Wilson, the first female police chief in Canal Fulton
Sara Wilson is the police chief for the Canal Fulton Police Department.
She was a police officer with Canal Fulton for nine years before being appointed chief earlier this year.
Wilson held various office jobs before and worked in Jackson Township in 2011 as a records clerk at the police department.
“Working with the officers there (at the Jackson Township Police Department) and seeing the work that they were doing was really influential in my decision to become a police officer,” Wilson said.
The chief began her career in Canal Fulton as an entry-level patrol officer and worked all aspects of the job, including traffic and investigations. In 2019, she was one of two officers promoted to the position of sergeant, which was a new position at the department at that time. When Chief Doug Swartz retired in May, Wilson was promoted to chief.
She and her husband Jeremy have been married for 11 years and they live in Jackson Township. Wilson graduated from McKinley High School in 2003, and went onto earn a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Kent State University-Stark in 2008. She also attended the Stark State Police Academy in 2012-2013 and became a police officer immediately thereafter.
“I am the first female police chief here. Some have said that I am the first female chief in Stark County, but I can’t say for sure,” Wilson said.
Meet Jerry King:Cartoonist Jerry King finds his inspiration in everyday life
Why did you want to become a police officer?
I wanted to become a police officer so that I could help others, to try to get answers for victims, and to provide a voice and a means for victims, like children or the elderly, who otherwise may not be able to do so.
I always had an interest in the investigative side of police work, which I think of like putting together a puzzle. An investigation may start out with a tiny amount of information, and I like to find more pieces to the puzzle until I can get an idea of the complete picture.
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What do you find the most rewarding and the most challenging about being police officer?
The most rewarding aspects of the job for me involve finding resolution for victims. Sometimes that may mean someone is arrested, and other times there are other solutions to problems that we handle in policing.
One of the most challenging issues that I see for the future is in hiring, recruitment and retention of officers.
Why do you like living/working in Stark County?
I love living and working in Stark County because there is so much to do, with a variety of shopping and dining options, as well as outdoor recreational activities. There is always something new to discover thanks to community leaders who are committed to growth and revitalization.
I love finding different types of events going on, like festivals, races, outdoor markets, and things like that.
What are some of the activities you enjoy when not working or not on duty?
When I’m not working at the Police Department, I try to keep myself busy with other activities, like working out, biking the trails in Stark County and traveling with my husband. I’d also consider the two of us “foodies,” and we like to try new restaurants, and new types of cuisines.
Would you share your top three movies/television shows or books?
I don’t spend a lot of time watching TV or movies, but a couple of my favorites would definitely be “The Office” and “Bob’s Burgers.” Probably not surprisingly, I really, really love true crime documentaries and podcasts.
Editor's note: Five questions with ... is a Sunday feature that showcases a member of the Stark County community. If you'd like to recommend someone to participate, send an email to newsroom@cantonrep.com.
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Tioga Bulldogs
TIOGA, Texas (KXII) - The Tioga Bulldogs are looking to take the next step under the direction of head coach Chad Rogers.
This will be Rogers second year leading this Bulldog team, as Tioga returns several key players from a squad that made the playoffs a year ago, with 9 starters back on both sides of the ball. Tioga goes into the season with a desire for more.
“We are definitely more hungry,” running back Chase Evans said. “We are more fueled. We want to get that first gold ball for 11 man.”
“It drove us,” offensive lineman Caden Pelley said. “We wanted to get stronger in the weight room. We made a big emphasis on track this year. We were running every day. We lifted every day. We have been working really hard, woke up every morning really early just to get out here.”
“We have to stay hungry,” head coach Chad Rogers said. “You don’t want to get full and I think that might have happened last year. We weren’t picked very high in the district and ended up 3rd in the district and getting into the playoffs. That might have been satisfaction and gave us a lack of hunger that you have to stay hungry. Every week we have to stay hungry regardless of what success we have. Our expectations are extremely high.”
Tioga’s district had a bit of an overhaul. Collinsville and Lindsay are gone, with Whitewright and Nocona coming in. It’s a challenging league, but one the Bulldogs believe they have a chance to compete in, for the district title. And now that they are in a familiar system, there is a belief that this team could take a big step forward.
“Anytime you do something that you don’t have to learn from the beginning has to pay off,” Rogers said. “Younger kids are coming through. Our JV went 7-1-1. We are expecting to have a great year.”
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgo PR, a leading PR agency announced today the agency is actively considering acquisitions of independent public relations and marketing agencies. With 2021 revenue of $1 Million and projected 2022 revenue of $2.5 Million, the agency is poised for growth and success. From media relations PR firms to digital consultancies, the company is seeking agencies who want to be acquired who have revenues of under $1 Million dollars.
"We are aware of how hard it is to grow a PR agency and we see many companies out there who could do great work but maybe able to success better under the Virgo PR umbrella. While we have grown organically, we are considering acquisitions of agencies who are small and independent and looking for an exit," said Mike Paffmann, CEO of Virgo PR. "We are growth minded and confident we will be a quick growing, successful agency in the years to come. We look forward to hearing from agency owners interested in the Virgo PR model."
The agency has a wide range of consumer, corporate and technology clients, including Genies, Upland, Alethea, Volato, ThriveDX, Verijet and nWay, along with players in the security, big data, ad tech, and aviation technology space.
Virgo PR has extensive experience in all aspects of PR, including day to day media relations, public relations, digital PR, metaverse PR and more. For more information or to see more of Virgo PR's work, please visit https://virgo-pr.com/.
VirgoPR offers its clients many services to drive growth, engagement, sales, and increase lead generation and conversions. Our team of professionals in all things PR and marketing can support brands in developing different strategies and campaigns that allow them to better understand their brand and industry and provide various services that drive knowledge through our expertise. We're able to execute worldwide integrated campaigns for our clients' brands by playing on the strengths and constraints of any niche.
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After KC pastor berates congregation for not getting him Movado watch, he issues apology
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City pastor went viral online after a video was posted of him chastising his congregation for not getting him a luxury gift.
Rev. Carlton Funderburke of the Church at the Well in Kansas City is recorded telling them how upset he was they hadn’t bought him a Movado watch.
The video shared on TikTok showed Funderburke describing his faithful on Aug. 7 as “poor, broke, busted and disgusted.”
He asked them, “I’m not worth your McDonald’s money? I’m not worth your Red Lobster money? I’m not worth your St. John Knit? Y’all can’t afford it nohow. I ain’t worth y’all Louis Vuitton? I ain’t worth your Prada? I’m not worth your Gucci?”
The video has accumulated more than 570,000 views.
Funderburke posted a video apologizing for his comments, saying they do not reflect his view of people nor what is in his heart.
“No context could erase the words I used. I apologize to all who have been hurt, angered or in any way damaged by my words,” he said.
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HUDSON, Ohio, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaf Home™, a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer provider of home solutions, added four new offices within the United States in June through its gutter protection, water, and safety brands.
Serving customers across the U.S. and Canada, Leaf Home delivers innovative, quality products for those looking to make upgrades inside and outside the home. With over 180 locations, the company's experienced local specialists provide end-to-end services directly to consumers through various solutions, including gutter protection, water purification, bathroom safety upgrades, stairlifts, cabinet refacing, decking, window and door replacement, and more.
"We're incredibly proud of our team and all their hard work in growing our market presence across North America," said Jeff Housenbold, President and CEO of Leaf Home. "Our experience and national footprint allow us to provide the best solutions for our customers, and we're looking forward to helping even more homeowners protect their most valuable asset through our product offerings."
Last month, LeafFilter® continued to dominate the gutter protection industry by adding new locations in Erie, Pennsylvania, and South Bend, Indiana. These openings officially mark 140 offices for LeafFilter, whose employees look forward to offering excellent protection from gutter, roof, and home foundation damage.
Since 2005, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has empowered homeowners to eliminate gutter cleaning hassle with its award-winning and patented technology, scientifically designed to keep everything out of the gutters except water.
Leaf Home Water Solutions™ has continued its swift growth by adding a third location in the state of Texas with San Antonio. Now joining the Dallas and Houston communities, which opened in May, the company is proud to provide clean, safe water across 10 states in the U.S.
Leaf Home Water Solutions pairs homeowners with the ideal whole-home water filtration system for their needs by testing tap water with free innovative digital water tests. The product line tackles city and well water's unique demands with a team of industry experts and an extreme dedication to customer service.
In June, Leaf Home Safety Solutions™, which enables homeowners to access every room and level of their homes with ease and confidence, added its newest office in Columbus, Ohio. The company now serves homeowners in communities all throughout its home state.
Now available in over a dozen different states across the United States, Leaf Home Safety Solutions' life-enhancing products are designed to improve life quality without the need for a stressful, full-scale renovation. Custom installations and packages allow representatives to work with each customer's existing space, allowing projects to be completed in a matter of days instead of weeks or months.
Leaf Home™ is a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer provider of branded, innovative home solutions in North America. The company is on a mission to enhance the safety, enjoyment, and comfort of homeowners and their families by delivering seamless, transformative home solutions including gutter protection, home safety, water purification, and other home enhancement products. With its corporate headquarters in Hudson, Ohio, and locations across the U.S. and Canada, Leaf Home has become a trusted partner to over 1.1 million homeowners. Live Comfortable. Live Safe. Live Happy. For more information, visit www.leafhome.com.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that's bringing ingenuity to life, is proud to announce that two client projects have been featured in Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards.
Green Boom, a start-up that has developed a patent-pending and sustainable way to help prevent, reduce, and clean up oil spills, was named a Finalist in the Nature category and received an honorable mention in the On the Rise category. Green Boom's 100 percent biodegradable solution uses treated, tear-resistant fabric pillows and tubes of varying lengths and sizes filled with natural fiber biomass to repel water and rapidly absorb oil from spills. The product can also be cleaned and reused. PA utilized data analytics and business intelligence and commercialization expertise to elevate Green Boom's go-to-market and growth strategy, creating a targeted sales strategy and path to success.
A collaboration to rethink plastic waste for the Cambridge University NHS Hospitals and Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust on behalf of the East of England Regional Sustainability Network was included as an honorable mention in the Health category. The NHS in England aspires to become the world's first net zero national health service but needed more information about what types of waste were causing the most damage and where the waste was going. PA worked in partnership with NHS Cambridge University Hospitals, Axion, The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, and Renolit to develop a roadmap for the NHS to rethink product design, adopt innovative waste management technologies, and create a roadmap to put policies into practice. Along the way, it was calculated there was an opportunity to annually prevent 16,500 tons of plastic from being wasted, which extrapolated to a national scale, means 85,000 tons of material would be recycled, cutting CO2 emissions by up to 235,000 tons a year. And better still, through recovery programs, this could unlock an excess of £40 million a year of new sources of revenue, excluding the cost to realize them.
Seth Lively, US Digital Lead at PA Consulting, said: "Congratulations to the Green Boom team for such an amazing honor. We are so excited to have worked with this unique start-up to help get this world changing solution to the market and help ensure the company's success. Tanker spills have resulted in 10,000 tons of oil contaminating the environment in 2021 alone. Hopefully if future oil spills occur, US and European leaders will use Green Boom's innovation to limit damage and protect waterways and fragile ecosystems from harm."
Mark Lancelott, Sustainability Expert at PA Consulting, said: "PA Consulting is extremely proud of our work with the Cambridge University NHS Hospitals and Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust and are honored to be on Fast Company's World Changing Ideas list. This collaboration to rethink plastic waste and reduce carbon emissions is an essential first step in the path to net zero, and we are pleased that the program has received an honorable mention. More hospitals need to be taking steps to embrace the circular economy and start their journey to net zero, we look forward to helping them achieve their goals."
David Lidsky, Interim Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company, said: "We are consistently inspired by the novelty and creativity that people are applying to solve some of our society's most pressing problems, from shelter to the climate crisis. Fast Company relishes its role in amplifying important, innovative work to address big challenges. Our journalists have identified some of the most ingenious initiatives to launch since the start of 2021, which we hope will both have a meaningful impact and lead others to join in being part of the solution."
Now in its sixth year, the World Changing Ideas Awards showcase 39 winners, 350 finalists, and more than 600 honorable mentions—with climate, social justice, and AI and data among the most popular categories. A panel of eminent Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 2,997 entries across transportation, education, food, politics, technology, health, social justice, and more. In addition, several new categories have been added this year including climate, nature, water, and workplace. The 2022 awards feature entries from across the globe, from Switzerland to Hong Kong to Australia.
To see the complete list of World Changing Ideas, go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/world-changing-ideas/list
World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Company's major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better. A panel of judges from across sectors choose winners, finalists, and honorable mentions based on feasibility and the potential for impact. With the goals of awarding ingenuity and fostering innovation, Fast Company draws attention to ideas with great potential and helps them expand their reach to inspire more people to start working on solving the problems that affect us all.
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics. Discover more at paconsulting.com and connect with PA on LinkedIn and Twitter. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.
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Smith will also take latest installment of the 90's classic franchise on a 'Convenience Tour' roadshow throughout September and October
LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global content leader Lionsgate is partnering with Fathom Events, the premier name in event cinema, to bring director Kevin Smith's highly anticipated "Clerks III" to the big screen this September.
Fathom Events and Lionsgate will present "Clerks III" in more than 700 U.S. movie theaters for two nights only – Tuesday, September 13th and Thursday September 15th – at 7:00 p.m. local time both nights with an exclusive look behind the scenes with Kevin Smith and the cast of the film.
For over 25 years, the cult-classic filmmaker has maintained a unique and direct connection to his audience through the View Askew Universe. "Clerks III" makes its highly anticipated return to the big screen as Randal (Jeff Anderson), following a massive heart attack, enlists fellow clerks Dante (Brian O'Halloran), Elias (Trevor Fehrman), Jay (Jason Mewes), and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store that started it all.
Tickets for "Clerks III" can be purchased online beginning today at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Check back often as movie theaters continue to set up ticketing.
"Clerks III is the definition of event cinema, especially if you are a Kevin Smith fan or a maven of independent cinema. This film rounds out the story that started a revolution in filmmaking. And to bring it to the fans on the big screen, there is no greater partner in the world of event cinema than Fathom Events," said Eda Kowan, Lionsgate's EVP of Acquisitions & Co-Productions.
"Fathom Events is excited to partner with exhibition in hosting possibly the most loyal fan base in movies for this very special event," said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. "We're proud to work with Lionsgate and Kevin Smith to bring the beloved Clerks story full circle."
"Clerks III" was written and directed by Smith. Liz Destro and Smodco's Jordan Monsanto produced. This is the third film in the trilogy that kicked off Kevin's filmmaking career at Sundance in 1994 and lead to his storied run in Hollywood.
Smith will tour the film in select markets as the "Clerks III Convenience Tour" roadshow starting in New Jersey on September 4th.
The official trailer for "Clerks III" is also now available here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD3n3GM3Z_0.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
About Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith first came to attention as the writer/director of a film called "Clerks". It's been all downhill ever since.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
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New product updates will help marketers optimize social media strategy and make sense of insights from sources of public feedback
SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reputation, the global leader in reputation experience management (RXM), today announced a number of updates to its social customer experience product suite. Five major updates for Reputation's social publishing and social listening tools will enable marketers to more efficiently manage social channels in one location and use industry feedback data to create more strategic brand campaigns.
Social media channels have rapidly become a key destination for customers to share their experiences and interactions with brands. Consequently, it has also become increasingly important for companies to aggregate and analyze their public and private customer feedback data in order to gain a complete understanding of their customer experience. Garnering data on the social experience is now a critical component of customer experience platforms.
"Customers can share feedback within seconds of a good or bad experience, which has made it critical for Marketing teams to have the most innovative and complete tools at their disposal. At Reputation, we are always developing new products, services, and updates that will allow our customers to listen and interact in real-time with consumers across a variety of channels," says Pranav Desai, Chief Product Officer at Reputation.
Reputation customers will find the following product and service updates within the platform:
- Social Listening Industry Monitors: Decision-makers want to know trending industry topics as quickly as possible. To make that process easier, Reputation has configured smart, standardized, subscription-based industry monitors that capture and highlight the most relevant social chatter within each segment of the most popular sectors, including Automotive, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail and Technology.
- Smart Insights Widgets for Social Listening: Social Listening dashboards have long been used to help customers quickly analyze data from their listening monitors to identify trends and track changes. New Smart Insights Widgets go even deeper by identifying trends and noteworthy changes during a specified period of time, serving up analysis and call to action based on the virality and sentiment of the trend.
- Instagram Carousel Posts: Social media managers can now add up to 10 photos or videos to a single Instagram post, creating a rich carousel-style post that can help boost engagement on the platform.
- TikTok Integration: As the fastest-growing social network, TikTok videos have changed the way content across social channels is consumed - and brands must pay attention. Now, social media managers can create video posts within Reputation's Social Suite that can be scheduled for posting on TikTok as well as other channels.
- Optimal Publish Times: The best time to publish a post for maximum engagement is a hotly-debated topic in social media marketing. Reputation now settles the debate by intelligently determining the times of day that see the most audience engagement on each social channel and presents those times to the user for easy and effective post scheduling.
"We are pleased to share several updates to our social suite that continues our mission to have a robust offering for the complexity of social media today. These updates will enable our customers to leverage their social channels in order to engage with and understand their consumers in real-time, fostering opportunities for business growth," added Pranav Desai, Chief Product Officer at Reputation.
Reputation's latest social customer experience product updates are a result of the organization listening to feedback from its customers. For example, Social Listening Industry Monitors resulted from customers needing a more cost-effective way to track public conversations about their brand and harness customer feedback from their respective industries.
For more information on Reputation's products and services, please visit reputation.com.
Reputation (formerly Reputation.com), creator of the Reputation Experience Management category, is changing the way companies gather and act on customer feedback to drive decision making and enhance Customer Experience (CX) programs. Reputation's interaction-to-action platform translates vast amounts of solicited and unsolicited feedback data into prescriptive insights that companies use to learn from and grow. Thousands of global organizations rely on the patented algorithms behind Reputation Score X™ to provide a reliable index of brand performance in order to make targeted business improvements. Backed by Bessemer Ventures and Kleiner Perkins, and trusted by over 250 integration partners, including Google, Facebook, Salesforce, J.D. Power, Amazon and Web.com, Reputation turns feedback into the fuel to grow businesses around the world. Visit reputation.com to learn more.
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HARTFORD, Conn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 7, 2022:
Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part, or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. 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 Plan.
The Fund provided this estimate of the sources of the distributions:
Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
About the Fund
Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation, while seeking to provide downside protection against capital loss. The Fund normally invests at least 50% of total managed assets in convertibles. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Allianz Global Investors is its subadviser.
For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (800) 254-5197, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.
Fund Risks
An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
About Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors or AllianzGI is a leading active asset manager with over 750 investment professionals in 25 offices worldwide and manages assets for individuals, families, and institutions. The investment team has extensive experience managing closed-end funds and a differentiated, multi-asset approach based on fundamental research designed to dynamically allocate across convertible securities and equities.
About Virtus Investment Partners
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. The company provides investment management products and services through its affiliated managers and select subadvisers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand. For more information, visit virtus.com.
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Jail staff taking a pregnant inmate in distress to the hospital allegedly stopped at Starbucks, then the baby died after birth. Now a settlement is approved
A former inmate who alleges her newborn died in the hospital after staff at a California jail was slow to respond to her medical emergency -- including stopping at Starbucks as they drove her to the hospital -- has been approved to receive a $480,000 settlement in her federal wrongful death lawsuit.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the settlement in a closed-door session. None of the board members commented on it during the public portion of the meeting. CNN has reached out to the board and the Orange County Sheriff's Department for comment.
Sandra Quinones was six months pregnant when she was incarcerated during March 2016 in the Orange County Jail, according to a complaint filed in 2020. When her water broke unexpectedly that month, she pushed the call button in her cell for two hours without a response, the suit alleges.
When jail staff responded, they "decided to transport Quinones to the hospital on a non-emergency basis" instead of calling an ambulance, the complaint alleges.
The jail staff "did not provide any medical treatment and, instead, stopped for Starbucks on the way to the hospital and made Quinones wait in the back of a van bleeding and in labor instead of transporting Quinones directly to the hospital," the complaint says.
Quinones gave birth at the hospital, but the baby soon died, leaving her with "severe and extreme post-traumatic stress disorder and depression," the document states.
She was released from the jail in April 2016, it says.
The suit alleges the jail staff's actions or lack thereof caused injury to Quinones and resulted in the death of her baby. She also accused the county of failing to properly train its employees.
Attorneys representing Orange County previously moved to dismiss the case, saying that the plaintiff didn't have enough facts to support her claim and the filing was more than two years past the statute of limitations.
CNN has reached out to Quinones' attorney for comment on the settlement.
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of IonQ, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of IONQ during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: March 30, 2021 to May 2, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: August 1, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/ionq-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=30237&from=4
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his spiritual closeness to Catholics in China, voicing hope that the church there operates in “freedom and tranquility,’’ but making no mention of a 90-year-old cardinal who was recently arrested in Hong Kong.
Addressing the public gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the pontiff’s traditional Sunday remarks, Francis noted that the church celebrates, on May 24, the “Blessed Mother Mary, Help of Christians,’’ and recalled that Mary is the patron of Catholics in China.
“The joyful circumstance offers me the occasion to renew to them assurance of my spiritual closeness,’’ the pontiff said. He added that “I follow with attention and participation the life and the matters of the faithful and pastors, often complex, and I pray every day for them.”
Cardinal Joseph Zen was arrested in May 11 along with at least three others on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger China’s national security. He was released later that night.
Zen has been scathing in his criticism of China and has blasted the Vatican’s agreement in 2018 with China over the nomination of bishops in that country. He has characterized the deal, which is up for renewal this year, as a sell-out of Christians who worship in underground congregations in China to avoid harassment by authorities of the Communist regime.
Francis in his remarks invited the faithful in the square to join him in prayer, “so that the church in China, in freedom and tranquility, can live in effective communion with the universal church and can exercise its mission to announce the Gospel to all, offering, thusly, a positive contribution to the spiritual and material progress of society.”
The Vatican-China deal aims at reducing tensions over the Chinese insistence on influence over the nomination of bishops, which, according to the Vatican, is the prerogative of pontiffs.
The Vatican has contended that the accord prevents an even deeper schism in the Chinese church after Beijing in the past named bishops without the pope’s consent. The deal regularized the status of seven of these “illegitimate” bishops and brought them into full communion with the pope.
The arrests, including that of Zen, in Hong Kong expanded a blanket crackdown on all forms of dissent, penetrating further into the city’s long-respected economic, religious and educational institutions.
The Vatican has said it learned of Zen’s arrests with “concern” and was following “the situation with extreme attention.”
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| 2022-05-22T13:20:57Z
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the addition of 138 new part numbers to its Standard® and Standard® Import lines. SMP's April new part number release spans 83 product categories and expands coverage for import and domestic applications by 100 million vehicles. The recent release includes 32 part numbers for 2021 and 2022 model year vehicles along with 66 aftermarket-exclusives.
SMP continues to expand its ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) offering with 17 new ADAS-related components including ABS Speed Sensors, Accelerator Pedal Sensors, Park Assist Sensors and Blind Spot Detection Sensors. In total, this month's release includes 59 Sensors, Switches, Actuators and Connectors as Standard® continues to add to its best-in-class coverage.
The company is also broadening its industry-leading turbocharger offering with 11 new numbers, represented by new Gasoline and Diesel Turbos along with Hoses, Oil Lines, Turbocharger Boost Solenoids and Turbo Speed Sensors. New Turbochargers for America's best-selling vehicle, The Ford F-Series are included in the release. Standard® TBC678 has been introduced for the 2015-2017 2.7L F-150, while part number TBC672 is now available for the 2015-2019 6.7L Diesel Super Duty.
In addition to ADAS-related components and Turbos, Standard's recent release includes Electronic Throttle Bodies, Ignition Coils, Variable Valve Timing Solenoids and Sprockets, TPMS Sensors and more.
Commenting on the news, John Herc, Vice President Engine Management Marketing, SMP, stated, "I am very proud of our Standard® Product Team, each and every month they are introducing expanded late model and aftermarket-exclusive applications. As Standard® provides the products and coverage our customers have asked for, our commitment to strategic product expansion adds real value to our distribution partners."
All new applications are listed in the eCatalog found at StandardBrand.com, and in electronic catalog providers.
About Standard:
Standard® offers a full line of premium automotive products for ignition, electrical, emissions, fuel and safety-related systems including diesel, turbochargers, TPMS, VVT, ADAS and Blue Streak® heavier-duty ignition coils. The Standard® line provides unmatched coverage for all import and domestic vehicle applications. For additional information, contact an SMP® sales representative or visit StandardBrand.com.
About SMP
With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts. SMP supplies independent professional technicians and do-it-yourselfers with high quality replacement parts for engine management, ignition, emissions, fuel and safety-related systems, as well as temperature control products for domestic and import cars and light trucks. SMP® products are sold worldwide through both traditional and non-traditional distribution channels. For more information, download the SMP® Parts App or visit smpcorp.com.
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NASA: Hubble determines mass of isolated black hole for the first time
(Gray News) – After about six years worth of Hubble telescope observations, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration says its astronomers have determined the mass of an isolated black hole in the Milky Way galaxy for the first time.
The space agency says there are an estimated 100 black holes roaming the galaxy, but an isolated black hole has never been conclusively identified.
All black hole masses, up until this point, have been inferred through statistics or interactions in binary systems, or in the cores of galaxies.
Black holes are also usually found with companion stars, which the agency says makes this isolated one unusual.
NASA says the wandering black hole is about 5,000 light-years away. The discovery of this black hole also allows for astronomers to estimate that the nearest isolated stellar-mass black hole to Earth could be as close as 80 light-years away.
Roaming black holes are born from huge and rare stars that are at least 20 times more massive than the sun, according to NASA.
The stars explode as supernovae, and the remnant core is crushed into a black hole by gravity.
The newly formed black hole may also be propelled through the galaxy since the self-detonation may not be perfectly symmetrical.
The agency says telescopes are unable to photograph a wayward black hole because it doesn’t emit any light. The black hole warps space, however, and deflects and amplifies starlight from anything that lines up behind it in the moment.
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Third annual report from Optavise (formerly DirectPath) demonstrates why ongoing health benefits education is critical
CARMEL, Ind., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optavise (formerly known as DirectPath), a one-stop shop for employee benefits programs offering a combination of products, technology, and expert guidance, today released a new report, Healthcare Literacy Takes One Step Forward, Two Steps Back.
The report highlights the need for greater healthcare literacy education as 62% of respondents stated they don't always compare costs before receiving care, which could mean they are overpaying for healthcare services. Only 10% of respondents stated they check whether a medical provider or facility is in-network whenever their health plan changes (down from 25% in 2021). The survey was based on responses from 1,055 U.S. workers with employer-sponsored health insurance.
According to Optavise's new report, employees are very eager to make smarter healthcare decisions and save money. Other key findings include survey respondents wanting to know how to:
- Avoid surprise medical bills (39%)
- Understand how their deductible, copay/coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximum (OOPM) work, and how it impacts their wallet (33%)
- Review an explanation of benefits (EOB) and medical bill for errors (30%)
- Research healthcare costs and why it matters (29%)
- Choose a plan and where to get care (22%)
"From inflation to a greater number of Americans facing medical debt, it is critical that consumers have the information they need to make cost-conscious healthcare decisions," said Kim Buckey, vice president, client services at Optavise. "While new regulations have gone into effect to help curb surprise medical bills, these regulations alone are often not enough to reduce healthcare spending, especially since hospitals may not be in compliance and consumers generally do not know that these regulations exist."
To ensure employees receive the support they need to increase their healthcare literacy and improve their financial wellness, more employers are partnering with benefits educators and digitizing education. According to the Optavise survey, 26% of polled employees say their employers offered presentations and group sessions with benefits educators and outside resources (up from 22% in 2021), and 24% offered one-on-one conversations with these outside resources (up from 16% in 2021). More than half of respondents (53%) said that their company has made online resources available, up from 41% in 2021—likely due to the shift to remote or hybrid workforces.
"It is encouraging that employees want to increase their healthcare literacy rates to improve their financial situations," added Buckey. "More employers, however, need to rise to the occasion. Employees are demanding more financial wellness support, meaning employers need to offer health benefits education. This is critical for employees to receive accurate, timely and consistent information about how to choose and use their health plans so that they—and the company—are not overspending on healthcare services."
For more information about the report, visit this link.
Methodology
Optavise surveyed 1,055 U.S. workers with employer-sponsored health plans who do not work in the insurance industry.
About Optavise
Optavise is a comprehensive provider of employee benefits solutions that helps employers and their employees maximize their benefits and make better health and financial decisions. We offer a unique combination of expert guidance, voluntary benefits, year-round education, communications and advocacy, and benefits administration technology. A part of the CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) family of brands, Optavise operates nationwide through a network of 10,000 broker partners and more than 600 dedicated agents. We serve nearly 20,000 businesses and employers, ranging from small- and medium-sized businesses to Fortune 100 companies. For more information, visit Optavise.com.
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SHANGRAO, China, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that its Malaysia factory has become its first overseas "RE100 factory" fully powered by renewables. 100% of the electricity consumed in production and operation activities supporting roughly 7GW vertically integrated solar cell-module capacity is supplied by green electricity.
There are two main methods of using clean electricity to ensure the factory is completely powered by renewable sources, i.e., external procurement and in-house solar rooftop installation. External procurement is achieved through utility-scale power purchase agreements (PPAs) with local grid or hyperscale operators buying the output of generators of hydro and solar power. The annual purchase of approximately 0.44 billion kWh is making the Malaysia factory one of the largest solar corporate buyers of renewable energy in Southeast Asia. Rooftop solar power is expected to be installed on its roofs by the end of 2022.
At full production capacity, the annual power consumption of this factory is expected to be about 335 million kWh and its average annual carbon dioxide emissions are expected to be reduced by about 214,200 tons.
"This is another important milestone on Jinkosolar's journey to fully power all its operations with clean power. It also provides a timely reminder of the critical role a solar pioneer company like Jinkosolar plays in leading a society-wide transition to renewable energy," said Dany Qian, VP of Jinkosolar, "We will always make our biggest impact on the environment by providing customers with technology that enables them to reduce their carbon footprint. Our clean power pursuit reflects the shared values of our customers, partners and investors."
About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain, with an integrated annual capacity of 40.0 GW for mono wafers, 40.0 GW for solar cells, and 50.0 GW for solar modules, as of March 31, 2022.
JinkoSolar has 12 productions facilities globally, 21 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, UAE, and Denmark, and global sales teams in mainland China, the United States, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Australia, Korea, India, Turkey, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Hong Kong, as of March 31, 2022.
To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com
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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Japanese voters headed to the polling stations on Sunday for an election billed as a defense of democracy, just two days after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while on the campaign trail.
Abe was shot in broad daylight on Friday in the central city of Nara while giving a speech in support of a local candidate for his Liberal Democratic Party, in a killing that has reverberated around the world.
The killing has also raised questions over the lack of security surrounding Abe at the time of the shooting, with the local police chief admitting "problems" and public broadcaster NHK reporting the suspect had initially planned to use explosives.
With Japan in mourning, observers say a wave of additional support could swell what was already expected to be a comfortable victory for Abe's party in the upper house election on Sunday.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida -- who described Abe's killing as a "cowardly and barbaric act" -- has appealed to the public to turn out to vote, casting the election as a defense of democracy.
"We must absolutely defend free and fair elections, which are the basis of democracy. We will proceed with our election campaign as planned with the firm conviction that we will never yield to violence," Kishida said on Friday.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. Sunday morning local time and will close in most of the 46,017 stations at 8 p.m. local time. Over 125 seats are being contested by 545 candidates.
Murder suspect speaks
Police arrested 41-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami at the site of the shooting on Friday. They say he is suspected of murder but has not been formally charged.
Yamagami told investigators he had initially intended to kill Abe by using explosives at an event in Okayama, a prefecture that is a three-hour drive from Nara, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported Sunday.
"I was thinking about killing the former prime minister there (Okayama), but I saw that there were admission procedures at the entrance and I felt it would be difficult to get in", Yamagami told investigators, according to NHK.
Yamagami was taken to the Nara District Prosecutor's Office Sunday morning.
Nara Prefecture police told CNN on Saturday that surveillance cameras showed the suspect leaving the Yamato-Saidaiji Station in Nara on Friday after taking the train and heading for the Abe event.
The killing has raised questions about the level of security given to Abe.
The Nara police chief, Tomoaki Onizuka, said on Saturday he "can't deny there were problems" with Abe's security, and that he "take[s] responsibility" for the failure.
"After the first report of the incident came ... it was the height of the guilt and regret I've felt in my 27 years in law enforcement," an emotional Onizuka said.
"I feel the weight of my responsibility."
Elections underway
Campaigning was suspended on Friday following Abe's killing, but politicians resumed pre-election activities on Saturday.
While the upper house is the less powerful of the Japanese parliament's two chambers -- and can be overridden by the lower house in vital matters -- a strong showing for the LDP could help Kishida push through an agenda that includes boosting defense spending and possibly revising Japan's pacifist constitution. Both of these causes had been championed by Abe before his death.
"The ruling LDP-Komeito coalition was already on course for a solid victory," James Brady of the Teneo consultancy said in a note published by Reuters. "A wave of sympathy votes now could boost the margin of victory."
Brady added that in the months ahead the government is "certain to seek to strengthen domestic security."
Polls taken before Abe's death had forecast the LDP to win at least 60 of the 125 seats being contested on Sunday, compared with the 55 it now holds, Reuters reported, allowing it to maintain the majority it holds with its junior coalition partner Komeito.
Reaching 69 seats in the upper house would give the LDP a majority, a threshold that had been seen as a stretch prior to Abe's killing, and possibly boost its ability to push through its agenda, Reuters reported.
A world in mourning
Since Abe's death, mourners in Japan have been gathering and placing flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the Yamato-Saidaiji Station in Nara, close to where the former leader was gunned down.
But the reverberations of the killing have been felt far beyond Japan's borders, where there has been widespread shock that a former prime minister who had defined politics for a generation could be shot dead at close range in a country with one of the world's lowest rates of gun crime.
Presidents, prime ministers and other international leaders have sent tributes expressing outrage and sadness over the killing.
The US State Department said on Saturday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Tokyo on Monday to pay his respects to the Japanese people.
State Department Spokesman Ned Price said Blinken would also meet senior Japanese officials, adding that "the US-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and has never been stronger."
Abe's funeral will be held over Monday and Tuesday, his office told CNN, with a wake on Monday to be followed by a memorial service on Tuesday.
The funeral will be hosted by his widow Akie Abe at a temple in Tokyo and attendance limited to family members and people who were close to the former prime minister, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported.
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DALLAS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank, as Trustee of the Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE: PBT) ("Permian") today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.091662 per unit, payable on July 15, 2022, to unit holders of record on June 30, 2022.
This month's distribution increased from the previous month as the result of primarily an increase in the pricing received for the current month from both the Texas Royalty Properties and now the Waddell Ranch properties during the month of April. This month marks the second contribution from Blackbeard relating to the Waddell Ranch properties. Previously, only the Texas Royalty Properties were contributing to the monthly distribution.
In reporting April production of the Underlying Properties for this month's press release, production for oil volumes was 181,207 (gross) and was priced at about $103.74 per bbl. Production for gas volumes (including gas liquids) was 475,410 Mcf (gross) and was priced at about $5.61 per Mcf, which now includes the value received from plant products and natural gas liquids. Net revenue for the underlying properties of the Waddell ranch was $20,324,483 (gross) for April. Lease Operating Expenses were $4,204,819 (gross) and Capital Expenditures were $12,316,557 (gross) for April, netting to the Net Profit Interest (NPI) of $3,803,108. This would put the Trust's proceeds of 75% as a positive $2,852,331 (net) for the month of April, to contribute to this month's distribution. Given that if current oil and gas pricing continues, Waddell Ranch could continue to contribute to the distribution in the foreseeable future.
First sales received for the month of April 2022 wells were as follows: (all net to the Trust), 4.1 new drill wells, including 1.1 horizontal well, 3.8 recompleted wells. Waiting on completion, as of 4/30/2022, were 3.8 drill wells, including 1.1 horizontal well and 4.9 recompletion wells. Also, 1 well plugged and abandoned was completed.
Blackbeard has advised the Trustee of the projected 2022 capital expenditure budget for the Waddell Ranch Properties to be an estimated $92 million (net to the Trust) with a projected about 47 new drill wells and 45 recompletions along with about 19 plug and abandoned wells. Of the new drill wells, about 13 will be horizontal drills and about 34 vertical drill wells.
Production for the underlying properties at the Texas Royalties was 14,412 barrels of oil and 9,573 Mcf of gas. The production for the Trust's allocated portion of the Texas Royalties was 13,030 barrels of oil and 8,636 Mcf of gas. The average price for oil was $108.42 per bbl and for gas was $13.76 per Mcf. This would primarily reflect production and pricing for the month of April for oil and the month of March for gas. These allocated volumes were impacted by the pricing of both oil and gas. This production and pricing for the underlying properties resulted in revenues for the Texas Royalties of $1,694,200. Deducted from these were taxes of $122,848 resulting in a Net Profit of $1,571,353 for the month of April. With the Trust's Net Profit Interest (NPI) of 95% of the Underlying Properties, this would result in net contribution by the Texas Royalties of $1,492,785 to this month's distribution.
*These volumes are the net to the trust, after allocation of expenses to Trust's net profit interest, including any prior period adjustments.
**This pricing includes sales of gas liquid products.
General and Administrative Expenses deducted for the month were $73,654 resulting in a distribution of $4,272,280 to 46,608,796 units outstanding, or $0.091662 per unit.
The worldwide market conditions continue to affect the pricing for domestic production. It is difficult to predict what effect these conditions will have on future distributions.
Permian Basin Royalty Trust, as it does after the end of each year, had a year-end Reserve Report prepared in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's requirements. This report provides an evaluation of the estimated asset value as of December 31 of each year, which can be used to estimate the remaining life of the Trust.
The estimated net proved reserves, as of January 1, 2022, attributable to the Trust from the properties appraised are approximately 6.6 million barrels of oil and 11.3 billion cubic feet of gas with a future net value of approximately $465,149,000 with a discounted value of $259,855,000.
With the estimated quantities of this year's reserve estimate of 6.6 million barrels of oil and 11.3 billion cubic feet of gas remaining, it could be estimated that the Trust still has a life span of 8 to 10 years. The report is an exhibit to the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K that was filed on March 31, 2021 and is available to all unitholders at this time on the SEC website.
The 2021 Annual Report with Form 10-K and the January 1, 2022 Reserve Summary is now available on Permian's website. Permian's cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports, tax information booklets, and a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all can be found on Permian's website at http://www.pbt-permian.com/. Additionally, printed reports can be requested and are mailed free of charge.
Contact: Ron Hooper, Senior Vice President, Simmons Bank, Trustee, Toll Free – 1.855.588.7839
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SALT LAKE CITY — Matthew Butler spent 27 years in the Army, but it took a day in jail to convince him his post-traumatic stress disorder was out of control.
The recently retired Green Beret had already tried antidepressants, therapy and a support dog. But his arrest for punching a hole in his father’s wall after his family tried to stage an intervention in Utah made it clear none of it was working.
“I had a nice house, I had a great job, whatever, but I was unable to sleep, had frequent nightmares, crippling anxiety, avoiding crowds,” he said. “My life was a wreck.”
He eventually found psychedelic drugs, and he says they changed his life. “I was able to finally step way back and go, ‘Oh, I see what’s going on here. I get it now,’” said Butler, now 52. Today his run-ins with police have ended, he’s happily married and reconciled with his parents.
Butler, who lives in the Salt Lake City suburbs, is among military veterans in several U.S. states helping to persuade lawmakers to study psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use.
Conservative Utah has become at least the fourth state over the last two years to approve studying the potential medical use of psychedelics, which are still federally illegal. A string of cities have also decriminalized so-called magic mushrooms and an explosion of investment money is flowing into the arena.
Experts say the research is promising for treating conditions ranging from PTSD to quitting smoking, but caution some serious risks remain, especially for those with certain mental health conditions.
Oregon is so far the only state to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the psychedelic active ingredient in certain mushrooms. But studying them for therapy has made inroads not only in blue states like Hawaii, Connecticut and Maryland, but also GOP-led Texas, Utah and Oklahoma, which passed a study bill through the state House this year.
The progress stands in contrast to medical marijuana, which Utah lawmakers refused to allow until a ballot measure helped push it through. However, the proposal to study a broad range of psychedelic drugs passed easily this year.
Texas has yet to legalize medical marijuana, but former Republican Gov. Rick Perry helped shepherd through a bill last year to use $1.4 million to fund a study of psilocybin for treating PTSD.
“The stigma attached to psilocybin and most psychedelics dates back to the 60s and 70s. It’s been very hard for them to overcome,” said Democratic Rep. Alex Dominguez, who sponsored the bill. “My approach was, ‘Let’s find the group that all sides claim that they are supportive of.’ And that would be veterans.”
He also heard from conservatives like Perry who support the use of psilocybin to treat PTSD — and let advocates from that end of the political spectrum take the lead publicly.
Maryland also gave bipartisan approval to spending $1 million this year to fund alternative therapies for veterans, including psychedelics. Democratic sponsor Sen. Sarah Elfreth, whose district includes the U.S. Naval Academy, noted the spike in suicides among veterans.
“I don’t envision the VA acting anytime soon,” she said. “We’re at a true crisis level and it’s time for the states to step up.”
Psilocybin has been decriminalized in nearby Washington, D.C., as well as Denver, which decriminalized it in 2019, followed by Oakland and Santa Cruz in California, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
There’s also plenty of venture capital being invested from people who have had positive experiences and are “highly motivated” to invest in psychedelics as treatment, said John Krystal, the chair of psychiatry at Yale University.
Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing a proposal to decriminalize psilocybin this year, and in Colorado there’s an effort to get statewide decriminalization on the ballot. But similar measures have stalled in Statehouses elsewhere, including California and Maine.
Studying psychedelics, though, has gained more traction. In Oklahoma, a bill from Republican Reps. Daniel Pae and Logan Phillips would legalize research on psilocybin.
“I believe the research will show that there is a way to use this drug safely and responsibly, and it could save the lives of thousands of Oklahomans,” Pae said in a statement. The bill passed the House last month and is now under consideration in the Senate.
It’s a stunning turnaround for a field that captivated researchers in the 1950s and 1960s, before mushrooms and LSD became known as recreational drugs. They were federally outlawed during the Nixon administration, sending research to a screeching halt.
New studies, though, have indicated psilocybin could be useful in the treatment of everything from major depression to alcoholism, said Ben Lewis, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
“People are referring to this current period of time as the psychedelic Renaissance,” he said. Up to 30% of depression sufferers are considered resistant to current treatment, and there have been few recent leaps forward in drug innovation, he added.
The risk of addiction or overdose is considered low with psychedelics, especially under medical supervision, and while some cardiac conditions can present a physical risk, many people’s physical reactions aren’t dangerous.
But there are serious psychological risks, especially for people with certain forms of mental illness or a family history of conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
“Then there’s a possibility that a high-dose psychedelic experience could sort of trigger that and lead to long-lasting mental health issues,” said Albert Garcia-Romeu, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Classic psychedelics include LSD, mescaline, psilocybin and ayahuasca. Plant-based psychedelics have long been used in indigenous cultures around the world.
Today, their therapeutic use at Johns Hopkins is carefully monitored, Garcia-Romeu said. Patients are rigorously screened and typically have at least three appointments: one for preparation, a second to take the drugs and a third to work through the psychedelic experience.
For Butler, the 2018 arrest at his parents’ home was a turning point. He started researching new ways to deal with the PTSD he has suffered since deploying six times to Iraq and Afghanistan and working in counterterrorism and hostage rescues in Somalia for the U.S. Special Forces before retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 2017.
Eventually he came across ayahuasca, long a part of traditional cultures in South America. Last summer, he took part in a ceremony involving the psychoactive brew, overseen by a woman knowledgeable about its effects. She talked to him as the experience took hold, including a feeling of euphoria, the sight of geometric shapes and a sense he was entering his subconscious.
She spoke to him about his childhood and how the military had shaped his life.
“It really was as simple as having an experienced person who understood the medicine, who understood that subconscious space and understood PTSD. It was as simple as listening to her,” he said.
He credits that single session with getting his PTSD about 80% under control, though he occasionally does another if he finds his symptoms returning.
About two-thirds to three-quarters of people in studies have experienced significant improvements in their symptoms, Garcia-Romeu said. Those are promising results, especially for quitting smoking, where current treatments only work for about one-third of people, he said.
The Food and Drug Administration designated psilocybin a “breakthrough therapy” in 2018, a label that’s designed to speed the development and review of drugs to treat a serious condition. MDMA, often called ecstasy, also has that designation for treatment of PTSD.
How quickly states move from study to wider availability remains to be seen. Connecticut recommended legal medical use only after psilocybin is approved by the FDA, which may take until 2025 or later as the agency works through its process, including risk assessment.
Approval is important to safety as well as access, the Connecticut assessment said — without it, many insurance companies likely wouldn’t cover the treatment, leaving it open only to the wealthy.
In Utah, the study team is expected to complete its work in the fall.
“We’ll see what can and can’t be done,” said Republican Rep. Brady Brammer, who sponsored the bill. “If if they feel like it’s safe, it’ll be an interesting ride.”
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CMMC) (ASX: C6C) (the "Company" or "Copper Mountain") announces that the Company has terminated the employment of Rodney A. Shier as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Bradley Bolger, currently the Company's Vice President, Finance, will become interim Chief Financial Officer.
Copper Mountain's flagship asset is the 75% owned Copper Mountain Mine located in southern British Columbia near the town of Princeton. The Copper Mountain Mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. Copper Mountain also has the 100% owned development-stage Eva Copper Project in Queensland, Australia and an extensive 2,100 km2 highly prospective land package in the Mount Isa area. Copper Mountain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CMMC" and Australian Stock Exchange under the symbol "C6C".
Additional information is available on the Company's web page at www.CuMtn.com.
On behalf of the Board of
COPPER MOUNTAIN MINING CORPORATION
"Gil Clausen"
Gil Clausen, P.Eng.
President and Chief Executive Officer
This document may contain "forward looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document and Copper Mountain does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities legislation.
All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect our expectations or beliefs regarding future events.
In certain circumstances, forward-looking statements can be identified, but are not limited to, statements which use terminology such as "plans", "expects", "estimates", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", "forecasts", "guidance", scheduled", "target" or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative of these terms or comparable terminology. In this document, certain forward-looking statements are identified, including production and cost guidance, anticipated production at the Copper Mountain Mine, expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on operations, financial condition and prospects, anticipated metals prices and the anticipated sensitivity of the Company's financial performance to metals prices, the timing and results of the Company's exploration and development programs, the timing of the Company's plant improvement and optimization projects at the Copper Mountain Mine, the timing of commissioning the first four Trolley Assist haul trucks at the Copper Mountain Mine, the timing of the Company's updated mineral reserves and mineral resources estimate and new life of mine plan for the Copper Mountain Mine, the timing for the completion of detailed engineering for the Eva Project, the timing of studies, announcements, and analysis, events that may affect its operations and development projects, anticipated cash flows from operations and related liquidity requirements, the anticipated effect of external factors on revenue, such as commodity prices, estimation of mineral reserves and resources, mine life projections, reclamation costs, economic outlook, the impact of inflation, government regulation of mining operations, and business and acquisition strategies. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, achievements and opportunities to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, among others, the successful exploration of the Company's properties in Canada and Australia, market price, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, extreme weather events, material and labour shortages, the reliability of the historical data referenced in this document and risks set out in Copper Mountain's public documents, including in each management's discussion and analysis, filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Copper Mountain's business and operations are unknown at this time, including Copper Mountain's ability to manage challenges and restrictions arising from COVID-19 in the communities in which Copper Mountain operates and its ability to continue to safely operate and to safely return the business to normal operations. The impact of COVID-19 is dependent on a number of factors outside of the Company's control and knowledge, including the effectiveness of the measures taken by public health and governmental authorities to combat the spread of the disease, global economic uncertainties and outlook due to the disease, and the evolving restrictions relating to mining activities and to travel in certain jurisdictions in which Copper Mountain operates. Although Copper Mountain has attempted to identify important factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance, achievements and opportunities to differ materially from those described in its forward looking statements, there may be other factors that cause the Company's results, performance, achievements and opportunities not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. While the Company believes that the information and assumptions used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A former U.S. Army reservist described by prosecutors as a Nazi sympathizer was convicted Friday of storming the U.S. Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, who worked a security contractor at a Navy base when he joined the pro-Trump mob on Jan. 6, was also convicted of disorderly conduct and other misdemeanors.
Hale-Cussanelli took the stand in his defense and claimed he didn’t know that Congress met at the Capitol building.
“I know this sounds idiotic, but I’m from New Jersey,” Hale-Cusanelli said, according to WUSA-TV. “In all my studies, I didn’t know there was an actual building that was called the ‘Capitol.’ It’s embarrassing and idiotic.”
Hale-Cusanelli’s trial was the fifth before a jury and the seventh overall for a Capitol riot case. The first four juries unanimously convicted the riot defendants of all charges. Roughly 300 others have pleaded guilty to crimes stemming from the riot, including seditious conspiracy and assault.
Prosecutors said Hale-Cusanelli openly espoused white supremacist and antisemitic ideology and wore an Adolf Hitler-style mustache to work. On his cellphone, investigators found photos of him with the distinctive mustache and combed-over hairstyle associated with the Nazi leader.
Hale-Cusanelli had a “secret” security clearance for his job as a security contractor at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, New Jersey. He also lived on the base with a roommate who reported him to the Naval Criminal Investigation Service and secretly recorded a conversion about the Capitol riot.
During the trial’s opening statements Tuesday, a Justice Department prosecutor said Hale-Cusanelli stormed the Capitol because he wanted to kick off a civil war and create “a clean slate.”
Defense attorney Jonathan Crisp told jurors that “groupthink” and a desperate desire “to be heard” drove Hale-Cusanelli to follow a mob into the Capitol. Crisp described Hale-Cusanelli as a bombastic agitator prone to making “extreme statements to get attention.”
In pretrial court filings, prosecutors framed Hale-Cusanelli’s bigoted, antisemitic views as motivating factors for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot and his desire for a civil war.
One Navy seaman said Hale-Cusanelli told him “he would kill all the Jews and eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and he wouldn’t need to season them because the salt from their tears would make it flavorful enough,” according to prosecutors. Other coworkers recalled Hale-Cusanelli making derogatory remarks about women, Black people and other minorities, prosecutors said.
Before the trial, Crisp argued that any testimony about Hale-Cusanelli’s alleged statements about Jewish people and their role in the U.S. government would be “highly prejudicial in nature without substantive value.”
Crisp acknowledged Hale-Cusanelli shouldn’t have entered the Capitol building.
“But the question of why he was there is what is important,” he told jurors Tuesday.
Hale-Cusanelli wasn’t charged with engaging in any violence or property destruction. He was indicted on five counts: obstruction of an official proceeding, entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly or destructive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.
The obstruction charge is a felony. The rest are misdemeanors.
Crisp said Hale-Cusanelli believed then-President Donald Trump’s false claims about a stolen election. But the defense attorney said Hale-Cusanelli went to Washington to peacefully protest, wearing a suit while many others wore tactical gear.
A video captured Hale-Cusanelli yelling profanities at police officers and screaming, “The revolution will be televised!”
“This was not a peaceful protest,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn Fifield said.
More than 800 people have been charged with Capitol crimes stemming from the riot. Many of then are military veterans. Hale-Cusanelli is among a few defendants who were on active duty on Jan. 6.
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, who presided over Hale-Cusanelli’s trial, decided two other Capitol riot cases after hearing testimony without a jury. McFadden acquitted one of the defendants of all charges and partially acquitted the other after bench trials.
Hale-Cusanelli was arrested less than two weeks after the attack and has remained jailed since February 2021. He was discharged from the U.S. Army Reserves and barred from the Navy base after his arrest.
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How to watch, stream the Raiders vs. Jaguars in the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame game
The 2022 NFL season officially kicks off Thursday night at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton with the Pro Football Hall of Fame game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars.
The preseason game marks the homecoming of Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, who played his high school football games with Canton McKinley.
McDaniels played college football for John Carroll University, before serving as an offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots and a head coach for the Denver Broncos.
LiveLive updates: Las Vegas Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars meet in Pro Football Hall of Fame Game
The game also marks the debut of Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson, who replaced Urban Meyer, who was fired midway through last season.
The Jaguars have already said that quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne, who is coming off a Lisfranc injury and missed his entire 2021 rookie season, will not play. Jake Luton will get a start as backup quarterback C.J. Beathard is nursing a groin muscle injury.
Here's some more information on the Pro Football Hall of Fame game.
Pro Football Hall of Fame kickoff
Kickoff: 8 p.m., Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
How can I watch, listen to the Pro Football Hall of Fame kickoff?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is on NBC.
Who is calling the Jaguars vs. Raiders game:
- Mike Tirico (play by play)
- Cris Collinsworth (analysis)
- Melissa Stark (reporter)
Here is the radio broadcast information:
- Radio: Westwood One Sports
- Scott Graham (play by play)
- James Lofton (analysis)
What's the spread of the Pro Football Hall of Fame kickoff?
Favorite: Las Vegas Raiders by 2.5 points (via Tipico)
Is there a Pro Football Hall of Fame livestream?
Yes. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game can be streamed in a variety of ways if your streaming provider offers NBC, like Hulu live or YouTube TV.
What happened during the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 16-3 in 2021.
What's the weather going to be like in Canton for the Hall of Fame Game?
Forecast: 43 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms, high of 79.
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SHENZHEN, China, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winner Medical Co. Ltd. (300888.SZ; "Winner Medical" and "the Company"), a leading manufacturer of disposable wound care and surgical products, announced on May 18 that it will acquire a majority 65.55% stake in Hunan Pingan Medical Device Technology Co. Ltd. ("Pingan Medical") for 652 million yuan (US$97.3 million), as the Company continues to expand its disposable medical supply lineup.
Upon the completion of the deal, Winner Medical is set to hold a total of 68.7% stake in Pingan Medical for a total of 752 million yuan (US$112.3 million).
The Company's move comes as it looks to make a foray into the field of injection products to diversify its product offerings besides consumer products, and comes in line with its strategy to provide one-stop disposable medical supply solutions.
Established in 2010, Pingan Medical mainly produces disposable medical devices, such as syringes, infusion sets, and blood collection tubes among other medical supplies. In 2021, Pingan Medical recorded 360 million yuan (US$53.7 million) in revenue and booked a net profit of 85 million yuan (US$12.7 million).
The acquisition will leverage both companies' strengths and help fill the product gap in injection-related disposables of Winner Medical, enabling it to expand into new medical verticals and achieve its goal of becoming a major supplier for the domestic market.
Specifically, the Company plans to roll out medical sets that comprise needle-type products from Pingan Medical and wound care supplies from Winner Medical, providing one-stop customized solutions for hospitals and large medical centers.
Meanwhile, Winner Medical will help Pingan Medical with its industry-leading R&D capabilities to develop medical device solutions and build smart manufacturing plants.
To fuel the growth based on the new deal, Winner Medical has signed an investment note with the local government of Li County in Hunan Province, where Pingan Medical is headquartered, to build medical equipment production lines, smart warehousing, and R&D facilities.
The latest deal follows Winner Medical's April-11 acquisition of wound dressing maker Zhejiang Longterm Medical Technology Co. Ltd. ("Longterm Medical") as part of its expansion strategy to stay competitive in the area of high-end wound dressings. The Company has also set up a dedicated team to promote its self-developed wound dressing products as the market for such medical supplies is still in its infancy in China.
Founded in 1991, Winner Medical has made efforts to offer quality cotton-based medical dressings and disposables, and will continue to push ahead with its strategy to diversify its product lineup and boost consumption. On the manufacturing front, the Company aims to expand to new medical verticals through acquisitions, while on the consumption front, it plans to enhance product sales through digitization and gradually phasing out less popular products.
As such, the Company has made significant progress in digitizing its operations. Winner Medical has gone live on multiple e-commerce platforms, and has gone digital in terms of online and offline warehousing and order management.
For more information, please visit: https://www.winnermedical.com/
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) priced a $736 million Multifamily DUS® REMIC under its Fannie Mae Guaranteed Multifamily Structures (Fannie Mae GeMS™) program on April 11, 2022. FNA 2022-M8 marks the fourth Fannie Mae GeMS issuance of 2022.
"With the M8, we were able to include a small group of our ARM 7-6 collateral, which is a 7-year, SOFR-based floater with a 6% cap on the pass-through rate," said Dan Dresser, Senior Vice President, Multifamily Capital Markets and Pricing, Fannie Mae. "This product enables smaller borrowers who may not want to manage their own interest rate cap to participate in the popular floating-rate market. The M8 had plenty of competition this week with the shortened holiday schedule, and we are grateful that our investors were able to focus on the floating-rate class as well as the traditional 10-year tranches."
All classes of FNA 2022-M8 are guaranteed by Fannie Mae with respect to the full and timely payment of interest and principal. The structure details for the multi-tranche offering can be found in the table below:
* The spread on FNA 2022-M8 was priced using the SOFR swap curve
For additional information, please refer to the Fannie Mae GeMS REMIC Term Sheet (FNA 2022-M8) available on the Fannie Mae GeMS Archive page.
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Dubai developer to buy Florida condo collapse site for $120M
(AP) - A billionaire developer from Dubai is set to purchase the site of a South Florida condominium that collapsed last June, killing 98 people, for $120 million after no other bids were submitted by the Friday evening deadline for next week’s auction.
Michael Fay, of Avison Young, said hundreds of potential buyers had shown interest in the property, but none were ultimately prepared to match the strong initial bid of Hussain Sajwani, of DAMAC Properties. Avison Young is the commercial real estate firm that was appointed to market the land as part of a class-action lawsuit.
The auction for the 1.8-acre (0.72-hectare) parcel in Surfside was scheduled for Tuesday. Earlier this month, families of the victims reached a $997 million settlement with local officials, the developers of an adjacent building and others whom they hold responsible for the collapse of the 40-year-old, 12-story beachside building during the early hours of June 24.
Most of the Champlain Towers South collapsed suddenly about 1:20 a.m. last June 24 as most of its residents slept. Only three people survived the initial collapse. No other survivors were found despite the around-the-clock efforts of rescuers who dug through a 40-foot (12-meter) pile of rubble for two weeks. Another three dozen people were in the portion of the building that remained standing.
The condominium’s residents and visitors formed a melting pot: Orthodox Jews, Latin Americans, Israelis, Europeans and snowbirds from the Northeast.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is investigating the cause of the collapse, a process that is expected to take years.
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Encompassing more than 10,000 square feet, the world-class sportsbook and poker room will offer sports fans and poker players in Louisiana an unrivaled gaming and entertainment experience
NEW ORLEANS and LAS VEGAS, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today announced that both the ultra-modern, new Caesars Sportsbook and World Series of Poker Room at Harrah's New Orleans are scheduled to open this Fall. The openings are part of the ongoing $325 million transformation of Harrah's New Orleans into Caesars New Orleans.
The 5,700-square-foot sportsbook features four betting windows, 12 self-service betting kiosks, and a spectacular video and audio system. The sportsbook will be located next to the largest poker room in Louisiana, a 5,000-square-foot space boasting 20 poker tables and complimentary tableside beverages.
"Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah's New Orleans will be the foremost sports betting and viewing destination in the southern United States," said Dan Real, Regional President, Caesars Entertainment. "This first-class sportsbook will offer an unmatched game-day experience for Louisiana's passionate sports fans and our many visitors to the area. At Caesars, we recognize how important sports, entertainment, and hospitality are to Louisiana, and this sportsbook will showcase our continued commitment to the state and its people."
"The World Series of Poker brand represents the ultimate poker experience and it's only fitting we open a poker room that matches its legacy," said Samir Mowad, General Manager, Harrah's New Orleans. "We'll accomplish this by providing a best-in-class place for players to enjoy our games while generating a competitive buzz that builds camaraderie and creates a thrilling sense of victory for our winners."
Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah's New Orleans will provide sports fans the opportunity to watch and bet on games in a luxurious environment worthy of a Caesar. A 147-foot video screen and state-of-the-art, high-powered audio system will ensure customers don't miss a single play and have continual access to up-to-the-second odds. In addition to seating for 140 patrons, the sportsbook will also feature a multi-display Fan Cave with a private viewing experience for up to 10 people, and a massive bar to accommodate 28 more sports fans.
The newly-designed poker room will offer several exciting varieties of live poker, appealing to both recreational players and seasoned pros. The competition will heat up on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays when weekly poker tournaments will be held. The room will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
The arrival of Caesars Sportsbook and the World Series of Poker Room builds upon Caesars' longstanding legacy of delivering unequaled sports and entertainment experiences in New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. In addition to investing millions of dollars at Harrah's New Orleans, Caesars is also rebuilding its Lake Charles resort to soon reopen as Horseshoe Lake Charles and is constructing a new sportsbook at Horseshoe Bossier City.
Caesars has local partnerships with the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and LSU Athletics, and has a historic 20-year, exclusive naming rights deal with the Saints for the Caesars Superdome, the future home of Super Bowl LIX in 2025.
All bets at the sportsbook and live gaming at the poker room at Harrah's New Orleans earn Tier Credits and Reward Credits through Caesars Rewards, the industry-leading customer loyalty program. Caesars Rewards members have access to unforgettable VIP experiences at Caesars destinations throughout the country and in Louisiana with partners like the Saints, Pelicans, and LSU.
For more information on the transformation of Harrah's New Orleans into Caesars New Orleans, please visit www.caesars.com/caesars-new-orleans.
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. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
About Harrah's New Orleans Casino and Hotel Harrah's New Orleans Casino opened in October 1999 on Canal Street in the heart of downtown New Orleans, just steps away from The French Quarter. It is the area's only land-based casino with more than 115,000 sq. ft. of gaming, including more than 1,400 slot machines, 130 table games and a 20-table poker room. In 2006, Harrah's New Orleans opened a 450-room luxury hotel, located on Poydras Street adjacent to the casino. Harrah's New Orleans is part of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. For more information, please visit harrahsneworleans.com
About World Series of Poker:
The World Series of Poker® is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event in the world, having awarded more than $3.5 billion in prize money and the prestigious gold bracelet, globally recognized as the sport's top prize. Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker's longest-running tournament in the world, dating back to 1970. In 2021, the event attracted 127,075 entrants to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and awarded more than $237 million in prize money. In addition, the WSOP has formed groundbreaking alliances in broadcasting, digital media and corporate sponsorships, while successfully expanding the brand internationally with the advent of WSOP Europe in 2007 and the WSOP Asia-Pacific in 2013 and the WSOP International Circuit Series in 2015. In 2022, the WSOP will take place on The Las Vegas Strip for the first time ever at Bally's, the future Horseshoe, and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. All WSOP events are subject to the then-current and applicable WSOP tournament rules. For more information, please visit www.wsop.com.
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Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad on Monday told the Iranian regime, "Go to hell," just days after authorities informed her a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle was arrested in the Brooklyn neighborhood where she lives with her family, including her stepchildren.
Authorities are investigating whether the man in custody was there to harm her, a law enforcement official told CNN.
Alinejad was targeted in an alleged kidnapping plot by Iranian nationals last year after she spoke out against the Islamic republic. The plot was organized by an Iranian intelligence official, an indictment alleged, but Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied any involvement, calling the accusation "baseless and ridiculous," according to semiofficial Iranian state media.
In a CNN interview, she said the Iranian government had been targeting her and her family for her efforts to give voice to those being oppressed in the country where she was born.
"I'm not scared (for) my life at all because I know what I'm doing. I have only one life, and I dedicated my life to give voice to Iranian people inside Iran who bravely go to the streets -- face guns and bullets to protest against Iranian regime -- but this is happening in America," she said.
Dictators are joining forces, sharing playbooks, she said, and if democratic countries don't do the same, more Americans will be targeted. Toward the end of the televised interview, she asked if she could speak directly to the Iranian regime.
Facing the camera, a white flower punctuating her curly, uncovered hair, she said, "Go to hell. I'm not scared of you. I have only one life. You care about power. I care about my dignity and freedom like millions of other people inside Iran. I'm not scared of you. You can kill me but you cannot kill the idea. The idea is just fighting for freedom, dignity."
Alinejad, a US citizen, then urged President Joe Biden to expel Iranian diplomats in the country.
"The Iranian regime twice challenged the US government on US soil. I deserve to have freedom in the United States of America. Kick them out. If you don't, believe me, they're going to come after more American citizens," she said.
FBI informs of her of man with rifle
Alinejad was home Thursday when federal agents informed her about the armed person in her Brooklyn neighborhood, she said.
"I was told by the FBI to stay away from your home," Alinejad told CNN on Sunday. "I was shocked. I couldn't even believe it. I was telling myself, 'If I opened the door, what was I going to do?' "
Officers with the New York Police Department arrested Khalid Mehdiyev on Thursday as he drove away from the Brooklyn neighborhood after he failed to stop at a stop sign, according to a federal criminal complaint. NYPD officers found he was driving without a valid license, the complaint says.
Law enforcement officials later found in the back seat of his vehicle a suitcase containing an AK-47-style assault rifle loaded with a round in the chamber, an additional second magazine and $1,100 in $100 bills, the complaint says.
He is charged with possessing a firearm with an "obliterated" serial number, the complaint says. Mehdiyev is set to be back in court August 12. His attorney, Stephanie Marie Carvlin, told CNN the defense has no comment at this stage in the case.
Law enforcement officials saw Mehdiyev, a Yonkers resident, in the Brooklyn neighborhood on two occasions last week and also discovered he had been issued a parking ticket in the same neighborhood the week before, on July 23, according to the complaint.
On Thursday morning, Mehdiyev drove a gray Subaru Forester SUV with Illinois license plates and stayed in the area for several hours where he "behaved suspiciously," the complaint states. On one occasion, Mehdiyev got in and out of his car several times, ordered food delivery to his car and approached a home in the neighborhood -- where Alinejad resides -- peering inside the windows and trying to open the front door, the complaint says.
'My stepchildren live in the same house'
Alinejad was on a Zoom call with the chairman of the Human Rights Foundation, Garry Kasparov, and Venezuelan politician and opposition leader Leopoldo López when she found out about the armed person, she said.
The trio was discussing how they can unite, as the Russian, Venezuelan and Iranian "dictators" are doing, she said Monday.
"I'm glad my friend @AlinejadMasih is healthy and safe and that the police acted capably against what might have been a deadly situation," Kasparov tweeted from his verified account Sunday.
Alinejad shared a security video on Twitter showing the man she says federal agents told her was the same man arrested by police Thursday.
"These are the scary scenes capturing a man who tried to enter my house in New York with a loaded gun to kill me," she tweeted, though no gun can be seen in the image. "Last year the FBI stopped the Islamic Republic from kidnapping me. My crime is giving voice to voiceless people. The US administration must be tough on terror."
She has kept watching the video, thinking, "Wow," she told CNN on Monday.
"My stepchildren live in the same house, and just imagine if the guy had opened fire. Who knows how many of my neighbors would've been killed? My beautiful and supportive neighbors," she said.
Alinejad has spoken monthly with federal agents since the alleged kidnapping attempt last year, she said.
"I really thought that the plot was over. I thought, 'OK, I can focus on my job' -- which I am going to do. Nothing is going to stop me," she said. "I see this as the continuation of trying to keep Iranian women down."
A voice for the 'voiceless'
Alinejad, who frequently shares photos and videos of what she calls "voiceless" Iranian women through her social media accounts, says Iranian officials recently warned her about her activism.
A spokesperson for Iran's Headquarters for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice announced in July anyone who sends videos to Alinejad regarding the hijab or commits other anti-government activities is subject to a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Alinejad said the Iranian government has also forced women to publicly denounce her for her work.
"I don't have any weapon. My weapon is this. My weapon is my mobile, and I have photos on my Instagram and my social media, I publish the videos of Iranian mothers. The Iranian regime killed their sons. I just give them voice. I give voice to these women," she said.
The regime has jailed her brother, brought her sister onto TV to disown her and interrogated her mother "for hours and hours" to punish her, she said.
"I don't have any enemy. I'm not a criminal so, of course, this is the Iranian regime," she told CNN. "When the US government does not take strong action, of course, they feel more powerful to continue this. I see this as a pattern, a continuation of oppressing women, oppressing dissidents outside Iran."
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply") (NASDAQ: XRAY) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Dentsply, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
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The Sal6830 provides non-invasive COVID-19 results in under 30 minutes
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroGEM, a U.S.-based molecular biology company, today announced that Medline, a manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies to healthcare providers across the continuum of care, is now offering the MicroGEM Sal6830 Point of Care PCR System and SARS-CoV-2 Saliva Test.
The partnership comes as the nation continues to average more than 100,000 new cases and nearly 500 COVID-related deaths a day, with new cases and hospitalizations driven by the Omicron BA.5 variant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
"Sal6830 is transforming the 'new normal' of living and working with COVID-19 by providing an easy, convenient saliva test that eliminates the discomfort of nasal swabs," said Geoff Stein, Director of Channel Partner Sales for MicroGEM. "Medline is a terrific choice as a partner, joining us in sharing the message that 'sticks up the nose' can be a thing of the past, and providing their deep and proven technical knowledge, support, and flexibility to quickly respond to customer needs and demands."
The Sal6830 leverages MicroGEM's proprietary point of care technology, which combines enriched intact virus, thermophilic enzymatic RNA extraction, and microscale high-speed RT-PCR to capture whole virus to detect SARS-CoV-2 in under 30 minutes. Sal6830's non-invasive saliva sampling, simple on-screen instructions, fast on-the-spot results, and portability provide an invaluable tool to quickly and accurately detect COVID-19 in settings ranging from healthcare centers, film production sets, and government and academic facilities, to mobile testing sites, retirement homes and long-term care communities.
Medline is well-positioned to introduce the Sal6830 to healthcare organizations and vulnerable communities, such as assisted living facilities, that have existing and emerging needs to quickly test and protect their staff, visitors, residents, and patients.
"It is important that we continue to look at new ways to help customers drive efficiency around the ebb and flow of COVID-19 testing," said Nicole Krpan, vice president of Medline's laboratory division. "Our partnership with MicroGEM expands our product portfolio to offer a saliva-based test for the first time. We expect this to help expand our partnerships with lab leaders to optimize their performance."
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Woman describes frequent sex with R Kelly before she was 18
CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who has been central to R. Kelly’s legal troubles for more than two decades testified Thursday that the R&B singer had sex with her “hundreds” of times before she turned 18 years old, starting when she was 15.
Jane — the pseudonym for the now 37-year-old woman at Kelly’s trial on child pornography and obstruction of justice charges — told jurors that in the late 1990s when she was 13, she asked the Grammy award-winning singer to be her godfather because she saw him as an inspiration and mentor.
She said within weeks, Kelly would call her and say sexual things. She said he first touched her breasts and other parts of her body when she was around 14 at a Chicago recording studio, and that around that time, he “started penetration” at his home at his North Side Chicago home. She told jurors she was 15 when they first had intercourse. Kelly, 55, would have been around 30 years old at the time.
Asked by a prosecutor how she would know what to do sexually, Jane answered, “He would tell me what to do.” Asked how many times they had sex before she turned 18, she answered quietly: “Uncountable times. … Hundreds.”
Kelly, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for his conviction in a New York this year on federal charges alleging he used his fame to sexually abuse fans, is standing trial in his hometown of Chicago on several other federal charges. Among the most serious is conspiracy to obstruct justice by allegedly rigging a 2008 trial on state child pornography charges stemming from a purported video of him and Jane having sex when she was underage. Among other things, prosecutors say Kelly paid off and threatened Jane to ensure that she didn’t testify at that trial. She didn’t, and he was ultimately acquitted.
Kelly is also standing trial on charges of producing child pornography and enticing minors for sex.
Unlike at the 2008 trial, Jane cooperated with prosecutors leading up to the current trial and is a pivotal witness.
Speaking softly and tentatively when she first took the stand Thursday, Jane described her upbringing in a musical family in a Chicago suburb, including that she was home-schooled because she was in a touring musical group that she joined when she was about 12.
Jane first met Kelly in the late 1990s when she was in junior high school. She had tagged along to Kelly’s Chicago recording studio with her aunt, a professional singer who worked with Kelly. Soon after that meeting, Jane told her parents that Kelly was going to be her godfather.
Prosecutors have said Kelly shot the video of Jane in a log cabin-themed room at his North Side Chicago home between 1998 and 2000. In it, the girl is heard calling the man “daddy.” Federal prosecutors say that she and Kelly had sex hundreds of times over the years in his homes, recording studios and tour buses.
Kelly, who rose from poverty on Chicago’s South Side to become a star singer, songwriter and producer, knew a conviction in 2008 would effectively end his life as he knew it, and so prosecutors say he conspired to fix that trial.
According to prosecutors, Kelly told the parents and Jane to leave Chicago, paying for them to travel to the Bahamas and Cancun, Mexico. When they returned, prosecutors say Kelly sought to isolate Jane, moving her around to different hotels. When called before a state grand jury looking into the video, Jane, her father and mother denied it was her in it.
Tears streamed down his faced on June 13, 2008, when he was acquitted on all counts of child pornography. Some of the jurors told reporters after the trial that they weren’t convinced that the female in the video was who state prosecutors said she was.
Before the 2008 trial, Kelly carried a duffle bag full of sex tapes everywhere he went for years, but some tapes later went missing, according to court filings. In the 2000s, bootleg copies of some videos appeared on street corners throughout the U.S.
In the early 2000s, the aunt showed the parents a copy of a video she said depicted their daughter having sex with Kelly. When they confronted Kelly, he told them, “You’re with me or against me,” a government filing says.
The parents took it as a threat.
Kelly, who has denied any wrongdoing, has been trailed for decades by complaints and allegations about his sexual behavior. The scrutiny intensified after the #MeToo era and the 2019 six-part documentary “Surviving R. Kelly.”
Kelly also faces four counts of enticement of minors for sex — one each for four other accusers. They, too, are expected to testify.
Prosecutors told jurors that the evidence includes at least three videos showing Kelly having sex with underage girls.
Two Kelly associates, Derrel McDavid and Milton Brown, are co-defendants. McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Like Kelly, they also have denied wrongdoing.
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(iSeeCars) – While hybrid and electric vehicle sales have been increasing in recent years, the specific cities and states with skyrocketing demand for alternative fuel vehicles may surprise you. iSeeCars analyzed the U.S. regions with the biggest shift in market share for alternative fuel vehicles since 2014, and the results suggest hybrid and electric vehicle demand is growing faster in central and rural areas than it is in densely-populated coastal cities.
“You expect to see strong hybrid and electric vehicle sales in states like California, Oregon and Washington, or in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Seattle,” said iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer. “While those areas do have the highest percentage of alternative fuel vehicles, the areas with the greatest growth in hybrid and electric vehicle share come from states and cities few would expect.” For instance, the state with the highest growth in alternative fuel vehicle share since 2014? Mississippi, with a massive 241 percent growth in market share. The second highest state is Hawaii, at 116.5 percent, followed by Utah, with 97 percent share growth.
U.S. States with the Highest and Lowest Growth in Alternative Fuel Market Share
The top 15 states with the highest growth rate in hybrid and electric vehicle market share are listed below.
Several of the top-ranking states, both in 2014 and 2022, are states one might expect to have a high alternative fuel vehicle market share. But more than half of the states in the top 15 are not typically associated with strong interest in “green” vehicles.
“It’s pretty amazing that California barely makes the top 10 in terms of hybrid and electric vehicle growth since 2014, even with strong incentives encouraging their purchase,” said Brauer. “Conversely, despite not having any statewide incentives, Mississippi’s EV adoption is growing faster than all other states, and could continue to do so as Nissan has plans to manufacture EVs in its Mississippi plant in the coming years.”
Hawaii ranks second for the steepest growth in EV adoption. “Hawaii’s higher than average gas prices and island geography, which limits long driving distances, lends itself to electric vehicle ownership,” said Brauer.
It’s also interesting to look at the states with lowest growth in alternative fuel share:
“Florida previously had an above-average EV adoption rate, and our data suggests that demand has remained steady but hasn’t increased,” said Brauer. “Of course, Florida’s 0% growth rate is still ahead of South Dakota and South Carolina, which actually lost alternative fuel vehicle market share between 2014 and 2022.”
How Does a State’s Average Fuel Efficiency Translate to Real-World Fuel Costs?
These differences in average MPG between states can add up to real savings, or expenditures, particularly with the current price of fuel. Using today’s national average of $4.80 a gallon, and based on 15,000 miles of annual driving distance, California’s top-rated state average of 29.5 MPG would cost a driver $2,440 a year in fuel. Wyoming is at the opposite end of the spectrum, with a state average of 22.1 MPG and an annual fuel cost of $3,265. Of course fuel prices and driving distances vary between locations and drivers, but applying this baseline standard shows an annual fuel savings of more than $800 between the top- and bottom-ranked states for average MPG.
U.S. Metro Areas with the Highest and Lowest Growth in Alternative Fuel Market Share
Not surprisingly, a similar pattern can be seen when comparing growth in hybrid and electric vehicle market share in the most populous metro areas. Many, though not all, of the metro areas with the highest growth in alternative fuel vehicle market share are in states with the highest growth rates.
Once again we see expected regions like Phoenix, Dallas, and San Francisco sitting amidst places like Columbus, Grand Rapids, and Minneapolis, suggesting the shift from internal combustion engines to hybrid and electric vehicles is no longer only occurring in big cities,” said Brauer. “Los Angeles, with a growth rate of 70 percent in alternative fuel vehicle market share, doesn’t make the top 15,” said Brauer. “It’s outperformed in this area by, among others, Birmingham, Alabama, which ranked seventh at a growth rate of 88 percent.”
There are actually 5 metro areas that lost share in alternative fuel vehicles in the past 8 years:
“The worst cities were essentially flat in terms of hybrid and electric vehicle market share, except Greenville-Spartanburg, which lost more than 25 percent of its alternative fuel vehicle market share over the past 8 years,” said Brauer. “South Carolina offers no hybrid or electric vehicle incentives, and the state’s economic statistics suggest the higher cost of hybrid and electric vehicles prices them out of reach for many residents.”
How Increased Alternative Fuel Vehicle Share translates to Real-World MPG Gains
An increase in hybrid and electric vehicle share can translate into overall fleet fuel efficiency, as seen for states with the highest growth in miles-per-gallon (MPG) between 2014 and 2022.
Most of these top-ranked states for MPG growth between 2014 and 2022 are also states with the highest growth in alternative fuel vehicle share. However, by removing alternative fuel vehicles from each states’ fleet we can also see which states improved their MPG the most without the aid of alternative fuel vehicles.
These numbers reflect the increase in fuel efficiency for traditional internal combustion engines over the past decade, but the level of MPG improvement is substantially lower than what’s possible when hybrid and electric vehicle’s lend a hand. “Increased hybrid and electric vehicle market share is the easiest path to improved fuel efficiency for a state,” said Brauer. “A transition from larger and older trucks and SUVs to newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles, of all sizes, also reduces a state’s fuel use, but to a lesser degree.”
Bottom Line
The shift from traditional internal combustion engines to hybrids and, eventually, pure electric vehicles, is continuing, and not just in large coastal cities. Many automakers plan to end the production of all internal combustion engines over the next 10 years. This plan assumes the U.S. consumer will fully embrace these vehicles in the coming decade. That may be an overly optimistic assumption by both automakers and government regulators, but there is strong evidence of growing alternative fuel vehicle adoption throughout the country.
Methodology
iSeeCars.com analyzed over 16.3 million 1-5 year old used car sales sold in May 2021 – April 2022 as well as calendar year 2014. The share of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles was calculated in each period for each U.S. state as well as the top 50 metro areas. The percentage change in share of alternative fuel vehicles from 2014 to 2022 was then used to rank regions. The average MPG in these regions was also calculated and compared across each period.
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iSeeCars.com is a car search engine that helps shoppers find the best car deals by providing key insights and valuable resources, like the iSeeCars VIN check reports and Best Cars rankings. iSeeCars.com has saved users over $337 million so far by applying big data analytics powered by over 25 billion (and growing) data points and using proprietary algorithms to objectively analyze, score and rank millions of new cars and used cars.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Coupang, Inc. ("Coupang" or the "Company") (NYSE: CPNG).
Class Period: March 2021 IPO
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If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Coupang lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/coupang-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Coupang was engaged in improper anti-competitive practices with its suppliers and other third parties in violation of applicable regulations, including: (i) pressuring suppliers to raise prices of products on competing e-commerce platforms in order to ensure Coupang's prices would be more competitive; (ii) coercing suppliers into purchasing advertisements that would benefit Coupang financially; (iii) forcing suppliers to shoulder all expenses from sales promotions; and (iv) requesting wholesale rebates from suppliers without specifying any terms relating to rebate programs, all of which served to artificially maintain the Company's lower prices and artificially inflate the Company's historical revenues and market share; (2) that Coupang had improperly adjusted search algorithms and manipulated product reviews on its marketplace platform in order to prioritize its own private-label branded products over those of other sellers and merchants, to the detriment of consumers, merchants, and suppliers; (3) that, unbeknownst to its Rocket WOW members, Coupang was selling products to non-member customers at lower prices than those offered to its Rocket WOW members; (4) that Coupang subjected its workforce to extreme, unsafe, and unhealthy working conditions; (5) that all of the above illicit practices exposed the Company to a heightened, but undisclosed, risk of reputational and regulatory scrutiny that would harm the Company's critical relationships with consumers, merchants, suppliers, and the workforce; (6) that Coupang's lower prices, historical revenues, competitive advantages, and growing market share were the result of systemic, improper, unethical, and/or illegal practices, and, thus, unsustainable; and (7) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Ancient poop reveals what the builders of Stonehenge liked to eat
By Katie Hunt, CNN
Ancient poop found at the site of a prehistoric village near Stonehenge revealed that the settlement’s inhabitants — who likely built the stone circle — feasted on the internal organs of cattle.
Several pieces of fossilized poop, which scientists call coprolites, were unearthed from a refuse heap at a settlement known as Durrington Walls, just 1.7 miles (2.8 kilometers) from Stonehenge. The village dates back to around 2500 BC, when much of the imposing monument in southwest England was constructed.
Five pieces of poop — from one human and four dogs — were found to contain the eggs of parasitic worms.
The human poop and three of the dog coprolites contained the eggs of capillariid worms, identified in part by their lemon shape. The presence of this type of worm indicated that the person had eaten the raw or undercooked lungs or liver from an already infected animal, which would result in the parasite’s eggs passing straight through the digestive system, according to a new study on the fossils.
Capillariid worms infect cattle and other ruminants, suggesting that eating cattle was the most likely source of the parasite, the study authors noted. The dogs may have been fed leftovers.
However, bones dug up from the trash heap suggested that cattle weren’t the most commonly consumed animal. Some 90% of the 38,000 bones unearthed were from pigs and 10% from cattle.
One piece of the poop belonging to a dog contained the eggs of fish tapeworm, indicating it had become infected by eating raw freshwater fish. However, no other evidence of fish consumption, such as bones, has been found at the site. This lack of evidence is perhaps because the site wasn’t used year-round, and the fish with the tapeworm was consumed at a different settlement.
“Durrington Walls was occupied on a largely seasonal basis, mainly in winter periods. The dog probably arrived already infected with the parasite,” said study coauthor Dr. Piers Mitchell, a medical doctor and senior research associate and director of the Ancient Parasites Laboratory at the University of Cambridge’s department of archaeology, in a news release.
“Isotopic studies of cow bones at the site suggests they came from regions across southern Britain, which was likely also true of the people who lived and worked there,” he said in the statement.
The research was published Thursday in the journal Parasitology.
Stonehenge is made of two types of stone: larger sarsen stones and smaller bluestone monoliths from Wales, which were erected first. Archaeologists believe that Durrington Walls was inhabited by the people who built the second stage of the monument, when the instantly recognizable trilithons — two vertical stones topped with a third horizontal stone — were erected.
The village is also thought to be a site where many feasts took place — as revealed by pottery fragments and the huge number of animal bones found there. However, there is little evidence to suggest that people lived or ate at Stonehenge itself.
“This new evidence tells us something new about the people who came here for winter feasts during the construction of Stonehenge,” said study coauthor Mike Parker Pearson, a professor at University College London’s Institute of Archaeology and the leader of The Stones of Stonehenge research project.
“Pork and beef were spit-roasted or boiled in clay pots but it looks as if the offal wasn’t always so well cooked.”
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Massillon St. Mary's Elementary School gets new principal
Lucia Heddleson a veteran of Catholic education
MASSILLON − The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown Office of Catholic Schools has named Lucia Heddleson the new principal of St. Mary Catholic Elementary School and Preschool.
Heddleson, a resident of North Canton, comes to the diocese with 22 years of cross-disciplinary experience in a variety of Catholic and independent school settings.
Most recently, she has been an adjunct professor at Lorain County Community College since 2003. During that time, she also worked at Walsh Jesuit High School as a language teacher and at Laurel School as the chairperson for the world language department. Before working at Laurel School, she was the principal for St. Anthony of Padua School. She taught several subjects and headed the instructional leadership team and CCP programming at St. Edward High School, International Baccalaureate Organization World School.
Heddleson began her teaching career at Elyria Catholic High School, where she taught Spanish and religion.
Heddleson holds a doctorate in management, designing sustainable systems from Case Western Reserve University, a master's in humanities from John Carroll University, a master's in French from Florida State University and a bachelor's in Spanish and French from Ohio University.
Heddleson, her husband, Jon, and their daughter, Bella, are members of St. Paul Catholic Church in North Canton.
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As authorities continue to search for an Alabama corrections official and the inmate she disappeared with, the US Marshals Service said the officer, Vicky White, may have tinted her blonde hair a darker shade and offered renderings of what she may look like after the change.
The agency also released pictures of the inmate, Casey White, 38, as well as photos of identifying markers such as several tattoos. He should be considered "armed and extremely dangerous," the agency said in a news release Thursday.
The service is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the capture of the inmate -- who was being held on murder charges -- and up to $5,000 for the officer, the release added.
Authorities also said they learned Casey White made threats against his ex-girlfriend and her sister that if he got out of jail he "would kill them," the release said. Authorities have warned his potential targets and have taken actions to protect them, it added.
The Marshals Service said the pair could be traveling in a 2007 orange or copper-colored Ford Edge which Vicky White purchased prior to the disappearance. Whether the vehicle has a license plate and what that plate could be is unknown, the release said.
Investigators are also chasing leads including reported sightings from Florida to Kentucky, Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton told CNN.
Over the past week, authorities discovered the officer, 56, and the inmate may have had a romantic relationship,
The pair, who are not related, disappeared last Friday morning when the corrections officer said she was taking Casey White from the Lauderdale County jail to the courthouse before going to get medical attention because she felt unwell, authorities have said. But the two never showed up at the courthouse and the officer didn't make it to the medical facility.
In the days since they went missing, investigators have determined the officer and inmate had a "special relationship" in which Vicky White afforded the inmate privileges, including extra food. The investigation was aided, in part, by inmates who informed officials of the relationship over the weekend, Singleton said.
Vicky White, the assistant director of corrections for Lauderdale County, was set to retire the day she went missing. She had also made some major financial moves leading up to the escape, like selling her home on April 18 for well below market value. The house sold for $95,550, according to documents, but county records list the home's total current parcel value to be $235,600.
"Clearly lots of planning went into this," Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly told CNN's "New Day" on Thursday.
Relatives and coworkers say they are stunned by the sudden disappearance of the corrections official, whom Singleton has described as a "model employee" with an "unblemished record."
Vicky White has an active warrant out for her arrest on charges of permitting or facilitating escape in the first degree. She is also no longer employed by the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, the office said in a statement Wednesday. While Friday was her last day of work, her papers were never finalized, the office said.
Relationship began in 2020, sheriff says
Investigators have traced the relationship to early 2020, when Casey White was brought to Lauderdale County for an arraignment on murder charges he is facing for the 2015 death of 58-year-old Connie Ridgeway, according to the sheriff.
"As far as we know, that was the earliest physical contact they had," Singleton said.
Casey White was returned to state prison after the arraignment to continue carrying out a 75-year sentence for a series of crimes he committed in 2015. The sheriff said the officer and inmate maintained communication by telephone. He had said earlier that Vicky White visited Casey White while he was in prison -- but said Thursday that was incorrect.
Casey White was brought back to the Lauderdale County jail in February to attend court hearings related to his murder charges.
Over the course of this week's investigation, inmates said Casey White "was getting extra food on his trays" and "was getting privileges no one else got. And this was all coming from her," Singleton said.
"Some of the inmates here in our facility sent word to our investigators that there was a relationship between the two," Singleton told CNN. "We took their statements, what they said, followed up on it and we did confirm that in fact there was a relationship there."
The district attorney expressed disbelief Thursday at the idea Vicky White would be romantically involved with the inmate.
"I never would have thought that in a million years," he said, adding it's "such a shock that she's involved in this, and it is just stunning," he told CNN.
Connolly, who has known Vicky White for years, described her as a reliable person and "solid employee." If something needed to be done at the courthouse, for example, Vicky White was someone they could call, Connolly said.
"She was a longtime trusted employee at our jail and she just exploited the system," he said, "and really misused the trust and credibility she had gained over the years as a great employee."
Video captures quick escape
Vicky White brazenly violated department policy when she took Casey White from the jail, officials say.
The facility had a policy requiring that two sworn deputies accompany inmates at all times, including during transportation to the courthouse. Singleton said that policy was emphasized with respect to Casey White after authorities discovered he had a plot to escape custody and take a hostage in 2020 and uncovered a makeshift knife on him.
But last Friday, Vicky White asked an officer to prepare Casey White for transport, saying she would take him by herself to the courthouse since the other officers had already left for court and she was the only officer available with a certified firearm, Singleton said.
Surveillance video shows Casey White, shackled and handcuffed in an orange jumpsuit, being escorted into the back of Vicky White's patrol vehicle Friday morning.
The investigation has revealed the pair then drove to a shopping center parking lot less than 10 minutes away, left the patrol car in the lot and escaped in a gold- or copper-colored 2007 Ford Edge SUV with minor damage to the rear left bumper, authorities said.
"We know that there was never any effort to go to the courthouse. They went straight to Florence Square parking lot, dumped the patrol car, got in the other vehicle and left," Singleton said.
Investigation set back by release of a lead
Leading up to their escape, Vicky White purchased the SUV in Rogersville, in Lauderdale County, said Singleton. The night before she disappeared with Casey White, the officer parked the car in the shopping center parking lot. The pair drove to the parking lot the next day and fled in the SUV.
When investigators were finally able to confirm the description of the escape car Monday, they intended to send it internally to other law enforcement agencies, but the lead was accidentally released to the public.
"The description of the car is what we worked on hard all weekend because we had no clue what kind of vehicle they left in," Singleton told CNN's Don Lemon on Wednesday night. "We put the word out to law enforcement to be on the lookout and inadvertently one of those agencies sent the description out publicly. That really set us back."
Singleton said the pair has likely ditched the car by now because the description is being widely shared.
Wherever they are, Connolly said he hopes Vicky White will return safe.
"I think she's in danger," he said when asked what message he would give her. "So I would say: Come home."
Singleton made a similar plea Wednesday on ABC's "Good Morning America."
"Vicky, you've been in this business for 17 years, you've seen this scenario play out more than once and you know how it always ends," he said.
"Go ahead and end it now. Get to a phone, call 911, turn yourself in and help us get Casey White back behind bars because you know that's where he's going to eventually end up."
Correction: Due to incorrect information from the sheriff, an earlier version of this story inaccurately described Vicky White's interactions with Casey White while he was in state prison. They were in contact by phone, but Vicky White did not visit Casey White in prison, according to a statement from Sheriff Rick Singleton.
A previous version of this story had an outdated value for Vicky White's home; the most recent value was $235,600. The previous version also gave an incorrect location for Rogersville; it is in Lauderdale County.
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Sheriff’s office taking names for its newest employee, an 11-week-old K-9
MONROE, N.C. (Gray News) - A North Carolina sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help with something adorable.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office wants assistance naming its newest K-9, an 11-week-old German Shepherd.
The sheriff’s office says their puppy crime fighter is currently known as Puppy Doe, but Sheriff Eddie Cathey is asking for a bit of help with the dog’s official name.
To help the process, the department shared some details about the puppy. The little guy likes long walks in the park, rolling around in the grass, public displays of affection, tearing up new tennis balls, prefers his toys thrown overhand and hails from a family of service dogs.
The sheriff’s department said it will take names until 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on its Facebook post in the comment section.
Sheriff Cathey said the names of “Sir Sitsalot” and “Fluffy” have already been ruled out.
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To Focus on Reinvigorating the Fundamentals: Relationships, Engagement and Competency
BURLINGAME, Calif., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Blitz, CPA, has was installed as the 2022-23 chair of the CalCPA Education Foundation ('the Foundation") during the July 29 CalCPA Council meeting.
"The difficulties our profession has faced the last two years have underscored the importance of our need as a community to come together to support each other in meaningful ways," said Blitz. "I'm honored to be elected chair of the Foundation this year, and I urge my fellow CPAs to join me in reinvigorating the fundamental things that make us, us. "These fundamentals focus on relationship building and networking with each other, engaging with CalCPA to get value out of our membership and be best prepared for what the future holds, and enhancing our professional competencies through quality education and training from the Foundation so we can meet the needs of businesses."
"Adam Blitz is an experienced, open, upfront and honest CPA willing to listen and explore alternatives using teamwork to identify new ways to evaluate and solve problems," said Denise LeDuc Froemming, CPA, CAE, president and CEO of CalCPA and the CalCPA Education Foundation. "As chair of the Foundation board of trustees, Adam's goal is to continue elevating the quality and accessibility of CalCPA education and expand the support to the CPA profession delivering relevant and timely learning opportunities."
Blitz is founder of Streamline CPA Accountancy Corp based in Fresno, California, and leverages his more than 10 years in public accounting to develop relationships with partners and clients alike in the pursuit of enhancing business profitability and individual satisfaction. He is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and received a master's degree in leadership studies from Fresno Pacific University. He has been licensed by the California Board of Accountancy since 2008 and a CalCPA Board of Trustee since 2017. In his spare time, Blitz is hiking in the Sierra Nevada's or training for his next triathlon.
CalCPA traces its heritage to 1903 when the California State Society of Certified Public Accountants was organized. In 1909, it merged with two other state CPA associations to form CalCPA. CalCPA serves more than 40,000 members in public practice, private industry, student, academia and government, and has 14 chapters across California. CalCPA also offers more than 1,400 live courses, conferences, webcasts and on-demand self-study courses annually. More information is available online.
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Report highlights contributions of genomics to advances in public health and overall health of our planet
SAN DIEGO, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today released its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting the company's 2021 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program and commitment to human health. The report details Illumina's role as a champion for patients, communities, people, and the planet.
"Over the last year, we saw countless examples of resilience, perseverance, and progress as we continue to respond to the pandemic, push for greater access to and equity in genomics, and protect our planet," said Francis de Souza, Chief Executive Officer. "Through our advanced technology, we empower researchers and clinicians to find solutions for the world's most pressing challenges. As we look forward, we are focused on continuing to positively impact the world by unlocking the power of the genome to shape a more sustainable, more equitable, and healthier future for all."
Illumina's ESG efforts outlined in the Report include the following focus areas:
- Expanding access to genomics
- Empowering our communities
- Integrating environmental sustainability
- Nurturing our people
- Operating responsibly and enabling innovation for good
In 2021, the company took significant steps to advance each of these areas, including:
- Achieved 1 billion covered lives for genomic testing around the world
- Contributed more than $14.5 million in total global donations to more than 1,300 causes
- Sourced 59% of global electricity consumption from renewable sources
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions from direct operations by 24%
- Committed to net zero emissions throughout entire value chain by 2050
- Maintained a zero net pay gap
- Increased female representation in executive leadership by 5% in the last 3 years
- Reached 50% minority representation in the US workforce
- Engaged over 4,000 employees in employee resource group (ERG) programming.
Read the full report on Illumina's CSR website.
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit www.illumina.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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New survey shows utilities costs rising
Home energy audit, managing thermostat could help reduce bills
InvestigateTV - A recent energy industry survey by SaveOnEnergy revealed 85% of homeowners saw price increases in at least one utility bill with electricity being the most reported increase.
According to the survey, water, gas, cable and internet price increases rounded out the top five categories.
“Higher electricity prices are going to remain with us for quite some time now, I think definitely for the rest of the summer, if not for the rest of the year,” energy expert Saltanat Berdikeeva said,
As a result of these increases, 87% of Americans surveyed said they have taken measures to reduce home energy costs over the past year.
The report noted those hit hardest by the larger bills are families earning less than $40,000. These families and those struggling with utility bills may qualify for state or federal programs to the help.
If you are interested in assistance, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is one available program. They link to additional state resources on their site. You can also search for “energy assistance programs” online to find state and local resources.
Berdikeeva said a good way to cut costs is to conduct a home energy audit. This will show you where you are losing energy and wasting money.
Other tips from Berdikeeva included:
- Weatherize your home for each season, which includes insulating your doors and windows.
- Use energy efficient appliances
- Turn off the lights in rooms when you leave
- Take shorter showers to save on hot waters costs.
- Turn off your air conditioner when you aren’t using it
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In partnership with the American Diabetes Association® and Beyond Type 1, Egglife helps answer the question: What can I eat?
CHICAGO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every 23 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with diabetes1. Egglife Foods, the disruptive food company that uses eggs to transform ordinarily carb-heavy foods, announced a $100,000 commitment to champion wellness and show its support of individuals with special diets, including those living with diabetes, by partnering with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Beyond Type 1. With their latest campaign, egglife® wrap hacks, Egglife highlights ways people living with diabetes can use egglife egg white wraps to reimagine their favorite foods that typically feel off limits after being diagnosed.
As part of Egglife's partnership with the ADA, the brand will sponsor the ADA's summer camps and campers throughout the country. At ADA's camps, campers learn how to choose foods that work with their eating plans to improve their independence and diabetes management while enjoying a traditional summer camp experience. In addition, Egglife and Beyond Type 1 will be partnering on digital content that highlights food solutions and general education for those living with diabetes.
"Managing diabetes is often overwhelming and it can be stressful trying to figure out what you should or should not eat," said Dan Bieritz, Executive Director for the ADA Illinois and Wisconsin Markets. "This partnership with Egglife helps us highlight safe, simple and delicious ways those living with diabetes can ease some of this extra pressure and still enjoy their favorite meals."
egglife® original egg white wraps proudly participate in the ADA's Better Choices for Life program. Participants must meet specific nutrition guidelines designed for individuals managing diabetes. Made with simple ingredients, egglife egg white wraps allow you to reimagine pasta, pizza, sandwiches and more. To help others unlock limitless recipe possibilities, Egglife released a free digital cookbook of delicious wrap hacks that showcase how egglife wraps can turn any food favorite into a better-for-you meal or snack.
"Egglife Foods was born out of our founder's kitchen due to her own need of healthy, low-carb and low sugar alternatives that taste good, so helping individuals with dietary restrictions is part of our ethos," said David Kroll, CEO at Egglife Foods. "When people are diagnosed with diabetes, one of the first questions they ask is 'What can I eat?' Food can suddenly feel restricting and stressful. Egglife wants to be a solution to that problem. We're grateful to be partnering with the ADA and Beyond Type 1 to empower individuals with diabetes to navigate their dietary needs with confidence."
Egglife is encouraging consumers to get involved in the campaign by engaging with the free digital cookbook at Tasteofhome.com/sponsored/egglife. Each view of the digital cookbook during the month of June will trigger a donation of $1 to the ADA summer camp financial aid fund, up to $15,000.
To continue the brand's commitment, Egglife will also be sponsoring Beyond Type Run - the Beyond Type 1 New York City marathon team – leading up to American Diabetes Month® and the NYC marathon in November.
egglife® egg white wraps contain five grams of protein, fewer than 35 calories, less than one gram of carbohydrates and zero sugar. They are also gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free. With five versatile sweet and savory flavors – original, southwest, everything bagel, italian and sweet cinnamon – egglife® egg white wraps make it easy to fit delicious meals into your lifestyle without the stress. For more information, visit egglifefoods.com or follow the brand on Instagram: @egglifefoods.
Egglife Foods is reimagining the future of food by harnessing the power of eggs to transform traditionally flour-based foods. The company, recently featured as one of CNBC's Best of Small Businesses, was created in 2017, motivated by a desire to modernize nutrition and champion better wellness without sacrificing taste. Two years and over 2,000 recipes later, their debut product, egglife® egg white wraps were hatched. Made with cage free egg whites and just a few simple ingredients to provide a simple, delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional tortillas, egglife egg white wraps are The Perfect Wrap® for consumers looking for a versatile, low-carb, high protein option. The wraps are available in five innovative flavors – original, southwest, everything bagel, italian and sweet cinnamon. All of Egglife's wraps are cleverly crafted at their very own manufacturing facility in Wolcott, Indiana.
Every day, more than 4,000 people are newly diagnosed with diabetes in America. More than 133 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes and are striving to manage their lives while living with the disease. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For nearly 80 years, the ADA has been driving discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. We help people with diabetes thrive by fighting for their rights and developing programs, advocacy, and education designed to improve their quality of life. Diabetes has brought us together, what we do next will make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (@American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (@Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
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RIPON, Wis. , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Though open just a little over a month, California's first Speed Queen Laundry franchise location is already attracting attention with visits from a pair of VIPs over the weekend.
The Long Beach store, located at 1526 East 4th St., played host to visits by Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, and Long Beach Councilwoman Cindy Allen. Both officials thanked owners Saba Safiari and Robert Rafia for bringing a truly exceptional customer-focused business to the neighborhood as well as adding job opportunities to residents.
Safiari was excited to walk the city officials through the store and share how Speed Queen Laundry stores are changing perceptions of what laundromats can be.
"Our facilities are super clean, we do more than any other brand to promote safety, and this is where folks come and can expect a nice place for their family to be. We are always attended, and our staff are always willing to help," he said.
Rafia added that the business is doing more than giving the area a great place to do laundry; he's proud of their giving back to the community.
"I love all the many things we do for our communities, globally, but also right here in our neighborhood. Next week, for example, we'll be launching Speed Queen Wash and Learn. We're pioneering a literacy program that will provide free new books, as well as opportunities for students of local teaching programs to come and get live experience as guest readers," Rafia said.
Speed Queen Laundry franchises feature cutting edge technology such as touchscreen controls, app-based payment and rewards programs for frequent customers. Fast, efficient washer-extractors and tumble dryers offer customer exceptional flexibility to tailor cycles, while getting them in and out in an hour, all in a clean, well-lit environment with vibrant colors.
Leveraging the brand's more than 110 years of industry experience and branding as well as off-site management technology, Speed Queen Laundromat franchises enable investors to tap into the average return on investment of 30 percent that vended laundries offer.
To learn more about Speed Queen Laundromat franchising, visit franchise.speedqueen.com.
About Speed Queen - Speed Queen provides coin laundry owners with a variety of innovative and reliable commercial washers, dryers and laundromat equipment. As an industry leader, Speed Queen is dedicated to providing its market expertise to help grow the self-serve laundry industry. To accomplish this, the company offers Speed Queen Financial Services, which provides a continuum of stable, long-term capital solutions specifically for the laundry industry. The brand is an entity of Ripon, Wis.-based Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, a leading global manufacturer of commercial laundry products and provider of services for laundromats, multi-housing laundries and on-premises laundries.
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Gunman kills 4 in mass shooting at Tulsa medical building
(AP) - A gunman carrying a rifle and a handgun killed four people at a Tulsa medical building on a hospital campus, police said, the latest in a series of deadly mass shootings across the country in recent weeks.
Wednesday’s shooting on the campus of Saint Francis Health System happened the same week that families in Uvalde, Texas, began burying the dead from the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade.
The victims and gunman in Tulsa were found on the second floor of a medical office where an orthopedic clinic is located, police said. The shooter, whose name has not been released, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Tulsa Police Department Deputy Chief Eric Dalgleish said.
Officials scheduled a news conference Thursday morning with police and hospital officials to release more information. All appointments at the orthopedic clinic were canceled through Friday.
The spate of recent gun violence across the country, including the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde by an 18-year-old gunman carrying an AR-style semi-automatic rifle, has led to Democratic leaders amplifying their calls for greater restrictions on guns, while Republicans are emphasizing more security at schools.
The divide mirrors a partisan split that has stymied action in Congress and many state capitols over how best to respond to a record-high number of gun-related deaths in the U.S.
It was unclear what prompted the deadly assault in Tulsa, Dalgleish said. Authorities later executed a search warrant at a home in Muskogee, about 45 miles (70 kilometers) southeast of Tulsa, in connection with the investigation, police said.
“It appears both weapons at one point or another were fired on the scene,” Dalgleish said. “The officers who arrived were hearing shots in the building, and that’s what led them to the second floor.”
Police responded to the call about three minutes after dispatchers received the report at 4:52 p.m. and made contact with the gunman roughly five minutes later, at 5:01 p.m. Dalgleish said.
“I was very happy with what we know so far regarding the response of our officers,” Dalgleish said.
The length of time it took police officers in Uvalde to engage the gunman during last week’s deadly school shooting in Texas has become a key focus of that investigation. Officers waited over an hour to breach the classroom where the gunman attacked.
Tulsa Police Capt. Richard Meulenberg also said multiple people were wounded and that the medical complex was a “catastrophic scene.” The exact number of wounded was not immediately available.
Police and hospital officials said they were not ready to identify the dead.
St. Francis Health System locked down its campus Wednesday afternoon because of the situation at the Natalie Medical Building, which houses outpatient clinics and other medical offices.
“This campus is sacred ground for our community,” said Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum. “For decades, this campus has been a place where heroes come to work every day to save the lives of people in our community.”
Bynum added: “Right now, my thoughts are with the victims. If we want to have a policy discussion, that is something to be had in the future, but not tonight.”
Philip Tankersley, 27, was leaving his father’s room at nearby Saint Francis Hospital around 5 p.m., when hospital staff said there was an active shooter in the building across the street, locked the doors and warned them to stay away from the windows.
Tankersley said he and his mother sheltered in his father’s hospital room for more than an hour, trying to learn scraps of information from the TV news and passing nurses. He said they heard “code silver” and “level 1 trauma” announced on the hospital speakers and wondered if they were safe in the room.
“I wasn’t particularly worried because the two people that I need to look out for were in that same room as me,” he said. “But it was definitely a ‘this is happening here’ moment.”
The shooting Wednesday also comes just more than two weeks after shooting at a Buffalo supermarket by a white man who is accused of killing 10 Black people in a racist attack. The recent Memorial Day weekend saw multiple mass shootings nationwide, including at an outdoor festival in Taft, Oklahoma, 45 miles from Tulsa, even as single-death incidents accounted for most gun fatalities.
Since January, there have been 12 shootings where four or more people have been killed, according to The Associated Press/USA TODAY/Northeastern University mass killing database. Those shootings have left 76 dead, including 31 adults and children in Buffalo and Texas, the database says. The death toll does not include the suspects in the shootings.
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Jill Bleed in Little Rock, Arkansas, Jake Bleiberg in Dallas and Mike Balsamo in Washington contributed to this report.
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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no more powerful setting than Washington, D.C., in an election year for hosting residential real estate's most influential players. With three weeks left until RISMedia's 34th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, the company is set to welcome 400-plus industry thought leaders for its renowned educational and networking gathering.
"Informative, thought-provoking educational sessions, combined with ample networking opportunities, sets this event apart from all others," says RISMedia Founder, President & CEO John Featherston. "Hundreds of the most powerful residential real estate decision-makers will gather at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., September 6 - 8."
At the two-and-a-half day event, 120-plus speakers will participate in over 25 presentations and panel discussions. Topics being covered include:
- Economic Address: How Inventory, Affordability and Inflation are Impacting the Market
- The Global State of Real Estate & The Regional State of Real Estate: How Market Trends are Unfolding Around the World & Country
- The Road Ahead: The Top 3 Issues Facing Real Estate
- Evolving Your Leadership Approach for Today's Market
- Ready for What's Next: Staying Profitable in a Balanced Market
- The Changing Face of Luxury: How to Make Sure Game Plan Is Up-to-Date
- How to Make the Most of Your Marketing Dollars
- The MLS Issues track will address critical factors impacting the MLS environment
- The Brokerage M&A track will provide strategies and case studies for successfully growing your firm.
View the full agenda here.
Speakers being featured include:
- Gino Blefari, HomeServices of America
- Thad Wong, Christie's International Real Estate
- Christy Budnick, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
- Kymber Menkiti, Keller Williams Capital Properties
- Cindy Ariosa, Long & Foster Real Estate
- James Dwiggins, NextHome
- Anthony Lamacchia, Lamacchia Realty
- Dermot Buffini, Buffini & Company
- Wendy Forsythe, Fathom Realty
- Dontae Carroll, Compass
- Ashley Bowers, HomeSmart
- Nick Bailey, RE/MAX LLC
- Sue Yannaccone, Anywhere Franchise Group
- Helen Hanna Casey, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
- Mike Miedler, Century 21 Real Estate
See the full lineup here.
RISMedia will also celebrate and honor its 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers and Hall of Fame inductees during the Newsmakers Reception & Dinner on Sept. 7.
For more information, visit www.rismedia.com/ceo-exchange/.
For more information about RISMedia, visit, rismedia.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Oktoberfest may be a little ways away, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to drink great beer. And what better place to grab a brew than a brewery.
Everyone has their go-to spot that they frequent and everyone thinks their favorite brewery is the best. So in the spirit of comparison and out of a deep love of breweries, we are looking at TripstoDiscover.com’s list of the best breweries in each state.
“The 50 breweries on this list range from tried and true favorites to up-and-comers, all of which offer a list of destination-worthy beers,” as stated in their report.
We know that you’re just dying to hear who they chose for Texas. So without further ado, their choice for the best brewery in Texas is Jester King – Brewery, Kitchen, Farm & Event Hall in Austin.
Here’s what they had to say about it:
“Not just a brewery, Jester King is also a restaurant, farm, and event hall on its 165-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. It’s a popular destination for beer lovers in Texas for a reason, beloved for its farmhouse ales and barrel-aged wild ales. It has a peaceful setting with picnic tables and a scenic nature trail, weekly live music, and they’re known to host fun events like Sip ’N Paint. You can join one of their public brewery tours, stay overnight in the Jester King Inn, or sign up for the unique Jester King Goat Experience and spend time with over 50 Nigerian Dwarf goats,” as stated in their report.
For their full list, click here.
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Statement of Dr. Stuart Bussey, President of UAPD
The Supreme Court has Spoken…Now Physicians Must Speak Out
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's decision has made it more difficult to be a woman.
The decision to overturn 50 years of the federal right of women to have an abortion is sure to create chaos. As physicians we are an integral part of this evolving and divisive change. Doctors need to provide light, clarity and education to resolve controversy - in state courts, state legislatures and, most importantly, to women faced with a difficult decision. The zone of privacy mentioned in Roe v Wade includes the women and families who make the abortion decision, and the medical provider who bears the immense responsibility for the act.
Most Americans favor the right to an abortion under certain conditions. But half the states are expected to ban abortions, some without any exceptions. Half will still allow abortions under conditions to be determined. Some employers will pay travel expenses for those seeking abortions, but many will not. Local prosecutors and jurors may or may not enforce state laws. Politics will be in play.
That is why it is critical Doctors are available to advocate and help women make decisions and stand by them throughout the process. Physicians and other abortion providers will not only provide abortion services in "abortion states" but should provide advice and advocacy in states where rape, incest, maternal health, and medical emergency is at issue.
UAPD is the nation's largest union of post-residency physicians.
Dr. Stuart Bussey, M.D. & J.D. is President of UAPD. Please contact: Ray Quintanilla, 312-505-7862, for interview requests.
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NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: "TAYD") announced today that it had 4th quarter sales of $9,657,530, up from last year's 4th quarter sales of $7,260,216. Sales for the full year of $30,866,582 were significantly up from last year's level of $22,509,641.
Net income for the 4th quarter of $1,515,034 was significantly up from last year's 4th quarter net income of $59,276 with net income for the fiscal year of $2,239,423, also significantly up from last year's fiscal year net income of $1,062,895.
"The post pandemic market recovery that we started to see at the end of FY21 continued in FY22, particularly in the markets that our Structural products serve where $6.1 million or 73% of the $8.4 million increase in sales over last year was realized," said Tim Sopko, CEO. He continued, "All three of our customer product groups; Aerospace/Defense, Structural and Industrial, finished at levels greater than their respective averages over the prior five years for bookings, sales and backlog which is indicative of the overall relative improvement across the business." He continued, "Full year net profit finished at $2.2 million or 7.3% of sales vs. last year's $1.1 million or 4.7% of sales." He added, "As FY21 net profit included almost $3 million of U.S. federal government financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic vs the $54 thousand received this year, the improvement in FY22 over FY21 is significantly better as can be seen at the operating profit level." He continued, "Unprecedented escalation of material costs, particularly steels, challenged our profitability in FY22 with the negative impact more significant for orders that were in our backlog at the start of the year as they were priced prior to the unprecedented increases." He concluded, "We enter FY23 with a very strong firm order backlog of $23.7 million as compared to $22.0 million the prior year. This, supported by our continued investments in our people, technology, processes and facilities positions us well to continue successfully on our profitable growth journey in FY23."
Taylor Devices, Inc. is a 67-year-old company engaged in the design, development, manufacture & marketing of shock absorption, rate control and energy storage devices for use in various types of vehicles, machinery, equipment & structures. The company continues to target growth in the domestic Aerospace and Defense market as well as global Structural Construction and Industrial markets.
Taylor's website can be visited at: www.taylordevices.com; with company newsletters and other pertinent information at www.taylordevices.com/investors.
Taylor Devices, Inc.
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SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday that his political party will seek to audit the electronic voting system before the upcoming election amid concerns he is actively sowing distrust in its eventual results.
“As allowed by electoral law, we will hire a company to do the audit,” Bolsonaro said during a live broadcast on his social media channels. “People want transparent elections in which the vote is effectively counted for their candidate.”
The far-right leader, who trails leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in early polls, for months has questioned the reliability of the voting system though he has never provided any evidence. Critics and analysts have raised concern Bolsonaro is laying the groundwork to contest October election results should he lose.
Bolsonaro also said in his broadcast that the armed forces have given nine suggestions to Brazil’s electoral court to improve the system, but haven’t yet received any response.
“Initially they (the armed forces) raised hundreds of vulnerabilities to go through this with a fine-tooth comb. It has been a long time… If electronic ballots are impregnable, why are they (the electoral court) worried?” the president said. “The head of the electoral court should thank them, take the necessary measures, discuss with the team of the armed forces so the elections are held without any suspicion.”
He added the armed forces “will not perform the role of just rubber stamping the electoral process, or take part as spectators.”
During the broadcast, Gen. Augusto Heleno, one of Bolsonaro’s top advisers, denied a report published earlier Thursday from news agency Reuters claiming the director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency told senior Brazilian officials last year that Bolsonaro should stop casting doubt on his country’s voting system.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price, speaking to reporters in Washington, said he wouldn’t comment on anything CIA director Bill Burns may have said to Bolsonaro or others.
“It’s important that Brazilians, as they look forward to their elections later this year, have confidence in their electoral systems and that Brazil once again is in a position to demonstrate to the world through these elections the enduring strength of Brazil’s democracy,” Price said.
Also on Thursday, the day after the voter registration deadline, Brazil’s electoral authority said more than 2 million Brazilians aged 18 or younger joined the rolls this year. In Brazil, voting is mandatory for anyone aged between 18 and 70, and failure to vote entails paying a small fine. Those 16 and 17 can vote, but aren’t obligated.
In the 2018 presidential election, nearly 116 million voters – out of the 147 million people registered – turned up at the voting stations.
Brazil’s electoral authority has said it has received a record number of registration requests this year. The number of young voters registering to vote between January and April rose 47% compared with the same period before the 2018 election, it said in a statement.
The surge came after local celebrities like singer Anitta plus Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalomade a final push for registration amid nationwide get-out-the-vote campaigns.
___ AP journalist Matthew Lee contributed to this report in Washington.
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This New Employee Benefit Is of No Cost to Companies Participating in Miller-Motte's Preferred Employer
Partnership Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers looking to boost employee morale, expand the value of their benefits packages and increase company loyalty can now provide their employees an opportunity to further their education thanks to a low-cost college tuition program offered by Miller-Motte College. Employees of companies participating in Miller-Motte's Preferred Employer Partnership program will receive a 50% tuition discount on Miller-Motte's online programs. Immediate family members are also eligible for the reduced rate. Participation as a Preferred Employer Partner is of no cost to employers.
"The Preferred Employer Partnership Program is an easy, no cost way for businesses to show their employees they are valued and appreciated. It allows employees to continue doing a good job at work while pursuing something that's important to them and their families," said Natalie Williams of Ancora Education network of private post-secondary schools and parent company to Miller-Motte.
Queens Medallion Leasing, a New York City taxi fleet, is one of Miller-Motte's first employer partners to participate in the program. The program includes access to Miller-Motte's online offerings, including two new bachelor degree programs.
"The gift of education is a meaningful benefit for our employees. We have decided to extend the program to our drivers as well, who are independent contractors. In our conversations with drivers we have learned that it is a burden to pursue an advanced education due to expensive college tuition. Through this partnership we have implemented an easy way for us to show our employees and drivers that as a company we understand the importance of education and family ," said Danielle DiTomo of Queens Medallion Leasing (QML), a New York taxi company. "Providing this benefit to our employees and our contract drivers and their families is something we are proud to be able to offer."
Benefits for All
Employees and employers benefit from the discount tuition program. Employees and their immediate family members have an opportunity to improve their lives through education at a reduced cost they can afford. For employers, the program:
- Provides an employee benefit that other businesses may not offer employees.
- Is of no cost and does not affect their bottom line.
- Fosters employee loyalty.
- Requires minimal effort to implement.
As a Preferred Employer Partner, employees will have access to Miller-Motte College's career-focused, online vocational programs in four categories:
- Healthcare: Healthcare Information Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Billing & Coding, Allied Health Management
- Technology: Cyber Security, IT Support Specialist
- Education: Early Childhood Education
- Business: Human Resources Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting
The programs listed above include, five bachelors degree offerings including a Bachelors of Science in Allied Health Management, Bachelors of Science in Accounting, Bachelors of Science in Human Resource Management, Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, and Bachelors of Science in Marketing.
The Preferred Employer Partner Tuition Discount is only available through Miller-Motte's online programs. In order to receive the discount, a current employee or applicable immediate family member must provide proof of current employment or immediate family members' current employment at the point of enrollment. The tuition discount is applied equally across each billing term and may impact federal financial aid eligibility.* Applicants must meet the admissions requirements to enroll.
*Financial Aid available to those who qualify.
**Online programs are delivered through the Chattanooga TN campus. Miller Motte College located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Miller Motte College branch campuses have been approved by the State of Tennessee to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of post-secondary distance education. Online programs not available to residents of CA state.
About Miller-Motte College
Miller-Motte College has convenient locations located across the country and offers training programs in Business, Healthcare, and Skilled Trades. Miller-Motte College also has online learning for those interested in pursuing careers in Healthcare, Technology, Education and Business. Graduates have access to Career Assistance which includes guidance from our Career Services team, resume updates, workshops, and more. Learn more at www.miller-motte.edu.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Augusta Gold Corp. (TSX: G) (OTCQB: AUGG) (FSE:11B) ("Augusta Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of its mineral resource estimate at the Reward Project located in Nevada, USA. Closing of the Company's acquisition of the Reward Project is expected imminently.
Highlights
- Reward:
- Bullfrog:
- Reward and Bullfrog:
Don Taylor, President and CEO commented: "Reward is a fully permitted, low-risk heap leach project located in a top mining jurisdiction. The recently completed pit constrained resource is indicative of what we can expect in terms of production from the property. In tandem with our work at Reward we will be completing the required studies for a Mine Plan of Operations for the Bullfrog project scheduled for submission to the regulatory agencies by H1 2023 requesting permits to begin mining operations. It is anticipated that Reward will be the first production in the district followed by the larger planned production from Bullfrog."
Economic studies for both the Reward and Bullfrog gold projects (located just seven miles apart – see Figure 3) are in progress.
Figure 1: Reward Mineral Resource Estimate
Figure 2: Bullfrog Mineral Resource Estimate
Reward and Bullfrog are strategically located just seven miles apart in the prolific Walker Lane district Nevada, an area very active by junior and senior gold companies involved in exploration, development, and asset consolidation.
A technical report supporting the Reward mineral resource estimate will be filed within 45 days of the date hereof. The Bullfrog mineral resource estimate is derived from the technical report titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimate, Bullfrog Gold Project, Nye County, Nevada" with an effective date of December 31, 2021.
Statistical analysis, three-dimensional (3D) modelling and resource estimation were completed by Mr. Warren Black, M.Sc., P.Geo. with assistance from Mr. Steven Nicholls, MAIG, of APEX (under the direct supervision of Mr. Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo.). The workflow implemented for the Reward Gold Project mineral resource estimate was completed using the commercial mine planning software MICROMINE (v 18.0). The Anaconda Python distribution (Continuum Analytics, 2017) and contributions made by Mr. Black to the Python package pygeostat (CCG, 2016) was used for supplemental data analysis. Mr. Dufresne is the QP and takes responsibility for the mineral resource estimate.
CR Reward LLC provided APEX with the Reward Project drillhole database that consists of analytical, geological, density, and collar survey information; initial estimation domains for both the Good Hope and Gold Ace zones; and a geological model for the Reward Project that contains a stratigraphic and structural 3D interpretation. The provided data was reviewed in detail from late 2017 to 2018 by APEX personnel. The data was used to prepare the Reward mineral resource estimate. The QP and APEX personnel conducted a thorough review of the data to ensure the database was in good shape and considered suitable for resource estimation. The initial data and project review conducted in the fall of 2017 was, in part, the reason for additional drilling conducted by CR Reward LLC. In the opinion of the QP, the current Reward drillhole database is deemed to be in good condition and suitable to use in ongoing resource estimation studies.
The mineral resource estimate was calculated using a block model size of 20 ft (X) by 20 ft (Y) by 20 ft (Z). APEX personnel estimated the gold grade for each block using Ordinary Kriging with locally varying anisotropy to ensure grade continuity in various directions is reproduced in the block model. The block model was diluted by estimating a waste grade for the outer blocks using composites within a transition zone along the outer edge of the mineralized estimation domain that was then proportionately combined with the estimated grade for the portion of the block within the mineralized domain.
Modelling was conducted in Local Grid coordinate space in feet relative to the North American Datum (NAD) of 1927 (Zone 11). The database consists of 376 drill holes completed at the Good Hope and Gold Ace prospects ranging from 1987 to 2018 of which 264 were used in the Good Hope and Gold Ace resource modelling. Standard statistical techniques including composting, orphan analysis, declustering, capping, variography and transition zone analysis were utilized to complete the Reward mineral resource estimate. Mr. Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., visited the property in August, 2017 and subsequent to the CR Reward LLC drilling in August, 2019.
From 2015 to early 2017, CR Reward LLC completed a compilation, audit and update of the drill hole database. Drill hole locations, survey data and readily accessible assay certificates were uploaded into the commercially-available DataShed software package. Assays that did not have assay certificates were retained in an Excel spreadsheet and combined with the DataShed assays for the assay verification. Lithology, alteration, structure, and quartz vein data from selected holes were digitized from geologic paper logs in January 2017. These data were also brought into DataShed. The drill hole database consisting of 348 historical holes was audited, compiled, and verified by CR Reward LLC in 2016 and 2017 based on provided electronic files, for all historical drilling, and assay certificates. CR Reward LLC completed additional drilling in 2017 and 2018 consisting of 3,443 meters in 28 core holes.
The QP responsible for the Reward mineral resource estimate validated the historical gold values at the Reward Project by comparing the historical analytical certificates (and logs) to the digital assay database. All available downhole surveys were digitized and utilized to properly plot analytical data down-hole. Drill hole collar data was verified versus geological logs or survey files with collar elevations checked against a modern lidar survey. Drillholes with questionable data were omitted from the database and were not used to generate the mineral resource estimate. The QP verified all of the 2017 and 2018 drill hole data provided by CR Reward LLC. The results of the validation program indicate that the sample database is of sufficient accuracy and precision to be used for the generation of mineral resource estimates.
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release related to the Reward gold project and the sampling, analytical and test data underlying the scientific and technical information has been reviewed, approved and verified by Mike Dufresne of APEX Geoscience Ltd., who is an independent "Qualified Person" under National Instrument 43-101- Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The data was verified using data validation and quality assurance procedures under high industry standards.
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release related to the Bullfrog gold project is based upon the technical report titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report Mineral Resource Estimate, Bullfrog Gold Project, Nye County, Nevada" with an effective date of December 31, 2021, prepared by Russ Downer and Adam House of Forte Dynamics, who are independent "Qualified Persons" under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Augusta Gold is an exploration and development company focused on building a long-term business that delivers stakeholder value through developing the Reward and Bullfrog gold projects and pursing accretive M&A opportunities. The Reward and Bullfrog gold projects are located in the prolific Bullfrog mining district approximately 120 miles north-west of Las Vegas, Nevada and just outside of Beatty, Nevada. The Company is led by a management team and board of directors with a proven track record of success in financing and developing mining assets and delivering shareholder value. For more information, please visit www.augustagold.com.
Certain statements and information contained in this new release constitute "forward-looking statements", and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). These statements appear in a number of places in this new release and include statements regarding our intent, or the beliefs or current expectations of our officers and directors, including that the Company is completing required studies for Mine Plan of Operation scheduled for submission H1 2023; that shared infrastructure is expected to provide meaningful synergies; that the recently completed pit constrained resource is indicative of what we can expect in terms of production from the Reward property; in tandem with our work at Reward we will be completing the required studies for a Mine Plan of Operations for the Bullfrog project scheduled for submission to the regulatory agencies by H1 2023 requesting permits to begin mining operations; that it is anticipated Reward will be the first production in the district followed by the larger planned production from Bullfrog. When used in this news release words such as "to be", "will", "planned", "expected", "potential", "anticipated" and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to vary materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including risks generally related to construction of mining projects. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions, including assumptions made with regard to the Company securing adequate financing; the results of the Company's economic studies at Reward and Bullfrog; and the Company making affirmative production decisions at Reward and Bullfrog. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the forward- looking statements. If we update any one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking statements and should not rely upon these statements as of any other date. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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Man accused of stealing over $11K worth of gas in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5/Gray News) - A man is accused of stealing over 2,500 gallons of gas, according to an arrest report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
According to police, Terrible Herbst corporate security notified authorities of a diesel fuel shortage at the company’s gas station in Jean near State Route 161.
Terrible Herbst corporate reported they were missing 684 gallons of diesel on July 20, valued at $3,146. The company stated they were also missing 1,818 gallons of diesel on July 21 that was valued at $8,385.
The company told police that the door to open one of its pumps was pried open and a Pulsar device was observed inside.
LVMPD says a Pulsar device is used to alter the computer so it doesn’t track the correct amount of fuel that’s being dispensed. “This allows the suspect to pump fuel and not be charged the full and correct amount for it,” police wrote in the arrest report.
Security footage showed three vehicles pumping fuel at a specific fuel pump for long periods of time. The security company sent a photo to police that showed a white box truck nearby.
“[Detective] having worked on similar cases, immediately noticed the vehicle to be involved in other fuel thefts around the Las Vegas Valley, and knew it to be used in other fuel thefts across Nevada and may have also been used in fuel thefts in Arizona,” Las Vegas police said in the report.
The report indicates that security called police to alert them of the possible active fuel theft when the white box truck pulled up to the same pump and began fueling.
Police arrived at the scene and spoke with the suspect, identified as Miguel Fernandez-Alvarez, who admitted to authorities that he owned the truck and had installed large fuel cells in the vehicle in order to collect fuel.
The report also states that Fernandez-Alvarez was in possession of a key FOB that controlled the Pulsar device installed on the pump.
Fernandez-Alvarez is currently facing charges of felony use/access/interference computers and disregard for safety.
According to police, he “opened a vehicle designed outside the manufactured designs and standards to store and transport a flammable and hazardous liquid, diesel fuel, with disregard for public safety measures, and the fact that he had inside of his truck multiple containers carrying hundreds of gallons of fuel which was not stored to DOT standards.”
The report notes that additional charges will be filed for the theft of the fuel in the amount constituting a felony when Terrible Herbst can produce the exact amount of fuel that was pumped out by Fernandez-Alvarez while he was using the Pulsar device on July 23.
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Suncoast animals need your help
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County animal services are over capacity, and they need help from the Suncoast Community. The Best friends National Adoption weekend is a chance to help the animals find the homes they need.
Manatee county animal services receive an average of nine animals dropped off daily at their locations. Now, they are over capacity by over 300 animals. The Manatee County animal services are partnering with the Best Friends Network to help the animals.
Hans Wohlgefahrt, the outreach and events specialist of Manatee County animal welfare stated, “No matter what type of pet you are looking for, it’s very likely you’re going to find it here. We really need the community to come out and help us. We are over capacity and all these pets deserve to have loving homes, so please come out.”
The event began on Friday, September 16, and will continue until Sunday, September 18 at all Manatee County Animal Welfare locations.
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'Clean Cities – Clean Future' project in Los Angeles
CHICAGO, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles' Better Buildings Challenge, a community of building owners representing 150 million ft² of commercial real estate space committed to 'going green', has partnered with Urban Digital Twin pioneer Cityzenith.
The partners will implement the company's SmartWorld Digital Twin product in LA's Bunker Hill area to explore the use of this advanced technology to enable owners of buildings of any size, anywhere, to simulate their optimum financial paths to net zero emissions.
Urban Digital Twins are virtual replicas of real buildings, infrastructure, networks, etc. in cities connected to the data in and around them, and they are used to simulate and improve operational behavior in cities – including traffic, crowd movement, and emissions reduction.
Los Angeles now joins many other major US cities in Cityzenith's 'Clean Cities – Clean Future' initiative, including New York, Phoenix, and Las Vegas, and LABBC Director David Hodgins said:
"We look forward to working with Cityzenith to demonstrate how its Urban Digital Twin technology can support the shift to net zero in this important area of LA, through simulating different potential scenarios and recommending the optimal combination of projects and financial strategies to make the whole thing work.
"The wider potential for the rest of LA, the state of California, and nationally and globally, is enormous."
Michael Jansen, CEO and Founder of Cityzenith said:
"We are excited to be working in America's second largest city (pop: 4.1 million) a long time champion of green buildings. We have to decarbonize almost six million buildings in America in the next 10 years and didn't have the technological tools for that until today.
"A building's data can be the key to enabling emissions reduction at scale, citywide. SmartWorld, our revolutionary Digital Twin platform, is an AI-driven, "systems of systems" platform designed to analyze and optimize the myriad of variables in a green building project – electrification, renewables, financial incentives, and other dynamic variables – helping buildings to go green for less cost and no risk."
Cityzenith, joined the World Economic Forum's prestigious Net Zero Carbon Cities program last year and CEO Michael Jansen, was recently interviewed by CNBC and Cheddar News about Clean Cities – Clean Future.
Jansen added: "This ground-breaking project in Los Angeles will also demonstrate how net zero buildings are cheaper to operate and attract higher rents and valuations. We are looking forward to working with our amazing partner in Los Angeles to see this project through to fruition."
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PLEASANTON, Calif., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Net sales of $493.6 million increased 42.0% year-over-year
- Gross margin of 48.0% increased from 46.7% in the prior year period
- Income from operations of $124.4 million increased 82.0% year-over-year; operating margin of 25.2% increased from 19.7% in the prior year period
- Diluted earnings per share of $2.18 increased 87.9% year-over-year
- Repurchased $21.3 million of the Company's common stock during the quarter
- Closed the acquisition of the ETANCO Group on April 1, 2022
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SSD), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Refer to the "Segment and Product Group Information" table below for additional segment information (including information about the Company's Asia/Pacific segment and Administrative and All Other segment).
The Company changed its presentation of its North America and Administrative and all other segment statement of operations to display allocated expenses and management fees as a separate item below income from operations. Allocated expenses and management fees between the two segments were previously included in operating expenses and in income from operations. Income from operations for the North America and Administrative and all other segments for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 presented below was not affected by the change in presentation. Consolidated income from operations, income before tax and net income for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021 presented below were not affected by the change in presentation.
All comparisons below (which are generally indicated by words such as "increased," "decreased," "remained," or "compared to"), unless otherwise noted, are comparing the quarter ended March 31, 2022 with the quarter ended March 31, 2021 and do not include the results of the acquisition of the ETANCO Group ("ETANCO").
2022 First Quarter Financial Highlights
- Consolidated net sales of $493.6 million increased 42.0% from $347.6 million.
- Consolidated gross profit of $236.8 million increased 45.9% from $162.3 million. Gross margin increased to 48.0% from 46.7%.
- Consolidated income from operations of $124.4 million increased 82.0% from $68.4 million. The increase was primarily due to the increase in consolidated gross profit, partly offset by higher operating expenses including acquisition related costs, personnel costs, travel related expenses, and cash profit sharing expense resulting from favorable operating performance in the first quarter of 2022. Consolidated operating margin increased to 25.2% from 19.7%.
- The Company's effective income tax rate decreased to 23.7% from 24.3%, primarily due to a higher windfall tax benefit on the vesting of restricted stock units during the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021.
- Net income was $94.6 million, or $2.18 per diluted share of the Company's common stock, compared to net income of $50.4 million, or $1.16 per diluted share.
- Cash flow provided by operating activities increased approximately $26.8 million from $17.8 million to $44.7 million, primarily from increases in net income offset by the increase in working capital.
- Cash flow used in investing activities increased approximately $1.4 million from $15.7 million to $17.1 million. Capital expenditures were approximately $17.8 million compared to $10.5 million.
Management Commentary
"We delivered strong financial and operational performance in the first quarter with consolidated net sales of $493.6 million increasing 42.0% over the prior year period," commented Karen Colonias, Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. "Sales growth was primarily driven by product price increases we implemented throughout 2021 in North America and Europe to offset rising raw material costs. Our strong top-line performance led to our gross margin expanding 130 basis points to 48.0% compared to the prior year period. As a result, we grew our first quarter consolidated income from operations to $124.4 million and generated strong earnings per diluted share of $2.18."
Mrs. Colonias concluded, "Over the past year, we made significant progress on our growth initiatives to support different end users and distribution channels. Included in these efforts was a realignment of our sales teams to more specifically focus on five end use markets - residential, commercial, OEM, national retail and building technology, which has led to new customer and project wins within each of our five key growth initiatives. Our future growth and diversification efforts were further supported by our April 1st acquisition of ETANCO. We believe ETANCO's extensive and complementary product offering will strengthen our overall portfolio in Europe, enabling us to deliver even more value to our customers. While we are primarily focused on the integration of ETANCO, our capital allocation priorities for 2022 remain centered on organic growth and returning value to our stockholders through dividends and selectively repurchasing shares of our common stock, while focusing on repaying the debt we incurred to finance the acquisition of ETANCO."
Corporate Developments
- On March 30, 2022, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amends and restates the Company's previous Credit Agreement, dated as of July 27, 2012. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for a 5-year Revolving Credit Facility of $450.0 million, which includes a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $50.0 million, and for a 5-year Term Loan Facility of $450.0 million. The Company borrowed $250.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility and $450.0 million under the Term Loan Facility to finance a portion of the purchase price of the Company's acquisition of ETANCO.
- On April 1, 2022, the Company successfully completed the acquisition of ETANCO, a manufacturer of fastener products headquartered in France, for $800.0 million (725 million euros(1)) net of cash. For the 12 months ending September 30, 2021, ETANCO's net sales and operating income margin were approximately $291.0 million (approximately €258 million(2)) and 19.7%(2), respectively.
- During the first quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased 194,745 shares of common stock in the open market at an average price of $109.28 per share, for a total of $21.3 million. As of March 31, 2022, approximately $78.7 million remained available for repurchase under the Company's previously announced $100.0 million share repurchase authorization (which expires at the end of 2022).
Business Outlook
The Company is updating its 2022 financial outlook to include the acquisition of ETANCO, which closed on April 1, 2022, one quarter of actual results, and its latest expectations regarding demand trends, raw material costs and operating expenses. Based on business trends and conditions as of today, April 25, 2022, the Company's outlook for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2022 is as follows:
- Operating margin is expected to be in the range of 19.0% to 20.0%, mostly attributable to an improved outlook for the overall market and Simpson. In addition, the revised outlook includes projected results for ETANCO, including $15.0 to $17.0 million in integration and transaction costs.
- Interest expense on the outstanding $250.0 million Revolving Credit Facility and $450.0 million Term Loans is expected to be approximately $11.0 million, including the effect of interest hedges and bank fee amortizations.
- The effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 25.5% to 26.5%.
- Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $65.0 million to $70.0 million. As part of the integration process for ETANCO, Simpson management is in the process of assessing additional capital expenditures in support of ETANCO's operations.
While the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on general economic conditions remain uncertain, the Company continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic on its operations and financial condition, which was not significantly adversely impacted during the first quarter of 2022. Please note that ongoing uncertainties surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, which may include the economic impact on its operations, raw material costs, consumers, suppliers, vendors, and other factors outside of its control, may have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial outlook.
Conference Call Details
Investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to join the Company's first quarter of 2022 financial results conference call on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time (2:00 pm Pacific Time). To participate, callers may dial (877) 407-0792 (U.S. and Canada) or (201) 689-8263 (International) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time. The call will be webcast simultaneously and can be accessed through https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1539516&tp_key=9123a06bdf or a link on the Company's website at ir.simpsonmfg.com. For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay of the call will also be available beginning that same day at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 9, 2022, by dialing (844) 512–2921 (U.S. and Canada) or (412) 317–6671 (International) and entering the conference ID: 13728308. The webcast will remain posted on the Investor Relations section of Simpson's website at ir.simpsonmfg.com for 90 days.
A copy of this earnings release will be available prior to the call, accessible through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at ir.simpsonmfg.com.
About Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., headquartered in Pleasanton, California, through its subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., designs, engineers and is a leading manufacturer of wood construction products, including connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners and shear walls, and concrete construction products, including adhesives, specialty chemicals, mechanical anchors, powder actuated tools and reinforcing fiber materials. The Company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "SSD."
Copies of Simpson Manufacturing's Annual Report to Stockholders and its proxy statements and other SEC filings, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, are made available free of charge on the company's web site on the same day they are filed with the SEC. To view these filings, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's web site at ir.simpsonmfg.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 2IE of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "outlook," "target," "continue," "predict," "project," "change," "result," "future," "will," "could," "can," "may," "likely," "potentially," or similar expressions that concern our strategy, plans, expectations or intentions. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than those of historical fact and include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, business outlook, priorities, expectations and intentions, expectations for sales growth, comparable sales, earnings and performance, stockholder value, capital expenditures, cash flows, the housing market, the home improvement industry, demand for services, share repurchases, the integration of the acquisition of ETANCO, our strategic initiatives, including the impact of these initiatives on our strategic and operational plans and financial results, and any statement of an assumption underlying any of the foregoing. Although we believe that the expectations, opinions, projections and comments reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and we can give no assurance that such statements will prove to be correct. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent uncertainties, risk and other factors that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results to vary in material respects from what we have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and supply chain, the operations of our customers, suppliers and business partners, and the successful integration of ETANCO, as well as those discussed in the :Risk Factors" and " Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports we file with the SEC. To the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affects our business and financial results, it may also have the effect of heightening many of such risks and other factors.
We caution that you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in our reports filed with the SEC that advise of the risks and factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Footnotes
(1) Reflects EUR to USD exchange rate as of March 21, 2022.
(2) For the last 12 months ending September 30, 2021, in accordance with French GAAP. Subject to change following conversion to IFRS or U.S. GAAP accounting standards and reflects EUR to USD exchange rate as of December 22, 2021.
CONTACT:
Addo Investor Relations
investor.relations@strongtie.com
(310) 829-5400
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DENVER, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE:STEW) (the "Fund") announced the declaration of a quarterly distribution of $0.12 per share to occur in October 2022. This distribution is being paid as part of the Fund's managed distribution program under which the Fund intends to make per share distributions of $0.12 per quarter or $0.48 per year. As of market close on August 9, 2022, the distribution (on an annualized basis) amounts to approximately 3.83% of the Fund's market price and 3.24% of its net asset value ("NAV").
Due to the current discount of the Fund's market price to its per share NAV and the fact that distributions are made in cash (i.e., at NAV), if Fund shares continue to trade at a discount at the time of this distribution, then it will be accretive to the Fund's market-price-based return. The October 2022 quarterly distribution will be payable in cash to stockholders of record per the following critical dates:
As previously announced, the Board of Directors instituted a managed distribution program in accordance with its Section 19(b) exemptive order in November 2015. In adopting the program, the Fund seeks to provide a regular quarterly distribution to its common stockholders which is not dependent on the amount of income earned or capital gains realized by the Fund.
Investors should not make any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the Fund's distributions or the Fund's distribution policy. With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the Fund will issue a notice to shareholders and an accompanying press release that will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution and other related information. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in the notice to shareholders are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end investment company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "STEW". As of August 9, 2022, the Fund's NAV was $14.83 per share and the closing market price was $12.52 (a -15.58% discount to NAV). For more information on the Fund, please visit the Fund's webpage at www.srhtotalreturnfund.com.
The Fund is a closed-end fund and does not continuously issue stock for sale as open-end mutual funds do. The Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell stock need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market value.
On April 4, 2022, the Fund changed its name and ticker from the Boulder Growth & Income Fund, Inc. (BIF) to SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. (STEW).
Paralel Advisors LLC serves as the investment advisor to the SRH Total Return Fund. Together with our parent company, Paralel Technologies LLC, we develop technology-based solutions to better serve investors.
RMA is an investment adviser registered with the SEC based out of Kansas. More information about RMA is available at www.srhtotalreturnfund.com as well as www.investrma.com.
NOT FDIC INSURED | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BeatBox Beverages, The World's Tastiest Party Punch, is now the official party punch of Oklahoma State University Athletics. Peach Punch, Tropical Punch, and Juicy Mango are available at Boone Pickens Stadium, Gallagher-Iba Arena, Cowgirl Stadium, and O'Brate Stadium. BeatBox will have year-round brand visibility and availability for all spectators at Cowboy and Cowgirl sporting events.
This three-year partnership kicks off the Cowboy's football season at the home opener under the lights on September 1st. At home games fans, 21 and older, can visit the on-site BeatBox activation outside the West endzone for product sampling, music, giveaways, and fun.
In addition to in-stadium and outside activations, BeatBox will utilize media and broadcast integrations across digital, print, and radio campaigns to amplify the partnership with OSU.
"As we continue to expand our partnerships beyond major national music festivals, we are constantly searching for new and exciting ways to integrate our product responsibly by connecting fans and bringing people together. And what brings people together more than cheering for their favorite team while enjoying BeatBox? Our partnership with Oklahoma State University gives consumers another fun place to drink the world's tastiest party punch," says Zech Francis, VP of Global Marketing.
BeatBox Beverages, one of the fastest growing RTD brands of 2022, is currently available in more than 40,000 retail locations. The brand is the fastest growing alcoholic beverage brand on social media and has reached over 6 million customers at festivals and events to date in 2022.
"We could not be more excited to partner with OSU Athletics & Learfield Cowboy Sports Properties for the upcoming football and athletics seasons. BeatBox has deeply invested in its consumers through an all-inclusive customer experience so it was a natural fit to partner with OSU athletics as we continue to expand to new platforms and avenues to spread the BeatBox love," said Phil Jamison, VP of Sales - North America.
About BeatBox Beverages:
United through a love of music and inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of Austin, Texas, the founders of BeatBox Beverages set out to create something that could help everyone #PartyBetter. One year later, they made Shark Tank, walking away with the biggest investment the show had made at that time, $1million from Mark Cuban. Later adding on a team of industry veterans from InBev, MillerCoors, Deep Eddy, and Tito's Handmade Vodka, to name a few – who know how to develop, launch, and quickly grow authentic brands. Boasting a roster of investors including Mark Cuban, Rob Dyrdek as well as DJs Party Favor, Louis The Child, Good Times Ahead, and many others. BeatBox Beverages' reputation is secured as a company that creates products that drive incremental profit in high-growth categories with specific expertise in the Millennial and Gen Z target.
CONTACT: Taylor Foxman, +1-609-432-2237, taylor@theindustrycollective.org
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Heat roll past 76ers 120-85 in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead
By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, Max Strus added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Miami Heat moved one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals by topping the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85. Victor Oladipo scored 13 for Miami, which got 12 from Bam Adebayo and 10 apiece from Tyler Herro and P.J. Tucker. The top-seeded Heat now lead the East semifinal series 3-2, and improved to an NBA-best 6-0 at home in these playoffs. Joel Embiid scored 17 points for fourth-seeded Philadelphia, which got 14 from James Harden and 12 from Tobias Harris.
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Jane Alderson has been a driving force in getting Miss Volunteer America started
When Miss Volunteer America Pageant show hosts Allison and Jay DeMarcus acknowledged Allison’s mother, Jane Alderson, during Thursday’s presentation, Alderson stood up and waved to the crowd as it gave her the loudest applause they’d given anyone besides a preliminary winner to that point this week.
“She’s been there for every step of this process, doing what needs to be done and being a rock for me as we’re putting all this together,” said Allison DeMarcus, the director of the inaugural pageant. “While I’ve been taking calls and connecting people, mom has been there too and been right there in the middle of all this right next to me through everything we’ve experienced in this process.”
Alderson is revered by seemingly everyone in the pageant community in Tennessee and all in the Miss Volunteer America organization.
“She’s been involved with this for decades and played a big role in making the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant what it is through her decades of work with Mr. (Jimmy) Exum and Mr. (Tom) Hensley,” DeMarcus said. “And when Mr. Exum and Mr. Hensley both decided it was time for them to step aside and bring new people in to lead this, I was relieved to know mom would stay with me to see this thing through.”
Her daughter isn’t the only one who is appreciative of what she brings to the Miss Volunteer America Organization.
The board members and longtime volunteers are have come to love her as the official mother of the pageant.
Lashonda Williams, Nichole Lawrence, Stacy McIntyre and Lori Wigginton have volunteered with the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant group for years and have had the chance to get to know Alderson as a leader for the organization.
“Jane Alderson has had an Impact on my life not only in pageants but personally,” said McIntyre. “I cannot imagine the pageant without her (because of) the many late nights behind scenes that no one sees. But I do.”
Her work in the pageant world isn’t all she’s known for.
“When you hear the name Jane Alderson the first thing that comes to your mind is pageants, community, and volunteerism,” said Lawrence. “The more I got to know her the better I know her servant’s heart.”
Alderson is a former winner of the Jackson Rotary Club’s Woman of the Year, and her work and connections within the Jackson and West Tennessee community have been something that’s kept the concept of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer and Miss Volunteer America going when there have been times in the early days and during the COVID-19 pandemic when those connections were needed.
“Jane Alderson, who we lovingly call Lady Jane, brings a certain class to pageantry that is second to none,” said Wigginton. “To watch her support these girls so selflessly the last 15 years should be an example for everyone.”
And her support for others within the organization doesn’t stop at the contestants or the crown winners.
“The love and support Jane has given me as a single mother has truly impacted my life and the life of my children,” said Williams.
DaMarcus said her mother has been one that’s kept her going and encouraged during those tough times over the last couple years.
“It’s been difficult at times because there have been times when we’re in ‘hurry up and wait’ mode as we waited on venues to open back up and people being allowed to gather,” DaMarcus said. “But she has been committed to this no matter what.
“She told me at one point, ‘If we have to have this thing in my backyard at my house, we’re having it. You keep working on it.’ That shows her drive to make things happen when she truly believes in something, and everyone in this organization is blessed to have her with us.”
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Police: Child in Florida finds gun, shoots and wounds infant
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman is facing child neglect charges after a 3-year-old found a gun in a home and shot an infant, police said Sunday.
The Tampa Police Department said in a news release the 5-month-old baby was shot in the hip but the injury does not appear life-threatening. Investigators were working to learn exactly how the shooting occurred.
The woman in the house at the time, 25-year-old Paula Marie Concepcion Santos, was charged with child neglect with great bodily harm, police said. Investigators did not immediately describe the woman’s relationship to the two children.
The woman remained behind bars Sunday morning. Jail and court records did not list an attorney to speak for her.
Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor said the shooting is a reminder that anyone caring for children should make sure guns are safely stored.
“Children should not be able to access firearms, and moreover, guns should always be stored in a locked safe with the ammo stored separately,” O’Connor said. “Don’t put the life of a child at risk by being careless.”
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 7 - 8, 2022, The Alliance makes its long-awaited return to San Francisco for an in-person event extravaganza.
The world's largest companies and most exciting startups will share success stories, experiences and challenges of those positioned at the intersection of product, marketing, sales, and customer success.
Returning to San Francisco will be their popular Product Marketing and Sales Enablement Summits after a two-year hiatus following the pandemic.
And for the first time, its Product-Led Summit and Customer Success Festival brands will grace the shores of San Francisco after successful events held earlier this year in New York, Amsterdam, and Las Vegas.
Completing its events lineup are its C-suite summits dedicated to business-critical roles such as Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Product Officers, and Chief Revenue Officers.
In hosting the summits under one roof, they have the unique ability to offer companies a single place where they can bring multiple departments to upskill, network, learn best practices, and keep up-to-date with the latest tools and tech.
Here are the 8 events they'll be co-locating this September 7 - 8, 2022 at Bespoke in San Francisco:
- Product Marketing Summit
- Sales Enablement Summit
- Product-Led Summit
- Customer Success Festival
- Developer Marketing Summit
- Chief Product Officer Summit
- Chief Revenue Officer Summit
- Chief Marketing Officer Summit
Richard King, Founder & CEO of Product Marketing Alliance, said:
"San Francisco was a real hit for our Product Marketing and Sales Enablement communities in 2019. We have all satisfied our hunger to learn and grow with virtual events during the pandemic but nothing quite beats the chance to network with 100s of your peers.
"We're excited at not just bringing these events back to San Francisco but a huge six more which shows the demand for in-person events for professionals across our product, sales, marketing, and customer success roles.
"We've been to New York, Amsterdam, and Las Vegas to name a few this year but on September 7 - 8, this will be our biggest co-located event to-date and we can't wait to get back to San Francisco."
The Alliance is the world's most forward-thinking professional development platform for high-growth organizations and individuals worldwide.
Through market-leading accredited courses, unrivaled membership plans, industry-shaping reports, thriving communities, and first-class events, we're redefining the way companies access education and scale.
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Here’s a look at the weirdest items left behind in Ubers
(CNN) - Uber has revealed its annual lost and found index, and it includes everything from tater tots to grandma’s teeth.
The most common items left behind by rideshare passengers include phones, wallets, keys and ordinary items carried in their pockets.
Some of the bizarre things left behind include tater tots, caviar, a pet tortoise and a bucket of slime, just to name a few.
The most forgetful passengers live in Austin, Texas, but Phoenix and Atlanta also made the list.
Uber releases the list every year to remind its customers they can use their app to get their lost and found items back.
The cost is $15 to cover the driver’s time and effort.
Of course, rideshare passengers will have to decide if the left-behind slime is worth it.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AMTD, INVZ, PINS, FFIE, and RIG.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- AMTD: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=AMTD&prnumber=080220221
- INVZ: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=INVZ&prnumber=080220221
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| 2022-08-02T13:27:56Z
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This fall, the health of the nation will depend in large part on vaccines.
Health officials are banking on vaccinations to contain monkeypox and polio before those become standing threats in the United States. They're counting on updated boosters to restore waning immunity against Covid-19. With influenza expected back in the US this fall, flu shots could be critical to prevent severe illness and keep hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.
While the federal government will facilitate getting these inoculations to states, it will be the 2,820 state and local health departments that will spearhead the work of getting shots into arms, and public health experts say it's not clear that these offices have enough funding or staff to get the job done.
"I think it's deeply worrisome," said Dr. Peggy Hamburg, former health commissioner for New York City and former commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration. "It's hard to imagine how state and local health departments can all mobilize, and they desperately do need additional support."
"I think we have to recognize that this is a very vulnerable time," said Hamburg, who recently chaired a commission for the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund on how to modernize the nation's public health system.
After almost three years of contending with vaccine hesitancy, politics and a global pandemic, the nation's public health workers are frayed and leaving their posts. More than 1 in 4 health department leaders quit their jobs during the pandemic, some after harassment and death threats. Studies are underway to measure how deeply those losses extended to their staff.
Now, these depleted agencies are being asked to tackle new threats like monkeypox without additional funding to handle them.
'Overwhelmed is an understatement'
Can these agencies pull it off?
"Probably not," says Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in an email to CNN. "Public health is chronically underfunded and understaffed. Substantial capacity was built during the COVID-19 response -- for example, contact tracing teams -- but many jurisdictions have wound down that infrastructure. Covid money is largely inflexible, so it can't really be used for other threats like monkeypox."
The nation's vaccinators say they are struggling.
"Overwhelmed is an understatement," said Claire Hannan, executive director of the Association of Immunization Managers.
Hannan said her members have not received any funding to carry out a vaccination campaign against monkeypox. Yet they've just been asked the change how the vaccine is given, switching from a more familiar under-the-skin injection to a shallower method that squirts the vaccine between skin layers, something that requires training to do correctly. The hope is that intradermal shots, which require one-fifth of a regular dose, can quickly increase supplies of this hard-to-get vaccine.
As a result, immunization managers are scrambling to find money and staff to order vaccines, manually track inventory, transport shots to the locations where they're needed, train providers, and collect and send data back to federal health agencies like the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On top of that, ordering has started for updated boosters to protect against the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron strain of the new coronavirus, which have been promised to Americans by mid-September.
Allotments in these early orders have been smaller than anticipated, Hannan said, which is forcing city and state health officials to develop plans for who should be first in line to get them, should demand initially outstrip supply.
Additionally, many cities are currently testing their sewage for poliovirus after it was detected recently in Rockland County, New York, and New York City. If additional community spread is suspected, those areas may need to mount vaccination campaigns to protect residents who haven't had the shot, such as recent immigrants or young children who missed routine immunizations during the pandemic.
Children typically get four doses of the polio vaccine by the time they're six years of age in the US, but many kids have fallen behind on their shots. Globally, the pandemic led to the largest backslide in childhood vaccination rates in 30 years, according to the World Health Organization. Health officials fear the erosion of this coverage has set the stage for the return of other infectious diseases, like measles.
"A break or a gap in delivery of vaccines sets us up for further outbreaks," said Dr. Davidson Hamer, an infectious disease specialist at Boston University.
Distrust fuels hostility and hesitancy
Vaccines are considered one of the greatest triumphs of modern medicine, second only to clean water as a cost-effective health intervention. Each year, they prevent millions of deaths around the world. In their first year of use, the Covid-19 vaccines prevented nearly 20 million deaths, a recent study found.
Yet vaccine hesitancy has increased, fueled by misinformation on social media. While more than three-quarters of Americans are vaccinated against Covid-19, 19% say they definitely won't get a Covid-19 vaccine.
If all these challenges weren't enough, annual flu shots are due to roll out soon, and they could be especially important this fall.
Influenza made a comeback in Australia this year for the first time since the pandemic began. United States health officials watch Australia's flu season closely for clues about what could happen here. They're anticipating that we could see more flu transmission this year than we have for the past two years, and flu vaccinations will be key to preventing hospitalizations and deaths.
"I think right now we have a perfect storm in the vaccine world happening in this country," said Michael Osterholm, who directs the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
He points out that even though average daily Covid-19 deaths are much lower than they were in 2020 and 2021, the US is still averaging more than 400 a day, making it the nation's fourth leading cause of death. Most of those deaths are in unvaccinated people, according to the CDC.
Overall, more than 1 in 5 Americans are still unvaccinated against Covid-19, and that number doesn't seem likely to budge. Vaccination rates are mostly stagnant.
It would take a more robust public health workforce, and a better funded one, to rebuild confidence in vaccines.
A recent study by The de Beaumont Foundation, a nonprofit that works to strengthen public health, found the public health system needs 80,000 more full-time staff -- a whopping 80% increase over current staffing levels -- to provide basic community services, like monitoring and controlling the spread of infectious diseases.
Brian Castrucci, president and CEO of that organization, says America won't be able to restore its public health workforce until people value and respect the work they do.
"What we've seen during Covid is a fringe anti-vax movement move more mainstream, endangering our nation's safety, security and economic prosperity," Castrucci said. "It's going to be harder and harder to vaccinate."
"We are privileged as a society that we haven't seen children in with crutches from polio. No one's in an iron lung. And it has made us somewhat numb to the potential of what could really happen," he said. "These are virulent diseases."
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| 2022-08-22T13:53:09Z
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Which kayak is best?
Kayaks are a great way to spend the day having fun on the water while also getting a bit of exercise. Long popular as a whitewater sport, it is becoming increasingly common in saltwater applications for anglers and casual beachgoers alike.
While there are many basic models that simply provide you with a platform to sit on and paddle, some kayaks are packed with features that make for more efficient propulsion, comfort for all-day adventures and more convenient fishing. The BKC PK13 Pedal Drive Fishing Kayak is one such model. It is pedal-driven, so you can operate it by foot when you want your hands free for performing other tasks, has an ergonomic seat with a supportive backrest and boasts three rod holders.
The two main types of kayaks
Kayaks come in two basic styles: sit-in and sit-on-top, and your first decision should be which type to buy.
Sit-in kayaks
Sit-in kayaks are seen more often in whitewater applications, though they are sometimes also used for lake and ocean paddling. They have an open cockpit that you place your legs inside of, and some feature a skirt that you can attach to block wind and water spray. This makes them a popular choice for use on cold days. Another benefit of sit-in kayaks is that you can brace your legs against the inside walls of the hull, which allows you to put more power into your paddling stroke without compromising your stability.
It should be noted that sit-in kayaks can be intimidating for some. If you flip them, you need to be able to get yourself out of the kayak while underwater or know how to right yourself, which takes some practice. They also tend to have less storage space than sit-on-top kayaks.
Sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-on-top kayaks are often the best kayaks for beginners and are generally only used for lake, ocean and calm river paddling. These feature molded-in or removable seats, which you can easily climb out of for a quick dip and re-enter from the water without having to head back to shore first. Many also find them to be more comfortable, as they provide more room to stretch out, as well as more space for coolers and other gear.
The biggest downside to sit-on-top kayaks is that it is almost impossible to keep yourself or your gear dry, which is why they usually have some kind of dry storage compartment. They are popular for warm-weather but less so for cold water applications.
Features to look for in a quality kayak
Back support
Whether or not you have back pain, choosing a kayak with back support is a smart idea if you plan on paddling for more than an hour or so. They allow some of the muscles in your lower back to relax when needed so you can stay comfortable while continuing to paddle efficiently. Some models with back support may also include a cushioned seat.
Adjustable footrests
Footrests provide additional comfort, control, stability and power when paddling. When they are adjustable, it makes the kayak more accommodating to a wide range of users and helps you achieve the most ergonomic position for your body.
Dry storage compartment
Whether whitewater kayaking or paddling on a calm day on a lake, there is a good chance just about everything on your kayak will get wet at some point. If you want to be able to bring along a camera, a phone, a map or anything else that can get damaged from exposure to water, you’ll need a kayak with dry storage compartments.
Storage well
The majority of dry storage compartments on kayaks are only designed to accommodate small items. Larger gear, such as a cooler, needs to be placed in a storage well. Ideally, these should have bungee straps to hold the contents in place.
Cupholder
While not a necessity, having a cupholder on a kayak can be very convenient for keeping a bottle of water or other beverage close at hand. They can also often be used as mounting places for gear.
Rod holders
If you plan on fishing from your kayak, rod holders are invaluable. Not only do they free up your hands for looking at a fish finder, paddling or having a snack while you wait for a fish to bite, but they also allow you to put out more than one line at a time.
Carrying handles
The majority of people don’t leave their kayak in the water at all times. This means you should expect to be carrying it from your home to the water and potentially your car as well if you need to transport it. In these instances, carrying handles will make the task easier.
Paddle parks
Paddle parks provide you with a dedicated spot to put your paddles when you don’t want to hold onto them for a little while. These should have bungee cords or some other fastening system to ensure the paddles don’t slip off.
Pedal drive
Kayaks with pedal drives offer an alternative way to propel your kayak. Instead of having to paddle the whole time, which can get tiresome for those without a lot of upper body strength, you can also use your feet to spin a propeller.
How much can you expect to spend on a kayak?
The most affordable kayaks start around $200, though these will often be low-quality inflatables that aren’t very durable or basic hard kayaks with limited features that are suitable for short periods of casual paddling. If you plan on kayaking regularly, consider spending at least $600-$1,700 for a model that tracks better, is more stable in the water and has a range of useful features.
Kayak FAQ
Do I need to wear a life jacket when kayaking?
A. Yes. You should always wear a life jacket when kayaking, no matter how calm the water looks. It is also prudent to bring along a whistle so you can signal for help if needed.
Is kayaking difficult?
A. Certain types of kayaking are more difficult than others. If you plan on kayaking in a lake or in the ocean on a reasonably calm day, you’ll find kayaking doesn’t take too much skill and can be a fun activity for those with no previous experience. Conversely, whitewater kayaking is much more difficult and requires practice and, often, time spent with an instructor to learn the basics.
What is the best kayak to buy?
Top kayak
BKC PK13 Pedal Drive Fishing Kayak
What you need to know: This foot-operated kayak makes it easy to travel far distances and is packed with features that make it ideal for angles.
What you’ll love: It leaves your hands free for holding the rod and has a large dry storage compartment, and the high and supportive seat allows you to spot disturbances in the water that may signal schools of fish.
What you should consider: It is large and heavy, which makes it cumbersome to transport.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top kayak for the money
What you need to know: Offering just the right balance of size, features and performance, the Yellowfin 100 is suitable for casual paddlers and anglers alike.
What you’ll love: It boasts two dry storage compartments, has an adjustable seat and footrests to keep you comfortable during long days on the water and feels very stable during use.
What you should consider: It has trouble tracking straight in strong currents.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Kokopelli Moki I Inflatable Kayak
What you need to know: A top choice for those with limited storage space or small vehicles, this rugged inflatable kayak weighs just 37 pounds and packs down to only 29 x 14 x 13 inches when not in use.
What you’ll love: It is made with three separate air chambers to minimize the risk of sinking if it gets punctured somehow, and it features D-rings with bungee straps on the front and back for securing gear.
What you should consider: It narrows quickly towards the front and back, which can make it feel constrictive to some paddlers.
Where to buy: Sold by Backcountry
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PHILADELPHIA, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of The Buyer and The Seller, Agent PHL / Compass Commercial has formally announced the sale and settlement of Kensington Courts Flats in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The off-market sale was brokered by Ryan McManus, Principal of Agent PHL / Compass Commercial, in a dual-agent transaction.
McManus said, "Kensington Courts is like a micro-city nestled high above the most popular residential submarket in Philly today – Fishtown/Kensington. The Riverwards Group masterfully transformed a 185,000 SF vacant parcel into a diverse new community of townhomes, apartments and retail– carefully balanced with ample parking and green space for its residents – homeowners and renters alike." He said, "Our Client, The Buyer, recognized this unique opportunity to acquire a best-in-class, brand new, stabilized rental community at an attractive basis, located in a growing, yet coveted area which suggests higher-than-average rent growth and asset appreciation for years to come, based on market KPI's and vital investment metrics."
The new construction apartment community built and sold by The Riverwards Group is located in the surging Fishtown/Kensington submarket, where investment demand is accelerating with activity from regional investors chasing yield and quality not found in other pricier East Coast metros like New York, Boston and Washington, D.C.
"Kensington Courts is a model example of a neighborhood-changing development – one that is diverse, spacious and that offers urban city living at prices that are very competitive," said Mo Rushdy, Principal of Riverwards Group. "This development will always be so close to our hearts," he said.
The +/-90,000 SF Property features a straightforward blend of spacious 2-bedroom/2-bathroom apartments atop four (4) commercial spaces throughout five (5) buildings, with modern amenities like a dog run, surface parking, club room and lounge, fitness studio and panoramic rooftop terraces with unparalleled views of the Philly skyline and bridges into New Jersey over the Delaware River.
Said Larry McKnight, Principal of Riverwards Group, "I grew up in Fishtown and saw the decline that areas like Kensington went through; I'm happy that with Kensington Courts, Riverwards Group was a major player in the rise and comeback of this neighborhood."
Please direct future sales enquiries to Ryan@AgentPHL.com or visit our website at www.AgentPHL.com.
Agent PHL was founded in 2016 by Ryan McManus as a full-service hybrid real estate sales firm focused primarily on land development, multifamily investment, and residential new construction listings. The firm has enough talent, tools and resources to compete with blue chip national real estate firms yet remains boutique and nimble enough to service the most distinct, exclusive listings with a neighborhood-based approach to sales. Agent PHL has the local expertise, reputation and connections to be considered the go-to sales team in Philadelphia. Backed by the power of Compass Commercial and its national network of top-producing agents and technology, Agent PHL services an interoffice pipeline of referrals and out-of-region enquiries on behalf of brokers, investors and developers.
RWG is a full-service development company driven by an internal team of qualified real estate professionals whose combined breadth of experience integrates all areas of real estate design and development. Open and clear communication as well as proficient execution enable us to successfully deliver our commitment to the highest standard that will exceed our customers' expectations. Our success over the years derives from the commitments we made a decade ago which formed four company's fundamentals that shapes our work processes, execution and delivery. We strive to create sustainable Luxury homes using the highest quality building practices alongside the development of spacious public areas to secure a high standard of living within the vibrant urban surrounding. Transforming challenging development opportunities into vibrant neighborhoods drive our properties' valuation to secures financial benefits to buyers at settlement and beyond. One of the driving forces behind our team is their deep desire to give back to the community. This talented posse has big plans that include developments built specifically for those who serve their communities. We develop an open and personal dialogue with our customers that contributes to our ability to deliver not only top-notch properties but also an exceptional long life for them and their families.
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| 2022-06-02T20:56:07Z
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The recent financing round is viewed as highly notable amid lackluster market performance of publicly traded insurtechs & global recession
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korean digital insurance carrier Carrot General Insurance ("Carrot" or the "Company") today announced it has secured a fresh funding of 300 billion Korean won. Led by private equity firm Affirma Capital, the capital will be raised across two connected rounds with wide participation of existing investors. Carrot has successfully closed the initial funding of 175 billion won (US $145 million) past week and the remaining 125 billion (US $105 million) will be raised through the extended round during Q4 this year.
Proof of trust and confidence in times of unstable markets
Investors writing a big check reflect their strong confidence in Carrot's growth prospects considering the current financial landscape is extremely uncertain and unstable. The latest financing is Carrot's 3rd round of funding and it took just over a year since it last raised $90 million through rights offering. The leading investor Affirma Capital, which has assets under management (AUM) of over $3.6 billion is a PE firm which spun out of Standard Chartered Bank and has deployed over $6.5 billion in 100+ companies globally throughout its 20+ years of investing. A number of investors involved from previous rounds are also participating, including Hanwha Group, Stic Investments, and Altos Ventures. The new share distribution will now give Hanwha 50.6% of voting power, 7.8% for SK Telecom, 3.9% for Tmap Mobility, Hyundai Motor Group 2.7%, Altos Ventures 10.2%, Stic Investments 15.5% and Affirma 9.2%; although the stakes may be adjusted as the extended round closes later current year.
On track to become Korea's next unicorn
Upon completing its extended round of financing next quarter, Carrot's valuation will reach 1 trillion won (US $850 million), taking it one step closer to becoming the nation's first unicorn digital insurer. With the fresh capital, Carrot intends to strengthen its position as a pioneer in the existing market, accelerate its advancement of tech capacity and expansion of in-house pipelines, as well as external open innovation activities. The company anticipates faster rate of growth in coming years and plans to reach break-even by 2024 and go public by 2025.
Richard Moon, the recently named new CEO of Carrot said, "I am delighted to welcome our new investors and thank our existing shareholders for their continued support and confidence in Carrot. We have made very significant milestone while keeping the J-curve growth at even a faster pace, which I believe is driven by surging demand for simple and innovative insurance products to meet evolving customer needs in today's world." He continued, "Our big focus will be on agile and open innovation, which will speed up product development and technological innovation to fast-forward the future of insurance."
About Carrot General Insurance Corp.
Established in 2019, Carrot was formed by visionary groups of companies from the fields of insurance, financials, technology, and auto, including Hanwha, SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Group, Altos Ventures, and Stic Investments with core focus to advance outdated insurance and deliver insurance that is fair and reliable through the use of technology. Being the nation's first fully-licensed 100% digital insurance carrier, Carrot has been disrupting the market with innovative products and has outpaced its global peers in terms of the speed of acquiring customers to its usage-based insurance program. The company's successful footprint owes itself to strong customer value propositions, including easy and accessible insurance, transparent premiums, AI automated accident registration and prompt dispatch of help services all made possible via proprietary technology. The company is also pursuing business in Pay-As-How-You-Drive auto insurance, which assesses the premiums as per customer's driving patterns and behavior through sensor data analytics. In line with the company's open innovation strategy, Carrot has 100+ national & international partnerships, including South Korean government unit that oversees national highways and traffic controls.
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Companies building on Stellar can now leverage Nium's global platform for near-instant payouts without pre-funding requirements
SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium, the global platform for modern money movement, and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of the open-source public blockchain Stellar, today announced a partnership to enable payouts to 190 countries.
Businesses can now facilitate fiat payouts to 190 countries on Stellar, a network purpose-built for fast and efficient payments. Stellar's faster, more convenient approach to cross-border payouts improves upon the traditional correspondent banking system, accelerating the receipt of funds, reducing settlement risk, and removing pre-funding requirements.
"The scale at which Nium is able to offer cross-border payouts around the world is further enhanced by the speed with which we are able to deliver payments for businesses," said Joaquin Auyso, Head of Nium Crypto. "Our approach to modern money movement on Stellar innovates on legacy approaches well past their prime. It showcases both Nium's global reach and real-time payment capabilities to a thriving network of business leaders and innovators."
By launching an API connection that conforms to Stellar interoperability standards, Nium will be able to provide clients on the Stellar network with a suite of payment services that can scale as their global money movement needs evolve and progress. In addition to its ability to send payments anywhere in the world, Nium offers enhanced real-time payment capabilities. With Nium, businesses are not required to build their own payment infrastructure. Instead, they can simply build their brand on top of an existing platform and leverage Nium's regulatory licenses and authorizations in over 40 countries.
This integration is noteworthy for senders of cross-border payments, who can benefit from Nium connecting them to new markets, as well as for Stellar-connected wallets, which can leverage Nium's fiat on/off ramps to expand into new countries. Nium's integration with the Stellar network will allow companies to facilitate near-instant payouts without having to prefund their local treasuries.
"This integration truly drives home the value that blockchain-powered cross-border payment solutions bring to the current financial system," said Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation. "At SDF, we are always working to fill up the map and connect the network to more of the globe. Together with Nium, we are thrilled to expand the reach of the Stellar network so significantly."
Nium is the global platform for modern money movement. It provides banks, payment providers, and businesses of any size with access to global payment and card issuance solutions. Its modular platform powers frictionless commerce, helping businesses pay and get paid across the globe. Once connected to the Nium platform, businesses are able to pay out in more than 100 currencies to over 190 countries – 100 of which in real time. Funds can be received in 35 markets, including Southeast Asia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, India, and the US. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries, including Europe (SEPA), the UK, Australia and Singapore. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in over 40 countries, enabling seamless global payments and rapid integration, regardless of geography.
For more information, visit: https://www.nium.com or connect with a specialist here.
Stellar is a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network for financial products and services. It is both a cross-currency transaction system and a platform for digital asset issuance, designed to connect the world's financial infrastructure. Financial institutions worldwide issue assets and settle payments on the Stellar network, which has grown to over 6 million accounts. For more information, visit stellar.org.
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source network that connects the world's financial infrastructure. Founded in 2014, the Foundation helps maintain Stellar's codebase, supports the technical and business communities building on the network, and serves as a voice to regulators and institutions. The Foundation seeks to create equitable access to the global financial system, using the Stellar network to unlock the world's economic potential through blockchain technology. For more information, visit stellar.org/foundation.
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Attackers Used Fake Microsoft Branding and Company Research to Pose as Employees in Targeted Phishing Campaign
CAMBRIDGE, England, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, today announced that its AI-powered email security solution, Antigena Email, recently uncovered a targeted phishing attack at a North American private equity firm which specializes in the food and beverage sector.
The company, which manages over 150 restaurants across the US, was trialling Darktrace's Self-Learning AI when the attack took place. Intending to bolster email security, the company had deployed Darktrace's email security solution, Antigena Email, which had learned the 'normal' email communications of every user within the organization in order to detect the abnormalities associated with an email threat.
The attack, which slipped past the company's existing security controls, started when an employee received an email appearing to originate from internal 'HR'. The email had been carefully designed to look like a SharePoint Microsoft document and was titled 'Q3 Commission 2021 and Agenda', an attempt to induce the recipient into clicking on a malicious link.
Detecting that the IP address of the email was unusual, Darktrace AI identified this as spoofing activity and further investigation suggested it was part of a wider trend of targeted phishing campaigns at the time which used fake Microsoft branding. These attacks are often launched with the intention of causing operational disruption or conducting IP and financial theft.
The company's security team were alerted and issued company-wide warnings about the attack, averting a crisis. Had Antigena Email been deployed in fully autonomous mode, it would have double-locked the malicious links to ensure they were not clickable.
"Email impersonation attacks have been on the rise for a number of years – these are hyper-realistic 'digital fakes' that expertly mimic the writing style of trusted contacts, colleagues, and suppliers," commented Mike Beck, Darktrace's Global CISO. "We simply cannot put the onus on humans to spot these well-researched, targeted email attacks and that's why it is crucial that organizations have AI in place as a first line of defense – capable of detecting the subtle signs of a fake and intervening before a user even has to engage with the email. This is the future of email security."
About Darktrace
Darktrace (DARK:L), a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 6,800 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks. Darktrace's fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the Group has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine's 'Most Influential Companies' for 2021.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Netflix, Inc. ("Netflix, Inc.") (NASDAQ: NFLX) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between January 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Netflix, Inc., contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Netflix, Inc. includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2022
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Coupon crash course: Inside LoveLiveSave's quest to save people money
CANTON TWP. – In the midst of recent widespread economic uncertainty, one Canton woman is sharing her expertise in an effort to save people money.
How? By couponing.
Mandy Morckel, 36, is the owner of LoveLiveSave, a business that teaches people how to effectively use coupons to stretch their dollars. With gas prices remaining at increased levels and fears of a recession becoming more realistic, that's important as ever.
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Morckel said she easily saves hundreds of dollars per month on groceries and other household necessities and has heard the same from some of her clients. She's even couponed her way to a free iPad Mini and is working on a taller task: couponing her way to a free Disney World vacation.
But normally, she said, she invests her savings back into her business to reach as many people as possible.
Making the most of hard times
A veteran couponer with 13 years of experience, Morckel got involved because it was an activity to do with her mother, Barb Resch.
"It was just something fun to do, and it saved money," Resch, 61, said. "It was kind of like an equal balance between saving money and the thrill of the hunt, the game of the coupon."
Morckel began to consider the idea of teaching others to coupon at the beginning of 2020. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and markets worldwide suffered, she could see her neighbors and peers were struggling. Thoughts of starting a couponing company became even more serious.
Then, in September 2020, they became a necessity. When Malvern-based Colfor Manufacturing burned down, Morckel's husband lost his job. It was a few weeks before Christmas, and with a 2-year-old son, the couple fell on hard times.
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Morckel realized her family wasn't the only one struggling. She floated the idea of teaching others to coupon in a Dollar General Facebook group, and she received "a resounding yes."
Immediately after, LoveLiveSave was created.
Couponing in the 21st century
Morckel began her couponing career exclusively with paper coupons. She began using online coupons through the years and soon recognized how online coupons could be much more viable to the average person.
"Ten-plus years ago, the focus was only on paper coupons. Now, the big focus is on digital couponing," Morckel explained. "You don't have to cut anything out and you save a whole lot of time."
She also said that more people are utilizing rebate apps and websites like Fetch Rewards and Ibotta.
According to SpendMeNot, a finance and savings website, digital coupon redemption grew by 27% in 2020, a year in which more than 142 million adults used digital coupons in the U.S.
In 2022, digital coupons are projected to account for 80% of all coupon redemptions, according to consulting firm Juniper Research. Those coupons could translate to more than $90 billion in savings across the world, according to RetailWire, an online retail discussion forum.
With recent shifts in the couponing industry, Morckel has adapted. In addition to teaching her clients to utilize online coupon sources, she expanded her business to several social media platforms, including YouTube and Instagram. At its peak, her TikTok account garnered more than 165,000 followers.
Resch said her daughter has turned couponing into an art form through her various couponing pages. She also believes Morckel gives away a lot of the couponing tips and tricks for free, but that isn't always the case.
Making money from saving money
Morckel's YouTube videos are monetized, meaning she gets a small cut of the ad revenue generated from people watching her videos. She also makes money through LoveLiveSave's Patreon account where users can choose a $5 or $10 per month membership to get unrestricted information on coupons.
Though she hasn't done it in a while, Morckel plans to create and sell coupon-themed stickers and T-shirts to earn some extra cash. But for her, it's not about the money, it's about helping others.
"I can't tell you how many times I've gotten messages from single moms saying 'I can't believe where I would be today if you hadn't taught me how to coupon diapers,'" Morckel recalled. "It has kind of become my purpose."
She noted, using diapers as an example, that the central reason people should be couponing is to buy things they actually need. Mostly, she devotes her efforts toward finding common household necessities like toothpaste, paper towels and trash bags.
"I can teach you how to get free stuff all day long, but if it's not things your family actually needs, I'm actually doing you a disservice," Morckel said. "I specialize in focusing on things that people actually use."
Contact Ryan via email at rmaxin@gannett.com, on Twitter at @ryanmaxin or by phone at 330-580-8412.
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| 2022-08-02T10:43:17Z
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