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CALGARY, AB, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Repsol Oil & Gas Canada Inc. (formerly known as Talisman Energy Inc.), a Canadian-based upstream oil and gas company (the "Company"), announced that it has issued notices of redemption to redeem, on June 28, 2022, all of its issued and outstanding 5.75% Senior Notes due 2035 (CUSIP No. 87425E AH6 and ISIN No. US87425EAH62), 5.85% Senior Notes due 2037 (CUSIP No. 87425E AJ2 and ISIN No. US87425EAJ29), 6.25% Senior Notes due 2038 (CUSIP No. 87425E AK9 and ISIN No. US87425EAK91), 5.50% Senior Notes due 2042 (CUSIP No. 87425E AN3 and ISIN No. US87425EAN31), and 7.25% Debentures due 2027 (CUSIP No. 87425E AE3 and ISIN No. US87425EAE32). About Repsol Oil & Gas Canada Inc. Repsol Oil & Gas Canada Inc. is an upstream oil and gas company, incorporated in Canada and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Spanish integrated energy company Repsol, S.A. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains information that constitutes "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking information"). Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks which could cause actual results to vary and in some instances to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company and described in the forward-looking information contained in this news release. Forward-looking information is based on the estimates and opinions of the Company's management at the time the information is presented. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law. View original content: SOURCE Repsol Oil & Gas Canada Inc.	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/05/27/repsol-oil-amp-gas-canada-inc-announces-redemption-its-outstanding-senior-notes-debentures/	2022-05-27T20:04:43Z
MATCHDAY: Barcelona tries to rebound; Napoli hosts Roma By The Associated Press Barcelona tries to rebound from its Europa League elimination against Eintracht Frankfurt when it hosts relegation-threatened Cádiz in a rare Monday appearance for the Catalan club in the Spanish league. Barcelona lost 3-2 to Eintracht at home on Thursday for its first loss after a 15-match unbeaten run in all competitions. Title contender Napoli hosts fifth-place Roma in a key match for both clubs. Napoli can move back within two points of Serie A leader AC Milan while Roma can move within three points of Juventus and the final Champions League berth.	https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/17/matchday-barcelona-tries-to-rebound-napoli-hosts-roma/	2022-04-17T20:09:41Z
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit 7 Systems (Summit 7), an industry-leading provider of security and compliance solutions and services for the Defense Industrial Base, has been listed in the Inc. 5000 for the seventh time and the third consecutive year. This coveted award is a result of the 929% growth of Summit 7, who is among an elite group of companies to have received the honor five times or more, making up less than 4% of businesses on the Inc. 5000. Summit 7 ranks number 673 on this year's list, a climb from 2021's ranking of 697. Scott Edwards, CEO at Summit 7, stated "We have invested in significant resources to not only expand our product portfolio, but we've also focused on growing the skillsets of Summit 7 employees. Our Managed Services Team has specifically been focusing on upgrading our managed services and managed security services offerings to continue to provide advanced security to the Defense Industrial Base, further protecting the critical data of the United States." Prior to Inc.'s 2022 list announcement, Summit 7 was recognized as the 2022 Microsoft US Compliance Partner of the Year. The 2022 MSUS Compliance Partner of the Year award recognizes partners who have proven that they fully embrace the power of Microsoft's Compliance product portfolio enabling the development of solutions that deliver on long-term customer success. Summit 7 has helped more than 650 contractors, the majority of which are small to medium-sized organizations, that support the US Department of Defense in meeting compliance regulations such as CMMC, DFARS 7012, and more. Over the last half-decade, Summit 7 made significant investments to map their Microsoft Government Cloud solutions to NIST 800-171 and the more recent CMMC 2.0. About Summit 7 Summit 7 is a national leader in cybersecurity and compliance for the Aerospace and Defense industry. Summit 7's Microsoft Cloud solutions have led the way in meeting compliance regulations and frameworks for small to medium contractors in the DIB regarding CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171, ITAR, and CUI. Summit 7 is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. About Inc. 5000 Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2017. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2020. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Summit 7 Systems	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/17/summit-7-appears-inc-5000-7th-time/	2022-08-17T17:34:21Z
PARIS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eligo Bioscience, a gene editing company, announced today that it has been granted the first patents covering in situ base editing of the microbiome. With this, Eligo further consolidates its leadership in the field of microbiome gene editing and broadens the applicability of its unique platform to address microbiome-related diseases. Base editing technology has already shown significant potential for genome engineering of human cells to treat serious and life-threatening hereditary diseases. Recent scientific advances have identified causative roles for genes from commensal microbiota in the pathogenesis or aggravation of an increasing number of diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and myocarditis. In-situ precision engineering of the microbiome with gene editing technologies, including base editing technology, represents a promising frontier of medical innovation and opens new and highly valuable therapeutic opportunities. The two broad and foundational patents granted to Eligo, US11,224,621 and US11,376,286, cover the unique ability to modify with unprecedented precision the genome of deeply-engrafted resident bacteria without killing them. In particular, it enables targeted and durable modification or inactivation of bacterial proteins from essential commensal bacteria. This approach can uniquely address key unmet needs in microbiome-related diseases, by removing bacterial triggers of disease while maintaining commensal bacteria that are essential to our health. Eligo revealed, during a presentation at CRISPR 2022 conference in Boston, that a single oral dose of a base-editor equipped medicine led to the precise editing of up to 100% of a target bacterial population in the gut of animals in a matter of hours. They also demonstrated that such edits were stable over time. "The grant of these broad patents is an important milestone for Eligo Bioscience as it significantly broadens the potential for our proprietary gene editing platform in microbiome-related diseases, in addition to the use of CRISPR to kill specific bacterial populations." said Dr. Xavier Duportet, Chief Executive Officer of Eligo Bioscience. "It consolidates our position as pioneer and leader in the field of in situ prokaryotic editing. Eligo Bioscience has indeed the earliest position both in fields of CRISPR killing and now base editing also." About the patents Patents US11,224,621 and US11,376,286 are members of a patent family published as WO2021/204967, entitled "Modulation of microbiota function by gene therapy of the microbiome to prevent, treat or cure microbiome-associated diseases or disorders'' and cover method of use and composition of matter claims respectively. Eligo is prosecuting multiple patent applications outside of the US as well. About Eligo Eligo Bioscience is the world leader in microbiome gene editing therapy and is advancing a highly differentiated pipeline of precision medicines to address unmet medical needs in inflammation, autoimmunity and oncology caused by the expression of specific deleterious bacterial genes by our microbiome. Eligo was founded by scientists from The Rockefeller University, where CRISPR-based antimicrobials were invented, and by scientists from MIT. Eligo was named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2017. Eligo has received venture capital funding from Khosla Ventures and Seventure Partners, and non-dilutive funding from GlaxoSmithKline, the European Commission, CARB-X, and Bpifrance. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1849676/Eligo_Bioscience_Image.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1533529/Eligo_Bioscience_SA_Logo.jpg Contact: DUPORTET Xavier xavier.duportet@eligo-bioscience.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Eligo Bioscience	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/29/eligo-unlocks-next-generation-precision-genetic-medicine-with-foundational-patents-granted-covering-in-situ-base-editing-microbiome-presents-first-ever-animal-data-crispr-2022-conference/	2022-06-29T12:01:54Z
Free informational event will discuss environmental health and healthy equity issues COMPTON, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, (MWA) – a national law firm specializing in Racial & Economic Justice, Class Actions, and Environmental Law – is set to host the fifth event of their free Community and Legal Issues Clinic (CALIC) on July 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. This event kickstarts the firm's new 2022 CALIC Tour taking place in Los Angeles County, addressing some of the most important topics relevant to L.A. County residents. Those interested can attend this CALIC event free of charge either in-person at Holy Revival Church (2028 E. El Segundo Blvd., Compton, CA) or virtually via Zoom Webinar. This event will address the elevation of public health and providing access to the elements that help communities thrive. Our experts will discuss topics like low-cost legal help, accessible healthcare, providing basic needs for those without, natural stewardship, and assisting communities to offer opportunities for meaningful connection and action. The panel of expert speakers at this event will include Public Health expert Dr. Dora Barilla, Dr. PH, MWA Partner and civil rights advocate Joseph L. Richardson, Esq., and Legal Document Assistant Reyna Ventura. MWA believes this conversation can help bridge divides and connect Californians to resources and knowledge they may not have known existed. Attendees to this event are welcome to ask questions, raise concerns, and connect with the resources provided. "CALIC has already been such a benefit for Riverside and San Bernardino counties," says MWA Partner Joseph Richardson, "We hope we can bring the same educational opportunities to our neighbors in Los Angeles County." As public health, environmental, and social events develop in California, MWA hopes to position CALIC as a go-to resource for all of Southern California to learn more about the situations affecting their communities and ways they can enhance their own well-being. "I am honored to be chosen as a speaker for CALIC events," remarks Public Health Expert Dr. Dora Barilla, "These events are a wonderful opportunity to provide all communities with the resources or assistance they need to thrive. We all need tools to improve our own well-being." If you are interested in learning more about the first event in the 2022 CALIC Tour or want to register to attend virtually or in-person, visit the MWA website here. CALIC has made it a point to visit locations during its 2022 Southern California Tour whose residents may not have access to the same educational opportunities, resources, healthcare facilities, and environmental activism that wealthier communities may enjoy. Holy Revival Church in Compton is home to Pastor James Thomas who has found immense value in CALIC's approach to helping those in need. "Holy Revival Church is thrilled to host the Community and Legal Issues Clinic as it comes to Los Angeles County," says Pastor Thomas, "Joseph Richardson and I are brothers in spirit and in action, going back more than 2 decades. We are thrilled that we can be part of the dissemination of vital information that will help our community." About McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP: McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP has a deep history of success for its clients, including a $203 million verdict against Wells Fargo Bank, recovery of over $1 billion for its clients, and over 100 contingency cases with recovery of $1 million or more. MWA maintains California offices in Ontario, San Bernardino, Palm Desert, and Irvine and supports its national practice with offices in Illinois and New Jersey. For over 30 years, MWA has successfully represented clients involved in general complex and commercial litigation, as well as personal injury and class action matters. Visit mccunewright.com for more information. Media Contact: dct@mccunewright.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/12/next-community-legal-issues-clinic-calic-be-hosted-july-23-2022-compton-ca/	2022-07-12T14:16:57Z
DALLAS (KDAF) — If you are looking for a different kind of hotel experience — we’ve got your high-rise destination, Airbnb style! The Guild is a traditional hotel experience reimagined, that gives you the feeling of home but in a hotel. What sets aside them from the rest of the hotel industry is that you have the option to stay for a day, a month or even full time in a furnished apartment. “Whether you’re a digital nomad exploring new cities, you’re traveling a few days for work, or you want to live in a connected community — we have the option for you,” the hotel says. They have locations in the following cities: - Miami - San Antonio - Cincinnati - Dallas - Denver For more information, visit The Guild at theguild.co	https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/stay-a-day-month-or-even-full-time-at-the-guild-hotel-in-dallas/	2022-05-21T15:46:27Z
Kansas cruises to 81-65 win over Villanova in Final Four NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ochai Agbaji followed a celebrating stream of Kansas players off the floor at the Final Four, their shouts of “One more!” echoing all the way up the tunnel of the Superdome and right to the door of their locker room. One more game awaits, the biggest of their careers. The Jayhawks earned a trip back to the national championship Saturday night with a shooting performance that will go down in history. David McCormack muscled his way to 25 points, Ochai Agbaji hit six 3-pointers and had 21, and the only No. 1 seed to reach the national semifinals rolled to an 81-65 victory over Villanova before a huge crowd that packed the home of the New Orleans Saints one year after the pandemic kept just about everyone away. “That’s everyone’s attitude — even after this game, even after last weekend, the weekend before that — everyone’s attitude was on to the next one,” Agbaji said, “and not looking too far ahead at what’s going on Monday.” Well, they can look forward to a big-time showdown now: The Jayhawks, the winningest program in Division I history, will face North Carolina, which sits at No. 3 on the list and has been to more Final Fours than anyone. The Tar Heels sent Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski into retirement with an 81-77 victory in their semifinal Saturday night. The Jayhawks (33-6) hope a familiar pattern holds, too: The last three times Kansas and Villanova have met in the tourney, the winner has gone on to cut down the nets, including their lopsided Final Four matchup four years ago in San Antonio. “You come to Kansas for big games,” said Christian Braun, who had 10 points against the Wildcats, “but you don’t come to Kansas to play in the Elite Eight. You don’t come to Kansas to play in the Final Four. You come to play for a championship.” Playing without injured guard Justin Moore, the Wildcats (30-8) watched as Kansas scored the game’s first 10 points and eventually built a 19-point cushion Saturday night. And despite big performances from Collin Gillespie, Brandon Slater and Jermaine Samuels, the short-handed and undersized Wildcats never made it all the way back. Gillespie, playing in his 156th and final game for the Wildcats, hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, while Slater hit four 3s and had 16 points. Samuels finished with 13 points in the final game of his career. “They played great. They were well-prepared. They really executed,” Villanova coach Jay Wright said. “We did a lot of things wrong, but we want to make sure they get the credit they deserve. They played a great game.” Each team finished with 13 made 3-pointers, and the 26 total shots from beyond the arc set a record for a Final Four game, topping the 25 that the same two teams made in 2018 at the Alamodome. Unlike that night, though, it was the Jayhawks who pounced on Villanova at the start, trying to run ragged a team whose depth problems were only compounded by the loss of Moore, who tore his Achilles tendon in the regional finals. The Jayhawks applied pressure the moment Villanova inbounded the ball. They unleashed traps in half-court, something they rarely did in the regular season. And they twice picked the pocket of Gillespie, a two-time Big East player of the year, leading to easy baskets and a 10-0 lead before some of the 70,000-plus fans had even found their seats. “We got off to such a great start in large part because of how we shot the ball,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. Whenever Agbaji, the Big 12 player of the year, wasn’t enjoying the soft rims of the Superdome to knock down 3s, the 6-foot-10, 250-pound McCormack was having his way with the undersized Wildcats in the paint. The Jayhawks’ lead soon stretched to 15 midway through the first half before Wright finally called timeout. His counterpart could probably relate: In a game that Self has been loath to re-watch, the Wildcats raced to a 22-4 lead out of the gates four years ago and cruised to a Final Four blowout and eventually their third national championship. “This is legit revenge for 2018,” tweeted the Mavericks’ Jalen Brunson, who had a big role for Villanova that night. Daniels and Gillespie did everything they could to rewrite the finish. Daniels, the New Orleans native who began his career down the road at Tulane, kept making hustle plays around the hoop, and Gillespie, the blue-collar kid from Philadelphia, was able to knock down a couple of contested 3s. The Jayhawks still led 50-34 early in the second half when Wright went to a smaller lineup and ramped up the pressure on defense. The result was three consecutive turnovers, and quick 3-pointers by Slater and Antoine — the seldom-used guard who absorbed many of Moore’s minutes — that allowed Villanova to trim the lead to single digits. “We felt like we were right there,” Gillespie said. “It’s a long game, it’s a 40-minute game, and we pride ourselves on playing 40 minutes every night. And we were just talking about dig, scrap and claw and try to steal it in the end.” McCormack finally made Villanova pay for going small with a rim-rattling dunk with 10:25 to play. And when the Wildcats made one last run, getting a three-point play from Samuels to close within 64-58 with just over 6 minutes left, McCormack and Braun answered again. The latter’s deep fadeaway 3 as the shot-clock expired gave Kansas some breathing room again, and the Big 12 champs coasted from there into Monday night’s title game. “You knew Villanova would make a run and we just kind of held on and responded,” Self said, “but I thought we played great. I thought we were disciplined defensively. I thought we stayed down on shot fakes, basically, for 40 minutes. And with the exception of defending the arc, I thought that we just played terrific.” WELCOME BACK The Jayhawks will play for the championship on the same Superdome floor where they lost to Kentucky in the 2012 title game. Kansas allowed the Wildcats to build a big early lead that night before its comeback bid fell short. FAMILIAR FOES Kansas and North Carolina will play for the seventh time in the NCAA Tournament, and five of those games have occurred on the final weekend. That includes the triple-overtime 1957 title game won by the Tar Heels in Kansas City, Missouri. STATS AND STREAKS Kansas committed just seven turnovers while Villanova had nine. ... Self coached his 75th tournament game, breaking a tie with Michigan State’s Tom Izzo for fifth on the career list. ... Villanova dropped to 5-6 when its opponent scores at least 70 points this season. ... Gillespie and Slater were 9 of 15 from beyond the arc; the rest of the Wildcats were 4 of 16. ___ More AP college basketball: http://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.kxii.com/2022/04/03/kansas-cruises-81-65-win-over-villanova-final-four/	2022-04-03T13:51:10Z
Preliminary Presentation Times and Schedule for Participating Companies at EnerCom Denver Now Posted on the Conference Website DENVER, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerCom, Inc. announced today that institutional investors, portfolio managers, financial analysts, CIOs and other investment industry professionals registered for the EnerCom Denver conference can now request One-on-One meetings with the senior management teams of participating companies on the EnerCom Denver conference website. Preliminary presentation times for presenting companies and a complete list of events can also be found on the conference website at www.enercomdenver.com. This year's panel topics will include discussions on Capital Allocation, Responsibly Sourced Gas, Private Capital, Carbon Capture, Renewable Natural Gas, ESG, Private Companies and Digital Technology. 2022 is EnerCom's 27th annual Denver investment conference and will be an in-person event hosted at the Westin Denver Downtown. At this year's conference, C-level leadership of leading energy companies will discuss their outlook for drilling and completion activity, well results, production, ESG and capital expenditures for the balance of 2022 and into 2023. Institutional investors, private equity, hedge funds, family offices, research analysts, retail brokers, high net worth investors and industry professionals who invest in the energy space can register now on the conference website EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference. EnerCom Denver is the largest independent energy-focused investor conferences and will take place August 7-10, 2022. The conference provides extensive networking opportunities for all attendees at several sponsored events the week of the conference. EnerCom is adding to the line-up daily and encourages attendees to check the website frequently for the most current information. A sample of the companies that are scheduled to participate at EnerCom Denver on August 7-10, 2022 include: - AEGIS Hedging Solutions - aegis-hedging.com - APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) - apacorp.com - Aureus Energy Services - aureusenergy.com - Battalion Oil (NYSE American: BATL) - battalionoil.com - Bayswater - bayswater.us - Baytex Energy Corporation (TSX: BTE) - baytexenergy.com - BDO - bdo.com - BPX Energy (NYSE: BP) (LON: BP) - bp.com - CAC Specialty - cacspecialty.com - Caerus - caerusoilandgas.com - Canacol Energy - canacolenergy.com - Carbonvert - carbonvert.com - Civitas Resources (NYSE: CIVI) - civitasresources.com - Comstock Resources (NYSE: CRK) – comstockresources.com - Cureton Midstream - curetonmidstream.com - Denbury (NYSE: DEN) - denbury.com - Donovan Ventures - dv-llc.com - Earthstone Energy (NYSE: ESTE) - earthstoneenergy.com - Eckard Enterprises - eckardenterprises.com - Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EP) - empirepetroleumcorp.com - EnerCom, Inc.- enercominc.com - The Environmental Partnership- theenvironmentalpartnership.org - ESG Dynamics- esg-dynamics.com - Evolution Petroleum (NYSE American: EPM) - evolutionpetroleum.com - FactSet (NYSE: FDS, NASDAQ: FDS) - factset.com - Fitch Ratings - fitchratings.com - Five States Energy - fivestates.com - Fundare - fundareresources.co - FutEra- futerapower.com - Gevo (NASDAQ: GEVO) - gevo.com - Haynes Boone - haynesboone.com - Independence Contract Drilling (NYSE: ICD) - icdrilling.com - Kolibri Global Energy, Inc. (TSX: KEI, OTCQB: KGEIF) - kolibrienergy.com - Landgate- landgate.com - Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT) - libertyfrac.com - Milestone Carbon, LLC - milestonecarbon.com - Mobius Risk Group - mobiusriskgroup.com - Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. - netherlandsewell.com - NCS Multistage (NASDAQ: NCSM) - ncsmultistage.com - Newpark Resources (NYSE: NR) - newpark.com - Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE: NOG) - northernoil.com - Now, Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) - distributionnow.com - NuVista Energy Ltd. (TSX: NVA) - nuvistaenergy.com - Parex Resources (TSE: PXT)- parexresources.com - PDC Energy (Nasdaq: PDCE) - pdce.com - PetroTal Corp. (TSX-V: TAL, AIM: PTAL and OTCQX: PTALF) - petrotal-corp.com - Power the Future - powerthefuture.com - Prairie Provident Resources (TSX: PPR) - ppr.ca - Project Canary - projectcanary.com - PureWest - purewest.com - Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (TSX-V: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) - reconafrica.com - ResFrac - resfrac.com - Ring Energy - (NYSE American: REI) - ringenergy.com - ROK Resources – (TSX-V: ROK) - rokresources.ca - SandRidge Energy (NYSE: SD) - sandridgeenergy.com - Select Energy Services (NYSE: WTTR) - selectenergy.com - SilverBow Resources (NYSE: SBOW) - sbow.com - SM Energy (NYSE: SM) - sm-energy.com - Steel Reef - steelreef.ca - Strive Asset Management - striveassetmanagement.com - Summit Carbon Solutions - summitcarbonsolutions.com - Talos Energy (NYSE: TALO) - talosenergy.com - Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd (TSX: TVE) - tamarackvalley.ca - Total Helium (TSXV: TOH) - totalhelium.com - W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) - wtoffshore.com - Wasatch Energy Management - wemenergy.com Investor presentations begin at 8:00 a.m. and run through 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The complete daily schedule of presenters can be found on the website (presenters, days, times are subject to change). How to Register: Investment professionals and oil and gas companies may register for the event through the conference website. Conference Details: EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference in Denver offers investment professionals a unique opportunity to listen to company senior management teams across the energy value chain update investors on their operational and financial strategies and learn how the leading energy companies are building value in 2022. The event features public and private oil and gas companies with operations around the world including the U.S. shale basins, the Gulf of Mexico and Canada. Conference Dates: August 7 - 10, 2022. EnerCom will host its annual charity golf outing on August 7 and host formal presentations and meetings on August 8 – 10. Venue: The Westin Denver Downtown. Click here to book your hotel room under the discounted conference rate. Who Attends the Conference: More than 2,000 institutional, private equity and hedge fund investors, family offices, research analysts, retail brokers, trust officers, high net worth investors, investment bankers and energy industry professionals gather in Denver for the conference. One-on-One Meetings: EnerCom works in advance with presenting company management teams to arrange one-on-one meetings with the attending institutional investors and research analysts at the conference venue. About EnerCom Founded in 1994, EnerCom, Inc. is an internationally recognized management consultancy advising companies on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), investor relations, corporate strategy/board advisory, marketing, analysis and valuation, media, branding and visual communications design. Headquartered in Denver, EnerCom and its team of experts are passionate about the energy industry and its work to provide clients with a wide range of services to build brand recognition that drives valuation and returns. For more information about EnerCom and its services, please visit http://www.enercominc.com/ or call +1 303-296-8834. EnerCom Denver Sponsors Include: About Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. (NSAI) was founded in 1961 to provide the highest quality engineering and geological consulting to the petroleum industry. Today they are recognized as the worldwide leader of petroleum property analysis to industry and financial organizations and government agencies. With offices in Dallas and Houston, NSAI provides a complete range of geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and engineering services and has the technical experience and ability to perform these services in any of the onshore and offshore oil and gas producing areas of the world. They provide reserves reports and audits, acquisition and divestiture evaluations, simulation studies, exploration resources assessments, equity determinations, and management and advisory services. For a complete list of services or to learn more about Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. please visit https://netherlandsewell.com/. About Moss Adams Moss Adams is a fully integrated professional services firm dedicated to assisting clients with growing, managing, and protecting prosperity. With more than 3,400 professionals and staff across more than 25 locations in the West and beyond, we work with many of the world's most innovative companies and leaders. Our strength in the middle market enables us to advise clients at all intervals of development—from start-up, to rapid growth and expansion, to transition. For more information, please visit www.MossAdams.com About Haynes Boone Haynes Boone, LLP is an energy focused corporate law firm, providing a full spectrum of legal services and solutions to clients across the oil and gas industry, including the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. Lawyers from our Denver office and 15 other offices work as a team to meet the legal needs of our domestic and international clients involved in oil and gas. We represent private and public oil and gas companies, financial institutions, investment funds and other investors. Our team of more than 100 energy lawyers and landmen understands the physical and financial energy markets, and the firm has been helping both operators and lenders complete some of the largest financings and M&A transactions in recent years. The BTI Industry Power Rankings, published by BTI Consulting Group, Inc., named Haynes and Boone a "Leading Recommended" firm for the energy industry in 2017, ranking our firm among the top three percent of all law firms. For more information, please visit www.haynesboone.com/. About BDO BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients' needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients. For more information, please visit: www.bdo.com. About Mobius Risk Group Mobius Risk Group is an independent commodity and physical energy risk advisory firm. Founded in 2002, Mobius provides strategic advisory services including financial, physical, and commodity risk management and valuation, carbon strategy development, and regulated energy oversight for producers, consumers, distributors and capital providers backed by its proprietary C/ETRM, RiskNet. For more information, please visit: www.mobiusriskgroup.com. About Project Canary Project Canary is a climate tech company that provides trusted, independent, and verified environmental data to track, measure, and score the "E" in ESG across an enterprise's operational value chain. They are the leaders in providing dynamic environmental ratings using real-time monitoring data at the facility level to assess and improve operating practices and provide a science-based and technology-enabled measurement of emission profiles, including methane. Formed as a Public Benefit Corporation, Project Canary's team of scientists, engineers, and seasoned industry operators have earned recognition for their uncompromising standards, including being named "Best for the World" B Corp. For more information, please visit: www.projectcanary.com. About Fitch Ratings Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide help investors to make important credit judgments with confidence. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools and risk services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. For additional information, please visit www.fitchratings.com. About CAC Specialty CAC Specialty is an employee-owned risk solutions company of seasoned and proactive industry leaders, operating as a nimble and collaborative partner who puts you and your business first. With a knowledge-driven approach informed by industry data and decades of honed instinct, CAC brings an innovative vision to insurance broking and merchant banking by providing solutions to solve your risk challenges – from the simple to the previously unsolvable. Backed by a $40B AUM asset manager and not constrained by traditional risk transfer thinking, CAC can expand the range of risk transfer through access to private debt and alternative pools of risk capital. For additional information, please visit www.cacspecialty.com. About Preng & Associates Preng & Associates is the world's leading executive search firm totally dedicated to the energy industry. Over our 40 years, we have assisted more than 750 management teams and boards in 75 countries and conducted over 3,700 engagements. Our mission continues to be helping companies and boards identify and attract talent around the world that will impact shareholder value. For additional information, please visit www.preng.com. About MUFG We have been a leading provider of banking services to the oil and gas industry in the Americas for more than 30 years, consistently ranking in the Top 10 Lead Arrangers and Top 10 Bond Arrangers in the Thomson Reuters Oil and Gas League Tables. We support clients across the industry—from regional exploration and production to global diversified services companies—that benefit from our focused approach, strong execution, and customized services. Whether you are looking to expand existing reserves, make an acquisition, or streamline operations, we can support your growth2 with services, including: underwriting and syndications; U.S./Canadian cross-border funding; securities underwriting and placements; leasing and tax equity financing; and commodities, interest rate, and foreign exchange risk management. About Wells Fargo Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.97 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo's vision is to satisfy our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through 7,300 locations, more than 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in 31 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 266,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 30 on Fortune's 2020 rankings of America's largest corporations. About FactSet FactSet (NYSE:FDS, NASDAQ:FDS) delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 170,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner. We give investment professionals the edge to outperform with informed insights, workflow solutions across the portfolio lifecycle, and industry-leading support from dedicated specialists. We're proud to have been recognized with multiple awards for our analytical and data-driven solutions, with the distinction of having been recently added to the S&P 500, and repeatedly scored 100 by the Human Rights Campaign® Corporate Equality Index for our LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices. Subscribe to our thought leadership blog to get fresh insight delivered daily at insight.factset.com. Learn more at www.factset.com and on Twitter: www.twitter.com/factset. About AEGIS Hedging Solutions AEGIS Hedging Solutions enables companies to manage their commodity price and interest rate risk through leading software and advisory capabilities. AEGIS develops and executes cash flow protection strategies and manages all hedge program activities through an award-winning SaaS platform. AEGIS was recently named the Hedge Advisor of the Year for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year. About Petrie Partners Petrie Partners, LLC is a boutique investment banking firm offering financial advisory services to the oil and gas industry. We provide specialized advice on mergers, divestitures and acquisitions and private placements. View original content: SOURCE EnerCom, Inc.	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/06/enercom-announces-company-one-on-one-meeting-requests-opened-now-qualified-investors-enercom-denver-energy-investment-conference-hosted-denver-august-7-10-2022/	2022-07-06T21:05:58Z
US ambassador to Russia leaving post as Ukraine war drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, ended his tenure as America’s top diplomat in Moscow on Sunday after nearly three years, spanning the Trump and Biden administrations, and will retire from a lengthy career in government service, the embassy announced. His departure comes as Russia’s war with Ukraine is in its seventh month. His four-decade public service career included postings as deputy secretary of state and senior positions in the departments of Justice, Defense and Commerce. Elizabeth Rood, the deputy chief of mission to Russia, will be the top U.S. diplomat in Moscow until a successor nominated by President Joe Biden replaces Sullivan. On Saturday, Sullivan attended a farewell ceremony in Moscow for former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who died Tuesday. The departure comes as U.S.-Russian relations remain tense. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the war has slowed to a grind with both sides trading combat strikes and small advances in the east and south. Both Russian and Ukraine have seen thousands of troops killed and injured, and Russia’s bombardment of cities has killed countless innocent civilians. The U.S. has imposed numerous waves of sanctions on Russia and provided billions of dollars worth of military assistance to Ukraine, shifting to a longer-term support strategy in recent weeks. In April 2021, Sullivan headed back to the U.S. for consultations after officials in Moscow “suggested” he follow the example of the Russian ambassador to Washington who was recalled from Washington after Biden described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “killer.” A Boston native, Sullivan was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate with unusually strong bipartisan support as ambassador to Russia in December 2019. Biden asked him to remain in the post when Biden took office last year. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.kxii.com/2022/09/04/us-ambassador-russia-leaving-post-ukraine-war-drags/	2022-09-04T17:27:48Z
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave InfoTech launched its white paper on 'Top 10 Supply Challenges and the Right Intelligent-Enterprise Solution'. The white paper has been crafted post deep industry research and interactions with industry veterans. It reflects the ground-level challenges from across the supply chain. It further suggests tech-backed solutions to each of these challenges. Crave InfoTech is a key SAP and Zebra Technologies partner. The world has seen supply chain hassles leading (as one of the reasons) to global inflation. There have been spare parts acquisition delays and supply chain disruptions. The white paper goes beyond these social geo-economics concerns to underline the inherent supply chain challenges that all enterprises face. The suggested takeaways are leveraging an intelligent enterprise to control, track, and optimize supply chain movement and communication. Now, more than ever, enterprises need an intelligent platform and solution to ensure business continuity, on-time deliveries (as per promised ETAs), better resource and capacity optimization, and increased cost-efficiencies. Shrikant Nistane, CEO, Crave InfoTech, "We wanted to focus on the core supply chain challenges facing enterprises and the world. There are ways we can become disruption-proof by enabling a mature supply chain with the ability to control, forecast, and deliver on the said forecast." He continued, "Transportation amounts to anything between 10% to 30% of the final cost. It's very important in this new age, where multiple collaborative databases from vendors and suppliers are intertwined, to have an intelligent supply chain management solution that gives full visibility, and enterprise mobility, and leverages ground-level insights to turn them into action items." Crave InfoTech has multiple decades of enterprise solutions and mobility experience with clients across life science, supply chain, manufacturing, food and beverages, oil and gas, federal agencies, chemicals, network infrastructure, retail, etc. About Crave InfoTech Crave InfoTech, based in Piscataway, New Jersey, is a fast-growing tech company with deep expertise in SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Intelligent Enterprise, and Enterprise Mobility Enablement with quick-to-deploy Intelligent Supply Chain Management, Intelligent Asset Management, and Intelligent Warehouse Management solutions. Media Contact: Faiz Shaikh Faiz.shaikh@craveinfotech.com https://products.craveinfotech.com/white-paper-top-10-supply-chain-challenges-the-right-enterprise-solutions https://www.craveinfotech.com/ 1-844-CRAVEIT (272-8348) Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1741167/Crave_Logo.jpg View original content: SOURCE Crave InfoTech	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/08/crave-infotech-launches-white-paper-top-supply-chain-challenges/	2022-08-08T16:52:16Z
Which VTech baby monitor is best? Born in 1976, VTech has a long history of being an industry leader in several areas of technology, including baby monitors. Today they have over 40 baby monitors to choose from with a variety of features. Choosing the right VTech baby monitor comes down to which features you want for your baby and which style of monitor you’re most comfortable with. With a 2.8-inch display, temperature sensor and 1,000-foot range, all for less than $50, the VTech VM3252 2.8-inch Digital Video Baby Monitor is consistently ranked as one of the best VTech baby monitors. It’s a great way to have a baby monitor without spending hundreds of dollars. What to know before you buy a VTech Baby Monitor Deciding which VTech baby monitor is right for your baby starts by knowing the types of baby monitors available. The most basic type of baby monitor is the digital audio baby monitor. It’s been around for decades and VTech still makes several models. These are usually less expensive and have two main components: a base that stays in the baby’s room and a receiver. While these are great for hearing if your baby is crying, they don’t let you keep an eye on your baby. The biggest thing most parents worry about is if their baby stops breathing in the middle of the night. This style of monitor wouldn’t alert you to that emergency, because it’s a silent emergency. However, having only the audio is still a valuable way to monitor your baby. Digital video monitors are a good step up from the audio monitor. These also relay sound, so you will be alerted if your baby is crying. Like the audio baby monitor, the video and sound are sent from the base in your baby’s room to the receiver. Typically with a video monitor you will have a digital video monitor with a screen. VTech has many video monitor models in a generous price range, so they are accessible at any budget. By investing in a video monitor, you’ll be able to keep a better eye on your baby and that can bring a greater sense of peace. That being said, it still relies heavily on you hearing your baby making sounds as they don’t have health sensors. Wi-Fi monitors take video monitoring one step further. As the newer version of audiovisual monitoring, these let you monitor your baby both visually and auditorily, but many also have sensors for things like the room temperature, your baby’s movement, etc. With a Wi-Fi monitor, you might have either a receiver or an app that you connect to on your smartphone. The benefit of monitoring through an app is it eliminates the limited range other video and audio monitors have. But you have to have a stable internet connection. If your internet glitches or goes down, your baby monitor won’t work. As you start to look through VTech’s catalog of baby monitors, there are a few considerations you should make. Type of monitor One thing to consider is how much information is too much information. With more sensors and more ways to monitor your baby, some parents report higher levels of anxiety. If that’s the case, consider a monitor with fewer extra sensors, but that has the video monitoring. Range Digital video or audio monitors all have a limited range in which they will connect the base to the receiver. Most of VTech’s baby monitors have a range of 1,000 feet. Take a moment to measure how far your room is from your baby’s. Depending on the size of your home, there’s a chance your room is out of range for the base and receiver to communicate. In that case, the monitor is useless. With a Wi-Fi baby monitor, you can eliminate the limited range by connecting to an app. The baby monitor streams the video feed through the app, allowing you to check on your baby even if you’re thousands of miles away. Wireless encryption If you choose to get a Wi-Fi baby monitor, this is a critical consideration to make. Wi-Fi monitors are more susceptible to hacking than the digital video and audio monitors. If someone were to hack it, they could watch your baby, communicate with you and steal your personal information. Start by securing your home network by using a strong password consisting of letters — both uppercase and lowercase — numbers and symbols. From there, choose a baby monitor with 2.4Ghz FHSS wireless transmission. This is the safest connection possible. And don’t forget to keep the baby monitor’s firmware updated. Battery life Depending on the monitor you get, it will have either rechargeable or disposable batteries. If it has disposable batteries, the unit is meant to stay plugged in, only being portable when absolutely necessary. The issue with disposable batteries is the cost of replacing them, which can escalate quickly, depending on how you use the monitor. With a rechargeable battery, you’ll want to make sure the battery life will last through the night. Most will last between 15 to 20 hours on one charge, perfect for keeping an eye on the baby no matter what time of night. What to look for in a quality VTech baby monitor Sound levels Adjustable sound levels can really improve your experience with the baby monitor. Being able to adjust the sound, you can have the perfect amount to alert you about your baby’s distress without having their other nightly noises waking you up. Multiple receivers It is a huge bonus if the baby monitor has multiple receivers. This gives you more than one connection. You could have them around the house. For example, if the parents are in separate rooms, they could each have a receiver. Or say you’ll be running between two areas of your house for a while. Instead of having to remember to grab the one receiver, having two means you could put one in each area. Large display screen When it comes to your display screen, the bigger the better. The larger your display screen, the more easily you can visually monitor your baby. Always pay attention to the pixel density, too. The more pixels the better quality your video stream will be. Zoom Newer video baby monitors are able to remotely zoom in on your baby. This can give you a better view of the baby. Most parents go through a phase of checking to make sure their baby is still breathing during the night. With a video monitor that zooms, you can check without disturbing your baby. Remote adjustments Another feature of newer video monitors is the ability to remotely adjust the monitor. Rather than going into their room and disturbing them, you can use the receiver to remotely move the camera exactly where you need it. Multiple cameras If you can, choose a baby monitor that either comes with multiple cameras, or has the option to add additional cameras. This will let you monitor multiple rooms and have multiple angles. If you have multiple children in your home, this can be a lifesaver. How much you can expect to spend on a VTech baby monitor The most basic audio monitor starts around $20. For a video monitor, plan on spending at least $50, though the price can range up to $100. Beyond $100, you’ll find systems with multiple cameras, Wi-Fi cameras and additional sensors. VTech baby monitor FAQ Is VTech a good baby monitor brand? A. VTech has proven to be an industry leader and a staple brand in the baby monitoring space. They have over 40 years of experience innovating tech. Plus they have a ton of options, so you can find exactly what you need and in the right price range. Their products are also consistently top picks for the best baby monitors. Is VTech a safe baby monitor? A. Technically, every baby monitor has the possibility of being hacked. However, Wi-Fi baby monitors, regardless of the brand, are much more susceptible. To protect your Wi-Fi baby monitor, ensure you have a secure network with a strong password that has letters, numbers and symbols. From there, update your monitor’s firmware and get in the habit of doing it regularly. Finally, make sure you have a Wi-Fi monitor with 2.4GHz FHSS wireless transmission. It’s the safest way for the pieces to relay the information. How far can a VTech baby monitor reach? A. Most of VTech’s digital baby monitors have a range of about 1,000 feet. If you choose to get a Wi-Fi monitor, you can eliminate that range. Instead, through an app on your phone, you can monitor your baby, even if you’re on the other side of the country. What are the best VTech baby monitors to buy? Top VTech baby monitor VTech VM3252 2.8-inch Digital Video Baby Monitor What you need to know: With plenty of features at an affordable price, this baby monitor has tons of great reviews and is a favorite of many parents. What you’ll love: The first thing you’ll love is the setup: There is none. The monitor and camera are configured for monitoring already. Just plug them in. Keep an eye on your baby’s comfort with the temperature sensor and enjoy a super-clear night vision visual. What you should consider: This is a non-expandable system, so you can’t add additional cameras or receivers. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Top VTech baby monitor for the money VTech DM221 Safe and Sound Digital Audio Monitor What you need to know: For an affordable, reliable digital audio baby monitor, this is the best one for you. What you’ll love: This digital audio monitor has great sound quality and an impressive range of 1,000 feet. It also has adjustable sound sensitivity, so you can set a sound range for when it alerts you your baby is crying. What you should consider: Past 600 feet, you may start to notice some interference affecting the sound quality. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Buy Buy Baby and Bed Bath and Beyond Worth checking out VTech VM819 Video Baby Monitor What you need to know: With great features and the quality of VTech, this is another great digital video monitor with all the bells and whistles you can get for less than $60. What you’ll love: The battery range on this video monitor is impressive with a 19-hour range. It’s protected with a 2.4GHz channel so you won’t have to worry about hacking. And there’s no setup — it’s ready right out of the box. What you should consider: Some reviewers report the camera and the receiver losing their connection somewhat frequently. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals. Kasey Van Dyke writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money. Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. 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Italian cinema icon Gina Lollobrigida will run for the Senate in her country's elections next month, weeks after celebrating her 95th birthday. The elections were triggered after Italy's President Sergio Mattarella dissolved Parliament in July following the resignation of the country's Prime Minister Mario Draghi. Lollobrigida, who joined the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018, is standing as the candidate for the Sovereign and Popular Italy Party in the city of Latina. "I was just tired of hearing politicians arguing with each other without ever getting to the point," the film star told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera in an interview on Sunday. "I will fight for the people to decide, from health to justice. Italy is in bad shape, I want to do something good and positive," she added. Although she had "respect" for Draghi's work, Lollobrigida said she did not agree with it. She decided to launch an election campaign after speaking with her lawyer, she said. Lollobrigida said she was "good friends" with Indira Gandhi, who was the first female Prime Minister of India. "I saw her every time she came to Rome. She was an extraordinary woman." The actress, who has starred in films such as 1956's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Come September" in 1961, first tried to enter the political arena in 1999 when she ran for a seat in the European Parliament, although she was unsuccessful. "It was an experience. In life you can lose and you can win," she said. "As long as there is energy, I use it for important things, especially for my country," she added. She is not the first celebrity to make such a transition. In 1994, media tycoon and former AC Milan football club owner Silvio Berlusconi formed the Forza Italia Party and was elected Prime Minister. However, he was removed from office near the end of that year and lost the 1996 election. Five years later, he won the general election with 18.5 million votes to become Prime Minister of Italy. Meanwhile, after making a name for himself on Italian TV in the 1970s and 1980s, former comedian Beppe Grillo founded the Five Star Movement party in Italy in 2009. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.	https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/actress-gina-lollobrigida-95-to-run-for-senate-in-italys-elections/article_940067af-2604-5c43-961b-d9b300c8cbff.html	2022-08-16T17:32:16Z
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Joel Kocher, CEO and Co-Founder of HumanN was named an Entrepreneur of The Year® 2022 Central South Award winner. Entrepreneur of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed. An independent panel of judges selected Kocher based on his entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes. "They say the journey is the reward," reflected Kocher. "I spent most of my career in corporate America and I finally figured out what business is really about. Being an entrepreneur and truly changing the world. This award belongs to the entire HumanN team." An industry leader in functional nutrition and life sciences, HumanN was founded in 2009 with the mission of changing lives through clinically studied, plant-based nutrition and supplement products backed by science. As a Central South award winner, Kocher will now be considered by the National independent panel of judges for the Entrepreneur of The Year 2022 National Awards. National finalists and winners, as well as the Entrepreneur of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®. The Entrepreneur of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur of The Year™ Award in June 2023. The Entrepreneur of The Year program has honored the inspirational leadership of entrepreneurs such as: - Cherie Kloss of SnapNurse - Saeju Jeong of Noom - Joe DeSimone of Carbon, Inc. - Howard Schultz of Starbucks Coffee Company - Jodi Berg of Vitamix - Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn Corporation - Hamdi Ulukaya of Chobani, Inc. - Kendra Scott of Kendra Scott LLC - Andreas Bechtolsheim and Jayshree Ullal of Arista Networks - James Park of Fitbit - Daymond John of FUBU - Sheila Mikhail of AskBio Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank and SAP. In the Central South region, sponsors also include Colliers, DLA Piper, Marsh McLennan Agency, ADP, Bridgepoint Consulting and Pierpont Communications. HumanN is a groundbreaking functional nutrition and life sciences company, founded in partnership with a leading academic research program. One of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, HumanN has been named to the Inc. 5000 list for seven consecutive years. HumanN is committed to unlocking circulatory and blood flow function for healthy living. The innovators at HumanN bring forth smart, plant-based and nutrition-forward science in the form of supplements and nutrition powders, to meet the demands of modern, health-conscious consumers. Its products are widely used by physicians, consumers and athletes alike, including over 120 Professional and Collegiate sports teams. HumanN's product line includes leading product brands such as SuperBeets, BeetElite and Neo40. The SuperBeets brand is also sold at leading U.S. retailers such as CVS Pharmacy, GNC, Publix, Target.com and Sprouts. Learn more at www.humann.com. Entrepreneur of The Year is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind. It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National overall winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur of The Year™ title. ey.com/us/eoy As Advisors to the ambitious™, EY Private professionals possess the experience and passion to support private businesses and their owners in unlocking the full potential of their ambitions. EY Private teams offer distinct insights born from the long EY history of working with business owners and entrepreneurs. These teams support the full spectrum of private enterprises including private capital managers and investors and the portfolio businesses they fund, business owners, family businesses, family offices and entrepreneurs. Visit ey.com/us/private EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com. Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited operating in the US. www.humann.com HumanN 855-636-4040 info@humann.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE HumanN	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/ernst-amp-young-announces-joel-kocher-humann-an-entrepreneur-year-2022-central-south-award-winner/	2022-06-28T15:08:32Z
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Tuya Inc. ("Tuya" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUYA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Tuya and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. On or around March 18, 2021, Tuya conducted its initial public offering ("IPO"), selling more than 45 million American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") priced at $21.00 per ADS. On May 11, 2021, an article on techcrunch.com revealed that over the past few days, "several top Chinese sellers disappeared from Amazon." The article reported that over 13.1 million records documenting a massive fake review scam had been uncovered, implicating more than 200,000 Amazon accounts. The article added that "[i]n total, the suspended accounts contribute over a billion dollars in gross merchandise value (GMV) to Amazon." The article quoted Amazon as stating: "'We take swift action against those that violate [our policies], including suspending or removing selling privileges.'" Then, on August 18, 2021, Tuya issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the second quarter of 2021. The release also provided the outlook for the third quarter of 2021, stating that the Company expects revenue to be in a range of just $83 million to $86 million, which surprised and disappointed analysts and investors. During an earnings call held that same day with analysts and investors, Chief Financial Officer Yao (Jessie) Liu revealed the reason for the low third quarter revenue forecast, explaining that "our customers face a series of challenges, including Amazon's strict execution of seller policy," in which Amazon had banned cross-border e-commerce stores. After the call, analysts estimated that the Amazon bans would negatively affect Tuya's 2021 second half revenues by 10%, and that 20% of all Tuya IoT-enabled devices were sold through online channels such as Amazon. By August 2022, Tuya ADSs had fallen below $2.00 per ADS, representing a decline of 90% from the IPO price. Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com Robert S. Willoughby Pomerantz LLP rswilloughby@pomlaw.com 888-476-6529 ext. 7980 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pomerantz LLP	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/10/shareholder-alert-pomerantz-law-firm-investigates-claims-behalf-investors-tuya-inc-tuya/	2022-08-10T20:03:39Z
Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling was expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies. Some Republican-led states banned or severely limited abortion immediately after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, while other restrictions will take effect later. In anticipation of the decision, several states led by Democrats took steps to protect abortion access. The decision also set up the potential for legal fights between the states over whether providers and those who help women obtain abortions can be sued or prosecuted. Here is an overview of the impact the ruling has had so far in every state and the status of their laws. ALABAMA Political control: Alabama’s Republican-controlled Legislature and Republican governor want to ban or restrict access to abortions. What’s happened since Dobbs: Hours after the Dobbs ruling, a judge lifted an order that had blocked a 2019 law with one of the nation’s most stringent abortion bans from being enforced. What’s in effect: The ban is now in effect. It makes it a felony to perform an abortion at any stage of pregnancy with no exceptions for rape or incest. There is an exception in cases where the woman’s health is at serious risk. The penalty is up to 99 years in prison. Clinics offering abortions? No. What’s next: Some Republican lawmakers have said they would like to see the state replace the 2019 ban with a slightly less stringent bill that would allow exceptions in cases of rape or incest. Proponents said the 2019 ban was deliberately strict in the hopes of sparking a court challenge to Roe. ___ ALASKA Political control: Republicans hold a majority of seats in the Legislature, but the House has a bipartisan coalition majority composed largely of Democrats. Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who believes life begins at conception, is seeking reelection. His main challengers – independent former Gov. Bill Walker, and Democrat Les Gara – have said they would protect abortion rights if elected. What’s happened since Dobbs: The Legislature ended its regular session before the decision came out, and there has been no push for a special session. What’s in effect: The state Supreme Court has interpreted the right to privacy in the state constitution as encompassing abortion rights. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Voters in the fall will be asked if they want to hold a constitutional convention, a question that comes up every 10 years. Many conservatives who want to overhaul how judges are selected and do away with the interpretation that the constitution’s right to privacy clause allows for abortion rights see an opportunity in pushing for a convention. ___ ARIZONA Political control: The GOP controls both chambers of the state Legislature. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey must leave office in January because of term limits. What’s happened since Dobbs: Legal uncertainty about two different abortion laws prompted clinics to stop providing the procedure. Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich has asked a judge to lift a decades-old order that blocks enforcement of an abortion ban passed before Arizona was a state. But a new law scheduled to take effect Sept. 24 would be less stringent, banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Also after the Dobbs ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court began allowing the state to enforce a 2021 ban on abortions done solely because the fetus has a genetic abnormality such as Down syndrome. But a federal judge in Phoenix in July blocked enforcement of another part of that so-called “personhood” law that grants legal rights to fertilized eggs or fetuses. Abortion rights supporters said that could have been used to charge providers with assault, child abuse or other crimes for otherwise-legal abortions. What’s in effect: The law before Dobbs barred abortions after about 22 weeks. Clinics offering abortions? No. What’s next: More court battles are expected over whether the earlier, more complete ban is in effect and whether Arizona’s less stringent law can take effect in September. ___ ARKANSAS Political control: The Legislature and governor’s office are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Asa Hutchinson is term-limited and will leave office in January. Republican nominee Sarah Sanders, press secretary to former President Donald Trump, is widely favored to succeed him in the November election. What’s happened since Dobbs: A “trigger ban” on most abortions adopted in 2019 went into effect. What’s in effect: Abortions are banned with the exception of when the procedure is needed to protect the life of the mother in a medical emergency. Clinics offering abortions? No. What’s next: Hutchinson favors exceptions in the case of pregnancies caused by rape or incest, but he does not expect to ask lawmakers to consider it at a special legislative session. ___ CALIFORNIA Political control: Democrats who support access to abortion control all statewide elected offices and have large majorities in the Legislature. What’s happened since Dobbs: The day of the Dobbs ruling, Gov. Gavin Newsome signed a bill intended to protect patients or providers from being sued in states that have abortion bans. He has also launched a commitment with Oregon and Washington to defend access to abortion. What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in California until viability, generally considered to be around 24 weeks. Clinics offering abortion? Yes. What’s next: Lawmakers plan to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November that would explicitly guarantee the right to an abortion and contraceptives. ___ COLORADO Political control: Colorado’s Democratic-controlled Legislature adopted and its Democratic governor signed into law a “fundamental right” to abortions in April. What’s happened since Dobbs: After the legislature introduced the bill codifying abortion rights, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order saying Coloradans will not participate in out-of-state abortion-related investigations. What’s in effect: Colorado’s Reproductive Health Equity Act declares fundamental rights to abortions at any stage of pregnancy. The law also prohibits local governments from denying, restricting or depriving individuals of an abortion. State law still prohibits public funding for abortions and requires that minors inform their parents. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Republican lawmakers in Colorado have spoken about legislative challenges to the new state law. Colorado clinics are gearing up for an expected wave of out-of-state abortion seekers as surrounding states pass abortion bans. ___ CONNECTICUT Political control: Democrats who control the Connecticut General Assembly support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor. What’s happened since Dobbs: A law protecting abortion providers from other states’ bans took effect July 1. It created a legal cause of action for providers and others sued in another state, enabling them to recover certain legal costs. It also limits the governor’s discretion to extradite someone accused of performing an abortion, as well as participation by Connecticut courts and agencies in those lawsuits. What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in Connecticut until viability, generally considered to be around 24 weeks. A law adopted in 2022 allows advanced practice registered nurses, nurse-midwives or physician assistants to perform aspiration abortions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: There’s been discussion of amending the state constitution to enshrine the right to abortion, which could take many years. ___ DELAWARE Political control: Democrats control the governor’s office and the General Assembly and have taken several steps to ensure access to abortion. What’s happened since Dobbs: The state already had a 2017 law to codify the right to abortion and a 2022 law allowing physician assistants and advanced practiced registered nurses to prescribe abortion-inducing medications. After the ruling, the state adopted another law allowing physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners and nurse midwives to perform abortions before viability that includes legal protections for providers and patients. What’s in effect: Abortion is legal until viability. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: With protections in place, no major abortion policy changes are expected. ___ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Political control: The local government in the nation’s capital is controlled by Democrats, with a Democratic mayor and the D.C. Council split between Democrats and nominal independent politicians, who are all, invariably, Democrats. What’s happened since Dobbs: No policy changes have come about since the ruling. What’s in effect: Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would declare Washington, D.C., a “sanctuary city” for those coming from states where abortion is banned. But because Congress has oversight power over D.C. laws, a future ban or restrictions remain possible depending on control of Congress. ___ FLORIDA Political control: Republicans control the House and Senate and governor’s office, with GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis pledging to “expand pro-life protections” after the Dobbs decision. What’s happened since Dobbs: Florida’s new 15-week abortion ban law went into effect July 1. The law is the subject of an ongoing lawsuit from abortion providers in Florida but remains in effect. What’s in effect: The Florida law prohibits abortions after 15 weeks, with exceptions if the procedure is necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life, prevent serious injury or if the fetus has a fatal abnormality. It does not allow exceptions in cases where pregnancies were caused by rape, incest or human trafficking. Violators could face up to five years in prison. Physicians and other medical professionals could lose their licenses and face administrative fines of $10,000 for each violation. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: The lawsuit against Florida’s 15 week ban is ongoing and is expected to eventually reach the state Supreme Court. Republicans believe the conservative-controlled court will uphold the law. ___ GEORGIA Political control: Georgia has a GOP-controlled General Assembly and a Republican governor who support abortion restrictions, but all are up for election this November. What’s happened since Dobbs: A federal appeals court allowed the state’s 2019 abortion law to be enforced in a July 20 ruling after three years of being on hold. What’s in effect: The law bans abortion when fetal cardiac activity can be detected and also declares a fetus a person for purposes including income tax deductions and child support. There are exceptions in cases of rape – if a police report is filed – and incest. There are exceptions if a woman’s life or health would be threatened. Clinics offering abortions? No. What’s next: Some Republican lawmakers and candidates want Georgia to go further and ban abortion entirely, but Gov. Brian Kemp is unlikely to call a special session before November’s general election. Lawmakers are likely to consider further action when they return for their annual session in January. A major factor is whether Kemp is reelected or unseated by Democrat Stacey Abrams in November’s election. ___ HAWAII Political control: Hawaii’s governor is a Democrat and Democrats control more than 90% of the seats in the state House and Senate. What’s happened since Dobbs: The law hasn’t changed. What’s in effect: Hawaii legalized abortion in 1970, three years before Roe v. Wade. The state allows abortion until a fetus would be viable outside the womb. After that, it’s legal if a patient’s life or health is in danger. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Democratic lawmakers are considering how they might protect Hawaii medical workers from prosecution or civil litigation from other states for treating residents who aren’t full-time Hawaii residents such as military dependents or college students. Policymakers are paying attention to how the state may increase access to abortion on more rural islands where there is a doctor shortage, for example by boosting training for some nurses who under a new law passed last year are allowed to perform first-trimester abortions. ___ IDAHO Political control: Republicans hold supermajorities in the House and Senate and oppose access to abortion, as does the state’s Republican governor. What’s happened since Dobbs: The ruling triggered a ban on all abortions except in cases of reported rape or incest or to protect the mother’s life. It took effect July 24. What’s in effect: Current law allows abortions up to viability, around 24 weeks, with exceptions to protect the woman’s life or in case of nonviable fetuses. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: The Idaho Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for August on whether to lift an injunction that blocked enforcement of another law that could subject medical providers to lawsuits and criminal charges. ___ ILLINOIS Political control: Illinois is overwhelmingly Democratic with laws providing greater access to abortion than most states. Democrats hold veto-proof supermajorities in the House and Senate, and the Democratic first-term governor seeking reelection this year, J.B. Pritzker, has promoted peaceful protests to protect the right to an abortion. What’s happened since Dobbs: No major policy changes. Pritzker has called for a special legislative session to expand abortion rights. What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in Illinois to the point of viability, and later to protect the patient’s life or health. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: A possible expansion of abortion access rights. ___ INDIANA Political control: Indiana has a Republican-dominated Legislature and a Republican governor who favors restricting abortion access. What’s happened since Dobbs: Indiana Republican Senate leaders on July 20 proposed a ban on all abortions with exceptions for rape, incest and to protect a woman’s life. It’s a move that comes amid a political firestorm over a 10-year-old rape victim who traveled to Indiana from Ohio for an abortion. What’s in effect: Abortion in Indiana is still legal up to about 20 weeks, with tighter restrictions after 13 weeks. Federal judges have lifted several previous injunctions – including abortions based on disability, gender, and race. Indiana doctors must also report abortions they perform on patients younger than 16 and procedures with complications. Clinics offering abortions? Yes What’s next: Indiana lawmakers began debating the proposed near-total ban in a special legislative session that started July 25. Indiana was one of the first Republican-run states to debate tighter abortion laws following the Dobbs decision. ___ IOWA Political control: Iowa has a Republican governor and Republicans have large majorities in both legislative chambers. What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Kim Reynolds has asked state courts to reverse earlier decisions following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling and an Iowa Supreme Court decision that found the state constitution doesn’t guarantee the right to an abortion. Among the cases is a law she signed but was blocked by a district court that would have banned abortion after fetal cardiac activity can be detected. What’s in effect: A 24-hour waiting period before an abortion. Clinics offering abortions?: Yes. What’s next: Reynolds says she will wait for the courts to act on her request to reverse previous rulings before proposing additional restrictions. ___ KANSAS Political control: Kansas has a Legislature controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict access to abortions but a Democratic governor who supports access and is up for reelection this year. What’s happened since Dobbs: No changes in law or significant developments in court. What’s in effect: Kansas allows abortion until the 22nd week of pregnancy. After that, abortion is allowed only to save a patient’s life or to prevent “a substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.” Stricter laws are on hold after a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling that the state’s constitution grants a fundamental right to abortion. Clinics offering abortion? Yes. What’s next: Kansans vote Aug. 2 on a state constitutional amendment that would give the Legislature authority to make more restrictive laws, including an abortion ban. ___ KENTUCKY Political control: Republicans have super majorities in the Kentucky House and Senate, and the GOP passed a trigger law in 2019 that imposed a near-total abortion ban. Kentucky’s Democratic governor opposes the ban and notes that it doesn’t provide exceptions for rape or incest. What’s happened since Dobbs: Kentucky’s only two abortion clinics halted the procedure, but a Louisville judge halted enforcement of the state’s trigger law a few days later. What’s in effect: On July 22, the Louisville judge issued an injunction blocking the state’s near-total abortion ban while the abortion clinics challenge its constitutionality. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Kentuckians are set to vote in November on a constitutional amendment that would ensure there are no state constitutional protections for abortion. ___ LOUISIANA Political control: Louisiana’s Legislature is controlled by Republicans who passed a trigger law to ban most abortions. Its Democratic governor, who is Catholic, also opposes abortions, though he supports exceptions for victims of rape or incest. What’s happened since Dobbs: Immediately after the ruling, Louisiana’s three abortion clinics halted abortion procedures as the trigger law went into effect. However, since then, the ban has taken effect twice and been blocked twice in the form of rulings and temporary restraining orders blocking its enforcement. What’s in effect: On July 21, a state district judge issued a preliminary injunction that allows clinics to continue providing abortions while a lawsuit filed by a north Louisiana abortion clinic and others continues. Clinics offering abortions? At least one of Louisiana’s clinics, in Shreveport, is offering abortions. What’s next: A judge’s order gives attorneys until Aug. 20 to develop plans for a trial on whether the law should be permanently blocked. The state could appeal his order. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has said he expects the case to wind up at the state Supreme Court. In Louisiana, where the Legislature has long been dominated by abortion opponents, there is little question that an abortion ban will eventually be in effect. ___ MAINE Political control: Both chambers of the Maine Legislature, which has adjourned, are controlled by Democrats and the state has a Democratic governor. What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order that bars state agencies from cooperating with other states’ abortion investigations and says extradition attempts in those cases would be denied. What’s in effect: A 1993 law signed by a Republican governor affirms the right to abortion before the fetus is viable. Abortion is allowed after viability if the health or life of the patient is at risk, or if the pregnancy is no longer viable. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other medical professionals may perform abortions. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: No major changes are expected unless Republican former Gov. Paul LePage unseats Mills in her reelection bid and Republicans take control of both chambers of the Legislature. ___ MARYLAND Political control: Maryland’s General Assembly is controlled by Democrats who expanded abortion access this year by ending a restriction that only physicians can provide them and requiring most insurance plans to cover abortion care without cost. The legislature overrode Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of the bill in April. What’s happened since Dobbs: Nothing changed immediately. What’s in effect: State law prohibits restrictions to abortion prior to viability. The state approved legislation in 1991 to protect abortion rights if the U.S. Supreme Court ever restricted access; voters approved that right in 1992. Some nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physician assistants already have received training on medication abortion. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Hogan, who will leave office due to term limits in January, has said he will not advance state funds to train non-physicians to provide abortions before it’s required next year. ___ MASSACHUSETTS Political control: Democrats control the Massachusetts Legislature and support access to abortion, as does the state’s Republican governor, although they differ on specific policies. What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order on June 24 barring state agencies from assisting another state’s investigation into people or businesses for receiving or delivering reproductive health services that are legal in Massachusetts. The state also won’t cooperate with extradition requests from other states pursuing criminal charges against such individuals. What’s in effect: Recent changes to Massachusetts law allows abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy in cases where the child would not survive after birth and lowers from 18 to 16 the age at which women can seek an abortion without consent from a parent or guardian. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: The Massachusetts House and Senate are trying to hammer out the details of a bill that would, among other steps, protect abortion providers and people seeking abortions from actions taken by other states and expand access to emergency contraceptives. ___ MICHIGAN Political control: Both chambers of Michigan’s Legislature are controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict abortion access. The Democratic governor, who is up for reelection this year, supports access. What’s happened since Dobbs: Abortion remains legal in Michigan after a state judge issued a preliminary injunction in May blocking immediate enforcement of a 1931 law banning nearly all abortions. Michigan’s Legislature has appealed the decision. Abortion rights activists have taken steps to bring a constitutional amendment before voters on the November ballot. The amendment would affirm the right to make pregnancy-related decisions without interference, including about abortion and reproductive services such as birth control. What’s in effect: The temporary injunction, which stems from a Planned Parenthood lawsuit, blocked the 1931 law from going into effect and has kept abortion legal for now. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: The state’s election bureau and board of canvassers still need to verify and validate that the Reproductive Freedom for All ballot initiative submitted at least 425,000 valid signatures before the constitutional amendment officially makes the ballot. The issue is also expected to shape legislative and statewide elections this fall; the Democratic governor and attorney general have made abortion rights a centerpiece of their reelection campaigns. ___ MINNESOTA Political control: Anti-abortion Republicans control the Senate and Democrats hold the House, but the majorities are slim. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is stressing his support for abortion rights as he seeks another term. What’s happened since Dobbs: Minnesota abortion clinics are starting to see a surge of out-of-state patients. On July 11, a state judge further eased access to abortion by striking down as unconstitutional several restrictions such as a 24-hour waiting period and parental notification. What’s in effect: A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling from 1995 says the state constitution protects abortion rights. Minnesota allows abortions up to the point of viability, typically 24 weeks. However, some legal experts have questioned whether that cutoff would stand up in court. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Democrats are making abortion rights a major issue as they seek to hold the governor’s office and House and take control of the Senate. Some Republican candidates are notably trying to downplay the issue. ___ MISSISSIPPI Political control: Mississippi’s Republican-controlled Legislature and Republican governor have pushed for years to ban or restrict access to abortions. A 2018 Mississippi law to ban abortions after 15 weeks was the basis of the case that the U.S. Supreme Court used to overturn Roe v. Wade. What’s happened since Dobbs: Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, Jackson Women’s Health Organization, did its final abortions July 6 and has permanently closed. The clinic owner said she is selling the building, and the clinic’s lawyers have withdrawn a lawsuit challenging a trigger law that bans most abortions. What’s in effect: The trigger law passed in 2007 is in effect. It allows abortions only if a patient’s life is in danger or if a pregnancy was caused by a rape that was reported to law enforcement. Clinics offering abortions? No. What’s next: Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn says he will oppose any effort to allow abortion for pregnancies caused by incest because he believes life begins at conception. ___ MISSOURI Political control: Both GOP Gov. Mike Parson and the Republican-led General Assembly support laws against abortion. What’s happened since Dobbs: A 2019 trigger ban on most abortions went into effect. What’s in effect: The ban makes abortions illegal “except in cases of medical emergency.” Performing illegal abortions is punishable by 5 to 15 years in prison. Clinics offering abortions? No. What’s next: The city of St. Louis proposed a $1 million fund to help residents travel to neighboring Illinois for abortions, but Missouri Attorney General Schmitt has sued to block it. ___ MONTANA Political control: The Republicans who control the Montana Legislature and Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte want to limit access to abortion. What’s happened since Dobbs: The Montana Republican Party updated its party platform to say it opposes all elective abortions. The party rejected a proposal to include an exception for rape or incest. What’s in effect: Montana law used to say abortion is legal up until viability, or about 24 weeks of pregnancy. The state Legislature passed a bill in 2021 to reduce that to 20 weeks, arguing that is when the fetus can feel pain. That law, along with one that requires chemical abortions to be done with in-person medical supervision, are being challenged in court. A state judge temporarily blocked enforcement in October 2021 while the challenges move through the courts. The state has asked the Montana Supreme Court to vacate that injunction and overturn a 1999 Montana Supreme Court opinion that found the state’s constitutional right to privacy guarantees a woman’s access to abortion care. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: The Montana Supreme Court will issue a decision on the preliminary injunction. The Montana Legislature also passed a referendum to ask voters this November whether they support a state law to require abortion providers to give lifesaving treatment to a fetus that is born alive after a botched abortion. Opponents argue federal law already offers those protections. ___ NEBRASKA Political control: Nebraska has a Republican governor who favors a full abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. The officially nonpartisan one-chamber Legislature is dominated by lawmakers who identify as Republicans. What’s happened since Dobbs: Nebraska law has not changed. What’s in effect: Abortion remains legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy in Nebraska. Those seeking an abortion must receive counseling and wait 24 hours before getting an abortion. People younger than 19 must have parental consent to undergo an abortion. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Gov. Pete Ricketts remains noncommittal about calling a special session to address abortion, despite many Republican lawmakers pushing to outlaw the procedure. Abortion opponents don’t appear to have the 33-vote supermajority needed to overcome a filibuster waged by abortion-rights supporters. ___ NEVADA Political control: Nevada’s governor and state attorney general are Democrats who are up for reelection this year. Democrats control the state Senate and Assembly. What’s happened since Dobbs: Abortion has become a campaign issue in top state and federal races, and Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed an executive order to protect access to abortion for residents and those from other states. What’s in effect: Nevada voters enshrined the right to abortion in state law in 1990. A pregnancy can be terminated during the first 24 weeks, and after that to preserve the life or health of the pregnant person. It would take a statewide vote to change or repeal the law. Most Republican candidates for statewide posts say they oppose abortion. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Anti-abortion advocates are not expected to try to repeal Nevada’s abortion law. They have said they’ll seek laws requiring waiting periods, mandatory counseling or parental consent. ___ NEW HAMPSHIRE Political control: New Hampshire has a Republican governor and the GOP controls the 424-member Legislature. All legislative seats are up for election in November. What’s happened since Dobbs: Legislative Democrats have urged Gov. Chris Sununu, who calls himself “pro-choice” to call a special session to codify abortion rights in state law. Sununu and Republican legislative leaders say there’s no need. What’s in effect: Under a law that went into effect this year, abortion is allowed until 24 weeks of pregnancy, later for the health or life of the patient or if the fetus has been diagnosed with “abnormalities incompatible with life.” Clinics offering abortion? Yes. What’s next: Republican lawmakers are divided over whether the state should further restrict abortions. ___ NEW JERSEY Political control: Democrats control both houses of the state Legislature. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy started his second consecutive term this year. What’s happened since Dobbs: A week after the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Murphy signed into law two bills aimed at protecting the right to abortion for out-of-state residents and barring extradition to states that have prohibited the procedure. The governor also signed a state budget that includes $45 million to expand family planning and abortion services and security upgrades for clinics. Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin and U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger of New Jersey on July 20 announced a partnership to share intelligence about threats to clinics and patients. Clinics offering abortions: Yes. What’s next: The state’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is preparing to distribute money from the $5 million Reproductive Health Security Grant program. ___ NEW MEXICO Political control: The Democrats who control the New Mexico Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor. Several conservative Democratic state senators who voted against the repeal of the abortion ban in 2019 were ousted from office in 2020 by more socially progressive primary challengers. What’s happened since Dobbs: Soon after the ruling, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order protecting abortion access. The order seeks to block New Mexico providers from being punished in other states for providing abortions to residents of other states. What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in New Mexico, even in the third trimester. Clinics offering abortions: Yes. What’s next: The owner of the Jackson Women’s Health Organization at the center of the Dobbs decision plans to open a clinic in the city of Las Cruces, near Texas. Conservative counties are considering anti-abortion resolutions that say clinics are not welcomed. Abortion has taken center stage in the gubernatorial campaign. ___ NEW YORK Political control: The Democrats who control the New York Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor. What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $25 million to expand access to abortion services and $10 million in grants to provide security at clinics. Less that two weeks before Dobbs, she signed other measures intended to protect abortion access. What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, and after that to preserve the patient’s life or health or if the fetus isn’t viable. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Some abortion rights advocates are pushing lawmakers to begin the process of passing a constitutional amendment to protect access to abortion. ___ NORTH CAROLINA Political control: Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of the state’s General Assembly. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper supports abortion rights, but his veto power could be nullified if Republicans win more seats in November. What’s happened since Dobbs: On the day of the ruling, Republican legislative leaders asked Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, an abortion rights supporter, to demand a federal court lift an injunction on a 1973 state law that banned most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Stein declined. Cooper has signed an executive order that shields out-of-state abortion patients from extradition and prohibits state agencies from assisting other states’ prosecutions of those who travel to North Carolina for the procedure. What’s in effect: A 2019 federal court ruling, affirmed last year by the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, extended the right to an abortion in North Carolina until fetal viability, which typically falls between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. An abortion can be still be performed after viability in certain medical emergencies. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Republican General Assembly leaders have signaled that Stein’s inaction on the 20-week abortion ban injunction might lead them to petition the court on their own. A federal judge could also consider reinstating the ban without lawmaker involvement. The Republican party will likely intensify its efforts in this year’s elections to gain the five additional seats it needs for a veto-proof supermajority. Cooper and other Democrats already are making abortion rights a key campaign issue. Abortion politics also are expected to figure in two state Supreme Court elections in November. Republicans would gain a majority on the court if they win at least one. ___ NORTH DAKOTA Political control: North Dakota has a legislature dominated by Republicans who want to ban abortion, and the GOP governor had wanted Roe v. Wade wiped off the books in favor of state’s rights. What’s happened since Dobbs: The ruling triggered a 2007 law to ban most abortions that the state attorney general says will kick in July 28. What’s in effect: Under current law, abortions are legal in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy and after that in the case of rape, incest, or to protect the life of the patient. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: The state’s only clinic, the Red River Women’s Clinic in Fargo, is fighting implementation of the ban and plans to move to Moorhead, Minnesota, if abortion is outlawed. ___ OHIO Political control: Both legislative chambers are controlled by Republicans. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, an abortion opponent, is seeking reelection. What’s happened since Dobbs: A ban on abortions after the first detectable fetal cardiac activity has taken effect. Clinics dropped a federal lawsuit challenging the law and have filed a challenge under the Ohio Constitution. Republican Attorney General Dave Yost is fighting them. What’s in effect: A law prohibiting most abortions once fetal cardiac activity is detected except when the patient’s life is threatened or their health is at significant risk. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Republican lawmakers will move for a total abortion ban after the November election. Some support recently introduced legislation declaring “personhood” begins at conception. Statehouse plans may change if the Ohio Supreme Court allows the clinics’ state constitutional challenge to proceed. ___ OKLAHOMA Political control: Republicans in Oklahoma have a supermajority in both chambers of the Legislature and a Republican governor up for reelection this year who has vowed to sign “every pro-life legislation that came across my desk.” What’s happened since Dobbs: Abortion services were halted in the state in May after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed law blocking all abortions with few exceptions. The ruling also triggered another law outlawing abortion. What’s in effect: Abortions are allowed only to protect the life of the patient in a law that’s enforced through civil lawsuits rather than criminal charges. Clinics offering abortions? No. What’s next: Abortion providers have shifted to helping patients get abortions in other states. ___ OREGON Political control: The Democrats who control the Oregon Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor. What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Kate Brown has said she will protect abortion access for all. What’s in effect: Oregon does not have any major abortion restrictions and it is legal at all stages of pregnancy. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Democratic lawmakers have formed a group to make recommendations to expand access to all forms of reproductive care. ___ PENNSYLVANIA Political control: Republicans who control the Pennsylvania Legislature are hostile to abortion rights, but the state’s Democratic governor is a strong supporter and has vetoed three GOP-penned bills in five years. The race for governor this year could tilt that balance. What’s happened since Dobbs: No changes in the law or major court battles. What’s in effect: Pennsylvania allows abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: In November, voters will decide on a new governor between the state’s Democratic attorney general, Josh Shapiro, who supports abortion rights, and Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano, who supports banning abortion with no exceptions. The Legislature is expected to remain in Republican hands. The state Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers aiming to overturn a 1982 law that bans the use of state dollars for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. Republican lawmakers are advancing a proposal to amend the state constitution to declare there is no constitutional right to an abortion or to public funding for an abortion. The proposal could go before voters as early as May 2023. ___ RHODE ISLAND Political control: Democrats who control Rhode Island’s General Assembly support access to abortion, as does the Democratic governor. What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Daniel McKee signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies from cooperating with other states’ investigations into people who travel to Rhode Island for abortions or health care providers that perform them. What’s in effect: A 2019 law enshrined abortion protections in the state. The law says Rhode Island cannot restrict abortion prior to fetal viability or after if it is necessary to protect the health or life of the patient. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Legislative leaders have said they would address abortion insurance coverage for state employees and people in the Medicaid program in 2023. ___ SOUTH CAROLINA Political control: Both the House and Senate are controlled by Republicans, but they are a few seats short of a two-thirds majority. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is up for reelection and Democratic opponent Joe Cunningham has said his veto of any stricter abortion bill would likely stick. What’s happened since Dobbs: The state’s 2021 ban on abortion once cardiac activity is detected — typically around six weeks after fertilization — was allowed to go into effect. A Republican-dominated special House committee is working on a bill to ban all abortions unless the life of the mother is at risk. What’s in effect: South Carolina bans abortion after an ultrasound detects cardiac activity. There are exceptions for pregnancies cause by rape or incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: Lawmakers are planning special sessions to consider stricter abortion laws. ___ SOUTH DAKOTA Political control: Republicans hold supermajorities in both legislative chambers. Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is up for reelection this year and is an ardent opponent of abortion rights. What’s happened since Dobbs: A trigger law took effect banning abortion in South Dakota except to save the life of a pregnant woman. Some conservatives had wanted to do more, including trying to stop organizations or companies from paying for women to travel out of state for an abortion, but Noem – who had initially been eager to call a special session – announced in July that any action could wait until the regular session in 2023. Meanwhile, abortion rights supporters are considering a possible campaign for a ballot initiative aimed at overturning the state abortion ban or making it less restrictive. What’s in effect: Abortion is illegal in South Dakota except to save the life of the mother. Clinics offering abortions? No. What’s next: Possible legislative action in 2023 aimed at making it more difficult for South Dakota residents to obtain abortion care elsewhere. Abortion rights supporters may to take the issue directly to voters to undo the ban. ___ TENNESSEE Political control: Tennessee has a Republican governor who is consistently vocal about his opposition to abortion. The GOP holds a supermajority in the General Assembly and has steadily chipped away at abortion access. Voters approved an amendment in 2014 declaring that the state constitution does not protect or secure the right to abortion or require it to be funded. What’s happened since Dobbs: A court allowed enforcement of a law, adopted in 2020, that bans abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected. What’s in effect: The so-called “heartbeat” ban has exceptions only to prevent death or major health risks. Clinics offering abortions? Mostly no. What’s next: An even more stringent ban triggered by the Dobbs ruling is to take effect in mid-August. ___ TEXAS Political control: The GOP has commanding majorities in the Texas Legislature and has controlled every statewide office for nearly 30 years. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is up for reelection in November and is favored to win a third term. What’s happened since Dobbs: The fall of Roe put in motion a trigger law to ban virtually all abortions. In the meantime, there has been litigation over whether a 1925 state abortion ban can be enforced. What’s in effect: A 2021 law bans abortions once fetal cardiac activity can be detected, normally around six weeks. Clinics offering abortions? Most are not. What’s next: There are legal questions to be settled about which ban is in effect, but nearly all abortions are expected to be illegal soon in the nation’s second most populous state. Some Republican lawmakers are also looking for ways to punish companies that help Texas-based employees get abortions elsewhere, although it’s not clear how much support that would have in the 2023 legislative session. ___ UTAH Political control: Utah is deeply conservative, and the Legislature is controlled by a Republican supermajority. What’s happened since Dobbs: A trigger law banning nearly all abortions was put into effect and then paused by a court amid a legal challenge. Meanwhile, a court allowed a 2021 ban on abortions after 18 weeks to be enforced. What’s in effect: Abortions after 18 weeks are banned except in cases of rape and incest if those crimes are reported to law enforcement and if there’s a serious risk to the life or health of the mother, as well as confirmed lethal birth defects. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: A court will decide whether the near-total ban is allowed under Utah’s state constitution. ___ VERMONT Political control: Democrats control both the House and Senate of the Vermont Legislature. Republican Gov. Phil Scott is a firm supporter of abortion rights. What’s happened since Dobbs: Vermont has doubled down on its commitment to abortion rights. In 2019, the Vermont Legislature passed a law guaranteeing abortion rights in anticipation of the possible overturning of Roe. At the same time, the state began the process of amending the state constitution to protect abortion rights. The proposal must be passed by two consecutively elected legislatures, a process that was completed in February 2022. The final step in the process is a statewide referendum, scheduled for November. Clinics offering abortions? Yes. What’s next: The vote on the Reproductive Liberty Amendment will be held Nov. 8. ___ WASHINGTON Political control: The Democrats who control the Washington Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor. What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Jay Inslee issued a directive barring the Washington State Patrol from cooperating with other state’s investigations related to abortions. What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in Washington until viability, and after in cases where the patent’s health or life is threatened. What’s next: Democratic officials say they’ll keep looking for ways to preserve access to abortion services for people within the state and who travel from places with restrictions. ___ WISCONSIN Political control: Wisconsin’s Legislature is controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict access to abortions, but the Democratic governor supports access and is up for reelection this year. What’s happened since Dobbs: Abortion clinics have stopped performing the procedure in Wisconsin under an 1849 law that banned abortions except to save a mother’s life. Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, has filed a lawsuit in state court challenging the ban. He argues that a 1985 state law prohibiting abortion after a fetus can survive outside the womb trumps the older law. While that lawsuit is pending, anti-abortion groups have said they will work with the Republican-controlled Legislature next year to update or replace the 1849 law. What’s in effect: Possibly the 1849 ban on all abortions except to save a woman’s life. Clinics offering abortions? No. What’s next: The attorney general’s lawsuit against the 1849 law is pending in Dane County. ___ WYOMING Political control: Wyoming has one of the most Republican legislatures in the U.S. and a Republican governor who in March approved a trigger law banning nearly all abortion. What’s happened since Dobbs: Wyoming’s new law will take effect July 27. What’s in effect: Wyoming currently allows abortions until a fetus would survive outside its mother’s body, generally around 23 weeks. The new law banning abortion only provides exceptions in cases of rape or incest or to protect the mother’s life or health, not including psychological conditions. Clinics offering abortions: No. What’s next: Four women and two nonprofits have challenged the ban, arguing it violates the state constitution. The plaintiffs include organizers of a women’s health and abortion clinic that was damaged in a May 2022 arson attack. ___ Associated Press reporters from across the U.S. contributed. ___ For AP’s full coverage of the Supreme Court ruling on abortion, go to https://apnews.com/hub/abortion Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.kxii.com/2022/07/26/abortion-ruling-prompts-variety-reactions-states/	2022-07-26T18:16:48Z
SHENZHEN, China, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kandao Technology announced Kandao Obsidian Pro, a VR-ready 12K 60FPS 360 camera created specifically for high-quality cinematic content, received a distinction in the Red Dot Award 2022 for its product design. Equipped with a nine-axis gyroscope, eight APS-C sensors, in-lens electronic aperture control and 14-stop dynamic range, it easily captures stabilized and rich details as you transition from dark to light environments. Besides video recording, having both 8K 30FPS and 6K 60FPS panoramic live streaming function, also make it become a hot pick for worldwide significant events. The fine design and sophisticated structure of its lens is one of the most typical symbol of being a cinematic camera. The diameter of the first element of Lens glass is 10cm, while the weight of each lens is 800g. With a 14 elements 10 groups optical design, chromatic dispersion and false color are greatly reduced. High-precision multi-layer coating technology and sapphire material further reduce glare and ghosting, achieve a spectacular optical performance. Kandao took a lead in designing the VR camera with adjustable aperture and focus distance. From f2.8 to f16, 16 stops of adjustable exposure are for precisely control the depth of field and achieving motion-blur effect. Comprehensive support software is provided as a complete VR solution. Kandao Studio is developed for easy stitching and speeding up the post-production process. Kandao Live is for real-time setting adjustment of live streaming, RTMP and SDI outputting, achieving picture-in-picture and bitrates selecting. Even more, Obsidian Pro gyroscope metadata has been integrated to Mistika VR for footages stitching, while Mistika Boutique is cooperated to offer the set of professional color grading, VFX, stereo 3D and finishing tools for VR360°. Till now, Obsidian Pro has collected Red Dot Design Award, CES Innovation Awards, IDEA Bronze Award and Good Design BEST 100 Award. Just like the judge of Good Design Award praised, "This is an extraordinary product that caused a sensation in the optical equipment field dominated by established domestic manufacturers". About Kandao Kandao Technology is a high-tech enterprise, adhering to the mission of "creating distinguished imaging products, enriching human life experience", and driven by the mutual development of hardware and software, Kandao is a pioneer in the field of VR technology, Ultra-HD cameras and video conferencing cameras. Kandao sets a record for being the first Chinese company honored by the CES Best of Innovation Awards in the digital imaging category, and the first Chinese company that won Japan Good Design Award Best 100 in the camera category. Over the years, Kandao have earned many international authoritative awards such as the CES Innovation Awards, iF Design Awards, Red Dot Design Award, IDEA Design Award, Japan Good Design Award, and German Design Award. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kandao Technology Co., Ltd.	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/04/01/kandao-obsidian-pro-wins-red-dot-award-being-first-cinematic-12k-3d-panoramic-vr-camera/	2022-04-01T12:07:34Z
(NEXSTAR) – President Joe Biden addressed the nation Tuesday following the deadly school shooting that happened in Uvalde, Texas, calling for change to the country’s gun laws. “As a nation, we have to ask when in God’s name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?” Biden remarked. “When in God’s name do we do what we all know in our gut needs to be done?” According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 20 people – 18 children, a teacher, and the suspected shooter – are dead after Tuesday’s shooting at Robb Elementary School. Gov. Greg Abbott said it is believed the 18-year-old suspect, identified as Salvador Ramos of Uvalde, abandoned his car and entered the school where he opened fire with a handgun, and possibly a rifle, before responding officers shot and killed him. The alleged gunman also reportedly shot his own grandmother before entering the school, Abbott said, but he was unable to provide any further details about the connection between the two shooting incidents. In his remarks Tuesday night, Biden noted that in the 10 years since a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School left 26 people, including 20 first-grade students, dead, “there have been over 900 incidents of guns fired reported on school grounds.” “I am sick and tired,” he said. “And don’t tell me we can’t have an impact on this carnage.” Biden’s remarks came shortly after his return from a trip to Asia. He explained that while on his return flight, he wondered, “These kinds of mass shootings rarely happen anywhere else in the world. Why?” “It’s time to turn this pain into action,” he continued. “It’s time to act.” Before departing for his overseas trip earlier this month, Biden traveled to Buffalo, New York, to meet with those impacted by a mass shooting at a grocery store that left 10 people dead. The White House has issued a proclamation ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff for the victims of Tuesday’s shooting. Flags at the White House, public buildings, military installations, and embassies and consular offices will be flown at half-staff until Saturday. The Associated Press and Nexstar Media Wire’s Jeremy Tanner contributed to this report.	https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/biden-to-deliver-remarks-following-deadly-texas-school-shooting/	2022-05-25T02:43:04Z
CLEVELAND, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) ("Avient") today announced the commencement of an offering of $725 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030 (the "notes") in an offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"). Avient intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to finance a portion of the consideration for its pending acquisition from Koninklijke DSM N.V. ("Royal DSM") of (a) all of the equity of DSM Protective Materials International B.V., DSM Protective Materials B.V., and DSM Protective Materials LLC, and (b) certain other assets related to Royal DSM's protective materials business (including the Dyneema® Brand) (such equity and assets together, the "Dyneema Business," and such acquisition, the "Acquisition"). The net proceeds will also fund, in part, the payment of expenses related to the Acquisition. The closing of the offering is expected to occur prior to, and is not conditioned upon, the consummation of the Acquisition. The notes will be subject to a "special mandatory redemption" if (i) the Acquisition is not consummated on or prior to April 19, 2023 or (ii) prior to April 19, 2023, the purchase agreement is terminated, other than in connection with the consummation of the Acquisition, and is not otherwise amended or replaced. If a special mandatory redemption event occurs, Avient will be required to redeem the notes at the "special mandatory redemption price" equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the notes from the date of initial issuance or the last date on which interest has been paid up to, but not including, the special mandatory redemption date. The notes will be offered only to persons believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S of the Securities Act. The notes will not be and have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Avient's products include specialty engineered materials, advanced composites, color and additive systems and polymer distribution. Avient is also a highly specialized developer and manufacturer of performance enhancing additives, liquid colorants and fluoropolymer and silicone colorants. In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows, including without limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; any material adverse changes in the Dyneema Business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Acquisition and the possible sale of the Distribution business segment; and other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 under Item 1A, "Risk Factors." The above list of factors is not exhaustive. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Avient Corporation	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/26/avient-announces-commencement-725-million-senior-notes-offering/	2022-07-26T13:37:13Z
Scholarship empowers future professionals to learn more about tech in the legal and compliance industries through education and networking CHICAGO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company, today announced that it has opened scholarship applications for college students to attend Relativity Fest 2022. Relativity Fest is an annual conference designed to educate and connect the e-discovery and compliance communities. Students in the United States and Canada who are interested in pursuing a career in legal technology are encouraged to apply; the application will require applicants to answer three short essay questions, which will cover e-discovery, future technology and the legal profession. In the last several years, 75 students have been able to attend Relativity Fest via the scholarship. To be considered for the scholarship, potential applicants can use this link to apply. The 15 selected students will attend Relativity Fest where they will have access to a variety of networking and learning opportunities designed to educate attendees on the growing impact of technology in today's legal industry. The 13th annual Relativity Fest will take place in Chicago from October 26–28, 2022. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply for the scholarship, and applications are due on July 15th. The award covers transportation, lodging, meals, and event registration. The scholarship is open to anyone who is at least 21 years old by October 26, 2022. "When first building their careers in the legal industry, a surefire way for students to increase exposure to knowledge and experts in the field is to attend Relativity Fest. By providing students with the access to do so, Relativity is empowering those future lawyers and paralegals to broaden their personal networks and learn about how the latest technology is influencing the industry," said Janice Hollman, Academic Senior Program Manager at Relativity. "An immersive experience like this provides students with the right tools to take their educations and careers to the next level." "I attended Relativity Fest four years ago as a scholar. Since then, I started with a service provider, became certified as an RCA and have worked directly with law firms and corporate clients," said Ruth Betancourt, Senior Project Manager at Epiq. "Relativity Fest connected me to people in the industry who I am still in touch with today. The experience of being a scholar helped me understand the range of opportunities in the industry and that e-discovery could be a great career." About Relativity Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product RelativityOne manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. The AI-powered communication surveillance product, Relativity Trace proactively detects regulatory misconduct like insider trading, collusion and other non-compliant behavior. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors. Please contact Relativity at sales@relativity.com or visit http://www.relativity.com for more information. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Relativity	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/09/relativity-opens-2022-relativity-fest-student-scholarship-applications/	2022-06-09T15:45:28Z
Powered by Rapyd's licensed financial services, the landmark partnership enables Rakuten Viber to facilitate safe and secure cross-border digital payments directly within the Viber app LONDON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapyd, the leading global fintech platform, is partnering with Rakuten Viber, a worldwide leader in private and secure messaging and voice-based communication, to introduce in-app payment transactions to the Viber app and its millions of users. Rapyd will integrate its licensed financial technology offerings directly into the Viber app. By selecting Rapyd as its first official payments partner, Rakuten Viber will enter the global digital payments market with a worldwide user base of hundreds of millions of consumers and a strong reputation for security rooted in its on-by-default end-to-end encryption for private communications. The landmark partnership enables Rakuten Viber to expand into digital payments. With functionality powered by Rapyd, Viber users will be able to store money in a mobile wallet with an IBAN, available in the Viber app which will allow them to send and receive money instantly and securely with no fees. First opening the service with Euros, Viber will later expand to include multiple currencies and additional services. Payments in Viber will initially begin in Greece and Germany and will roll out to more countries in the near future. Over 70% of smartphone users globally – more than 180 million smartphone users – are expected to use peer-to-peer mobile payments by the year 2026[1]. As a result of this integration with Rapyd, Rakuten Viber is one of the first messaging platforms in the world to bring instant digital payments capabilities into its existing platform, allowing millions of its current users to conduct seamless digital personal and business transactions without having to leave the Viber app. "The future of payments is integrated fintech, and this partnership demonstrates why we founded Rapyd in the first place: to democratize fintech for all," says Arik Shiltman, CEO of Rapyd. "We're proud to provide the infrastructure and licensing for global companies like Rakuten Viber, one of the world's most trusted and recognized messaging and communications platforms, to develop their own financial services without them having to build the foundation from scratch. Through this partnership, Rakuten Viber can confidently step into the world of payments and become a leader in embedded finance, supported by Rapyd's licensed end-to-end fintech offerings." "Rakuten Viber's entrance into payments is significant both to our evolution as a company and more so for our hundreds of millions of users worldwide as we help pave the way for the convergence of communications apps and digital payments. We knew we'd only choose to work with a premium payment service partner to make this evolution possible – and this is precisely why we're confident to partner with Rapyd," says Ofir Eyal, CEO of Rakuten Viber. "There was no doubt our in-app payment offerings would have to feature the world-class security and privacy protection that the Viber app is already known for. For this reason we're thrilled to have Rapyd, a trusted leader building the future of global finance, to serve as the licensed cross-border payments solution enabling us to bring safe and simple instant payments features to Viber users across borders." Rapyd liberates global commerce, making complex international payments simple. From famous Fortune 500s to ambitious neighborhood upstarts, our payments network and powerful fintech platform make it easy to pay suppliers and get paid by customers—locally or internationally. With offices in London, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Denver, Dubai, Miami, Singapore, Iceland and Hong Kong, we know what it takes to make cross-border commerce as friction-free as being next door. We're boldly building it—so you can grow your business. Get the tools to grow globally at www.rapyd.net. Follow: Blog, Insta, LinkedIn, Twitter. Rakuten Viber connects people. No matter who they are, or where they are from. The global user base has access to a range of features like one-on-one chats, video calls, group messaging, and updates and discussions with their favorite brands and celebrities. Viber ensures our users have a secure and free environment to share their emotions. Rakuten Viber is part of Rakuten Group Inc., a world leader in e-commerce and financial services. It is the official instant messaging and calling app partner of the NBA's Golden State Warriors. [1] https://www.emarketer.com/content/us-mobile-peer-to-peer-payments-forecast-2022 View original content: SOURCE Rapyd	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/29/rapyd-selected-rakuten-vibers-first-official-payments-provider-launch-viber-pay/	2022-07-29T08:15:37Z
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Orioles left-hander John Means needs Tommy John surgery, ending the season for Baltimore’s opening day starter. Means announced the news on social media Saturday, a day before his 29th birthday. “After multiple MRI’s it’s confirmed that I need Tommy John surgery,” Means posted on Twitter. “I’m obviously disappointed, but more motivated than ever. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to watching what this team can do this year.” An All-Star in 2019, Means was 0-0 in two starts this season, giving up three runs in eight innings. Last May, Means pitched a no-hitter against Seattle. He nearly missed a perfect game as the only Mariners runner to reach came on a wild pitch on strike three. Means was 6-9 with a 3.62 ERA last season, leading a staff that had the worst ERA in the majors. Means was put on the 10-day injured list on April 15 and later transferred to 60-day IL because of a sprained elbow. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said before Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels that losing Means is a tough blow to one of the majors’ youngest rotations. “John’s a big part of our pitching staff. Not only what he brings on the mound, but also the leadership in our clubhouse,” Hyde said. Even with Means’ injury, the Orioles are off to a strong start on the mound. They entered Saturday with a 2.80 ERA, which is tied for second in the American League. It is the first time since 1992 that they have pitched to a sub-3.00 ERA through their first 14 games. Baltimore’s starters have not allowed more than two earned runs in 11 consecutive games, pitching to a 1.69 ERA during that span. “A lot of guys are confident and hungry,” Hyde said. “Outside of Jordan (Lyles), guys don’t have a ton of major league experience. They want to stick in the big leagues, and they want to contribute. They’re off to a good start and let’s see it continue.” ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports	https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/orioles-lefty-john-means-says-he-needs-tommy-john-surgery/	2022-04-24T17:32:58Z
Providers will hone their skills to earlier detect and successfully address life-threatening conditions that can present during labor The simulation technology allows OB providers to more easily access skills-trainings This effort builds on the health care system's commitment to combatting maternal mortality disparities present among people of color NEW YORK and WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NYC Health + Hospitals and Health Scholars today announced the introduction of new virtual reality (VR) technology to NYC Health + Hospitals' course library of obstetrics (OB) simulation trainings. Co-developed with Health Scholars, a provider of innovative VR healthcare simulations, OB providers across the City's health care system will be able to hone in on skills to earlier detect and successfully address rare but life-threatening health conditions that can present during labor and delivery. The new VR technology will complement the training OB providers, including attendings, midwives, physician assistants, and residents, received from in-person training to experience simulated life-like scenarios through a VR headset, improving competencies and promoting knowledge retention at their convenience during shifts. The new VR OB training technology builds on the municipal health care system's commitment to combatting maternal mortality disparities present among people of color, often perpetuated by implicit bias. "We must do right by all expecting families and close the significant pregnancy-related health disparities that Black and Brown moms face," said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. "By investing in technology to train health care providers on how to safely deliver babies in life-threatening scenarios, we are ensuring that all expecting parents and babies have access to the quality care they deserve." "We know that Black women are affected disproportionately related to maternal mortality and morbidity and we must utilize every opportunity to close those equity gaps," said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom. "I am excited to see NYC Health + Hospitals leveraging technology in service and support their obstetricians and the New Yorkers they serve. These new tools are yet another part of how the city is working to provide safe, healthy births for every expectant person and family." "I am proud to say that NYC Health + Hospitals is a leader in virtual reality simulation training," said NYC Health + Hospitals Chief Women's Health Officer Wendy Wilcox, MD, MPH, MBA, FACOG. "Thankfully, serious and life-threatening conditions during childbirth, labor, and the postpartum period are uncommon. However, ensuring that our providers have the skills necessary to deal with these critical situations is paramount." "Being able to provide convenient, easily accessible, on-site, and realistic simulations is imperative when you want to both provide these important skills-building opportunities without disrupting any patient care," said NYC Health + Hospitals Director of Nursing Simulation Kimberly Campbell-Taylor, MSN-Ed, RN, CHSE. "Being able to offer a diverse suite of high-tech simulations that not only realistically portray the medical scenario, but also reflects what our workforce and patients look like is an important part of training our staff to provide the highest quality, expert care no matter the situation the arises in the delivery room." The VR technology transports providers to a labor and delivery suite where they can virtually interact with their patient and team members using voice communications and real-time interactions. They are required to direct the clinical team to perform all appropriate managements according to their hospital's protocol, allowing them to realistically practice critical cognitive skills like communication, teamwork, critical thinking and decision-making during an emergency. The municipal health care system will acquire 22 VR headsets, two for each hospital, where OB providers will be able to check them out to complete their training when time permits during shifts. This training will be another arm added to the ongoing obstetrical simulation training and maternal home pre and post-natal care as part of a larger Maternal Mortality Reduction Program. The new VR technology will be available to all OB providers within NYC Health + Hospitals in the near future. The introduction of the new VR simulation technology allows OB providers across the health care system to more easily access skills-trainings on their time, being able to sign-out the VR headset and joysticks during downtime in their shifts. Prior to the introduction of the VR technology, whole OB teams had to schedule time to travel to simulation labs across the system to complete individual scenarios. Once the VR technology is signed out, the OB provider dons a headset and completes a short orientation on how to use their voice to interact with virtual team members and manage care. The provider is also given a brief of the patient, like they'd receive in real life through a patient's chart. Transported to a labor and delivery suite, providers can virtually interact with their patient and team members using voice communications and real-time interactions. They are required to direct the clinical team to perform all appropriate managements according to their hospital's protocol. The scenario itself takes 8 to 12 minutes to run through, which is comparable to the time allotted to safely triage the emergency during labor to avoid adverse outcomes. Once the OB provider completes the scenario, they're immediately given a grade to summarize how they reacted to the situation. They're provided a debrief that highlights what could have been done better. Co-developers, Health Scholars, partnered with NYC Health + Hospitals due to the municipal health care system's comprehensive and high-tech approach to OB simulation trainings. Combining Health Scholars' expertise in VR technology and voice technology with NYC Health + Hospitals' expertise in OB trainings, both groups developed an immersive approach to competency trainings that will facilitate clinical skills building in health systems across the country. The simulations are also configurable so healthcare organizations can teach and validate competencies against national evidence-based guidelines from American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC). "Moving OB simulation into VR provides educators an affordable, efficient, and easy way to deliver students and healthcare providers the practice required to provide safe and effective care to OB patients," says Health Scholars Medical Director Pam Martin, MD, FACS. "Our VR training enables any size organization to scale readiness and, in a time where healthcare professionals are stretched to the brink, it's time to rethink how we prepare our providers to deliver the very best care possible." Significant racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related mortality exist. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black patients have a pregnancy-related mortality ratio approximately three times as high as that of their white counterparts. The first scenario available to OB providers will simulate postpartum hemorrhage, which is the leading cause of maternal mortality. Additional scenarios, such as maternal code, shoulder dystocia, and fetal heart monitoring will be developed and added to the VR curriculum in the coming months. The cast depicted in the VR scenario includes a pregnant patient of color, a partner, and a diverse care team. Previously, OB simulations carried out by NYC Health + Hospitals utilized specially-designed, high-tech, full-body mannequins-of-color. In 2018, NYC Health + Hospitals maternal mortality rates were lower than New York State's rate of 20.9/100,000 live births. Learn more about Obstetric Hemorrhage VR Training and all of Health Scholars VR simulation solutions. NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city's five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers anchors care coordination with the system's trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agency, and MetroPlus health plan—all supported by 11 essential hospitals. Its diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and stay connected on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NYCHealthSystem or Twitter at @NYCHealthSystem. The best training isn't watched or read. It's experienced. At Health Scholars' we're reimagining healthcare training with virtual reality (VR). Our mission is to ensure every provider has the clinical experience needed to be competent and confident in any situation by providing immersive, interactive, and on-demand clinical practice. As the only VR training using voice directed interactions, we're setting a new training standard that improves quality of care. For more information, visit HealthScholars.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Health Scholars: Jonathan Epstein jonathan.epstein@healthscholars.com 617-285-1141 NYCH+H: 212-788-3339; PressOffice@nychhc.org View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Health Scholars	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/16/nyc-health-hospitals-debuts-obstetrics-virtual-reality-technology-part-its-ongoing-comprehensive-maternal-health-simulation-trainings/	2022-06-16T19:40:46Z
Learning to be entrepreneurs; program teaches Crenshaw students about starting a business CANTON – A dozen Crenshaw Middle School eighth grade students are getting lessons in entrepreneurship. The students are participating in the Youth Entrepreneur Program developed by the Stark County Minority Business Association. More:Three community leaders talk about keeping college graduates in Stark County More:Stark County Minority Business Association mentoring program graduates first class During the five-week program program, students will break into four groups of three, take on a business idea and develop a plan for a company. Later they will pitch their idea to area business leaders, similar to a "Shark Tank" presentation. Details of Stark's Youth Entrepreneurship Program The program's goal is to get students excited about the prospect of starting a business, said Leonard Stevens, chief executive officer of the Minority Business Association. As the second session started on Tuesday, the students received tools — Google Chromebooks and a backpack — to help them in the program. The laptops are courtesy Spectrum and Charter Communications, a partner in the program. Students also heard words of encouragement from state Rep. Thomas West, D-Canton, and received some coaching from Nate Chester III, a barber and owner of Chester's MopShop. "I'm hoping, and I'm banking that you'll be the next generation of entrepreneurs here in Stark County," West said. Crenshaw students embrace the Stark County Minority Business Association effort This is the first year for the Youth Entrepreneur Program, but Stevens wants to see it expanded next year. He hopes that teaching students about entrepreneurship might show them alternatives to college. The Crenshaw students applied for the program after hearing a presentation from the Stark County Minority Business Association. Applicants were reviewed by a selection committee. Stevens said the association, which formed in 2018, spent two years developing the Youth Entrepreneur Program. Brenda Stevens — Leonard's wife and an educator retired from Malone University — developed the curriculum. Students meet for two-hour sessions where they receive instruction and hear from a local business owner who also serves as a coach during the session. Students also participate in games and activities that help them develop their business ideas. "We want to get they thinking about the community and thinking about the problems that they want to solve," Brenda Stevens said. The four teams brainstormed ideas for businesses during the first session and spent the second session selecting a business. The next two sessions will be spent preparing for the presentation, which will be on May 10. Leonard Stevens said he hopes to have four or five judges evaluate the presentations. He's working with Stark County Community Moving Forward to find local business executives who can serve as judges. Funding for the program is through a grant from the city, Leonard Stevens said. The association received $50,000 and is using it for this program, along with its Expanding Resources for All (ERA) program. This year, there are 17 local businesses in the ERA program.	https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/04/16/stark-minority-business-teaches-entrepreneurship-crenshaw-students/9463700002/	2022-04-16T11:44:48Z
TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") (TSX: CJR.B) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has accepted the notice filed by the Company to amend its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). The amendment increases the maximum number of Class B non-voting shares that may be repurchased, from 9,669,705 Class B non-voting shares, representing approximately 5% of the Company's 'public float' as at January 3, 2022, to 19,339,410 Class B non-voting shares, representing approximately 10% of the Company's 'public float' as at January 3, 2022. Daily repurchases will be limited to a maximum of 231,935 Class B non-voting shares, representing 25% of the average daily trading volume for the six months ended December 31, 2021 (being 927,743 Class B non-voting shares), except where purchases are made in accordance with the "block purchase exception" of the TSX rules. No other terms of the NCIB have been amended. Purchases under the NCIB began on January 17, 2022 and will terminate no later than January 16, 2023, and are made by way of normal course purchases effected through the facilities of the TSX, other designated exchanges and/or alternative Canadian trading systems. Under its current NCIB, as of July 27, 2022, the Company has repurchased 7,646,900 Class B non-voting shares, at a weighted-average price of $4.30. In deciding to amend the NCIB, the Company believes that, while the macroeconomic environment will likely be challenging in the short to medium term, the market price of the Class B non-voting shares may not, from time to time, fully reflect their long-term value. Accordingly, the purchase of the Class B non-voting shares would be in the best interest of the Company and an attractive and appropriate use of available funds. Although the Company has a present intention to acquire its Class B non-voting shares pursuant to the NCIB, the Company will not be obligated to make any purchases and purchases may be suspended by the Company at any time. This press release contains forward-looking information and should be read subject to the following cautionary language: To the extent any statements made in this press release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements and may be "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"). This forward-looking information relates to, among other things, statements related to the NCIB and future purchases of Class B non-voting shares pursuant to the NCIB, and can generally be identified by the use of words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may" and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances may be considered forward-looking information. Although Corus believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves assumptions and risks and uncertainties and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Certain material factors or assumptions are applied with respect to the forward-looking information, including without limitation, factors and assumptions regarding the general market conditions and general outlook for the industry including the potential impact of new competition and industry mergers and acquisitions, interest rates, stability of the advertising, distribution, merchandise and subscription markets, operating and capital costs and tariffs, taxes and fees, the Company's ability to source desirable content and the Company's capital and operating results being consistent with its expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these expectations include, among other things: the Company's ability to attract and retain advertising revenue; audience acceptance of the Company's television programs and cable networks; the Company's ability to recoup production costs, the availability of tax credits and the existence of co-production treaties; the Company's ability to compete in any of the industries in which it does business; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by the Company; conditions in the entertainment, information and communications industries and technological developments therein; changes in laws or regulations or the interpretation or application of those laws and regulations; the Company's ability to integrate and realize anticipated benefits from its acquisitions and to effectively manage its growth; the Company's ability to successfully defend itself against litigation and complaints; failure to meet covenants under the Company's senior credit facility or senior unsecured notes; epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of COVID-19 and changes in accounting standards. Additional information about these factors and about the material assumptions underlying any forward-looking information may be found under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended August 31, 2021 and under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form. Corus cautions that the foregoing list of important assumptions and factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on the Company's forward-looking information to make decisions with respect to Corus, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Unless otherwise specified, all forward-looking information in this document speaks as of the date of this document. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Corus disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, events or circumstances that arise after the date thereof or otherwise. Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the Company's portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 33 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital and streaming assets, animation software, technology and media services. Corus is an internationally-renowned content creator and distributor through Nelvana, a world class animation studio expert in all formats and Corus Studios, a globally recognized producer of hit scripted and unscripted content. The Company also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada, leading 2D animation software supplier Toon Boom and children's book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Magnolia Network Canada, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX, along with broadly distributed Canadian streaming platforms STACKTV, Nick+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit www.corusent.com. View original content: SOURCE Corus Entertainment Inc.	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/09/corus-entertainment-receives-tsx-approval-amend-normal-course-issuer-bid/	2022-08-09T12:49:38Z
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ WHY: New York, N.Y., September 10, 2022. Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Humanigen, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGEN) between May 28, 2021 and July 12, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important no later than October 25, 2022. SO WHAT: If you purchased Humanigen 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 Humanigen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8376 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 25, 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. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. 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 material adverse facts about the Company's business operations and prospects. Specifically, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) lenzilumab was less effective in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients than defendants had represented; (2) as a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was unlikely to approve the lenzilumab Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA") and the ACTIV-5/BET-B study was unlikely to meet its primary endpoint; (3) accordingly, lenzilumab's clinical and commercial prospects were overstated; 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 Humanigen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8376 mailto: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. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 lrosen@rosenlegal.com pkim@rosenlegal.com cases@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A.	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/12/rosen-top-ranked-investor-counsel-encourages-humanigen-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-hgen/	2022-09-12T13:46:50Z
ATLANTA and LONDON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital on Tap has secured a $200m funding facility with HSBC and Värde Partners to support their continued US growth. Capital on Tap launched in 2012 and has provided access to over $5 billion of funding for more than 125,000 small and medium-sized businesses across the U.K. and U.S. Recognized by Forbes as one of the U.K.'s fastest growing businesses, this new investment offers Capital on Tap the opportunity to bolster its impressive expansion in the U.S. The Capital on Tap Business Credit Card, issued by the lender WebBank offers leading employee spending controls, reporting, and rewards. Capital on Tap made Atlanta its American home when it launched the Capital on Tap Business Credit Card in March, 2021, helping small and medium-sized businesses recover following the pandemic's harsh economic downturn. With 50 employees currently sitting in the Atlanta office and actively recruiting more than a dozen more, Capital on Tap is poised to provide leadership and opportunity for Atlanta's elite tech community. Alan Hart, CFO, Capital on Tap, commented: "With the closing of this facility we are looking forward to expanding our ability to provide access to essential funding for small businesses across the United States. We are thrilled to be joined in this mission with Värde Partners as well as extending our already international relationship with HSBC." Aneek Mamik, Partner and Global Co-Head of Financial Services, Värde Partners said: "We are pleased to establish a partnership with Capital on Tap as they continue successfully expanding by making available faster and simpler working capital and payments tools to empower business owners. We see this as a good example of an emerging substantial investable opportunity set for us, providing capital solutions to digitally oriented non-bank companies that are providing access to financing the needs of businesses investing in their products and customers." About Capital on Tap Capital on Tap is a privately held, financial technology company that provides access to funding to small and medium-sized businesses in the U.K and U.S. Founded in 2012, Capital on Tap has core offices in London, Atlanta, and Cardiff and has provided access to over $5 billion of funding to businesses. For more information visit www.capitalontap.com. About Värde Partners Värde Partners is a leading global alternative investment firm with roots in credit and distressed. Founded in 1993, the firm has invested $85 billion since inception and manages approximately $14 billion on behalf of a global investor base. The firm's investments span corporate and traded credit, real estate and mortgages, private equity and direct lending. Värde has offices in Minneapolis, New York, London, Singapore and other cities in Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit https://www.varde.com. About HSBC HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 64 countries and territories in its geographical regions: Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Middle East and North Africa. With assets of US$2.958 billion at 31 December 2021, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations. Press/Media Contact Kiera Wiatrak 404.216.8767 kiera.wiatrak@capitalontap.com View original content: SOURCE Capital on Tap	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/04/13/atlantas-capital-tap-secures-200-million-funding-facility-fuel-continued-growth/	2022-04-13T15:29:09Z
Nevada Republican Jim Marchant insisted there hadn’t been a legitimate election in his state in more than a decade. All of Nevada’s election winners since 2006, he said on a recent podcast, were “installed by the deep-state cabal.” But when Marchant won the Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state this week, he immediately celebrated the victory as legitimate. “I am beyond humbled by the overwhelming support of our campaign. Nevadans made their voices heard,” Marchant declared on social media. Such inconsistency has become a hallmark of election deniers in Republican primary contests across the U.S. in this year’s midterms. Dozens of GOP candidates who sought former President Donald Trump’s backing in Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and elsewhere have spent months parroting his baseless claims of 2020 election fraud but then declared victory without raising such concerns in their own elections. Amid such seeming hypocrisy, many Republican candidates are still vowing to pursue a series of election reforms that could make it more difficult to vote — particularly for those who traditionally support Democrats — in the name of election integrity. Democratic National Committee Chair Jamie Harrison warned that “MAGA Republicans will do anything in their desperate chase for power.” “From undermining our democracy by spreading Trump’s Big Lie, to laying the groundwork to try to cancel votes when they don’t agree with the outcome, but falling silent if they win, this is today’s Republican Party,” Harrison told The Associated Press. In Nevada on Tuesday, Marchant was among a slate of election deniers who secured their places on the November ballot without questioning the legitimacy of the results. The group included candidates for Senate, state treasurer and a Las Vegas-area congressional seat. That’s even as the majority of counties relied upon Dominion voting machines, which continue to be the target of conspiracy theories by Trump and his allies. The phenomenon extends well beyond Nevada. In Pennsylvania, Republican nominee for governor Doug Mastriano spearheaded a state Senate hearing in which witnesses — including former Trump campaign attorneys Jenna Ellis and Rudy Giuliani — aired false claims about mass voter fraud. Mastriano also was outside the U.S. Capitol when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the building during the deadly 2021 insurrection. And he later tried to bring a partisan election audit to Pennsylvania before he was stripped of his committee chairmanship by his own party. Mastriano made no mention of voter fraud as he declared victory in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for governor last month. “God is good,” a smiling Mastriano told cheering supporters. The Mastriano campaign declined to respond to a question about the apparent double standard. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton also ignored questions about his contradictory positions on voter fraud. Paxton won his fiercely contested primary last month after spending much of the last year championing Trump’s bogus claims of election fraud. In the aftermath of Joe Biden’s presidential win, Paxton filed a legal challenge to the election results in four battleground states. He asked the U.S. Supreme Court to set them aside and allow the Republican-controlled state legislatures to determine the winner. Seventeen other Republican state attorneys general supported the effort. The high court rejected the challenge three days after the lawsuit was filed, finding Texas did not have standing to sue other states over how they conduct their elections. And the state bar moved to discipline Paxton just days after his primary win, claiming his leading role in petitioning the Supreme Court to block Biden’s victory was “dishonest.” State and federal election officials across the country and Trump’s own attorney general have said there is no credible evidence the election was tainted. The former president’s allegations of fraud also were roundly rejected by courts, including by judges he appointed. But after nearly two years of Trump’s constant claims that the election was “stolen,” which have been embraced by hundreds of Republican candidates across the U.S. seeking his support, an extraordinary number of Americans have lost faith in the U.S. election system. Only 45% of U.S. adults said they have significant confidence that votes in the 2022 midterm election will be counted accurately, and 30% have some confidence, according to a February AP-NORC poll. Democrats were much more likely than Republicans to be very confident, 66% vs. 24%. Polling continues to show most Republicans have doubts about the 2020 presidential election. In July 2021, 68% of adults — but only 33% of Republicans — said Biden was legitimately elected president, according to an AP-NORC poll. Sixty-six percent of Republicans said he was not legitimately elected. In addition to key state officials, several Trump-backed Senate candidates promoted the specter of election fraud over and over — except when delivering their primary victory speeches in recent weeks. Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker repeatedly claimed Biden’s victory was tainted by fraud over the last year and even called for seven swing states Trump lost to vote again. Ohio GOP Senate candidate J.D. Vance claimed the 2020 election was “rigged” or “stolen.” North Carolina Senate nominee Ted Budd, a Republican congressman, refused on the day of his May primary victory to say that Biden won the 2020 presidential election. And Pennsylvania Republican nominee for Senate Mehmet Oz said there was “definitely” widespread fraud in his state, even as the evidence says otherwise. None raised similar claims about their own primary victories. In Nevada, state GOP Chair Michael McDonald said Marchant acknowledging his primary win wasn’t hypocritical because he continued to have questions about vote-counting in the Las Vegas area. “He was questioning the results last night, even though he was winning, which I found admirable,” McDonald said, recounting a 1:30 a.m. phone call with Marchant. Marchant did not respond to requests for comment, but his campaign consultant Rory McShane said he continued to have questions about voting in Clark County, which leans Democratic and is where the vast majority of the state’s population lives, despite the race being called for him. There may be no more vocal proponent of Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud falsehoods than Marchant, a 66-year-old former failed congressional candidate. Marchant was present in Carson City when the party sent a dueling slate of electoral votes to Congress in December 2020. Throughout the primary, he was a fixture at rural county commission meetings during discussions about Dominion voting machines and potentially switching to hand-counting ballots. And he has toured the country with other 2020 election denialists, using phrases and terminology associated with QAnon conspiracy theorists. Cisco Aguilar, the Democrat running against Marchant, described the Republican’s statements about the 2020 election, voting machines and mail-in ballots as out of touch with reality. In an interview, Aguilar said he feels immense responsibility after Marchant’s victory and said he’s now weighing questions he hadn’t anticipated when he entered the race, such as whether agreeing to a debate would be giving a conspiracy theorist a platform. “He’s created a massive fear among a subgroup of individuals here in Nevada,” Aguilar said. “I don’t even know if you can have a debate with someone who is unwilling to listen.”	https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/election-deniers-quiet-on-fraud-claims-after-winning-primaries/	2022-06-16T11:58:28Z
Riley Co. Police searching for man they believe stabbed woman in neck MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley Co. Police Dept. is asking for the public’s help locating a man after a woman was stabbed in the neck early Thursday morning. RCPD issued an ‘attempt to locate’ for Jarman Morgan, 44, of Manhattan Thursday afternoon. The agency says the victim was stabbed in the neck around 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of Moro St. in Manhattan. If you see Morgan, RCPD says do not attempt to approach or apprehend. If you have any information on Morgan’s whereabouts, you can contact the Riley County Police Department at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777. RCPD says submitting tips via Crime Stoppers allows users to remain anonymous and qualify for a reward of up to $1,000. The victim’s name or condition was not released. Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved.	https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/19/rcpd-looking-man-possibly-connected-overnight-stabbing/	2022-05-19T19:00:28Z
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE:UHT) announced today that its Board of Trustees voted to pay a dividend of $.71 per share on September 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 19, 2022. Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust, invests in healthcare and human service-related facilities including acute care hospitals, behavioral healthcare facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, sub-acute care facilities, surgery centers, childcare centers, and medical office buildings. The Trust has seventy-six investments in twenty-one states. View original content: SOURCE Universal Health Realty Income Trust	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/07/universal-health-realty-income-trust-announces-dividend/	2022-09-07T21:02:16Z
Realized initial benefits of Integration Initiatives, with SG&A as a percent of revenue declining 908 basis points in Q2 2022 from Q1 2022 In five months, Valens has actioned $15 million in annual cost savings and has identified in excess of $5 million additional cost savings to be actioned over the next few quarters exceeding management's original $20 million target Achieved double-digit revenue growth in Green Roads, B2B, & International revenue segments. Provincial sales rebounded strongly in June with record monthly revenue Top 10 licensed producer in Canada, with a 3.2% market share for three months ending May 2022 Valens reiterates its objective of achieving positive adjusted EBITDA(2) by Q4 2022 KELOWNA, BC, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS) (the "Company", "The Valens Company" or "Valens"), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, is pleased to report its second quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results for the period ended May 31, 2022. "The second quarter of 2022 clearly shows that we are executing on our 2022 objectives showing both modest revenue growth in the quarter and a meaningful decline in both cash burn and SG&A expenses. This is expected to accelerate in future quarters as the majority of cost savings from our Integration Initiatives have not been fully realized as these initiatives were executed part way through Q2 and into Q3 2022" said Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer of The Valens Company. "The largest takeaway in the quarter is that we were able to achieve these strides forward despite a revenue decline in our largest segment, provincial sales, where we experienced absent depletion weeks as we transitioned our brand from Verse to Versus," Robson continued. "Despite the temporary setback in provincial sales, we continue to see strong sell-through for our brands at retail as we were able to expand market share across all product categories. More importantly, momentum has reaccelerated in June with record monthly provincial sales as well as seeing strong visibility into our pipeline of purchase orders into July. During Q2, we experienced strong growth in all other categories of our business with double-digit growth quarter over quarter in our US Green Roads CBD and B2B segments, as well as a large increase in international sales," he said. "Encouragingly, we've continued to make progress against our Integration Initiatives, having actioned $15 million and now expecting to exceed the $20 million in targeted cost savings. Looking ahead, we intend to realize these cost savings in the coming quarters, which when achieved would lead to a material step down in our overall cost structure. We are well positioned to continue our strategic initiatives and pave the way towards a more profitable future." Robson added. Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Highlights: - Net revenue increased 3.5% to $24.0 million in Q2 2022 from $23.2 million in Q1 2022, driven by double digit growth in both Green Roads and B2B, which was partially offset by a decline in provincial sales. Despite the slower growth in net revenue quarter-over-quarter, SG&A declined 6.2% or 908 basis points Q2 2022 from Q1 2022. The following table of financial highlights is presented in Canadian dollars, except for percentages Canadian Market Share(3) Five months into our Integration Initiatives, we have actioned $15 million in annual cost savings and have identified over $5 million of additional annual cost savings to be actioned in the next few quarters. With the annual cost savings actioned and identified to date, Valens is on track to exceed management's original $20 million target by fiscal year end 2022. The Company expects to realize the majority of these benefits in Q3 2022 and Q4 2022. Of the $15 million actioned, approximately 79%, or $11.9 million, of the cost savings are coming through SG&A with the remaining 21%, or $3.1 million, coming through COGS. Of the additional cost savings identified in excess of $5 million, management anticipates approximately 40% to come through SG&A and approximately 60% to come through COGS as we further streamline the organization to drive process-related efficiencies. Management expects these cost savings to positively impact operating expenses and drive margin expansion in the coming quarters. - Net revenue of $24.0 million in Q2 2022, representing an increase of 3.5% over Q1 2022 - Adjusted gross profit(1) was $3.4 million, or 14.0% of net revenue in Q2 2022, compared to $3.4 million, or 14.6% of net revenue, in Q1 2022. - SG&A decreased 6.2% to $20.9 million, or 87% of net revenue in Q2 2022, compared to $22.3 million, or 96% of net revenue in Q1 2022. - Adjusted EBITDA(2) was $(15.9) million, in Q2 2022 compared to $(17.6) million in Q1 2022. - Cash flow from operations and cash flow from investing showed a combined large improvement of $4.8 million quarter over quarter. - Valens had cash and marketable securities of $26.1 million at the end of Q2 2022. The Q2 2022 cash and marketable securities position does not include the expected monetization of assets that is valued at ~$5 million on the balance sheet. During the three months ended May 31, 2022, indicators of impairment were identified as a result of market conditions surrounding the Company, cannabis industry, and growth companies as a whole. This included an excess in the carrying value of the Company's net assets compared to its market capitalization, as well as an increase in market interest rates. These indicators resulted in management re-assessing the current valuation of certain intangible assets and goodwill. As a result of the analysis, the Company recognized an impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets of $52.9 million and $67.9 million, respectively, for the three months ended May 31, 2022. In the same period, unrelated to the goodwill and intangible impairment charges, the Company recognized impairment losses of $4.1 million on prepaid deposits, $2.8 million on assets held for sale and an inventory write-down of $13.9 million for the three months ended May 31, 2022. The Company does not expect the impairment charges to have any impact on future operations, nor affect its liquidity, cash flow from operating activities, or compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the loan agreement. The following table of financial highlights is presented in thousands of Canadian dollars, except for percentages, per share figures and Canadian recreational market share. - Management utilizes this measure to provide a representation of performance in the period by excluding the inventory impairment measurement adjustments and impacts of biological asset changes as required by IFRS. Adjusted gross profit is a non-GAAP ratio, which management believes provides useful information as it represents gross profit for management purposes based on costs to manufacture, package and ship inventory sold, exclusive of any impairments due to changes in internal or external influences impacting the net realizable value of inventory and non-cash items. See reconciliation of "Adjusted Gross Profit (non-GAAP measure)" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the quarter ended May 31, 2022. - The Company has identified adjusted EBITDA as a relevant industry performance indicator. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management that does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Management defines adjusted EBITDA as loss for the period, as reported, adjusted for financing costs (net), recovery of income taxes, depreciation and amortization, share-based payments, fair value and realized biological assets changes, foreign exchange gains, inventory valuation allowance, remeasurement of contingent consideration, restructuring charges, gains and losses on disposal of capital assets, gains and losses on marketable securities and derivatives, and non-recurring and transaction costs. Management believes this measure provides useful information as it is a commonly used measure in the capital markets to approximate operating earnings. See reconciliation of "Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended May 31, 2022. - Entered into an agreement with Signifi Solutions, to place cloud-managed Green Roads smart kiosks in various premium mall locations in bustling retail markets in the U.S. The agreement includes 12 premium mall locations with the potential for an additional 60 mall location in 2022. Kiosks will include a full assortment of Green Roads products customized at helping consumers with various wellness needs. - Subsequent to quarter-end, Valens secured an exclusive cannabis partnership with ColdHaus Distribution ("ColdHaus"), providing integrated logistics solutions for Valens-branded cannabis products across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Pursuant to the two-year partnership, ColdHaus in conjunction with Valens will be responsible for store level representation, brand advocacy, distribution route coverage and retail staff education to drive brand visibility and commercial retail presence. - Subsequent to quarter-end, Valens enhanced its adult recreational market portfolio with the launch of Bon Jak, an exclusive cannabis brand in Quebec, designed to deliver unique user experience to target consumers. "While the recent market volatility and rising interest rates have disproportionately impacted growth companies, we have made significant progress on several objectives over the last six months," said Jeff Fallows, President of The Valens Company. "We have revitalized Valens' brand portfolio, partnered with ColdHaus to increase product distribution, and completed a series of targeted Integration Initiatives aimed at driving efficiencies throughout the organization." Fallows continued, "In Q2 2022, we saw sequential improvement in our adjusted EBITDA, as we began to realize the initial benefits of our Integration Initiatives. Most importantly, we expect to see the bulk of the savings from these initiatives in the coming quarters, as we continue down the path to becoming adjusted EBITDA positive by Q4 2022." Key Objectives for 2022: - Grow adult recreational market share in Canada by seeking to become a top 5 Player in vapes, edibles and beverages and a top 10 player in flower products. - Unlock our potential in the U.S. and international markets through the Green Roads platform acquired in April 2021. - Seek to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA by Q4 by improving the gross margin and SG&A profile of the business through our Integration Initiatives which are based on a combination of cost efficiencies, realization of M&A synergies and greater levels of automation and process standardization. - Reduce cash burn through improvements in adjusted EBITDA, working capital management and monetization of non-core assets. - Development of the Company's U.S. THC strategy as permissible under federal regulations. Revenue & EBITDA Guidance 2023: - Minimum revenue of CAD$225 million - Adjusted EBITDA margins greater than 10% This press release is intended to be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the period and the accompanying Financial Statements and notes, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and the Company's Form 6-K, which will be furnished on EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). The Company will host a conference call tomorrow, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time / 8:00 AM Pacific Time to discuss the financial results and business outlook. Toll-Free: 1-877-407-0792 Toll / International: 1-201-689-8263 *Participants should request The Valens Company Earnings Call or provide conference ID: 13731030. The call will be available via webcast on the Valens investor page of the Company website at https://thevalenscompany.com/investors/ or at this link. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be available on the Valens investor page approximately two hours after the conference call has ended. Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Gandhi, Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Fallows, President, Adam Shea, Chief Commercial Officer, and Everett Knight, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Capital Markets, will be conducting a question-and-answer session following the prepared remarks. At Valens, it's Personal. Sources: 3 Based on Hifyre data for Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan The Valens Company is a leading cannabis consumer products company, with significant expertise in manufacturing cannabinoid-based products and a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. Valens provides proprietary cannabis processing services and best-in-class product development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cannabis consumer packaged goods. Valens' high-quality products are formulated for the recreational, health and wellness, and medical consumer segments and are offered across all cannabis product categories, with a focus on quality and product innovation. Valens also manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of CBD products in the United States through its subsidiary Green Roads, and distributes medicinal cannabis products to international markets through its subsidiary Valens Australia. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, Valens continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences. Through Valens Labs, Valens is setting the standard in cannabis testing and research and development with Canada's only ISO17025 accredited analytical services lab, named The Centre of Excellence in Plant-Based Science by partner and scientific world leader Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover more on The Valens Company at http://www.thevalenscompany.com. All information included in this press release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance and other statements of The Valens Company that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements are included for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Wherever possible, words such as "plans", "expects", "scheduled", "trends", "forecasts", "future", "indications", "potential", "estimates", "predicts", "anticipate", "to establish", "believe", "intend", "ability to", or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "should", "could", "would", "might", "will", or are "likely" to be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of these words or other variations thereof, have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the ability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, and anticipated courses of action. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, the inability to meet the Minimum Bid Requirement or comply with Nasdaq's other listing standards within the prescribed time period, which could result in the delisting of the common shares, Canadian regulatory risk, Australian regulatory risk, U.S. regulatory risk, U.S. border crossing and travel bans, the uncertainties, effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on licenses, expansion of facilities, competition, dependence on supply of cannabis and reliance on other key inputs, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the cannabis industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, limited operating history, vulnerability to rising energy costs, unfavourable publicity or consumer perception, product liability, risks related to intellectual property, product recalls, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, many of which are beyond the control of The Valens Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by The Valens Company, and which may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of The Valens Company to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, please refer to The Valens Company's latest Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com or on The Valens Company's website at www.thevalenscompany.com. The risks described in such Annual Information Form are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management's current beliefs and reasonable assumptions based upon information available to management as of the date hereof, The Valens Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. The Valens Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Valens Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Nothing herein should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell securities of The Valens Company. In addition to the foregoing assumptions, the 2023 revenue guidance of C$225 million referenced above is based on the following assumptions: (i) that the Green Roads business in the United States in 2023 achieves revenue consistent with pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels (many of the bricks-and-mortar retail locations that Green Roads sells to experienced challenges related to COVID-19 but are now resuming normal operations); (ii) a slight percentage increase in the Company's market share of the Canadian recreational cannabis market associated with new branded product launches (such Canadian recreational cannabis market based on a third-party data analytics company covering the cannabis industry), and reflecting a typical wholesale discount to reflect that Company sells to provincial distributors; (iii) the Company's B2B business in 2023 generating revenue consistent with current levels; and (iv) the Company's Pommies business and Valens Labs as well as its revenue from foreign operations outside of the United States, in 2023 achieving revenue from ongoing initiatives and consistent with the Company's previous disclosure. 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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATC) (the "Company"), the parent company of Cambridge Trust Company (the "Bank"), today announced that Chief Executive Officer Denis Sheahan, along with Chief Financial Officer Michael F. Carotenuto, will attend the Raymond James U.S. Bank Conference on September 7, 2022. The conference will be held in Chicago. Cambridge Bancorp, the parent company of Cambridge Trust Company, is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Cambridge Trust Company is a 132-year-old Massachusetts chartered commercial bank with approximately $5.1 billion in assets at June 30, 2022, and a total of 19 Massachusetts and New Hampshire locations. Cambridge Trust Company is one of New England's leaders in private banking and wealth management with $4.0 billion in client assets under management and administration at June 30, 2022. The Wealth Management group maintains offices in Boston and Wellesley, Massachusetts and Concord, Manchester, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. CONTACT: Cambridge Bancorp Michael F. Carotenuto Chief Financial Officer 617-520-5520 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cambridge Bancorp	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/09/01/cambridge-bancorp-ceo-cfo-attend-raymond-james-us-bank-conference/	2022-09-01T21:19:44Z
CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ErisX, a Cboe Global Markets company, today announced it has introduced the ErisX Settlement Service, a new solution designed to help remove settlement risk for over-the-counter (OTC) crypto transactions. The new offering expands ErisX's suite of tools for institutional investors, enabling them to settle OTC trades with other ErisX customers using a transparent U.S. licensed crypto spot market. The ErisX Settlement Service can be accessed via standardized API or ErisX's fully integrated Trading User Interface. "The ErisX marketplace was conceived from building blocks used in the traditional financial markets. Our newly launched ErisX Settlement Service responds to customer demand for a solution that helps remove settlement risk while also reducing the operational burden for OTC trading," said Matthew Trudeau, Chief Operating Officer of ErisX. "We look forward to welcoming new investors to our crypto markets with an efficient and effective solution for clearing and settlement." Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com. ErisX Futures are offered through Eris Exchange, LLC, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Eris Clearing, LLC, a registered Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). The CFTC does not have regulatory oversight authority over spot market trading of virtual currencies. ErisX Spot Market is not licensed, approved or registered with the CFTC and transactions on the ErisX Spot Market are not subject to CFTC rules, regulations or regulatory oversight. ErisX Spot Market is offered through Eris Clearing, LLC, which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services and holds licenses in other U.S. states and territories. https://www.Erisx.com/disclaimer/. ErisX offers individuals and institutions a single, innovative platform to access crypto spot and futures markets. By combining professional tools, advanced technology, sophisticated regulatory oversight, and a diverse product set, ErisX offers compliant, capital markets friendly workflows to digital market participants. Backed by some of the world's largest trading firms and financial institutions, ErisX brings transparency and reliability to the digital asset class. ErisX, Eris Exchange, and the ErisX and Eris Exchange logos are trademarks of the Eris Exchange group of companies. CBOE-C CBOE-OE Cboe®, Cboe Global Markets®, Cboe Volatility Index®, ErisX®, and VIX® are registered trademarks of Cboe Exchange, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cboe Global Markets, Inc.	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/07/erisx-announces-settlement-service-over-the-counter-crypto-transactions/	2022-09-07T14:53:09Z
NEW YORK (AP) — An expert panel backed a second COVID-19 vaccine option for kids ages 6 to 17 Thursday. Advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously to recommend Moderna shots as an option for school-age kids and adolescents. This group has been able to get shots shots made by Pfizer since last year. The panel’s recommendations usually are adopted by the CDC, and become the government’s guidance for U.S. doctors and their patients. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the shots — full-strength doses for children ages 12 to 17 and half-strength for those 6 to 11. The doses are to be given about a month apart. The FDA also authorized a third dose for kids with significantly weakened immune systems, to be given about a month after the second dose of the primary series. The CDC is expected to recommend the same thing. Moderna officials have said they expect to later offer a booster to all kids ages 6 to 17. How much demand there will be for the shots isn’t clear. Teens became eligible a year ago for Pfizer’s vaccine, which uses the same technology, and only 60% have gotten two doses. Shots for younger kids started in November; about 29% have been fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. More than 600 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in kids ages 5 to 17 in the U.S. Health officials also have voiced concern about the increased risk of long-lasting health problems in children after infection, such as diabetes or problems with smell or taste. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.	https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/experts-endorse-moderna-covid-19-shots-for-kids-ages-6-to-17/	2022-06-24T15:03:21Z
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maritime Partners, LLC ("Maritime Partners"), through its managed funds, has agreed to acquire M/G Transport Holdings LLC, ("M/G" or the "Company") from Auxo Investment Partners LLC and its affiliates ("Auxo"). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and completion of the acquisition is expected in the third quarter of 2022 subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals. Founded in 1968, M/G is a leading provider of mission-critical marine transportation services along the West Canal and Lower Mississippi River. Through its young fleet of approximately 300 dry cargo barges, the Company specializes in the movement of petroleum coke, sugar, and minerals. The Company will continue to operate under the M/G brand and as a standalone entity, and the members of the management team will continue in their current roles. "We congratulate Maritime Partners on the successful completion of this acquisition. I am excited by the additional resources that Maritime Partners brings to M/G, and the ability to elevate the already high level of service and great value M/G delivers to its customers," said Greg Binion, Executive Chairman of M/G. "We are thrilled to complete the acquisition of M/G. M/G is a natural complement to our platform given the contractual nature of M/G's business. The M/G fleet further diversifies the vessel capacity solutions we are able to offer the Jones Act community" said Bick Brooks, co-founder and CEO of Maritime Partners. Austin Sperry, co-founder and COO of Maritime Partners, noted "Long-term relationships are critical for success in the domestic maritime industry. We are excited to support M/G's success by continuing to foster strong relationships with M/G's customer base over the long-term." Reed Smith LLP is serving as legal counsel to Maritime Partners. RBC Capital Markets, LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to M/G. Miller Johnson LLP, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, and Winston & Strawn LLP are serving as M/G's legal advisors. CONTACT: Ashley Simon asimon@maritimepartnersllc.com (504) 264-5870 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Maritime Partners, LLC	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/10/maritime-partners-agrees-acquire-mg-transport/	2022-08-10T14:50:32Z
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, Texas Health Resources is addressing the problem with quality, science-based guidelines for treating heart attack patients. This focus on quality care helped eight Texas Health facilities earn this year's American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – MI Registry Performance Achievement Award. "This award recognizes our commitment to compassionately addressing the needs of cardiac patients and partnering with North Texans for a lifetime of health and well-being," said Kirk King, executive vice president and Hospital Channel chief operating officer. "Our motivation is solely driven by the desire to provide patients with quality care and essential resources to get them back to enjoying life." The national award annually recognizes hospitals providing a high standard of care for patients suffering a heart attack, which is when a blood clot in a coronary artery blocks blood flow to the heart. "North Texans should be empowered with education and awareness when it comes to serious medical conditions, including heart attacks," said Sunita Koshy-Nesbitt, M.D., M.B.A., Hospital Channel chief quality officer and a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist. "When we lose one life after choosing to ignore the signs and symptoms of heart disease, that's one too many. We're committed to providing North Texans with quality cardiac care they need and deserve." Eight of the more than 400 facilities recognized this year are Texas Health hospitals: Platinum Performance Achievement Award recipients - Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth - Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford - Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth - Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington (joint venture) - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Silver Performance Achievement Award recipients - Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton To learn more click on heart and vascular services (https://www.texashealth.org/Health-and-Wellness/Heart-and-Vascular/Heart-Health-and-Wellness) About Texas Health Resources: Texas Health Resources is a faith-based, nonprofit health system that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other provider. With a service area that consists of 16 counties and more than 7 million people, the system is committed to providing quality, coordinated care through its Texas Health Physicians Group and 29 hospital locations. The system has more than 4,100 licensed hospital beds, 6,400 physicians with active staff privileges and more than 26,000 employees. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Texas Health Resources	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/07/texas-health-earns-national-cardiac-care-awards/	2022-06-07T16:24:15Z
Kansas Cold Cases: Joshua Jernagin TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One night, Joshua Jernagin was playing soccer with the kids from his central Topeka neighborhood. By the next morning, the 30-year-old was dead. Though many people heard something, his killer still has not been brought to justice Josh grew up in the middle of a family with six children. His older sister Jessica Miller said the way her brother died doesn’t add up with the way he lived. “Josh was a very funny kid growing up,” she said. “He liked to play soccer. He loved to cook eggs and rice. We were always taught to be kind, so he always tried to help people and look out for people.” Hurricane Katrina moved the family to Kansas, where Jessica says Josh built his best life as a father of four. “He loved being around his family,” she said. Now, Jessica, her siblings, and their mom Juanita DeMyers, who lives in Mississippi, are left with memories. “There’s not a day that I go by that I don’t think about him,” Juanita said. October 3rd, 2017, Josh was shot and killed inside his apartment in the 1300 block of SW Western. Sgt. Jason Schumacher leads the Topeka Police homicide unit, which continues investigating the case. “There was some type of confrontation based off what we’ve gathered from witnesses that heard what occurred at the apartment complex,” he said. “There was another female that was inside the apartment with him, adult female, that was shot and critically wounded.” Also inside the apartment were the couple’s four children, who were unhurt. “Anytime you can walk into an apartment and shoot in front of children... yeah, you’re a coward. You’re evil,” Jessica said. Sgt. Schumacher said the presence of children makes the case stand out. “Anytime you throw children into any of the homicides or any crime that happens, it gets more emotional because it happens with them around and you worry about what could have happened to them or what’s going to happen to them in the future because of the life changing event that occurred,” he said. Josh’s girlfriend survived, but Sgt. Schumacher said the severity of her injuries have made her unable to offer much information. Jessica said she and another of her brothers lived near Josh. She said her brother called to tell her something was going on at Josh’s building, and she then received an alert that 13 NEWS was live on Facebook reporting on the incident. She knew something was very wrong. “That’s probably one of the hardest things to this date in my life that I have had to do is to identify my brother, and say, yes, that is him,” Jessica recalls. “I wouldn’t wish it on nobody.” Five years later, the family and police continue searching for answers. Josh is the four of hearts in the Kansas Cold Case Deck, playing cards that will be distributed in the state’s prisons and jails trying to generate tips. “Somebody knows something and, if it was your child, as a mother, you would want some answers. You would want some closure,” Juanita said. “His life was just really taken away from him, and not only taken away from him, but taken away from his four children.” Sgt. Schumacher said someone has the information needed to crack the case. “There’s evidence that’s been collected. There’s witnesses that have been talked to, and we need something that puts the two together,” he said. As much as they’d like closure, the family also tries not to dwell on the past. “I’m not bitter. I’m not angry. I’m not none of that because I feel like that would be giving the person that did it too much power,” Jessica said. “I’d rather live my life like my brother lived his, which is helping people, showing love, loving on the children, having your family together. I’d rather just show love and kindness the way he did.” “We want justice for my son so we can move on,” Juanita added. If you know anything about Joshua Jernagin’s death - or any cold case - call the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, 1-800-KS-CRIME. Prior KS Cold Case Profiles: Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved.	https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/09/kansas-cold-cases-joshua-jernagin/	2022-05-09T03:20:22Z
The NextGen 101 List Honors Partners Building MSP Practices NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nero Consulting has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the prestigious Channel Futures 2022 NextGen 101 rankings. The NextGen 101 list honors industry-leading managed service and technology providers who are driving a new wave of growth and innovation for the tech channel via the groundbreaking solutions they deliver for their customers. The Channel Futures NextGen 101 are those companies that hold great promise given the leading-edge information technology and communication solutions they offer. Many of those business models revolve around generating recurring revenue from cloud, security and unified communications, among others. Given that they represent the future of the technology channel and IT industry, the Channel Futures NextGen 101 are the growth organizations to watch in the channel today. This year's NextGen 101 winners were selected from applications received for the 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501. Channel Futures is pleased to name Nero Consulting to the 2022 NextGen 101. "It's an honor to be on this list because it demonstrates Nero's commitment to technology innovation and expertise" said Anthony Oren, CEO of Nero Consulting. "Our awesome team at Nero are proud of the technology impact they are making with our customers!" Channel Futures strives to ensure that their partner communities are being recognized for what they do best and are therefore creating programs targeted toward their needs. The NextGen 101 represents that effort. "The NextGen 101 is designed specifically to honor partners dedicating resources to building out their practices — all while maintaining the integrity of their core businesses," said Allison Francis, senior news editor at Channel Futures. "These companies truly represent the future of the technology channel and IT industry. They are most assuredly some of the most watched organizations in the channel today." "As the technology industry and channel enter a very challenging market, channel leaders are looking for ways to accelerate growth. The Channel Futures NextGen 101 represents some of the fastest-growth and high-potential MSPs in the market today. These companies are providing innovative approaches to customer solutions and partner engagement never seen before. They truly represent the future of the channel, said Robert DeMarzo, vice president of content for Informa Tech Channels. The data collected by the annual NextGen 101 and MSP 501 drive Channel Futures' market intelligence insights, creating robust data sets and data-based trend reports that support our editorial coverage, event programming, community and networking strategies and educational offerings. The 2022 MSP 501 and NextGen 101 lists are based on data collected by Channel Futures. Data was collected online from Feb. 1-April 30, 2022. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors. Channel Futures is a media and events platform serving companies in the information and communication technologies (ICT) channel industry with insights, industry analysis, peer engagement, business information and in-person events. We provide information, perspective, and connection for the entire channel ecosystem. This community includes technology and communications consultants, integrators, sellers, MSPs, agents, vendors and providers. Our properties include the Channel Futures MSP 501, a list of the most influential and fastest-growing providers of managed services in the technology industry; Channel Partners events, which delivers unparalleled in-person events including Channel Partners Conference & Expo, the MSP 501 Summit and Channel Partners Europe; and Allies of the Channel Council (ACC) and DEI Community Group, our initiatives to educate, support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the ICT channel industry. Channel Futures is where the world meets the channel; we are leading Channel Partners forward. More information is available at channelfutures.com. Channel Futures is part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in ICT sector. Every year, we welcome 14,000+ subscribers to our research, more than 4 million unique monthly visitors to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events. Allison Francis Senior News Editor, Channel Futures and MSP 501 allison.francis@informa.com Ginette Andre Associate Marketer, VIP Relations ginette.andre@informa.com View original content: SOURCE Nero Consulting Inc.	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/27/nero-consulting-ranked-among-elite-managed-service-providers-channel-futures-2022-nextgen-101-list/	2022-06-27T18:34:28Z
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to dismiss a professional misconduct lawsuit filed by the state bar against him related to his legal challenge of the 2020 presidential election, court documents show. In a court filing June 27, Paxton asked a district court in Collin County to dismiss the Texas State Bar’s lawsuit. The state’s top lawyer, a Republican who is seeking a third term in office, said state bar investigators are biased and politically motivated against him. After the 2020 election, Paxton filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn elections in battleground states where former President Donald Trump, a Paxton ally, had lost. The Supreme Court eventually dismissed the suit, saying that Texas had no standing to sue. The suit against Paxton last year came after a group of 16 lawyers, including four former state bar presidents, filed an ethics complaint against Paxton arguing that he demonstrated a pattern of professional misconduct, including filing the suit challenging the results of the 2020 elections. In the court filing, Paxton said the state bar’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline, which filed the suit, had no authority to “police the decisions of a duly elected, statewide constitutional officer of the executive branch.” Paxton also stood by his decision to challenge the results of the 2020 election. Paxton did not immediately reply to a request for comment. This story was first published at www.texastribune.org by The Texas Tribune. This story has been edited for length. The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.	https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_8132aa3e-fd72-11ec-9c8f-5749e119c824.html	2022-07-07T00:37:44Z
- The INEO Welcoming System DUO is the latest technology advancement from INEO, providing enhanced digital signage and theft protection coverage at the entrance of retail stores SURREY, BC, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - INEO Tech Corp. (TSXV: INEO) (OTCQB: INEOF) (the "Company" or "INEO"), the innovative developer and operator of the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers, today announced the first dual screen version of its disruptive market technology, branded as the INEO Welcoming System DUO. INEO will be launching the INEO Welcoming System DUO today at the NRF Protect 2022 Conference inside the Prosegur Security tradeshow display (booth #7009). "From the first day we installed our patented INEO Welcoming System in a retail store we have had requests for a version which has a digital display screen on each side," said Greg Watkin, Founder and Chairman of INEO. "Now that we are installing systems in larger stores, operated by national and international retailers, the opportunity warranted us putting the time and effort into developing a dual screen version. Our team took on a very difficult engineering problem and did an incredible job delivering a product which satisfies all the requirements of a leading Electronic Article Surveillance ("EAS") loss prevention system plus two large, bright advertising screens to display advertising from our retail media network." The INEO Welcoming System DUO utilizes the same technology the Company has originally designed for the INEO Welcoming System which allows it to operate in both the Accousto-Magnetic (AM) 58KHz frequency spectrum and the 8.2MHz frequency spectrum. Digital display screens are inherently "noisy" as they cause electromagnetic interference which hinders the detection of loss prevention tags in a retail store; however, INEO has developed technology which allows the EAS loss prevention aspect of the system to still operate effectively with two large digital display screens located within the detection field. The INEO Welcoming System DUO preserves the same base form factor of the original INEO Welcoming System allowing for visual uniformity within the retail store. The INEO Welcoming System DUO is the same height and width as the standard INEO Welcoming System and is only 2.3 centimeters (1 ¼ inches) thicker. The sleek design is a function of the proprietary technology INEO has developed. INEO Tech Corp. Per: "Kyle Hall" Kyle Hall, Chief Executive Officer and Director INEO Tech Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, INEO Solutions Inc., operates the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers. INEO's patented technology integrates and monetizes digital screens with theft detection sensor gates at the entrance of retail stores. The Company's cloud-based platform uses IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to deliver customized digital advertising to each retail location based on the demographic mix, such as age and gender, of customer traffic at each location. The Company also deploys the INEO Welcoming Network technology through a SaaS-based solution to larger retail chains. INEO is headquartered in Surrey, Canada and publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange under the symbol "INEO" and on the OTCQB-Venture Market under the symbol "INEOF". 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Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed on SEDAR, including the Company's most recent annual and interim Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. Neither the 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. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE INEO Tech Corp.	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/22/ineo-debuts-dual-screen-ineo-welcoming-system/	2022-06-22T12:25:23Z
Event to feature latest economic developments at National Harbor, including new health destination FORT WASHINGTON, Md., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center is proud to co-sponsor On the Road: National Harbor with Truist Bank, the first of a 4-part series of events presented by Washington Business Journal and held throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. The event will feature a behind-the-scenes tour of MGM National Harbor, expert insight, networking with fellow DC area business associates, a reception hour, details about the hospital's upcoming healthcare services, and more. "Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center will unveil our new health destination at National Harbor later this year," said Eunmee Shim, president of Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. "We are thrilled to be a part of the area's new economic growth and to provide the critical services that are essential to meeting the healthcare needs of our community." The following panelists will speak about the latest developments at National Harbor: - Melonie Johnson, President & COO, MGM National Harbor - Dan McKeon, Area General Manager, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center - Jon Peterson, CEO, Peterson Companies - Ramunda Lark Young, Owner and Co-Founder, MahoganyBooks For tickets and more information, please visit http://bizjournals.com/washington/event/167561/2022/on-the-road-national-harbor. About Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center Part of the Adventist HealthCare system, and recognized for excellence in patient safety, Fort Washington Medical Center is a 50-bed acute care hospital in Prince George's County, Maryland. The hospital serves patients in the Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, and Temple Hills areas, as well as parts of southeast Washington, DC. The hospital provides general inpatient services including adult medical and surgical care, ambulatory surgical, laboratory, radiology and diagnostic services, as well as bariatric, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, orthopaedic, rehabilitation, cardiology, and respiratory therapy. The hospital also manages three free community-based programs, which includes pharmacy medication services, an outpatient Diabetes Education Program, and an Infectious Diseases Program (free HIV and Hepatitis C testing/education). The hospital also operates one of the busiest emergency rooms in the metropolitan area and has just over 400 employees. CONTACT: Sara Newman snewman@adventisthealthcare.com 301-938-0464 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/03/adventist-healthcare-fort-washington-medical-center-sponsors-on-road-national-harbor/	2022-06-03T21:30:39Z
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. and EXTON, Pa., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced another way to access its life and disability income (DI) insurance products. Effective immediately, products are now available through iPipeline® on iGO®, iPipeline's intelligent digital application platform built specifically for insurance and financial services. The expanded access is being made possible by MassMutual Strategic Distributors (MMSD), a dedicated third-party distribution channel introduced by MassMutual in early 2021 to expand the company's reach to more people and provide them with the financial solutions they need. One of MMSD's highest priorities is to provide and enhance digital capabilities for its distribution partners and do so in the ways that they want to do business. "We are committed to significantly expanding our ability to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their future and protect the ones they love," said Lisa Todd, Head of Life and Disability Insurance Distribution, MassMutual Strategic Distributors. "With iPipeline's technology, we can provide our distribution partners with an easy, quick, and efficient digital journey that will help them grow their business." iGO provides an end-to-end technology ecosystem that ensures that 100% of e-Applications are in good order, and on a platform that is available anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Through simplifying the application process, financial professionals can expect to reduce cycle time and increase placement ratio. "Our goal is to provide our distribution channels with the digital capabilities they need to continue to grow while we continually expand with new ways to reach more people," said Dominic Blue, Head of Third Party and Direct to Consumer. "We chose iPipeline as one of our key solutions for this critical technology to help us achieve this objective, while providing exceptional service to our third-party distribution partners." "We're excited to extend our market-leading technology to the MassMutual Strategic Distributors distribution channel," said Bill Hunter, Senior Vice President of Sales at iPipeline. "Harnessing our end-to-end technology ecosystem can assist MMSD in simplifying and accelerating its workflow while providing an efficient and effortless digital experience to help them promote its growth goals." About MassMutual MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyowners. Founded in 1851, the company has been continually guided by one consistent purpose: we help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. With a focus on delivering long-term value, MassMutual offers a wide range of protection, accumulation, wealth management and retirement products and services. To learn more about MassMutual Strategic Distributors, visit mmsd.massmutual.com. About iPipeline iPipeline is building the end-to-end digitized ecosystem for the life insurance and wealth management industries, which will enable millions of uninsured or under-insured Americans to secure their financial futures as part of a holistic financial planning experience. The firm is working to optimize all application and processing workflows—from quote to commission—and consolidating them within one of the most expansive straight-through processing platforms, significantly reducing paper, saving time, and increasing premiums and placements for insurance agents. iPipeline is also committed to offering premier subscription-based tools to help financial institutions and advisors automate and digitize financial transactions, comply with regulations, and seamlessly incorporate life insurance and annuities into client accounts. The iPipeline digital ecosystem incorporates one of the industry's largest data sets to enable advisors and agents to optimize their businesses. Since its establishment in 1995, iPipeline has facilitated 1.5 billion quote responses, $32 billion in savings on printing and mailing costs, the collection of 55 billion premiums, and the protection of 25 million lives. iPipeline operates as a unit of Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP), a constituent of the S&P 500® and Fortune 500® indices. For more information, please visit https://www.ipipeline.com/. Media Contacts: Paula Tremblay MassMutual ptremblay@massmutual.com Laura Simpson JConnelly for iPipeline 973-713-8834 ipipelinepr@jconnelly.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE iPipeline	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/19/life-disability-income-insurance-products-massmutual-now-available-ipipelines-end-to-end-digital-platform/	2022-07-19T15:17:39Z
Stolen vessel ends up in pursuit with Venice Police, Charlotte County VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A vessel reported stolen in Lee County ended up as the subject of a multi-jurisdictional search and a boat chase that crossed into Venice and Charlotte County. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, the boat was spotted in the jurisdiction of Venice Police. The Venice Police Marine Unit spotted the vessel in their waterways but the boat fled and Venice Pd pursued. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Officials joined in the chase for the boat. “Our Marine Unit along with FWC assisted Venice PD in the pursuit and apprehension of both suspects. An update was provided later that the female had been released after speaking with detectives and the male, Tristen Royer, was arrested,” a spokesperson for Charlotte County Sheriff’s office tells ABC7. Royer was charged with grand theft of motor vehicle, burglary of an occupied conveyance and petit theft. Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved.	https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/18/stolen-vessel-ends-up-pursuit-with-venice-police-charlotte-county/	2022-07-18T16:08:41Z
Tour the highly anticipated Ammolite & Larimar models at Seasons at Carillon MANOR, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Texas, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is excited to announce the grand opening of two new model homes at Seasons at Carillon in Manor. The two-story Ammolite and single-style Larimar models boast the designer details today's homebuyers are seeking, such as open, inviting layouts for entertaining and elegant owner's suites with oversized walk-in closets. Model Grand Opening Event (RichmondAmerican.com/CarillonModelGO) Prospective homebuyers and area agents are invited to attend a Model Grand Opening Event at Seasons at Carillon from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. In addition to complimentary lunch and model home tours, attendees can enter for a chance to win a prize drawing. More about this community (RichmondAmerican.com/Carillon): - New Seasons™ Collection homes from the low $400s - Seven versatile single and two-story floor plans - 2 to 6 bedrooms, approx. 1,560 to 2,950 sq. ft. - Community clubhouse, pool, parks, playgrounds, tennis court and golf course - Close proximity to notable schools, shopping, entertainment and employment hubs - Easy access to US Route 290, the 130 Corridor and downtown Austin Those who choose to build a new home from the ground up at Seasons at Carillon will have the opportunity to work with professional design consultants to select colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces—a complimentary service! Seasons at Carillon is located at 20404 Stelfox Street in Manor. For more information, or to RSVP for a model home tour, call 512.515.8102 or visit RichmondAmerican.com. About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 230,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/richmond-american-announces-model-home-debut-manor/	2022-09-06T22:10:12Z
Aflac returns in its second year as presenting sponsor of HPRA's signature scholarship fundraising gala which works to support the development of Hispanic public relations students nationwide. MIAMI, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is proud to announce Astrid Rivera, Despierta América contributor and correspondent, and Bryan Llenas, National Correspondent for Fox News Channel, as the emcees for the 2022 HPRA ¡BRAVO! Awards. Aflac will return for the second year as the presenting sponsor of HPRA's signature scholarship fundraising gala. The celebratory event will take place on Thursday, September 29, in Austin, Texas, at the Fairmont Hotel. "Astrid and Bryan symbolize the extraordinary contributions and impact that Hispanic journalists continue to have in both English and Spanish-language media," said HPRA National President Sonia V. Diaz. "We are proud to have them join us for this special night in celebration of all the incredible multicultural talent our industry has to offer," she added. Additionally, the HPRA has announced its first national scholarship winner - first-generation Mexican immigrant, Jocelyn Valencia-Chavez, from the University of Oregon. Valencia-Chavez will receive a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her commitment and leadership in expanding Hispanic representation in the discipline of public relations at the University of Oregon, which includes founding the university's HPRA student chapter on campus. "HPRA established the national scholarship program last year with the hope of being able to increase visibility of the profession among Hispanic students beyond our home base of Los Angeles, where we had mostly focused our efforts in the past. We received the highest amount of applications this year and we are beyond excited to see the talent and enthusiasm students are showing towards the profession. We look forward to expanding the program to serve more students in the coming years," said Diaz. In addition to recognizing the industry's best multicultural campaigns, HPRA recognizes exceptional leaders who have made significant contributions to the advancement of Hispanic Americans in public relations and journalism. This year, the HPRA ¡BRAVO! Awards will honor Emmy-winning journalist and author Maria Elena Salinas, Charter Communications Vice President of Multicultural Marketing Marisol Martinez, University of Florida Professional in Residence Patrick Ford and Edelman Global Chief DEI Officer Trisch Smith. Additional sponsors this year include gold sponsor Moët Hennessy USA, bronze sponsors Edelman and Plus Three, and supporting sponsors New Balance, Weber Shandwick, Rojas Communications, Zaid Communications, and APC Collective. For more information about HPRA and the ¡BRAVO! Awards program, visit: https://bravo.hprausa.org/. To sponsor and support HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards please contact the HPRA National Office at info@hprausa.org. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/29/astrid-rivera-amp-bryan-llenas-announced-emcees-2022-hpra-bravo-awards/	2022-07-29T14:26:40Z
DENVER, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping Identity Holding Corp. (NYSE: PING) ("Ping Identity"), the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, today announced that it will present and/or host meetings at the following technology and industry conferences. Details for each event are as follows (all times listed in ET): William Blair 42nd Annual Growth Stock Conference Bank of America Securities 2022 Global Technology Conference Mizuho 4th Annual Cybersecurity Summit For events with presentation times listed, each will be available via live audio webcast and archived replay on Ping Identity's investor relations website at http://investor.pingidentity.com. About Ping Identity Ping Identity delivers intelligent identity solutions for the enterprise. We enable companies to achieve Zero Trust identity-defined security and more personalized, streamlined user experiences. The PingOne Cloud Platform provides customers, workforce, and partners with access to cloud, mobile, SaaS and on-premises applications across the hybrid enterprise. Over half of the Fortune 100 choose us for our identity expertise, open standards, and partnerships with companies including Microsoft and Amazon. We provide flexible identity solutions that accelerate digital business initiatives, delight customers, and secure the enterprise through multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, access management, intelligent API security, directory, and data governance capabilities. For more information, visit www.pingidentity.com. Contacts Investor Relations Contact: David Banks investor@pingidentity.com 303.396.6200 Media Contact: Megan Johnson press@pingidentity.com 757.635.2807 Follow Us on Twitter: @PingIdentity Join us on LinkedIn: Ping Identity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: PingIdentityTV Like Us on Facebook: PingIdentityPage View original content: SOURCE Ping Identity Corp.	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/01/ping-identity-participate-upcoming-investor-conferences/	2022-06-01T22:00:35Z
Submission of a Draft License Application for the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project to State and Federal Agencies SALT LAKE CITY , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- rPlus Hydro, LLLP announced the submission of a Draft License Application for its Seminoe Pumped Storage project, located near Rawlins, Wyoming. This submission is a significant achievement in rPlus Hydro's work to bring pumped storage to Wyoming and to contribute to the reliability of renewable energy sources Wyoming has to offer. The Seminoe Pumped Storage project will be Wyoming's first pumped hydro storage project and will facilitate up to 900 megawatts (MW) of flexible, long-duration, generating capacity. With an estimated construction cost of approximately $2.5 billion, this project represents a substantial investment in Wyoming's clean energy infrastructure. The project will create up to 500 high-skilled construction jobs over 3-5 years. Once operational, the project will provide an estimated 35 full-time skilled positions to the area and generate more than $10 million in additional annual tax revenue for state and local governments. rPlus Hydro's submission of its Draft License Application to Wyoming and Federal agencies is part of a multi-year study and approval process which includes in-depth engineering designs, environmental assessments, and community engagement. "rPlus Hydro is thrilled to take this next step in advancing the Seminoe Pumped Storage project in Wyoming, a state that is a rich source of energy production - especially in wind generation. We are proud to be developing a project that will enable Wyoming to benefit from these emerging resources." said Luigi Resta, President of rPlus Hydro. "This project also represents a significant economic opportunity to the local economy through increased jobs and tax revenues, in addition to enhancing and strengthening Wyoming's energy infrastructure." The Draft License Application includes an overview of the proposed project configuration and design, baseline studies and data, estimated costs, proposed construction schedules, preliminary environmental analysis, and project maps. This submission starts a 90-day agency review process that will refine this proposal in preparation for the submission of the Final License Application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Final License Application will include additional baseline data collection, impact analyses, and opportunities for public input. "We look forward to engaging with federal, state, tribal governments, and the public as we progress this project" said Lars Dorr, Program Manager for the Seminoe Pumped Storage project. "Submittal of this Draft License Application marks the beginning of a robust review process, and we are confident that this process will ultimately result in the best outcomes for this Project, the community, and for clean electric generation in Wyoming." The Seminoe Pumped Storage project is crucial to the reliability and dependability of Wyoming's electrical grid as it moves towards greater reliance on renewable energy sources like solar and wind. "Pumped storage hydro has been relied upon for decades as a tool for energy storage and grid reliability," said Matthew Shapiro, CEO of rPlus Hydro. "As Wyoming creates and utilizes more renewable energy generation, like wind energy, energy storage projects like Seminoe will play a key role in making that energy available to everyone long into the future." Pumped storage is currently the largest form of energy storage technology on the grid today, accounting for about 95 percent of America's installed energy storage capacity. Pumped storage projects generate and store clean energy by moving water between different water reservoirs at different elevations. For more information and for a copy of the Seminoe Draft License Application, please visit: About rPlus Hydro and Black Canyon Hydro rPlus Hydro, LLLP is a Utah limited liability limited partnership focused on developing, designing, and constructing large-scale pumped storage hydroelectric projects in the United States. Black Canyon Hydro, LLC is an Idaho limited liability company that is the license applicant for the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project. Black Canyon Hydro, LLC is a subsidiary of rPlus Hydro. rPlus Hydro is a subsidiary of rPlus Energies. Learn more at www.rplushydro.com. About rPlus Energies rPlus Energies develops modern power plants to contribute to the rebuilding of America's energy infrastructure. Through partnership with the private sector, municipalities, and utilities, rPlus Energies develops utility-scale power plants to access a region's best mix of renewable resources to enable a more dispatchable and reliable power supply. rPlus Energies has over 30 projects across 15 market areas in the U.S. in active development including solar, wind, pumped-hydro, and solar plus battery. rPlus Energies is a subsidiary of The Gardner Companies, family owned and operated since 1976, which is dedicated to building better communities through thoughtful, sustainable practices in developing and managing real estate, renewable energy and technology, and providing results-oriented philanthropy. Learn more at www.rplusenergies.com. For More Information on Seminoe Pumped Storage: Luigi Resta President, rPlus Hydro lresta@rplusenergies.com (415) 602-2569 Lars Dorr Program Manager ldorr@rplusenergies.com (858) 925 3743 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Rplus Energies	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/06/rplus-hydro-develop-25b-pumped-storage-hydroelectric-project-wyoming/	2022-06-06T18:48:37Z
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that an employer can be sued for monetary compensation for alleged breaches of its fiduciary duty towards an ERISA beneficiary. CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In June 2022, the appellate court handed down a decision confirming a fiduciary—in this case an employer— may be liable to pay a beneficiary for breaches of its fiduciary duty under ERISA. Dabdoub Law Firm successfully helped Raniero Gimeno appeal a wrongful partial denial of life insurance benefits under his deceased spouse's life insurance policy. The employer, NCHMD, did not provide all the necessary information to Gimeno's spouse, Justin Polga, when Polga signed up for life insurance coverage. Following Polga's death, the insurance company denied some of the benefits Gimeno claimed as the policy's beneficiary, alleging he was not properly enrolled because certain forms were not completed. The forms were never provided to Polga. Dabdoub Law Firm brought Gimeno's claim to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The Court of Appeals determined that Gimeno sufficiently alleged that NCHMD was a fiduciary under ERISA and that it breached its fiduciary duties when it failed to provide the required forms to an employee. Under the ERISA § 1132(a)(3) statute, Gimeno could sue for relief through "equitable surcharge." Gimeno's counsel, Edward Dabdoub of The Dabdoub Law Firm, explained how this important ruling sends a message to employers that they can face consequences if they do not provide all necessary information and forms to policy holders during the enrollment process. This case of first impression allows other beneficiaries to sue employers under the ERISA statutes. Dabdoub Law Firm is a nationally recognized disability insurance law firm. Their sole focus is to help individuals with disabilities receive the benefits they are entitled to. They have a long track record of successfully submitting claims and appealing wrongful denials or termination of benefits. They have won many cases against the major insurance companies in the United States. Since federal laws govern disability claims, their attorneys can help you no matter which state you live in. You can visit Dabdoub Law Firm's website at https://www.longtermdisability.net/ to learn more about how they can help you. You can schedule a free consultation by calling (800) 969-0488 or filling out their online contact form at https://www.longtermdisability.net/contact-us/ Media Contact: Bryn Natland 888-812-0393 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Dabdoub Law Firm	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/20/dabdoub-law-firm-successfully-argues-an-equitable-relief-breach-fiduciary-duty-an-erisa-life-insurance-beneficiary-us-court-appeals/	2022-07-20T20:06:10Z
Diocese promotes woman to archivist role YOUNGSTOWN − Bishop David J. Bonnar, head of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, has promoted Joan Lawson to the role of chancellor and diocesan archivist for the Diocese of Youngstown. Lawson was appointed in March as diocesan archivist. On Sept. 1, she will succeed Vicar General Msgr. John Zuraw as chancellor. As chancellor, Lawson will be the primary record keeper for the diocese, reporting on and recording parish data and ensuring that the acts of the diocesan curia are drawn up, authenticated, arranged and safeguarded. She will also have an active role on the Administrative Board, while serving as ex-officio on the Priest Personnel Board, the Diocesan Task Force, Presbyteral Council, Pastoral Council and College of Deans. A Youngstown native, Lawson earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Youngstown State University, a master's in history and certificate in historical agency administration from Northeastern University in Boston, and a second certificate in historical agency administration from the Seminar for Historical Administration in Williamsburg, Virginia. After extensive professional experience in public history and administration, she later earned a master of Rreligious education degree from Loyola University of New Orleans through their extension program (LIMEX) with the Diocese of Youngstown. She has served in professional parish ministry at St. Paul in Salem, St. Brendan in Youngstown, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Austintown, and St. Michael in Canfield. From 2018 until February of this year, Lawson served as consultant in the Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry. She has been married to Bill Lawson since 2003. She has two stepchildren and recently welcomed her first grandchild. “Joan is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith. In her short time as archivist, she has begun to establish not only a strong foundation, but also protocols to ensure that our records are preserved and our story is not lost," Bonnar said in a release. "As a woman, Joan brings a necessary voice and perspective to the workings of our local Church. I know that she is a hard worker and now I look forward to her becoming a trusted advisor.” Commenting on her new role, Lawson said, “This is an exciting opportunity for me to serve. As chancellor, not only will I be safeguarding important documents and pieces of diocesan history so that it can be preserved, I will also have the opportunity, through my administrative work, to learn more about every parish and every aspect of our six-county diocese. I feel blessed to be able to serve the faithful of our diocese in this way.”	https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2022/08/20/diocesan-archivist-is-promoted-to-chancellor/65401605007/	2022-08-20T09:31:17Z
Lake boys lacrosse team bests Louisville LAKE TWP. – Despite an interrupted schedule and major injuries to key players, the Lake Blue Streaks aren’t letting adversity deter them early in the boys lacrosse season. Through seven games, they’re 3-4 and have scored key wins and school records. Head coach Mike Dixon pointed to a roster that lost most of its top scorers to graduation but has a pair of veteran leaders who have stepped into bigger roles. “We're getting better each week. We lost a lot from last year on offense, but we have Andy Gray and Nate Baker up front and pretty much our whole defense back,” Dixon said. “We’ve been hit by the injury bug and lost kids to injuries that could put them out for the year … we’ve had two torn MCLs and two torn labrums in the shoulder, so we’re adjusting to that and we’re starting two freshmen on varsity and taking on one of toughest schedules we’ve ever faced for our varsity.” Wins over Canton Central Catholic, Boardman and Louisville have been high points. Given that the Blue Streak and Leopards have developed a burgeoning rivalry in recent seasons, this year’s showdown proved to be a memorable one. After trailing for much of the contest, Lake battled back to lead early in the fourth period and found itself tied in the final minute. That’s when one of its leaders stepped up, bulled his way into scoring position and delivered the game-winning goal. “It was a nice spot in our schedule on Friday night beating Louisville with 29 seconds left when Andy Gray scored the winning goal,” Dixon said. “We cleared the ball down and Andy wrapped it around from the X (spot) and took it himself, found space and took a shot.” The win was emblematic of the determined approach Lake has refined in the early going. As a program that doesn’t have as much of a track record of success as some of its Federal League rivals, Lake is working to build to a place where it can compete with teams like Hoover, Jackson and Green. They are, as Dixon sees it, finding an approach that works for the talent on the roster and building an attack around those abilities. Although they dropped a tough loss to Hoover early in the season, there are chances for big wins going forward. “It's fun and exciting challenge for us, even though it is tough. We usually start out with our third or fourth game being Hoover and finish the season with Jackson,” Dixon said. “For us, the big one we circle is Green. I'm a Green graduate and was a JV coach for three years. We’ve come close, but haven't been able to beat them yet. The kids know each other, they text each other.” When it comes to the rough weather conditions that have made for harsh playing and practice conditions, the Blue Streaks are used to them by now. Because they share facilities with the school’s girls lacrosse team and other spring squads, the boys team typically practices from 7 to 9 p.m. That means practicing under the lights, when temperatures drop, and dealing with rain and snow at times. They’ve bundled up and battled their way to a few signature moments early on, including the Boardman game, which saw Baker and Gray set a school record with eight goals each in a 20-2 win. Dixon noted that the two friends stopped when each had his eighth goal because they wanted to share the new record.	https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/2022/04/11/lake-boys-lacrosse-team-bests-louisville/7274318001/	2022-04-13T18:23:00Z
More drivers, more crashes; FHP in need of more troopers The agency has open positions and needs them filled now FRUITVILLE, Fla. - Day after day, ABC-7 reports on deadly accidents that are happening on The Suncoast, and these aren’t just vehicle-versus-vehicle accidents. “Without question, we have seen an uptick with crashes involving what we call vulnerable users of the roadway: people that are on bicycles or on foot,” said Trooper Kenn Watson. He’s a trooper with Florida Highway Patrol, and he says his job is becoming increasingly difficult. The most recent data from the Florida Department of Health says that in 2020, there were 3,484 crash deaths in our state. 63 of those deaths happened in Manatee County, as did 57 in Sarasota County. FHP is working nonstop to try and keep up with all this new traffic. “Over the last couple of years, you have seen an increase with everyone wanting to move to Florida,” Watson said. Close to 22 million people live in our state. Adding to that population, Trooper Watson says close to 80 million more are visiting each year. “That means, if everyone came as a couple, you would have 40 million additional cars on the highway,” he said. There are tens of millions of cars across 67 counties. FHP needs more man power to monitor these busy roads. Watson said, “This is not a job this is a career. It is something that you can do for the next 25 to 30 years.” As of Friday, the agency has close to 200 open positions. {open positions: add link to https://beatrooper.com/apply-now/ } It offers full-time positions with full benefits. Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved.	https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/28/more-drivers-more-crashes-fhp-need-more-troopers/	2022-05-28T14:49:02Z
DALLAS (KDAF) — It has been five months since Starbucks workers in Buffalo, New York, voted to form the first union in the company’s history and since then more locations have been following suit. Now two Starbucks locations in North Texas have announced plans to unionize. According to letters addressed to Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, posted to the Twitter page SBWorkersUnited, workers at the Dallas location at Mockingbird Station and the location in Addison on Belt Line Road plan to unionize. “We feel that this company has forgotten that it is built for and by people at some point. We find it difficult to represent this company everyday at work when we do not have the resources and labor to meet business demands or the wages to meet our basic needs as human beings,” Addison workers said in a letter posted by SBWorkersUnited. To read the letters from workers in each location, click here.	https://cw33.com/news/local/workers-at-2-north-texas-starbucks-locations-announce-intention-to-unionize/	2022-05-27T16:44:36Z
Enables Deployment & Operation of Private and Hybrid Clouds with Radical Simplicity LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftIron, the leader in purpose-built and performance-optimised data centre solutions, today announces its newest flagship offering, HyperCloud, the world's first fully turnkey, totally integrated and supported, Intelligent Cloud Fabric™. Designed and manufactured from the ground up by SoftIron in its own factories, HyperCloud is a fully-integrated platform that removes the complexity of integrating the many independent hardware and software layers needed to build and run a unified private or hybrid cloud. Using pre-integrated building blocks, HyperCloud fully automates the provisioning of storage, compute, networking and infrastructure services, providing a fully functioning, multi-tenant cloud that can be deployed in as little as half a day and less than half a rack and scale almost infinitely. The goal of an intelligent cloud fabric is to dramatically reduce the complexity of operating a resilient, multi-site hybrid cloud by providing stateless building blocks holistically designed and pre-integrated for assimilation by a distributed cloud orchestration control plane. Using these building blocks - the addition of more storage and/or compute resources becomes simply "plug and play." The result radically simplifies the architecting of a cloud, enabling operations teams to quickly empower application owners and data users to consume and manage services seamlessly across private and public resources. Independent of all public cloud vendors, HyperCloud enables IT generalists to build and operate highly sophisticated hybrid and/or multi-cloud infrastructures that operate with a level of reliability, availability, elasticity and serviceability previously available only to hyperscale cloud builders with specialist skills and access to large engineering teams. HyperCloud's modular nature, combined with the simplicity with which new compute and storage resources can be added, and the out-of-the-box secure multi-tenancy capabilities mean that the cloud fabric can be scaled up or down just in time, eliminating needless over-provisioning and reducing financial outlay. "Building and running clouds today is overly complex as engineers battle to integrate disparate layers of technology into a resilient, performant and scalable solution," said Kenny Van Alstyne, CTO for SoftIron. "It was time to take a step back and architect an entire platform, from the ground up, with the single task of making cloud consumable. HyperCloud removes the complexity of integrating the many independent hardware and software layers needed to build a cloud into a unified purpose-built fabric. With HyperCloud, you can deploy virtualised and containerised workloads across federated on-premises zones and public clouds, with support for secure multi-tenancy, full programmability, and full lifecycle automation all 'out of the box.' We're giving organisations sophisticated control of their cloud architecture, eliminating the need for complex integrations between multiple vendors and technologies while providing the ability to scale limitlessly as workloads demand, incrementally adding resource services as needed." "Public Cloud is popular because it creates a consumption-based experience hiding the complexity of operating a resilient, elastic infrastructure, and the sheer brute force of engineering that is needed to accomplish it - historically, that's only been possible at hyperscale," said Phil Straw, CEO of SoftIron. "It's a useful utility in your IT tool belt, but most organisations today want a hybrid model. Creating a complexity breakthrough required a totally new approach to deliver the first and only complete technology to be used specifically for building clouds. After a decade of innovation, HyperCloud realises that goal and will forever change expectations of how clouds can and should be built." "In today's highly competitive infrastructure market, we believe the team at SoftIron is developing and delivering innovative solutions to solve cloud complexity across the stack," said Daniel Newman, Principal Analyst and CEO of Futurum Research. "Leveraging its trusted supply chain hardware model, coupled with its comprehensive consumption-based offerings, we see a robust long-term growth trajectory for SoftIron as it focuses on meeting the rapidly shifting demands of enterprise IT." "We see many of our larger customers embarking on data repatriation projects, tired of the unpredictable egress fees being charged resulting from hosting their apps and data in the public cloud," commented Dev Tyagi, CSMO at SoftIron+Co channel partner, Boston Limited. "We're excited by HyperCloud from SoftIron and its ability to make these hybrid clouds a reality in what promises to be a fraction of the time and with a fraction of the skills needed." HyperCloud is available immediately from SoftIron and its partners in the SoftIron + Co. channel program. It is delivered fully capable with no additional licensing required to access any features, compute or storage capacity. For more information, visit www.softiron.com/hypercloud/intelligent-cloud-fabric. About SoftIron® SoftIron makes the products that underpin the next evolution of IT infrastructure. Our blueprint is radical. Taking full control over design and manufacture of platforms optimised to transform IT infrastructure, our highly integrated products reduce space and energy footprints while delivering extraordinary performance. Challenging traditional IT manufacturing and organisational strategy, we've developed a model that enables us to create a more resilient and connected business for the customers we serve. A commitment to openness, transparency, and simplicity helps address emerging multi-faceted threats while eliminating the vendor "lock-in" so common elsewhere. For more information, visit www.SoftIron.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SoftIron	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/softiron-introduces-hypercloud-turnkey-fully-integrated-intelligent-cloud-fabric/	2022-09-06T08:22:24Z
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled on Wall Street Thursday as worries roared back to the fore that the world’s fragile economy may buckle under higher interest rates. The S&P 500 fell 3.3% in a widespread rout to more than reverse its blip of a 1.5% rally from a day before. Analysts had warned of more big swings given deep uncertainties about whether the Federal Reserve and other central banks can tiptoe the narrow path of hiking interest rates enough to get inflation under control but not so much that they cause a recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.4% and was briefly down more than 900 points, while the Nasdaq composite sank 4.1%. It was the sixth loss for the S&P 500 in its last seven tries, and all but 3% of the stocks in the index dropped. Wall Street fell with stocks across Europe after central banks there followed up on the Federal Reserve’s big interest-rate hike on Wednesday. The Bank of England raised its key rate for the fifth time since December, though it opted for a more modest increase of 0.25 percentage points than the 0.75-point hammer brought by the Fed. Switzerland’s central bank, meanwhile, raised rates for the first time in years, a half-point hike. Taiwan’s central bank raised its key rate by an eighth of a point. Japan’s central bank began a two-day meeting, though it’s held out on raising rates and making other economy-slowing moves that investors call “hawkish.” Such moves and expectations for plenty more have sent investments tumbling this year, from bonds to bitcoin. Higher interest rates slow the economy by design, in hopes of stamping out inflation. But they’re a blunt tool that can choke off the economy if used too aggressively. “Another concern is that with the change in policy, there’s been weakening economic data already,” said Bill Northey, senior investment director at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. “That raises the odds of a recession in the latter part of 2022 into 2023.” President Joe Biden told The Associated Press on Thursday that he saw reasons for optimism about the economy and that a recession is “not inevitable.” The worries dragged the S&P 500 into a bear market earlier this week, meaning it had dropped more than 20% from its peak. It’s now 23.6% below its record set early this year and back to where it was in late 2020. That effectively erases 2021, which was one of the best years for Wall Street since the turn of the millennium. The S&P 500 fell 123.22 points to 3,666.77. The Dow lost 741.46 to 29,927.07, and the Nasdaq dropped 453.06 to 10,646.10. Thursday’s biggest losses hit the stocks of the smallest companies, a signal of pessimism about the economy’s strength. The Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks sank 81.30, or 4.7%, to 1,649.84. Not only is the Federal Reserve hiking short-term rates, it also this month began allowing some of the trillions of dollars of bonds it purchased through the pandemic to roll off its balance sheet. That should put upward pressure on longer-term interest rates. It’s another way central banks have been ripping away supports they earlier propped underneath markets to juice the economy. The U.S. economy is still holding up, driven in particular by a strong jobs market. Fewer workers filed for unemployment benefits last week than a week before, a report showed on Thursday. But more signs of trouble have been emerging. On Thursday, one report showed homebuilders broke ground on fewer homes last month. Rising mortgage rates resulting directly from the Fed’s moves are digging into the industry. A separate reading on manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region also unexpectedly fell. “Corporate earnings estimates have not yet changed to reflect some of the softening economic data and that could lead to the second leg of this repricing,” Northey said. Treasury yields swung sharply on Thursday, with the 10-year yield down to 3.23% from 3.39% late Wednesday. It had climbed as high as 3.48% in the morning, near its highest level since 2011. Higher rates have been delivering the hardest hits this year to the investments that soared the most through the easy, ultralow rates of earlier in the pandemic, which now look to be among the most expensive and risky investments. That includes bitcoin and high-growth technology stocks. Big Tech stocks were among the heaviest weights on the market Thursday, but the sharpest losses hit stocks whose profits depend more on the strength of the economy and whether customers can keep up their purchases amid the highest inflation in decades. Cruise operators Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival all lost more than 11%. It’s all a sharp turnaround from a day earlier, when stocks rallied immediately after the Fed’s biggest hike to rates since 1994. Analysts said investors seemed to latch onto a comment from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who said mega-hikes of three-quarters of a percentage point would not be common. Powell said Wednesday the Fed is moving “expeditiously” to get rates closer to normal levels after last week’s stunning report that showed inflation at the consumer level unexpectedly accelerated last month, which dashed hopes that inflation may have already peaked. The Fed is “not trying to induce a recession now, let’s be clear about that,” Powell said. He called Wednesday’s big increase “front-end loading.” “Despite their assurance, it’s unclear to me whether the Fed has the tools they say they do to tamp down prices,” said Jason Brady, CEO of Thornburg Investment Management. He also said that even after its mega-hike on Wednesday, which was triple the usual amount, “the Fed is still behind.” ___ AP Business Writers Damian J. Troise and Yuri Kageyama contributed.	https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/asia-shares-mixed-after-fed-assurance-on-rates-lifts-wall-st/	2022-06-16T22:14:01Z
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for June 2022 of $0.1056 per share, payable on July 1, 2022. Based on the Fund's May 31, 2022 share price of $14.20 per share, the distribution represents an annualized yield of 8.92% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this distribution will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund announced estimated monthly distributions of $0.1056 per share for July and August 2022. The distribution schedule appears below: The Fund seeks to pay a distribution at a rate that reflects net investment income actually earned. A portion of each distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net investment income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain or return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of these distributions will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and will be made after the Fund's year end. The Fund will send to investors a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will define how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that is managed by Barings LLC. The Fund invests primarily in short-duration, global high yield bonds with the objective of seeking as high a level of current income as Barings determines is consistent with capital preservation, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund expects to maintain a weighted average portfolio duration, including the effects of leverage, of 3 years or less. Cautionary Notice: Certain statements contained in this press release may be "forward looking" statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date in which they are made and which reflect management's current estimates, projections, expectations or beliefs, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and may not be relied upon as investment advice or an indication of the fund's trading intent. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities, and may not be representative of the fund's current or future investments. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Barings is a $371+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more at www.barings.com. *Assets under management as of March 31, 2022 22-2234133 1 Amounts represent estimates for July and August. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Barings	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/10/barings-global-short-duration-high-yield-fund-announces-june-2022-monthly-distribution-01056-per-share/	2022-06-10T14:36:21Z
HOUSTON (AP) — When the first woman accused Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct during a massage session in a lawsuit filed in March 2021, it was just the initial step in a protracted saga that would eventually encompass 23 more civil filings, a criminal investigation and the possibility of indefinite suspension by the NFL. After Thursday’s announcement that Watson and the NFL had agreed on an 11-game suspension and a $5 million fine as part of a settlement of his disciplinary case, the only remaining legal issue pending for the Cleveland Browns quarterback is one unsettled lawsuit. “Now with the exception of one last civil case, he can look at it and say it’s closed the door on this matter, at least the legal proceedings,” said David Ring, a California-based attorney who is not connected to the lawsuits and who has represented victims of sexual assault. “As far as the court of public opinion and how the fans react to him, that’s something he’s still going to be dealing with, I think for a while.” Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the 24 women who sued Watson, was upset by the NFL’s settlement. During a news conference earlier this month, Buzbee called on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell “to do the right thing.” After Watson had been suspended six games by a retired federal judge who had been appointed by the league and the players’ union to act as an independent disciplinary officer, the NFL appealed the decision and indicated it would push for an indefinite suspension. “By settling this matter the way he has, Roger Goodell has proven one of two things: either his recent rhetoric was utter baloney, or his bark is much worse than his bite,” Buzbee said in a statement released Thursday. “The message today to all victims is clear, if you believe you have been sexually assaulted by a powerful person, keep your mouth shut and go away.” Watson was still with the Houston Texans when the 24 women filed lawsuits alleging he had exposed himself, touched them with his genitals or kissed them against their will during massage appointments. One woman alleged Watson forced her to perform oral sex. Watson has long denied any wrongdoing, and was traded to the Browns in March. “Yeah, I am moving on with my career and my life, and I am continuing to stand by my innocence,” Watson told reporters in Berea, Ohio, after the settlement was announced. The lawsuits led to criminal investigations, including by Houston police. In a deposition, Houston police Detective Kamesha Baker, the lead investigator in the criminal probe, had told Buzbee she believed Watson had committed crimes in the 10 criminal complaints that had been filed against the quarterback. But in March, two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson. Earlier this month, Buzbee announced Watson had settled 23 of the 24 lawsuits against him. Buzbee previously announced that 30 women who accused the Texans of turning a blind eye to allegations against their former star quarterback had settled their legal claims against the team. The settlement terms related to the lawsuits against Watson and the Texans were confidential. “Just because settlements and things like that happen does not mean that a person is guilty for anything,” Watson said. Buzbee has said he would continue discussing the remaining lawsuit with Watson’s legal team. “I think these victims look at it like it’s as a mixed bag,” Ring said. “They didn’t get everything they wanted and unfortunately in our system of justice, both criminal and civil, it’s hard to come away with a complete victory.” ___ Follow Juan A. Lozano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/juanlozano70 ___ More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL	https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/single-lawsuit-last-remaining-legal-issue-for-deshaun-watson/	2022-08-19T15:10:44Z
LUCERNE, Switzerland , Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, in March 2022 the UK Gambling Commission selected Allwyn Entertainment Ltd, a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment AG ("Allwyn"), as its preferred applicant for the fourth license to operate the UK National Lottery. The award of the license has been contested in a legal challenge. On June 29, 2022, the court ruled to lift the automatic suspension preventing the UK Gambling Commission from entering into agreements with Allwyn Entertainment Ltd to commence the transition process. That ruling was appealed by Camelot UK Lotteries Limited (the incumbent operator of the UK National Lottery) and Camelot Global Lottery Solutions Limited (together, the "Camelot Entities" and the "Camelot Appeal") and International Game Technology plc, resulting in the suspension continuing. Today, Allwyn announced that the Camelot Entities have decided to withdraw the Camelot Appeal, and Allwyn Entertainment Ltd and Allwyn International A.S. have agreed to waive all claims for costs or damages against the Camelot Entities. Allwyn very much welcomes this decision and looks forward to cooperating with Camelot and the Gambling Commission on the transition process. Allwyn is excited at the prospect of becoming the custodian of Europe's biggest lottery. About Allwyn Allwyn is a leading global lottery operator. Allwyn builds lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio. The lottery-first approach of focusing on affordable recreational play has earned Allwyn leading market positions with trusted brands across Europe in Austria, Czech Republic, Greece and Cyprus and Italy. Additional Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find It Additional information about the Business Combination, including a copy of the Business Combination Agreement and prospectus, are provided in the Registration Statement. The Registration Statement has been mailed to each of Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp.'s (NYSE: CRHC) ("CRHC") shareholders as of August 15, 2022, and can be found for free on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov under the registrant "Allwyn Entertainment AG." Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Business Combination between, among other parties, CRHC and Allwyn. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believe," "predict," "potential," "continue," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "would," "seem," "seek," "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Allwyn's and CRHC's expectations with respect to anticipated financial impacts of the Business Combination, the satisfaction of closing conditions to the Business Combination, and the timing of the completion of the Business Combination. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of CRHC's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-240277), its Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended from time to time, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the Registration Statement filed by Allwyn. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are outside Allwyn's and CRHC's control and are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against CRHC or Allwyn following the announcement of the Business Combination; (2) the inability to complete the Business Combination, including due to the inability to concurrently close the Business Combination and the private placement of common stock or due to failure to obtain approval of CRHC's shareholders; (3) the risk that the Business Combination may not be completed by CRHC's business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of such deadline sought by CRHC; (4) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination, including the approval by CRHC's shareholders and the satisfaction of the minimum trust account amount following any redemptions by CRHC's public shareholders; (5) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement; (6) the risk that The Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; (7) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain key employees; (8) costs related to the Business Combination; (9) changes in the applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibility that the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (11) the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the industry in which Allwyn operates; (12) Allwyn's ability to obtain or maintain rights or licenses to operate in any market in which Allwyn operates or seeks to operate in the future; (13) the potential inability of Allwyn to raise additional capital needed to pursue its business objectives or to achieve efficiencies regarding other costs; (14) the enforceability of Allwyn's intellectual property, including its patents, and the potential infringement on the intellectual property rights of others, cyber security risks or potential breaches of data security; and (15) other risks and uncertainties described in CRHC's registration statement on Form S-1 and Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended from time to time, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the Registration Statement. Allwyn and CRHC caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive or exhaustive and not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Neither Allwyn nor CRHC gives any assurance that Allwyn or CRHC will achieve its expectations. Neither Allwyn nor CRHC undertakes or accepts any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, or should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. Contact: Dana Dvorakova, dana.dvorakova@allwynent.com View original content: SOURCE Allwyn Entertainment	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/allwyn-entertainment-announces-withdrawal-by-camelot-entities-legal-challenge-allwyns-selection-preferred-applicant-uk-national-lottery-license/	2022-09-06T11:29:40Z
ALBANY — No, there won’t be zombies prowling the grounds at Chehaw Park and Zoo, looking for a brain or two for sustenance, Oct. 9 when the initial Honey Jam 2022 kicks off. But there will be, for thrill-seekers, the next-best thing: Dead City Collective. A troupe of performers from Savannah, the Collective will bring an element to the concert, which features Far 2 Fresh, the Page Brothers Band and headliner Handsome Jack, that few in this area might have experienced. “We wanted to add a different element, something that folks don’t typically see around here,” Tara Fletcher with One Love Promotions said of Dead City Collective. “This is definitely something different, something exciting. “These guys are amazing sideshow performers, and it’s not unusual to see them at horror-themed events. But they’re modifying their performance for Honey Jam. This is an all-ages show, so we asked them to make their performance ... let’s say a little less horrifying. But for fans of the Collective or others who might have experienced them online, don’t worry. They will definitely put on a thrilling show.” Dead City Collective, who have made fire-breathing and other chill-inducing feats their stock in trade, will perform to kick off Honey Jam and will return for performances between each musical set. Fletcher said all of the aspects of Honey Jam are coming together, with sponsors and members of the public expressing excitement about the event, a first for One Love Promotions. “We’re music lovers who want to bring musical shows to southwest Georgia, but we can’t do it if the people here don’t support us,” she said. “We think it’s going to be one of the most exciting shows around here in a long time. With Far 2 Fresh and the Page Brothers, fans are going to see some of the best regional artists performing now. And Handsome Jack is one of those bands that’s on the verge of making it big. We’re excited to get them here before they break out in a big way. “Working in radio, I have played Handsome Jack’s music the last several years, and the response they’ve gotten from fans in the region has been huge. This is one of those shows that needs to be experienced live.” Tickets for Honey Jam have been available to this point only through Event Brite, but Fletcher said tickets are now available by phone. “We have some different plans for ticket sales as the day of the show gets closer, but as of now tickets are available by calling (229) 206-0900. You can buy the tickets by phone and save any service charges that apply when buying virtual tickets. “Tickets for Honey Jam will be limited, and a lot of people have said they plan to attend the show. So go to Event Brite or call in ticket requests as soon as possible to assure you don’t miss this show. If there is the level of support we expect, we will do this again, and we’ll bring more music to fans in the region.” Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.	https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/dead-city-collective-added-to-honey-jam-lineup/article_6a9f97f4-263b-11ed-861a-d7915a6b92f6.html	2022-08-27T20:51:44Z
Funding supports continued growth of national fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents POTOMAC, Md., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents, brokerages and their listing clients, today announced the closing of a $25 million credit facility and a new banking relationship with Cambridge Trust, with headquarters in Cambridge, Ma. The $25 million credit facility, along with a $65 million Series B funding round announced in January, brings Curbio's total 2022 funding to $90 million. Curbio has now raised a total of $118 million since its founding in late 2017. Curbio is the first tech-enabled home improvement company designed specifically to repair and update homes before they go on the market, so they sell quickly and for top dollar, with no payment due until the home sells. The new credit facility provided by Cambridge Trust will be used to expand into additional markets, further develop Curbio's proprietary technology and support the company's rapid topline growth, which is expected to exceed $100 million in 2023. Cambridge Trust joins Revolution Growth, Camber Creek, Comcast Ventures, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Kayne Partners, Masco Ventures, and Second Century Ventures, the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®. "Curbio is taking an outdated and broken home improvement process and completely re-inventing it to benefit real estate agents, their home seller clients and the broader subcontractor market. Everyone wins in this model, and we're thrilled to have Cambridge Trust join the rest of our experienced, high-quality investors, to support our transformation of the $80 billion pre-sale home improvement industry," said Rick Rudman, CEO of Curbio. Curbio's use of proprietary technology is dramatically improving the customer experience in home improvement. The Curbio platform and web app makes it easy to get proposals, line up labor and materials, track project schedules, get visual updates, and communicate in real-time from any location, on any device. Curbio's projects average a 20% increase in selling prices, 50% reduction in project time, and 50% reduction in days on market. Modern home buyers want move-in-ready properties, making pre-listing home improvements a necessity in order to sell a home quickly and for top dollar. Curbio unlocks the ability for any real estate agent to offer their clients a completely turnkey pre-listing home improvement solution, without paying anything until the home sells. Curbio removes all barriers to the home improvement process, making it streamlined, simple and stress-free. As the preeminent one-stop solution for pay-at-closing residential home improvement, Curbio is seizing on an enormous, previously untapped opportunity. "We are thrilled to provide this $25 million credit facility to Curbio to support its rapid growth and the development of its innovative home improvement technology," said Chris Roy, Director of Innovation Banking at Cambridge Trust. "Curbio has a seasoned executive team and an innovative solution that is long overdue in the property technology space. We collaborated very closely with the Curbio team to understand their unique working capital needs and developed a tailored credit solution that gives them substantial access to capital as they transform this industry. We look forward to helping Curbio transform home improvement for real estate." Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few. Cambridge Trust Company, subsidiary of Cambridge Bancorp, is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The 132-year-old Massachusetts chartered commercial bank has approximately $5.1 billion in assets at June 30, 2022, and a total of 19 Massachusetts and New Hampshire locations. Cambridge Trust's Wealth Management group maintains offices in Boston and Wellesley, Massachusetts and Concord, Manchester, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire with $4.0 billion in client assets under management and administration at June 30, 2022. Cambridge Trust's Innovation Banking Group is a leading Boston-based specialty lender focused on the financial needs of growth-stage technology companies which drive the expansion of the innovation economy. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Curbio	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/15/curbio-brings-total-2022-funding-90m-with-addition-25m-credit-facility-provided-by-cambridge-trust/	2022-08-15T20:24:55Z
Local Neighborly community of home service experts outlines top projects to help homeowners upgrade their spaces during the most popular season to sell RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 5.95 million existing homes will be sold in the U.S. in 2022, and Neighborly®, the world's largest franchisor of home service brands, is calling the hot residential market in Raleigh-Durham one of the top regions for a strong return on the investment. In conjunction with National Homeownership Month, the most popular time to put a home on the market, the home team for home services at Neighborly just released its guide for the top "Tips for Getting Your Home Market-Ready." The Neighborly checklist comes at a perfect time following a joint report from the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com that ranks Raleigh as one of the top 20 emerging housing markets for investors and homeowners alike. The checklist includes expert advice from Neighborly's Raleigh-Durham network of trusted brands and outlines the top professional services that Raleigh-Durham homeowners should consider when preparing their home to sell this summer. These local owner-operators whose teams are vetted in a variety of specific services are also backed by Neighborly's Done Right Promise™ to ensure the highest quality of work. The checklist includes but is not limited to projects such as: - Bringing your home up to code - Fixing plumbing issues - Upgrading kitchen appliances - Scheduling a home inspection - Pressure washing the home exterior - Replacing outdated light fixtures - Adding a kitchen pantry "If you look around your home and see scuffed walls, broken appliances or overgrown flower beds that need attention, these shortcomings can lead to lower offers from a homebuyer even in booming housing markets," said David Burdine, a local Raleigh-Durham owner of Mosquito Joe of Western Wake County, a Neighborly company. "But not every project has a DIY solution. That's why our local network of Neighborly home service experts is committed to assisting homeowners in the Triangle area in making the necessary home upgrades needed before their homes hit the market to ease the stress of the selling process, especially during the most popular season to sell." In addition to utilizing the checklist, new customers in the Raleigh-Durham area will receive $20 off their first service when scheduling an initial appointment with one of Neighborly's 17 brands in the area. Terms and conditions apply. Connect with Neighborly by visiting neighborly.com/raleigh-durham or by calling (833) 733-1096. "Selling a home should be an exciting time for homeowners," said Mike Bidwell, President and CEO of Neighborly. "Our hope is that with our checklist, Raleigh-Durham residents will trust calling upon our Neighborly service professionals who are driven by our Done Right Promise™ to take care of their home improvement projects, making the experience of putting a home on the market positive and enjoyable." For more information about Neighborly's service brands, visit www.neighborlybrands.com. About Neighborly® Neighborly® is the world's largest home services franchisor of 29 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. The company operates online platforms that connect consumers to service providers in their local communities that meet their rigorous standards as a franchisor across 18 service categories at Neighborly.com or through the Neighborly App. More information about Neighborly®, and its franchise concepts, is available at Neighborlybrands.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Neighborly	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/01/neighborly-heats-up-national-homeownership-month-raleigh-durham-one-hottest-housing-markets/	2022-06-01T15:53:05Z
TAMPA, Fla. (WKBN) — Tom Brady has reportedly decided on his next career move before he laces up his cleats. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, FOX Sports has reached an agreement with the seven-time Super Bowl champion for him to be its lead NFL analyst “whenever he stops playing.” After he announced his retirement in January of this year, Brady had a change of heart. On March 13, he announced that he will be returning to the Tampa Bay Bucs for his 23rd NFL season. Brady won a total of seven Super Bowl titles and was named Super Bowl MVP five times. The 44-year-old was also a three-time NFL Most Valuable Player (2007, 2010, 2017) as well as a 15-time Pro Bowler. Brady is the NFL’s all-time passing touchdown leader (624) and also the league’s all-time passing yard leader (85,520).	https://cw33.com/sports/tom-brady-to-be-lead-fox-football-analyst-when-he-retires-report-says/	2022-05-10T15:34:50Z
Two worlds converge: esports and traditional sports athletes compete in parallel BIRMINGHAM, England, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 6 and 7 August 2022, esports athletes will take centre stage in Birmingham, UK, and compete at the Commonwealth Esports Championships for the very first time. Over 100 athletes representing diverse Commonwealth nations and territories will go head-to-head in three esports titles – DOTA 2, eFootball™ series, and Rocket League for the honour of being crowned a champion. Staged concurrently with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Championships represents a hugely significant moment in the evolution of esports. "This is historic," Paul J. Foster, CEO of the GEF said. "Fans of all ages will soon be cheering some of the very best esports athletes in the world to win medals for themselves and their country." "We are proud of being one of the most inclusive, welcoming, and fastest-growing communities in the world and this is an exciting chapter for our #worldconnected." The CEC, which is a joint initiative between the Global Esports Federation and the Commonwealth Games Federation, will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, located in the heart of the 2022 Commonwealth Games city. Sessions start daily at 9.00am and run through until 6.00pm. Tickets are on sale here with chances to watch the world's best, available from just £35 per session. Esports athletes from across the Commonwealth – Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania – have come through regional qualifiers for the right to be in Birmingham alongside their Commonwealth sporting peers. "We are delighted to be welcoming the best esports athletes in the Commonwealth to Birmingham," said Katie Sadleir, CEO of the CGF. "I have no doubt the Commonwealth Esports Championships will present a thrilling sporting spectacle and point the way towards the future of esports." But just before the very first esports match gets underway, the world's esports thought leaders and idea creators will be gathering at the ICC for the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Forum on Friday 5 August. Join Chris Chan, GEF President who also serves as Regional Vice President of the CGF and Secretary General of the Singapore National Olympic Council; Dame Louise Martin DBE, President of the CGF; Kenyan pro gamer Queen Arrow; Philipp Müller-Wirth, Chief of Sports at UNESCO; and more leading minds in esports, sports, business, technology, academia who will share their thoughts on the sector and its thrilling future. A limited number of tickets to hear from the more than 50 speakers are still available to purchase here. "These two events represent a major legacy for Birmingham and the surrounding area," said Neil Rami, CEO of the West Midlands Growth Company. "The future starts now." Visit www.globalesports.org/post/historic-inaugural-commonwealth-esports-championships-live-in-birmingham for full press release. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Global Esports Federation	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/29/historic-inaugural-commonwealth-esports-championships-live-birmingham/	2022-07-29T18:59:07Z
PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoveo, a global technology firm and a pioneer in enterprise no-code platform announced the appointment of insurance industry veteran Rob McGinnis as Chairman of its Board of Directors. McGinnis will assume leadership from current chairman Fahad Ghaffar. Fahad with Paulson & Co will remain as a key investor in Innoveo. Innoveo also announced the addition of Sandeep Singh of Everstone Capital to its Board. "Today, enterprises are seeking to accelerate their digital journey, automate manual processes and improve workforce productivity to achieve more. Innoveo's no-code Skye platform is uniquely designed to build complex mission critical applications faster at enterprises, especially insurers. said Rob McGinnis. "I feel privileged to take on this role as the Chairman at such an exciting phase of growth for Innoveo. The Board and I look forward to collaborating with the Innoveo leadership team to drive triple digit growth and to strengthen the business." "It has been an honor to have served as Chairman of the Innoveo Board of Directors," said outgoing chairman Fahad Ghaffar. "I am proud of our 100%+ growth over the past 12 months and 400%+ growth over the past three years. Rob's leadership will be a tremendous asset to Innoveo as we drive adoption of no-code technology with his deep experience in enterprise technology and our verticals of focus. We look forward to Rob's leadership as Chairman and welcome him and Sandeep to the Innoveo Board." McGinnis brings over 30 years of experience leading large-scale Fortune 500 organizations and scaling venture-backed technology start-ups. Today, he is a Senior Executive Vice President and Portfolio Leader for Harris Computer where he is responsible for M&A and P&L teams that acquire, build, and grow vertical market software companies. Throughout his career, McGinnis has held leadership roles in the insurance industry, notably as President and CEO of Marsh's U.S. Consumer Business, President and CEO of CNA Insurance's Life and Group Operations, and COO for United Healthcare's Small Business Group. An experienced entrepreneur, McGinnis also has built and scaled startups in the healthcare and financial technology space. Previously, he served on the Boards of AmeriChoice before the sale to United Healthcare and AmeriLife before the sale to JC Flowers. Sandeep Singh is a Managing Director at the Everstone Group, an Innoveo investor since 2018. His experience spans healthcare and life sciences, consumer goods and services, consumer tech, e-commerce, and SaaS. "We are very thankful to Fahad for his leadership and support over the last 4 years and are delighted to welcome Rob and Sandeep to Innoveo," said Vinod Kachroo, CEO of Innoveo. "Rob and Sandeep both have an excellent record of helping SaaS and technology companies grow their business and their experience will help accelerate the adoption of Innoveo in the market. I look forward to collaborating with them during these exciting times as we scale and capitalize on the strong trends that are driving digital transformation at enterprises." We believe you can build modern applications that deliver digital experiences and drive business growth without having to write any custom code.That's why it's our mission to empower enterprises in complex and regulated industries to re-imagine application development by enabling them to be connected, innovative, quick, and nimble. Backed by leading investors including Everstone Capital and Paulson & Co, Innoveo's cloud based, AI enabled no-code platform is currently in production globally at over 30 industry leaders across insurance, financial services, healthcare and real estate. With Innoveo, you'll get the solutions and industry expertise you want, plus a little extra: a thoughtful, no-nonsense experience delivered with a refreshing dose of honesty. For more information, visit: www.innoveo.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Innoveo	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/02/innoveo-announces-appointment-insurance-industry-veteran-rob-mcginnis-chairman-board/	2022-08-02T13:53:37Z
Investment will support continued product innovation and go-to-market expansion in key markets of North America and Europe MALMÖ, Sweden and CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inriver ("the Company"), a company that empowers organizations to deliver revenue-driving product information management (PIM) across every customer touchpoint, today announced that it will receive a majority investment from Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (THL), a premier private equity firm investing in growth companies. Verdane, the European specialist growth equity investor and current inriver shareholder, will retain a significant stake in the Company. The transaction will include a significant primary capital investment to support inriver's product development roadmap and significantly expand its presence in North America and Europe, to meet the demands of a high-growth market. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with its North American headquarters in Chicago, inriver helps the world's leading manufacturers, distributors, and retailers harness the power of their product information to deliver exceptional customer experiences across channels. In a highly competitive, omnichannel world, customers rely on inriver's software to manage, distribute, and optimize vast amounts of product information at scale to drive revenue. "This is a milestone for inriver, our customers, partners, and investors," said Thomas Zanzinger, CEO of inriver. "It's a testament to the importance of product information as it is a foundation for modern commerce. We are excited to grow and scale in North America and across Europe to meet evolving market and customer demands with the investment from THL." "Inriver has developed an extremely strong SaaS product and very high customer advocacy in the PIM market, which benefits from outstanding long-term secular growth trends," said Jeff Swenson, Managing Director and Head of Vertical Software at THL. "The Company enables customers to seamlessly power complex use cases in omnichannel ecommerce, which we believe is highly differentiated." Cliff Longley, Director at THL, added, "Inriver fits THL's sector thesis related to ecommerce and digital enablement software, and its technology is fundamental to executing commerce at scale. We look forward to supporting go-to-market investments to accelerate growth in North America and build on the Company's strength in Europe." Pål Malmros, Partner at Verdane, commented, "The Verdane team is pleased to continue to draw on our unique combination of software and digital consumer expertise to support inriver's continued growth. Since Verdane first invested in inriver, the company has grown 10x in size and established itself as a global leader. We are certain that through this partnership with THL, inriver has secured the perfect backing to continue on its strong growth path - and most important of all - continue to deliver world class products to existing and future customers." THL invested in inriver through both its flagship Fund IX and its Automation Fund, the private equity industry's first fund dedicated to automation-related businesses. Evercore acted as financial advisor to inriver and Sidley Austin LLP acted as inriver's legal advisor. SVB Securities acted as financial advisor to THL. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as THL's legal advisor. Past investors of inriver include Industrifonden, RoosGruppen AB, and Zobito. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in calendar Q2 2022. About inriver: Inriver empowers organizations to deliver revenue-driving product information at every touchpoint. Inriver's Digital-first PIM™ enables organizations to bring compelling product stories to life for highly customized purchases, obtain actionable guidance on what influences buying decisions, and then quickly adapt to put insights into action. Inriver helps B2B and B2C organizations turn product information into strategic assets to drive revenue for over 1,600 brands and 700 customers globally. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, inriver has offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Davao, London, Manila, Munich, and Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.inriver.com. About THL: Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL") is a premier private equity firm investing in middle-market growth companies exclusively within three sectors: Healthcare, Financial Technology & Services, and Technology & Business Solutions. THL couples deep sector expertise through an Identified Sector Opportunity ("ISO") process with dedicated internal operating resources from its Strategic Resource Group ("SRG") to transform and build great companies of lasting value in partnership with management. The Firm's domain expertise and resources help to build great companies with an aim to accelerate growth, improve operations and drive long-term sustainable value. Since 1974, THL has raised more than $34 billion of equity capital, invested in over 160 companies and completed more than 500 add-on acquisitions representing an aggregate enterprise value at acquisition of over $210 billion. For more information, please visit: www.thl.com. About Verdane: Verdane is a specialist growth equity investment firm that partners with tech-enabled and sustainable European businesses to help them reach the next stage of international growth. Verdane can invest as a minority or majority investor, either in single companies or through portfolios of companies, and looks to deploy behind three core themes; the Digital Consumer, Software Everywhere and Sustainable Society. Verdane funds hold closer to €4 billion in total commitments and have made over 135 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane's team of over 100 investment professionals and operating experts, based out of Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London, Oslo and Stockholm, is dedicated to being the preferred growth partner to tech-enabled and sustainable businesses in Europe. For more information, please visit: www.verdane.com. Press Contacts inriver Erika Goldwater erika.goldwater@inriver.com THL Alyssa Noud Alyssa.noud@edelman.com Verdane Pål Malmros pal.malmros@verdane.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE inriver	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/19/inriver-announces-growth-investment-thomas-h-lee-partners/	2022-05-19T12:33:16Z
SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private Lending 360, Inc. (PL360), parent Company of Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc., Evergreen Escrow, Inc., and Evergreen Data Systems, is proud to announce that Chief Financial Officer, Enrique Flores, has been promoted to President, succeeding Drew Louis, who will maintain the title of CEO. In the dual role of President and CFO, Flores will oversee all operations of the Company(ies). Founder and CEO, Drew Louis commented that, "Enrique Flores has added more to this Company than I could ever have asked for. His contributions to the bottom line, the growth of the Company and the future of the Brand have put him where he is; I truly could not ask for a more qualified and dedicated person to be at the helm of these Companies – I am certain that he will continue to improve the value that we provide to our Team, Customers and Community." During his seven years with the Company, Flores immediately began to improve and manage all Corporate financial matters, investor relations, strategic planning, and risk management. He was never given the title of "leader" though the Team began to look at him as one. He is also credited with heading up the June 2021 acquisition of Evergreen Escrow, Inc., something that was a dream of Louis' for over ten years. "I am excited to transition to this new leadership role," says Mr. Flores, "As a passionate member of the Private Lending 360 team, I have experience firsthand this fantastic company's mission and believe there is enormous potential for the platform. While executing new and exciting strategies, I remain committed to our strong financial position, our continued growth and to nurturing the amazing culture of our Company." About Private Lending 360, Inc.: PL360's subsidiary Companies have been leading providers of Services to the Private Lending industry throughout the United States dating back to 1980. Private Lending is critical to the Fix / Flip industry, Small Businesses and to many Entrepreneurs who may not have the track record to obtain traditional financing. Additionally, PL360 has a commitment to CONNECT. BUILD. TRANSFORM. within their Company, Industry and Community. A spokesperson for the Company explained, "We do that by always learning and teaching our Team and Customers. By volunteering our time and experience to victims of loan and real estate fraud, performing homeless outreach events, and by partnering with life changing Organizations such as Corazon de Vida and the Bailey Baio Angel Foundation." For more information on the Companies and services, please call 619-476-5400. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Del Toro Loan Servicing	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/13/private-lending-360-announces-enrique-flores-president/	2022-06-13T19:10:12Z
One of North America's leading performance sock brands, Endur Apparel has just announced a refreshed brand identity with Outway as its new brand name. VICTORIA, BC, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Endur Apparel, one of the most popular performance sock brands in North America, will now be operating under its new brand name Outway. This new brand identity embodies the company's renewed sense of purpose, energy, and enthusiasm, and is indicative of an organization on the move. The company's new brand positioning will be fuelled by a $3.2 million investment led by Andrew Wilkinson of Tiny. Other powerhouse investors include Shane Parrish, Jason Warner, Jonathan Becker, Rasool Rayani, Ben Moore, Tobyn Sowden, Janene Scordo, Tina Swinton, Rajiv Khaneja, and Carla Matheson. Outway was founded by ex pro cyclist turned entrepreneur Rob Fraser in 2016 with the goal of transforming the underserved sock market that has been left behind by the athleisure movement. Their first pair of socks was created out of a 500 sq/ft basement. Under Rob's proactive leadership, the company has carved a niche in the market over the last 5 years. Outway's decision to rebrand was a result of external circumstances where the best path forward was to evolve. Now, with a refreshed brand identity, Outway is all set to continue its relentless efforts to emerge as the number one performance sock brand in North America. As a direct to consumer athletic lifestyle brand, the company is well positioned to offer the best quality product at the best value, backed by the best service. The new branding is rooted in Outway's focus on performance, originality, and sustainability, three drivers that have made the company and its portfolio what it is today. As always, Outway will continue to engage with the community to evolve in real time and deliver incredible brand experiences by incorporating feedback from thousands of ambassadors and reviews. "This rebrand is our butterfly moment. Over the past 5-years we've grown and evolved, and although today we look a little different, our essence remains. We're now able to spread our wings to take our brand to all-new heights, powered by the same team, products, and community," Rob mentioned. Following its rebrand, the company's team, logo, and products will remain the same and its mission of inspiring everyone's personal best will only get stronger. To find out more about Outway, please visit www.outway.com About Outway: Outway is an athletic lifestyle brand in pursuit of the perfect technical socks—thoughtfully designed for inspiration, performance and personal bests. Outway performance socks are reflective of its commitment to the brand and product journey. The brand is dedicated to providing an ever-evolving collection of new designs paired with technical innovation to continuously inspire and delight the community. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Outway Ltd.	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/05/01/endur-apparel-rebrands-outway-unveils-all-new-brand-identity-powered-by-32-million-investment/	2022-05-01T22:36:31Z
Andrew Heaney whiffs 11, Dodgers sweep Reds with 9-1 blowout By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 9-1 victory. Freddie Freeman had four hits and three RBIs, while Andrew Heaney struck out 11 over six innings of one-hit ball in a scoreless home debut for the Dodgers. Max Muncy, Will Smith and Chris Taylor had RBI doubles during a seven-run fourth on another dominant day for Los Angeles, which has won six straight. The Dodgers hadn’t swept the Reds in a four-game home series since 1975. Tyler Naquin had an RBI single in the eighth for the Reds, who have lost six in a row.	https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/17/andrew-heaney-whiffs-11-dodgers-sweep-reds-with-9-1-blowout/	2022-04-18T01:10:57Z
CANTON, Mass., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Point32Health has been named a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to volunteer service. The award recognizes superior corporate citizenship programs and showcases how companies can use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in communities and within their companies. "We are honored to be named to the Points of Light Civic 50 for the contributions Point32Health and our colleagues make to the communities we serve each and every day," said Cain Hayes, president and CEO of Point32Health. "Point32Health remains steadfast in our commitment to remove barriers to health care access and address health inequities to improve the well-being of communities throughout New England and beyond." For 10 years, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs – investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement. Along with Point32Health Foundation, Point32Health steps up to address issues important to communities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island—states where Point32Health conducts business. Point32Health recently released its 2021 Corporate Citizenship report, Creating a Shared Future. The report demonstrates how the organization is guided by the communities where it does business. It highlights business practices focused on equity and inclusion, products and services that address health disparities, and community engagement that is relevant and responsive. Report highlights from 2021 include: - $16 million in grants, matching gifts, in-kind, sponsorships and other contributions to non-profit organizations - 70+ initiatives in Health Equity Programs address disparities in our member population and communities we serve - 5,369 hours of volunteer service (valued at more than $180,000) - $1 million to 42 organizations across five states to coordinate multi-lingual vaccine education, awareness and outreach in communities of color - $1 million over five years to the Asian Community Fund, Latino Equity Fund and the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund - $500,000 to organizations and communities experiencing systemic inequities exacerbated by the pandemic - 4,000 COVID-19 vaccines: Point32Health mobile vaccine unit brought information and the vaccine to communities in Massachusetts hard-hit by the pandemic. - $163,000 raised and matched through colleagues and the Foundation to support the Walk to End Alzheimer's, making Point32Health the #1 walk team in Massachusetts/New Hampshire. This is just one of many ways Point32Health is a leader in supporting programs that improve the lives of those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. "Corporate leadership and commitment to civic engagement is critical for strengthening communities," said Natalye Paquin, president & CEO of Points of Light. "Our most recent global research shows 86 percent of people say they expect companies to take action on a social issue. Companies like Point32Health are leading the way and setting an example of how you can leverage your employee talent, business models and assets to create deep impact that drives transformational change." The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities. To view the full report and see the full list of The Civic 50 2022 honorees, visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50. Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an ever-better health care experience to everyone in our communities. Building on the quality, nonprofit heritage of our founding organizations, Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, we leverage our experience and expertise to help people find their version of healthier living through a broad range of health plans and tools that make navigating health and wellbeing easier. Our programs take a 360-degree view of health for our members—no matter their age, health, race, identity or income. Our Institute works to improve population health—and our Foundation works with communities to support, advocate and advance healthier lives for everyone. We use empathy to understand what's important to those we serve, always making their priorities our own. And we work to guide and empower people by bringing together wide-ranging partners and perspectives to create new approaches that make a real difference for our community, our industry and our 2.2 million members across New England. Building on Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Tufts Health Plan Foundation's values of service and giving, Point32Health Foundation works with communities to support, advocate and advance healthier lives for everyone. The Foundation advances equity-focused solutions in healthy aging, access to healthy food and behavioral health in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it's needed most. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Point32Health	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/16/point32health-recognized-one-50-most-community-minded-companies-country/	2022-06-16T18:09:30Z
Mr. Electric®, Residential & Commercial Electricians Share Four Ways to Prepare for Storm Season WACO, Texas, June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, a leading electrical installation and repair franchise, is shedding light on the importance of different practices and advice to ensure electrical home safety to kick off Lightning Safety Awareness Week, June 19-25, 2022. According to The National Weather Service, about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes occur in the United States each year, and can strike up to 25 miles away from its parent thunderstorm. In addition to this, journalist Nadine El-Bawab reports on behalf of The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the forecast for hurricane season in the Atlantic is up to 21 named storms this year. With severity increasing, it's imperative for homeowners to be fully prepared. "Our main goal during this week is not only to spread awareness, but to emphasize how important preventative measures are," said Joel Worthington, president of Mr. Electric. "Lightning safety can often get overlooked, which can often be detrimental. We encourage people to make a personal plan for their family and home before a disaster strikes." Mr. Electric offers these tips during Lightning Safety Awareness Week: - Surge Protectors: When a sudden increase in voltage occurs, like a lightning strike, surge protectors can safeguard your electrical devices by redirecting the excess voltage through the house's grounding path. Whole house surge protectors are a smart way to keep all your sensitive electronics and valuable appliances safe from electrical surge damage. However, surge protectors are only effective if your house has proper wiring and grounding. If you are unsure if your home is properly wired and grounded, contact Mr. Electric for an assessment. - Unplug: Stay alert when a storm is headed your way, especially during storm season. This allows you to prepare properly and unplug anything you don't need during the storm. With an increase in voltage, you want to protect electrical devices by taking preventative measures and unplugging. - Familiarize yourself with the Circuit Breaker: It's important to remember that electricity is dangerous to mess with, and even if you can figure out the problem, don't try to DIY electricity. Take the time to learn what each circuit breaker is designed to "trip," or shut itself off, at predetermined amperage loads. If this limit is reached, the act of the breaker tripping opens the circuit and prevents the flow of current to that particular electrical line or circuit. If you're experiencing constant trips, it could be an overloaded circuit, short circuit or a ground fault. - Back up the Power: In the event you lose power in your home, a backup generator is a great way to ensure key appliances keep running while you're sheltering in place. With this level of uncertainty, a backup generator eliminates one less unknown stressor. With severe storms, you could be left without power for hours or days. Minor electrical damage can lead to bigger issues. An electrical safety inspection of a home after a severe weather event can help catch any unseen issues. Contact your local Mr. Electric with any electrical safety needs and concerns. Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, is a leading electrical installation and repair company known for its consistent, superior service in the United States and Canada. Mr. Electric® franchise owners provide electrical services to residential and commercial customers at more than 200 locations worldwide. Established in 1994, Mr. Electric® is part of Neighborly®, the world's largest home services franchisor of 29 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses, united under one platform serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com and through the Neighborly App. For more information about Mr. Electric®, visit MrElectric.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mr. Electric	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/18/strike-back-with-severe-weather-tips-lightning-safety-awareness-week/	2022-06-18T11:52:55Z
Mom fatally shot home intruder to defend kids, she says MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) - A family of three is now traumatized after they say a strange man broke into their home, and the mother fatally shot him while defending her children, she claims. A mother of two, who asked not to be identified, was showering before work Monday morning when she heard her children, ages 12 and 14, screaming from the living room. Still dripping wet, she says she ran to her bedroom, grabbed her gun and faced down a strange man, who she claims broke into her home. She says the man charged, undeterred by her dogs, and she shot him in self-defense. “It all happened so fast — an adrenaline rush,” she said. Community activist Bushraa Rahman helped clean up the home after authorities removed the body. “She was scared because her children were there with her. So, she did what any mother would do. She defended her children,” Rahman said. “It was an act of self-defense.” Police have not identified the man. The mother says he appeared to be in his late 30s and was acting erratically. Following the shooting, police arrested the mother then released her several hours later after questioning. They referred the case to the district attorney’s office for review. “In today’s day and age, with mental health and everything else that’s taking place in the world, I mean, you better protect yourself. To be honest, you have to,” Rahman said. The mother says her children are traumatized after the incident, and the family intends to move out once they find a new place to live. She says she bought the gun 10 years ago after finding a man sleeping under her son’s bed. She says she hoped she’d never have to use it. Copyright 2022 WTMJ via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.	https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/18/mom-fatally-shot-home-intruder-defend-kids-she-says/	2022-08-18T09:25:28Z
While a majority of certified technicians remain committed to their careers, many were significantly impacted by pandemic stressors WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a national survey conducted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) show that the majority of certified pharmacy technicians remained dedicated to serving patients and advancing their careers despite pandemic-related challenges. However, the data also revealed that, of the people who reported leaving the profession, more than 25 percent noted they would have continued working as pharmacy technicians if not for COVID-19 pandemic stressors. The online survey, which garnered more than 20,000 responses, showed that a desire to help people remained one of the primary reasons a majority of participants chose their profession. These pharmacy technicians said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their career. In addition, 60 percent of PTCB-certified technicians consider the profession as their career–14 percent more than non-certified technicians. Nearly 40 percent of all survey respondents have been certified for 10 years or more, an increase of almost 10 percent over a similar PTCB national survey conducted in 2019. Furthermore, half of the PTCB-certified technicians surveyed have worked in the field for at least 10 years compared to just eight percent of non-certified techs. "Having the CPhT-Adv credential is opening doors for pharmacy technicians within the physician's office and other opportunities in hospital and retail settings," said Charlie Ann Montgomery, CPht-Adv, transplant medication access coordinator. "Overall, this improves patient healthcare outcomes. I couldn't be prouder to work in this profession." Pharmacy technicians have played an invaluable role as frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic, adding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to their ever-expanding responsibilities. While more than 60 percent of those surveyed reported a significant increase in their workload since the start of the pandemic, nearly as many techs (53 percent) believe their work during this public health crisis had a much greater impact on patient care. "Our survey confirms what we at PTCB always knew: pharmacy technicians are dedicated to their patients and profession," said PTCB Executive Director and CEO William Schimmel. "As technicians' responsibilities grow, they are investing in their career growth by completing continuing education programs and earning advanced credentials. Keeping our finger on the pulse of the pharmacy technician workforce ensures that PTCB continues to advance patient care and provide technicians with flexible career advancement opportunities." Participants reported better wages, more opportunities for advancement, and an increase in responsibilities as the most significant factors that would enhance their job satisfaction - a finding consistent with the 2019 study. While certified technicians reported making higher wages than non-certified technicians, overall average hourly rates ranged from $17.63 to $23.22 depending on practice setting. Lack of pay and/or incentives was a main reason respondents said they left the profession, along with a lack of career advancement opportunities. This survey is part of PTCB's ongoing efforts to engage and empower for technicians. Having a better understanding of techs' interests and concerns helps PTCB meet their demand for credentials in new and emerging specialties. Most recently, the organization launched its Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate to assess pharmacy technicians' expertise in safely and efficiently managing complex drug supply chains and inventory. For more information about the 2022 PTCB Workforce Survey, please visit the PTCB website. PTCB fielded an online survey to 366,850 pharmacy technicians, with 20,000 certified and non-certified pharmacy technician respondents in May 2022. Respondents represented a statistically representative cross-section of the pharmacy technician workforce, including techs in all 50 states plus Guam, Puerto Rico and DC, working in a variety of pharmacy practice settings. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is the nation's first, most trusted, and only nonprofit pharmacy technician credentialing organization. Founded on the guiding principle that pharmacy technicians play a critical role in advancing medication and patient safety, PTCB has established the universal standard of excellence for those supporting patient care teams through offering the industry's most-recognized credentials, including the PTCB certification for Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs). View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/18/pharmacy-technician-certification-board-ptcb-releases-2022-workforce-survey-results/	2022-08-18T14:58:51Z
WATCH: Whale breaches, lands on boat Published: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:44 AM EDT\|Updated: 12 minutes ago PLYMOUTH, Mass. (CNN) - A whale breached and landed on the bow of a boat near a Massachusetts beach Sunday morning, and it was caught on camera. The town of Plymouth says no one was hurt and there was no major damage to the 19-foot boat. The Massachusetts Environmental Police will investigate the incident. The Plymouth Harbormaster Department says boaters should try to remain at least 300 feet from whales to minimize potential interactions whenever possible. But sometimes, a wild animal can just go rogue. Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.	https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/25/watch-whale-breaches-lands-boat/	2022-07-25T14:58:08Z
Decelerating job growth expected in remainder of the year NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in June to 119.38, up from a downwardly revised 118.88 in May 2022. The ETI is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to increase as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months. "While the Employment Trends Index rebounded in June, it remains below the index readings from March and April 2022," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board. "Moreover, a range of other economic indicators beyond the Employment Trends Index point to an economy that is slowing. Usually, it takes a few months for hiring decisions to adjust to changes in economic activity. Therefore, we expect positive, but decelerating, job growth over the next months." Steemers added: "Currently, the labor market is still strong and labor shortages are severe. However, this picture could change towards the end of 2022 and early 2023. With inflation still elevated and the Fed expected to continue to raise interest rates rapidly, the risk of a short and mild recession is growing. In such a scenario, employers may reduce hiring—and possibly implement furloughs and layoffs, depending on the severity of a potential economic contraction. By early 2023, there could possibly be monthly job losses—and in that case, the unemployment rate would tick up." June's increase in the Employment Trends Index was driven by positive contributions from four of eight components. From the largest positive contributor to the smallest, these were: Ratio of Involuntarily Part-time to All Part-time Workers, the Percentage of Respondents Who Say They Find "Jobs Hard to Get", Job Openings, and the Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry. The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area. Aggregating individual indicators into a composite index filters out "noise" to show underlying trends more clearly. The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include: - Percentage of Respondents Who Say They Find "Jobs Hard to Get" (The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Survey®) - Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor) - Percentage of Firms With Positions Not Able to Fill Right Now (© National Federation of Independent Business Research Foundation) - Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Ratio of Involuntarily Part-time to All Part-time Workers (BLS) - Job Openings (BLS)* - Industrial Production (Federal Reserve Board)* - Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)** Statistical imputation for the recent month *Statistical imputation for two most recent months The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m. ET, on the Monday that follows each Friday release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report. The technical notes to this series are available on The Conference Board website: http://www.conference-board.org/data/eti.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. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Conference Board	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/11/conference-board-employment-trends-index-eti-increased-june/	2022-07-11T15:21:50Z
Dinosaur-Bone Dry but... At least it’s pretty outside. A stable weather pattern in place leaves us “high and dry” going into the weekend. A weak upper wave brings scattered cloud cover overnight and Thursday but there’s no chance of rain for Texoma skies with this feature. In fact, upper-level high pressure strengthens over the weekend, driving temperatures within a couple of degrees of records by Sunday and Monday. The high will also deflect approaching rain-makers to our north, so there basically seems to be no chance of rain through the next week with generally hot daytime temperatures. Overnight lows will be warming as well, Gulf moisture returns by the weekend making for muggy mornings with lows around 70, more than 10 degrees warmer than the early fall type lows that we have enjoyed this week. Steve LaNore Chief Meteorologist News 12 / KXII-TV Copyright 2021 KXII. All rights reserved.	https://www.kxii.com/2022/09/14/dinosaur-bone-dry/	2022-09-14T23:17:17Z
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker returned Thursday for the finale of a series against the Texas Rangers following a five-game absence after testing positive for COVID-19. The 73-year-old Baker said he never felt bad and had only mild symptoms that he attributed to seasonal allergies before testing positive. “I’m very fortunate that I had both my shots and the two boosters,” he said. “So, I’m really hoping that everybody goes and gets the shots and boosters, because if you do get (COVID-19) hopefully it’s mild like mine was.” Baker tested positive on Friday when the team was on a road trip in Cleveland. He isolated in his hotel room all weekend and did not return to Houston with the team on Sunday night. He returned to Houston on a private jet Monday but wasn’t cleared to return to the dugout until Thursday. At first, Baker welcomed the rest amid a hectic season in which he didn’t get any time off during the All-Star break because he was the manager of the AL squad. But after a couple of days, boredom set in. “I listened to music all day, watched TV, made phone calls and caught up on things,” he said. “I don’t get bored, but after five or six days you want to get back out here.” He kept up with the team by watching the games on television and staying in constant contact with bench coach Joe Espada, who managed the team in his absence. He didn’t watch one game — Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Cleveland — because it was broadcast on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, and he couldn’t figure out how to watch it in his hotel room. He wasn’t that mad about it, though, because he used the extra time to catch a Bob Marley documentary on Netflix while keeping up with the game on his phone. “That was a pretty good afternoon,” he said, adding that he saw the late reggae great in concert twice, including once in Jamaica. Baker said he was never that concerned about testing positive despite being in a high-risk age bracket. “Not really because I didn’t feel anything,” he said. “And I kept waiting to feel something.” The Astros, who at 71-41 began Thursday tied with the Yankees for the best record in the American League, went 2-3 while Baker was out. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports	https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/houstons-baker-back-after-missing-5-games-with-covid-19/	2022-08-12T03:28:22Z
Friday, September 9 from 7-8pm Macklemore will Meet Select Fans at Five Iron Golf Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAMMY Award winning recording artist and Five Iron Golf co-owner Macklemore is bringing his golf and lifestyle brand Bogey Boys to Five Iron Golf's Las Vegas location for a weekend pop-up shopping experience Friday, September 9 through Saturday, September 10. Macklemore will visit for a special meet and greet experience on September 9th from 7-8 p.m. where the first 100 fans who purchase Bogey Boys gear will receive a limited edition Macklemore signed poster, a photo opportunity and a free league team with Five Iron Golf. Five Iron Golf, the nation's leading indoor golf and entertainment experience, opened its eleventh location nationally in Seattle in March 2022, inspired in part and backed by the Seattle-based musical artist. An avid golfer, Macklemore, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, joined Five Iron Golf as a brand ambassador and co-owner, furthering his goal of encouraging participation in the sport by making golf more accessible. "This is the first ever pop-up experience Bogey Boys has done with Five Iron Golf. I am excited to bring this concept to more locations in the future. Five Iron is amazing because it doesn't matter if you're a scratch golfer or you've never held a club, you're going to have a great time," said Haggerty. Macklemore will be in town for his show at Allegiant Stadium alongside Imagine Dragons on Saturday, September 10. The Bogey Boys pop-up will run from September 9-10 featuring a number of new styles to purchase at Five Iron Golf's Las Vegas venue located inside AREA15, Las Vegas' newest immersive entertainment district, located just off the Las Vegas Strip at 3215 S. Rancho Drive. Macklemore will be available for select virtual interviews on Thursday, September 8. For more information, please email Katie Stotts at stotts@knighteady.com. Five Iron Golf is an urban indoor golf experience that combines golf, technology and entertainment to inspire community and make the game enjoyable for every level of player. From early morning to late night, each location features industry-leading simulators available to rent by the half hour, instructors for private or group lessons, a full bar, a food menu and event space. Membership options are available but not required to reserve a simulator, play in Five Iron's golf leagues, host an event or book a lesson. Five Iron Golf originated in New York City in 2017 and has expanded to Chicago, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Washington, DC, with new locations coming to Boston, Detroit and Cincinnati by the end of 2022. More information on Five Iron Golf is available at fiveirongolf.com. Bogey Boys is a golf and lifestyle brand created by GRAMMY Award winning rapper Macklemore after he fell in love with the sport of golf. While combining his love of design and fashion with his new found passion for golf, he created a line for both men and women that has color, creativity, whimsy and function. All of the pieces are high quality cut and sew. Bogey Boys' first collection launched in February 2021. Recent collections appeared in select Nordstrom locations. The current collection features an assortment of polos, button downs, tees as well as branded logo products and golf accessories. Products range in price from $20-$150. For additional information, please go to BogeyBoys.com. Media Contact: Katie Stotts (512) 699-9921 stotts@knighteady.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Five Iron Golf	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/five-iron-golf-host-macklemore-his-golf-brand-bogey-boys-las-vegas-pop-up-shop/	2022-09-07T01:07:18Z
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The MGM Resorts Foundation (the "Foundation") has awarded nearly $2 million in the form of 82 grants to nonprofit organizations located in communities around the country in which MGM Resorts operates, including Southern Nevada, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Northeast Ohio, the DC Metropolitan area and Western Massachusetts. Funding was awarded to organizations that provide basic needs services to community residents. The funds are the result of contributions made to the Community Grant Fund by MGM Resorts employees as well as guests. Grant decisions are made by the Company's Community Grant Councils, a voluntary committee of employees who represent their respective regions. The committee distributes donations not ear-marked for specific nonprofit organizations or programs into a grant fund with awards based on a competitive proposal process. "Year after year we are amazed at the generosity of our employees and now guests. In 2022, MGM Resorts employees gave to 82 nonprofit organizations that serve the communities where we live and work," said Maria Jose Gatti, Executive Director of Community Engagement for MGM Resorts International. "On behalf of our grant recipients, thank you to those who gave to the Community Grant Fund, providing vital assistance to our communities, including medical care, mental health counseling, food and shelter." The MGM Resorts Foundation was established in 2002 as an opportunity for MGM Resorts employees to contribute to important charitable causes. Since inception, the Foundation has raised more than $100 million and supported more than 1,500 charitable organizations. MGM Resorts is committed to strengthening the livelihood, capacity and resiliency of communities, developing sustainable institutions, supporting good jobs, promoting next generation skill development and collaborating with the public sector, policy makers, educators and nonprofit organizations. MGM Resorts holds a bold vision for social impact and sustainability through "Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet." Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Company set concrete goals that are woven into the business' strategic plans. Click here to learn more about Focused on What Matters. To learn more about The MGM Resorts Foundation, visit www.mgmresortsfoundation.org. About the MGM Resorts Foundation The purpose of The MGM Resorts Foundation is to collect and distribute monies and assets donated by employees and guests of MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) for the aid and support of qualified community nonprofit programs, agencies or organizations designated exclusively by MGM Resorts' employees. About MGM Resorts International MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 33 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram. MGM RESORTS CONTACTS: Crystal McNeal Executive Director, Internal Brand and Social Impact & Sustainability Communications cmcneal@mgmresorts.com 702-918-0296 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The MGM Resorts Foundation	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/17/mgm-resorts-foundation-awards-nearly-2-million-grants-area-nonprofit-organizations/	2022-08-17T13:45:17Z
Investment Provides Capital and Support for Growth and Acquisitions BOSTON and WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC ("Palladin" or "PCRP") (pcrp.com) announces a majority investment in SEM Holdings, LLC ("Southeast Mechanical" or the "Company") (www.southeast-mechanical.com). Existing shareholders, including Colmont Group and management, will retain an ownership position in the Company and continue to assist Palladin in growth and acquisitions. Southeast Mechanical is a highly scalable and proven platform that currently consists of four primary HVAC operating companies in North Carolina: Triangle Contractors, Warren-Hay Mechanical Contractors (including Sheet Metal Duct Suppliers), Airmakers Heating & Cooling, and Logan Heating & Air Conditioning. The Company operates and is focused on expanding in the highly attractive southeast U.S. market through organic growth and acquisitions. Southeast Mechanical is led by an experienced senior management team, has over 300 professionals and currently serves over 11,000 residential and commercial customers. Palladin partnered with Southeast Mechanical to provide the capital and support to accelerate its expansion strategy of acquiring strong HVAC companies in the region. Since its founding in 1998, Palladin has partnered with numerous founders and management teams to expand their businesses successfully. The portfolio team led by Anders Petersen, Managing Director, and Mark Schwartz, CEO, will work closely with the existing Southeast Mechanical team and Palladin operating partners providing marketing, financial, human resources, systems, and other expertise. Hugh Elks, President of Southeast Mechanical, said "The Palladin team brings a wealth of experience growing service businesses. Their expertise and support will provide not only capital, but operational support that will be instrumental in helping Southeast Mechanical become a major regional and national HVAC platform. We look forward to working with Palladin during this next phase of growth." Mark Schwartz, CEO of Palladin, added, "We are excited to partner with Hugh, Keith Bagby, CFO, the entire Southeast Mechanical team, as well as Colmont Group, in the growth of this platform. The companies within Southeast Mechanical are well respected in the industry and in their region. They have built a strong reputation for quality and service, and we are confident that, with additional capital and operating assistance, we can work together to significantly expand Southeast Mechanical's reach." Anders Petersen, Managing Director of Palladin commented, "We have spent a long time researching the HVAC sector and identified Southeast Mechanical as the perfect anchor acquisition. The expertise of the Southeast Mechanical team, their commitment to employees and customer service, and the geographic area of the country in which the Company currently operates provide an excellent partnership and platform for expansion." Goldman Sachs provided debt financing for the transaction, as well as an unfunded acquisition line and revolving credit facility to support future growth. Advisors to Palladin included Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP and Everett, Gaskins Hancock LLP for legal services, Crowe, LLP for accounting, Krauter & Company for insurance and benefits, and Retail Technology Group for information systems. The company was represented by Johnston, Allison & Hord, PA for legal services, and Miller McNeish & Beedlove for accounting. ABOUT PALLADIN CONSUMER RETAIL PARTNERS (PCRP) Palladin Consumer Retail Partners is a private equity firm with extensive experience investing in and building leading consumer brands and service platforms. Founded in 1998, the firm prides itself on working closely with management teams to create value through strategic and operational initiatives. Its principals have previously held CEO and other senior executive roles at several wholesale, retail, customer services companies, and have invested in, financed, or managed over 100 public and private companies. Current and former investments include Splash Car Wash, Tailwind Hospitality, Leapfrog Brands, Decowraps, PB/Cycle Metro, KT Tape, Nic+Zoe, InMotion Entertainment, J. McLaughlin, Things Remembered, Restoration Hardware, Spencer Gifts, Jamba Juice, Worldlynx, Multi-Flow, and Kwik-Tek. CONTACT: PALLADIN CONSUMER RETAIL PARTNERS Patricia Donnelly 1-617-585-3802 pdonnelly@pcrp.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/13/palladin-consumer-retail-partners-southeast-mechanical-form-operator-driven-hvac-platform/	2022-07-13T16:08:52Z
Dedicated group focuses specifically on emerging private credit and private infrastructure secondaries markets, building on firm's deep asset class experience LONDON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FIRSTavenue, a leading global private funds placement agent and investment advisory firm, today announced Nick Chronias, Partner, has been appointed Global Head of the Capital Solutions Group dedicated to servicing the growing private funds secondary market. Based in London, Chronias was previously co-Head of Private Placements for FIRSTavenue. The Capital Solutions Group builds on FIRSTavenue's deep experience in private credit and private infrastructure by focusing specifically on the secondaries markets within these asset classes. "Private credit and private infrastructure secondaries are at an inflection point, as the underlying markets mature to the point where they can support an active secondary market for LP interests and GP solutions," said Paul Buckley, CEO and Managing Partner of FIRSTavenue. "In this context, we see a compelling opportunity for FIRSTavenue to provide specialized solutions to clients navigating this dynamic landscape." "This is an exciting time for both FIRSTavenue and the markets we serve," said Chronias. "We believe that the Capital Solutions Group can continue its role as a first mover as credit and infrastructure secondaries begin to catch up to private equity secondaries markets. We look forward to providing focused advice to existing and new clients." FIRSTavenue is a leading global placement agent and advisory firm. We are focused on raising capital for private funds and companies and providing advice on private secondary transactions. FIRSTavenue operates across three asset classes: private credit, private equity, and infrastructure. We are a team of over 45 professionals based in five offices across the globe. For further information: Contact pbuckley@firstavenue.com or review firstavenue.com. Media Contact Pro-firstavenue@prosek.com View original content: SOURCE FIRSTavenue	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/23/firstavenue-appoints-nick-chronias-lead-capital-solutions-group-serving-growing-private-funds-secondaries-market/	2022-06-23T10:03:41Z
LOS ANGELES , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nammi Therapeutics, Inc. (Nammi), an LA-based immunotherapy company, announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation (ODD) to its lead program, QXL138AM, for the treatment of multiple myeloma. QXL138AM is a Masked Immunocytokine (MIC) that targets a masked interferon alpha (IFNα) to the CD138 protein on the surface of the tumor cells. Once bound to the tumor cell, proteases on the tumor cell surface cleave the mask off the IFNα allowing it to bind its receptor. Activation of the IFNAR complex induces direct killing of myeloma cells as well as activating innate and adaptive anti-tumor immunity. Multiple Myeloma is a relatively rare form of cancer, with the American Cancer Society estimating over 34,000 new cases and 12,000 deaths from multiple myeloma this year. While therapeutics have extended survival, it remains largely incurable. IFNα based therapeutics have demonstrated anti-tumor activity in clinical studies but are infrequently used due to significant toxicities. QXL138AM directly addresses this toxicity issue by targeting the IFNα to the myeloma cells with an anti-CD138 antibody and by masking the IFNα activity until it gets to the tumor. QXL138AM is a first in class MIC comprised of a CD138-targeted antibody fused with Interferon alpha (IFNα) that is masked with a tumor-selectively releasable peptide. CD138 is expressed in multiple myeloma as well as many different solid tumor indications including pancreatic, breast, colon, hepatic, ovarian, urothelial, and head and neck cancers. Nammi Therapeutics is expecting to file an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the FDA to allow initiation of clinical studies this year. Nammi Therapeutics, Inc. is an immuno-oncology company based in Los Angeles that is developing platforms and products that selectively activate anti-tumor immunity within the tumor microenvironment while minimizing systemic activation. By reducing systemic activation of the immune system, Nammi expects to improve safety and enhance the ability to combine multiple immune modulators. In addition to the MIC platform, Nammi has also developed a nanoparticle platform to deliver Immune Modulating Prodrugs (IMPs) using their Nammisome technology. Multiple Nammisome clinical candidates have also been selected for development. SOURCE Nammi Therapeutics, Inc. Related Links https://www.nammirx.com View original content: SOURCE Nammi Therapeutics, Inc.	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/13/nammi-therapeutics-granted-fda-orphan-drug-designation-qxl138am-treatment-multiple-myeloma/	2022-06-13T19:09:32Z
Tudor Revival building, first in portfolio to open in Northwest Seattle SEATTLE , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living, a leader in senior assisted living and memory care, opened its 35th community, Aegis Living Greenwood, in the heart of Northwest Seattle. The five-story building is inspired by the neighborhood and built with Tudor Revival architecture, a classic style most popular in the United States in the 1920's and 30's. "Our team takes great pride in our deep connections to the communities we serve," said Founder, CEO and Chairman Dwayne Clark. "We get to know our neighbors, develop state-of-the art buildings that mirror the values, history, and culture of the cities and neighborhoods where they reside, and ensure our residents have a true place to call home and live life to the fullest." The Greenwood community incorporates a luxurious and refined setting that mixes English heritage with a new American flair. The first floor opens to a spacious living room and resident gathering space filled with a bold, rich color palette. Residents may enjoy upscale dining across the hall at the "The Woodlands." Other main floor amenities include The Miracle Theater, the onsite cinema named after the legendary "Miracle Mile" business district that once thrived on Greenwood Ave. The Bog & Fen pub pays homage to the history of the local land and creates a cozy atmosphere for residents to connect with friends. Swan's salon and the barber shop Duckies, named from the ever popular 'Duck Tail' haircut of the 1950s, are also located on the main floor. A rooftop terrace inspired by an English garden provides a space for residents to take in city views, relax with friends, or even entertain family. Keeping wellness central each day, Aegis Living Greenwood hosts a plethora of onsite health and wellness programming and amenities, including a vibrant fitness studio and serene massage room, registered dieticians who oversee all meals created by expert chefs, telemedicine services, and more. Nursing staff personalize each resident care plan, and with assisted living, memory care, and transitional care all under the same roof, residents can update care with ease. "Emerging from nearly three years in the pandemic, we are all seeking community, deeper connection, and more joy in our lives," said Aegis Living President Sandra Preyale. "We are excited to bring unmatched care to Northwest Seattle as the demand for assisted living, memory, and transitional care continues to rise." Memory care is offered on two dedicated floors, known as "Life's Neighborhood." Life's Neighborhood is a community within a community with amenities located all in one space. Residents may enjoy the "Happy Days" café, "Rock Around the Clock" record shop and activity room, a terrace with a park-like setting including a gazebo and walkable "neighborhood" that resembles a residential street, even a retired red Thunderbird car. Another experiential area – called Life's Haven – offers a calming escape where residents may imagine they are on an Interurban Trolley car, complete with trolley stop. To further bring back positive memories proven to benefit those diagnosed with dementia, artwork installations throughout the space feature familiar icons of an American neighborhood like the local paper boy, the lovable mail man, neighborhood pups, and an ice cream truck. "So many of us here at Aegis Living have loved ones who have needed – or still need – extra assistance and care later in life," said Jeanna Korbas, Vice President of Interior Design. "We create each community with the love, care, and attention to detail we hope to have in our homes and in the homes of our families." The Greenwood neighborhood appeals to both families and urbanites alike and offers the best of the Pacific Northwest with nearby outings to Carkeek Park, Green Lake, Woodland Park Zoo, and easy access to many local shops and cafes. Located at 10000 Holman Road NW, Seattle, WA 98177, Aegis Living Greenwood houses 96 senior living apartments over the 89,000-square-foot-building. Ankrom Moisan is the architecture firm and Venture is the general contractor. Aegis has several additional communities in development, including a community in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle opening next month. Aegis Living is a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care. With nearly 25 years of experience, Aegis Living is known for its deep expertise in supporting residents along the continuum of care, from light assistance to advanced dementia; innovative programming and a focus on upscale, purpose-built design; and an employee-centric company culture. With every community, Aegis Living creates a living environment where residents can feel at home and inspired to live life to the fullest. The privately held company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and operates 35 communities in Washington, California and Nevada, with a number of additional communities in development. For more information, visit www.aegisliving.com. Follow the company on Twitter @Aegisliving, Instagram @aegislivingseniors and Facebook at www.facebook.com/AegisLiving. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Aegis Living	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/21/aegis-living-opens-35th-community-senior-living-demand-is-rise/	2022-06-21T16:20:56Z
Florida family finds 550-pound gator swimming in their pool By Taylor Lang Click here for updates on this story CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — A Florida family was awakened to find a 550-pound gator chilling out in their pool Tuesday morning. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office posted pictures of the gator on Facebook, saying the family first heard loud noises on their lanai. When they went out to investigate, they found the gator swimming in the pool. Deputies said it weighed more than 550 pounds and was nearly 11 feet long. After investigating, they found that the gator had torn through the screen of the lanai to get to the pool. The officials gave a reminder to people that it’s important to always check for animals before you go swimming in any body of water. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.	https://localnews8.com/cnn-regional/2022/05/18/florida-family-finds-550-pound-gator-swimming-in-their-pool/	2022-05-18T23:18:15Z
Which Samsung dishwasher is best? Most people lead busy lives, which can make finding the time to clean so much as a bowl and a spoon by hand a difficult prospect. Dishwashers from trusted brand Samsung are loaded with extra features to get your dishes sparkling clean with little time and effort from you. If you’re in the market for a brand-new one, consider the Samsung DW80R9950US 24-Inch Top-Control Dishwasher. It has the quietest operation of all Samsungs, as well as a roomy capacity and plenty of cycle options. It also has top controls, leaving the front beautifully unblemished. What to know before you buy a Samsung dishwasher Top control vs. front control Samsung dishwashers place the controls on either the top or the front of the door. - Top controls keep the front of the dishwasher seamless, a priority for those who want a slick and thoroughly modern aesthetic. However, you can’t control the dishwasher unless you open the door. - Front controls let you make adjustments to your dishwasher while it runs and frequently mean you can better monitor its progress. You do have to live with all the dials and buttons being on full display. Capacity and configuration Samsung dishwashers’ capacity and configuration determine how many and what kinds of dishes you can wash. - Capacity is consistent between Samsung models as most can handle 14 or 15 place settings. A place setting typically includes one large and small plate, a bowl, a cup and saucer, a glass and cutlery. - Configuration comes down to two aspects: how many racks and if any racks are adjustable. All Samsung dishwashers have at least two racks, but some have a small third rack on the top that fits things like cutlery and measuring spoons. Some Samsungs have adjustable upper racks so you can fit extra-large dishes, pans and the like as needed. Design Most Samsung dishwashers use a stainless steel front, plus many are fingerprint-resistant. They come in black, silver, white and occasionally brown. They may also have a handlebar on the front for hanging a towel. What to look for in a quality Samsung dishwasher Noise generation Trying to watch TV or listen to music while your dishwasher thunders in the background is a frustrating experience. As such, the best Samsung dishwashers focus on lowering the average decibel generation. The quietest is 39 decibels while the loudest is 55 decibels, which is a little louder than a library and a little quieter than an average conversation respectively. Energy Star Dishwashers use a large amount of water and energy, which is why it’s important to pick one with Energy Star certification. This means the dishwasher has passed a series of independent tests that show a decreased carbon footprint and lower energy bills. Most Samsung dishwashers have this certification but double-check to be sure. How much you can expect to spend on a Samsung dishwasher They can cost as little as $600 or as much as $1,200 mostly depending on noise generation. The loudest cost roughly $600-$800 while the quietest cost roughly $1,100-$1,200. The average cost is $700-$900. Samsung dishwasher FAQ Do I have to use special dishwasher detergent or can I use regular dish soap? A. You do need to use a dishwasher detergent, as they’re specially designed not to get sudsy. Using regular dish soap instead can see your dishwasher overflow and leak those suds everywhere. Do I have to clean my Samsung dishwasher? A. Yes. Over time, some of the food remnants can back up in the drain or get embedded on the walls. This can cause your dishwasher to not only stink but fail to work as efficiently as it once did. Don’t worry, cleaning is easy. Start with your drain by digging out any large pieces, using a drain de-clogger or both. Then place a dishwasher cleaning tablet in your dishwasher’s soap dispenser and run a normal cycle while it’s empty. What shouldn’t go in a dishwasher? A. There’s a surprisingly long list of things you shouldn’t run through a dishwasher. Some of the most common are: - Wood - China and other delicates - Plastics that aren’t marked dishwasher-safe - Nonstick pans - Cast iron What’s the best Samsung dishwasher to buy? Top Samsung dishwasher Samsung DW80R9950US 24-Inch Top-Control Dishwasher What you need to know: This is Samsung’s quietest and roomiest dishwasher. What you’ll love: It only generates an average of 39 decibels, which is about as quiet as a calm suburb at night, and it has a small third rack for extra capacity. The door automatically pops open to speed up the drying and cooling process. What you should consider: A few consumers received damaged parts or exteriors. Others had issues with leaks or the door failing to automatically open. Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot Top Samsung dishwasher for the money Samsung DW80R2031US 24-Inch Top-Control Dishwasher What you need to know: This budget Samsung dishwasher still has plenty of features. What you’ll love: It generates an average of 55 decibels which is a little quieter than the average office. The upper rack has an adjustable height so you never struggle to fit your biggest dishes. A digital sensor turns the dishwasher off at the first sign of leaks. What you should consider: A few customers had issues with the dishes not drying fully. Others found the leak sensor or other components would stop working. Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot Worth checking out Samsung DW80R5060US 24-Inch Top-Control Dishwasher What you need to know: This is the perfect choice for those who need high capacity for a great cost. What you’ll love: It generates an average of 48 decibels which is about as loud as regular rainfall. It has a small third rack and the middle rack has an adjustable height, plus it has a mix of 12 total wash cycles and cleaning options. What you should consider: A few purchasers noted that the third rack doesn’t always get clean. Others reported the rinse cycle needing a rinse aid. Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out Daily Deals from BestReviews. Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals. Jordan C. Woika writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money. Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved.	https://cw33.com/reviews/best-samsung-dishwasher/	2022-08-25T12:07:12Z
BEIJING, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 28, as part of the spring meetings, International Finance Forum (IFF) joined hands with Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC Institute) to host an event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and five Central Asian countries. With the theme of "New Global Landscape: Green Silk Road Cooperation in Central Asia," experts and leaders from the regions had a constructive discussion about climate change, energy transition and how countries could further work together to accelerate efforts on green innovation. "This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan," Yu Hongjun, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PRC to the Republic of Uzbekistan, said in a keynote speech. Yu added that China is expecting an even brighter growth outlook when it comes to the development of multi-national initiatives in the region. Also at the event, Syed Shakeel Shah, Director of the CAREC Institute, said that China and the five Central Asian nations have laid a firm foundation for future bilateral cooperation, and that the CAREC Institute is making efforts to boost development and interconnectivity in the region. Specifically, Syed Shakeel Shah pointed out that the Central Asian region is facing severe challenges brought by climate change and countries are in need of greater financial support through the development of green finance. To build a future with inclusive growth, governments and corporations must work together, he added. Meanwhile, Hu Xinglan, Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist of Central and West Asia Department of Asian Development Bank, shared the "CAREC 2030" strategy, a mission to create an open and inclusive regional cooperation platform. CAREC 2030 prioritizes five operational clusters from economic and financial stability to human development, encompassing both traditional and new areas of cooperation in the region. About Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute Jointly formed by China and Central Asian nations, the CAREC Institute is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting economic cooperation in Central Asia and along the Silk Road through knowledge generation and sharing. It now has 11 member countries, aiming to accelerate the economic management capacity of the countries and promote regional connectivity. About International Finance Forum IFF is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental international organization founded in Beijing in 2003. Established by financial leaders from more than 20 countries, regions and international organizations including China, the US, EU and UN, the forum is a long-standing, high-level platform for dialogue and communication. For more information, please visit: http://www.iff.org.cn/php/list.php?tid=477 View original content: SOURCE International Finance Forum (IFF)	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/07/international-finance-forum-2022-china-central-asia-boost-cooperation-green-finance-regional-connectivity/	2022-05-08T03:04:55Z
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), the nation's largest provider of residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing services, today announced it has acquired ESCO Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electric in Salt Lake City, Utah. ESCO Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electric has been serving residential customers in the greater Salt Lake City and Park City areas since 1977. "As Mark Baker and I were looking into the future for our company, finding the right partner was extremely important to us," said Brian Templin, ESCO President. "ARS/Rescue Rooter, as the largest operator of HVAC and plumbing businesses in the country, has a proven track record of acquiring and integrating companies like ours and offers us access to many centers of excellence in areas such as recruitment, marketing, and operations. Keeping the local culture and brand while allowing our teams to be part of a national organization providing opportunities for advancement across the United States seems like the best of both worlds to us." "Acquiring ESCO Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical are consistent with our strategic vision for continued growth in the West," said Scott Boose, CEO, ARS/Rescue Rooter. "I'm pleased to have the team join the ARS network. Their dedication to customers along with years of experience in the industry will be a successful partnership for our company." ABOUT AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (ARS): Based in Memphis, Tenn., privately-owned ARS operates a network of more than 70 locally-managed service centers in 24 states, with approximately 6,000 employees. ARS serves residential and light commercial customers by providing heating, cooling, indoor air quality, plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer line, radiant barrier, insulation, and ventilation services. The ARS Network features industry-leading brands including 4 Eco Services, Air Experts, A.J. Perri Aksarben ARS, Allgood, Andy's Statewide, ARS, Aspen Air Conditioning, Atlas Trillo, Beutler, Blue Apple Electric, Blue Dot Services, Blue Flame, Bob Hamilton, Brothers, Columbus Worthington Air, Comfort Heating & Air, Conway Services, DM Select Services, Efficient Attic Systems (EAS), Elite Air, Florida Home Air Conditioning, Greenstar Home Services, Hauser Heating & Air Conditioning, McCarthy Services, My Electric Works, Rapid Repair Experts, Rescue Rooter, Rescue Rooter / Jack Howk, RighTime Home Services, Roger the Plumber, RS Andrews, The Irish Plumber, The Rooter Works, Total Comfort, Unique Services, Will Fix It, and Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing. Providing exceptional service and ensuring the highest quality standards, ARS has the experience to do any job right – the first time, with all work fully guaranteed. ARS: "Making it work. Making it right." For more information, visit www.ars.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Residential Services, LLC	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/04/05/american-residential-services-llc-growth-continues-with-acquisition-esco-heating-air-conditioning-plumbing-electrical/	2022-04-05T15:32:03Z
Baylor, Oklahoma State lead off day one of Big 12 Media Days Published: Jul. 13, 2022 at 10:22 PM CDT\|Updated: 20 minutes ago ARLINGTON, Texas (KXII) -Recap of day one of Big 12 Media Days. Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved. ARLINGTON, Texas (KXII) -Recap of day one of Big 12 Media Days. Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved.	https://www.kxii.com/2022/07/14/baylor-oklahoma-state-lead-off-day-one-big-12-media-days/	2022-07-14T03:43:07Z
WALES, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin school board voted in favor of a policy that prohibits teachers and staff from displaying gay pride flags and other items that district officials consider political in nature. The Kettle Moraine School Board voted Tuesday to keep a code of conduct in place that the superintendent recently interpreted as forbidding district employees from displaying political or religious messages, including pride flags, and Black Lives Matter and We Back the Badge signs. Staff also may not say in emails what their preferred pronouns are. Superintendent Stephen Plum recently told the board that the district’s interpretation of a policy that prohibits staffers from using their positions to promote partisan politics, religious views and propaganda for personal, monetary or nonmonetary gain changed following a legal analysis. Jim Romanowski was the only board member to vote against the ban, saying he changed his mind about the policy after hearing from students and staff. Most of those who spoke at Tuesday’s packed board meeting opposed the policy. The public comment period was capped at an hour, despite a call from the crowd to extend it. “If you have a policy that says ‘nothing political,’ does that mean you can’t have a sign up that says, ‘Support our Troops,’ or ‘Believe Women’ or ‘Save the Planet?’ By some people’s definitions, all of those things are political,” said Christine Donahoe, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin. Donahoe said she’s looking closely at the policy and a similar one approved last fall by the school district in nearby Waukesha. “It really looks like targeted attacks at specific viewpoints, like LGBT communities, or welcome and safe spaces to students of color,” said Donahoe. More than 13,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the Kettle Moraine policy that was launched by two local high school students, Bethany Provan and Brit Farrar. “Having a rainbow flag in your room isn’t pushing your beliefs on someone,” Provan told WITI-TV. “It’s just saying, ‘Hey, you’re welcome here, and we support you.’” ____ This story has been corrected to show that the vote was not unanimous and board member Jim Romanowski was the only no vote.	https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/wisconsin-school-board-votes-in-favor-of-pride-flag-ban/	2022-08-17T23:39:24Z
A fourth teenager has been arrested in the death of a good Samaritan who was struck by a train while trying to help an assault victim on New Year's Day in New York City, police said. Noel Rosado, 19, was arrested Friday afternoon on recommended charges of murder, manslaughter, robbery, gang assault and assault in the incident that led to Roland Hueston's death, the New York Police Department said. CNN has contacted the Manhattan district attorney's office to ask about Rosado's charges. CNN's attempts to reach legal representation for Rosado weren't immediately successful. Police said a group of people displayed a knife and assaulted a 38-year-old man on a platform at the Fordham Road subway station in the Bronx around 2:40 a.m. on January 1. At some point, the man fell onto the roadbed where the tracks are as a train approached, according to police. Hueston, 36, of the Bronx, tried to help the man from the tracks, but was "subsequently struck by the oncoming train, causing (Hueston's) death," police said in a news release. The train didn't strike the assault victim, who was eventually treated at a hospital for a broken arm and released, according to police. The assailants fled the station. Police didn't say how many people were involved in the attack, but in early January they released surveillance photos from the scene showing a group of people wanted in the assault. Three other male teenagers, a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds, were arrested in January in connection with the incident, according to NYPD. At the time, each was held on recommended charges including murder, robbery, gang assault and assault. The attack was one of several in the New York subway system that police were investigating early this year. On January 15, a 40-year-old woman died after being pushed in front of an oncoming train in what police said was a random attack at the Times Square-42nd Street subway station. A suspect was charged with second-degree murder after he turned himself in less than an hour later, police said. Eight days later, a 62-year-old man suffered minor injuries after being pushed onto subway tracks in Lower Manhattan, according to the NYPD. After that incident, the head of the city's transit agency urged people to stay away from the edge of platforms. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.	https://www.albanyherald.com/news/fourth-teen-arrested-in-death-of-good-samaritan-struck-by-train-new-york-city-police/article_856594f5-8f57-56ae-a3cc-ebfcacdbc500.html	2022-04-02T22:06:14Z
The latest installment of the Black Enterprise Economic Equity and Racial Justice Series, April 28, will feature solutions presented by leading experts in public health, fitness, and nutrition NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 multimedia resource for African American entrepreneurs and business leaders, presents the latest installment of the BLACK ENTERPRISE Economic Equity & Racial Justice Town Hall Series: "Wellness & Healthcare Disparities – How Black People Can Live Better and Longer" on Thursday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST. Gilead Sciences serves as the Wellness & Health Disparities Town Hall sponsor. Panelists for the Wellness & Health Disparities Town Hall session include Fit Beyond 40 Founder and NASM Certified Personal Trainer Kirk Charles; Gilead Sciences Director of Corporate Citizenship and Public Affairs, Shanell L. McGoy, Ph.D., M.P.H.; Women's Health Dietician and The Flourish Heights Podcast Host Valerie Agyeman, R.D.; and Public Health Expert and J. Dow Fitness Founder; CEO Jacqueline Dow, Dr.Ph., M.S.P.H. The town hall will be moderated by author and TV personality Ian Smith, Ph.D., and remarks will also be delivered by BLACK ENTERPRISE CEO Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. Healthcare in America is often discussed as if everyone gets the same high-quality care. However, because of racial disparities in the American healthcare system, that is too often not the case. The uneven distribution of resources between racial communities results in grossly underequipped and understaffed hospitals—especially in the African American community. Food deserts disproportionately affect Black communities, making fresh, healthy foods less accessible. These inequities in health and wellness result in the loss of millions of African American lives; a reality tragically played out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Against this daunting backdrop, our virtual town hall discussion focuses on specific, solution-focused questions: What can we as Black people do—in our homes, families, and communities—to overcome the barriers to greater levels of health and wellness? What actions can we take today to live better, longer lives? "Disparities in health and wellness are directly correlated to the nation's racial wealth gap, the root cause of America's systemic inequality," says Graves. "Too many Black people deal with chronic illness or die prematurely during what should be our peak earning years, creating a persistent drag on Black wealth creation. We can do more than just say, 'Health is wealth;' we must proactively change our habits and mindsets to produce both and press corporations and government to support better health outcomes for Black people." Wellness & Health Disparities Town Hall panelists will also explore the impact of the following related issues: - COVID-19 in the Black community - Unequal distribution of funding for hospitals and other medical resources - Eliminating food deserts - Increasing access to reliable health information - Rebuilding trust between healthcare providers and Black patients - Actions that Black people, families, and communities can take to improve the quality and longevity of Black lives "Wellness & Healthcare Disparities – How Black People Can Live Better and Longer" is the latest of an ongoing series of virtual roundtable sessions featuring top corporate executives, entrepreneurs, subject-matter experts, and thought leaders. The roundtable discussions will examine a range of challenges confronting communities of color, with the goal of yielding strategic plans to galvanize Black Americans to act. The sessions seek to advance the state of the Black community, help position Black professionals to gain more C-suite and board positions, increase capital and procurement opportunities for Black-owned businesses, and ensure corporate America's accountability to their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. For complimentary entry to the "Wellness & Healthcare Disparities – How Black People Can Live Better and Longer" Town Hall, go to blackenterprise.com/townhall/. EDITOR'S NOTE: Interested press should contact Alfred Edmond Jr. at 201-243-8269 or via e-mail at edmonda@blackenterprise.com. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the No.1 Black media brand, with more than 12 million monthly unique visitors. Since 1970, black enterprise has been the premier business, career, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. black enterprise produces video and podcast programming, virtual and in-person business and lifestyle events, and other digital media. Visit www.blackenterprise.com for more information. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BLACK ENTERPRISE	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/04/22/black-enterprise-present-town-hall-wellness-health-disparities-how-black-people-can-live-better-longer-lives/	2022-04-22T20:58:57Z
O'Brart brings a wealth of knowledge to WorkLLama's expanding global footprint ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkLLama, technology provider of a total talent acquisition and engagement suite, announced that it has brought on seasoned sales leader Joss O'Brart to lead sales in the UK and Europe. O'Brart comes to WorkLLama having spent almost 23 years working in the contingent workforce, total talent, MSP, RPO, VMS, and HR Tech industries. Her motivation for customer success paired with WorkLLama's investment in global growth across four continents will continue to be a value-add for its customers. Joss began her career at Hays Accountancy & Finance where she managed several recruitment teams, eventually taking on a regional management position, before being promoted to corporate sales director. She spent time at ManpowerGroup, heading up the Experis Finance Recruitment business, and Services business, focusing on Financial Services, supporting Regulatory, Risk, Governance and Audit Projects. She then joined SAP Fieldglass, supporting Fieldglass-specific solutions and total SAP transformation projects. In her spare time, Joss sings and plays guitar. She has gigged all over the South Coast—both solo and in bands—and often gets taken on walks by her three dogs in the Sussex countryside. "I'm really excited to join Workllama and continue bringing this amazing platform to customers in Europe," Joss said of the new role. "The team is fantastic, and the platform is too. I can't wait to tell everyone about WorkLLama!" "WorkLLama has grown significantly in the UK and Europe, welcoming several new clients and a lot of engagement with prospects. Our strategy as a business has always included global expansion in support of borderless talent." said Kevin Poll, SVP, Strategy and Business Development. "Joss is the first of many important hires throughout the region to further drive that growth." WorkLLama is a total talent acquisition and engagement suite. Our platform harnesses the power of AI with a complete suite of applicant tracking system (ATS), customer relationship management (CRM) and direct sourcing tools to help companies build communities of highly engaged talent for all hiring needs. Visit us at www.workllama.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE WorkLLama	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/13/workllama-announces-joss-obrart-new-vice-president-sales-europe/	2022-09-13T14:17:32Z
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Four years ago gunmen attacked Halima Musa’s village in northwestern Nigeria, killing her husband and the oldest of their seven children. The family fled to the safety of a camp for displaced people, but now they are hungry, she said. “It’s been more than one year since the government brought us food items.” she said from Sokoto camp. It’s 2 p.m. and she’s preparing the family’s first — and only — meal for the day. She’s not sure where she’ll find food the next day. “I and my children are usually begging,” she said. Northwest Nigeria’s escalating violence has claimed thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands more. Many, like Musa, are sheltering in camps that often have inadequate food. The violence has exacerbated the chronic poverty in this part of the West African nation which has a 40% poverty rate, according to the latest government statistics, including some of the poorest citizens in the troubled north. Many families have had to abandon their farmlands as they are forced to choose their lives over livelihoods. The attacks have “pushed many communities to their limits, including about 500,000 people forced to flee from home,” according to Michel-Olivier Lacharite of Doctors Without Borders, the France-based medical charity. The group is preparing to provide food to up to 100,000 malnourished children this year in Nigeria’s Katsina state alone, said Lacharite, head of the group’s emergency operations. Despite alerting the government to the problem, he said, “We have not seen the mobilization needed to avert a devastating nutrition crisis.” The violence in northwest Nigeria is blamed on armed groups that authorities say are mostly young semi-nomadic herdsmen from the Fulani tribe who are in conflict with settled farming communities over limited access to water and land. Some of the rebellious herdsmen are now working with Islamist extremist rebels in the country’s northeast in targeting remote communities. As Nigeria’s jihadi insurgency in the northeast has abated somewhat, the violence in the northwest has worsened, according to authorities. “The government gives them (displaced people) more attention in the northwest even now than the northeast,” said Murdakai Titus with Nigeria’s National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons. “Northwest is given high priority … for intervention activities from the commission – relief materials, livelihood activities, training them to be self-reliant,” he said. The U.N. World Food Program Nigeria office is working to prevent acute malnutrition in children by providing nutritional assistance to children aged from 6 months to 23 months. Aid is also provided to pregnant and breastfeeding women in vulnerable households, said Chi Lael, a spokeswoman for the U.N. World Food Program in Nigeria. Malnutrition remains a source of concern though, Lael said, pointing out that in certain areas, “children under five were twice as likely to be malnourished compared to those from the general population.” Manzo Ezekiel, a spokesperson for Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency, said the agency knows nutrition must be improved to the internally displaced population. Hannatu Ahmadu and her four children were on the run for a month after gunmen attacked her Takwo village in the Munya area of Niger state. They managed to find safety but they don’t have enough food. “As I speak with you, we have not been able to harvest our crops and we are currently here starving,” she told AP from the Munya displacement camp in Niger state which neighbors Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Ahmadu said erratic deliveries of food aid makes it difficult to feed her children. “We only eat once a day,” she said.	https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/nigerias-troubled-northwest-battles-child-malnutrition/	2022-07-10T23:16:52Z
Custom Truck One Source, Inc. Reports Strong Quarterly Gross Profit Growth Published: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT\|Updated: 21 minutes ago KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Custom Truck One Source, Inc. ("CTOS," "we," "our," or the "Company") (NYSE: CTOS), a leading provider of specialty equipment to the electric utility, telecom, rail, and other infrastructure-related end markets, today reported financial results for its second quarterly period ended June 30, 2022. Our results are reported for our three segments: Equipment Rental Solutions ("ERS"), Truck and Equipment Sales ("TES") and Aftermarket Parts and Services ("APS"). ERS encompasses our core rental business, inclusive of sales of rental equipment to our customers. TES encompasses our specialized truck and equipment production and sales activities. APS encompasses sales and rentals of parts, tools and other supplies to our customers, as well as our aftermarket repair service operations. CTOS Second Quarter Highlights Total quarterly revenue of $362.1 million, with growth in rental revenue of 13.7% from continued strong rental demand Quarterly gross profit improvement of $36.1 million, or 77.3%, to $82.8 million compared to $46.7 million for second quarter 2021 Gross profit, excluding rental equipment depreciation, increased 27.0% to $126.1 million compared to $99.3 million pro forma second quarter 2021 Quarterly net income of $13.6 million, including $6.0 million related to the continuing post-acquisition integration related expenses, compared to a net loss of $129.4 million in second quarter 2021 Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $85.4 million compared to $70.2 million in second quarter 2021 Updating full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance Announced appointment of Christopher J. Eperjesy as Chief Financial Officer Announced a stock repurchase program for up to $30 million of the Company's common stock "Our entire team delivered strong second quarter results despite the continued headwinds stemming from supply chain constraints and inflation. I am proud that we achieved record production levels, completing more vehicles in the second quarter of 2022 than any other quarter in our history," said Fred Ross, Chief Executive Officer of CTOS. "While we are disappointed by the limitations caused by certain constrained production inputs, our second quarter results and the improving production momentum position us well for the second half of the year. We continue to focus on operational optimization so we can fully realize the benefits of our scale and our one-stop-shop business model. Custom Truck's commitment to our customers remains unmatched and we are steadfastly focused on meeting continued very strong customer demand across all three of our business segments." Summary Actual Financial Results Summary Pro Forma Financial Results1 The summary combined financial data below for the six months ended June 30, 2021 is presented on a pro forma basis to give effect to the following as if they occurred on January 1, 2020: (i) the acquisition of Custom Truck LP (the "Acquisition") and related impacts of purchase accounting, (ii) borrowings under the new debt structure and (iii) repayment of previously existing debt of Nesco Holdings and Custom Truck LP. Summary Actual Financial Results by Segment Segment performance is presented below for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and March 31, 2022, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Segment performance for the six months ended June 30, 2021, includes Custom Truck LP from April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. Equipment Rental Solutions Truck and Equipment Sales Aftermarket Parts and Services Summary Combined Operating Metrics Management Commentary Total revenue in the second quarter of 2022 was characterized by strong customer demand for rental equipment and for parts sales and service. Second quarter 2022 rental revenue increased 13.7% to $112.1 million, compared to $98.5 million in the second quarter of 2021, reflecting our continued expansion of our rental fleet and pricing gains. Parts sales and service revenue increased 9.2% to $31.5 million, compared to $28.9 million in the second quarter of 2021. Equipment sales decreased 11.8% in the second quarter of 2022 to $218.5 million, compared to $247.7 million in the second quarter of 2021 impacted by continued supply chain challenges. In our ERS segment, rental revenue in the second quarter of 2022 was $108.1 million compared to $95.1 million in the second quarter of 2021, a 13.7% increase. Fleet utilization remained relatively steady at 83% compared to 81% in the second quarter of 2021. Gross profit (excluding depreciation) in the segment was $87.0 million, compared to $65.6 million in the second quarter of 2021, representing strong growth over the prior year period. Revenue in our TES segment declined 15.7%, to $181.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, from $215.1 million in the second quarter of 2021, as a result of supply chain challenges relating to the segment's inventory suppliers. Gross profit improved by 33.6% to $27.1 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $20.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. Despite the impact on second quarter sales volume, TES continued to see strength in product demand as sales order backlog grew by 13.2% to $664.0 million compared to the end of the first quarter of 2022, and is up almost 200% from the second quarter of 2021. APS segment revenue experienced an increase of $3.1 million, or 9.7%, in the second quarter of 2022, to $35.5 million, as compared to $32.4 million in the second quarter of 2021, driven by growth in volume of parts sales and tools and accessories rentals. Gross profit margin in the segment saw significant improvement from the impact of operational improvements in our distribution network, pricing gains and increased rentals. Net income was $13.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a net loss of $129.4 million for the second quarter of 2021. Second quarter 2022 includes mark-to-market income of $13.1 million on the Company's stock purchase warrants. Second quarter 2021 included significant expenses associated with the acquisition of Custom Truck LP, including loss on extinguishment of debt and other transaction expenses. This represents our first positive net income quarter since the merger was announced in April of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $85.4 million, compared to $70.2 million for the second quarter of 2021. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was largely driven by growth in rental and pricing gains that contributed to margin expansion in all three of our segments. CTOS had cash and cash equivalents of $28.5 million as of June 30, 2022, and debt outstanding net of cash and cash equivalents ("net debt"), including finance leases, was $1,361.4 million as of June 30, 2022. Our net leverage ratio, which is net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA, was 3.81 as of June 30, 2022. Availability under the senior secured credit facility was $310.2 million as of June 30, 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we added $127.2 million to our rental fleet. 2022 Outlook Update Based on year-to-date performance, continued market strength, our current sales order backlog, and the ongoing supply chain environment, we are updating our full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance at this time. Supply chain challenges are primarily impacting our ability to deliver new vehicles to TES customers. We are reaffirming guidance for the ERS and APS segments. Recent Events As we announced last week, the Company's Board of Directors appointed Christopher J. Eperjesy to serve as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 15, 2022. Mr. Eperjesy succeeds Todd Barrett, who will continue his role as Chief Accounting Officer. Last week, we also announced that our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for up to $30 million of the Company's common stock. Under the repurchase program, repurchases can be made from time to time using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, all in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. The specific timing, price and size of purchases will depend on prevailing stock prices, general economic and market conditions, and other considerations. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of its common stock, and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company's discretion. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION The Company has scheduled a conference call at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on August 9, 2022, to discuss its second quarter 2022 financial results. A webcast will be publicly available at: investors.customtruck.com. To listen by phone, please dial 1-855-327-6837 or 1-631-891-4304. A replay of the call will be available until midnight, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317‑6671 and entering passcode 10019703. ABOUT CTOS CTOS is one of the largest providers of specialty equipment, parts, tools, accessories and services to the electric utility transmission and distribution, telecommunications and rail markets in North America. CTOS offers its specialized equipment to a diverse customer base for the maintenance, repair, upgrade and installation of critical infrastructure assets, including electric lines, telecommunications networks and rail systems. The Company's coast-to-coast rental fleet of more than 9,600 units includes aerial devices, boom trucks, cranes, digger derricks, pressure drills, stringing gear, hi-rail equipment, repair parts, tools and accessories. For more information, please visit investors.customtruck.com. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's management's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in this press release. This press release is based on certain assumptions that the Company's management has made in light of its experience in the industry, as well as the Company's perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors the Company believes are appropriate in these circumstances. As you read and consider this press release, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Many factors could affect the Company's actual performance and results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in this press release. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include: difficulty in integrating the Nesco Holdings and Custom Truck LP businesses and fully realizing the anticipated benefits of the Acquisition; as well as significant transaction and transition costs that we will continue to incur following the Acquisition; material disruptions to our operation and manufacturing locations as a result of public health concerns, including the COVID-19 pandemic, equipment failures, natural disasters, work stoppages, power outages or other reasons; the cyclical nature of demand for our products and services and our vulnerability to industry, regional and national downturns, which impact, among others, our ability to manage our rental equipment; our inability to obtain raw materials, component parts and/or finished goods in a timely and cost-effective manner; and our inability to manage our rental equipment in an effective manner; any further increase in the cost of new equipment that we purchase for use in our rental fleet or for our sales inventory; disruptions in our supply chain as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; aging or obsolescence of our existing equipment, and the fluctuations of market value thereof; our inability to recruit and retain the experienced personnel, including skilled technicians, we need to compete in our industries; e; disruptions in our information technology systems or a compromise of our system security, limiting our ability to effectively monitor and control our operations, adjust to changing market conditions, and implement strategic initiatives; unfavorable conditions in the capital and credit markets and our inability to obtain additional capital as required; our dependence on a limited number of manufacturers and suppliers and on third-party contractors to provide us with various services to assist us with conducting our business; potential impairment charges; our exposure to various risks related to legal proceedings or claims, and our failure to comply with relevant laws and regulations, including those related to occupational health and safety, the environment, government contracts, and data privacy and data security; the interest of our majority stockholder, which may not be consistent with the other stockholders; our significant indebtedness, which may adversely affect our financial position, limit our available cash and our access to additional capital, prevent us from growing our business and increase our risk of default; our inability to attract and retain highly skilled personnel and our inability to retain our senior management; our inability to generate cash, which could lead to a default; significant operating and financial restrictions imposed by the Indenture and the ABL Credit Agreement; increases in unionization rate in our workforce; changes in interest rates, which could increase our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness and decrease our net income and cash flows; and the phase-out of LIBOR and uncertainty as to its replacement. For a more complete description of these and other possible risks and uncertainties, please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and its subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. CUSTOM TRUCK ONE SOURCE, INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES In our press release and schedules, and on the related conference call, we report certain financial measures that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). We utilize these financial measures to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and some of these measures are commonly used in our industry to evaluate performance. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide investors expanded insight to assess performance, in addition to the standard GAAP-based financial measures. The press release schedules reconcile the most directly comparable GAAP measure to each non-GAAP measure that we refer to. Although management evaluates and presents these non-GAAP measures for the reasons described herein, please be aware that these non-GAAP measures have limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for revenue, operating income/loss, net income/loss, earnings/loss per share or any other comparable operating measure prescribed by GAAP. In addition, we may calculate and/or present these non-GAAP financial measures differently than measures with the same or similar names that other companies report, and as a result, the non-GAAP measures we report may not be comparable to those reported by others. Custom Truck LP became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company on April 1, 2021. The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements prepared under GAAP include Custom Truck LP from April 1, 2021. Accordingly, the financial information presented under GAAP for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 is not comparable to the financial information of the six-month period ended June 30, 2021. As a result, we have included information on a "pro forma combined basis" as further described below, which we believe provides for more meaningful year-over-year comparability. Pro Forma Financial Information. The unaudited pro forma combined financial information presented on the subsequent pages give effect to the Company's acquisition of Custom Truck LP, as if the Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2020, and is presented to facilitate comparisons with our results following the Acquisition. This information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. Such unaudited pro forma combined financial information also uses the estimated fair value of assets and liabilities on April 1, 2021, the closing date of the Acquisition, and makes the following assumptions: (1) removes acquisition-related costs and charges that were recognized in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, and applies these costs and charges as if the transactions had occurred on January 1, 2020; (2) removes the loss on the extinguishment of debt that was recognized in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and applies the charge to the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as if the debt extinguishment giving rise to the loss had occurred on January 1, 2020; (3) adjusts for the impacts of purchase accounting in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021; (4) adjusts interest expense, including amortization of debt issuance costs, to reflect borrowings on the ABL Facility and issuance of the 2029 Secured Notes, as if the funds had been borrowed and the 2029 Secured Notes had been issued on January 1, 2020 and used to repay pre-acquisition debt; and, (5) adjusts for the income tax effect using a tax rate of 25%. Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA. We present Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA as if the Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2020. Refer to the reconciliation of pro forma combined net income (loss) to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2021 in this press release. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) plus interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and further adjusted for non-cash purchase accounting impact, transaction and process improvement costs, including business integration expenses, share-based payments, the change in fair value of derivative instruments, sales-type lease adjustment, and other special charges that are not expected to recur. This non-GAAP measure is subject to certain limitations. The above press release was provided courtesy of PRNewswire. The views, opinions and statements in the press release are not endorsed by Gray Media Group nor do they necessarily state or reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc.	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/09/custom-truck-one-source-inc-reports-strong-quarterly-gross-profit-growth/	2022-08-09T20:27:51Z
New division is latest in Applied Underwriters' continued expansion and growth engaging top professionals seeking to realize career and personal goals OMAHA, Neb., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Steve Menzies, Chairman, Applied Underwriters, today announced the formation of Applied Entertainment & Sports, a new division of the Company that will consolidate existing business and add substantial new business in an innovative and aggressively postured entertainment and sports unit headquartered in Los Angeles with a New York satellite office. The enterprise's debut follows several recent acquisitions and commercial business introductions that have marked Applied Underwriters' dramatic growth, according to Mr. Menzies, who noted: "We are on track with our plans and have been especially fortunate in accommodating the vision and blueprints of top talent attracted to move to Applied in their chosen specialty markets. Our new Entertainment & Sports leadership team offers real testimony to our openness to great ideas and thinkers, and to our approach for engaging expert talent." According to Mr. Jamie Sahara, President, Applied Underwriters, the division will be led by two accomplished sector leaders with Mr. Jerid Schmickle serving as CEO. Mr. Schmickle previously was President of Reel Media Insurance Services, served as Founding Managing Director of Alive Risk and was a Senior Director at Allianz / Fireman's Fund Global Entertainment. He will be joined by seasoned industry veteran, Mr. Tim Troester, who will serve as COO. Mr. Troester was formerly EVP at Reel Media and Senior Director at Alive Risk before which he held executive positions at One Beacon and Nationwide. Messrs. Schmickle and Troester co-founded Alive Risk in 2011 which, together with NAS Insurance, one of Lloyd's largest cover holders, became a prominent MGA in the entertainment space. Mr. Sahara further commented that the new enterprise possesses a kind of "star is born" effect, as it becomes, almost immediately, a top underwriting operation in the entertainment and related areas: "We move right up to the top of the standings with our team. We will capitalize meaningfully on the opportunities here, especially as we further build-out the team and communicate its unique, proven strengths. We are very optimistic and ready to be center stage." The prospect of forming a "dream team" to realize his goals in the sector was among the incentives that drew Mr. Schmickle to Applied Underwriters: "We are actively hiring right now and will assemble an additional dozen or so professionals—the best in the field—to give us added depth in product and program development and high recognition among the clientele. To say that this opportunity is exciting would be an understatement. I was drawn to Applied largely as a result of their intellectual grasp of the business and their willingness to protract a successful trajectory." Mr. Schmickle indicated that the division will write on both an E&S and admitted basis to provide GL, excess/umbrella, professional, workers' compensation, contingency (cancellation, non-appearance, prize indemnity and weather), inland marine (floaters for instruments and jewelry) and excess coverage for film and TV events. Mr. Schmickle concluded that Applied Entertainment & Sports expects to introduce new programs and product availabilities over the next several quarters. For further information contact: Ryan Gerding, Public Relations, at +1 (913) 602-8531 or at press@auw.com. About Applied Underwriters (www.auw.com) Applied Underwriters® is a global risk services firm that helps businesses and people manage uncertainty through its business services, insurance and reinsurance solutions. As a company, Applied Underwriters has been distinguished by its innovative approaches to client care and by its strong financial strength. Applied Underwriters operates widely throughout the US, UK, EU and Middle East. Its operational headquarters is located in Omaha, Nebraska. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Applied Underwriters	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/27/applied-underwriters-premieres-entertainment-amp-sports-division-headed-by-top-sector-leaders/	2022-07-27T19:48:02Z
NEW ORLEANS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed merger of NEOGEN Corporation ("the Company") (NasdaqGS: NEOG) with 3M (NYSE: MMM) pursuant to which shareholders of NEOGEN will own only approximately 49.9% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger undervalues the Company. If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-neog/ to learn more. To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com. Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC 1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200 New Orleans, LA 70163 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/20/neogen-investor-alert-by-former-attorney-general-louisiana-kahn-swick-amp-foti-llc-investigates-merger-neogen-corporation-neog/	2022-07-20T21:29:50Z
BOSTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Magellan Jets, David Ortiz Children's Fund, and The Red Sox Foundation are teaming up to give fans the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience to travel on a private jet with Big Papi himself as he heads to Cooperstown to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! Net proceeds from the Fly With Ortiz Sweepstakes will support the David Ortiz Children's Fund and The Red Sox Foundation. GRAND PRIZE: The Grand Prize Winner and one (1) guest will fly with David on a private flight to Cooperstown donated by Magellan Jets. The Grand Prize package also includes: - Ground transportation for the Grand Prize Winner and (1) guest to your hotel for the weekend - Hotel accommodations for three (3) nights' stay in a double-occupancy room roughly five miles from the Hall of Fame - Two (2) tickets to the Hall of Fame Ceremony - Airfare for the Grand Prize Winner and one (1) guest back to Boston following the ceremony on Sunday OTHER PRIZES: First Prize – Enter by 8:59:50 p.m. ET on June 22, 2022 for a chance to win one (1) autographed David Ortiz baseball. Second Prize — Enter by 8:59:59 p.m. ET on June 29, 2022 for a chance to win two (2) premium game tickets to the Red Sox home game at Fenway Park Tuesday, July 26, 2022, where David will be honored in a pregame ceremony. Third Prize — Enter by 8:59:59 p.m. ET on July 6, 2022 for a chance to win one (1) autographed David Ortiz baseball. WHEN: The auction will launch Friday, June 17, 2022 at 12 p.m. ET, and will run through Friday, July 8, 2022 at 9 p.m. ET. The flight to Cooperstown will take place on Thursday, July 21, 2022—more details on the flight and press/photo opportunities to come later. WHERE: Once the sweepstakes is live, fans can sign up to enter at RedSox.com/FlyWithOrtiz. Some restrictions may apply. Please see Official Rules for full details. ELIGIBILITY: Fans located in the United States and who are 18 years old or older are eligible to enter. WHO: The David Ortiz Children's Fund provides essential support for children in the Dominican Republic and in New England who cannot afford the critical cardiac services they need. To date, the organization has helped save the lives of over 1,013 children in the Dominican Republic and has helped thousands more in the New England area. As the Official Team Charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Red Sox Foundation seeks to make a difference in the lives of children, veterans, families, and communities in need throughout New England by improving health, educational and recreational opportunities. Founded in 2008, Magellan Jets is a Boston-based private aviation company offering jet card ownership, jet membership, and on-demand charter services. Safety, security, privacy, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence in hospitality combine with the most heavily audited and thoroughly vetted network of aircraft and crews in the world to provide the freedom, certainty, and exceptional personalized service that private travelers demand. View original content: SOURCE Magellan Jets	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/22/media-alert-fly-with-ortiz-sweepstakes/	2022-06-22T20:28:19Z
KEY WEST, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant is ready to seduce your senses with the launch of their enhanced Between My Red Velvet Sheets Cheesecake. The brand that reimagined intimate dining with desserts being the main event will be serving up their newest version of the red velvet cheesecake starting on Thursday, September 8, 2022. The cheesecake will be available at all six Better Than Sex locations. "We are ecstatic to introduce a newer version of our Between My Red Velvet Sheets Cheesecake with its silky and sensual texture," said Len Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder of Better Than Sex. "We've massaged the recipe for this creamy cheesecake that we're sure will delight the senses and is one that guests can indulge in with that special person or persons." At Better Than Sex, size matters. The newest version of the Between My Red Velvet Sheets Cheesecake takes cheesecake with considerable girth and lays it on top of a seductively dark chocolate cookie crust. The cheesecake is covered in a silky chocolate frosting and a tease of strawberry that will tantalize your senses. Better Than Sex restaurants invite guests to an intimate ambiance with their dimly lit dining rooms. Their tables generally accommodate two to four guests to keep the experience cozy. The dessert restaurant offers private booths and tables that are enclosed on three sides. Throughout the dining room, guests can feast their eyes on lovers' art, partial nude profiles, and other sophisticated-sexy décor that spur on romantic dining experiences for every sense. In addition to their sensual desserts, Better Than Sex is known for their signature chocolate & caramel rimmed drinks, allowing you to lick and sip. All locations feature wine and beer with four locations offering spirits. For those who want to be sweet and sexy at home, all locations offer third-party delivery. Menus may vary by location. For more information, visit www.betterthansexdesserts.com or follow them on Facebook or Instagram. Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant was conceived in Key West, FL by husband and wife duo Len and Dani Johnson. What started as a desire for dessert and a passion for baking has turned into a franchise with locations in Greenville, SC; Key West, FL; Los Angeles; Nashville, TN; Orlando, FL; Savannah, GA; and Plano, TX. The brand serves up desserts and beverages with a little naughty on the side. Better Than Sex – A Dessert Restaurant offers an intimate speak-easy atmosphere and caters to date-nights for a mature audience. In 2022, Better Than Sex's Blueberry Birthday Suit was an Editor's Pick for "Best Sandwiches" by Restaurant Hospitality. To learn more, visit www.betterthansexdesserts.com. MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Miller kmiller@Inklinkmarketing.com PHOTO: HERE View original content: SOURCE Better Than Sex	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/01/better-than-sex-gives-their-red-velvet-cheesecake-seductive-makeover/	2022-09-01T17:08:03Z
DALLAS (KDAF) — Fourth of July is upon us and of course, everything is bigger in Texas, including their Fourth of July celebrations. So if you are still trying to plan what you’re gonna do on the Fourth of July, try getting in on the Texas-sized celebrations going on in Dallas. According to a new WalletHub study, Dallas is in the top 20 cities in America with the best Fourth of July celebrations. Big D ranked as the 17th best city in the nation for the Fourth of July celebrations. Officials compared 100 of the largest cities in the U.S. based on how well they balance holiday costs with fun. Some key metrics they looked at included average beer and wine prices, duration of fireworks shows and Fourth of July weather forecasts. Here’s how Dallas ranked in a few of those metrics: - 41st – Walkability - 1st – Legality of Fireworks - 24th – Lowest Price of Three-Star Hotel Room - 17th – Number of Fourth of July Festivals & Performances - 1st – Prevalence of Affordable 4.5+ Star Restaurants - 12th – Duration of Fireworks Show The top 10 best cities for Fourth of July celebrations are: - San Francisco, CA - Los Angeles, CA - Washington D.C. - Atlanta, GA - Las Vegas, NV - New York, NY - San Diego, CA - Seattle, WA - Orlando, FL - New Orleans, LA Other Texas cities that made the top 20 include: - Houston – 12 - San Antonio – 14 For the full report, visit WalletHub.	https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-ranks-amongst-the-20-best-cities-for-fourth-of-july-celebrations/	2022-06-27T22:30:57Z
The ProFlow PM2000 Generates up to 2030 PSI of High-Pressure Water to Easily Blast Away Dirt, Grime and Debris LOS ANGELES, August 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading car care brand Chemical Guys announces the launch of the highly anticipated ProFlow PM2000 Performance Electric Pressure Washer. Officially available for purchase on August 17, the ProFlow Pressure Washer delivers unparalleled pressure washing performance in an innovative, compact, nostalgic, and fun design that's as space efficient as it is functional. With the unit weighing in at a lightweight 10.5 lbs by itself, coupled with its low center of gravity and 360-degree rolling polyurethane casters, the ProFlow Pressure Washer flawlessly maneuvers without tipping over. It can also remain sturdily in one position by swapping out the casters for the included rubber feet. When the job is done, due to its space-saving design, the ProFlow fits perfectly in the garage, shop, apartment, cabinet, shed, car trunk, or even your backpack. Delivering up to 2030 PSI of high-pressure water with a maximum flow rate of 1.77 gallons per minute, the ProFlow's 1680 watt, quiet yet powerful electric motor makes quick, fun work of heavy-duty cleaning around the home, buildings, RV, cars, trucks, boats, driveways, patios and more. The ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry, and the extended 20-foot flex water hose combined with the extra-long 35-foot power cable allows for flexible use and all-access maneuvering in large areas. Equipped with a quick connect to easily attach a Snubby Pressure Washer Gun and foam cannon for the ultimate sudsy experience in seconds, the ProFlow is incredibly versatile, providing the choice of either the long or short barrel gun, both of which come with the unit (along with five quick-connect nozzles encompassing 0, 15, 25, 40 and 65 degrees), offering unmatched control when washing. "It's one thing to design a tool that can do one job well, it's even more exciting to design a tool that inspires people to constantly find new uses and never want to stop using it," says Paul Schneider, Chemical Guys Creative Director. "Cleaning your house and car doesn't have to be boring or tedious; it can be fun and satisfying. When we developed the ProFlow PM2000 Performance Electric Pressure Washer, we took everything we loved about pressure washing and all the things that made pressure washing challenging to create not only a tool but a powerful solution. We spent years innovating to create a tool unlike any other, and we are proud to say it is our first." The ProFlow PM2000 Performance Electric Pressure Washer and all its included attachments retails for $199.99 and is available for pre-sale through Tuesday, August 16 on ChemicalGuys.com before becoming publicly available through the Chemical Guys website and at Detail Garage locations nationwide Wednesday, August 17, and through Amazon on August 22. Follow along on the Chemical Guys social channels, like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, for all the oddly satisfying results using the ProFlow PM2000 Performance Electric Pressure Washer. Chemical Guys is a worldwide leader in automotive detailing products for car care enthusiasts and professionals. From exclusive small-batch waxes to cutting edge ceramic coatings, and specialty cleaners for exteriors and interiors, Chemical Guys sets the industry standard when it comes to product innovation, technological advancement and education. Based in Southern California, Chemical Guys has evolved from a handful of passionate car fanatics to a global lifestyle brand with the largest digital library of automotive detailing "how to" content available. Learn more and join the Chemical Guys family at ChemicalGuys.com. Detail Garage is the country's fastest-growing car care superstore. The nationwide retail franchise is the ultimate destination for auto detailing supplies, equipment, car care accessories and training. By combining the highest-quality products with educational detailing classes, Detail Garage has become the country's go-to retail store for car care enthusiasts, passionate car owners, and detailing professionals. After launching its initial location in Southern California, the brand has quickly expanded to over 90 locations over the last 6 years throughout the US, UK and Canada. To find a Detail Garage near you or for more information on products, training or franchising opportunities visit www.detailgarage.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Chemical Guys	https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/15/leading-car-care-brand-chemical-guys-debuts-new-ultra-portable-lightweight-meticulously-designed-proflow-pm2000-performance-electric-pressure-washer/	2022-08-15T15:50:21Z
5 children hospitalized after found in vehicle unresponsive in S.C. Published: Jun. 2, 2022 at 12:10 PM CDT\|Updated: 16 minutes ago NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - North Charleston Police said five children have been hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a vehicle. Police received a call at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday about children in a vehicle in a strip mall, police spokesman Harve Jacobs said. The children were taken to a hospital and are in stable condition, Jacobs said. WCSC reported that there has been no official word on what happened to cause the children to become unresponsive. Police have also not released details about the children’s parents. Copyright 2022 WCSC via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.	https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/02/5-children-hospitalized-after-found-vehicle-unresponsive-sc/	2022-06-02T17:27:03Z
Walt Disney Co. Q2 results fall short but stock jumps By The Associated Press BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. missed Wall Street’s expectations for its fiscal second quarter, dinged by over $1 billion it paid in early termination fees for TV shows and films it wanted to use on its own streaming service. The results came as the company continues to be in the crosshairs of Republican lawmakers, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, over its opposition to a new state law barring instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. DeSantis DeSantis signed a bill last month to dissolve the private government Walt Disney World controls on its property in the state in retaliation.	https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/11/walt-disney-co-q2-results-fall-short-but-stock-jumps/	2022-05-11T22:59:54Z
SEATTLE, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Air aircraft technicians and fleet service agents, who are represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have ratified a new two-year contract. The contract was approved by 91% of those employees who voted. The new contract includes increases to the wage scale, retroactive pay to January 2022 and other compensation increases. Horizon's aircraft technicians are responsible for the maintenance of the carrier's fleet of Embraer 175s and Bombardier Q400s aircraft. "Our technicians and fleet services employees play a critical role in our operation, keeping our aircraft safe, reliable and clean," said Gavin Jones, vice president of maintenance and engineering for Horizon Air. "We are grateful to the AMFA negotiating team for working with us to find solutions that work for our technicians and position Horizon for the future." "I would like to thank the management of Horizon Air for recognizing the value of all of our members," said AMFA Local 14 Representative Bobby Shipman. "Thanks to all the negotiating committee members for the dedicated service to resolving this contract in a small amount of time." Contracts in the airline industry do not expire. Once they become amendable, the current contract remains in effect until a new agreement is ratified. With bases in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska, Horizon serves more than 45 cities throughout the Pacific Northwest, California, the Midwest, and British Columbia and Alberta in Canada. About Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize providing low fares for our guests, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK). View original content: SOURCE Alaska Airlines	https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/13/aircraft-technicians-horizon-air-ratify-new-two-year-contract/	2022-05-13T14:14:34Z

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