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Wastewater monitoring for Covid-19 is picking up steam across the US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN
Interest in using wastewater surveillance to monitor Covid-19 continues to grow in the United States, as the values of the early detection tool come into clearer focus.
In September 2020, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the National Wastewater Surveillance System, investing millions of dollars in an effort to coordinate and build upon programs that track coronavirus in samples collected in sewage systems.
Participation in the program has risen steadily since launch. But what’s driving interest now — and has led to the biggest bump yet — is the change in clinical testing strategies across the US, said Amy Kirby, a microbiologist who leads the CDC’s wastewater program.
With the growing prevalence of at-home Covid-19 tests and the public’s waning interest in testing in general, less case data is being officially reported. Local health departments are “recognizing that clinical surveillance isn’t going to have as much information about what’s going on in the community,” she said.
“Wastewater is a non-intrusive way to still have that early and reliable information of what’s going on in your community,” Kirby said.
The CDC launched a national public dashboard tracking Covid-19 wastewater data in February, and the number of participating sites has risen from about 400 to nearly 700 sites in the two months since.
In that same time, the daily average of reported Covid-19 tests dropped by two-thirds, according to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
The CDC’s wastewater program has enough money to sufficiently cover programs for all 50 states and 14 additional jurisdictions, with funding guaranteed through 2025.
There are 33 states currently funded through the agency’s epidemiology and laboratory capacity cooperative agreement — and another 14 that have a commercial testing contract — but the CDC hopes that all 50 states will be represented in the network by next year. Grant applications are now in process for 2023 funding.
Wastewater surveillance is not a new public health tool, but it was far from mainstream before Covid-19.
Local health departments are still figuring out how to best make use of this tool. They have questions about how to partner with utility companies to collect samples in the first place, as well as the best way to analyze and interpret the resulting data and more, said Deise Galan, lead analyst for the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ public health preparedness program.
Enough questions from members have poured in that NACCHO recently launched a mentorship program that has so far matched one local jurisdiction with lots of experience in wastewater surveillance to a couple of others that are just getting started.
About a dozen local health departments applied to be part of this mentorship program, and it has sparked the interest of many more that have reached out to learn more.
“It’s become something that has not only caught the desire of the local health officials, but also their elected officials as something that they can really implement and use not only for SARS-CoV-2, but for other pathogens as well,” Galan said.
Wastewater is a hyper-local surveillance tool, which only provides information about the specific community that is served by the participating wastewater treatment plant. But experts say there is clear value in bringing as many sites on board as possible.
“It’s both a strength that we get really good information about that community, but also a weakness because we need to get as many wastewater systems as we can doing this testing so that we get a more complete picture,” Kirby said.
It took the CDC about a year and a half — from the launch of the program in September 2020 until February 2022 — to work through how to best standardize and present the data they’d been collecting into a national dashboard.
Right now, data on the dashboard is limited. A map shows the relative change in coronavirus detection levels over a single 15-day period, with earlier trends in percent change only available through downloading a large data set.
But in the coming weeks, the CDC plans to update their national wastewater dashboard with more information about not just how levels change week-to-week, but how the absolute level of coronavirus detected in a sewershed compares to other points in the pandemic. They also plan to include an option to visualize trends over time for each site.
“Our focus is on using this system as an early warning of increases in the community. And we want that early warning system to be as early and as sensitive as it can be,” Kirby said.
This high-sensitivity can create “noise” in the system, she said. But with variants such as BA.2 picking in the US and others potentially looming over the horizon, they’d rather play it extra safe.
“We are working closely with our state and local public health officials to make sure that they are interpreting the data correctly to answer their questions. We’re monitoring those increases until we are either convinced they are just noise or see that they are real increases and we need to move on them.”
More participants bring more opportunities to share knowledge about a public health tool that many are just starting to become familiar with, too.
“Why are we going to reinvent the wheel, if there are other places that have been able to successfully implement this program?” Galan said. “At the local level, we can have that peer-to peer-sharing and collection of best practice.”
Putting it all on a national dashboard allows local health departments to explore what’s happening in similar places, said Chelsea Gridley-Smith, director of environmental health at NACCHO.
“Local health departments know who they see as peers. So, a rural county may look to Chicago for guidance, but not for similarities. But if they can compare themselves to another rural county, they might be able to find more and more programs like themselves,” she said.
“Those are the places where having everything compiled in a CDC location allows us to explore the possibility for expanding partnership outside of just one state with the similarities around county size and jurisdiction size and population type and infrastructure set-up.”
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Knoetic, an Accel-backed people analytics startup "built with Chief People Officers, for Chief People Officers," today announced two major appointments to its executive team. Beth Gentile has been appointed Head of Sales, and Trevor Rundell has been named Head of Analytics and Platform Engineering. The appointments support Knoetic's 400% year-on-year growth and ongoing focus on delivering critical people insights to CPOs and their teams so they can make smarter data-driven decisions about their workforce. Knoetic also announced the opening of dozens of new roles at its company.
Beth, a sales leader from Silicon Valley unicorns Square and Box and Stanford alumni, will oversee Knoetic's Sales and Partnerships functions, with a focus on growing revenue, winning key customers and partners, and informing product roadmap initiatives by relaying information from the voice of the customer. At Square, she served as a divisional Head of Sales, leading a team of over 60 salespeople that accounted for tens of millions in revenue. Beth brings deep experience building sales processes, coaching, developing sales leaders, and has a passion for growing and scaling teams.
"I have always been a people-first leader and firmly believe that employees are a company's most valuable asset. The combination of Knoetic's mission to empower Chief People Officers and the opportunity to partner with some truly great people is what inspired me to take on this new challenge," said Beth Gentile, Head of Sales at Knoetic. "I am thrilled to be partnering alongside Joseph Quan and Trevor Rundell as we build this company with phenomenal growth opportunities ahead of us."
Trevor, a former engineering leader from Hubspot and Drift (valued at over $1 billion) and graduate of MIT, will lead Knoetic's engineering organization, supporting the company's ambitious product vision. He'll also be responsible for architecting scalable people analytics systems that support thousands of customers. Trevor helped lead one of the engineering teams behind HubSpot's analytics platform from Series E through an IPO, and more recently was at Drift as one of its founding employees, helping scale the team and product for nearly six years through an eventual acquisition by Vista Equity Partners for $1B+ in 2021.
"The best leaders I've worked with were masters at weaving together powerful stories using a mixture of data and anecdotes," said Trevor Rundell, Head of Analytics and Platform Engineering at Knoetic. "One without the other is simply an incomplete picture. Knoetic is the only tool I've seen that prioritizes both, putting instant access to data and a community of the best people leaders right at your fingertips."
"I'm thrilled to welcome two new leaders to our executive team," said Joseph Quan, Knoetic's Founder & CEO. "Both Beth and Trevor have proven track records and bring unique leadership philosophies that will only accelerate Knoetic. There's a long journey ahead of us, but every day we've continued to grow our platform of Chief People Officers, giving them quantitative and qualitative insights to make better decisions for their companies."
About Knoetic
Knoetic is a technology company that builds powerful software for 1,000s of Chief People Officers. The world's top companies use Knoetic's integrated community insights and people analytics software to make smarter data-driven decisions about their workforce.
You can find out more at knoetic.com.
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Events this weekend in Central Texas include a martial arts competition at the Bell County Expo Center, a free “Kid Fish” event in Morgan’s Point Resort, First Friday in downtown Temple, live music and more.
First Friday
First Friday, an event featuring live music, vendors, drink and food special at restaurants, and shopping opportunities will take place this Friday at multiple locations in downtown Temple.
As part of the First Friday events, Fire Base Brewing Co., 8 S. First St., will host a block party 4-10 p.m. The block party will include live music, food vendors and axe throwing.
Also as part of First Friday festivities, Artist 2 Artist Showcase will hold an art show and sale from 5-9 p.m. at the courtyard at 5 S. Main St.
Gorilla Games
Gorilla Games, a Texas-owned grappling federation, will hold a competition Saturday in the assembly hall at the Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop 121 in Belton.
Weigh-in for participants starts at 8 a.m. and will close at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. A rules meeting will be held at 10 a.m. and the competition will start at 10:30 a.m. with the youth division.
This will be a submission only, double elimination event and is open to all ages and skill levels. Match durations for youth will be three minutes. Matches for teen and adult white and blue belts will be five minutes. Purple, brown, and black belt matches will be seven minutes. Should a match end in a draw, the overtime limit is two minutes with the first person to submit, or establish the first dominant mounted position announced as winner.
For registration and more information visit gorillagameschampionship.com.
Entry fee is $5 for spectators.
Kid Fish
The city of Morgan’s Point Resort will hold “Kid Fish,” a free fishing event for children ages 12 and younger, from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morgan’s Point Marina, 12 Calamity Jane Drive in Morgan’s Point Resort.
Fishing poles, bait and refreshments will be provided.
3 Texans summer kickoff party
3 Texans Winery and Vineyard, 7536 FM 2409 in Temple, will hold a summer kickoff party from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature the Lulumae’s Cajun Cuisine food truck, live music with Ryan Wright, and axe throwing with Rowdy Axe Company.
Temple railroad museum family day
The Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Ave. B in downtown Temple, will host its monthly free family day event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
This month’s theme is “Beat the Heat,” and participants are encouraged to wear a Hawaiian shirt. Activities will include arts and crafts.
Annual picnic at Seaton Star Hall
SPJST Lodge No. 47 will host its annual picnic on Sunday at Seaton Star Hall, 10842 State Highway 53 in Temple.
Fried chicken and sausage with all the trimmings will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. Plates will be $12 each and to-go plates will be available. A polka jam will start at noon and an auction will start at 3 p.m. The event also will include a bake sale.
Westphalia community garage sale
The Westphalia Knights of Columbus will hold a community-wide garage sale from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Westphalia parish hall pavilion, 144 County Road 3000 in Lott. Individual homes also will participate in the sale.
Free both space is available for Westphalia residents. For information contact Ken or Teresa Jezisek at 512-927-6581.
Water Street farmers market
The Water Street farmers market, which is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, has expanded and moved to a new location — 411 E. Central Ave. in Belton (parking lot of the old tax appraisal office).
Now called the Artisan Market, the event will feature vendors selling homemade creations that include exterior décor, jelly, totes, dog treats, eggs, barbecue sauce, plants, jewelry, baked goods, candles and more.
Hot Summer Sounds
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan and the city of Temple Parks and Recreation Department are hosting Hot Summer Sounds, an annual free concert series at multiple Temple parks that features a variety of genres. All shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays. Those who attend are advised to bring their own lawn chairs and pack a picnic basket.
The Adam Berry Band will kick off the concert series with a performance this Friday at Miller Park, 1919 N. First St. in Temple.
On June 10, Deja Vibes will perform at Miller Park.
The concert will move to West Temple Park, 8420 W. Adams Ave., on June 17 with a performance by the Tex Mex Cowboy.
Jean Pierre & The Zydeco Angels will perform June 24 at West Temple Park.
On July 8, The Brazos Brothers will perform at the Sam Farrow Amphitheater at Lions Park, 4205 Lions Park Drive in Temple.
The Selfless Lovers will perform July 15 at Lions Park.
One July 22, the concert will move to the Santa Fe Plaza, 301 W. Ave. A in downtown Temple, and the featured band will be the Hair Metal Giants.
The American Merit Band will close out the concert series with a performance July 29 at the Santa Fe Plaza.
Live music
The Good Ol’ Boys band will perform at a country and western dance 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Belton Senior Activity Center, 842 Mitchell St. in Belton.
Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 will perform 7 p.m. Saturday at SPJST Hall Post 177, 711 E. Rio Poco St. in Little River-Academy. The kitchen will be open with food for purchase.
Wes Perryman will perform 7 p.m. Friday, Buzzard Company will perform 7 p.m. Saturday and Jim and Hilary will perform 4 p.m. Sunday at Barrow Brewing Co., 108 Royal St. in Salado.
Megan Brucker will perform 9 p.m. Friday and Garrett Smith will perform 9 p.m. Saturday at O’briens Irish Pub, 11 E. Central Ave. in downtown Temple.
Branded Heart will perform 8 p.m. Friday and the Texas Double Shot will perform 9 p.m. Friday at Bo’s Barn Dancehall, 4984 W. FM 93 in Temple.
Fundraisers
Ramonce Taylor Youth Association golf tournament
The Ramonce Taylor Youth Association will hold its inaugural celebrity invitational golf tournament on Monday at the Wildflower Country Club, 4902 Wildflower Lane in Temple. The special guests will be Gary Patterson and Vince Young.
Registration opens at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start will take place at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee is $400 for a team of four or $125 for individual players. Lunch will be provided. Cash awards of $500 will be given for longest drive and closest to the pin.
Davilla Community Center farmers market and garage sale
A garage sale and farmers market will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Davilla Community Center, 20803 FM 487 in Davilla. Vendors may set up a booth outside for $10 or indoors for $15. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the event will help fund the maintenance and upkeep of the community center.
Salado Golf Tournament
The Salado Chamber of Commerce announced that the annual Salado Golf Tournament, which benefits community projects and charities, will take place on Oct. 18. Sponsorship opportunities are currently available.
For details contact Glen Bowen at 281-703-8035.
Submission guidelines: Events and fundraisers may be submitted by emailing living@tdtnews.com. All items are due by noon Monday.
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- Health Canada approval is for a patient with the indication of Major Depressive Disorder, in the absence of terminal medical illness or end of life distress
- Approval marks Braxia's first Special Access Program (SAP) approval for use of psilocybin in Ontario.
- To date Braxia's experienced therapists have delivered psilocybin-assisted therapy treatments to 16 individuals with depression through its proprietary clinical trial commenced late 2021.
TORONTO, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Braxia Scientific Corp. ("Braxia Scientific", or the "Company"), (CSE: BRAX) (OTC: BRAXF) (FWB: 4960), a medical research company with clinics providing and advancing innovative ketamine and other innovative treatments for people living with depression and related mental health disorders. Braxia Scientific is pleased to announce that Health Canada has approved the Company's application to the Special Access Program ("SAP") to provide psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for a patient with Major Depressive Disorder in Ontario, through its wholly owned subsidiary Canadian Rapid Treatment Centre of Excellence (CRTCE).
While this is Braxia Scientific's first psilocybin-assisted therapy treatment approval using Health Canada's SAP, which was amended January 5th, 2022 to include access to psychedelic compounds on a case-by-case basis outside of clinical trials, Braxia Scientific was first to receive Health Canada approval for a multi-dose psilocybin-assisted therapy clinical trial in July 2021, dosing its first participant in November 2021. To date, the Company has provided psilocybin-assisted therapy to 16 individuals living with depression.
"Being among the first to begin delivering psilocybin-assisted therapy treatments in Canada last year through our clinical trial, we have developed and optimized the infrastructure, including rigorous training for our therapists through our Braxia Institute, to provide a positive patient experience while optimizing outcomes, said Dr. Joshua Rosenblat, Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, Braxia Scientific. "To our knowledge, this is the first Health Canada SAP approval for psilocybin-assisted therapy for a person with Major Depressive Disorder in Ontario. My patient and I are extremely grateful for this opportunity to access this promising treatment. Health Canada was very responsive to this request, promptly providing the Letter of Authorization. This rapid approval stands in contrast to the previously required Section 56 exemptions that could take years to fully process. Allowing use of the SAP will be incredibly beneficial for patients in need of this treatment that are unable to receive it through psychedelic clinical trials."
"Since opening our first clinic in 2018, in Toronto, Canada, our focus has been on creating a true centre of excellence for people living and suffering with depression to gain access to the most effective treatments. Our ability to deliver psilocybin-assisted therapy is an important step in our journey to achieving our vision of finding a cure for depression, said Dr. Roger McIntyre, Chairman and CEO, Braxia Scientific. "The experience of our therapists who have already delivered this novel treatment in multiple doses to multiple patients in our ongoing psilocybin trial, combined with data we've collected to date and expect to read out in the coming weeks, provides an excellent opportunity for new applicants to receive access to the most advanced clinical protocols and care to achieve best outcomes in this field. In addition to providing access to innovative treatments for depression, Braxia Scientific is a leader in comprehensive research, development and best- practices implementation of psilocybin, ketamine and related agents."
Canadians interested in applying to the SAP, to participate in clinical trials or to qualify for other treatments, such as IV and oral Ketamine for the treatment of depression, may contact the medical team at Braxia Health (the Canadian Rapid Treatment Centre of Excellence https://crtce.com).
Braxia Scientific is a medical research company with clinics that provide innovative ketamine treatments for persons with depression and related disorders. Through its medical solutions, Braxia aims to reduce the illness burden of brain-based disorders, such as major depressive disorder among others. Braxia is primarily focused on (i) owning and operating multidisciplinary clinics, providing treatment for mental health disorders, and (ii) research activities related to discovering and commercializing novel drugs and delivery methods. Braxia seeks to develop ketamine and derivatives and other psychedelic products from its IP development platform. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Canadian Rapid Treatment Center of Excellence Inc., Braxia currently operates multidisciplinary community-based clinics offering rapid-acting treatments for depression located in Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
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"Dr. Roger S. McIntyre"
Dr. Roger S. McIntyre
Chairman & CEO
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations, or beliefs of future performance are "forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements include statements about the intended promise of ketamine-based treatments for depression and the potential for ketamine to treat other emerging psychiatric disorders, such as Bipolar Depression. Such forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events, or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the failure of ketamine, psilocybin and other psychedelics to provide the expected health benefits and unanticipated side effects, dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing federal, provincial, municipal, local or other licenses and engaging in activities that could be later determined to be illegal under domestic or international laws. Ketamine and psilocybin are currently Schedule I and Schedule III controlled substances, respectively, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19 (the "CDSA") and it is a criminal offence to possess such substances under the CDSA without a prescription or a legal exemption. Health Canada has not approved psilocybin as a drug for any indication, however ketamine is a legally permissible medication for the treatment of certain psychological conditions. It is illegal to possess such substances in Canada without a prescription.
These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, including the Amended and Restated Listing Statement dated April 15, 2021, which are available at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements.
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Jones to focus on company's innovative future and digital member experience
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA has hired Darrius Jones for a new role as senior vice president of enterprise digital, design and innovation. Jones, a strategic leader with a passion for new and forward thinking, returns to USAA with an expansive portfolio in digital capabilities, design and innovation. He will report to Ameesh Vakharia, USAA's chief strategy and brand officer.
"Darrius is a seasoned executive with vast experience connecting people to digital solutions that make doing business with a company and life easier," said Vakharia. "Our more than 13 million members are located across the globe, and 95 percent of their interactions are happening in digital channels. USAA has innovation at the forefront and ensuring we provide a seamless, digital experience across our property and casualty insurance, life insurance and banking services is critical as we embark on our second century serving military families."
Jones will drive the development of digital solutions that match the industry-renowned, empathetic service provided by USAA teammates. His responsibilities will include leadership of multiple customer experience teams, as well as innovation focused on digitally-scaled interactions, employee experience and cybersecurity.
In his past roles at USAA, Jones directed innovation companywide, including USAA Labs, which focuses on member and employee innovation, advanced research and innovation enablement.
In addition to his experience at USAA, Jones has served as a leader of digital, design, product management, marketing and innovation functions for several large companies including Charles Schwab, Poly, Cisco, Merrill Lynch and Computershare. As managing director at Schwab, he was responsible for product management, strategy and operation of the company's digital channels to easily help investors connect to their portfolios. Similarly, at Merrill Lynch Jones led the strategy development for the company's contact center and telecommunications technology that helped connect clients to advisors.
"USAA is a special place because of the members we serve and the dedication and passion of our employees who serve them," said Jones. "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead incredible teams of digital designers, innovators and big thinkers that will propel how we serve our employees and members going forward into our next 100 years."
Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking, and investment and retirement solutions to more than 13 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in eight U.S. cities and three overseas locations and employs more than 38,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military families and communities where employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@USAA), or visit usaa.com.
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TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canntab Therapeutics Limited (CSE: PILL) (OTCQB: CTABF) (FRA: TBF1) (the "Company" or "Canntab") a leading innovator in cannabinoid and terpene blends in hard pill form for therapeutic applications, is pleased to provide an update on its recent product delivery of our unique pharmaceutical cannabinoid solutions to the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (the "NSLC").
On August 15th, 2022, Canntab completed its first shipment of 5mg and 10mg THC InstaCann tablets to the NSLC, totaling 300 bottles of each SKU. These products are now available on the NSLC's online platform and will be available in their brick-and-mortar stores starting today, August 22nd, 2022.
"This is a continuation of our efforts to expand our sphere of influence across not only Ontario, but the rest of the Canadian provinces," says Richard Goldstein, co-founder, CFO, and interim CEO. Mr. Goldstein continues, "while we have our online ecommerce store open for our medical patients, getting into more retail locations while also being listed with the NSLC's online platform is another positive move for Canntab. We are leaders in the oral delivery system of cannabis in the market today."
Canntab is a Canadian phytopharmaceutical company focused on the manufacturing and distribution of a suite of cannabinoid tablet formulations in multiple doses and timed-release combinations. Long referred to as Cannabis 3.0 by the Company, Canntab's proprietary cannabinoid tablet formulations provide doctors, patients and consumers with medical grade solutions which incorporate all the features one would expect from any prescription or over the counter medication sold in pharmacies around the world. These include once a day and extended-release formulations, both providing an accurate dose and improved shelf stability.
Canntab holds a Cannabis Standard Processing & Sales for Medical Purposes License and a Cannabis Research License.
Canntab trades on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol PILL, on the OTCQB under the symbol CTABF, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol TBF1.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company's proprietary hard pill cannabinoid formulations providing doctors, patients and consumers with medical grade solutions which incorporate all the features one would expect from any prescription or over the counter medication sold in pharmacies around the world; the Company's product offerings to include once a day and extended-release formulations, both providing an accurate dose and improved shelf stability; and the 5mg and 10mg THC InstaCann tablets' availability at the NSLC's brick-and-mortar stores beginning on August 22, 2022, and their continued availability on the NSLC's online platform and brick-and-mortar stores.
Forward-looking information in this news release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: the Company's proprietary hard pill cannabinoid formulations providing doctors, patients and consumers with medical grade solutions which incorporate all the features one would expect from any prescription or over the counter medication sold in pharmacies around the world; the Company's product offerings to continue to include once a day and extended-release formulations, that provides an accurate dose and improved shelf stability; and the 5mg and 10mg THC InstaCann tablets' being available at the NSLC's brick-and-mortar stores beginning on August 22, 2022, and their continued availability on the NSLC's online platform and brick-and-mortar stores.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going concern; risks associated with potential governmental and/or regulatory action with respect to the Company's operations; competition within the industry; risks that the Company will be unable to execute its plans and/or meet its goals; risk that the Company will not grow as anticipated; risks that consumers will not purchase its products; the Company's proprietary hard pill cannabinoid formulations' inability to provide doctors, patients and consumers with medical grade solutions which incorporate all the features one would expect from any prescription or over the counter medication sold in pharmacies around the world; the Company's product offerings to no longer include once a day and extended-release formulations, that provides an accurate dose and improved shelf stability; and the risks of the 5mg and 10mg THC InstaCann tablets' not being available at the NSLC's brick-and-mortar stores beginning on August 22, 2022, and the risks the tablets' being removed from the NSLC's online platform and brick-and-mortar stores.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
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LEXINGTON, Ky., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Silver Fern's mission is to leverage technology to redeem horticulture professionals' time. Recently, the Company identified an opportunity that fits within this mission.
Silver Fern is excited to announce a signed Letter of Intent to acquire DemandLink with an anticipated closing this year. Over the last 15 years, DemandLink has been on the forefront of utilizing data to better forecast, replenish, and analyze in the horticulture industry.
"This is an exciting time in DemandLink's history to join forces with Silver Fern. It's one of the few times there's been a merger of two major software companies in our industry and we're really excited to work alongside Adam, Stephen, Kevin, and the rest of the Silver Fern team." says, John Garren, DemandLink CEO & Owner.
"Silver Fern is fortunate to be in a position to pursue an opportunity like this. DemandLink's team is uniquely aligned with our core values and vision. We're excited to get started and look forward to integrating the two companies and actualizing this value for our client base." says, Adam VanWingerden, Silver Fern Co-Founder.
DemandLink's expertise in data modeling and research, retail analytics, longstanding industry relations, and agile development team combined with Silver Fern's technical leadership, greenhouse operational experience, and robust development team will provide benefit to all stakeholders.
About Silver Fern
Founded in 2020, Silver Fern is a software provider, specializing in modular ERP software for the horticulture industry. The Company is the product of an extensive growing legacy with domain experience in operations, finance, technology, and sales.
This domain experience established the foundation on which Silver Fern is built, allowing the company to differentiate in several ways:
- Build products that solve for nuances that only growers can know. These products are built by growers for growers.
- Expand options for greenhouses by building products that are operating systems and ERP systems agnostic.
- Mitigate technology switching costs by making installation and integration easy.
- Increase the value of greenhouse businesses by providing products that mine, manage, and monetize data.
Website: https://silverfern.group/
Year Founded: 2020
Location: Lexington, KY
Employees: 14
About DemandLink
Founded in 2008, DemandLink builds forecasting, replenishment, and analytics software for growers and retailers. The Company has fifteen employees and offices in Bend, Oregon and Charlotte, North Carolina.
DemandLink provides a world class, hands-on onboarding process and is committed to building the most accurate and efficient tools to help growers manage and expand their businesses.
Website: https://demandlink.com/
Year Founded: 2008
Location: Bend, OR and Charlotte, NC
Employees: 15
CONTACT: info@silverfern.group
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Baby formula shortage reaches ‘crisis’ level in some places
(CNN) - Across the U.S., parents are having trouble feeding their infants.
The problem is a shortage of baby formula available for sale. In some places, the shortage has become a crisis.
“It’s not just a problem. It’s a crisis, and it’s a crisis that’s only getting worse,” said Laura Modi, co-founder and CEO of organic baby formula company Bobbie.
A nationwide shortage of baby formula has some parents struggling to feed their infants.
“Our babies literally do not have the formula that they need to survive,” mother Carrie Fleming said.
In at least eight states - Texas, Tennessee, Montana, West Virginia, Nevada, Arizona, Kansas and Delaware - formula is more than half out of stock.
The issues are supply chain problems and a February recall and shutdown at an Abbott Nutrition plant in Michigan.
“When two formula companies own the majority of the market and one of them has a recall, we should not be questioning how do we continue to feed babies,” Modi said.
Abbott said it could take 10 weeks to get the supply back to normal.
First, it needs Food and Drug Administration approval to restart production.
“You need to go inspect tomorrow, today, and let’s get these plants up in operations,” said Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois.
Members of both parties said they’re concerned.
In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell blames the Biden administration, saying they were sluggish to respond to the problem.
If you’re trying to feed your baby, doctors say don’t make formula at home or stretch out your supply. Those tactics could lead to poor nutrition.
Experts say you might consider switching brands, trying to restart lactation or asking your pediatrician about using cow’s milk or toddler formula.
“In the long term, we need to make sure we’re finding solutions, so we’re not in this crisis again,” Modi said.
“How do we not have a back-up plan to make sure this never happens? Like, what are we going to do to help get our babies fed?” Fleming asked.
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IRVING, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that its board of directors has appointed company veteran Kris Moldovan as its next chief financial officer, effective Aug. 1. Moldovan assumes the CFO role from Jim Burke, who, as previously announced, will transition to chief executive officer on Aug. 1. Moldovan's appointment marks the completion of Vistra's search process.
"With a unique combination of deep industry expertise, company knowledge, and financial acumen, Kris is the right leader to be our next CFO," said Burke, Vistra's president and incoming CEO. "For more than a decade, Kris has been instrumental to our finance team and has played a key role in the design and execution of our capital allocation strategy, having managed several critical transactions, including our green perpetual preferred equity offering. Importantly, Kris is a thoughtful and well-respected leader with a consistent track record of strong performance and positive engagement with key external stakeholders. The board and I are excited to partner with Kris and look forward to his continued contributions to Vistra."
In his new role, Moldovan will continue to report to Burke and will assume broad responsibility for the company's accounting, risk, internal audit, treasury, tax, planning, investor activities, and other various functions.
"It is an exciting time to be a part of Vistra and I am humbled to be named CFO. In all the years I've been with the company, I don't believe it has ever been better positioned for success than it is now," said Moldovan. "I am looking forward to working with Jim, the board, the finance team, and the rest of the Vistra organization to execute on our strategic imperatives, including Vistra's clean energy transformation, and create value for all our stakeholders."
Moldovan, 50, has been with Vistra and its predecessor companies since 2006 and, for the past five years, has served as senior vice president and treasurer, where he is responsible for all treasury-related activities, including financing activities and assuring availability of liquidity and cash resources, among other responsibilities. From 2010 to 2017, he was the company's assistant treasurer. Moldovan originally joined the company as senior counsel, where much of his work focused on finance and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining the company, he was an attorney for Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP in Dallas and for Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon in Chicago, where he gained extensive experience in M&A, finance, and general corporate advisory.
Moldovan holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Illinois, a juris doctor from Duke University School of Law, and a graduate finance certificate from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive wholesale markets in the U.S. Serving approximately 4 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers with electricity and natural gas, Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and offers over 50 renewable energy plans. The company is also the largest competitive power generator in the U.S. with a capacity of approximately 39,000 megawatts powered by a diverse portfolio, including natural gas, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. In addition, Vistra is a large purchaser of wind power. The company owns and operates the 400-MW/1,600-MWh battery energy storage system in Moss Landing, California, the largest of its kind in the world. Vistra is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at https://www.vistracorp.com/sustainability/.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. , May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power, today announced enhanced photostability results on the company's proprietary electro-optic polymer modulators – demonstrating the reliability necessary for commercial deployments – all based on a technology which can be ported into high-volume silicon foundries and integrated onto a silicon photonics platform with other optical devices.
Photostability is a critical performance metric required both in high volume manufacturing processes (such as photolithography) and in offering the high reliability and network availability required for commercial deployments. In the tests conducted, subjecting the company's latest polymers to high intensity optical power for over 3000 hours produced no change in device performance. The ability of Lightwave Logic's proprietary polymers to pass this accelerated photostability aging test provides assurance that they will both tolerate the optical exposures which occur in high-volume manufacturing and support the reliability over the required operating life of optical transceivers and network elements.
Dr. Michael Lebby, Chief Executive Officer of Lightwave Logic, commented: "These photostability results demonstrate both the compatibility with standard semiconductor manufacturing processes needed for security of supply and the high reliability needed for commercial deployments. Our technology is well positioned to become a key enabler for upgrading the speed of the internet, as well as decreasing power consumption, both of which are now the Achilles Heel for internet network architectures.
"When we talk to potential customers excited about the performance offered by our polymers, the two questions they always ask are, firstly, whether our polymers can be manufactured using standard processes, and secondly, do our polymers have the reliability required to support high network availability and the specified operating life for commercial deployments. With these results – building upon the foundation of our previous stability results – we can answer affirmatively for both - which is very exciting as we seek to make our polymers ubiquitous in the internet infrastructure landscape."
About Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG) is developing a platform leveraging its proprietary engineered electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power. The company's high-activity and high-stability organic polymers allow Lightwave Logic to create next-generation photonic EO devices, which convert data from electrical signals into optical signals, for applications in data communications and telecommunications markets. For more information, please visit the company's website at lightwavelogic.com.
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MZ Group - MZ North America
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Dunkin’ of Dallas-Fort Worth gave a special thanks to active military members and veterans in North Texas ahead Fourth of July weekend.
The Dunkin’ Dasher made a surprise visit to the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare and handed out free donuts and coffee to active service members and veterans.
This is just one of the many ways the Dunkin’ Dasher has given back to the North Texas community. Dunkin’ officials have given back to local law enforcement, hospitals and more.
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TAMPA, Fla., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors for the USF Tampa General Physicians has named Mark G. Moseley, MD, MHA, FACEP, the first president of the newly formed academic medical group. Dr. Moseley will assume the new position April 11, 2022.
"Dr. Moseley is the perfect person to serve as the president of USF Tampa General Physicians. With his deep familiarity of the faculty practice plan and decades of experience in academic health and clinical operations, Dr. Moseley will bring immense value to the role at this critical juncture," said Charles Lockwood, MD, senior vice president of USF Health and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. "As USF Tampa General Physicians grows, Dr. Moseley's vision and exemplary leadership will be needed to further our mission of providing unparalleled patient care to our region."
"Dr. Moseley is the natural choice to become the inaugural leader of our new organization, one of the state's largest academic medical groups," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. "Under Dr. Moseley's leadership, our physician groups will be more strategically aligned, allowing for enhanced collaboration between our organizations as well as our private practice physicians. Together, we will be able to increase access, improve quality and decrease costs for our patients, ultimately benefiting the Tampa Bay community, the state and beyond."
Launched in January 2022, USF Tampa General Physicians is a new organization providing management and support services for the physicians of both USF Health and TGMG. The creation of the organization follows nearly two years of transition planning since announcing the broadened affiliation in July 2020.
Moseley joins USF Tampa General Physicians after having served at USF Health for over five years, most recently as the chief clinical officer for USF Health, associate vice president for USF Health, and vice dean for Clinical Affairs in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. He will retain his academic titles and teaching roles at USF Health.
Through coordinated services, USF Tampa General Physicians will help drive growth, improve quality, and increase access to world-class, academic medical care across the community, as well as serve as a recruiting tool for leading academic physicians from across the country. The new organization will further elevate the national reputation of both USF Health and TGH, which will help attract additional research dollars and support the economic engines of Tampa Bay's health market.
"I am humbled by the opportunity to be a part of this first chapter of USF Tampa General Physicians," Moseley said. "Our team members will help to power our physician practices, and provide high reliability, world-class services to our physicians, providers, and patients. USF Tampa General Physicians is the tangible manifestation of the power of TGH and USF Health working together in unison, aligned and united in advancing academic medicine and its benefits for Tampa Bay."
In his new role at the helm of USF Tampa General Physicians, Moseley will lead the approximately 1,400 team members who have joined USF Tampa General Physicians and serve and support physicians employed by USF Health and TGMG, providing practice infrastructure, clinical management, and related operational and administrative support services. Moseley will also work with private practice physicians on staff at Tampa General to offer purchased services and management services through the new organization.
Moseley joined USF Health in January 2017 to oversee the clinical operations of the faculty practice group and all clinical care that takes place at USF Health, build strategic hospital partnerships, and lead other key areas, including quality, safety, risk, and patient experience. He is also a professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine of the Morsani College of Medicine and holds a courtesy appointment as professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management within the USF Health College of Public Health. He also is a member of the medical staff at Tampa General.
An Ohio native and alumni of the Ohio State University College of Medicine and College of Public Health, Moseley is the first graduate of OSU's combined five-year MD/Master of Health Administration dual degree program. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Del., serving as chief resident in his final year of training. Moseley came to USF from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, where he served in numerous leadership capacities for 12 years. Moseley was a core academic faculty member, medical director of the Emergency Department, and vice chairman for Clinical Affairs in OSU's Department of Emergency Medicine. His senior leadership roles at OSU were as assistant chief operating officer, medical director for Patient Flow Management, and medical director for Utilization Management.
ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,041-bed non-profit academic medical center, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-22 Best Hospitals, and one of the top 4 hospitals in Florida, with five specialties ranking among the best programs in the United States. The academic medical center's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious 2021 Forbes magazine rankings – America's Best Employers by State, third out of 100 Florida companies and first among health care and social organizations and 13th nationally in America's Best Employers for Women. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal 2020 provided a net community benefit worth more than $182.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital's footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health and 19 outpatient Radiology Centers. Tampa Bay residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
ABOUT USF HEALTH
USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, the Biomedical Sciences Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs, and USF Health's multispecialty physicians' group. The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News & World Report's national university rankings than USF. For more information, visit health.usf.edu.
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dental insurance continues to support optimal health as highlighted in the recently released 2022 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. Findings from the Delta Dental-commissioned research of U.S. adults and parents of children ages 12 and younger also inform how adults who have dental insurance recognize the emotional and financial benefits that come with having dental coverage. A few highlights from this year's report include:
- Almost 9 in 10 (89%) adults agree that having dental coverage:
- Among those insured, nearly all adults recognize that their dental insurance saves them money (94%) and is well worth the cost (91%).
- The survey finds that most adults (81%) and parents (88%) concur that having dental insurance during the pandemic has provided them peace of mind.
- In fact, adults (68%) and parents (72%) appreciated having dental insurance more than ever during the pandemic.
- The research also indicates that, due in part to the pandemic, nearly 7 in 10 (69%) parents with a child not currently covered by dental insurance will secure dental coverage in 2022.
"Our survey illuminates the vast emotional and financial benefits most adults and parents across the United States associate with having dental insurance," said James W. Hutchison, President & CEO, Delta Dental Plans Association. "Delta Dental continues to partner with oral health professionals and the public in our development of enhanced dental plans focused on person-centered care. The innovative plans are based on a person's health needs and provide the extra care to enrich overall health and quality of life."
To read the full 2022 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report and learn more about the report's methodology and findings, click here.
The 2022 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report is based upon Delta Dental-commissioned research conducted between January 19 and January 28, 2022, by Material Holdings, LLC, a global insights and strategy consultancy. The research used an email invitation and online surveys to two audiences recruited through an opt-in panel of 1,172 parents of children ages 12 and younger and 1,027 nationally representative Americans ages 18+.
Quotas were set to ensure a reliable and accurate representation of the U.S. population of adults and parents with children ages 12 and younger. The report has a margin of error of +/- 3%.
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Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, Delta Dental Plans Association is the not-for-profit national association of the 39 independent Delta Dental companies. Through these companies, Delta Dental is the nation's largest dental insurance provider, covering more than 85 million Americans and offering the country's largest dental network with approximately 154,000 participating dentists. Over the last decade, Delta Dental companies provided over $1.8 billion in direct and in-kind support to improve the oral health of our communities. Visit deltadental.com for information on individual dental insurance plans and group dental insurance plans.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today reported operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The operating results along with the accompanying earnings presentation can be viewed at Cohen & Steers Reports Results for First Quarter 2022 and on the company's website at www.cohenandsteers.com under "Company—Investor Relations—Press Releases."
The company will host a conference call tomorrow, April 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss these results via webcast and telephone. Hosting the call will be chief executive officer and president, Joseph Harvey, chief financial officer, Matthew Stadler, and chief investment officer, Jon Cheigh.
Investors and analysts can access the live conference call by dialing 877-384-2165 (U.S.) or +1-212-231-2930 (international); passcode: 22017395. Participants should plan to register at least 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A replay of the call will be available for two weeks starting at approximately 12:00 p.m. (ET) on April 21, 2022 and can be accessed at 800-633-8284 (U.S.) or +1-402-977-9140 (international); passcode: 22017395. Internet access to the webcast, which includes audio (listen-only), will be available on the company's website at www.cohenandsteers.com under "Company—Investor Relations—Overview." The webcast will be archived on the website for one month.
Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Approves Purchase of FMCNA Products in Five Categories
WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical North America's (FMCNA) Renal Therapies Group, the leading provider of kidney care products, will be a company of choice to help treat the more than 35,000 military veterans receiving dialysis from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA awarded a five-year contract to FMCNA in five different categories, the most of any medical device company, including home dialysis machines, critical care equipment, water purification systems, and in-center hemodialysis.
"We are extremely proud to continue our decades-long relationship with Veterans Affairs and serving the men and women who have given so much for their country," said Joe Turk, President of the Renal Therapies Group at Fresenius Medical Care North America. "This contract is a testament to our innovation, industry-leading technology, and our ability to meet the needs of our veterans, whether they require dialysis in the hospital, in an outpatient setting, and more increasingly at home."
Under the five-year national contract, the VA's 106 hospitals and clinics can purchase Fresenius Medical Care's complete in-center, acute, and home dialysis offerings. This commitment by the VA allows our veterans access to a continuity of care by the industry's leading provider.
The VA endorsement includes the industry leading 2008T BlueStar hemodialysis machine which provides life-sustaining dialysis care with the addition of the industry's only integrated fluid management technology. The contract also includes the NxStage® System One S™ with NxView for hospital systems to provide Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) to patients with acute kidney injury, as well as the The AquaC UNO H, a portable water treatment system featuring a compact footprint.
Two home dialysis systems from Fresenius Medical Care also received this VA endorsement, including the company's NxStage Versi™HD and Liberty® Select Cycler. Empowering more patients to choose home dialysis is a key priority for the company and the government as it can provide veterans greater lifestyle flexibility and independence.
"Fresenius Medical Care has been a leader in dialysis services for many decades," said Dr. Mink Chawla, the former chief of critical care at the Washington, D.C., VA Medical Center. "Our veterans deserve the best care, and I am delighted they will have access to Fresenius Medical Care's state-of-the-art devices and services."
The contract is effective from August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2027.
Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care North America provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent. As the world's largest fully integrated renal company, it offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, and manufactures and distributes the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit the Fresenius Medical Care North America website at https://fmcna.com/.
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La Stella homers as Giants beat Rockies again, 10-7
By MICHAEL KELLY
Associated Press
DENVER (AP) — Tommy La Stella homered on the second pitch of the game and doubled twice as the San Francisco Giants extended their dominance against Colorado with a 10-7 win over the Rockies. San Francisco has won 12 straight against NL West rival Colorado dating to Aug. 15, 2021. Camilo Doval pitched the ninth inning for his seventh save. The Giants have won eight in a row at Coors Field. Randal Grichuk homered and C.J. Cron had three hits for the Rockies, who have dropped eight of nine overall.
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ALBANY — ALDI, billed as the value leader among U.S. grocery stores for 10 years running, is holding a grand opening for its first store in Albany on Sept. 29. The new store is part of the retailer’s expansion plan to open approximately 100 new stores in 2021 across the country.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the 2816 Nottingham Way location of the store at 8:45 a.m.
♦ Albany, Georgia — September 15, 2022 — ALDI, one of the country’s most trusted grocers,is coming to Albany with food (and more) that the whole family will love, all at great prices. With its aggressive nationwide growth in recent years, ALDI is on track to open 150 new stores and become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of this year.
The ALDI business model, officials with the company say, is intentionally different, and the result is a fast and affordable shopping experience. ALDI fans across the country rave about the company’s award-winning exclusive brands and weekly lineup of limited-time ALDI Finds. Albany shoppers can experience the ALDI difference themselves when the Albany store opens at 9 a.m. The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with a sampling of ALDI Fan Favorite products and a gift card as part of the ALDI Golden Ticket gift card giveaway program. Shoppers also can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 ALDI gift card.
“Our stores are designed to make grocery shopping smarter, faster and easier, and we’ve been voted the price leader for five years running,” Shaun O’Keefe, Jefferson regional vice president for ALDI, said. “We’re excited to open our first ALDI store in Albany and introduce local customers to a new, more affordable way of shopping.”
Here are just a few things that are part of ALDI’s business model:
♦ Low-price leader: Access to affordable groceries is important, and the company’s commitment to low prices is unwavering. In fact, the Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index Report has ranked ALDI No. 1 on price for five years running.
♦ Quality: ALDI is so confident in its products, such as its fresh, organic produce delivered daily, that every item is backed by its Twice as Nice Guarantee. If for any reason a customer is not 100% satisfied with the quality of a product, ALDI will gladly replace the product and refund it.
♦ ALDI-exclusive products: ALDI sells mostly exclusive brands made by the best partners. Albany shoppers will find food for every taste and lifestyle (gluten-free, plant-based, dairy alternatives, etc.) along with an unbeatable cheese and wine selection. Shoppers also will discover weekly offerings of limited-time ALDI Finds like candles, delicious seasonal food, home goods and more.
♦ Shoppers participate in the savings: The savings start before customers enter the store. Depositing a quarter to unlock a shopping cart is one way ALDI saves shoppers money. ALDI doesn’t need to hire employees to corral loose carts, and customers get their quarter back when they return the cart.
♦ Commitment to sustainability: ALDI asks shoppers to bring reusable bags and recently announced a new commitment to eliminate all plastic shopping bags from stores by the end of 2023 — a sustainable policy that will lead to savings passed on to customers. ALDI also uses green electricity to cover 100% of its energy consumption, and has donated more than 33 million pounds of food through a partnership with Feeding America.
♦ Online shopping and curbside pickup: Customers want convenient shopping options, which is why nearly all ALDI locations offer grocery delivery, and Curbside Grocery Pickup is expanding to 1,500 stores by the end of 2022. Visit shop.aldi.us to place an order.
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Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation
POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia cut off natural gas to NATO members Poland and Bulgaria on Wednesday and threatened to do the same to other countries, dramatically escalating its standoff with the West over the war in Ukraine. European leaders decried the move as “blackmail.”
A day after the U.S. and other Western allies vowed to speed more and heavier weapons to Ukraine, the Kremlin used its most most essential export as leverage against two of Kyiv’s staunch backers. Gas prices in Europe shot up on the news.
The tactic could eventually force targeted nations to ration gas and deal another blow to economies suffering from rising prices. At the same time, it could deprive Russia of badly needed income to fund its war effort.
Poland has been a major gateway for the delivery of weapons to Ukraine and confirmed this week that it is sending the country tanks. Bulgaria, under a new liberal government that took office last fall, has cut many of its old ties to Moscow and supported sanctions against Russia over its invasion. It has also hosted Western fighter jets at a new NATO outpost on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.
The gas cuts do not immediately put the two countries in dire trouble. Poland has been working for several years to line up other sources of energy, and the continent is heading into summer, making gas less essential for households.
Yet the cutoff and the Kremlin warning that other countries could be next sent shivers of worry through the 27-nation European Union.
Western leaders and analysts portrayed the move by Russia as a bid to divide the Western allies and undermine their unity in support of Ukraine.
“It comes as no surprise that the Kremlin uses fossil fuels to try to blackmail us,” said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “Today, the Kremlin failed once again in his attempt to sow division amongst member states. The era of Russian fossil fuel in Europe is coming to an end.”
State-controlled Russian giant Gazprom said it was shutting off the two countries because they refused to pay in Russian rubles, as President Vladimir Putin had demanded. A number of other gas-importing countries have also refused to do business in rubles.
Fatih Birol, executive director of the Paris-based International Energy Agency, said the cutoff was a “weaponization of energy supplies.” Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov called the suspension blackmail, adding: “We will not succumb to such a racket.”
On the battlefield, fighting continued in the country’s east along a largely static front line some 300 miles (480 kilometers) long. Russia claimed its missiles hit a batch of weapons that the U.S. and European nations had delivered to Ukraine.
Just across the border in Russia, an ammunition depot in the Belgorod region was burning early Wednesday after several explosions were heard, the governor said.
Explosions were also reported in Russia’s Kursk region near the Ukrainian border, and in Russia’s Voronezh region, authorities said an air defense system shot down a drone. Earlier this week, an oil storage facility in the Russian city of Bryansk was engulfed by fire.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak hinted at the country’s involvement in the fires, saying in a Telegram post that “karma (is) a harsh thing.”
In other developments:
— The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, said the safety level at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, now under Russian occupation in Ukraine, is like a “red light blinking” as his organization tries in vain to get access for repairs.
— Just as tensions were ratcheting up, Moscow and Washington carried out a dramatic prisoner exchange, trading a Marine veteran jailed in Moscow for a convicted Russian drug trafficker serving a long prison sentence in the U.S.
With the help of Western arms, Ukrainian forces have been unexpectedly successful at bogging Russia’s forces down and thwarted their attempt to take Kyiv. Moscow now says its focus is the capture of the Donbas, the mostly Russian-speaking industrial region in eastern Ukraine.
A defiant Putin vowed Wednesday that Russia will achieve its military goals, telling parliament, “All the tasks of the special military operation we are conducting in the Donbas and Ukraine, launched on Feb. 24, will be unconditionally fulfilled.”
Pro-Moscow separatists have been battling Ukrainian troops in the Donbas for the past eight years and have declared two independent republics there that have been recognized by Russia.
The U.S. pressed its allies Tuesday to “move at the speed of war” to ensure Kyiv remains well-supplied with the weapons necessary for that battle.
The West has also sought to isolate Russia economically, by imposing punishing sanctions. Wednesday’s move marked marked a major economic counteroffensive by Moscow.
Simone Tagliapietra, senior fellow at the Bruegel think tank in Brussels, said Russia’s goal is to “divide and rule” — pit European countries against one another as they cast about for energy.
Poland gets around 45% of its gas from Russia but is much more dependent on coal and said it was well prepared for the cutoff. Poland has ample natural gas in storage and will soon benefit from two pipelines coming online, analyst Emily McClain of Rystad Energy said.
Bulgaria gets over 90% of its gas from Russia, and officials said they were working to find other sources, such as from Azerbaijan.
Europe is not without its own leverage since, at current prices, it is paying some $400 million a day to Russia for gas, money Putin would lose in case of a complete cutoff.
Russia can, in theory, sell oil elsewhere — to India and China, for instance. But the pipeline network from the huge deposits in the Yamal Peninsula in northwestern Siberia to Europe does not connect with the pipelines running to China. And Russia has only limited capacity to export liquefied gas by ship.
“The move that Russia did today is basically a move where Russia hurts itself. The Kremlin is hurting the Russian economy because they are cutting off themselves from important revenues,” von der Leyen said.
European countries have worked to reduce their dependence on Russian energy. In Germany, known for its fine cars and its autobahns without speed limits, the auto club ADAC is calling on its 21 million members to help reduce the country’s oil imports from Russia by driving less and taking their foot off the gas.
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine and Gera reported from Warsaw, Poland. Associated Press journalist Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, David Keyton in Kyiv, Oleksandr Stashevskyi at Chernobyl, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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NYSERDA, BlackRock, NYPA and more to speak at conferences in October, hosted by Solar Media UK
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar Media Ltd, a global B2B media company covering the clean energy industry, will host two collocated events: its first ever US-based Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit and the 9th edition of its Solar & Storage Finance conference. The October 4th-5th summit in New York City is designed for up to 400 delegates working in funds, banks, development and utilities.
Speakers in attendance include: President and CEO of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Doreen M. Harris, Commissioner Bob Gordon of the Board of Public Utilities NJ, Interim President and CEO of New York Power Authority Justin E. Driscoll, Managing Director & Head of Americas Renewables of BlackRock Martin Torres, and more.
"Solar Media has hosted our global solar and storage finance and investment series since 2014 with events in London, New York City, Singapore, Austin and Houston. We are proud to launch our 2022 edition with the addition of our first-ever US-based Wind Finance & Investment Summit.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is an unprecedented step towards America's response to the climate crisis and energy security. But there are still hurdles to implementing the Act's provisions; the summit will help the clean energy industry dig into the next phase of the renewable energy transition."
Participants can attend sessions across both events, giving them access to three forward-thinking streams of content, and the whole audience will convene for opening and closing plenaries. Registration covers entry to both the solar and wind conferences.
Attendees will hear from CEOs, CFOs, VPs, MDs and partners about:
- The Inflation Reduction Act's impact on solar, wind and storage
- How the tax equity landscape and PPA structures are changing
- Changes in the solar and wind project investment and finance landscape in 2022
- Which utilities are taking over the offshore boom
- Maximizing the potential operational life and returns of a wind turbine investment
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- Exyte named as general contractor (EPCQ contract partner)
- Project is part of the German government's program to prepare for future pandemics
- Implementation in less than 24 months thanks to ExyCell® modular system
- Lighthouse project for the strategic growth segment of Biopharma and Life Sciences at Exyte
- Biotechnology and personalized medicine drive growth
- Exyte CEO Büchele: "Better medical care, faster healing processes, a higher life expectancy – all this facilitated with the support of Exyte."
STUTTGART, Germany, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exyte GmbH (Exyte), a global leader in the design, engineering and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries, is building a mRNA competence center at the Halle Biotech site of Wacker Chemie AG (WACKER). The project is making a considerable contribution towards strengthening the Biopharma and Life Sciences segment at Exyte as well as to the company's ambitious "Pathway to Ten" growth path.
Today, a breaking of ground ceremony marked the start of the construction work at the Wacker Biotech site in the Weinberg Campus technology park. The WACKER Group concentrates its biopharmaceuticals activities within Wacker Biotech, a full-service provider for microbial manufacturing of pharmaceutical proteins. At the new competence center, WACKER will manufacture active ingredients based on messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) used in coronavirus vaccines and in medicinal products for the treatment of cancer amongst others. On a total floor area of 7,400 m2 gross, of which 1,600 m2 will be clean room, four new production lines are to be built. Part of the capacities will be made available to the German government for its program to prepare for future pandemics. The aim of the Centre for Pandemic Vaccines and Therapeutics established by the German Federal Ministry of Health at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut is to make pandemic vaccines available within a very short time period. This is to avoid bottlenecks in production and distribution of vaccines and thus damage caused by future pandemics.
"We are delighted to support WACKER in planning, building, and qualifying the new facility with our extensive expertise in the construction of highly complex, high-quality pharmaceutical production facilities. We are making an important contribution towards producing cutting-edge mRNA therapeutics, both for personalized medicine and for the mass market, and are thus driving medical progress," says Dr. Wolfgang Büchele, CEO of Exyte. "The manufacture of pharmaceutical actives is subject to the highest standards. As such, the requirements for plant construction are just as high," says Melanie Käsmarker, Managing Director at Wacker Biotech GmbH. "In Exyte, we have the perfect partner for this project."
"Biopharma and Life Sciences is a strategic growth segment for us. The demand for pharmaceutical and biotechnological production facilities for manufacturing innovative medical solutions will continue to grow in the future. The WACKER project is an important milestone on our dynamic growth path, our 'Pathway to Ten'", Büchele adds.
Sales to double by 2027
Exyte has set itself ambitious growth targets: with its "Pathway to Ten", the company is planning to reach sales of ten billion euros by 2027. This would be twice the figure for 2021. The Biopharma and Life Sciences segment is to grow even more rapidly. Last year, the division increased its sales by 60 per cent. Envisaged sales in Biopharma and Life Sciences are to increase by an average of 26 per cent per year until 2027. This means that sales in this segment are to quadruple by 2027 compared to 2021. With sales of 1.5 billion euros, the segment will then generate 15 per cent of Exyte's total sales. Currently, the company is expanding its presence in Europe and the US to this end. "Our high-tech factories enable our customers to deliver innovative products and services that improve the quality of life. Better medical care, faster healing processes, a higher life expectancy – all this facilitated with the support of Exyte," Büchele points out.
Exyte draws on extensive and long-standing technical and process engineering expertise in the Biopharma and Life Sciences segment. The company is the preferred partner of its customers in supporting them with the efficient construction of new production facilities and the modernization of existing ones. Customers include global leaders in industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, specialty and fine chemicals, medical products, consumer care as well as food and diet.
Billion-euro market biopharma and biotechnology
According to the market research company Next Move Strategy Consulting the global market for biopharmaceutical products is to grow to 950 billion US dollars (900 billion euros) by 2030, an increase of 180 per cent compared to 2021. The OECD has calculated that companies in the five countries conducting the most research in Europe in 2019 invested almost 15 billion euros in research and development in the biotechnology sector, of which around 1.6 billion euros were spent in Germany. As a result, the range of new products has grown in the sector. In Germany, the share of biopharmaceutical products in the overall market for pharmaceuticals was 31.4 per cent in 2021 according to BCG and vfa bio. The figure for 2018 was 27.1 per cent. An analysis by the journal Nature from 2021 shows that 31 global mRNA companies have 180 projects in their pipeline. Future mRNA applications will include cancer prevention and therapy, multi-antigen vaccines or personalized cancer vaccines.
Another driver for growth for Exyte's business is the growing trend towards personalized medicine. The Grand View Research Institute estimates that the worldwide market volume of this segment is to almost double between 2018 and 2025, from 1.57 trillion US dollars (1.5 trillion euros) to 3.18 trillion US dollars (3 trillion euros). The annual growth rate is approximately 10 per cent.
Exyte takes overall responsibility as general contractor for "Fast Track" project
Exyte is EPCQ (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Qualification) contract partner and general contractor for WACKER's highly complex Halle project. All work relating to the new construction project is provided by Exyte or by subcontractors on behalf of Exyte – from architectural design, technical building infrastructure and engineering of the complete plant to delivering the processing plant, automation, commissioning and qualification. Exyte not only offers the complete range of services, but also takes on overall responsibility for quality assurance and delivering the project within the set timeframe and budget. In central Europe, and in particular in the German-speaking countries, Exyte is the only provider in the Biopharma and Life Sciences segment offering such a comprehensive range of services.
The new building is to be completed and production to commence in under 24 months. "This speed of implementation sets new standards in the industry. With the help of our engineering expertise and our innovative solutions, our customers can make vital pharmaceutical products available faster than ever before," Büchele continues. In order to minimize time to market for new vaccines, Exyte uses the proven high-quality ExyCell system for the rapid, modular construction of biopharma production facilities developed by Exyte.
More information on the Centre for Pandemic Vaccines and Therapeutics at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut can be found here.
About Exyte
Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of ultra-clean and sustainable facilities for high-tech industries. With cutting-edge expertise developed over more than a century, we serve clients in the sophisticated markets of semiconductors, battery cells, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. Exyte offers a full range of services from consulting to managing the implementation of turnkey solutions with the highest standards in safety and quality to our customers worldwide. We create a better future by enabling key industries to enhance the quality of modern life. In 2021, Exyte generated sales of EUR 4.9 billion with around 7,400 employees worldwide.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) ("Equinox Gold" or the "Company") reports that mining activities at its Los Filos Mine in Mexico have been temporarily suspended as the result of an illegal blockade by members of the nearby Mezcala community. The blockade is preventing delivery of certain supplies to the Los Filos Mine that are required to maintain operations.
The Company will engage with community leadership to find a solution that allows the mine to resume full operations.
Equinox Gold Contacts
Greg Smith, President & Chief Executive Officer
Rhylin Bailie, Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +1 604-558-0560
Email: ir@equinoxgold.com
About Equinox Gold
Equinox Gold is a Canadian mining company operating entirely in the Americas, with six gold mines, a mine in commissioning, and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold's common shares are listed on the TSX and the NYSE American under the trading symbol EQX. Further information about Equinox Gold's portfolio of assets and long-term growth strategy is available at www.equinoxgold.com or by email at ir@equinoxgold.com.
Cautionary Notes
This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation and may include future-oriented financial information. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information in this news release relate to, among other things: the duration, extent, and implications of the blockade at Los Filos and Equinox Gold's ability to achieve a long-term resolution with the Mezcala community, and the strategic vision for Equinox Gold and expectations regarding exploration potential, production capabilities and future financial or operational performance. Forward-looking statements or information generally identified by the use of the words "will", "resume", "achieve" and similar expressions and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", or "should", or the negative connotation of such terms, are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Although Equinox Gold believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since Equinox Gold can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company has based these forward-looking statements and information on Equinox Gold's current expectations and projections about future events and these assumptions include: the Company's previous working history with the communities around Los Filos; discussions with the Mezcala community; the Company's ability to obtain and enforce injunctive relief against illegal blockades; the Company's working history with the workers and unions at Los Filos; and the Company's ability to comply with all environmental, health and safety laws and other regulatory requirements.
While Equinox Gold considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on the forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information contained in this presentation and Equinox Gold has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations; no other labour-related disruptions and no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled construction, development and production, including by blockade or industrial action; operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); fluctuations in gold prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services; fluctuations in currency markets; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks and hazards; the Company's ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all; changes in laws, regulations and government practices, including environmental and export and import laws and regulations; legal restrictions relating to mining including those imposed in connection with COVID-19; and those factors identified in the section titled "Risks and Uncertainties" in Equinox Gold's MD&A dated March 23, 2022 for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in the section titled "Risks Related to the Business" in Equinox Gold's Annual Information Form dated March 24, 2022 for the year ended December 31, 2021, both of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's views as of that time with respect to future events and speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, Equinox Gold assumes no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any forward-looking statement or information contained or incorporated by reference to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the forward-looking statements and information. If Equinox Gold updates any one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that Equinox Gold will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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AMRA Medical will present "Two years of aging – initial results on changes in muscle composition in the UK Biobank imaging study" at SCWD, scheduled June 24-26, 2022.
LINKÖPING, Sweden, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMRA Medical will present the results of their recent study using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure muscle composition changes in individuals with metabolic disorders at the 2022 SCWD Conference. AMRA's research shows they can observe significant changes in muscle composition measurements after two years of aging. The results indicate that individuals with metabolic disorders experience more rapid wasting and that diseases may have a disease-specific wasting profile. Researchers can use AMRA's muscle-monitoring biomarkers to further study the progression, severity, and risks of metabolic diseases. This research could also have clinical implications, which could further enhance the utility of AMRA's currently available clinical service offerings that help monitor an individual's health and wellness.
The aim of this study was to describe changes in muscle composition in metabolic disease-free individuals and common metabolic disorders including type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
The study included 1,265 participants from the UK Biobank who were scanned twice approximately 2 years apart using a 6-minute MRI protocol. Using AMRA® Researcher, images were analyzed for thigh fat-free muscle volume (FFMV) and muscle fat infiltration (MFI) — a biomarker associated with all-cause mortality1. The participants were divided into cohorts based on metabolic disease. While no group had a significant weight change over two years, the researchers observed significant changes in muscle composition. Individuals with a metabolic disease had more rapid muscle wasting process compared with metabolic disease-free individuals. Notably, the rate of muscle wasting was distinct for each group, with CVD being associated with the most rapid muscle wasting profile followed by T2D.
Eric Converse, CEO at AMRA, commented: "These results are particularly exciting not only because of how they can advance metabolic disease research but also because they continue our path to proving the clinical utility of mapping the trajectory of an individual's muscle composition. For instance, for an individual with T2D or cardiovascular disease, physicians could longitudinally assess their muscle composition using AMRA's recently regulatory-cleared clinical service offering and determine if the results align with or differ from the wasting profile of others that are similar to them. This information could help inform or develop longevity plans for an individual."
To hear more about the study results and to connect with AMRA's team, SCWD conference attendees can observe the presentation titled: Two years of aging – initial results on changes in muscle composition in the UK Biobank imaging study.
- Linge, Jennifer, et al. "Adverse muscle composition predicts all‐cause mortality in the UK Biobank imaging study." Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle 12.6 (2021): 1513-1526.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, announced today that in response to customer demand, it is expanding its injection molding manufacturing partner network in the U.S. This will increase capacity for domestic resources, offering customers more flexibility and reduced supply chain risks.
"At Fictiv, our goal is to offer the highest quality parts that meet our customers' changing needs," said Jean Olivieri, chief operations officer at Fictiv. "We serve a variety of industries, and each customer may have different priorities such as lead times, price, or risk. We listen to them and offer optimized solutions."
According to Fictiv's 2022 State of Manufacturing Report, 65% of U.S. manufacturing companies would prefer to increase onshoring due to continued international supply chain disruptions. With more customers seeking options to manufacture domestically, Fictiv's geographically diversified injection molding services provides customers with the flexibility to choose the best solutions for their business.
"Injection molding plays a critical role in scaling the product offerings for several business units of our organization," said Dr. James Vetter, co-founder and chief medical officer of TransMed7. "With today's continuing concerns about unexpected supply chain issues, it is immensely comforting to have Fictiv as a partner, not just for overseas production but also for domestic manufacturing resources. Fictiv's proven track record of dependable communication at key points in component development, final scaling processes, and meticulous attention to detail have always been huge strengths and we are pleased to learn they are expanding operations in the U.S."
Fictiv offers injection molding services for medical, aerospace, robotics, automotive, and consumer electronics applications. To learn more about Fictiv's injection molding services, visit the company's website.
Fictiv is the operating system (OS) for custom manufacturing that makes it faster, easier, and more efficient to source and supply mechanical parts. Its intelligent OS, supported by best-in-class operations talent, orchestrates a network of highly vetted and managed partners around the globe for fast, high-quality manufacturing, from quote to delivery. To date, Fictiv has manufactured more than 20 million parts for early-stage companies and large enterprises alike, helping them innovate with agility and get products to market faster.
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Education roundup: Central Catholic names director of development
PERRY TWP. − Tricia Ostertag is the new Central Catholic High School director of development, the Stark County Catholic Schools announced.
Ostertag is an adjunct professor for Lemoyne College, Walsh University and Kent State University. Before joining the CCHS administration, she was the vice president of marketing and events for ArtsinStark, where she produced the Canton First Friday festival for 10 years.
Ostertag has a bachelor's degree in communications from Walsh University, a master's in arts administration, and a doctorate in public administration from the University of Akron. She is a 1999 graduate of Central Catholic, where she received the Diocese of Youngstown Eagle of the Cross award and the Tower of Light award. After graduation, she volunteered in the drama department as assistant director and choreographer.
Plain Local Hall of Distinction induction is Sept. 22
PLAIN TWP. − The Plain Local Schools Alumni Association Hall of Distinction class of 2022 will be inducted at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Hall of Fame Village, 2626 Fulton Drive NW, Canton.
This year’s class is:
- Lt. Col. Keith Bucklew, Class of 1997, naval aviator
- Grant Giltz, Class of 1988, real estate developer
- Amanda Kloots, Class of 2000, actress, dancer, personal trainer, host of TV’s “The Talk”
- Brooklyn McDaniels, Class of 2014, marketing professional
- John Namey, Class of 1968, educator
- Ashley Zerweck, Class of 2003, maxillofacial surgeon
The Hall of Distinction honors alumni and other people in the Plain Local community who have distinguished themselves personally and/or professionally, have contributed time and talent to the Plain Local School District, and who have exemplified the education and moral values that are respected by their community and school system.
Hall of Distinction inductees will be memorialized with a permanent likeness and inscriptions at GlenOak High School. Buy tickets to the induction at https://tinyurl.com/jc493ekk.
Nominations for Lake Wall of Fame due Nov. 1
LAKE TWP. − The Lake Wall of Fame, a program designed to recognize distinguished Lake High School alumni, is accepting nominations.
To be considered for this recognition, nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The candidate must be a graduate of Lake High School, the former Uniontown High School, former Hartville High School, or must have received all his/her formal education in any of the above schools.
- The candidate must have distinguished himself/herself in the following area or areas: education, professional accomplishments, political leadership, athletic endeavors, humanitarian contributions, or community contributions.
Those selected will have a bronze plaque placed in the trophy case in the Lake Community Complex. Applications are available at www.lakelocal.org > Community > Lake Wall of Fame. To nominate, complete a nomination form and return it by Nov. 1 to Lake Wall of Fame Committee, c/o Susan Vogelgesang, 436 King Church Ave. SW, Uniontown, Ohio 44685.
Walsh students provide free occupational therapy, counseling
NORTH CANTON − Because of the Walsh University Counselors and Occupational Therapists Professionally Engaged (COPE) in the Community program, students have been able to provide six months of free mental health and occupational services to three community-based centers: RAHAB Ministries in Canton, AVO Rehab in Canton, and Humility of Mary Housing in Cleveland.
Sponsored through grant funding from the Department of Health Resources and Services Administration and the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training Program for Professionals, COPE pairs Walsh students with community agencies. COPE students must complete additional training to increase cultural competence and humility beyond the standard degree requirements of their respective programs. Students who complete their clinical rotation in an underserved or high-needs area may be eligible for a $10,000 stipend.
Launched in 2021, the COPE program is a collaboration of the Walsh University Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Counseling and Human Development programs.
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US pledges $1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Monday, pledging what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from Department of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces.
The U.S. pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
The aid includes additional rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, as well as thousands of artillery rounds, mortar systems, Javelins and other ammunition and equipment. Military commanders and other U.S. officials say the HIMARS and artillery systems have been crucial in Ukraine’s ongoing fight to try to prevent Russia from taking more ground.
The latest announcement brings the total U.S. security assistance committed to Ukraine by the Biden administration to more than $9 billion since Russian troops invaded in late February.
“At every stage of this conflict, we have been focused on getting the Ukrainians what they need, depending on the evolving conditions on the battlefield,” Colin Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, said in announcing the new weapons shipment.
Until now, the largest single security assistance package announcement was for $1 billion on June 15. But that aid included $350 million in presidential drawdown authority, and another $650 million under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides funding for training, equipment and other security needs that can be bought from other countries or companies.
Monday’s package allows the U.S. to deliver weapons systems and other equipment more quickly since it takes them off the Defense Department shelves.
For the last four months of the war, Russia has concentrated on capturing the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, where pro-Moscow separatists have controlled some territory as self-proclaimed republics for eight years. Russian forces have made gradual headway in the region while launching missile and rocket attacks to curtail the movements of Ukrainian fighters elsewhere.
Kahl estimated that Russian forces have sustained up to 80,000 deaths and injuries in the fighting, though he did not break down the figure with an estimate of forces killed.
He said the Russian troops have managed to gain “incremental” ground in eastern Ukraine, although not in recent weeks. “But that has come at extraordinary cost to the Russian military because of how well the Ukrainian military has performed and all the assistance that the Ukrainian military has gotten. And I think now, conditions in the east have essentially stabilized and the focus is really shifting to the south.”
The new funding is being paid for through $40 billion in economic and security aid for Ukraine approved by Congress in May.
This is the 18th time the Pentagon has provided equipment from Defense Department stocks to Ukraine since August 2021.
The package does not include any new HIMARS, but provides rockets for it, although officials did not disclose how many. The U.S. has already provided 16 HIMARS to Ukraine.
“These are not systems that we assess you need in the hundreds to have the type of effects” needed, Kahl said, in response to questions about why the U.S. wasn’t sending more of the powerful rocket systems. “These are precision-guided systems for very particular types of targets and the Ukrainians are using them as such.”
The U.S. and allies still are evaluating whether to supply aircraft to Ukraine, Kahl said. It’s “not inconceivable that western aircraft down the road could be part of the mix,” he said.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelinskyy early in the war launched near-daily calls for warplanes, calling them essential to protecting Ukraine’s skies. The U.S. and some other NATO countries feared that could draw them into more direct involvement with Ukraine’s war against Russia, and have not provided Western aircraft.
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Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.
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RADNOR, Pa., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Riskified Ltd. ("Riskified") (NYSE: RSKD). The action charges Riskified with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of Riskified's materially misleading statements and omissions to the public, Riskified investors have suffered significant losses.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2022
CLASS PERIOD: JULY 29, 2021 through MAY 2, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
James Maro, Esq. (484) 270-1453 or Toll Free (844) 887-9500 or Email at info@ktmc.com
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
RISKIFIED'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
On July 29, 2021, Riskified conducted its IPO, selling 20.125 million Class A ordinary shares at $21 per share, and generating over $422 million in gross proceeds. Included in these sales are those of Defendant Assaf Feldman, Riskified's co-founder, Chief Technology Officer and a director at the time of the IPO, who sold 200,000 shares and generated $4.2 million in gross proceeds for himself.
On September 9, 2021, during a conference call to discuss Riskified's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, Riskified's CFO, Defendant Aglika Dotcheva, stated that Riskified tended "to experience higher chargebacks when we enter a new industry."
Then, on November 16, 2021, Riskified announced its third quarter ended September 30, 2021 results. The results revealed significant declines in many year-over-year financial metrics including gross profit margins which had plummeted to just 46% during the quarter and gross profit fell to $24.3 million. Further, Riskified's cost of revenue had jumped to $28.3 million in the third quarter of 2021, primarily as a result of a sharp increase in chargeback expenses. During the earnings call, Defendant Dotcheva blamed Riskified's growing merchant base as a primary cause of increased chargebacks.
Finally, on February 23, 2022, Riskified issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021. Among other things, the release disclosed that Riskified's revenue growth and Gross Merchandise Value growth had continued to decelerate during the quarter to just 22% and 23%, respectively, year-over-year. Additionally, Riskified's gross profit growth remained muted, at just 10.7% year-over-year. During the earnings call the same day, Defendant Dotcheva stated that the year-over-year decline in gross profit margin was purportedly "driven primarily by [Riskified's] expansion into new industries and regions, increase of the tickets in travel industry as a percentage of total billings as well as the onboarding of new merchants."
At the time of the filing of the complaint, Riskified Class A shares traded below $6.00 per share, more than 70% below the IPO price.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Riskified investors may, no later than July 1, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Riskified investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CASE
WHO CAN BE A LEAD PLAINTIFF?
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
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Closing arguments set for R. Kelly trial on fixing charges
CHICAGO (AP) — Closing arguments are scheduled Monday for R. Kelly and two co-defendants in the R&B singer’s trial on federal charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex, with jury deliberations to follow.
Minutes before the defense rested late Friday, Kelly co-defendant and ex-business manager Derrell McDavid ended three days on the stand. He testified for nearly two days that he had believed Kelly when he denied abusing minors — then said he started having doubts about Kelly’s believability during the trial that started last month.
Kelly and McDavid are charged with fixing Kelly’s 2008 state child pornography trial — at which Kelly was acquitted — by threatening witnesses and concealing video evidence. Both also face child pornography charges. A third co-defendant, Kelly associate Milton Brown, is accused of receiving child pornography.
Prosecutors normally get a chance to call witnesses in a rebuttal of the defense case. But when they told Judge Harry Leinenweber that they needed time to prepare, he said there would be no rebuttal and the case would go straight to closing arguments Monday morning.
McDavid was the only one of the three defendants to testify on his own behalf.
Kelly, 55, already was sentenced to 30 years in prison in June after a separate federal trial in New York.
Known for his smash hit “I Believe I Can Fly” and for sex-infused songs such as “Bump n’ Grind,” Kelly sold millions of albums even after allegations of sexual misconduct began circulating in the 1990s. Widespread outrage emerged after the #MeToo reckoning and the 2019 docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly.”
During Kelly’s monthlong trial in 2008, state prosecutors played a 30-minute, sexually explicit video dozens of times on large screens throughout the courtroom. Prosecutors said it showed Kelly abusing a 14-year-old girl, “Jane.”
The ongoing trial in Kelly’s hometown is, in ways , a do-over of the 2008 trial. The single video was at the heart of that trial and is also in evidence at the current trial.
Jane, then an adult, did not testify at that 2008 trial, which jurors cited as a reason they couldn’t convict Kelly. She testified at the current trial that she was the person in that video. She also said Kelly sexually abused her hundreds of times starting when she was 14.
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Residents can pay their deposit for the City of Detroit Basement Backup Protection Program with cash, personal or business check, or card at any DivDat kiosk
DETROIT, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversified Data Processing & Consulting, Inc. ("DivDat" or the "Company"), announced today that eligible Detroit homeowners participating in the City of Detroit Basement Backup Protection Program can pay their $100 deposit on approved upgrades to correct or prevent residential flooding, per program guidelines. The program deposit for each eligible and approved home can be paid exclusively on any Detroit-area DivDat kiosk. The DivDat Payment Network conveniently presents resident bill payers with local City Departments, including the DWSD, as well as other local area billers to pay on DivDat branded indoor and outdoor payment kiosks, located in and around the metro Detroit area.
Working with DivDat to offer accessible, convenient, and secure channels to accept residents' bill payments has been an enormous benefit for the DWSD," said Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department (DWSD). "The DivDat kiosk allows Detroit homeowners, including landlords, in eligible neighborhoods to pay their deposit for the Basement Backup Protection Program where and how it's most convenient to them – at DivDat kiosk locations across Detroit. The partnership with DivDat to accept these deposits help us speed up the process to get backwater valves installed in homes in the pilot neighborhoods."
DivDat has provided payment processing to the City and its departments, including DWSD since 2017. Today, all City of Detroit Departments provide convenient bill payment options to residents through DivDat's omnichannel payment pathways, including kiosk, web, mobile app, and IVR/phone pay. DivDat has helped the City transition from cash handling to accepting cash payments free of charge to bill payers at its many Detroit area kiosks.
"We are proud to further facilitate additional specialized payment types and corresponding back-end integrations for the City of Detroit and its Departments," said Jason Bierkle, President, DivDat. "Providing additional payment channels and corresponding immediate account posting help reiterate the peace of mind for homeowners and landlords that their home's value is being prioritized as a result of this City program."
The City of Detroit Basement Backup Protection Program is funded by the Detroit Future Fund, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA funding is in part designed to provide vital services and make necessary investments in infrastructure. As a result of ARPA funding, The Detroit Future Fund is able to cover the cost of the Basement Backup Protection Program, with the exception of the homeowner's portion of the payment, which can be made by DivDat kiosk or online. To determine eligibility for the Basement Backup Protection Plan and to apply for the program, visit https://detroitmi.gov/basementprotection.
DivDat is the leader in omnichannel bill payment and processing serving corporations as well as municipalities, utility companies, courts, and quasi-governmental entities. DivDat's proprietary payment technologies span indoor and outdoor payment kiosks, web interfaces, IVR/phone payment options, mobile app, and point of service modules facilitating in-person payments made to cashiering representatives. Across all channels, bill payments paid on the DivDat Payment Network feature real-time automated posting to accurate customer-specific accounts, reducing the need for manual intervention, so treasury teams are more efficient and get paid faster®. DivDat and its leadership have been recognized for their contributions to DE&I. The DivDat kiosk and the full DivDat Payment Network promote equality and access by providing corporations and governments with the tools and technologies to make it just as easy for unbanked and underbanked people to stay current on essential bills as it is for those with access to electronic payment methodologies and credit, effectively leveling the paying field®. Learn more about DivDat at www.DivDat.com.
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Wyoming voted in March to fund 2021 Property Tax Refund Program
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – The State of Wyoming Department of Revenue has announced the property Tax Refund Program has received the necessary funding to administer this program for 2021’s property taxes.
Pursuant to W.S.§ 39-13-109, eligible persons may apply for a refund of property taxes that were paid on time for the preceding calendar year. Taxes paid are required to be upon the applicant’s principal residence.
Qualifying taxpayers may reduce their property tax liability if the applicant has been a resident of this state for not less than five years, their household income is equal to or less than the greater of three fourths (3/4) of the median household income for the state or county ($73,658 for Teton County) in which you reside as determined annually by the Economic Analysis Division of the Wyoming Department of Administration and Information.
There are some limitations, which include: total personal assets cannot exceed $133,651 per adult household member. In other words, if you own other real estate, bank accounts and investments, they cannot value in excess of $133,651 per adult household member. However, you may exclude the value of your home, a car for each adult household member, and any retirement accounts (IRA’s, 401K plans, Medical Savings, etc.).
The filing deadline is Monday, June 6, 2022. For more information, please visit the Teton County Treasurer’s website at www.tetoncountywy.gov/treas or call 307-733-4770.
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Bradenton police chief says results of misconduct probe were expected
Second investigation into different charges are still ongoing
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A day after Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan was cleared of charges of conducting an illegal search of a home in July, Bevan lamented the toll the case has taken on the department.
“I think this whole thing has been an embarrassment for this department,” she told reporters Tuesday.
Bevan was the target of a complaint filed by former patrol officer Hannah Kalchbrenner, who told the Internal Affairs department that she and other officers witnessed Bevan conduct an illegal search during an arrest July 14.
After the Bradenton City Council approved asking retired Hillsborough County Judge Gregory Holder to conduct an independent investigation into that incident, Holder concluded he saw no issues with Bevan’s conduct.
“Chief Bevan’s actions were not only consistent with both the statutory and constitutional parameters but were also consistent with defined police procedures,” he wrote.
“I conclude that absolutely no Fourth Amendment concerns or violations were implicated by these actions,” he said. “Under these facts, supported by competent and substantial evidence, there simply was no search or seizure of either persons or property.”
The only criticism Holder noted was that Bevan was not wearing a bulletproof vest during the arrest and that she set a bad example by not doing that.
Bevan said Tuesday she was confident she had done nothing wrong. “I expected that from the onset,” she said. “I was always confident. I know my job. I know the law.”
She said she had one regret: “I should have had that vest on.”
Bevan criticized unnamed city officials and news media for discussing the case before the investigation was finished, calling it a “smear campaign.”
“We all saw how it played out in the court of public opinion,” she said. “It doesn’t always matter what the facts are. Don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story. This is what happened here.”
Bevan has also criticized the Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association, the union that represents rank-and-file officers, for pushing for the independent investigation. Hinting last month that the allegations were a contract negotiation ploy, she accused the president of the police union of having a vendetta against her.
“The PBA has obviously failed in its responsibility to successfully negotiate the contracts of its members, and is therefore shifting blame and accountability elsewhere.”
Kalchbrenner has since resigned from the force, along with her husband -- who was also an officer in Bradenton -- after she said she was “ambushed” by internal affairs investigators after filing the complaint, and was “thereafter interrogated and illegally detained.”
“Investigators refused to allow Kalchbrenner to have union representation or a lawyer present, and they refused to allow her to use a restroom,” and demanded she surrender her personal phone for examination, the union alleges.
Kalchbrenner has filed an unfair labor practice suit with the state Public Employees Relations Commission.
Additional accusations
While Bevan has been cleared in the July 14 incident, a separate independent investigation of more serious allegations is still underway, officials said.
When Mayor Gene Brown asked Judge Holder to look into July 14 allegations, he also selected North Port Police Capt. Brian Gregory to investigate a separate series of allegations of misconduct against Bevan and her top commanders.
That investigation is still ongoing, police spokesman Josh Taylor told ABC7 Tuesday.
In August, the police union revealed signed affidavits by three officers, including a senior lieutenant and a veteran sergeant, accusing Bevan and other top officers of suggesting that detectives harass a suspect in order to crack a 20-year-old cold case, and of allowing Internal Affairs to violate the rights of officers.
Also, and, perhaps most disturbingly, Bevan is accused of conspiring to steal a personal cell phone to cover up an affair between a senior officer and a married dispatcher who took her own life after the affair came to light.
“The startling revelation by one of our veteran police sergeants that Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan and (former) Deputy Chief Paul McWade conspired to confiscate and search the personal cell phone of his deceased wife is further evidence that Chief Melanie Bevan and her administration operate without any regard for the law,” said McHale.
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Russia pushes to block 2nd city in eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces are trying to block a city in eastern Ukraine, the region’s governor said Saturday, after their relentless assault on a nearby city forced Ukrainian troops to begin withdrawal after weeks of intense fighting.
Russia also launched missile attacks on areas far from the heart of the eastern battles.
Serhiy Haidai, governor of the Luhansk region, said on Facebook that Russian forces are attempting to blockade the city of Lysychansk from the south. That city lies next to Sievierodonetsk, which has endured relentless assault and house-to-house fighting for weeks.
After Haidai said Friday that Ukrainian forces had begun retreating from Sievierodonetsk, military analyst Oleg Zhdanov said some of the troops were heading for Lysychansk. But Russian moves to cut off Lysychansk will give those retreating troops little respite.
Russian bombardment has reduced most of Sievierodonetsk to rubble and cut its population from 100,0000 to 10,000. Some Ukrainian troops are holed up in the huge Azot chemical factory on the city’s edge, along with about 500 civilians.
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Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk have been the focal point of the Russian offensive aimed at capturing all of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region and destroying the Ukrainian military defending it — the most capable and battle-hardened segment of the country’s armed forces. The two cities and surrounding areas are the last major pockets of Ukrainian resistance in the Luhansk region — 95% of which is under Russian and local separatist forces’ control. The Russians and separatists also control about half of the Donetsk region, the second province in the Donbas.
Some 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) to the west, four Russian rockets hit a “military object” in Yaroviv, Lviv regional governor Maksym Kozytskyy said. He did not give further details of the target, but Yaroviv has a sizable military base used for training fighters, including foreigners who have volunteered to fight for Ukraine. That base was hit by Russian rockets in March, killing 35 people.
The Lviv region, although far from the front lines, has been hit by other rockets during the war, destroying fuel storage areas.
About 30 Russian rockets were fired on the Zhytomyr region in central Ukraine on Saturday morning, killing one Ukrainian soldier, regional governor Vitaliy Buchenko said.
In the north, about 20 rockets were fired from Belarus into the Chernihiv region, the Ukrainian military said.
A senior U.S. defense official, speaking in Washington on condition of anonymity, on Friday called the Ukrainians’ move out of Sievierodonetsk a “tactical retrograde” to consolidate forces into positions where they can better defend themselves. This will add to Ukraine’s effort to keep Russian forces pinned down longer in a small area, the official said.
Following a botched attempt to capture Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, in the early stage of the invasion that started Feb. 24, Russian forces have shifted their focus to the Donbas, where the Ukrainian forces have fought Moscow-backed separatists since 2014.
After repeated Ukrainian requests to its Western allies for heavier weaponry to counter Russia’s edge in firepower, four medium-range American rocket launchers have arrived, with four more on the way.
The senior U.S. defense official said Friday that more Ukrainian forces are training outside Ukraine to use the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, and are expected back in their country with the weapons by mid-July. The rockets can travel about 45 miles (70 kilometers). Also to be sent are 18 U.S. coastal and river patrol boats.
The official said there is no evidence Russia has been successful in intercepting any of what has been a steady flow of military aid into Ukraine from the U.S. and other nations. Russia has repeatedly threatened to strike, or actually claimed to have hit, such shipments.
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Officials: Ex-Cowboys RB Marion Barber died of heat stroke
Published: Jul. 11, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Police in a Dallas suburb have concluded that heat stroke caused the death of former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber III.
In a statement Monday, Frisco police say the Collin County medical examiner ruled Barber’s death an accident.
Police provided no further elaboration, and the medical examiner’s office didn’t immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press.
Police making a welfare check on June 1 found the 38-year-old former running back dead at a Frisco apartment.
Barber spent six seasons with Dallas and one with the Chicago Bears. He made the Pro Bowl in 2007.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or the "Company") (NYSE: WFC).
Class Period: February 24, 2021 – June 9, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 29, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (2) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (4) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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GUATEMALA CITY, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The president of Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo, Dionisio Gutiérrez, was a speaker at the "XV Ibero-American Atlantic Forum: Freedom and Democracy", an event that brings together relevant Ibero-American political, intellectual, and business leaders every year.
At La Casa de América, based in Madrid, the Forum discussed the advance of populist discourse, the deterioration of the rule of law and the resurgence of authoritarian regimes in Latin America.
In his speech, Gutiérrez stated: "After the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR, we assumed that liberal democracy was being consolidated in the world. It is true that, until the end of the 20th century, poverty levels fell, and many democracies were born, but, with the arrival of the 21st century, Hugo Chávez and the "Socialism of the 21st century" appeared, accompanied by Correa, Evo Morales, Ortega, Lula, the Kirchners, AMLO and now Petro. Thus, Latin America has been contaminated by illiberal and anti-democratic dogmas that are destroying what little we had built in the last years of last century".
Dionisio also stated: "These dynamics are the consequence of three elements: the geopolitical, with the agenda of China and Russia, which use Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua as instruments to destabilize the region. The sociological element, because we accommodated ourselves and thought that what had been built was going to take care of itself. We were wrong. And the third element is the abandonment in the defense of Western Liberal Values. This must be corrected if we want to aspire to a better future."
The event was hosted by Nobel Prize for Literature, Mario Vargas Llosa; Ivan Duque, president of Colombia; Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid; Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo, Enrique Krauze, Roberto Salinas León, director of Atlas Network; among other Ibero-American leaders.
Dionisio Gutiérrez has two master's degrees in Business and Finance with a doctorate in Sociology and Political Science. He is an activist and communicator, President of the Latin American think-tank Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo and host of the television program Razón de Estado. Dionisio is a member of the Georgetown University Latin American Board and member of the Harvard Kennedy School Council. In 2021, he became the only Latin American on the Freedom House Council.
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She’s up for two Grammys. Her bestseller will be a movie. Meet the Korean American who’s shaking up entertainment
By Faith Karimi, CNN
As Covid cases decline and the world reopens, Michelle Zauner is having a moment.
Her indie rock band, Japanese Breakfast, has been nominated for two Grammys — best new artist and best alternative music album for last year’s “Jubilee.” Her bestselling 2021 memoir, “Crying in H Mart,” is being turned into a film, and she’s writing the screenplay.
She composed the music for an award-winning video game, “Sable,” that came out last year. She was a keynote speaker earlier this month at South by Southwest. And her band is scheduled to perform this spring at major festivals, including Coachella and Bonnaroo, along with a bunch of other dates across the US and Europe.
It’s a full plate for the biracial, New York-based musician, who just turned 33 on Tuesday.
So when Zauner isn’t writing about her life or making dreamy, atmospheric music, she turns to another creative hobby: cooking. She likes to rustle up meals that connect her to her late mother and their shared Korean identity.
“I love the creativity of putting together a meal and putting a lot of care into it. It’s still a very therapeutic part of my life,” says Zauner, whose book chronicles her struggle with grief after the loss in 2014 of her mother to cancer and how she found solace in the Korean foods they enjoyed together.
CNN talked to Zauner as she prepared to attend the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Her answers have been edited for length and clarity.
Your band’s called Japanese Breakfast. What’s the story behind the name?
It’s a really awful story. I used to be in a band called Little Big League, and this was before my mom got sick or I started writing about my Korean American upbringing. I wanted a side project where I just kind of recorded demos and put them up online.
I saw a photo of a Japanese breakfast set, and I was like, what a soothing idea — not thinking I would eventually write a book about Korean food, or that people would mistake me for being Japanese. It was just this on-a-whim thing that grew into something I had no idea it would grow into.
How does it feel to be a Grammy nominee? Is this your first ceremony?
Yes, and I’m so excited. Every single day, I say it out loud to myself. Like if I’m struggling to learn a song or if I’m not playing a scale fast enough, I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re nominated for two (Grammys), so that’s OK.’ Or if someone cuts me in line, I’m like, ‘It’s OK, you’re nominated.’ This is one of those things that you get to hold dear to you.
Who are you most excited about meeting at the Grammys?
I would love to meet Rihanna and Ariana Grande. I wouldn’t even want to talk to these people. Like if I saw Frank Ocean, I would just crumble. There are a lot of musical heroes that I’m really looking forward to quietly gushing over.
How did you get started in music and when did you realize you wanted it to be your career?
I started playing piano when I was 5 years old, like a lot of children of immigrants that are forced into that kind of thing at a young age. I hated playing the piano. I hated structure. I was not really interested in it until much later.
I learned how to play the guitar when I was 16 and I started writing songs pretty much as soon as I learned, and just fell in love with it slowly. Not just the creative element, but even the business side. I loved advertising my band. I loved playing shows. I loved booking shows. I love all of the stuff that goes into building a band, and I just felt so at home.
Has your immigrant experience informed your music?
Definitely. My mom did not want me to pursue this path. She was concerned about the financial difficulties I would encounter. And also just the emotional difficulties of living that type of lifestyle. She was very worried about me, and she did everything that she could to kind of try to protect me from this thing that she felt would probably not end well for me.
And so my whole life, she was always like, ‘You can do this on the side, but just always have something to fall back on.’ And no matter what I did, I always kept up with music. Like, I would work three jobs and always do music on the side, I would go to college and keep doing music. No matter how hard I tried to put my focus into other things, it always called to me.
So almost being exiled from this path made me want to fight for it so much harder, and made me realize just how truly important it was for me — because it never would go away. And so I think it taught me a lot of resilience, and it made me such an ambitious and hard worker.
In your book, you talk about your grief after losing your mom. Why was it important to share such a raw and personal story?
It just felt so emotionally necessary. From a young age, I used music and narrative as a way of exploring parts of the world and myself that were confusing to me. It felt natural that I would use music again to explore this very difficult time in my life and this tremendous loss. I wrote two albums about that experience with Japanese Breakfast, and it still felt like there was so much more to say.
What kind of feedback have you gotten from Korean Americans who’ve read the book?
I was the most concerned about the Korean American community and what their opinion of the book would be. I think there are shared parts of our culture, but you’re never really sure — especially as someone who’s mixed race — like, what is a Korean thing and what is just an individual way that your mom raised you.
I was definitely very worried about my mom coming across as this, like, stereotypical tiger mom. And I guess the only way that I felt comfortable … was (deciding that) if I was being true and raw and honest and showed her in all of her faults and all of her wonderful features, that it wouldn’t be a stereotype because she would be a fully formed person.
But yeah, the response has been tremendous. I mean, not just from the Korean American community, but you know, from so many different people with immigrant parents. I think it really has a universal quality. It’s a story about mothers and daughters. It’s a story about loss, it’s a story about illness, and it’s a story about food and memory.
Your mom sounds like such a complicated person. What do you think she’d say if she read your book?
I think that everyone would be a little bit surprised to find out how people see them. And of course, I see her in a very specific way. I’m sure there would be parts of it that would be irritating for her. But I would always think that if another girl wrote this book about their mom and my mom read it, she would say to me in a charming way, ‘I hope that when I die, you love me that much to write something like that for me.’
So I think that she would be deeply moved by it, because I think in a lot of ways — even though I don’t think my mom would ever call herself an artist — she had a real creative spirit, and she was very moved by the mundane, by the human experience and our relationships with people. And I think that in a lot of ways, I get that sensibility from her.
She had a great sense of how people interact with one another and how they feel and what goes into their personhood. And I think that she would really value that in this writing.
Now that your book is being turned into a film, what’s your role in the project?
I just finished the first draft of the screenplay and we are slowly beginning the process of working on the movie. I’m very new to this process and feel very honored that I was able to write the screenplay or at least try my hand at it, because I don’t think authors always get the chance to do that.
Do you have a preference on who should play you in the movie?
I think it’s a really wonderful chance to find some new talent. I think the most important thing for me is to see my character performed by a half-Korean young woman who hasn’t seen this type of role available to her. It’s a wonderful opportunity to have a diverse cast that hasn’t had a real chance to be in features before.
Are you doing the soundtrack as well?
I would like to be involved in the supervision of the soundtrack. When I think about seminal, coming-of-age movies, the soundtrack is such an important part of establishing the mood and the time. And especially being a musician, of course, it’s a really important part for me, and so much of the book has these kind of musical moments … so I want to be really involved in making sure that those sort of aural touchstones get hit.
Korean entertainment is becoming more popular in the US. Why do you think that is?
I think part of it is that it’s just so much easier to access international media because of the internet. And stars like BTS have such a high production value in terms of the songwriting, the visuals, the choreography. So many people put work into making their projects incredibly universally engaging. Same thing with Netflix’s “Squid Game.”
The American audience is more open now to experiencing media from the rest of the world. And American media has always impacted the rest of the world.
You’ve broken into the music world, the literary world and the film world. What’s next for you?
Just keeping the plates spinning. I am going to keep doing those three things and trying to do this for as long as I can. Mostly working on the “Crying in H Mart” screenplay and then hopefully working on another record, working on another book, doing those same three things over and over.
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CLEVELAND, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Demand for molded pulp packaging is forecast to increase 6.2% per year through 2026, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis. This relatively small, but quickly expanding segment of the larger packaging market is seeing increased growth due primarily to the environmental benefits of molded fiber products, including its:
- recyclability
- biodegradability
- compostability (in commercial composting facilities)
Manufacturers of food products and consumer and industrial packaged goods, along with e-commerce and shipping providers, are increasingly implementing strategies to improve their environmental footprints, as commitments to eco-friendliness are important to many of their customers. In addition to packaging reduction strategies, a key means of improving sustainability has been the use of more environmentally friendly materials like molded fiber.
In addition to trends favoring molded fiber packaging's excellent environmental profile, key factors supporting strong demand increases include:
- expanding recognition of molded pulp's performance properties, including excellent cushioning, bracing, and blocking
- the development of molded fiber products that are more competitive with plastic alternatives in terms of cost, performance, and aesthetics, such as rigid packaging made from molded bamboo or molded sugarcane
- backlash against single-use plastic products manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, as well as bans on certain EPS foodservice products in a growing number of cities
- increasing domestic manufacturing capacity for molded fiber, which will help keep prices more competitive
- healthy growth in a number of key applications for molded fiber packaging, including e-commerce and foodservice
- R&D to develop new applications for molded fiber, specifically in nonfood primary packaging markets
Sustainability in Packaging is focused on identifying key trends in sustainability in the packaging industry, including:
- shifts in material mix toward more sustainable alternatives to virgin plastics (e.g., paper, bioplastics, molded fiber, recycled materials, reusable packaging)
- packaging producer and end user sustainability efforts and target goals
- product innovation in compostable, biodegradable, recyclable, and lightweight packaging
- expansion of packaging reuse programs
- supply and demand for recycled content
- regulatory changes affecting demand for sustainable packaging
Sustainability trends are analyzed by leading packaging material (plastic, paper and paperboard, metal, glass, molded fiber) and in terms of packaging producer and end user sustainability goals. Historical data and forecasts for overall packaging demand and key market segments (food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, foodservice disposables, and other markets including e-commerce) are also provided. Additionally, profiles of select packaging products, markets, and materials are highlighted. Consumer survey data related to packaging sustainability collected by The Freedonia Group are also presented.
About the Freedonia Group - The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is the premier international industrial research company, providing our clients with product analyses, market forecasts, industry trends, and market share information. From one-person consulting firms to global conglomerates, our analysts provide companies with unbiased, reliable industry market research and analysis to help them make important business decisions. With over 100 studies published annually, we support over 90% of the industrial Fortune 500 companies. Find off-the-shelf studies at https://www.freedoniagroup.com/ or contact us for custom research: +1 440.842.2400.
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'AN UNLIKELY ANGEL' EXCLUSIVELY STREAMING ON PURE FLIX ON AUGUST 26
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new inspiring film, "An Unlikely Angel," is about overcoming fear, balancing priorities and getting a second chance will stream exclusively on Pure Flix on August 26, 2022.
The Pure Flix Original movie is about Janie, a workaholic who is falling apart at the thought of becoming a first-time mom. She whispers a small prayer for help and it's answered in a very unlikely way when an angel intervenes and fast forwards her life. Janie is lucky enough to be given a second chance, but will she change before it's too late?
"An Unlikely Angel" stars Jillian Murray, Robert Amaya, Aaron Mees, Sam J. Jones, Brittany Goodwin and Delyla de Castro. It was directed by Durrell Nelson and produced by Canyon Productions and Beautiful Feet Productions.
"This film showcases the complicated balance between work and family. So many of us are multitasking through life and fixated on future goals that we are missing the here and now," said actress Jillian Murray, who plays Janie. "Living in the moment and being present with family is so important. This movie reminds us to stop and appreciate what we have right in front of us."
"An Unlikely Angel" is one of 13 new original films and series exclusively debuting on Pure Flix in 2022, the destination for wholesome family entertainment.
Click here to see the trailer for the new original movie "An Unlikely Angel," which premieres exclusively on Pure Flix on August 26, 2022.
ABOUT PURE FLIX
Pure Flix is your home for faith and family-friendly exclusive movies and shows where you can confidently stream with the entire family. With new high-quality original entertainment every week, you can strengthen your faith and family with Pure Flix – a streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains.
You'll get access to the largest variety of wholesome movies, series and kids' content at one low price. Experience the difference that positive, encouraging entertainment can have in your home.
Pure Flix is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, alongside AFFIRM Films. Discover more at www.pureflix.com
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Foster Hale Willis
03/17/1926 – 08/11/2022
Funeral services honoring the life of US Army Veteran, Foster H. Willis, 96, will be held at Dossman Funeral Home, at 11AM, Wednesday, 17th of August 2022, officiated by Pastor Ed Wilks. Interment will follow at North Belton Cemetery with Full Military Honors. The Willis Family will be receiving family and friends from 5-7:00PM, Tuesday, 16th of August at Dossman Funeral Home.
Foster Hale Willis was born March 17, 1926, to the late Edward L. and Bertha Mae Willis in the coal mining town of Benham, Kentucky. Where he was raised and received his education. Shortly after graduating from Benham High, Foster was drafted into World War II, in February of 1945.
Foster retired after 20 plus years of honorable service in the United States Army. He served during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
He married Betty Lou Perry in Jonesville, Virginia on September 18, 1953. After retirement, Foster went on to work for Griggs Equipment in Belton as a Paint Foreman and later the maintenance department at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. He was a member of the Belton Church of Christ and VFW Post 4008.
Foster is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Bertha Willis; sister, JoAnn Blakenship.
Survivors are wife, Betty Willis of Belton; children, Donna Danekas and husband, Jim of Temple, James Willis and wife, Renee of Belton, Cathy Haisler of Houston. Brother, David Willis of Brooklet, Georgia; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to the Belton Church of Christ in lieu of flowers. Services are under the direction of Dossman Funeral Home.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toc Tien, Touliver and Mew Amazing - three talented artists of Vietnamese music industry - collaborated in the product "Mot cong toc mai" ("A sideburn"), released on the evening of June 30.
Watch their Music Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_xLRrwDric
The song "Mot cong toc mai" marks the first collaboration between Toc Tien and Touliver after their marriage. This is a Dance song, based on their strength, when Toc Tien shows off her voice on a vibrant music backgr ound. And Touliver brought out the best of him in the color of electronic music and showed his distinctive features in the way he placed the bassline and electric guitar sound.
Two distinctive personalities of the Vietnamese music market have joined forces to create a different music product. In the context that the majority of Vietnamese audiences still love Ballad songs and Pop Ballad songs, Toc Tien and Touliver have reversed their tastes, accepting trade-offs to fully express their musical personality, thereby merging with the modern flow of the music world.
The difference of "Mot cong toc mai" also comes from Mew Amazing - who wrote the lyrics and melody for the song. Mew Amazing's songs always show her innovative thinking, subtly insert satirical elements, reflecting society. With "Mot cong toc mai", Mew Amazing conveys the message that girls must have the courage to overcome the pain after a breakup.
That is reflected in the sentences: "Since you left forever / Made me a failure / The sadness in me is only as long as a sideburn / I hope you look back once / Behind you, the people who stayed / Me and your ex / Your ex and the girl before her / Ain't nobody cry".
MV "Mot cong toc mai" has the presence of Chau Bui - a popular fashionista of Vietnamese youth. Kien Ung - a member of SpaceSpeakers - plays the role of MV director. MV "Mot cong toc mai" is a spectacular set of scenes, continuously changing scenes to follow the speed of the song.
The beginning of the MV is the torment and suffering of Toc Tien when being betrayed by the person she loves. After that, the guy constantly "flirts" with the next girls, in front of Toc Tien. In the end, the four girls get together and teach the guy a lesson about the betrayal in love. The MV ends with a scene where the girls are dressed elegantly, with heavenly charisma when they do not belong to any man.
Toc Tien appeared in the MV in many different images. There is a scene where Toc Tien "shows off" her body and curves. The female singer also performed choreography on the vibrant music background of the MV.
The MV shows the audience what is the strongest and most characteristic of Toc Tien. Previously, the female singer collaborated with Touliver to create the product "Tomorrow" that left a special impression on Vietnamese audiences. Toc Tien has tried all genres from Ballad, Pop Ballad, to Pop and all succeeded.
Toc Tien is a popular female singer of Vietnamese music with nearly 20 years of experience. She had a breakthrough with the domestic audience from the gameshow The Remix in 2015. Over the years, Toc Tien affirmed the position of the top female singer, through many hits that attracted tens of millions of views. Toc Tien also sat as a coach at The Voice Vietnam in 2018 and impressed with her professional ability.
Meanwhile, Touliver is the leader of SpaceSpeakers - the most popular music organization in Vietnam today. He is a pioneer DJ/Producer in bringing electronic music to the Vietnamese market. Apart from Toc Tien, Touliver showed a special influence with the success of many Vietnamese singers, including JustaTee, Binz and SOOBIN.
The combination of the duo Toc Tien and Touliver is always a breakthrough, which is supported by the Vietnamese music lovers. Besides, the fact that they both built a family together in early 2020 also made the public especially interested, becoming the most influential Vietnamese married celebrity couple in the market. Now, Toc Tien and Touliver are in the leading position in the Vietnamese music industry, and the quality and difference of "Mot cong toc mai" have proved it even more.
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Memorandum of Understanding signed to facilitate possible future strategic collaborations and new business opportunities.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF and ABB have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the possibilities for a collaboration in the automation of manufacturing processes. The MoU was signed at ABB's Robotics Experience Center in Västerås, Sweden, by SKF CEO Rickard Gustafson and ABB CEO Björn Rosengren.
Following the successful delivery of a number of projects in SKF's global manufacturing network, including in Gothenburg, where a fleet of industrial robots from ABB are installed in the bearing manufacturer's state-of-the-art factory, the two companies are now taking the next step in their collaboration.
Through the partnership, SKF and ABB will identify and evaluate solutions to improve manufacturing capabilities and support clients' increased production efficiency. As a first step, SKF's investments in automation and clean manufacturing processes will act as a testbed, focused on decreasing CO2 emissions from SKF's operations. Longer-term, the parties intend to explore new business opportunities in both traditional and new market segments, where both companies bring experiences within a wide range of industries.
Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO of SKF, says: "We are increasing the automation of our production facilities in all our regions, in order to stay ahead of our competition and improve our environmental performance. This also enables a more flexible and safer working environment. ABB is an important partner for us in this area and we, as two leading industrial companies, will continue to develop innovative solutions to further increase the competitiveness of our customers".
Björn Rosengren, CEO of ABB, says: "The demand for automation is increasing, driven by declining working age populations, rising labor costs, and industry's efforts to create resource-efficient operations in the transition to more sustainable manufacturing. I am therefore pleased to announce this deepened partnership alongside SKF, further strengthening our technical leadership".
Recently, the two companies have signed contracts for delivery of specific projects in the field of advanced manufacturing automation, robotic random bin-picking or installations of innovative logistics automation solutions in more complex industrial workshops within SKF's manufacturing footprint, thus making it possible to see how robots can enable quality assurance of detail management.
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New design features clamping-arm opening angles that are adjustable up to 105°
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Destaco, part of Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced the introduction of its new 82L-3E Series Power Clamps, which feature lightweight, enclosed aluminum housing and optimized mechanics that are more precise and significantly longer-lasting than previous power-clamp designs.
"When it comes to flawlessly clamping and positioning workpieces, the new flexible, adjustable and enclosed 82L-3E Series Power Clamps are the perfect choice for users," said Christian Schubert, Global Product Manager for Power Clamps Research at Destaco. "The full lineup of clamps in the new 82L-3E series fulfill the stringent requirements for use in the sheet-metal processing and automotive industries, which can feature millions of working cycles."
These clamps were designed to maximize flexibility. In the event of a compressed-air outage during operation, the 82L-3E can be unlocked manually. The 82L-3E's opening angle can also be quickly adjusted with just one tool. Additional flexibility is provided by an optional hand lever, which can be mounted on the clamp's left or right side. Multiple mounting surfaces offer increased mounting and installation optionality. The 82L-3E's modular structure simplifies the procurement of spare parts and reduces storage requirements, with the same clamp arms also available as U, H and lateral versions.
The 82L-3E power clamps are a perfect complement to the 82M-3E models and are available in three versions with a holding-torque range of 75 Nm to 380 Nm, and clamping torques of 25 Nm up to 120 Nm at 5 bar.
To learn more about any of Destaco's high-performance automation, workholding or remote-handling solutions, please visit www.destaco.com or call (888) Destaco (888-337-8226).
About Destaco:
Destaco, a Dover Corporation company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding and remote-handling solutions. The company serves customers in a variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer packaged goods, aerospace, industrial and nuclear sectors.
Built on a legacy of more than 100 years, Destaco offers a comprehensive portfolio of products designed to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world. The Destaco family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as Destaco Manual Clamps, Power Clamps, and End Effectors; Camco™ and Ferguson™ Indexers; Robohand™ Grippers; and CRL™ Manipulators and Transfer Ports. Destaco is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.A. The company has more than 800 employees with 13 locations, in 9 countries, across the Americas, Europe and Asia. More information is available at destaco.com.
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Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Analysts, investors, and the media are invited to a presentation of RaySearch's interim report for the second quarter of 2022 on August 25, 2022, at 10.00. The report will be published on August 25, 2022, at 07.45 am CEST, and will be available together with presentation images on raysearchlabs.com.
Johan Löf, founder and CEO, and Björn Hårdemark, interim CFO, will present the company's development in a webcast. After the presentation (held in English) there is the opportunity to ask questions.
Link to webcast: https://raysearchlabs.creo.se/220825
Or dial in to join the webcast:
Sweden: + 46 (0) 8 505 100 31
United Kingdom: +44 (0) 207 107 06 13
United States: +1 (1) 631 570 56 13
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Night of Heroes Gala Honors Retired Four-Star General John W. Nicholson, Jr., Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Joanne Bass, and Mary Boies and Sisters of Service for Extraordinary Support of Military Heroes
TYSONS, Va., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, today announced it raised nearly $1.4 million at its 18th Annual Night of Heroes Gala held May 21. The PenFed Foundation also named acting President Shashi Vohra as President during the event. Vohra serves as PenFed Credit Union senior executive vice president and president of affiliated businesses.
"The PenFed Foundation is proud to celebrate over 20 years of serving the brave men and women who defend our nation and the generosity and patriotism of our donors for supporting our military community," said PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck. "We are thrilled to announce Shashi Vohra as president of the PenFed Foundation. Shashi has played an important role in PenFed Credit Union's success for over 42 years and brings his outstanding talents and passion for serving others to the PenFed Foundation."
Celebrity Chef Andre Rush, a retired decorated combat veteran who does 2,222 push-ups a day for suicide awareness and prevention, emceed the Washington Region's premier fundraising event for our nation's defenders. This is the seventh consecutive year the event raised over $1 million.
The PenFed Foundation honored:
- Retired Four-Star General John W. Nicholson, Jr. with the Lifetime of Service Award for his 36 years of service in the U.S. Army. He was the longest serving commander of the Afghan war and led the PenFed Foundation as President following his retirement from the military. Under Nicholson's leadership the Foundation became the first national Veterans Service Organization (VSO) to launch a COVID-19 relief program for emergency financial assistance. Nicholson also led the Foundation in its partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to bring an even sharper focus and compassion to the mental health crisis in our nation's military.
- Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass with the Military Hero Award. Bass is the first woman and first Asian American to hold the highest-ranking position within the non-commissioned officer corps. She is bringing a new focus on inclusivity, morale and mental health challenges to the Pentagon to make sure the necessary tools are provided at every military installation across the country.
- Mary Boies and the Sisters of Service with the American Hero Award. Boies and a sisterhood of American female veterans are helping to resettle and empower the Afghan women who fought alongside U.S. troops in combat. The group works to provide the brave Afghan women with supportive communities and helps them gain educational and professional opportunities to unleash their unlimited potential in the United States.
"The PenFed Foundation is grateful to our supporters for sharing our commitment to our nation's veterans, their caregivers, and their families," said PenFed Foundation Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and former Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah James. "Over the past decades, we've created 40,000 free bed nights a year at the Defenders Lodge in Palo Alto to prevent veterans from sleeping in their cars while receiving treatment at the VA Center, helped almost a thousand military families cover their bills with emergency financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic and assisted in relocating 48 Afghan families to the United States with help for rent, cars, and citizenship applications."
The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, was created in 2001 and, since then, has provided more than $40 million in financial support to veterans, active-duty service members, families, and caregivers. Those interested in supporting the PenFed Foundation's mission to help the military community and their support network are encouraged to visit penfedfoundation.org. A photo gallery from the event can be viewed here.
About PenFed Foundation
Founded in 2001, the PenFed Foundation is a national nonprofit organization committed to empowering military service members, veterans and their communities with the skills and resources to realize financial stability and opportunity. It provides service members, veterans, their families and support networks with the skills and resources they need to improve their lives through programs on financial education, homeownership, veteran entrepreneurship and short-term assistance. Affiliated with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has the resources to effectively reach military communities across the nation, build strong partnerships, and engage a dedicated corps of volunteers in its mission. The credit union funds the Foundation's personnel and most operational costs, demonstrating its strong commitment to the programs the Foundation provides. Equal Housing Opportunity. To learn more, visit www.penfedfoundation.org.
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Company shares details about 2022-23 season pass access to the resort
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) has closed on its purchase of a majority stake in Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG, a renowned destination ski resort in Central Switzerland that controls and operates the resort's mountain and ski-related assets including all lifts, most of the restaurants and a ski school operation.
The acquisition represents Vail Resorts' first strategic investment in, and opportunity to operate, a ski resort in Europe. Andermatt-Sedrun, one of the most ambitious resort development opportunities in Europe, is located less than 90 minutes from three of Switzerland's major metropolitan areas (Zurich, Lucerne and Lugano) and approximately two hours from Milan, Italy.
Vail Resorts acquired a 55-percent ownership of the resort operations from Andermatt Swiss Alps AG ("ASA"), which retains a 40-percent ownership stake, with a group of existing shareholders comprising the remaining 5-percent ownership. Vail Resorts' final purchase price of CHF 149 million will be fully reinvested into the resort, with CHF 110 million allocated for use in capital investments to enhance the guest experience on the mountain and CHF 39 million paid to ASA and reinvested into the real estate developments in the base area.
Mike Goar, former vice president and chief operating officer of the United States' largest resort, Park City Mountain in Utah, has been named the vice president, chief operating officer, and managing director of Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG. Goar's 46-year career in the ski industry includes leadership roles at several of the country's most well-regarded resorts. Goar joined Vail Resorts in 2013 when the company acquired The Canyons Resort in Utah where he was serving as vice president and general manager. Goar also ran Keystone Resort in Colorado and oversaw the operations of the company's three resorts in Lake Tahoe (Heavenly Ski Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Northstar California) before returning to Park City Mountain from 2019 to 2022.
"I look forward to working with – and learning from – the incredible team at Andermatt-Sedrun and the dedicated community and government partners," said Goar. "I am excited to support the important investments being made into the resort as we work together to continue Andermatt-Sedrun's development as a premier alpine destination in Europe. We are proud to add this special resort to the Vail Resorts network and I am personally committed to operational excellence and collaboration."
Today, Vail Resorts also announced 2022-23 season pass access details through both Epic Pass products on sale now, as well as the local Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis Annual Pass (ASDA) that will remain available for the 2022-23 ski and ride season.
For the 2022-23 season, Epic Pass Holders will receive unlimited and unrestricted access to Andermatt-Sedrun (without Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn access). Epic Local Pass Holders receive 5 days at the resort, and Epic Day Pass Holders with All Resorts Access will be able to visit using any of their days. View passes and prices, on sale now.
The Epic Pass also provides European access to partner resorts including five days at Verbier4Vallées in Switzerland, seven days at Les 3 Vallées in France, seven days at Skirama Dolomiti in Italy and three days at Ski Arlberg in Austria, with specific details available at www.epicpass.com.
About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. Vail Resorts' subsidiaries currently operate 41 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia; Andermatt-Sedrun in Switzerland; Stowe, Mount Snow, Okemo in Vermont; Hunter Mountain in New York; Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched in New Hampshire; Stevens Pass in Washington; Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Jack Frost and Big Boulder in Pennsylvania; Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine and Mad River in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Wilmot in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and Paoli Peaks in Indiana. Vail Resorts owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the Rock Resorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
Andermatt Swiss Alps
Andermatt Swiss Alps AG, with registered office in Andermatt, plans, builds, and develops the year-round destination of Andermatt. In 2009 Andermatt Reuss came into being, with apartment buildings, hotels, and chalets. The Andermatt Swiss Alps Group also owns Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG with its cableways, the catering brand Mountain Food, the Swiss Snowsports School Andermatt, an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course, and the Andermatt Concert Hall. With the hotels, the sports infrastructure, the wide range of events on offer, and the properties, Andermatt Swiss Alps is pursuing the vision of becoming the prime Alpine destination. In doing so, it is committed to an intact environment and a sustainable future that will enable coming generations to have an extraordinary home. During high season, the Andermatt Swiss Alps Group has more than 1,000 employees working at the locations in Altdorf, Andermatt and Sedrun. andermatt-swissalps.ch / andermatt-facts.ch / andermatt-responsible.ch
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Ms. Ilievska brings results driven B2B and B2C marketing leadership to Array.
TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Array Marketing ("Array"), the market leader in end-to-end in-store merchandising solutions, today announced it has appointed Katerina Ilievska as its Vice President of Marketing.
Katerina is a proven marketing leader, with B2B and B2C experience across a wide range of sectors. Highly motivated and results driven, Katerina ensures understanding customer needs are her first priority and the basis upon which her strategies and brand campaigns are built. With a proven track record of establishing and overseeing marketing functions, her approach has led to demonstrated success building brands, delivering revenue growth and increasing market share. Katerina will lead Array's global marketing efforts, in addition to overseeing the company's brand position and development.
Katerina looks forward to building on this success in her new role at Array.
"I'm thrilled to be joining an innovative organization like Array," says Katerina. "Our commercial teams already have exceptional relationships with clients and a strong reputation in the industry. I'm looking forward to bolstering Array's value proposition as we continue to expand our creative solutions in the retail market."
"Katerina's breadth of experience provides our leadership team with a fresh and unique perspective," says Steve Kremser, Array's CEO. "With an established record of commercial success, we're confident Katerina will strengthen Array's position in the industry and accelerate our marketing solutions efforts."
About Array
Array is the global leader in in-store merchandising services, solutions and experiences for many of the world's most iconic retailers and brands. For over 40 years, clients of Array have enjoyed an unparalleled experience with Array's creative solutions, global reach, sustainability leadership and exceptional client services. In short, Array creates amazing retail experiences. Array is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and employs more than 1,800 employees with operations in Canada, USA, Mexico, China, Singapore, Poland, UK, France, and Germany.
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Continued Focus on Technology and Delivering Value for Clients
BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoAdvantage, a leading national provider of strategic human resource solutions for small to mid-sized companies and one of the nation's largest privately held professional employer organizations (PEO), today announced it has completed a full migration of its 100,000 worksite employees onto CoAdQuantum, the company's proprietary and internally developed HR platform with a built-in benefit administration, benefits enrollment, and payroll processing engine,
"This represents a milestone six years in the making. Internally developing a platform that delivers a great client experience and has scaled to incorporate all of our clients across the country puts CoAdvantage in a totally unique position" says Clinton Burgess, President and Chief Executive Officer of CoAdvantage. "In 2016, when we were building our strategic plan, we were in a position that commercially available solutions wouldn't support our vision and growth expectations. It is a major accomplishment that the team was able to design a scalable solution to meet the needs of our most complex clients and at the same time provide us with efficiencies to continue to offer industry-leading value to our clients. We have taken the approach of excelling at the key items that clients value the most and have even more enhancements to the platform coming out over the next ninety days."
Burgess further credits the hard work of the team and leaders. "We are all very thankful for Mark Zimmerman's leadership and the entire CoAd team for their diligent efforts. Everyone pushed forward to get us to this point. Every person involved has worked tirelessly and their efforts are well appreciated."
"While this is a major milestone to celebrate, I am also excited to continue to develop the platform with enhancements and upgrades to exceed the future needs of our clients," says Mark Zimmerman, CoAdvantage's Chief Information Officer. "We are very eager to continue to work with our clients and incorporate their feedback into our development roadmap. We believe our clients will be very pleased with the updated design, additional reporting capabilities and further integrations to be released in the 2nd half of the year."
Burgess concludes, "Having our own high-performing human capital management system allows us to own our destiny and empowers CoAdvantage's focus on meeting the payroll, insurance, employee benefits, and HR needs of small and mid-sized businesses now and in the future. We are fully committed to executing on our vision to be the leading tech-enabled HR service provider."
The CoAdQuantum® platform provides valuable human resource solutions and improved payroll processing to small and mid-sized businesses. CoAdQuantum® seamlessly manages and is inclusive of the ability to process end-to-end payroll (both input and calculations), flexible client invoicing, onboarding, customized reporting, BI analytics, check printing, garnishments, PTO, ACH, tax management, general ledger integration, employee and manager self-service, and full-service benefits and ACA administration, all in a completely automated fashion.
CoAdvantage is a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that offers small and mid-sized businesses in all 50 states a comprehensive package of human resource solutions, enabling them to reduce their administrative burden and access affordable employee benefits. The company integrates payroll and tax processing, employee benefit plan administration, risk management, compliance, and other human resources services into a single vendor solution that is exceptionally efficient and effective. To learn more, visit www.coadvantage.com.
Media Contact: Megan Wheeler, 770-296-2034, marketing@coadvantage.com
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BERWYN, Pa., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group, Inc., (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] recently announced that its Systems, Electronics and Controls business in West Hartford, Connecticut has received a contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to support the U.S. Army on Enhanced Digital Electronic Control Units (EDECUs) for the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache fleets. The EDECU is a flight critical computer with operating and application specific software that optimizes engine operation, performance, and efficiency.
This order is part of a five-year contract to complete the upgrade of approximately 3,100 digital electronic control units on the two fleets. More than 2,000 EDECU orders will be filled through 2022 to satisfy the upgrade requirement for the highly utilized Black Hawk and Apache fleets, as part of this latest contract.
Since 2013, TRIUMPH has provided more than 7,000 EDECUs for the Apache, Black Hawk, Jayhawk and Seahawk aircraft fleets for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. TRIUMPH will partner with military fleet logistics providers to facilitate the upgrades of the remaining EDECUs in the field.
"TRIUMPH is proud to provide the latest P09 upgrade EDECU which further improves safety and reliability throughout the flight envelope. The P09 version of the Enhanced Digital Engine Control Units for T700 series engines is used across multiple military helicopter platforms," said Justin Wolfanger, President of TRIUMPH Systems, Electronics & Controls. "This award demonstrates the confidence the US military has in TRIUMPH to be the engine controls partner of choice for their helicopter fleets."
In addition to the U.S. Army T700 EDECU, the company also provides electronic engine controls for the UH-60 Blackhawk, HH-60 Pave Hawk, MH-60 Jayhawk, SH-60 Seahawk, Apache AH-64 and Chinook CH-47.
With locations in Windsor and West Hartford, Connecticut and Forest, Ohio, TRIUMPH Systems, Electronics and Controls specializes in design, development, certification, manufacture and repair of fuel pumps, fuel metering units, fuel controls and electronic engine control systems for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft servicing military, commercial, regional, and business jet market sectors.
TRIUMPH, headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerospace and defense systems and components. The company serves the global aviation industry, including original equipment manufacturers and the full spectrum of military and commercial aircraft operators.
More information about TRIUMPH can be found on the company's website at www.triumphgroup.com.
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- Warehouse Automation: Future-Proofing the Global Economy report identifies three key considerations to help businesses identify and utilize the right automation solutions as they mature along their automation journey
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relentless eCommerce trends continue to put tremendous strain on distribution and fulfillment operations worldwide. A new Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) report reveals once-predictable consumer demand cycles centered around holidays and "peak seasons" have given way to a model where any month, week or day can be a holiday.
Warehouse Automation: Future-Proofing the Global Economy, authored by Futurum Research, examines the importance of automation as an increasingly critical component in helping warehouse and distribution center (DC) operators meet new escalation points in consumer demand.
"One of the biggest predictors of how a business will thrive in the hypercompetitive e-commerce and omnichannel marketplace is how well it improves its decision making in real time to make deliveries faster and more accurate," said Keith Fisher, president of Honeywell Intelligrated. "With rising service level agreements dictating order fulfillment process improvements, automation can help bring stability, predictability and potentially unlock greater efficiency to their operations."
The analysts at Futurum Research developed the report after sitting down with a group of industry leaders with deep, global experience in warehouse operations, automation technologies and systems implementation to hear first-hand of their experiences and thoughts on the future of warehouse automation. Three recommendations emerged from the interviews as businesses navigate challenges both present and future along their automation journey:
- Focus on augmenting and securing, not replacing the worker. While the concept of a dark warehouse exists on the horizon, the reality today is that the future of warehouse and DC operations for the foreseeable future is one where workers and automation technologies are both needed and must co-exist.
- Constantly challenge assumptions and technologies. The value of automation should not be limited to just automating existing takes or processes, it should be part of an overall strategy that addresses the issues of what tasks can be automated today while also asking what new tasks or processes might be possible tomorrow.
- Invest with a long-term focus for both technologies and partners. In a static or slow growth market, the application of automation technologies to address specific short-term needs may make sense. However, the rapidly growing and evolving market of today requires a much longer focus and a more rigorous framework.
"While warehouses have historically had a sense of predictability in demand cycles, we found that in today's warehouses and DCs, every day is as busy as peak," said Shelly Kramer, principal analyst and founding partner of Futurum Research. "While we can assume the level of strain this has placed on supply chain and fulfillment operations, we were able to get a better grasp of how businesses are approaching this shift in consumer expectations and adopting the right automation to meet their long-term business goals."
The report also explores how the ongoing pandemic, global trade issues and regional conflicts have created long-term disruptions to the historically predictable throughput and capacity of warehouses and DCs.
From concept and integration, Honeywell Intelligrated draws on its expanding portfolio and deep industry expertise to help warehousing, distribution and fulfillment companies optimize and manage their processes. The business offers integrated end-to-end automation solutions, warehouse execution systems and analytics solutions to improve throughput and keep workers safe. To learn more about Honeywell's warehouse automation solutions and capabilities, visit sps.honeywell.com/us/en/products/automation.
Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) provides products, software and connected solutions that improve productivity, workplace safety and asset performance for our customers across the globe. We deliver on this promise through industry-leading mobile devices, software, cloud technology and automation solutions, the broadest range of personal protective equipment and gas detection technology, and custom-engineered sensors, switches and controls. For more information, please visit: sps.honeywell.com.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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Trump rallies for Oz, Mastriano in Pa. amid midterm worries
MYERSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Larry Mitko voted for Donald Trump in 2016. But the Republican from Beaver County in western Pennsylvania says he has no plans to back his party’s nominee for Senate, Dr. Mehmet Oz — “no way, no how.”
Mitko doesn’t feel like he knows the celebrity heart surgeon, who only narrowly won his May primary with Trump’s backing. Instead, Mitko plans to vote for Oz’s Democratic rival, John Fetterman, a name he’s been familiar with since Fetterman’s days as mayor of nearby Braddock.
“Dr. Oz hasn’t showed me one thing to get me to vote for him,” he said. “I won’t vote for someone I don’t know.”
Mitko’s thinking underscores the political challenges facing Trump and the rest of the Republican Party as the former president heads to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Saturday for his first rally of the general election season. While Trump notched a long list of wins in GOP primaries this summer, many of the candidates he elevated were inexperienced and polarizing figures who are now struggling in their general election races, putting control of the Senate — once assumed to be a lock for Republicans — on the line.
They include Oz in Pennsylvania, author JD Vance in Ohio, venture capitalist Blake Masters in Arizona and former football star Herschel Walker in Georgia.
“Republicans have now nominated a number of candidates who’ve never run for office before for very high-profile Senate races,” said veteran Republican pollster Whit Ayres. While he isn’t writing his party’s chances off just yet, he said, “It’s a much more difficult endeavor than a candidate who had won several difficult political races before.”
The stakes are particularly high for Trump as he lays the groundwork for an expected 2024 presidential run amid a series of escalating legal challenges, including the FBI’s recent seizure of reams of classified documents from his Mar-a-Lago club. Investigators also continue to probe his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
This week, President Joe Biden delivered a primetime speech in Philadelphia warning that Trump and other “MAGA” Republicans posed a threat to U.S. democracy as he tries to frame the midterms — as he did the 2020 election — as a battle for the “soul of the nation.”
While Republicans were once seen as having a good chance of gaining control of both chambers of Congress in November amid soaring inflation, high gas prices and Biden’s slumping approval ratings, Republicans have found themselves on defense since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision protecting abortion rights.
Some candidates, like Doug Mastriano, the GOP’s hard-line nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, are sticking with their primary campaign playbooks, hoping they can win by turning out Trump’s loyal base even if they alienate more moderate voters. Mastriano, who wants to outlaw abortion even when pregnancies are the result of rape or incest or endanger the life of the mother, played a leading role in Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election and was seen outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as pro-Trump rioters stormed the building.
But others have been trying to broaden their appeal, scrubbing from their websites references to anti-abortion messaging that is out of step with the political mainstream. Masters, for instance, removed language from a policy section of his website that labeled him “100% pro-life,” as well as language saying, “if we had had a free and fair election, President Trump would be sitting in the Oval Office today.” Others have played down Trump endorsements that were once featured prominently.
The shifting climate has prompted rounds of finger-pointing in the party, including from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who last month cited “candidate quality” as he lowered expectations that Republicans would recapture control of the Senate in November.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, shot back, saying those who complain about the party’s nominees have “contempt” for the voters who chose them.
“It’s an amazing act of cowardice, and ultimately, it’s treasonous to the conservative cause,” he wrote in an op-ed in the Washington Examiner.
Trump, too, fired back, calling McConnell a “disgrace” as he defended the party’s candidate roster.
“There’s some very good people,” he said in a radio interview. “You know, takes a lot of courage to run and they spend their wealth on it and they put their reputations on the line.”
Democrats have also piled on.
“Senate campaigns are candidate versus candidate battles and Republicans have put forward a roster of deeply flawed recruits,” said David Bergstein, the Senate Democratic campaign committee’s communication director. He credited Trump with deterring experienced Republicans from running, elevating flawed candidates and forcing them to take positions that are out of step with the general electorate.
“All those factors have contributed to the weakness of the slate of Republican candidates they’ve been left with,” he said. A Trump spokesman did not respond to requests for comment.
In Pennsylvania, Republicans are hoping Oz’s shortcomings as a candidate will be overshadowed by concerns about Fetterman, who suffered a stroke just days before the primary and has been sidelined for much of the summer. He continues to keep a light public schedule and visibly struggled to speak at a recent event.
Republicans concede that Oz struggles to come off as authentic and was slow to punch back as Fetterman spent the summer trolling him on social media and portraying him as an out-of-touch carpetbagger from New Jersey. While Fetterman, whom Republicans deride as “Bernie Sanders in gym shorts,” leads Oz in polls and fundraising, Republicans say they expect the money gap to narrow and are pleased to see Oz within striking distance after getting hammered by $20 million in negative advertising during the primaries.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is helping finance a new round of Oz’s television ads, and the Senate Leadership Fund, a McConnell-aligned super PAC, says it added $9.5 million to its TV buy — boosting its overall commitment to $34.1 million by Election Day.
“Regardless of what people may have heard in the primary, they’re going to realize that Oz is the best choice for Pennsylvania,” said Pennsylvania Republican National Committeeman Andy Reilly.
A super PAC aligned with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, meanwhile, says it has made $32 million in television ad reservations in the state.
Oz has won over some once-skeptical voters, like Glen Rubendall, who didn’t vote for the TV doctor in his seven-way primary — a victory so narrow it went to a statewide recount — but said he’s come around.
“I’ve been listening to him speak, and I have a pro-Oz view now,” said Rubendall, a retired state corrections officer.
Traci Martin, a registered independent, also plans to vote for Oz because she opposes abortion, despite ads that aired during the primary featuring past Oz statements that seemed supportive of abortion rights.
“I hope he is (anti-abortion),” Martin said, “but the sad part is we live in an age when we see politicians say one thing and do another.”
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Colvin reported from New York. Associated Press writer Brian Slodysko contributed to this report from Washington.
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Ford recalls over 650,000 trucks; windshield wipers can fail
Published: Apr. 21, 2022 at 7:37 AM CDT
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 650,000 pickup trucks and big SUVs in the U.S. because the windshield wipers can break and fail.
The recall covers certain F-150 pickups, and Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2020 and 2021 model years.
Also included are F-250, 350, 450 and 550 trucks from 2020 through 2022.
Ford’s F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.
Ford says in documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators that teeth on the wipers aren’t the right height. That can cause the wiper arms to become stripped.
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms.
Owners will be notified by letter starting May 23.
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Crescent, a fintech best known for crypto-backed high yields, has announced it raised a $5M pre-seed round from strategic angels and tech founders including Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley — launches platform to help companies improve cash management.
LINCOLN, Neb., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spend management and sustainable growth are amongst the hottest topics in Silicon Valley right now. Tech companies and startups are cutting costs through layoffs, revoking job offers, and expense management to extend runway in what could be a long fundraising bear cycle. While many companies are looking at ways to trim spending, Grant Roscoe, the founder of Crescent, noticed that most were ignoring the other side of the equation: how effectively their idle capital was being used.
For years, corporate cash management has consisted of a checking and money market account. Both offer negligible yields and provide little in the form of automation or insights. The current solution also requires finance teams to regularly shop for rates, which is time-consuming.
This idea led Roscoe and Crescent to create their latest product — a cash management platform that aggregates top business-friendly yields and helps companies deploy idle capital easily through automation and cash flow insights. Current yields include a 4% APY USDC-backed yield and 1% APY FDIC insured yield option.
"We kept hearing investors say they wanted access to better business yields. After some testing, we decided to shift our focus toward building a platform that pairs top yields with automated cash management strategies to empower businesses to use their cash more effectively."
While spend management and accounting products such as Ramp and Quickbooks help companies understand their financial picture through post-purchase tracking, Crescent is determined to help them go further with existing cash, without introducing friction to finance teams.
"It's important that Crescent integrates with tools our customers use. We want to be a complementary layer that puts cash to work, but never interrupts daily operations. This includes connecting to existing bank accounts and integrating with spend management, payroll, and accounting software."
Crescent's pre-seed round was led by strategic angels and tech founders including: Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital, the first OCC-chartered crypto bank. Crescent, which is onboarding early clients, sees its fundraise as a catalyst for growing its userbase, expanding its feature suite, and building out its automation and integration library to help finance teams put cash management on autopilot.
"This is only the beginning of our journey to transform cash management into a value-adding component of an otherwise overlooked area of corporate finance. Previously, cash management has been seen as something that companies should do. We want to turn it into an engine for growth and something they want to engage with."
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CAUGHT ON CAM: Lightning strikes boat carrying 7 people
Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 1:38 PM EDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
(CNN) – Seven people had to be rescued off the coast of Florida this weekend after their boat was hit by lightning.
Someone on the boat was recording a video the moment the lightning struck.
They were out for a fishing tournament about 100 miles off the coast of Clearwater when it happened.
Luckily, no one was hurt, and a Coast Guard helicopter was able to get everyone out of the boat.
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East Idaho Period Project working to ensure feminine hygiene products are free and available to those who need them
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - One in five school-age girls are unable to afford basic period products, resulting in them missing school or other events. The East Idaho Period Project is working to end period poverty in east Idaho.
Founder Avrey Hendrix said she got inspiration from the Utah Period Project.
"I saw them doing that and I thought, We need this in our state," Hendrix said.
The group has three main goals: Work with lawmakers to ensure every school in the state has feminine hygiene dispensers in their bathrooms, provide weekly packs for girls to take home (and a three-month supply for summer break), and get dispensers into school bathrooms in the region.
Hendrix says they're already working on getting dispensers in schools in the area.
"We were blessed with a donation from the Child Advocacy Center, or the CAC," Hendrix said. "They donated $30,000 worth of feminine dispensers to 30 schools from Aberdeen to Ashton. We're super excited about that."
The money is going toward however many dispensers the school needs.
"The machine has 500 tampons, 500 pads. So they get one refill with their machine," Hendrix said. "And then a lot of schools have the budget already in place, they're just using it in different ways, like keeping them in the counselor's office or the office. So they (the school) will just purchase it from the company called Aunt Flow."
The dispensers will be installed in May.
Hendrix says the schools that don't have dispensers or don't have enough, have pads and tampons in the office for girls to grab.
"I just think there is a better option to have them in the bathrooms," Hendrix said. "When we get our periods, we don't want to run to the office and they don't really need to know we have our periods."
She says while some girls may be comfortable getting them from the office, some may not, adding it's a basic right to have them readily available.
"The whole idea behind it is like a 21st-century bathroom. We should have toilet paper, tampons or pads, and paper towels. That's those are all human needs and rights," Hendrix said.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced today the Company will report financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 on Friday, May 6, 2022, before the market open.
Stagwell will host a video webcast to review those results the same day at 8:30 AM (ET). To register and view the webcast, visit this link.
A replay of the webcast will be available following the event at Stagwell's website, https://www.stagwellglobal.com/investors/.
About Stagwell Inc.
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 10,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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The country's first project to use low income tax credit financing to build accessible housing specific to the challenges faced by people with visual impairments is scheduled to open in Spring 2024.
CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Lighthouse, in partnership with Brinshore Development LLC and Landon Bone Baker Architects, will break ground on their new residential project, "The Foglia Residences at The Chicago Lighthouse," on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m.
The Foglia Residences is the first residential project directed at people who are blind or visually impaired to be financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credits in the United States. The building will include 76 studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a fitness center, a community room, ground-level retail, and residential parking.
"With a tower evoking The Chicago Lighthouse's beacon of hope, The Foglia Residences will serve as a model for similar residential projects across the country," said Dr. Janet P. Szlyk, President and CEO of The Chicago Lighthouse. "For people who are blind or visually impaired, finding safe, affordable, accessible housing is more difficult than it ought to be in the United States. We are proud to be part of the solution."
Though The Foglia Residences will be an income-qualifying development open to anyone meeting certain criteria, the residential units and public areas will include features to help people with visual impairments live independently. Such features include high-contrast wall-tiles, varied floor textures to indicate room transitions, built-in voice controls, and Braille signage.
The groundbreaking will take place on the site of the new building, 1134 S. Wood Street in Chicago (the corner of Wood St. and Roosevelt Road) at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be followed by a small reception celebrating the pioneering achievement. Key project personnel, including Dr. Janet P. Szlyk, President and CEO of The Chicago Lighthouse, David Brint, Principal at Brinshore Development, and/or representatives from Langon Bone Baker Architects, will be available for media interviews.
To schedule interviews with these executives or other parties involved with the project (including Chris Downey, a nationally recognized architect who is blind and consulted on the project), contact: Aaron Baar at 312-997-3662 or aaron.baar@chicagolighthouse.org.
About The Chicago Lighthouse
Serving the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and Veteran communities through innovative education, rehabilitation, employment, assistive technology, and other programs, The Chicago Lighthouse is one of the nation's most comprehensive social service organizations. For additional information, visit www.chicagolighthouse.org.
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New Mexico's governor has asked for a presidential disaster declaration to help get more money into her state as it battles the largest wildfire burning in the US.
Seven wildfires are burning in New Mexico -- the most in any state, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Those fires have torched more than 223,979 acres, including more than 160,000 acres charred by the largest inferno -- the combined Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires, which merged more than a week ago.
New Mexico is directing emergency dollars to fight the fires, but it's not enough, Lujan Grisham said Wednesday.
"I have 6,000 people evacuated. I have families who don't know what the next day looks like. I have families who are trying to navigate their children, their own health care resources, figure out their livelihoods, and they're in every single little community," she said.
A presidential disaster declaration would unlock resources "for watershed recovery, restoration of all of those wildlands and personal direct financial reparation and assistance before the fire is out," said Lujan Grisham.
"The President is very clear that that is coming, and we have every indication that we will be the first state to be able to advance this request and unlock these resources for New Mexicans," said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
CNN has reached out to the White House for comment.
More than 15,000 homes could be threatened this week if the combined Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire continues to grow, a spokesperson for the Southwest Incident Management Team said Tuesday.
The area includes the New Mexico city of Las Vegas, about 85 miles northeast of Albuquerque, plus surrounding communities in San Miguel and Mora counties, management team spokesperson Andy Lyon said.
Some 172 homes have been destroyed in Mora County and San Miguel County, and more than 6,000 homes have been evacuated.
"One house lost to one New Mexico family is too many," the governor said. "We are very grateful for the work of the firefighters and fire responders."
With more than 160,000 acres scorched, the combined Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon inferno is the second-largest fire in New Mexico in at least 30 years.
About 300,000 acres have burned in New Mexico so far this year. That's more than the past two full years combined, CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller said.
Like much of the Southwest, New Mexico has been under a prolonged, severe drought, which has helped create critical fire conditions. April's fire weather conditions were the worst the state has seen in more than a decade.
The situation is "a long-term event," San Miguel and Mora counties said in a joint release Tuesday. "We don't anticipate having 'control' of this fire any time soon."
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MY/MOCHI ICE CREAM CELEBRATES NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY WITH FIRST-EVER NASCAR APPEARANCE AT THE AMBETTER 301
LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern frozen snack company, My/Mochi, in celebration of National Ice Cream Day, announced today their attendance and sponsorship as the primary partner, with primary logo placement, of the NASCAR Cup Series' No. 78 Ford Mustang for the Ambetter 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, July 17 on National Ice Cream Day. The My/Mochi car is sure to win with fans both on and off the track.
To highlight one of the most important and celebrated holidays each summer season, this year on National Ice Cream Day, My/Mochi serves NASCAR fans an eyeful, as well as mouthful, of ice-cold treats as they join the team at Live Fast Motorsports to combine one of the hottest NASCAR race teams with the coolest frozen snacks, My/Mochi Ice Cream. As a colorful brand for colorful people, fans will be delighted to see the eyepopping purpinkle car adorned with milky, melts mochi ice cream balls speeding around the track this Sunday.
My/Mochi Ice Cream and the Live Fast Motorsports Team showcase their mind-blowing mouthfuls at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Fans should not be shocked if NASCAR drivers expected this weekend such as Bubba Watson and Kyle Busch are spotted mid-race making an extra Pit-Stop looking to cool down with a cool, doughy, My/Mochi ice cream snack!
"There is nothing better than cool doughy mochi balls and hot laps," said Russell Barnett, Managing Director of My/Mochi Ice Cream. "Being credited as the inventors of mochi ice cream, we're excited to be part of this fantastic event and celebrate National Ice Cream Day with NASCAR fans in New Hampshire and around the country."
"Live Fast Motorsports is super excited to partner with My/Mochi Ice Cream for the New Hampshire race this weekend," said CEO of Live Fast Motorsports, Jessica McLeod. "I'm a snacker and My/Mochi has me hooked. My personal favorite flavor is strawberry... it's perfect for summer. Our team looks forward to seeing My/Mochi on the No. 78 Ford Mustang!"
Live Fast Motorsports and My/Mochi Ice Cream are eager for this weekend's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. My/Mochi Ice Cream is the perfect way to enjoy a cold trackside treat to beat the summer heat. For more information about My/Mochi Ice Cream, please visit www.mymochi.com. Tune-in to watch the Ambetter 301 on Sun. July 17, 2022, at 3 PM EST on USA Network.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, My/Mochi, creator of the Modern Frozen Snack category, is a mouthboggling, textural experience, taking premium ice cream and wrapping it in pillowy, sweet rice mochi dough. Available in a variety of fan-favorite flavors, My/Mochi gives snackers a colorful and wonderfully weird snacking experience in a handheld, portion-controlled way. My/Mochi products are made with real ingredients, always gluten-free, rBST-free, made without soy and no GMO ingredients. A variety of non-dairy and vegan offerings are also available. Come play with us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.
Live Fast Motorsports is a single-car Ford Mustang team based in Mooresville, NC., competing in the NASCAR Cup Series under the No. 78. The team is co-owned by B.J. McLeod and Matt Tifft. B.J. McLeod also serves as the team's driver. Jessica McLeod, CEO of Live Fast Motorsports, gives a progressive outlook in breaking down barriers in the sport of NASCAR and inspiring opportunities for women in the sport for generations to come.
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Eastern Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 255 people
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 12:29 AM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s state-run news agency says at least 255 people have killed in an earthquake that struck the country’s eastern Paktika province.
The state-run Bakhtar news agency reported the death toll Wednesday and said rescuers were arriving by helicopter.
Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6 temblor that struck Paktika province, but it comes as the international community largely has left Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of the country last year amid the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S. military from the longest war in its history.
That likely will complicate any relief efforts for this country of 38 million people.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced planned participation in upcoming conferences and events in September.
- 3rd Annual Needham Virtual Cannabis Conference, September 7, 2022: Founder and CEO Kim Rivers will participate in a fireside chat and investor meetings.
- Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, September 13, 2022: Founder and CEO Kim Rivers will give a keynote speech.
- Wolfe Research Fall Consumer Conference, September 22, 2022: Founder and CEO Kim Rivers will participate in a fireside chat and investor meetings.
Information about our events, links to events where available, and slide presentations can be found at: https://investors.trulieve.com/events-presentations
About Trulieve
Trulieve is an industry leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S., with established hubs in the Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest, anchored by leading market positions in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, please visit Trulieve.com.
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FDA issues plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigars
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday released its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, citing the toll on Black smokers and young people.
“The proposed rules would help prevent children from becoming the next generation of smokers and help adult smokers quit,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, in a statement.
He added that the ban would also be an “important step to advance health equity” by reducing disparities in tobacco-related diseases.
The Food and Drug Administration said eliminating menthol cigarettes could prevent between 300,000 and 650,000 smoking deaths over 40 years.
Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S, and the mint flavor is favored by Black smokers and young people. Menthol’s cooling effect has been shown to mask the throat harshness of smoking, making it easier to start and harder to quit.
The FDA said it will also seek to ban menthol and dozens of other flavors like grape and strawberry from cigars, which are increasingly popular with young people, especially Black teens.
The agency’s proposals on both cigarettes and cigars are only initial drafts and are unlikely to be finalized before next year. Companies would then have one additional year to phase out their products. Tobacco industry lawsuits could delay the prohibition for several more years, according to experts. For now, FDA leaders said they will take comments for two months and then proceed “as expeditiously as possible.”
Altria, which sells menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, said it disagreed with the ban.
“Taking these products out of the legal marketplace will push them into unregulated, criminal markets,” the company said in a statement. “We will continue to engage in this long-term regulatory process.”
The FDA has attempted several times to get rid of menthol but faced pushback from Big Tobacco, members of Congress and competing political interests under both Democratic and Republican administrations.
Regulators have been under legal pressure to issue a decision after anti-smoking and civil rights groups sued the FDA for “unreasonably” delaying action on earlier requests to ban menthol.
Menthol is the only cigarette flavor that was not prohibited under the 2009 law that gave the FDA authority over tobacco products, an exemption negotiated by industry lobbyists. The act did, though, instruct the agency to continue to weigh a ban. To date, the FDA has yet to eliminate any traditional tobacco product, though it has had that authority for over a decade.
Last April, the Biden administration pledged to try to ban menthol within the year, responding in part to African American groups who say menthol has led to lower quit rates and higher rates of death among Black people. Menthols are used by 85% of Black smokers.
“Black folks die disproportionately of heart disease, lung cancer and stroke,” said Phillip Gardiner of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council. “Menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars are the main vectors of those diseases in the Black and brown communities, and have been for a long time.”
In 2020, Gardiner’s group and several others sued to compel the FDA to make a decision on a ban.
More than 12% of Americans smoke cigarettes, with rates roughly even between white and Black populations.
In 2019, more than 18 million Americans smoked menthol cigarettes, with higher rates among young people, African Americans and other racial groups, according to the FDA. Menthol smoking declined among white teenagers between 2011 and 2018, but not among Black and Hispanic youth, the agency noted.
Thursday’s proposals would not apply to electronic cigarettes, including leading brands like Juul and Vuse, which come in menthol. The FDA has been conducting a separate review of vaping products and has so far authorized a handful of tobacco-flavored products from smaller manufacturers.
The FDA made several efforts to begin eliminating menthol cigarettes under both the Obama and Trump administrations, but had never previously released a formal roadmap of how to accomplish the ban.
“This is the first time there’s been support from an administration,” said Mitch Zeller, who recently retired after nine years leading FDA’s tobacco center. “If these rules are finalized they become the law of the land and it becomes illegal for menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars to be sold.”
In recent weeks, dozens of interest groups — for and against the ban — met with Biden administration officials to try and influence the proposed rules, which would wipe out billions in tobacco sales. Conservative and civil rights groups that accept tobacco funding warned officials that banning could menthol could result in increased policing in Black communities.
While acknowledging those concerns, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf stressed that the agency’s rules would target companies, not smokers.
“These measures and related enforcement would be on the tobacco industry, not individuals who possess or use these products,” Califf told reporters.
For decades, tobacco companies focused menthol advertising and promotions in Black communities, sponsoring music festivals and neighborhood events. Industry documents released via litigation show companies viewed menthol cigarettes as a good “starter product” because they were more palatable to teens.
Menthol’s elimination would be a huge blow to tobacco companies, including Reynolds American, which sells the leading menthol brands, Newport and Kool. With the slow decline of smoking, tobacco companies have been diversifying into alternative products, including electronic cigarettes and tobacco pouches. But those ventures still account for a tiny slice of industry sales.
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Company provides net revenue guidance in the range of $40 million for fiscal year 2022
LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Limitless X Inc., (OTCQB: BLAB) ("the Company"), a creative and empowering lifestyle agency, today announced that it anticipates strong preliminary sales and earnings in the current fiscal year 2022. Limitless X recently acquired public company Bio Lab Naturals, bringing together a strong management team within the health and wellness industry. The new management will be led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jas Mathur, a successful entrepreneur, investor, and venture capitalist. Mr. Mathur has strong expertise is in ecommerce and product development and has created multiple brands in the marketing, health and wellness spaces generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year. Mr. Mathur has invested approximately $5.1 million into Limitless X and has converted the loan into preferred stock to remove debt from the Company, leaving the Company with zero debt on its balance sheet. Additionally Mr. Mathur will be taking a nominal cash salary for his duties as Chairman and CEO of the Company.
As part of the Company's growth strategy, Limitless plans to generate organic growth while also seeking to target industry relevant companies for acquisitions to further expand its product line and operational footprint domestically and eventually internationally.
Limitless X's Chief Financial Officer, Benjamin Chung, with significant public company experience and formerly a partner at BDO and with prior experience at PwC and Ernst & Young, has reported that the Company anticipates net revenues in the range of $40 million for fiscal year 2022 with a strong product gross profits. The Company maintains a positive outlook for future and continued earnings.
About Jas Mathur
Jas Mathur is an investor and entrepreneur who has developed multiple brands in the marketing, health and wellness spaces generating tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year. The digital marketing and branding firm he founded, Limitless, has launched numerous industry-leading products in the dietary and CBD supplement sectors. He is a trendsetter with more than 7 million Instagram followers and frequently collaborates with leaders in the sports and entertainment industries.
Jas' passion is helping accelerate the achievement of people's health, wellness and business goals, inspired by his personal transformation story of losing over 250lbs in his twenties. Now a sought-after expert in developing fitness and training programs, he's helped many high-profile figures embark on their own health journeys and seeks to do the same for today's youth. Suitably, he recently partnered with Dr. Oz's nonprofit, Healthcorps, to jumpstart health and wellness programs targeted at teens and young adults.
As Jas transformed his life and body, he applied his newfound passion for health and wellness to launch Limitless. Prospective services he is blueprinting for the company include personality development, life coaching and educational platforms, in addition to the brand portfolio.
About Limitless X
Limitless X is a creative and empowering lifestyle agency specializing in the full spectrum of digital advertising and marketing. The Company has global eco-system with three verticals and a series of unique product and service-oriented businesses within each, focused on the Health & Wellness, Beauty & Skincare, and CBD Industry.
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PITTSBURGH, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a shopping cart that could provide convenient item scanning for in-cart accounting purposes," said an inventor, from Houston, Texas, "so I invented the SALES SAVING CARD. My design ensures accurate cart basket inventory at all times."
The patent-pending invention provides a smart design for a shopping cart. In doing so, it helps to make the checkout process more efficient. As a result, it increases convenience and it could help to reduce shoplifting. The invention features a practical and user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for stores and other retail shopping establishments.
The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HUN-838, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Thursday forecast: Sunny and breezy, extreme fire danger
50s and 60s for highs the next several days
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The good news is we’ll have sunny skies today but the bad news is it will be windy with gusts 30-35 mph and the dry air in place will lead to an extreme fire danger threat. NO outdoor burning.
A frontal boundary will start to move in tonight and affect temperatures tonight and tomorrow where temperatures may be 10° cooler near the Nebraska border vs areas near I-35. Obviously depending where the front is and how much cloud cover there is will depend on temperatures.
The next chance for rain will be late Saturday night into Sunday. There still remains differences in how heavy the rain will be and how long it will last. One of the models is also indicating a low chance for a rain/snow mix in the morning near the Nebraska border. Regardless of if it rains or not on Easter Sunday, it is expected to be mostly cloudy (late day sun possible) and cool. The good news is, the winds won’t be as strong as Saturday. A few spots with gusts up to 20 mph otherwise most areas will be near 10 mph.
Today: Sunny. Highs in the low-mid 60s. Winds W 10-20, gusts up to 35 mph.
Tonight: Increasing Clouds. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s from north to south. Winds S/NE around 5 mph.
Tomorrow: Decreasing clouds late. Highs in the mid-upper 50s near the Nebraska border with highs near 70° near I-35. Winds E/NE 5-15 mph.
There may be a few spots that are near or below the freezing mark Friday night so make sure to stay updated on the forecast with respect to any warnings or advisories.
Saturday will be the nicer day of the weekend despite more of a breeze (gusts around 25 mph) however there will be more sun than Sunday and it will be dry.
Where there remains some minor differences in the models for next week’s weather pattern there will gradually be a warm-up to end the week with a mid-week storm system. While an isolated t-storm may develop on Easter Sunday, there will be a better chance for t-storms with next week’s storm system. At this time the risk for severe weather looks low.
Taking Action:
- Extreme fire danger threat for all of northeast KS. No outdoor burning as any fires that develop will be difficult to control.
- A few spots may be near or cooler than the freezing mark Saturday morning (won’t be as widespread as this morning). Tuesday morning will also be a time to monitor for some areas to get near the freezing mark.
- Rain does look likely on Easter Sunday for several areas, the question remains how heavy it will be and how long will it last. Check back for updates.
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Plenty of Heat Along with Shower Chances Sat-Sun
Good news: A “weekend washout” seems unlikely
Thursday brought the hottest temperatures of the week to Texoma, and Friday should offer similar levels of heat in the mid to upper 90s. Southerly winds continue to increase the low-level moisture so it won’t be as cool tonight, lows should bottom out in the lower 70s.
A weak low-pressure cell along the upper Texas coast will drift northward and bring some widely scattered showers or thunderstorms Saturday-Sunday, the odds are fairly low in the 20% to 30% range, so most fireworks shows should go off without a hitch. However, you’ll want to keep an eye out for these random showers or storms primarily in the afternoons to around sunset. A reminder to download the KXII Weather Authority app, it has a nice radar display giving you helpful precipitation information anywhere in the country 24/7!
Rain drops out of the forecast and we are baking by Monday (July 4th) with Heat Indexes pushing 105 degrees and air temps approaching 100. Strong upper high pressure should keep daytime highs around 100, or a little above, much of next week.
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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Africa sees some artifacts returned home but seeks far more
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA, FARAI MUTSAKA and CHINEDU ASADU
Associated Press
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — African countries’ efforts at restitution of artifacts from institutions in Europe are now blossoming with the return of pieces that once were thought unattainable. But many objects are still out of reach, and some officials worry they don’t even know the true extent of what was taken abroad. Pressure is growing on authorities in Britain in particular after Nigeria and Germany signed a deal for the return of hundreds of artifacts known as the Benin Bronzes and France vowed to return 26 pieces known as the Abomey Treasures. One official says British authorities should “swallow their pride” and return treasures.
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| 2022-07-31T09:47:36Z
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Loan origination software integration with document automation, machine learning makes commercial lending more efficient
DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encapture, a high-growth SaaS platform that helps banks like Wells Fargo, Frost Bank, and Truist automatically extract important information from documents, today announces a partnership with Abrigo, the leader of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions.
Encapture and Abrigo both serve the commercial lending space, each dedicated to bringing efficiency and streamlining traditionally manual processes at financial institutions. Launched 20 years ago in Dallas, Texas, Encapture helps financial institutions save time and money by using machine learning to process large amounts of data. Abrigo aids banks and credit unions in everything from loan application to credit underwriting to loan administration on one platform.
The new partnership will provide users the ability to seamlessly sync Encapture's machine learning automation with Abrigo's loan origination platform, automating the spreading of all types of tax forms using machine learning and creating a more consistent and accurate process for inputs, providing higher confidence in the underwriting process.
The integration with Encapture will launch on the Abrigo platform on Sept. 16, 2022.
"By partnering with Encapture, we help the staff of banks and credit unions focus on spreading and ratio analysis instead of data collection and entry," said Abrigo President Jay Blandford. "Faster loan decisions mean happier lenders, analysts, and borrowers."
"We're delighted to partner with Abrigo to extend their intelligent automation capabilities," said Encapture CEO Will Robinson. "Current market conditions require lenders to move quickly and provide outstanding digital experiences for both their borrowers and employees."
Encapture is a machine learning platform that accelerates funding times, improves loan margins and reduces regulatory risk for banks, credit unions and fintech lenders. As an omnichannel solution, Encapture easily integrates into any banking or lending process to auto-verify incoming documents, auto-populate business systems with key data points, and auto-request additional documents that may be missing or incorrect. Visit www.encapture.com to learn more.
Abrigo enables U.S. financial institutions to support their communities through technology that fights financial crime, grows loans and deposits, and optimizes risk. Abrigo's platform centralizes the institution's data, creates a digital user experience, ensures compliance, and delivers efficiency for scale and profitable growth. Visit www.abrigo.com to learn more. Follow Abrigo on social media using @WeAreAbrigo.
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| 2022-09-14T19:31:11Z
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NHL, St. Louis police looking into threats made toward Kadri
By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW
AP Hockey Writers
The NHL and St. Louis police are investigating threats the Colorado Avalanche say were made toward forward Nazem Kadri. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly tells The Associated Press the league and local law enforcement are looking into the situation. The team said Sunday night it was aware of threats against Kadri after he collided with and injured Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. Former player Akim Aliu said on Twitter the threats were race-related. Kadri is of Lebanese descent. Game 4 is tonight in St. Louis.
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| 2022-05-23T18:26:49Z
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Zoo helping boost endangered frog population with baby frog release: ‘Every tiny frog counts’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - Wildlife officials are helping an endangered frog species in the Pacific Northwest.
More than a hundred endangered northern leopard frogs have been released into the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.
KPTV reports the froglets were hatched from eggs collected by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildfire at the Oregon Zoo. They spent six months in a secluded area within the zoo.
“We keep the eggs safe and healthy until they’re ready to hatch,” said Sara Morgan, who oversees the zoo’s frog-rearing efforts. “Froglets have a much better chance at surviving in the wild on their own than eggs or tadpoles.”
Zoo biologists said northern leopard frogs have been rapidly disappearing from their native ranges in the Pacific Northwest. The species has been listed as endangered since 1999 in Washington state, and only one known population remains.
“Every tiny frog counts,” Morgan said.
Biologists attribute the species’ decline to a combination of threats, including habitat loss, disease, pollution and climate change. The zoo and its conservation partners said they hope to replenish the region’s northern leopard frog population.
The recovery effort is a partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington State University and the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.
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| 2022-08-24T21:22:18Z
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 16, 2022, Pampa Energía S.A. ("Pampa" or the "Company") announced the commencement of an offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") any and all of the outstanding 7.375% Notes due 2023 (CUSIP Nos. 71647X AA5 and P7873P AE6 ISIN Nos. US71647XAA54 and USP7873PAE62) (the "Old Notes") for newly issued 9.500% Notes due 2026 of Pampa (the "New Notes") and certain cash consideration, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the exchange offer memorandum dated June 16, 2022 (as amended and supplemented by the announcements made by Pampa on July 7 and 18, 2022, the "Exchange Offer Memorandum"), the related eligibility letter (the "Eligibility Letter") and, where applicable, the related letter of transmittal (together the "Exchange Offer Documents"). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Exchange Offer Documents.
Pampa hereby announces that the Exchange Offer expired as of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on July 29, 2022.
D.F. King & Co, Inc., acting as information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offer (the "Information and Exchange Agent"), advised Pampa that (i) US$193,802,000 in aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, representing 38.8% of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes outstanding, have been tendered (not validly withdrawn) in the Exchange Offer under Option A and (ii) US$213,291,000 in aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, representing 42.7 % of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes outstanding, have been tendered (not validly withdrawn) in the Exchange Offer under Option B, totaling a participation of US$407,093,000 in aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, representing 81.4% of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes outstanding.
As previously announced on July 18, 2022, the Early Participation Date and the Expiration Date were the same. Therefore, Eligible Holders who validly tendered their Old Notes are eligible to receive the Early Exchange Consideration and there will be no Late Exchange Consideration. The Old Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Exchange Offer are sufficient to satisfy the Minimum Participation Condition.
Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Documents, Pampa has accepted for exchange all validly tendered Old Notes and intends to pay the Early Exchange Consideration for Old Notes validly tendered, together with the Accrued Interest Payment, on the Settlement Date, which is expected to be on or about August 8, 2022. On the Settlement Date, Pampa expects to issue US$292,796,835 aggregate principal amount of New Notes and to pay US$122,127,894.75 cash consideration as total consideration for the Old Notes validly tendered into the Exchange Offer. For each US$1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange, Eligible Holders will receive, as applicable: (a) Option A (Early A Consideration): approximately (i) US$377.2 in New Notes and (ii) US$630.2 in cash; or (b) Option B (Early B Consideration): US$1,030 in New Notes.
Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offer or for additional copies of the Exchange Offer Documents may be directed to the Information and Exchange Agent at (877) 732-3617 (toll free) or (212) 269-5550 (bankers and brokers). You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer Memorandum is available to Eligible Holders upon request at www.dfking.com/pampa until the consummation or termination of the Exchange Offer.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Santander Investment Securities Inc. acted as the Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers (the "Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers") for the Exchange Offer. BNP Paribas Securities Corp., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as the Joint Dealer Managers (the "Joint Dealer Managers" and, together with the Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers, the "Dealer Managers") for the Exchange Offer. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) S.A.U and Banco Santander Argentina S.A acted as local placement agents.
Subject to applicable law, the Exchange Offer may be amended in any respect, extended or, upon failure of a condition to be satisfied or waived prior to the Settlement Date, terminated, at any time and for any reason. Although we have no present plans or arrangements to do so, we reserve the right to amend, at any time, the terms of the Exchange Offer (including, without limitation, the conditions thereto) in accordance with applicable law.
Important Notice
This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States, and none of the New Notes has been or will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or any state securities law. They may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. This press release does not constitute an offer of the New Notes for sale, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, in any state or other jurisdiction in which any offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any person considering making an investment decision relating to any securities must inform itself independently based solely on an offering memorandum to be provided to eligible investors in the future in connection with any such securities before taking any such investment decision.
This announcement is directed only to holders of Old Notes who are (A) "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act or (B) (x) outside the United States as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, (y) if located within a Member State of the European Economic Area ("EEA") or in the United Kingdom, "qualified investors" as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation") and (z) if outside the EEA or the UK, are eligible to receive this offer under the laws of its jurisdiction. No offer of any kind is being made to any beneficial owner of Old Bonds who does not meet the above criteria or any other beneficial owner located in a jurisdiction where the Exchange Offer Solicitation is not permitted by law.
The distribution of materials relating to the Exchange Offer may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. The Exchange Offer is void in all jurisdictions where it is prohibited. If materials relating to the Exchange Offer come into your possession, you are required by the Company to inform yourself of and to observe all of these restrictions. The materials relating to the Exchange Offer, including this communication, do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation in any place where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. If a jurisdiction requires that the Exchange Offer be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a dealer manager or any affiliate of a dealer manager is a licensed broker or dealer in that jurisdiction, the Exchange Offer shall be deemed to be made by the dealer manager or such affiliate on behalf of the Company in that jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on expectations and assumptions on the date of this press release and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, and factors over which the Company has no control. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and does not intend to do so, unless otherwise required by law.
Notice to Investors in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA"). For these purposes, (a) a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (the "Insurance Distribution Directive"), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation"); and (b) the expression "offer" includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the New Notes to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to subscribe for the New Notes. Consequently, no key information document required by Regulation (EU) 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore otherwise offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the United Kingdom. For these purposes: (a) the expression retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of the following: (i) a retail client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (EUWA); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the "FSMA") and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA and (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA; and (b) the expression an offer includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the Notes to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to subscribe for the New Notes. Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the "UK PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the UK has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the UK may be unlawful under the UK PRIIPs Regulation.
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2022 Kincentric Report on Global Trends in Employee Engagement reveals challenging environment for employee engagement, leading to an Era of Opportunity for HR Professionals to Transform Organizations
DEERFIELD, Ill., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart company that uses data-driven insights to help organizations unlock the power of people and teams, today released a large-scale report on employee engagement trends over the past three years based on input from 12 million employees in more than 125 countries. The 2022 Kincentric Report on Global Trends in Engagement shows that while employee engagement levels year-over-year appear relatively stable, engagement has varied greatly from quarter to quarter, reflecting the turbulence of the world events that have had a significant impact on workers around the globe.
The report finds that employees' engagement rates peaked at 73% in Q2 2020, before falling to 67% by Q4. After maintaining rates ranging from 65%-69% in 2021, employee engagement fell to 62% in Q1 of 2022. Notably, workers' desire to stay within their current organization continues to decrease, indicating that turnover may remain a persistent challenge – and middle managers are feeling more pressure than ever, with a 10-point decline in work-life balance compared to 2019.
"The last few years have seen an unprecedented amount of disruption, from the ongoing pandemic to global social unrest; to that end, we've also seen a huge shift in how, when and where people work," said Jeff Jolton, Managing Director, Research and Insights at Kincentric. "This report outlines the specific changes unfolding in real-time, on a global scale."
"While there are indicators of decreasing levels of employee engagement in the data, we have also identified areas of tremendous potential for organizations to build employee-centric systems, structures and processes that will meet the needs of the transformed workplace. These challenges present an era of opportunity for organizational leadership and the Human Resources function as drastic changes in ways of working can impact company performance."
Other key results from the global study include:
- Concern about lack of support: Only 50% of employees feel their organization has sufficient staffing to get work done.
- A compelling vision of the future is a game changer: Employees reported 8x higher engagement when senior leaders made them feel excited about the future.
- Employees want to know how they fit in. As employees deal with a changing environment, they want to better understand where they fit into the future of the organization. However only 59% feel recognized for their efforts and just 54% believe they have future career opportunities at their company.
"The findings indicate that no one thing alone makes for a great work experience. Rather, it is the culmination of multiple and simultaneous active Employee Experience initiatives such as recognition, career development, performance management, effective infrastructure and staffing, communicating vision, caring leadership and a positive mindset around change that correlate positively with the degree of Employee Engagement and enable organizations to successfully engage and retain their employees. Now is the time for business and HR leaders to assess, determine the right steps to take for their culture, and ultimately empower and inspire their people," said Jolton.
For more information or to view the full report, please visit here.
About Kincentric
Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart Company, helps organizations unlock the power of people and teams to ignite change and drive better business results. With decades of experience and specialist expertise in areas such as culture, employee engagement, leadership assessment and development, HR and talent advisory, and diversity, equity and inclusion, Kincentric uses data-driven insights to architect solutions that add value, enhance agility and increase organizational effectiveness. For more information, visit kincentric.com.
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| 2022-07-19T13:45:13Z
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MIAMI, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black is Beautiful, an NFT project by House of First and The Painted House, today announced that Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat Center, NBA All-Star, and Philanthropist) will be joining the project as a Founding Collaborator with a focus on uplifting creators of color across the Web3 space and beyond.
This collection of 1,000 one-of-one masterpiece NFTs was created by Florida-based artist Nick Davis and portrays a stunning depiction of the raw emotions of Black Americans navigating both the joys and struggles of everyday life in America.
"I'm struck by the historic nature of this new collection, providing an incredible opportunity to feature black art and black life in new ways while ensuring opportunities to support greater diversity and increased representation," shared NBA All-Star and Philanthropist, Bam Adebayo.
As a five-star recruit, Adebayo was considered one of the best high school prospects of the 2016 class and committed to the University of Kentucky where he was subsequently selected 14th overall by the Miami Heat in the 2017 draft. A young but versatile big man on a storied team, an All-Star, and now, an Olympic champion, Bam signed a max contract extension with the Miami Heat in 2020. In the house that Bam bought his mother Marilyn in 2020, a sign reads, "Never forget where you came from, and never lose sight of where you are going."
Bam joins an exclusive group of current Founding Collaborators including: Ja Rule (Rapper, Actor & Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of the Painted House), Ashanti (Grammy Award Winning Singer / Songwriter); Shira Lazar (Emmy Nominated Host, Actress, Writer & Blogger); Nely Galan (Latina Media Dynamo, Best-Selling Author & Women's Empowerment Advocate), Deion Sanders (Former NFL and MLB Player, Head Coach at Jackson State) and more. Representing a diverse group of leaders, the Founding Collaborators have come together to provide their time, brands, insights, and relationships to support the mission and advance the project.
True to Bam's principles, Black is Beautiful is focused on philanthropic purpose by partnering with a variety of HBCUs along with Black organizations and institutions - to receive philanthropic grants along with education, access, and engagement opportunities. Additionally, Bam will be collaborating with the project to enhance holder privileges, including exclusive access to live events during Art Basel Miami, CES, SXSW & NFT.NYC, community engagement, unique merchandise, web3 education, and more.
Black is Beautiful will be minting on July 14th and is excited to collaborate with new artists and collectors entering the Web3 space. For more information about the collection and minting details, visit: https://houseoffirst.com/collections/blackisbeautiful
ABOUT BAM ADEBAYO
Bam Adebayo is the dynamic starting center for the Miami Heat. The 2020 NBA All-Star, who also took home the Skills Challenge trophy on All-Star Saturday Night, has become an essential piece of the Heat's core since being drafted 14th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft. In 2019, Bam was named one of the Top 100 NBA Players by Sports Illustrated and has successfully positioned himself to join some elite company in NBA history books. His story to stardom was detailed by Sports Illustrated in 2017 and he is also known for having a very special relationship with his mother who raised him from humble beginnings and continues to play a very vital role in his life today. He founded the BAM Foundation in 2017 to provide support and expand opportunities for single mothers and their children and was named a 2019 Rising Star Honoree by Champions for Philanthropy. Prior to the NBA, Bam was named North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year (2016), North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2016) and a McDonald's All-American (2016).
ABOUT HOUSE OF FIRST
House of First is a launchpad for the new, novel, and noteworthy in the world of NFTs. The ultimate partner to collectors and creators, it serves as a connection between art, blockchain, and culture. Whether it's an artist's debut NFT collection, or an established creator's next brilliant masterpiece, House of First is a platform for cultivating and uplifting compelling art and extraordinary talent. The platform provides collections with exclusive, early access to remarkable art, unique metaverse experiences, strategic collaborations, real-world meetups, and an inclusive and vibrant global community.
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The API Insights Lab allows commercial and public entities to build their own unique workflows by implementing APIs from Windward's robust Insights Catalog
LONDON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward (LSE: WNWD), the leading Maritime AI™ company, announced today the launch of its API Insights Lab. The Lab enables customers and partners to integrate Windward's Maritime AI™ directly into internal systems to enhance solutions, processes, and workflows with customized insights to fit their unique needs and risk appetite. The Insights Lab includes the full Maritime AI™ Insights Catalog and the following off-the-shelf API packages: Due Diligence and Compliance, Ocean Freight Visibility (OFV), Homeland Security, and Behavioral Analysis.
The APIs utilize advanced GraphQL technology that enables users to integrate them with minimal effort and time, and easily receive the exact Windward data analysis they need to complete their due diligence and investigation processes.
The API Insights Lab allows customers and partners to explore Windward's Insights Catalog and choose any API or dataset they want, creating their own bundle of Maritime AI™ insights. The Catalog includes insights related to areas of interest, vessel behavior, maritime and non-maritime companies, and shipment risk levels. This empowers users to optimize their workflows and decision-making processes with AI-driven insights and automatic push notifications in real-time. Solution providers can also partner with Windward to build applications for their clients, utilizing Windward's unique and valuable data and insights.
Windward also offers off-the-shelf API packages that include the company's insights bundled together to cater to specific sectors and workflows. The Due Diligence & Compliance package provides compliance risk recommendations, enriching existing due diligence and vetting processes, improving efficiency. The OFV package empowers customers to accurately track ocean container shipments with Maritime AI™ ETA Predictions and receive constant updates on status changes and risk of delay.
The Behavioral Analysis package delivers both historical and recent vessel data in a single response, along with customized, automatic alerts, so users can track behavioral changes over time. The Homeland Security package provides law enforcement agencies with data and alerts regarding vessel behavior, allowing them to stay on top of patterns and discover new leads based on anomalous behavior and geographical relevancy.
"With the launch of our API Insights Lab, we are empowering our partners and customers to build their own bespoke solutions and workflows with best-in-class Maritime AI™ insights," said Ami Daniel, Co-Founder and CEO of Windward. "We already see customers using our APIs for a variety of use cases, including a leading energy company that customized our compliance risk scores and integrated them into their IT platform, and a digital freight solution provider that partnered with us to enhance its platform by providing visibility and predictability of their shipments to all their users. We are proud to give our clients the power of Maritime AI™ in their own domain – enabling them and their customers to make decisions better, faster, and with confidence."
About Windward
Windward (LSE:WNWD), a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange, is the leading Maritime AI™ company, enabling organizations to achieve business and operational readiness. Windward's AI-powered solution allows stakeholders including banks, commodity traders, insurers, and major energy and shipping companies to make real time, predictive intelligence-driven decisions, providing a 360° view of the maritime ecosystem and its broader impact on safety, security, finance, and business. For more information, visit: https://windward.ai/.
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CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Worldwide Terminals Fernandina, LLC ("WWTF") on its 100% sale to Transportation Infrastructure Partners ("TIP"), a joint venture between Ridgewood Infrastructure, LLC and Savage. With the acquisition, TIP assumes the terminal operator role at the Port of Fernandina. The Port of Fernandina, northeast of Jacksonville, FL, is a strategic intermodal terminal handling essential bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo. The port provides mission-critical transport, logistics management, and product handling services to a diverse customer base.
Ridgewood Infrastructure, a leading infrastructure investor in the U.S., and Savage, a global transportation and materials handling company, established Transportation Infrastructure Partners to jointly acquire and operate essential transportation and logistics infrastructure throughout the United States.
For more information about the Port of Fernandina, visit www.portoffernandina.org
"Fernandina's deep-water port, storage facilities, and access to major rail and highway routes form the backbone of an essential infrastructure business," said Ryan Stewart, Partner of Ridgewood Infrastructure. "Under Transportation Infrastructure Partners' leadership, we see significant opportunities to expand and enhance Fernandina's operations"
Kirk Aubry, President and Chief Executive Officer of Savage, said: "Fernandina is a great addition to our joint-venture portfolio and strengthens the Savage network of nearly 50 ports and terminals. We'll continue to focus on enhancing the Port's well-deserved reputation for delivering critical supply chain services for current and future customers."
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
For additional information please contact:
Eric Zampol, Managing Director, 415-706-1175, ezampol@peakstone.com
Stephen Sleigh, Managing Partner, 312-771-1471, ssleigh@peakstone.com
Peakstone is a leading investment bank that specializes in mergers and acquisitions, advisory, and capital raising for middle market clients. Our team is comprised of senior investment banking professionals who have decades of experience and have executed hundreds of transactions totaling billions of dollars. For additional information, visit www.peakstone.com. To receive investment and proprietary acquisition opportunities, please register at www.peakzone.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Callan, a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced today that Craig Chaikin, CFA, joined the firm's Denver consulting team as a senior vice president and consultant on June 1. Mr. Chaikin brings two decades of industry and investment consulting expertise, and reports to Denver group leader Janet Becker-Wold, CFA, senior vice president.
"Callan has a great reputation as a thought leader and an innovator in our industry," said Mr. Chaikin. "Its collegial, inclusive culture truly stands out, and I'm looking forward to being a part of the team."
Most recently, Mr. Chaikin was a vice president with Segal Marco Advisors where he advised unions and corporations on their defined contribution, defined benefit, and other types of plans and funds. He assisted clients on asset allocation strategy, plan design, investment policy statement development, traditional and alternative investment manager selection, and investment performance and financial market evaluation. Prior to his 14 years with Segal, he was a relationship manager with Fifth Third Asset Management and a financial adviser with American Express. He earned his MBA from Xavier University and a BS in business from Miami University, Ohio. Mr. Chaikin is a holder of the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.
"We are excited to have Craig join the Denver team," said Ms. Becker-Wold. "He brings years of experience working with a variety of client types. He will be a great asset to Callan and our clients."
Callan was founded as an employee-owned investment consulting firm in 1973. Ever since, we have empowered institutional clients with creative, customized investment solutions backed by proprietary research, exclusive data, and ongoing education. Today, Callan advises on more than $3 trillion in total fund sponsor assets, which makes it among the largest independently owned investment consulting firms in the U.S. Callan uses a client-focused consulting model to serve pension and defined contribution plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, independent investment advisers, investment managers, and other asset owners. Callan has six offices throughout the U.S. Learn more at callan.com.
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Ernst & Young LLP Partner Brings Entrepreneurial and Finance Experience
CHICAGO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert R. McCormick Foundation announced that its directors have elected Lee Henderson, Partner at Ernst and Young, LLP, to the Board.
"We are excited to welcome Lee to our board of directors. He brings decades of experience in key areas of financial accounting and entrepreneurship that will contribute to our mission of strengthening communities and helping families and children thrive," said Dennis FitzSimons, Chairman of the Board of the McCormick Foundation.
Henderson has 26 years of experience working with both entrepreneurial private companies and multinational public companies. He is the EY Americas Private Leader and Executive Sponsor, EY Entrepreneurs Access Network. As Americas Private Leader, Henderson works with teams across the EY Americas area — North, Central and South America, and Israel — to support high-growth entrepreneurs and middle-market companies. These teams serve family enterprises, privately held businesses, companies backed by venture capital and private equity, as well as pre-IPO and public companies.
Henderson previously served as EY US Central Region Growth Markets Leader and the Firm's Entrepreneur Of The Year® Midwest Program Director. He served in the Firm's London office as the coordinating partner for a Fortune 500 technology company and as COO of EY's UK and Ireland Assurance practice.
Active in the Chicago community, Henderson serves on the Big Shoulders Fund board and is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago. He holds a BS in accounting from California State University, Hayward.
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation envisions a Chicagoland with educated and informed individuals who are engaged in improving their communities. The Foundation invests in organizations working to build thriving communities where all individuals have the resources and opportunities to succeed without regard to income, race, ethnicity, gender, or ZIP code. Established in 1955 upon the death of Col. Robert R. McCormick, longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune, the McCormick Foundation has issued grants of approximately $1.9 billion. The Foundation's Board also oversees Cantigny, Col. McCormick's 500-acre estate in Wheaton, Illinois, which encompasses a park, formal gardens, a museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, and a 27-hole public golf facility. Learn more at mccormickfoundation.org, cantigny.org, fdmuseum.org, and cantignygolf.com.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering ("IPO") of the important June 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Stronghold Digital Mining securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement 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 Stronghold Digital Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5313 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 June 13, 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, the IPO Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa, were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold Digital Mining would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold Digital Mining could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold Digital Mining would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about Stronghold Digital Mining's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Stronghold Digital Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5313 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced Monday that Adam de la Zerda, PhD, founder and CEO of Visby Medical, Inc., was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Bay Area Award finalist. 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. De la Zerda was selected by a panel of independent judges based on entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
"I am honored and humbled to be named a finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year alongside such accomplished and ambitious business leaders," said de la Zerda. "Visby Medical is singularly focused on developing rapid point of care diagnostics to improve health outcomes for people around the world. My hope in founding Visby was to create meaningful change and improve quality of care, and I am pleased Ernst & Young has recognized that mission."
Visby Medical is a diagnostics company that develops polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic tools for use at the point of care. The Company offers handheld, instrument-free PCR diagnostic tests for COVID-19 in all populations, and the Sexual Health Click Test for the detection of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomonas in women. Both tests provide results in about 30 minutes with ~97% accuracy or greater.
Regional award winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. 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.
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank. In the Bay Area, sponsors also include CBRE and Woodruff Sawyer.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
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
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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
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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.
About Visby Medical™
Visby Medical is transforming the order of diagnosis and treatment for infectious diseases so clinicians can test, talk with, and treat the patient in a single visit. The Company's proprietary technology development program culminated in the world's first instrument-free, single-use PCR platform that fits in the palm of your hand and rapidly tests for serious infections. Originally developed for sexually transmitted infections, the Company's FDA-cleared, CLIA-waived Sexual Health Click Test for women returns accurate results within 28 minutes. The Visby Medical technology is also helping to fight the global pandemic via the Visby Medical COVID-19 Test, and its robust pipeline includes tests for other infectious diseases. Visby Medical is accelerating the delivery of fast and accurate, palm-sized PCR diagnostics to the point of care, and eventually for use at home. For more information, visit www.visbymedical.com. Follow Visby Medical on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) reported today its consolidated occupancy for May 2022.
May 2022 Observations:
- Increased sequential weighted average occupancy by 70 bps and month end occupancy by 90 bps.
- Achieved seven consecutive months of year over year weighted average occupancy growth.
- Achieved another milestone in May of over 2,000 move-ins for the month.
About Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. The Company is committed to its mission of enriching the lives of the people it serves with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity. The Company operates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities. Through its comprehensive network, Brookdale helps to provide seniors with care and services in an environment that feels like home. The Company's expertise in healthcare, hospitality and real estate provides residents with opportunities to improve wellness, pursue passions and stay connected with friends and loved ones. Brookdale operates and manages 677 communities in 41 states as of March 31, 2022, with the ability to serve more than 60,000 residents. Brookdale's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD. For more information, visit brookdale.com or connect with Brookdale on Facebook or Twitter.
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| 2022-06-08T20:44:21Z
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Canada rallies in 3rd, tops Sweden 4-3 in OT in world hockey
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Drake Batherson scored on a power play 43 seconds into overtime to give Canada a 4-3 comeback victory over Sweden on Thursday night in the world hockey quarterfinals. In the semifinals Saturday, defending champion Canada will face the Czech Republic, and the United States will play Finland. The Czech Republic beat Germany 4-1, the United States topped Switzerland 3-0, and Finland beat Slovakia 4-2. Canada overcame a 3-0 deficit in the third period. Ryan Graves scored 1:21 into the third and Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Barzal connected 30 seconds apart late in regulation. After William Nylander was called for tripping 25 seconds into overtime, Batherson fired a sharp-angle shot behind goalie Linus Ullmark from the bottom of the faceoff circle.
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| 2022-05-26T22:52:41Z
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VIVA Entertainment Group, AKA Vivalivetv Inc. (OTTV) ("VIVA" or "the Company"), a distributor of Over-The-Top (OTT) IPTV content to consumers in a bundled subscription format, today announces CFC Cagebound Fighting Championship and Knockout Artist Promotions come together to bring the most action-packed channel in fighting history. The network, set to launch Aug. 20, 2022 on VivaLive TV's channel 56, kicks-off with four title fights; The pay-per-view event to be aired on Vivalivetv channel 1 includes Ex-Bellator and UFC fighters McWilliams, Gonzalez, Donaldson and Costa. 125 pound Cammo State Title and the 125 pound CFC Vacant Title. The main event concludes with the USFL United States Fight League future stars of MMA competing for the chance to represent the United States on the world stage at the Olympics and Abu Dhabi Championships.
"I'm excited about this amazing match-up on the network," said Dan Lipman, COO of the KOA Channel. "Aug. 20th the world will see just a glimpse of all the action-packed fights we have coming up."
The pay-per-view event can be purchased now on the VivaLive TV app channel 1 with a special offer at only $9.99.
To purchase tickets for the live event, visit PurplePass.com/Modesto or Modesto Centre Plaza.
Viva Entertainment chief executive officer, Johnny Falcones, commented, "Viva is excited to offer this exclusive fights to our members and new customers.
About VIVA Entertainment Group, Inc.
VIVA Entertainment Group, Inc. is a global entertainment and technology company connecting content owners and video distributors to deliver premium content on any smart device with a screen. Viva has developed an OTT system through which television services are delivered using the Internet protocol suite over a network such as the Internet, instead of being delivered through traditional terrestrial, satellite signal and cable television formats. Viva, your entertainment partner, provides subscribers access to the content they want anywhere, anytime. With a WiFi connection our customers can watch Live TV from around the world, TV shows, as well as movies on demand, and many other interactive features. Independent and Major film studios, television networks, Telecoms, Cable Companies, and emerging ISPS partner with Viva for enhanced capabilities in multi platform video distribution. The only true end-to-end provider of premium content technology services, VIVA has licensed and deliver to traditional and OTT video distributors across the world. VIVA is a publicly traded company under the stock symbol OTTV
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — A truck driver of a Shockwave Jet Truck died in an accident at an air show in Battle Creek, Michigan Saturday afternoon.
It happened around 1:10 p.m. at the Battle Creek Executive Airport during the Shockwave Jet Truck pyrotechnic portion of the air show, according to the Battle Creek Police Department.
The truck flipped off the runway and burst into flames while racing two planes.
Several witnesses told News 8 there was an explosion and then fire coming from a truck.
The air show has been cancelled for the rest of the day while emergency crews respond to the scene. The airspace has been closed. Everything is set to return to normal on Sunday.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
The Battle Creek Fire Department, Battle Creek Police Department, and Federal Aviation Administration are at the scene investigating.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was tired of opening paint cans to find them dried out," said an inventor, from Munising, Mich., "So while resealing an oil-based can of enamel paint, I used my prototype to save the paint sleeve. A month later, I needed to use more of the paint. I removed the liner without getting paint anywhere, and the unused portion was ready. Without the save-your-paint sleeve, I believe the paint would have been unusable."
This patent-pending invention prevents the remaining unused portion of paint in a can from drying out. In doing so, it ensures that the paint remains in a fresh, useable condition. As a result, it helps to prevent paint waste. The invention features a simple design that is easy to position and use so it is ideal for painters, contractors, do-it-yourselfers, etc. Additionally, it can be easily removed when needed.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLP-148, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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- The feature-length film shines a light on the challenging journeys of five grassroots innovators around the world who embody the belief that 'anyone can be an innovator and build a more sustainable future'
- It premiered at the Lincoln Center in New York City in close proximity to the United Nations General Assembly
- It is narrated by Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley, directed by An Tran, and executive-produced by Elliot V. Kotek
- It will be released on YouTube and available to view on Amazon Prime Video in select countries
NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea , Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) present 'for Tomorrow', a captivating feature-length documentary about grassroots innovators, at the Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater in New York City. The film's premiere took place in close proximity to the United Nations General Assembly.
Showcasing the notion that 'anyone can shape the future,' the film shines a light on the challenging journeys of five grassroots innovators. All five have had a profound impact on their communities and dedicate themselves to making the world a better place. Filmed by local crews in Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Azerbaijan, Peru, India, Korea, United States and Guinea during the pandemic, the film beautifully demonstrates how bottom-up innovation must be included to fight our most urgent sustainability challenges around the globe.
Narrated by 'Star Wars' actor Daisy Ridley, directed by An Tran and produced by award-winning documentarian Elliot V. Kotek, the film's New York premiere included opening speeches, panel discussion and media Q&A. Starting September 16, it will be released on the 'for Tomorrow' YouTube channel and will also be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other markets coming soon.
"It's an incredible honor for me to be the voice of 'for Tomorrow,' an inspiring story on grassroots innovators around the world finding solutions to combat the sustainability challenges we all face," said actor Daisy Ridley who narrated the film.
Learn more about the 'for Tomorrow' documentary on fortomorrow.org or watch the film on the 'for Tomorrow' YouTube channel.
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Two people were killed and three are missing after a boating accident in coastal Georgia county
By Paradise Afshar, CNN
Two people were killed and three others are missing after two boats collided Saturday morning on the Wilmington River, in Georgia’s coastal Chatham County, officials said.
The two boats were traveling in opposite directions when they crashed, said Mark McKinnon, a spokesperson for the law enforcement division of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources.
One of the two boats was carrying six passengers while the second carried three, McKinnon said. The other four people involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital in Savannah.
“The identities of those involved is being withheld pending notification of family,” the spokesperson said.
Savannah is roughly a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Atlanta.
Authorities are now searching for the sector scan sonar, McKinnon said, a device that’s usually used to navigate vehicles and help avoid obstacles. Two helicopters of the US Coast Guard are also helping in the search, McKinnon said.
In a statement on Facebook, Chatham Emergency Services said multiple personnel from the Chatham fire department, EMS, Coast Guard and Marine Patrol were on the scene of the accident, and urged those nearby to “avoid the area.”
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilisium consulting, an AWS Cloud Transformation and Data Analytics company, today announced that it made the Inc5000 America's Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the sixth consecutive year with 3-year revenue growth of 111%. Ranked one among the Fastest-Growing IT Services Company in America and #1 AWS Data Analytics Company in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Agilisium is an AWS Cloud Data Engineering Company focused on Life Science Industry providing Top 1% of Data Engineers
"We're extremely proud of what we've built over the last few years and thrilled to be 6X honoree on the Inc. 5000 list as a result. Through our strong partnership with AWS, we help our customers to Migrate, Modernize and Optimize their AWS Cloud eco-system to be future resilient. We're excited to continue growing and building the largest AWS Cloud, Data & Analytics Global Talent Pool to assist our customers to achieve Data-drive Digital Transformation goals," said Raj Babu, Founder, and CEO of Agilisium.
Agilisium is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner has grown impressively, more than quadrupling its revenue since 2017 and it has doubled its employee headcount in 2022 with opening its new delivery centers in Canada and United Kingdom. Agilisium has expanded to serve 20+ industries through 140+ strategic customers across the globe. As Agilisium has edge over experience in serving customers from Life Science and Pharmaceutical industry, that made them to build Life Science centric BI & Advanced Data analytics solutions focused to drive insights from every byte of data and improving organization's data efficiency.
Agilisium is exceedingly focusing on expanding its Global In-house Enterprise grade engineers with core expertise in Cloud, Data, Analytics, DevOps, and Full-stack development to build future-proof Digital Transformation solutions. Agilisium serves customers from F500s to fastest growing start-ups and aims to thrive growing as the World's #1 AWS Talent Solution Provider complementing today's hybrid working models like On-Demand resourcing, Dedicated ODCs & All-In-One FTE which helps customers to onboard required engineers in less than 48Hours.
Agilisium is the fastest-growing Cloud Transformation & Data Analytics Company having strong expertise in Data lake solutions, Data Warehouse Engineering, Data Migration & Modernization, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Optimization services. Agilisium offers AWS funding programs and helps companies architect, build, migrate, and manage their application workloads to accelerate their journey to the agile cloud, achieve desired business outcomes, and reach emerging global markets. Learn more at www.Agilisium.com.
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Advisor Expertise Will Help Drive Strategy and Clinical Experience of Modern Health's Platform
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Health, a leading workplace mental health platform supporting enterprises globally, today introduced its Clinical & Scientific Advisors as it continues to provide a world-class clinical experience for its members around the globe. This group of highly accomplished experts were hand-picked to challenge thinking and provide insights and learnings that Modern Health can integrate into its mental health platform.
"We are incredibly excited for this next chapter in Modern Health's story. The involvement of Clinical & Scientific Advisors is critical for providing excellent clinical support to every community. Our advisors will bring their clinical and scientific expertise to further elevate our offerings and platform," said Alyson Watson, founder and CEO of Modern Health.
The inaugural Clinical & Scientific Advisors include:
- Dr. Lanny Berman, PhD - Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Berman was formerly the Executive Director of the American Association of Suicidology
- Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD - Founder of The Black Girl Doctor, a completely-virtual, boutique therapy practice specializing in the mental health and wellness of Black women
- Dr. Carolyn S. Dewa, MPH, PhD - Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at University of California, Davis, focused on work disability related to mental disorders
- Dr. Sahar Elezabi, MD, MPH, CPE, FACP, FAPA - Founder of Webster Psychiatry & Medicine and Simplify Health in Rochester, NY, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester, with expertise in strategic health systems planning, policy development, value-based payments, evaluation metrics and integrated primary care & behavioral health service delivery
- Dr. Vikram Patel, PhD, MB,BS - The Pershing Square Professor of Global Health at Harvard Medical School, focused on the intersection of social disadvantages and mental health problems, and the use of community and frontline worker resources for prevention and treatment
"Each of the Clinical & Scientific Advisors bring a unique point of view and incredibly valuable perspective to the clinical and research work we are doing at Modern Health," said Dr. Myra Altman, Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Research at Modern Health. "With this wealth of experience and knowledge we will continue to lead the way in the industry providing the most effective, innovative, and sustainable modalities of personalized care for every individual whatever their needs and preferences. We are excited to partner closely with these experts to ensure the highest quality and rigor of our products and services and are confident this level of clinical excellence will benefit every one of our members in meaningful ways."
"We lose many people to suicide every year -- considerably more than we do to homicide. These tragic and premature deaths are preventable. I decided to join Modern Health's Clinical Advisors because the company is at the forefront of delivering excellent mental health care to as many people as possible around the globe. We know well that lives can be saved and made more purposeful when offered the very best of care and support through difficult times. I have spent my career translating research into practice for caregivers and systems of care, and I look forward to supporting Modern Health as it continues to deliver the best evidence-based care to those in need."
Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD:
"We are at a pivotal moment in history where a new era of mental health service delivery has emerged that is categorically different from insurance models, which have been widely inadequate. This gives us a real opportunity to get mental healthcare right in terms of accessibility and inclusivity. I want to be a part of that. My goal as a member of Modern Health's clinical advisory board is to advocate for policies that are equitable and that lead to increased access to high quality care for BIPOC communities."
Dr. Carolyn S. Dewa, MPH, PhD:
"My recent research has focused on the successful continuous employment of people with severe and persistent mental illness. By working with Modern Health, I look forward to learning about how employers can use novel programs to offer accessible and quality care to their workforces. It will also be exciting to understand how we can improve the quality of the workers' lives in a way that is not only beneficial to the worker but also to their employers."
Dr. Sahar Elezabi, MD, MPH, CPE, FACP, FAPA:
"There are simply not enough Psychiatric Providers or Psychotherapists in the world to meet current rising burnout & Mental Health treatment demands. Modern Health addresses this head on by understanding the power of alternative mental health support and resources like coaching, self-guided tools and more. I'm excited to join Modern Health as a Strategic Advisor to help the company on its mission of breaking down barriers in early intervention and increasing quality access to mental healthcare."
"I have devoted much of my career to understanding mental health in low-resource settings and designing strategies to address unmet needs. Modern Health's focus on removing obstacles to care aligns perfectly with my lifelong focus so I'm delighted to be joining its Clinical Advisory Board. This is a unique opportunity to translate my experiences into practice."
The establishment of Clinical & Scientific Advisors continues Modern Health's strong momentum, which includes publishing four peer-reviewed studies and 10 conference abstracts to demonstrate the clinical, organizational, and cost-effectiveness of its platform. It also announced partnerships earlier this year with both the Women's Tennis Association and Naomi Osaka.
For more information about Modern Health, visit modernhealth.com.
About Modern Health
Modern Health is the comprehensive mental health and wellness platform that combines the WHO well-being assessment, self-service wellness kits, a global network of certified coaches, and licensed therapists, all available in a single app. Modern Health empowers employers to lead the charge in acknowledging that mental health is just as important as physical health, destigmatizing the conversation, and increasing accessibility of mental health services for all.
Founded in 2017, Modern Health incorporates evidence-based psychology principles and seamless technology to serve the needs of companies globally. Headquartered in San Francisco, Modern Health has raised more than $172 million from Founders Fund, Battery Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Afore Capital, MGV, Frederic Kerrest (co-founder of Okta), and 01 Advisors.
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Activating in the Decentraland Metaverse World, the International Superstar's Music Video for the Track "Slidin'" will be Re-Created for Fans to Experience, and Make It Their Own
-The artist, now the biggest global music icon crossing into the Decentraland Metaverse, has 52.2 million followers and 1.2 billion views on the social media platform TikTok.
-Jason Derulo's activation, going live June 29th in Decentraland (Decentraland.org), shows another success in a series of many Metaverse experiences representing TerraZero and Atlantic Records' ongoing collaboration.
-In a rare occurrence, Jason Derulo will assume his own avatar, created by TerraZero, and traverse the Metaverse–interacting with fans in the experience and across Decentraland.
-TerraZero will give one lucky user and their friends an exclusive pool party at Metaverse digital twin recreation of the mansion and pool scene from the artist's latest music video.
VANCOUVER, BC, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TerraZero Technologies Inc. ("TerraZero" or the "Company"), a Metaverse technologies firm and interactive experience development studio, has partnered with Atlantic Records and Jason Derulo for a new kind of immersive activation in the Decentraland Metaverse.
An amazing array of brands enter the Metaverse. Even though the creative opportunities are limitless, few truly engage with their audiences in a way that transcends a simple marketing campaign. Many celebrities do the same–with few artists and public figures engaging with their fans in the digital space with zero barriers.
That's why Jason Derulo is the perfect superstar to enter the Metaverse with TerraZero Technologies. With over 52.2 million followers and over 1.2 billion views on TikTok alone, Jason Derulo is one of the most innovative A+ artists on the planet–and now, the Metaverse.
Recently, TerraZero Technologies, Inc., a Metaverse and technologies firm and interactive experience development studio, partnered with Atlantic Records to expand the label's horizon of activations across multiple Metaverse worlds. To make a big splash, Atlantic and TerraZero collaborated with Jason Derulo on a series of unique activations in the Metaverse.
The moment of truth: recreate Jason Derulo's music video for "Slidin'" in Decentraland as an experience built by TerraZero, premier the video, give fans a chance to stylize the environment themselves, and give away an exclusive Metaverse pool party, hosted by TerraZero, at the Metaverse mansion from the music video to one lucky fan and their friends.
The event and music video premiere in the Metaverse go live in Decentraland (decentraland.org) on Wednesday, June 29th.
"I would've given anything for this kind of connection with my idols growing up," Jason Derulo says. "The Metaverse, and how people can come together to experience something special… This is definitely the future of the Internet–the way TerraZero is doing it and what we made together. I've always been a gamer at heart, which has always found its way into how I've written my music, and cultivated my career. Being an avatar in the Metaverse and connecting with people directly is a new way to show who I am beyond the screen and speakers. It's super real in a very unreal way."
A very unique part of this activation is the approach from Jason, himself–who will be attending the premier himself, as his own avatar, created by TerraZero. Jason's avatar will also be popping up in locations around the Decentraland Metaverse leading up to the premier, which will be captured by TerraZero in a new kind of experiential content creation dubbed, "limitless worlds".
The concept, spearheaded by TerraZero's Chief Metaverse Officer Ryan Kieffer and Chief Experience Officer Brandon F. Johnson, presents new kinds of interactions and stories which merge figures like Jason Derulo from the real world with infinitely open-ended stories and moments that would never be possible, let alone interactive and social, in any other way, in any other medium.
Dan Reitzik, CEO of TerraZero Technologies, sees this kind of activation as only the beginning of what artists like Jason Derulo can do as multi-faceted entertainers, "Jason is fantastically talented, and an amazing artist to work with–but when he goes on tour, Jason can only perform to the crowd that's before him. In the Metaverse, we want to bring a global crowd to artists like Jason Derulo. Why play to just 20,000 people in an arena when you can play to 20,000,000 in the Metaverse?"
Jason Derulo fans and Metaverse users everywhere are invited to enter the TerraZero giveaway at https://terrazero.com/slidin/
Jason Derulo on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonderulo/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonderulo?lang=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonderulo?s=20&t=SQGK2uwwjs3tfeWuWQ_cCA
Corporations or other entities interested in receiving additional information about TerraZero's commercial Metaverse technologies and experience fulfillment development can visit the Company's website www.terrazero.com or contact TerraZero's metaverse specialists at hello@terrazero.com.
TerraZero Technologies Inc. ("TerraZero") was founded by cryptocurrency and blockchain pioneer Dan Reitzik. TerraZero is a vertically integrated Metaverse development group and leading Web 3.0 technology company specializing in the Metaverse space. The Company's Metaverse agnostic vision is to design, develop, and create the Metaverse's most promising products, services and solutions for companies, entrepreneurs, and developers, while innovating upon Metaverse utilities and functionalities for greater community engagement within the Metaverse, and to connect the real world to the Metaverse, for the creation of new economies and user experiences that will shape the future of Web 3.0. TerraZero also owns digital real estate and provides offices and services to those interested in the Metaverse. Furthermore, TerraZero acquires, designs, builds, and operates virtual assets and solutions to monetize the Metaverse ecosystem. The Company's businesses are segmented into five (5) divisions which include: (1) virtual real estate; (2) advertising; (3) data analytics; (4) events and marketing; and (5) infrastructure. TerraZero aims to support the community, foster innovation, and drive adoption. For more information, please visit www.terrazero.com.
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information or statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends," "expects," or "anticipates," or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events, or results "may," "could," "should," "would," or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward–looking statements," are not historical facts and are made as of the date of this news release, which includes without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates, and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things: the launch of the event and experience with Jason Derulo and the expected outcomes, the Company's intention to develop, grow and monetize its virtual land holdings; that establishing an early presence within the Metaverse will provide the Company with new users, branding, and marketing opportunities; development of products and services; launching new experiences and projects for the Company and for clients; acquiring new clients; events, courses of action, and the potential of the Company's technology and operations, among others, are all forward-looking information.
Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including but not limited to, market and other conditions, business, economic, and capital market conditions; the ability to manage operating expenses, which may adversely affect the Company's financial condition; the ability to remain competitive as other better financed competitors develop and release competitive products; regulatory uncertainties; access to personnel, employees, and consultants; market conditions and the demand and pricing for products and services; the demand and pricing of cryptocurrencies and NFTs; security threats, including a loss/theft of TerraZero's NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and other assets; TerraZero's relationships with its customers and business partners; TerraZero's ability to successfully define, design, and release new products in a timely manner that meet customers' needs; the ability to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel; competition in the industry; the impact of technology changes on the products and industry; failure to develop new and innovative products; the ability to successfully maintain and enforce our intellectual property rights and defend third-party claims of infringement of their intellectual property rights; the impact of intellectual property litigation that could materially and adversely affect the business; the ability to manage working capital; and the dependence on key personnel. As a result, TerraZero may not actually achieve its plans, projections, or expectations. In addition, such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the demand for its products, the ability to develop software successfully, that there will be no regulation or law that will prevent the Company from operating its business, anticipated costs, the ability to secure sufficient capital to complete its business plans, the ability to achieve goals, and the price of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Given these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain regulatory approval, the continued availability of capital and financing, technology failures, failure to obtain any permits required to operate the business, the impact of technology changes on the industry, the impact of COVID-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate and hire personnel, competition, security threats including stolen NFTs and cryptocurrencies from TerraZero or its customers, consumer sentiment towards TerraZero's products, services and Metaverse technology generally, failure to develop new and innovative products, litigation, increase in operating costs, increase in labor costs, decrease in the price of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, government regulations, loss of key employees and consultants, and general economic, market, or business conditions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of or statements made by third parties.
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Did you lose money on investments in IBM? If so, please visit International Business Machines Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM" or the "Company") (NYSE: IBM) between April 4, 2017 and October 20, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants fraudulently shifted billions of dollars in revenues from IBM's mainframe line of business to its Strategic Imperatives and Cloud, Analytics, Mobile, Security, and Social ("CAMSS") line of business. Defendants thus propped up revenues for these lines, increased their long-term incentive compensation, and appeased the investing community while waiting for the Company's new business model to come to fruition.
Plaintiff alleges that IBM partially disclosed evidence of this fraud after the close of the market on October 16, 2018, when Defendants revealed a shortfall in revenue and disappointing 3Q2018 growth associated with the Company's Strategic Imperatives and CAMSS lines of business, particularly its Cloud business line. IBM's stock price fell approximately $11 per share by the close of trading on October 17, 2018.
On October 20, 2021, after the close of the market, the Company issued a press release announcing its 3Q2021 results. The Company announced total revenues for the quarter of $17.62 billion, a shortfall of $191.84 million based on analyst estimates. The main culprit was the Cloud & Cognitive Software segment, which had revenues of $5.69 billion, a shortfall of approximately $80 million based on analyst estimates of $5.77 billion. Over 42% of the $191 million shortfall was attributable to the Company's Cloud & Cognitive Software segment – where most of the strategic revenue produced by the fraudulent scheme and wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic historically went.
On this news, the price of IBM common stock fell more than 9%, closing at $121.07 per share on October 21, 2021.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 6, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
If you purchased IBM securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit International Business Machines Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Dear Ms. Looman:
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is a National Trade Association and the leading voice of the $202 billion electrical contracting industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA collectively represents over 4,000 electrical contractor members served by 118 local Chapters across the country. NECA employs a unionized workforce with contracts collectively bargained with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
NECA contractors and our partners with the IBEW recognize that our collective success is with our highly skilled union workforce. NECA has long advocated for many of the proposed regulatory reforms endorsed in our comments for a more comprehensive implementation of Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, as well as for widespread prevailing wage laws across the nation. NECA has also advocated for Congress to sufficiently support budgetary increases to support the mission of the Department of Labor's survey, wage calculation, and enforcement role in the fullest extended under the statutory law within the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.
NECA provides these comments in support of the Departments Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations, 87 Fed. Reg. 15698 (March 18, 2022) (hereafter "Proposed DBA Rule"). As outlined in detail below, NECA enthusiastically supports many of the revisions included in the Proposed DBA Rule.
1. DEFINITION OF "PREVAILING WAGE" – RETURNING TO THE 30-PERCENT RULE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE LEGISLATIVE TEXT AND THE DOL'S LONGSTANDING INTERPRETATION OF "PREVAILING WAGE."
NECA fully supports the Proposed DBA Rule's return to the original definition of "prevailing wage" – including the 30 percent rule – that was in effect from 1935 to 1982. NECA believes that the original definition is in accordance with the plain meaning of the legislative text and better effectuates the purpose of the Davis-Bacon Act.
The Davis-Bacon Act was enacted in 1931 was designed to establish ""a minimum wage law designed for the benefit of construction workers." United States v. Binghamton Constr. Co., 347
U.S. 171, 178 (1954). Its purpose was "to give local labor and the local contractor a fair opportunity to participate in [ ] building program[s]." Univs. Res. Ass'n v. Coutu, 450 U.S. 754, 773–74 (1981) (quotation omitted); see also S.R. Rep. No. 88-963 (1964) (noting that the Davis- Bacon Act was designed to protect local contractors who were losing bids on federal projects to "outside contractors . . . who recruited labor from distant cheap labor areas.").
As designed, the Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors on most federally funded infrastructure projects to pay employees and specifically all laborers and mechanics, at a minimum, "the wages the Secretary of Labor determines to be prevailing for the corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on projects of a character similar to the contract work in the civils subdivision of the State in which the work is to be performed…." 40 U.S.C. § 3142(b). In the plain text of the law, the Davis-Bacon Act does not define the term "prevailing" or "prevailing wage," but instead gives the authority to the Secretary of Labor. During the House floor debate of the Davis-Bacon Act, Rep. William Kopp (R-IA) clearly stated that although "the term 'prevailing rate' has a vague and indefinite meaning… the power will be given... to the Secretary of Labor to determine what the prevailing rates are." This clearly shows Congress's intent was that the Secretary of Labor was given the authority to determine this to best ensure the prevailing rate was representative of the employees and all laborers and mechanics that will perform the work.
For the first 50 years of the enactment of the Davis-Bacon Act, "prevailing rate" was defined by the Department of Labor to mean "the wage (hourly rate of pay and fringe benefits) paid to the greatest number of laborers or mechanics in the classification on similar projects in the area during the period in question, provided that the wage is paid to at least 30 percent of those employed in the classification." 29 C.F.R. § 1.2(a) (1935). As the DOL notes, determining the prevailing wage required a three-step process: (1) Any wage rate paid to a majority of workers; and, if there was none, then (2) the wage rate paid to the greatest number of workers, provided it was paid to at least 30 percent of workers, and, if there was none, then (3) the weighted average rate. The second step is referred to as the "30-percent rule."
In 1982, the Department of Labor abruptly removed the second step in the three-step process or known as the '30- percent rule'. See 47 Fed. Reg. 23644, 23645 (May 28, 1982). The new process required only two steps: (1) identifying if there was a single wage rate paid to more than 50 percent of workers, and then (2) if no wage rate is greater than 50 percent of workers, relying on a weighted average of all the wage rates paid. Id. at 23645; see also 29 C.F.R. § 1.2(a)(1) (1982) ("The 'prevailing wage' shall be the wage paid to the majority (more than 50 percent) of the laborers or mechanics in the classification on similar projects in the area during the period in question. If the same wage is not paid to a majority of those employed in the classification, the 'prevailing wage' shall be the average of the wages paid, weighted by the total employed in the classification.").
The DOL's elimination of the long-standing 30-percent rule was first and foremost inconsistent with the text and purpose of the Davis-Bacon Act and contrary to the Congress intent. For a wage to be "commonly accepted" or "predominant," there is no requirement that the rate be received by a "majority" (i.e more than 50 percent) of workers. The Department of Labor incorrectly determined the "prevailing rate" to be the "majority" wage, and if Congress had intended to have this specific interpretation it would have explicitly stated that in the legislative text of the Davis- Bacon Act.
NECA strongly supports the Department of Labor's proposed return of the original three-step model and reflects more consistent with the plain meaning of the term "prevailing." Under the three-step process the Department first looks to the majority (i.e 50-percent) of the employee laborers and mechanics in the appropriate trade classification. If there is no majority that is met, the rate paid to the greatest number becomes the standard, which is the next logical step in the search for the "commonly accepted" or "predominant" wage. If this greater number does not represent a substantial portion of the wage pattern of the community – and 30 percent has been selected as a reasonable measure of substantiality – the Department of Labor then averages all of the wage rates paid in the area.
The Department's current two-step analysis – which uses an averaging method in all cases where a single wage is not paid to a majority (i.e., more than 50 percent) of workers – does not result in a wage that is "commonly accepted" or "predominant." Indeed, the average rate is an artificial rate that likely is not, in fact, paid to any workers in the locality. What is more, the difference in meaning between "average" and "prevailing" is clear and application of the latter method where one wage is frequently paid would be inconsistent with the statutory language of the Davis-Bacon Act.
The Davis-Bacon Act was designed to protect local wage standards – even if they were enjoyed by a minority (i.e., less than 50 percent) of workers. The designers of the Davis-Bacon Act obviously recognized the futility of a statute that would protect a rate only if it was being received by a majority of workers or that was the product of an "averaging" process. Congress has visited this issue through Congressional hearings and have supported the use of the 30-percent rule in- depth by the House Special Subcommittee on Labor in oversight hearings. In its 1963 report, the House Subcommittee supported use of the 30 percent rule:
The subcommittee believes that the Department of Labor exercised its best judgment in attempting to define prevailing wages. It must be remembered that no legislative guideposts were given in the Davis-Bacon Act or the legislative history which would assist the Department. It was learned that the so-called 30 percent rule goes back some 25 years, and the Department has followed this rule consistently.
It should be kept in mind that "prevailing" means only a greater number. It need not be a majority. Therefore, the subcommittee believes that the 30 percent rule should be established legislatively.
The subcommittee strongly opposes using an average unless at least 30 percent of those employed in a given classification do not receive the same rate. As was indicated previously an average rate is per se going to be an artificial rate in that it will not mirror any of the actual wages paid in a community. To that extent it would disrupt such local wages.1
In summary, NECA believes that returning to the three-step process for determining the prevailing wage – including the 30 percent rule – is necessary to effectuate the text and purpose of the Davis- Bacon Act. Thus, the definition of "prevailing wage" in Section 1.2(a) of the Proposed DBA Rule should be adopted without amendment. It is only by returning to the DOL's long-standing construction of "prevailing wage" that Congress' intent will be effectuated
2. DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF PROJECT REFORMS – MODERNIZED DEFINITIONS WILL CLARIFY APPLICABILITY OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT.
NECA also endorses the Department's proposal to modernize the definition of "building or work" (as used to delineate contracts for covered construction activities) by including solar panels, wind turbines, broadband installation, and installation of electric car chargers to the non-exclusive list of covered activities. These relatively new industries have been traditionally less unionized and pay lesser than prevailing wages to those of traditional construction projects. By including these lower wage and unorganized work specializations into the "building work" definition with Davis- Bacon coverage, the result will help contractors and workers alike receive better, prevailing wages. It is appropriate this definitional revision occurs at the same time the Federal government has committed to an historic infrastructure investment benefitting these exact activities following clear prevailing wage guidance from both the Congress and Executive branch. While these building work activity categories have suffered skilled labor shortages, contractors would benefit from a growing labor force if Davis-Bacon Act coverage boosts registered apprenticeship, career opportunities, and quality wages.
Separately, the DOL proposes to add a new sub-definition to the term "construction, prosecution, completion, or repair" to clarify when demolition and similar activities are covered by the Davis- Bacon labor standards. Accordingly, the DOL proposes to clarify in its regulations that demolition work is covered under any of three circumstances: (1) where the demolition and/or removal activities themselves constitute construction, alteration, and/or repair of an existing public building
1 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Administration of the Davis-Bacon Act. Washington: G.P.O., 1962. or work; (2) where subsequent construction covered in whole or in part by the Davis-Bacon labor standards is planned or contemplated at the site of the demolition or removal, either as part of the same contract or as part of a future contract; or (3) where otherwise required by statute.
Of special importance to contractors represented by NECA is a definitional revision to the Act's use of the term "journeyman", which has been long ago replaced within the industry CBAs with the term "journeyperson or journeyworker". This important definitional updating of an outdated and objectionable term is just one example of the countless changes made for a more inclusive and diverse skilled workforce from apprenticeship to journeyperson or journeyworker level. Further, NECA objects to any suggestion that use of the term "working supervisor" is interchangeable with the skill attainment or definitional responsibilities of "journeyperson or journeyworker" or that it is appropriate or acceptable for the DBA to confuse the two terms in any way. The Department should take into careful consideration the legal language of NECA-IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) to best conform the Definitions proposes. This would provide harmony and strengthen the legal case going forward.
NECA supports the Proposed DBA Rule's clarification amendments to Section 5.2 because they further the remedial purpose of the Davis-Bacon Act by ensuring that the Act's protections apply to contracts for construction activity for which the government is responsible.
3. USE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS – INCORPORATING MOST-RECENT WAGE DETERMINATIONS INTO ANY CONTRACT ENSURES THAT THE TEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT IS EFFECTUATED.
NECA supports the Proposed Davis-Bacon Act Rule's amendments to Section 1.6, which requires the most-recent version of any applicable wage determination must be incorporated when a contract or order is changed to include additional, substantial construction, alteration, and/or repair work not within the scope of work of the original contract or order. Specifically, the Proposed Davis-Bacon Act Rule amends Section 1.6 to clarify that "archived" wage determinations that are no longer current may only be used when the contracting agency initially failed to incorporate the correct wage determination into the contract and subsequently must incorporate the correct wage determination after contract award or the start of construction. In that circumstance, even if the wage determination that should have been incorporated at the time of the contract award has since become inactive, it is still the correct wage determination to incorporate into the contract. The Department proposes to rename "archived" wage determinations to be "inactive" wage determinations.
In addition, the Department notes that its "longstanding position" has been to require that contracts and bid solicitations contain the most recently issued revision to a wage determination to be applied to construction work to the extent that such a requirement does not cause undue disruption to the contracting process. The Department is proposing to include language at Section 1.6 to reflect this principle. First, Department proposes to explain that the most recent version of any applicable wage determination(s) must be incorporated when a contract or order is changed to include additional, substantial construction, alteration, and/or repair work not within the scope of work of the original contract or order, or to require the contractor to perform work for an additional time period not originally obligated, including where an agency exercises an option provision to unilaterally extend the term of a contract. Under these circumstances, the most recent version of any wage determination(s) must be incorporated as of the date of the change or, where applicable, the date the agency exercises its option to extend the contract's term.
In the Proposed Davis-Bacon Rule, the Department also observes that modern contracting methods frequently involve a contractor agreeing to perform construction as the need arises over an extended period, with the quantity and timing of the construction not known when the contract is awarded—often referred to as Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracting. For these types of contracts, the Department proposes to require that contracting agencies incorporate the most up-to-date applicable wage determination(s) annually on each anniversary date of a contract award or, where there is no contract, on each anniversary date of the start of construction, or another similar anniversary date where the agency has sought and received prior approval from the Department for the alternative date.
4. PERIODIC ADJUSTMENTS TO NON-COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED PREVAILING WAGE RATES – PROPOSED RULE WOULD ENSURE THAT NON-COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED RATES ARE REGULARLY UPDATED.
NECA supports the Proposed Davis-Bacon Rule's amendments to Section 1.6(c)(1) to provide a mechanism to regularly update certain non-collectively bargained prevailing wage rates. The proposed rule expands the Department's practice of updating prevailing rates between surveys to include updating non-collectively bargained rates.
The Department generally publishes two types of prevailing wage rates on the Davis-Bacon wage determinations that it issues: (1) modal rates (under the current rule, wage rates that are paid to a majority of workers in a particular classification); and (2) weighted average rates, which are published whenever the wage data received by the Department reflects that no single wage rate was paid to a majority of workers in the classification.
The Proposed Davis-Bacon Rule expands the Department's practice of updating prevailing rates between surveys to include updating non-collectively bargained rates. The Department's proposes to permit adjustments to non-collectively bargained rates on general wage determinations based on Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Cost Index (ECI) data or its successor data. Under the Proposed Davis-Bacon Rule, non-collectively bargained rates may be adjusted based on ECI data no more frequently than once every three years, and no sooner than three years after the date of the rate's publication, continuing until the next survey results in a new general wage determination. Non-collectively bargained rates (wages and fringe benefits) would be adjusted from the date the rate was originally published and brought up to their present value. Going forward under the proposed 30 percent rule, any non-collectively bargained prevailing or weighted average rates published after this rule becomes effective would be updated if they were not re-surveyed within three years after publication NECA agrees that Section 1.6(c)(1) is necessary to "keep [non-collectively bargained] rates more current between surveys so that they do not become out-of-date and fall behind prevailing rates in the area." 87 Fed. Reg. at 15764.
5. "FLOW-DOWN" REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE – THE MANDATORY "FLOW-DOWN" REQUIREMENT EFFECTUATES THE TEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT.
NECA supports the Proposed Davis-Bacon Rule's amendments to Sections (a)(6) and (b) (4), which provide those prime contractors are responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor adding new language underscoring that being "responsible for compliance" means the prime contractor has the contractual obligation to cover any unpaid wages or other liability for contractor or subcontractor violations of contracts.
Further, NECA asks that the proposal specifically include compliance language, including timetables, directing the prime contractor to expedite any new wage changes and contract modifications so they quickly and appropriately reach the lower tier subcontractors and their workforce entitled to the Davis-Bacon Act revisions.
The Proposed Davis-Bacon Rule includes new language underscoring that being "responsible for compliance" means the prime contractor has the contractual obligation to cover any unpaid wages or other liability for contractor or subcontractor violations of the contract clauses. See § 5.5(a)(6) (stating that the prime contractor "or subcontractor" must insert the required clauses in "any subcontracts"). The Proposed Rule also clarifies that underpayments of a subcontractor's workers may in certain circumstances subject the prime contractor itself to debarment for violating the responsibility for compliance provision. See § 5.5(b)(4) (stating that the flow-down clause must "requir[e] the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts").
NECA supports the changes to §§ 5.5(a)(6) and (b) (4) because the changes are simply a clarification and because the amendments are designed to ensure that contractors cannot practically shirk their responsibilities through subcontracting arrangements. This will further ensure the entirety of the construction process is being properly vetted to ensure the payment of prevailing wages and thwarting of irresponsible contractors. This will also add the responsibility to the prime contractor to ensure the subcontractors (at any tier) meet the contractual obligations of the Department.
6. REDEFINING "SITE OF WORK"
While we acknowledge the Department's intentions of ensuring the Davis-Bacon Act is being properly followed and not subverted through prefabrication, solely dedicated prefabrication shops, and/or modular construction. NECA acknowledges that the use of large prefabrication materials and modular construction has significantly grown since the first implementation of Davis-Bacon in 1935.
NECA would like the Department to give extensive review and consideration of the definition of 'significant portions' not to unintendedly include smaller prefabricated components such as but not limited to:
Electrical Duct Bank (Underground raceways) Sections
- Electrical Room Stub-ups for Panel Connections
- Pre-wired Electrical Devices such as receptacles and switches with pre-determine lengths of electrical wires
- Electrical Racks for overhead electrical raceway installations.
- Electrical Switchgear and control rooms for pad mounted installations.
- Temporary Power Distribution Centers
- Feeder Cables cut to length for individual cable pulls
- Modular/prefabricated substations and control houses
- Prefabricated busbar systems or cables
- Prefabricated transmission and substation steel lattice structures
- Prefabricated/precast cable duct-banks
NECA would also like the Department to consider when determining 'significant portion' that the prefabrication materials are specific and/or unique to the project itself and are not readily available to the general public or commercial market.
7. MISCLASSIFYING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS – THE PROPOSED DBA RULE MAKES CLEAR THAT AN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
NECA supports the Proposed Rule's amendments to reinforce the "well established" principle that Davis-Bacon labor standards apply even when there is no employment relationship between a contractor and worker. To this end, to the extent that the words "employee," "employed," or "employment" are used in the regulations, the DOL is revising them to be interpreted expansively to not limit coverage to workers in an employment relationship.
Employee misclassification is a pervasive and growing problem in the construction industry. Unscrupulous contractors regularly use these arrangements to avoid and evade their legal obligations in the areas of payroll taxes, insurance premiums, overtime, and other legal obligations. The following recent examples – a select few among many - make clear the significance of this issue in the industry:
- In 2021, a North Carolina cabinet remodeling contractor was ordered to pay $100,504 in back wages for eight employees who had been misclassified as independent contractors and were denied overtime pay.2 The Department of Labor stated, "Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is a serious and costly problem. This practice denies workers the wages – including proper overtime compensation – that they rightfully earned under the law."3
- In 2021, a New Hampshire carpentry contractor was ordered to pay $53,839 in back wages and $53,839 in liquidated damages after misclassifying 52 employees as independent contractors and failing to pay them overtime.4
- In 2021, a Massachusetts construction contractor was ordered to pay $438,000 in back wages to 250 employees for violation of the FLSA. The Department of Labor found that, between August 2017 and November 2020, the employees were misclassified as independent contractors and were not paid overtime. The contractor was also ordered to pay civil penalties in the amount of $64,750 for willful violations of the FLSA.5
The proposed amendment confirms and makes clear that contractors cannot use employee misclassification schemes to avoid their obligations under the Davis-Bacon Act and will aid enforcement efforts on this critical issue in the industry.
8. ENHANCED RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS – RECORDKEEPING AMENDMENTS REINFORCE THE DAVIS-BACON ACT'S REQUIREMENTS.
NECA supports the Proposed Rule's amendments to reinforce Davis-Bacon recordkeeping requirements but would suggest amending the proposed rule to ensure not to overburden or require significant record keeping.
Specifically, the Proposed Rule clarifies the Department's "longstanding" approach to require contractors to maintain and preserve basic records and information, as well as certified payrolls. The required basic records include (but are not limited to) regular payroll and additional records relating to fringe benefits and apprenticeship and training. The Proposed Rule would require all contractors, subcontractors, and recipients of federal assistance to maintain and preserve Davis-
2 U.S. Department of Labor News Release dated Sept. 21, 2021, available at https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20210921.
2 U.S. Department of Labor News Release dated Dec. 20, 2021, available at https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20211220.
3 Id.
4 U.S. Department of Labor News Release dated Dec. 2, 2021, available at https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20211202.
Bacon and Davis-Bacon Related Acts (collectively, the DBRA) contracts, subcontracts, and related documents for three years after all the work on the prime contract is completed. Due to the nature of some construction projects, some projects may expand over the course of decades. The Department should consider a statute of limitations of when a subcontractor can be released from record keeping measures.
9. REQUIRING FEDERAL AGENCIES TO REPORT PLANNED CONSTRUCTION – REQUIRING FEDERAL AGENCIES TO REPORT PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ALLOWS THE DOL TO PLAN FOR APPROPRIATE WAGE DETERMINATIONS.
NECA supports the Proposed Davis-Bacon Rule's amendments to Section 1.4 requiring federal agencies to include in their reports proposed construction programs for an additional two fiscal years beyond the upcoming year, including notification of any options to extend the terms of current construction contracts or any significant changes to previously reported construction programs.
Currently, Section 1.4 provides that, "to the extent practicable," agencies that use wage determinations must submit an annual report to the DOL outlining proposed types and locations of construction for the coming year. The Department of Labor has found that these reports are an effective way for the agency to know where federal and federally assisted construction will be taking place, and therefore where updated wage determinations will be of most use. Unfortunately, contracting agencies have not regularly provided these reports to the Department of Labor.
To ensure these reports are submitted, the Proposed Rule removes the "to the extent practicable" language in the regulation that makes the reports discretionary instead of mandatory and expressly requires federal agencies to submit the construction reports. The proposed rule would also: (1) require agencies to include in their reports proposed construction programs for an additional two fiscal years beyond the upcoming year; (2) include new language requiring federal agencies to include notification of any expected options to extend the terms of current construction contracts; (3) require that federal agencies include in the annual report a notification of any significant changes to previously reported construction programs; and (4) eliminate the current directive that agencies provide notice mid-year of any significant changes in their proposed construction programs.
NECA believes the proposed changes to Section 1.4 are necessary to ensure that the DOL is informed of "where Federal and federally assisted construction will be taking place, and therefore where updated wage determinations will be of most use." 87 Fed. Reg. at 15712.
10. ADOPTION OF STATE/LOCAL PREVAILING WAGE DETERMINATIONS FOR FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGE
The Proposed Rule would expressly permit, under specified circumstances, the determination of Davis-Bacon wage rates by adopting prevailing wage rates set by state and local governments for all types of construction even where the state or locality's definition of prevailing wage differs from the Department of Labor's. Although the existing regulations permit the Department to "consider" state and local wage determinations and to give "due regard" to state rates for highway construction, the regulations do not specifically address whether the agency may adopt state or local rates derived using methods and requirements that differ from those used by the Department of Labor. To fill this gap, the proposal would permit the adoption of such wage rates following a determination that they meet specified criteria.
These criteria are that: (1) the state or local government must set prevailing wage rates, and collect relevant data, using a survey or other process that generally is open to full participation by all interested parties; (2) the state or local wage rate must reflect both a basic hourly rate of pay as well as any locally prevailing bona fide fringe benefits, each of which can be calculated separately; (3) the state or local government must classify laborers and mechanics in a manner that is recognized within the field of construction; and (4) the state or local government's criteria for setting prevailing wage rates must be "substantially similar" to those that the DOL uses in making wage determinations (based on such factors as the state or local government's definition of prevailing wage, the types of fringe benefits it accepts, its classification of construction projects, etc.) These criteria are intended to facilitate the adoption of state and local prevailing wage rates while ensuring adoption of such rates is consistent with the statutory requirements of Davis-Bacon and does not create arbitrary distinctions between jurisdictions where the DOL makes wage determinations by using its own surveys and jurisdictions where the DOL makes wage determinations by adopting state or local rates.
11. APPRENTICES
To harmonize the Davis-Bacon regulations and the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) apprenticeship regulations, NECA supports the Proposed Rule to reflect that contractors employing apprentices to work on a DBRA project in a locality other than the one in which an apprenticeship program was originally registered must adhere to the apprentice wage rate and ratio standards of the locality in which the project is situated. NECA supports the Department reasons that requiring contractors to apply the ratio and wage rate requirements from the relevant apprenticeship program for the locality where the laborers and mechanics are actually working better aligns with the ETA's regulations on recognition of SAAs and is meant to eliminate potential confusion.
12. SCOPE OF GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATION IN MAKING WAGE DETERMINATIONS – ELIMINATING THE ANTIQUATED DISTINCTIONS ARE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THE TEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT ARE EFFECTUATED.
NECA supports the Proposed Rule's amendments to Section 1.7, which would eliminate the binary "rural" and "metropolitan" designations. NECA agrees that the change is appropriate because it is consistent with the Department's historical practice and better effectuates the text and purpose of the Davis-Bacon Act.
Under the current regulations, Section 1.7 addresses two related concepts. The first is the level of geographic aggregation of wage data that should be the default for making a wage determination. The second is how Department of Labor should expand that level of geographic aggregation when it does not have sufficient wage survey data to make a wage determination at the default level.
With respect to the first concept, Davis-Bacon specifies that the relevant geographic area for determining the prevailing wage is the "civil subdivision of the state" where the contract is performed. 29 U.S.C. § 3142(b). The Department has historically used the county as the default civil subdivision for making a wage determination. Under the second concept, if there is insufficient data to determine a prevailing wage rate for a classification of workers in a given county, the DOL will determine that county's wage-rate for that classification by progressively expanding the geographic scope of data (still for the same classification of workers) that it uses to make the determination. The Department initially expands to include a group of surrounding counties at a "group" level. If there is still not sufficient data at the group level, the DOL considers a larger grouping of counties in the state called a "supergroup," and thereafter uses data at a statewide level. Although the current regulations do not define the term "surrounding counties" that delineates the initial county grouping level, the provision that describes "surrounding counties" limits the counties that may be used in this grouping by excluding the use of any data from a "metropolitan" county in any wage determination for a "rural" county, and vice versa. The DOL's current procedures do not mix metropolitan and rural county data at any level in the expansion of geographic scope, including even at the statewide level.
NECA believes is to more precisely define "surrounding counties" to include counties in a group as long as they are all a part of the same contiguous area of either metropolitan or rural counties, even though each county included may not be directly adjacent to every other county in the group. An additional option would be to include language defining the "surrounding counties" grouping as a grouping of counties that are all a part of the same "contiguous local construction labor market" or some comparable definition.
13. CONCLUSION
NECA enthusiastically supports the Department of Labor's effort to include many long overdue but extremely important program simplification enhancements to reflect technological changes in work processes in the nine decades since the Davis-Bacon Act was enacted. The proposed rule would greatly improve the overall efficiency of the Act, its enforcement, and ensure that project wage rates do not become "stale" or unfairly outdated. These valued changes advance the goal of the Act, which was initially enacted to prevent contractors and the federal government from undermining local labor standards. Submitting bid packages on federal construction with substandard wages only drives down the quality of bidding firms often unable to perform on complex, high-value federal projects and service work.
NECA calls on the Department of Labor for quick implementation of these changes to the Davis- Bacon Act outlined above before the issuance of large infrastructure projects are released. NECA also calls upon the when the Department implements this rule the federal government amends all contracts out for bid to be updated with the new regulations. The positive impacts of the proposed rule changes for NECA and its contractors would be significant. These very important regulatory changes have been long overdue and restore the Davis-Bacon and Related Act back to the original Congressional intent while modernizing the system to better serve in the 21st century. Finally, vigorously enforced and supported prevailing wage standards will benefit the federal government as well as play a central role in expanding a well- trained, highly skilled, and productive construction workforce needed now more than ever during a time of widespread skilled labor shortages.
Sincerely,
Marco A. Giamberardino, MPA
Vice President, Government and Public Affairs
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TIJUANA (Border Report) — The ongoing struggle between drug cartels fighting for control of Tijuana’s lucrative drug market had led to another bloody year in the Mexican border city.
On Friday and Saturday, there were a total of 18 murders recorded in the city of Tijuana, bringing the total for the year to 1,224, according to the Baja California Attorney General’s office .
In the month of August alone, there have been 126 murders or suspicious homicides.
At its current pace, the city of Tijuana will reach 1,917 homicides for the year, a number city and state leaders were hoping to much lower for 2022.
The city has averaged more than 2,000 killings for the previous three years.
The Drug Enforcement Adminisration has said the war between three separate drug cartels vying for control of the Tijuana drug-trafficking corridor and its proximity to California is the main reason for the city’s elevated murder rate.
Since the start of the year, Mexican National Guard troops have been posted throughout the city of Tijuana, hoping their presence would serve as a deterrent.
Due in part to the violence in Tijuana and Baja California, the U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Americans planning to visit Mexico.
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(The Hill) — The number of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children rose sharply between 2015 and 2020, recent research suggests.
University of Virginia researchers conducted a study based on cases reported to the National Poison Data System as “suspected suicides” that involved both attempted suicides and deaths by suicide. They found a 26 percent increase in suspected suicides among children ages 6 and 19 during the study period.
The over-the-counter pain killers ibuprofen and acetaminophen were the two most common substances used in the suspected pediatric attempted suicide cases, researchers found, adding that the self-poisoning attempts resulted in 276 deaths and 14,916 cases of “major effects,” which may include long-lasting symptoms such as disfigurement.
Suspected cases of suicide by self-poisoning reportedly rose from 75,248 in 2015 to 93,532 in 2020. Girls accounted for 77.9 percent of all cases during the timeframe.
All pediatric groups saw increases in suspected suicides, according to the study, but the largest jump occurred in children between the ages of 10 and 12 who saw an increase of more than 109 percent.
“We need to be vigilant for the warning signs associated with suicide risk in our children,” Christopher Holstege, chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, said in a statement.
“Our study is one of a number that demonstrates that we are experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis in younger age groups,” he continued. “As a society, we must commit more resources to the mental health needs of our children.”
A government-backed task force in April recommended early screening for depression and anxiety. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said children should be screened for anxiety beginning at age 8, while children 12 and up should be evaluated for depression.
“To address the critical need for supporting the mental health of children and adolescents in primary care, the Task Force looked at the evidence on screening for anxiety, depression, and suicide risk,” task force member Martha Kubik, said in a statement at the time.
“Fortunately, we found that screening older children for anxiety and depression is effective in identifying these conditions so children and teens can be connected to the support they need.”
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Longtime leader Dan Forsman takes chairman role as new leadership team is set to serve
ROSWELL, Ga., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, one of the largest and most successful real estate organizations in the country, recently announced after more than 37 years serving as president and CEO at the company, Dan Forsman will ascend to Chairman of the organization. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is a full-service brokerage with 29 office locations throughout Georgia and more than 1,600 sales associates. Forsman is an iconic industry leader who has built a lasting legacy over the past nearly 60 years working in real estate brokerage for the Metro Atlanta and Georgia markets.
Effective July 1, 2022, DeAnn Golden will be President and Chief Executive Officer; Kathy Connelly will serve as Chief Operating Officer; Lori Lane will assume the role of President of Georgia Properties' New Homes Division and Executive Strategist, Luxury Collection and Global Living; and Todd Tucker will take on the positions of Executive Vice President for Real Estate Operations and Qualifying Broker. Mary Wargula will step into an expanded role as SVP of Brokerage Offices and Regional Manager; and Janet Mauldin will serve as Senior Vice President of Relocation.
"Last year we achieved a brokerage record of $5.2 billion in sales and we're on track to out-perform that in 2022," says Forsman. "Our Georgia Properties family is thriving and it's because of this prosperity that I now find myself in the incredible position to elevate these longtime leaders, who take the company to the next level of success."
Golden, previously Senior Vice President and Regional Manager at Georgia Properties, has assumed many roles over her career with the firm, since first joining the brokerage in 2004. The 26-year real estate veteran and second-generation real estate professional served as a successful sales associate, team member, trainer, coach, managing broker, regional manager, executive leadership member and 2019 Atlanta REALTORS® Association President. She also holds an MBA from University of Georgia in Real Estate, Strategic Management and Marketing.
"Over the years, Dan has been an incredible mentor to us all, working hard to ensure we're at the top of our game, and it's the greatest honor to continue his legacy of excellence as we support and expand our extraordinary Georgia Properties family," says Golden. "For the past six decades, our company has also maintained a tremendous legacy as a market leader but part of my job going forward is to ensure that our history of excellence is balanced by our progressive and innovative spirit to continually evolve."
Lane - formerly the SVP of Georgia Properties' New Homes Division and SVP of Luxury Collection - will take on an expanded role both with new homes and luxury marketing. Over the years, Lane has enhanced the brand's luxury real estate marketing presence, launching its iconic Black and White Luxury Collection in 2015, which was awarded the MAX (Marketing for Excellence) Award by Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Lane will continue to provide expert advisory leadership to Georgia Properties' Luxury Collection and expand Global Living initiatives with a focus on affluent shoppers. As President of the New Homes Division, she will continue to lead the growth and development of the New Homes Division, where Lane and her team currently represent more than 30 exclusive communities around the Metro Atlanta area. Under Lane's leadership, Georgia Properties has won hundreds of GAHBA Obie awards for their clients and marketing team, a prestigious honor celebrating outstanding achievements in homebuilding.
In addition to Lane, Connelly joins the leadership team as COO, overseeing the company's growth in partnerships of mortgage, title, insurance and warranty. Her new role will round out the full-service suite of offerings at Georgia Properties, including: relocation, property management and corporate services. Connelly joined the company in 1994, held the positions of relocation director and Senior Vice President, has been recognized globally for her relocation excellence and was recently appointed to the Worldwide ERC Board of Directors.
Tucker, who has worked in the real estate industry for 25 years, takes on his new role of EVP for Real Estate Brokerage Services and Qualifying Broker with extensive real estate experience and skill. He joined the firm in 1997 and has had many roles over the course of his career including top sales associate, assistant broker, managing broker and most recently, SVP of Operations.
Forsman will stay with the company as executive chairman, offering his guidance to the new leadership team. Forsman's departure as President and CEO comes at a time of continued growth for Atlanta, which has transformed into an internationally renowned hub for business, arts, entertainment and technology.
"Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has seen exciting growth in the past few years and this new alignment will position the company to move forward strategically for positive transformation and continued growth," Forsman says. "The future looks so bright and I couldn't be putting this incredible company into more capable hands. This is their time to shine, our sales associates' time to shine and the right decision to move us forward forever."
ABOUT BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES GEORGIA PROPERTIES
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is a full-service real estate brokerage company offering residential, commercial and property management services. With over $5.2 billion in sales 2021, 29 office locations and more than 1,600 sales associates, the company continues to expand its footprint in the Atlanta Metro market, including North Georgia Mountain and Lakes and the Southern Crescent. To learn more, visit www.bhhsgeorgia.com.
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Nicola Schwab
Marketing Manager
New Homes Division, CITY HAUS, Luxury Division
404.580.9755
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US wins latest legal battle to seize Russian yacht in Fiji
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The United States on Friday won the latest round of a legal battle to seize a $325-million Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji, with the case now appearing headed for the Pacific nation’s top court.
The case has highlighted the thorny legal ground the U.S. finds itself on as it tries to seize assets of Russian oligarchs around the world. Those intentions are welcomed by many governments and citizens who oppose the war in Ukraine, but some actions are raising questions about how far U.S. jurisdiction extends.
Fiji’s Court of Appeal on Friday dismissed an appeal by Feizal Haniff, who represents the company that legally owns the superyacht Amadea. Haniff had argued the U.S. had no jurisdiction under Fiji’s mutual assistance laws to seize the vessel, at least until a court sorted out who really owned the Amadea.
Haniff said he now plans to take the case to Fiji’s Supreme Court and will apply for a court order to stop U.S. agents sailing the Amadea from Fiji before the appeal is heard.
As part of its ruling, the appeals court ordered that its judgment not take effect for seven days, presumably to give time for any appeals to be filed.
The U.S. argues that its investigation has found that behind various fronts, the Cayman Islands-flagged luxury yacht is really owned by the sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, an economist and former Russian politician.
Kerimov made a fortune investing in Russian gold producer Polyus, with Forbes magazine putting his net worth at $16 billion. The U.S. first sanctioned him in 2018 after he’d been detained in France and accused of money laundering there, sometimes arriving with suitcases stuffed with 20 million euros.
The FBI linked the Amadea to the Kerimov family through their alleged use of code names while aboard and the purchase of items like a pizza oven and a spa bed. The ship became a target of Task Force KleptoCapture, launched in March to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets to pressure Russia to end the war.
The 106-meter (348-foot) long vessel, about the length of a football field, features a live lobster tank, a hand-painted piano, a swimming pool and and a large helipad.
Haniff, who represents paper owner Millemarin Investments, argues the owner is another wealthy Russian who doesn’t face sanctions, Eduard Khudainatov. He’s the former chairman and chief executive of Rosneft, the state-controlled Russian oil and gas company.
The U.S. acknowledges that paperwork appears to show Khudainatov is the owner but say he’s also the paper owner of a second and even larger superyacht, the Scheherazade, which has been linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The U.S. question whether Khudainatov could really afford two superyachts worth a total of more than $1 billion.
“The fact that Khudainatov is being held out as the owner of two of the largest superyachts on record, both linked to sanctioned individuals, suggests that Khudainatov is being used as a clean, unsanctioned straw owner to conceal the true beneficial owners,” the FBI wrote in a court affidavit.
The U.S. claims Kerimov secretly bought the Amadea last year through shell companies. The FBI said a search warrant in Fiji turned up emails showing that Kerimov’s children were aboard the ship this year and that the crew used code names — G0 for Kerimov, G1 for his wife, G2 for his daughter and so on.
The FBI said crew members discuss a possible “upcoming G0 guest trip” noting he wants the quickest jet skis available — so they’ll need to buy new jet skis.
In his appeal, Haniff argues the U.S. case is based on hearsay and rumors spread by unnamed crew members, and there’s no evidence that Khudainatov couldn’t afford an investment in two superyachts.
The yacht remains berthed at Lautoka harbor in the heart of Fiji’s sugar cane region.
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BERLIN (AP) — A German federal court on Tuesday rejected a Jewish man’s bid to have a 700-year-old antisemitic statue removed from a church where Martin Luther once preached.
The Federal Court of Justice upheld rulings by lower courts on the “Judensau,” or “Jew pig,” sculpture on the Town Church in Wittenberg — one of more than 20 such relics from the Middle Ages that still adorn churches across Germany and elsewhere in Europe. As in those rulings, judges pointed to the addition in the 1980s of a memorial at the site.
The case went to federal judges after courts in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt ruled in 2019 and 2020 against plaintiff Michael Duellmann. He had argued that the sculpture was “a defamation of and insult to the Jewish people” that has “a terrible effect up to this day,” and has suggested moving it the nearby Luther House museum.
Placed on the church about four meters (13 feet) above ground level, the sculpture depicts people identifiable as Jews suckling the teats of a sow while a rabbi lifts the animal’s tail. In 1570, after the Protestant Reformation, an inscription referring to an anti-Jewish tract by Luther was added.
In 1988, a memorial was set into the ground below, referring to the persecution of Jews and the 6 million people who died during the Holocaust. In addition, a sign gives information about the sculpture in German and English.
The federal court found that, viewed in isolation, the original statue “derides and denigrates Judaism as a whole,” but that the parish remedied the legal situation by adding the memorial explaining its historical background. That, it added, meant that the parish had distanced itself from the “defamatory and antisemitic message” of the statue.
Despite the defamatory nature of the original statue, “the legal system does not demand its removal,” the federal court said. It argued there was more than one way to remedy the problem, and a memorial pointing to the Christian church’s antisemitic mentality over centuries was one such possibility.
Germany’s main Jewish group argued for the memorial to be reworked, and the regional Lutheran bishop signaled that the church will do so.
The head of the Central Council of Jews, Josef Schuster, said the court’s decision to allow the statue to stay was understandable but argued that the memorial and sign don’t contain “an unequivocal condemnation of the antisemitic sculpture.”
“Both the Wittenberg parish and the churches as a whole must find a clear and appropriate solution for handling antisemitic sculptures,” Schuster said. “The defamation of Jews by the churches must belong in the past once and for all.”
Regional bishop Friedrich Kramer said the church would support the “further development” of the memorial. He said there is a consensus that the memorial and sign “today no longer satisfy the aspiration to break the effect” of the antisemitic statue.
“For us as a church, there can be no question that we face our history with all its misdeeds, and our handling of it,” he said.
Plaintiff Duellmann told German news agency dpa that neither the federal nor the lower courts “really took seriously the propaganda effect, the poisoning effect on society” of the statue. He plans to take the case to Germany’s highest court, the Federal Constitutional Court.
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NEW YORK and LONDON, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud data security innovator ShardSecure has signed with a new Channel partner, the cybersecurity and SOC-as-a-service company Praesidium-Cyber based in the UK. The partnership expands ShardSecure's presence in Europe as the company's hyper-growth stage continues. ShardSecure's Channel program currently boasts existing partners in both North America and South America.
ShardSecure's patent-pending Microshard™ technology desensitizes sensitive data in the cloud. It shreds, mixes, and distributes unstructured and structured data to eliminate data sensitivity while keeping control in the hands of its owner.
Market demand for ShardSecure is driven by enterprise organizations in need of:
- Secure cloud migration of sensitive data
- Global data privacy and sovereignty compliance requirements
- Cloud storage ransomware mitigation
- Added security and privacy protection for Microsoft 365
- Secure cold storage migration from on-premises to the cloud
Built on a foundation of the CIA triad, ShardSecure helps to enforce data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Its self-healing data neutralizes cloud storage ransomware and other forms of tampering without impacting data availability. Additionally, self-healing data can reconstruct data during a service outage, helping to ensure business continuity.
"Our Channel partner program is critical to our growth strategy, which makes our partnership with Praesidium-Cyber that much more significant. With their decades of experience in driving continuous security improvement for their customers, the team at Praesidium-Cyber are the perfect partners for ShardSecure to expand our presence in Europe," said ShardSecure CEO and Co-founder Bob Lam.
"Praesidium-Cyber are thrilled to be the EMEA Partner for ShardSecure," said Praesidium-Cyber Client Relationship Director Matt Baron. "Their Microshard technology is a new and unique way for organizations to protect their data at rest, eliminating data sensitivity to ensure total privacy for cloud-stored or on-prem data while improving cloud performance and lowering storage costs. ShardSecure provides peace of mind that all data is secure."
In addition to mitigating data breach risks, ShardSecure supports compliance with state, federal, and even international regulatory requirements like the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Microshard technology does not store organizations' data itself, allowing users to remain compliant and in control of their own information.
"Praesidium-Cyber's expertise is finding new and innovative security products to the market ahead of the typical business curve," Mr Baron explained. "We see ShardSecure as a major game changer to mitigate data privacy and data sovereignty risks in the UK, Europe, and Middle East."
About ShardSecure
ShardSecure is changing the nature of data security. They believe that all organizations can easily and securely enjoy the benefits of cloud adoption without surrendering control of their data. Inventors of the patent-pending Microshard technology, ShardSecure cloud-enables sensitive data by desensitizing it in multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
About Praesidium-Cyber
Praesidium-Cyber's Security Operations Centre (SOC-as-a-service) offerings help make clients' infrastructure and applications more secure. With over 30 years of combined experience and a unique multi-layer defense strategy, their unique security stack mitigates a lot of the typical issues an organisation faces to drive continuous security improvement.
CONTACT: Media Relations, media@shardsecure.com
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Additional property acquisition, part of The Oxford Science Park, is adjacent to recently purchased Littlemore House
OXFORD, United Kingdom, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine is adding to its planned Oxford scientific campus, which will be a permanent home to research laboratories, a patient clinic, educational facilities, and collaborative spaces in support of the Ellison Institute's research and healthcare strategy.
The Ellison Institute acquired the 3.5 acre "Plot 18" from Magdalen College, part of Oxford University, through a 150-year land lease arrangement. The newly purchased property will connect with the adjacent 5.9-acre Littlemore House site that the Ellison Institute acquired late last year.
"We look forward to continuing the development of our Oxford presence and partnerships," said Dr. David Agus, founding director and CEO of the Ellison Institute. "These acquisitions give us greater capacity to undertake critical biomedical research as well as the educational initiatives of the Institute in collaboration with Oxford University."
The Ellison Institute is an interdisciplinary, patient-centered research center that provides cutting-edge cancer care and wellness services, undertaking research initiatives that span the scientific spectrum to change how cancer and other diseases are treated.
The Oxford Science Park was created by Magdalen College Oxford in 1991 as part of its mission to support discovery, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It is home to world-class research, engineering, technology, and clinical expertise, and aims to be environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable.
Rory Maw, CEO of The Oxford Science Park, said, "We're delighted to welcome the Ellison Institute to the Park and look forward to working with the team to help deliver their vision for the new Oxford campus. This commitment will reinforce the ground-breaking research and development already taking place on the Park, delivering benefits and opportunities for our occupiers and the wider Oxford innovation ecosystem."
Dinah Rose QC, President of Magdalen College, said, "Following closely on from our strategic partnership with GIC, the Singapore sovereign wealth fund, this is an exciting next step in the evolution of the Park. We look forward to developing a close, long-term relationship with the Ellison Institute and to enhancing further Oxford's enormous contribution to addressing global health challenges."
The Global Health Security Consortium (GHSC), a joint initiative of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, the Ellison Institute, and the University of Oxford, will be one of the many Ellison Institute projects based out of the new campus. GHSC provides insight, analysis, and support for world leaders to help them deal with Covid-19 and future health security challenges.
The new campus will also enable the Ellison Institute to build collaborations with local companies such as Oxford Nanopore, also located within The Oxford Science Park. This collaboration will allow the Ellison Institute to link Oxford Nanopore's gene sequencing technology to other life science technologies in the Institute's network.
About the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine
The Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine leverages technology, sparks innovation, and drives interdisciplinary, evidence-based research to reimagine and redefine cancer treatment, enhance health, and transform lives. Under the leadership of Dr. David Agus, the Institute's goal is to redefine medicine by bringing together a diverse set of clinicians, scientists, and thought leaders to collaborate and drive innovation in cancer treatment, infectious disease, and overall human health.
Building community and forging partnerships are at the heart of what the Institute does to improve patient health. Through a multifaceted, collaborative approach, the Institute partners with research organizations and technology companies to accelerate medical innovation. The Institute offers multifaceted programs, including a cancer clinic, cross-disciplinary research laboratories, a health policy think-tank, and community outreach and educational programs.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll in a catastrophic tower collapse in southwestern Iran rose to at least 38 on Sunday, state TV reported, as emergency workers pulled another body from the rubble amid fears still more could be trapped in the destruction.
It’s unclear how many more people remain unaccounted for in the collapse of the still under-construction tower at the Metropol Building in Abadan nearly two weeks ago. R escuers were still working and families still waiting for word of their loved ones despite promises the search operation would be finished by now.
The structural building failure in the oil-rich but impoverished Khuzestan province has focused public attention on shoddy construction practices and prompted mass allegations of government corruption and negligence. Authorities have arrested 13 people as part of a broad probe into the disaster, including Abadan’s mayor, Hossein Hamidpour, who resigned last Friday.
Protesters have gathered in mourning at the collapse site, denouncing top officials and demanding accountability, according to videos widely shared on social media and analyzed by The Associated Press. However, reporting on events in Abadan remains extremely difficult as the threat of arrest looms. Authorities have disrupted internet access, according to experts, restricting people’s ability to share videos and information.
In an effort to address public mistrust, President Ebrahim Raisi last Friday paid a surprise visit to Abadan, where he surveyed the disaster site and offered personal condolences to the families of victims. During his trip, businessmen lodged complaints about the scope of corruption in local government, state-run media reported.
Raisi vowed the government would “not hesitate to deal with the offenders” and would “monitor construction more closely, especially high-rise buildings.”
“The perpetrators should know that the passage of time will not absolve them of responsibility and accountability,” he said.
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also touched on events in Abadan during his live televised speech on Saturday — providing further indication of their seriousness.
In his first speech outside his residence since the pandemic struck Iran, Khamenei warned of severe consequences for those who violated regulations and may have helped cause the disaster in Abadan.
“Those responsible must be brought to justice, their punishment should serve as a lesson for others, and similar incidents in future should be avoided,” he said.
Khamenei also blamed the recent outbreak of protests in the restive Khuzestan province on Iran’s “enemies,” including “treacherous Iranians” abroad, who he said try to harm the country’s interest through “psychological warfare and online campaigns.”
Reza Pahlavi, in exile in the U.S., the eldest son of Iran’s deposed monarch before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, last week seized on reports of growing anger in Abadan to call for the creation of a “unified front against the Islamic Republic.”
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New Issue Brief by the Concord Coalition
WASHINGTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New economic modeling by The Concord Coalition concludes that the "crowding out" effect of government borrowing depends on how the national debt affects individual net wealth, instead of the state of the economy. When the national debt is continuously rolled over and never repaid, the outstanding government securities become part of the net wealth of the individuals who hold them. Assuming desired wealth is the amount needed to maintain constant lifetime consumption, more debt means less investment and a lower standard of living for future generations. "The models suggest that government borrowing primarily benefits current generations at the expense of future generations," The Concord Coalition says in its new issue brief titled: Passing the Buck: How the National Debt Burdens Future Generations.
"The national debt is an asset to individuals who purchase government securities and a liability to taxpayers," writes issue brief author Steve Robinson, chief economist for The Concord Coalition. "If individuals repay their share of the national debt with higher taxes during their lifetime, then the effect of the national debt on net wealth is negligible because the asset is offset by the liability. If individuals redeem their share of the debt, consume the income, and die before their taxes go up and the debt is repaid, then the effect of the national debt on net wealth is significant because the asset exceeds the liability. To the extent individuals accumulate wealth to maintain consumption in retirement, an increase in the national debt will crowd out other savings and investment."
This analysis focuses on the share of the national debt held by the U.S. public, instead of the total (gross) debt, the shares held by the Federal Reserve, government trust funds, and foreign investors. That portion of the debt is equivalent to roughly 40 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and according to projections by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), it is expected to grow significantly over the coming decades. Robinson warns that this spells trouble for future economic growth.
Economic Effects of National Debt Held by U.S. Public as a Percentage of GDP
"A larger national debt inevitably means a smaller capital stock upon which future economic growth depends," concludes Robinson. "The economic effects of less capital can be estimated with a neoclassical growth model where the output of goods and services is determined by the input of labor and capital. The results of the model suggest every ten percentage point increase in the publicly held portion of the national debt as a share of GDP reduces the lifetime consumption of future generations by about one percent."
"All government spending diverts resources from other uses and imposes a cost in terms of forgone alternatives," writes Robinson. "This opportunity cost exists regardless of the means of finance – raising taxes, issuing debt, or printing money. Although the means of finance does not affect the value of government spending, which ranges from useful to wasteful, it does affect who benefits and who bears the burden of paying for the spending. Ultimately, the national debt primarily benefits current generations at the expense of future generations."
The Concord Coalition is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to fiscal responsibility. Since 1992, Concord has worked to educate the public about the causes and consequences of the federal deficit and debt, and to develop realistic solutions for sustainable budgets. For more fiscal news and analysis, visit concordcoalition.org and follow us on Facebook @ConcordCoalition and on Twitter: @ConcordC
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Construction progress continues with major milestone
ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Gas Light today announced the placement of its second LNG storage facility rooftop August 2 at its liquified natural gas (LNG) facility in Cherokee County. Weighing 444 tons, or as much as 11 humpback whales, the domed roof is approximately 200 feet in diameter and 36 feet in height. The air raise of the roof took approximately 4 hours to complete. Construction of the inner LNG containment shell within the outer wall will begin in the coming months. Once complete, the new LNG tank will store an additional 2 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas onsite to meet Atlanta Gas Light natural gas supply needs.
Construction of the LNG storage facility has been underway since November 2021 and will be completed in phases over the next three years.
"Placement of the LNG storage tank roof is a major milestone for the project, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our team as we transition this facility closer to operation," says Atlanta Gas Light President and CEO Pedro Cherry. "This LNG project is critical natural gas infrastructure necessary to continue providing fuel to our customers safely and reliably in the decades when demand is at its highest."
The project will allow Atlanta Gas Light to double the facility's capacity, store gas when it is most affordable and then have access to that supply during periods of peak demand in the county and surrounding regions.
Liquefied natural gas is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, at about -260 degrees Fahrenheit, for shipping and storage. The volume of natural gas in its liquid state is about 600 times smaller than its volume in its gaseous state in a natural gas pipeline. While stored as LNG, it's returned to its gaseous state, or regasified, for use by customers.
This facility is part of Atlanta Gas Light's first-ever Integrated Capacity Development Plan (i-CDP), which was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission in November 2021. The i-CDP provides insight into the company's long-range plans for initiatives that will enable it to meet increased demand and deliver superior customer service while continuing to serve the energy needs of the state safely and reliably.
Check out Atlanta Gas Light's YouTube channel for video of the roof placement.
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About Atlanta Gas Light
Atlanta Gas Light is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Atlanta Gas Light provides natural gas delivery service to approximately 1.7 million customers in Georgia. In operation since 1856, the company is one of the oldest corporations in the state. For more information, visit atlantagaslight.com.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.3 million natural gas customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 666,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
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Phase 1b Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Study Initiated
RGLS8429 in healthy volunteers was well-tolerated with dose-proportional PK
Topline data from first cohort of patients with ADPKD anticipated in 1H 2023
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs (the "Company" or "Regulus"), today announced positive topline safety and PK data from its Phase 1 SAD clinical trial of RGLS8429. Additionally, the Company announced the initiation of its Phase 1b MAD clinical trial of RGLS8429.
Summary of Results from Phase 1 SAD Study
The Phase 1 SAD study demonstrated that RGLS8429 has a favorable safety and PK profile. RGLS8429 was well-tolerated with no serious adverse events reported. Among the 32 subjects treated with RGLS8429 or placebo, there were nine adverse events all of which were mild, except one (sinus infection) which was graded moderate in severity. Preliminary results suggest plasma exposure is dose proportional across the four doses tested and compare favorably to the PK data from the first-generation compound, RGLS4326.
Phase 1b MAD Study Initiated
The phase 1b MAD study is a double-blind, placebo-controlled study in patients with ADPKD. The primary objectives of the MAD study are to assess safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of RGLS8429 and to evaluate the efficacy of RGLS8429 treatment across three different dose levels, including changes in polycystins, cystic kidney volume (htTKV), and overall kidney function. The first planned dose level to be tested in patients with ADPKD is 1 mg/kg dosed every other week for three months. Topline data from the first cohort of patients is expected in 1H 2023.
More information about the MAD clinical trial is available at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05521191).
"The safety and PK data generated in our Phase 1 SAD trial are highly encouraging and allow us the flexibility to use a range of dose levels as we explore the safety and efficacy of RGLS8429 in the Phase 1b MAD study," said Jay Hagan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Regulus Therapeutics. "We are excited about the initiation of the MAD study, and we look forward to presenting top line data from the first cohort of patients in the first half of 2023."
About ADPKD
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), caused by mutations in the PKD1 or PKD2 genes, is among the most common human monogenic disorders and a leading cause of end-stage renal disease. The disease is characterized by the development of multiple fluid filled cysts primarily in the kidneys, and to a lesser extent in the liver and other organs. Excessive kidney cyst cell proliferation, a central pathological feature, ultimately leads to end-stage renal disease in approximately 50% of ADPKD patients by age 60. Approximately 160,000 individuals are diagnosed with the disease in the United States alone, with an estimated global prevalence of 4 to 7 million.
About RGLS8429
RGLS8429 is a novel, next generation oligonucleotide for the treatment of ADPKD designed to inhibit miR-17 and to preferentially target the kidney. Administration of RGLS8429 has shown robust data in preclinical models, where clear improvements in kidney function, size, and other measures of disease severity have been demonstrated along with a superior pharmacologic profile in preclinical studies compared to Regulus' first-generation compound.
About Regulus
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs. Regulus has leveraged its oligonucleotide drug discovery and development expertise to develop a pipeline complemented by a rich intellectual property estate in the microRNA field. Regulus maintains its corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this presentation regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements associated with the Company's RGLS8429 program, including the expected timing for initiating clinical studies, the expected timing for reporting topline data, and the timing and future occurrence of other preclinical and clinical activities. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "will," "goal," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Regulus' current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks associated with the process of discovering, developing and commercializing drugs that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics and in the endeavor of building a business around such drugs, and the risk additional toxicology data may be negative. In addition, while Regulus expects the COVID-19 pandemic to adversely affect its business operations and financial results, the extent of the impact on Regulus' ability to achieve its preclinical and clinical development objectives and the value of and market for its common stock, will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence at this time, such as the ultimate duration of the pandemic, travel restrictions, quarantines, social distancing and business closure requirements in the U.S. and in other countries, and the effectiveness of actions taken globally to contain and treat the disease. These and other risks are described in additional detail in Regulus' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the "Risk Factors" heading of Regulus most recently quarterly report on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Regulus undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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