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WACO, TX (FOX 44) -The City of Waco and Skillup Waco are working together with McClennan Community College to provide free rental assistance for anyone who’s taking part in its medical office certification program.
It’s being provided to help anyone interested in the medical field have the focus needed to succeed.
“I think it equals an opportunity for someone to get on the path to where they want to be and that it may be an entry level job in the medical community,” said Hermann Pereira, Chief Program Officer for Prosper Waco. “It definitely leads to an upward trajectory that is good for the entire family.”
For students interested in signing up, Skillup Waco has scholarship funds available to cover coursework.
McClennan Community College Dean of Workforce and Public Services, Frank Graves says the curriculum was made with help of Waco Family Medicine for students to learn medical terminology, customer service, office skills, and other essentials.
“A lot of our employers say that they need good workers and then the workers who show up on time know how to come dressed appropriate, get along, be able to communicate with their coworkers so we do put some of the work skills in there as well,” said Graves.
The curriculum takes around forty hours to complete with sessions held at the Bledsoe Miller Recreation Center.
While going through the program, Skillup Waco will provide year-long job support through Goodwill and your rent will be covered the month after completing the program.
“You would have your biggest potential, your biggest expense of the month taken care of through this program to the City of Waco’s housing department,” said Pereira.
Pereira says students who complete the course will have an opportunity to immediately work for Waco Family Medicine.
“We wanted to create a course that would basically map out in sequence to their hiring needs, and right now they’re guaranteed interviews for anybody who finishes the course,” said Pereira.
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) Today, CSL advances its vision for a more sustainable future by setting new, tangible targets for carbon emissions reductions.
As part of the company's broader sustainability strategy to build a more sustainable future for employees, communities, patients and donors, CSL is announcing new carbon emissions reductions targets that will serve as a transparent roadmap to decarbonise global operations by cutting direct and indirect carbon emissions.
By 2030, the company:
- Is targeting a reduction of 40% of absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions against a baseline of the average annual emissions across FY19-21; and
- Intends to ensure suppliers who contribute 67% of Scope 3 emissions have set Scope 1 & 2 reduction targets, aligned with the Science-based targets initiative.
Both targets are aligned to the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Importantly, the timeframes also align to CSL's 2030 business strategy, ensuring the targets are incorporated into our detailed operational plans. The achievement of Scope 1 and 2 emissions reductions will occur through four key abatement levers:
- increased energy efficiency;
- a push toward more renewable power;
- switching fuels to less carbon intensive energy sources; and
- re-designing some of its manufacturing sites.
CSL recognises that responsible management and efficient use of natural resources is key to the company's sustainable growth and its ability to deliver efficient and reliable supply of life-saving medicines.
"For over a century, CSL has earned trust by striving to fulfill our promise to improve the lives of patients and safeguard public health," said CSL's Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Paul Perreault. "We intend to continue earning that trust, as a company committed to a healthier world."
Aspects of this work are already well underway. CSL facilities in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and Bern, Switzerland, currently source renewable energy. CSL's new R&D complexes in Marburg, Germany, and Waltham, Massachusetts will feature state-of- the-art sustainable design features as well as CSL's new company headquarters building in Melbourne, Australia.
In addition to reducing carbon emissions, CSL is prioritising integrating environmental considerations into key business decisions; minimizing end-to-end production of waste through removal, reduction and recycling; and reducing waste in our supply chain.
The specific targets build on the previously announced strategy by serving as a tangible, transparent roadmap to decarbonising CSL's operations by reducing the company's direct and indirect emissions footprint. They are a further evolution in CSL's responsibility to deliver our therapeutics and vaccines in a more efficient, inclusive and environmentally respectful way.
"Our ongoing efforts and new sustainability targets demonstrate our promise to protect people and our planet. As a scientific and data driven company, we are undertaking specific measures and analysis to ensure that we continue to set and meet the right targets for the road ahead," said CSL Chief Financial Officer Joy Linton. "It is all part of the CSL Promise to foster a more sustainable future."
For more information visit: https://investors.csl.com/site/investors/sustainability
About CSL
CSL Limited (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of lifesaving medicines, including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies, as well as vaccines to prevent influenza. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives using the latest technologies. Today, CSL – including our three businesses, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor – provides lifesaving products to patients in more than 100 countries and employs 30,000 people. Our unique combination of commercial strength, R&D focus and operational excellence enables us to identify, develop and deliver innovations so our patients can live life to the fullest. For inspiring stories about the promise of biotechnology, visit CSLBehring.com/Vita and follow us on Twitter.com/CSL. For more information about CSL Limited, visit www.CSL.com.
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| 2022-08-16T23:53:40Z
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Mastriano poses in a Confederate uniform in a 2013-14 faculty photo at the US Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in April 2014.
Retired Army colonel Doug Mastriano, a Republican state senator from Pennsylvania who is running for governor, poses in a Confederate uniform in a 2013-14 faculty photo at the US Army Heritage and Education Center in Pennsylvania in April 2014.
Mastriano poses in a Confederate uniform in a 2013-14 faculty photo at the US Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in April 2014.
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Retired Army colonel Doug Mastriano, a Republican state senator from Pennsylvania who is running for governor, poses in a Confederate uniform in a 2013-14 faculty photo at the US Army Heritage and Education Center in Pennsylvania in April 2014.
Faculty at the school, where Mastriano worked at the time, were given the choice to dress as historical figures, people familiar with the photo told Reuters. While a few others appear dressed up, Mastriano is the only one in the photo dressed in a Confederate uniform, which many associate with hate and the legacy of slavery in the South.
CNN has reached out to Mastriano's campaign for comment.
Reuters reported Friday that the photo was released by the Army War College after a request under the Freedom of Information Act.
The Army War College removed the photo from its wall of faculty group shots after Reuters reached out for comment, the outlet reported. "The faculty photo did not get the team's attention; the photo has since been removed because it does not meet AWC values," the college said in a statement to Reuters.
The flag of the Confederacy, its symbols and the statues commemorating Confederate leaders have long divided the country. Critics say the symbols represent the war to uphold slavery, while supporters call them signs of Southern pride and heritage. The symbols have been used by White supremacists, and in recent years the Department of Defense has taken steps to ban Confederate symbols.
Mastriano's opponent in the gubernatorial contest, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, tweeted Friday, "Doug Mastriano wore the uniform of traitors who fought to defend slavery on official grounds of the U.S. Army War College."
"The College condemned him, saying this 'does not reflect our values.' It's deeply offensive and proves who he is, once again. He's unfit to be Governor," Shapiro added.
Jenna Ellis, a senior legal adviser for Mastriano, defended the photo of Mastriano in Confederate garb in a tweet Friday, writing: "Media MELT DOWN that Mastriano apparently once posed as a civil war historical figure for a photo. And? He has a Ph.D in HISTORY. The left wants to erase history. @dougmastriano wants us to learn from it. I invite @Reuters to go on a Gettysburg tour with Doug. You'll learn a lot!"
Mastriano served in the Army for 30 years. According to his state Senate biography, he earned a doctorate in history, taught at the Army War College and published a book on a famous World War I Army soldier, Alvin York. After retiring from the military in 2017, Mastriano launched a 2018 campaign for Congress, finishing fourth out of eight candidates in the Republican primary for an open seat in the US House of Representatives. The following year, Mastriano won a special election for his state Senate seat in rural, southern Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's 33rd district, which Mastriano serves as a state senator, includes Gettysburg, where the Battle of Gettysburg -- the Civil War's bloodiest battle -- took place.
A win for the Donald Trump-backed Mastriano in November would give someone who attempted to overturn voters' will in 2020 power over the election machinery in one of the nation's most important battlegrounds during the 2024 presidential race. In Pennsylvania, the governor appoints the secretary of state -- the person in charge of running the commonwealth's elections and signing off on its electors.
Shapiro, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary, has defended Pennsylvania's 2020 presidential election result and is emphasizing voting and abortion rights in his campaign.
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Voyager Digital Ltd. ("Voyager" or the "Company") (TSX: VOYG) (OTC Pink: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2), today announced that it has given notice to the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") that the Company will voluntarily delist its common shares from the TSX. This action is being taken by the Company in response to the TSX notifying the Company that the TSX would be conducting a review of the eligibility for continued listing on TSX of the Company's common shares as a result of the Company and its main operating subsidiaries filing voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York.
Due to this review, trading in Voyager shares has been suspended by the TSX. Voyager has also been notified that, due to its bankruptcy filing, the Company no longer qualifies for the OTCQX International. Effective today, shares will trade on the OTC Pink Sheets. However, due to the TSX trading halt and delisting review, shares are also halted on the OTC.
The Company plans to apply to the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") to transition the trading of its common shares from the TSX to the CSE. While the Company expects that trading in its shares will transition from the TSX to the CSE, there is no guarantee that the CSE will approve the trading in the Company's shares or that such transition will occur.
Parties with questions about the chapter 11 process may contact the Company's Claims Agent, Stretto, at +1 (855) 473-8665 (toll-free in the U.S.) or +1 (949) 271-6507 (for parties outside the U.S.). They have also set up a website at http://cases.stretto.com/Voyager, which includes court documents and other information.
About Voyager Digital Ltd.
Voyager Digital Ltd.'s (TSX: VOYG) (OTC Pink: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) US subsidiary, Voyager Digital, LLC, is a cryptocurrency platform in the United States founded in 2018 to bring choice, transparency, and cost-efficiency to the marketplace. Voyager offers a secure way to trade over 100 different crypto assets using its easy-to-use mobile application. Through its subsidiary Coinify ApS, Voyager provides crypto payment solutions for both consumers and merchants around the globe. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.investvoyager.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information in this press release, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the intend to file an application to list the common shares on the CSE and the listing of such shares on the CSE, restructuring process, the restructuring Plan, available remedies for recovery from 3AC, intended filings as part of the restructuring process, resumption of account access, return of value to customers, the ability of Voyager to continue as a going concern, exploration of strategic alternatives, discussions with third parties in respect of strategic alternatives and the results of those discussions, the temporary nature of the suspension of the platform, future growth and performance of the business, the exploration of strategic alternatives, future adoption of digital assets, anticipated trends and challenges in our business and industry, the regulation of digital assets offerings, the impact of the 3AC default on the Company, the Company's liquidity and ability to satisfy customer orders and withdrawals and the Company's anticipated results may constitute forward looking information (collectively, forward-looking statements), which can be identified by the use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "intend," "continue" or "believe" (or the negatives) or other similar variations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Voyager's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any of its future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. It is uncertain as to the timing or approval of any listing application with the CSE, timing or results of the restructuring process or the terms of the final restructuring plan, when account access will resume, the value to be returned to customers, what amount Voyager will be able to recover from 3AC for non-payment or the legal remedies available to Voyager in connection with such non-payment or the impact on the future business, cash flows, liquidity and prospects of Voyager as a result of 3AC's non-payment. Forward looking statements are subject to the risk that the global economy, industry, or the Company's businesses and investments do not perform as anticipated, that revenue or expenses estimates may not be met or may be materially less or more than those anticipated, that parties to whom the Company lends assets are able to repay such loans in full and in a timely manner, that trading momentum does not continue or the demand for trading solutions declines, customer acquisition does not increase as planned, product and international expansion do not occur as planned, risks of compliance with laws and regulations that currently apply or become applicable to the business and those other risks contained in the Company's public filings, including in its Management Discussion and Analysis and its Annual Information Form (AIF). Factors that could cause actual results of the Company and its businesses to differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the results of the restructuring process and the terms of the restructuring plan, if such a plan is ultimately agreed to, the results from the exploration of strategic alternatives, the inability to resume trading, deposits, withdrawals and rewards on the platform in a timely manner, an inability to drawdown under the credit facility or access other sources of financing, an increase in customer demands for withdrawals from the platform, any insolvency or similar proceedings with respect to 3AC, our ability to find a strategic alternative, a decline in the digital asset market or general economic conditions; changes in laws or approaches to regulation, the failure or delay in the adoption of digital assets and the blockchain ecosystem by institutions; changes in the volatility of crypto currency, changes in demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum, changes in the status or classification of cryptocurrency assets, cybersecurity breaches, a delay or failure in developing infrastructure for the trading businesses or achieving mandates and gaining traction; failure to grow assets under management, an adverse development with respect to an issuer or party to the transaction or failure to obtain a required regulatory approval. Readers are cautioned that Assets on Platform and trading volumes fluctuate and may increase and decrease from time to time and that such fluctuations are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements, past and present performance and trends are not guarantees of future performance, accordingly, you should not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, current or past performance, or current or past trends. Information identifying assumptions, risks, and uncertainties relating to the Company are contained in its filings with the Canadian securities regulators available at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements in this press release are applicable only as of the date of this release or as of the date specified in the relevant forward-looking statement and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after that date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. The Company assumes no obligation to provide operational updates, except as required by law. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements, unless required by law. Readers are cautioned that past performance is not indicative of future performance. There is no assurance that the funds available under the loan agreement will be available or, even if available will, together with any other assets of Voyager be sufficient to safeguard assets.
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Doctor Reviewed And Research-Proven With Vitamins, Minerals And Specialty Nutrients To Boost Libido, Support Hormonal Changes, And Overall Sexual Wellbeing
AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Giddy, the world's largest sexual health platform, today announces the launch of Giddy + Health, a new line of clean-label vitamins specially formulated to support sexual health. The doctor reviewed line was built around rigorous scientific research to aid in sexual wellbeing including libido, men's prostate, menopause, and overall health. The microbeads inside the vegetarian capsules provide sustained release, which tends to improve absorption and help maintain optimal blood nutrient levels over time.
The research-proven nutrients at efficacious doses are used while maintaining a single capsule per serving. The Giddy + Health vitamin line includes:
- Male Libido: Boosts vitality and performance, raises testosterone levels, increases blood flow and supports erectile dysfunction. Key ingredients include Longjack to increase sexual desire, boost athletic performance and aid in erectile dysfunction; Ashwagandha to promote healthy blood flow to the genitals, relieve stress and improve concentration; and Zinc to increase libido.
- Men's Prostate: Promotes a healthy prostate function, improves urinary tract health, reduces inflammation and BPH, and combats prostate enlargement. Key ingredients include Saw Palmetto to support normal prostate function by improving Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels, Stinging Nettle to promote a healthy antioxidant profile by reducing prostate inflammation and C-reactive protein levels, and Pygeum which can improve urinary flow rate and reduce nocturnal urination.
- Female Libido: Formulated to support healthy libido, mood and sexual function through well-studied botanical extracts and herbs including Panax Ginseng to aid in a healthy mood, cognition and subjective well-being; Ashwagandha to reduce stress, anxiety and improve the pro-libido hormonal profile; and Diindolylmethane (DIM) to help facilitate a healthy hormonal profile.
- Female Menopause: Formulated with Black Cohosh to help relieve hot flashes, Pueraria Mirifica which can reduce menopause symptoms, and Panax Ginseng which can support a healthy mood and improve markers of menopause.
- Multivitamin: Designed to help women and men get essential nutrients to support nerve function, boost cardiovascular and immune health, improve calcium metabolism and maintain healthy antioxidant balance.
Giddy + Health vitamins are free of artificial colors and dyes, FDA registered and formulated in a GMP certified USA facility. All microbeads are third-party tested for purity and potency, naturally-colored and vegetarian. The vitamins can be purchased at www.giddyhealth.com and cost between $30-$50 per month.
About Giddy: Illuminating sexual wellbeing for all, Giddy is the world's largest sexual health resource. Their team of award-winning journalists cover over 120 topics from conditions, diseases and disorders to stages of life, relationships, and much more with medically-reviewed, engaging content. Giddy is a 2021 and 2022 Digital Health Award winner. To become a free member visit www.getmegiddy.com
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| 2022-06-15T13:47:23Z
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Paramount sued over ‘Top Gun’ copyright
(Gray News) - “Top Gun: Maverick” is at the top of the domestic box office for the second week in a row, and the family whose story inspired the original film wants a piece of that action.
They’re suing Paramount studios for copyright infringement.
The movie was supposed to come out July 2019, and the heirs to Ehud Yonay’s 1983 article “Top Guns,” which inspired the 1986 film, said Paramount had the rights to the story until January 2020.
According to NPR, in 2018 Ehud Yonay’s widow and son exercised their right to recover the copyright to the story, which would go into effect in 2020.
However, the Yonays say production didn’t wrap until May 2021, well after the studio knew it no longer had the rights to the source material.
Now they want to be compensated.
Paramount has countered their claim by denying the latest film was “obviously derivative” from Yonay’s article and stating the film was practically completed by January 2020, according to NPR.
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing's CST-100 Starliner is in orbit, heading for the International Space Station following launch Thursday of the next-generation spacecraft on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on a mission designed to test the end-to-end capabilities of the crew-capable system as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Starliner lifted off on NASA's Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) at 6:54 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Following an orbital insertion burn 31 minutes later, Starliner was on its way for a rendezvous and docking with the space station.
"I am so proud of the NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance teams who have worked so hard to see Starliner on its way to the International Space Station," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. "Through adversity, our teams have continued to innovate for the benefit of our nation and all of humanity. I look forward to a successful end-to-end test of the Starliner spacecraft, which will help enable missions with astronauts aboard."
Launch and orbital insertion are major milestones for the company's second uncrewed flight, bringing the U.S. closer to having two independent crew systems flying missions to and from the space station.
Starliner is scheduled to dock to the forward port of the station's Harmony module about 7:10 p.m. Friday, May 20. After a successful docking, the crew of Expedition 67 will open Starliner's hatch about 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 21. Coverage of docking and hatch opening will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website.
"I am incredibly grateful to our NASA, Boeing, and United Launch Alliance teams that have demonstrated persistence, resolve, and dedication to ensuring we were ready for launch today and for this flight test," said Kathryn Lueders, NASA associate administrator for space operations at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "We have learned so much as we've worked together to prepare for this mission, and we look forward to watching the spacecraft arrive at the space station for the first time and continuing to learn and improve as we prepare to fly our astronauts on Starliner."
For the flight test, Starliner is carrying about 500 pounds of NASA cargo and crew supplies and more than 300 pounds of Boeing cargo to the International Space Station. Following certification, NASA missions aboard Starliner will carry up to four crew members to the station, enabling the continued expansion of the crew and increasing the amount of science and research that can be performed aboard the orbiting laboratory.
OFT-2 will provide valuable data toward NASA certifying Boeing's crew transportation system for regular flights with astronauts to and from the space station.
"We've learned a lot about the capability of our spacecraft and the resilience of our team since the first Starliner launch," said Mark Nappi, vice president and program manager, Boeing Commercial Crew Program. "We still have a lot of operational testing ahead as we prepare to rendezvous with the space station, but we're ready to demonstrate the system we've worked so hard on is capable of carrying astronauts to space."
ULA controlled the launch of the Atlas V rocket from its Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center in Cape Canaveral. As Starliner ascended into space, Boeing commanded the spacecraft from its mission control center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Boeing and ULA teams also provided support to controllers from Kennedy Space Center and Colorado, respectively, throughout the countdown to launch. NASA teams will monitor space station operations throughout the flight from Mission Control Center at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
"We are proud of our partnership role with Boeing in NASA's Commercial Crew Program and want to thank our mission partners as this is truly a collective accomplishment," said Tory Bruno, president and CEO, United Launch Alliance. "The successful launch today marks the first critical step toward the future of human spaceflight onboard an Atlas V and we look forward to the remainder of the mission and to safely flying astronauts in the future."
Starliner is scheduled to depart the space station Wednesday, May 25, when it will undock and return to Earth, with a desert landing in the western U.S. The spacecraft will return with more than 600 pounds of cargo, including Nitrogen Oxygen Recharge System reusable tanks that provide breathable air to station crew members. The tanks will be refurbished on Earth and sent back to station on a future flight.
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| 2022-05-20T00:46:25Z
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TOKYO, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its hit 3D action game Bleach: Brave Souls, currently available on smartphones, PC, and PlayStation 4, will debut the Thousand-Year Blood War Step-Up Summons -Essence- scheduled for Sunday, July 31st. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more details.
New Character Introduction Video
https://youtu.be/7NVFEkBIt9U
The new Summons will feature the following 5 star characters:
Yhwach (Thousand-Year Blood War The End ver.)
Sosuke Aizen (Thousand-Year Blood War The Agony ver.)
Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto (Thousand-Year Blood War The Fire ver.)
Get a 5 Star Character in the Free Thousand-Year Blood War Summons
The Free Thousand-Year Blood War Campaign is scheduled to begin Sunday, July 31st. The Thousand-Year Blood War Free Summons will begin at the same time.
This is an opportunity players will not want to miss out on as everyone gets one free Summons that guarantees a Thousand-Year Blood War character.
Also, be sure to check out the official Brave Souls YouTube channel for the latest information and introduction videos for the new characters.
*See the in-game notifications about the Thousand-Year Blood War Campaign for more information.
Overview of Bleach: Brave Souls
Download here:
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1003168863
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.bleach
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201240/BLEACH_Brave_Souls
PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10002097
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| 2022-07-29T14:27:07Z
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A district court judge in Texas has ordered the state to suspend child abuse investigations against three families with transgender children who sued Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this week.
The temporary restraining order also applies to any families who are members of the LGBTQ organization PFLAG.
The judge said the investigations can cause "immediate and irreparable injury," including, "gross invasions of privacy in the home and school, and the resulting trauma felt by parents, siblings, and other household members," as well as negative impacts on grades and school activity, fear and anxiety and "increased incidence of depression."
The investigations, carried out by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), come after state Attorney General Ken Paxton released a non-legally binding opinion earlier this year declaring providing gender-affirming surgical procedures and drugs affecting puberty should be considered "child abuse."
Following the declaration, the governor directed the DFPS to conduct investigations into parents and guardians who allow their children to receive the targeted treatments.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit, filed earlier this week, include three transgender children who have been prescribed gender-affirming medical treatment and their parents, who say they have been investigated by the department's Child Protective Services for possible child abuse, according to the suit.
The children were not identified by name due to privacy concerns. The investigation against one of the families in the lawsuit, Adam and Amber Briggle, was closed by DFPS and child abuse was ruled out, plaintiffs' attorney Paul Castillo said. The Briggle family is the only one whose real names are used in the lawsuit.
"That families will be protected from invasive, unnecessary, and unnerving investigations by DFPS simply for helping their transgender children thrive and be themselves is a very good thing," said Brian K. Bond, the executive director of PFLAG, in a statement.
"However, let's be clear: These investigations into loving and affirming families shouldn't be happening in the first place," the statement added.
In a separate ruling in March, a district court judge also granted a temporary restraining order preventing the state from performing a child abuse investigation of another family seeking gender-affirming health care for their transgender child.
Last month, the Texas Supreme Court said the state's investigations could continue while the appeals process played out.
CNN has reached out to the governor's office, the DFPS and the attorney general's office for comment.
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| 2022-06-11T00:20:17Z
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Sprout's Organic Snack Bars available now on SproutOrganics.com and Amazon.com and coming soon to select retailers nationwide
MONTVALE, N.J., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Sprout Organics – known for making delicious organic meals and snacks for babies and toddlers – announced the launch of Sprout Organics x CoComelon Organic Snack Bars for toddlers. The snack bars are the latest innovation in the Sprout Organics x CoComelon product line launched earlier this year, which features a range of organic baby and toddler food pouches and toddler snacks. New snack bars will be available online and at select retailers nationwide.
"We are pleased to continue growing the Sprout Organics x CoComelon portfolio, breaking into a new fast-growing category of kids snacks – bars," said Michael Cammarata, President and CEO of Neptune Wellness, the parent company of Sprout. "The Sprout x CoComelon partnership is showing unprecedented success, already surpassing our initial projections, so we're excited to add more products, and more opportunity for growth, to this line up."
Sprout Organics CoComelon Snack Bars are available in two flavor combinations: Banana and Banana with Peas and Carrots. Each snack bar contains a blend of unsweetened fruits, veggies and gluten-free oats and packs an impressive 4g of plant-based protein and 2g of dietary fiber to help fuel growing bodies.
"We know how difficult it can be for parents today to make sure their children get the quality and beneficial ingredients they need, especially when on the go," said Sarah Tynan, Chief Customer Officer of Sprout Organics. "Sprout Organics CoComelon Organic Snack Bars not only taste great, but they also contain the essentials parents know their kids need, like protein and fiber, without the added sugar. This is a quality snack bar parents can feel good about feeding their kids."
Sprout Organics CoComelon Organic Snack Bars are available now on the Sprout Organics website and in 340+ H-E-B grocery stores nationwide and will be available soon on Amazon for a suggested retail price of $4.79. For more information, please visit www.sproutorganics.com.
Sprout Organics is an organic baby food brand that strives to make mealtime easy and fun for parents and babies through delicious snacks and meals made with fresh, organic ingredients. The company aims to make life less complicated, give children a head start in life, and explore new foods with excitement with three simple promises: Keep it real, keep it simple and keep it fun. Sprout uses only the best, real and organic ingredients in everything it makes which means certified organic foods in every bite straight from nature, no GMOs. To learn more, please visit www.sproutorganics.com.
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4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four cadets at the Air Force Academy may not graduate or be commissioned as military officers this month because they have refused the COVID-19 vaccine, and they may be required to pay back thousands of dollars in tuition costs, according to Air Force officials.
It’s the only military academy, so far, where cadets may face such penalties. The Army and Navy said that as of now, none of their seniors are being prevented from graduating at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., or the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, due to vaccine refusals. The graduations are in about two weeks.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last year made the COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for service members, including those at the military academies, saying the vaccine is critical to maintaining military readiness and the health of the force.
Military leaders have argued that troops for decades have been required to get as many as 17 vaccines in order to maintain the health of the force, particularly those deploying overseas. Students arriving at the military academies get a regimen of shots on their first day — such as measles, mumps and Rubella - if they aren’t already vaccinated. And they routinely get regular flu shots in the fall.
Members of Congress, the military and the public have questioned if the exemption reviews by the military services have been fair. And there have been multiple lawsuits filed against the mandate, mainly centering on the fact that very few service members have been granted religious exemptions from the shots.
Until the COVID-19 vaccine, very few military members sought religious exemptions to any vaccines.
Lt. Col. Brian Maguire, Air Force Academy spokesman said that while vaccination status may hinder the four seniors’ graduation, “there are still two weeks until graduation, so their status could change as the cadets weigh their options.”
According to Maguire, the four cadets — who are not named — have been informed of the potential consequences, and have met with the academy’s superintendent. In addition to those four, there are two juniors, one sophomore and six freshmen at the academy who have also refused the vaccine.
The military academies for years have required students under certain circumstances to repay tuition costs if they leave during their junior or senior year. Often those involve students with disciplinary issues or similar problems. The costs can be as much as $200,000, or more, and any final decision on repayment is made by the service secretary.
West Point said that there are no members of the Class of 2022 who have refused to get the vaccine.
Across the military, the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps have discharged nearly 4,000 active duty service members for refusing the vaccine. According to recent data released by the services, more than 2,100 Marines, 900 sailors, 500 Army soldiers and 360 airmen have been thrown out of the military, and at least 50 were discharged during entry level training, before they moved into active duty service.
Those who flatly refuse the vaccine without seeking an exemption are still being discharged. But the courts have stalled additional discharges of service members who sought religious exemptions.
Last month, a federal judge in Texas barred the Navy from taking action for now against sailors who have objected to being vaccinated on religious grounds.
U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor had, in January, issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Navy from disciplining or discharging 35 sailors who sued over the Navy’s vaccine policy while their case played out. In April, O’Connor agreed the case could go forward as a class action lawsuit and issued a preliminary injunction covering about 4,000 sailors who have objected on religious grounds to being vaccinated.
Also last month, a federal judge in Ohio granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Air Force from disciplining a dozen officers and some additional airmen and reservists who were seeking religious exemptions. The officers, mostly from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, filed a lawsuit in February after their exemption requests were denied.
According to the military, as many as 20,000 service members have asked for religious exemptions. Thousands have been denied.
As of recent data, the Air Force has approved 73 religious exemptions, the Marine Corps has approved seven, and the Army has approved eight. Prior to the injunction, the Navy conditionally approved one reservist and 26 active duty requests for religious exemptions, and 10 requests from members of the Individual Ready Reserve. The IRR approvals mean that those sailors don’t have to be vaccinated until they are actually called to serve.
About 99% of the active duty Navy and 98% of the Air Force, Marine Corps and Army have gotten at least one shot.
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Ex-Twitter executive alleges reckless cybersecurity policies
(CNN) - A former employee is accusing Twitter of having major security issues and being mismanaged.
The claims come from whistleblower Peiter Zatko.
In a disclosure he sent to Congress and other agencies last month, Zatko said many Twitter staffers have access to sensitive information and central controls without proper oversight.
Zatko also said some of the higher-ups at Twitter have been trying to hide some of the company’s vulnerabilities.
According to the disclosure obtained by CNN, Twitter also allegedly does not properly delete user data after accounts are canceled.
Zatko was the company’s head of security before being let go earlier this year for poor performance.
Twitter also released a statement saying privacy and security are among its prime priorities.
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RICHMOND, Va., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) will host its second-quarter 2022 earnings call at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Management will discuss matters of interest to financial and other stakeholders including recent financial results.
A live webcast of the conference call, including accompanying slides and other financial information, will be available on the investor information pages at investors.dominionenergy.com.
For individuals who prefer to join via telephone, domestic callers should dial 1-800-420-1271 and international callers should dial 1-785-424-1205. The passcode for the telephonic earnings call is 98021. Participants should dial in 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
A replay of the webcast will be available on the investor information pages by the end of the day Aug. 5. A telephonic replay of the earnings call will be available beginning at about 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 5. Domestic callers may access the recording by dialing 1-800-839-9307. International callers should dial 1-402-220-6085. The PIN for the replay is 98021.
About Dominion Energy
About 7 million customers in 14 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable and safe energy and to achieving net zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure operations by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
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ProtoCall Services' Global Network grows to more than 10,000 licensed behavioral health providers
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProtoCall's Global Provider Network is a referral management software service that supports institutions and organizations in connecting to a high-quality network of community behavioral health therapists, prescribers, and treatment centers. In less than three years, network founder Dr. Aarti Khullar has developed a high-quality robust clinical network with over 10,000 licensed behavioral health providers, group practices, and higher-level treatment facilities across the US, Canada, and the UK.
The referral network maintains a dynamic, searchable database connecting students to quality providers focused on the unique needs of emerging adults. Rather than drawing providers from static, outdated, and subcontracted networks, ProtoCall's network uniquely curates, verifies the licensure status, and continuously engages their community providers. In addition, providers express a specific interest to be included, actively managing and maintaining up-to-date profiles.
Dr Khullar shares that an engaged, dedicated, and robust network of community providers is essential to reducing barriers to mental health care such as provider availability, affordability, and therapeutic fit.
With frequent and inevitable practice changes, institutions no longer need to maintain pen-and-paper community provider lists. "The network has such easy-to-use search tools and filters for students to find exactly the provider who is right for them. Even more valuable, providers create their profile and are regularly prompted to update their practice information, including availability and the insurers they accept. Compared with so many third-party ghost networks, the accuracy of information on ProtoCall's network is far higher," says one Senior Clinical Case Manager at a small private higher education institution.
ProtoCall's Global Referral Network lives within ProtoCall+, an ecosystem of integrated behavioral health solutions. ProtoCall+ supports organizations across the wellness and behavioral health spectrum, by integrating an eCBT and self-help app, a digital peer community, a global referral network, and a 24/7 clinical call center. ProtoCall+ is free to students.
For 30 years, ProtoCall Services has provided 24/7 telephonic crisis intervention support for universities, colleges, community health organizations and employer benefits providers. In 2020, ProtoCall expanded its service offerings to include a digital self-help platform and a global referral management service. ProtoCall's deep clinical experience and its ability to provide seamless services across the mental health spectrum for customers and clients have made it a nationally trusted partner for ensuring access to behavioral health services.
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| 2022-08-01T17:55:15Z
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A Belton High School student was indicted on a murder charge by a Bell County grand jury Wednesday in connection with the stabbing death of a classmate.
Caysen Tyler Allison, 18, of Temple, remained in custody Wednesday at the Bell County Jail for the first-degree felony as well as a Class A misdemeanor assault charge. His bonds total more than $1 million.
Allison is charged in the death of BHS student Jose Luis Ramirez Jr., who was stabbed multiple times on campus May 4.
The stabbing death that occurred at Belton High, 600 Lake Road, was caught on video. Belton and Temple police officers responded to the campus.
“When police arrived on scene, life-saving measures were being performed on a student later identified as Jose Luis Ramirez Jr. who police observed (had a) large puncture wounds to his chest,” an arrest affidavit said.
Ramirez was transported to Baylor Scott & White-Temple, where he died from his injuries and was pronounced dead.
“At the hospital, police observed Ramirez sustained multiple stab and slash injuries to his chest, back, legs, and arm,” the affidavit said.
At the high school, witnesses identified Allison as the man who reportedly stabbed Ramirez during a fight in a school restroom before fleeing the campus.
“Police later obtained video footage showing Allison brandish a knife and stab Ramirez during a fight inside a school restroom before the video ending abruptly,” the affidavit said.
Allison was arrested later at his Temple home and interviewed at the Belton Police Department, where he gave a statement admitting his role in the stabbing.
“He provided police with a sworn statement he provided after being informed of his rights and waiving them,” the affidavit said. “In that statement, Allison stated he stabbed Ramirez Jr. once during a fight between them.”
Officers obtained and executed an arrest warrant for Allison’s residence and “recovered a folding knife covered with what they suspected was blood,” the affidavit said.
Students at Belton High School were sent home early the day of the stabbing, and classes at the school were canceled for the remainder of that week.
The Belton Independent School District provided counseling services for students immediately after the stabbing death.
After the incident, a number of law enforcement offices were stationed at Belton High, both inside and outside the campus, until the end of the school year.
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Jordy Nelson Legends Classic Softball game back for its second year
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Jordy Nelson Legends Classic Softball game was back for its second year on Sunday, and it was a hit.
Nelson brought together a ton of former Wildcats at Tointon Stadium, and K-State fans showed up in full force to see the action and have some fun.
The all-star roster featured names like Terrence Newman, Michael Bishop, Jon McGraw, Ty Zimmerman, the list goes on. Even Adrian Martinez stopped by to talk with Wildcat fans and sign some autographs.
It’s a tradition that started back in Green Bay, and Nelson’s very happy to be able to bring it over to Manhattan.
”A lot of these guys, I grew up watching. Living here locally, and having season tickets when I was a kid, I grew up watching these guys play,” said Nelson. “It’s a blast to have them all together, and meet them and talk to them and just share some stories. And then to intermingle some different sports, from girls basketball to, we got a golfer here, baseball player, and football guys.”
The day is of course for charity. Proceeds help fund the Nelson Family Community Foundation, as well as a K-State football scholarship reserved for a walk on.
This year, that walk on is linebacker and Kansas native Austin Moore. Being an in-state walk on is something Nelson can identify with.
”It’s a different journey to take. It’s a journey that K-State has had a great tradition with through Coach Snyder’s time here, and now Coach Klieman’s carrying it on,” Nelson said. “I think it’s a great thing to give back to the University as well, and honor those guys that kinda take the long road, and kinda take a chance as well, and bet on themselves and come out on the other end.”
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MEXICO CITY, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) ("Volaris" or "The Company"), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, reports its August 2022 preliminary traffic results.
In August 2022, Volaris' capacity (measured in ASMs) increased 19.8% year-over-year, while demand (measured in RPMs) increased 20.0%; the result was a load factor of 84.9% (+0.1 pp). Volaris transported 2.7 million passengers during the month, a 20.1% increase compared to the same month of 2021. Demand in the domestic Mexican and international markets increased 18.7% and 23.4%, respectively. Year-to-date, Volaris' demand increased 30.7% YoY, with load factor expanding 0.5 pp year-over-year, to 84.6%.
Commenting on August 2022 traffic figures, Volaris' President and CEO Enrique Beltranena said: "Demand was strong in all our markets, and we have been able to maintain strong load factors while continuing to expand our network. We maintain our flexible network strategy and will continue stimulating our markets with low fares and adding new capacity based on the market demand."
The information included in this report has not been audited, and it does not provide information on the company's future performance. Volaris' future performance depends on many factors. It cannot be inferred that any period's performance or its comparison year over year will indicate a similar performance in the future.
About Volaris:
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Volaris" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), is an ultra-low-cost carrier, with point-to-point operations, serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. Volaris offers low base fares to build its market, providing quality service and extensive customer choice. Since the beginning of operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from 5 to more than 196, and its fleet from 4 to 114 aircraft. Volaris offers more than 500 daily flight segments on routes that connect 43 cities in Mexico and 28 cities in the United States, Central, and South America, with one of the youngest fleets in Mexico. Volaris targets passengers who are visiting friends and relatives, cost-conscious business and leisure travelers in Mexico, the United States, and Central and South America. Volaris has received the ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for eleven consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.volaris.com.
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| 2022-09-05T21:44:40Z
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AB Power Advisors, LLC (AB), in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce its advisory role in the agreement for EDF Energy North America (EDFENA) to source renewable energy from Concho Valley Solar LLC (Concho Valley Solar) to provide power to the natural gas processing infrastructure for an industrial end-user in West Texas.
AB's long-standing relationship with the parties involved allowed for an efficient deal process and an agreement to purchase 10 years of As-Gen Energy, RECs, and Environmental Attributes from Concho Valley Solar, a 160 MWac solar facility, with an expected commercial operation date of September 2022. Concho Valley Solar's owner is Komipo America, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Korea Midland Power Co., LTD.
Regarding the deal, Steve Kim from Komipo America said, "We are committed to expanding our renewables portfolio in the U.S. and it's our great pleasure to work with AB and EDFENA. We look forward to partnering with AB on future opportunities down the path of enlarging our capacity in the U.S.".
EDFENA will be providing REP services to the industrial end-user including credit facilitation.
Matthew Berend, Managing Partner of AB Power Advisors, said "AB has been able to partner with our project clients, serve as an expansion of their commercial team and identify offtakers focused on achieving their ESG goals. AB looks forward to continuing to support the buildout of Komipo's renewable projects across the US power markets."
AB Power Advisors (www.abpoweradvisors.com) has advised clients based on its teams' extensive experience and expertise in the US power markets. Recently, AB has expanded its management team and continues to grow significantly across the US markets as a premier advisory services firm that specializes in delivering customized solutions. Our clients look to AB for the following service offering:
- Regulatory Advisory & Market Impact Analysis
- Thermal & Renewable Offtake Origination
- Strategic Energy Management
- Capital Deployment
- M&A Support
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Global Digital Economy Conference 2022 Kicks off at the End of July
BEIJING, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The digital economy has become the commanding height of strategic importance in global competition. Countries around the world are accelerating the development of the digital economy, striving to take the initiative in future development and international competition. According to IDC's forecast, the output value of the digital economy will account for 62% of the global GDP by 2023, demonstrating that the world is stepping into a new era of digital economy. In order to seek high-quality development of the digital economy in this new era, the Global Digital Economy Conference (hereinafter referred to as GDEC) 2022, organized by Asia Digital Group, will be held in Beijing on July 28-30.
The Opening Ceremony and Main Forum of this GDEC will bring together heavyweight guests from global governments, enterprises, universities, research institutes and finance as well as end-users. Focusing on new trends and hot issues in the development of the global digital economy, the GDEC themed as "Embrace a Digital Future—New Factors, New Rules, New Patterns" acts as a platform to discuss cooperation in the field of international digital economy and jointly seek a new future for China's digital economy through cross-border links to share views for creating a "Beijing benchmark" for global digital economy.
Gathering Global Wisdom to Discuss the Development of the Digital Economy
With the aim of reaching a global consensus on the development of the digital economy and strengthening the cooperation between China and the world at large in this sector, the Opening Ceremony and Main Forum of this GDEC will involve big names from over 40 cities of 30 some countries, with the proportion of international guests reaching 50%, including envoys of friendly countries to China, representatives of international organizations, and partners from sister cities in digital economy so as to build an international cooperation and exchange platform that leads the development of the global digital economy.
Representatives of countries such as Lee Young, minister of SMEs and Startups of the Republic of Korea and Florian Tursky, state secretary of the Austrian Ministry of Finance will share views on the development of their digital economy and the cooperation with China. The World Economic Forum's President Børge Brende and other representatives of international organizations will elaborate on the mission of their organ and how to promote the global development of the digital economy. Representatives from international sister cities such as San Francisco in the United States, Seville in Spain, London and Glasgow in the United Kingdom and Copenhagen in Denmark as well as Lhasa in Tibet Autonomous Region of China will participate online to share the status quo of digital economy in their countries or regions and discuss the development of digital economy to promote the cooperation in global digital economy.
Demonstrating the Commitment of China to be a Digital Power via Authoritative Interpretation
This conference has implemented the strategic deployment of "Digital China" in an active way. The Opening Ceremony and Main Forum will focus on hot topics such as green innovation and development, digital trade, data valuation, and global rule-based governance. Wu Hequan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Liu Shijin, Deputy Director of the Committee on Economic Affairs of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and Du Ruxu, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), Fellow of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), one of the National High-Level Talents in China and one of the Guangdong Introduced Leading Talents (需确认) will deliver keynote speeches to expound the strategic deployment of China's digital economy.
The Main Forum will witness the release of the high-profile White Paper on Global Digital Economy 2022 by Yu Xiaohui, president of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology. The white paper will sort out and summarize the new trends of policies on global digital economy, analyze its status quo and quantify the new development pattern of the global digital economy from the perspectives of the world as a whole, different groups of countries, different geographical regions and specific countries.
In order to better give play to the role of digital economy leaders in innovation-driven development, the Opening Ceremony and Main Forum will bring together Alfred F. Kelly, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Visa, Hou Yang, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China Region, Crawford Del Prete, President of IDC, Liu Liehong, Chairman of China Unicom, Wang Haifeng, CTO of Baidu and other guests will express their views in keynote speeches. Guests including Zhang Li, Executive Vice President of Asia Digital Group, Huang Chenhong, President of Greater China and Global Executive Vice President of SAP, Zhou Hongyi, Founder of 360 Group and Member of the National Committee of the CPPCC, Qi Xiangdong, Chairman of QI-ANXIN Technology Group Inc., Diao Zhizhong, Chairman of Glodon, and Su Tong, Chairman of Hylink will analyze the development of digital economy from the industrial side in the session of "Embrace a Digital Future—Global Digital Economy Development Cooperation Dialogue" to boost the high-quality development of China's digital economy.
Unlocking the Metaverse to Enjoy New Experience of Technology
Digital technology is being fully integrated into all fields and the whole process of human society with new concepts, new formats and new models. As a stage for linking global wisdom and displaying digital technology, the Global Digital Economy Conference not only shows the ever-changing digital economy, but also reflects the surging vitality of digital technology.
The Metaverse Session will be opened for the first time at the Opening Ceremony and Main Forum by utilizing internet 3.0. The online platform reproduces the offline venue through digital twin, artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. Based on the three-dimensional scene-based design, this session, relying on a variety of presentation forms such as plane and virtual space, presents such scenes as the main venue, six summits, exhibition areas and parallel forums. It will provide global audiences with a new immersive experience throughout conferences and exhibitions, and support the synchronous participation of tens of millions of online audiences to realize multilingual communication and interaction in real time, and bring diverse and interactive experience in extremely realistic scenes. The upgraded version of AI synthetic female anchor Yani will appear again in connecting with major guests worldwide and bring a brand new technological experience to the audience in comprehensive human-machine interaction.
Beijing, as a platform gathering global wisdom for a better digital economy, will become the most influential and popular city in the global digital economy at the end of July.
This GDEC is hosted by People's Government of Beijing Municipality, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Commerce, Cyberspace Administration of China, and China Association for Science and Technology, and organized by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, People's Government of Lhasa Municipality, Chaoyang District People's Government of Beijing Municipality, China Association of Communications Enterprise, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology and Asia Digital Group.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Upcycling your interior design doesn’t always have to be about getting the latest and biggest statement pieces. Sometimes it’s the littlest design details that make the biggest difference.
That’s what North Texas second-hand stylist Sarah Teresinski shows us. With more than 4,000 Instagram followers and 178,000 TikTok followers, she gives her huge audience clever little design hacks that make the big statements.
Sarah has gathered so much attention from her helpful tips that she’s even garnered national attention for her creative ways of recycling.
CW33’s Jenny Anchondo stopped by her humble abode to get the latest tips on how to make the most with items you already have at home.
Cool upcycling TikTok hack with Sarah Teresinski
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LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) has declared cash dividends on its 6.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (NASDAQ: RILYP) and its 7.375% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (NASDAQ: RILYL) (collectively, the "Preferred Stock"), each series of which is represented by depositary shares. Each depositary share represents 1/1000th fractional interest in a share of the respective Preferred Stock with a liquidation preference equivalent to $25.00 per depositary share.
The 6.875% Series A Preferred Stock cash dividend equals $0.42968750 per depositary share.
The 7.375% Series B Preferred Stock cash dividend equals $0.4609375 per depositary share.
The Preferred Stock dividends will be payable on or about July 29, 2022 to respective Series A and Series B holders of record as of the close of business on July 19, 2022.
B. Riley Financial is a diversified financial services platform that delivers tailored solutions to meet the strategic, operational, and capital needs of its clients and partners. Through its affiliated subsidiaries, B. Riley provides end-to-end, collaborative financial services across investment banking, institutional brokerage, private wealth and investment management, financial consulting, corporate restructuring, operations management, risk and compliance, due diligence, forensic accounting, litigation support, appraisal and valuation, auction, and liquidation services. For more information, please visit www.brileyfin.com.
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SPD K-9 find wanted felon hiding in closet
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SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Shreveport police K-9 is being recognized for his help in nabbing a wanted felon Monday.
Shreveport police said K-9 Cairo was summoned to a house in the 900 block of Winter Garden Drive when the two-legged officers from SPD and the U.S. Marshals Service were unable to get a man wanted on multiple felony charges to respond to their orders to come out and surrender peacefully.
Cairo went in and found Jerquavious Johnson, 21, hiding in a closet.
“Cairo’s presence encouraged Johnson to surrender peacefully and without incident,” SPD spokesman Cpl. Christopher Bordelon said in a news release Tuesday.
Johnson was jailed on warrants out of Bossier Parish charging him with second-degree battery, attempted armed robbery and felony in possession of a firearm.
Police K9’s were introduced to the police force after an officer was murdered during a business search many years ago. Their impact public safety and officer safety is immeasurable, Bordelon said.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HubSpot, Inc. (NYSE: HUBS), the customer relationship management (CRM) platform for scaling companies, announced today that Yamini Rangan, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and Chuck MacGlashing, the Company's VP of Investor Relations, are scheduled to present at the Goldman Sachs Technology Conference in San Francisco on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET. All interested parties can access the webcast live on the Company's investor relations website at ir.hubspot.com. The Company will also host 1-on-1 investor meetings on the same day.
HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is a leading CRM platform that provides software and support to help companies grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers' needs at any stage of growth. Today, over 150,000 customers across more than 120 countries use HubSpot's powerful and easy-to-use tools and integrations to attract, engage, and delight customers. Learn more at www.hubspot.com.
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Which Orijen cat food is best?
Your cats are members of your family, so it’s only natural that you want to choose the best food. Orijen cat food is made using premium ingredients from a biologically appropriate perspective, meaning it’s suitable for the little carnivores you share your home with.
You can trust that any Orijen food is of high quality, but you’ll still need to choose which is right for your cats. Orijen Six Fish Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is an excellent choice that’s suitable for cats in all life stages.
What to know before you buy Orijen cat food
Dry vs. wet cat food
Orijen makes both dry and wet cat food, although its wet food is new and less widely available.
- Dry cat food: Orijen dry cat food contains more meat and fewer fillers, and it has a higher protein content than most dry food, making it a solid contender. Still, some fussy felines won’t touch anything other than wet food. Plus, feeding wet food alone can result in kidney issues if cats don’t drink enough water alongside it.
- Wet cat food: Thanks to its high moisture content, wet cat food is great for cats who don’t drink much. Some cats also find it more palatable than dry food. However, it spoils quickly, so if your cats prefer to eat slowly throughout the day, dry food is a better option.
Life stages
Some Orijen foods are suitable for cats in all life stages. This means both kittens and adult cats can eat them. However, others are only for kittens or only for adult cats.
Kittens have particular dietary needs to support their rapid growth, so it’s best to choose a dedicated kitten food or one that’s suitable for all life stages. If you feed kitten food, you can switch to adult cat food once your cat reaches 12 months of age.
Foods suitable for all life stages have higher protein and fat content than adult cat foods. Therefore, you should watch the weight of your adult cat if you feed this type of food.
What to look for in quality Orijen cat food
Biologically appropriate
Orijen food is “biologically appropriate,” which means it’s formulated to meet the natural dietary needs of pets. Cats are obligate carnivores and are meant to eat meat. In the wild, cats eat prey whole, including organs and cartilage.
Percentage of animal ingredients
Known for its high protein content, cat food made by Orijen contains between 80% and 95% animal ingredients.
Formula
Some formulas are developed with certain needs in mind, such as weight loss or overall health. Others are designed to cater to particular palates, such as seafood formulas for cats who love fish.
How much you can expect to spend on Orijen cat food
Orijen’s dry food comes in 4- or 12-pound bags with the smaller costing roughly $25-$35 and the larger $65-$70. Wet Orijen cat food costs approximately $2 for a 3-ounce can.
Orijen cat food FAQ
Is Orijen cat food raw?
A. Orijen describes its food as being made using fresh or raw ingredients. While this is true, it’s also somewhat misleading. The ingredients might be raw to begin with, but the foods are cooked during processing, so the finished products aren’t raw. If you’re looking for raw cat food, Orijen isn’t the right option for you. However, it is a high quality food that contains premium ingredients.
How do you switch a cat’s diet to Orijen food?
A. You shouldn’t simply switch one cat food for another overnight. This can lead to digestive issues and is why some pet parents end up thinking a new food doesn’t agree with their cats. Instead, you should gradually introduce the new food over 12 to 15 days.
Start by feeding 75% of the old food and 25% of new food for four to five days. Next, feed 50% old food and 50% new food for four to five days, followed by 25% old food and 75% new food for another four to five days. At this point, you can start feeding just the new food, completely phasing out the old one.
What’s the best Orijen cat food to buy?
Top Orijen cat food
Orijen Six Fish Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
What you need to know: With six types of fish as the first ingredients, this is a protein-packed food for seafood loving cats.
What you’ll love: It contains 90% animal ingredients and a selection of vegetables, legumes and added vitamins and minerals. The fish is wild caught to minimize environmental impact. It’s rich in naturally occurring omega fatty acids that are good for heart health.
What you should consider: Some people find the smell too pungently fishy — though cats might appreciate this.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy and Amazon
Top Orijen cat food for the money
Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food
What you need to know: Suitable for adult cats, this food focuses on eight key health benefits.
What you’ll love: This food is good for muscle maintenance, immune support, skin and coat health, digestive health, brain function, eye health, joint health and heart health. It’s made using free-range or wild-caught meats.
What you should consider: It’s fairly calorie dense, so you’ll need to watch for weight gain if your cat is used to a lighter food.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy and Amazon
Worth checking out
Orijen Fit and Trim Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
What you need to know: Lower in calories and fat than other Orijen foods, it’s a great choice for cats who need to lose weight or who gain weight too easily.
What you’ll love: It’s made from 85% animal products, including biologically appropriate whole prey ingredients. It’s easily digestible and excellent for skin and coat health. The first five ingredients are all meat and fish.
What you should consider: While it can help control weight, it can’t work miracles if cats aren’t active enough or eat too much.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy and Amazon
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Mom fatally shot home intruder to defend kids, she says
MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) - A family of three is now traumatized after they say a strange man broke into their home, and the mother fatally shot him while defending her children, she claims.
A mother of two, who asked not to be identified, was showering before work Monday morning when she heard her children, ages 12 and 14, screaming from the living room.
Still dripping wet, she says she ran to her bedroom, grabbed her gun and faced down a strange man, who she claims broke into her home. She says the man charged, undeterred by her dogs, and she shot him in self-defense.
“It all happened so fast — an adrenaline rush,” she said.
Community activist Bushraa Rahman helped clean up the home after authorities removed the body.
“She was scared because her children were there with her. So, she did what any mother would do. She defended her children,” Rahman said. “It was an act of self-defense.”
Police have not identified the man. The mother says he appeared to be in his late 30s and was acting erratically.
Following the shooting, police arrested the mother then released her several hours later after questioning. They referred the case to the district attorney’s office for review.
“In today’s day and age, with mental health and everything else that’s taking place in the world, I mean, you better protect yourself. To be honest, you have to,” Rahman said.
The mother says her children are traumatized after the incident, and the family intends to move out once they find a new place to live.
She says she bought the gun 10 years ago after finding a man sleeping under her son’s bed. She says she hoped she’d never have to use it.
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Leading Sexual Wellness Brand Invites Consumers to Discover Who They are, In and Out of the Bedroom to Promote Sexual Health and Self-Pleasure
NEWTON, Mass., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- plusOne, the leading provider of sexual wellness devices, today announced the launch of a sexual personality quiz in celebration of May's Masturbation Awareness Month. The quiz highlights the brand's overarching efforts to break down barriers and outdated taboos regarding sexual self-pleasure and emphasize the critical role sexual health plays in overall well-being.
The unique quiz includes fun, offbeat questions such as pop culture, self-care, and intimacy preferences to determine their go-to device. Results feature four of the brand's best-selling devices including the Vibrating Wand, Dual Vibrating Massager, Fluttering Arouser and Vibrating Bullet, with different vibration, sensation, and stimulation levels. plusOne is inviting women (and couples) to use it to discover which pleasure-inducing product is best suited for them and encourage them to take control of their sexual health as a part of their self-care routine.
For plusOne, the ability to escape your thoughts and connect with your bodies feels like the most vital kind of self-care. "With this new quiz and our recently launched 'Good Vibrations' playlist, plusOne hopes to spark - and normalize - conversations around masturbation as the ultimate act of self-love. We will continue to provide education to consumers and are committed to democratizing this growing category by making wellness devices that are affordable, accessible, and approachable through our robust offerings," said Jamie Leventhal, Founder and CEO of plusOne.
All plusOne sexual wellness devices, which available at most major food, drug and mass retailers in the U.S. and beyond, are satisfyingly superior: each is fully waterproof, made with body-safe silicone, solidly crafted with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and quick-charging USB cables, delivering powerful pulsations with a variety of vibration settings easily controlled with a quick touch of a button. To learn more about plusOne and its product offerings, visit: https://myplusone.com/.
About plusOne®
plusOne® is breaking down barriers and outdated taboos regarding sexual self-pleasure with our line of beautiful, high-performance, and affordable sexual wellness products. Designed by the beauty and personal care company clio, plusOne® was originally conceived (and we continue to look at the brand) through the lens of beauty and wellness – making the foundation and continuing essence of the brand unique. plusOne® has already made major strides toward eliminating the stigma of sexual self-pleasure by making premium and approachable sexual wellness products available affordably at most major food, drug and mass retailers in the U.S. and abroad. The plusOne® range includes several different types of products and styles fit for any need, allowing women (and couples!) to enjoy themselves however they choose, whenever they choose.
All plusOne® products are manufactured with body-safe silicone and are waterproof. Each plusOne® product is ultra-hygienic and easy to clean, providing the best self-pleasure with the touch of a button. While many sexual wellness devices are expensive, plusOne® is democratizing the category with high-quality vibrators and arousers at a cost everyone can afford.
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- Uncertainty around inflation and asset valuations has slowed deal pipelines, and data already shows a drop in exit and fund-raising activity in the first half of the 2022
- Record $3.6 trillion in dry powder leaves PE sector in good stead to weather a downturn and history shows deals done coming out of recession are among the best-performing
- Resilience of the PE industry set to maintain its standing as best-performing asset class across market conditions, says Bain & Company's Hugh MacArthur, global PE practice leader
LONDON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We appear to be nearing the end of the business cycle. While a range of factors could yet still shift the outlook, the global private equity industry is already slowing in the face of inflation and rising recession risks. But the sector is well positioned to weather the storm and emerge even stronger, Bain & Company's latest mid-year analysis of the PE market concludes.
"The takeaway here is that PE funds will need to manage proactively to anticipate change and get ahead of it. That will be critical in weathering this period of turbulence and taking full advantage of the recovery to come," said Hugh MacArthur, global Private Equity practice leader at Bain & Company.
He added: "Data shows the industry has relied disproportionately on expanding valuation multiples to support returns over the past two decades, but that won't work in a period of inflation. Top-tier performance moving forward will depend on nuts-and-bolts value creation and a clear understanding of how to manage effectively during a period of rising prices."
The cyclical nature of the private equity sector means that weakening economic conditions across major economies will challenge dealmakers, despite the first half of 2022 being on pace to produce the second highest annual buy-out deal value after a record 2021, Bain's Midyear Global PE Market Update warns. The first half of 2022 alone registered $512 billion in buyout deal value, and an average deal size close to $1 billion in that period.
The slowdown that Bain anticipates in deal flow and values is already emerging, it finds, with deal pipelines softening, especially in the high-valuation technology sector. Debt is becoming more expensive and Bain notes that banks are also increasingly pressing questions regarding companies' exposure to inflation and rising rates, making it more difficult to close transactions.
Public market woes have already seen an impact on deal exits as the market for IPOs has largely dried up, Bain's analysis notes. Global buyout backed exit value hit $338 billion in the first half of 2022, down some 37% on the same period a year earlier.
Meanwhile, global IPO value, including both buyout-backed and others, at $91 billion was 73% down versus the first half of 2021. Bain & Company expects that as the present economic turbulence grinds on, these slowdown trends will likely extend to deal exits across the board.
Bain's report identifies a series of knock-on consequences with PE hold periods set to extend, while at the same time the secondaries market is poised for more growth as investors look for alternate ways to generate liquidity, and fund-raising, already sharply lower, is set to decline further in the short-term. Buy-out fund-raising dropped from $284 billion to $138 billion, comparing the first half of 2021 to the same period in 2022.
Despite these short-term challenges, Bain's report concludes that ample "dry powder" puts the PE sector in good stead to weather the present downturn. Many GPs have recently raised funds, it notes, and global dry powder continued to rise in the first half of 2022, now standing at a record high of $3.6 trillion. PE funds are positioned for a strong rebound. Looking back at a 25-year history of the industry, post-downturn market conditions have generated superior returns for investors.
Hugh MacArthur added: "Looking over the long history, Private equity has proven to be resilient to economic downturns. It is a cyclical business and we expect to see some short-term challenges. However, over the long-term, we still believe that PE will continue to grow— and that it will remain the best performing asset class across market conditions."
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Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future.
Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 2% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
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A multifamily industry veteran, Lang brings an unparalleled expertise in payments processing to a new leadership position at Entrata
LEHI, Utah, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrata, the multifamily industry's leading operating system, today announced the hire of Kimberly Lang as Executive Vice President of Product. An industry veteran with over two decades of experience in the property management software and SaaS space, Lang will be focused on payment processing, product, and partnership opportunities to help deliver greater value to the multifamily industry.
"Kimberly is a proven leader who has always demonstrated her ability to create real impact at high-growth companies," said Entrata CEO, Adam Edmunds. "Entrata is at a pivotal moment in our company's success. We continue to focus on building a roster of best-in-class leadership to further expand the features and offerings for our customers and their residents. We're excited to add Kimberly's expertise to move us even more quickly in that direction."
Prior to Entrata, Lang held leadership positions at leading SaaS companies: Inhabit IQ where she drove product improvements and growth initiatives for the vacation rental industry and CheckAlt where she was responsible for property management and the electronic payments division. Lang also spent more than 13 years at RealPage, holding positions including Senior Vice President of Consumer Solutions and CEO of RealPage's Payments Services where she built the company's payments processing solution division.
"I'm thrilled to be joining Entrata at such a critical growth stage for the company. The team has built an impressive product suite that has made Entrata one of the most advanced platforms in the multifamily industry," said Lang. "I'm looking forward to bringing my multifamily expertise and fintech to build on that success as Entrata continues its expansion."
Following a $507 million raise last year — the largest private investment round in Utah history — Entrata has invested heavily in personnel, adding an impressive lineup of executives from some of the largest and most successful technology companies in Utah and beyond. This spring, the company announced its first international expansion into Canada, marking a significant step for the company as it aims to globalize its exclusive single-login, open-access property management operating system.
For more information about Entrata and its technology, please visit www.entrata.com.
About Entrata
Entrata is the leading operating system for multifamily communities worldwide. Setting the bar for innovation in property management software since 2003, Entrata offers solutions for every step of the leasing lifecycle and empowers owners, property managers, and renters to create stronger communities. Entrata currently serves over three million residents across more than 20 thousand multifamily communities around the globe. Learn more at www.entrata.com.
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Suzie Dennis appointed new Alliance school board member
ALLIANCE – Suzie Dennis has been appointed as the newest member of the Alliance school board.
The school board unanimously approved her appointment during a special board meeting Tuesday. Dennis will serve the remainder of former board member Sally Ailes' term, which expires in December 2023. Ailes died on March 15.
“After our deliberations, we felt that Suzie Dennis was the best fit for Alliance City Schools Board of Education," Board President Elayne Dunlap said in a news release. "We believe she will help us to continue moving forward to provide the best education possible for our students.”
Dennis, a 1978 Alliance High School graduate who earned a degree from the University of Mount Union in 1984, became a teacher for Alliance City Schools in 1986. She later transitioned to the role of guidance counselor and retired in May 2014. Dennis later returned to the district to be the student account manager and student adviser for the Alliance Career Center.
“I am very honored that they have faith in me to appoint me to fill Sally’s role,” Dennis said. “I know I have huge shoes to fill, and I am committed to maintaining the excellence and professionalism that she was known for. I am honored to carry on her legacy, and I am thrilled to be back with Alliance City Schools in this capacity.”
The school board expects to appoint another member in June. Board member Lori Kumler, who was appointed to the position in May 2021, has announced that she will be leaving the district and moving to Central Ohio to be closer to family.
The deadline to apply for Kumler's seat has passed.
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LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) honored the recipients of its 21st annual GHXcellence Awards during the company's annual GHX Summit awards ceremony yesterday evening in Hollywood, Florida. For more than two decades, the GHXcellence Awards have recognized provider and supplier organizations, and individuals, that are advancing the business of healthcare through complex problem solving, relentless innovation and supply chain leadership.
"The 2021 GHXcellence Award winners embody healthcare at its best by exhibiting and encouraging a spirit of innovation, leadership, creativity and collaboration," said Bruce Johnson, president and CEO, GHX. "We are proud to recognize the individuals and organizations that are steadfast in their commitment to transforming the business of healthcare for the benefit of many."
2021 Organizational Award Recipients and Key Contributors:
- Collaboration: Abbott Laboratories and the American Diabetes Association
- Community Impact: Ochsner Health
- Innovation: Stanford Health Care
- Innovation: Medtronic
- Commitment to Safety & Security: Providence
- Achieving Financial Agility: Trinity Health, Duke Health and GE Healthcare
- Elevating the Clinically Integrated Supply Chain: Scripps Health
- U.S. Healthcare Provider of the Year (Large – 1,000+ beds): RWJBarnabas Health
- U.S. Healthcare Provider of the Year (Medium – 500-1,000 beds): UC Davis Health
- U.S. Healthcare Provider of the Year (Small – less than 500 beds): UCI Health
- U.S. Healthcare Supplier of the Year (Large): Medline Industries, Inc.
- U.S. Healthcare Supplier of the Year (Mid-Size): Hologic
- Canadian Healthcare Supplier of the Year: Stryker Corporation
- Canadian Healthcare Provider of the Year: Transform Shared Service Organization
2021 Individual Award Winners:
- Healthcare Hero: Jack Koczela, Director of Services, Supply Chain, Froedtert Health
- Healthcare Hero: Mark Van Sumeren, Managing Director, Health Industry Advisor
- Supply Chain Leadership: Richard Bagley, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Penn State Health
"While the healthcare industry experienced myriad challenges in the past year, it also launched incredible ingenuity and collaboration. This year's GHXcellence winners represent an industry working together through unprecedented difficulties toward the common goal of optimizing the value and quality of care for the patient and our communities," said Jimmy Chung, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Advantus Health Partners and member of the GHXcellence Selection Committee.
The top-performing provider and supplier organizations were evaluated based on GHX performance metrics. Winners in the other award categories were selected based on submitted nominations and a combination of strategic performance metrics that were evaluated by a selection committee made up of GHX executives and leading healthcare influencers including Randy V. Bradley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Information Systems & Supply Chain Management, University of Tennessee; Kristine Russell, Executive Vice President, Endeavor Business Media and Publisher/Executive Editor, Healthcare Purchasing News & Medical Laboratory Observer; and Jimmy Chung, MD, MBA. This year, GHX added three new awards to honor those elevating the clinically integrated supply chain, excelling in safety and security and demonstrating keen financial agility.
More details about the award criteria can be found on the GHX award program page.
About GHX
Building on decades of collaboration among providers, manufacturers, distributors and other industry stakeholders, Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) is leading the charge in helping organizations run the new business of healthcare. By automating key business processes and translating evidence-based analytics and data into meaningful action, GHX is helping the healthcare ecosystem to move faster, operate more intelligently and achieve greater outcomes. With the support of GHX, healthcare organizations have removed billions of dollars of wasteful healthcare spend. For more information on GHX's suite of cloud-based supply chain solutions, visit www.ghx.com and The Healthcare Hub.
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC: PTBS) – BCT-The Community's Bank recently welcomed Ted Argleben as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer to their commercial lending team. Mr. Argleben will be responsible for commercial loan and banking relationships growth in Northern Virginia. He will report to Paul Bice, Executive Vice President, Virginia President. Mr. Argleben will be located in the BCT Lending office in Leesburg, Virginia, located at 602 South King Street, Suite 300.
Mr. Argleben brings over 29 years of banking experience to BCT. Most recently, he served 18 years with Access National Bank (acquired by Atlantic Union Bank) providing commercial lending services to small and early-growth businesses. Mr. Argleben began his career in banking in Espanola, New Mexico at Valley National Bank.
"Ted is a great fit for BCT," stated Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO of BCT. "His passion for helping businesses launch and grow will broaden our commercial lending relationships in Northern Virginia, where we are committed to providing unique and personalized experiences for our customers."
Mr. Argleben earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance from California State University, Fullerton.
Community service is important to Mr. Argleben. He previously served on the Board of Directors for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries and also served on the Advisory Board for St. Luke Preschool. In addition, he served as Treasurer for Ebenezer United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years at McLean Bible Church. He looks forward to serving the local communities near BCT.
Born in California and raised in Alaska and Colorado, Mr. Argleben is an avid outdoorsman. He is an explorer at heart and enjoys backpacking, fishing, and elk hunting. He lives in Loudoun County, Virginia with his wife of 31 years, Mary, whom he met while in college. They have two adult sons.
The BCT Lending office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About BCT-The Community's Bank
Founded in 1871, BCT - Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:PTBS). With approximately $719 million in assets as of March 31, 2021, the Company conducts operations through its main office, an additional eight branch offices, and two loan production offices. BCT's offices are located in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties (WV), Washington County (MD), and Loudoun and Stafford Counties (VA). The Bank provides various banking products and services including free access to over 55,000 ATMs through the Allpoint® network plus online and mobile banking for individuals, businesses, and local governments. The Bank also offers commercial lines and term loans, residential and commercial construction, commercial real estate loans and agricultural loans. The Residential Lending division offers secondary market and portfolio mortgage loans, one-time close construction to perm loans, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. For over 65 years, BCT Wealth Advisors has provided financial management, investment, trust, and estate services to its clients. In 2019, 2020, and 2021 the Bank was named a "Best Bank To Work For" by American Banker. In 2018, Forbes named BCT a "Best In State Bank" for Maryland.
The Company's shares are quoted on the OTC Pink Sheet marketplace under the symbol "PTBS." For more information about Potomac Bancshares, Inc., and the Bank, please visit our website at www.mybct.bank.
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Suncoast reaction to graduation speech from Pine View School class president that’s stirring a lot of controversy and discussion
OSPREY, Fla. (WWSB) - A speech from Zander Moricz during the graduation ceremony for Pine View School grabbing everyone’s attention on Sunday.
“We thought the speech was wonderful, it was very inspiring and clever at the same time,” said Mary Tavarozzi, Board of Directors President for ALSO Youth. “It would’ve been ideal if he could’ve given the speech that he originally wanted to give.”
Zander, who is openly gay, was told by administrators that his mic would be cut off if he talked about certain topics during his speech, mainly gay issues. He went about his speech in a creative way, still getting his message across.
“I think everything that he’s doing is awesome, I think it’s fantastic that he is doing so much to take a stand,” said Lily Lewis, a 9th grade student at Pine View School.
Sarasota School Board Vice Chair Tom Edwards was on hand for Pine View’s graduation ceremony. He says he’s very proud of Zander, even mentioning one of the quotes from Zander’s speech.
“Those with the most power are coming after those with the least,” said Edwards. “That’s what’s important to Zander, social justice.”
There’s hope from many that Zander’s speech and his stance will pave the way for students on the Suncoast and everywhere when it comes to issues such as being gay.
“There’s still a lot of LGBTQ youth going to school in Sarasota County,” said Tavarozzi. “They need to be reassured that they aren’t being erased, that they will be respected and affirmed, and they will be able to go to school as they are, who they are.”
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The longest running Salesforce DevOps report shows teams rebounding to pre-pandemic levels for change fail rate and time to recover
Research shows how high-performing teams use commercial low-code DevOps tools to release more often, recover faster and achieve business value
CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Copado, the global leader in low-code DevOps, today released the findings from its third annual "State of Salesforce DevOps" report, which collects data and insights on the key trends in low-code software delivery. Based on thousands of data points collected from over 450 global Salesforce customers using DevOps to accelerate and improve the speed and quality of their implementations, the report highlights the improvement in quality, examines the possible causes of the decline in velocity, identifies the qualities of the teams that are thriving, and makes recommendations on how teams can maximize their development resources.
Adopting key principles from DORA, the report analyzed performance across Salesforce teams in terms of the dual goals of innovation velocity and release quality and security. Using the four metrics of lead time for change, deployment frequency, change failure rate and mean time to recovery, the report categorized respondents into four performance profiles that can be used to identify and measure the characteristics of both high and low performance.
Key takeaways from the Copado 2022 State of Salesforce DevOps report include:
Quality-first DevOps is increasing
The 2021 report found a significant reduction in quality and stability as evidenced by increased change failure rate and mean time to recover. Copado attributed that to the 2020 COVID pandemic and the ensuing disruption to team workflows. In 2022, that trend seems to have reversed, with stability returning to the 2019 levels.
Teams showed 8x shorter time to restore (96 hours in 2021 compared to 12 hours in 2022) and reported 50% lower change fail rate (38% in 2021 compared to 20% in 2022). In 2022, the change failure rates and recovery times were roughly the same as in 2019.
Salesforce teams tapped the brakes in 2022
Teams may have overcompensated for stability over the last year by reducing their velocity. This year's report shows a reduction in deployment frequency which dropped by half compared to the two previous years, from 475 per year to 230 per year on average. Elite performers continue to release faster with an average lead time of 8 days, compared to 50 days for low performers. Since 2019 the percentage of teams with lead times less than a week has declined from 69% to 49% and the number of users able to deploy on demand has shrunk from 23% to 10%.
Overall, compared to low performers, elite performers have:
- 4x shorter lead times
- 46x more deployments, 94% of elite performers release at least weekly vs. only 13% of low performers
- 5x fewer production failures
- 8x faster time to recover, less than four hours for elite performers and more than 18 days for low performers
"The last three years of research has taught us a lot about the challenges that Salesforce teams face and where they excel," said Andrew Davis, senior director of research and innovation at Copado. "Last year, the report showed the impact of a global pandemic and shift to remote work on the ability to ensure quality and stability. This year we've seen quality and stability trends bounce back. This points to the resilience and commitment of the community of Salesforce developers, admins, and business users who find a way. We've reached a point in time where the level of customization that can be built into the Salesforce platform makes it necessary to adopt DevOps tools and practices to manage software delivery well."
Salesforce teams continue to grow in size and complexity
For the second year in a row, Copado found that Salesforce teams are growing. This year, 46% of respondents report that their teams have grown, 41% have remained steady and just 13% report their team decreased in size. The continued growth in the size of development teams means a continued increase in the complexity of the Salesforce orgs they are building.
For the third year in a row, Copado found a strong correlation between team size and lead time. This year, there was also a correlation between team size and change failure rate and time to recover. All of these metrics worsened as teams grew in size.
Traditional use cases for low-code application development have been largely for internal business applications with limited business impact. In 2022, 72% of respondents use Salesforce for building internal applications, but now 60% are using the platform to build business-critical apps, and 66% are using the platform to build customer-facing apps, while 37% are building all three types. A much more rigorous release process should be applied to customer-facing and business-critical applications than needs to be applied to internal business apps. It should also be noted that these types of apps are usually much more sophisticated than internal apps.
Performance improves with commercial low-code DevOps tools
Low-code application development on Salesforce is the fastest way to translate ideas into innovation, but without enterprise software delivery capabilities in place, the power of low-code is undone by quality issues, manual processes and orchestration challenges. The report found that teams using DevOps tools designed specifically for Salesforce release 50% more frequently than teams using build-your-own platforms like Jenkins.
Copado also found that those who are highly involved in Enterprise Agile Planning (74% of respondents) and also use a commercial Salesforce tool for DevOps are 39% more likely to work at a company that is exceeding its goals. Given the current economic environment and growing importance of proving ROI and value realization for technology investments, teams that are investing in process improvements are better able to ensure that they're getting the greatest benefit.
Change failure rates can be reduced with automated testing
Teams need to shift to faster, more automated ways of ensuring quality. Automated testing of Salesforce applications is an opportunity area now that the Salesforce platform is used more often for external customer-facing and business-critical applications. Yet if there is any testing in the development process, manual testing is the most common method. One-third of Salesforce development teams use manual testing, 29% have minimal to no testing and 21% automate critical tests, while only 19% are practicing test-driven development.
The full report with a forward written by Peter Coffee, vice president of strategic research for Salesforce, can be found at: https://www.copado.com/devops-hub/ebooks/2022-state-of-salesforce-devops-report
Methodology
Copado surveyed over 450 executives, managers, and members of Salesforce delivery teams to learn about their development lifecycles. Conducted in April 2022, the survey included companies ranging in size from one employee to more than 1 million employees. Sixty percent of these companies have more than 500 Salesforce users. The goal was to better understand the challenges of innovating on the Salesforce platform. The analysis was done on the Tableau Analytics platform including data visualization, cross tab analysis, and core BI.
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Copado is the leading DevOps and testing solution for low-code SaaS platforms that run the world's largest digital transformations. Backed by Insight Partners, Salesforce Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund, Copado accelerates multi-cloud, enterprise deployments by automating the end-to-end software delivery process to maximize customers' return on their cloud investment. More than 1,000 companies rely on Copado to drive digital transformation with speed, quality and value including Boston Scientific, Coca-Cola, Fair Trade, Linde, MassMutual, Schneider Electric and Shell. Copado DevOps 360™ processes over 50 million DevOps transactions per month and is rated with a 100% score on the Salesforce AppExchange. More information can be found at: http://www.copado.com.
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-- Marks 33rd Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase --
ORLANDO, Fla., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NNN), a real estate investment trust, declared a quarterly dividend of 55 cents per share payable August 15, 2022 to common shareholders of record on July 29, 2022. The 3.8% increase in the quarterly dividend marks the 33rd consecutive annual dividend increase. NNN is one of only three publicly traded REITs and 86 publicly traded companies in America to have increased annual dividends for 33 or more consecutive years.
Steve Horn, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "We are pleased to make 2022 our 33rd consecutive year of annual dividend increases. Our multi-year approach, disciplined capital deployment, and strong, flexible balance sheet have enabled us to, once again, withstand macroeconomic uncertainty and continue this impressive track record of consistent growth."
National Retail Properties invests primarily in high-quality retail properties subject generally to long-term, net leases. As of March 31, 2022, the company owned 3,271 properties in 48 states with a gross leasable area of approximately 33.5 million square feet and with a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.6 years. For more information on the company, visit www.nnnreit.com.
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Increasing Service Capabilities for Rail Shippers Across the Country
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Rail Company LLC today completed the acquisition from BRX Transportation Holdings of Denver-based Pioneer Lines, Inc., a railroad holding company including 15 short line railroads. The transaction closed following regulatory authorization.
The acquisition advances Patriot Rail's growth strategy, increasing the Jacksonville, Florida, company's short line operations from 16 to 31 railroads. Patriot now serves customers with operations in 23 states.
"We are pleased to bring Pioneer Lines railroads into Patriot Rail," said John E. Fenton, Patriot Rail's chief executive officer. "Doubling our footprint across the U.S. furthers our commitment to exceed customer expectations as a best-in-class rail partner. Patriot Rail takes great pride in delivering value to our customers with safety always as our core foundation, and our expansion will drive deeper commercial and logistics relationships."
"Patriot Rail's accelerating growth opens more opportunities for innovative and sustainable freight transport solutions," said John Ma, Patriot board member and co-head of North America for Igneo Infrastructure Partners, Patriot's majority investor. "Igneo continues to see strong potential for long-term returns through our investment in the Patriot Rail platform."
Patriot Rail board chair Deb Butler added, "Patriot Rail has the growth mindset and financial capacity to invest in profitable initiatives benefitting rail shippers and our long-term investors. We welcome our new Patriot team members to our employee-first leadership culture, and the future is bright for the customers, stakeholders, and communities we serve."
About Patriot Rail
Patriot Rail operates 31 regional and freight short line railroads, a scenic rail excursion train, and rail-related services companies with operations in 23 states. Service capabilities include railcar storage, contract switching, transloading, railcar cleaning, engineering services, excursion railroads, real estate, and track access. Patriot Rail is also a direct partner in providing railcar repair and maintenance, railcar dismantling, and environmental services including centralized wastewater treatment. For more information, visit patriotrail.com.
About Igneo Infrastructure Partners
Igneo Infrastructure Partners is an autonomous investment team in the First Sentier Investors Group. It invests in high-quality, mature, mid-market infrastructure companies in the utilities and transport sectors in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Operating since 1994, the team works closely with portfolio companies to create long-term sustainable value through innovation and proactive asset management. Igneo manages more than US$15 billion in assets as of June 30, 2022 on behalf of more than 120 institutional investors around the world. For more information, visit igneoip.com.
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- RVR Adds in 11th Store in the Carolinas
- 97th Location Added to the RV Retailer Family of Stores
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") today announced the grand opening of a new store in Charleston, South Carolina. This new store marks the 97th store for RVR since its founding in June of 2018.
Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are excited to open a new store in the fast-growing Charleston, South Carolina market. This will be an outstanding store for us with an ideal location in the market right on I-26, a great team and excellent products. This will be our 11th location in the Carolinas. We built an impressive state of the art facility boasting a 24,000 square foot facility with 18 service bays and an indoor showroom."
"South Carolina is one of the fastest growing states in terms of RV registrations growing 27% since 2019 from 6,100 to 7,900 registrations in 2021. The state has incredible demographics of retirees and emerging families that will make this location thrive for years to come. This store will be under our East Region run by Don Strollo, East Region President," added Jon Ferrando.
"RV One Charleston is introducing an excellent mix of premium brands including Grand Design, Entegra, Forest River and East to West," said Don Strollo. "This location coupled with our stores in Myrtle Beach area have us ready to service customers in some of the most scenic RV park destinations in the eastern US."
RV One Superstores Charleston is located east of I-26 and Highway 78 in Ladson, South Carolina The location is just minutes away from some of the most attractive lakes an parks in South Carolina in Francis Marion National Forest, Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie. RV One and Sonny's Camp-N-Travel have been serving the local South Carolina market since 1973.
To learn more about RV One Superstores Charleston and RV Retailer, please visit: https://rvonecharleston.rvone.com/ or https://www.rvretailer.com/
About RV Retailer, LLC
RV Retailer, LLC is a leading recreational vehicle retail company in the United States with a focus on providing an outstanding experience for recreational vehicle customers in new and used sales, service and parts, and customer financial services. RV Retailer has 97 RV stores in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. Regional store brands include: RV One Superstores, Motor Home Specialist, ExploreUSA, Sonny's Camp-N-Travel, Cousins RV, Camper Clinic, Lifestyle RVs, Family RV Group, Northgate RV, Tom's Camperland and Blue Dog RV, which sell a wide range of new and used RV brands with thousands of RVs in inventory.
RV Retailer is led by co-founders Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President, and John Rizzo, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Jon Ferrando and John Rizzo were instrumental in building America's largest automotive retailer from start-up to over $20 billion in revenue. RV Retailer's leadership team has over 250 years of automotive and RV retail industry experience.
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SHANGHAI, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Infinix officially launched its revolutionary 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber (3D VCC) Liquid Cooling Technology. Using innovative design on the dimensionality of VC shape for the first time designers have achieved an increase in the chamber volume which significantly improves heat dissipation resulting in better performance. This creative solution fixes some issues caused by high temperatures for high-integration and high-power smartphones, such as CPU frequency reduction, frame rate drops, and frozen screens. This new technology has been certified by the China National Intellectual Property Administration.
"Regular smartphone gamers players care about performance, while advanced players emphasize heat dissipation due to its direct impact on performance. As the 5G era poses new challenges to the heat dissipation technique, technology development drives innovations from traditional heat pipes to VC, a leap from line to surface basis, and now further upgrades from a flat surface to a three-dimension basis to form Infinix 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber Liquid Cooling. This technology not only exhibits Infinix's technical foundation and innovative spirit but also represents a huge step towards technological progress. " said Manfred Hong, Senior Product Director of Infinix.
Infinix's Self-Developed 3D VCC Technology
When heat enters the VC, water in the evaporator is vaporized into steam, which removes excess heat. Hot steam then flows into the condenser becoming a liquid, which flows back to the evaporator through the internal wick structure that forms a hot and cold circulation system with the coexistence of water and steam.
When compared with traditional VC design, the 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber Liquid Cooling Technology come a long way forward. Bumps were added to one side of the evaporator, increasing chamber volume and water storage capacity along with thermal flux. Water injection volume and Q max values increased by 20% when compared with conventional VC[1] resulting in massive improvements overall.
Reducing the thermal resistance media of the heating source is realized by adjusting the structure of the front housing to form a bump, which enables the 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber to almost directly contact the SoC chip. This significantly reduces thermal resistance from shield to Vapor Chamber increasing thermal conductivity rate, performance, and heat dissipation. In comparison to traditional 2D designs, the new 3D VCC reduces the temperature by about three degrees[2], and the total heat dissipation performance is increased by about 12.5%[3].
The Challenges of Creating Perfection
For Infinix to master heat dissipation in the new 3D VCC design, structural strength needed to be vastly improved upon previous designs. After numerous tests and improvements, Infinix's R&D team designed the 3D internal structure into a matrix support column, balancing flatness and internal chamber volume.
The second major challenge was to maintain the integrity of the wick structure within the 3D structure. Traditional VC wick structures are flat and folds can easily occur within the 3D Cloud transition area, causing a potential chamber blockage. Utilizing a complicated capillary structure density analysis and advanced welding technology, Infinix's R&D team was able to ensure the integrity of the wick structure, greatly improving performance.
Front housing adaptation was also taken into account. In order to reduce the thermal resistance medium, Infinix's R&D team repeatedly evaluated the position of the front housing opening and the strength of its alloy material, resulting in front housing adaptation. Together, these key components make up Infinix's self developed 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber Liquid Cooling Technology.
With this technology embedded into Infinix smartphones, users can enjoy the benefit of superior performance when their device is under heavy load, allowing them to play games harder and faster, live-stream for longer and reap the rewards of a cooler, smoother running high performance smartphone.
Following its motto of "The Future is Now", Infinix will continue to develop its smartphone heat dissipation technology. Infinix will develop thinner VCs with more bumps, with more creative material processes, and even merge the smartphone middle frame and 3D VCC into one, or miniaturize the entire computer cooling module into the smartphone. Driven by a global vision, Infinix will continue to deliver amazing products to consumers with its strong innovation capabilities giving them the best possible smartphone within their price ranges.
About Infinix:
Infinix Mobility is a rapidly emerging technology brand that designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of smart devices worldwide under the Infinix brand, which was founded in 2013.
Targeting today's youth with first in class technology, Infinix creates trendy, powerful and attainably priced smart devices that bring the latest technology on the market to users around the world at a time when they need it at a price that they want it.
For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/
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PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.18 per common share for the third quarter of 2022. The dividend is payable on October 14, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2022. The common stock dividend for the 12 months ending September 30, 2022, of $4.66 per common share represents an increase of 24 cents, or 5 percent, over the 12 months ended September 30, 2021.
The dividend allows the company to share its continued high-quality, strong and increasing net cash provided by operating activities with its common shareholders while retaining a significant portion for reinvestment into its highly leased pipeline of new Class A development and redevelopment projects. For the 10-year period ending December 31, 2022, the company expects an aggregate $2.0 billion of cash flows from operating activities after dividends will have been generated for reinvestment. Additionally, its funds from operations (FFO) payout ratio (quarterly common stock dividends divided by quarterly funds from operations) remains favorably low at 56 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Growth in the company's net cash flows provided by operating activities continues to generate opportunities to increase the company's quarterly cash dividend per common share while maintaining a low FFO payout ratio.
About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® urban office real estate investment trust, is the first, longest-tenured and pioneering owner, operator and developer uniquely focused on collaborative life science, agtech and technology campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations. Founded in 1994, Alexandria pioneered this niche and has since established a significant market presence in key locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland and Research Triangle. For more information, please visit www.are.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results might differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Wet weather pattern for the Suncoast is locked in
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Moisture will continue to stream into the state today and a trough of low pressure will slowly advance to the north Florida border.
The combination of these factors will continue to increase rain chances as we head into the weekend. Also, as moisture increases, the number of storms that form will become wetter.
Locally heavy rains could cause ponding water on roads, but most of the rain for the next few days will form late enough in the day that most of drive-time will be over.
The moisture and humidity will also cause “feels-like” temperatures to climb to triple digits. By 2 p.m., the heat index in some locations will approach 105 to 107.
The tropics remain calm. Only one area of disturbed weather is being monitored. Over the last 24 hours the suspect area has decreased in thunderstorm activity due to Saharan dust. The chance for development is only 20%.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTNP) ("Titan" or the "Company") today announced that it has expanded its Board of Directors (the "Board") from five (5) to eleven (11) and appointed six new directors following their election at its special meeting of stockholders held on August 15, 2022 (the "Special Meeting"). The new directors, which were on a nominee slate proposed by Activist Investing LLC (together with its affiliates, "Activist Investing"), are Avraham Ben-Tzvi, Peter L. Chasey, Eric Greenberg, David E. Lazar, Matthew C. McMurdo and David Natan.
In addition, following the Special Meeting, Mr. Lazar was appointed interim Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with a mandate to lead Titan's continuing review of strategic alternatives. Mr. Lazar succeeds Marc Rubin, M.D., who will no longer serve as Executive Chairman, but will remain on the Board.
"As one of the largest investors in Titan, Activist Investing's goal is to help the Company unlock value for both ourselves and our fellow shareholders through a strategic transaction," commented Mr. Lazar. "I believe the reconstituted Board, which collectively possess decades of experience in pharmaceutical executive leadership, clinical research, strategic turnarounds, deal structuring, corporate governance, investment management, accounting, finance and corporate law, will be a tremendous asset in this endeavor."
Biographies of Newly Elected Directors
- Avraham Ben-Tzvi is the Founder of ABZ Law Office, a boutique Israeli law firm specializing in outsourced general counsel services for publicly traded as well as private companies and corporations, Investments & Securities Laws, Commercial Law & Contracts and various civil law matters, which he established in January 2017. Mr. Ben-Tzvi served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Purple Biotech Ltd. (formerly Kitov Pharma Ltd.), a clinical-stage company advancing first-in-class therapies to overcome tumor immune evasion and drug resistance, from November 2015 until April 2020. Prior to that, Mr. Ben-Tzvi served as General Counsel and secretary at Medigus Ltd., a minimally invasive endosurgical tools medical device and miniaturized imaging equipment company, from April 2014 until November 2015. Mr. Ben-Tzvi is a member of the Israel Bar Association, and is also licensed as a Notary by the Israeli Ministry of Justice. Prior to that he served as an attorney at one of Israel's leading international law firms where, amongst other corporate and commercial work, he advised companies and underwriters on various offerings by Israeli companies listing in US and on various SEC related filings. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Ben-Tzvi worked in a number of business development, corporate finance and banking roles at companies in the financial services, lithium battery manufacturing and software development industries. Mr. Ben-Tzvi holds a B.A., magna cum laude, in Economics from Yeshiva University in New York and an LLB, magna cum laude with Honors, in from Sha'arei Mishpat College of Law in Hod HaSharon, Israel.
- Peter L. Chasey serves as the Owner of Chasey Law Offices, a law practice specializing in personal litigation, business litigation and commercial law, since founding the practice in 2005. Earlier in his career, Mr. Chasey served as staff counsel for one of the largest insurance companies in the world defending general claims against insured businesses and also served as a land surveyor. Mr. Chasey holds a B.S. in Political Science and Government from the University of San Diego and a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law.
- Eric Greenberg has over 40 years of capital markets experience. As a trader and portfolio manager at hedge funds, his areas of expertise included the development of trading strategies, portfolio management and deal structuring. Mr. Greenberg was Co-Founder of Blink Charging Co., a leader in the EV charging infrastructure industry. In addition, Mr. Greenberg provides investor relation and digital marketing services for companies across a variety of industries, such as life sciences, fintech, internet platforms and others. Mr. Greenberg holds a B.B.A in Finance from Baruch College and an M.B.A. in Finance from Baruch College Zicklin School of Business.
- David E. Lazar has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Custodian Ventures LLC, a company which specializes in assisting distressed public companies through custodianship, since February 2018, and Activist Investing LLC, an actively managed investment fund, since March 2018. Previously, Mr. Lazar served as Managing Partner at Zenith Partners International Inc., a boutique consulting firm, from July 2012 to April 2018. In his role as Chief Executive Officer of Custodian Ventures LLC, Mr. Lazar has successfully served as a custodian to numerous public companies across a wide range of industries. Mr. Lazar currently serves as an Advisor to PROMAX Investments LLC, a position he has held since July 2022, and as an Ambassador at Large for the Arab African Council for Integration and Development, since March 2022.
- Matthew C. McMurdo currently serves as Managing Member of McMurdo Law Group, LLC, a corporate and securities law practice, since 2010. Previously, Mr. McMurdo was a Partner at Nannarone & McMurdo, LLP, a boutique law firm, from 2008 to 2010. In addition, Mr. McMurdo served as General Counsel of Berkley Asset Management LLC, the general partner of a real estate fund focused on opportunistic and distressed real estate assets, from 2011 to 2013. Mr. McMurdo holds a B.S. in Finance from Lehigh University and a J.D., cum laude, from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
- David Natan currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Natan & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm offering chief financial officer services to public and private companies in a variety of industries, since 2007. In addition, Mr. Natan currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Airborne Motorworks, Inc., a privately-held aerospace transportation company, since April 2020. From February 2010 to May 2020, Mr. Natan served as Chief Executive Officer of ForceField Energy, Inc., a company focused on the solar industry and LED lighting products. From February 2002 to November 2007, Mr. Natan served as Executive Vice President of Reporting and Chief Financial Officer of PharmaNet Development Group, Inc., a drug development services company, and, from June 1995 to February 2002, as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Global Technovations, Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of oil analysis instruments and speakers and speaker components. Prior to that, Mr. Natan served in various roles of increasing responsibility with Deloitte & Touche LLP, a global consulting firm. Mr. Natan currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee of Global Diversified Marketing Group, Inc., a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of food and snack products, since February 2021 and serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee of Sunshine Biopharma, Inc., a pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement company, since February 2022. Previously, Mr. Natan served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ForceField Energy, Inc., from April 2015 to May 2020, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Global Technovations, Inc., from December 1999 to December 2001. Mr. Natan holds a B.A. in Economics from Boston University.
About Titan Pharmaceuticals
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTNP), based in South San Francisco, CA, is a development stage company developing proprietary therapeutics with its ProNeura® long-term, continuous drug delivery technology. The ProNeura technology has the potential to be used in developing products for treating a number of chronic conditions, where maintaining consistent, around-the-clock blood levels of medication may benefit the patient and improve medical outcomes. In December 2021, Titan commenced a process to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.
For more information about Titan, please visit www.titanpharm.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our product development programs and any other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's current expectations include those risks and uncertainties relating to our ability to raise capital, the regulatory approval process, the development, testing, production and marketing of our drug candidates, patent and intellectual property matters and strategic agreements and relationships. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
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Acquisition Enhances Continuous Marketing Spend Mix Optimization and Streamlines Collaboration Between Finance and Marketing Teams
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced the acquisition of Plannuh, a leading marketing performance management cloud solution. With the addition of Plannuh, Planful now enables seamless collaboration between finance and marketing teams, and other business users. These capabilities give trailblazing CFOs and CMOs the tools they need to drive more opportunities for business growth across the organization.
Plannuh provides marketers with deep financial intelligence for all marketing activities. Marketers are able to course-correct campaign and activity investments in real-time to maximize ROI, while increasing visibility and collaboration with their Finance colleagues.
Planful's CEO Grant Halloran said: "Marketing is an increasingly important and large investment area for many businesses, yet there is huge friction in planning and tracking investments at granular levels. The Plannuh team has solved this problem in such an impressive way. We fell in love with the technology and the team and are delighted to welcome them all to Planful and our mission."
Because marketing investments need to be planned at campaign and activity levels, hundreds of thousands of marketing departments are in spreadsheet hell, making it near impossible to continuously optimize activities to drive higher ROI, and support Finance's needs for accurate spend, accruals, and results data. Plannuh overcomes these problems by enabling users to:
- Easily build agile marketing plans that consolidate goals, campaigns, budget, and performance metrics into one view.
- Automate marketing budget and expense management by leveraging AI.
- Import and configure budgets for full alignment and tracking across regions and functions, with pinpoint accuracy for confidence in budget reporting.
- Prove and improve the business value of marketing by calculating cost-per-outcome (CPO), return on investment (ROI), and lifetime value (LTV) in real-time.
Plannuh was brought to market in 2019 by founder and CEO, Peter Mahoney, who has spent more than 30 years at the nexus of marketing, technology, and product development. Plannuh's reputation for operational marketing excellence is a result of its experienced team of leaders across marketing, product development, cloud application development, and artificial intelligence.
"I created Plannuh because I saw a need for agile planning and budgeting tools that address the unique requirements of marketers, while connecting those marketing concepts to financial outcomes. We have spent the past few years creating a system that delivers best-in-class marketing performance that can be communicated in the language of the business," said Mahoney, who will join Planful as General Manager of Marketing Solutions. "Planful is the natural partner to connect our approach to broader financial planning and analysis processes, further solidifying the strong relationships our customers have developed with their counterparts in the Office of the CFO."
Plannuh customers are able to get up and running within weeks for immediate time-to-value. Plannuh has customers around the world and across more than 25 industries, including Axonius, Duolingo, and Invisible FenceⓇ Brand.
"As a customer of both Planful and Plannuh, we have seen immense value in the ability of both solutions to help us remain agile through changing market conditions, allowing us to confidently plan for the future. We look forward to working even more closely with Planful to increase collaboration and business-wide planning across both our finance and marketing teams," said Mark Horne, Chief Marketing Officer at Pindrop Security.
"Financial performance doesn't exist only in the Office of Finance. It's key to every business users' ability to drive success across the organization. Especially in times of uncertainty and volatility, financial rigor is critical," noted R "Ray" Wang, Principal Analyst and CEO of Constellation Research, inc. "Organizations are seeing a significantly increased need for business-wide planning, and increased visibility and collaboration across finance and marketing."
All of Plannuh's employees will join the Planful team, and the Plannuh application will be immediately merged into the Planful platform. The solution will continue to be available as a standalone offering to marketing departments and will also be available as part of the broader Planful platform. Planful was represented by Paul Hastings LLP in connection with this transaction.
Requests for a demo can be made here: www.planful.com.
Planful is the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software. The Planful platform is used around the globe to streamline business-wide planning, budgeting, consolidations, reporting, and analytics. Planful empowers finance, accounting, and business users to plan confidently, close faster, and report accurately. More than 1,300 customers, including Boston Red Sox, Bose, 23andMe, Zappos, and Five Guys rely on Planful to accelerate their cycle times, increase productivity, and improve accuracy. Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm. Learn more at www.planful.com.
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Fairycore will make your living space a place to escape and dream
If you are looking for home decor options that emit a mystical vibe, fairycore may be for you. Flowers, sparkling lights, mushrooms, soft hues and more – the lighthearted feel of pieces that create this interior design make a room warm and inviting.
At a time when many people are seeking a reprieve from the many troubles in the world, there’s little doubt why this positive decorative theme has been trending on Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok as one of the most popular room trends of 2022. To add a touch of magic to your favorite space, you’ll need a few items that create a fairycore aesthetic such as Minetom Fairy String Lights, the Home Decorators Collection Round Antiqued Accent Mirror and Butterfly Craze Artificial Lavender.
What is fairycore?
Fairycore is a decor trend that creates a relaxing atmosphere with both magical and nature-based items. While there’s not a set way to create the unique aesthetic, there are several elements that are perfect to include into your decor scheme if you want to create this whimsical atmosphere in your home. Regardless of the items that appeal to your decor style, keep in mind that there are numerous ways to incorporate them into your fairycore room plan.
Lights
Not only does a soft glow illuminate a room without being too harsh, but it also shines light on other decorative items. To create this look that pairs perfectly with a fairycore theme, opt for string lights with small bulbs (often called fairy lights) and nightlights or lamps with vintage looks, embellishments or unique designs.
Plants
Because the faircore look is all about nature, plants are a must to include in your decor. If you have a green thumb and love houseplants, live plants are great options. However, there are many artificial plants that look realistic and work well for home decorating. Greenery such as ferns and ivy, all types of flowers and mushrooms are ideal for fairycore. In addition to real or faux plants, it’s fun to include wall art with plants.
Crystals
Crystals add to the mystical appeal of this type of decor. From hanging crystals to crystal lights to all types of crystal-embellished items, there are many ways to decorate with crystals in your room.
Mirrors
Another way to make a faircore space feel more magical is to add wall mirrors. Including several in one area enhances the effect. Look for mirrors with shapes and embellishments that stand out in a room.
Elegant fabrics
Soft, flowing fabrics help to give any fairycore room an ethereal atmosphere. Sheets made of satin or other shimmering materials and curtains made of sheer or semi-sheer materials with ruffles or lace go well with this aesthetic.
Antique items
A space with a fairycore theme is ideal for displaying treasured antiques or family heirlooms. That’s because they compliment the magical aura of a room and bring old and new elements together. An alternative to actual antiques is modern decor pieces with a vintage design.
Pastel colors
Regardless of the decor items you choose, look for those with pastel colors. Muted pink, blue, green, purple and more are romantic shades that promote a fantasy-like feel in a room.
Best fairycore home decor items
Minetom Fairy String Lights with Remote Control
This strand features mini lights that create a twinkling glow. There are 200 lights in total on a strand that’s lightweight and easy to use for decorating. It comes with a handy remote control.
Sold by Amazon
Home Decorators Collection Medium Round Ivory Antiqued Accent Mirror
Although brand new, the distressed look of this mirror’s frame makes it perfect for decorating in the fairycore style. It’s constructed with durable metal and has D-rings for mounting it on a wall.
Sold by Home Depot
Butterfly Craze Artificial Lavender
You might mistake this lavender for real blooms thanks to its realistic appearance. It boasts a light purple color that’s suitable for fairycore room design and looks nice in a rustic vase. Packs of four or eight bundles are available.
Sold by Amazon
Darby Home Co Fittonia Hanging Bush Ivy Plant
Whether you hang in on a wall or put it in a vase, this realistic strand of ivy is a nice touch for decorating with artificial plants. It can be combined with other strands depending on how much greenery you want to incorporate with your nature-themed decor.
Sold by Wayfair
Floral throw pillows look pretty tossed on bed or couch in a room with fairycore design. This one is large enough for displaying, snuggling and napping, and comes in a choice of several color combinations.
Sold by Amazon
PondokWoodCarving Handmade Wooden Mushroom Wall Art
Crafted by hand of real jempinis wood, this wall art features mushrooms that look real. The combination of the shrooms and wood are perfect for bringing a bit of nature into your unique living space.
Sold by Etsy
Aldeane Josephs Gemstone Sensor Nightlights
These nightlights are made with real gemstones that sparkle with the soft light they produce. You can choose from amethyst, white quartz and rose quartz.
Sold by Uncommon Goods
House of Hampton Fulda Semi-Sheer Rod Pocket Single Curtain Panel in Lavender
This ruffled window curtain panel is the perfect touch for dressing up a window fairycore-style. It’s available in several beautiful shades including light pink.
Sold by Wayfair
Madison Park Essentials 6-Piece Satin Sheet Set
If you are turning your bedroom into a faircore get-away, don’t forget new sheets. A set that’s made of satin material in a color like pink is a great choice for this mystical aesthetic.
Sold by Macy’s
Noahfun Firefly Bonsai Tree Light
It’s the combination of tiny lights and a tree design that make this piece perfect when it comes to adding subtle light and a hint of nature to a room. It’s battery-powered and looks nice perched on a table, desk or bookshelf.
Sold by Amazon
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| 2022-08-14T17:16:52Z
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Peloton strikes deal with Amazon
Researchers are constantly finding additional benefits to exercising. Earlier this year, The Hill reported that exercising can take care of “the inflammation that leads to elevated blood glucose and the development and progression of diabetes and clinical depression” that is a symptom of long COVID-19.
In a groundbreaking move, Peloton announced that, for the first time, the company will partner with another retailer to help broaden its customer base. As of today, you can buy Peloton equipment and apparel on Amazon.
In this article: Original Peloton Bike, Peloton Guide and Peloton Bike Mat
A brief history of Peloton
Peloton Interactive was founded a decade ago. After raising nearly 4 million dollars in seed money throughout 2012, the company sold its first bike for $1,500 on Kickstarter in 2013. A year later, the company released its first internet-connected bike. This revolutionary idea made it possible for people to take studio-quality classes in their own homes. There was an explosion in sales. The Peloton bike became so popular that the brand name became synonymous with the product, much in the way facial tissues are called Kleenex.
Over the next few years, the beloved fitness company grew. It released a treadmill, strength training accessories, fitness apparel and more. A brand once known slowly for its innovative exercise bikes became a comprehensive yet exclusive, one-stop supplier for everything you need to work out in your own home.
A long series of tiny troubles plagued the company
In 2019, the company had its first ripple of trouble for using copyrighted music without proper synchronization licenses in its videos. Then, a controversial ad that was supposed to be a celebration of personal achievement was interpreted by some to be superficial. Also, a couple of prominent TV show plot lines portrayed Peloton in a less than flattering light, which created even more trouble for the company.
Peloton’s hardships translated to savings for the customer
While the high-quality of Peloton’s products never diminished, the constant struggles eventually impacted the company. This caused major shake-ups that culminated in CEO John Foley stepping down from his position earlier this year. This began a period of Peloton testing new price structures. The consumer was treated to purchasing options that could result in a savings of several hundred dollars. Even better, starting today, Peloton products are available on Amazon. This partnership is a trial run for the company, but if it proves to be successful, it may open doors for the deep discounts and superior service that Amazon is known for.
Top Peloton products you can find on Amazon today
This is the game-changing cardio bike that Peloton is known for. It has everything you need to have a high-end studio workout experience in your own home.
Sold by Amazon
Strength training is essential to any fitness program. This AI-enabled device uses advanced technology to create an idealized strength-training program for you.
Sold by Amazon
To get the best workout on your Peloton bike, you need an appropriate pair of shoes. These lightweight offerings quickly clip onto your pedals so you can experience the maximum benefit of your workout.
Sold by Amazon
This second option for cycling shoes features three adjustable straps so you can get a secure fit in seconds. They have a slightly lower price than the Altos cycling shoe.
Sold by Amazon
The wireless Peloton heart rate band gives you an in-the-moment assessment of your exercise intensity. It has a comfortable fit and provides up to 10 hours of battery life.
Sold by Amazon
It’s best to put a mat beneath your bike to keep it secure and stationary and to protect your floor. This mat is 72 inches by 36 inches to give you plenty of room to position your bike.
Sold by Amazon
Peloton Reversible Workout Mat
Just like your bike, it’s best for you to work out on a mat. No matter what your workout preference is, this mat is rugged enough to provide a durable cushion.
Sold by Amazon
Besides bikes, Peloton has dumbbells. The square design of these weights means they will never roll away when you set them down.
Sold by Amazon
For a lighter workout, these weights are ideal. They have a sweat-proof grip and come in 1-pound, 2-pound or 3-pound options.
Sold by Amazon
Peloton’s glass water bottle keeps your water pure while you work out. The nonslip silicone sleeve helps protect your bottle from minor damage.
Sold by Amazon
You can literally step up your yoga game with these EVA foam yoga blocks. Use them to modify your poses as necessary.
Sold by Amazon
This 6-foot adjustable yoga strap is used to increase your range of motion and build your confidence. It is made of durable nylon with corrosion-resistant zinc alloy rings.
Sold by Amazon
Peloton Women’s Tulip Run Short
These 4-inch women’s shorts feature a zipper closure and are made of 86% polyester and 14% spandex.
Sold by Amazon
Peloton Men’s Lined Turin Short
The classic, easy fit of these 8-inch shorts ensures a comfortable workout for men.
Sold by Amazon
If you prefer a tight fit while working out, these 7-inch shorts for women are seamless to provide a snug, comfortable fit against your skin.
Sold by Amazon
Peloton Women’s Cadent Sports Bra
Support is crucial when exercising. This sports bra has removable pads, a scoop neck and an open back for a tight, close-body fit.
Sold by Amazon
Peloton Men’s Striving Short Sleeve
Sometimes, all you want is a classic workout T-shirt that has a floating fit. This offering gives you exactly that.
Sold by Amazon
If you’re doing it right, you’re going to sweat. These absorbent towels will get you dry when the workout is over.
Sold by Amazon
There’s nothing that can bring a workout to a grinding halt faster than sweat in the eye. This one-size-fits-all headband will prevent that.
Sold by Amazon
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| 2022-08-25T12:08:20Z
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Man accused of stealing over $11K worth of gas in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5/Gray News) - A man is accused of stealing over 2,500 gallons of gas, according to an arrest report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
According to police, Terrible Herbst corporate security notified authorities of a diesel fuel shortage at the company’s gas station in Jean near State Route 161.
Terrible Herbst corporate reported they were missing 684 gallons of diesel on July 20, valued at $3,146. The company stated they were also missing 1,818 gallons of diesel on July 21 that was valued at $8,385.
The company told police that the door to open one of its pumps was pried open and a Pulsar device was observed inside.
LVMPD says a Pulsar device is used to alter the computer so it doesn’t track the correct amount of fuel that’s being dispensed. “This allows the suspect to pump fuel and not be charged the full and correct amount for it,” police wrote in the arrest report.
Security footage showed three vehicles pumping fuel at a specific fuel pump for long periods of time. The security company sent a photo to police that showed a white box truck nearby.
“[Detective] having worked on similar cases, immediately noticed the vehicle to be involved in other fuel thefts around the Las Vegas Valley, and knew it to be used in other fuel thefts across Nevada and may have also been used in fuel thefts in Arizona,” Las Vegas police said in the report.
The report indicates that security called police to alert them of the possible active fuel theft when the white box truck pulled up to the same pump and began fueling.
Police arrived at the scene and spoke with the suspect, identified as Miguel Fernandez-Alvarez, who admitted to authorities that he owned the truck and had installed large fuel cells in the vehicle in order to collect fuel.
The report also states that Fernandez-Alvarez was in possession of a key FOB that controlled the Pulsar device installed on the pump.
Fernandez-Alvarez is currently facing charges of felony use/access/interference computers and disregard for safety.
According to police, he “opened a vehicle designed outside the manufactured designs and standards to store and transport a flammable and hazardous liquid, diesel fuel, with disregard for public safety measures, and the fact that he had inside of his truck multiple containers carrying hundreds of gallons of fuel which was not stored to DOT standards.”
The report notes that additional charges will be filed for the theft of the fuel in the amount constituting a felony when Terrible Herbst can produce the exact amount of fuel that was pumped out by Fernandez-Alvarez while he was using the Pulsar device on July 23.
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| 2022-07-29T04:03:05Z
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Philanthropic foundation to enhance donor insight with best-in-class reporting on account activity, fee transparency, and investment performance
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenHill today announced that the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) of San Diego has selected its investment performance reporting services to provide enhanced transparency and insight to the foundation's donor network. GreenHill's offering, together with its strategic partnership with the GiftingNetwork, represents a best-in-class level of reporting transparency and detail that offers JCF donors enhanced visibility into account activity, fee transparency, and investment performance measurement.
JCF combines donor-driven philanthropy, investing and education for maximum benefit in the community. Pursuing these goals, the organization seeks to keep donors updated at all times on all gifting and investment detail. GreenHill Investment Performance Reporting will help JCF in their mission to provide full oversight to their donors.
"Through our integration partnership with the GiftingNetwork's donor-advised fund platform, we are pleased to be able to provide the Jewish Community Foundation with the first-class performance reporting tools and solutions their donors have come to expect," said Bill McFadden, President of GreenHill. "We applaud and support their mission to leverage donor-driven philanthropy, investing, and education to enable individuals and organizations to effectively dedicate their resources for maximum benefit in the community."
"Communication and clarity are important to our donors," said Jeremy Pearl, J.D., LL.M., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. JCF Eli Landau, Director of Finance, added "granting, gifting history, and investment performance are among the top details our donors seek when they access JCF Connect. They expect transparency to administrative items like fees, especially if fees have been bundled in the past. GreenHill enables us to deliver our donors timely investment information, including performance measurement, that correlates directly to their fund and cash flows."
In September of 2021, GreenHill and the GiftingNetwork announced a strategic partnership to bring integrated investment performance reporting to participating nonprofit organizations, blending GreenHill's personalized investment analysis, reporting and monitoring services with the GiftingNetwork's donor advised SaaS platform to provide nonprofits tracking and reporting solutions catered to their needs.
"GreenHill is a welcome value add we can present to our donors and many community partners who entrust us with their funds. JCF views itself as a leader in the community foundation space and has earned a degree of trust in its selection of partners. We have a reputation in the community for being very conservative and very mindful of excellence in governance. When we put a partner's label on something and we select a partner for an important need, there's a high bar and an expectation that there is a gold seal of approval. We are confident that GreenHill represents that high standard for the benefit of our donors and of our organization," added Pearl.
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego builds flourishing Jewish communities and advances sustainable, just, and vibrant societies in San Diego, Israel, nationally, and around the globe. Founded in 1967, the Jewish Community Foundation is the oldest community foundation in the region. The Jewish Community Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations and leverages philanthropic capital for positive impact. Guided by Jewish values, the Jewish Community Foundation combines donor-driven philanthropy, investing, and education with trusted, personalized service, enabling individuals and organizations to effectively dedicate their resources for maximum benefit in the community. To learn more, please visit JCFSanDiego.org.
GreenHill started in 1991 by bringing investment performance reporting to the wealth management industry. Over the last 30 years, GreenHill leveraged its extensive investment consulting experience to deliver personalized investment analysis, reporting and monitoring services designed to keep pace with the changing needs of the industry. As an independent provider, GreenHill services a breadth of clients across channels – bank and independent trust companies, RIA, not-for-profit, family offices, law firms and endowments. To learn more, please visit GHill.com.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Svika Pick, a pillar of Israel’s music industry who gained international attention after his song won the Eurovision Song Contest, has died. He was 72.
Pick, known as “the Maestro” in Israeli pop circles, was a singer, composer and prolific songwriter who penned dozens of No. 1 hits. After news of his death broke Sunday, Israeli radio stations cut off regular programming to broadcast his music.
Pick’s catchy pop songs, stretching as far back as the 1970s, became a soundtrack of the nation. He began his career on stage with a role in the musical “Hair” and throughout the decades became a mainstay of the Israeli music scene. A collection of his songs was turned into a musical in the early 2000s.
Among his best known tunes was “Diva,” written for the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest and performed by singer Dana International. That song won the campy competition that year and observers have repeatedly chosen it as among the contest’s all-time best entries. In a statement. Dana International called Pick “an Israeli cultural icon. A trailblazer. A gifted composer. The king of Israeli pop.”
At the start of his career, Pick brought some glitz to Israel’s music scene with his David Bowie-esque dress and signature long hair at a time when the country’s performers and audiences were more conservative.
The Pick name gained further international recognition when Daniella Pick, one of Zvika’s four children, married American director Quentin Tarantino. The couple recently had a second child and split their time between Israel and the U.S.
Pick suffered a stroke in 2018 which impeded his speech and movement. While his condition improved somewhat since, he did not return to perform or write as often as he once did.
Pick’s death drew condolences from all walks of Israeli life, including politicians, fellow artists and ordinary Israelis. The cause of death was not immediately known.
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Pick’s songs “entered the Israeli heart and culture and turned into an anthem.”
“Svika died today but his songs and compositions that he left behind will continue to be played for years to come,” Lapid said.
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| 2022-08-14T17:13:37Z
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MIAMI, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line – proudly known as America's cruise line – is teaming up with Costa Cruises – Italy's favorite cruise line – creating a new concept for Carnival's North American guests when COSTA® by CARNIVAL® debuts in the spring of 2023 and Costa Venezia joins the Carnival fleet sailing from New York. Costa Venezia will be followed by Costa Firenze arriving in the spring of 2024 to sail from Long Beach.
Carnival will operate the ships, which will marry the great service, food and entertainment that Carnival's guests enjoy with Costa's Italian design features. "Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze will bring Carnival's guests the ambiance and beauty of Italy," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "We're going to invite our guests to Choose Fun with Carnival, Italian Style!"
"This is an exciting opportunity for us to operate two additional beautiful Vista class ships in the U.S. and bring a unique experience to those who love the culture, food and vibe of Italy," said Duffy. "There are lots of ways we plan to create an immersive fun experience for our guests who choose to sail on these ships, which have beautiful Italian-design elements, dining and retail that will deliver Carnival fun leveraging the spirit of Italy from our sister line Costa Cruises."
Mario Zanetti, president of Costa Cruises said, "We are excited to see these iconic ships make their debut in the U.S. under the leadership and operation of our sister brand. Costa providing the beautiful ship with its' Italian design and Carnival delivering FUN, Italian Style!" Zanetti said that Costa will be informing clients impacted by this news.
Duffy said that the ships will continue operating their regular Costa itineraries until they are assigned to Carnival for dry dock work and deployment. Deployment and itinerary plans are being finalized, with the Venezia announcement coming soon given the spring 2023 launch date. Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze are sister ships to Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon and Carnival Panorama, weighing 135,500 gross tons and accommodating up to 5,260 guests.
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise sector, making a cruise vacation an affordable and popular option for millions of guests. Carnival operates from 14 U.S. homeports and employs more than 40,000 team members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival's newest ship, Mardi Gras, featuring the first roller coaster at sea, is the first cruise ship in the Americas powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Carnival returns to Australia in October 2022 and will welcome four additional ships over the next two years, including Carnival Celebration, which arrives to Miami in November to close out Carnival's 50th birthday festivities.
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| 2022-06-22T13:55:24Z
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Motivation grows to amplify the voices, history, and legacy of women of color
SEATTLE, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) recently announced KD Hall as the newest member of the Board of Governors. Her term will run through 2024.
In her new role on the Board, Hall will manage public relations and highlight the cultural, technological, and artistic achievements of the broadcast industry within the northwest region which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
A four-time Emmy® nominee in short form documentaries, Hall has been an active member in the chapter serving on the Student Awards/Outreach and Scholarships committees.
Hall holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and minor in Broadcast Journalism from Oakland University (Rochester, MI), in addition to an MBA she also holds a second Masters in Adult Education— Leadership and Training.
After a time in higher education, in 2014 when she became pregnant with her first daughter, KD told her husband she was ready to go back to her true passion for storytelling.
"I refuse to be the parent to talk about doing what I love if I wasn't following my own advice," said KD Hall.
Inspired by her own experience, the birth of her two daughters and with the encouragement of her husband David, they launched KD Hall Communications and earned a reputation for excellence in client-focused communications and integrated marketing services. KD's experience in higher education, communication management, strategic planning, crisis management and training along with her high energy and dedication, provide the groundwork and motivation to help clients achieve their goals.
KD has also committed to use her platform and expertise to advocate for the inherent power of women by sharing their stories and developing programs for women to use, leverage, and grow their leadership skills.
"I am grateful for this day, and I hope it serves as a reminder to myself and anyone else that it is never too late to turn your dreams into reality and there is no one path to meeting your goals. I look forward to serving our region for the next two years and bringing my producing and PR experience to our leadership team," said Hall.
Learn more about KD Hall the communications firm she leads at KD Hall Communications.
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| 2022-06-22T00:20:42Z
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Global workforce expert to accept organization's most prestigious award
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toastmasters International announces Shirley Davis, PhD, an award-winning global workforce expert with over 30 years of human resources and business experience, as the recipient of the organization's 2022 Golden Gavel Award. Davis worked in a variety of senior executive roles for several Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. As an international speaker, she has worked in more than 30 countries on five continents and delivers more than 100 speeches a year.
Davis is President and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises, a full-service firm that works with organizations around the world providing strategies and solutions for fostering high performing and inclusive workplace cultures. She was inducted into the Diversity and Inclusion Hall of Fame in 2021, and is a best-selling author of five books, including her newest release—the first-ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Dummies book. She is also a popular author for five LinkedIn Learning leadership and DEI courses.
"Dr. Shirley Davis is a renowned expert on the topics of leadership, diversity, and inclusion," says Matt Kinsey, Toastmasters' International President-Elect. "As this year's Golden Gavel recipient, she will share her valuable insight and practical tips with our members, giving them the opportunity to immediately apply those tips to their jobs and everyday lives."
This past May, Davis was asked to write an article that was featured on the front page of Oprah Daily Live. Davis has additionally been featured on The Today Show, CBS, Fox News, CNN.com, CEOWorld, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company, to name a few. She was nominated for Forbes' 2021 50 Over 50 list, and she also serves on the National Board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
"It's a tremendous honor to be recognized by Toastmasters International as the 2022 Golden Gavel Award recipient," says Davis. "Effective leadership has never been more important than it is today and I look forward to sharing my expertise with Toastmasters' members during my presentation."
Davis will accept the award and address attendees during a presentation on Friday, Aug. 19, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. Davis joins an illustrious list of Golden Gavel honorees, including Dr. Kenneth H. Blanchard, Les Brown, Walter Cronkite, Stephen Covey, John C. Maxwell, Anthony Robbins, and Zig Ziglar.
To learn more about the 2022 International Convention, Aug. 17-20, and obtain a complete schedule of events, including the Opening Ceremonies, Education Sessions and the World Championship of Public Speaking, visit www.toastmasters.org/Convention. The International Convention will be a hybrid event and the public is invited to attend in person or online.
To learn more about Dr. Shirley Davis, visit https://drshirleydavis.com/.
Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 300,000 in more than 15,800 clubs in 149 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.
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Violence erupts around Jerusalem during controversial flag march
CNN’s Atika Shubert, Abeer Salman, Lauren Izso and Celine Alkhaldi
Thousands of Israelis marched in a controversial flag-waving procession through east Jerusalem on Sunday, after Palestinian factions warned the event could ignite a new round of tensions.
Crowds waving Israeli flags set off from Damascus Gate — the main entry to the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City — dancing and chanting “the nation of Israel lives” and “death to Arabs.”
Israeli police in riot gear blocked surrounding streets, forcibly removing Palestinian protesters from the route.
Seventy-nine Palestinians were injured in Jerusalem by rubber bullets, sound grenades and pepper spray, he Palestinian Red Crescent Society said, and one protester was shot with live fire.
Twenty-eight people were evacuated to the hospital following clashes with Israeli security forces and Israeli marchers, according to the agency.
At least 163 Palestinians were also injured in the West Bank. At least 11 of those injuries were caused by live bullets, according to the Red Crescent.
More than 50 people have been arrested and detained for involvement in incidents of riots and assaulting police officers, Israel’s police said in a statement Sunday.
Five police officers were lightly injured in the various incidents and needed medical treatment, the police also said. Over 2,000 police officers and volunteers had been deployed throughout Jerusalem.
The flag march is an annual parade where mostly nationalist Jewish groups celebrate Israel gaining control of the Western Wall during the 1967 Six-Day War and capturing East Jerusalem, placing the entire city under Israeli control.
The march has also been a flashpoint with Palestinian residents of the Old City in previous years.
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Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare
WASHINGTON (AP) — A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic has pushed back the go-broke dates for Social Security and Medicare, but officials warn that the current economic turbulence is putting additional pressures on the bedrock retirement programs.
The annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report released Thursday says Social Security’s trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2035, instead of last year’s estimate of 2034. The year before that it estimated an exhaustion date of 2035.
The projected depletion date for Medicare’s trust fund for inpatient hospital care moved back two years to 2028 from last year’s forecast of 2026.
“Economic recovery from the 2020 recession has been stronger and faster than assumed in last year’s reports, with positive effects on the projected actuarial status of the trust funds in these reports,” the report states.
Forecasters said in the report released Thursday that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will have no net effect on their long-range projections. But they also noted that assumptions for their latest report were made in February, which was before cases began climbing again nationally and inflation jumped.
Social Security pays benefits to more than 65 million Americans, mainly retirees as well as disabled people and survivors of deceased workers. Medicare covers roughly 64 million older and disabled people.
Income for Medicare’s hospital insurance fund is projected to be higher than estimates from last year because the number of covered workers who help fund it and their average wages are both expected to be higher.
A main source of financing is payroll taxes on earnings paid by employees and employers. About 183 million people paid those taxes in 2021.
The report projects the Medicare “Part B” premium for outpatient coverage to remain stable at $170.10 a month. But administration officials said that projection, based on information from earlier this year, doesn’t reflect an expected drop due to an overestimation of the cost of covering the Alzheimer’s treatment Aduhelm.
The impact of the economic recovery on the trust funds has been resoundingly positive, which was stronger and faster than expected, a Treasury official said Thursday on the condition of anonymity during a call with reporters.
The trustees of Social Security and Medicare include the secretaries of Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Labor, as well as the Social Security commissioner. They are supposed to be joined by two “public trustees,” however those positions are currently vacant.
A representative from the White House did not respond to an email inquiry about whether the president intends to nominate new public trustees.
The trustees report is an added reminder of the U.S. government’s financial troubles, as it juggles historically high inflation, recovery from a pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
There was some good news for retirees, however. This year, Social Security retirees got a 5.9% boost in benefits this year, which was the biggest cost-of-living adjustment, also known as COLA, in 39 years.
Ron Thompson Jr, a 24 year-old D.C. resident, says this year’s cost of living increase has been “transformational” as a trickle-down benefit to his family, as he helps take care of his 77 year-old grandmother, who lives on the other side of town.
Transportation costs, which has surged due to high inflation, have made it difficult for Thompson and his mother to drive to take care of his grandmother.
“All of us have experienced high costs,” Thompson said. Because his grandmother can pass on some of her Social Security benefits to her daughter to help pay for gasoline costs, “the adjustment is a cushion my mom can rest on” as she travels to care for Thompson’s grandmother.
A Treasury official said this year’s high inflation could prompt an 8% percent increase in benefits next year.
A new Congressional Budget Office report states that the biggest drivers of debt rising in relation to GDP are increasing interest costs and spending for Medicare and Social Security. An aging population drives those numbers.
Charles Balhous, a senior economic adviser to former President George W. Bush and a public trustee of Social Security and Medicare during the Obama administration, told The Associated Press that “the first thing that’s important to do is grasp the baseline, it’s very dire,” he said.
Balhous says failing to finance Social Security and Medicare under its current structure “would subject the programs to perpetual renegotiation,” with the threat of benefit cuts or elimination in the future.
“If we were to wait until the 2030s” to take action, “the annual shortfall would be so large — so many times larger that it’s not possible to fathom.”
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Murphy reported from Indianapolis.
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Triage Mode is saving Klue customers hours of intel review each week, giving them more time to focus on enabling their organization with competitive insights.
VANCOUVER, BC, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Klue today announced a major update to its Alerts functionality, including Triage Mode, the first workflow tool for streamlining intel review and prioritization.
These new capabilities allow customers to simplify the daily process of reviewing new competitive alerts, giving them more time to focus on enabling stakeholders within their company. This new functionality is now available on all tiers. Learn more at https://klue.com/blog/introducing-triage-mode.
For several years, product marketing and CI teams have used Klue to aggregate competitive intel across millions of data sources and enable their company with actionable competitive insights.
Klue invested early in artificial intelligence and machine learning to filter out 87% of the information it collects and provide competitive teams with only relevant intel. But even the best algorithm cannot replace an expert's ability to identify what's important, urgent, and worth taking action on.
"One of the most common goals we hear from PMMs and CE managers building out their program is that they want to be seen as the expert within their organization. Combining raw competitive intel with an organization's unique characteristics is not only what makes intel actionable, but also what makes their role so powerful. It's in doing this curation work that they become the expert and keep their finger squarely on the pulse of the market. It's our job at Klue to make that as efficient as possible."
- Jason Smith, CEO @ Klue
For Klue customers, the important job of reviewing relevant competitive intel is not something that can be farmed out to an external analyst. Staying on top of the market is a critical part of their job.
That sparked the need for Triage Mode, the fastest way to review and prioritize competitive intel in minutes each day, making it a quick, repeatable task.
"When we set out to rebuild our Alerts functionality, we spoke with countless customers to better understand their daily/weekly process around intel review," said Tamara Schebel, Klue's VP of Product. "From those conversations we realized there was a huge opportunity to simplify that process and build it right inside the platform, giving our customers back hours in their week."
- Tamara Schebel, VP Product @ Klue
Triage Mode pulls inspiration from the productivity workflows many of its customers were already trying to hack on their own. Building them into the platform made reviewing intel significantly faster, allowing customers to spend more time on analysis, adding context, and enabling stakeholders within their business.
With today's news, this new functionality is available to all Klue customers, providing a simple way to process new daily intel and allocate more time to driving impact within their organization.
"Klue Triage Mode simplifies my workflow and saves me a ton of time creating and sharing competitive intel across my company. I can better focus on what matters most - adding context to the intel, dismissing what's irrelevant, and quickly distributing the right insights to the teams who need to know."
- Mitch Comstock, Senior Product Marketing Manager @ LeadIQ
"For me, it's all about time. Klue's new Triage Mode allows me to get through news alerts quickly, knowing that I've still looked through everything. It lets me move on to the business of why we're here - the analysis of key insights and how that shifts our competitive positioning."
- Brad Lawless, Sr Director of Product Marketing, Movista
Klue is a competitive enablement platform for the modern enterprise. Using Klue, product marketers and enablement teams leverage curated intel from inside their company and across the web to create insights delivered in real-time to the field. Salespeople get access to relevant, digestible competitive insights inside the tools they use every day.
Klue has over 150,000 users and has received 54 G2 badges in 2021 alone, including Best Support Enterprise, Momentum Leader, High Performer Enterprise, Leader Enterprise and Easiest To Do Business With Enterprise.
Klue was also named a Cool Vendor in the Gartner 2019 Cool Vendors in Channel and Sales Enablement report, as well as a Strong Performer in the Forrester New Wave - Market & Competitive Intelligence Platforms, Q4 2019: "[Klue] delivers on being where sales team members are." Learn more at klue.com.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A milestone measure that would tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining operations burning fossil fuels in New York has passed the state Legislature.
The bill approved early Friday by the state Senate would establish a two-year moratorium on new and renewed air permits for fossil fuel power plants used for energy-intensive “proof-of-work” cryptomining. Proof-of-work is the blockchain-based algorithm used by bitcoin and some other cryptocurrencies.
The bill, touted by supporters as the first of its kind, now goes to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul for consideration.
Supporters of the cryptocurrency industry said the measure targeting fossil-fuel burning power plants would crimp economic development in New York.
Environmentalists who lobbied for the bill said natural gas-burning power plants being used for cryptomining operations threaten the state’s ability to meet is long-term climate goals.
“With this bill’s passage, the legislature has rightly said fossil fuel power plants can’t get a second life in New York just for private industry gain, which would fly on the face of the state’s climate mandates,” said Liz Moran of Earthjustice in a prepared statement.
Environmentalists estimate that there are 30 plants in New York that could be converted into mining operations.
A coalition of groups has separately been urging the Hochul administration to deny the air permit renewal for Greenidge Generation in the Finger Lakes, which also produces power for the state’s electricity grid. A decision could come at the end of the month.
The measure also would require the state Department of Environmental Conservation to perform an environmental impact assessment on how cryptomining affect the state’s ability to meet its climate goals.
The bill passed the Assembly, the Legislature’s lower chamber, in April.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After five years of development and collaboration with industry leaders, First Finance International Bank Inc (FFIBI) unveils its worldwide platform offering cross-border payments for a fraction of the cost charged by the conventional banks and positions itself as the best alternative to traditional banking institutions.
FFIBI, one of the leading neo-banks from Puerto Rico, has always challenged the long-established banking ecosystem. With its inventive approach, use of the latest cutting-edge technology, and unconventional vision, this new release puts FFIBI lightyears ahead of traditional banks.
"To address consumer need for a complete, reliable, and affordable financial solution, FFIBI offers a unique suite of services that currently has no equal in the marketplace," said Michel Poignant, FFIBI CEO.
Staying true to its core mission to offer clients, advanced, affordable, innovative, and user-friendly financial services tailored to their specific needs, the newly reinvented FFIBI platform is providing clients with competitive multiple transaction options through cross-border payment and transfer to 126 countries, including access to E-gift card, bill payment to 12 countries, currency exchange, airtime top-up, etc.
Jorge Marrero, Chief Compliance Officer of FFIBI states that "Guided by extensive research of our target customers as well as their needs and wishes, FFIBI offers our clients a financial solution that includes the most advanced technologies available in terms of compliance, security, and efficiency".
Strategic partnerships and collaborations with leading financial, compliance, and remittance companies guarantee and assure that FFIBI provides everything individuals and corporations may need, all in one digital-forward, consumer-centered, at-you-finger-tips-convenient place.
FFIBI is one of the first NeoBank registered in Puerto Rico offering digital-only banking services worldwide. FFIBI was licensed on May 16, 2017, as an International Financial Entity (IFE) with the Puerto Rico Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions.
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Arqit Quantum Inc. (f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp.) ("Arqit" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Arqit and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 18, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published a story entitled: "British Encryption Startup Arqit Overstates Its Prospects, Former Staff and Others Say." The Wall Street Journal reported, among other things, that "Arqit has given investors an overly optimistic view of its future revenue and the readiness and workability of its signature encryption system", citing "former employees and other people familiar with the company, and documents viewed." Specifically, "people familiar with the matter said that the bulk of [Arqit's] committed revenue isn't from selling its product and that at its public launch, [Arqit] had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system. Several clients [Arqit] lists—including a number of British government agencies—are simply giving Arqit research grants, nonbinding memorandums of understanding or research agreements that come with no funding, not contracts for its encryption product, they said." The article also reported that "[i]n April 2021, Arqit's chief revenue officer resigned after raising concerns with [Arqit's CEO] that he was overstating contracts and giving unrealistic revenue projections to potential investors".
On this news, Arqit's stock price fell $4.61 per share, or 30.61%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $10.45 per share on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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‘He was a love of a lifetime’: Firefighter killed when tree falls on car
NEW YORK (News 12 Long Island) – What began as a fun vacation to North Carolina to celebrate Father’s Day ended in tragedy when a highly-decorated New York firefighter was killed in an accident.
A couple of hours after Casey Skudin snapped a selfie on a hiking trail in Asheville, he was killed when a tree fell during a windstorm and crushed the SUV he was in.
It occurred Friday on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate.
The veteran FDNY firefighter was on the driveway of the tourist attraction with his wife, Angela, and two sons when the tree fell.
“It landed right on the car, right on Casey,” Angela Skudin said.
Angela Skudin escaped the wreckage through a window.
“Got over to him and just his hands were blue and I held them and I kissed him and just told him the truth, that he was the best husband and best father and that it was okay for him to let go,” she said.
Their 19-year-old son, Ben, escaped serious injury, but their 10-year-old son, CJ, suffered a partially collapsed lung and spinal fractures.
The family was on a vacation to celebrate Father’s Day and Casey Skudin’s birthday. He would have been 46.
“I just slid his wedding ring off of his finger and put it on mine, and that was it,” Angela Skudin said.
Cliff Skudin, Casey Skudin’s cousin, said getting the news was heartbreaking.
“There’s no words to describe the pain the family is going through,” he said.
Casey Skudin is from a well-known surfing family that runs surf camps in Long Beach, the Rockaways and New Jersey.
His uncle and cousin said Casey Skudin was an excellent lifeguard, an avid triathlon athlete and a great family man.
“He touched everybody and he was really fun, and you know, he led by example,” his uncle, John Skudin said.
A flag outside Ladder 137, where Casey Skudin served for 16 years, was flown at half staff. Fellow firefighter Joseph Durkin said Skudin was not only one of the bravest but also one of the kindest.
“He was a great guy, great fireman, loved his family, loved his job, loved his firehouse,” Durkin he was a guy you could always count on.”
Angela Skudin said she and her family will be healing for a long time.
“He was a love of a lifetime and I’m so happy for the 20 years that we spent together and I’m forever grateful for the family that he left me,” she said.
Casey Skudin received several FDNY medals for his work in water rescues and helping people out during a superstorm. His family said a memorial for him is being planned for next week.
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BEIJING and HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd. ("Roan" or the "Company") (OTC Pink Sheets: RAHGF and RONWF), a comprehensive solution provider for industrial operations and capital market services, announced today that the Company has entered into a cooperation framework agreement (the "Agreement") with Guodiantou (Beijing) Integrated Energy Co. ("Guodiantou"), a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corporation Limited, for their future strategic cooperation on investing, constructing and operating new energy storage power stations (such projects, the "Energy Storage Station Projects") initially in the Yangtze River Delta region. Through this cooperation, Roan expects the Energy Storage Station Projects to promote and improve the ecological layout of the energy storage industry, enhance the core competitiveness of industrial projects, and expand business performance and scale.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties are to form a project company or companies for the Energy Storage Station Projects, in which the Company is expected to hold a minority interest. Guodiantou will be primarily responsible for making the investment in these energy storage stations and owning the power station assets. Roan has entered into another cooperation framework agreement and a letter of intent with other third parties to facilitate the development of two industrial parks, one to be focused on new energy storage and battery manufacturing and the other on new energy storage production, system equipment manufacturing, and new materials and semiconductor, with the intent for the parks to house companies that would develop energy storage industrial projects which the Company would consult for. The Company plans to facilitate the use of these energy storage industrial projects to supply equipment and provide services in energy storage power station construction and operation as part of its cooperation under the Agreement. In addition, the Company will use its expertise in industrial operation and capital market services, including initial planning and financial consulting, to support the Energy Storage Station Projects. Details will be included in the future agreements to be entered into by the parties with respect to the Energy Storage Station Projects.
Mr. Junfeng Wang, Chairman of the Board commented "We are very excited to announce the cooperation with Guodiantou. Guodiantou, an integrated energy infrastructure investment, construction and operation enterprise, mainly focuses on the development directions of power generation, user-side energy storage infrastructure, energy storage, technological innovation, technical services and other businesses, and undertakes the important task of investing, constructing and developing new integrated energy infrastructure in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta region and the central region. Guodiantou is an important strategic partner of our industrial operation strategy of 'whole process and life cycle'. This cooperation is another breakthrough and important milestone in the development of our new energy industrial operation business following our new energy projects. These new energy projects are the new energy storage and battery manufacturing industrial park project and the industrial park project for companies engaging in new energy storage production, system equipment manufacturing, new materials and semiconductor (collectively, the "Projects"). The cooperation with Guodiantou plays an important role in connecting the downstream resources of the energy storage battery industry for our Projects, and improving the overall industrial ecological layout of the energy storage material base, energy storage battery base and energy storage equipment manufacturing base. Additionally, we could provide market operation service solutions through this cooperation to bring stable and sizeable downstream orders from this cooperation for our Projects, which would enable us to accomplish the closed loop of the whole process service, covering the whole industrial chain of the new energy industrial operation. We believe that our recent strategic partnerships are enhancing our influence and reputation in the new energy industrial operation market, and will transform into considerable financial returns in the future for our shareholders."
About Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2009, Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (OTC Pink: RAHGF and RONWF) is a comprehensive solution provider for industrial operation and capital market services. Adhering to the platform strategy of "cross collaboration, technology empowerment, sustainability and stability, and combination of operation and finance resources", the Company's services focus on the new energy, new materials, and semiconductor industries. At the same time, the Company prioritizes on the application of innovative technologies in the consumer industry with respect to financial consumption, cultural and tourism consumption, and wellness ecosystem. Roan aims to provide comprehensive solutions and supporting services for diversified institutional and local government clients across the entire industry chain. Roan has offices in Hangzhou and Beijing and subsidiaries in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing and Tianjin. For more information, please visit: www.roanholdingsgroup.com.
About State Power Investment Corporation Limited
Established in July 2015, the State Power Investment Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as "SPIC") is a large key state-owned enterprise directly under the central government of China. As one of the five major power generation groups in China and the largest solar power generation enterprise in the world, SPIC ranked 293rd among the Fortune Global 500 in 2021 with its businesses covering 46 countries and regions. SPIC has 130,000 employees and 62 subsidiary entities. More information, please visit: http://eng.spic.com.cn/
About Guodiantou (Beijing) Integrated Energy Co.
Guodiantou is an integrated energy infrastructure investment, construction and operation enterprise formed by China's State Power Investment Corporation Limited. Its main development objective focuses on power generation, user-side energy storage infrastructure, photovoltaic power generation, wind power generation, integrated smart energy, hydrogen energy, energy storage, charging piles, technological innovation, technical services and other businesses. Based in Beijing and developing nationwide, it undertakes the important task of investing, constructing and developing new integrated energy infrastructure in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta region and the central region.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among others, the consummation of the proposed transaction, and can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Examples of such statements include our plan to help develop two industrial parks with the intent they would house companies that would develop energy storage industrial projects which the Company would consult for; through cooperation with Guodiantou, the Energy Storage Station Projects will promote and improve the ecological layout of the energy storage industry, enhance the core competitiveness of industrial projects, and expand business performance and scale; the parties are to form a project company or companies for the Energy Storage Station Projects, in which the Company is expected to hold a minority interest; Guodiantou intends to purchase the equipment and products to be used in the Energy Storage Station Projects from the energy storage companies that are located in the industrial parks in which the Company operates; the cooperation with Guodiantou plays an important role in connecting and improving the downstream resources of the energy storage battery industry for our projects in Jiaxing and Shangyu, which will not only bring stable and sizeable orders for our projects in Jiaxing and Shangyu as our market operation service solution, but also enable us to accomplish the closed loop of the whole process service, covering the whole industrial chain of the new energy industrial operation; and our belief that our recent strategic partnerships are enhancing our influence and reputation in the new energy industrial operation market and will transform into considerable financial returns in the future for our shareholders. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations of the consummation of the proposed transaction, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Examples of such risks include whether we and Guodiantou can successfully negotiate and enter into cooperation agreements to implement the framework provided by the Agreement, whether any project companies will be formed as part of such cooperation, whether the Station Projects will come to fruition, whether Guodiantou will fund the Station Projects, whether the Station Projects will have demand for substantial quantities of energy storage devices; whether our planned projects in Jiaxing and Shangyu result in industrial parks, and whether energy storage companies locate within such parks; whether we can connect such companies with the Station Projects and whether as a result such companies supply substantial amounts of energy storage products to the Station Projects; and whether any success in such projects would provide considerable financial returns in the future for our shareholders. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.
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Phone: +86-571-8662 1775
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Presumptive case of monkeypox probed in South Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A “presumptive” case of monkeypox is being investigated in South Florida, state health officials said Sunday.
Health officials in Broward County and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the case which appears to be related to international travel, the Florida Department of Health in Broward County said in a news release.
The person is in isolation, and local Department of Health officials were notifying people who may have been exposed to the patient, the news release said.
The health agency provided no further details about the case.
Monkeypox is a virus that originates in wild animals like rodents and primates, and occasionally jumps to people. Most human cases have been in central and west Africa, where the disease is endemic. Monkeypox is rarely identified outside of Africa, but as of Friday, there were 80 confirmed cases worldwide, including at least two in the United States, and another 50 suspected ones.
Most patients only experience fever, body aches, chills and fatigue. People with more serious illness may develop a rash and lesions on the face and hands that can spread to other parts of the body.
The Florida Department of Health said in its news release that risk of exposure is low since its requires contact with lesions or items that have been contaminated by lesions.
On Sunday during his first public comments on the disease, President Joe Biden said, “It is a concern in that if it were to spread it would be consequential.”
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BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Chinese vacuum cleaner brand Puppyoo recently made a splash at the International Consumer Electronics Show IFA in Berlin, Germany. Representing their venture in the European market, they showcased some of their most powerful and advanced vacuum technology— including the Red Dot Award-winning series T12 and T11, corded vacuum S9 pro, mattress vacuum MC05, robotic vacuum X1, and Wet & Dry Vacuum E20. Puppyoo's exciting product line-up wowed visitors who were impressed with their advanced technology and modern ergonomic styling. Puppyoo has been dedicated to vacuum technology for over 23 years, and their products are currently sold in 86 countries worldwide.
Europe represents the third largest home-appliance market in the world, with vacuum cleaners the top choice among consumers. In 2021, sales of home appliances in Europe through Amazon grew a strong 13% reaching 76.3 billion EUR. Germany, with a vacuum cleaner penetration rate of 97%, is a top consumer of household appliances in Europe and represents a vital market for Puppyoo, and the key launching point for promotion and growth in the region. The IFA event was a natural choice for Puppyoo to establish their European footprint— established in 1924, the IFA is one of the oldest and most respected consumer electronics industry events in the world. Puppyoo's participation will no doubt help grow the brand in Germany, while the company also looks to bring their exciting and innovative products to other key markets in Europe.
At the IFA, Puppyoo showed off several of their most advanced products with a spotlight on their premium vacuums— the T12 Plus Rinse (which has won the German Red Dot Design Award) and the new T16. At 585 watts, the power coming from the T12 Plus Rinse is undeniable. It also comes with a long-lasting battery life and in energy-saving mode can operate for approximately 70 minutes. The T12 Plus Rinse also has three cleaning modes which are max, auto, and eco, and is equipped with an assortment of brushes that are easy to change and install. The functions and accessories make sure that users can easily achieve a deep-clean in their homes without complications or fuss. The T12 Plus Rinse is also equipped with a 6-stage filtration system to ensure dust isn't kicked-up during use, and the home's indoor air quality stays fresh and pure. The new T16 model on display boasts more potent suction power and an even longer battery-life. Unlike its predecessors, the T16 comes with a replaceable battery pack which can double its run-time. Puppyoo is expected to officially launch the T16 by the end of this year.
Puppyoo has a long history of product-innovation and unique designs, which is a testament to their commitment to research and development over the past 23 years. Puppyoo has mastered three core vacuum cleaner technologies: motors, air ducts, and smart sensors, and has been granted an incredible 1052 patents. They have also won 283 industry awards for their pioneering innovations and product designs. Puppyoo sees consumer electronics becoming more and more vital to people's everyday lives, and strives to emphasize the dynamic and interaction between their products and users— while also providing intuitive and super-intelligent functionality. An example of this functionality are Puppyoo's specially designed infrared sensors that can detect the amount of dust in the air and automatically adjust machine power.
In recent years, the SDA (small domestic appliance) industry has seen steady growth, however from a long-term perspective, consistent problems and inconsistencies in after-sales systems hinder industry development and work to erode consumer trust. In-line with their "Customer First" maxim, in 2014 Puppyoo launched a groundbreaking after-sales model for SDAs called "Puppyoo Central Repairs"— where customers enjoy stress-free after-sales services where products are sent to the central repair facilities and delivered back directly to the buyer. Customers also don't need to be concerned with liability for product issues, as all repairs during the warranty period are free with "no-questions-asked".
With increased development in innovation, technology, and user experience the SDA market will continue to evolve in the future. Puppyoo's commitment to a "Customer First" approach, unparalleled innovation, and sparing no effort to ensure an exceptional product experience will ensure strong demand and steady growth for the brand in Germany and other regions in Europe in the future.
Puppyoo, founded in 1999, adheres to the brand mission of "providing the best vacuum cleaners to families around the world". For 23 years, Puppyoo has been committed to R&D and innovation in the vacuum cleaner field, having been granted 1052 patents and winning 283 awards worldwide, including the Red Dot and iF Design awards. The company has mastered the three core technologies of vacuum cleaners: motors, air ducts, and smart sensors. Its product quality is far ahead of the industry average and its vacuums are sold in 86 countries. In addition, Puppyoo actively supports communities, having founded the Puppyoo Foundation, and launched the "CHEN'AI initiative" in 2017, which has helped hundreds of poor children return to school.
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Listing of JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ETF (JIRE) brings firm's fast-growing active ETF complex to 22 active strategies
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the firm has successfully completed the conversion of four mutual funds to ETFs with the launch of JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ETF (NYSE: JIRE) which listed on 06/13/2022. These conversions further expand J.P. Morgan's active ETF lineup and enhance the firm's ability to deliver its investment capabilities through the ETF vehicle.
As part of the planned conversions first announced in August of 2021, the following four ETFs were successfully converted from mutual funds to ETFs. With these conversions, J.P. Morgan Asset Management is providing investors with additional active investment options in spaces that traditionally have seen mostly passive ETF solutions.
"Successfully completing these four conversions represents an important milestone for our ETF franchise, especially as we continue to witness strong investor demand for active strategies in the ETF wrapper," said Bryon Lake, Global Head of ETF Solutions, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. "We are excited to provide investors with greater choice and access to the potential benefits that active ETFs can provide, including additional trading flexibility, increased transparency and reduced fees through expense caps."
The combined assets of the four active, transparent funds converted are approximately $9 billion, bringing J.P. Morgan Asset Management's full U.S. suite of ETFs to 44 products with more than $75 billion in assets under management (as of 06/13/2022). J.P. Morgan Asset Management ranks as a top ten ETF issuer in the U.S. with respect to AUM1, and number one year to date2 in net active flows across active ETFs in the U.S.
About J.P. Morgan Asset Management
J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with assets under management of USD 2.6 trillion (as of March 31, 2022), is a global leader in investment management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's investors include institutions, retail investors and high net worth individuals in every major market throughout the world. J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment management in equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity and liquidity.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America ("U.S."), with operations worldwide. JPMorgan Chase had $4.0 trillion in assets and $285.9 billion in stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2022. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the marketing name for the asset management businesses of JPMorgan Chase & Co., and its affiliates worldwide.
J.P. Morgan ETFs are distributed by JPMorgan Distribution Services, Inc., which is an affiliate of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Affiliates of JPMorgan Chase & Co. receive fees for providing various services to the funds. JPMorgan Distribution Services, Inc. is a member of FINRA. More information is available at https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/gim/adv/products/etfs.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives and risks as well as charges and expenses of the funds before investing. The summary and full prospectuses contain this and other information about the funds and should be read carefully before investing. Call 1-844-4JPM-ETF or visit www.jpmorganETFs.com to obtain a prospectus.
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1 Data according to ETF.com as of 06/09/2022
2 Data according to Simfund as of 06/10/2022
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Police find 9-week-old puppy valued at nearly $5,000 that was stolen from Petland store
Published: Jun. 21, 2022 at 3:20 PM CDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A puppy that was stolen from a Petland store in Ohio on Friday was found safe Monday and returned to the store, police said.
According to the Parma Police Department, the 9-week-old female Yorkshire terrier is valued at $4,899.
Police said Arthur Gaston, 25, is charged with theft.
According to police, Gaston came into the pet store Friday afternoon, spent time with the puppy in the meet-and-greet room, and then tucked the puppy under his arm and ran out of the store.
Gaston is scheduled to be arraigned in Parma Municipal Court on June 29.
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2 children die in fire caused by cigarette lighter 1 was playing with, officials say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - Investigators said they have discovered the cause of a fire that broke out at a mobile home and killed two children last week in Alabama.
Sgt. Mark Bailey said the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office determined one of the victims, 4-year-old Liam Barnes, was playing with a cigarette lighter.
“The mother has confirmed that that is her cigarette lighter,” Bailey told WALA. “She usually keeps it in the kitchen. The 4-year-old obviously got a hold of the lighter, made it back to the bedroom and was playing with the lighter when he ignited the mattress.”
Bailey said it did not take long for flames to engulf the room and take over the home around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. He said Liam was inside the bedroom, and 2-year-old Noah Gordon was in a closet.
Bailey said the mother, Kali Sherman, briefly went over to a neighbor to deliver dinner. By the time she noticed the fire, it was engulfed. She managed to get Noah and her 10-month-old child, Sebastian Gordon, out of the home. While Sebastian survived, Noah and Liam did not.
Bailey said rescue workers rushed both to the hospital, but they died from smoke inhalation and related burns.
“We’ve obviously talked to her and several neighbors,” he said. “She never does leave the kids alone. She never leaves them alone for any period of time. She never leaves the house with the kids inside.”
That has been the observation of next-door neighbor Shaun Kendall, as well. Kendall, a tattoo artist who is donating part of his fees to help the family, said he has raised $340 so far.
“I’ve never known them to be anything other than good parents,” he said.
Kendall said his Ring camera captured the fire.
“It shows that this side, it wasn’t that much smoke. But the middle started catching fire,” he said. “This was a tragic, tragic – to say the least – incident. It was accidental. There was no intent and no, you know, there was just no recklessness there.”
To Bailey, the tragedy highlights the importance of making sure young children do not have access to anything dangerous. He compares it to secure guns in the home.
“Why should we not do the same for cigarette lighters, matches, and other dangerous objects that can cause damage or loss of life?” he said. “Fire safety is just as important to me as gun safety.”
Bailey also said the smoke alarms in the home were not working. He urged people to check those fire detectors periodically.
“Teach your children about fire safety,” he said. “If a fire alarm goes off, a fire breaks out, don’t hide in a safe space in the closet. Go out. Get to the outside if you can.”
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LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Burberry and global esports organization, Gen.G, announce the launch of a four-part educational content series to champion women and the importance of inclusivity within gaming as part of Gen.G's "NetWORK: Inspire" program.
The partnership marks Burberry's first foray into the world of esports and builds on both Burberry and Gen.G's commitment to helping underrepresented communities gain valuable skills and insights that will empower them to go beyond.
Hosted by entrepreneur and content creator, Emily Ghoul, the series features women in gaming, content creators and influencers from across the industry, alongside members of the Burberry team. Each episode features an open discussion about the common challenges facing women within gaming, including toxic online environments, stereotyping and underrepresentation.
According to a Global Gaming Gender Balance Scorecard released by Forbes in 2020, almost half of all gamers are women, however the vast majority of executive positions in the gaming industry are held by men. With the hope of highlighting the underrepresentation of women in leadership within the industry, the series aims to reframe the 'play to win' narrative of esports into one that is actively promoting inclusion and change within the gaming community.
With the first episode launching tomorrow, and the remainder being released every two weeks following, the series will be available on Burberry's website, TikTok, YouTube, and livestreaming platform, Twitch, to the following schedule:
- Episode 1 – My Platform is My Power – featuring Gen.G influencer and variety streamer, Krysta "Krystalogy" Eason, Founder of @Enlightgg, Eunice Chen, and Burberry's Vice President of Brand Protection, Melissa Roth Mendez, this episode unpacks the idea that platforms have unmatched power in creating real change for the future and discusses the women that are already driving this change.
- Episode 2 – The I in Imagination – featuring Gen. G and Logitech content creator, Jessica Kim, singer and Twitch streamer, Stephanie Poetri, and Burberry Senior CAD Manager, Lucy Goodyear, this episode will explore how we can use our creativity as a force for good, to inspire women online and to encourage self- expression.
- Episode 3 – Voices and Choices for Change – featuring Netflix TV personality and Twitch streamer, Jacki Jing, YouTuber and esports commentator, Evan "Raynday" Raynr, and voice actor, gaming creator and former KPop singer, Shannon Williams, this episode turns up the volume on the importance of championing women within all spaces and discusses how they use their voice to inspire advocacy as well as the role men can play in allyship.
- Episode 4 – Supercharging Self-Care – featuring Gen.G content creator, Gloria "Ploo" Shin, Founder and President of Latinx in Gaming, Cristina Amaya, and Burberry Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Geoffrey Williams, the final episode will focus on the importance of self-care, mental health and how to evade the pitfall of burnout.
In addition to the series, Burberry will be donating to the Gen.G Foundation Scholarship. The Gen.G Foundation aims to develop talented young gamers with the potential to lead the industry's next generation, whilst promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. Burberry will select a scholarship recipient that champions these values through their work and demonstrates a commitment to empowering underrepresented communities within the gaming industry and beyond. The chosen recipient will be notified in September 2022, with the scholarship funds being shared directly with their selected college or university.
Rachel Waller, Global VP of Channel Innovation at Burberry said: 'We are so proud to partner with Gen.G and to support the next generation of women within gaming to go beyond. Through our programming and scholarship, we hope to equip young leaders with the skills they need to succeed and achieve their aspirations.'
'It's an honour to collaborate with an iconic brand like Burberry on NetWORK: Inspire. They share Gen.G's vision of celebrating and empowering underrepresented voices in the gaming space and beyond,' said Gina Chung Lee, Chief Marketing Officer at Gen.G. 'We envision a community of creatives that is inclusive and diverse; we hope this content series inspires fans in gaming, fashion, and music alike.'
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Police: Man accused of taking photos of women in public, retail dressing rooms
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – Police in Oklahoma arrested and charged a man they say was found taking photos of women in dressing room stalls and stores.
Authorities said he also set up a camera in his home bathroom.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, Daniel Toy was arrested and charged with five counts of Peeping Tom with photographic or electronic equipment.
Officers with the Tulsa Police Department responded to a Target store call regarding a possible “Peeping Tom.”
A victim told officers that someone put a cell phone under the fitting room door as she was trying on clothes. The victim said she then confronted the suspect, who police later identified as Toy. She said he quickly went into the dressing room next to her and tried shutting the door.
The victim reportedly told Toy to give the phone over and show her the photos after getting in his way.
She said Toy told her “No” and noticed that the phone was still on.
She reportedly began yelling for help and attracted another witness, who saw Toy and said he was frantically deleting photos from his phone.
Toy allegedly left the store, and officers were quickly able to identify him from there.
Authorities said detectives with the police department served a search warrant on Toy’s home and collected evidence from inside. His electronic devices were also taken and examined.
Detectives said they found videos that show Toy installing a hidden camera in his guest bathroom and recovered several videos taken by the hidden camera of women using the bathroom.
Police said they also found images of more than 40 others undressing at retail locations throughout Tulsa.
Detectives said they also located images showing Toy following and taking photos of random women in public as they shopped, with the photos ranging in dates from August 2021 to March of this year.
The police department said it wants the public to be aware of these sorts of cases around Tulsa.
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The mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee, has vowed to treat gun violence "like the crisis that it is" after the city saw its second mass shooting in just over a week early Sunday.
Three people were killed and at least 14 others were injured after gunfire erupted at a nightclub just before 2:45 a.m., with some being struck by bullets and others hit by fleeing vehicles, Jeremy Eames, a Chattanooga Police Department spokesperson said.
Among the three deaths, two stemmed from gunshot wounds and one was related to injuries the victim sustained when they were hit by a vehicle, Eames said.
Investigators believe multiple shooters used several types of firearms during the incident, police said. No arrests have been made and the motive for the shooting is unclear, but authorities believe it was an isolated incident in which one or more people were targeted.
"I'm tired of standing in front of you talking about guns and bodies," Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly said at a news conference Sunday, delivering news of a mass shooting in the city for the second weekend in a row.
On May 28, six people were shot in downtown Chattanooga's Cherry Street area in what police said was an altercation between two groups. Most of those shot were teenagers or in their early 20s, Eames said at the time.
Chattanooga police arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with that shooting, the mayor's office announced in a release Friday. He is charged with six counts of attempted murder, possessions of a weapon during the commission of a dangerous felony, unlawful possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment, the release said.
Investigators identified another suspect and were working to find that person as of Friday, according to the release.
Following the May shooting, Kelly said he was joining a group of mayors from across the nation calling on the Senate to pass gun safety laws. He reiterated the call Sunday, adding that he supports responsible gun ownership.
"Chattanooga will treat this like the crisis that it is," he said Sunday of the city's gun violence, vowing to work with the city council in the coming weeks to address the issue.
Sunday's shooting was one of at least 10 mass shootings in the US over the weekend, according to a CNN tally. It also comes as the nation grieves from a barrage of shootings in the past month, including a massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas; a violent assault on a medical facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma; a racist shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York; and an attack on a Taiwanese church service in Orange County, California.
Gun violence continues to be a central national focus as there have been 246 mass shootings in the country to date in 2022, according to Gun Violence Archive, which is more mass shooting events than there have been days in the year. Both CNN and the Gun Violence Archive define a mass shooting as one in which at least four people are shot, excluding the shooter.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — While the Mega Millions jackpot rolls on after no one in the US won the $52 million top prize, some Texans are sure to be celebrating some top-notch wins.
Sure, no one got in the seven-figure win column from the August 9 drawing but two Texas Lottery players did win some serious cash. The lottery reports a $30,000 and $10,000 winning ticket was sold in the Lone Star State.
Both of these tickets matched four of the five winning numbers along with the Mega Ball to win several-thousand dollar prizes. The $30K winning ticket player Megaplied their ticket to take it from $10K to $30K.
In total there were over 44,000 winners across Texas who won at least $2 and as much as $30K! The next Mega Millions drawing is set for August 12 with a jackpot of $65 million (cash value of $37.9 million).
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SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company®, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the 623rd consecutive common stock monthly dividend. The dividend amount of $0.247 per share, representing an annualized amount of $2.964 per share, is payable on June 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2022. The ex-dividend date for June's dividend is May 31, 2022.
About Realty Income
Realty Income, The Monthly Dividend Company®, is an S&P 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index. We invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. The company is structured as a REIT, and its monthly dividends are supported by the cash flow from over 11,200 real estate properties owned under long-term net lease agreements with commercial clients. To date, the company has declared 623 consecutive common stock monthly dividends throughout its 53-year operating history and increased the dividend 115 times since Realty Income's public listing in 1994 (NYSE: O). Additional information about the company can be obtained from the corporate website at www.realtyincome.com.
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Blitz Motors is strengthening its presence in South Africa and has reported a substantial deal estimated at an accumulative US$4 million
- The purchasing amount of the e-mopeds is about US$1 million not including the purchase of the batteries, which will be provided in a BAAS model (Battery as a Service).
- The accumulated amount of the orders, including the purchasing amount of the e-mopeds and additional services is estimated at about US$4 million, including the amount for leasing batteries, through the aforementioned model, and the amount for sales of parts and other services.
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blitz Motors (TASE: BLTZ) the largest manufacturer of smart e-mopeds in Israel, has signed orders with South Africa's AKATA Energy committing it to purchase 400 Blitz 3000x model smart e-mopeds, over a period of 24 months from July 2022.
In accordance with the order, the amount of motor scooter purchases is for US$ 1 million and this does not include the purchase of batteries, which will be provided on Battery as a Service model leasing terms.
Accordingly, in line with the experience of the company management and taking into account the terms of leasing the batteries, as per the instructions of the order, the accumulated amount of the order, which includes the cost of buying the motor scooters, as well as the other services, is estimated at about US$4 million.).
Blitz CEO Raphael Moszynski said, "Following efforts to expand our geographical footprint and after we have consolidated our deployment in Europe, I am delighted to report a substantial deal in a new territory - South Africa. The deal is a result of intensive work with AKATA Energy which generated successful local pilot projects with large potential customers and following this, we are starting with our first consignments to the southern hemisphere.
In recent months, the management and I have worked to strengthen our relationship with the South African franchisee, in order to implement the substantial deal that we are reporting today. Discussions included the development of marketing, business and commercial models, initiating joint meetings in South Africa with the franchisee, for potential customers in the country.
The electric vehicle market in South Africa is in its infancy which makes this deal particularly strategic.I believe in the potential contained in the continent and I am sure that the partnership with AKATA Energy in South Africa is our gateway to the entire continent.
We have found in AKATA Energy, a partner with a very experienced management that has been impressed by our technology and business model and together we will continue to work to distribute our smart e-mopeds and expand our joint activities. Choosing Blitz, especially in a new territory demonstrates an additional vote of confidence in our business model, the quality of our e-mopeds, batteries and in particular the package of services and information that cannot be compared to anything else in the field for the customers, in which Blitz specializes."
AKATA Holdings CEO Alwyn Steenkamp said, "The reported deal represents a significant milestone in South Africa's green transport journey. The collaboration with Blitz will allow us to provide not only to South Africa but also the entire African continent, the latest technology in the field of last mile logistics."
About AKATA ENERGY
AKATA ENERGY is committed to create sustainable solutions for a fossil-free future in all matters related to urban logistics. In order to achieve sustainable growth and a shift to clean, green energy in the field of transportation, AKATA strives to start by solving the core problems. To do this, the company has targeted as a main need, electric vehicles at affordable prices and with accessible and flexible charging solutions. The collaboration with Blitz is a significant milestone in the overall solution to which the company is striving for.
AKATA ENERGY adopted at its inception the vision of "We Own Energy," which represents a multi-faceted approach directed at all the ecological systems of the electric vehicle. AKATA ENERGY is engaged in mining the required metals, producing batteries, and the other essential components, supplying the vehicles, and providing cost-effective charging solutions. All of these allow AKATA to help cut the costs and speed up the shift from combustible engines to green electric transport.
About Blitz:
Blitz develops cost-effective, fast and sustainable smart electric mopeds. The company was founded in 2012 by CEO Raphael Moszynski. The company's development team includes the best engineers who have graduated from elite Israeli army intelligence units.
Blitz has developed a means of transport for the commercial market that is lighter, cleaner and more cost-effective. The company provides customers with a full range of last mile services, including support, operations, insurance, maintenance, repairs and 24/7 services for the scooters, backed up by data monitoring and gathering, which alerts the company to problems that are developing, before the consumer encounters them. This allows them to be solved without harming the customer's operational efficiency. The company's customers include Domino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Sushi Shop, Gorillas as well as many delivery services, government and local authorities, and more. The technology developed by the company allows drivers to enjoy fast, continuous and long-range journeys, while fully monitoring and restricting speeds and harmful behavior as required.
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OSLO, Norway, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lytix Biopharma ("Lytix") (Euronext Growth Oslo: LYTIX), a Norwegian immune-oncology company, today announces the appointment of Stephen Worsley as Chief Business Officer (CBO).
Stephen Worsley is a pharmaceutical executive with over 25 years of experience in business development leadership in roles of increasing impact and in executing high-valuation strategic deals in the biopharmaceutical and drug discovery/development market. As a business development executive, Worsley has led negotiation of transformative and award-winning technology and product partnerships for leading therapeutics companies.
Most recently Stephen Worsley served as the Vice President Strategic Business Development at Redwood Biosciences/Catalent Pharma Services. Prior to that, he was CBO at Sutro Biopharma, Sr. Vice President Business Development at IndiMolecular and Vice President of Business Development at Peregrine Pharmaceutical (dba Avid Pharma Services) amongst other roles in his career.
"As we plan for continued progress to reach several important milestones in our development programs at Lytix, we are excited to welcome Stephen Worsley to our management team at Lytix Biopharma", says Øystein Rekdal, CEO of Lytix. "His extensive experience in business development where he has led various strategic partnerships, acquisitions, equity investments, clinical collaborations, and out licensing transactions will play a central role as we advance our exciting pipeline of immuno-activating drugs for cancer through further clinical development and towards market, with several potential partnering opportunities along the way."
Stephen will enter his leading position at Lytix at September 6. With the position as CBO, he will join Lytix's executive management team.
"I am very pleased to be joining the Lytix team at an exciting time for the company as we develop a very promising new class of immuno-activating drugs for the treatment of cancer" said Stephen Worsley. "There is growing interest in the platform and evolving clinical outcomes which will allow Lytix to consider several value creating business development opportunities in the months and years ahead."
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Ole Peter Nordby, ole.peter.nordby@lytixbiopharma.com
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| 2022-09-05T08:02:18Z
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- Perspecta Enterprise Services LLC, a Peraton subsidiary, will provide DC3 with digital and multimedia forensics, technical solutions development, cyber threat analytics, and other cybersecurity support
- DC3 is a federal cyber center, DoD center of excellence, and the operational focal point for the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Program
HERNDON, Va., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perspecta Enterprise Services LLC, a Peraton subsidiary, has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Technical, Analytical, and Business Operations Services (TABO) task order, worth up to $562.9 million over a 1-year base period and four 1-year option periods. The task order was issued by the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) under the Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).
Perspecta Enterprise Services will support essential DC3 missions by delivering digital forensics, multimedia forensics, technical solutions development, cyber analytics, and vulnerability sharing support for DoD and National requirements in law enforcement, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection.
DC3 is a federal cyber center, DoD center of excellence, and is the operational focal point for the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Program.
"We are honored that DC3 has entrusted us to support its critical missions across a range of complex technical and operational domains. We look forward to providing our integrated capabilities across the cyber, defense and intelligence domains to help DC3 address an evolving and complex threat environment," said Roger Mason, Ph.D., president, Space & Intelligence sector, Peraton.
As one of the federal government's largest full-spectrum cyber contractors, Peraton delivers robust cyber solutions and services, enabling customers to secure their digital domain, including 24x7x365 protection of the nation's most critical networks and data systems.
"With computer crime being so prolific, the DoD requires experienced digital professionals now more than ever. Peraton employs some of the industry's leading digital forensic analysts and malware reverse engineers, and as a former DC3 operations leader, I am excited to bring our collective expertise to bear in service of the Center's growing responsibilities," said Bob Renko, director, Digital Forensics, Peraton.
Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, citizen security, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit Peraton.com/News and follow Peraton on LinkedIn for news and updates.
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SPOKANE, Wash., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EDMO Distributors, a global leader in the distribution of avionics, test equipment, and install supplies, is excited to announce the arrival of Trig Avionics' Nav/Com Radio. The release of the TX56 completes the Trig avionics stack. Pilots can get a good looking, fully featured stack that includes a TMA44 audio panel, TY96A VHF, TX56A Nav/Com and TT31 transponder.
The TX56 is a slimline unit, at only 1.3in high, making it easier to install and saves valuable space in any avionics stack. Trig CEO Andy Davis said, "Trig's Nav/Com product family has landed. We know customers are excited by the TX56's space saving form factor and its compelling list of pilot friendly features."
The TX56 uses a bright high-resolution display, with the clearest presentation of Nav and Com information. The unit has a customizable frequency database which holds over 200 com and an additional 200 nav frequencies, loaded via a USB stick. The Nav/Com includes a two-place intercom, with support for stereo music. All TX56 models have a built-in digital course deviation indicator (CDI). Trig Nav/Com's benefit from having a built in VOR/LOC converter and can also support a composite output. This ensures the widest compatibility with installed indicators. The Nav supports VFR and IFR navigation, including ILS approaches. Trig's TI106, Course Deviation Indicator is available, as the ideal panel mounted companion to any TX56 model.
The full Trig stack is a compelling package, with a good-looking harmonized design. Visit edmo.com to view the full line of Trig Avionics products and complete your avionics stack today!
Over the course of 50 years, EDMO Distributors has secured a reputation as one of the most reliable sources for aircraft electronics, test equipment, installation supplies, wire and cable, tooling, and pilot supplies. EDMO's commitment to providing the best service and the largest selection possible has made it a company that customers count on and trust. With headquarters in Spokane, WA and a warehouse in Nashville, TN, EDMO maintains a stringent quality management system and is an ISO 9001:2015/AS9120B certified company. Visit edmo.com for more information.
Trig Avionics 'Better by Design' philosophy guides the business. It results in products that are simple to use, truly innovative and provides pilots with features that really matter - with a strong commitment to helping our customers meet regulatory changes. Whether it be development of new products or existing products, the processes have the end user at the forefront. Trig is committed to providing great customer service through our Trig Service Centers in Europe, North America, and Australia—offering prompt and responsive support throughout the lifetime of every Trig product. For more information, visit www.trig-avionics.com.
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SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J Carcamo & Associates and Quick Custom Intelligence ("QCI") announced that J Carcamo Associates has joined the QCI Community. The QCI Community represents thousands of active QCI users. This community collaborates to provide innovative drivers to each other and to the QCI team. QCI is dedicated to listening to priorities from the community and doing our level best to deliver these in the product.
Julia Carcamo, Casino Branding Industry Leader, said, "Marketing brands used to be about creativity. The more creative you were, the more successful you could be. Today's brands are less about fun graphics and more about connecting with customers. Brands are only as meaningful as the stories that create the connection. Data is the oxygen that keeps those stories relevant. Having the tools that allow us to take the enormous flow of data that we have access to as brand marketers and turn it into a brand story that is easy to understand and communicate as well as actionable is invaluable for both marketers and brands."
CEO of QCI, Dr. Ralph Thomas stated, "Julia is a well-known branding expert in the industry and we know she will bring many innovative ideas to help us provide enhanced value. You can visit Julia at select shows in the QCI booth."
ABOUT J Carcamo & Associates
Julia Carcamo is a casino branding expert and the author of Reel Marketing: The Art of Building a Casino Brand. As president & chief brand strategist at J Carcamo & Associates and founder of Casino Marketing Boot Camp, she aids casinos in building and maintaining engaging brands. She is also co-founder of the Hispanic marketing firm espÑOLA.
ABOUT QCI
The QCI Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming and hospitality industries. QCI has installed their ground-breaking, highly configured software in over 50 casino resorts in North America and over 3,000 sites worldwide. QCI products provide tooling for gaming operators managing over $10 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, these products are built on the QCI Platform, a best-in-class on-premises, hybrid or cloud-based technology that enables fully coordinated activities across gaming or hospitality operations. This data-driven software allows for quick, informed decisions in the ever-changing world of the casino industry and assists casinos in their efforts to optimize resources and profits, manage marketing campaigns and increase customer loyalty. QCI was founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno. Based in San Diego, QCI also has offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas & Phoenix. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715 www.QuickCustomIntelligence.com
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An enlistment ceremony for people joining the military will be part of Military Appreciation Night Friday at the Belton Fourth of July Rodeo.
The ceremony with at least 30 people joining four different branches of the military will take place during the opening of the PRCA Rodeo at 7 p.m. Friday at the Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop 121 in Belton.
Gen. Paul E. Funk II, a Fort Hood native who previously served as III Corps and Fort Hood commander, is scheduled to lead the recruits in the Oath of Enlistment, according to a news release.
“We are excited to add this ceremony to the rodeo, as it will provide a great opportunity for our community to honor and celebrate with the enlistees and their families,” Randy Pittenger, Belton Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, said.
Belton is hosting the Fourth of July Rodeo for the 98th year. The rodeo will be Friday through Sunday at the Expo Center.
Sunday will be Family Night at the rodeo with free admission for children ages 12 and under with a paid adult general admission. The KPA Stick Horse Stampede will provide children ages 4 and up an opportunity to run around on the arena floor prior to the start of the rodeo.
“We are excited about bringing back this fun opportunity for our kids to get in the dirt at the Belton Fourth of July Rodeo, and we know that the photo opps will be especially awesome again this year,” Pittenger said. “The Belton rodeo is always a great family experience, and one of our goals is to make this year’s rodeo even more affordable and enjoyable for families with young children.”
Registration is not required for the Stick Horse Stampede, but all children wishing to participate will need to arrive by 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, officials said.
The three-day PRCA Rodeo serves as a key component of the weeklong Belton Fourth of July Celebration that included a downtown street party, a carnival in Liberty Park, Patriotic Program and Parade, Festival on Nolan Creek, and Backyard Party at Schoepf’s Concert and Fireworks Show.
Rodeo tickets are available at the Expo ticket office or online.
For more information, visit www.beltonchamber.com, call 254-939-3551, or email info@beltonchamber.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced that its employees and teams won eight awards at the 2022 Stevie Awards® for Sales & Customer Service.
The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world's top honors for customer service, contact center, business development, and sales professionals. The Stevie Awards organizes eight of the world's leading business awards programs, including the prestigious American Business Awards® and International Business Awards®.
This year's winners from TransPerfect included:
- Sales Director of the Year: Chris Grunther, Gold Award
- Sales Manager of the Year: Katie Lewis, Gold Award
- Global Sales Team of the Year: Jessica Eker Team, Gold Award
- Woman of the Year in Customer Service: Lori Freise, Silver Award
- Woman of the Year in Sales: Danielle Giannecchini, Silver Award
- Sales Manager of the Year: Bryan Rand, Silver Award
- Woman of the Year in Sales: Jennifer Salerno, Silver Award
- Senior Sales Executive of the Year: Dan Emery, Bronze Award
Judges considered more than 2,300 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry across 51 nations. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 150 professionals worldwide in 90+ categories.
"The nominations we received for the 2022 competition illustrate that business development, customer service, and sales professionals worldwide, in all sorts of organizations, have continued to innovate, thrive, and meet customer expectations during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher Miller. "The judges have recognized and rewarded their achievements, and we join them in applauding this year's winners for their continued success. We look forward to recognizing them on May 11."
TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe stated, "We are proud of our Stevie Award winners and our staff as a whole this year. TransPerfect's most valuable asset is its people, and it is a privilege to work alongside such a talented and professional team."
Details about the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service and the list of Stevie winners in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Sales.
About TransPerfect
TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 100 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
Sponsors of the 16th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service include Sales Partnerships, Inc., Thought Leadership Leverage, and ValueSelling Associates, Inc.
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Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
NEW YORK (AP) — The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, the American Library Association reported Friday. Numbers for 2022 already approach last year’s totals, which were the highest in decades.
“I’ve never seen anything like this,” says Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. “It’s both the number of challenges and the kinds of challenges. It used to be a parent had learned about a given book and had an issue with it. Now we see campaigns where organizations are compiling lists of books, without necessarily reading or even looking at them.”
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles. In all of 2021, the ALA listed 729 challenges, directed at 1,579 books. Because the ALA relies on media accounts and reports from libraries, the actual number of challenges is likely far higher, the library association believes.
Friday’s announcement is timed to Banned Books Week, which begins Sunday and will be promoted around the country through table displays, posters, bookmarks and stickers and through readings, essay contests and other events highlighting contested works. According to a report issued in April, the most targeted books have included Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir about sexual identity, “Gender Queer,” and Jonathan Evison’s “Lawn Boy,” a coming-of-age novel narrated by a young gay man.
“We’re seeing that trend continue in 2022, the criticism of books with LGBTQ subject matter,” Caldwell-Jones says, adding that books about racism such as Angie Thomas’ novel “The Hate U Give” also are frequently challenged.
Banned Books Weeks is overseen by a coalition of writing and free speech organizations, including the National Coalition Against Censorship, the Authors Guild and PEN America.
Conservative attacks against schools and libraries have proliferated nationwide over the past two years, and librarians themselves have been harassed and even driven out of their jobs. A middle school librarian in Denham Springs, Louisiana, has filed a legal complaint against a Facebook page which labeled her a “criminal and a pedophile.” Voters in a western Michigan community, Jamestown Township, backed drastic cuts in the local library over objections to “Gender Queer” and other LGBTQ books.
Audrey Wilson-Youngblood, who in June quit her job as a library media specialist in the Keller Independent School District in Texas, laments what she calls the “erosion of the credibility and competency” in how her profession is viewed. At the Boundary County Library in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, library director Kimber Glidden resigned recently after months of harassment that included the shouting of Biblical passages referring to divine punishment. The campaign began with a single complaint about “Gender Queer,” which the library didn’t even stock, and escalated to the point where Glidden feared for her safety.
“We were being accused of being pedophiles and grooming children,” she says. “People were showing up armed at library board meetings.”
The executive director of the Virginia Library Association, Lisa R. Varga, says librarians in the state have received threatening emails and have been videotaped on the job, tactics she says that “are not like anything that those who went into this career were expecting to see.” Becky Calzada, library coordinator for the Leander Independent School District in Texas, says she has friends who have left the profession and colleagues who are afraid and “feel threatened.”
“I know some worry about promoting Banned Books Week because they might be accused of trying to advance an agenda,” she says. “There’s a lot of trepidation.”
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of MP Materials Corp. f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: MP).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased MP Materials between May 1, 2020 and February 2, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until April 25, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, MP Materials Corp. f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. ("FVAC") had overstated its due diligence efforts and expertise with respect to identifying target companies to acquire; (ii) FVAC performed inadequate due diligence into Legacy MP Materials prior to the business combination, or else ignored significant red flags regarding, inter alia, Legacy MP Materials' management, compliance policies, and Mountain Pass's profitability; (iii) as a result, the Company's future business and financial prospects post-business combination were overstated; (iv) MP Materials engaged in an abusive transfer price manipulation scheme with a related party in the People's Republic of China to artificially inflate the Company's profits; (v) MP Materials' ore at the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility was not economically viable to harvest for rare earth metals; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than halfway through a tumultuous primary season, voters have rendered verdicts in a number of contests, many of which featured candidates arguing they best represented a continuation of policies favored by former President Donald Trump.
While not on the ballot himself, Trump has played a role in several races, with candidates bearing his endorsement meeting a variety of electoral outcomes. There have also been tumbles by several incumbents, some taken out by Trump-backed challengers and others bested by fellow representatives in faceoffs forced by redistricting.
Here’s what’s happened so far in primary races across the country:
FALLEN INCUMBENTS
Eight incumbents — three Democrats and five Republicans — lost their U.S. House seats already this year after being defeated in their primary elections.
Four of those losses came in incumbent-on-incumbent races, a result of the once-a-decade redistricting process. But the other four were defeated by insurgent challengers after finding themselves vulnerable as a result of scandal, investigation, irritating progressives or crossing Trump.
Seven-term centrist Democratic U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon fell to progressive challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner in his May 17 primary. Schrader had angered many Democrats by opposing some of President Joe Biden’s priorities, including a $1.9 trillion coronavirus pandemic relief bill because he didn’t support a minimum wage increase.
Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina was defeated by state Sen. Chuck Edwards after a whirlwind of scandals that included Cawthorn saying he’d been invited to orgies and had seen opponents of drug addiction use cocaine, getting caught twice with guns at airports and appearing in videos showing him in sexually suggestive poses.
On June 14, five-term GOP Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina lost his reelection bid to state Rep. Russell Fry after voting to impeach Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. And on June 28, six-term Mississippi Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo lost a runoff to Sheriff Mike Ezell after being accused in a congressional ethics report of misspending campaign funds.
MEMBER-ON-MEMBER FACEOFFS
Redistricting guaranteed that some U.S. House incumbents would be ousted.
The first to fall was Republican Rep. David McKinley of West Virginia, who voted with Democrats in support of Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, betting that West Virginians would reward him for prioritizing such funding in one of the nation’s poorest states. Instead, they dumped him for Rep. Alex Mooney, who opposed the infrastructure bill. Mooney won Trump’s endorsement the day Biden signed the measure into law.
In Georgia, Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath, a gun safety advocate, went district shopping after a GOP-dominated Legislature turned her home area into a Republican stronghold. She defeated fellow Democratic Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, who said she’d considered McBath like a “sister.”
Two Illinois incumbents lost their seats this past week when Republican Rep. Mary Miller defeated five-term Republican Rep. Rodney Davis, and Democratic Rep. Sean Casten beat one-term Democratic Rep. Marie Newman.
Miller won days after she called the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade a “historic victory for white life” during a rally with Trump. Calling it “a mix-up of words,” Miller’s spokesman told The Associated Press that she had intended to say the decision was a victory for a “right to life.”
TRUMP’S TARGETS
Still stinging from his 2020 presidential election loss to Biden, Trump vowed revenge on Republicans who defied him.
He zeroed in on Georgia, recruiting challengers to Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who had rebuffed his efforts to overturn his narrow defeat in the state. But he fell short, with Kemp easily turning back former Sen. David Perdue, and Raffensperger defeating Rep. Jody Hice.
Trump also directed his rage toward the 10 House Republicans who voted with Democrats to impeach him for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Four decided against seeking reelection.
But of those who stayed to fight, Rice became first to lose, a result he acknowledged was possible over a vote he said his conscience forced him to take. Another, Rep. David Valadao of California, finished second in his primary, meaning he advanced to the November general election as one of the top two finishers.
Four of the House Republicans still await their primaries.
In South Carolina, Trump targeted another GOP incumbent, Rep. Nancy Mace, following her criticism of his role in the Jan. 6 attack and her vote to certify Biden’s win. Mace withstood her challenge from Katie Arrington, a Trump-backed opponent.
TRUMP: KEEPING SCORE
Trump helped lift some U.S. Senate candidates to victory. In Ohio, he backed “Hillbilly Elegy” author JD Vance after a furious push by Vance’s opponents to win Trump’s favor. The endorsement just three weeks before the election propelled Vance to a win.
Dr. Mehmet Oz got Trump’s seal of approval about five weeks before Pennsylvania’s primary, a blow to former hedge fund CEO David McCormick, whose wife, Dina Powell, served in Trump’s administration. Oz eked out a slim victory over McCormick after a recount.
In North Carolina, Trump endorsed Rep. Ted Budd a year before his primary, elevating the little-known congressman from a 14-candidate field to win the GOP Senate nomination.
Trump also waded into statewide races, backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against primary challenger George P. Bush. Trump was rewarding Paxton for petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 2020 election — an effort the state bar termed “dishonest” as it sought to punish him for it.
Katie Britt nearly won a GOP primary outright to replace her boss, retiring Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, but ended up in a runoff with longtime Rep. Mo Brooks, whom Trump initially supported before pulling his endorsement as Brooks’ polling languished. Trump endorsed Britt only after she finished first in the primary.
Republican voters in Nebraska rejected Trump’s gubernatorial pick, businessman Charles Herbster, who was accused late in the campaign of having groped multiple women, going instead with University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen as their nominee. In a U.S. House race in Georgia, GOP voters picked trucking company owner Mike Collins over Vernon Jones, a Trump-backed Democrat-turned-Republican.
ELECTION DENIERS
Voters handed primary wins to some candidates who supported Trump’s assertions that Biden’s election victory was illegitimate. Those false claims have been roundly rejected by elections officials, Trump’s own attorney general and the courts, including by judges he appointed.
Nonetheless, state Sen. Doug Mastriano won Pennsylvania’s crowded Republican gubernatorial primary. He has been subpoenaed by the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol for his role in a plan to arrange for an “alternate” slate of electors from Pennsylvania for Trump after the 2020 election.
Trump’s pick for Nevada secretary of state, former state lawmaker Jim Marchant, won his primary after spending months arguing that there hadn’t been a legitimate Nevada election for years and that Trump’s victory had been stolen.
In Idaho, Trump’s insurgent candidate Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin lost her bid to oust Gov. Brad Little. McGeachin had said she would “bring integrity to Idaho’s elections,” without citing any inconsistencies. She also said she’d push for a 50-state forensic audit of the 2020 election.
In Colorado, GOP voters chose Pam Anderson as their nominee for secretary of state over Tina Peters, an indicted county clerk who gained national prominence by promoting conspiracy theories about voting machines. Anderson had pledged to keep politics out of running elections, while Peters was indicted on seven felony counts accusing her of taking part in a “deceptive scheme” to breach voting system technology.
LOOK AHEAD
Primary season resumes in earnest in August, with a number of high-profile races still to be decided.
Rep. Liz Cheney faces a stiff primary challenge in Wyoming on Aug. 16 after voting to impeach Trump and becoming vice chair of the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection. Trump has endorsed Harriet Hageman in the race.
In Arizona, one of five battleground states Biden flipped, the former president endorsed a slate of loyalists who promote his false election claims. In the governor’s race, he backed former TV news anchor Kari Lake over developer Karrin Taylor Robson for the GOP nomination to replace Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, who resisted Trump’s election year pressure and is barred from another term.
In Arizona’s U.S. Senate race, Trump supports investor Blake Masters for the GOP nomination to face Democratic incumbent Mark Kelly in November. Masters has said “I think Trump won in 2020″ and espoused the baseless “great replacement” conspiracy theory, a racist ideology that says white people and their influence are being replaced by people of color.
And in Arizona’s secretary of state race, Trump backed state Rep. Mark Finchem, who was photographed outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and worked to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss.
In Michigan, one of the country’s top battleground states, Republicans have faced setbacks in their bid to defeat Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November. Five GOP candidates failed to qualify for the Aug. 2 primary after submitting fake signatures collected by paid petition circulators. Another candidate, Republican Ryan Kelley, was charged last month with misdemeanors related to the Jan. 6 attack.
Establishment Republicans are worried about the Aug. 2 GOP primary for U.S. Senate in Missouri, where former Gov. Eric Greitens is trying to make a political comeback, following his resignation four years ago amid investigations into possible campaign finance issues and into whether he blackmailed a woman against speaking about their extramarital affair. Some Republicans fear Greitens would be a weak general election candidate who could cede a safe seat to Democrats.
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GUANGZHOU, China, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE: CNF) ("CNFinance" or the "Company"), a leading home equity loan service provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Operational and Financial Highlights
- Total loan origination volume[1] was RMB2.3 billion (US$357.7 million) during the first quarter of 2022, representing a decrease of 17.9% from RMB2.8 billion in the same period of 2021.
- Total outstanding loan principal[2] was RMB9.6 billion (US$1.5 billion) as of March 31, 2022, as compared to RMB10.4 billion as of December 31, 2021.
- Total number of transactions[3] was 4,321 during the first quarter of 2022, representing a decrease of 15.1% from 5,092 in the same period of 2021.
- Total interest and fees income were RMB417.4 million (US$65.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a decrease of 1.8% from RMB425.1 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net income was RMB43.1 million (US$6.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared to RMB85.6 million in the same period of 2021.
- Basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB0.63 (US$0.10) and RMB0.63 (US$0.10), respectively, in the first quarter of 2022, as compared to RMB1.25 and RMB1.19, respectively, in the same period of 2021.
Mr. Bin Zhai, Chairman and CEO of CNFinance, commented,"In the first quarter of 2022, China's economic growth has slowed down. Regional lockdowns caused by unexpected local outbreaks of COVID-19 have negatively affected our business. In response, the Company focused on stabilizing business operations and managing risks, and was able to deliver a stable performance. During the first quarter of 2022, we facilitated loans of RMB2.3 billion, and recorded revenue and net income of approximately RMB417 million and RMB43 million, respectively.
Going forward, we are likely to be continuously challenged by economic fluctuations. At the same time, we are also presented with huge opportunities as the government is now encouraging financial institutions to offer more support to MSEs. To seize such opportunities, we strive to upgrade our business model to an operation-oriented and asset-light model, under which we will act as the service provider and the manager of loans. At the same time, we will expand our business by diversifying our product portfolio, helping sales partners expand their business scale and reducing our own funding cost.
We have always stayed true to our mission of providing accessible, affordable and convenient financial services to MSE owners. With more supportive macro policies taking effect, we are confident that there will be another surge of capital demand from MSE owners. We believe we will be well-prepared to seize such opportunity and expand our business, increase our revenue and provide higher returns to our shareholders."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total interest and fees income decreased by 1.8% to RMB417.4 million (US$65.8 million) for the first quarter of 2022 from RMB425.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in the Company's interest income on loans.
Interest and financing service fees on loans decreased by 1.7% to RMB414.7 million (US$65.4 million) for the first quarter of 2022 from RMB422.0 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to (a) lower average effective interest rates of outstanding loans, and (b) the decrease of average daily outstanding loan principal in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period of 2021. The decrease in average daily outstanding loan principal was due to the lower loan facilitation volume in the first quarter of 2022 resulted from the lockdowns due to local outbreaks of COVID-19 in multiple cities within China.
Interest on deposits with banks decreased by 12.9% to RMB2.7 million (US$0.4 million) for the first quarter of 2022 from RMB3.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to smaller average daily balance of time deposits.
Interest and fees expenses increased by 28.5% to RMB200.9 million (US$31.7 million) for the first quarter of 2022, compared to RMB156.3 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the increase in the outstanding principal of other borrowings as well as the funding costs from trust companies.
Net interest and fees income decreased by 19.5% to RMB216.5 million (US$34.1 million) for the first quarter of 2022, from RMB268.8 million in the same period of 2021.
Collaboration cost for sales partners, representing sales incentives paid to sales partners, decreased by 18.9% to RMB79.6 million (US$12.6 million) for the first quarter of 2022, compared to RMB98.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to lower fee rate the Company paid to the sales partners resulted from lower average effective interest rates of outstanding loans.
Net interest and fees income after collaboration cost was RMB136.9 million (US$21.5 million) for the first quarter of 2022, representing a decrease of 19.8% from RMB170.7 million in the same period of 2021.
Provision for credit losses was RMB32.6 million (US$5.1 million) for the first quarter of 2022, as compared to a reversal of RMB17.2 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was due to the increasing economic uncertainties caused by lockdowns in reaction to local outbreaks of COVID-19 as well as the downward pressure faced by China's real estate market during the first quarter of 2022.
Net gains on sales of loans decreased by 17.0% to RMB7.8 million (US$1.3 million) for the first quarter of 2022 from RMB9.4 million in the same period of 2021.
Other gains, net increased by 129.5% to RMB17.9 million (US$2.8 million) for the first quarter of 2022 from RMB7.8 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the increase of Credit Risk Mitigation Position forfeited by the sales partners.
Total operating expenses decreased by 15.2% to RMB79.9 million (US$12.6 million) for the first quarter of 2022, compared to RMB94.2 million in the same period of 2021.
Employee compensation and benefits decreased by 12.0% to RMB43.1 million (US$6.8 million) for the first quarter of 2022 from RMB49.0 million in the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to smaller incentives paid to the employees resulted from lower loan origination volume during the first quarter of 2022.
Share-based compensation expenses decreased by 70.2% to RMB1.4 million (US$0.2 million) for the first quarter of 2022 from RMB4.7 million in the same period of 2021. According to the Company's share option plan adopted on December 31, 2019, approximately 50%, 30% and 20% of the option granted will be vested on December 31, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively. Related compensation cost of the option grants will be recognized over the requisite period.
Taxes and surcharges increased by 20.9% to RMB8.1 million (US$1.3 million) for the first quarter of 2022 from RMB6.7 million in the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to a increase in the non-deductible value added tax ("VAT"). The increase in VAT was attributable to the characterization of certain amounts as "service fees charged to trust plans" which are a non-deductible item. According to the PRC tax regulations, "service fees charged to trust plans" incur a 6% VAT on the subsidiary level, but are not recorded as an input VAT on a consolidated trust plan level. "Service fees charged to trust plans" was increased in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021 due to newly established trust plans.
Operating lease cost decreased by 14.6% to RMB3.5 million (US$0.6 million) for the first quarter of 2022 as compared to RMB4.1 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to the continued development of the collaboration model that allowed the Company to further reduce the office leasing costs which previously used to rent offices to accommodate sales staff.
Other expenses decreased by 19.9% to RMB23.8 million (US$3.7 million) for the first quarter of 2022 from RMB29.7 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to (a) a decrease in fees paid to local channels for introducing sales partners to the Company; (b) a decrease in travelling expenses and traffic expenses due to the lockdowns due to the local outbreak of COVID-19 in multiple cities in China.
Income tax expense was RMB15.4 million (US$2.4 million) for the first quarter of 2022, compared to RMB29.2 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to decrease in taxable income in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period of 2021.
Effective tax rate increased slightly to 26.3% for the first quarter of 2022 as compared to 25.5% for the same period of 2021.
Net income was RMB43.1 million (US$6.8 million) for the first quarter of 2022, compared to RMB85.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Basic earnings per ADS and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB0.63 (US$0.10) and RMB0.63 (US$0.10), respectively, in the first quarter of 2022, compared to RMB1.25 and RMB1.19, respectively, in the same period of 2021. One ADS represents 20 ordinary shares.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB1.7 billion (US$0.3 billion), compared to RMB2.2 billion as of December 31, 2021, including RMB1.2 billion (US$ 0.2 billion) and RMB1.5 billion from structured funds as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which could only be used to grant new loans and activities.
The delinquency ratio for loans originated by the Company increased from 24.1% as of December 31, 2021 to 25.9% as of March 31, 2022. Under the collaboration model, the delinquency ratio for first lien loans increased from 29.1% as of December 31, 2021 to 30.3% as of March 31, 2022, and the delinquency ratio for second lien loans increased from 19.5% as of December 31, 2021 to 22.6% as of March 31, 2022. Under the traditional facilitation model, the delinquency ratio for first lien loans increased from 76.0% as of December 31, 2021 to 100.0% as of March 31, 2022, and the delinquency ratio for second lien loans increased from 75.8% as of December 31, 2021 to 100.0% as of March 31, 2022.
The delinquency ratio (excluding loans held for sale) for loans originated by the Company increased from 16.2% as of December 31, 2021 to 16.8% as of March 31, 2022. Under the collaboration model, the delinquency ratio for first lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) was 18.8% as of March 31, 2022 as compared to 18.9% as of December 31, 2021, and the delinquency ratio for second lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) increased from 14.1% as of December 31, 2021 to 15.9% as of March 31, 2022. Under the traditional facilitation model, the delinquency ratio for first lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) increased from 49.7% as of December 31, 2021 to 100.0% as of March 31, 2022, and the outstanding balance of second lien loans under the traditional facilitation model as of March 31, 2022 was nil.
The NPL ratio for loans originated by the Company increased from 9.4% as of December 31, 2021 to 10.4% as of March 31, 2022. Under the collaboration model, the NPL ratio for first lien loans increased from 12.5% as of December 31, 2021 to 13.8% as of March 31, 2022, and the NPL ratio for second lien loans increased from 6.0% as of December 31, 2021 to 7.1% as of March 31, 2022. Under the traditional facilitation model, the NPL ratio for first lien loans increased from 59.2% as of December 31, 2021 to 100.0% as of March 31, 2022, and the NPL ratio for second lien loans increased from 64.2% as of December 31, 2021 to 99.8% as of March 31, 2022.
The NPL ratio (excluding loans held for sale) for loans originated by the Company decreased from 2.1% as of December 31, 2021 to 1.8% as of March 31, 2022. Under the collaboration model, the NPL ratio for first lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) decreased from 3.0% as of December 31, 2021 to 2.4% as of March 31, 2022, and the NPL ratio for second lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) was 1.5% as of March 31, 2022 as compared to 1.4% as of December 31, 2021. Under the traditional facilitation model, the NPL ratio for first lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) increased from 14.4% as of December 31, 2021 to 100.0% as of March 31, 2022, and the outstanding balance of second lien loans under the traditional facilitation model as of March 31, 2022 was nil.[4]
Recent Development
US$20 Million Share Repurchase Program
On March 16, 2022, the Company's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$20 million of its ordinary shares in the form of American depositary shares (ADSs) during a period of up to 12 months commencing on March 16, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately US$334 thousand worth of its ADSs under this share repurchase program.
Business Outlook
The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company's results of operations will depend on future developments of the pandemic in China and across the globe, which are subject to changes and substantial uncertainty and therefore cannot be predicted. Based on the information available as of the date of this press release, we expect net income to be between RMB10 million and RMB50 million for the second quarter of 2022.
The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects our current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions, which are all subject to substantial uncertainty.
Conference Call
CNFinance's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 26, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing/ Hong Kong Time on the same day).
Dial-in numbers for the live conference call are as follows:
A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call until 11:59 PM ET on June 2, 2022.
Dial-in numbers for the replay are as follows:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CNFinance's website at http://ir.cashchina.cn/.
Statement Regarding Preliminary Unaudited Financial Information
The unaudited financial information set out in this earnings release is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company's year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information.
Exchange Rate
The Company's business is primarily conducted in China and all of the revenues are denominated in Renminbi ("RMB"). This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.3393 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of March 31, 2022. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into U.S. dollars at that rate on March 31, 2022, or at any other rate.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "future", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "confident" and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but not limited to the following: its goals and strategies, its ability to achieve and maintain profitability, its ability to retain existing borrowers and attract new borrowers, its ability to maintain and enhance the relationship and business collaboration with its trust company partners and to secure sufficient funding from them, the effectiveness of its risk assessment process and risk management system, its ability to maintain low delinquency ratios for loans it originated, fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China, the impact and future development of COVID-19 pandemic in China and across the globe, and relevant government law, rules, policies or guidelines relating to the Company's corporate structure, business and industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
About CNFinance Holdings Limited
CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE: CNF) ("CNFinance" or the "Company") is a leading home equity loan service provider in China. CNFinance conducts business by collaborating with sales partners and trust company partners. Sales partners are responsible for recommending micro- and small-enterprise ("MSE") owners with financing needs to the Company and the Company introduces eligible borrowers to its trust company partners who will then conduct their own risk assessments and make credit decisions. The Company's primary target borrower segment is MSE owners who own real properties in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in China. The loans CNFinance facilitated are primarily funded through a trust lending model with its trust company partners who are well-established with sufficient funding sources and have licenses to engage in lending business nationwide. The Company's risk mitigation mechanism is embedded in the design of its loan products, supported by an integrated online and offline process focusing on risks of both borrowers and collateral and further enhanced by effective post-loan management procedures.
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Airport authorities find cocaine stashed in wheelchair… again
BALTIMORE (Gray News) – A man from New Jersey is accused of trying to move cocaine through the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport by stashing the drugs in an electric wheelchair.
According to U.S. Custom and Border Protection, officers found 13 plastic-wrapped bricks that contained a white powdery substance inside the seat and back cushions of the chair.
Officers used field test kits and confirmed the substance was over 30 pounds of cocaine.
Gabriel Ruiz, who was returning from the Dominican Republic, was charged with felony narcotic importation and possession.
Ruiz is the second person accused of trying to stash cocaine in a wheelchair over the past several weeks.
Officers in Charlotte, North Carolina also discovered 23 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a wheelchair on May 31.
Both the Baltimore and Charlotte travelers had arrived from the Dominican Republic.
“Concealing dangerous drugs inside wheelchair seat cushions is unusual,” Thomas Heffernan, acting area port director for CBP’s area port of Baltimore, said. “Transnational criminal organizations work very hard to conceal their illicit drugs, but this cocaine seizure proves once again that Customs and Border Protection officers are up to the task of protecting our communities by finding the drug gangs’ creatively concealed contraband.”
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- Saudi Arabia hosts largest UNWTO Executive Council meeting since pandemic
- UNWTO Secretary General and Ministers praise Saudi focus on tourism
- UNWTO agenda focuses on key global issues in tourism
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia hosted the official opening of the 116th UNWTO Executive Council Meeting today, a powerful vehicle that brings together global tourism leaders to shape the future of the sector.
As First Vice Chair of the UNWTO Executive Council, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb discussed with global leaders how tourism must be a key part of a stronger and more sustainable world and called for greater collaboration to accelerate the sector's recovery.
His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia, commented: "Tourism is a vital driver of growth, opportunity, and development and today, we are at global cross-roads. Our sector could create 58 million jobs in 2022, to reach more than 330 million, just 1% below pre-pandemic levels. This can only be achieved with strong leadership, a clear vision, and resources.
"Tourism's restart in many countries around the world offers a unique chance to rethink tourism governance, communications and beyond. We have an incredible opportunity to set a new way forward, to create a strong future for the global tourism sector, and we must seize it."
Adopting the Meeting agenda, Member States welcomed the report on current trends in international tourism provided by UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili alongside UNWTO monitoring reports and tools developed since the outbreak of COVID-19.
UNWTO Secretary-General, His Excellency Zurab Pololikashvili, and His Excellency Siandou Fofana, Minister of Tourism of Côte d' Ivoire and Chair of the UNWTO Executive Council, said: "It is our joint responsibility to shape a more sustainable tourism sector. We must re-think tourism development, re-invent tourism destinations and businesses and re-build the whole of the tourism eco-system. The 116th UNWTO Executive Council is where we come together to take the first steps towards this ambitious but vital goal. Thank you, Saudi Arabia, for enabling us to meet in person and kick-start this journey."
The two-day meeting, held in the historical city of Jeddah, is the biggest in-person, Executive Council meeting held since the pandemic began. Aimed at fostering strong coordination between member states to boost the recovery of global tourism, the meeting demonstrated the Executive Council's determination to adopt a joined-up approach.
His Excellency was joined in Jeddah by Ministers and representatives from 35 Member States of the Executive Council, alongside global tourism leaders and private sector decision-makers.
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Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism leads the Saudi Tourism ecosystem, with support from the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Tourism Development Fund.
The Ministry sets the Kingdom's tourism sector strategy and is responsible for the development of policies and regulations, developing human capital, gathering statistics, and attracting investment. It works in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority, which promotes Saudi Arabia as a global tourism destination, and the Tourism Development Fund, which executes the Ministry's investment strategy by providing funding for the sector's development.
Headed by His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, the Ministry was founded in February 2020, following the opening of Saudi Arabia to international leisure tourists for the first time in its history in 2019. Saudi Arabia aims to welcome 100 million tourism visits by 2030, increasing the sector's contribution to GDP from 3% to 10%.
About the United Nations World Tourism Organization
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.
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The heat remains, but storm chances are possible
Heat Advisory for all Texoma counties through Friday
This week has been all about the triple-digit temperatures in most of Texoma. The heat index has played a big part in creating extremely hot and humid afternoons. So much that all Texoma counties have been under a heat advisory since Wednesday that will last through Friday. If you’re spending any time outside be sure to take breaks and stay hydrated.
As for the storm chances, there is a weak frontal boundary that will shift the winds from the south to the north on Saturday. Ahead of that boundary on Friday, some Oklahoma counties could see some very brief pop up storms. As the frontal boundary moves through on Saturday, some pop up thunderstorms are possible. In both cases, these storms will not provide much rain and will be short-lived.
Looking ahead to next week, the upper level high pressure zone that’s been tormenting Texoma with triple digit heat will shift to the west. This will allow the jet stream to finally have an effect on our weather. Models were showing rain chances on Tuesday, but the newest updates are showing it might be Wednesday. Either way, a break from the triple-digit heat is on its way. Even if it means upper 90s, some more storm chances and a wind shift from the north will be very welcome in Texoma as we head into mid-July.
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Company Achieves Double-Digit Growth, Expands Grocery Offerings and Appoints New Leadership
NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hungryroot, the first and only AI-powered personalized grocery and recipe delivery service, announced an impressive 35% year-over-year growth for Q1 2022. Achieving a robust net revenue increase of 142% in 2021, the company has rapidly expanded despite a highly challenging macro environment, including post-pandemic labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflation. Currently the 10th fastest growing food and beverage company in the United States, Hungryroot forecasts additional growth in 2022 as it places a continued focus on customer experience.
Throughout 2021, Hungryroot expanded its selection by doubling its grocery and recipe offerings, now shipping over 450 unique groceries and nearly 4,000 distinct and proprietary recipes each week. Additional impactful initiatives include the launch of a mobile app to enhance its user experience and the opening of a best-in-class fulfillment center on the East Coast to support ongoing demand.
"Despite challenges experienced industry-wide, Hungryroot has seen tremendous growth," said Ben McKean, Founder and CEO of Hungryroot. "I believe our customer-centric experience is a huge reason why we continue to see success. Today, consumers want to spend less time on shopping and meal planning; they want their grocer to make their experience better with each visit, and in this inflationary climate, they seek value more than ever. Hungryroot checks all those boxes, while making the experience more sustainable from start to finish."
Looking ahead, Hungryroot is laser-focused on taking its personalized shopping experience to the next level. In particular, Hungryroot is working to expand its machine learning models to collect more actionable feedback and improve accuracy. With each and every customer interaction, Hungryroot's AI-powered platform will become smarter at pre-filling their carts with groceries and recipes they'll love, so they don't have to. Also to improve shopper satisfaction, the company plans to introduce a weekly staples plan, lunch-specific recipes and the ability to identify macronutrient preferences to better suit individual customers and families alike.
To support these initiatives, Hungryroot recently added several new strategic leadership hires to help bring the company through its next phase of growth. The new hires include Wajeeha Ahmed, CFO; Jen Turner, SVP of People; Phil Jeffs, VP of Product; Mike Lorenzen, VP of Analytics and Strategic Insights; and Jim Bulger, Controller. All join the company with impressive backgrounds, including Ahmed, who most recently held the position as CFO of Barstool Sports; Turner, who recently served as VP of Global People Experience at CSG; Jeffs, who previously oversaw digital product teams at both Grubhub and Better.com; Lorenzen, who held similar roles at Kayak and Doordash; and Bulger, who brings audit and accounting advisory experience from PwC and CFGI.
Hungryroot also added several new industry experts to its Board of Directors: Mindy Grossman, Mark Nelson and Romitha Mally. Each new board member shares its vision of making eating healthy easy, personal, and sustainable and brings extensive industry experience to Hungryroot including Grossman, who is the former President & CEO of WW (formerly Weight Watchers); Nelson who previously served as CFO and COO of Beyond Meat and CFO of Farmer Brothers; and Mally who recently served as Vice Chairman, Investment Banking at UBS and has since founded The Mally Collective, a boutique consumer-focused M&A advisory firm.
"Most consumers today don't want the stress of planning, shopping or prepping healthy meals at home," said Mindy Grossman, Board Member of Hungryroot. "Hungryroot is doing what no other store or service does by creating an AI-powered grocery experience that removes these pain points completely. I'm beyond excited to join Hungryroot's board and support them while they continue to reinvent the grocery category entirely."
"We know how important leadership and industry expertise will be to continue momentum and further our vision of building a better grocery experience through personalization," added Ben McKean. "We're thrilled to welcome new leadership and board members to the team, and know they'll be essential in helping take Hungryroot through our next phase of growth."
Learn more about Hungryroot at: www.hungryroot.com
Hungryroot is your personal grocer, powered by AI and the belief that food deeply impacts your daily life. You tell us a little about yourself, and we use our proprietary predictive technology to deliver groceries and recipes that best suit your individual needs and goals. We also assist with meal planning and nutritional support, helping you save time, save money, shop sustainably, and eat what makes you feel your best.
Hungryroot first launched in 2015 as a better-for-you foods brand. Now six years later, Hungryroot is pioneering an entirely new way to grocery shop through predictive, personalized grocery delivery. Along with offering the best modern brands, Hungryroot continues to develop its own line of innovative healthy products, including the brand's award-winning Black Bean Brownie Batter. Check us out at: www.hungryroot.com.
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TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Info-Tech Research Group, one of the world's leading IT research and advisory firms, has published its newest industry resource, Identify and Manage Reputational Risk Impacts on Your Organization. This highly relevant research will assist organizational leaders in the ongoing monitoring of social media and the vendors associated with their brand as well as evolving organizational risk assessments to be more adaptive to respond to the rapid changes in online media. The research outlines that consistent monitoring of social media and the vendors tied to their company is imperative to achieving success and avoiding reputational disasters
"Social media, unprecedented access to good and bad information, and consumer reliance on online opinions have forced organizations to dedicate more resources to protecting their brand reputation than ever before," says Frank Sewell, research director of vendor management at Info-Tech Research Group. "Perceptions matter, and you should monitor and protect the perception of your organization with as much rigor as possible to ensure your brand remains recognizable and trusted."
In the digital economy, access to information about companies is more available to consumers than ever. Negative events, such as a data breach, service disruption, or customer complaint, are becoming increasingly common and could impact an organization's reputation at any time. Info-Tech's research points to the need to continuously monitor vendor actions in the market to help organizations address brand disasters before they occur. As such, organizations can and must implement mechanisms to monitor and manage how information is perceived to avoid potentially disastrous consequences to the brand's reputation.
The timely new research from Info-Tech Research Group highlights seven key steps for leaders to take in assessing reputational risk impacts to help streamline their risk identification, assessment, and management processes. Those steps are:
- Review Organizational Strategy – Leaders should review the organizational strategy to prepare for a "what if" exercise. This activity is recommended as a best practice and includes asking probing questions to draw out, understand, and eliminate possible negative outcomes.
- Identify & Understand Potential Risks – Execute the "what if" game with the right people at the table. As an example, this might include organizational leadership, the vendor management coordinator, operations experts (SMEs), marketing team members, and legal, compliance, and risk managers.
- Create a Risk Profile Packet for Leadership – Pull all the determined information together in a presentation document. This will act as a comprehensive reputational risk profile, including specific vendor solutions, for future reference.
- Validate the Risks – Collaboration across leadership throughout the organization is important to ensure that the proposed risks are in line with their thoughts and make a list of identified potential risk scenarios scored by likelihood and financial impact.
- Plan to Manage the Risks – Lower the overall risk potential by putting mitigations in place and creating a list of potential management of the scenarios to reduce the risk.
- Communicate the Plan – It is crucial to not only to have a plan but also to socialize it in the organization for awareness. A risk management plan is only as useful as it is understood, so organizational buy-in and comprehension are crucial to its success.
- Enact the Plan – Once the plan is finalized and socialized, it should be implemented in conjunction with continued monitoring for success.
"All we are at our core is our reputation and our brand, and they are intertwined," says Phil Bode, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group. "Organizational leadership is often caught unaware during crises, with response plans lacking the flexibility to adjust to significant market upheavals as a result. Vendor management practices serve to educate organizations and their leadership on the different potential risks to vendors in their respective markets, suggesting creative and alternative ways to both avoid and help manage them."
For organizational leaders seeking to minimize potential reputational risks to their brand, Identify and Manage Reputational Risk Impacts on Your Organization is now available to download.
To learn more about Info-Tech Research Group and to download the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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The delegation arrived at Israel at the invitation of Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan
Israeli Start-up companies gave innovation demos of their technologies emphasising water and climate tech solutions addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A delegation of ambassadors to the UN from 11 countries concluded their 5-day visit to Israel on Tuesday with a professional review of Israeli innovation technology focusing on climate and sustainability solutions by Start-Up Nation Central, a non-profit that promotes the Israeli innovation ecosystem around the world.
The high-level diplomats visited the non-profit organization's headquarters in Tel Aviv to learn about the strengths of the Israeli innovation ecosystem and how it is addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations.
The delegation that included ambassadors to the United Nations from Benin, Burundi, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Panama, Poland, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uzbekistan participated in a tour hosted by Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan.
Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan: "One of my main goals at the United Nations has been to illustrate how Israeli innovation is helping people all over the world. After spending a week in Israel, the ambassadors were able to see the innovative spirit that is infused throughout the people. Bringing the delegation of ambassadors to Start-Up Nation Central was the perfect way to cap off this trip and I am confident that they will be strong advocates of partnering with Israeli companies in the future, both at the UN and in their home countries".
Start-Up Nation Central's CEO, Avi Hasson: "In Israel today, there are over 1,100 companies that offer diverse technological solutions to support global sustainable development in both societal and environmental arenas. While Israeli entrepreneurs continue to build on their achievements in water management, AgriFood-tech, and solar energy to tackle global climate challenges, the world is working to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and decisionmakers from around the world are increasingly looking at Israel's innovation ecosystem for solutions to address global challenges and to meet these ambitious targets, including affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, and climate action".
During their visit to Start-Up Nation Central, the diplomats received an in-depth review of the Israeli technological innovation ecosystem by Start-Up Nation Central's CEO, Avi Hasson and viewed innovation demos by Israeli startup companies who showcased their technologies, emphasizing water and climate tech solutions towards achieving the UN's SDGs.
The world-renown Israeli company which develops clean and safe drinking water from the air – WaterGen gave a live presentation of its technology to the delegation.
Among the additional Israeli Startups that presented were:
- The Sustainable Group –develops a zero-carbon, circular self-sustained infrastructure for resilient and climate-ready cities.
- SG Tech- specializes in zero-carbon sustainable farming, with a focus on providing a complete and sustainable solution for the livestock industry.
- vBact– develops and manufactures automated real-time systems for the detection and enumeration of bacteria and foreign microparticles in water.
- Biotic- created an environmentally friendly process for producing PHA polymer, which can be used as a fully biodegradable replacement for plastic.
- Senecio Robotics –builds solutions to automate the production and release of billions of sterile, non-biting male mosquitoes to suppress diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika, and others.
- Eco Wave Power- developed a patented, smart, and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into clean electricity.
Start-Up Nation Central is a non-profit organization that connects Israeli innovation to the world in order to help international entities solve global challenges. Immersed in the Israeli technology ecosystem, we provide a platform that nurtures business growth and generates partnerships with corporations, governments, investors, and NGOs to strengthen Israel's economy and society.
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‘Everybody knew her’: School district identifies 18-year-old student reportedly killed by father
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A high school in South Carolina is helping to remember one of their students who was reportedly killed in a domestic situation involving her father.
WIS reports officials with the Richland County School District One said that Sha’Neal Brown, 18, died Thursday evening.
Sha’Neal Brown was a student at Eau Clarie High School, and principal Neshunda Walters said that her heart was broken when it came to losing such a well-liked person and student.
Authorities said Sha’Neal Brown’s father, Rafael Brown, is facing murder charges stemming from the deadly Thursday incident.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department reports it was called regarding a domestic situation involving a weapon that evening at a home. Deputies found two bodies inside the house, later identified as Sha’neal Brown and her grandmother Jessie Brown, 83.
Officials said Rafael Brown was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Principal Walters released the following statement after Sha’neal Brown was identified:
“Everybody knew her. She was a well-known student who was well-liked and involved in several service and extracurricular activities. She assisted in the school counseling office and in the library, and she was a special assistant and mentee to our school social worker. She was also a member of our marching band’s dance team and a member of the Shamrockettes girls mentoring group. Our hearts are truly broken.”
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Noble utilizes subjective and objective data, AI-driven, automated treatment protocol, and trained mental health professionals to remotely monitor patients and impact outcomes.
LEHI, Utah, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A lack of objective measurement tools has resulted in a mental health crisis that often goes undetected and untreated - studies show that as many as 70% of individuals struggling with depression go undiagnosed in primary care.(1)
Noble, an AI, and objective data-driven mental health app, announced the launch of a new offering for primary care physicians and mental health professionals that provides remotely monitored, preventative, and early intervention support for acute or chronic mental health conditions.
Primary care practices treat approximately 30% of their patients for mental health problems(2), with depression and anxiety being the most commonly treated conditions. Research suggests that mental health patients treated in primary care may be as high as 70%(3) and that as many as 66–75% of all depression cases are treated by primary care practices instead of mental health providers.(4) Additionally, of individuals who die by suicide, about 90%(5) had a mental disorder, and 45%(6) had visited their primary care physician within the month before their suicide.
Noble's four-part remote patient monitoring model combines innovative technology with trained mental health professionals to impact outcomes in a lasting, meaningful way:
- Assess: Subjective data gathering through client self-reporting and objective data gathering through hair cortisol concentration tests, heart rate variability (HRV), and voice as a digital biomarker.
- Support: AI-driven care provider dashboard that shares the remotely monitored objective data stream to offer remote insights and real-time alerts to the care provider and team.
- Motivate: Immediate, AI-driven treatment, protocol-driven and therapeutic interventions based on patient needs.
- Connect: Human-to-human monitoring and coaching support guided by additional understanding through voice analysis, and AI-supported technology.
81%(7) of physicians feel overextended, and are increasingly pressured to diagnose and treat mental and behavioral health problems that they often feel they are not adequately trained to diagnose or treat. Noble aims to reduce care provider time, energy, and practice costs by preventing mental health visits, hospitalizations, and offering a new revenue source.
Co-Founder and Clinical Director Dr. Skinner said, "As a clinician, I've been too exhausted to offer a great treatment experience. Many clinicians are feeling this now. We recognize that the first moments of interaction between a care provider and a person seeking care can set the tone and course of treatment. We have seen how preventative, constant, continual, measurable, and evidence-based treatment improves outcomes and client happiness."
To learn more about Noble and its remote patient monitoring support, visit www.noble.health or contact their CEO, Eric Red, at eric@noble.health.
About Noble: Noble is an innovative mental health company focused on helping individuals find healing through connection, objective data, and habit-building. For more information, please visit www.noble.health.
- https://www.apa.org/health/briefs/primary-care.pdf
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2925161/#B21, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2925161/#B28
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2925161/#B24
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2925161/#B4
- https://afsp.org/story/ask-dr-jill-does-mental-illness-play-a-role-in-suicide
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4137406/
- https://physiciansfoundation.org/focus-areas/2014-survey-of-americas-physicians-practice-patterns-and-perspectives/
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Recount confirms that indicted Colorado clerk lost election
DENVER (AP) — A recount has confirmed that an indicted Colorado county clerk who alleged voting fraud lost the primary election she ran in last month in her attempt to win the post of running the state’s elections, officials announced Thursday.
The results barely changed, with Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters picking up 13 more votes in the recount of the votes cast in the June 28 election to determine the Republican candidate for secretary of state. Peters received about 29% of the vote, Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold said in a statement.
The winner of the GOP primary for the job of overseeing Colorado’s elections, Pam Anderson, received 13 more votes during the recount and finished with 43%. A third candidate, Mike O’Donnell, got 11 more votes.
Peters’ voicemail was full and she did not immediately return a text message or emails seeking comment on the recount results.
She filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Griswold and the state’s county clerks alleging the recount was not conducted according to state law. The lawsuit claims that the accuracy of randomly selected machines used to count ballots should have been verified with a hand count before the recount began.
Griswold’s office said in a statement that the lawsuit was meritless.
“The allegations in the lawsuit are based on debunked conspiracies that have been rejected by judges in previous cases. The recount is over and was conducted under Colorado election law and rule,” the statement said.
Peters faces several felony charges for her alleged role in allowing unauthorized people to break into her county’s election system in search of proof of the conspiracy theories spun by former President Donald Trump after his 2020 election loss.
She has denied she did anything illegal and contends the charges are politically motivated. She has issued reports purporting to show suspicious activity within voting systems, but those have been debunked by various officials and experts.
A judge prohibited Peters from overseeing last year’s and this year’s local elections in Mesa County, a western region of the state that is largely rural and heavily Republican. Trump lost Colorado in 2020 but won the majority of the vote in this county.
Peters’ margin of loss in the GOP secretary of state primary did not require an automatic recount but she raised more than the $256,000 required to pay for one, reportedly mostly from supporters outside the state after making a plea for help on Steve Bannon’s podcast.
During the recount, 37 ballots that had been filled out and returned by voters were discovered in a bin with ballots returned as undeliverable that were being prepared for storage in Elbert County, which is near Denver.
Those ballots were opened and counted for the first time during the recount but did not change the results of any race, the secretary of state’s office said.
A breakdown of county recount results provided by Griswold’s office showed that there were also some small changes in ballot tallies in other counties that changed the vote results.
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TORONTO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company, announces the resignation of Ms. Nichola Thompson from her position as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company, effective August 4, 2022.
Ms. Thompson has decided to pursue unique opportunities outside of the cannabis industry. Mr. Sean Bovingdon, Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company, has been appointed Interim CFO, effective August 4, 2022. Mr. Bovingdon was the previous CFO of the Company prior to being appointed the CEO in March 2021. The Company has engaged an executive recruitment firm for the search of a permanent CFO.
"On behalf of myself, and the rest of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Ms. Thompson for her contributions and dedication to the Company since joining following the acquisition of Galaxie Brands Corporation, commented Sean Bovingdon, CEO of TGOD. "We would also like to wish Nichola the best of luck with all of her future endeavours," added Mr. Bovingdon.
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US‐OTC: TGODF) is a sustainable, global cannabis company with a focus on innovation, quality, consistency, integrity and transparency. By leveraging science and technology, TGOD harnesses the power of nature from seed to sale. The Company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. In Canada, TGOD serves the recreational market with a brand portfolio including The Green Organic Dutchman, Highly Dutch Organics, Ripple by TGOD and Cruuzy brands, and the medical markets in Canada, South Africa, Australia, and Germany. All cannabis utilized in products for The Green Organic Dutchman and Highly Dutch Organics brands is grown through a certified organic process, which includes living soil, filtered rainwater, sunlight, and natural inputs.
TGOD's Common Shares and certain warrants issued under the indentures dated December 19, 2019, June 12, 2020, October 23, 2020 and December 10, 2020 trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the symbol "TGOD", "TGOD.WS", "TGOD.WR", "TGOD.WA", and "TGOD.WB" respectively. TGOD's Common Shares trade in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "TGODF". For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altamont Capital Partners announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Fox Racing, a leading global performance motocross, mountain bike and lifestyle gear brand, to Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO). Altamont originally invested in Fox via majority recapitalization in 2014.
"Altamont has been proud to partner with the Fox Racing team to build upon the legacy and leadership of the brand," said Altamont Capital Partners Co-Founder and Managing Director Keoni Schwartz. "Altamont believes in making purposeful, long-term investments that allow us to build strong businesses through collaborative work with our partners. We are grateful for the leadership of CEO Jeff McGuane and all the efforts of the entire Fox Racing family. We are proud of what we accomplished together over the course of our partnership."
Kabir Mundkur, a Principal at Altamont, added, "Fox Racing has long been recognized as an iconic outdoor brand. We saw an opportunity to support continued innovation, invest in strategic distribution and enhance brand engagement. We are confident that Fox Racing is well positioned for continued success in this next chapter of growth."
"Our partnership with Altamont has been crucial in strengthening our brand, driving growth, and building on a successful legacy that dates back to 1974," said Fox Racing CEO Jeff McGuane. "Altamont has been a great partner supporting our business and our employees and has put us in a position for continued success going forward. We're grateful to Altamont for their support and excited for the future as part of the Vista Outdoor family."
Through its partnership with Altamont, Fox Racing's projected revenue will reach approximately $350 million in calendar year 2022. Fox Racing grew net sales by a compound annual growth rate of approximately 20 percent from calendar year 2019 to 2021 and is expected to exceed that number this year. The terms of the sale were disclosed at $540 million with an additional $50 million in potential earnout. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of calendar year 2022.
Robert W. Baird & Co. acted as financial advisor and Ropes & Gray provided legal advice to Fox Racing and Altamont Capital Partners on the transaction. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC served as financial advisor and Reed Smith LLP served as legal advisor to Vista Outdoor in connection with the transaction.
Altamont Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area with more than $4.5 billion of assets under management. Altamont is focused on investing in middle-market businesses where it can partner with leading management teams to help its portfolio companies reach their full potential. The firm's principals have significant experience building business success stories across a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, business services, consumer/retail, and industrials.
Since 1974, when Geoff Fox first introduced the world to our iconic logo, Fox Racing has been all about family. Not just in name—a legacy that continues to this day—but the idea of celebrating and sharing the passion of life on two wheels with the world. This is what drives us, inspires us, and keeps us close. Because "skulk" is more than just a word for a family of foxes—it's the adventure, the fidelity of friends, and everything that happens along the way.
Vista Outdoor (NYSE: VSTO) is the parent company of more than three dozen renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products. We serve a broad and diverse range of consumers around the globe, including outdoor enthusiasts, golfers, cyclists, backyard grillers, campers, hunters, recreational shooters, athletes, as well as law enforcement and military professionals. Our reporting segments, Outdoor Products and Sporting Products, provide these consumers with a wide range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative outdoor and sporting products. Our operating model leverages shared resources across brands to achieve levels of excellence and performance that would be out of reach for any one brand on its own. Brands include Remington Ammunition, Bushnell, CamelBak, Bushnell Golf, Foresight Sports, Fiber Energy Products, Bell Helmets, Camp Chef, Giro, QuietKat, Stone Glacier, Federal Ammunition and more. Vista Outdoor products are sold at leading retailers and distributors across North America and worldwide. For news and information, visit our website at www.vistaoutdoor.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Pop artist Claes Oldenburg, who turned the mundane into the monumental through his outsized sculptures of a baseball bat, a clothespin and other objects, has died at age 93.
Oldenburg died Monday morning in Manhattan, according to his daughter, Maartje Oldenburg. He had been in poor health since falling and breaking his hip a month ago.
The Swedish-born Oldenburg drew on the sculptor’s eternal interest in form, the dadaist’s breakthrough notion of bringing readymade objects into the realm of art, and the pop artist’s ironic, outlaw fascination with lowbrow culture — by reimagining ordinary items in fantastic contexts.
“I want your senses to become very keen to their surroundings,” he told the Los Angeles Times in 1963.
“When I am served a plate of food, I see shapes and forms, and I sometimes don’t know whether to eat the food or look at it,” he said. In May 2009, a 1976 Oldenburg sculpture, “Typewriter Eraser,” sold for a record $2.2 million at an auction of post-war and contemporary art in New York.
Early in his career, he was a key developer of “soft sculpture” made out of vinyl — another way of transforming ordinary objects — and also helped invent the quintessential 1960s art event, the “Happening.”
Among his most famous large sculptures are “Clothespin,” a 45-foot steel clothespin installed near Philadelphia’s City Hall in 1976, and “Batcolumn,” a 100-foot lattice-work steel baseball bat installed the following year in front of a federal office building in Chicago.
“It’s always a matter of interpretation, but I tend to look at all my works as being completely pure,” Oldenburg told the Chicago Tribune in 1977, shortly before “Batcolumn” was dedicated. “That’s the adventure of it: to take an object that’s highly impure and see it as pure. That’s the fun.”
The placement of those sculptures showed how his monument-sized items — though still provoking much controversy — took their place in front of public and corporate buildings as the establishment ironically championed the once-outsider art.
Many of Oldenburg’s later works were produced in collaboration with his second wife, Coosje van Bruggen, a Dutch-born art historian, artist and critic whom he married in 1977. The previous year, she had helped him install his 41-foot “Trowel I” on the grounds of the Kroller-Muller Museum in Otterlo, the Netherlands.
Van Bruggen died in January 2009.
Oldenburg’s first wife, Pat, also an artist, helped him out during their marriage in the 1960s, doing the sewing on his soft sculptures.
Oldenburg’s first blaze of publicity came in the early ’60s, when a type of performance art called the Happening began to crop up in the artier precincts of Manhattan.
A 1962 New York Times article described it as “a far-out entertainment more sophisticated than the twist, more psychological than a séance and twice as exasperating as a game of charades.”
One Oldenburg concoction, cited in the 1965 book “Happenings” by Michael Kirby, juxtaposed a man in flippers soundlessly reciting Shakespeare, a trombonist playing “My Country ’Tis of Thee,” a young woman laden with tools climbing a ladder, a man shoveling sand from a cot and other oddities, all in one six-minute segment.
“There is no story and the events are seemingly meaningless,” Oldenburg told the Times. “But there is a disorganized pattern that acquires definition during a performance.” He said the sessions — unscripted but loosely planned in advance — should be a “cathartic experience for us as well as the audience.”
Oldenburg’s sculpture was also becoming known during this period, particularly ones in which objects such as a telephone or electric mixer were rendered in soft, pliable vinyl. “The telephone is a very sexy shape,” Oldenburg told the Los Angeles Times.
One of his early large-scale works was “Lipstick (Ascending) on Caterpillar Tracks,” which juxtaposed a large lipstick on tracks resembling those that propel Army tanks. The original — with its undertone suggestion to “make love (lipstick) not war (tanks)” — was commissioned by students and faculty and installed at Yale University in 1969.
The original version deteriorated and was replaced by a steel, aluminum and fiberglass version in another spot on the Yale campus in 1974.
Oldenburg’s 45-foot steel “Clothespin” was installed in 1976 outside Philadelphia’s City Hall. It evokes Constantin Brancusi’s 1908 “The Kiss,” a semi-abstract depiction of a nearly identical man and woman embracing eyeball to eyeball. “Clothespin” resembles the ordinary household object, but its two halves face each other in the same way as Brancusi’s lovers.
The Chicago “Batcolumn” was funded by the federal government as part of a program to include a budget for artworks whenever a big federal building was put up. It took its place not far from Chicago’s famed Picasso sculpture, dedicated in 1967.
“Batcolumn,” Oldenburg told the Tribune, “attempts to be as nondecorative as possible — straightforward, structural and direct. This, I think, is also a part of Chicago: a very factual and realistic object. The final thing, though, was to have it against the sky, that’s what it was made for.”
He had considered making it red, but “color would have simply distracted from the linear effect. Now, the more buildings they tear down around here, the better it will get.”
Chicagoans weren’t uniformly pleased. At around the same time as the sympathetic Tribune interview, another Tribune writer, architecture critic Paul Gapp, decried the trend toward “idiotic public sculpture” and called Oldenburg “a veteran put-on man and poseur who long ago convinced the Art Establishment that he was to be taken seriously.”
Among Oldenburg’s other monumental projects: “Crusoe Umbrella,” for the Civic Center in Des Moines, Iowa, completed in 1979; “Flashlight,” 1981, University of Las Vegas; and “Tumbling Tacks,” Oslo, 2009.
Oldenburg was born in 1929 in Stockholm, Sweden, son of a diplomat. But young Claes (pronounced klahs) spent much of his childhood in Chicago, where his father served as Swedish consul general for many years. Oldenburg eventually became a U.S. citizen.
As a young man, he studied at Yale and the Art Institute of Chicago and worked for a time at Chicago’s City News Bureau. He settled in New York by the late 1950s, but at times has also lived in France and California.
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This report includes biographical material written by former AP staffer Polly Anderson.
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DCISionRT with Novel Residual Risk Subtype Identifies Patients Who May Not Benefit from ET after Surgery and Radiation
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prelude Corporation (PreludeDx™), a leader in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine for early-stage breast cancer, announced compelling results in 926 women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). The new information was presented in an oral abstract session at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.
The results of the study demonstrated that after breast conserving surgery (BCS) patients in the DCISionRT elevated risk group had a significant risk reduction from endocrine therapy (ET), while those patients in the DS low risk group did not have a significant risk reduction from ET.
"For the first time, physicians have access to an enhanced method of identifying which patients may have a significant or minimal benefit from adjuvant endocrine therapy based on individual tumor biology," said Pat Whitworth, MD, FACS, ASCO Presenter and Breast Surgical Oncologist Director, Nashville Breast Center; Associate Professor, University of Tennessee; and Managing Partner TME. "The results are meaningful and support a more tailored treatment plan for our DCIS patients."
DCISionRT stratified patients as low risk, neither adjuvant ET nor radiation therapy (RT) resulted in reduced 10-year ipsilateral breast recurrence (IBR) (5.6% BCS+ET vs BCS alone). Patients in the elevated risk group, benefited from adjuvant ET as well as RT.
"We are excited to share this unique data demonstrating the expanded utility of DCISionRT to guide personalized treatment decisions for DCIS patients," says Dan Forche, President and CEO of PreludeDx. "As precision medicine becomes the new standard of care, we are committed to continuous innovation to improve healthcare outcomes for early-stage breast cancer patients, clinicians and the healthcare system."
About DCISionRT for Breast DCIS
DCISionRT is the only risk assessment test for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) that predicts radiation therapy benefit. Patients with DCIS have cancerous cells lining the milk ducts of the breast, but they have not spread into surrounding breast tissue. In the US, over 60,000 women are newly diagnosed with DCIS each year. DCISionRT, developed by PreludeDx on technology licensed from the University of California San Francisco, and built on research that began with funding from the National Cancer Institute, enables physicians to better understand the biology of DCIS. DCISionRT combines the latest innovations in molecular biology with risk-based assessment scores to assess a woman's individual tumor biology along with other pathologic risk factors and provide a personalized recurrence risk. The test provides a Decision Score™ that identifies a woman's risk as low or elevated. Unlike other risk assessment tools, the DCISionRT test combines protein expression from seven biomarkers and four clinicopathologic factors, using a non-linear algorithm to account for multiple interactions between individual factors in order to better interpret complex biological information. DCISionRT's intelligent reporting provides a woman's recurrence risk after breast conserving surgery alone and with the addition of radiation therapy. In turn, this new information may help patients and their physicians to make more informed treatment decisions.
About PreludeDx
PreludeDx is a leading personalized breast cancer diagnostics company dedicated to serving breast cancer patients and physicians worldwide. Founded in 2009 with technology licensed from University of California San Francisco, PreludeDx has focused on developing precision breast cancer tools that will impact a patient's treatment decision. Our mission is to provide patients and physicians with innovative technologies that improve patient outcomes and reduce the overall cost burden to the healthcare system. Before making a treatment decision, Know Your Risk™. PreludeDx is a Fjord Ventures portfolio company.
For more information on how PreludeDx is making a difference for patients, please visit the Company's website: https://preludedx.com and follow us on Twitter @PreludeDx, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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DILI, East Timor (AP) — Voters in East Timor chose a president in a runoff Tuesday between former independence fighters who’ve blamed each other for years of political paralysis.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta had a commanding lead in the election’s first round but failed to exceed 50% of the votes and avoid the runoff. Ramos-Horta received 46.6%, incumbent President Francisco “Lu Olo” Guterres won 22.1% and 14 other candidates split the rest of the votes in the March 19 election.
Ramos-Horta, 72, and Guterres, 67, were resistance figures during Indonesia’s occupation of East Timor. More than 76% of the votes last month went to resistance-era figures, showing how much they dominate politics after two decades despite younger voices emerging.
Polls closed at 3 p.m. and vote-counting began at 1,200 polling centers across the tiny country. Preliminary results may not be known until Wednesday.
The winner of the runoff takes office on May 20, the 20th anniversary of the restoration of East Timor’s independence.
“I call on people to accept whatever the results of this election wisely,” Guterres told reporters while voting in Dili, the capital.
Ramos-Horta, East Timor’s president from 2007 to 2012, and Guterres have blamed each other for years of political paralysis.
In 2018, Guterres refused to swear in nine Cabinet nominees from the National Congress of the Reconstruction of East Timor, known as CNRT, a party led by former prime minister and independence leader Xanana Gusmao, who backed Ramos-Horta’s run for president.
Guterres is from the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor, known by its local acronym Fretilin, which had led resistance to Indonesian rule.
Fretilin says Ramos-Horta is unfit for president, accusing him of causing a crisis as prime minister in 2006, when dozens were killed as political rivalries turned into open conflict on the streets of Dili.
The latest impasse led to the resignation of Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak in February 2020. But he agreed to stay until a new government is formed and to oversee the response to the coronavirus pandemic. His government has operated without an annual budget and has relied on monthly injections from its sovereign fund savings, called the Petroleum Fund.
During his campaign, Ramos-Horta declared he would call an early parliamentary election if a new majority — based centrally on the CNRT — couldn’t be negotiated among the parties in the current parliament. Many are concerned that calling an election early will inflame rather than calm inter-party tensions.
Ramos-Horta’s commanding lead in the first round may yet weaken the current ruling alliance —Fretilin, People’s Liberation Party or PLP, and Khunto — in backing Guterres. Ruak’s PLP party and the rural-based Khunto party, have publicly committed to continuing their alliance with Fretilin until the 2023 parliamentary elections are due.
Ramos-Horta, after casting his vote in Dili, said people are too tired of the political feud, which he said has led to ignoring social and economic problems as well as soaring food prices. “People in East Timor want a new leader to solve the economic problems in this country,” he said.
He pledged to reduce poverty, providing health services for mothers and children and create more jobs if he is elected, and vowed to build communication with the governing parties to restore the constitutional mandate and to prevent a more severe economic downturn.
He also said that he will push for East Timor to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the next two years. “This is a very important matter for us and I’ll maintain diplomatic contacts with ASEAN leaders to make it happen,” he told reporters.
The former Portuguese colony was occupied by Indonesia for a quarter century and gained independence after a U.N.-sponsored referendum in 1999. Indonesia’s military responded with scorched-earth attacks that devastated the East Timorese half of the island of Timor.
The transition to a democracy has been rocky, with leaders battling massive poverty, unemployment and corruption. Its economy is reliant on dwindling offshore oil revenues.
Turnout in the March 19 election was 77.26%, or 6% higher than in 2017, the election commission said. Four women were among 16 candidates, the highest number of women taking part in the fifth election since independence.
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GEM Digital's investment commitment helps scale up world's first global Layer 1, Proof of Authority Web3 financial ecosystem in 150 countries
OSLO, Norway, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reltime AS is pleased to announce a strategic investment partnership with GEM Digital Limited, a digital asset investment firm based in The Bahamas.
Reltime has developed the world's first global Layer 1, Proof of Authority (PoA) blockchain and Web3 financial ecosystem. Reltime's goal is by 2025 for 100,000,000 people and enterprises to be financially free and do more with money by sending, receiving, withdrawing, depositing, borrowing, lending, earning, swapping, interacting and transacting on the Metaverses and in the real world.
Accelerating the global uptake, roll-out and optimisation of its Web3 ecosystem, Reltime is offering cutting-edge, white-labelled B2B2C and Web3 embedded finance solutions to partners on all continents. For a 24-page presentation on Reltime, please visit https://reltime.com/pitch.
Peter Michel Heilmann, CEO, Reltime in Amsterdam
GEM Digital's commitment provides Reltime with the opportunity to scale up following years of game-changing Research and Development (R&D), while bolstering its activities in 150 countries and taking the company to the next level.
With this latest commitment, Reltime intends to launch and further develop new technologies and solutions, including but not limited to:
- The world's first Web3 biometric payment card with cold storage and ID (more details will be announced in a separate press release shortly).
- Reltime's state-of-the-art Proof of Deposit (PoD) protocol, which provides more secure and safe solutions for safeguarding the financial assets of people and businesses world-wide.
- Reltime DEX (Decentralised Exchange) and Reltime NFT Marketplace, which can also be white labelled. Reltime already enables businesses, developers, and others to build and launch new products, services, tokens, marketplaces and NFTs on top of its Layer 1, Proof of Authority blockchain.
- FastTrack to Web3, a three-week, white-labelled, custom-built, and all-in-one B2B2C Web3 Banking as a Service (W3BaaS) solution for companies and trusted brands wishing to enter the Web3 embedded finance (blockchain) space.
- Reltime's Metaverse SDK (software development kit), allowing companies, developers, and partners to provide Reltime's white-labelled products, services and solutions on different Metaverses.
Reltime will soon commence the off-net integration of its physical, biometric and virtual cards, e-money, BIN and IBAN (SWIFT, SEPA and Faster Payment System (FPS), UK). Further information on Reltime's ecosystem development can be found at https://www.reltime.com/whitepaper (pages 70-72).
Both parties also agreed that GEM's portfolio companies will explore cross-pollination opportunities, capitalising on Reltime's Layer 1, PoA blockchain and Web3 financial ecosystem.
"This global investment commitment represents an enormous opportunity for Reltime to strengthen our mission and vision and gives us a major boost of confidence that we are on the right track," says Marlene Julo, co-founder, Chair, CFO and anchor investor, Reltime. "We envision a world where the power belongs in the hands of the people—regardless of income, background, gender, race, ethnicity, banked, unbanked or underbanked status."
"We warmly welcome GEM on board as our new strategic investment partner, which opens new doors and broadens our global investor base," says Peter Michel Heilmann, CEO, Reltime. "Following years of extensive R&D and hard work, Reltime is now ready to scale up and go global, offering unique, disruptive and valuable products and services. The investment commitment will significantly boost our ability to introduce new innovative technologies and solutions to the global marketplace."
About GEM
GEM Digital Limited is a digital asset investment firm. Based in The Bahamas, the firm actively sources, structures, and invests in utility tokens listed on over 30 CEXs and DEXs globally.
With offices in New York, Paris and The Bahamas and founded in 1991, Global Emerging Markets ("GEM") is a USD 3.4 billion alternative investment group that manages a diverse set of investment vehicles focused on emerging markets across the world. GEM's investment vehicles provide the group and its investors with a diversified portfolio of asset classes that span the global private investing spectrum.
About Reltime
Reltime is the world's first global, Layer 1, Web3 financial ecosystem. Headquartered in Oslo, Reltime is building a new global financial tribe of people and businesses eager to take back control of their finances. The idea behind Reltime germinated when Frode van der Laak, inventor and co-founder, started to deep-dive into blockchain along with a team of students and a professor at King's College London in 2018.
Reltime's global Web3 financial ecosystem empowers people and businesses world-wide to take back control of their finances. Reltime members are able to send, receive, withdraw, deposit, borrow, lend, earn, swap, interact, transact and open joint accounts within and outside the Web3 financial ecosystem in 150 countries. They can also create their own ecosystem within Reltime. In addition, the company offers disruptive and cutting-edge white-labelled B2B2C and Web3 embedded finance solutions to partners around the world. Individual developers and tech companies are encouraged to create fantastic applications into Reltime's Web3 financial ecosystem, utilising OpenAPI, decentralised applications (dApps) and smart contracts.
Reltime has listed its RTC token on several global digital asset exchange platforms, including BitMart and CoinTiger, and has subsidiaries in Norway (Conax Technology AS, established in January 2010), Lithuania and El Salvador.
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MEDFORD, Wis., April 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, April 25, Medford Cooperative will host the grand opening of our Adams-Friendship County Market. Following is a list of events planned:
- April 25 at 3:00 p.m. - ribbon cutting
- April 25 at 3:00 p.m. - presentation of donation to Adams-Friendship Educational Foundation
- April 25-29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - free ice cream cones to customers in the newly named Sweet Friendship ice cream and candy shop
- April 25 starting at 12:00 p.m. - customers will receive a free gift (limited quantity)
- April 25-May 8 - two weeks of grand opening hot deals
"We invite everyone to stop in and take part in our grand opening celebration. We are proud to be a part of the Adams-Friendship community and thank everyone who has welcomed us. To show our appreciation and Medford Cooperative's belief in supporting the communities we serve, we will be making a donation to the Adams-Friendship Area Educational Foundation as part of our grand opening.
We would like to thank the community for its understanding and cooperation as we worked through the transition the past few months. We appreciate our employees for all their dedication and hard work over the past few months as we couldn't have done it without them," commented Chris Piotrowski, Medford Cooperative CEO & General Manager.
The following are recent or upcoming enhancements you will find at Adams-Friendship County Market.
- 5% discount for seniors (60 years of age or older) every Tuesday
- No Fee ATM
- Newly named Sweet Friendship ice cream and candy shop will be open again
- A Natural and Organic section will be added by mid-to-late May
- Floral department will be named Blooms
- Online shopping with implementation date is yet to be determined
About Medford Cooperative
Medford Cooperative is a member-owned, producer cooperative that was founded in 1911, making it one of the oldest cooperatives in the state of Wisconsin. The cooperative is diversified with departments in agriculture (feed/grain and agronomy), energy (refined fuels and propane) and retail (grocery, hardware and Cenex convenience stores). For more information, go to www.medfordcoop.com.
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Biden nominates first woman to lead military branch
Published: Apr. 6, 2022 at 9:58 AM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
(CNN) - President Joe Biden has picked a woman to be the next leader of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Adm. Linda Fagan was nominated to serve as the next commandant.
If she is confirmed, she would be the first woman to lead one of the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Fagan has served on all seven continents and spent 36 years in the Coast Guard service. She is the No. 2 in charge right now.
Her nomination will be under consideration by the Senate committee on commerce, science and transportation, but she’s getting support from both sides of the aisle.
The current commandant is required to retire May 31.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s economy grew at the slowest pace in a year during the first quarter as retailers and manufacturers were hurt by supply disruptions and higher prices, raising concerns that the country may be headed for a recession.
Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic activity, rose 0.8% in the period, slowing from 1.3% in the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics said Thursday. Monthly estimates indicate GDP shrank by 0.1% in March.
The figures “suggest the economy had less momentum than we thought even before the full hit from the cost of living crisis has been felt,” said Paul Dales, chief U.K. economist at Capital Economics. “The risk of recession has just risen.”
Growth is slowing as manufacturers and retailers struggle to overcome supply bottlenecks following the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine fuels rising food and energy prices. Retail sales figures show British consumers are already reducing spending as economists forecast the U.K. will see the biggest drop in living standards in more than six decades this year.
Thursday’s figures underscore how the U.K.’s recovery from the pandemic has slowed over the past year.
Four straight quarters of economic growth mean GDP is now back above pre-pandemic levels for the first time, the ONS said.
But the first-quarter growth rate was the slowest since the first quarter of 2021, when the economy expanded 5.6%.
Treasury chief Rishi Sunak blamed the slowdown on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and “other global challenges,” noting that Britain’s economy is still growing faster than those of the U.S., Germany and Italy.
“The U.K. economy recovered quickly from the worst of the pandemic and our growth in the first few months of the year was strong … but I know these are still anxious times,” he said in a statement.
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| 2022-05-12T11:40:28Z
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ZUG, Switzerland, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sensorium is premiering the world's first in-engine metaverse streaming channel. Designed to introduce people to the vastness of the Sensorium Galaxy metaverse, now only accessible in Beta mode, this 24/7 livestream experience showcases a series of exclusive Empyreal Parties featuring the company's original AI artists.
Accessible from any web browser, the first Empyreal Parties take viewers on tour to the Meteor Vortex, a far-off location in the metaverse where AI-driven DJs Natisa Sitar, Kàra Màr, and Ninalis host original performances.
Last year, Sensorium pioneered the development of virtual artists powered by artificial intelligence with the debut of Kàra Màr's "Anthropic principle" music album — the first-ever created entirely by an AI-driven character and made available on Apple Music, Spotify, and SoundCloud. The generative music engine behind Sensorium Galaxy virtual artists allows them to create distinctive tracks combining 60+ genres.
Aside from their ability to generate high-quality music, all virtual performers combine genetic algorithms and reinforcement learning, enabling them to interact with the audience by establishing surprisingly natural, fully unscripted conversations through the Sensorium Galaxy Mobile App. The company's virtual beings are already regularly featured at some of the world's most influential conferences and festivals — from WebSummit to SXSW and Sonar — and were tested with intricate dialogs by journalists from VentureBeat and PC Gamer.
Following the Meteor Vortex event, two other Empyreal Parties will be released, displaying the volcanic surface of PRISM world and the visually appealing interiors of Sensorium Starship. Every new party is an opportunity for people to preview a full-fledged version of the metaverse without needing a VR headset. In addition to the browser version, the audience will soon be able to tune in to Empyreal Parties via Sensorium mobile app.
With the global launch of Sensorium Galaxy's VR mode, metaverse users will gain access to the shows of chart-topping artists like David Guetta, Black Coffee, Steve Aoki, and Armin van Buuren among others.
About Sensorium
Founded in 2018, Sensorium is a leading metaverse developer that leverages the latest AI and XR solutions to deliver immersive high-end events and experiences. In Sensorium Galaxy metaverse, users can explore vast worlds filled with activities, ranging from games to mediation practices, socialize with other users, creators and virtual beings.
Sensorium Galaxy metaverse is being built in partnership with the world's leading entertainment powerhouses, including Jay-Z's Roc Nation and Yann Pissenem's The Night League. The exclusive performances featured in Sensorium Galaxy are developed in collaboration with chart-topping artists – David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki among others.
The platform will be accessible through the most widely available interfaces. Users can tune in using VR headsets to get a sense of true immersion, use a PC to access an augmented reality experience or download the mobile application to watch streams, build unique NPCs and communicate with them.
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| 2022-08-10T22:26:42Z
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Addressing learning loss, emphasis on digital solutions among publishers' focus
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report by SIMBA Information, although the intensity and drastic changes in learning from Covid have receded, publishers of K-12 Instructional Materials still are adjusting and making changes in their business, products and marketing from the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.
In the just-published report, PreK-12 Instructional Materials Competitive Analysis 2022, SIMBA reports on the range of new focus areas and marketing and product strategies that have largely been brought on, or in some cases accelerated, by the pandemic. Among these outlined and described in the report are:
- Examining what role to play in addressing the learning loss experienced by so many students
- Recommitting to digital solutions, which not only provide certain inherent advantages over print, but also help with supply chain challenges and reducing higher materials costs
- Introducing solutions to strengthen students, teachers, and families' social-emotional health, which also encompasses social-emotional-learning (SEL)
- Providing increased attention to the growing and challenging needs of teachers
- Focusing on providing flexible learning solutions: developing products, services and tools that will work in-person, hybrid, blended and remotely.
Publishers are also looking to ensure that their materials and tools can adapt to a wide range of learning styles and will work for students with all levels of needs and background.
Another area looked at in the report is the importance of new priorities for K-12 publishers. These include offering professional development, resources for social-emotional learning and even what role to play and what to offer to assist in creating family communication solutions.
As for the products themselves, the report also found that companies are looking to offer tools and platforms that help integrate and improve back-end administrative and educational functions.
Other key issues covered in the report include how leading public companies responded to lockdown trends and challenges; industry performance in 2021 which examines the key drivers of growth; challenges to operating margins; revenue trends and a dramatic increase in the net sales of PreK-12 education net sales. Also covered are M&A activity, stock price trends in 2021 through 2022, a discussion of the move of certain large public education companies going private, the increase of private equity investments, and a roundup of SPACS and IPOs.
Finally, the report profiles several leading public providers of K-12 materials: Cambium Learning; Cengage; Discovery Education; Goodheart-Willcox Company; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Kahoot!; McGraw-Hill; Pearson; Renaissance Learning; Savvas Learning Company; Scholastic Corporation; and Stride.
Simba Information is widely recognized as the authority for market intelligence in the media and publishing industries. Its extensive information network delivers top quality, independent perspectives on the people, events, and alliances shaping the industry. Simba routinely assists clients and the press with publishing and media industry analysis. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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| 2022-08-22T19:15:08Z
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Okta, Inc. ("Okta") (NASDAQ: OKTA) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Okta, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Okta includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 19, 2022
Aggrieved Okta investors only have until July 19, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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| 2022-06-20T11:11:05Z
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K-4 bridge repair begins over Shunganunga Creek
Published: Jul. 5, 2022 at 12:59 PM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Department of Transportation has alerted Topeka area drivers that repair work starts on Tuesday, July 5, on the Oakland Expressway.
KDOT said crews will work on the K-4 bridge over Shunganunga Creek as traffic is reduced to one lane between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. It said traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals.
KDOT also indicated that drivers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes as the project is expected to last through late November.
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