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A California woman sentenced to life without the possibility of parole as a teenager for fatally shooting a man who abused and sex trafficked her was granted clemency Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Sara Kruzan was 16 at the time of the shooting, according to the pardon. In 1995, Kruzan was sentenced for first-degree murder, and a four-year consecutive firearm enhancement was added to the life sentence, according to a copy of the pardon obtained by CNN.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had commuted her sentence to 25 years to life in 2010, the pardon said.
In 2013, Kruzan was resentenced to 15 years to life for second-degree murder plus a four-year firearm enhancement, a total term of 19 years to life, according to the pardon. Kruzan was released after serving 18 years in prison.
"Ms. Kruzan committed a crime that took the life of the victim. Since then, Ms. Kruzan has transformed her life and dedicated herself to community service," according to the pardon. "This act of clemency for Ms. Kruzan does not minimize or· forgive her conduct or the harm it caused. It does recognize the work she has done since to transform herself."
According to a news release from Newsom's office, the governor granted 17 pardons, 15 commutations and one medical reprieve on July 1.
Since taking office in January 2019, Newsom has granted a total of 129 pardons, 123 commutations and 35 reprieves, according to the release.
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| 2022-07-04T03:11:59Z
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Beef. It's What's For Dinner. spotlights meal trends to keep kids fueled and lunch packing easy
DENVER, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As kids head back to school parents everywhere want to make sure their children have everything they need to succeed including nutritious meals to get them through another busy year. Beef. It's What's For Dinner., funded by the Beef Checkoff, has five meal trends to help save time and keep kids happy and fueled.
Bento Boxes
- Even the pickiest of eaters can find something they like with the variety delivered in a bento box. Known for their divided compartments, the Japanese-style lunch boxes make prepping school lunches easy. Fill the different sized compartments with different sides like fruits and vegetables to accompany a kid-friendly entrée like these Personal Beef Pizzas.
Handheld Items
- Back to school often means being on-the-go, so anything you can hold in one hand, like these Saucy Beef Wraps, makes for a great lunch and quick cleanup. As an added bonus, this is the perfect way to use leftovers from the night before to stretch your budget and save on time. And for those afternoon snacks, a handful of this Beef Jerky Trail mix packs in the protein.
Strength for Sports and Extracurriculars
- For many, the day is only halfway done once school is out and after school activities can require a lot of fuel. These Beef, Dark Chocolate and Cherry Power Bites offer a boost of energy to get through the day. Equally important, they can be made in advance and kept on hand for a quick power up between activities.
Experience Other Cultures
- It's easy to feel stuck in a rut at mealtime when you have so much else going on but venturing beyond traditional family favorites and introducing flavors from other cultures and heritages keeps mealtime exciting. Not only are these Korean-inspired Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps kid-friendly, they make trying new foods fun and help everyone learn about different flavors and cultures.
Cook Once, Eat Twice
- Back to school time can be expensive, but dinner doesn't have to be. Recipes like this One Pot Lasagna Pasta give you so many options. Just cook up some extra ground beef to make extra lasagna for later, or use it for Italian Beef & Cheese Calzones. Using ground beef and getting creative with items you might already have in your fridge or pantry is the perfect way to get dinner on the table quickly not just once, but multiple nights with leftovers or planned-overs.
To keep the inspiration going you can find more beefy recipes on BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.
About the Beef Checkoff
The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The Checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.
About NCBA, a Contractor to the Beef Checkoff
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by the Cattlemen's Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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| 2022-08-25T11:41:49Z
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Main Street Receives BBB- Rating with Stable Outlook
HOUSTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that Fitch Ratings, Inc. ("Fitch") has assigned Main Street an investment grade credit and corporate rating of BBB- with a stable outlook. Factors cited by Fitch in support of its rating include Main Street's portfolio focus on senior debt investments, strong portfolio diversification, solid track record in credit and equity investments, above-average asset coverage cushion, consistent operating performance, experienced management team and strong funding flexibility with demonstrated access to the public debt and equity markets.
"We are extremely pleased with the investment grade rating assigned to us by Fitch, which is a positive reflection of our unique investment strategy, strong management team and investment underwriting and monitoring processes and the favorable credit quality and investment performance of our portfolio," said Dwayne L. Hyzak, Main Street's Chief Executive Officer.
Fitch stated that its stable outlook for its rating reflects its expectation that Main Street will maintain a relatively consistent portfolio mix between first lien debt and equity investments, along with consistent core earnings generation, solid asset quality, adequate asset coverage cushion and satisfactory level of unsecured funding.
ABOUT MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORPORATION
Main Street (www.mainstcapital.com) is a principal investment firm that primarily provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies. Main Street's portfolio investments are typically made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse industry sectors. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides "one stop" financing alternatives within its lower middle market investment strategy. Main Street's lower middle market companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million. Main Street's private loan and middle market debt investments are made in businesses that are generally larger in size than its lower middle market portfolio companies.
Main Street, through its wholly owned portfolio company MSC Adviser I, LLC ("MSC Adviser"), also maintains an asset management business through which it manages investments for external parties. MSC Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Any such statements other than statements of historical fact are likely to be affected by other unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under Main Street's control, and that Main Street may or may not have considered; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual performance and results could vary materially from these estimates and projections of the future as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Main Street's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such statements speak only as of the time when made and are based on information available to Main Street as of the date hereof and are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Main Street assumes no obligation to revise or update any such statement now or in the future.
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Woman and world champion sled dog racer evacuate Ukraine dogs
By Tara Campbell
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Dozens of dogs are being evacuated from Ukraine by one of the world’s best sled dog racers, after Poland’s Igor Tracz took to social media to offer up his help.
“I posted on Facebook, ‘Hey if somebody needs my help, I have special trucks perfect for dogs that need to be evacuated from Ukraine,’ and the next day I am gone,” said Tracz, who’s leading the way alongside close friends and neighbors rescuing dogs left in the shadows of war.
“Sometimes we’re transporting injured dogs.” said Tracz. “One time, we transported a dog without legs after a bombing. We tried saving him but we lost him.”
They’ve managed to save roughly 250 dogs and cats while also delivering 60 tons of food and supplies to shelters and individuals in need.
“Always when we are back. We are back with dogs, we are back with kids, and we are back with women because they need evacuation from Poland.”
And helping to keep the efforts going is one Bay Area resident with a big heart for dogs.
“I had a business for over 25 years in San Francisco,” said Jenny Test. “I had doggie daycare and a dog training facility. I just love dogs.”
When Test saw what was going on in Ukraine, her instinct was to get over there to assist, but a battle with chronic Lyme disease nearly stole her life and put her on the sidelines.
“I experienced an illness not long ago that prevented me from really doing search and rescue work anymore, and so I called Igor,” said Test, noting from there she started organizing a fundraiser to raise money to cover the cost of fuel for the convoys.
“The fundraiser is to keep him on the road. He’s got shelter on wheels because of what he does in the World Championships,” said Test. “Sponsors are giving free dog food – it’s just perfect and I really want to keep him moving.”
As for Tracz, he spoke with ABC7 from France, where he just won his eighth world championship and will soon be back to the rescue in Ukraine.
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| 2022-05-03T19:44:39Z
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First-ever U.S. facility will boost electric vehicle charging operations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company, announced plans to open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Michigan in late 2022 to accelerate execution of its U.S. market strategy. FLO expects that the facility in Auburn Hills, north of Detroit, will make a major contribution to Michigan's electrification future. FLO plans to produce more than 250,000 EV chargers by 2028 for the U.S. market. The facility is expected to create 730 direct, indirect and induced jobs by 2028.
"The future of EVs is in Michigan. We are proud to announce our facility today – our first in the U.S. – that will not only create jobs for Michiganders, but also help meet rising demand for smart, reliable charging stations, and to continue to expand the FLO network across the USA," said Louis Tremblay, FLO president and CEO. "Thanks to President Biden and Governor Whitmer for supporting policies that will transform the future of mobility and electrification of vehicles."
The Auburn Hills manufacturing facility will also include an advanced testing lab which will ensure FLO chargers offer the best experience with all EVs. The advanced testing lab's location in Michigan puts it in close proximity to leading American car manufacturers and will allow FLO to achieve increased charging alignment to new EVs arriving on the market in coming years, increasing the level of experience to FLO's customers and new EV owners.
As EV adoption grows, so do state and federal efforts to create an EV-friendly environment for both consumers and companies. President Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act included $5 billion in funding to build a national charging network that will put the U.S. on the path to make EVs accessible to all Americans for both local and long-distance trips.
In February, Governor Whitmer announced Michigan will receive $110 million over five years in formula funding to build up electric vehicle charging infrastructure and help the state continue leading the future of mobility and electrification.
"We are proud to welcome FLO to Michigan and serve as the home for their very first manufacturing facility in the United States," said Governor Whitmer. "As we look toward growing our economy, investing in our workforce, and creating good-paying jobs, we know the importance of leading the transition to electric vehicles. FLO's presence in Oakland County builds on our tradition of automotive manufacturing with an eye toward our electrified future. This announcement is the latest in a series of recent, major investments in Michigan's economy, and I could not be prouder that the world's manufacturing leaders know Michigan is the place to be."
According to the Department of Energy, sales of new EVs in the United States grew by 85 percent since 2020, and automotive executives believe more than half of their sales will be EVs by 2030. The Auburn Hills facility is expected to be a cornerstone in FLO's effort to expand in the U.S. market, joining a nationwide collective of organizations supporting EV efforts as more Americans switch to EVs.
"DTE is building the grid of the future to support economic growth and electrification for the state," said Tony Tomczak, DTE vice president of electric sales and marketing. "We are excited for FLO to open its Michigan facility and for partnership opportunities in the future."
An economic report released by BW Research, estimates the FLO manufacturing facility will generate $134 million in revenue from sales of EV chargers produced at the facility and $76 million in gross state product in the state of Michigan by 2028. The facility itself will generate 500 jobs and another 230 jobs in industries unrelated to the manufacturing facility that benefit from the increased economic activity in Michigan.
This facility is a major step in FLO's expansion into the U.S. market. FLO has already installed thousands of charging stations in New York City, Southern California, and many other areas across the U.S. with plans for further expansion to meet the needs of consumers nationwide.
About FLO
FLO is a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider. We fight climate change by accelerating EV adoption through a vertically integrated business model and delivering EV drivers the most dependable charging experience from curbside to countryside. Every month, we enable more than 750,000 charging events thanks to over 60,000 fast and level 2 EV charging stations deployed at public, commercial and residential locations. FLO operates across North America and our high-quality charging stations are assembled with care in Michigan and Quebec. To learn more about what "EV charging done right" means to us, visit flo.com.
About DTE
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes non-utility businesses focused on industrial energy services, renewable natural gas, and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80% by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric and Gas aspire to achieve net zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. DTE and its 10,000 employees are committed to improving lives with their energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.
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| 2022-06-07T17:48:30Z
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Support-First Tele-Health Brand Makes Women's Wellness a Priority
CHICAGO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equilibria, a leading functional wellness company specializing in personalized support for all members, believes that wellness should be a priority, not a luxury, and last week announced a permanent price reduction on many products including all bundles and subscriptions, now available for up to 45% off MSRP.
"During this stressful time of escalating costs in most aspects of our consumer life, it's more important than ever that access to high-quality wellness products are within reach. We've worked incredibly hard with our premium supply chain to make Equilibria more affordable because when taken daily, our personalized wellness routines are transforming women's lives," said Coco Meers, CEO and co-founder of Equilibria. "We want as many women as possible to be able to experience the positive effects on their physical and mental well-being. Accessibility is the cornerstone of our mission. Up to now, we've achieved that through our unprecedented approach to product education. Today, we're doubling down by adding improved pricing into the mix."
CBD and other plant-based nutriceuticals work best when taken daily which is why Equilibria's subscribers have always received the lowest available pricing. Last week Equilibria increased their subscription savings from 20% to 25%. Additionally, customers who subscribe to multiple products will receive additional savings based on how many products are in their routine. These combined savings result in very attractive monthly prices, as much as 45% off MSRP. Here's how it works:
- Subscribe to 2 products and receive an additional 15% off (up from 10%), on top of your 25% subscription savings.
- Subscribe to 3 or more products and receive an additional 25% (up from 20%) off on top of your 25% subscription savings.
Members with existing subscriptions will see the new savings reflected in their monthly bundles. Dosage Specialists are always available to help anyone fine-tune their routine and learn which products are the best fit based off specific needs and goals.
Customers who aren't yet ready to commit to a subscription will still benefit from these bundle savings while they work with their personal educator to fine-tune the daily routine that's right for them.
Since day one, Equilibria's business model has been defined by an emphasis on education as a crucial part of the wellness journey. To further the mission of demystifying plant-based wellness, Equilibria is now offering free, pre-purchase 1:1 wellness consultations, led by dozens of seasoned functional wellness educators around the nation to anyone interested in learning more about plant-based wellness and where to start.
"The world of plant-based wellness can be really daunting. What ingredients are safe, at what levels, and how and why do they work in individual bodies to achieve specific health goals? At Equilibria we take the time to hold space for each and every member of our community - through 1:1 tele-health sessions to help her answer these questions and empower her to find her daily routine. By opening up this valuable conversation to more women who haven't yet purchased, we hope to make a daily CBD and nutraceutical routine much more accessible and easy to understand for all," says Meers.
To date, Equilibria has consulted with over 100,000 women on the best routines to address common goals like more calm, sleep, and relief. By opening up calls to all, the company hopes to be able to help hundreds of thousands more.
Equilibria helps hundreds of thousands of women across the country manage through daily struggles, both physical and mental, by pairing their plant-based supplement routines with personalized support. Starting with CBD and expanding into other functional health categories, their commitment to personalized education has separated them from a sea of competitors:
TELE-EDUCATION & CLINICAL SUPPORT - Understanding that all women are unique, Equilibria's personalized wellness model ensures women get the most out of their products, and start to see real results sooner. Throughout 2022, Equilibria will double down on this 1 on 1 support with improved access to tele-ed coaches, a mobile app for booking calls and other mindfulness and accountability features, and specialist appointments with experts around sleep, stress, women's health and more.
PRODUCT INNOVATION, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN - Equilibria's Member Education teams are trained to personalize every member's routines to meet her unique needs. In 2022, Equilibria will build on their high quality offering with more plant-based functional products that address specific health concerns, including specific women's health products in new formats that deliver exceptional systemic bioavailability for women.
FARM-TO-HOME QUALITY & TRANSPARENCY - Equilibria is committed to transparent and strategic supply chain relationships to ensure farm to home quality in every product. As partial owners in a Colorado-based organic hemp farm and bioscience lab, Equilibria uses its clinical data and member insights to inform R&D of the genetics program and help influence strain development. As a part of this unique vertically integrated strategy, Equilibria is positioned to influence earlier parts of the value chain to help inform the future of women's wellness through natural therapies.
To learn more and find your perfect routine, please visit myeq.com.
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As Ukraine war squeezes energy, UK looks again at fracking
By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — The British government has ordered scientists to take a new look at the risks of fracking. It comes as soaring fuel prices and squeezed supplies prompt a rethink about the country’s energy supply. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng asked the British Geological Survey to review the evidence and report by June “on the geological science of shale gas fracturing and the modelling of seismic activity in shale rocks in the U.K.” The government suspended fracking in November 2019 after a series of tremors. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made countries rethink their energy supplies. Environmental activists said it would be better to develop Britain’s renewable energy sources instead.
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| 2022-04-05T17:27:41Z
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Girl loses leg after shark bite on Florida beach, officials say
TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) – A girl suffered serious injuries and lost her leg after she was bitten by a shark at a northern Florida beach Thursday afternoon.
The girl was injured at Keaton Beach, which is about 75 miles southeast of Tallahassee.
According to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, one of the girl’s family members jumped in the water and beat the shark off her until she was free.
The girl was flown to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where she underwent emergency surgery to amputate her leg.
Deputies said the girl was scalloping with her family in water about 5 feet deep when the shark bit her. Officials estimate the shark was about 9 feet long, but they did not say what species of shark it was.
The sheriff’s office did not release details about the girl’s age or identity, but she is expected to survive.
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| 2022-07-01T17:25:06Z
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SOC 2 certification confirms that Apploi meets the highest standards of information privacy
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apploi, a New York-based human capital management software company specializing in healthcare recruitment, has successfully attained System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type II certification.
This certification designates Apploi as a secure platform. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 information security standard is an audit report on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. A SOC 2 Type II report describes a service organization's systems and whether specified controls meet all relevant security standards. The report assesses the effectiveness of those controls over a specified period of time.
"Security has been a focus of the Apploi platform from the beginning," said Rob Wright, Senior Director of Engineering at Apploi. "As Apploi rapidly scales, it's important that we formalize our internal and external protections. Not only does the platform need to be impervious to cyberattacks, it also has to let administrators instantly adjust levels of access for other users. We have robust security measures in place to manage this. User and role-based permissions are part of that, along with our standard encryption and periodic security testing. We are very proud that our high security practices were formally validated."
SOC 2 audits examine information security practices that could affect third-party users. Apploi's successful completion guarantees that the software company protects information belonging to or stored by its customers. Apploi was issued a "clean" audit opinion from Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF), a leading CPA and business advisory firm based on the West Coast.
Apploi has a longstanding commitment to data privacy. The company offers applicant tracking and digital recordkeeping, two tools that employers frequently use to store sensitive information associated with candidates and employees. To protect this information, the platform must be secure, encrypted, and offer different levels of access to different users.
This certification comes at an important moment for Apploi. This March, the company reached $38 million in total raised after completing a $25 million round of Series B funding. In the same month, Apploi was recognized by Inc. magazine as the 10th fastest-growing private software company and 53rd fastest-growing private company of any industry in the Northeast. Apploi's successful SOC 2 audit shows investors and customers that the company is maintaining top security standards as it continues to grow.
About Apploi
Apploi is the leading human capital management specializing in high-volume people hiring within the healthcare industry, working with 7,000+ organizations today. Apploi streamlines the hiring process from candidate acquisition to hired. To learn more about Apploi, visit: http://www.apploi.com.
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| 2022-06-15T17:44:04Z
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Association of Western Pulp & Paper Workers (AWPPW) workers went on strike at 12:30 a.m. Sunday on July 17th, 2022, over unfair labor practices (ULPs) at Graphics Packaging International in Portland, Oregon. AWPPW Local 78 members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike in response to the company's pattern of allegedly violating federal labor laws.
AWPPW Local members have spoken loud and clear. "Graphics alleged illegal activity is unacceptable." The union membership is striking over the company's alleged unlawful conduct.
The local bargaining team and Local 78 members remain united in their efforts to get GPI to respect their workers. The union has filed numerous unfair labor practice charges against Graphics in response to alleged unlawful activity. Other ULP charges remain under investigation.
AWPPW & GPI have been in collective bargaining negotiations seeking a new labor agreement. Prior to the COVID pandemic GPI has been, and continues to, have a grim time hiring new workers.
GPI's solution to attracting new workers is to pay temporary workers $2.00 less than current starting wage, pay zero benefits, have the temporary workers be employed by someone other than GPI, and not allow new workers to join or be represented by the AWPPW union.
GPI cancelled an agreed to bargain date stating GPI was unable to meet at the bargaining table due to the unexpected strike. The next bargaining date is set for July 28th.
For more information contact:
AWPPW
General President
Greg Pallesen
503-228-7486
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| 2022-07-22T23:51:19Z
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Which espresso machine is better, Breville or De’Longhi?
Breville and De’Longhi are prominent espresso machine manufacturers that make innovative, high-quality products for espresso lovers all over the world.
Breville is known for high-quality home espresso machines, generally tailored toward experienced users looking for a high-end product with more manual control over the final brew quality. De’Longhi offers a wide choice of affordable coffee makers, many with preset programs to make the morning routine easier when pulling a rich, creamy shot of espresso.
Both brands produce great-tasting espresso, and both companies offer similar machines at comparable prices. But some variations could influence your choice.
Breville espresso machines
An Australian company founded in 1932, Breville once manufactured radios but as the company grew it expanded into kitchen appliances. In the early 2000s, Breville gained attention for its home espresso makers, and today most coffee experts consider them to be among the best in the world.
Breville produces a complete line of espresso machines, from manual ones to fully automatic and even pod-based machines for Nespresso. They include ways to regulate grinding, pressure, temperature, milk foaming and more to create a delicious espresso with a silky crema layer on top. High-end models include digital temperature control and touchscreen displays that make programing easier.
Breville machines vary widely in price, with the Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker at about $250, the mid-priced Barista Express at $700 and the fully automatic Oracle Touch selling for just over $2,600.
Breville espresso machine pros
- More control over the brewing process: Coffee connoisseurs who like to experiment prefer Breville machines. On mid-priced models and higher, they can create up to eight personalized coffee programs that specify strength, milk texture and temperature.
- Precise water temperature: Digital temperature control delivers water at the best temperature for creating the optimal espresso extraction.
- Burr mill grinder: Any connoisseur knows a perfect brew starts with freshly ground coffee. Some Breville machines include a ceramic burr grinder with dose-control technology for accurate measurement.
- Pre-infusion system: This gradually increases pressure to ensure the entire surface of the coffee dose is evenly and gently wet for optimal extraction.
- Stylish: Breville designs its espresso machines with artistically aligned parts and offers a classy color palette. Many consider them more attractive than De’Longhi’s.
- Double boiler: This lets you steam milk simultaneously with brewing to keep preparation time short.
- Fast heat-up time: High-end machines heat up in three seconds, producing a precise espresso extraction in no time.
- Powerful steam wand: It produces hand-textured microfoam milk ideal for cappuccino, latte and artistic designs on milk-based drinks.
Breville espresso machine cons
- More difficult to use: Breville machines generally require more user input to achieve the perfect personalized espresso. You may need to experiment to determine the grind size and coffee settings that work best for you.
- Large size and volume: Well-known for their large size and volume, Breville espresso makers take up kitchen counter space.
- Expensive: Breville espresso machines are more expensive than De’Longhi models with comparable features.
Best Breville espresso machines
This attractive semiautomatic machine with brushed stainless steel dials offers the barista control over the water temperature and a pre-infusion system for a rich, creamy extraction. A built-in conical burr grinder, programmable settings, thermocoil heating system and manual steam wand all contribute to the ideal espresso or cappuccino.
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Breville Infuser Espresso Machine
The affordable semiautomatic machine includes Breville’s pre-infusion technology and features temperature control, a manual steam wand, and volumetric control. The absence of a built-in grinder saves space, resulting in a small footprint great for countertops, but it requires grinding the beans in a separate device.
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Breville Oracle Touch Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
The super automatic Oracle Touch is the ideal machine for espresso lovers who demand the highest quality extractions but prefer to merely select one of five pre-programmed drink options. Users can change settings for coffee temperature, strength and milk texture and a conical burr grinder automatically doses and tamps the grinds for maximum flavor.
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De’Longhi espresso machines
De’Longhi is an Italian company founded in 1902 as a manufacturer of small industrial parts. Over the years it gained a reputation as a reliable producer of portable heaters, air conditioners, and domestic cooking and food preparation appliances. By 2008, the company became well known for its espresso machines.
Today, De’Longhi makes a variety of coffee makers and espresso machines including manual, semiautomatic and fully automatic models. Like Breville, the company has also partnered with Nespresso to manufacture capsule-based espresso machines.
De’Longhi offers more low-end espresso machine models than Breville. Prices vary from the basic Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine at just under $100, the small-footprint semiautomatic Dedica Espresso Machine at about $335 and the high-end La Specialista, selling for about $790.
De’Longhi espresso machine pros
- Ease of use: Basic models provide intuitive controls.
- Built-in grinder: On high-end models, De’Longhi’s grinding technology delivers precise, consistent grinding and the ideal dose for an espresso, every time.
- Programmable: High-end models feature a programmable system that requires fewer barista skills, letting you rely entirely on the machine to produce a quality espresso drink.
- Sleeker with smaller footprint: Unlike Breville’s large, high-capacity machines, De’Longhi favors sleeker machines with a smaller footprint that take up less space on the kitchen counter.
- Temperature control: High-end models allow selecting among three temperature profiles to set the appropriate temperature for the coffee beans chosen.
- Double boiler: Available on some models, two boilers permit frothing milk while brewing providing faster beverage preparation.
- Dynamic pre-infusion: Available on high-end models, this wets the entire surface of the coffee dose evenly for the right extraction.
- Steam arm: Most models include a swivel-jet arm for producing frothy milk.
- Fast heat-up time: Some models provide a one-second startup time.
- Less expensive: Models with similar features are less expensive than their Breville counterparts, and De’Longhi offers basic espresso machines for under $100.
De’Longhi espresso machine cons
- Less control over the extraction: Coffee geeks who like to tweak every factor of the brewing process, such as dose control grinding, tamping pressure and water temperature, may be disappointed.
- Appearance: Most De’Longhi machines are modern, compact, functional designs and are considered by some to be less attractive than the Breville machines.
- Noisy: Some of the less-expensive models are noisy.
Best De’Longhi espresso machines
This stainless-steel machine features a built-in conical burr grinder with five grind size settings and a sensor to ensure consistent doses. The intelligent tamping system applies the same pressure for every dose and a consistent brew. An active temperature control system delivers ideal stability for three temperature profiles.
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De’Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine
A compact espresso machine that can be operated manually or in semiautomatic mode, the Dedica provides Thermoblock heating and adjustable controls, ensuring quality results for every shot of espresso. Ideal for kitchens with limited space, the machine takes up a mere six inches of counter space.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
De’Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine
For the budget-minded barista, the Stilosa offers an easy-to-operate entry-level espresso machine with durable construction and a stainless-steel boiler built for years of trouble-free service. The contemporary design features a pump providing 15 bars of pressure, ideal for extracting a rich espresso, latte or cappuccino.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Wayfair, Kohl’s and Home Depot
Should you get a Breville or a De’Longhi espresso machine?
Breville and De’Longhi are well-known brands with proven track records for making quality products using state-of-the-art technology. Breville’s machines are ideal for the coffee enthusiast who likes to fine-tune an extraction, but they’re more expensive and difficult to use. De’Longhi’s machines are slightly less expensive and require less user input, but sacrifice some customizability.
Your best choice will depend mostly on how much time you want to spend preparing a delicious espresso.
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New solar installation brings local energy to agricultural gem
SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the fruit trees and berry bushes at Afton Apple Orchard, two solar arrays have sprouted. One rooftop array installed on a workshop in 2018 is now complemented by a larger array atop a barn recently added to the property. All Energy Solar, a full-service solar energy solution provider, designed and installed the systems to provide clean energy on-site at the family-owned and operated orchard located in Hastings, Minnesota.
Nestled in the Saint Croix River Valley on about 250 acres, Afton Apple produces Minnesota-grown crops beyond apples, including raspberries, pumpkins, and more. The grounds are a seasonal destination for family-friendly activities like pick-your-own produce, a corn maze, a playground, and a petting farm. The retail store sells cider, pies, jams, and other items, in addition to pre-picked fruits and vegetables.
"The Femling Family and staff at Afton Apple Orchard have always embraced sustainability, the concept of giving back, and doing good by the community. Supporting their property with solar not only helps Afton Apple significantly reduce their energy consumption from the grid, but also showcases their environmental commitment to thousands of visitors each year, " said Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar. "This project was important to the Femlings; we're thrilled to support the business and its mission to reduce its dependence on fossil fuel energy."
The rural location and agricultural focus make Afton Apple a perfect candidate for solar power's locally sourced electricity. Solar panels from the new 79-kilowatt system will account for over 90,000kWh of Year 1 energy generation, providing most of the electricity needs supporting the orchard's retail store, machinery, lighting, refrigeration, and outbuildings.
"Interest in our solar project was originally driven by my husband, Frank, who always believed in renewables and looked for ways to make our operation more efficient, to save on costs," said Cindy Femling, owner of Afton Apple. "Frank's legacy was to set up the orchard for success for our kids, and completing this solar project has been a big part of that effort."
"Our goal is to set up the property for success when the next generation of our family takes over the business in the future. One of the biggest costs we face is energy," continued Femling. "Solar power is renewable, reliable, and local, and we believe the cost savings over time will help keep the orchard's operating costs lowered for decades to come."
The solar installation supports Afton Apple's commitment to minimizing the orchard's environmental footprint while growing high-quality produce to keep the farm economically viable. The 25-year projected environmental benefits equate to over 1,500 tons of CO2 offset.
Learn more about Afton Apple https://www.aftonapple.com/ and All Energy Solar large-scale projects https://www.allenergysolar.com/for-businesses/
All Energy Solar provides a full-service solar energy integration experience for residential, commercial, agricultural, and government customers seeking to transition to solar energy. www.allenergysolar.com.
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| 2022-07-29T20:30:34Z
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These distinguished leaders will be awarded for their accomplishments in technical leadership, dedication to social impact, and significant contributions to innovation.
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the global nonprofit focused on intersectional gender and pay parity in tech, announced today the 2022 Abie Award winners for the following categories: Technical Leadership, Emerging Leader in Honor of Denice Denton, Student of Vision, Change Agent, and Technology Entrepreneurship.
The winners will be recognized at this year's Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists, happening September 20-23, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida, and virtually. This year's theme, Next is NOW, is reflected in the selection of keynotes, featured speakers, activists, and storytellers.
The 2022 Abie Award Winners are:
- Daphne Koller, Ph.D. (San Francisco, California) - Technical Leadership Award Winner
- Kris Dorsey, Ph.D. (Boston, Massachusetts) - Emerging Leader Award in Honor of Denice Denton Award Winner
- Katherine Vergara (Santiago, Chile) - Student of Vision Award Winner
- Paula Coto (Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Change Agent Award Winner
- Neha Narkhede (Menlo Park, California) - Technology Entrepreneurship Award Winner
"Each year, we look forward to celebrating and highlighting the remarkable achievements of our Abie Award winners. Their life stories demonstrate that we all have the power to move the needle towards diversity in tech and to improve our world, both individually and collectively," said Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org. "Their focus on equitable solutions reduces the technology gender gap and builds pathways for emerging technologists."
The Abie Award winners, and their achievements, are honored at Grace Hopper Celebration. Each winner receives an expenses-paid trip to attend GHC, a cash prize, and an opportunity to speak at the conference.
To arrange press interviews with any of the winners, submit a media request, or request media credentials for GHC 22, please contact Skai Blue Media at TeamAnitaB@skaibluemedia.com. Please note that a media credential request does not guarantee entry.
About AnitaB.org
At AnitaB.org, we envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it. We connect, inspire, and guide women technologists and organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative. For more than 30 years, this community has grown and changed to become the leading organization for women in technology. Today, AnitaB.org works with women and non-binary technologists in more than 50 countries and partners with leading academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies. For more information about AnitaB.org, visit anitab.org or find us on LinkedIn at @anitab-org and Instagram at @anitab_org.
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Kendall Jenner's award-winning brand adds ultra-premium product to portfolio
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 818 Tequila, the award-winning Tequila brand founded by Kendall Jenner, announced today the launch of Eight Reserve by 818 – an ultra-premium Añejo Reserve that will be available for purchase in September.
The debut of Eight Reserve by 818 marks an expansion for the brand to new consumers. This comes on the heels of the company's first year successes including becoming the best-selling new spirit brand of 2021 in the United States (Source: Nielsen & IRI Total US, Multi Outlet + Convenience). The brand has also won 25 blind tasting awards at eight international spirits competitions.
Developed in the heart of Jalisco, Mexico, the new Eight Reserve liquid is a blend of one-year-old Añejo and extra Añejos as old as eight years which creates a level of complexity, softness and depth rarely experienced in Tequila. The result is an elegant expression that is smooth and rich, made to be enjoyed neat while celebrating life's special moments.
"The launch of Eight Reserve is a milestone moment for the 818 Tequila brand," said Kendall Jenner, Founder of 818 Tequila. "We are constantly looking to innovate and with this new liquid we are building on what makes 818 Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo so beautiful and complex and taking it to the next level. It's been incredible to work alongside our team in Mexico to develop Eight Reserve."
The Eight Reserve bottle is just as special as its liquid. The handmade ceramic decanter is produced by artisans in Pachuca, Mexico, and the eight shape symbolizes this moment in 818's history – an unforgettable shape made for passing hands and infinite tequila enjoyment.
Retailing for $200 SRP and coming in 750mL, Eight Reserve will be rolling out for purchase on September 19 starting in New York, Texas, Florida, Nevada, Illinois and California, with more states launching through the end of the year. Eight Reserve will also be available to order online through alcohol marketplaces including ReserveBar. The bottle is available for pre-order starting today by visiting eightreserve.com.
"Our Eight Reserve Tequila Añejo is a blend that is as harmonious as it is unique," said David Yan González, Director of Tequila Operations at 818 Tequila. "Aged in French and American barrels, the Tequila is a masterful Añejo blend that is wonderfully rich and layered. We're proud to introduce this delicious product."
The launch of Eight Reserve will expand 818 Tequila's consumer base, coming to shelves at a time when Americans are spending more on premium Tequila and Mezcal. According to new data from the IWSR, US Tequila consumption jumped 27% in 2021 and is expected to surpass vodka sales by 2023, making it the US's most-purchased spirit category.
Guests attending the brand's annual 8.18 celebration, hosted at Soho House's Little Beach House Malibu, were among the first to taste the new liquid, joined by Kendall Jenner and her 818 Tequila team.
From its 1% for the Planet giveback to partnering with S.A.C.R.E.D. – a nonprofit that supports Mexican communities where heritage agave spirits are made – and working with local, family-owned businesses in Jalisco, Mexico and sustainable suppliers, 818 Tequila embodies an emerging consumer ethos. For more information, visit www.drink818.com.
Founded by Kendall Jenner, 818 Tequila is an award-winning, hand-crafted tequila brand. Produced using traditional methods in Jalisco, Mexico at a family-owned-and-operated distillery, the brand has won 25 blind tasting awards across eight major industry competitions, including Best Reposado Tequila from the World Tequila Awards, Platinum Award from the SIP Awards, Chairman's Trophy from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Triple Gold from the MicroLiquor Spirit Awards, Top 100 Spirits from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and Innovation Award from the SIP Awards. Sustainably produced from one hundred percent Weber Blue agaves, 818 Tequila features three variations – a Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. For more information, follow @drink818 on Instagram or visit www.drink818.com.
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White House to encourage COVID boosters, flu shot this fall
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration hopes to make getting a COVID-19 booster as routine as going in for the yearly flu shot.
That’s at the heart of its campaign to sell the newly authorized shot to an American public that has widely rejected COVID-19 boosters since they first became available last fall.
Shots of the updated boosters, specifically designed by Pfizer and Moderna to respond to the omicron strain, could start within days. The U.S. government has purchased 170 million doses and is emphasizing that everyone will have free access to the booster.
White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said this latest round of shots will offer protection during the busy cold and flu season, with the hope of transitioning people to get the vaccine yearly. Typically, at least half of U.S. adults get a flu shot.
“We expect them to provide more durable protection over time,” Jha said in an interview Wednesday with The Associated Press. “The goal very much is to get to a point where people get their COVID shot on a regular basis, the way they do their flu shot.”
Community health workers in North Carolina, home to the country’s lowest COVID-19 booster rate, like the strategy, especially because of confusion among some people about vaccine schedules.
“I believe in keeping things simple,” said Marty Stamey, an outreach coordinator for the Mountain Area Health Education Center in western North Carolina. “I’ve heard a lot of people say, ‘I think I’ll just wait and try to do it like the flu shots.’”
The White House plan also relies in part of on local health departments, providers and community groups to reach out and encourage people to get the updated booster. Pharmacies, health providers and state or local health departments are preparing to send text messages to millions of people that will encourage them to get a booster this fall, White House officials said.
Jha said he recommends most Americans get the booster by the end of October.
Still, this latest vaccination campaign faces several challenges.
A majority of Americans got their first and second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine when it was released last year, but they’ve been more reluctant to get a booster jab, with less than half getting their first booster since it became available late last year.
Congress also has not moved forward on President Joe Biden’s $22.5 billion request earlier this year for the COVID-19 response. Republicans criticized the request, pointing to the $1.9 trillion already spent on responding to the pandemic. Running short on funds, the government announced it would stop shipping COVID-19 tests to people’s homes after Friday.
And COVID-19 funding is drying up for many of the community groups that received millions of federal tax dollars to hire workers who spent months reaching deep into neighborhoods with door knocks, mobile vaccine clinics and posters encouraging people to inoculate against COVID-19.
White House officials say those local leaders deserve a lot of credit for stamping out misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine and convincing many around the country that the shot will protect them.
“Those are the really critical messengers,” Jha said.
That on-the-ground work has been crucial to getting people vaccinated in the rural, Spanish- and Haitian-speaking communities that the Migrant Clinicians Network has reached throughout Texas, California and Maryland with its $8.5 million federal grant.
“Simply having the vaccines available is one thing, but getting the shots in the arms is another,” said Amy Liebman, a chief program officer for the nonprofit group.
Some of those local health organizations, too, are now stretched as they work to get low vaccination rates among children younger than 12 up. Only a third of 5- to 11-year-olds received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine since becoming eligible late last year. Meanwhile, just 7% of children younger 5 have gotten a first dose since it was made available this summer.
Dr. Niharika Khanna at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has just started making progress on convincing new mothers that the vaccine is safe and effective for their babies.
Her program, which has hired more than 269 health workers and administered more than 12,000 vaccinations and boosters across Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, isn’t quite ready to transition back to pushing COVID-19 boosters.
“All of these people, all of these relationships we’ve carefully cultivated are at risk for falling apart,” Khanna said. “Today if you were to say to me switch to booster, I’d say no. I need another two to three weeks to really get these people going.”
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AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller contributed to this report.
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MONTREAL, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, announced today that the Company will be presenting at the following investor conferences:
Canaccord 42nd Annual Growth Conference
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022
Location: Boston (in person)
D.A. Davidson 21st Annual Diversified Industrials & Services Conference
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 and Friday, September 23, 2022
Location: Nashville (in person)
When available, a link to the webcast of the conferences will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.thelionelectric.com
Lion Electric is an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. The company creates, designs and manufactures all-electric class 5 to class 8 commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments. Lion is a North American leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles many of its vehicles' components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.
Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs. Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life. Lion shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol LEV.
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MT. PLEASANT, Mich., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX:ISBA) today announced its Board of Directors declared a third-quarter cash dividend of $0.27 per common share at its regular meeting on August 31, 2022. The dividend will be payable September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 28, 2022. Based on ISBA's closing stock price of $23.45 per share as of August 31, 2022, the annualized cash dividend yield is 4.61%.
"As a large community bank with 29 locations throughout Mid-Michigan, we take pride in serving our customers, our communities and our shareholders," said Jae A. Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer. "At the heart of what we do is our staff, who are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and communities. We are also committed to increasing shareholder value through the pursuit and implementation of various strategic initiatives. These initiatives, which began in 2019, have been successful and led to strong financial results for the first two quarters of 2022."
Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX: ISBA) is the parent holding company of Isabella Bank, a state chartered community bank headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Isabella Bank was established in 1903 and has been committed to serving the local banking needs of its customers and communities for 119 years. The Bank offers personal and commercial lending and deposit products, as well as investment, trust and estate planning services through Isabella Wealth. The Bank has locations throughout seven Mid-Michigan counties: Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, and Saginaw.
For more information about Isabella Bank Corporation, visit the Invest in Us link at www.isabellabank.com. Isabella Bank Corporation common stock is quoted on the OTCQX tier of the OTC Markets Group, Inc.'s electronic quotation system (www.otcmarkets.com) under the symbol "ISBA." The Corporation's market maker is Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. (www.boenninginc.com) and its investor relations firm is Renmark Financial Communications, Inc. (www.renmarkfinancial.com).
This press release includes forward-looking statements. To the extent that the foregoing information refers to matters that may occur in the future, please be aware that such forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results. Additional information concerning some of the factors that could cause materially different results is included in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Forward Looking Statements" set forth in Isabella Bank Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's Public Reference facilities and from its website at www.sec.gov.
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(KTLA) — Despite Oscar-winning films and an entire week of television programming dedicated to them, perhaps no animal is more misunderstood than the shark. But even though they’re the stuff of nightmares for fish, marine mammals and some seabirds, humans have very little to fear.
In short: you shouldn’t worry too much about shark attacks.
Since 1900, there have been about 1,600 shark attacks in the United States that are considered “unprovoked.” That’s about 13 per year, according to SharkAttackData.com.
And more than half of those attacks have all happened in one state: Florida.
According to data compiled by FloridaBet.com, 828 (50.6%) of those unprovoked attack happened in the Sunshine State. And the majority of those attacks have all occurred in Volusia County, which is home to Daytona Beach.
Hawaii comes in second on the list with 230 unprovoked attacks since 1900, followed by California with 187. New York, where Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” took place in the fictional town of Amity Island, was towards the bottom of the list with 13 unprovoked attacks.
So why Florida?
A number of reasons are possible for the disparity in shark attacks in Florida compared to the rest of the U.S. For one, it has the nation’s second largest coastline behind Alaska. More coast means more beaches means more ocean means more chance of encountering a shark — makes sense, right?
Another reason is the type of sharks one could encounter in Florida.
While some states like California are home to white sharks, the southern coast of the U.S. is home to a smaller breed of shark known as the blacktip. Blacktip sharks have semi-frequent encounters with people and, according to National Geographic, have even been known to follow fishing boats to feed on discarded fish caught by mistake.
Finally, the state’s warm water is another likely contributing factor to the shark encounters.
Sharks tend to follow their food and their prey are often closer to the shore thanks to ocean currents, FloridaBet says in its analysis. And fish aren’t the only things that enjoy warm water: humans flock to Florida for its warm ocean waters too.
California Fish and Wildlife officials say the only way to avoid any risk of having a shark encounter is to avoid the ocean altogether. But while humans have greatly increased their beach and ocean activity, including surfing, swimming and scuba diving, shark incidents have not increased at the same rate.
So, if you can stomach that risk, the ocean is big enough for both you and sharks.
If you’re interested in helping sharks across the globe, National Geographic has some tips.
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| 2022-07-25T14:59:43Z
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LUANDA, Angola (AP) — Angolans are voting in an election in which President Joao Lourenco is seeking a second term and longtime opposition party UNITA is trying to unseat the ruling MPLA party which has held power for 47 years.
Some voters lined up at dawn Wednesday, two hours before polling stations opened at 7 a.m. local time.
Lourenco and opposition candidate Adalberto Costa Junior of the Union for the Total Independence of Angola, UNITA, cast their ballots in Luanda, the capital city on the Atlantic Ocean.
About 14 million of the country’s more than 33 million people have registered to vote. In the previous election in 2017, the turnout was 57% of those who registered.
Ordinarily busy marketplaces and street stalls have been closed to encourage people to go to the polls and the government has urged all employers to allow workers to have time to vote.
At the more than 26,400 polling stations across the country and abroad, the country’s ruling party, the Peoples Movement for the Liberation of Angola, has 53,000 representatives to monitor the voting and counting. UNITA has not announced how it will monitor results but it has called on its supporters to sit at polling stations after voting to observe the counting and posting of the tallies.
Official results are not expected for several days, as recent elections have seen delays in announcements by the National Electoral Commission, whose director is seen as partisan to the ruling party.
The election is being watched by about 2,000 international observers including from the European Union, the African Union, the Southern African Development Community and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.
As the threat of COVID-19 has reduced, people are permitted to vote without face masks.
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BEIJING, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingqiu County in north China's Shanxi Province has taken organic agriculture as an effective way to push forward the high-quality rural development.
Themed on "organic agriculture promotes high-quality rural development", the ninth China Datong Chehe International Organic Agriculture Forum was held on Saturday in Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province.
Nearly 100 well-known experts and scholars from home and abroad gathered together both online and offline to discuss the future development direction of organic agriculture.
The event was convened for the first time in 2014 and has been successfully held for eight consecutive sessions.
Ai Lingyu, deputy secretary of the CPC Datong Municipal Committee said at the opening ceremony of the forum that it is necessary to give full play to the forum's platform advantage, and constantly optimize the organic agricultural production system, policy system and marketing system in a bid to let "Datong organic food" shine brighter all over the country and gain a foothold in the overseas market.
Since 2013, Lingqiu County in Datong City has explored a new way of agricultural transformation and development and took organic agriculture as the basic task and development goal.
Meanwhile, Lingqiu has also adopted a development mode featuring the combination of organic agriculture, beautiful countryside, and eco-tourism. It has built six communities with the organic agriculture as the mainstay.
As the first village-level organic agriculture model in Lingqiu,Chehe Organic Community saw the per capita income increase from 2,300 yuan in 2013 to 21,500 yuan in 2020.
After nearly a decade of development, Lingqiu County boasts an organic agricultural production area of nearly 100,000 mu (about 66.67 square kilometers), 54 certified organic products, and more than 30 organic agricultural production businesses.
Experts at the forum also believed that organic agriculture can play a positive role in solving food safety problems, steadily increasing rural income levels,as well as improving ecological environment security.
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Fleury stays unbeaten with Wild with 3-1 win over Hurricanes
By BOB SUTTON
Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury made 37 saves in another victory since joining Minnesota less than two weeks ago, as the Wild beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1. Mats Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov each had a goal and an assist for the Wild, who won for the eighth time in their last nine games and extended their points streak to nine games. Dmitry Kulikov also scored. Fleury is 3-0-0 since he was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks. He has stopped 92 of 96 shots in those games. Fleury was closing in on his first shutout with his new team until Carolina’s Teuvo Teravainen scored with 6:19 to play.
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BELTON — A Temple man in jail with 13 pending charges, including two shooting felonies, had a bond reduction motion denied by a state district judge Wednesday.
Marcus L. Mayes Jr., 23, asked 27th District Judge John Gauntt to reduce his $300,000 bonds on two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, both second-degree felonies.
Bell County Jail records show Mayes has bonds totaling $311,800 for 13 charges, including the former charges, a third-degree felony of tampering with evidence, and multiple misdemeanors for trespassing, drug possession, and theft. He has been jailed since May 13, 2020.
Belton-based attorney Michael Kreimeyer, representing Mayes, asked for the reduction, citing delays in the case.
“When I filed this motion, we were set for trial on June 20, and we were bumped,” he said. “Now we’re set for November.”
Kreimeyer called life coach Michael Viant, who met Mayes while he was a high school student.
“I became his mentor,” he said. “My goal is to encourage him and prepare him to be successful. I will work with him every step of the way to make sure that he is successful.”
Bell County Assistant District Attorney Mike Bedford told Viant about Mayes extensive criminal record and asked if that changed his desire to help him.
“It doesn’t change how I feel at all,” he responded. “I encourage them to choose a career in life and to stay away from anything that is not productive.”
With the help of Viant, Kreimeyer said, his client would stay out of trouble while waiting to answer for his crimes.
“This case has been delayed again,” Kreimeyer said. “I am asking to reduce the bond. I ask that the court make him work with Viant. The delay has been horrible for us.”
Bedford argued that a court date was upcoming and the bond was reasonable.
“We will be ready to go in November,” he said. “We ask that you don’t reduce the bond.”
Mayes’ charges stem from two shootings in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
On Nov. 6, 2019, officers with the Temple Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of South 17th Street, according to an arrest affidavit.
At the scene, a man who was shot in the arm, leg and buttocks said Mayes allegedly shot him during a disagreement at a dice game, the affidavit said.
On May 8, 2020, a second shooting was investigated on the 1100 block of West Avenue H, an affidavit said
“When officers arrived, they were informed by witnesses that there had been an argument between some women in the parking lot of Jones Park,” the affidavit said. “Then witnesses heard shooting, and both of the vehicles left the scene.”
One of the vehicles described arrived at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple.
“That vehicle was found with the doors open and a handgun entangled with a gold chain on the ground beside the open passenger door,” the affidavit said.
The owner of the car was interviewed and told police that during an argument at the park, he saw Mayes allegedly shoot a passenger in his car and drove him to the hospital.
A jury trial for Mayes is scheduled for Nov. 11.
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SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J Carcamo & Associates and Quick Custom Intelligence ("QCI") announced that J Carcamo Associates has joined the QCI Community. The QCI Community represents thousands of active QCI users. This community collaborates to provide innovative drivers to each other and to the QCI team. QCI is dedicated to listening to priorities from the community and doing our level best to deliver these in the product.
Julia Carcamo, Casino Branding Industry Leader, said, "Marketing brands used to be about creativity. The more creative you were, the more successful you could be. Today's brands are less about fun graphics and more about connecting with customers. Brands are only as meaningful as the stories that create the connection. Data is the oxygen that keeps those stories relevant. Having the tools that allow us to take the enormous flow of data that we have access to as brand marketers and turn it into a brand story that is easy to understand and communicate as well as actionable is invaluable for both marketers and brands."
CEO of QCI, Dr. Ralph Thomas stated, "Julia is a well-known branding expert in the industry and we know she will bring many innovative ideas to help us provide enhanced value. You can visit Julia at select shows in the QCI booth."
ABOUT J Carcamo & Associates
Julia Carcamo is a casino branding expert and the author of Reel Marketing: The Art of Building a Casino Brand. As president & chief brand strategist at J Carcamo & Associates and founder of Casino Marketing Boot Camp, she aids casinos in building and maintaining engaging brands. She is also co-founder of the Hispanic marketing firm espÑOLA.
ABOUT QCI
The QCI Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming and hospitality industries. QCI has installed their ground-breaking, highly configured software in over 50 casino resorts in North America and over 3,000 sites worldwide. QCI products provide tooling for gaming operators managing over $10 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, these products are built on the QCI Platform, a best-in-class on-premises, hybrid or cloud-based technology that enables fully coordinated activities across gaming or hospitality operations. This data-driven software allows for quick, informed decisions in the ever-changing world of the casino industry and assists casinos in their efforts to optimize resources and profits, manage marketing campaigns and increase customer loyalty. QCI was founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno. Based in San Diego, QCI also has offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas & Phoenix. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715 www.QuickCustomIntelligence.com
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Trial will evaluate FDA-approved cancer therapies in new, biomarker-guided patient populations
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Strata Oncology, Inc., a next-generation precision oncology company enabling smarter and earlier cancer treatment, today announced that Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) has joined the Strata Precision Indications for Approved THerapies (Strata PATH™) trial. Researchers will enroll patients at eight SCRI-affiliated sites including:
- Florida Cancer Specialists (4 sites)
- Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute, Hot Springs, AR
- Hematology Oncology Clinic, Baton Rouge, LA
- Tennessee Oncology, Chattanooga, TN
- Zangmeister Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
Strata PATH is a prospective pan-tumor therapeutic trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of multiple FDA-approved cancer therapies in new, biomarker-guided patient populations. A range of therapeutic classes will be evaluated across tumor types, including targeted therapies, antibody-drug conjugates, immunotherapies, and angiogenesis inhibitors.
"Strata is thrilled to partner with SCRI to bring new advances and increased options to patients with both late-stage and early-stage cancer," said Dan Rhodes, Ph.D., co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Strata Oncology. "In the Strata PATH trial, we are investigating how our innovative molecular profiling platform and our novel quantitative RNA algorithms can be used to optimize and expand the use of cancer treatments across therapeutic classes. Partnering with leading organizations like SCRI is integral to expanding the reach of this transformative clinical trial."
"The Strata PATH study aligns with our mission to advance cancer therapies and offer personalized cancer care close to home," said Andrew McKenzie, Vice President, Personalized Medicine, Sarah Cannon Research Institute. "We look forward to leveraging our cutting-edge patient identification strategies to expand access to the latest therapies through the Strata PATH clinical trial."
Patients interested in learning more about the Strata PATH trial can visit ClinicalTrials.gov and search for the Strata PATH Trial identifier: NCT05097599.
The Strata Precision Indications for Approved THerapies (Strata PATH) trial, is a 700-patient prospective pan-tumor therapeutic trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of multiple FDA-approved cancer therapies in new, biomarker-guided patient populations. Strata PATH will enroll patients with advanced cancer, as well as patients with early-stage cancer who have evidence of micrometastatic disease after initial treatment. All therapies being evaluated in Strata PATH are FDA-approved in oncology with demonstrated safety profiles in the advanced setting. Enrollment for multiple arms in Stata PATH is based on novel algorithms Strata Oncology developed using its clinical molecular database comprising DNA mutation profiles and quantitative RNA expression data, as well as detailed treatment history and outcome data, from tens of thousands of patients. A range of therapeutic classes will be evaluated in Strata PATH including targeted therapies, antibody-drug conjugates, immunotherapies, and angiogenesis inhibitors.
Strata Oncology, Inc. is a precision oncology company dedicated to delivering the best possible treatment for each patient with cancer. The company combines molecular profiling, real-world data, and a large-scale clinical trial platform to identify and deliver optimal treatments for patients with cancer. For more information visit strataoncology.com.
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is the research arm of HCA Healthcare's Cancer Institute, Sarah Cannon. Focused on advancing therapies for patients, it is one of the world's leading clinical research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials throughout the United States and United Kingdom. A leader in drug development, SCRI has led more than 600 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception in 1993, and has been a clinical trial leader in the majority of approved cancer therapies for more than a decade. Additionally, SCRI offers management, regulatory, and other research support services for drug development and industry sponsors as well as strategic investigator sites through its contract research organization (CRO), Sarah Cannon Development Innovations.
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'Hotel on the Corner' author Jamie Ford to speak at Canton Palace Theatre
CANTON – Jamie Ford, a Montana-based New York Times bestselling author, has never visited Stark County.
That will change Tuesday June 21 when he is scheduled to visit the Canton Palace Theater as part of a speaker series from the Stark Library. The event is in conjunction with an exhibit from the Canton Museum of Art.
Ford, who has Asian American roots, found near instant success with his debut historical novel, "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet," in 2009. The novel follows the story of Henry Lee, who is Chinese American, Keiko Okabe, who is Japanese American, and the disruption and heartbreak caused by the forced evacuation and internment of Japanese Americans in the U.S. during World War II.
More:R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series, will speak at the Stark County Library on April 8.
His novel spent two years on the New York Times bestselling list and earned him the 2010 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, according to his agency's website. For Ford, his reaction to his newfound stardom was mixed.
"Honestly, it felt like dancing naked on Broadway," he said with a laugh. "Like, part of you is really happy to be on Broadway and the other half is like, 'Man, I should have worked out more at the gym.'"
What to expect at Jamie Ford's appearance in Canton
Ford is the last speaker in the 2021-22 installment of the library's Dr. Audrey Lavin Speaking of Books Author Series. He plans to talk about his first novel and the themes of emotion and love he uses in his writing. The event starts at 6:30 p.m., and those wishing to hear him speak and ask him questions can register online for free.
The author series is meant to give authors the opportunity to share their work and engage the community about topics that interest them, said Marianna DiGiacomo, community services director at the Stark Library. It's popular, too; about 900 people have attended the previous two events in the series, she said.
Ford was chosen because his book helps people examine the experiences of Asian Americans in the U.S. during the war, which ties into the exhibit at the Canton Museum of Art.
More:Marianna DiGiacomo, of Stark Library, shares job insights and favorite, recent reads
That exhibit, titled "Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii," showcases paintings and drawings by Japanese American artist Takuichi Fujii that he created during and after his time in an internment camp. The work is accompanied by a series of three prominent Asian American speakers, one of whom is Ford.
"I felt like this was too powerful of an exhibit to just have it on display for people to see," said Christy Davis, curator of exhibitions at the Canton Museum of Art. "It's just an incredibly powerful exhibit, so I think the ability to speak with (Ford) is going to be really educational as well."
Davis' hope for the exhibit and Ford's speaking event is for people to leave with new perspectives. With any exhibit, she said, the museum tries to create dialogues that wouldn't otherwise be started.
Who is Jamie Ford?
Ford said his parents wanted him to be an artist or a writer when he was growing up in Seattle. He attended a poetry camp when he was young and received a degree in design in college, but it wasn't until his 30s that he focused on becoming a novelist. Following the deaths of both of his parents, his writing gained the emotion it needed.
"I often say my writing career began when I wrote my parents' obituaries," Ford said. "I think if you want to be a writer, it helps to have your heart broken a few times. You have to be kicked around by life a little bit. I never want anyone to go out and lay down in traffic to collect scars, but all the things that I perceived as weaknesses in high school, to be overly sensitive, the kid that cries at sad movies, became my superpower as a writer."
Ford followed his first novel with another national bestseller, "Songs of Willow Frost." In 2017, he published "Love and Other Consolation Prizes," which was named one of the Library Journal's Best Historical Fiction Novels of 2017. In August, he's publishing his fourth book, "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy."
Heading into Tuesday's event, Ford is looking forward to talking about his books and discussing different ideas with those on hand. As far as talking points goes, he has a few.
"One thing is to appreciate that people of color have different life experiences, we have different stories to tell," he said. "I hope people have a greater understanding of the Japanese internment, and not just the years of the internment, but what led up to that. ... And selfishly, I'd like them to know I have a new book coming out in August that I'm very excited about."
Contact Ryan via email at rmaxin@gannett.com, on Twitter at @ryanmaxin or by phone at 330-580-8412.
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin University today announced that it, like many other colleges and universities across the nation, experienced a recent ransomware attack. The university learned of the suspicious activity on January 3, 2022. It immediately hired security experts and a computer forensic investigator to analyze the system, ensure its safety, and determine whether the incident impacted anyone's personal information.
At no time were courses and instruction disrupted and students were able to continue attending classes virtually. Although the incident prevented access to student services, financial systems, along with some financial aid transactions, Martin's cyber security consultants and Information Technology team worked diligently to regain access to the impacted systems.
"Our investigation revealed that this network incident may have impacted the personal information of some current, former, and prospective students," said Dr. Sean Huddleston, President. "The university learned that the attackers may have gained access to some of its student's personal information, although there has been no evidence to suggest that any student information was viewed or misused by the attackers."
The university has attempted to contact those affected; tell them about the incident; offer them credit monitoring and identify remediation services; and provide them with information, resources, and steps they can take to protect their personal data.
"We take the privacy and security of all individuals' personal information very seriously," said Huddleston, "When we became aware of suspicious activity on our computer network, we immediately took steps to investigate the activity and began a process to enhance the security of our system. Our efforts allowed us to rebound faster than expected, although the recovery process is still ongoing. Our internal team and outside cybersecurity experts have been hard at work and will continue until all recovery efforts have been completed."
On May 26th, 2022, notification letters were sent to the potentially affected individuals Martin has been able to identify. Current or former students of Martin or prospective students between January 2017 and January 2022 who have not been notified about this incident should call 1-800-939-4170 Monday through Friday from 8am – 8pm Central Time for further information or to enroll in a complimentary identity protection service through IDX to those individuals whose protected information was potentially affected in connection with this incident.
Due to the impact of the incident on the Martin computer environment, some potentially impacted individuals have not been identified, and as a result Martin has not been able to send letters to those potentially impacted individuals. If you are a current or former student of Martin, or if you were a prospective student of Martin between January of 2017 and January of 2022 and you did not receive a notification letter about this incident, please call 1-800-939-4170 for further information or to enroll in complimentary identity monitoring services.
"Our students are a top priority at Martin, and we are committed to safeguarding their information. We value transparency with students and stakeholders amid this untimely incident," said Huddleston.
For further details regarding this incident, visit www.Martin.edu.
Founded in 1977, Martin University is Indiana's only Predominantly Black Institution of higher education. It is steeped in a history of service and open to a diverse population of students. Its mission is to elevate the landscape while providing transformative opportunities, inclusive support, and service to our communities.
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Leading Residential Cleaning Brand Sees Major Sales and Opens 100th Franchise Location
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Maids, the leading residential cleaning franchise, announced today a record-breaking sales month with a network-wide revenue total of over $4.68 million. This mega-month marks another success for the franchise concept as they continue to expand their footprint across the United States including recently opening their 100th franchise location.
In addition to the impressive overall revenue of over $4.68 million, Two Maids saw an average daily revenue of $213K marking a 21% increase from June 2021. Franchisees and the maids themselves are benefiting from the uptick in sales numbers as dozens of franchise locations are exceeding their BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) – a Two Maids revenue goal set annually by the corporate team – and June saw a positive spike in tips for workers clocking in at 4.02% of corporate revenue.
"Our Two Maids team is powered by an intense work ethic that drives sales success and this year has been a blockbuster for us," said Paul Ebert, president of Two Maids. "The proof of our hard work is in the numbers as our Two Maids family works hard every day to ensure customer satisfaction and deliver the top results in every space we clean. We look forward to opening additional locations and continuing to serve communities around the country."
In addition to sales success, Two Maids opened the doors of their 100th franchise location in the United States. A seasoned franchisee with a successful history alongside the Two Maids brand, Anthony Truong opened the newest franchise in Winter Garden, Florida after successful Two Maids ventures in Orlando and Oviedo, Florida.
The record-shattering sales numbers and major franchise milestone bodes well for the cleaning franchise concept in the coming months and the increasing number of franchise openings is nearing a 20% increase from the same time last year. More locations are set to open before the end of 2022 in markets including Denver, Colorado; Mesa, Arizona; and Miami, Florida.
"We are excited to open the doors to our newest franchise location within our Two Maids family and look forward to seeing the team further grow in the Florida region," added Ebert. "Since our beginning in 2003 we have strived for success in everything we do and that success is powered by our strong family of franchisees."
To learn more about the brand and franchise development opportunities with Two Maids, visit https://www.twomaidsfranchise.com/.
Founded in 2003 in Pensacola, Florida, Two Maids™ currently operates in more than 80 markets across the United States. Designed to provide greater flexibility for customers, the brand offers multiple cleaning packages ranging from one-time cleans to routine services and takes pride in providing safe and reliable professional-grade cleaning supplies and products. Two Maids™ has received numerous accolades including being ranked on the 2021 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, for the third consecutive year, and named 2020's fastest-growing cleaning company in America by Inc. Magazine for the fifth time in the past seven years. For more information, visit www.twomaidsandamop.com.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, announced earlier today at the Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference in Boston that the company has proactively filed a pre-submission to the FDA for its Panorama® non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) as part of the Q-Sub process. The company filed its pre-submission in June 2022 for fetal chromosomal aneuploidies and for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
"NIPT has become the standard of care for prenatal screening," said Steve Chapman, CEO of Natera. "We have a track record of proactively engaging with the FDA and believe there are benefits to working with the Agency on this technology."
The pre-submission to the FDA follows the publication of results earlier this year from the SNP-based Microdeletion and Aneuploidy Registry Trial (SMART), the largest prospective NIPT study with confirmation of genetic outcomes, with more than 20,000 patients enrolled at 21 global medical centers. In addition to SMART, Natera has a significant body of evidence supporting the performance of its Panorama test, including 26 peer-reviewed papers, studying over 1.3 million patients.
About Panorama
Panorama screens for severe genetic disorders as early as nine weeks into pregnancy. The test uses a unique single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based technology to analyze fetal/placental DNA obtained through a blood draw from the mother. It is the only commercially available test that differentiates between maternal and fetal DNA to assess the risk of aneuploidies. Natera has published 26 papers, studying over 1.3 million patients, since the launch of Panorama. Panorama has been developed and its performance characteristics determined by Natera, the CLIA-certified laboratory performing the test. The test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CAP accredited, ISO 13485 certified, and CLIA certified.
About Natera
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. We aim to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier, more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera's tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not a representation that Natera's plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent Natera's expectations as of the date of this press release, and Natera disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including with respect to whether the results of clinical or other studies will support the use of our product offerings, the impact of results of such studies, or our expectations of the benefits of our tests and product offerings to patients, providers and payers. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in "Risk Factors" in Natera's recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in other filings Natera makes with the SEC from time to time. These documents are available at www.natera.com/investors and www.sec.gov.
Contacts
Investor Relations: Mike Brophy, CFO, Natera, Inc., 510-826-2350
Media: Brian Symmons, SVP of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Natera, Inc., pr@natera.com
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX).
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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.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Netflix, Inc. issued 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.
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Half of Zones Analyzed See Median Home Prices Rise At Least 5 Percent from First Quarter to Second Quarter of 2022, And At Least 20 Percent Annually in Half of All Zones
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its second-quarter 2022 report analyzing qualified low-income Opportunity Zones targeted by Congress for economic redevelopment in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (see full methodology below). In this report, ATTOM looked at 5,198 zones around the United States with sufficient data to analyze, meaning they had at least five home sales in the second quarter of 2022.
The report found that median single-family home and condo prices rose from the first quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2022 in 63 percent of Opportunity Zones around the country and went up at least 5 percent in roughly half of zones analyzed with sufficient data. Typical values also shot up at least 20 percent annually in about half of Opportunity Zones with enough data to analyze across all quarters.
Moreover, median values increased in about half the Opportunity Zones by more than the 8.8 percent quarterly and 15.3 percent year-over-year gain seen for all markets nationwide in the Spring of 2022.
Those gains extended similar patterns seen over the past year as home prices in distressed neighborhoods around the nation continued to keep up with gains in the broader national housing market.
Typical home values in Opportunity Zones remained lower than those in most other neighborhoods around the nation in the second quarter of 2022. Median second-quarter prices fell below the national median of $346,000 in 77 percent of Opportunity Zones, about the same portion as in earlier periods over the past year. Considerable price volatility also continued in those markets, as median values dropped quarterly in 37 percent of them, probably reflecting the small number of sales in many areas.
"Homes in most Opportunity Zones represent affordable options for real estate investors and consumer homebuyers in a market where both home prices and mortgage rates have been rising," said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence at ATTOM. "With home prices up 15 percent compared to a year ago and mortgage rates nearly doubled, both investors and homebuyers may find the lower purchase prices for homes available in Opportunity Zones very attractive."
Median prices also were under $200,000 in 49 percent of the zones during the second quarter of 2022. But that percentage under $200,000 was down from 58 percent in the second quarter of 2021 and 52 percent in the first quarter of 2022.
In another ongoing sign of market strength, prices spiked at least 25 percent from the second quarter of last year to the same period this year in a larger portion of Opportunity Zones than in other neighborhoods around the country.
Opportunity Zones are defined in the Tax Act legislation as census tracts in or alongside low-income neighborhoods that meet various criteria for redevelopment in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Census tracts, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, cover areas that have 1,200 to 8,000 residents, with an average of about 4,000 people.
The ongoing price spikes inside Opportunity Zones in the second quarter was one of the latest signs of how high buyer demand coupled with tight supplies of homes for sale throughout the U.S. may have priced many households out of more upscale neighborhoods into lower-priced markets. Demand continued into the Spring buying season even as home mortgage rates rose in the second quarter to nearly 6 percent, gasoline and other fuel costs soared, inflation shot up to 40-year highs and economic uncertainty across the country increased.
High-level findings from the report:
- Median prices of single-family houses and condominiums rose from the first quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2022 in 2,928 (63 percent) of the Opportunity Zones around the U.S. with sufficient data to analyze, while declining in 37 percent. They increased from the second quarter of 2021 to the same period this year in 3,692 (77 percent) of those zones. By comparison, median prices rose quarterly in 69 percent of census tracts outside of Opportunity Zones and annually in 82 percent. (Among the 5,198 Opportunity Zones included in the report, 4,654 had enough data to generate usable median-price comparisons from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2022; 4,793 had enough data to make comparisons between the second quarter of 2021 and the second quarter of 2022).
- Measured year over year, median home prices rose at least 25 percent in the second quarter of 2022 in 1,883 (39 percent) of Opportunity Zones with sufficient data. Prices rose that much during that time period in just 34 percent of all other census tracts outside of opportunity zones throughout the country.
- Among states that had at least 25 Opportunity Zones with enough data to analyze during the second quarter of 2022, those with the largest portion of zones where median prices rose year over year were in the West. They were led by Utah (median prices up, year over year, in 97 percent of zones), Arizona (93 percent), Nevada (93 percent), Oregon (89 percent) and Idaho (88 percent).
- Of the 5,198 zones in the report, 1,763 (34 percent) still had median prices in the second quarter of 2022 that were less than $150,000. That was down from 41 percent of those zones a year earlier. Another 778 zones (15 percent) had medians in the second quarter of this year ranging from $150,000 to $199,999.
- Median values in the second quarter of 2022 ranged from $200,000 to $299,999 in 1,118 Opportunity Zones (22 percent) while they topped the nationwide second-quarter median of $346,000 in 1,172 (23 percent).
- The Midwest continued in the second quarter of 2022 to have the highest portion of the least-expensive Opportunity Zone tracts, with median home prices of less than $175,000 (69 percent), followed by the Northeast (45 percent), the South (45 percent) and the West (6 percent).
- Median household incomes in 87 percent of the Opportunity Zones analyzed were less than the medians in the counties where they were located. Median incomes were less than three-quarters of county level figures in 56 percent of zones and less than half in 16 percent.
Report methodology
The ATTOM Opportunity Zones analysis is based on home sales price data derived from recorded sales deeds. Statistics for previous quarters are revised when each new report is issued as more deed data becomes available. ATTOM's analysis compared median home prices in census tracts designated as Opportunity Zones by the Internal Revenue Service. Except where noted, tracts were used for the analysis if they had at least five sales in the first quarter of 2022. Median household income data for tracts and counties comes from surveys taken by the U.S. Census Bureau (www.census.gov) from 2016 through 2020. The list of designated Qualified Opportunity Zones is located at U.S. Department of the Treasury. Regions are based on designations by the Census Bureau. Hawaii and Alaska, which the bureau designates as part of the Pacific region, were included in the West region for this report.
About ATTOM
ATTOM provides premium property data to power products that improve transparency, innovation, efficiency and disruption in a data-driven economy. ATTOM multi-sources property tax, deed, mortgage, foreclosure, environmental risk, natural hazard, and neighborhood data for more than 155 million U.S. residential and commercial properties covering 99 percent of the nation's population. A rigorous data management process involving more than 20 steps validates, standardizes, and enhances the real estate data collected by ATTOM, assigning each property record with a persistent, unique ID — the ATTOM ID. The 20TB ATTOM Data Warehouse fuels innovation in many industries including mortgage, real estate, insurance, marketing, government and more through flexible data delivery solutions that include bulk file licenses, property data APIs, real estate market trends, property reports and more. Also, introducing our newest innovative solution, that offers immediate access and streamlines data management – ATTOM Cloud.
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Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
DENVER, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 31, 2022, the Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American: UTG) (the "Fund"), a closed-end sector fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.19 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 19, 2022.
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.
The timing and character of distributions for federal income tax purposes are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. As such, all or a portion of this distribution may be reportable as taxable income on your 2022 federal income tax return. The final tax character of any distribution declared in 2022 will be determined in January 2023 and reported to you on IRS Form 1099-DIV.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not 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 the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last day of the month prior to distribution record date.
Fund Performance & Distribution Information
^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of July 31, 2022.
*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions for the period November 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022.
**The 5 year average annual total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and is through the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.
While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Shareholders 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.
Furthermore, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, capital gain or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund's distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund's net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.
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Which Tesla toy cars are best?
Tesla’s electric vehicles are unlike any other cars in the world. Not only are their batteries impressive, but the interior features are enough to wow many consumers. Each car has a built-in touchscreen that can download apps and manage the entire driving experience. That being said, it’s no surprise that the popularity of Tesla has translated into toy cars.
From Hot Wheels to remote control cars, there are several different Tesla toy cars to choose from. The best one is the Model X Diecast Electronic Car, which has fully functioning doors and lightsm plus it can move by pulling it back and letting it drive itself.
What to know before you buy a Tesla toy car
Car types
There are six vehicle types in total from the Tesla company. The most well known version is the Model S. This is the car that made Tesla a household name. This sedan has a sleek outer look, an impressive interior and a futuristic dashboard. There’s also the Model 3, which is a more affordable and slimmed down version of the Model S. The Model X and Model Y are compact SUV Teslas. These are the cars with the Lamborghini-style doors that open upwards.
Cybertruck
The Cybertruck may be Tesla’s most unique and controversial vehicle to date. The mechanical features are as impressive as any other model, but the exterior is what really makes it infamous. The Cybertruck looks like the pick-up version of the DeLorean from Back to the Future. It’s all silver with jagged lines throughout. The steering wheel is also unique, as it’s square with the top portion cut off. It looks more like an aircraft or spaceship steering mechanism than one for a road vehicle.
Car features
Autopilot is the most well known feature of Tesla cars. Although you likely won’t get to experience this in a toy car, it’s still something worth noting. One feature that you will notice is the upward swinging side doors on the Model X. Most toy versions will also come with this unique feature. For those toy cars that do have functioning doors, you’ll also be able to experience the modern Tesla interior. Each Tesla includes a large touchscreen on the dashboard instead of the traditional series of buttons and levers.
What to look for in a quality Tesla toy car
Remote control
Some Tesla toy cars are battery operated. Much like actual Teslas, these remote control (RC) cars use batteries to keep them moving. The remotes are wireless and utilize a radio frequency to control the vehicle. They either come in the form of joysticks, much like a video game controller, or four buttons that move the car forward, backward, left and right. Remote controlled cars may be more expensive, but they definitely add an extra layer of fun.
Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels are the most well known maker of toy cars. They use highly durable diecast metal that keeps cars around for years, if not decades. Hot Wheels also has official licensing deals with many car manufacturers that lets them use exact models from the makers themselves. For instance, Tesla will send their official design templates over to Hot Wheels who will then shrink the model down to a 1:64 size. All in all, if you’re purchasing a Hot Wheels Tesla, you can be sure you’re getting the most accurate model around.
Working lights
Nothing says a quality toy car like fully functioning lights. If this is your goal, look for a battery operated car. This specific type of model car will usually have functioning lights. You’d be surprised how much quality lights can add to your Tesla toy. You’ll be able to drive the car outside after dark or in dimly lit places throughout your house. Some battery operated Tesla cars don’t need a remote to have functioning lights. In this case, the car will turn the lights on when it moves forward and the rear lights on when it goes in reverse.
How much you can expect to spend on a Tesla toy car
Tesla toy cars cost between $16-$20.
Tesla toy car FAQ
What age are Tesla toy cars best for?
A. The most common age recommendation for Tesla toy cars are between 3 and 8 years old. If the car is not powered by batteries or requires a remote control, then you may be able to go lower than 3 years old.
Do Tesla toy cars require assembly?
A. Most cars come pre-assembled. Hot Wheels, for example, are always pre-assembled because they are made with diecast metal. Even plastic remote control cars will already be pieced together by the manufacturer due to their electronic mechanisms inside.
What are the best Tesla toy cars to buy?
Top Tesla toy car
Model X Diecast Electronic Car
What you need to know: This battery powered Tesla Model X is the perfect mix between display car and toy.
What you’ll love: It comes in five different colors including a matte pink. The car was created with diecast alloy metal and the wheels are made with actual rubber. Plus, all six doors can be opened. This Tesla uses batteries to power its lights and can roll on its own by pulling the car backwards and charging the wheels.
What you should consider: The sound effects are of a gas powered engine and not an electric car.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Tesla toy car for the money
What you need to know: With this Hot Wheels toy you can own the toy version of the yet-to-be-released Cybertruck.
What you’ll love: This unique Tesla looks exactly like the model of the upcoming Cybertruck. The car is painted in shiny silver with black wheels and matching rims. The windows are also tinted to match the black rims and the car’s material is diecast metal.
What you should consider: The Hot Wheels Tesla is not battery powered.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Hot Wheels Tesla Cybertruck Remote Control Car
What you need to know: This Hot Wheels SUV version of the Tesla operates using a remote control and has long range frequency.
What you’ll love: The Cybertruck has various features that make it an impressive remote control car. It’s turbo features let you add a speed boost to the car when you’re feeling adventurous. It has a simple and easy to use controller that utilizes joysticks.
What you should consider: If you want it to run on a Hot Wheels track you’ll have to purchase it separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SAN FRANCISCO and CANTON, Ohio, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco 49ers legend and University of Notre Dame alum Bryant Young never missed an opportunity to put in the work, be a leader, and have faith that his family and teammates stand with him. This August, Bryant will receive his gold jacket, bronzed bust, and place in NFL history as one of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. But now that his moment has arrived, one person is missing from the celebrations: his son Colby, who passed away at 15 from brain cancer.
Shortly before he passed away, Colby organized a "Change for Change" fundraiser to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (www.curethekids.org), raising more than $50,000 with the help of his high school. Today, Bryant, his wife Kristin, and their family carry on Colby's legacy, partnering with PBTF to help families facing the deadliest and most common childhood cancer.
"My family takes every opportunity to honor Colby, share our family's story, and carry on his legacy," says Bryant. "Twenty-two was his favorite number, and this year is representative of him. It is such an incredible honor to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022, and we want to use this moment for a greater good -- to remember Colby and help other families facing brain cancer."
Children and teens with brain cancer receive toxic treatments developed over 40 years ago for adults, even though science has shown pediatric cancer is different and often more aggressive than adult cancers. Far too many children don't survive, and survivors face debilitating, long-term health problems. Yet, childhood brain cancer takes a backseat in research and resources because it's considered a rare disease. As the Youngs and many others know firsthand, the impact on patients and loved ones can't be measured simply by the number of diagnoses.
To raise awareness about the urgent need to stand with pediatric brain tumor patients, survivors, parents, and siblings, the Youngs have partnered with PBTF to produce a public service announcement airing during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Enshrinement Week (Aug. 4-7).
Bryant and Kristin have also invited a 14-year-old brain tumor survivor from Indiana to be their special guest and PBTF's behind-the-scenes ambassador in Canton. An up-and-coming actor and musician, Zion will share his brain tumor journey and Hall of Fame experience over PBTF's YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter channels throughout Enshrinement Week.
"PBTF is so excited to work with Bryant and Kristin to provide Zion and his mom this once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we're humbled by the Youngs' unwavering commitment to help pediatric brain tumor families in honor of Colby," says Courtney Davies, PBTF CEO and President. "Families like Zion's and Colby's go through the unthinkable, and the Youngs' continued partnership and generosity ensure no family will have to walk alone through their battle. Bryant is truly an inspiration to everyone who knows him, and the PBTF community is thrilled to cheer him on as he's enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this August!"
You can join the Youngs in supporting PBTF's mission of a world without childhood brain cancer by donating today: team.curethekids.org/bryantyoung. If you or a family you know has been affected by a child's brain tumor diagnosis, PBTF is here for you. Call our Helpline at 800-253-6530, x306 to connect with resources and our community of family support.
About the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
No parent believes their child will be diagnosed with brain cancer. When it happens, no patient, parent, sibling, or survivor should have to stand alone. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is there for families facing the deadliest and most common childhood cancer, responding with resources and community support that address every family member's needs. The largest patient advocacy funder of pediatric brain tumor research, PBTF also funds and advocates for innovative projects that lead to vital discoveries, new clinical trials, and better treatments – all bringing us closer to a cure. We're able to do that because of people and partners committed to supporting families and ending childhood brain cancer. Learn more at www.curethekids.org.
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Bioretec Ltd Company Announcement 5 May 2022 at 9.00 a.m. EEST
HELSINKI, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
INSIDE INFORMATION
Bioretec Ltd, a pioneer in bioresorbable orthopedic implants, has submitted a De Novo request for market authorization in the United States for the RemeOs™ trauma screw based on bioresorbable magnesium alloy. Bioretec estimates the market authorization in the United States to be granted during the second half of 2022. The previously communicated estimate was in the first half of 2022.
The De Novo request provides a registration pathway for novel medical devices for which there is no predicate device available in the U.S. market. In spring 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the RemeOs™ trauma screw a Breakthrough Device Designation status, demonstrating that the product represents breakthrough technology and offers significant advantages over existing approved products. The submission of the De Novo market authorization application has been preceded by interactive discussions under the FDA's Breakthrough Device program.
"Filing for market authorization for our new product in the United States is a strategic step for us, as the United States is the world's largest individual market for orthopedic trauma products. Our goal is to be the first to commercialize bioresorbable metal implants in the U.S. market. I believe there is demand in this growth market for our products that contribute to patient healing, safety, and cost-efficiency in clinical care. Our bioresorbable implants offer the healthcare system the opportunity to treat bone fractures more effectively by reducing the number of surgeries, and our innovative products have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for patients. I would like to thank our team for their hard work in reaching this milestone," says Timo Lehtonen, CEO of Bioretec.
Further enquiries
Timo Lehtonen, CEO, tel. +358 50 433 8493
Johanna Salko, CFO, tel. +358 40 754 8172
Certified Adviser: Nordic Certified Adviser AB, tel. +46 70 551 67 29
Bioretec in brief
Bioretec is a globally operating Finnish medical device company that continues to pioneer the application of bioresorbable orthopedic implants. The company has built unique competencies in the biological interface of active implants to enhance bone growth and accelerate fracture healing after orthopedic surgery. The products developed and manufactured by Bioretec are used worldwide in approximately 40 countries.
Bioretec is developing the new RemeOs™ product line based on a magnesium alloy and hybrid composite, introducing a new generation of strong bioresorbable materials for enhanced surgical outcomes. The RemeOs™ implants are resorbed and replaced by bone, which eliminates the need for removal surgery while facilitating fracture healing. The combination has the potential to make titanium implants redundant and help clinics reach their Value-Based Healthcare targets while focusing on value for patients through efficient healthcare. With the U.S. and EU market authorization for the first RemeOs™ product expected in 2022, Bioretec is positioning itself to enter the addressable USD 7 billion global orthopedic trauma market and become a game changer in surgical possibilities. Better Healing - Better Life. www.bioretec.com.
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"The Bottom Line" webinar series will bring together SBA officials, small business advocates, and economic experts for discussions on how to address economic challenges facing small businesses today.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, August 22, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America's 33 million small businesses in President Biden's Cabinet, and John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, signed a co-sponsorship agreement to partner on a new webinar series, "The Bottom Line", to introduce our small businesses across America to SBA tools and resources to address timely economic challenges, on the heels of President Biden's signing of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Please click here to view video from the signing event.
"This alliance between the SBA and Small Business Majority will help expand and deepen the SBA's outreach network to better connect with small businesses and entrepreneurs in every corner of our nation. Throughout COVID, with the support of our incredible network, the SBA has helped small businesses pivot and survive during COVID with relief from the American Rescue Plan. This collaborative training series comes at a critical time as small businesses continue to navigate inflation, supply chain disruptions, and workforce challenges," said Administrator Guzman. "With Small Business Majority, we will be working to provide relevant educational webinars and better communicate to small businesses owners about the vital resources the SBA offers that can help them strengthen their balance sheets and leverage the opportunities and benefits in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower health and energy costs, bolster our clean energy economy and supply chains, and shrink our federal deficit – all while strengthening success pathways to the American Dream for our entrepreneurs."
Announced following the passage of President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which opens the door to enacting more robust, targeted policies that benefit Americans and small business owners still navigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including lowering healthcare and energy costs, reducing the federal deficit, and investing in clean energy solutions that create new opportunities for small manufacturers, the SBA and Small Business Majority have committed to helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges such as inflation, supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and other issues addressed in the IRA.
Through these webinars, members of the small business community will be connected to a diverse suite of SBA and resource partner tools and strategies for long-term, stable growth, facilitate networking connections, and receive insight on the Biden-Harris Administration's policy priorities.
"Small business ownership is a potent force that can help address economic inequality and build dignity," said John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO, Small Business Majority. "A healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem provides an innovative pathway for women, people of color, young adults, veterans, disabled people, immigrants, and rural residents to enter the mainstream American economy and build income and independence. We are excited to join in this collaboration with the SBA to bring forth knowledge-based and useful tools and resources that will help to enhance the business ecosystem and support a drive toward confident entrepreneurship."
The first webinar in this series is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, titled "How to Combat Inflation as a Small Business Owner." This session will provide an overview of operational strategies, funding options, and resources that can help business owners deal with inflation and will be a partner collaboration with organizations like the Urban League, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, and Prosperity Now.
SBA and Small Business Majority remain steadfast in lowering the barriers to opportunity for smaller firms and businesses and ensuring entrepreneurs, especially those in under-resourced areas, have equitable access to capital, essential benefits, and a solid pathway toward sustainable growth.
For additional information on "The Bottom Line" webinar series, please visit https://smallbusinessmajority.org/events/the-bottom-line-webinar-series-with-the-sba. Additional information on SBA funding opportunities can be found at www.sba.gov/funding-programs.
Co-sponsorship Authorization No: 22-42-C: The SBA's participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
This website is provided as a public service under co-sponsorship Authorization #22-42-C. It is not an official U.S. government website, and it may contain links to non-U.S. government information. The inclusion of such links does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the SBA. The SBA is not responsible for the content, accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of linked information.
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
Small Business Majority is a national small business organization that empowers America's diverse entrepreneurs to build a thriving and equitable economy. We engage our network of more than 85,000 small businesses and 1,500 business and community organizations to deliver resources to entrepreneurs and advocate for public policy solutions that promote inclusive small business growth. Our work is bolstered by extensive research and deep connections with the small business community that enable us to educate stakeholders about key issues impacting America's entrepreneurs, with a special focus on the smallest businesses and those facing systemic inequities. Learn more about us on our website and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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OREM, Utah, August 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clyde Companies rolled out a new company-wide vision statement this week: The most respected partner in our industry for another 100 years.
The previous vision statement, become the premier provider of construction materials and services in the Intermountain West and Great Plains, served the company well as it expanded operations from its humble beginnings in 1926.
Now, after nearly a century in the business, Clyde Companies is focused on maintaining its respected status in each of the industries where it maintains a presence including construction, building materials, land development, and insurance.
With an upcoming centennial celebration slated to begin in 2026, Clyde Companies' leadership began to reflect on where the company has been and where it wants to be in the future. After thriving in business for nearly 100 years, the new vision statement both celebrates and demonstrates that the company won't be slowing down any time soon.
Over time, Clyde Companies has steadily grown and evolved into a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate consisting of eight subsidiaries: WW Clyde, Geneva Rock, IHC Scott, Sunroc, Sunpro, Bridgesource, GWC Capital, and Beehive Insurance. The company's footprint is larger than ever — with projects spanning across the entire Intermountain West and Great Plains regions.
As Clyde Companies has expanded into new markets, it has held true to its business practices and values: "We Value People," "Our Word is Our Bond," "Always Give a Full Measure," and "We Continuously Improve."
These values have helped Clyde Companies become a respected contractor and partner in every project, no matter the size. Being committed to growth while also giving back to the communities in which its employees reside and work have also helped the business flourish.
Throughout the years, Clyde Companies has become a leader in innovation, sustainability, and technology. The company knows its past and has a vision focused on the future. Over the past century, a solid reputation has been created that will only continue to increase for another 100 years, helping Clyde Companies fulfill its mission of Building a Better Community better than ever before.
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Marketing & Communications Director
801-802-6963; jwarnick@clydeinc.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in August, following three consecutive monthly declines. The Index now stands at 103.2 (1985=100), up from 95.3 in July. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions—improved to 145.4 from 139.7 last month. The Expectations Index—based on consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—increased to 75.1 from 65.6.
"Consumer confidence increased in August after falling for three straight months," said Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board. "The Present Situation Index recorded a gain for the first time since March. The Expectations Index likewise improved from July's 9-year low, but remains below a reading of 80, suggesting recession risks continue. Concerns about inflation continued their retreat but remained elevated."
"Meanwhile, purchasing intentions increased after a July pullback, and vacation intentions reached an 8-month high. Looking ahead, August's improvement in confidence may help support spending, but inflation and additional rate hikes still pose risks to economic growth in the short term."
Present Situation
Consumers' appraisal of current business conditions was more favorable in August.
- 19.2% of consumers said business conditions were "good," up from 16.3%.
- 23.2% of consumers said business conditions were "bad," down from 24.2%.
Consumers' assessment of the labor market was mixed.
- 48.0% of consumers said jobs were "plentiful," down from 49.2%.
- However, 11.4% of consumers said jobs were "hard to get," down from 12.4%.
Expectations Six Months Hence
Consumers were more positive about the short-term business conditions outlook in August.
- 17.5% of consumers expect business conditions will improve, up from 13.7%.
- 22.3% expect business conditions to worsen, down from 26.2%.
Consumers were more optimistic about the short-term labor market outlook.
- 17.4% of consumers expect more jobs to be available, up from 15.1%.
- 19.3% anticipate fewer jobs, down from 21.1%.
Consumers were more positive about their short-term financial prospects.
- 15.8% of consumers expect their incomes to increase, up from 15.3%.
- 14.5% expect their incomes will decrease, down from 15.5%.
The monthly Consumer Confidence Survey®, based on an online sample, is conducted for The Conference Board by Toluna, a technology company that delivers real-time consumer insights and market research through its innovative technology, expertise, and panel of over 36 million consumers. The cutoff date for the preliminary results was August 23.
Source: August 2022 Consumer Confidence Survey®
The Conference Board
The Conference Board publishes the Consumer Confidence Index® at 10 a.m. ET on the last Tuesday of every month. Subscription information and the technical notes to this series are available on The Conference Board website: https://www.conference-board.org/data/consumerdata.cfm.
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org • Learn more about our mission and becoming a member
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Beverly Hills Luxury Real Estate Expert Managed Record-Breaking Sale of The Playboy Mansion, Many Other Iconic Estates
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldwell Banker Realty in Southern California and Coldwell Banker Global Luxury are pleased to announce that Gary Gold, a paragon of the luxury real estate market in Los Angeles, has affiliated with the company at its Beverly Hills office. Gold was previously executive vice president of renowned Beverly Hills real estate firm, Hilton & Hyland, where he was a top producer in the luxury realm for 27 years.
Gold is a trendsetter, shattering the record for home sales in Los Angeles with his negotiation of the $100,000,000 deal for The Playboy Mansion in 2016. He represented the seller, with Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker Realty representing the buyer. Gold surpassed himself with the $150 million sale of the historic Chartwell Estate in Bel-Air in 2019, the first single-family home in the United States to ever reach that price point. In 2021, Gold represented the iconic Hearst Estate in Beverly Hills, the most expensive single-family home in the U.S. to ever sell at auction, for $63,100,000. Gold also holds records for the highest sales in Brentwood, Brentwood Circle, Larchmont Village and on Oak Pass Road.
"Gary is the gold standard for selling luxury estates in the L.A. market. He combines 30 years of expertise with supremely effective digital marketing to draw in highly affluent buyers from around the world. I am overjoyed to welcome Gary to Coldwell Banker Realty as a distinguished Luxury Property Specialist," said Jamie Duran, president of Coldwell Banker Realty in Southern California.
Partnered with Coldwell Banker Realty, Gold will launch a new podcast during which he will interview agents from all over the world and share advice on how they can compete at the highest level in luxury real estate. Gold is highly in-demand as a media personality and industry speaker, with appearances in outlets such as CNN, Fortune, Barron's, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Access Hollywood, CBS Evening News, E! Entertainment Television and The London Telegraph. He is recognized internationally for his innovative marketing and thousands of luxury sales, with high-end developers regularly consulting his extensive expertise.
"California's finest estates require a nuanced marketing approach, and I am dedicated to providing my clients with the most competitive real estate strategies available. Coldwell Banker has the resources, global reach and elite luxury programs that will offer an even greater advantage to clients and elevate my service to new heights. I am excited to begin this new chapter as part of the Coldwell Banker team," said Gold.
About Coldwell Banker Realty
Coldwell Banker Realty, the No. 1 residential real estate brokerage in Southern California, operates approximately 57 offices with about 4,980 affiliated agents. Real estate agents affiliated with the company are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the company. Coldwell Banker Realty is owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY). For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com. CalRE# 00616212
About Coldwell Banker Global Luxury®
The Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program legacy traces its roots to 1933 and has been a world leader in luxury real estate since. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists are an exclusive group within the Coldwell Banker organization, making up under ten percent of independent sales associates affiliated with the brand worldwide. Coldwell Banker affiliated agents conducted 50,355 transactions of homes priced at $1 million or more in 2021. This equates to $267 million in luxury sales every day (+59% from 2020) with an average sales price of $1.9 million in this category. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Each franchise is independently owned and operated.
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| 2022-05-31T19:40:10Z
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Industry Offers Alternative Financing for Clean Energy and Resiliency
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- C-PACE Alliance (CPA), the business association focused exclusively on clean energy and resiliency financing through Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs across the U.S., announced today the honorees of its C-PACE Alliance Awards for projects in six categories. C-PACE financing is an alternative form of financing that enable property owners to pay for energy-efficiency improvements and renewable energy equipment.
CPA recognizes C-PACE transactions and leaders who demonstrate the high standards of quality and efficiency that characterize the industry's potential for accomplishments during 2021:
- C-PACE Policy and Program Improvements Award: Amy Wheeless and the Shift Zero coalition for their grassroots organizing and political strategizing to enact C-PACE statutes in Washington State. Shift Zero's local relationships and CPA's national expertise complemented each other's strengths throughout the multi-year journey.
- C-PACE Environmental Impact Deal of the Year: The Vortex Cold Storage Warehouse in Alberta Lea, Minnesota, financed by PACE Equity, used a new refrigeration technology with an incremental cost of $1 million and a six-year return on investment, while saving over 1,500 metric tons of carbon emissions annually.
- C-PACE Public Benefits Deal of the Year – Small Transaction. The Elevation Workspace in St. Louis, Missouri, financed by Twain Financial Partners, aims to break down barriers that segregate neighborhoods racially and economically by offering affordable office space in a mixed-use facility primarily for minority-owned businesses.
- C-PACE Public Benefits Deal of the Year – Large Transaction. The One Park Road project in Connecticut, funded by CastleGreen Finance, allowed the Sisters of St. Joseph to own and occupy one wing of its historic convent and convert the remainder into market-rate and affordable housing. C-PACE financing reduces the cost of capital and saves over 30% in energy usage as compared to the building code.
- C-PACE Innovation in Efficient Financing Award. The Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) Oklahoma C-PACE Program designed an easy-to-use C-PACE program for any county in Oklahoma, and INCOG closed its first transaction within a couple of months of launch, among the fastest start-ups C-PACE Alliance is aware of.
- C-PACE Deal-of-the-Year. 111 Wall Street in New York City, financed by Petros PACE Finance, pioneered the first transaction in the City's long-delayed C-PACE program. As part of a $500 million makeover, the former bank headquarters used $89 million in C-PACE proceeds, the nation's largest C-PACE project when it closed.
C-PACE Alliance (www.c-pacealliance.com) is an association of capital providers and transaction experts who invest in or professionally advise on the vast majority of C-PACE financing nationally. Now approved in 38 states and the District of Columbia, C-PACE financing has surpassed more than $2.5 billion in energy, water resources, resiliency and related improvements for commercial real estate.
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| 2022-06-02T19:00:00Z
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The grant program is now accepting applications and supports education, mentorship, and skills training for non-profits training therapists in the US
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dermalogica, known for professional grade skin care and treatment expertise trusted by licensed skin therapists worldwide, announced a new grant program for non-profit organizations that help give greater access to skillset training in the United States. Dermalogica believes that when people have a skillset they carry in their hands, they can own their future. This knowledge propelled Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand to establish the brand as the leader in post-graduate skincare education, and drives Dermalogica's support for professional-grade skillset training in underserved communities worldwide.
Accepting applications from today, this new grant program will support non-profit organizations aligned with Dermalogica's purpose of empowering future beauty professionals through education, mentorship, and skills training. Organizations supporting those in the professional hair, makeup, skin, and nails professions are encouraged to apply.
"We want to give people control over their careers and own their futures," says Aurelian Lis, Global CEO of Dermalogica. Lis added, "Hands-based skills build careers, and skin health delivered through human touch will never be commoditized."
Dermalogica Founder Jane Wurwand learned the importance of having a skillset when, as a small child, her mother was suddenly widowed and relied on her nursing training to provide for her household. This lesson propelled Jane's entire career trajectory, and she trained in what was then called "beauty therapy," allowing her to find work all over the world and ultimately starting the International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica. By developing vocational skills at a local level and beyond, Dermalogica aims to help more people own their futures and affect global change.
This grant will support organizations that:
- Are a non-profit 501c3 organization
- Have a mission in line with Dermalogica's purpose of supporting skillset training in the professional skincare/cosmetology industry
- Are based in the USA
The first round of applications open starting September 8, 2022, and submissions close on November 1, 2022. For more information about the new grant program and the submission process, please visit https://www.dermalogica.com/pages/social-impact. Candidates selected will be contacted in November 2022.
Dermalogica is a clinical skin care brand used by skin care professionals around the world. In 1983, founder Jane Wurwand identified a gap in professional skin care training and created the International Dermal Institute to set skin therapists up for success. Wurwand launched Dermalogica in 1986, bucking industry trends in favor of clean formulas, a minimalist look, and commitment to skin health, not beauty.
Dermalogica today trains 100,000 skin therapists per year in advanced technologies and services. Products are formulated for the treatment room, used daily in the hands of licensed skin therapists and by 20 million people for professional results at home. With its global headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, Dermalogica is made in the USA with products sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.dermalogica.com.
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| 2022-09-09T00:41:22Z
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Amazing first images from the James Webb Space Telescope
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The focus of the new James Webb Space Telescope started on far distant galaxies. But the telescope also took a look in our own neighborhood. The planet Jupiter, not billions, not trillions of miles away, just 425 million miles, almost next door to Earth.
The pictures did not disappoint.
Howard Hochhalter, a Myakka City astronomer with Suncoast Stargazers and NASA Solar System Ambassador, said “Very faint things like the rings of Jupiter came into view, they could see that in the images, along with all the moons coming into remarkable detail.”
Equally impressive are the new views of a place where new stars are being born. The Carina Nebula, is roughly 40 quintillion miles from us, so far that it took the light 7,600 years to get to us. The nebula is electrically charged hydrogen gas. As these new stars re born, some of the gas is blown away.
“The Carina Nebula is a star forming region. And it’s called the cosmic cliffs. Now, this is I’ve never heard this name before. And this remarkable detail is revealing a giant cavity being blown out by the energy of these young stars born nearby.”
We have never seen this much detail in previous images from the Hubble Telescope.
“So it’s, it’s outperforming expectations, it’s doing really well”, Hochhalter said.
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| 2022-07-17T19:23:26Z
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When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, it had hoped to overtake the country in a blitz lasting only days or a few weeks. Many Western analysts thought so, too.
As the conflict marked its third month Tuesday, however, Moscow appears to be bogged down in what increasingly looks like a war of attrition, with no end in sight and few successes on the battlefield.
There was no quick victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s powerful forces, no rout that would allow the Kremlin to control most of Ukraine and establish a puppet government.
Instead, Russian troops got bogged down on the outskirts of Kyiv and other big cities amid stiff Ukrainian defenses. Convoys of Russian armor seemed stalled on long stretches of highway. Troops ran out of supplies and gasoline, becoming easy targets.
A little over a month into the invasion, Russia effectively acknowledged the failure of its blitz and pulled troops back from areas near Kyiv, declaring a shift of focus to the eastern industrial region of the Donbas, where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting Ukrainian forces since 2014.
To be sure, Russia has seized significant chunks of territory around the Crimean Peninsula that Moscow annexed eight years ago. It also has managed to cut Ukraine off completely from the Sea of Azov, finally securing full control over the key port of Mariupol after a siege that prevented some of its troops from fighting elsewhere while they battled diehard Ukrainian forces.
But the offensive in the east seems to have bogged down as well, as Western arms flow into Ukraine to bolster its outgunned army.
Russian artillery and warplanes relentlessly pound Ukrainian positions, trying to break through defenses built up during the separatist conflict. They have made only incremental gains, clearly reflecting both Russia’s insufficient troop numbers and the Ukrainian resistance. Russia recently lost hundreds of personnel and dozens of combat vehicles while trying to cross a river to build a bridgehead.
“The Russians are still well behind where we believe they wanted to be when they started this revitalized effort in the eastern part of the country,” Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Friday, adding that small towns and villages were changing hands every day in the Donbas.
Elsewhere in Ukraine, Russian forces have methodically targeted Western weapons shipments, ammunition and fuel depots, and critical infrastructure in hopes of weakening Kyiv’s military and economy.
But in trying to gain ground, Russian forces have also relentlessly shelled cities and laid siege to some of them. In the latest example of the war’s toll, 200 bodies were found in a collapsed building in Mariupol, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday.
The Kremlin appears to still harbor a more ambitious goal of cutting off Ukraine from the Black Sea coast all the way to the Romanian border, a move that would also give Moscow a land corridor to Moldova’s separatist region of Transnistria, where Russian troops are stationed.
But Russia seems to know that this objective is not currently achievable with the limited forces it has.
“I think they’re just increasingly realizing that they can’t necessarily do all of it, certainly not at one go,” said Justin Crump, a former British tank commander who heads Sibylline, a strategic advisory firm.
Moscow’s losses have forced it to rely increasingly on hastily patched-together units in the Donbas that could only make small gains, he said.
“It’s a constant downshifting of gear toward smaller objectives that Russia can actually achieve,” Crump said. “And I think on the biggest scale, they’ve actually downsized their strategy better to match their their ability on the ground.”
Two top officials appeared to acknowledge Tuesday the advance has been slower than expected. Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Nikolai Patrushev said it “is not chasing deadlines,” and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the pace was deliberate to allow civilians to flee, even though forces have repeatedly hit civilian targets.
Many in Ukraine and the West thought Putin would pour resources into the Donbas to score a decisive triumph by Victory Day on May 9, when Moscow celebrates its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Russia has falsely called the war a campaign to “denazify” Ukraine — a country with a democratically elected Jewish president who wants closer ties with the West.
Rather than a massive campaign, however, the Kremlin opted for tactical mini-offensives, aimed at steadily trying to encircle Ukrainian forces.
“The Russian leadership is urging the military command to show at least some gains, and it has nothing else to do but to keep sending more troops into the carnage,” said Mykola Sunhurovskyi, a military expert at the Kyiv-based Razumkov Center think tank.
Many in the West expected Putin to declare a broad troop mobilization, with British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace saying he might do it on Victory Day. That never happened, with Russia continuing to rely on a limited force that was clearly insufficient.
A massive mobilization would likely foment discontent in Russia, fuel antiwar sentiment and carry political risks. Authorities opted for more limited options, with lawmakers drafting a bill to waive the current age limit of 40 for those willing to sign up for the military.
The lack of resources was underlined last week by an abrupt Russian withdrawal from areas near Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city that has been bombarded since the war began. Some of those forces apparently were redeployed to the Donbas, but it wasn’t enough to tip the scales.
“They really had to thin out the troops they had around Kharkiv, simply because they’re trying to hold to too much of a line with too few troops,” said Phillips O’Brien, professor of strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
The Donbas fighting has increasingly become artillery duels, and “it might go on for quite a long time without much movement in the lines,” he said.
“So it will be a more of a positional battle at that point, O’Brien added, with success going to whoever “can take the pounding.”
Ukraine, meanwhile, continues to get a steady flow of Western arms, including U.S. howitzers and drones, tanks from Poland and other heavy gear that is immediately sent into combat.
“Ukraine’s plan is simple and obvious — wear down the Russian forces in the nearest months as much as possible, win time for receiving Western weapons and training how to use them, and then launch a counteroffensive in the southeast,” said Sunhurovskyi, the Kyiv-based military expert.
He said Ukraine hopes to receive even more powerful Western weapons, such as U.S. HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, anti-ship missiles and more potent air defense weapons.
Russian hard-liners warn that Moscow can’t win if it doesn’t conduct a large mobilization and concentrate all of its resources in a decisive attack.
Igor Strelkov, a former security officer who led the separatists in 2014, denounced what he described as the Kremlin’s indecision, saying it could lead to defeat.
“For Russia, the strategic deadlock is deepening,” he said.
Ukrainian authorities are increasingly emboldened by the slow pace of the Russian offensive and growing Western support. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed last week that pushing the Russians back to pre-invasion positions would represent a victory, but some aides declared even more ambitious goals.
Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said Ukraine isn’t interested in a cease-fire “until Russia is ready to fully liberate occupied territories,” a bold statement that appears to reflect hopes for reclaiming the Donbas and Crimea.
Russia, meanwhile, apparently aims to bleed Ukraine by methodically striking fuel supplies and infrastructure while grinding out military gains. The Kremlin may also hope the West’s attention will shift elsewhere.
“Their final hope is that we will lose interest completely in the conflict in Ukraine by the summer,” Crump said. “They’re calculating the Western audiences will lose interest in the same way as Afghanistan last year. Russia thinks that time is working in its favor.”
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| 2022-05-25T02:37:40Z
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The company's exponential growth and commitment to innovation land them at #83 on the list
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axonius, the leader in cybersecurity asset management and SaaS management, has been named to the Forbes 2022 Cloud 100, the definitive ranking of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world, published by Forbes in partnership with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures.
"We are thrilled to be included in the Cloud 100 for the second consecutive year," said Dean Sysman, Co-Founder and CEO of Axonius. "We're on a mission to help our customers control complexity across their entire organization, which we plan to do by becoming the system of record for all infrastructure. This recognition, as well as the monumental growth we've experienced throughout 2022, is proof that we're achieving this goal. I could not be more proud of our team and their continued dedication for this accomplishment."
For the seventh straight year, the Cloud 100 reviews submissions from hundreds of cloud startups and private companies each year. The Cloud 100 evaluation process involved ranking companies across four factors: market leadership (35%), estimated valuation (30%), operating metrics (20%), and people & culture (15%). For market leadership, the Cloud 100 enlists the help of a judging panel of public cloud company CEOs who assist in evaluating and ranking their private company peers.
Since its founding, Axonius has consistently recorded triple-digit revenue growth, and earlier this year, closed a $200M Series E funding round at a valuation of $2.6 billion. The company's momentum can be attributed to its deep understanding of the IT and security challenges currently facing organizations around the world. By helping organizations control the inevitable complexity that comes with managing and securing their environments, Axonius enables its customers to achieve greater effectiveness across their security, IT, operations, audit, and compliance programs. As a result, the company has solidified its position as a crucial solution for enterprises everywhere.
"The companies of the Cloud 100 list represent the best and brightest private companies in this fast-growing sector," said Alex Konrad, senior editor at Forbes. "Every year, it gets more difficult to make this list — meaning even more elite company for those who do. Congratulations to each of the 2022 Cloud 100 honorees."
"The public markets may be in turmoil, but the private valuations of the Cloud 100 continue to rise. All of the 2022 Cloud 100 honorees, again, have reached the $1 billion valuation milestone, and the average Cloud 100 valuation has skyrocketed to $7.4 billion," said Mary D'Onofrio, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. "Despite the market correction in 2022, our confidence in the cloud economy continues to grow—today over 70% of the 2022 Cloud 100 Honorees have reached or exceeded $100 million in annual recurring revenue making them cloud Centaurs. An additional 10% of the list is expected to hit this milestone by the end of the year, furthering our conviction that this years' honorees truly represent the best cloud companies globally."
The Forbes 2022 Cloud 100 and 20 Rising Stars lists are published online at www.forbes.com/cloud100. Highlights of the list appear in the August/September 2022 issue of Forbes magazine.
Visit the company website to learn more about why Axonius continues to rank amongst the most elite startups in the world.
About Axonius
Axonius gives customers the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, automating response actions, and informing business-level strategy. With solutions for both cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and SaaS management, Axonius is deployed in minutes and integrates with hundreds of data sources to provide a comprehensive asset inventory, uncover gaps, and automatically validate and enforce policies. Cited as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups, with accolades from CNBC, Forbes, and Fortune, Axonius covers millions of assets, including devices and cloud assets, user accounts, and SaaS applications, for customers around the world. For more, visit Axonius.com.
Bessemer Venture Partners
Bessemer Venture Partners helps entrepreneurs lay strong foundations to build and forge long-standing companies. With more than 135 IPOs and 200 portfolio companies in the enterprise, consumer and healthcare spaces, Bessemer supports founders and CEOs from their early days through every stage of growth. Bessemer's global portfolio includes Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, Yelp, LinkedIn, PagerDuty, DocuSign, Wix, Fiverr and Toast and has $19 billion of regulatory assets under management. Bessemer has teams of investors and partners located in Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, London, Boston, Beijing and Bangalore. Born from innovations in steel more than a century ago, Bessemer's storied history has afforded its partners the opportunity to celebrate and scrutinize its best investment decisions (see Memos) and also learn from its mistakes (see Anti-Portfolio).
About Forbes
Forbes champions success by celebrating those who have made it, and those who aspire to make it. Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world. The Forbes brand today reaches more than 150 million people worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature LIVE and Forbes Virtual events, custom marketing programs and 47 licensed local editions in 80 countries. Forbes Media's brand extensions include real estate, education and financial services license agreements.
Salesforce Ventures
Salesforce Ventures helps enterprising founders build companies that reinvent the way the world works. Since 2009, we've invested in and partnered with more than 400 of the world's most tenacious enterprise software companies from seed to IPO, including Airtable, Databricks, DocuSign, Guild Education, Hopin, monday.com, nCino, Snowflake, Snyk, Stripe, Tanium, and Zoom. Salesforce Ventures leverages our decades of expertise in the cloud and our long-term relationships with key decision-makers at thousands of businesses around the world to give our portfolio companies an unfair advantage, help them build credibility, and accelerate growth. Salesforce Ventures has invested in more than 25 countries with offices all over the world including in San Francisco, Irvine, New York, London, Tokyo, and Sydney. Follow @SalesforceVC and learn more at http://www.salesforceventures.com.
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| 2022-08-09T14:29:28Z
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Oklahoma governor signs new bill
OKLAHOMA (KXII) - Oklahoma Highway Patrol joined Governor Kevin Stitt as he signed Senate Bill (SB) 338 Tuesday.
The bill sets forth new educational requirements to become a trooper. State statute says applicants must have 64 college credit hours. This new bill supposedly allows them to get the majority of those credit hours during the academy through a partnership with OSU-OKC. Applicants now only have to have 24 college credit hours to apply to become a trooper and if they have at least 3 years of law enforcement experience, they can apply with no college hours.
OHP said they think this will help in the recruitment of new troopers. They went on to thank Senator Lonnie Paxton, Senator Michael Bergstrom, and Rep. Brian Hill HD47 for authoring the bill.
The 70th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy begins Monday, August 15, 2022 when 52 cadets, including four females, will report to the Robert R. Lester Training Center. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy is a structured, eighteen-week, dormitory-style academy.
During academy training, cadets will be challenged academically, physically, and mentally. A typical day begins with physical training, drill and ceremony and inspections, before the classroom instruction. The evening hours are used for course studies, assignment completions, practical exercises, and preparation for the following day. The workdays for cadets vary from 12 to 18 hours. Graduation is set for December 22, 2022.
This is the first academy where cadets are able to take advantage of the new state law allowing them to finish their required college credit hours during the academy through a partnership with OSU/OKC. State statute dictates troopers have 62 college credit hours. A new state law allows applicants to apply with only 24 hours of college credit and obtain the remaining 38 during the academy.
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| 2022-08-11T21:41:10Z
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The Campaign Includes A Vibrant and Authentic Merchandise Collection That Hopes To Drive Large Scale Awareness for The Launch of 988 and Encourages Support of Didi Hirsch and Their Efforts to Prevent Suicide
LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Didi Hirsch), home of the nation's premier Suicide Prevention Center and a leading provider of whole-person mental health and crisis care, is excited to announce a purpose-driven partnership with Self-Care Is For Everyone, an emerging advocacy organization and apparel retailer that aims to make healing resources, reminders and experiences more accessible. This impactful merchandise collaboration and the campaign aim to drive funding and awareness for the launch of 988, the new 3-digit phone that connects people experiencing a mental health suicidal crisis with a trained counselor 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.
The "What If It Gets Better?" campaign includes an awareness-driven merchandise collection that will donate all proceeds to support Didi Hirsch's implementation of 988. The campaign highlights various crisis care frontline workers and volunteers within Didi Hirsch for an intimate portrait of the impactful work of suicide prevention hotlines. As California's lead 988 agency, Didi Hirsch has partnered with 12 other crisis centers across the state, both public and private, who field over 270,000 calls together a year to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. The California crisis centers have started receiving calls to 988 since July 16, 2022, when it became available nationwide.
"We at Didi Hirsch are dedicated to working towards the common goal of providing a solution to the mental health crisis our nation faces today," said Didi Hirsch's Chief Executive Officer Lyn Morris, LMFT. "We are excited about our partnership with Self-Care Is For Everyone and know this campaign will help drive awareness of the historical launch and support the cause".
Founded on World Kindness Day in 2018 by three family members and mental health advocates: AJ Martofel, Sasha Aronzon-Martofel, and Jonathan Martofel — a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles, Self-Care Is For Everyone has had a founding commitment to utilizing the platform to encourage mental-health conversations and help prevent suicide. Self-Care Is For Everyone (@selfcareisforeveryone) has distributed more than $680,000 to independent artists and nonprofit organizations serving the mental-health community.
"We feel so grateful that we get to partner with Didi Hirsch to amplify the importance of 988. This new and faster way to access mental health care gives us hope for a better future where those struggling can feel less alone," shares Self-Care Is For Everyone Co-Founder Jonathan Martofel, LMFT. "Being able to give back through this collection is really meaningful because the funds go directly to support Didi Hirsch and help strengthen their efforts in answering these life-saving calls."
988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number—it's a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
Self-Care Is For Everyone partnered with mental health advocate and artist Cami Zea (@zeaink) to create the designs for the merch collection. The "What If It Gets Better?" collection includes two unique designs in two colorways available in t-shirts ($29.88) and crewnecks ($39.88), with 100% of the net profits being donated to Didi Hirsch. The designs feature a range of affirmations and healing statements that spell out the words 988 in large letters and remind those who are struggling with their mental health to call 988. Every order includes a free 3" vinyl 988 sticker, access to a digital mental health self-care toolkit, a voucher to try one free month of online therapy, and a campaign postcard with healing affirmations.
The "What If It Gets Better?" collection is exclusively available on Self-Care Is For Everyone's Instagram and website. You can find more information surrounding the campaign and collection at www.selfcareisforeveryone.com.
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health and crisis care for 80 years. Its first-in-the-nation Suicide Prevention Center operates multiple English/Spanish hotlines 24/7, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline becoming 988 in July 2022, the national Disaster Distress Helpline for those suffering emotionally from natural or manmade disasters, a new line diverting 911 calls from the LAPD disproportionately connecting Black and Latinx young men to care, as well as Teen Line. Didi Hirsch's highly specialized experts also provide outpatient therapy and medication management, crisis counseling and support groups for people with suicidal thoughts, attempts, or loss, as well as suicide prevention training for students, teachers, clergy, police, and first responders. Didi Hirsch serves nearly 160,000 children, adults and families each year through 10 facilities and over 75 schools across Los Angeles and Orange counties. Learn more today at www.didihirsch.org
Self-Care Is For Everyone (@selfcareisforeveryone) exists to amplify the voices of mental health advocates through art and design. Self-Care Is For Everyone is a family-run mental health advocacy brand that was founded on World Kindness Day 2018 by mental health advocates: Sasha Aronzon-Martofel, Sasha's husband AJ Martofel, & AJ's older brother Jonathan Martofel, LMFT 126269, a licensed therapist with a practice in Los Angeles, CA. The Self-Care Is For Everyone community is made up of over 1 million mental health advocates who recognize that self-care practices like resting, staying hydrated, and going to therapy are essential in order to keep going and prevent burnout. Each day, @selfcareisforeveryone shares artwork & reminders that inspire hope, raise awareness, and encourage everyone to talk more openly about their mental health struggles. Self-Care Is For Everyone donates 10% of their net profits and helps raise funds for suicide prevention nonprofits like The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention and Didi Hirsch! For more reminders that are good for your mental health, please visit: www.selfcareisforeveryone.com
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| 2022-07-21T23:32:37Z
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Bishop robbed at gunpoint while delivering sermon
NEW YORK (WCBS) - A New York bishop was robbed at gunpoint in the middle of a sermon on Sunday, and it was all caught on video.
Bishop Lamor Whitehead saw the door in the back of the room he was speaking in get kicked open.
“I see three to four men come in,” he said. “As I got down, one went to my wife and took all her jewelry and had the gun in front of my 8-month-old baby’s face. Took off my bishop’s ring, my wedding band, my bishop’s chain, and then I had chains underneath my robe and he started tapping my neck, so that means they knew. They watched and they knew that I have other jewelry.”
The church’s livestream shows the gun being held on the pastor.
Whitehead said what you do not see on camera are around 100 people who were in the room. Men, women and children dropped to the floor in silence.
“My church is traumatized. The women and children are still crying. Babies are still crying,” Whitehead said.
Police said the men took off in a white Mercedes.
“These men, they need to turn themselves in. I forgive you and I’m praying for you, and I hope that God delivers you from the mindset from who you are at this time,” Whitehead said.
He believes the family was targeted because of the publicity he received when he helped turn in a suspect wanted in the fatal subway shooting of 48-year-old Daniel Enriquez in May.
“I turned him in, but the media called me the ‘Bling Bling Bishop.’ The had my Rolls Royce car all over everywhere,” he said.
The New York Police Department is investigating.
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| 2022-07-25T12:58:07Z
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mendel, the leading clinical artificial intelligence and natural language processing platform, today announced it has raised $40 million in Series B funding round led by Oak HC/FT. The round includes participation from existing investor DCM, who led Mendel's Series A funding round in June 2021.
This funding comes amidst surging customer demand for Mendel's AI infrastructure. The fresh capital will enable the company to expand its team of AI and engineering teams and scale the commercial organization. It will also help accelerate the release of Mendel's new, breakthrough product, Resolve, which consolidates clinical information to create a coherent longitudinal view of the patient journey. Traditionally, it takes nearly five years to manually abstract 2 million patient lives. Mendel's Resolve abstracts the same number in less than 24 hours.
"The capital we have raised is a testament to the strong market fit and demand," said Karim Galil, Co-Founder and CEO of Mendel. "Our vision it to weave Mendel into the fabric of every healthcare data platform. It's exciting to partner with Oak HC/FT as we enable the healthcare ecosystem to provide better care for every patient."
The healthcare industry faces immense challenges in parsing unstructured medical data that is highly valuable, but also extremely difficult and expensive to access. Mendel's solution unlocks 80% of the world's clinical data by leveraging contextual understanding to transform unstructured electronic medical record (EMR) data and clinical literature into comprehensive and compliant analytics-ready data. It abstracts data 27,000 times faster than the primarily manual methods most frequently used in clinical settings, and its output is reviewed and validated by a team of clinical experts to guarantee research-grade output.
"We believe Mendel can become a mission-critical infrastructure platform for the healthcare industry," said Billy Deitch, Partner at Oak HC/FT. "Mendel's technology sets a new standard in accuracy and scalability for processing unstructured medical data and we are confident that the company will continue to lead the industry with cutting edge solutions [and delivering for their customers]."
"Going as far back as our first investment in 2017, we've always known that Mendel's novel AI technology was going to change the face of healthcare's information infrastructure," said Hurst Lin, General Partner at DCM. "We're proud to continue to support Mendel through its next phase of growth that comes at such a critical time for the entire healthcare industry."
For more information about Mendel visit Mendel.ai, and to see open positions visit Mendel.ai/careers.
About Mendel
Mendel is a machine that can read and understand medicine. Mendel Health is a for-profit corporation headquartered in San Jose, California that uses novel AI technology to absorb clinical data in medical literature as well as patient health records, to unlock a wide range of Real World Data applications. For more information about Mendel, visit Mendel.ai.
About OAK HC/FT
Oak HC/FT is a venture and growth equity firm investing in companies driving transformation in healthcare and fintech, two uniquely complementary and high-growth sectors. With deep domain expertise and strategic resources, Oak HC/FT partners with leading entrepreneurs at every stage, from seed to growth, to build businesses that make a measurable, lasting impact on these industries. Founded in 2014, the firm has $3.3 billion in assets under management and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT, with investors in San Francisco and Boston. Follow Oak HC/FT on Twitter and LinkedIn and learn more at oakhcft.com.
About DCM
DCM is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, Beijing and Tokyo with over $4.2 billion under management and a 25-year track record of top performance. DCM has invested in more than 400 early-stage technology companies globally and provides hands-on operational guidance and a global network of business and financial resources. DCM portfolio companies have an aggregate enterprise value exceeding $250 billion including industry leading companies Bill.com, Careem (UBER), Hims & Hers, Kuaishou, Musically (TikTok) and SoFi. For more information, visit https://www.dcm.com.
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| 2022-04-21T12:50:15Z
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blox.ai, Mad Street Den's AI platform, rolls out a single unified product line for bringing together both Data Enrichment and Customer Experience tools for enterprises across the globe.
For the first time in history, enterprises can build elaborate customer experiences with clean data, overcoming the last decade's junk-in, junk-out problems. Product and Technical teams can now build their own models, use preset models to organize data and create taxonomies in a matter of minutes as opposed to months. With the introduction of this new product line, enriching and creating clean catalog and content data becomes simple and instant, allowing the design of personalized customer experiences for their consumers using this data. This is AI like never before!
Poor data that cannot be capitalized on is a challenge businesses across industries face. 'Ugly' data causes companies to miss out on key indicators and information that can help them refine their product & make informed business decisions. This affects their ROI, the experiences they deliver to their customers, and their revenue.
Blox helps enterprises distill huge volumes of data and make it usable. And then it connects all that data to different types of workflows - whether its managing customer journeys or workflows across teams. Today, enterprises are forced to buy point solutions from different software vendors, each addressing a single point in the journey, as opposed to end to end systems that talk to data at different points in the workflows. What they get is a hodge-podge of data, every vendor interpreting data differently and using it differently for the same customer, preventing any meaningful personalization. Data management and Customer Experience are inherently linked, and having different sources of truth significantly stunts the results and wastes resources.
Blox aims to solve this problem by bringing all of this together on one platform. Companies can now build models, use preset models, clean their catalogs of data and manage Customer Experiences in one interface with a single backend - A single AI-Stack for all your Data and CX needs.
"Organizations are constantly pursuing tangible ROI on their AI-led investments, and it's critical to understand why off-the-shelf point implementations fail. In all our conversations with business leaders, we have noticed that the data they're building their models on is broken. That's what Blox.ai aims to fix first. We are building a continuum for the data lifecycle so that your AI models can look across, interoperate and work with all the different pieces of data in that continuum, creating a single source of truth that accurately represents your business and is capable of delivering value." says Ashwini Asokan, CEO & Founder of Blox.ai.
The platform is industry agnostic and is already powering companies across Retail, Finance, Healthcare, Insurance, Logistics and more. "Every business out there wants to use AI, but there's a learning curve and it can take upto 24 months to start seeing any impact of the AI on the business. With Blox.ai, we give you AI in a box and reduce that entire journey to 90 days", says Anand Chandrasekaran, CTO of Blox.ai. "We're giving teams all the tools they need to customize and deploy AI models that are mission-critical for them in a manner that works with their tech stack. You don't need to be a data scientist to deploy AI anymore. Our ability to deploy Blox as independent modules and simultaneously as a platform uniquely place it in a position to truly collaborate with businesses from end-to-end and support them through every step of the project lifecycle. And what we're seeing because of this, is reduced costs and increased flexibility in the form of revenue levers, like never before" he added.
Mad Street Den is an Enterprise AI company with a mission to make businesses and teams AI-native by driving top-down and bottom-up change in AI adoption. Blox.ai is Mad Street Den's proprietary AI stack for enterprise businesses to provide them with Computer Vision & NLP-led solutions that solve problems ranging from data unification & structuring to prediction & personalization as well as workflow and process automation. With a combination of ready-to-use APIs, no-code, and low-code tools, Blox enables marketing, product, sales, and technology teams to bring an order of magnitude improvement to lead generation, churn reduction, revenue growth, cost efficiency, and more. Blox.ai is currently deployed across several industries, including Retail (under the brand name Vue.ai), healthcare, finance, media and entertainment, education, and more.
Mad Street Den is backed by leading investors such as Sequoia Capital and Falcon Edge Capital and works with some of the largest conglomerates across every geography.
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| 2022-08-24T12:34:00Z
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Norway’s Equinor posts strong Q1, to exit Russian ventures
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — State-owned Equinor ASA of Norway says one if its plants in the Arctic that had been under repairs since a 2020 fire “is on track for a safe start-up on May 17.” The Stavanger, Norway-based company presented its its first quarter results on Wednesday. Equinor posted revenue of $36.4 billion, up 100% from the same period last year. Net operating income was $18.4 billion in the first quarter, compared to $5.2 billion in the same period of 2021. Equinor’s chief executive called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “a dark moment for Europe” and said Equinor had started the process of pulling out of its Russian joint ventures.
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| 2022-05-04T12:18:52Z
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Carvana Co..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CVNA 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.
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CLASS PERIOD: May 6, 2020 to June 24, 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) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: October 3, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/carvana-co-loss-submission-form/?id=31376&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CVNA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 3, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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| 2022-09-07T10:16:03Z
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Austin Riley first of 4 champion Braves to go to arbitration
ATLANTA (AP) — Third baseman Austin Riley became the first of four members of the World Series champion Atlanta Braves to go to a salary arbitration hearing, asking for $4.25 million rather than the team’s $3.95 million offer. Arbitrators Richard Bloch, Steven Wolf and John Woods heard the case virtually. A decision is expected Wednesday, along with the case of St. Louis outfielder Tyler O’Neill, which was heard last Friday by a different panel. Riley set career bests last season with a .303 average, 33 homers and 107 RBIs. He played in 160 games, tying Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson for the NL lead.
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| 2022-05-10T23:04:32Z
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Stray dog gets second chance, becomes police department’s ‘Community Outreach Canine’
TRUCKEE, Calif. (Gray News) – A police department in California is adding a new partner to their roster – a stray dog.
The Truckee Police Department said the department officially adopted an 8-month-old American bulldog they named Captain Mugshot, who will also be known as Mugz.
Mugz was originally picked up as a stray and placed in a local shelter. Truckee police and the Humane Society both saw that Mugz was something “very special.”
“It didn’t take long for Truckee PD to decide it was time to bring a dog back into the local police department,” police wrote in a Facebook post. They adopted him on Friday.
However, Mugz won’t be a typical police K-9. He’ll be a “Community Outreach Canine,” working hard to provide outreach and education in the community on behalf of the police department.
“We are so excited to have this special canine working alongside Truckee PD,” Truckee police support services manager Deverie Acuff said. “Community Outreach is an important part of what we do, and we’re excited for the community to meet the newest member of the team.”
Mugz will be competing his training before he is ready for duty.
Truckee is located about 30 miles southwest of Reno, Nevada.
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| 2022-05-12T19:10:33Z
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Sandy Hook parents: Alex Jones claims created nightmare
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The parents of a 6-year-old killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting described being put through a “living hell” of death threats, harassment and ongoing trauma over the past decade as they confronted conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who has used his media platforms to push claims that it was all a hoax.
The parents led a day of charged testimony Tuesday that included the judge scolding the bombastic Jones for not being truthful with some of what he said under oath.
Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, whose son Jesse was killed at the school in Newtown, Connecticut, took the witness stand Tuesday on the final day of testimony in the two-week defamation damages trial against Jones and his media company Free Speech Systems. They are seeking at least $150 million damages.
In a gripping exchange, Lewis spoke directly to Jones, who was sitting about 10 feet away. Earlier that day, Jones was on his broadcast program telling his audience that Heslin is “slow” and being manipulated by bad people.
“I am a mother first and foremost and I know you are a father. My son existed,” Lewis said to Jones. “I am not deep state ... I know you know that ... And yet you’re going to leave this courthouse and say it again on your show.”
At one point, Lewis asked Jones: “Do you think I’m an actor?”
“No, I don’t think you’re an actor,” Jones responded before the judge admonished him to be quiet until called to testify.
Lewis continued trying to impress on Jones that the Sandy Hook shooting and trauma inflicted in the decade since then was real.
“It seems so incredible to me that we have to do this — that we have to implore you, to punish you — to get you to stop lying,” Lewis said. “I am so glad this day is here. I’m actually relieved. And grateful ... that I got to say all this to you.”
Jones visibly shook his head several times while Scarlett Lewis was addressing him.
Heslin and Lewis are among several Sandy Hook families who have filed several lawsuits alleging that Sandy Hook hoax claims pushed by Jones have led to years of abuse by Jones and his followers.
Heslin and Lewis both said they fear for their lives and have been confronted by strangers at home and on the street. Heslin said his home and car have been shot at. The jury heard a death threat sent via telephone message to another Sandy Hook family.
“I can’t even describe the last nine and a half years, the living hell that I and others have had to endure because of the recklessness and negligence of Alex Jones,” Heslin said.
Scarlett Lewis also described threatening emails that seemed to have uncovered deep details of her personal life.
“It’s fear for your life,” Scarlett Lewis said. “You don’t know what they were going to do.”
Heslin said he didn’t know if the Sandy Hook hoax conspiracy theory originated with Jones, but it was Jones who “lit the match and started the fire” with an online platform and broadcast that reached millions worldwide.
“What was said about me and Sandy Hook itself resonates around the world,” Heslin said. “As time went on, I truly realized how dangerous it was.”
Jones skipped Heslin’s morning testimony while he was on his show — a move Heslin dismissed as “cowardly” — but arrived in the courtroom for part of Scarlett Lewis’ testimony. He was accompanied by several private security guards.
“Today is very important to me and it’s been a long time coming ... to face Alex Jones for what he said and did to me. To restore the honor and legacy of my son,” Heslin said when Jones wasn’t there.
Heslin told the jury about holding his son with a bullet hole through his head, even describing the extent of the damage to his son’s body. A key segment of the case is a 2017 Infowars broadcast that said Heslin didn’t hold his son.
The jury was shown a school picture of a smiling Jesse taken two weeks before he was killed. The parents didn’t receive the photo until after the shooting. They described how Jesse was known for telling classmates to “run!” which likely saved lives.
An apology from Jones wouldn’t be good enough, the parents said.
“Alex started this fight,” Heslin said, “and I’ll finish this fight.”
Jones later took the stand himself, initially being combative with the judge, who had asked him to answer his own attorney’s question. Jones testified he had long wanted to apologize to the plaintiffs.
“I never intentionally tried to hurt you. I never said your name until this came to court,” Jones said. “The internet had questions; I had questions.”
Later, the judge sent the jury out of the room and strongly scolded Jones for telling the jury he complied with pretrial evidence gathering even though he didn’t, and that he is bankrupt, which has not been determined. Plaintiff’s attorneys were furious about Jones mentioning he is bankrupt, which they worry will taint a jury decision about damages.
“This is not your show,” Judge Maya Guerra Gamble told Jones. “Your beliefs do not make something true. You are under oath.”
Last September, Guerra admonished Jones in her default judgment over his failure to turn over documents requested by the Sandy Hook families. A court in Connecticut issued a similar default judgment against Jones for the same reasons in a separate lawsuit brought by other Sandy Hook parents.
Heslin and Lewis suffer from a form of post-traumatic stress disorder that comes from constant trauma, similar to that endured by soldiers in war zones or child abuse victims, a forensic psychologist who studied their cases and met with them testified Monday.
Closing arguments were expected Wednesday after more testimony from Jones, who has portrayed the lawsuit against him as an attack on his First Amendment rights.
At stake in the trial is how much Jones will pay. The parents have asked the jury to award $150 million in compensation for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The jury will then consider whether Jones and his company will pay punitive damages.
The trial is just one of several Jones faces.
Courts in Texas and Connecticut have already found Jones liable for defamation for his portrayal of the Sandy Hook massacre as a hoax. In both states, judges issued default judgments against Jones without trials because he failed to respond to court orders and turn over documents.
Jones has already tried to protect Free Speech Systems financially. The company filed for federal bankruptcy protection last week. Sandy Hook families have separately sued Jones over his financial claims, arguing that the company is trying to protect millions owned by Jones and his family through shell entities.
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Associated Press writer Paul J. Weber contributed to this report.
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| 2022-08-03T11:57:48Z
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Casino's Summer Kick-Off Features Celebrity Appearances, Free Play, Free Food, and More
JAMUL, Calif., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Jamul Casino will host its annual summer Block Party featuring free play and free lobster for all casino guests, celebrity bingo, and an exclusive concert at its intimate open-air venue, The Rooftop. Located at 14145 Campo Road in Jamul, CA, the Casino's all-day celebration will feature:
- Ten (10)-time Grammy Award-winning artist, Chaka Khan, offering an exclusive evening performance at The Rooftop
- Survivor winner Boston Rob Mariano, hosting celebrity bingo for the Casino's VIP guests with cash giveaways in Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub
- $20 in free play for all guests at the Casino
- A Taste of Jamul celebration for all guests featuring free lobster in JIVe Lounge
- A No Limit Hold'Em poker tournament
- Live entertainment throughout the day
Jamul Casino's annual Block Party is a signature event that showcases its Genuinely Generous® promise to its guests with outstanding gaming, cuisine, entertainment, and fun.
Chaka Khan
Helping Jamul Casino to kick off summer will be ten-time Grammy Award winner, Chaka Khan. The legendary singer, who has inspired generations of musicians with her four decades as a recording artist, will take the stage at The Rooftop at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm for this special performance. Tickets are available online, here: https://www.jamulcasinosd.com/blockparty2022/.
Invitation-Only Celebrity Bingo with Boston Rob Mariano
Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub will host Celebrity Bingo with Survivor All-Star Boston Rob Mariano, the first contestant to appear on Survivor six (6) times. Guests will enjoy great food, gaming fun, and the opportunity to win their share of $10,000 in cash prizes during each session at 11am and 1pm. Tickets to this event will be given away to select Jamul Casino VIP guests and through the Casino's social media channels and radio partners.
Free Play, Lobster, and Live Entertainment for All Casino Guests
In addition to cash giveaways and celebrity appearances, all guests will receive $20 in free play, available to play on any of the Casino's slot machines or table games. Guests may visit the promotional kiosks between 6am and midnight to claim their $20 in free play.
Another Jamul Casino Block Party tradition is free food for all guests. The theme of this year's "Taste of Jamul" is lobster. From 10am to 2pm in JIVe Lounge, Jamul Casino will host a Lobster Fry with fried lobster tail, truffled tater tots, and coleslaw, accompanied by Mary's glazed donut holes with spiced bourbon maple drizzle—all for free. Guests may visit any promotional kiosk after 10am for a ticket to the party.
To keep the party going all day, the Block Party will bring out local musical talent, also available for free to all guests. Live entertainment in JIVe Lounge will include DJ Marc Eazy, R:Tyme Band, and Rhythm Society. The Casino will also have a live DJ in Loft 94 and on the Casino floor beginning at 5pm.
Poker Tournament
This year's poker tournament will unite local players for a friendly game of No Limit Hold'Em in the Casino's Poker Room beginning at 10am. Players may buy-in for $100 plus a $25 entry fee with unlimited re-entries.
President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, Mary Cheeks, says, "Our annual Block Party is probably the most fun we have all year. It's an action-packed day with food, fun, gaming, and live performances—all in one place. It's a great time to check out San Diego's Closest Casino and see why we are the region's top destination for gaming excitement, entertainment, and enjoyment."
About Jamul Casino
Opened in 2016, the Jamul Casino is located in Jamul, California, San Diego County, and is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned enterprise of the Tribe. The $430 million, award-winning casino features nearly 1,700 slot machines, 46 live table games, a dedicated poker room, and various restaurants, bars and lounges. Jamul Casino supports more than 1,000 permanent jobs in the region and is the closest casino to downtown San Diego, which is the eighth-largest city in the United States by population. For more information about Jamul Casino, please visit www.jamulcasinosd.com.
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| 2022-05-13T16:36:41Z
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an effective cart for making and selling fried doughboys in a variety of locations," said an inventor, from Riverside, Calif., "so I invented the DOUGH BOY KING Cart. My design would accommodate and satisfy hungry walk-up customers and it could generate income for the entrepreneur."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved cart for frying and selling doughboys to the public. In doing so, it enables the user to create fresh and tasty sugarcoated fried dough. It also increases convenience and mobility and it could help to generate income for the business owner. The invention features a mobile, versatile and unique design that is easy to use so it is ideal for entrepreneurs with their own fried doughboy businesses.
The original design was submitted to the Riverside sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RSM-116, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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| 2022-09-07T17:56:39Z
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s all the rave recently, barre classes!
If you’re unfamiliar with barre, barre classes are hybrid workout classes that fuse elements of multiple workout programs to create a fun exciting and intense exercise. Barree includes aspects of yoga, dancing and even some weight lifting.
Barre has been around for a hot minute now but is gaining popularity again with barre being an accessible at-home workout. CW33’s Yolonda Williams wanted to see what all the rave was about and got in on the fun at North Texas’ The Bar Method.
If you want to get in on the fun too, you can book a class at The Bar Method by going to barmethod.com. They have multiple locations throughout Dallas making it easier for you to get out there.
Or if you want to work out on your own terms, they offer online courses as well.
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| 2022-05-30T17:44:36Z
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BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) announced today the pricing of its previously announced public offering of senior notes (collectively, the "Notes"). The offering consists of $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 3.950% senior notes due 2029, $850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.050% senior notes due 2032 and $1,150 million aggregate principal amount of 4.500% senior notes due 2052. Subject to customary conditions, the offering is expected to close on April 22, 2022.
The Notes will be the unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company and will rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company's current and future unsubordinated indebtedness. The Notes will be guaranteed by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries (each a "Subsidiary Guarantor") and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by all of its existing and future subsidiaries that guarantee any of its other indebtedness (each a "Subsidiary Guarantee"). Each such Subsidiary Guarantee will be an unsecured and unsubordinated obligation of the Subsidiary Guarantor providing such Subsidiary Guarantee and will rank equally in right of payment with such Subsidiary Guarantor's current and future unsubordinated indebtedness.
The Company estimates that the net proceeds from the offering will be approximately $2,961 million (after underwriting discounts and offering expenses). Concurrently with this offering, the Company commenced a series of tender offers (the "Tender Offers") to purchase for cash certain of its outstanding series of senior unsecured notes. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with cash on hand, if necessary, to fund the purchase price and accrued and unpaid interest for the notes purchased in the Tender Offers and to redeem an outstanding series of senior unsecured notes. This offering is not contingent on the consummation of the Tender Offers or the redemption. In the event that the Tender Offers and the redemption are not consummated, the Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital, acquisitions, retirement of debt and other business opportunities.
BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC will act as joint book-running managers for this notes offering.
The offering of the Notes is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement. The Company has filed a registration statement (including the prospectus and related prospectus supplement) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for this offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and related prospectus supplement incorporated in that registration statement and other documents the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies may be obtained from: BofA Securities, Inc., 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, telephone: 1-800-294-1322 or by email at dg.prospectus_requests @bofa.com; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10179, Attn: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk, telephone: 212-834-4533; and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, telephone: 1-800-718-1649.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue approaching $13 billion and approximately 27,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes the owned brands of Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as "may," "might," "should," "could," "predict," "potential," "believe," "expect," "continue," "will," "anticipate," "seek," "estimate," "intend," "plan," and "would," or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements have been based on the Company's current views with respect to future events, the timing of this notes offering and the intended use of proceeds from this notes offering. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including prevailing market conditions, as well as other factors. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the Company's other filings with the SEC. In addition to these risk factors, uncertainties concerning ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine and the related impacts on macroeconomic conditions, including, among other things, interest rates may also present certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that might cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements represent the Company's estimates and assumptions only as of the date that they were made. The Company does not undertake any duty to update the forward-looking statements, and the estimates and assumptions associated with them, after the date of this release, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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steve.alexander@kdrp.com
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BARRIE, ON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) ("MediPharm Labs" or the "Company") a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with OneLife Botanicals PTY ("OneLife Botanicals") for the sale of MediPharm Labs Australia Pty Ltd ("MPLA"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, for a minimum value of $6.9M AUD ($6.2M CAD). The Agreement is subject to routine conditions and is anticipated to close within 90 days.
The Agreement includes the assets of MPLA, specialized licensing, operational knowledge, and Australian and New Zealand customers currently served from that facility. All international contracts outside of Australia and New Zealand will remain with MediPharm Labs and be serviced from our Barrie GMP facility.
In July 2021, MediPharm Labs was the first purpose-built cannabis facility to receive a pharmaceutical Drug Establishment License. Awarded by Health Canada, this license is recognized in over 50 countries as part of the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). At this time, the Company has completed a review of its international manufacturing platform and identified significant potential savings in moving all domestic and international manufacturing to the Canadian facility.
After an extensive sale process, the Agreement with OneLife Botanicals was identified as a strategic fit for both parties. OneLife Botanicals is an emerging leader in Australia region for cannabis-based wellness and medical products, with plans to launch OTC CBD products across Australia. Purchasing the MPLA facility expedites OneLife Botanicals' timing to commercialization. The Company and OneLife Botanicals will also enter into a transition services agreement to allow for the two companies to smoothly transition products and services produced in the facility, and to work together on future commercial opportunities.
David Pidduck, CEO of MediPharm Labs commented, "This sale represents a major milestone for MediPharm Labs as it continues to focus on rightsizing the business to achieve profitability. As we look to maintain our strong cash balance, this transaction paired with corporate restructuring completed in June 2022 should allow us to reduce our quarterly burn rate as we improve sales.
I want to personally thank our Australian team. This group of professionals are trailblazers in the Australian and international medical cannabis market, achieving major milestones such as multiple customer product launches and our first deliveries to Germany. OneLife Botanicals is gaining one of the most capable medical cannabis manufacturing teams in Australia."
OneLife Botanicals CEO Andrew Grant said, "This purchase aligns and expedites the strategic aim of our organization to produce high quality medicinal cannabis products by integrating manufacturing into the end-to-end supply chain. The integration of a fully operational facility brings forward our objectives to take our products and brand to the market.
Our company undertook extensive research in considering this important acquisition and is highly confident about the capabilities and capacity of the operation to manufacture products in accordance with all compliance and quality standards.
The integration of this business with our existing cultivation facility facilitates savings in capital investment, access to operational efficiencies and establishes us as a significant supplier in the Australian medicinal cannabis industry.
We intend to build on the existing customer base and develop additional product distribution opportunities to become a formidable participant in the market."
Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms. MediPharm Labs has invested in an expert, research driven team, state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies and purpose-built facilities with five primary extraction lines for delivery of pure, trusted and precision-dosed cannabis products for its customers. Through its wholesale and white label platforms, MediPharm Labs formulates, develops (including through sensory testing), processes, packages and distributes cannabis extracts and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international markets. In 2021, MediPharm Labs received a Pharmaceutical Drug Establishment Licence from Health Canada, becoming the only company in North America to hold a domestic Good Manufacturing Licence for the extraction of natural cannabinoids. The Company carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the countries in which it operates.
Website: www.medipharmlabs.com
Onelife Botanicals is a niche producer of medicinal cannabis in Melbourne, Australia. The company has a passion for developing and producing products that provide a range of health benefits and assist in treating a range of specific health conditions.
The company operates an existing cultivation site with extensive Infrastructure, including fit for purpose glasshouses for growing Medicinal Cannabis in a controlled environment. The glasshouses facilitate the optimum growing environment through temperature and climate control, allowing natural sunlight to be maximized in a protected and secure environment.
The Directors and stakeholders are focused on identifying and exploring market opportunities, along with embracing innovation in the production processes. The success of the business is able to be achieved with an extensive Research and Development program, aimed at staying ahead of changes in growing methods, technological solutions and product applications, along with advanced automation ensuring that we minimize operating expenditure and maximise quality control.
The organisation is committed to make the health benefits of this natural and powerful plant available to everyone seeking to improve their One Life.
This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon several estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the delay or failure for the Agreement to close within 90 days; the ability for MediPharm Labs to realize savings in moving all manufacturing to the Canadian facility; and the ability for MediPharm Labs to significant reduce the quarterly burn rate or improve sales. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, MediPharm Labs assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change.
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LISTEN: 911 call reveals victim’s fear before deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota County
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The recording of a 911 call reveals fear and anger in a victim’s voice before deputies shot and killed a man who had threatened her with a gun.
The incident happened the morning of Aug. 28 on Tarawa Drive in east Sarasota County.
The victim, whose identity has been protected in accordance with Marsy’s Law, called 911 to report her boyfriend was pointing a gun at her during an argument.
“It’s not right for him to point a gun at me,” the victim is heard telling the dispatcher. She was also heard talking to the gunman, “You can’t point a gun a somebody!”
“Touch me again and you’re going to jail,” she says.
According to Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman, the woman said she awoke that morning to her boyfriend, 47-year-old Brian Underwood, holding a gun to her face.
As the victim hid in a back bedroom, deputies arrived on the scene and made contact with Underwood, asking him to come out of the house. Underwood originally denied the request and instead spoke with deputies by phone while looking at one another through a window of the house.
After making them believe he was unarmed, four deputies were invited to enter the home. Hoffman said deputies continuously asked him to keep his hands in the air as they entered. Underwood reached around to his back waistband and pulled out a semi-automatic firearm and chambered a round.
As the gunman raised his weapon two of the deputies fired multiple shots at Underwood, killing him.
Hoffman said deputies had been to Underwood’s residence before. Underwood also had a one prior arrest in Citrus County in 2014 for domestic battery.
No one else was injured.
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Passport's platform continues to bring easier, more convenient parking payments across New York
NEWBURGH, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Newburgh is excited to launch its first mobile payment option for parking powered by Passport, a leading transportation software and payments company, beginning on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Through Passport's mobile parking application, Passport Parking, motorists will have the ability to pay for and manage parking sessions from their smartphones, as an alternative to using quarters. With a cashless option now available, the City of Newburgh can support its merchants and drivers through a seamless and digital parking experience.
The mobile application is convenient, simple and secure. To begin a parking session, users create an account, enter the zone number marked on nearby signage, their license plate number and the desired length of stay. Users can extend sessions remotely and review parking history and receipts with just a few taps.
"The City of Newburgh continues to thrive and grow as a welcoming community and beautiful tourist destination,'' says City Manager, Todd Venning. "It's a great time to bring Passport's innovative technology to the City and we are excited for the community to see what we've been working on to streamline daily tasks, such as paying to park."
In addition to launching Passport's platform to offer mobile payments for parking, the City of Newburgh also powers its enforcement operations through Passport, allowing the City to utilize an end-to-end parking and enforcement solution with one digital platform. Neighboring locations that also trust Passport to manage their parking operations include the City of Rye, the Village of Larchmont and the Village of Pelham.
"With Passport, the City of Newburgh can provide its residents and visitors with easier ways to pay for parking so they can truly explore the beauty and diversity of Newburgh," says Anthony Caddell, Passport account executive. "We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Newburgh to enhance the user experience while supporting the evolving needs of the City's parking and enforcement services."
The Passport Parking app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.
Passport is a transportation software and payments company that builds technology to more efficiently manage streets and sidewalks. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and Miami. Passport's digital platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020.
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Russia pounds Ukraine as Putin holds talks in Tehran
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian cruise missiles struck villages around southern Ukraine’s port city of Odesa early Tuesday, hitting houses, a school and a community center as Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Iran to discuss a U.N.-backed proposal to unblock exports of Ukrainian grain.
Russian forces fired seven Kalibr cruise missiles at the Odesa region. The Russian Defense Ministry said strikes on the village of Bilenke had a legitimate military goal and “destroyed depots of ammunition for weapons supplied by the United States and European countries.”
A local official disputed Moscow’s claim and said six people were wounded.
“These strikes on peaceful people have one goal — to intimidate the population and the authorities and keep them in constant tension,” Serhiy Bratchuk, the speaker of the Odesa regional government, told Ukrainian television.
The Russian military in recent weeks has targeted Odesa and parts of southern Ukraine where its troops captured cities earlier in the war amid indications that Ukraine was planning counterattacks to retake Russian-occupied areas.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces on the ground in eastern Ukraine are fighting to hold onto the declining territory under their control.
At least two civilians were killed and 15 more were wounded by Russian shelling across the country over the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s presidential office said in a morning update.
“There remains a high level of threat of missile strikes throughout the territory of Ukraine,” said Oleksandr Shtupun, spokesman of the General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces.
In eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province, which has been cut off from gas supplies and in part from water and power, one person was killed and two more wounded.
“The infrastructure of the cities is being methodically destroyed by missile strikes, and the civilian population, cut off from bare necessities, suffers the most,” Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said in televised remarks.
Kyrylenko said four Russian strikes were carried out on the city of Kramatorsk. He urged civilians to evacuate. Some residents heeded the warning and loaded what belongings they could carry into a bus early Tuesday to await evacuation.
The missile strikes came as the British military said it believes Russia is facing “increasingly acute” problems in keeping up its troop strength in its grinding war of attrition that began with the Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.
The British Defense Ministry in a Tuesday morning assessment said that Russia “has struggled to sustain effective offensive combat power since the start of the invasion, and this problem is likely becoming increasingly acute” as Moscow seeks to conquer the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
The British military added: “While Russia may still make further territorial gains, their operational tempo and rate of advance is likely to be very slow without a significant operational pause for reorganization and refit.”
In other developments Tuesday:
- Ukraine’s parliament approved President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to dismiss Ivan Bakanov as head of the country’s Security Service, the SBU. Zelenskyy over the weekend removed Bakanov, as well as Iryna Venediktova, who served as Ukraine’s Prosecutor General, over the weekend The parliament separately voted to approve Venediktova’s ouster. As part of the reshuffle, Zelenskyy on Tuesday also fired heads of five regional branches of the SBU and one deputy head of the agency.
- Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, visited Washington at the invitation of the U.S. first lady Jill Biden. Zelenska met Monday with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said Blinken assured her of the United States’ commitment to Ukraine, and commended her for her work with civilians dealing with trauma and other damage from the war. Zelenska is expected to meet with Jill Biden on Tuesday.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) between April 14, 2021 and July 26, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 3, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Coinbase securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Coinbase class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8095 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 3, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Coinbase custodially held crypto assets on behalf of its customers, which assets Coinbase knew or recklessly disregarded could qualify as the property of a bankruptcy estate, making those assets potentially subject to bankruptcy proceedings in which Coinbase's customers would be treated as the Company's general unsecured creditors; (2) Coinbase allowed Americans to trade digital assets that Coinbase knew or recklessly disregarded should have been registered as securities with the SEC; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected the Company to a heightened risk of regulatory and governmental scrutiny and enforcement action; and (4) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Coinbase class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8095 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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FP Markets introduces a new asset class based on CFDs with underlying assets in a variety of ETFs.
SYDNEY, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FP Markets has added ETFs CFDs to its wide range of over 10,000+ products available to trade on the global markets. ETFs are a type of pooled investment security traded on a stock exchange in the same way that a regular stock can be traded. Rather than holding only one underlying asset as you would with a stock, ETFs are a type of fund that holds multiple underlying assets. Unlike mutual funds, ETF share prices fluctuate throughout the day as the ETF is traded whereas mutual funds trade just once a day after the market closes.
FP Markets offers various ETFs that contain many types of investments, including stocks, commodities, bonds or a mixture of investment types. Stock ETFs include a selection of stocks to track a specific industry or entire sector. Bond ETFs, commonly known as Fixed Income ETFs, allow traders to invest in various fixed income securities like corporate bonds or treasuries. Industry or sector ETFs can either focus on a particular sector or industry. Commodity ETFs allow traders to invest in commodities such as crude oil or gold. ETFs like these are important to investors because they allow a diverse investment portfolio, hold shares cheaper than the actual physical possession of the commodity and earn gains from stock declines by shorting stocks.
Some specific ETFs offered by FP Markets are:
- iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI.xnms)
- SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL.arcx)
- Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND.xnms)
- SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD.arcx)
- iShares Core MSCI Emerging Mkts ETF (IEMG.arcx)
- Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 ETF (QQQ.xnms)
- SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.arcx) and many more
For a full list of ETFs available via the FP Markets MT5 Platform, please click here.
At FP Markets, investors can easily participate in ETF trading by buying or selling ETFs via either the FP Markets' Mobile App or FP Markets website, where they will also have access to a wide variety of ETFs across sectors and markets, lower expense ratios, fewer broker commissions and a personal account manager.
Head of Europe, Middle-East and Africa, Craig Allison commented: "By introducing ETFs to our electronic platform MT5, we strive to meet traders' expectations by giving them access to a basket of assets designed to track an index with low management fees and higher intraday price visibility; a benefit which has been recognised by both individuals and institutions."
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About FP Markets:
- FP Markets is an Australian Regulated global Forex Broker with more than 17 years of industry experience.
- FP Markets offers highly competitive interbank Forex spreads available from 0.0 pips and leverage up to 500:1 on its pro account.
- Download FP Markets' Mobile App and trade on the go across several powerful online platforms like MetaTrader4, MetaTrader5, WebTrader, and Iress.
- The company's outstanding 24/7 multilingual service has been recognized by Investment Trends as home to some of the most content clients in the industry, having been awarded "The Highest Overall Client Satisfaction Award," five years running from Investment Trends.
- FP Markets has been awarded as the "Global Forex Value Broker" in three consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021) at the Global Forex Awards.
- FP Markets has been awarded the "Best Forex Trading Experience in the EU" at the Global Forex Awards 2021.
- FP Markets has been awarded "Best Trade Execution" at the Ultimate Fintech Awards 2022.
- For full details of our wide-ranging offering, visit https://www.fpmarkets.com.
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European Union leaders set to grant Ukraine candidate status
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Thursday are set to make Ukraine a candidate for joining the 27-nation bloc, a first step in a long and unpredictable journey toward full membership that could take many years to navigate.
Making Ukraine a contender now seems to be a done deal after national leaders were initially divided on how quickly to embrace the war-torn country’s request to become an EU member, which the Ukrainian government submitted only a few days after Russia invaded its neighbor on Feb. 24.
According to several diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity before a leaders’ summit in Brussels, Ukraine will receive the unanimous approval required for candidate status and the launch of eligibility negotiations.
“This is a decisive moment for the European Union,” European Council President Charles Michel, the EU summit chair, said, describing the question of Ukraine’s candidacy “a geopolitical choice that we will make today.”
Members of the European Parliament endorsed Ukraine’s bid hours before the summit started, voting to pass a resolution that calls EU heads of state and government to “move without delay” and “live up to their historical responsibility.”
The EU’s 27 nations have been united in backing Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion, adopting unprecedented economic sanctions against Moscow. However, leaders were at first split on how quickly the EU should move to accept Ukraine as a member, with the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark among the most skeptical.
But Ukraine’s application got a boost last week when the EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, gave its seal of approval based on the country’s answers to a questionnaire received in April and early May.
Ukraine received another shot in the arm when the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania visited the country and vowed to back its candidacy.
In another indication of how important EU candidacy is for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with 11 EU leaders on Wednesday, following calls with nine the day before. He said the meeting in Brussels will be an “historic session of the European Council.”
EU candidate status doesn’t give an automatic right to join the bloc, though, and doesn’t provide any security guarantees.
It’s unlikely that membership talks could start before next year, with the prospect of the war dragging on for a very long time adding to the uncertainty.
The beginning of the accession discussions depends on Ukraine meeting essential political and economic conditions.
To be admitted, potential newcomers need to demonstrate that they meet standards on democratic principles and absorb a gigantic corpus of rules. To help countries with candidate status, the bloc can provide technical and financial assistance throughout negotiations, but can also decide to revoke the status if the required reforms aren’t implemented.
European officials have said that Ukraine has already implemented about 70% of the EU rules, norms and standards, but they also have pointed to corruption and the need for deep political and economic reforms in the country.
“Considerable efforts will be needed, especially in the fight against corruption and the establishment of an effective rule of law,” Belgian Prime minister Alexander De Croo said. “But I am convinced that it is precisely the (post-war) reconstruction of Ukraine that will provide opportunities to take important steps forward.”
Leaders will also debate Thursday a recommendation for the European Commission to grant Moldova — a tiny, non-NATO country that borders Ukraine — EU candidate status. A stalled process for moving Western Balkans countries on the membership path is also on the summit agenda.
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INDIANAPOLIS — This year’s Miller Lite Carb Day Concert will feature two headliners: the Kings of Chaos supergroup and rocker Rick Springfield.
The concert on Friday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will have funk and R&B band Morris Day and the Time as the opener.
The show starts at 3:30 p.m. on the Miller Lite Stage inside Turn 3 of the IMS oval. Tickets are on sale now at IMS.com, by calling 800-822-INDY (4639) or 317-492-6700, or by visiting the IMS Ticket Office at the IMS Administration Building.
Admission tickets start at just $30. A limited number of concert pit tickets that include general admission are available for $50.
A very limited supply of exclusive VIP platform tickets also is available for $250, including concert pit access, snacks, two complimentary drinks and dedicated bars.
Ticket prices will increase as the concert draws closer, so fans are encouraged to buy now.
All general admission, concert pit and VIP Deck concert tickets include admission to the concert and to on-track activities that day at IMS, which include the final practice for the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and the INDYCAR Pit Stop Challenge.
Co-headliner Kings of Chaos features Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Jack Blades (Night Ranger, Damn Yankees), John Waite (Bad English, The Babys, solo), Lita Ford (The Runaways, solo), Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), Warren DeMartini (Ratt) and Sean McNabb (Great White, Dokken).
According to an IMS release, the setlist will feature Guns N’ Roses’ “Paradise City”, Night Ranger’s “Sister Christian”, Skid Row’s “I Remember You”, Lita Ford’s “Kiss Me Deadly”, and The Runaways’ “Cherry Bomb” among others.
Grammy award-winning Rick Springfield has sold 25 million albums and is best known for “Jessie’s Girl”, “Don’t Talk to Strangers”, and “I’ve Done Everything for You”.
The 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 29, 2022. Tickets are on sale now at IMS.com or by calling or visiting the IMS Ticket Office.
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NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Alfi, Inc. ("Alfi" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: ALF).
On October 28, 2021, the Company disclosed that it had placed "each of Paul Pereira, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis McIntosh, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Charles Pereira, the Company's Chief Technology Officer, on paid administrative leave" and further that it had "authorized an independent internal investigation regarding certain corporate transactions and other matters." Then on November 16, 2021, the Company disclosed that it was unable to timely file its quarterly 10-Q report for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 due to "recent changes in the Company's [CEO] and [CFO] and in the Chair of the Audit Committee" as well as requiring "a new independent registered public accounting firm."
Thereafter, the Company and certain of its executives were sued in a securities class action lawsuit, charging them with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period in violation of federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Alfi's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Alfi shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqcm-alf/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
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A Chief's Review of New Mexico's Hermits Peak Fire released Tuesday found that US Forest Service errors during a routine prescribed burn contributed to the largest wildfire in New Mexico history.
A years-long backlog of projects owing to department furloughs during the 2018-2019 government shutdown, complications of working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic and an injunction related to the Mexican Spotted Owl all restricted the Forest Service's ability to thin trees and conduct prescribed burns in the years prior to spring 2022, according to the report.
That string of events "built a sense of urgency to accomplish projects to 'catch up,'" the report stated. "These expectations, coupled with the opportunity to implement during a narrow window when the crew was available, smoke dispersion was good and the prescribed fire area was forecasted to be in prescription, led to acceptance of unforeseen risk."
A prescribed burn, or a controlled burn, is one set intentionally as part of a forest-management plan to reduce the risk of more serious and damaging blazes.
The report found that the prescribed fire that ultimately started the Hermits Peak fire -- which has burned more than 340,000 acres in three counties since April 6 and is 72% contained as of Tuesday -- was done "according to current standards and policy," but several other factors increased the probability of an escaped prescribed fire.
"The combination of changes in fuel conditions, underestimated potential fire behavior outside the burn unit, and conducting the prescribed fire on the warmer and drier end of the prescription, led to an increased probability of an escaped prescribed fire, if the burn spread beyond the unit boundary," the report states.
The report went on to say that prescribed fires must remain a tool to combat wildfires, but climate change is having an impact on its safe use.
"Wildfires are threatening more communities than they ever have. Prescribed fire must remain a tool in our toolbox to combat them. Unfortunately, the effects of climate change are narrowing the windows where this tool can be used safely," the report added.
In a foreward to the report, US Forest Service Chief Randy Moore said climate change is leading to more intense and frequent wildfires and "conditions on the ground we have never encountered."
Forest Service officials said that multiple years of drought, limited snowpack with less moisture than normal, combined with a pileup of fuels helped spur the fire.
"Traditional monsoon precipitation was significantly below the historic average in 2019 and 2020," the report said, adding overall precipitation in 2021 was also "near to below average for the northern New Mexico mountains."
In addition, the winter snowpack fell far short of what was needed to bring moisture back to the ground and fuels, Forest Service officials said. The lack of snow until a strong snowstorm in March and April amounted to what officials called a "snow drought."
"Along with below normal precipitation, the seasonal snowpack was significantly compressed, as it did not start until January then abruptly melted off much earlier than average," the report stated. Even though the winter weather was cold, the lack of moisture in the snow until a spring snowstorm didn't help dry conditions.
"I cannot overstate how heartbreaking these impacts are on communities and individuals," Moore said in the foreword. "In the most tragic events, people have lost their lives and it grieves us as agency employees who live and work in these communities."
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PITTSBURGH, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a mobile phone case with built-in wireless charging capabilities," said an inventor, from Wellman, Iowa, "so I invented the PHONE BATTERY ACCESORY. My convenient design would extend the run time of your mobile device."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved protective case for cell phones. In doing so, it enables an individual to easily power and use a phone. As a result, it increases talk and operating time and it provides added convenience. The invention features an efficient design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the owners of cell phones. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLP-128, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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TORONTO, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announces results from its Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders ("AGM") that was held on Thursday April 21, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).
At the AGM, Quarterhill shareholders (present in person or by proxy) voted on the following matters, full details of which are set out in Quarterhill's March 10, 2022 Notice of Meeting and Management Information Circular (the "Circular") issued in connection with the AGM:
1. the election of the following nominees to Quarterhill's Board of Directors (the "Board"), which was approved by shareholders as follows:
2. an ordinary resolution appointing Ernst & Young LLP as Quarterhill's auditors to hold office until the next annual meeting of Quarterhill's shareholders and authorizing the Board to fix their remuneration, which was approved by shareholders as follows:
3. an ordinary resolution approving an addendum relating to certain United States taxation matters to Quarterhill's 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, as set out in Exhibit A to the Circular, which was approved by shareholders as follows:
4. a special resolution approving an amendment to Quarterhill's current Articles of Incorporation to permit the Board to call and hold meetings of Quarterhill's shareholders in Canada or in any state in the United States in which Quarterhill or any of its subsidiaries has a physical office, as set out in Exhibit B to the Circular, which was approved by shareholders as follows:
5. a shareholder proposal that "Quarterhill Inc. adopt, with immediate effect, director term limits of 12 years", as set out in Exhibit C to the Circular, which was voted against by shareholders as follows:
Quarterhill is a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry, as well as, through its Wi-LAN Inc. subsidiary, a leader in Intellectual Property licensing. Our goal is global leadership in ITS, via organic growth of the Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC (ETC) and International Road Dynamics, Inc. (IRD) platforms, and by continuing an acquisition-oriented investment strategy that capitalizes on attractive growth opportunities within ITS and its adjacent markets. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information, visit www.quarterhill.com
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding Quarterhill and its business. Forward- looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by Quarterhill in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and the expected effects of new business strategies, as well as other factors that Quarterhill believes are appropriate in the circumstances. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed herein may not occur and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Quarterhill, including: potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"); the severity of the disease; the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak; actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact; the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets and any resulting impact on Quarterhill and/or its business. Other factors include, without limitation, the risks described in Quarterhill's March 20, 2022 annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the "AIF"). In addition, readers are also urged to review the additional risk factors disclosed in our Management's Discussion and Analysis for our three months and year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 filed on www.sedar.com. Quarterhill recommends that readers review and consider all of these risk factors and notes that readers should not place undue reliance on any of Quarterhill's forward-looking statements. Quarterhill has no intention, and undertakes no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
ROCKWALL, Texas, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Rockwall at 3035 Ridge Road. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more. The store will host a grand opening celebration on June 18 from 12 to 2 p.m., featuring discounts, giveaways, refreshments, and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in two hours or less.
"Offering top-notch service while keeping the community connected is our number one priority," said James Jaeger, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions District Manager. "We are committed to ensuring locals have a go-to spot for tech repair that's not only affordable but also convenient."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 800 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"We are excited to serve people in Rockwall with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
3035 Ridge Rd STE 104, Rockwall, TX 75032
(469) 377-1411
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 700 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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Patriot Front leader among those arrested near Idaho Pride
(AP) - After the arrest of more than two dozen members of a white supremacist group near a northern Idaho pride event, including one identified as its founder, LGBTQ advocates said Sunday that polarization and a fraught political climate are putting their community increasingly at risk.
The 31 Patriot Front members were arrested with riot gear after a tipster reported seeing people loading up into a U-Haul like “a little army” at a hotel parking lot in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, police said.
Among those booked into jail on misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to riot was Thomas Ryan Rousseau of Grapevine, Texas, who has been identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as the 23-year-old who founded the group after the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017. No attorney was immediately listed for him and phone numbers associated with him went unanswered Sunday.
Also among the arrestees was Mitchell F. Wagner, 24, of Florissant, Missouri, who was previously charged with defacing a mural of famous Black Americans on a college campus in St. Louis last year.
Michael Kielty, Wagner’s attorney, said Sunday that he had not been provided information about the charges. He said Patriot Front did not have a reputation for violence and that the case could be a First Amendment issue. “Even if you don’t like the speech, they have the right to make it,” he said.
Patriot Front is a white supremacist neo-Nazi group whose members perceive Black Americans, Jews and LGBTQ people as enemies, said Jon Lewis, a George Washington University researcher who specializes in homegrown violent extremism.
Their playbook, Lewis said, involves identifying local grievances to exploit, organizing on platforms like the messaging app Telegram and ultimately showing up to events marching in neat columns, in blue- or white-collared-shirt uniforms, in a display of strength.
Though Pride celebrations have long been picketed by counterprotesters citing religious objections, they haven’t historically been a major focus for armed extremist groups. Still, it isn’t surprising, given how anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has increasingly become a potent rallying cry in the far-right online ecosystem, Lewis said.
“That set of grievances fits into their broader narratives and shows their ability to mobilize the same folks against ‘the enemy’ over and over and over again,” he said.
The arrests come amid a surge of charged rhetoric around LGBTQ issues and a wave of state legislation aimed at transgender youth, said John McCrostie, the first openly gay man elected to the Idaho Legislature. In Boise this week, dozens of Pride flags were stolen from city streets.
“Whenever we are confronted with attacks of hate, we must respond with the message from the community that we embrace all people with all of our differences,” McCrostie said in a text message.
Sunday also marked six years since the mass shooting that killed 49 people at the Orlando LGBTQ club Pulse, said Troy Williams with Equality Utah in Salt Lake City.
“Our nation is growing increasingly polarized, and the result has been tragic and deadly,” he said.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area are investigating a possible hate crime after a group of men allegedly shouted homophobic and anti-LGBTQ slurs during a weekend Drag Queen Story Hour at the San Lorenzo Library on Saturday. No arrests have been made, no one was physically harmed, and authorities are investigating the incident as possible harassment of children.
In Coeur d’Alene on Saturday, police found riot gear, one smoke grenade, shin guards and shields inside the van after pulling it over near a park where the North Idaho Pride Alliance was holding a Pride in the Park event, Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White said.
The group came to riot around the small northern Idaho city wearing Patriot Front patches and logos on their hats and some T-shirts reading “Reclaim America” according to police and videos of the arrests posted on social media.
Those arrested came from at least 11 states, including Washington, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Colorado, South Dakota, Illinois, Wyoming, Virginia, and Arkansas.
Though there is a history of far-right extremism dating back decades in northern Idaho, White said only one of those arrested Saturday was from the state.
The six-hour Pride event generally went on as scheduled, including booths, food, live music, a drag show and a march of more than 50 people, the Idaho Statesman reported.
“We have been through so much, so much,” Jessica Mahuron of the North Idaho Pride Alliance, which organized the event, told KREM-TV. “Harassment, and attempts to intimidate on the psychological level, and the truth is if you allow yourself to be intimidated you let them win and what we have shown today is that you will not win.”
The group is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday.
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Whitehurst and Metz reported from Salt Lake City. Associated Press writer Martha Bellisle contributed to this report.
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CLEVELAND, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Freedonia Group analysis finds that demand for folding cartons in the beverage market will benefit from the popularity of smaller, regional runs of beverages, most notably craft beer, and proliferation of limited, seasonal varieties of hard seltzers and premixed cocktails. These products frequently use folding cartons with more colorful and elaborate graphics to stand out from the competition.
The frozen food market will also see relatively healthy growth, boosted by continued consumer interest in convenient trays or bowls, which frequently employ folding cartons as secondary packaging. However, further gains in this market will be limited by competition from paper sleeves for secondary packaging of frozen food.
US Folding Carton Demand to Grow 1.8% Annually Through 2026
Through 2026, demand for folding cartons in the US is projected to rise 1.8% per year to $12.8 billion, with an uptick in real growth offset by slowing price increases.
Folding cartons will face several limiting trends, including a continuing push to reduce the amount of secondary packaging used with manufactured products. For example, in many markets cartons are seeing loss of market share to stand-up pouches, which offer:
- consumers with performance benefits such as resealability
- producers with such advantages as reduced shipping costs due to lighter weight and space saving
Despite these challenges, growth will be supported by:
- increasing production of beverages, the largest application
- ongoing gains in the popularity of both takeout and delivery, amplified by the rise in online ordering and third-party delivery services
- rising pharmaceutical production to meet the needs of an aging population
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Folding Cartons provides historical (2011, 2016, and 2021) data and forecasts to 2026 and 2031 are presented in current dollars and tons by market.
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- nondurable (nonfood) goods
- durable goods
- foodservice and carryout
- moving, storage, and other nonmanufacturing markets
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CHICAGO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Service Corps is the nation's leading nonprofit consultancy with the mission of helping nonprofits succeed. It has been a leader in philanthropic best practices for 44 years. Volunteers and remarkable leaders who have impacted their communities are honored at the Executive Service Corps annual event. The Annual Celebration of the Executive Service Corps will take place on April 28, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. CT (www.escevent.org). Join the Executive Service Corps in honoring these outstanding leaders.
Janelle St. John, MPA, Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year Award
Janelle St. John was named Executive Director of Growing Home after serving as the organization's Chief Fund Development and Communications Officer for more than a year. Since joining it, Janelle has contributed to the organization's essential three-year working plan, which includes initiatives to strengthen Growing Home's commitment to the Englewood community through workforce development and food access. Janelle worked at Edgewater Health, a Community Mental Health Center in Gary, Indiana, for five years, first as the Chief Development and Communications Officer and then as the Chief Strategy Officer. She is a dynamic senior-level professional with over 20 years of superior performance within the nonprofit industry.
Kelli Haywood, MA, Nonprofit Civic Leader of the Year Award
Kelli Haywood is the Founder and Executive Director of Dream On Education, a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides academic enrichment for high-achieving, low-income middle school students. She is also the Community Impact Manager for Cboe Global Markets, where she is responsible for increasing Cboe's impact on a national and global level through community partnerships, employee engagement, and D&I. Kelli is currently an MBA candidate at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. She has previously served as a Community Leadership Corp Consultant for The Obama Foundation and as Director of Corporate Development at the American Heart Association. Haywood is also a member of the Executive Service Corps' Nonprofit Advisory Council.
Laura Washington, MSJ, Nonprofit Board Member of the Year Award
Laura S. Washington is a Chicago Sun-Times contributing columnist and political analyst for ABC 7, Chicago's ABC-owned station. In 2015 and 2019, she served as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics. Washington has more than two decades of experience as a nonprofit professional and multimedia journalist. She specializes in African American affairs, local and national politics, race and racism, and social justice. From 2003 to 2009, she served as the Ida B. Wells-Barnett University Professor at DePaul University and a fellow at the DePaul Humanities Center. Washington was the editor and publisher of The Chicago Reporter, a nationally acclaimed investigative magazine focusing on race and urban issues, from 1990 until 2002. She is the President of the Arts Club of Chicago's Board of Directors.
Jeanne Mayes, MBA, Nonprofit Consultant of the Year Award
Jeanne Mayes joined Executive Service Corps in 2005 when she returned from an ex-patriot experience in Japan and the UK. Her consulting, business, and human resources talents were acquired throughout her time as a consultant and trainer in Tokyo, as well as her human resources career at the Fortune 200 food company. During her time with Executive Service Corps, Jeanne further developed her skills in Engagement Management; established an executive transition management practice; and assisted clients in strategic planning, human resources, group facilitation, organization audits, and more. Jeanne's nonprofit clients range from social services to professional associations, as well as performing arts and educational institutions. Jeanne is now the Chair of the Executive Service Corps Board of Directors. For many years, she volunteered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New Jersey and Chicago, Chicago Lights Tutoring, and the Chicago Architecture Center Auxiliary Board.
Audrey Thomas, MA, Philanthropic Lifetime Achievement Award
Audrey Thomas is the CEO of Deborah's Place, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, whose aim is to provide opportunities for homeless women in Chicago. Before being named CEO in 2004, she held many positions at the company, including COO. Audrey has 40 years of experience in Chicago's homeless service community. Her experience includes strategic planning, fundraising, board development, program evaluation, and systems change. Audrey earned an MA degree from DePaul University School for New Learning and completed the Executive Scholar Program through Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Nonprofit Management. Audrey is a founding member of the Logan Square Cooperative, a limited-equity housing cooperative dedicated to keeping housing in Chicago affordable.
"The Executive Service Corps is excited to honor these incredible leaders at our annual event. We are all fortunate to have these exceptional women making a real difference in our community and inspiring all of us," said President and CEO Rachelle Jervis.
The Executive Service Corps will host an acclaimed author on April 28 to continue our traditional gathering to celebrate our influence. This year, our guest author will be Jean Hanff Korelitz. Korelitz is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Plot, You Should Have Known (which aired on HBO in October 2020 as The Undoing, starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, and Donald Sutherland) and Admission (adapted as a film in 2013, starring Tina Fey). When the author's new book, The Latecomer, is released on May 31, attendees will be able to get a signed hardcover copy. Tickets are available now at www.escevent.org.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Gates says the global hunger crisis is so immense that food aid cannot fully address the problem. What’s also needed, Gates argues, are the kinds of innovations in farming technology that he has long funded to try to reverse the crisis documented in a report released Tuesday by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Gates points, in particular, to a breakthrough he calls “magic seeds,” crops engineered to adapt to climate change and resist agricultural pests. The Gates Foundation on Tuesday also released a map that models how climate change will likely affect growing conditions for crops in various countries to highlight the urgent need for action.
In assigning technology a pre-eminent role in addressing the world’s food crisis, Gates puts himself at odds with critics who say his ideas conflict with worldwide efforts to protect the environment. They note that such seeds generally need pesticides and fossil fuel-based fertilizers to grow.
Critics also contend that Gates’ approach doesn’t address the urgency of the crisis. Developing “magic seeds” takes years and won’t immediately deliver relief to countries currently enduring widespread suffering because they rely on food imports or are experiencing historic droughts.
It’s a debate that could intensify international pressure to meet the shared goals for global prosperity and peace, known as the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, ahead of a 2030 deadline. The 17 goals include ending poverty and hunger, battling climate change, providing access to clean water, working toward gender equality and reducing economic inequality.
“It’s pretty bleak relative to our hopes for 2030,” Gates, 66, said in an interview with The Associated Press. He added, though, “I’m optimistic that we can get back on track.”
Gates pointed to the war in Ukraine and the pandemic as the main causes for the worsening hunger crisis. But his message to other donors and world leaders convening for the U.N. General Assembly this September is that food aid won’t be enough.
“It’s good that people want to prevent their fellow human beings from starving when conflicts like Ukraine interrupt the food supply,” Gates writes in the new report. But the real problem, he says, is that many food insecure countries don’t produce enough of their own food — a problem sure to be exacerbated by the consequences of climate change.
“Temperature keeps going up,” Gates said. “There is no way, without innovation, to come even close to feeding Africa. I mean, it just doesn’t work.”
As he has for more than 15 years, Gates called for investment in agricultural research, highlighting corn seeds that thrive at higher temperatures and in drier conditions than other varieties. Those seeds were developed under a program of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation to which the foundation has given $131 million since 2008.
Since then, the Gates Foundation has spent $1.5 billion on grants focused on agriculture in Africa, according to Candid, a nonprofit that researches philanthropic giving. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is by some measures the largest private foundation in the world and is best known for its work on global health, including vaccines. It began in its current form in 2000, after Gates left his CEO position at Microsoft, the tech giant he co-founded. Forbes estimates his net worth to be around $129 billion.
The foundation’s spending on agricultural development is why Gates’ view on how countries should respond to food insecurity has taken on heightened importance in a year when a record 345 million people around the world are acutely hungry. The World Food Program said in July that tally represents an increase of 25% from before Russia invaded Ukraine in February and a 150% jump from before the pandemic struck in the spring of 2020.
In Ghana, field trials for four varieties of modified seeds began in 2013. But only this past summer has one been approved for commercialization, said Joeva Rock of the University of Cambridge. Activists there, she said, have asked whether those resources could have been better spent elsewhere.
“What would happen if those went into increasing funds to the national research centers in Ghana, to building roads, to building storage, to building silos or helping to build markets?” said Rock, who has written a book about food sovereignty in the country.
When asked, Gates acknowledged the importance of infrastructure like roads and other transportation systems.
“If you want your inputs like fertilizer to come in, if you want your output to go out, it’s just too expensive in Africa without that infrastructure,” he said, adding that building and maintaining roads is highly expensive.
Some researchers question the wisdom of pursuing the fundamental premise that Gates has embraced: Increasing agricultural production through the use of modified seeds along with fertilizers and pesticides. They point to the environmental footprint of industrial agriculture, including the use of fossil fuel-based fertilizers, the degradation of soil quality and the diminishing of biodiversity.
Alternatives could include agroecological interventions, like developing locally managed seed banks, composting systems to promote soil health and pesticide interventions that don’t rely on chemicals, experts said. Over time, those approaches can reduce the need for food aid and build more resilient farming systems, according to Rachel Bezner Kerr, a professor of global development at Cornell University.
Kerr, a lead author of the food chapter of the latest report from the International Panel on Climate Change, said that while the panel doesn’t make recommendations, “overall, the kind of focus on a few technologies and reliance on fossil fuel-based inputs isn’t in line with ecosystem-based adaptation” or a biodiverse future.
Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, defends its approach warning that limiting access to fertilizers means farmers cannot increase their yields.
“Fertilizer is necessary. You simply cannot meet the overall productivity gains without it,” Suzman said, speaking on a call with reporters.
In his interview with the AP, Gates himself dismissed criticisms of the foundation’s emphasis on modified seeds.
“If there’s some non-innovation solution, you know, like singing ‘Kumbaya,’ I’ll put money behind it,” Gates said. “But if you don’t have those seeds, the numbers just don’t work.” He added, “If somebody says we’re ignoring some solution, I don’t think they’re looking at what we’re doing.”
Another project the foundation has funded is the development of computer models that try to measure crop loss caused by disease or pests. The idea is to direct research and responses to where they are needed most.
“It’s not just, how do we get through this crisis and get back to normal? It’s, what does the future normal look like?” said Cambria Finegold, the director of digital development for CABI, an intergovernmental nonprofit that is developing the models.
Melinda French Gates, the other co-chair of the Gates Foundation, highlighted in a separate letter the halting progress toward gender equity worldwide. Since January, the foundation has expanded its board, adding six new members to help direct its work, a move that followed the announcement of the Gateses’ divorce last summer.
French Gates has agreed to step down after two years if the two decided they could not continue to work together. French Gates, who also founded an investment organization called Pivotal Ventures, was not available for an interview.
Gates said he is lucky that his former wife has continued to put her time and energy into the foundation. In July, Gates said he would contribute $20 billion to the foundation in response to the significant setbacks caused by the pandemic, raising its endowment to approximately $70 billion.
Through his giving, investments and public speaking, Gates has held the spotlight in recent years, especially on the topics of vaccines and climate change. But he has also been the subject of conspiracy theories that play off his role as a developer of new technologies and his place among the highest echelons of the wealthy and powerful.
Gates said he does not spend time thinking about conspiracies and that his foundation’s work has nothing to do with his personal reputation.
“If you go into these countries, they’ve never heard of me or the foundation,” Gates said. “Maybe in the rich world somebody is reading some internet thing, but the people we care about have never, will never, and it’s not important that they ever know who I am.”
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BOSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive market is trending towards greater levels of autonomy with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) becoming increasingly adopted to improve the safety of drivers and pedestrians or even just to make driving a more convenient experience. ADAS encompasses a huge variety of functions from automatic emergency braking all the way to fully autonomous driving. Something that all ADAS features have in common is the need for high-quality sensors and the associated processing of their data. The quantity of sensors per vehicle also increases rapidly with greater levels of autonomy. These sensors and their evolution provide new markets for thermal management materials within the automotive industry. In fact, IDTechEx's new report, "Thermal Management for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) 2023-2033" finds that the yearly market value for thermal interface materials (TIMs) in ADAS will increase 11-fold over the next 10 years.
What's Changing with ADAS Components?
Cameras and radars are already ubiquitous in vehicles, but greater levels of autonomy will require larger sensor suites with greater capabilities in each sensor. IDTechEx is predicting that there will be more than a 6-fold increase in the yearly demand for automotive sensors including cameras, radars, and LiDARs by 2033. A key factor is integration, to fit more sensors to vehicles in an aesthetically pleasing fashion, the units will require smaller form factors leading to densification of components and hence thermal management challenges.
ADAS sensors are also often used in non-ideal environments for electronics requiring resistance to shock and vibration and, in certain cases, having to withstand heat from a combustion engine. For many sensor locations, active cooling will not be viable and in hot climates the temperatures of sensors could increase significantly whilst the vehicle is stationary.
Another factor to consider is data processing. More sensors and sensors with greater fidelity will generate more data that needs processing by the vehicle. Some parts of this will be done within the sensor units themselves, but a central computer or electronic control unit (ECU) will be required to communicate this information to the relevant vehicle controls. The greater data requirements lead to using more power-dense ICs (integrated circuits) and hence a greater thermal management requirement. We have already seen this with Tesla's adoption of a liquid cooling circuit for their computer highlighting the heat generated.
What are the Material Trends?
Like any modern electronics component, ADAS sensors and computers require thermal interface materials (TIMs) to help spread heat from the heat generating element to a heat sink or unit enclosure. Cameras, radars, LiDARs, and ECUs all have their own TIM requirements and as their designs evolve, so too do their TIM needs. Whilst the average ECU now may use a fairly typical TIM with 3-4 W/m×K thermal conductivity, the increased processing power required for autonomous functions could see this rise significantly.
Many of the sensors spread throughout the vehicle will be relatively small and low power, hence not necessarily needing a high-performance TIM. However, the rapidly growing market for ADAS features means that the volume demands for TIMs will increase significantly. IDTechEx is forecasting an increase in TIM demand of 3 times in just the next 5 years for ADAS sensors.
Concluding Thoughts
The rapid adoption of ADAS features and autonomy in the automotive market presents great opportunities for thermal management material suppliers with sensor design evolving and a growing market for ADAS components. IDTechEx's report, "Thermal Management for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) 2023-2033", uses both primary and secondary research to cover these trends for ADAS sensor and computer evolution with a focus on thermal interface materials and die attach with additional chapters on combined EMI and thermal materials and radar radome materials. Company profiles/interviews are also included along with 10-year market forecasts in terms of material area, tonnage, and market value.
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Valeo shines spotlight on mental health of seniors
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Mental health is important for everyone -- no matter what your age.
That’s why Valeo Behavioral Health is reaching out to senior citizens in the Topeka area. They’re offering free mental health screenings at several area senior citizen centers.
Kathy Votaw with LULAC Senior Center visited Eye on NE Kansas with insight on why senior citizens can be at risk for mental health issues, such as depression.
Valeo is doing free mental health assessments at LULAC, 1502 NE Seward Ave., every Monday in September as part of Suicide Prevention Month. The next sessions are 10 am to Noon Sept. 19 and 26.
Valeo will be back at LULAC 10 am to Noon Oct. 4 to 7 for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Other screening dates and locations:
Brewster Place, 1205 SW 29th St.: 10 am to Noon Oct. 10 & 13
Papan’s Landing, 619 NW Paramore St.: 9:30 to 11 am Oct. 12
East Topeka Senior Ctr., 432 SE Norwood St.: 10 am to Noon Nov. 14
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Pope apologizes to indigenous people of Canada
By Hada Messia and Alex Hardie, CNN
Pope Francis has apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in the abuse of Canada’s indigenous people, particularly in residential schools.
Speaking to Canadian indigenous leaders Friday in the Vatican, the Pope said that he feels “sorrow and shame for the role that a number of Catholics, particularly those with educational responsibilities, have had in all these things that wounded you, in the abuses you suffered and in the lack of respect shown for your identity, your culture and even your spiritual values.”
“All these things are contrary to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For the deplorable conduct of those members of the Catholic Church, I ask for God’s forgiveness and I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry,” the Pope continued. “And I join my brothers, the Canadian bishops, in asking your pardon.”
Pope Francis also told the representatives of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit delegations that he will visit Canada.
“I will be happy to benefit again from meeting you when I visit your native lands, where your families live. I won’t come in the winter! So, I will close by saying, ‘Until we meet again’ in Canada, where I will be able better to express to you my closeness,” he said.
Indigenous leaders have long called for a papal apology for the harm inflicted for decades on Indigenous children. Last year, hundreds of unmarked graves were discovered on the grounds of former residential schools in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission has reported that more than 4,000 Indigenous children died either from neglect or abuse in residential schools, many of which were run by the Catholic Church.
Last year, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops apologized for its role in the residential school system and expressed “profound remorse,” but Indigenous leaders have long called for an apology from the Pope.
On Monday, the pope met with Indigenous leaders and survivors of residential schools. At the Vatican, representatives for the Métis and Inuit, some of the largest Indigenous groups in Canada, urged Pope Francis to travel to their country to apologize.
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Luat Rung marks the debut of 16 Typh & Gonzo after signing a 5-year contract with SpaceSpeakers Label.
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Luat Rung" is officially released on August 4th, available on all music platforms. This music video is bringing back Binz, Rhymastic, 16 Typh, GONZO, & TINLE. This is a "greeting" music product of 16 Typh & GONZO after joining SpaceSpeakers Label. Meanwhile, Binz & Rhymastic contribute their voices to support their two brothers, producer TINLE is in charge of producing music.
Binz begins with some "bangin" bars: "One shot haters got shoot with em' short rhymes / Don't act innocent or you gon' be on target / Move careful em' venom is around / They aint hunt cause em' hyenas only bite." It's been a long time since Binz has returned to this color with "bangin'" lyricals.
Rookie of SpaceSpeakers Label - 16 Typh with his transition rap verse pushes the rap to a new spirit with his signature fast flow and triplet flow. Sending em' words to haters: "levellin up, they doubted & hate / when all I did was sway & love / Fair play 3 sides prove it all/ Give up thought never in my soul."
The boom bap beat in GONZO's verse changes "Luat Rung" to a completely different "mood". It's the rare old school vibe that still exist & respected in Viet Hiphop. GONZO is bringing his uniqueness in flow & lyrical seen in his past hit - "Thay Nam", but this time with a more "bangin" lyrics that had never seen before.
Music Video "Luat Rung" is made by director Kien Ung. While Binz & Rhymastic show up "cool" in the scene filled with money & supercars, 16 Typh & GONZO play roles as mechanics.
Most of the time in the MV focuses on 16 Typh and GONZO. At the end of the MV, Touliver, SOOBIN, TINLE and Kien Ung suddenly appeared, joining with Binz, Rhymastic, 16 Typh and GONZO to create the most expensive scene of the MV "Luat Rung". It was the moment when the OGs meet up, welcome their rookies - 16 Typh & Gonzo to SpaceSpeakers Label.
Also during the promotion of the MV "Luat Rung", 2 rappers 16 Typh and GONZO joined SpaceSpeakers Label was officially confirmed by the company's representative in front of the media. Accordingly, 16 Typh and GONZO are the first 2 exclusive artists of SpaceSpeakers Label - the sub-label of one of the world's largest record labels from the United States. SpaceSpeakers Label is positioned as a professional rap/hip hop record label operated according to international standards, under the SpaceSpeakers Group.
With the joining of SpaceSpeakers Label, 16 Typh and GONZO officially entered the professional music path, with the direction and support of the leading music empire of the current Viet hiphop.
At Rap Viet season 1, 16 Typh and GONZO are two prominent faces, going deep in the final rounds and making their mark with many hits such as: Nguoi Ay La Ai, Thay Nam... Before Rap Viet, 16 Typh is a rapper of the 16 Northside team and is active in both Northside and Southside Hiphop scene. The male rapper owns many hits, such as Don't Waste My Time, Walk On Da Street, Quan Diem, Pray. Meanwhile, GONZO plays the role of the leader, the "soul" of Rapital team, maintaining a famous position in the Vietnamese rap/hip hop world to the present. In the Rapital team, "Thay Nam" is considered as the senior of MCK, Orijinn and many young rappers in the capital.
As president of SpaceSpeakers Group, Touliver shared: "When I met and worked with 16 Typh and GONZO, I found these two potential rappers that had many uniqueness in the community at that time. In particular, I also see images of SpaceSpeakers members 10 years ago in 16 Typh and GONZO themselves. Therefore, my company and I decided to have 16 Typh and GONZO as a part of the team and embark on training and orienting them to develop their own musics, thereby following in the footsteps of SpaceSpeakers in the rap/hip hop community".
SpaceSpeakers Label (SSL) is a record label specializing in music production, distribution, and professional artist management, under the SpaceSpeakers Group (SSG). Currently, SSL has been managing and releasing music for all artists under the company; as well as being a co-producer and publisher of music for other talented artists in the industry, even though they are not SSL exclusive artists.
Sharing about this milestone, Mr. Jason Dang, CEO of SpaceSpeakers Label said: "We spent many years researching the Vietnamese music industry as well as setting our ambition to bring Vietnamese music closer to international listeners. SpaceSpeakers Label was born with a mission to find and launch young talents to be closer to the audiences, thereby shining in the Vietnamese market and reaching out to the world."
"SpaceSpeakers Label spent 2 years training 2 artists in many aspects: expertise, performance, and soft skills needed to become professional artists. With more than 10 years of experience from senior artists and the company's existing resources, we aim to make 16 Typh and GONZO become two iconic rappers, representing the next generation of SpaceSpeakers.".
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Former Lexington Broadcasting radio personality, minister pleads guilty to additional charge
Kerry Mallard, 56, former radio personality at Lexington Broadcasting and local minister, was back in court Friday with additional pending charges against him after being convicted of sexual abuse.
A frail Mallard was rolled into the courtroom in a wheelchair by a guard at the Henderson County Circuit Court, where he faced another count of sexual battery.
Mallard pled guilty to the added count of sexual battery. As a result of this plea, Mallard will have to serve at least 30% of his sentence at the Tennessee Department of Corrections Facility.
More:Local radio personality sentenced to 40 years for sexual assault
More:Lexington sports radio commentator charged with sexual abuse of 4-year-old girl
Judge Roy Morgan read him his rights and assured he understood the allegations and consequences. Mallard softly replied, "yes."
In February, Mallard had received a 40-year sentence in prison on a guilty verdict for one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child. The incidents occurred between 2018 and 2019 when the child was four and five years old.
He was initially charged in October 2019 with sexual abuse.
Mallard’s wife operated a daycare out of their Wildersville home, and the incidents occurred at the facility during daycare hours, according to the case.
Read this:Kerry Mallard case moving to grand jury
There were 22 other convictions of aggravated sexual battery for which the sentencings were merged, resulting in the initial 40-year sentence.
Mallard once served as the advertising and sports director for WBFG-FM 96.5, a major West Tennessee sports station operated by Lexington Broadcasting. He also broadcasted Lexington High School sports games on the company's country music station WZLT-FM 99.3.
Mallard could be in his nineties when he completes his sentence.
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Young osprey seen on ABC7 tower camera falls from nest
Published: May. 25, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - One of the young ospreys viewers have been watching from the ABC7 tower camera is recovering at Wildlife Center of Venice after falling from the nest Wednesday morning.
A passer-by saw the young osprey fall from the nest and land in the grass beneath the tower. After watching the bird stand and walk along the ground, she called Sarasota Animal Control.
Two officer arrived and captured the osprey and took to the wildlife center, where experts say if all goes well, they will try return it to the nest with its sibling and parents, hopefully within 48 hours.
You can watch the nest on the ABC7 Osprey Cam, any time of the day.
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Integrations with ServiceNow CMDB and ITSM automatically map cyber risk to business hierarchies and risk mitigation workflows, eliminating thousands of hours required to operationalize cyber risk quantification
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Balbix, the leader in cybersecurity posture automation, announced today new integrations with ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the leading digital workflow company. As a result of the integrations, customers can automatically augment cyber risk data with business context and integrate remediation efforts with their existing security and IT workflows. CISOs can eliminate thousands of hours from the time required to operationalize cyber risk quantification (CRQ) in dollars and close the gap between cybersecurity and the business.
The integration with ServiceNow's configuration management database (CMDB) allows Balbix customers to automatically ingest business context from their CMBD into the Balbix platform and combine it with asset, vulnerability and risk data from their other IT and security tools, and Balbix sensors to create a unified cyber risk model presented in dollars. Data is automatically deduplicated, correlated and inferenced to drastically reduce the manual labor required for teams to add business context to cyber risks, and prioritize and measure them. For example, with the integration businesses can now:
- Measure and report on the dollar amount of risk by business unit, business leader, asset type, application, regulatory requirement and geographic location (cities, countries, regions).
- Quantify the dollar amount of risk related to externally facing assets, internal assets, assets that the IT department manages, and assets not managed by the IT department.
"Historically, Fortune 500 companies would spend thousands of hours of manual labor mapping business context to their risk data for board reporting, risk analysis and cybersecurity decision making," said Chris Griffith, chief product officer at Balbix. "Our integration with the ServiceNow CMDB, has enabled us to sharply reduce the time needed to quantify cyber risk. With Balbix, CISOs can continuously and automatically map risk to their business hierarchy and prioritize their highest-risk issues for response."
Businesses are struggling to report concrete CRQ results with 62% indicating they cannot calculate their breach risk in monetary terms, according to Balbix's own 2022 State of Security Posture Report. Furthermore, according to the report, 51% of organizations indicated they lack continuous visibility into asset inventories making it difficult to correlate risk with business context, and instead relying on siloed tools, manual workflows, and qualitative analysis to quantify the exposure.
"Cyber risk has become a frustrating business risk to manage as leadership teams struggle to accurately quantify their risk and prioritize initiatives to mitigate it," said Ed Amoroso, Founder and CEO of research and advisory firm TAG Cyber. "These integrations address the growing needs CISOs have to report on cyber risk in a way that their business leaders can clearly understand, to make the right investments and to remediate their riskiest vulnerabilities faster."
In addition to automating advanced CRQ capabilities, the integration with ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM) further eliminates manual effort by enabling security teams to create ServiceNow remediation tickets from within Balbix. This enables security and IT teams to increase productivity by using a familiar and shared system for remediation workflow. Moreover, security analysts can create tickets to remediate a vulnerability for a single impacted asset or for a group of assets to specify remediation tasks more efficiently and reduce the mean time to remediate (MTTR) risk issues.
To learn more about Balbix and its integration with ServiceNow, visit https://www.balbix.com.
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Balbix enables organizations to reduce cyber risk by identifying and mitigating their riskiest cybersecurity issues faster. The Balbix Security Cloud™ platform ingests data from organizations' security and IT tools to understand every aspect of their cybersecurity posture, build a unified cyber risk model and then provide actionable insights for risk reduction. With Balbix, enterprises can automate inventory of their cloud and on-premise assets, conduct continuous risk-based vulnerability management and quantify cyber risk in dollars. Executives and operational teams can make cybersecurity decisions based on data not opinions.
A rapidly growing set of Fortune 500 companies trust Balbix as the "brain" of their infosec programs and are realizing the benefits of maximally automated workflows and measurably lower cyber risk. Balbix was ranked #32 on the 2021 Deloitte Fast 500 North America, and has been recognized for innovation by Gartner.
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Texas officials identify missing National Guard soldier as rescue efforts remain underway
By Hannah Sarisohn, Rosa Flores and Emma Tucker, CNN
Texas officials have identified Bishop E. Evans as the National Guard soldier who went missing on Friday as he attempted to rescue two migrants who were crossing the Rio Grande River.
The Texas Military Department (TMD) said in a news release that Evans, a specialist, is a 22-year-old field artilleryman from Arlington, Texas, and has served in the guard for almost two years.
Evans was deployed to Kuwait with assignments in Iraq as part of Operation Spartan Shield before serving on Texas’ southern border, according to the release.
CNN reported Friday Evans was assigned to Operation Lone Star, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to combat what he has called a crisis at the US-Mexico border.
The TMD, along with both state and federal rescue and safety agencies, have yet to locate Evans.
Dive teams ceased operations along the Rio Grande Saturday evening as the river’s current continued at an “increased” pace, the release said.
Three airboats from the state’s Department of Public Safety were added to the rescue efforts Sunday morning, according to TMD.
Local law enforcement on Friday said Evans tried to rescue a woman who was crossing the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas, and “never came up,” according to CNN’s reporting.
In an updated release on Saturday, the TMD said the soldier “selflessly attempted” to help two migrants who appeared to be drowning as they illegally crossed the river from Mexico to the United States.
“Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Border Patrol continue to support TMD with the Texas Rangers as the lead for the investigation that began yesterday when the service member went missing,” the release said.
According to initial reports from the Texas Rangers, the two migrants are suspected of being “involved in illicit transnational narcotics trafficking” and are currently in the custody of US Customs and Border Patrol.
Evans’ family was notified about the disappearance on Friday night, according to the release.
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ForeverLawn Becomes Associate Sponsor Andretti Autosport's No. 28 DHL Honda Piloted by Romain Grosjean
LOUSVILLE, Ohio, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeverLawn has announced their associate sponsorship Andretti Autosport's No. 28 DHL Honda Indy car driven by Romain Grosjean for the 2022 INDYCAR season. The distinctive ForeverLawn logo will be prominent on the No. 28 entry throughout the season, with their primary-sponsored race taking place near their Home Office headquarters at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.
"The opportunity to partner with a legendary sports team like Andretti Autosport is a great fit for ForeverLawn," says Co-Founder Brian Karmie. "The ForeverLawn values of Integrity, Quality, and Innovation align well with the Andretti team and both organizations are focused on leading their industries by being the best of the best. We are excited to introduce ForeverLawn to a new segment of customers with this relationship, and of course - looking forward to winning on the track."
Having spent the past two years sponsoring Jeffrey Earnhardt in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, ForeverLawn is no stranger to the racing scene. However, the Andretti partnership will be the company's first in INDYCAR.
"I'm happy to have ForeverLawn join the Andretti Autosport family," said Chairman and CEO of Andretti Autosport Michael Andretti. "It's a company that aligns with our organization because of its focus on being leaders. Together we'll build a strong partnership and I look forward to celebrating many successes."
About ForeverLawn ForeverLawn® improves spaces and communities through innovative synthetic grass solutions. Beginning in 2004 as the daring entrepreneurial venture of two brothers, ForeverLawn has consistently led the synthetic turf industry through groundbreaking approaches to products and practice. As the premium choice for synthetic surfacing, each product is engineered to solve unique consumer needs and desires while maintaining superior standards and natural aesthetics. Today the company services over eighty localized markets through their dealer network, with an impressive regional, national, and international project portfolio.
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About Andretti Autosport Andretti Autosport, led by racing legend Michael Andretti, boasts a wide racing portfolio rooted in tradition and designed for success.
Under the banners of Andretti Autosport and Avalanche Andretti Formula E, the Indianapolis-based team fields multiple entries across the INDYCAR SERIES, Indy Lights, the FIA Formula E World Championship, and the IMSA Prototype Challenge LMP3 division. The team also competes as Walkinshaw Andretti United in the Australian Supercars category through a partnership with Walkinshaw Racing and United Autosports. Additionally, the team fields an entry in the Extreme E championship via Andretti United Extreme E.
The global racing enterprise boasts four INDYCAR SERIES championships, five Indy Light titles, one Pro Mazda championship, a Silver Class GT4 Championship and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500. The team also holds two X Games Gold Medals and five U.S. rallycross championships.
To share the Andretti story, please visit online at AndrettiAutosport.comand follow on social media with #AllAndretti.
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JSPC, Percepto International's innovative solution to achieve and maximize strategic and operational goals
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The role of public perception has increased dramatically over the past decade, with the exponential complexity of social media and disinformation. Both play a pivotal role in the way our target audiences consume, interpret and act upon their perceived reality. More than anything else, public perception determines reality and fate. This is exactly where the JSPC comes in.
Today, it is not just about 'telling the story', but mostly – being the first to frame it - in a coherent, coordinated and tailored effort, segmented to the target audiences. Constant monitoring of operations, as well as those of the adversaries, analysis of impact and adjustment of underlying actions, accordingly, enable one to dominate the perception domain.
"Recent events such as Russia's invasion of the sovereign territory of Ukraine have enforced the need to observe public perception as a critical pilar of national security and stability. Our solution offers a unique operational dimension for governments to strategically operate in such critical zones." - explains Lior Chorev, Co-Founder and Chairman of Percepto International.
The JSPC – Joint Special Perception Center - is constructed as a National Intelligence-Influence center, geared to handle both ongoing and emerging perception challenges in its fields of operations. It enables clients to achieve and maximize their strategic and operational goals, while identifying and thwarting foreign interests and attempts to distort local public perception.
"The solution is unique", comments Royi Burstien, Co-Founder and CEO of Percepto International. "With our JSPC solution, we enable clients to monitor, manage and project public perception from and towards various target audiences – local, regional, and international - and to dominate the perception realm. The concept is based on the establishment of a dedicated fusion center, incorporating Strategy, Intelligence, and Influence capacities, under the direct command and control of the client. We provide our clients with a tailor-made solution, capacity building, training and ongoing support towards the establishment and long-term management of their JSPC."
Percepto International is a leading strategic consultancy firm. Its success is based on a multidisciplinary team of experts, covering four core dimensions: tailor-made Strategy, cutting-edge Influence and Intelligence capabilities, and state-of-the-art cyber security technology. The company's multicultural team of innovative thinkers and doers, as well as unmatched know-how acquired over 30-year careers in elite units of the IDF, strategic consultancy, and geopolitical expertise, maximize project success and client satisfaction.
When working on complex projects, Percepto International establishes "joint task-forces" to overcome the most difficult challenges, as Lior Chorev explains "Our mission is straight to the point: You come with a problem. We tailor the solution. Together, we implement it, while constantly overseeing the process".
The company operates in dozens of countries worldwide on a wide range of projects, for governments, political candidates and parties, private companies, multi-nationals and influential individuals.
For further information: info@percepto-international.com
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| 2022-09-08T13:52:38Z
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911 call from Englewood alligator death reveals hero who tried to save victim
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - 911 calls obtained by ABC7 show the heroic actions of an unknown 70-year-old man who risked his own life to save the woman who fell into a canal near the golf course.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Monday identified the victim as 80-year-old Rose Marie Wiegand. Authorities received a call around 8 p.m. on July 15. According to a report, the woman was seen falling into the pond at the Boca Royale Golf and Country Club and struggled to stay above water. Moments later, two alligators were seen grabbing her and pulling her under.
The man who saw Wiegand fall into the water was a golfer. He was playing the 6th hole and ran to help her. He tried to get to her but was unable to pull her out.
The 70-year-old climbed ashore and called 911, pleading for help for the woman and himself.
Struggling to catch breath, he told dispatch, " I just couldn’t get to her. I tried.”
Other golfers made their way to the man as help arrived. He told dispatch he had believed Wiegand was trimming weeds around the water. He did not initially see any alligators.
When advised to not go in the water, he told the dispatcher “I’ve already been in the water.”
First responders arrived at the scene and checked out the man. There is no word on his condition or identity
District 12 Medical Examiner Dr. Russell Vega told ABC7 Monday the cause of death was cervical spine dislocations and a bruised spinal cord. The death was ruled to be an accident.
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| 2022-07-19T16:31:56Z
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Inotiv between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 22, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Inotiv, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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| 2022-07-29T10:19:18Z
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Heavy Rainfall Tuesday, Ending Wednesday Morning
Sunshine, windy and heating up for the Memorial Day weekend!
Satellite imagery shows a deep trough over the Rocky Mountains, pressing eastward. This upper-level feature will morph into a closed area of low pressure by the time it passes Texoma, which means it is strengthening. This is good news for those wishing for rain, as the previous systems that dodged us were not as well-developed. So confidence is high in a multi-inch rain event for more than half of the area.
A surface cold front passes along with the upper low during the day Wednesday, rain should end in the morning. We enter a dry pattern with upper level ridging Thursday and through the Memorial Day weekend, along with slowly increasing temperatures. Highs should be near 90 by the time we hit Saturday and through early next week. A fly in the ointment: it will be windy this weekend, gusts of 30 to 35 mph can be expected Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day.
Here’s your 7-Day:
Tuesday: 80% Showers/storms, heavy rainfall
Wednesday: 30% Rain early, sunny to partly cloudy afternoon
Thursday: Sunny
Friday: Sunny
Saturday: Sunny, windy
Sunday: Mostly sunny, windy
Monday: Mostly sunny, windy
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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| 2022-05-23T23:36:14Z
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Kansas comes back, wins a title three years in the making
By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Great Kansas Comeback is about more than just one scintillating, stifling 20-minute stretch of Jayhawks basketball. The championship KU captured Monday night had roots back in 2020, when the Jayhawks were a team that looked headed for the program’s fourth national title. Instead, it was KU’s come-from-behind 72-69 victory over North Carolina on Monday that brought that fourth championship banner back to Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks insisted they’d share it with the 2020 team, too.
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| 2022-04-05T08:57:48Z
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Highland Park head coach Jermaine Monroe feels tunaround coming
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - 2014 was the last time Highland Park won a football game but despite a 56 game losing streak.
Second year head coach Jermaine Monroe believes this could be the year for a turnaround.
Starting this year, the Scots will be a part of the Kansas City Kansas-Atchison League after leaving the Centennial League.
Highland Park will now take on KC-area schools like Washington, Atchison, Sumner, Harmon and others in conference play.
The Scots bring back star senior Wide receiver and Running back Tre Richardson who recently committed to New Mexico State.
Richardson combined for just under 1,200 yards rushing and receiving combined, including 19 total touchdowns.
Senior Tyrell Reed is also back, totaling 518 yards on the ground and compiled four touchdowns through rushing and receiving.
Monroe knows he didn’t win any games last year but one thing sticks in his mind, he knows a turnaround is coming.
“I’m not afraid of a challenge,” Monroe said. “I’m an underdog story kind of guy, I love those type of movies, I love those type of seasons but I also put my faith in God hands and I feel like God provided this opportunity for me and brought me here and I think yeah we didn’t win a game last year, but we did improve.”
Those improvements include scoring 10 more points on offense and allowing six points less per game.
Monroe says they have a new Defensive Coordinator to hopefully shore up the defensive side of the ball.
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| 2022-08-02T03:40:39Z
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A man carrying a gun, a knife and zip ties was arrested Wednesday near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s house in Maryland after threatening to kill the justice.
Nicholas John Roske, 26, of Simi Valley, California, was charged with the attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice. During a court hearing, he consented to remain in federal custody for now.
Roske was dressed in black when he arrived by taxi just after 1 a.m. outside Kavanaugh’s home in a Washington suburb. He had a Glock 17 pistol, ammunition, a knife, zip ties, pepper spray, duct tape and other items that he told police he would use to break into Kavanaugh’s house and kill him, according to a criminal complaint and an affidavit filed in federal court in Maryland. Roske said he purchased the gun to kill Kavanaugh and that he also would kill himself, the affidavit said.
Roske told police he was upset by a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is about to overrule Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion case. He also said he was upset over the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, and believed Kavanaugh would vote to loosen gun control laws, the affidavit said.
The court currently is weighing a challenge to New York’s requirements for getting a permit to carry a gun in public, a case that could make it easier to be armed on the streets of New York and other large cities.
When he got out of the taxi, Roske was spotted by two U.S. Marshals who are part of round-the-clock security provided to the justices following the leak of the draft opinion last month. But Roske was only apprehended after he called 911 in Montgomery County, Maryland, and said he was having suicidal thoughts and planned to kill Kavanaugh, having found the justice’s address online. Roske was still on the phone when Montgomery County police arrived on the scene, according to the affidavit.
At his initial appearance in federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland, Roske paused several times before responding to routine inquiries from U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan during the 10-minute hearing.
Asked if he understood what was happening and whether he was thinking clearly, Roske paused, then said, “I think I have a reasonable understanding, but I wouldn’t say I’m thinking clearly.”
Roske said he is taking medication, but did not say what it is or why he is on it. He also said he is a college graduate.
Andrew Szekely, a federal public defender who is representing Roske, declined to comment on the case after the hearing. Roske’s next court date was tentatively set for June 22. The attempted murder charge carries a maximum term of 20 years in prison.
Earlier Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland told reporters, “This kind of behavior is obviously behavior we will not tolerate. Threats of violence and actual violence against the justices of course strike at the heart of our democracy and we will do everything we can to prevent them and to hold people who do them accountable.”
President Joe Biden praised authorities for quickly apprehending the man, deputy White House press secretary Andrew Bates said in an email.
There have been protests at the homes of Kavanaugh and other justices, as well as demonstrations at the court, where a security fence rings the building and nearby streets have been closed.
A Homeland Security Department report said the draft opinion, leaked in early May, has unleashed a wave of threats against officials and others and increased the likelihood of extremist violence.
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Kunzelman reported from Greenbelt, Maryland.
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IRVINE, Calif. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Advisors Group (AAG), the nation's leader in home equity solutions, today announced its partnership with EZ-ACCESS, a division of Homecare Products Inc., a leading provider of quality access and mobility solutions. The partnership allows EZ-ACCESS dealers to connect customers with AAG to help them understand options for accessing their home equity to fund home modification projects such as modular and portable ramping, patient transfer and vertical platform lifts.
"AAG is excited to partner with a company that provides durable, safe and convenient mobility products for seniors across the country. It's a partnership that naturally embodies our core values of being caring, driven and ethical," said Scott Slifer, AAG Chief Administrative Officer. "In 2022, the industry can expect AAG to bring more companies into our family of partners who align with our company mission and provide wholistic solutions to seniors both financially and in the home."
AAG's products allow seniors to responsibly access their home equity to make home modifications needed to remain in their home long term. All AAG borrowers are of course required to maintain the home, pay property taxes and homeowners insurance, and otherwise comply with loan terms.
According to a recent AAG study, over 80% of seniors wish to live in their home for the rest of their lives, but the vast majority do not have homes equipped for the journey. In fact, according to the CDC, each year 3 million older Americans are treated for emergency injuries due to falls and over 800,000 are hospitalized at an estimated cost of over $50 billion. AAG believes this issue can be countered with the responsible use of home equity to help seniors fund their home safety and preparedness projects.
"EZ-ACCESS is driven by our mission to enrich lives by providing access to life beyond barriers," said Don Everard, CEO and Co-owner EZ-ACCESS. "Our environment simply isn't flat, and this is challenging for anyone with limited mobility and especially those who rely on a mobility device to get around. By partnering with AAG, we are excited to bring our customers a trusted option to help them get the accessibility solutions they need for a fulfilling life."
In the agreement, EZ-ACCESS dealers will now be able to connect their customers who are 62 and older directly with AAG loan officers in their area. These loan officers will work in-person with each individual client and their families to discuss the financing options they have available to fund home modifications unique to their situation. As part of the partnership, AAG will also provide EZ-ACCESS dealers with educational material about home equity usage and will take part in industry related events. AAG's partnership with EZ-ACCESS is another step in ensuring that seniors have access to a variety of helpful resources for their later years.
To find out more about the AAG/ EZ-ACCESS partnership dealers can call (855) 288-0456 or visit: https://www.aag.com/vgm-home/p/1
About EZ-ACCESS
EZ-ACCESS® has been a family-owned and operated company since 1984 and continues to be one of the World's leading producers of high-quality accessibility solutions. We remain dedicated to providing access to life beyond barriers by offering our nationwide network of dealers safe, durable, and dependable ramps, platforms, stairs, and lifts that help get elderly, disabled, or recovering individuals where they need to go. Our products are suitable for home, vehicle, or travel and offer temporary or long-term solutions to accommodate a wide variety of needs. To learn more about EZ-ACCESS and our suite of products, you can visit our website at www.ezaccess.com.
About AAG
AAG is dedicated to helping older Americans find new ways to fund a better retirement through the responsible use of home equity. As the nation's leader in reverse mortgage lending, AAG offers a suite of home equity solutions, including Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, traditional and proprietary mortgages, that are designed to give seniors a better financial outcome in retirement. AAG is a proud member of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA). To learn more about AAG and reverse mortgage loans, please visit the company's website at www.aag.com.
American Advisors Group, NMLS ID: 9392, 18200 Von Karman Ave., Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612.
Contact:
Ryan Whittington
Rwhittington@aag.com
(657) 236-5220
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Sitterle Homes will build homes on 79 lots in the newest section of the residential mixed-use community
GEORGETOWN, Texas, April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new gated section of Parmer Ranch, an amenity-rich master-planned community in Georgetown, will soon open for sales. Featuring 79 lots, Sitterle Homes will build new homes ranging from 1,586-2,689 square feet in Parmer Ranch Cottages beginning this summer.
Homebuyers can join Sitterle's interest list for updates on pricing and home designs in Parmer Ranch Cottages. Sitterle Homes is currently selling Parmer Ranch lots and homes from an off-site center but plans to build a new model home in the Cottages.
"Parmer Ranch has been a huge success for us as we sold out Phase 1 incredibly fast. We are excited to continue within this community with this product," said Brian Shields, President of Sitterle Homes Austin LLC.
Nestled in the rolling Texas Hill Country north of Austin, Parmer Ranch is a 454-acre community showcasing beautiful amenities steps from home, including a 10-acre park currently under development that will feature an extensive trail system, zip lines and a playground. The community will also offer an amenity center and 100 acres of dedicated commercial real estate space.
In 2022, developer Owen Holdings began construction on new homesites in the second and third phases of Parmer Ranch, which are scheduled to open in May. GFO Home's new model home is now open at 2002 Clearlight Lane, Georgetown, TX 78633. Homebuilders Gehan Homes and Empire Communities anticipate to open model homes in early May.
Parmer Ranch is situated at Williams Drive and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, minutes from beloved restaurants, boutiques and festivals in the historic downtown Georgetown Square. Nearby Lake Georgetown also offers boating, hiking and mountain biking opportunities. The community is a quick commute away from top employment centers and major tech companies across northern parts of the region. Austin, Round Rock, Killeen/Ft. Hood and favorite Hill Country entertainment destinations are only a short drive away.
Served by the acclaimed Georgetown Independent School District, development of a new middle school within Parmer Ranch will begin this summer. The new Benold Middle School is scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 school year. The community will also be home to a future Georgetown ISD elementary school.
To visit the community from Austin, head north on I-35 to Georgetown and take exit 262. Head west on Williams Drive for 11 miles to the community entrance on Parmer Ranch Boulevard. For more information, visit parmerranch.com.
About the Developer
Owen Holdings Inc., founded by long-time real estate professional Joe Owen, owns and develops single-family and commercial real estate property throughout Texas. Along with his operating partner, Klugman Company, his current focus is residential and mixed-use development projects. In addition to Parmer Ranch, they developed and manage North Haven, an estate lot community in Liberty Hill and Crystal Falls Business Park in Leander and other projects in early stage of development.
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| 2022-04-23T16:26:50Z
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The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E will be significantly more expensive than the 2022 model.
On Thursday, the Blue Oval announced the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E will get a price hike across the board ranging, from roughly $3,000 to $8,300 depending on the trim and specification. The books are now closed on the 2022 model year, according to Ford.
Base Select RWD standard-range models will now cost $3,200 more than before at $48,195 including destination, which itself went up $200 to $1,300 on all Mach-Es. Dual motor models receive the same increase and now cost $50,895.
Mach-E Premium models increase $6,075 for both rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive variants. Buyers who opt for all-wheel drive will get a range bump for 2023 of 13 miles to bring the EPA-rated range to 290 miles.
The California Route 1 all-wheel drive extended range model receives the largest bump of $8,300 to now cost $64,875. Ford’s done away with the previously offered rear-wheel drive model of the California Route 1 and will only offer it with all-wheel drive. Ford noted the change is due to customer demand.
Anyone who wants the most powerful Mach-E model, the Mach-E GT AWD, will have to spend an extra $8,100 as it now costs $71,195.
Ford said the price increase is due to material cost increases and the ongoing supply chain issues. The automaker left the door open for more price changes noting “rapidly evolving market conditions” and that it will “monitor pricing across the model year.”
The new prices go into effect Tuesday and all customers with unscheduled 2022 model year builds will receive offers to convert their orders to a 2023 model year Mach-E. Motor Authority reached out to Ford for an explanation on those offers and received the following statement from a spokesperson: “For 22MY customers who are transitioned to a 23MY, they will receive a private offer, which is intended to honor 22MY MSRP commitments with their dealers. Scheduled retail order customers to date are unaffected.”
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| 2022-08-26T19:41:39Z
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-15% off on Accommodations-
MONTEREY, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Victorian Inn welcomes guests for a summer vacation with 15% off room accommodations on select dates for rooms booked now through August 4, 2022, for travel through August 31, 2022. Discover all there is to do and see in Monterey. Victorian Inn's unbeatable location steps from the iconic Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Carlos Beach, and the famous Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail make it easy for guests to arrive early, park their car and walk to their desired activity. 15% off room accommodations include a premier location, reduced room rate, complimentary breakfast buffet and afternoon wine and cheese hour. Rates starting as low as $186 on select dates.
Initially, the Lang Mansion was built in 1901. The hotel's 70 guest rooms have décor and amenities such as in-room fireplaces, on-site parking, and lovely gardens surrounding the boutique hotel. Guestrooms are in adjacent buildings designed to complement the Victorian style of the original home.
Victorian Inn's gracious first floor welcomes guests to check in, relax in the cozy reception area and enjoy the sweeping views of Monterey Bay. A fireplace and several seating areas provide places to rest, enjoy a good book or make plans. Guests start the day in the dining area with a complimentary continental breakfast buffet with a hot breakfast dish. At the day's end, complimentary California wines, cheese, and fruit are served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bring the entire family this summer, as Victorian Inn is a pet-friendly property, with amenities chosen explicitly for four-legged travelers.
To make reservations today or get information, contact: Victorian Inn, located at 487 Foam Street, Monterey, California 93940. Ask for the 15OFF Summer offer.
Call (800) 232-4141 or visit our website at www.victorianinn.com, or email reservations@innsofmonterey.com.
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| 2022-07-14T16:12:36Z
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More than $1.3 million awarded through new LLS Equity in Access Research Program.
RYE BROOK, N.Y., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is dedicated to ensuring that all blood cancer patients and survivors have access to the care they need, when they need it. But for too many patients, this does not happen.
Some groups of people experience more barriers than others when it comes to getting the right diagnosis and treatment. The challenges faced often are rooted in structural disadvantages or discrimination related to patients' racial or ethnic group, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, mental health, disability, sexual orientation, geographic location or other factors.
"Blood cancer is hard enough for patients and their families, and these obstacles make it even harder," said Gwen Nichols, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at LLS. "That's why LLS created the Equity in Access Research Program. We want to better understand the underlying causes contributing to health disparities and inequities—and to identify solutions we can urge lawmakers and those in the healthcare industry to adopt. Together, we want to put an end to these disparities."
During its first year, the Equity in Access program funded seminal research to better understand how insurance status and type impact access to care for blood cancer patients and survivors.
Today, LLS is announcing the program's first cohort of award recipients— a group of outstanding health services researchers who received more than $1.3 million in combined funding:
- Xu Ji, Ph.D. and Sharon Castellino, M.D., M.Sc. of Emory University School of Medicine, whose research will provide insight into whether continuous insurance coverage can lead to increased blood cancer survival rates. They also will examine how Medicaid expansion impacts insurance continuity and what it means for children, adolescents and young adults with blood cancers.
- Stacie Dusetzina, Ph.D. of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Lauren H. Nicholas, Ph.D., M.P.P. of the University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus, whose innovative research will evaluate the financial and health outcomes for individuals selecting different Medicare coverage options and how these outcomes vary by the presence and timing of a cancer diagnosis. The goal of this work is to identify opportunities to improve plan selection and reduce inequities in cancer care and outcomes.
- F. Lennie Wong, Ph.D. of the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, whose novel research will shed light on how insurance coverage and Medicaid expansion contribute to racial differences in multiple myeloma treatment patterns and their effects on survival.
Findings will identify steps that policymakers can take to reduce health disparities in blood cancer patients. And LLS will work to transform these recommendations into state and federal policy proposals that its Office of Public Policy will work to implement.
The new program is just one avenue LLS is pursuing as part of its longstanding commitment to health equity. LLS staff and volunteers continue to advocate for changes in the law that minimize barriers to care for patients and promote equitable care. For example, we recently helped increase clinical trial access for more than 41 million people – including underserved populations – through adoption of the Clinical Treatment Act. And we continue to work to expand insurance coverage to patients stuck in the Medicaid coverage gap, 60% of whom are people of color.
LLS issued the second Equity in Access Research Program Request for Proposals (RFP) on July 6. We encourage you to share the opportunity with researchers who may be interested in applying. More information can be found here.
LLS is steadfast in its commitment to serving underrepresented communities through two more programs—the LLS IMPACT Research Grants initiative and Myeloma Link—which aim to promote health equity in clinical and community settings.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has regional offices throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the LLS Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., ET.
For additional information visit lls.org/lls-newsnetwork. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Kristin Hoose
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
(914) 821-8973
Kristin.Hoose@lls.org
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Audrey Hepburn is a cultural icon, and arguably one of her most recognizable roles is Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
If you love that movie and her role as much as we do, here is your opportunity to feel like a 1960s New York Socialite. You can now attend a Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed Tea at Hotel Crescent Court.
“Hello darling! Please join us for a fabulous afternoon tea party inspired by the iconic movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s in the Great Hall at Hotel Crescent Court! We’re serving a special New York breakfast-inspired menu of sandwiches, scones & desserts that will make you feel like you’re Holly Golightly looking through the Tiffany’s window,” their website states.
Yolonda Williams wanted to be a part of this experience and donned her fanciest clothes to attend a Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed Tea at Hotel Crescent Court.
Officials say selections include:
- Avocado toast with fried quail egg
- New York cheesecake bites
- A blue box petit four
- A selection of luxury DAMMANN Frères tea
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A unique partnership of global leaders, Gogoro, TSMC and Taichung City share a joint vision to accelerate the smart city transformation and enable a future of clean energy and transportation.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogoro® Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced it is partnering with Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) and Taichung City Taiwan to launch GoShare, Gogoro's electric mobility sharing service for the residents of Taichung City, Taiwan's second most populated.
"Sustainable energy and transportation are the future, especially in densely populated cities. It is a natural step for Gogoro and a global leader like TSMC and a visionary city like Taichung to come together to provide residents with Gogoro's two-wheel electric sharing service, GoShare," said Horace Luke, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Gogoro. "Together, TSMC, Taichung City and Gogoro are bringing a new era of sustainable urban transportation to Taichung's nearly 3 million residents, including subsidized access to more than 50,000 university students and more than 60,000 TSMC employees. This sets a new standard for cities across Taiwan and Asia who want to encourage sustainable transportation."
"This partnership with Taichung City and Gogoro is in line with our commitment to a sustainable future. Such an ambition can only be achieved if multiple stakeholders work together, so today marks another major milestone in our journey as we combine TSMC's wide reach in Taiwan, Taichung's commitment to sustainability, with the leadership of Gogoro in electric mobility to accelerate change and share the benefits of electric vehicles with more consumers," said Lora Ho, Senior Vice President and ESG Committee Chairperson at TSMC.
As the world's largest semiconductor maker, TSMC has accomplished a variety of sustainability initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
The new partnership includes three key initiatives:
- Gogoro GoShare Smartscooters will be available 24/7 to Taichung City's residents.
- GoShare will provide exclusive riding coupons to 50,000 freshmen in 17 universities in Taichung City.
- GoShare will expand its coverage to neighboring cities and connect multiple railway stations, playing a key role in shaping a robust urban transportation network.
In addition, TSMC joins the GoShare for Business platform to encourage employees to ride electric scooters for daily commutes. More than 60,000 TSMC employees will enjoy exclusive discounts for every GoShare ride.
"From battery swapping infrastructure to electric vehicle subsidies, Taichung City has been on the forefront of rolling out sustainable mobility solutions. Gogoro's leading innovations to deliver electric mobility and TSMC's focus on sustainability make them the perfect fit for Taichung. Together, we will create a new paradigm for cities to operate in smarter, cleaner and more sustainable ways," said Shiow-Yen Lu, Mayor of Taichung.
Taichung City is not only Taiwan's second most populated city, but it has also received international acclaim for its livable urban environment. In April 2022, the city pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Since 2019, GoShare has 1.6 million registered users in seven cities, and has hosted 20 million rides that have saved 7 million kg of CO2 emissions, making it the most popular and impactful electric mobility sharing service in Taiwan.
Founded in 2011 to rethink urban energy and inspire the world to move through cities in smarter and more sustainable ways, Gogoro leverages the power of innovation to change the way urban energy is distributed and consumed. Gogoro's battery swapping and vehicle platforms offer a smart, proven and sustainable long-term ecosystem for delivering a new approach to urban mobility. Gogoro has quickly become an innovation leader in vehicle design and electric propulsion, smart battery design, battery swapping, and advanced cloud services that utilize artificial intelligence to manage battery availability and safety. The challenge is massive, but the opportunity to disrupt the status quo, establish new standards, and achieve new levels of sustainable transportation growth in densely populated cities is even greater. For more information, visit www.gogoro.com/news and follow Gogoro on Twitter: @wearegogoro.
This communication contains forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward looking statements generally relate to future events or Gogoro's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "going to," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Gogoro's expectations, strategy, priorities, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this communication include, but are not limited to, the potential of the partnership between Gogoro, TSMC and the City of Taichung Taiwan including the ability of such partnership to achieve its goals, projections of market opportunity and market share, potential growth of Gogoro's battery swapping ecosystem in Taiwan including Taichung, the capability of Gogoro's technology, Gogoro's business plans, and statements by Gogoro's founder, chairman and chief executive officer. Gogoro's expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, risks related to macroeconomic factors including inflation and consumer confidence, risks related to political tensions, Gogoro's ability to effectively manage its growth, Gogoro's ability to launch and ramp up the production of its products and control its manufacturing costs and manage its supply chain issues, Gogoro's risks related to ability to expand its sales and marketing abilities, Gogoro's ability to expand effectively into new markets, foreign exchange fluctuations, Gogoro's ability to develop and maintain relationships with its partners, risks related to operating in the PRC, regulatory risks and Gogoro's risks related to strategic collaborations, risks related to the China market and other international markets, alliances or joint ventures including Gogoro's ability to enter into and execute its plans related to strategic collaborations, alliances or joint ventures in order for such strategic collaborations, alliances or joint ventures to be successful and generate revenue, Gogoro's ability to raise additional capital, the risks related to the need for Gogoro to invest more capital in strategic collaborations, alliances or joint ventures, and the risk of Gogoro having to update the accounting treatment for its joint ventures. The forward looking statements contained in this communication are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in Gogoro's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including in Gogoro's Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed on May 2, 2022 and in its subsequent filings with the SEC, copies of which are available on our website and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The forward looking statements in this communication are based on information available to Gogoro as of the date hereof, and Gogoro disclaims any obligation to update any forward looking statements, except as required by law.
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A new blueprint from Bain & Company shows how companies can overcome the paradoxes of food system transformation to help combat climate change before it's too late
BOSTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The massive global food system generates a third of the world's GDP, but it is also the biggest contributor of biodiversity loss while creating more than a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions. It employs 40% of the world's population, but its impact is uneven, and 65% of the adults employed in food and agriculture live in poverty. Bain & Company's new blueprint, Food System Transformation: The Time Is Now, suggests five actions companies can take today to create more sustainable food systems for tomorrow.
"Our food system challenges have become more urgent over the last two years, with supply chain issues driven by the pandemic, a looming food crisis propelled by Russia's war in Ukraine and an increase of natural disasters caused by climate change," said Jenny Davis-Peccoud, co-leader of Bain & Company's Sustainability & Responsibility practice. "The time to act is now. We have fewer than nine annual planting cycles to shift to a sustainable, inclusive and healthy food system in time to meet key milestones of the Paris Climate Accord and the UN Sustainable Development Goals."
- Consumers say they want to buy sustainable, but often don't. Bain & Company's research shows that while consumers want to value sustainable food options, in reality that is not what makes it into shopping carts. Customers are willing to pay some premium for healthier and sustainable options, but there is a limit and many sustainable alternatives seem to be priced well above it, meaning they aren't selected at scale. The consumer products that win are the ones that simultaneously satisfy consumers' taste and performance expectations, have clearly articulated sustainability benefits and are sold at a reasonable premium.
- Farmers would change, but often can't. Regenerative agriculture can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by rebuilding soil's organic matter, pulling carbon from the atmosphere and sequestering it in the ground. However, the shift often leads to higher expenses and lower yields during the transition phase. While farmers may want to make the change, the perceived risk is high and adoption has not been at a scale fast enough.
- The market should support the transformation, but often doesn't. Food systems have been built on a goal of scale and efficiency with expected common standards to feed 7.9 billion people. But what is gained in efficiency, is often lost in sustainability. Additionally, agriculture products are "disassembled" and fragmented, which adds a level of complexity to sustainable practices. For example, soybean meal may be replaced with a sustainable alternative, but that doesn't address the soy oil that is also harvested from the bean.
1. Shift consumer consumption. There is an opportunity for brands to provide sustainable options, educate and inspire consumers to shift behavior. Bain's research shows brands that are seen as sustainable grow two to five times faster than their peers, and the 10% of brands for which sustainability is a core element of value grow fastest of all.
2. Make regenerative agriculture more attainable for farmers. Corporations can accelerate the needed shift in agricultural practice by providing stability and financial assistance for farmers. Food companies should consider how they can support and incent their farmer suppliers to adopt regenerative practices at scale through premium pricing as well as facilitated access to technical assistance and financing. This could potentially include connecting farmers to carbon credit markets.
3. Improve or reinvent supply chains. For some commodities, the existing value chain carries such high environmental costs, inequity and labor abuses that the only way to transform the system is to reinvent it. This often means creating value chains that are shorter, more transparent and capable of capturing more of the product's economic value where it is grown. These new chains depend on key market participants—from corporate buyers to governments and NGOs—working together in innovative ways.
4. Focus on regions ripe with opportunity for progress. Food insecurity is a significant issue in Africa where already low farming yields are expected to decrease further due to the effects of climate change. Farmer allied enterprises, often SMEs, can serve as linchpins to build more resilient local food systems that enhance smallholder farmer livelihoods, create jobs and provide more affordable nutrition. Corporates can play a key role in scaling these enterprises by anchoring market demand, and we are beginning to see traction from public-private partnerships that prioritize support and financing to these enterprises.
5. Integrate technology to accelerate innovation. The global food system is built on standardized commodities and a foundation of large, established corporations. We are at the cusp of technology and experimentation, often brought about by innovative ventures. The industry needs to evaluate when and how to partner with such ventures, to invest its own R&D spending and to take advantage of new technologies.
Editor's Note: To arrange an interview, contact Katie Ware at katie.ware@bain.com or +1 646 562 8102.
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future.
Across 63 offices in 38 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 2% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
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TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) ("Pivotree'' or the "Company"), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions, announced today it has been selected as an official partner of commercetools, the leader in digital commerce and inventor of headless commerce. commercetools is the leading product portfolio of highly customized experiences for next-generation B2C and B2B commerce. Adhering to MACH (Microservices, APIs, Cloud-native, Headless) principles, commercetools is a headless, API-first, multi-tenant SaaS commerce portfolio that is cloud-native and uses flexible microservices.
Pivotree has been helping B2C and B2B enterprise customers to adapt to the fast-changing world of frictionless commerce. Enabling global enterprises to deploy a world-renowned commerce platform like commercetools helps customers reduce technical debt, increase business agility, and provide unlimited optionality.
The MACH principles and flexibility of commercetools combined with Pivotree's excellence in commerce strategy, delivery and engineering prowess is a unique combination that serves large enterprises as they move from monoliths to MACH in preparation for the future of commerce experiences.
"commercetools is synonymous with MACH and headless technologies in the commerce space. Our goal is to apply Pivotree's technical excellence, delivery capabilities, and modern architecture to boldly challenge the status quo previously dictated by yesterday's monolithic commerce players. By strategically partnering with commercetools, we can jointly deliver solutions to our customers that will not only transform their IT infrastructure but offer infinite flexibility," said Joseph Lee, General Manager, Commerce BU for Pivotree.
"commercetools and Pivotree have a shared belief in the value MACH architectures provide organizations, and ultimately the end customer," said Kelly Goetsch, Chief Strategy Officer at commercetools and Co-Founder & Chairman of the MACH Alliance. "This partnership gives our customers best-in-class solutions that set them on a path for sustainable growth, while our two businesses work together to build and implement strong digital commerce strategies for them."
The MACH Alliance is a non-profit organization, governed by an independent board. It was formed in June 2020 to help enterprise organizations navigate the complex modern technology landscape. It aims to guide and show the business advantage of open tech ecosystems that are Microservices based, API-first, Cloud-native and Headless. All MACH Alliance members meet a high-standard of certification principles and welcome technology companies and individual industry experts who share the same vision for the future.
Pivotree helps retailers and brand manufacturers reinvent Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), B2B, and B2B2C business models leveraging its portfolio of commerce, data management, supply-chain, and digital solutions. Customers rely on Pivotree for strategic planning, implementation, support, and managed services as they journey toward a frictionless commerce future.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About Pivotree
Pivotree, a leader in frictionless commerce, designs, builds and manages digital platforms in Commerce, Data Management, and Supply Chain for over 250 major retail and branded manufacturers globally. Pivotree's portfolio of digital solutions, managed and professional services help provide retailers with true end-to-end solutions to manage complex digital commerce platforms, along with ongoing support from strategic planning through platform selection, deployment, and hosting, to data and supply chain management. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices and customers in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Pivotree is widely recognized as a high-growth company and industry leader. For more information, visit www.pivotree.com.
About commercetools
commercetools is the world's leading product portfolio for next-generation B2C and B2B commerce. To break the market out of being restrained by legacy suites, commercetools invented a headless, API-first, multi-tenant SaaS commerce platform that is cloud-native and uses flexible microservices. Using modern development building blocks in a true cloud platform provided by commercetools, customers can deliver the best commerce experiences across every touchpoint on a large scale. commercetools has offices across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with headquarters in Germany. Since 2010, commercetools software has been implemented by Fortune 500 companies across industries, from retail to manufacturing and from telecommunications to fashion. commercetools is also a founding member of the MACH Alliance, a group of independent, future-thinking tech companies dedicated to advocating for open, best-of-breed technology ecosystems. For more information, please visit www.commercetools.com
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ATLANTA -- The Georgia Supreme Court has declined to take up a legal challenge to Georgia Power’s plan to collect $525 million from customers in coal ash pond closure costs.
The Sierra Club had appealed to the high court after both a Fulton County trial court and the state Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Atlanta-based utility, upholding a 2019 vote by the Georgia Public Service Commission giving Georgia Power the green light on its plan.
Georgia Power plans to spend nearly $9 billion to close all 29 of its ash ponds at 11 coal-burning power plants. The company intends to excavate and remove the ash from 19 ponds and close the other 10 ponds in place.
Coal ash contains contaminants including mercury, cadmium and arsenic that can pollute groundwater and drinking water as well as air.
The lawsuit sought to force Georgia Power – rather than its customers – to pay for the cleanup, with the Sierra Club arguing the utility was to blame for the coal ash problem.
“There are people all over the state who have to deal with serious impacts from coal ash in the form of poisoned drinking water and unsafe fishing and recreation,” Charline Whyte, senior campaign representative for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign in Georgia, said Friday. “Now, every Georgia Power customer is picking up some of the tab for a decision that the utility knowingly made for decades.”
The Sierra Club and other environmental groups have charged Georgia Power’s decision to leave some of the coal ash in unlined pits in contact with groundwater violates federal clean-water standards.
Lawyers for the utility have countered that the ash pond closure plan complies with federal regulations for ash ponds as well as the more stringent requirements of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
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