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SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flockjay, which was recently recognized by GGV as a Top 50 SMBTech company, launches Elevate, its go-to-market elevation platform. With the launch, Flockjay has positioned itself at the forefront of the emerging needs that modern, knowledge-driven sales and customer success professionals will encounter in an ever-changing world – during the pandemic and beyond.
The Flockjay team recognized that the current state of sales and customer success has been simultaneously over-serving productivity and under-serving collaboration while also needing to work together across time zones more than ever. Understanding that this need will only increase over time, Flockjay set about to design and build an innovative collaboration and learning platform that increases the speed of high-performing teams.
"Sales has changed dramatically over the past two years. Sales leaders are realizing that the entire sales rep development playbook has to be rewritten," observes Shaan Hathiramani, founder and CEO of Flockjay. "While challenges in training and developing sales reps have existed for years, the pandemic pushed those challenges up the scale from a 10 to a 12. Flockjay Elevate is built from the ground up for the distributed sales team, empowering all reps to learn and share best practices, regardless of where they sit. The Flockjay Elevate Platform is the first of its kind to support end-to-end community learning, continuous skill development, and an inclusive culture of collaboration and career mentorship."
For over a decade, the sales industry has worked from the same playbook to develop sales teams and build enablement processes without any fundamental changes to the system. And, while the past two years have revealed the need for a new set of plays, the industry has been slow to move from an activity-based profession to a new, knowledge-driven career model.
Into the mix comes Flockjay Elevate, built for those on the leading edge of sales success. The company's technology is a value-add, enabling teams to:
- Implement best practices across teams in Sales, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success by making it easy for anyone to gain access to the knowledge of a team's top performers. This "team intelligence" is packaged as text and short video lessons that can be organized into curated playlists for easier skill acquisition. Team members also have access to exclusive Flockjay content.
- Optimize peer-to-peer collaboration for any sale, action, project, or campaign. With this capability, the wisdom of the crowd is harnessed to maximize the performance of everyone in the group. This collaboration feature is designed not only for productivity but also to foster community and team culture.
- Scale feedback in such a way that managers can effectively increase their ratio with reps from 6:1 to 9:1, making it feel as though they are walking the sales floor even when their teams are hybrid or remote.
With the ability to share key content, get coaching, and accelerate growth all in one place, leaders can cultivate excellence and raise the level of entire teams. All this functionality is encapsulated in the Flockjay Elevate platform and integrated into many of the tools sales, marketing, and success professionals use, including Slack, Salesforce, Gong, and Outreach.
"Our product flips learning on its head, taking content from the outdated top-down centralized approach to a peer-to-peer community-driven model in line with the objectives of People-Powered Performance. And that content is packaged and delivered in a format reps are already accustomed to consuming information through," says Hathiramani. "Sales success is a team effort, and the Flockjay Elevate platform supports that success. We know that teams with learning quotas are also the ones to meet and exceed their selling quotas."
The potential of the Flockjay Elevate platform has already excited leading sales figures. "I don't know of a single sales team that doesn't need Flockjay Elevate," said Qualtrics President of Worldwide Field Operations, D.P. Brightful, who oversees a global sales organization with thousands of sales professionals. "All sales managers will want to have a modern platform like Flockjay to build sales teams that win together in a post-pandemic environment."
Flockjay Elevate is available now. For more information about the product, including demos, images, and videos, or to speak with a Flockjay representative, click here.
About Flockjay
Founded in 2018, San Francisco based Flockjay is a growing, Y Combinator-backed company whose mission is to empower upward mobility through education and access. Flockjay has historically provided high-impact, hands-on sales training for groups underrepresented in the tech sector. Their belief that access for all creates more successful teams, and their commitment to unlocking wisdom within teams so that everyone can achieve their full potential carries over into the development of the new Flockjay Elevate platform.
Flockjay debuted on Product Hunt at #1, was a Top 10 Y Combinator Startup by Techcrunch, and the Venture Award Grand Prize Winner at the 10th Annual ASU GSV EdTech Summit.
CONTACT: Bryant Lau, +15102968337, pr@flockjay.com
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FAA publishes a May 2020 report and a January 2021 CAMI study in its brief to the federal appeals court
WASHINGTON , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger rights organization, has filed its reply brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in its lawsuit seeking to compel the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue the minimum seat size standards required by Congress in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act. The statutory deadline passed more than two and a half years ago. The FAA, days before it filed its brief in April, released a May 2020 report and a January 2021 Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) report. The FAA argued that it does not need to set minimum seat standards.
Paul Hudson, the President of FlyersRights.org remarked, "The FAA's argument that its general authority to promote aviation safety overrides the clear and specific Congressional mandate to set seat standards is preposterous. The law is clear, and the FAA must set minimum seat size standards."
The FAA, in its responsive brief, declared that it had not merely been "twiddl[ing] their thumbs." The FAA also argued that its studies, including the recently published CAMI study "have not, in the agency's view, demonstrated that new seat-dimension regulations are necessary to protect passenger safety."
The CAMI study excluded passenger test subjects who could not fit in smaller airline seats. Sixty percent (60%) of the passenger test subjects believed it would be "difficult" or "very difficult" to get out of a 26 inch (pitch) seat. Even more significantly, nearly seventy-seven percent (76.9%) of the 712 passenger test subjects thought that the seat would be "unsafe" or "very unsafe" in a flight two hours or longer. Passenger test subjects who could not fit in the 28 inch seat or who self-reported that they could not fit in the 26 inch seat were not included in the above figures.
FlyersRights.org is represented in the current lawsuit by Public Citizen Litigation Group, USCA Case # 22-1004.
FlyersRights.org's reply brief can be viewed at: https://bit.ly/FR0502221
The FAA's response brief can be accessed at: https://bit.ly/FR0429221
The January 2021 CAMI study can be found at: https://bit.ly/FR0429222
The May 2020 Emergency Evacuation Standards Aviation Rulemaking Committee report can be found here: https://bit.ly/FR0429223
FlyersRights.org maintains up to date passenger rights information at www.flyersrights.org and also provides passengers with legal information and appropriate contacts by phone, 877-FLYERS-6 and by email, hotline@flyersrights.org.
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Digital personal finance company Freedom Financial Network recognized for its efforts to promote employees' mental and physical health.
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Financial Network (FFN), a leading digital personal finance company, announced today it has been named to the Phoenix Business Journal's 2022 Healthiest Employers list in the large company category. The annual award program, presented by the Phoenix Business Journal, honors employers that motivate their employees to achieve and maintain wellness through a strong emphasis on mental and physical health.
"Freedom Financial Network takes pride in thoughtfully engaging our employees and proactively offering and promoting our wellness programs to enhance their experience with the Company," said Linda Luman, executive vice president of human resources. "We are honored by this distinction, and we are committed to uplifting employees with our ongoing health and wellness initiatives and welcoming new employees who will help us continue to build our great culture."
From benefits fairs and blood drives to free flu shots, mobile mammograms and other programs, FFN has a number of health and wellness initiatives to help employees stay healthy. In addition, FFN offers these benefits to its employees:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision programs
- Paid time off (PTO), including PTO for your birthday and sick days
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- PTO for volunteer work
- 401(k) with employer match
- Virgin Pulse and Ginger apps
- Employee Assistance Program
FFN was named to the annual award program's large company category, which recognizes organizations with 1,500 to 4,499 employees. Approximately 2,000 of FFN's over 2,500 employees are based in the digital personal finance company's Tempe, Ariz., offices. FFN has been named to the Phoenix Business Journal's annual "Best Places to Work" list 11 times, including winning first place in the extra-large company category in 2021. FFN has also been named one of "Arizona's Most Admired Companies" by AZBigMedia and a "Top Workplace" by the Arizona Republic.
Visit our careers page for more information about positions at Freedom Financial Network.
For the full list of Phoenix Business Journal's 2022 Healthiest Employers winners, visit:
About Freedom Financial Network
Freedom Financial Network is a leading digital personal finance company. We do what traditional banks don't: Put people first. Our solutions help everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a brighter financial future, with innovative technology and personalized support. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of a consumer's financial journey and include personal loans (FreedomPlus), home equity loans (Lendage), help with debt (Freedom Debt Relief), and even financial tools and education (Bills.com). Freedom Financial Network has more than 2,300 dedicated employees across California, Arizona and Texas and is recognized as a Best Place to Work.
For information on career opportunities at Freedom Financial Network, visit: https://jobs.freedomfinancialnetwork.com/
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TEL-AVIV, Israel, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited (TASE: HUB), a Tel-Aviv based developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services ("HUB" or the "Company") announces that following previous public disclosures by the company regarding the conclusion of a merger agreement with the Nasdaq-listed Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp. SPAC (NASDAQ: RNER), and the submission of registration documents to the SEC, the Company will perform certain executive personnel changes to better prepare the corporate structure, governance, and professional skillset for its expected listing on NASDAQ.
Mr. Uzi Moskowitz was nominated for the role of Company's Chairman to replace Mr. Sigmund Bluvband who will be going into retirement. Major General (retired) Moskowitz is the former head of the IDF's Cyber Communications and Defence Division. Mr. Moskowitz has public-companies experience and serves as a director in some of the largest Israeli public enterprises. He holds a B.A. in Aeronautical Engineering and a M.Sc. in business administration and Strategy.
Additional changes in support of the company's expected NASDAQ listing include the replacements of Ms. Monica Shtainkort, deputy CFO, and Mr. Dotan Moshe, Deputy to the to the CEO, with newly appointed CFO and COO executives that will bring NASDAQ experience and SEC related expertise to the Company. All new appointments will be announced in due course and retiring officers will continue to support the company in the upcoming transition to ensure a successful merger and listing.
Forward-Looking Statement
It should be clarified that the aforementioned information regarding the execution of merger transactions with the SPAC, is deemed as forward-looking information, as per the definition of the Israeli Securities Law, 5728-1968. The merger transaction is conditional upon the terms and conditions set forth in the publicised Note 29 to the Financial Statements for 2021 (reference: 2022-01-034230), the merger agreements, approvals of third parties, the conditions of the US and NASDAQ capital markets, and other risk factors in connection with the Company's operations as set forth in Section 33 of the Company's Periodic Report for 2021 (reference: 2022-01-034230) included in this report by way of reference.
About HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited
HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited ("HUB") was established in 2017 by veterans of the 8200 and 81 elite intelligence units of the Israeli Defense Forces. The company specializes in unique Cyber Security solutions protecting sensitive commercial and government information. The company debuted an advanced encrypted computing solution aimed at preventing hostile intrusions at the hardware level while introducing a novel set of data theft prevention solutions. HUB operates in over 30 countries and provides innovative cybersecurity computing appliances as well as a wide range of cybersecurity services worldwide.
About Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp.
Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company sponsored by DC Rainier SPV LLC, a Delaware limited liability company managed by Dominion Capital LLC, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or HUB's or RNER's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "would", "seem", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "future", "predict", "potential," "forecast" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by HUB and its management, and RNER and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of HUB or RNER. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) expectations regarding HUB's strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and HUB's ability to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition opportunities; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the proposed transactions; (iii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against RNER, HUB, the Combined Company or others following the announcement of the proposed transactions and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; (iv) the inability to complete the proposed transactions due to, among other things, the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of RNER or HUB, to obtain certain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other conditions to closing, including delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or complete regulatory reviews required to complete the proposed transactions; (v) the inability to obtain the financing necessary to consummate the proposed transactions; (vi) changes to the proposed structure of the proposed transactions that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed transactions; (vii) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed transactions; (viii) the risk that the announcement and consummation of the proposed transactions disrupts HUB's current plans and operations; (ix) the lack of a third party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transactions; (x) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the Combined Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (xi) costs related to the proposed transactions; (xii) the amount of any redemptions by existing holders of RNER's common stock being greater than expected; (xiii) limited liquidity and trading of RNER's and HUB's securities; (xiv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xvi) the possibility that RNER, HUB or the Combined Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (xvii) inaccuracies for any reason in the estimates of expenses and profitability and projected financial information for HUB; and (xviii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in RNER's final prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated October 4, 2021.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Neither HUB nor RNER undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, HUB intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a proxy statement/prospectus, and after the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, RNER will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Proposed Business Combination to its stockholders. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transaction and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed transaction. This press release is not a substitute for any registration statement or for any other document that HUB or RNER may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed transaction, as these materials will contain important information about HUB, RNER and the proposed transaction.
When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed transaction will be mailed to stockholders of RNER as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
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The monumental bronze sculpture will be joined by Hippo Ballerina, pirouette and Rhino Harlequin, pirouette created by Danish artist Bjørn Okholm Skaarup through December 2022
NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cavalier Gallery is pleased to reveal the return of Hippo Ballerina. The iconic bronze sculpture will be installed in New York City's Pershing Square Plaza West located on the west side of Park Avenue between East 41st and East 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan. Created by Danish artist Bjørn Okholm Skaarup, the monumental sculpture will be accompanied by Hippo Ballerina, pirouette and Rhino Harlequin, pirouette permitted as part of the New York City Department of Transportation's Art Program.
Hippo Ballerina, the beloved 2.5-ton copper tutu-clad bronze sculpture has become an icon of New York City after previous installations at Dante Park, the Flatiron South Public Plaza, and at the Girl Scouts of America Building. Standing at over 15 feet tall, the sculpture is inspired by Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen and the dancing hippos of Walt Disney's Fantasia, and vividly illustrates Skaarup's ability to reinterpret subjects and themes found in ancient myths, art history, modern animation, and contemporary popular culture.
"My animal sculptures are a celebration of life and nature and its many intriguing shapes and creatures," said artist Bjørn Skaarup. "Each animal is thoroughly culturalized; representing human allegories or use manmade tools, all placed in peculiar and surreal encounters between nature and culture. The result is a group of bronze sculptures that combines the gracious and exclusive with the communicative, distorted, and humorous."
Known for creating a contemporary bestiary, or classical book of animals in bronze, each sculpture presents a whimsical story or allegory to decipher, with sources ranging from ancient fables and art history to music and modern animation. Rhino Harlequin, pirouette and Hippo Ballerina, pirouette both hail from Skaarup's Commedia dell'arte series and are his unique take on the Colombina and Arlecchino (Harlequin) characters.
"Skaarup's animal sculptures are stunning examples of his ability to masterfully rework classical and historical elements into his sculpture, said Ron Cavalier, President of Cavalier Galleries. "Just as Pershing Square Plaza represents the majesty of Grand Central as both an architectural and functional icon of the city, Skaarup's unique sculptures add a magical element and will be wonderful companions to the thousands of passers-by who visit the plaza each day."
"We are very excited that Pershing Square West Plaza will play host to Bjorn Skaarup's sculptures from May until the winter holiday season," said Fred Cerullo, the President and CEO of Grand Central Partnership, Inc. "These animated and entertaining sculptures will enliven the Plaza just as many more New Yorkers and visitors continue to return and visit the Grand Central neighborhood."
Hippo Ballerina, Hippo Ballerina, pirouette, and Rhino Harlequin, pirouette will be located at Pershing Square Plaza West across from Grand Central Terminal beginning May 2 through December 2022. Smaller editions of Skaarup's works can be found at Cavalier Galleries (3 W 57th Street, Floor 4, New York, NY 10019).
ABOUT BJØRN OKHOLM SKAARUP
Danish artist Bjørn Skaarup's unique sculptures draw inspiration from classical mythology, late Renaissance, as well as 20th century American pop culture, while reinterpreting both classical and modern artistic themes.
From 1994-2004 Skaarup was an artist for the Danish National Museum and employed as a scientific artist at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen. In addition to his career as a self-taught sculptor, Okholm Skaarup is an accomplished author and illustrator of books on history, archaeology, and anatomy.
Recent solo exhibitions in the U.S. include a public installation of the monumental Hippo Ballerina in Dante Park at Lincoln Center, New York, NY; Carnival of the Animals at Cavalier Galleries in New York, NY, the Washington National Cathedral, DC, and at the Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT. In 2015, the Collectivité of St. Barthélemy (St. Barth's) acquired a suite of 10 animal sculptures for public display throughout the island. Skaarup's sculptures have also been exhibited at the Koldinghus Museum, Denmark; and in Italy at Museo del Cenacolo di Ognissanti, Florence; the Four Seasons Hotel, Florence; and Hotel Cipriani, Venice. Bjørn Okholm Skaarup lives and works in New York City. He is a member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors.
Skaarup holds a Master's degree in History and Art History from the University of Copenhagen, and a PHD in History from the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. He has furthered his education with post-doctoral studies at the Warburg Institute, London and Columbia University, New York.
ABOUT CAVALIER GALLERIES
Cavalier Gallery has offered an unparalleled variety of contemporary fine art for over 35 years. The Gallery presents year-round exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, and photography in New York, NY, Greenwich, CT, Nantucket, MA, and Palm Beach, FL. Owner, Ron Cavalier, has been a strong supporter of public art exhibitions since the gallery's inception, continually organizing large-scale outdoor installations of works by world-renowned sculptors. For more information visit www.cavaliergalleries.com
ABOUT GRAND CENTRAL PARTNERSHIP
Created in 1985, the not-for-profit Grand Central Partnership provides supplemental municipal services, including public safety, sanitation, tourism, and capital improvements, within the boundaries of the Grand Central Business Improvement District under contract with the New York City Department of Small Business Services. For more information, visit www.grandcentralpartnership.nyc
ABOUT NYC DOT ART PROGRAM
The New York City Department of Transportation's Art Program (DOT Art) partners with community-based, nonprofit organizations and professional artists to present temporary public art on NYC DOT property throughout the five boroughs for up to eleven months. Artists transform streets with colorful murals, dynamic projections and eye-catching sculptures. Sidewalks, fences, triangles, medians, bridges, jersey barriers, step streets, public plazas and pedestrianized spaces serve as canvases and foundations for temporary art. Over the past 12 years, DOT Art has produced over 350 temporary artworks citywide. For more information, visit www.nyc.gov/dotart @nyc_DOTArt
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To Date: Over $6,300 In Cash Donations and More Than $25,000 Professional Services Contributed
AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iHaulJunk, Inc. a rapidly growing, industry disrupter in junk removal, has embarked on a campaign to increase awareness around the initiative to end Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse for everyone. Since 2016, iHaulJunk has shared a partnership with The SAFE Alliance in Austin by providing over $25,000 in free hauling services at the Children's Shelter and at the Battered Women & Children's Campus in Austin, Texas. A GoFundMe Campaign has been created to benefit the non-profit organization with over $6,300 in cash donations made as of May 22'.
"I feel strongly that we hold a corporate responsibility to give back to the very community which allows us the opportunity to operate a successful business," Said Matt Fitch, Founder and CEO of iHaulJunk. "I chose SAFE because their work is geared towards helping some of the most vulnerable in our community, and their cause is one that I have a very close personal connection to."
"As a kid I experienced some pretty significant trauma myself. I held onto it for over 25 years before I ever told the first person about what happened to me, and I've spent the last 12 years processing it. My connection to The SAFE Alliance is an extension of my own therapy, so I've come to realize."
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) states, {on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States…1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.}
- 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence." (Article found: here)
"I guess it's in my blood. I was raised by a single mother who dedicated her life to the very same cause. For nearly the last 40 years my mother, Melody Fitch has served numerous leadership and executive roles during her career as an advocate for battered women and children, and she's still working in the field to this day. Heck my sister does the same thing, it's just our thing I suppose," added Fitch.
iHaulJunk, Inc. (Originally iHaul Austin) was just an idea back in 2013 when Matt was, at the time mowing lawns and training to be an arborist.
As a new entrepreneur, Matt got stretched too thin starting out, trying to do a little bit of everything. It was during a moment of clarity, sitting alone on his front porch, in Cedar Park Texas when he made the commitment to go all-in with his idea to start a Junk Removal Business.
With no industry experience, limited capital resources and a beat up pickup truck, Matt went right to work hauling junk in 2015. He said goodbye to The Grass Whisperer and introduced Central Texans to iHaulAustin - Extremely Professional Junk Removal!
Fast forward almost 10 years and iHaulJunk is now a nationwide network of over 30 Independent Haulers operating in major cities from Atlanta to Los Angeles.
"Over the next couple of years iHaulJunk will be establishing partnerships with other non-profit organizations similar to SAFE but in the other cities we operate out of. For now we are focusing all our effort on our partnership in Austin with The SAFE Alliance, this is home base for us," added Fitch.
"I'm doing this to encourage other business owners, philanthropists and even our local celebrities to join the effort to help end Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse. With all of the nonsense out there that's dividing us now, this needs to be something we can all come together on," said Matt Fitch.
If you'd like to contribute, please make a secure donation to The SAFE Alliance Fundraiser HERE.
iHaulJunk serves several areas throughout the greater Austin Metropolitan area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Westlake, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Spicewood, Rollingwood and Manor, Texas.
For more information, visit https://ihauljunk.com/junk-removal-in-austin-tx or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was inspired to create this invention as a way to protect many individuals from scams or theft," said an inventor from Wappingers Falls, N.Y. "So I created a device that helps to eliminate the need for user's to enter a PIN code for a transaction, which is typically used for newer smart card technologies."
The J-CARD provides a means of a self-verification for the card user for transaction authentication purposes. In doing so, It offers consumers a high level of security and safety for their personal finance affairs. This device immediately provides transaction information, point of sale location, and physical card location and allows the potential user a very secure and reliable means of carrying out day-to-day personal finance affairs.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OTW-644, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a more efficient device for keeping the interior of a mobile home or RV warm and comfortable," said an inventor, from Oakdale, Pa., "so I invented the E Z RV SKIRTING. My design would offer an improved alternative to using traditional RV skirting that may be bulky, awkward and difficult to install."
The patent-pending invention prevents cold winds and debris from blowing beneath a parked RV or mobile home. In doing so, it enhances comfort and warmth for the occupants. As a result, it could help to reduce heating costs. It could reduce the chances of pipes freezing, by acting as an insulator. It also could enhance the outward appearance of the vehicle. The invention features a user-friendly and self-adjusting design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for the owners of RV's and mobile homes. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Pittsburgh sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PIT-1211, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new microwave that could increase convenience and versatility when being installed within a kitchen," said an inventor, from Vassalboro, Maine, "so I invented the RIGHT HANDED MICROWAVE DOOR. My design enables the microwave to be positioned in more locations within a kitchen."
The invention provides a more effective means of storing and utilizing a microwave oven. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional microwave oven designs. As a result, it would reduce or eliminate the limitations associated with positioning a microwave and it could increase convenience. The invention features a versatile design with a lighted control panel that is easy to position and use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and it would have a power rating of at least 1000 watts.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OSK-109, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a thorough and convenient way to sterilize doorknobs and handles for optimum protection against germs and viruses," said an inventor, from Hampton, Va., "so I invented the SMART DISINFECTOR. My design would enhance safety and sanitation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic."
The patent-pending invention provides an automatic way to sanitize doorknobs, handles, buttons, and other surfaces. In doing so, it offers an alternative to manually spraying and wiping doorknobs and handles. As a result, it helps to reduce the spread of germs and viruses and it saves time and effort. The invention features an effective design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households, businesses and other commercial establishments. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Richmond sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RKH-191, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to engage in simulated train pulling without pulling an actual train," said an inventor, from Madison Heights, Mich., "so I invented the TRAIN PULL TRAINER. My design would allow fitness enthusiasts to simulate a wide range of pushing or pulling exercises in a controlled environment and within limited space."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to simulate pushing or pulling large heavy objects during a leg workout. In doing so, it eliminates the need to find a large outdoor space and large weighted objects. As a result, it increases convenience and safety and it could enhance a lower-body and core workout. The invention features an innovative and space-saving design that is easy to use so it is ideal for fitness enthusiasts, commercial fitness facilities, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OSK-181, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a better way to harvest natural rainwater without using large water collection barrels that take up space on the ground," said an inventor, from Oil City, Pa., "so I invented the VERTICAL WATER STORAGE. My design could help free up valuable space while also decluttering the yard."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to collect rainwater outside a home or business. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional unsightly rain barrels. It also reduces water waste and it increases convenience. The invention features an environmentally-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and businesses. The invention could also be placed indoors or outdoors to prevent any sort of water tampering. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Philadelphia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PDK-195, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding today announced that Mary Liz Brady has joined the firm's Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice as a partner in Chicago.
Brady represents borrowers and lenders in leveraged finance and other secured and unsecured lending transactions. She also provides finance support for private equity and M&A transactions and for public company financings.
"Our banking and institutional finance practice is robust, and Mary Liz adds critical depth to our bench," said Todd Holleman, head of the firm's CFI practice. "With her experience and relationships, she will easily plug into our team and provide value to our clients from day one."
"Mary Liz is a great fit with the Chicago office and a welcome addition to our flourishing transactional team," said Zach Fardon, managing partner of the firm's Chicago office. "We are excited to have her play a role in growing our Chicago platform and further developing our finance practice here."
Mary Liz received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame Law School, where she served as the senior articles editor of the Journal of College and University Law. She received her B.A., cum laude, from Colgate University. She joins the firm from Kirkland & Ellis.
"I have worked with several of my new King & Spalding colleagues before and, in watching their careers, have been impressed with the opportunity the firm's platform has given them to grow their practices," said Brady. "I am excited to collaborate with my colleagues across the firm to expand relationships with financial services and other clients and to build new ones, as well."
About King & Spalding
Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,200 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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Prestigious award honors a single supplier who enables Unilever's brands to win in the channels of the future, today
NEENAH, Wis., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation, has been selected as the 2021 Global Supplier Excellence Award recipient by Unilever as part of their annual Partner with Purpose Awards. The annual award recognizes the outstanding work and achievements of global Unilever partners and the collaborative relationships that deliver mutual sustainable growth.
The prestigious Supplier Excellence award honors one Unilever partner who has displayed extraordinary efforts to create joint value by improving operational efficiencies and reducing supply chain complexities. Menasha's continued focus on the in-store and online growth of Unilever brands, along with keen insights and an agile operating model, has accelerated Unilever's speed to market in several competitive markets. Unilever's portfolio of brands includes household names like Dove, Axe, Seventh Generation, Hellman's, Ben & Jerry's, and Vaseline to name a few.
"Menasha is honored and humbled by this recognition. We are committed to enabling the next generation of growth for Unilever brands and being recognized for doing so is exciting for our organization," said Mike Riegsecker, President of Menasha Packaging. "Our commitment to having a network that is fair, equitable and diverse, and focused on doing what is right for our planet is a foundational element of our relationship. Having that acknowledged is a very nice testament to our joint work in that space as well."
During the award presentation, Unilever said Menasha was being recognized "for their ability to enable Unilever to win in the channels of the future, today."
"Menasha is enabling the network of the future through its Omnihub Network, a coast-to-coast 2.5 million square foot network that connects a brand's omnichannel experience with seamless multichannel execution to meet customers where they are today, and to meet their delivery expectations, regardless of channel," added Jeff Krepline, Vice President of the Unilever business for Menasha. "This network is delivering agility and speed to Unilever across multiple channels today."
This marks the second time that Menasha has been recognized by Unilever for outstanding contributions. In 2020, Unilever recognized Menasha with its Social Impact Award for its commitment to diversity by embracing differences and delivering innovative solutions that value the contributions of all employees.
Menasha Packaging Company is the nation's largest independent, retail-focused packaging and merchandising solutions provider with a network of design centers, manufacturing plants, contract packaging, and fulfillment service centers. Menasha designs, prints, and produces high-end graphic packaging, displays and merchandising products for in-store and online. Menasha works with the world's leading retailers and consumer packaged goods companies to deliver the greatest measurable value across the entire integrated omnichannel supply chain. Menasha Packaging is headquartered in Neenah, Wis., and employs approximately 3,800 people at over 50 facilities across North America.
The Unilever Partner with Purpose Awards were launched in December 2020 to annually acknowledge the outstanding work and achievements of Unilever's partners and the collaborative relationships that deliver the mutually sustainable growth sought by Unilever.
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Franchise with Contemporary, Fun and Easy Approach to Eye Care Will Serve Optical Needs of the Community at New Locations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- My Eyelab, a leading optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, will open its newest locations in Birmingham late May and late June, with another to follow later in 2022. Located at 1711 Montgomery Highway in the Riverchase area and 5413 Highway 280, Suite 103 at the Cahaba Market, the two stores opening mark My Eyelab's debut in Alabama.
Franchise owners Zain Attawala and Sagar Panjawani are optimistic about the expansion. "Moving into the Birmingham area with these three new locations gives us a lot of opportunity for growth and to capitalize on the optical market here," says Attawala.
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, My Eyelab is a retail brand of Now Optics, which also includes Stanton Optical. My Eyelab has led the optical industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. Tapping into its network of affiliated doctors, to date the company has conducted over 2 million telehealth eye exams, something no other optical retailer can offer in the Birmingham area. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has not hindered My Eyelab's success, as its proprietary telehealth technology minimizes the risk without compromising quality eye care.
By combining their industry-leading telehealth technology and various monthly payment options through third party vendors, My Eyelab is delivering on their promise of modernizing the eyecare experience for all that's more affordable and accessible than ever before.
On top of that, an assortment of over 1,000 frames and top contact lens brands to fit both style and budgets allows consumers the ultimate freedom to experiment with unique, stylish designs that fit their personal style. For convenience, the new My Eyelab stores around Birmingham accept both same day appointments and walk-ins for your eye exams and eyewear needs.
Hours for the Hoover Riverchase and Cahaba Market stores are Monday – Saturday 9 am to 7 pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment go to www.myeyelab.com or call 1-800-EYE TEST.
ABOUT NOW OPTICS:
Now Optics is a leader in the eye care industry. Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the nation's fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. The company continues to expand its retail footprint with over 250 corporate and franchise locations in 28 states while delivering affordable eye health solutions. The company consistently ranks among the largest optical retailers in the country by Vision Monday and was ranked #3 on Entrepreneur's list of Top New Franchises in 2021. Visit myeyelab.com or stantonoptical.com for more information. Find details about franchise opportunities at myeyelabfranchise.com.
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
News Advisory:
Event: Digital event with panel to discuss World Press Freedom 2022 coming from the studios of the National Press Club. The webcast will be available at this address:
When: 10a.m.-11:30a.m. (Eastern)
Who: -- Jen Judson, 115th President of the National Press Club and Land Warfare Reporter for Defense News;
-- Jason Rezaian, Washington Post Global Opinions writer. Author of the book: "Prisoner" and producer of the popular podcast "544 Days" on Spotify;
-- Kathy Kiely, Lee Hills Professor of Press Freedom Studies at the University of Missouri and former reporter for USA Today, Bloomberg, Philadelphia Daily News and others;
-- Bill McCarren, Executive Director of the National Press Club and board member of Reporters Without Borders US.
-- Zaki Daryabi, Publisher of Etilaatroz, an independent Afghan news organization
-- Mohammad Mosaed, a journalist who fled Iran and is now working in IT at NPC.
DETAILS:
The panel will discuss significant developments in press freedom during the past year focusing cases where the National Press Club is particularly involved including: Austin Tice and Emilio Gutierrez-Soto. There will be special emphasis on some of the most dangerous places in the world for working journalist including: Ukraine, Mexico, Afghanistan and China. Daryabi will join the panel to discuss Afghanistan and there may be other special guests. In 2011, the only year when World Press Freedom Day was based in the United States, the activities and events were hosted at the National Press Club.
Editors Note: Daryabi fled Afghanistan last fall and was briefly in Doha before settling in Maryland. He and his team continue to produce daily editions of Etilaatroz from remote locations. On World Press Freedom Day, the Press Club has invited him to do his work from the Club itself and he will be onsite working when not on the panel.
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. The Club has 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization and is a strong voice for press freedom in the United States and around the world.
Media Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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Neopets Auctioning 25-Piece Rare Art Collection to Benefit Four Key Charities: World Wildlife Fund, The Trevor Project, Project Hope and Eden Reforestation Project
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - JumpStart®, the parent company of Neopets, will be proudly hosting a charity auction, debuting a 25-piece collection of Neopian art featuring characters from the beloved game. The auction will go live on GiveSmart on Monday, May 9, 2022 and will end on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
The full collection from the Neopets private vault includes fine art paintings with luxe frames, large standees, and high-quality special posters that have adorned the walls of JumpStart Games headquarters.
The pieces will be auctioned individually on GiveSmart.com via live online auction. The proceeds will be distributed equally to four organisations who were chosen with Neopets users in mind, including: World Wildlife Fund (WWF), The Trevor Project, Project HOPE and Eden Reforestation Project.
"The rich history and vibrant lore of Neopets over the past two decades has culminated in a collection of fine art pieces, posters, and standees from past conventions and events. While the Neopets team greatly treasure these beloved art pieces, we decided that we would part with a selection from our private vault to benefit charity," said Michaela Thompson, Marketing Manager of Neopets.
"Given the injustices, suffering, and inequity prevalent in the world's current climate, we wanted to raise money for charities close to the hearts of both our team and our users, while simultaneously sharing this glimpse of iconic Neopets history with the fans. We will proudly distribute 100% of the auction's proceeds to the selected charities, and we will continue to stand by our convictions to support those in need — which I think we can all agree is a core Neopian value."
The collection depicts well-known and well-loved Neopian characters like King Altador, Queen Fyora, Dr. Sloth and more! Many of these never-before-seen pieces are adorned in ornate frames, making the perfect addition to any collector's home. Further details will be provided on Neopets social media channels in the coming week.
Continue the Neopets journey and keep up to date on the latest news by following our social channels:
- Facebook: @Neopets
- Instagram: @Neopetsofficialaccount
- Twitter: @Neopets
- TikTok: @officialneopets
JumpStart® Games is the leader in creating interactive family experiences that enrich, entertain and educate. For over 20 years, Jumpstart Games has produced high quality products that are engaging, social, creative, and most importantly, fun! JumpStart builds mobile, web and console games and experiences under its flagship brands - JumpStart®, Jumpstart Academy®, School of Dragons®, Neopets® and Math Blaster®. JumpStarts' dedication to providing positive, safe and enriching experiences, has earned it the trust of millions of teachers, parents, and respected organisations such as Common Sense Media and The National Parenting Center. JumpStart is a subsidiary of NetDragon, a global leader in building internet communities, and is based in Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit www.jumpstart.com.
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) is a global leader in building internet communities with a long track record of developing and scaling multiple internet and mobile platforms that impact hundreds of millions of users. These include China's number one online gaming portal, 17173.com, and China's most influential smartphone app store platform, 91 Wireless, which was sold to Baidu for US$1.9 billion in 2013 as the largest Internet M&A transaction in China. Established in 1999, NetDragon is one of the most reputable and well-known online game developers in China with a history of successful game titles including Eudemons Online, Heroes Evolved and Conquer Online. In recent years, NetDragon has also started to scale its online education business on the back of management's vision to create the largest global online learning community, and to bring the "classroom of the future" to every school around the world. For more information, please visit www.netdragon.com.
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TXU Energy Ultimate Summer Pass SM delivers 50% off energy charges June to September and the hottest days are free
IRVING, Texas, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy, Texas' longstanding leader in delivering innovative, customer-first experiences, today announced the launch of TXU Energy Ultimate Summer Pass SM. The first-of-its-kind plan gives customers 50% off energy charges all summers long – plus free energy charges on the hottest days of each month, guaranteed.
"When our experts developed Ultimate Summer Pass, they did it with the long, hot Texas summer in mind," said Sydney Seiger, chief marketing officer for TXU Energy. "Customers can relax and reset their thinking around summer energy bills, knowing that the savings actually add up as the temperature climbs – especially on the hottest days of the month."
With TXU Energy Ultimate Summer Pass SM, customers receive half off-energy charges during the months of June, July, August, and September, and 100% off energy charges on the hottest days each month. Data from the customer's nearest designated weather station will determine which days in each billing cycle were the hottest. The plan offers additional peace of mind with a price-protected rate, all year-round.
"Like all of our plans, customers can use the TXU Energy app to track their savings and see which days they scored free energy," Seiger said. "We're the only provider in Texas offering a reason to rest easy – or even celebrate – on the hottest days of those long summer months."
For more information about TXU Energy Ultimate Summer Pass SM, please visit txu.com.
About TXU Energy
More Texans trust TXU Energy to power their homes and businesses than any other electricity provider. We're passionate about creating experiences and solutions tailored to fit the needs of our customers, including electricity plans, online tools to help save, renewable energy options and more. TXU Energy is also committed to cultivating a dynamic and enjoyable workplace where all our people can succeed. Visit txu.com for more. TXU Energy is a subsidiary of Vistra (NYSE: VST). REP #10004
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Louisville, KY: 5/3-5/6, 12pm-5pm, at the Jefferson Mall (4801 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219)
Lexington, KY: 5/10 & 5/13, 11am-5pm, and 5/11 & 5/12, 11am-6pm, at the Transylvania University (469 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508)
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The All of Us Research Program's Journey mobile exhibit is traveling across the country to engage communities that have been historically underrepresented in medical research. All of Us is inviting one million or more people to help build one of the most diverse health databases of its kind and advance precision medicine.
Since the program launched in 2018, the mobile exhibit has visited more than 100 cities in over 40 states. In Kentucky, the Journey will be available to educate and register new participants for the program. With more enrollment and representation from area residents, researchers can help better address health issues that are prevalent in the community.
EVENT DETAILS:
- All of Us tour managers will be available for interviews before the event or at the event via Zoom or phone.
- Journalists are welcome to shoot B-roll and take photos at the event.
- The mobile exhibit features hands-on activities to learn more about the program, including a digital gaming hub, an augmented reality experience, and more.
- Only adults aged 18+ are able to register for the program at this time.
- COVID-19 safety guidelines:
ABOUT ALL OF US:
More than 320,000 people nationwide have enrolled and completed the initial steps, and over 80% of these participants belong to communities that have been historically underrepresented in biomedical research, including 50% from racial and ethnic minority groups. Researchers will use the data participants contribute to learn how biology, lifestyle, and environment affect health. This may one day help them find more tailored ways to treat and prevent disease.
For more information, visit allofus.nih.gov. | To sign up, visit joinallofus.org.
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OneBill is proud to be a winner of the Top Performer award from SourceForge, the world's largest software reviews and comparison website.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneBill, an end-to-end billing & revenue management platform, today announced that it has been awarded a Spring 2022 Top Performer Award by SourceForge, the world's largest software review and comparison website. This award recognizes exceptional companies and products with a significant amount of recent favorable user reviews that puts them in the top tenth percentile of highly reviewed products on SourceForge.
"We're happy to announce this year's outstanding Spring 2022 Top Performers," said SourceForge President, Logan Abbott. "OneBill showed that their users love them, as evidenced by the significant amount of outstanding user reviews."
To win the Spring 2022 Top Performer award, each winner had to receive enough high-rated user reviews to place the winning product in the top 10% of favorably reviewed products on SourceForge, which demonstrates the utmost quality that OneBill delivers to customers.
One of its users described OneBill as below:
"OneBill has been powering our billing operations for the last 3 years. It automated our billing, invoicing, and taxation. We love OneBill for their continuous innovation with their product and releasing new features all the time. This makes our billing operations smoother every day."
"At OneBill, we're excited to accept the SourceForge Spring 2022 Top Performer Award. We do our best to provide a best-in-class product, and we're happy to see our users rewarding us with good reviews. We're seeing a lot of people come to our website and schedule a demo after reading our user reviews, and some extensive research on SourceForge. We're honored to be valued by our customers and to be recognized by SourceForge."
About OneBill
OneBill is an end-to-end billing & revenue management platform that provides complete visibility into all receivables, allowing you to monetize your products/services efficiently, automate the order fulfillment process, manage channel partners in real time, and have a 360 degree view of your customer interactions, to ultimately accelerate time to market and maximize revenue.
About SourceForge
SourceForge.net is the world's largest software comparison directory, serving nearly 30 million users every month and featuring user reviews, product comparisons, software guides, and more. SourceForge's mission is to help businesses find the best software to fit their needs and their budget.
OneBill Contact:
Barathi Balakrishnan
VP, Marketing
844-462-7638
barathi.balakrishnan@onebillsoftware.com
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PHILADELPHIA, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The immune system remembers. Often this memory, primed by past encounters with threats like bacteria or viruses, is an asset. But when that memory is sparked by internal drivers, like chronic inflammation, it can prove detrimental, perpetuating a misguided immune response.
In a new paper in Cell , researchers from the Penn Dental Medicine , together with an international team at the Technical University of Dresden , lay out the mechanism by which innate immune memory can cause one type of inflammatory condition—in this example, gum disease—to increase susceptibility to another—here, arthritis—through alterations to immune cell precursors in the bone marrow. In a mouse model, the team demonstrated that recipients of a bone marrow transplant were predisposed to more severe arthritis if their donor had inflammatory gum disease.
"Although we use periodontitis and arthritis as our model, our findings go beyond these examples," says George Hajishengallis , a professor at Penn Dental Medicine and a corresponding author on the work. "This is in fact a central mechanism—a unifying principle underlying the association between a variety of comorbidities."
The researchers note that this mechanism may prompt a reconsideration of how bone marrow donors are selected, as donors with certain types of immune memory caused by underlying inflammatory conditions might put bone marrow transplant recipients at a higher risk of inflammatory disorders. The work also underscores that blocking IL-1 receptor signaling could be an effective approach to mitigate against these knock-on effects of trained immunity.
Further experiments suggested that the signaling pathway governed by a receptor for the molecule IL-1 played a vital role in contributing to this inflammatory memory. Mice that lacked IL-1 receptor signaling could not generate the immune memory that made the recipient mice more susceptible to comorbidities, the researchers found.
"We've seen anti-IL-1 antibodies used in clinical trials for atherosclerosis with excellent results," Hajishengallis says. "It could be that it was in part because it was blocking this maladaptive trained immunity."
Follow-up projects are examining how other inflammatory conditions may be linked with periodontal disease, a sign, the researchers say, of how crucial oral health is to overall health.
"I'm proud for the field of dentistry that this work, with significance to a wide range of medical conditions, began by investigating oral health," Hajishengallis says.
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BOSTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PF Flyers, the classic American sneaker brand, announces today that Lisa Lewis has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Lewis will be responsible for relaunching the brand and establishing its position in the sneaker and lifestyle marketplace.
Lisa joins PF Flyers with more than 20 years of experience as a marketer and brand builder. She leads with a strong focus on creating engaging customer experiences that increase brand relevance.
"After an extensive search, we've finally found a marketing executive who I think is the perfect fit for our brand. Lisa's industry experience is unmatched, and I'm very excited to see where we can take PF Flyers with her pioneering the marketing strategy," said Kassia Davis, Executive Chairwoman and Owner of PF Flyers.
Prior to her most recent role as the Chief Marketing Officer at Piaggio Fast Forward, Lisa spent seven years at Sonos Inc. where she was eventually appointed as the Global Head of Product Collaborations. Her resume also includes acting as Brand Manager at Converse for the Chuck Taylor brand; serving as Head of Lifestyle and Music Marketing at Puma; and holding the role of Vice President of Marketing for Keds, where she was part of an all-women leadership team - unprecedented for the sneaker industry. Her passion for understanding the voice of youth and the fusion of sport, music, entertainment and technology brought success to each of these brands. Lisa holds a BA in Business Management from Curry College.
"I'm excited to take on this new leadership role with Kassia and the team and look forward to building on the brand's rich heritage and legacy. I've spent over 20 years in the consumer marketing industry, and over a decade in footwear. I'm extremely inspired by the opportunity for PF Flyers to bring a fresh perspective to the industry, especially as a woman-led brand," said Lisa Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer at PF Flyers.
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Acquired by Kassia Davis in 2021, PF Flyers is an American brand of lifestyle shoes, previously owned and manufactured by New Balance. The brand draws on 85 years of tradition to create fashion-forward, everyday footwear that leads the way in comfort technology. Founded in 1937 by B.F. Goodrich, PF Flyers has been declared one of the original American sneaker brands.
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CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitcoin of America has officially launched a newly redesigned website and blog. The popular operator has created an all-new modern design that features their services. Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). Apart from ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction, they are known for their customer support
The popular operator has made a lot of exciting changes this year. They recently announced their addition of dogecoin to their Bitcoin ATMs. They also have continued their promotion for women in crypto by sending their all-female team to Bitcoin 2022 in Miami for a second time. Bitcoin of America has seen tremendous growth already in 2022. They currently have around 2000 Bitcoin ATMs across the United States.
Bitcoin of America is hoping that their new website will better serve their customers and provide a more user-friendly experience. The website is fast and easy to navigate, while also incorporating the company's brand. The new blog features different categories that are popular in the cryptocurrency industry. It is an easy way for customers to keep up with the latest news on cryptocurrency and the company
They are also planning on launching a newsletter that customers can subscribe to. The newsletter will feature company updates and even potential promos. Bitcoin of America's goal is to provide their customers with the best experience and keep them informed on any updates to their services.
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SANTA ANA, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) will honor 10 individuals and organizations at its 25th annual Spotlight Awards Monday, May 2. Guest-hosted by Emmy Award-winning reporter Michele Gile of CBS2/KCAL9, the event is happening virtually through streaming media (for the third time, due to the COVID pandemic), with a welcome by Nancy Bargmann, Director of the Department of Developmental Services for the State of California, and introduction by RCOC Board Chair Chip Wright.
RCOC created the Spotlight Awards in 1997 to honor those in Orange County who have advanced the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. The 2022 Regional Center of Orange County Spotlight Award Recipients are:
- Family Member: Joan Williams, of Glendora
- RCOC Achievement: Beth Ann Pierce, of Lake Forest; Service Coordinator at Regional Center of Orange County
- Direct Support Professional: Jordan Mapes, of Tustin; employed by L'Arche Wavecrest
- Community Partner: Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
- Healthcare Professional: Bryan Nokelby, DDS, of Rancho Cordova, Dental Program Consultant, California Department of Health Care Services in Sacramento
- Employer: Chevron Stations, San Ramon-based with stations throughout Orange County
- Self-Advocate: Alex Zavala, person with autism, of Cypress; Environmental Services employee at Kaiser Permanente, Irvine
- Lifetime Achievement: Liza Krassner, of Irvine; administrator, Manager for Accreditation, Program in Public Health, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, UC Irvine
- Service Provider: Clear Motivations, Anaheim
- Health & Wellness Achievement: My Day Counts, Anaheim
About Regional Center of Orange County: Regional Center of Orange County is the private, nonprofit organization contracted by the State of California to coordinate lifelong services and supports for more than 23,000 Orange County residents with developmental disabilities and their families. The Regional Center is the first stop for those seeking to obtain local services and supports to help them live safely and with dignity in the community. Developmental disabilities include intellectual disabilities, autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Learn more at www.rcocdd.com.
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- Estimated $75 million to $100 million of cross-selling revenue opportunity between Republic's existing $1.5 billion manufacturing portfolio and US Ecology's $1 billion portfolio
- Provides customers a single partner to manage their multiple waste streams efficiently and sustainably through a national footprint of vertically integrated assets
- Transaction expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted earnings and free cash flow, with $40 million of cost synergies expected to be achieved within the first three years
PHOENIX, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that it completed its acquisition of all outstanding shares of US Ecology, Inc. (NASDAQ-GS: ECOL) on May 2, 2022. The previously announced purchase price of $48 per share in cash represents a total value of $2.2 billion including debt net of cash acquired. US Ecology stock will be delisted from the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
This transaction expands Republic's environmental solutions footprint across the U.S. and Canada and provides vertically integrated capabilities for its environmental solutions business. It also provides a platform for accelerated growth, including cross-selling revenue opportunity and additional tuck-in acquisitions.
"We are excited to welcome US Ecology employees to the Republic team," said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive officer. "With US Ecology's deep expertise in specialty waste handling, this acquisition strengthens our position as a leading environmental services company offering one of the most complete sets of products and services to our customers."
Republic funded the transaction using a combination of its credit facilities and a new three-year term loan. The Company expects to maintain a strong balance sheet and solid investment-grade credit profile, and plans net debt-to-EBITDA, as defined in its credit agreement, to return to below 3x within 18 months.
More information about the Company's enhanced environmental solutions offerings can be found at republicservices.com/usecology.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides superior service offerings while partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, visit RepublicServices.com, or follow us at Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter or Republic Services on LinkedIn.
The Company participates in investor presentations and conferences throughout the year. Interested parties can find a schedule of these conferences at RepublicServices.com.
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Sarasota Ranked Number 1 Retirement Spot in the U.S.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RHP Properties, the nation's largest private owner and operator of manufactured home communities, has announced the acquisition of a manufactured home community in Sarasota, Florida. This expands the company's manufactured home portfolio to 37 communities in the state and brings the company's total of manufactured home communities to 312 nationwide. The announcement was made by Ross Partrich, CEO, RHP Properties.
Bayshore Windmill Village contains 398 home sites and features amenities such as an office, clubhouse, pool, shuffleboard courts and a laundry facility. It is conveniently located off Tamiami Trail and is within walking distance to major retailers. Sarasota has been ranked the #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report,
"RHP Properties is pleased to announce the acquisition of this well-established community in the highly sought-after Sarasota area," said Partrich. "We are extremely humbled that the co-op selected us with confidence to continue the careful management and oversight of this beautiful community. We are planning significant upgrades to the common areas and will be offering new 2022 model manufactured homes for sale in the near future."
About RHP Properties
Founded in 1988, RHP Properties is the nation's largest privately held owner and operator of manufactured home communities with managed assets of more than $6B, including 312 manufactured home communities nationwide, totaling about 73,175 homes in 30 states.
Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, RHP Properties employs more than 1,000 professionals. For more information visit www.rhp.com.
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New Leadership Appointed to Lead Information Technology, Quality Assurance and Finance
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rinnai America Corporation, manufacturer of the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America, recently announced the appointment of three senior positions in efforts to drive growth and strengthen its vertical segments. Bernard Beyer joins as Vice President of Information Technology; Sean Boyer joins as Vice President of Quality Assurance; and Buster Kennett joins as Vice President of Finance.
"As we look to expand Rinnai's global footprint, our North American region promises to serve as a critical growth engine for the company," said Frank Windsor, President, North America. "As such, it is imperative to have a strong management team in place to achieve our brand promise of Creating a healthier way of living and to realize the company's full potential in the market."
Bernard Beyer, Vice President of Information Technology is a transformative leader with a broad range of experience in large, complex organizations. Most recently, he was Assistant Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology at Butterball LLC, leading a team of business analysts and developers to support the largest U.S. producer of turkey products. He also worked closely with Butterball's executive leadership team to identify business process improvement opportunities and implement strategic initiatives. At Rinnai, Bernard will lead the expansion of the company's IT infrastructure, application landscape and data security.
Sean Boyer, Vice President of Quality Assurance, brings Rinnai an impressive record of leading premier global organizations in various industries. His prior position was with LG Electronics as the Senior Director of Operations, where he catapulted LG's sales growth and expanded its online presence and user engagement. He was also a member of the executive management team that shaped and implemented high-priority programs to align with LG's overall business strategy. Sean will bring his expertise to Rinnai, directing world-class delivery of all customer-facing, pre-and post-sales support activities through employees in customer care, technical support, field service, technical training and quality assurance.
Buster Kennett, Vice President of Finance, has many years of finance and business transformation experience driving sustainable growth and profitability in manufacturing, logistics and branded consumer products. Having worked as CFO of CHEP, the world's largest pallet supplier, and prior to this, as CFO of Sara Lee's global coffee business, he delivered significant improvements to both forecasting and cash delivery, while maintaining a clear focus on technology to drive simplification and standardization of processes and systems. Buster will leverage his external experience to help Rinnai's finance across the business, accelerating growth to achieve the company's long-term goals.
ABOUT RINNAI
Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan, was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Ga. Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances and heating and air conditioning units. As the technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan and is the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in the United States and Canada. Annual corporate revenues, including those of its subsidiaries, are in excess of $3.2 billion. With a global perspective to create 21st-century products for the home and business, Rinnai Corporation commits itself to safety and Creating a healthier way of living©. For more information about Rinnai's entire product line, visit www.rinnai.us.
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BANGALORE, India, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonata Software is delighted to announce that Mr. Roshan Shetty is joining the company as Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for sales of its services business, globally. Roshan will be based out of the UK. In executing its aggressive growth strategy, Sonata has been investing in senior talent, especially located in its major markets to serve its clients better. Roshan's induction is another step in the same direction.
Roshan brings to Sonata over two decades of global experience in the IT services industry, managing clients across the US, UK, Europe and India. Roshan has held many senior leadership positions at Infosys, the latest being, Infosys Head of Insurance, Life Sciences and HealthCare for EMEA in addition to being UK Head and Member of Executive Council (Europe) for Infosys. He has built successful business development teams within the industry units with a focus on developing women leaders. He is an industry leader and member of GOV.UK's Trade Advisory Group for Telecoms and Technology. He has successfully collaborated with C-level client stakeholders on many strategic businesses and IT digital and data transformation deals that have brought forward immense value to client organizations.
Roshan is an alumnus of Stanford University, where he has successfully completed the Executive Leadership Program and the Stanford Ignite Program - Entrepreneurship & Leadership. He also holds Master of Business Administration in Marketing and a Bachelor of Technology degree in Chemical Engineering.
Roshan's arrival will also strengthen the company's presence in Europe and the UK apart from his contribution to driving Sonata's growth globally. Sonata Software also opened a development center in Ireland to provide better service to its customers in the region.
"I am honoured and elated to join Sonata which has built a robust foundation and culture over the years, to deliver world class experience to their clients globally. I look forward to collaborating with the Sonata team to leverage their rich knowledge capital coupled with its winning PlatformationTM strategy to drive further value of our clients' digital journey," says Roshan.
Welcoming Roshan, Samir Dhir, CEO, Sonata Software says, "Roshan has a wealth of experience working with high value clients with demanding requirements. His presence will significantly bolster Sonata's capabilities and ability to deliver our digital transformation solutions to our customers globally. On behalf of all Sonatians, I take this opportunity to welcome Roshan to the Sonata family".
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- SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego provide complimentary one-day admission to military veterans and their families April 25 through May 15
- Active-duty military members and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long
- SeaWorld has offered free admission to U.S. military for more than 20 years
- More than 10 million U.S. military guests and their families have visited the park at no charge through the Waves of Honor program
ORLANDO, Fla., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld today honored Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests to its SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, and SeaWorld San Diego parks from April 25 - May 15. Active-duty military and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long. The offers are part of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's Waves of Honor program, a longstanding partnership salutes active-duty military members, veterans, and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year.
"San Antonio is proud to be home to a large population of active-duty service members and veterans of the US Armed Forces," said Lori Stinson, Vice President of Military Affairs and Leadership at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. "SeaWorld has been a long-standing supporter of those who have served, allowing active-duty members and now veterans free admission so they can visit the park, learn about animals, and have some time with family. Sea World's support of this special segment of our community is greatly appreciated and shows why we are called Military City USA."
For more than 20 years, SeaWorld has been proud to provide complimentary park access to members of the United States military. More than 10 million guests – active-duty military members, veterans, and their families – have enjoyed free admission to the company's parks through the Waves of Honor program. Whether it's educational animal experiences or thrilling attractions, SeaWorld invites military families for a day of family fun on us.
"It is an honor and privilege to provide military members and their families with a fun and enjoyable place to make lasting memories together," said Marc Swanson, chief executive officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. "Our steadfast commitment to members of the US military through the Waves of Honor program is our way of saying thank you. We want to show our utmost appreciation to all the brave individuals who serve and sacrifice for our country, and to the families that support them."
Eligible U.S military veterans and retirees can register for complimentary single-day ticket(s) for themselves and up to three dependents before May 15 at www.WavesofHonor.com. After registering, all tickets must be redeemed by July 10. Service members and their direct dependents must have a valid active military ID to participate.
Any U.S. active-duty military activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman can also take advantage of one complimentary admission for themselves and up to three dependents per year to SeaWorld. Additional discounts and offers are available for active military and veterans through MWR and ITT offices on U.S. military bases and online at www.WavesofHonor.com. These offers are available year-round and may differ by park.
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world's foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned, or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 39,000 animals in need over the Company's history. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 60-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company's theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.
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The public-private partnership aims to extend the availability of the Vatican's heritage – manuscripts, masterpieces, and academic initiatives – to people, who otherwise won't be able to experience it.
Sensorium will also become the first metaverse developer to participate in NGO's NFT and Digital Assets sub-committees to support the creation of best practices for both Humanity 2.0 initiatives and industry ethical leadership.
ROME, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensorium, a leading metaverse developer, leveraging the latest AI, VR, and NFT solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with the Humanity 2.0 Foundation. The parties will work on the development of the first-ever VR and NFT gallery hosting Vatican's art, content, and academic initiatives.
Humanity 2.0 is a non-profit organization tackling obstacles to humanity's socio-economic and cultural development through leadership, media, and technology. This global project is chaired by Father Philip Larrey, Dean of Philosophy at the Pope's University (Pontifical Lateran University) in Vatican City.
Sensorium is a global technology company, developing metaverse with the focus on high-quality immersive experiences ranging from ultra-realistic virtual shows performed by chart-topping artists, including David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, to interactive games and meditation practices. This vast digital environment is built by veterans of the gaming and VR industries in collaboration with entertainment powerhouses such as Jay-Z's Roc Nation and Yann Pissenem's The Night League.
The hope for the public-private partnership is to allow the development of NFT-gallery accessible in VR and desktop and featuring renowned masterpieces from the Vatican's collection.
Father Philip Larrey, Chairman of Humanity 2.0: "We look forward to working with Sensorium to explore ways to democratize art, making it more widely available to people around the world regardless of their socio-economic and geographical limitations. The partnership with Sensorium brings this goal a step further and equips us with the latest tech solutions.
The Vatican is among the most visited art museums in the world, attracting over 6 million attendees a year. Its collection consists of nearly 800 artworks by 250 international artists, including Michelangelo, Raphael, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, Paul Gauguin, Wassily Kandinsky, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso. Founded in the 16th century, the museum hosts invaluable pieces of art history, ranging from renaissance and classicism to post-impressionism and surrealism.
Sensorium Galaxy is now in beta and is set to launch later this year. To ensure that it is a truly open experience, 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.
About Sensorium Corporation
Founded in 2018, Sensorium is a leading metaverse developer that leverages the latest AI-, VR- and NFT-solutions to deliver immersive high-end events and experiences. In the virtual environments of Sensorium Galaxy metaverse, users can reinvent themselves, explore vast worlds filled with activities, ranging from games to mediation practices, socialize with others, and interact with their favorite artists.
To ensure the highest quality Sensorium has brought onboard the world's top VR developers and entertainment legends including Jay-Z's Roc Nation and Yann Pissenem's The Night League. The exclusive performances featured in the Galaxy are built in collaboration with chart-topping artists – David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Eric Prydz, among many others.
For more information: https://sensoriumxr.com
About Humanity 2.0
Humanity 2.0 is a Non-Profit, NGO (Non-Government Organization) focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing through the use of technology and human ingenuity. A vehicle for facilitating collaborative ventures between the traditionally siloed public, private and faith-based sectors. Its mission is to identify impediments to human flourishing and then work collaboratively across sectors to remove them by sourcing and scaling bold and innovative solutions. Developed in collaboration with the Dicastery of Promoting Integral Human Development at the Holy See and a consortium of leaders and luminaries, Humanity 2.0 seeks to unite humanity in the common cause of realizing a better world for our children.
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New Survey Data Reveals Only 26 Percent of Small Businesses Currently Offer a 401(k) Plan But Would Reconsider if More Affordable
SEATTLE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year the Small Business Administration dedicates a week to celebrating small businesses and the positive impact they have on our economy. This year, ShareBuilder 401k is also offering a tangible benefit to these businesses that, by and large, don't have any type of retirement plan for their employees.
"Small businesses employ nearly half of the U.S. workforce," said Stuart Robertson, President and CEO of ShareBuilder 401k. "Yet most operate without retirement benefits that are commonly offered by their larger counterparts. We'd like to help level the playing field by making it free and easy to get set-up with a 401(k)."
To make the transition more affordable, ShareBuilder 401K is waiving set-up pricing on all its 401(k) plans from May 2–23—charges that normally run between $150 for a self-employed business owner opening a Solo 401(k) and $495 to $995 for businesses with multiple employees. Companies with 1-100 employees can also receive up to $5,000 in tax credits for new 401(k) costs for the first three years of the plan.
A new ShareBuilder survey conducted by Wakefield Research in March 2022 revealed that only 26 percent of small business owners have a 401(k), with most citing they thought their business was too small or that retirement plans may be expensive as top reasons for not having one. ShareBuilder 401k seeks to solve this, making it easy and affordable for any size business to set-up a 401(k) and save for retirement including the self-employed.
More information on ShareBuilder 401k's promotion can be viewed at www.sharebuilder401k.com.
About ShareBuilder 401k
ShareBuilder 401k is a leading digital 401(k) provider specializing in low-cost, all-ETF retirement products and resources for small- to mid-sized companies, including owner-only businesses. Founded in 2005, and now serving more than 6,500 businesses across the US, ShareBuilder 401k is a pioneer of the index-based 401(k), digital quoting and purchasing of retirement plans, and providing investment management (ERISA 3(38)) services for every client's fund roster. ShareBuilder 401k is committed to expanding access to retirement plans and leading more Americans to save through cutting-edge technology, low costs and quality education and support.
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A little goes a long way – social impact platform partners with goodMRKT boosting Giving Economy for causes customers care about
CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ShoppingGives, the eCommerce platform that creates purposeful and profitable relationships between brands and nonprofits, today announced its launch of Customer Round-Up Donations for POS on Shopify (TICKER: SHOP). This integration in the physical store provides yet another additional way for merchants on Shopify POS to integrate omni-channel social impact, engaging their customer to give back. With the flexibility to feature any of 1.8 million nonprofits as recipients of a portion of its sales proceeds or customer donations.
Merchants selling with Shopify POS in their brick-and-mortar and pop-up stores can now invite their shoppers to join them in their giving back initiatives to causes they care about by rounding up their purchases, making an even bigger impact, together!
"We are thrilled to expand our Point-of-Sale capabilities on Shopify. As we continue to enable thousands of merchants to create an impact and engage their customers based on their values, this new feature enables merchants to mirror that of their eCommerce experience with us," said ShoppingGives CEO Ronny Sage.
As part of the launch, ShoppingGives has partnered with goodMRKT, a retail brand dedicated to the giving economy. goodMRKT will showcase the impact by launching a 1% giveback program using ShoppingGives' Round-Up Donations during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE). The activation will benefit PAVE GLOBAL, an organization that enables young talent to build successful careers in all aspects of the retail industry (paveglobal.org). ShoppingGives will match all goodMRKT and customer donations generated through the activation at RICE.
"We're excited to implement this targeted giving initiative to PAVE GLOBAL during RICE," said goodMRKT Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer Harry Cunningham. "Further, the ability to expand our giving via the ShoppingGives Round-Up Donations option paired with our donation of 1% of each purchase enables us to create omni-channel giving matching our in-store experience, and is a great way for us to meet the asks of our community of shoppers, allowing them to join us in giving back even more."
With a focus on simple (yet impactful) support for Shopify POS, brands can truly make an impact alongside their customers at checkout with freedom and flexibility to give back easily and confidently with ShoppingGives each and every time.
ShoppingGives is powering the fast-growing Giving Economy – in 2021, ShoppingGives helped more than quadruple the number of retail transactions that contain donations. As the leading social impact commerce platform, ShoppingGives is the turn-key solution for thousands of socially conscious brands to accelerate their growth through digitally-integrated social impact. The ways in which brands and retailers engage consumers in charitable campaigns to address social, environmental, and governance needs is at the forefront of consumers' minds and plays a crucial role in how customers interact with these brands.
For more information, please visit https://shoppinggives.com/for-business/point-of-sale/.
About ShoppingGives
ShoppingGives, the leading social impact commerce platform, is the turn-key solution for thousands of socially conscious brands including Coach, Steve Madden, Kenneth Cole, Natori, Dr. Bronner's, TRX Training, Sakara Life, Solstice Sunglasses, Fresh Clean Tees, Blind Barber, and Enso Rings to accelerate their growth through integrated social impact. Our suite of social impact marketing technologies enables a data-driven approach to cause-marketing, empowering brands to create more authentic, higher-converting customer experiences by promoting corporate social responsibility while maintaining cause marketing regulation, enabling donations 1.8M+ 501c(3) nonprofits.
About goodMRKT
Built around a central theme of Good People, Great Products, and Exceptional Causes, goodMRKT is a collection of socially responsible, forward-thinking brands all committed to a cause and dedicated to doing good. At goodMRKT, we showcase the power of storytelling to turn start-ups into stand-outs and expand the influence of brands you already love. We are passionate about creating positive change and making a lasting impact through a supportive community dedicated to giving the gift of good. Welcome to goodMRKT. You belong here.
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Guests wearing their favorite Star Wars clothing on any May 4 flight will enjoy priority boarding
SEATTLE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention all Star Wars fans: If you have a flight on Alaska Airlines on May 4, 2022, you might want to break out your vintage Luke Skywalker T-shirt, way too cool BB-8 ballcap or even that Darth Vader cape. To celebrate the Star Wars fan day of "May the Fourth (be with you)," we're offering guests who wear their favorite Star Wars gear the chance to board early.
"Everybody in the galaxy loves Star Wars, so we had to celebrate this epic day the Alaska way," said Natalie Bowman, managing director of marketing and advertising for Alaska Airlines. "Whether you're traveling near – or far, far away – on May 4th, we hope to see you at our gates ready to board early in your favorite Star Wars gear. It will truly be a star-studded event!"
The one-day priority boarding promotion can be enjoyed by all guests on any Alaska Airlines flight throughout our network on Wednesday, May 4. When a guest wears any clothing item Star Wars-related, they'll be able to board their flight just after Group B (which could stand for, say, Boba Fett). Guests should listen closely to the announcements by gate agents.
Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With our highly acclaimed Mileage Plan program, our guests can earn and redeem miles to more than 1,000 destinations on 23 airlines that are oneworld members and our additional airline partners.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize providing low fares for our guests, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on 23 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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Bold new geothermal campus energy project will lower carbon emissions by 90 percent
NORTHAMPTON, Mass., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith College will break ground in May on a bold geothermal campus energy project that will lower the college's carbon emissions by 90 percent, allowing Smith to become carbon neutral by 2030.
The project will replace the college's aging, fossil-fuel-fired steam heating system with a state-of-the-art, electrically powered geothermal system. This will make Smith one of only a handful of schools in the nation—and likely the first in New England—to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through the near elimination of on-campus fossil fuel combustion rather than through other means, such as carbon offsets or biofuel conversion.
The project is the culmination of years of work by students, staff, faculty and trustees, including those who served on the college's Study Group on Climate Change and District Energy Working Group. Smith first began using geothermal energy in 2019, when the college undertook a pilot project that involved heating and cooling the college's field house.
"It is a moral imperative for Smith College to do its part in mitigating the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. As such, I am enormously proud of the decision by the Smith College Board of Trustees to approve the Geothermal Campus Energy Project," said President Kathleen McCartney. "This project will enable the college to reach our goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. I am exceedingly grateful to those who served on the District Energy Working Group for their hard work, which resulted in the analyses that informed this historic decision."
Smith will use a geothermal heat-exchange system powered by renewable electricity to replace the combustion of fossil fuels for heating. This technology harnesses the stable temperature in the earth below the frost line and transfers it from the ground to an energy plant and then on to individual buildings for heating and cooling.
"Smith takes seriously issues related to sustainability and human-caused climate change," noted Alison Overseth '80, chair of Smith's board of trustees. "The approval of the geothermal campus energy project reflects the board's belief that climate change is an urgent, complex problem—one that demands ambitious, multifaceted plans of action from individuals and institutions. This project is an integral part of Smith's solution to this critical issue."
In addition to dramatically reducing the college's carbon emissions, the project will reduce water consumption by more than 10%, improve local air quality, add cooling to enhance building comfort and lower the college's operating costs.
"This system will single-handedly reduce Smith's carbon footprint by an astounding 90%," said Dano Weisbord, Smith's associate vice president for campus planning and sustainably. "I'm so proud that our team developed a single solution that lowers carbon, lowers cost and improves the campus experience. Electrification will be a real win for Smith."
Construction of Smith's geothermal system will begin this summer and be implemented in three phases over the next six years. The total project cost is $210 million, to be funded largely through proceeds from recent debt issuances. The project will produce operating cost savings when the system is fully online.
About Smith
Founded in 1871, Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, it is one of the largest women's liberal arts colleges in the United States, educating women of promise for lives of distinction and purpose. Smith enrolls 2,600 students from nearly every state and more than 70 other countries to cultivate leaders able to address the complex, urgent problems of today. As a global community of scholars, entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, activists and humanitarians, Smith is pushing the world forward. More information at smith.edu.
About Sustainability at Smith
Smith has long been a leader in issues related to sustainability. The college announced its divestment from fossil fuels in 2018, and 30% of campus electricity comes from an innovative solar collaboration that went online in Maine in 2021. In recent years, the college built one of the world's first fully certified "living buildings" at MacLeish Field Station and has significantly exceeded the 20% goal associated with the Real Food Challenge. The college's new Neilson Library was recently awarded LEED Gold Status, a prestigious honor that recognizes the incorporation of exacting standards around energy, lighting, water and materials.
About Our Partners
Design and construction are being undertaken in partnership with Salas O'Brien, the largest geothermal planning and engineering design practice in North America, and with construction management firm BOND Building, a fifth-generation construction and civil and utility general contracting firm with specific expertise in district energy.
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Revenue Jumps 612% to $357.8 million
Gross Profit Improves 62.1% to $21.1 million
Mining Operations Begin Transitioning to the U.S.
QINGDAO,China, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SOS Limited ("SOS" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOS) today reported its full year financial results for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2021.
Revenue was $357.8 million, 612% over the twelve-months ended December 31, 2020. Gross Profit increased to $21.1 million from $13.0 million, over the same period.
Results from Operations
Revenue
Net revenue was $357.8 million, up 612% over the prior period. The robust growth of revenue demonstrated the strong and effective execution of the Company's strategy, mainly due to rapid market expansion and the addition of crypto-mining and commodity trading operations. Growth was driven by taking advantage of our block-chain expertise.
As of December 31, 2021, SOS focused on six product lines including insurance marketing, telecom call centers, bank call center, SaaS services, cryptocurrency mining and commodity trading.
Our traditional business of insurance marketing increased 34% to $65.9 million year over year, as a result of rapid market expansion from regional to national customer base in China. We added commodity trading to our product mix during the year. We buy and sell commodity products such as sesame, sulfur, asphalt and circuit modular units. Our trading business recorded revenue of $275.4 million, which represents 77.0% of total sales. We booked revenue of $15.4 million from our cryptocurrency mining business from a partial year of operation. We started generating revenue from our mining pools in February 2021 and mined 174.28 units of BTC and 2,770.09 units of ETH by the end of the second quarter. In July 2021, due to the Chinese government's ban on certain types of cryptocurrency mining activities, we shut down our mining operations in China and began transitioning our crypto mining operations to the U.S. The Company launched its U.S. mining operations in Wisconsin this April.
Operating Costs
Operating costs increased to $336.8 million for the period ended December 31, 2021, compared to operating costs of $37.3 million for the period ended December 31, 2020. The increase in operating costs and expenses was driven primarily from the growth in our commodity trading inventory and data acquisition costs for our insurance marketing businesses and a share-based compensation plan. We also saw an increase from depreciation on cryptocurrency mining equipment, consulting and legal fees.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $62.4 million for the period ended December 31, 2021, representing an increase of approximately 21.5 times compared to general and administrative expenses of $2.9 million for the period ended December 31, 2020. The increase in general and administrative expenses was mainly associated with employee and management's share-based compensation expenses of $33.5 million, professional and consultancy fee of $17.1 million, wages & salary expenses of $5.3 million, $1.2 million of bad debt expense and significant increases in legal expenses related to class action lawsuit against the Company and its management.
GAAP Operating Loss and EPS
Our net loss for the period ended December 31, 2021 was $43.9 million according to GAAP, compared to profit of $4.9 million for the period ended December 31, 2020. The loss resulted from increased expenses related to increased operating expenses, legal and consulting fees and share-based compensation expenses. Gross margin dropped to 6% in FY 2021 from 26% in the prior year driven by the significant growth in the lower margin commodity trading business, increased operating expenses and the interruption of crypto-mining operations.
GAAP EPS Basic was $(0.020) per share for the period ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $0.0135 per share for the period ended December 31, 2020.
GAAP EPS Diluted was $(0.018) per share for the period ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $0.0090 per share for the period ended December 31, 2020.
Income Tax
The company incurred $0.74 million in corporate income tax for the current period.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $338.0 million, compared to $3.7 million for the period ended December 31, 2020. The net increase in cash flow was mainly due to its financing activity through registered direct offerings. The Company believes that its cash resources are adequate to fund its current operations and short-term growth initiatives. The Company, through its subsidiary, SOS International Trading Co., Ltd. purchased commodity for trading inventory of $96.1 million.
Cash Flow Used For Investment Activities
The Company, through its subsidiaries, SOS Information Technology New York Inc. and China SOS Ltd., acquired BTC and ETH mining equipment for an aggregate cost of approximately $31 0 million
Financing Activities
The Company received aggregate net proceeds of US$585.8 million from registered direct offerings during the year.
Yandai Wang, the CEO comments that "In the past year, we have provided technical services through artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies by leveraging data-driven marketing, digital based commodity trading, digital supercomputer and emergency rescue technology. Through this we were able to realize revenue of $357.8 million as of December 31,2021, which represents 661% growth. over 2020.
In our data marketing business, we rely on artificial intelligence technology & comprehensive intelligent screening to acquire customers more effectively; we also utilize blockchain technology to solve the information security problems to provide customers with one-stop benchmark customer acquisition services; In our digital-based commodity trading segmentt, we make full use of the accurate traceability of blockchain technology, product quality assurance, smart contracts, Intelligent trading matching technology to provides a one-stop trust trading platform for customer trading; in emergency rescue, we team up with some industry experts to invest and design emergency rescue watches, Emergency rescue amphibious rescue boat.
We believe we are well-positioned to grow our business in all segments. Within China we are focused on data-driven insurance marketing, and commodity trading. In U.S. we have launched our supercomputing hosting center in Wisconsin.
Mainland China, as one of the world's largest markets, demands huge amount of raw material products and food commodities to sustain its long -term growth. In 2020 we established our commodity trading business to bridge supply and demand by providing seamless trading exchange through our block-chain technology and plat-form. We started from green field and are proud to report that our commodity trading business generated revenue of $275million during the twelve -month period ended December 31,2021.
Our aspiration is to expand beyond China especially in North America. We are in the process of building a leading supercomputer center in North America which will provide customers with cryptocurrency mining capacity & hosting service.
One of the tools we used to accelerate this goal is the innovative mobile container data center. We believe it will improve user experience and be attractive to small to medium size customers. Our plans continue to proceed as we have secured a renewable energy supply of 25 MW at its facility in Price County Wisconsin, which is expected to be increased to 37MW.
We look forward to continued growth and expansion in both China and U.S.
About SOS Limited
SOS is an emerging blockchain-based and big data-driven marketing solution provider,SOS is also engaged in blockchain and cryptocurrency operations, which currently include cryptocurrency mining and maybe expand into cryptocurrency security and insurance in the future Since April 2021, we launched commodity trading via our subsidiary SOS International Trading Co. Ltd, The core infrastructure of SOS' marketing data, technology and solutions to insurance and emergency rescue services is built on big data, blockchain-based technology, cloud computing, AI, satellite, and 5G network, etc. SOS has created a cloud "software as a service (SaaS)" platform for emergency rescue services, with three major product categories: basic cloud, cooperative cloud, and information cloud. This system provides innovative marketing solutions to clients such as insurance companies, financial institutions, medical institutions, healthcare providers, auto manufacturers, security providers, senior living assistance providers, and other service providers in the emergency rescue services industry. For more information, please visit: http://www.sosyun.com/ .
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, our expectations for future financial performance, business strategies or expectations for our business. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance. SOS cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Words such as "may," "can," "should," "will," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target," "look" or similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Specifically, forward-looking statements may include statements relating to the Company's:
- ability to execute its business plan;
- changes in the market for SOS' products and services; and
- expansion plans and opportunities.
These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release and our management's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but not are limited to, the risk factors described by SOS in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These risk factors and those identified elsewhere in this press release, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from historical performance and include, but are not limited to:
- US government's policies and regulatory oversight of crypto currency mining operation and our other operations;
- SOS's cryptocurrency mining, commodity trading and marketing solutions businesses are still under development, with many uncertainties in integration of these various business segments;
- Failure to manage the newly launched commodities trading business effectively;
- Loss of key customers in the commodity trading business;
- failure to access a large quantity of power at reasonable costs could significantly increase SOS operating expenses and adversely affect our demand for SOS's mining activities;
- shortages in, or rises in the prices of mining machines may adversely affect the Company's business;
- any significant or prolonged failure in the data warehouse facilities and data mining facilities that SOS operates or services it provides, including events beyond its control, would lead to significant costs and disruptions and would reduce the attractiveness of its facilities, harm its business reputation and have a material adverse effect on its results of operation;
- security breaches or alleged security breaches of our data warehouses could disrupt SOS operations and have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operation; and
- other risks and uncertainties indicated in SOS's SEC reports or documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by SOS.
Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements in deciding whether to invest in our securities. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the addition of 138 new part numbers to its Standard® and Standard® Import lines. SMP's April new part number release spans 83 product categories and expands coverage for import and domestic applications by 100 million vehicles. The recent release includes 32 part numbers for 2021 and 2022 model year vehicles along with 66 aftermarket-exclusives.
SMP continues to expand its ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) offering with 17 new ADAS-related components including ABS Speed Sensors, Accelerator Pedal Sensors, Park Assist Sensors and Blind Spot Detection Sensors. In total, this month's release includes 59 Sensors, Switches, Actuators and Connectors as Standard® continues to add to its best-in-class coverage.
The company is also broadening its industry-leading turbocharger offering with 11 new numbers, represented by new Gasoline and Diesel Turbos along with Hoses, Oil Lines, Turbocharger Boost Solenoids and Turbo Speed Sensors. New Turbochargers for America's best-selling vehicle, The Ford F-Series are included in the release. Standard® TBC678 has been introduced for the 2015-2017 2.7L F-150, while part number TBC672 is now available for the 2015-2019 6.7L Diesel Super Duty.
In addition to ADAS-related components and Turbos, Standard's recent release includes Electronic Throttle Bodies, Ignition Coils, Variable Valve Timing Solenoids and Sprockets, TPMS Sensors and more.
Commenting on the news, John Herc, Vice President Engine Management Marketing, SMP, stated, "I am very proud of our Standard® Product Team, each and every month they are introducing expanded late model and aftermarket-exclusive applications. As Standard® provides the products and coverage our customers have asked for, our commitment to strategic product expansion adds real value to our distribution partners."
All new applications are listed in the eCatalog found at StandardBrand.com, and in electronic catalog providers.
About Standard:
Standard® offers a full line of premium automotive products for ignition, electrical, emissions, fuel and safety-related systems including diesel, turbochargers, TPMS, VVT, ADAS and Blue Streak® heavier-duty ignition coils. The Standard® line provides unmatched coverage for all import and domestic vehicle applications. For additional information, contact an SMP® sales representative or visit StandardBrand.com.
About SMP
With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts. SMP supplies independent professional technicians and do-it-yourselfers with high quality replacement parts for engine management, ignition, emissions, fuel and safety-related systems, as well as temperature control products for domestic and import cars and light trucks. SMP® products are sold worldwide through both traditional and non-traditional distribution channels. For more information, download the SMP® Parts App or visit smpcorp.com.
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TEL AVIV, Israel, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd (TASE: TASE) is pleased to announce that its financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2022 will be published on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, after market close.
In addition, the Company is pleased to announce that at 8:00 PM (Israeli time) on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, a conference call will take place, in English, in which the Company's financial statements for the first Quarter of 2022 will be reviewed before the Company's investors.
The Company's CEO, Mr. Ittai Ben-Zeev, and its CFO, Mr. Yehuda van der Walde, will host the call followed by Q&A.
Conference Call Dial-in Details (on passcode required):
Israel: 03-9180609
US: 1-888-744-5399 (toll free)
Canada: 1-888-604-5839 (toll free)
UK: 0-800-917-5108 (toll free)
All other Locations: + 972-3-9180609
The conference call will be held in English and will be accompanied by a presentation, which will be reported, in both Hebrew and English, on the Israeli Securities Authority website (MAGNA) and on the MAYA website, shortly before the conference call and, subsequently, also on the Company's website, under Investor Relations, whose address is: https://ir.tase.co.il/en
A day after the call, a recording of the English conference call will be uploaded to the Company's website, under Investor Relations.
The conference call is not a substitute for perusing the Company's interim financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2022 in which full and precise information is presented.
Contact:
Orna Goren
Head of Communication and Public Relations Unit
Tel: +972 76 8160405
tase.ir@tase.co.il
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the travel and tourism industry's importance to the state of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott designated May 1-7 as Travel and Tourism Week in Texas, in conjunction with the U.S. Travel Association's National Travel and Tourism Week.
The travel and tourism industry is one of the most critical drivers of the Texas economy and was one of the hardest hit industries from Covid-19. Pre-pandemic, the Texas travel industry experienced a decade of expansion from 2011 – 2019 with travel spending of $83 billion generating an economic impact of nearly $170 billion to the Texas economy, supporting 1.3 million Texas jobs. Recovery is underway, and over the last year, travel spending was at roughly 92% of pre-pandemic levels, well ahead of the national average.
Texas is one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States offering a variety of unforgettable experiences and destinations for everybody, with its warm sandy beaches, picturesque mountains, breathtaking landmarks, diverse urban centers and unexpected gems around each corner.
As part of National Travel and Tourism Week, Travel Texas along with the U.S. Travel Association will showcase what travel means to Texas jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. The theme of this year's Travel and Tourism Week, "The Future of Travel," highlights the travel industry's resiliency and history of economic impact to both the nation and state.
Begin planning your next Texas vacation by visiting www.TravelTexas.com, and connecting with Travel Texas on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For more details about National Travel and Tourism Week and the economic impact of travel in Texas, please visit www.travel.texas.gov.
About Travel Texas: The mission of Travel Texas is to enhance and extend local economic development efforts by marketing Texas as a premier travel destination in out-of-state domestic and international markets, generating non-Texan travel to the state.
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NEW YORK , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for APRN, LKCO, EVOK, ITP, and SAVE.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- APRN: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=APRN&prnumber=050220226
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BRQS, ATER, BILI, ON, and AFI.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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- ON: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=ON&prnumber=050220225
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for VZ, ATVI, TDOC, GE, and AMZN.
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- ATVI: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?symbol=ATVI&prnumber=050220227
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Former Amazon and Airbnb Executive Greg Greeley to Become Thrasio CEO
Co-Founder and CEO Carlos Cashman to Focus on Role as Board Member
BOSTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrasio Holdings, Inc. ("Thrasio"), the next-generation global consumer goods company, today announced that Greg Greeley has joined its Board of Directors and will become the company's next Chief Executive Officer in August 2022. Greg will succeed current CEO and Co-Founder Carlos Cashman, who will remain on the Thrasio Board as a Director.
Greg has a proven track record in building consumer marketplaces and leading large-scale growth efforts. He spent nearly 19 years at Amazon, where he served in a variety of leadership positions across many of Amazon's consumer businesses, including leading Amazon's Global Prime program, which grew to over 100 million paid members during his tenure. During the past eighteen months, Greg served as President and COO of Opentrons, a high-growth life sciences startup that launched the Pandemic Response Lab to provide millions of people low-cost Covid-19 testing. Before that, he served as President of Airbnb, where he oversaw the company's $30 billion-plus Homes business.
Greg Greeley said, "I'm incredibly excited to be joining Thrasio at this time. Over this last decade, millions of entrepreneurs have leveraged online marketplaces to introduce an extraordinary number of new products and inventions. Just four years ago, the innovative team at Thrasio created an entirely new way for this community of entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals and see the reach of their products expand – and Thrasio continues to blaze the trail. It's been truly remarkable – and it's still early in a marketplace with nearly $400 billion in total third-party sales in 2021 and trillions more in the broader retail ecosystem. I look forward to partnering with the outstanding team at Thrasio and this vast seller community to continue to enable the world's most loved seller products to become available to everyone."
Carlos Cashman said, "Since co-founding Thrasio in 2018, I have been passionate about bringing products people love to the world and about the talented people who are making this vision a reality. As we continue to take the right steps to evolve the company and position it to continue to scale, innovate, and grow in the years ahead, and as I transition to focus on my role on the Board, I believe there is nobody more qualified than Greg Greeley to lead the company in its next chapter. On behalf of the Board and the Thrasio team, I couldn't be more excited to welcome Greg as our next leader."
Greg Greeley Biography
Greg Greeley is a seasoned executive with decades of experience leading and investing in fast-growing companies at the intersection of media, ecommerce, and technology, with a focus on building thriving marketplaces and online communities. He joins Thrasio from Opentrons, an open-source lab automation company where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Previously, Greg was president at Airbnb during a period of dynamic acceleration, where he oversaw the company's $30-billion plus Homes business, with hosts in over 100,000 cities and 194 countries.
Prior to Airbnb, Greg had a distinguished nearly two-decade career at Amazon, where he made his mark early on with the inception and launch of Prime, expanding the media marketplace globally, and introducing dozens of new physical and digital products and categories. He resided in Europe for nearly six years while managing Amazon's various European consumer businesses, and subsequently helped launch Amazon's eCommerce websites in Italy, Spain, India, and Brazil. Ultimately, he came full circle to lead Amazon's global Prime program, growing subscriptions to more than 100 million members while introducing dozens of new member benefits across the Amazon ecosystem. Before Amazon, Greg held leadership positions at Sun Microsystems, United Airlines, McDonnell Douglas, and Boeing.
Greg received a BS in Engineering from the University of Washington, an MS in Systems Management from the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. He also serves as an advisor to Wheels Up, TCV, and Tapas Capital.
About Thrasio
Thrasio is the next-generation consumer goods company reimagining how the world's most-loved products become accessible to everyone. We use a deep understanding of rankings, ratings, and reviews to identify and acquire quality brands selling beloved goods. Then we apply data science, logistical expertise, marketing smarts, and more to expand product lines and help them reach customers around the globe. With every brand we grow, item listing we improve, or product we develop, our goal is to help people everywhere make the most of every moment. We estimate that 1 in 6 US homes has purchased a Thrasio product. Our portfolio includes Angry Orange pet deodorizers and stain removers, Wise Owl camping and outdoor gear, and more than 200 other Amazon and ecommerce brands. In an internet-sized sea of choices, we ensure what gets delivered to your door delivers. Thrasio was founded in 2018 by Joshua Silberstein and Carlos Cashman. thrasio.com. How Goods Become Great™
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PLANO, Texas, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TMGcore is proud to announce the launch of its single-phase, immersion-cooled, high-performance computing solution, ComputeCore. ComputeCore is the most advanced single-phase computing solution on the market. "Form factor meets efficiency with this new 48U offering. Our science-driven expertise as The Home of Immersion allows us to bring to market holistic solutions. ComputeCore has the science and user-simplicity found nowhere else," says CEO, John-David Enright, Sr.
TMGcore brought ComputeCore from concept to reality with increased compute efficiencies in cooling, improved performance capabilities from a server agnostic standpoint, and the ability massively alter the cooling landscape for HPC needs and densities. ComputeCore is fluid agnostic and simple to maintain, with both on-premises unit monitoring and remote monitoring capabilities. From one executive dashboard, each data point of all units can be observed and optimized.
Single-phase immersion cooling computing with ComputeCore offers substantial environmental benefits over traditional data center infrastructure. ComputeCore is a silent operator – no noise from loud cooling fans. Further, ComputeCore does not require the costly setup of traditional data center infrastructure and allows for a variety of placement options to fit inside any location that needs high performance computing power.
ComputeCore can provide up to 200KW of computing power in just 26 square feet.
TMGcore is excited to announce the world reveal of the ComputeCore™ system at Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, NV.
About TMGcore®
TMGcore is an award-winning U.S-based provider of high-performance computing and mining solutions. Utilizing liquid immersion technology, TMGcore provides the most scientifically-advanced commercial grade hardware and software solutions enabling higher densities, better efficiencies, and lights out operations wherever compute or mining are needed, including on the edge. TMGcore has ground-breaking collaborations with OEMs to develop and commercialize the next generation of HPC and mining server technologies. For more information, visit www.tmgcore.com.
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SEATTLE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of May as National Foster Care Month, Treehouse is excited to announce the free premiere of its new short documentary, Resilience in Foster Care, followed by a panel discussion on Wednesday, May 11th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at The Majestic Bay Theatre in Ballard.
Hosted by Treehouse CEO Dr. Lisa Chin, the film features five alumni of care as they share their experience navigating the foster care system. It traces their personal journeys and how they find their way to adulthood through persistence, tenacity and self-determination. And it provides a glimpse into the change needed to better support youth in foster care.
Treehouse is taking a serious stand to eradicate the foster care-to-prison and school-to-prison pipelines, and we invite you to get involved. We know that when we collectively invest in intentional, individualized support for our youth in foster care. We can create a world where they have every opportunity to pursue their hopes and dreams.
-Dr. Lisa Chin, Treehouse CEO
Join Treehouse at the free screening of this important film on May 11th at 6:00 pm. The panel discussion will include foster care alumni, who will discuss their experiences in foster care, their resilience, and hopes for the future. We are looking forward to seeing you to help celebrate the accomplishments of these remarkable individuals and learn more about what young people experiencing foster care need to succeed.
About Treehouse
Established in 1988, Treehouse is Washington's leading organization addressing the academic and other essential supports of more than 7,800 youth in foster care. Treehouse was founded on the belief that youth experiencing foster care deserve a community committed to their success. Contact the Treehouse team at info@treehouseforkids.org.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL that the Hyprex Fire Extinguishers identified below bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks. These fire extinguishers have not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if they comply with any safety requirements.
Name of Product: Hyprex Rapid Cooling Nano Technology Fire Extinguisher
Remedy: This product should be removed from service. UL recommends that users keep a UL Certified fire extinguisher in a readily accessible location to use in the event of a fire.
Identification on the Products:
The unauthorized UL Certification Mark appears on the extinguisher above the barcode.
Hyprex
Rapid Cooling Nano Technology
Fire Extinguisher
Model Hyprex 460
Manufactured by Ominyo
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL that fire extinguishing balls being sold through various retailers bear counterfeit UL Certification Marks or unauthorized references to UL. Fire extinguishing balls are sphere-shaped devices intended to suppress fire through self-activation or by being thrown into an active fire. UL has not evaluated fire extinguishing balls, nor does UL plan to develop requirements to certify fire extinguishing balls.
Some fire extinguishing ball packaging bears UL file number "EX16029" for Delei Fire Inc. dry chemical agents for fire extinguishers. Delei Fire Inc. does not manufacture fire extinguishing balls and has no affiliation with this type of product.
Remedy – UL recommends that users keep a UL Certified fire extinguisher in a readily accessible location to use in the event of a fire.
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If you would like to report a concern with a fire ball extinguisher that bears a counterfeit UL Mark or unauthorized reference to UL, please contact UL's Market Surveillance Department.
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UL is a global safety science leader. We deliver testing, inspection and certification (TIC), training and advisory services, risk management solutions and essential business insights to help our customers, based in more than 100 countries, achieve their safety, security and sustainability goals. We believe our deep knowledge of products and intelligence across supply chains makes us the partner of choice for customers with complex challenges. Discover more at UL.com.
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BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a newly released Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis national poll reveal where Americans stand on the threat of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the war enters its third month. 55% of respondents said that the conflict poses a threat to the United States, and 73% said it is a threat to the neighboring NATO countries in Europe.
89% OF AMERICANS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT RUSSIA'S MILITARY INVASION OF UKRAINE
Americans were asked how concerned they were about Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. 89% of respondents said they were somewhat or very concerned. 93% of Democrats, 87% of Republicans, and 86% of Independents/Other said they were somewhat or very concerned.
WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON THE THREAT OF RUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE
Americans were asked if they believed that Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is a threat to neighboring countries in the NATO security alliance of North America and Europe. 73% of Americans said yes. 80% of Democrats said yes. 74% of Republicans said yes. 67% of Independents/Other said yes.
Americans were asked if they believed that Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the United States. 55% of Americans said yes. 63% of Democrats said yes. 55% of Republicans said yes. 48% of Independents/Other said yes.
81% OF AMERICANS SAID THEY ARE FOLLOWING NEWS COVERAGE ON RUSSIA'S MILITARY INVASION OF UKRAINE
Americans were asked how closely they were following news coverage on Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. 81% of respondents said they were somewhat or very much following news coverage. 86% of Democrats, 80% of Republicans, and 78% of Independents/Other said they were somewhat or very much following news coverage.
11% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT THE WORST OF RUSSIA'S MILITARY INVASION OF UKRAINE IS OVER
Respondents were asked if they believed the worst of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is over. 11% of Americans said yes. 16% of Republicans, 11% of Democrats, and 7% of Independents/Other said yes.
WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON THE POSSIBILITY OF A WORLD WAR
Respondents were asked if they believe Russia's invasion of Ukraine will escalate to a world war. 26% of Americans said yes, 25% of Americans said no, and 49% of Americans said they were unsure or had no answer. 30% of Republicans, 29% of Democrats, and 22% of Independents/Other said yes.
9% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT RUSSIA'S MILITARY INVASION OF UKRAINE IS JUSTIFIED
Respondents were asked if they believed Russia's military invasion of Ukraine was justified. 9% of Americans said yes. 10% of Democrats, 15% of Republicans, and 5% of Independents/Other said yes.
79% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT RUSSIA'S MILITARY IS TARGETING CIVILIANS
Respondents were asked if they believed Russia's military invasion was targeting civilians. 79% of Americans said yes. 86% of Democrats, 80% of Republicans, and 73% of Independents/Other said yes.
80% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT RUSSIA'S PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN HAS COMMITTED WAR CRIMES
Respondents were asked if they believed Russia's president Vladimir Putin has committed war crimes. 80% of Americans said yes. 89% of Democrats, 79% of Republicans, and 74% of Independents/Other said yes.
71% OF AMERICANS SUPPORT U.S. MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATO SECURITY ALLIANCE OF NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE
Respondents were asked if they support the United States' membership in the NATO security alliance of North America and Europe. 71% of Americans said yes. 82% of Democrats, 67% of Republicans, and 63% of Independents/Other said yes.
RUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE CONDEMNED BY NATO AND THE UNITED STATES
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formally condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The United States is a member of NATO which is a defensive alliance of 30 countries across North America and Europe protecting one billion citizens that "provides a security guarantee that an attack on one of them is an attack on all of them" according to NATO. On April 28, 2022, the White House Called on Congress to provide more support for Ukraine "to help ensure Ukraine's democracy prevails over Putin's aggression." Although Ukraine is not a formal NATO member, NATO considers Ukraine an "independent, peaceful and democratic country, and a close NATO partner."
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from April 21 – 22, 2022 among a national sample of 1,584 adults ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from over 2.5 million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age and gender using the Census Bureau's American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS
The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.
ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its "value added" to student outcomes, LIU has a network of over 285,000 alumni, including industry leaders and entrepreneurs around the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information. Visit liu.edu for more information.
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Thomas R. Millar as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office. Tom will be joining the firm as a member of the Corporate practice with a special focus in the firm's Energy & Infrastructure industry group.
Tom brings extensive experience in corporate and financial transactions and handles a broad array of power and gas matters before federal courts, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Department of Justice. These matters include the full range of FERC regulatory issues, from structuring complex transactions to the most high-stakes market manipulation enforcement actions.
"Winston has a well-earned reputation for comprehensive, innovative work in the energy sector," said Tom. "The industry's shift toward renewable resources is generating a critical need for in-depth regulatory experience as this transition continues. I look forward to working with the talented team at Winston in addressing these challenges for our clients."
Tom has represented both companies and individuals in several of the most significant power and natural gas market manipulation investigations before FERC and in federal court, with total alleged liability approaching $1 billion. In addition to his enforcement defense and energy litigation practice, Tom regularly advises on the energy regulatory aspects of significant M&A, private equity, and other transactions.
"Transactions related to our energy and infrastructure sector continue to increase, particularly mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate and finance," said David Rogers, Washington, D.C, managing partner. "Tom brings essential energy regulatory experience to these matters in addition to his extensive enforcement defense work before the FERC."
"Tom is one of the most accomplished energy regulatory attorneys in the country, and he exemplifies the high level of talent attracted to Winston & Strawn," said Tom Fitzgerald, Winston chairman. "His experience complements our existing strength in the energy sector and will add significant client value as we continue to grow our capabilities in related litigation and transaction matters."
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 15 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.
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America's Baby Boomers are Choosing to Age in Place as the Most Cost-Effective and Enjoyable Way to Spend their Golden Years
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zemplee, a technology platform that utilizes attentive Artificial Intelligence (AI) and passive sensors to help the elderly age in place, today published its "2022 Top 10 U.S. Cities to Age in Place" white paper and senior living guide that ranks cities based on affordability, healthcare, and quality of life. This report conforms with surveys*, that reveal 77 percent of American adults 50 and older want to remain in their homes for the long term.
"At Zemplee, we understand that being at home with the right support system provides the elderly with an independence and lifestyle that are in their best long-term interest, notes Aparna Pujar, CEO of Zemplee. "Our technology allows seniors to age in place gracefully, providing an economic, health and emotional boost to their lives."
The Zemplee guide curates and ranks a list of the best 10 cities to age in place using baseline factors including local taxes, property values, quality of healthcare and size of senior population. The list also considers other relevant criteria associated with aging, such as home health aides per capita and quality of support for caregivers.
Top 10 U.S. Cities for Seniors to Age in Place
- Winchester, Virginia
- Sarasota, Florida
- Raleigh Hills, Oregon
- Grand Junction, Colorado
- Sebastián-Vero Beach, Florida
- San Antonio, Texas
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Bellingham, Washington
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Athens, Georgia
A recent study conducted by an MIT Economist on senior citizens across the U.S points out that where you live matters and can add years to your life. The study revealed that a 65-year-old who moves to a metro area ranked in the top tier of "enhanced longevity" saw a life expectancy bump of 6% in terms of additional years lived.**
*Binette, J. (2021, November 1). 2021 AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey. AARP. Retrieved April 25, 2022, from https://www.aarp.org/research/topics/community/info-2021/2021-home-community-preferences.html
**Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office. (n.d.). Comparing seniors who relocate long-distance shows where you live affects your longevity. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved April 25, 2022, from https://news.mit.edu/2021/seniors-relocate-longevity-0901
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Man gets 70 days for vehicular homicide
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Sheridan County Circuit Court Judge Shelley Cundiff sentenced Todd A. Kohler to 70 days in jail, one year supervised probation and 230 hours of community service education on distracted driving in relation to the 2020 homicide by vehicle of Shariah Harper.
“[This] is the absolute toughest thing I’ve ever done as a circuit court judge,” Cundiff said to the circuit courtroom, nearly filled with supporters of the victim’s family and defendant alike.
According to court documents, Kohler was traveling in his FedEx pickup truck on Wyoming Highway 338 — also called Decker Road — at the intersection of Highway 339 Dec. 8, 2020, when he struck Harper’s vehicle. Harper died as a result of the crash.
As a result of the incident, Sheridan County and Prosecuting Attorney Dianna Bennett charged Kohler with homicide by vehicle, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a $2,000 fine or both. After initially pleading not guilty, Kohler changed his plea to no contest in March.
Analysis of Kohler’s blood indicated he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash, Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper William Kirkman said.
However, WHP’s investigation did identify the cause of the crash: distracted driving. Kirkman said Kohler admitted to looking at the GPS on his passenger’s seat when he collided with Harper’s car. By the time Kohler saw and reacted to Kohler’s vehicle — by steering away from the vehicle and breaking — it was too late to stop the collision, Logan said.
Teton planners OK affordable housing rezone
JACKSON (WNE) — Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust Executive Director Anne Cresswell said she hasn’t seen such a philanthropic pairing: 13.13 acres in Horse Creek from part-time residents Paul and Kathy Spicer and $10 million from the Hughes Charitable Foundation for affordable housing.
Though Teton County staff recommended against the Housing Trust proposal, two out of three county planning commissioners voted to change the “Rural-3” acres to “Suburban” to make the project possible.
County staff believed the rezone wasn’t consistent with the vision for the rural area, 6 miles south of Jackson, in the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan. A few neighbors worried about potential disruption to an already stressed Hoback water ecosystem.
But staff acknowledged that the decision-makers have more wiggle room to interpret the LDRs in favor of the rezone.
The property off Highway 89 is currently horse corrals, so ecological damage will be less than making a new clearing. Plus, the 25 affordable homes are, as many community service providers commented Monday, desperately needed.
The rezone needs the Board of County Commissioners’ approval. It comes before the board with two conditions to ensure the land is used for single-family workforce homes. But it also comes with one “no” vote from Planning Commissioner Susan Lurie.
“I think it really is a great project,” Lurie said, “But I voted ‘no’ on another matter because it was, to my mind, inappropriate to locate it in an ‘R-3’ zone. So if I’m going to be consistent, I’ll have to say ‘no’ on this one.”
Grand opening scheduled for military museum
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Although it has been open since August 2020, the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois has scheduled its grand opening ceremony for May 28.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the big event, due to health concerns about having many people gathering physically in one place, spokesperson Craig Blumenshine said by phone Friday. Now, it is safer to hold such gatherings, he noted.
The official opening ceremonies are purposefully being held over Memorial Day weekend, and admission will be free on May 28, according to Blumenshine. "It's just a wonderful time for the museum to uphold its mission of honoring veterans and their families."
The 140,000-square-foot, single-story building has nearly 500 restored military vehicles, pieces of artillery, naval vessels and aircraft. They date "from 1897 to the present with a current emphasis on the American experience in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War," according to a news release.
Gov. Mark Gordon is among the scheduled speakers at the opening event, which is to begin at 10 a.m. Dan and Cynthia Starks had founded the privately funded $100 million museum, and Dan Starks is its chairman.
In what is considered the off-season, the facility at 6419 U.S. Highway 26 is open Wednesdays to Sundays, and starting May 25, it is open daily. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/around-wyoming/article_b773eef6-b3bf-582d-b3ad-bd1b82489ea8.html | 2022-05-02T16:35:24Z |
SHERIDAN — The Bighorn National Forest will soon act on dispersed camping solutions brought forward two years ago by the Big Horn Mountain Coalition Dispersed Camping Task Force.
The suggestions — which range from requiring a dispersed camping sticker for campers to implementing a year-round 14-day stay limit — are all intended to address some common issues with dispersed camping, or camping outside of a designated campground, said Bighorn National Forest recreation staff officer Andrea Maichak.
These issues include overcrowding and lack of availability of campsites in popular areas, Maichak said, and have gotten worse in recent years.
“I had a chance to work for the forest in 2005 as a dispersed recreation and (off-highway vehicle) technician,” Maichak said. “I can share with you that in 2005, dispersed recreation was a concern for the forest and the public as well. And I know since 2005, that concern has continued to grow.”
Currently, the forest requires campers to move at least 5 miles after 14 days in one location. However, many campers, trailers and recreational vehicles are left on the mountain unoccupied for much longer than 14 days, which can cause frustration for other recreationists who are following the rules and seeking a new place to camp every 14 days.
One potential solution forwarded by the task force is the implementation of a yearly sticker all dispersed campers would have to purchase, Maichak said.
Andrew Johnson, Bighorn National Forest supervisor, said the sticker would make it much easier to contact users who are violating the forest’s 14-day rule.
“If we’re selling those stickers, we have those peoples’ names and addresses and phone numbers (and)…that will all be retained in a secure database….” Johnson said. “The key is that we know who they are. So when we see a sticker, it’s easy for employees in the field to contact our district offices and find out who has a certain sticker number.”
The sticker would have other values outside of dispersed camping enforcement too, Maichak said.
“Last year, when the fires started, we were really scrambling to move the campers away from… the closure areas,” Maichak said. “So… it would be much easier for us to contact the owners of the campers if we had special numbers associated with each sticker.”
In addition, the forest is considering extending the 14-day stay order throughout the year. Currently, the order extends from June 1 through Sept. 30, and campers can stay in one place for as long as they want outside of those four months, Maichak said.
Bighorn National Forest is currently the only national forest without year-round limits on dispersed camping, Maichak said.
Another proposed change would clarify how far a camper would need to travel when moving after a 14-day stay, Maichak said. The current rule is they must travel 5 “air miles” or the distance measured by traveling in the air. Maichak admitted this guidance was confusing for drivers.
“We recognize that air miles are very difficult to determine when you’re actually on the ground camping,” Maichak said. “…One of the recommendations the task force had was changing it to road miles. That way you can get in your vehicle, look at the odometer and determine how far you need to go before you can camp again.”
All potential changes will be open to public comment before being implemented, Tongue District Ranger Amy Ormseth said. Ormseth expects the public comment process to begin this summer, but a specific timeline and plan has not been determined at this point.
“I want to make sure people have their voices in the room,” Ormseth said. “Obviously, we know this could be a contentious issue with some folks, and I want to make sure people feel like they have an opportunity to voice their concerns.”
All the suggestions currently being considered were brought to forest staff nearly two years ago by members of the Big Horn Mountain Coalition Dispersed Camping Task Force, comprising concerned citizens from Sheridan, Johnson, Big Horn and Washakie counties. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/bighorn-forest-examines-stickers-to-solve-camping-issues/article_620d7e1e-4553-5c06-bf98-2086a288a51d.html | 2022-05-02T16:35:30Z |
Rosalie Mansir says she began hyperventilating when a packet of paperwork marked with an “E” came in the mail.
After 11 years of residence she had to leave the Star Valley Trailer Court near Grover in less than a month. That “E,” she understood, meant eviction.
“I was a nervous wreck,” Mansir said. “I’ve just got to stay focused and not get overwhelmed, which I tend to do.”
Mansir’s daughter, Tiffany Lawrence, insisted that her mother not deal with the new owner or property manager directly. In June of 2021 Mansir suffered a major heart attack and Lawrence was “scared to death” it would happen again.
“I bought a blood pressure monitor,” Lawrence said. “I’m so scared she’s going to have a heart attack again.”
Mansir’s trailer is one of 11 in the cluttered, ramshackle 30-unit park that received pamphlets marked with the E. She and the other recipients were told to remove their mobile homes by the end of the month. Anyone who wanted to stay would need to replace their home with one from 1995 or newer, the paperwork said.
A memo from the new owner, Teton Real Estate Investments Principal Jim Miller, also told them to clear out their yards: old vehicles, fencing, derelict sheds, feral cats — all of it had to go.
At his home overlooking the decidedly more upscale Wilson, Miller told WyoFile that purchasing the Star Valley Trailer Court was his first major real estate play in Wyoming, and that his intent was to make the neighborhood more attractive to working families. His aim, he said, is to provide affordable housing for the teachers, nurses, plow operators and others who have been priced out as Alpine and surrounding Star Valley towns morph into bedroom communities for Jackson Hole.
“It’s no different than Jackson,” Miller said. “What’s happened in Alpine is the Alpine workers used to live in Alpine, but the Alpine workers can no longer afford to live in Alpine so they have to live somewhere else.”
“People talk about the Jackson people getting kicked out,” he added, “but now it’s the Alpine people getting kicked out.”
This dynamic made the dilapidated trailer court in Grover, 28 miles south of Alpine and 65 miles south of Jackson, an attractive business proposition for Miller. According to residents, the former owner, Bruce Hendrick, had the 7-plus-acre property on the market for years. It sold on March 28th for $1.3 million, a party familiar with the transaction said.
Housing-cost spikes aren’t unique to Star Valley. The national trend has afflicted other parts of Wyoming as well. But it’s made more acute in the state’s northwest corner where Teton County boasts the highest median income in the western hemisphere and the median single family house price has eclipsed $4 million, creating a ripple effect that’s driving the market in surrounding communities.
As of Wednesday, the least expensive house listed on Zillow.com in Alpine was a single-family 2-bed, 2-bath listed at $749,000. In Etna prices of finished homes bottomed out at $625,000. Star Valley Ranch’s cheapest home listed on the website was $599,000 and the lone house near Thayne was listed at $469,000.
Even Star Valley residents who earn substantial salaries are watching their prospects for homeownership rapidly evaporate.
Brett McPeak, a real estate agent at Sotheby’s International, compared the Lincoln County home sale numbers from the first quarters of 2021 and 2022. The median sale a year ago was a 4-bed, 3,500-square-foot house in Thayne that went for $440,000. In a year’s time, that median sale price climbed nearly 50% to $642,500. But it bought less house: a 3-bed, 2,050-square-foot place on a similar-sized lot, also in Thayne. Among homes currently listed, McPeak said the median asking price is now $749,000.
“There’s a huge demand for affordable housing,” Lincoln County Planner Emmett Mavy said. “It’s hard to say how much affordable housing actually exists because the housing stock that we do have is generally full. There’s just not a lot of vacancies available at any price range, whether it’s affordable or not affordable.”
Addressing the issue is on the table for lawmakers. “Workforce housing” is the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee’s second-highest priority in the interim.
In the process of trying to create a more attractive neighborhood in Grover, Miller is also dislodging Star Valley’s neediest residents from the most affordable housing in the community. That’s not his intent, he said, even if it’s happening.
“As far as I’m concerned, everybody is welcome to stay in the park,” Miller said.
But squalid conditions and trailers in disrepair, he said, won’t be tolerated. “In my opinion,” Miller said, “these people belong in government housing.”
Social Services Supervisor Matt Banks, who works for the Wyoming Department of Family Services’ North Lincoln and Teton County office, said that options are limited for where the displaced residents can go. There are some federally subsidized apartments in Afton and Alpine, he said, but there’s always a waitlist, limited accessibility for felons and the units aren’t always ideal.
“Folks come in with money and are trying to shape the valley the way they’d like to see it,” Banks said. “But there are a lot of folks who have been here forever who are really just being pushed out. I don’t know where they go.”
Larry Kujala along with his wife, Lisa, are the longest-tenured residents, with 30 years under their belts. They’re among those being required to find a newer place, or leave.
“I raised four kids here,” Kujala said. “She’s a little run down, but she’s still my home.”
The Kujala children didn’t go far: They also rent trailers in the park.
Kujala, like half of the 10 Star Valley Trailer Court residents interviewed by WyoFile, survives on a fixed income. He had a stroke three years ago, and gets by on about $1,250 a month in Social Security Disability Insurance, he said. Lisa Kujala doesn’t have a job but works caring for her husband.
Kujala said a friend offered him “the deal of a lifetime” and is putting him up on their property. He harbors no resentment for what’s happening.
“I’m actually tickled to death that somebody’s taking the initiative to clean up this trailer park — I have fought for 30 years to get this trailer park cleaned up,” Kujala said. “There needs to be new homes put out here. The way they’re doing it, though, is the wrong way.”
Star Valley Trailer Court resident Bob Nisson wasn’t as understanding as Kujala as he talked through his impending eviction last weekend.
“They’re making a buck,” Nisson said. “This is nothing but money. Money and people that are just selfish and don’t care about nobody. They don’t care about us little people.”
The 78-year-old, like others who received the folder with the “E,” was supposed to be out by April 30. A 15-year trailer court resident and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam, he had to scramble to find a place to lay his head. His new digs — a 21-foot-long camper trailer — were parked outside his current 56-foot-long trailer, which he shares with his 21-year-old grandson, four dogs and many cats.
“Everything in there supposedly works,” Nisson said. “God has provided a covering for us. It might not be the best, but I’ll tell you what, you’ve got to make due.”
Still, he said, moving into a camper is not ideal. The pets can’t come to the new, smaller trailer and there’s no space for his tools, kitchen supplies and most of his other stuff.
Miller, days after Nisson and WyoFile spoke, said he’s been working with Nisson’s Church of Latter Day Saints congregation to identify a better solution.
“I told his pastor he can stay, but he needs to apply for senior housing,” Miller said. “The government has senior housing for these people and he needs to go apply for some of the places. He can stay there until he’s accepted.”
Other residents who were getting kicked out didn’t wait around to work something out. Three left almost immediately, Miller said, abandoning their homes, including one residence that was littered with dog feces.
Those with trailers that are in decent enough shape to make the cut are facing a rent hike. The monthly rate for a lot used to run $280. Miller bumped rates to $425 per month, more than a 50% hike. That’s a special rate for existing tenants, Miller said. New tenants will pay more.
“I think $425 is going to push it for them,” he said. “That’s why I didn’t put it up to $525 for them, because that was my way of being nice — although I’m sure some people won’t see it that way.”
Resident Tina Myles and others said the rate hike will leave them stretched. She said her predicament is a “Catch 22”: There’s nowhere else she can afford to move to, but she also doesn’t have the means to renovate her trailer to the standards the new owner requires.
“I don’t have the money, at $13 an hour, to fix everything up,” Myles said. “I’m certainly not going to go take out a huge loan for a month-to-month lease and no guarantee that I won’t get kicked out a couple months later.”
Mansir, meanwhile, is packing her bags and heading to Tennessee to live in a camper trailer in her daughter’s driveway year-round. On Saturday, she was making the best of the situation, boxing up a decade worth of antiques that she’d accumulated in her Grover trailer. Jake Stewart, another park resident, was helping, and he even planned to take the day off on Monday to aid his soon-to-be-former neighbor to get out the door.
“I can’t afford any of the rent around here,” Mansir said. “I’m lucky I have my daughter, because I don’t know what would have happened.”
Her daughter, Lawrence, didn’t have as rosy a view of the situation.
“Really, she’s being displaced,” she said. “She’s frickin’ homeless.”
Hendrick, the Star Valley Trailer Court’s former owner, is “heartbroken” by the plights of residents like Mansir.
“Those were my people for 30 years,” Hendrick said. “All I can say is I wish I could take it back, but I can’t.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/jackson-hole-s-wealth-displacing-star-valley-s-neediest/article_83237112-2777-5071-a564-a1a507fd161b.html | 2022-05-02T16:35:36Z |
CHEYENNE — This city’s loss of some Union Pacific Railroad historic steam and diesel locomotives and passenger cars will be the gain of the Quad Cities area in the Midwest.
And perhaps eventually, they could even travel again to our area for temporary display.
The railroad company has agreed to donate some well-known, but mostly no longer operational, locomotives and rail cars to the nonprofit Railroading Heritage of Midwest America, representatives at Union Pacific and RRHMA said in interviews Friday. U.P. will hang onto other popular train equipment, namely its so-called “Big Boy” and “Living Legend” steam locomotives.
An advantage to fans of old trains is they can eventually visit the artifacts that U.P. is donating, although they are expected to be housed at RRHMA’s facility in Silvis, Illinois. The organization aims to transform that former 400,000-square-foot train shop complex of a now-defunct railroad into a museum. It is in the Quad Cities area of the Midwest, near Iowa’s border with Illinois and some 800 miles from Cheyenne.
The donation helps U.P. focus on maintaining and showcasing the “Big Boy,” which is perhaps the world’s largest functioning steam locomotive, and “Living Legend,” notable for being an older steam locomotive that was never fully retired from service. It also comes as major railroads across the U.S. are trying to trim costs to remain competitive.
“We’ve been trying to streamline our operations,” noted Mike Jaixen, a spokesperson for U.P. “We realized that we do not need as big of a fleet as we had” of older train equipment, he said. RRHMA “was a group that was able to find a use for them.”
Any speculation that the company, which is known for preserving a bigger fleet of older trains than some other railroads, is not sticking with this tack is unfounded, the company’s representative said.
“There’s been some internet scuttlebutt that this is the end of the U.P. steam program. This is not the case. We are continuing on with Big Boy 4014 and Living Legend 844. We are continuing forward – that is our steam program.”
Even with the downsizing, the rail carrier has an impressive array of older items, two stakeholders said.
U.P. has “one of the best steam programs in the world,” said Steve Sandberg, RRHMA president. “We’ve been running a big steam locomotive around the Midwest,” the organization’s own Milwaukee Road No. 261 that is based in Minneapolis. The museum’s new goal is to have what U.P. is donating “restored to a standard that is acceptable to Union Pacific,” so that it could travel on the company’s rails.
“They basically wanted to make sure that they could get it out in front of the public and that it would be preserved for future generations,” Sandberg said of U.P. “With them having two steam locomotives, they really did not need to have more.”
It could cost his organization $3 million to $5 million to fully restore all that U.P. is donating, estimated Sandberg. Donations totaling $500,000 will be tripled through matches by the UP in Smoke Foundation, as well as other donations, he noted.
Even before any financial hurdles are overcome, there are potentially complex logistics to get the donated rolling stock from Cheyenne to Silvis, representatives from U.P. and RRHMA acknowledged.
“It will be a huge endeavor, and while we have some ideas how that will happen … now we have to figure out how we make all this logistically happen,” said Jaixen.
One positive is that the train gear will start out on U.P. rails, although other tracks may also be used. The Iowa Interstate Railroad, which took over part of the railroad that used to own the Silvis facility, may play a part in the transfer, some suggested. One Iowa Interstate employee said they were not familiar with the situation, and the railroad itself did not comment.
When the historic equipment does hit the rails, it is likely to prove popular among rail fans, stakeholders said. They recalled big crowds when, a few years ago, Big Boy came to Cheyenne.
“We know that people will want to see this equipment moving,” said Jaixen.
“You’ll see rail fans taking pictures everywhere of the movement,” said Union Pacific Historical Society Business Manager Bob Krieger. Indeed, photos from this newspaper show fans themselves snapping pictures alongside the rails.
Krieger, who used to work for U.P., including in its local steam shop, described himself as happy with the donation.
“It’s been sitting idle for a long time, and I don’t think there is much chance of it being restored here. They have their hands full with the two engines they have,” he said. “They’ll keep their heritage fleet, they are just downsizing. A lot of stuff was just sitting around in the roundhouse. This way, they’ll just give access to the public.” (The current equipment is not typically on public display.)
U.P. summarized, and Jaixen provided details on, the donation from Union Pacific’s Steam Shop in Cheyenne:
The Challenger, which also goes by 4664 and 3985: This was perhaps the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, until it was exceeded by Big Boy’s restoration.
U.P. No. 5511: It is about 100 years old, perhaps the “only one of its type left,” Jaixen said by phone. “It has not operated in 60 years.” It was “not designed for speed, it was designed for power” and could do things like push other trains around a train yard.
The Centennial U.P. No 6936: It was the world’s biggest diesel locomotive when it was built in 1969 to mark the 100th anniversary of the completion of the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad. It has some 6,600 horsepower.
The shell of a passenger locomotive.
Two business cars called the Selma and the Stanford. They are “kind of akin to a suite at a high-end hotel,” Jaixen said. They could be used by railroad employees who were traveling, and they had things like a bed and an office setup.
Other cars donated included four 1950s coach cars, a diner-lounge car, a baggage car, and a caboose. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/up-donates-some-cheyenne-based-locomotives-to-illinois/article_242a144e-1f0b-5cd1-83fb-64a786b6d981.html | 2022-05-02T16:35:42Z |
ROCK SPRINGS – The 7th annual Power of the Purse auction fundraiser gave new meaning to ‘girls’ night out’ on Saturday, April 30, at Holiday Inn in Rock Springs.
Deer Trail Assisted Living sponsored the event.
“The event benefits services such as Hospice of Sweetwater County and VIRS to fill the financial gap for families to have the medical care they deserve,” said Kolbi McKenzie, owner of Elements Integrative Wellness and coordinator for Power of the Purse. “We wanted to honor those who didn’t quit no matter what. This includes doctors, nurses, first responders, teachers, our local garbage collectors – everyone on the front-line.
“Whether you give a little or a lot, when we come together, it’s powerful.”
The dress attire for this year’s sold-out event was white. A few attendees and volunteers even showed up wearing angel wings.
Executive Director of Hospice Nicole Mandros pointed out that as a non-profit organization, they help provide services to those who don’t have insurance.
“I like the work we do and the team we have,” said Mandros. “It’s a wonderful program.”
Rock Springs resident Sandy DaRif has served as the committee chairwoman for Walk to End Alzheimer’s for several years.
“You see hospice go hand-in-hand with the Alzheimer’s patients,” DaRif mentioned. “It’s tough on those who have loved ones with this disease and it comforts them when they can get help from groups like hospice and respite care.”
She added, “When the women here are bidding their hearts out, they are making a difference for those families and individuals.
“It takes a special person to do the job of hospice.”
Robin Fife, clinical administrative assistant at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County was looking at which purse she should bid on with her daughter, Jessi.
“It’s always fun to come together for a cause,” said Fife. “And I get to bring my daughter with me – that's the best!”
Melissa Searle, executive director of Respite Care, expressed the importance of relief time for personal caregivers.
“They can’t continue to care for their loved ones if they don’t take care of themselves,” Searle shared. “That’s why we’re here.
“Since the seventies, we’ve been fulfilling the needs of our community. There are representatives who have been with us for decades.”
Pam Nebeker Tolman, author and hypnotherapist, was the keynote speaker. She discussed her struggles with multiple sclerosis.
The evening, according to McKenzie, was about healing.
“Even if you haven’t lost someone due to 2020, you know someone who has been affected by the loss of someone they love in 2020,” she said.
Volunteers from the Rock Springs High School Health Academy assisted with the event.
“These students are the generation that will provide health care,” McKenzie revealed.
According to the Hospice of Sweetwater County’s website, the organization’s mission is to provide high quality, individualized care to patients who are facing an end of life journey. They extend their support and services to the patient’s family and caregivers from admission through the bereavement.
Go to myhsc.org for more information. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/a-powerful-community-angels-are-among-us/article_60097b78-d618-54a8-8e93-c2dd0ccecfb6.html | 2022-05-02T16:35:48Z |
ROCK SPRINGS -- U.S. Senator John Barrasso, M.D., criticized President Joe Biden and his administration for inflation and the increase of gas prices.
“It’s not Putin’s fault. He isn’t in office. This has to do with our own administration,” Barrasso told the Rocket Miner during his most recent trip to Sweetwater County on Wednesday, April 20.
“We’re seeing inflation at a 40-year high. Gas prices are at an all-time high and Americans are paying the price.”
He said that in order for gas prices to lower, Biden needs to allow oil and gas leases for public lands. In 2019, Barrasso sponsored a bill called the “Opportunities for the Nation and States to Harness Onshore Resources for Energy Act” or the “ONSHORE Act.”
The bill’s purpose was to address onshore oil and gas resources on federal land and non-federal surface estates.
The bill was read twice and then referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“Biden has restricted American energy. He ended the Keystone XL pipeline and stopped any new oil and gas leases that are on federal land,” Barrasso said.
The third-ranking member in the Senate Republican Leadership said policies don’t provide support for American energy production. He also said that Biden has led American energy being more expensive as well as harder to produce.
Barrasso said that oil production has decreased 1.3 million barrels a day when compared to where the number was before the pandemic.
He also said that American energy should be made a priority.
Earlier in 2022, Barrasso, along with Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), introduced the Fueling Our Nuclear Future Act of 2022.
The legislation would ban the imports of uranium from Russia.
According to the bill, it would “amend the Energy Act of 2020 to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to accelerate the availability of commercially produced high-assay, low-enriched uranium in the United States and to make high-assay, low-enriched uranium produced from Department of Energy inventories available for use in advanced nuclear reactors, and for other purposes.”
Barrasso was sworn in to the United States Senate in 2007. He was then re-elected to the U.S. Senate in Nov. 2018.
He is also the third-ranking member in the Senate Republican leadership and serves as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. He is a ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
He is a member of the subcommittees on National Parks, Water and Power and is the Chairman of the subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests.
Barrasso is also a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations. In addition, he is a member of the Committee on Finance where he serves on the subcommittees on African Affairs; European Affairs; International Development and Foreign Assistance; Western Hemisphere and Global Narcotics Affairs.
In addition to serving as a senator, Barrasso spent 24 years as an orthopedic surgeon. He previously served as president of the Wyoming Medical Society. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/barrasso-blames-biden-administration-for-inflation/article_54fe37bb-8a9b-5658-a559-0e2212cb2ab0.html | 2022-05-02T16:35:55Z |
GREEN RIVER – The Green River City Council will kick the new month off with a few proclamations during this Tuesday’s council meeting.
Proclamations will include:
- Arbor Day Proclamation
- Building Safety Month Proclamation
- National Police Week Proclamation
- Older Americans Month
- National Economic Development Week
Green River businesswoman Ashley Mullaney has volunteered to serve on the Green River Historic Preservation Commission beginning on May 3.
May is National Historic Preservation Month.
The Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments are requesting permission to submit three state homeland security program grant applications to the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security.
Grant requests for back-up power generation will be submitted in the amount of $34,000
(tanks and control building) and $100,000 (portable generator). Requested funding for security
cameras is under review to ensure project needs and funding availability are met. No matching
funds are required.
If the departments are awarded, the staff will be required to prepare generator sites and install equipment to run wiring for the camera system.
For the last several months the City has been in negotiations with the County to have the City provide fire services outside of the City Limits on behalf of the County. The City of Green River and Fire District No. 1 are working on the respective sides of the County to provide Fire and protective emergency services to the residents.
It is estimated that the County will pay the City between $200,000 and $300,000 for services
The Green River City Council meeting takes place on Tuesday, May 3 in council chambers, 50 E. 2nd North at 7 p.m. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/fire-services-agreement-will-be-discussed-at-council-meeting/article_ffb96b07-2f43-5977-92f4-ae8005be7820.html | 2022-05-02T16:36:01Z |
SWEETWATER COUNTY – The 2022 high school softball season is about to come to an end with two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Schools from all over the state of Wyoming are vying for a chance to compete in the state tournament in Gillette on May 19-21 and only have a few games remaining. Only the top four teams from the western and eastern conference can compete for a championship.
Rock Springs High School and Green River High School, which both compete in the western conference, are currently positioned high enough in the rankings to continue on when the regular season comes to an end.
The Lady Tigers protected their home field over the weekend and swept their competition.
On Friday, April 29, Rock Springs used 10 innings to defeat Kelly Walsh High School, 6-5. Junior Ashley Anderson had 10 strikeouts for the Lady Tigers in 10 innings pitched. In the second game of the double header, Rock Springs won, 6-2.
On Saturday, April 30, Rock Springs defeated Natrona County High School, 15-11, in the first game of the double header. The Lady Tigers won, 9-4, in the second.
Just down the road in Green River, the Lady Wolves defeated Natrona County, 11-0, on Friday. Green River scored seven runs in the fourth inning on the way to victory. In the second game of the double header, the Fillies poured 26 runs on the Lady Wolves, defeating the home team, 26-19.
On Saturday, the Lady Wolves went 1-1 against Kelly Walsh. Green River won the first game, 2-1. Kelly Walsh won the second game, 15-10.
It should be noted that the first game of each series is considered the conference game, meaning the squads from Sweetwater County swept the competition in the games that matter most.
Because of that, both teams are currently in the playoff hunt. Rock Springs sits third in the standings with a 9-8 overall record and 4-3 in conference action. Green River sits behind them at fourth in the standings with a 7-11 record on the season and are also 4-3 in conference play.
Below is a look at the complete standings throughout Wyoming.
WEST:
Cody 11-3, 5-0
Kelly Walsh 11-6, 4-3
Rock Springs 9-8, 4-3
Green River 7-11, 4-3
Natrona County 6-11, 2-5
Worland 0-16, 0-6
EAST: (Overall Record, followed by Conference Record) | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/lady-tigers-lady-wolves-in-position-for-playoffs-after-big-weekend/article_c2a15db6-856e-5275-b4cb-9d0e239dea4d.html | 2022-05-02T16:36:07Z |
SWEETWATER COUNTY -- Who says there's nothing to do in Sweetwater County communities? Check out this list of events:
Thursday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo Party, 11 a.m., Joe's Liquor & Bar
Xtreme Music Bingo, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Green River Bowling Center, J’s Sports Bar
Paint & Create Ceramic Planters, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Friday, May 6
Spaghetti Dinner/Music Bingo, 6 p.m., Expedition Island
Christian Homeschool Formal of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Rock Springs
The Spirit of Wyoming Expo, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sweetwater Events Complex
Atlas Falls LIVE at the Park Lounge, 19 Elk St. Rock Springs, 8 p.m.
Xtreme Music Bingo, 7 p.m.-9 p.m, Ponderosa Bar, Green River
Saturday, May 7
The Spirit of Wyoming Expo, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sweetwater Events Complex
Swingin’ In The Springs, Bunning Hall, Downtown Rock Springs, 4 p.m.
Xtreme Music Bingo, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Park Lounge, Rock Springs
Sunday, May 8
Mommas & Mimosas, 10 a.m. to Noon, 823 Uinta Dr, Green River, WY 82935-5034, United States
Mother's Day Breakfast. 10 a.m., Eagles, 211 B St., Rock Springs
Tuesday, May 10
Comm(unity) Shred Day, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m., Commerce Bank of Wyoming
Ladies & Leadership Business Mixer, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Beauty & Bliss
Wednesday, May 11
Business After Business by Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce & Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Holiday Inn Rock Springs
Wednesday, May 11
Ron Franscell, 6 p.m., Sidekicks Book and Wine Bar, 507 Broadway St, Rock Springs
Thursday, May 12
Summer Events Luncheon, Noon - 1 p.m., Holiday Inn Rock Springs
Friday, May 13
Succ it - Friday the 13th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Sidekicks Book and Wine bar
Western Commencement Ceremony 2022, 5 p.m., Western Wyoming Community College
Saturday, May 14
The Hairy Horse Show, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., North Rock Springs
Sunday, May 15
Grief Retreat, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 823 Uinta Dr, Green River
Monday, May 16
May Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Holy Spirit-St Cyril Methodius Parish Center
Wednesday, May 18
Economic Development Panel Discussion | Room 3650A, 6:30 p.m. Western Wyoming Community College
Saturday, May 21
Green River City Wide Clean Up Day, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., Green River Chamber
Sunday, May 22
Witchcraft 101 Class 7: Defense Spells, 5 p.m. Bad Apple Energy's Magickal Menagerie of Energy Healers
Wednesday, May 25
The Woman They Could Not Silence, 5:30 p.m., Sidekicks Book and Wine Bar, 507 Broadway St, Rock Springs
Thursday, May 26
Wyoming Business Council Workshop, 9 a.m. - Noon, Western Wyoming Community College
Friday, May 27
Cirque Ma'Ceo in Rock Springs, Sweetwater Events Complex, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Joe Barbuto and the Cave Crew, Square State Brewing, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/weekly-events-bring-communities-together/article_6746a993-a773-5125-9632-5827bcc96a5a.html | 2022-05-02T16:36:13Z |
Ex-officer charged with murder in shooting of 12-year-old
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fired Philadelphia police officer has been charged with murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy, who prosecutors said Monday was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced first- and third-degree murder charges against former Officer Edsaul Mendoza in the shooting of Thomas “T.J.” Siderio on March 1. Police say the youth had first fired a shot at an unmarked police car, injuring one of four plainclothes officers inside.
Mendoza was also charged with voluntary manslaughter and other charges, according to a grand jury presentment unsealed Monday. He had been suspended from his job March 8 with intent to fire.
Court records show Mendoza surrendered Sunday and was denied bail, rare treatment for former law enforcement officers facing charges.
A spokesperson for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 said the union plans to provide an attorney for the officer. Court records showed the public defender’s office represented Mendoza at his bail hearing Monday. The defender’s association declined to comment on the case.
New details of the shooting were revealed in the unsealed grand jury documents Monday, including that Siderio had thrown a gun down about 40 feet (12 meters) before he was shot and that the youth had dropped to the ground, either tripping or obeying a command to get down. Krasner said the officer crossed between two parked cars and, from about a half-car length away, fired the fatal shot.
Krasner said much of the evidence was based on a video that has not been publicly released.
“It is certain that (Siderio) had stopped running and he was possibly surrendering ... and he was essentially facedown on the sidewalk,” Krasner said, saying the youth was in a pushup position looking back toward the officer.
Krasner called the entire foot-chase “tactically unsound” and said the video was “disturbing to watch,” though when pressed he refused to characterize the shooting beyond saying it was clear to him there was evidence to support a first-degree murder charge.
Police said the four plainclothes officers were in an unmarked car on the night of March 1, looking for a teenager they wanted to interview related to a firearm investigation. They saw two youths, Siderio and an unnamed 17-year-old, and maneuvered the car around the block and next to them to initiate a stop.
Prosecutors said Monday that almost at the same time the officers turned the red and blue lights on, a shot came through the back passenger window and ricocheted around the car. Prosecutors said it was unclear from video whether the boy knew it was a police vehicle when he fired, but the investigation is ongoing.
One officer was treated for injuries to his eye and face caused by broken glass.
Mendoza and another officer on the passenger’s side got out and fired one shot each. Mendoza then chased Siderio down the block, firing twice and striking the boy once in the back from what prosecutors say was “relatively close range.”
Krasner said Mendoza immediately told another officer that Siderio had thrown his gun back, signaling to prosecutors that he knew the boy was unarmed. He said the video also shows the officer slowing down and changing his approach, and that he was able to see Siderio was on the ground when he fired the fatal shot.
A message left with an attorney representing Siderio’s father and other family members was not immediately returned.
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Fed to fight inflation with fastest rate hikes in decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is poised this week to accelerate its most drastic steps in three decades to attack inflation by making it costlier to borrow — for a car, a home, a business deal, a credit card purchase — all of which will compound Americans’ financial strains and likely weaken the economy.
Yet with inflation having surged to a 40-year high, the Fed has come under extraordinary pressure to act aggressively to slow spending and curb the price spikes that are bedeviling households and companies.
After its latest rate-setting meeting ends Wednesday, the Fed will almost certainly announce that it’s raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point — the sharpest rate hike since 2000. The Fed will likely carry out another half-point rate hike at its next meeting in June and possibly at the next one after that, in July. Economists foresee still further rate hikes in the months to follow.
What’s more, the Fed is also expected to announce Wednesday that it will begin quickly shrinking its vast stockpile of Treasury and mortgage bonds beginning in June — a move that will have the effect of further tightening credit.
Chair Jerome Powell and the Fed will take these steps largely in the dark. No one knows just how high the central bank’s short-term rate must go to slow the economy and restrain inflation. Nor do the officials know how much they can reduce the Fed’s unprecedented $9 trillion balance sheet before they risk destabilizing financial markets.
“I liken it to driving in reverse while using the rear-view mirror,” said Diane Swonk, chief economist at the consulting firm Grant Thornton. “They just don’t know what obstacles they’re going to hit.”
Yet many economists think the Fed is already acting too late. Even as inflation has soared, the Fed’s benchmark rate is in a range of just 0.25% to 0.5%, a level low enough to stimulate growth. Adjusted for inflation, the Fed’s key rate — which influences many consumer and business loans — is deep in negative territory.
That’s why Powell and other Fed officials have said in recent weeks that they want to raise rates “expeditiously,” to a level that neither boosts nor restrains the economy — what economists refer to as the “neutral” rate. Policymakers consider a neutral rate to be roughly 2.4%. But no one is certain what the neutral rate is at any particular time, especially in an economy that is evolving quickly.
If, as most economists expect, the Fed this year carries out three half-point rate hikes and then follows with three quarter-point hikes, its rate would reach roughly neutral by year’s end. Those increases would amount to the fastest pace of rate hikes since 1989, noted Roberto Perli, an economist at Piper Sandler.
Even dovish Fed officials, such as Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, have endorsed that path. (Fed “doves” typically prefer keeping rates low to support hiring, while “hawks” often support higher rates to curb inflation.)
Powell said last week that once the Fed reaches its neutral rate, it may then tighten credit even further — to a level that would restrain growth — “if that turns out to be appropriate.” Financial markets are pricing in a rate as high as 3.6% by mid-2023, which would be the highest in 15 years.
Expectations for the Fed’s path have become clearer over just the past few months as inflation has intensified. That’s a sharp shift from just a few month ago: After the Fed met in January, Powell said, “It is not possible to predict with much confidence exactly what path for our policy rate is going to prove appropriate.”
Jon Steinsson, an economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, thinks the Fed should provide more formal guidance, given how fast the economy is changing in the aftermath of the pandemic recession and Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has exacerbated supply shortages across the world. The Fed’s most recent formal forecast, in March, had projected seven quarter-point rate hikes this year — a pace that is already hopelessly out of date.
Steinsson, who in early January had called for a quarter-point increase at every meeting this year, said last week, “It is appropriate to do things fast to send the signal that a pretty significant amount of tightening is needed.”
One challenge the Fed faces is that the neutral rate is even more uncertain now than usual. When the Fed’s key rate reached 2.25% to 2.5% in 2018, it triggered a drop-off in home sales and financial markets fell. The Powell Fed responded by doing a U-turn: It cut rates three times in 2019. That experience suggested that the neutral rate might be lower than the Fed thinks.
But given how much prices have since spiked, thereby reducing inflation-adjusted interest rates, whatever Fed rate would actually slow growth might be far above 2.4%.
Shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet adds another uncertainty. That is particularly true given that the Fed is expected to let $95 billion of securities roll off each month as they mature. That’s nearly double the $50 billion pace it maintained before the pandemic, the last time it reduced its bond holdings.
“Turning two knobs at the same time does make it a bit more complicated,” said Ellen Gaske, lead economist at PGIM Fixed Income.
Brett Ryan, an economist at Deutsche Bank, said the balance-sheet reduction will be roughly equivalent to three quarter-point increases through next year. When added to the expected rate hikes, that would translate into about 4 percentage points of tightening through 2023. Such a dramatic step-up in borrowing costs would send the economy into recession by late next year, Deutsche Bank forecasts.
Yet Powell is counting on the robust job market and solid consumer spending to spare the U.S. such a fate. Though the economy shrank in the January-March quarter by a 1.4% annual rate, businesses and consumers increased their spending at a solid pace.
If sustained, that spending could keep the economy expanding in the coming months and perhaps beyond.
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Jan. 6 panel wants answers from 3 GOP lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three more House Republicans received requests Monday to voluntarily appear before the congressional committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection and answer questions about their involvement in the effort to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.
The committee sent letters to GOP Reps. Mo Brooks of Alabama, Andy Biggs of Arizona and Ronny Jackson of Texas — three members of the ultra-right House Freedom Caucus that have in recent years aligned themselves with Trump.
The nine-member panel is asking for the members of Congress to testify about their involvement in meetings at the White House, direct conversations with then-President Trump as he sought to challenge his loss in the 2020 presidential election, and the planning and coordination of rallies on and before Jan. 6, 2021.
“The Select Committee has learned that several of our colleagues have information relevant to our investigation into the facts, circumstances, and causes of January 6th,” committee chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and vice-chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said in a statement. “We urge our colleagues to join the hundreds of individuals who have shared information with the Select Committee to get to the bottom of what happened on January 6th.”
The decision to ask for Brooks’ cooperation comes weeks after the Alabama Republican accused Trump of dropping an endorsement for him for a Senate seat after he rebuffed the former president’s entreaties to help overturn the 2020 election.
Brooks, who spoke at the rally that day before Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, has since become more critical of the former president, and the committee believes his insight into Trump’s effort to involve members of Congress will be helpful to their investigation.
The committee’s interest in Biggs is on the heels of an April 22 court filing in which lawmakers accused him of being an active participant in White House meetings after the 2020 election, where he and other Republicans brainstormed ways to keep Trump in power. Biggs is also accused of encouraging protesters to come to Washington on Jan. 6 as well as persuading state legislators and officials that the election was stolen.
The panel also said it has “recent information from former White House personnel” that identified an effort by certain House GOP lawmakers to seek a presidential pardon for activities related to Trump’s efforts to overturn the election. “Your name was identified as a potential participant in that effort,” the committee wrote to Biggs.
In an interview last week, Biggs didn’t deny his public efforts to challenge the election results but called the recent reports about his deep involvement untrue. “I’ve seen my name. There were three articles today, and they were filled with untruths,” he told The Associated Press.
The panel also wants to question Jackson about his efforts, along with other GOP lawmakers, to barricade the doors of the House as rioters tried to breakthrough.
“The Committee has video evidence of how close the rioters came to breaching the House Chamber at that point in time,” Thompson and Cheney wrote. “We wish to record your firsthand observations of that period, including the reactions and statements of other members of Congress to the violence at that moment.”
Additionally, Jackson, a former White House physician to two presidents, was mentioned in texts, retrieved by the committee, between members of the Oath Keepers as the violent mob descended on the Capitol building.
In one text, a member of the far-right militia group texted their leader, Stewart Rhodes, saying Jackson required their protection because “he has critical data to protect.”
“The exchanges above raise several specific questions for you,” the committee wrote to Jackson. “Why would these individuals have an interest in your specific location? Why would they believe you “have critical data to protect?” Why would they direct their members to protect your personal safety?”
During the Trump administration, Jackson had emerged as a vocal ally, but his nomination as Veterans Affairs secretary was withdrawn amid allegations that he created a hostile work environment and improperly distributed prescription drugs. Jackson strenuously denied those claims, and went on to run for Congress from Texas.
A request for comment from Jackson and Brooks was not immediately returned.
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This story has been corrected to show that Biggs is a lawmaker from Arizona, not Wisconsin.
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Associated Press writer Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report.
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NYPD veteran convicted of assaulting officer in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury on Monday convicted a New York Police Department veteran of assaulting an officer during the U.S. Capitol riot, rejecting his claim that he was defending himself when he tackled the officer and grabbed his gas mask.
Thomas Webster, a 20-year NYPD veteran, was the first Capitol riot defendant to be tried on an assault charge and the first to present a jury with a self-defense argument. Webster, who was wearing a face mask in court, showed no obvious reaction to the verdict finding him guilty of all six counts against him, one of which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
Webster, 56, testified that he was trying to protect himself from a “rogue cop” who punched him in the face. He also accused the Metropolitan Police Department officer, Noah Rathbun, of instigating the confrontation.
Rathbun testified that he didn’t punch or pick a fight with Webster as a violent mob attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, disrupting Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory over then-President Donald Trump.
Webster’s jury trial was the fourth for a Capitol riot case. The first three defendants to get a jury trial were convicted of all charges in their respective indictments. A judge decided two other cases without a jury, acquitting one of the defendants and partially acquitting the other.
A grand jury indicted Webster on six counts, including a charge that he assaulted Rathbun with a dangerous weapon, a metal flag pole. Webster wasn’t accused of entering the Capitol on Jan. 6. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 2.
Prosecutors asked for Webster to be detained pending sentencing, but the judge agreed to let him remain free until that hearing. He’ll be monitored with an ankle bracelet. The judge said it was a “close call” whether to jail him immediately but noted that he has complied with current conditions of release and doesn’t have any prior convictions.
Webster drove alone to Washington, D.C., from his home near Goshen, New York, on the eve of the Jan. 6 “Stop the Steal” rally. He was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a U.S. Marine Corps flag on a metal pole when he approached the Capitol, after listening to Trump address thousands of supporters.
Webster said he went to the Capitol to “petition” lawmakers to “relook” at the results of the 2020 presidential election. But he testified that he didn’t intend to interfere with Congress’ joint session to certify the Electoral College vote.
Rathbun’s body camera captured Webster shouting profanities and insults before they made any physical contact. Webster said he was attending his first political protest as a civilian and expressing his free speech rights when he yelled at officers behind a row of bike racks.
The body camera video shows that Webster slammed one of the bike racks at Rathbun before the officer reached out with an open left hand and struck the right side of Webster’s face. Webster said it felt as though he had been hit by a freight train.
“It was a hard hit, and all I wanted to do was defend myself,” Webster said.
Webster also said he believed Rathbun was coming after him and recalled thinking, “He’s gone rogue.”
Rathbun said he was trying to move Webster back from a security perimeter that he and other officers were struggling to maintain.
After Rathbun struck his face, Webster swung a metal flag pole at the officer in a downward chopping motion, striking a bike rack. Rathbun grabbed the broken pole from Webster, who charged at the officer, tackled him to the ground and grabbed his gas mask.
Rathbun testified that he started choking as the chin strap on his gas mask pressed against his throat.
“That’s not a position that anyone wants to be in,” Rathbun said.
Webster said he grabbed Rathbun by the gas mask because he wanted the officer to see his hands.
During the trial’s closing arguments, Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Kelly urged jurors to reject Webster’s self-defense argument.
“Don’t let the defendant off the hook for what he did that day,” Kelly said.
Defense attorney James Monroe said Webster had a right to defend himself against a “bad cop” who was using excessive force.
“Get behind the truth. And I’m talking about the whole truth,” Monroe told jurors.
Rathbun reported a hand injury from a separate encounter with a rioter inside the Capitol. He didn’t report any injuries caused by Webster, but jurors saw photos of leg bruises that Rathbun attributed to his confrontation with the retired officer.
A Metropolitan Police Department detective who investigated said Rathbun didn’t recall his encounter with Webster several days after the riot. Rathbun said seeing the body camera video refreshed his memory.
Webster faced counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding an officer using a dangerous weapon; civil disorder; entering and remaining in restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon; disorderly and disruptive conduct in restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon; engaging in physical violence in restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon; and engaging in an act of physical violence on Capitol grounds.
Webster retired from the NYPD in 2011 after 20 years of service, which included a stint on then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s private security detail. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1989 before joining the NYPD in 1991.
More than 780 people have been charged with riot-related federal crimes. The Justice Department says more than 245 of them have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. More than 100 officers were injured.
Two other defendants testified at their trials. Dustin Byron Thompson, an Ohio man who was convicted by a jury of obstructing Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory, said he was following orders from then-President Donald Trump. A judge hearing testimony without a jury acquitted Matthew Martin, a New Mexico man who said outnumbered police officers allowed him and others to enter the Capitol through the Rotunda doors.
Two riot defendants didn’t testify at their trials before jurors convicted them of all charges, including interfering with officers. One of them, Thomas Robertson, was an off-duty police officer from Rocky Mount, Virginia. The other, Texas resident Guy Wesley Reffitt, also was convicted of storming the Capitol with a holstered handgun.
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump nominee who acquitted Martin of all charges, also presided over a bench trial for New Mexico elected official Couy Griffin. McFadden convicted Griffin of illegally entering restricted Capitol grounds but acquitted him of engaging in disorderly conduct.
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Warrant issued for missing Alabama corrections officer
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - Authorities are still searching for a corrections officer and inmate who went missing on Friday, WAFF reports.
Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton announced Monday at a press conference that an arrest warrant has been issued for Vicky White, an assistant director of corrections for the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office.
She is charged with first-degree permitting or facilitating escape.
Vicky White was last seen when she said she was taking the inmate to a mental health evaluation. Singleton confirmed that no mental health evaluation existed.
Shortly before her disappearance, Vicky White said she had also planned to get medical care because she wasn’t feeling well, but she never arrived.
The vehicle that the two departed in Friday morning was found at a shopping center in Lauderdale County later that afternoon.
Casey White was serving 75 years for a series of crimes and was awaiting a capital murder trial. He is 6 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs about 260 pounds, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.
On Sunday, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office released the newest photos of Casey White.
The Marshals Service said people with information about Casey White’s location or Vicky White’s disappearance can call the service at 1-800-336-0102. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the U.S. Marshals Tip App.
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering up to $10,000 for information.
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Woman arrested after attacking pickup truck before stripping naked in the street, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – A woman has been arrested in Tulsa after police say she attacked a man’s pickup truck before stripping naked in the street.
An officer first saw the woman walking in the street shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, the department said in a Facebook post.
The officer was flagged down by a man, who pointed at the woman and said she had beat his truck with a two-by-four piece of lumber. Police said the truck showed damage to its door and cab.
Police said when officers tried to talk to the woman, she stripped off all of her clothes and ran naked into the intersection.
Officers said they caught up with her, and she surrendered but refused to put on her clothes or cooperate with them.
Police said the woman’s strange behavior led them to suspect that she was under the influence of drugs.
They said she also lied about her name but was eventually identified by police as Jyl Russell.
Police arrested Russell for public intoxication, malicious injury to property and false impersonation.
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Ex-officer charged with murder in shooting of 12-year-old
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fired Philadelphia police officer has been charged with murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy, who prosecutors said Monday was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced first- and third-degree murder charges against former Officer Edsaul Mendoza in the shooting of Thomas “T.J.” Siderio on March 1, saying video showed to the grand jury contradicts the officer’s version of events. Police say the youth had first fired a shot at an unmarked police car, injuring one of four plainclothes officers inside.
Mendoza, 26, was also charged with voluntary manslaughter and other charges, according to a grand jury presentment unsealed Monday. He had been suspended from his job March 8 with intent to fire.
Court records show Mendoza surrendered Sunday and was denied bail, rare treatment for former law enforcement officers facing charges.
A spokesperson for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 said the union plans to provide an attorney for the officer. Court records showed the public defender’s office represented Mendoza at his bail hearing Monday. The defender’s association declined to comment on the case.
New details of the shooting were revealed in the unsealed grand jury documents Monday, including that Siderio had thrown a gun down about 40 feet (12 meters) before he was shot and that the youth had dropped to the ground, either tripping or obeying a command to get down. Krasner said the officer crossed between two parked cars and, from about a half-car length away, fired the fatal shot from a position on the sidewalk behind the youth.
Krasner said much of the evidence was based on a video that has not been publicly released, but was shown to the grand jury. According to grand jury documents, prosecutors created a composite video from two cameras, one that recorded clear visuals of the foot chase, and another that recorded a different visual angle, but caught sound from the shooting.
“It is certain that (Siderio) had stopped running and he was possibly surrendering... and he was essentially facedown on the sidewalk,” Krasner said, saying the youth was in a pushup position looking back toward the officer when he was shot.
Krasner called the entire foot-chase “tactically unsound” and said the video was “disturbing and very difficult to watch,” though when pressed he refused to characterize the shooting beyond saying it was clear to him there was evidence to support a first-degree murder charge.
Police said the four plainclothes officers were in an unmarked car on the night of March 1, looking for a teenager they wanted to interview related to a firearm investigation. They saw two youths, Siderio and an unnamed 17-year-old, and maneuvered the car around the block and next to them to initiate a stop.
Prosecutors said Monday that almost at the same time the officers turned the red and blue lights on, a shot came through the back passenger window and ricocheted around the car. Prosecutors said it was unclear from video whether the boy knew it was a police vehicle when he fired, but the investigation is ongoing.
One officer was treated for injuries to his eye and face caused by broken glass.
Mendoza and another officer on the passenger’s side got out and fired one shot each. Mendoza then chased Siderio down the block, firing twice and striking the boy once in the back from what prosecutors say was “relatively close range.”
Krasner said Mendoza immediately told another officer that Siderio had thrown his gun and pointed to an area down the street, signaling to prosecutors that he knew the boy was unarmed. Krasner said the video also shows the officer changing his approach and that he was able to see Siderio was on the ground when he fired the fatal shot.
Police recovered a firearm that had been reported stolen, and noted in the days after the shooting that it was loaded with another bullet in the chamber.
A message left with an attorney representing Siderio’s father and other family members was not immediately returned.
The presentment also notes a handful of contradictions to Mendoza’s story that the boy pointed a gun at him before he fired the two final shots, and that he was standing in the street when he fired the fatal shot, rather than almost over Siderio on the sidewalk.
It also raises questions about whether the officers were initiating a traffic stop against the two boys for riding their bikes the wrong way on a one-way street in order to talk to them about the firearm investigation. It notes neither was the target of that investigation. Unmarked cars and plainclothes officers are only supposed to make traffic stops in dangerous circumstances, according to department directives.
“It’s certainly a situation that might have had a very different outcome if there had been a marked police car,” Krasner said, deferring questions about the behavior of the task force officers to the police commissioner.
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Fed to fight inflation with fastest rate hikes in decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is poised this week to accelerate its most drastic steps in three decades to attack inflation by making it costlier to borrow — for a car, a home, a business deal, a credit card purchase — all of which will compound Americans’ financial strains and likely weaken the economy.
Yet with inflation having surged to a 40-year high, the Fed has come under extraordinary pressure to act aggressively to slow spending and curb the price spikes that are bedeviling households and companies.
After its latest rate-setting meeting ends Wednesday, the Fed will almost certainly announce that it’s raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point — the sharpest rate hike since 2000. The Fed will likely carry out another half-point rate hike at its next meeting in June and possibly at the next one after that, in July. Economists foresee still further rate hikes in the months to follow.
What’s more, the Fed is also expected to announce Wednesday that it will begin quickly shrinking its vast stockpile of Treasury and mortgage bonds beginning in June — a move that will have the effect of further tightening credit.
Chair Jerome Powell and the Fed will take these steps largely in the dark. No one knows just how high the central bank’s short-term rate must go to slow the economy and restrain inflation. Nor do the officials know how much they can reduce the Fed’s unprecedented $9 trillion balance sheet before they risk destabilizing financial markets.
“I liken it to driving in reverse while using the rear-view mirror,” said Diane Swonk, chief economist at the consulting firm Grant Thornton. “They just don’t know what obstacles they’re going to hit.”
Yet many economists think the Fed is already acting too late. Even as inflation has soared, the Fed’s benchmark rate is in a range of just 0.25% to 0.5%, a level low enough to stimulate growth. Adjusted for inflation, the Fed’s key rate — which influences many consumer and business loans — is deep in negative territory.
That’s why Powell and other Fed officials have said in recent weeks that they want to raise rates “expeditiously,” to a level that neither boosts nor restrains the economy — what economists refer to as the “neutral” rate. Policymakers consider a neutral rate to be roughly 2.4%. But no one is certain what the neutral rate is at any particular time, especially in an economy that is evolving quickly.
If, as most economists expect, the Fed this year carries out three half-point rate hikes and then follows with three quarter-point hikes, its rate would reach roughly neutral by year’s end. Those increases would amount to the fastest pace of rate hikes since 1989, noted Roberto Perli, an economist at Piper Sandler.
Even dovish Fed officials, such as Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, have endorsed that path. (Fed “doves” typically prefer keeping rates low to support hiring, while “hawks” often support higher rates to curb inflation.)
Powell said last week that once the Fed reaches its neutral rate, it may then tighten credit even further — to a level that would restrain growth — “if that turns out to be appropriate.” Financial markets are pricing in a rate as high as 3.6% by mid-2023, which would be the highest in 15 years.
Expectations for the Fed’s path have become clearer over just the past few months as inflation has intensified. That’s a sharp shift from just a few month ago: After the Fed met in January, Powell said, “It is not possible to predict with much confidence exactly what path for our policy rate is going to prove appropriate.”
Jon Steinsson, an economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, thinks the Fed should provide more formal guidance, given how fast the economy is changing in the aftermath of the pandemic recession and Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has exacerbated supply shortages across the world. The Fed’s most recent formal forecast, in March, had projected seven quarter-point rate hikes this year — a pace that is already hopelessly out of date.
Steinsson, who in early January had called for a quarter-point increase at every meeting this year, said last week, “It is appropriate to do things fast to send the signal that a pretty significant amount of tightening is needed.”
One challenge the Fed faces is that the neutral rate is even more uncertain now than usual. When the Fed’s key rate reached 2.25% to 2.5% in 2018, it triggered a drop-off in home sales and financial markets fell. The Powell Fed responded by doing a U-turn: It cut rates three times in 2019. That experience suggested that the neutral rate might be lower than the Fed thinks.
But given how much prices have since spiked, thereby reducing inflation-adjusted interest rates, whatever Fed rate would actually slow growth might be far above 2.4%.
Shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet adds another uncertainty. That is particularly true given that the Fed is expected to let $95 billion of securities roll off each month as they mature. That’s nearly double the $50 billion pace it maintained before the pandemic, the last time it reduced its bond holdings.
“Turning two knobs at the same time does make it a bit more complicated,” said Ellen Gaske, lead economist at PGIM Fixed Income.
Brett Ryan, an economist at Deutsche Bank, said the balance-sheet reduction will be roughly equivalent to three quarter-point increases through next year. When added to the expected rate hikes, that would translate into about 4 percentage points of tightening through 2023. Such a dramatic step-up in borrowing costs would send the economy into recession by late next year, Deutsche Bank forecasts.
Yet Powell is counting on the robust job market and solid consumer spending to spare the U.S. such a fate. Though the economy shrank in the January-March quarter by a 1.4% annual rate, businesses and consumers increased their spending at a solid pace.
If sustained, that spending could keep the economy expanding in the coming months and perhaps beyond.
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NYPD veteran convicted of assaulting officer in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury on Monday convicted a New York Police Department veteran of assaulting an officer during the U.S. Capitol riot, rejecting his claim that he was defending himself when he tackled the officer and grabbed his gas mask.
Thomas Webster, a 20-year NYPD veteran, was the first Capitol riot defendant to be tried on an assault charge and the first to present a jury with a self-defense argument.
Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before they convicted Webster of all six counts in his indictment, including a charge that he assaulted Metropolitan Police Department officer Noah Rathbun with a dangerous weapon, a metal flagpole. The assault charge alone is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, although sentencing guidelines likely will recommend a significantly shorter prison term.
Webster, 56, testified that he was trying to protect himself from a “rogue cop” who punched him in the face. He also accused Rathbun of instigating the confrontation.
Rathbun testified that he didn’t punch or pick a fight with Webster as a violent mob attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, disrupting Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory over then-President Donald Trump.
Two jurors who spoke to reporters after the verdict said videos capturing the officer’s assault from multiple angles were crucial evidence rebutting Webster’s self-defense argument.
“I guess we were all surprised that he would even make that defense argument,” said a juror who spoke on condition of anonymity. “There was no dissention among us at all. We unanimously agreed that there was no self-defense argument here at all.”
Another juror, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, said Webster’s self-defense claim “just didn’t stack up.”
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta is scheduled to sentence Webster on Sept. 2.
Webster’s jury trial was the fourth for a Capitol riot case. The first three defendants to get a jury trial also were convicted of all charges in their respective indictments. A judge decided two other cases without a jury, acquitting one of the defendants and partially acquitting the other.
Webster, who wore a mask in court, showed no obvious reaction to the verdict.
“We’re disappointed,” defense attorney James Monroe said after the verdict, “but we recognized from the beginning that folks here (in Washington, D.C.) were quite traumatized by what transpired on Jan. 6. And I think we saw some of this expressed today.”
Prosecutors asked for Webster to be detained, but the judge agreed to let him remain free until his sentencing. He’ll continue to be monitored with an ankle bracelet. The judge said it was a “close call” whether to jail him immediately but noted that he has complied with current conditions of release and doesn’t have any prior convictions.
Webster drove alone to Washington from his home near Goshen, New York, on the eve of the Jan. 6 “Stop the Steal” rally. He was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a U.S. Marine Corps flag on a metal pole when he approached the Capitol, after listening to Trump address thousands of supporters.
Webster said he went to the Capitol to “petition” lawmakers to “relook” at the results of the 2020 presidential election. But he testified that he didn’t intend to interfere with Congress’ joint session to certify the Electoral College vote.
Rathbun’s body camera captured Webster shouting profanities and insults before they made any physical contact. Webster said he was attending his first political protest as a civilian and expressing his free speech rights when he yelled at officers behind a row of bike racks.
The body camera video shows that Webster slammed one of the bike racks at Rathbun before the officer reached out with an open left hand and struck the right side of Webster’s face. Webster said it felt as though he had been hit by a freight train.
“It was a hard hit, and all I wanted to do was defend myself,” Webster said.
Rathbun said he was trying to move Webster back from a security perimeter that he and other officers were struggling to maintain.
After Rathbun struck his face, Webster swung a metal flag pole at the officer in a downward chopping motion, striking a bike rack. Rathbun grabbed the broken pole from Webster, who charged at the officer, tackled him to the ground and grabbed his gas mask.
Rathbun testified that he started choking as the chin strap on his gas mask pressed against his throat. Webster said he grabbed Rathbun by the gas mask because he wanted the officer to see his hands.
Rathbun reported a hand injury from a separate encounter with a rioter inside the Capitol. He didn’t report any injuries caused by Webster, but jurors saw photos of leg bruises that Rathbun attributed to his confrontation with the retired officer.
Webster faced counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding an officer using a dangerous weapon; civil disorder; entering and remaining in restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon; disorderly and disruptive conduct in restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon; engaging in physical violence in restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon; and engaging in an act of physical violence on Capitol grounds.
Webster retired from the NYPD in 2011 after 20 years of service, which included a stint on then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s private security detail. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1989 before joining the NYPD in 1991.
More than 780 people have been charged with riot-related federal crimes. The Justice Department says more than 245 of them have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. More than 100 officers were injured.
Two other defendants testified at their trials. Dustin Byron Thompson, an Ohio man who was convicted by a jury of obstructing Congress from certifying Biden’s presidential victory, said he was following orders from Trump. A judge hearing testimony without a jury acquitted Matthew Martin, a New Mexico man who said outnumbered police officers allowed him and others to enter the Capitol through the Rotunda doors.
Two riot defendants didn’t testify at their trials before jurors convicted them of all charges, including interfering with officers. One of them, Thomas Robertson, was an off-duty police officer from Rocky Mount, Virginia. The other, Texas resident Guy Wesley Reffitt, also was convicted of storming the Capitol with a holstered handgun.
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump nominee who acquitted Martin of all charges, also presided over a bench trial for New Mexico elected official Couy Griffin. McFadden convicted Griffin of illegally entering restricted Capitol grounds but acquitted him of engaging in disorderly conduct.
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Virginia lottery board issues 1st casino license
Published: May. 2, 2022 at 12:38 PM EDT|Updated: 58 minutes ago
BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Lottery Board recently granted a license for the state’s first casino, which developers intend to open in Bristol in 2024.
WJHL-TV reports the $400 million project is expected to include a 300-room hotel, five restaurants, four bars or lounges and a concert venue.
Developers expect to employ over 1,200 people, and gambling options will include slots, tables and a sportsbook. A new gaming revenue tax will be split among 12 southwest Virginia counties.
The station reports that Hard Rock announced after the vote on the license that a temporary casino would open in a former mall in July.
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Woman arrested after attacking pickup truck before stripping naked in the street, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – A woman has been arrested in Tulsa after police say she attacked a man’s pickup truck before stripping naked in the street.
An officer first saw the woman walking in the street shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, the department said in a Facebook post.
The officer was flagged down by a man, who pointed at the woman and said she had beat his truck with a two-by-four piece of lumber. Police said the truck showed damage to its door and cab.
Police said when officers tried to talk to the woman, she stripped off all of her clothes and ran naked into the intersection.
Officers said they caught up with her, and she surrendered but refused to put on her clothes or cooperate with them.
Police said the woman’s strange behavior led them to suspect that she was under the influence of drugs.
They said she also lied about her name but was eventually identified by police as Jyl Russell.
Police arrested Russell for public intoxication, malicious injury to property and false impersonation.
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Woman with 3 kids in car charged in road-rage shooting that injured teen, police say
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) – A woman is in custody following a road-rage incident in Georgia that left a teenage victim injured, police said.
According to the Douglasville Police Department, a 17-year-old was shot in the face Sunday afternoon while inside a vehicle on Interstate 20, about 23 miles west of Atlanta.
Other people inside the victim’s vehicle told police that a woman had been following them since a road-rage incident began. On the interstate, the suspect pulled up alongside the victim’s vehicle and fired at least one shot, police said.
The suspected shooter then took off in another direction, but a passenger in the victim’s vehicle was able to capture a photo of the suspect. Police posted the photo on social media, and multiple people called in to identify the woman.
Later that night, Brittney Griffith turned herself into police. Police said Griffith’s three children, ages 4 to 6, were in the car with her when she shot at the victim’s vehicle.
Griffith has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault, three counts of cruelty to children and one count of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony. She was denied bond during her initial court hearing on Monday.
Police said the teenage victim is being treated at a hospital and is expected to recover.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that The Summit Championship and The Dance Summit Championship, produced by Varsity All Star, took place on April 28 – May 1, 2022 in Orlando, FL.
This past weekend, all star cheerleading and dance teams traveled domestically and internationally to compete in Orlando, FL at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Teams performed in a one-of-a-kind competition experience at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the State Farm Field House, Visa Athletic Center and The AdventHealth Arena – the first ever building designed to host cheer and dance events. Across The Summit Championship, The Dance Summit Championship and D2 Summit Championship, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will host over 2,500 teams and nearly 45,000 athletes.
"The Summit Championship provides a unique experience for athletes to compete against the best of the best across all levels of competition," said John Newby, Executive VP and General Manager of Varsity All Star. "The Summit Championship and The Dance Summit Championship continue to grow, offering multiple paths for teams to have a competitive, prestigious and celebratory end to their seasons. We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone of 10 years of The Summit alongside our proud partners at The Walt Disney World® Resort, who also celebrate a major milestone of 50 years this year. Together, we have made incredible memories for over 25 years, and will continue to provide amazing and memorable experiences for young people."
Varsity All Star is excited to continue the tradition of honoring The Varsity Pinnacle Award, recognizing athletes that embody the #AllStarStrong characteristics – Teamwork, Dedication, Confidence, and Leadership. The 2022 Pinnacle Award is awarded to one athlete at each of the end-of-season events, including The Summit, The Dance Summit & The D2 Summit. This year, Varsity All Star was proud to present the 2022 Pinnacle Award to Alayna Sherwood from Columbus, OH: Step 1 All Stars North Fantastic – L4 Senior Small at The Summit Championship, Gabriella Bortone from Palisades Park, NJ: The Source Dance Lab Blackout – Large Junior Hip Hop at The Dance Summit Championship and Lacie Logan from Carlisle, PA: USA Stars Task Forc3 – L3 Senior Coed D2 at the D2 Summit Championship. Alayna, Gabriella and Lacie's contributions to their teams and gyms are invaluable and we are proud of the example they set in the all star community. Learn more about Alayna, Gabriella and Lacie's achievements here.
For more information on The Summit Championship and The Dance Summit Championship, please visit Varsity.comhttp://varsityallstar.com/. Varsity Spirit live streamed the championship on Varsity TV, a website dedicated to exclusive live coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance competitions. Videos of the routines are available for fans who were otherwise unable to attend, and full results listings are available on Varsity TV. The Summit show, which features the Dance Summit Championship and D2 Summit Championship, will air on June 4th at 10am ET on ESPN2, June 5th at 11am ET on ESPNU, and June 11th at 9am ET on ESPNU. Airdates for all Varsity Spirit Championship television programming can be found on Varsity.com.
About Varsity Spirit
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving force behind cheerleading's dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and leadership, Varsity Spirit's employees have been dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974. For more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.
About Varsity Brands
With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit, and Herff Jones. Together, these entities promote personal, school and community pride through their customizable products and programs to elementary and middle schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, as well as church organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams and corporations. Through its dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional customers each year through competitions, camps and sales.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Emily Albert
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DETROIT, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 400 of the additive manufacturing industry's leading companies will come together in Detroit at Huntington Place to share the latest processes, materials and technologies in additive manufacturing at RAPID + TCT, May 17-19, 2022. As North America's largest and most influential additive manufacturing event, RAPID + TCT gives attendees exclusive access to see the most innovative products in additive manufacturing firsthand, learn from the industry's most respected experts and network with thousands of industry peers. SME Executive Director and CEO Robert "Bob" Willig made the announcement.
"As the preeminent AM event in North America, RAPID + TCT is the place to be to show off and experience the technologies that continue to shape modern manufacturing," said Willig. "Each year, exhibiting companies push the limits of what's possible through interactive demonstrations, large-scale models and an immersive experience you cannot find anywhere else. With over 400 exhibiting companies and 30 OEMs scheduled for this year, attendees will be blown away by the level of innovation at the event."
The exhibitor lineup includes some of the most innovative names in additive manufacturing, from startups to established, worldwide brands on the cutting edge of 3D-printing hardware, software and services. Following are just a few highlights from this year's event floor:
The Desktop Metal Production System P-1 will make its first public debut at RAPID + TCT following its launch in late 2020 during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had closed most public venues. The Production System P-1 is being used by a growing number of customers today, including Ford Motor Co., FreeFORM Technologies, Indo-MIM, Formula 3D Corp. and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The P-1 is used for serial production of small and high-precision parts as well as materials, process and application validation that can be transferred directly to the Production System P-50 to scale for mass production. This easy-to-use system features a manageable build volume, an inert build chamber and Desktop Metal's patent-pending, high-speed, Single Pass Jetting print technology. Both the P-1 and the P-50 support a wide range of materials, including stainless steels, low-alloy steels, tool steels, nickel alloys, precious metals and more — delivering excellent part quality and final part densities up to or exceeding 99%. Stop by the Desktop Metal booths #3301 and #3801 to see the P-1 and learn more about the company's suite of technologies.
HP 3D Printing, booth #2120, will feature applications from the automotive, medical, industrial and consumer segments in a variety of different materials. HP's 5200 series printer will be operating together with the first public demonstrations of the Automatic Unpacking Station, which reduces postprocessing labor, increases build-to-build unpacking consistency and enhances performance across the HP Multi Jet Fusion workflow. Presentations include "AM is Driving Innovations in Electric Vehicle Performance" and daily demonstrations of the Automatic Unpacking Station. With more than 100 million parts printed, HP provides an industrial-grade end-to-end solution of 3D hardware, software and services that are designed to help businesses scale into volume production. HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D Printing Solution combines dimensional accuracy and part repeatability with best-in-class economics and productivity on a predictable and consistent print time for any type of part.
In booth #2908, TRUMPF will be demonstrating laser marking of 3D-metal printed parts with a TruMark Station 7000 laser marking station, featuring a TruMark 6030 laser marker and VisionLine 3 feature recognition capability. Marking additive components enables manufacturers to trace the development of a part from design through its manufacturing and end use; this becomes critical to part certification, especially in medical and aerospace applications. The TruMark 6030 is a high-performance marking laser with 3D functionality. The laser's outstanding beam quality and high-power densities ensure clean material removal and high-contrast markings. The TruMark 6030 can be integrated quickly and easily into production systems. A virtual showroom will be available for participants to take a deep dive into the additive manufacturing products offered by TRUMPF and help determine the right equipment for different application and part requirements. In addition, TRUMPF will display parts that demonstrate its laser metal deposition and laser metal fusion applications for the aerospace, space, medical and dental industries.
"We have seen additive manufacturing technology continue to advance at an exponential rate over the last few years with no sign of slowing in the future," said Adam Simons, head of additive manufacturing sales and product at TRUMPF. "From new equipment to different materials and applications being supported, RAPID + TCT always proves to be an excellent source of information for the manufacturing community. TRUMPF looks forward to sharing the progress we have made in additive manufacturing for the different industries we support and learning more about the trends and future needs of the market."
RAPID + TCT attendees can also find Velo3D in booth #1508 where it will be showcasing all the parts of its end-to-end solution, and sharing how it is being used by companies in aviation, space, oil and gas, energy and other industries to transform their businesses. Visitors will be able to see and touch parts created using the Velo3D solution including the first public showing of parts printed on a Sapphire XC, its largest printer capable of printing parts 600 mm in diameter and 550 mm in height. Velo3D will also have parts printed in the latest materials offered by the company and those printed using its Sapphire 1MZ printer. Booth visitors will also learn about how Velo3D is helping transform supply chains by creating distributed supply chains capable of printing identical parts across any printer without any extra calibration. Zach Murphree, PhD, from Velo3D will be giving a presentation at its booth on Wednesday, May 18 at 2 p.m. on the topic, profiling how one customer was able to print identical parts across seven different printers using the same print file.
For a complete list of exhibitors and to register for the event, visit rapid3devent.com for your free expo pass and save $100.
About RAPID + TCT
For more than 30 years, SME and RAPID have defined the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. In 2017, the two industry leaders in 3D technology events, SME and The TCT Group, partnered to produce the annual RAPID + TCT event. For users and suppliers alike, the event is the premier destination for those who provide technology and for those who need to understand, explore and adopt 3D printing, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, CAD/CAE, metrology and inspection technologies. For more information, visit rapid3devent.com, follow @RAPID_Event on Twitter or on LinkedIn.
About SME
SME connects manufacturing professionals, academia and communities, sharing knowledge and resources to build inspired, educated and prosperous manufacturers and enterprises. With 90 years of experience and expertise in events, media, membership, training and development, and also through the SME Education Foundation, SME is committed to promoting manufacturing technology, developing a skilled workforce and attracting future generations to advance manufacturing. Learn more at SME.org, follow @SME_MFG on Twitter or facebook.com/SMEmfg.
About Rapid News Publications Ltd & The TCT Group
Rapid News Publications Ltd, the owner of the TCT Group, has been a leading authority in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, design and engineering technology for 30 years. A rich mix of live events and all-encompassing media portfolio enables TCT to deliver business critical intelligence, connecting the additive community across Europe, North America and Asia. The TCT Group (www.thetctgroup.com) is owned by Rapid News Publications Ltd (www.rapidnews.com) a member of the AEO (Association of Event Organizers) and BPA Worldwide.
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AAOS IDEA Grant Program™ will fund educational, community and outreach programs
ROSEMONT, Ill., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced the creation of the AAOS IDEA Grant Program, a multi-year initiative to inspire diversity, equity and access across the field of orthopaedics. With the intention of awarding a minimum of $1 million over the next five years, the program reaffirms the AAOS' commitment to lead and prompt real, lasting and measurable change.
"The AAOS is committed to helping address decades of inertia surrounding persistent disparities across orthopaedics to better serve our patients," said AAOS President Felix H. "Buddy" Savoie III, MD, FAAOS. "At an organization level, we have made progress towards our goal of evolving the culture and governance to be more diverse, and we will continue to move the needle forward each year. We look forward to expanding that footprint by creating robust pathways through the AAOS IDEA Grant Program for successive generations to have the support and encouragement to pursue careers within musculoskeletal care."
The launch of the AAOS IDEA Grant Program comes at a critical time for diversity in orthopaedics. According to AAOS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Chair Anthony E. Johnson, MD, FAAOS, orthopaedic surgery lags other medical specialties regarding gender, ethnic and cultural diversity despite recent gains. Research shows that the key lever to ensure progress is to regularly monitor diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) metrics; communicate progress or the lack thereof to decision makers and other key stakeholders, including employees and external entities; and use that data to manage and improve DEI1.
"Fostering diversity is one of the AAOS' strategic goals designed to advance its mission of serving the profession, championing the interests of patients and advancing the highest quality musculoskeletal health," said Dr. Johnson. "Through the AAOS IDEA Grant program, we are making strides – one step at a time – to fundamentally address the gaps across gender, culture, and ethnicity in our field. It is going to take time to break down barriers, but we believe this program will inspire further action and change."
The AAOS IDEA Grant Program encompasses a wide net to better fund and support a diverse pipeline of individuals who choose to go into orthopaedics as a profession; foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for community-based or academic orthopaedic surgeons; and expand the availability of AAOS educational and networking opportunities to diverse students and practicing orthopaedic surgeons. Diversity focus areas of the program include gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, socioeconomic, veteran status and disability. Program funds will be allocated between four tracks, each with a different DEI focus and target recipient. Additional funding from AAOS supporters may be added to extend the reach of the initiative.
- Track 1 – Touchpoints: Grants are designed to support single event programs that promote DEI initiatives in the field of orthopaedic surgery for learners and/or practicing orthopaedic surgeons. These funds may be used on a limited basis to expand programmatic offerings by traditional or established pathway programs.
- Track 2 – Retention: Grants are intended to support organizations, programs and events with a longitudinal focus on recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce in orthopaedic surgery. These funds may be used to support traditional or established pathway programs that attract diverse medical students and residents to orthopaedics.
- Track 3 – Community retention/support: Grants are intended to support programs and events with a focus on retaining and supporting a diverse workforce in orthopaedic surgery in a private, remote setting or outside of an academic institution.
- Track 4 – Academic retention/support: Grants are intended to support programs and events with a focus on retaining and supporting a diverse workforce in orthopaedic surgery within U.S. academic centers.
"We encourage any orthopaedic program in the U.S. to consider applying for these funds which can further mobilize new or current DEI programs and transform the profession to be more inclusive and representative of the patients we serve," added Dr. Johnson.
Grant applications will remain open now through July 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Applicants are encouraged to review the evaluation criteria and general application terms at aaos.org/IDEA. To schedule an interview about the AAOS IDEA Grant Program, email media@aaos.org.
About the AAOS
With more than 39,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health. It provides the highest quality, most comprehensive education to help orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals at every career level to best treat patients in their daily practices. The AAOS is the source for information on bone and joint conditions, treatments, and related musculoskeletal health care issues, and it leads the health care discussion on advancing quality.
Follow the AAOS on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
1 https://hbr.org/resources/pdfs/comm/trusaic/CreatingDEIculture.pdf
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, today announced leadership changes for its CORE Foodservice division, elevating John Goodman from Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman and Travis King from Chief Operating Officer to President effective June 1. The changes will allow the organization, an agency created by Acosta and The CORE Group focused on providing solutions for the foodservice industry's new operating environment, to accelerate its growth and strengthen its position.
Goodman is an experienced leader with more than 50 years in the foodservice industry, most recently as CEO and President of CORE Foodservice since its creation in 2021 and Chairman and CEO of The CORE Group prior to that. In his new role, Goodman will transition from CEO to Executive Chairman of CORE Foodservice and adviser to Brian Wynne, CEO of Acosta, and Board of Directors.
"This move is reflective of Goodman's visionary leadership to create a dominant foodservice organization and establish an integrated platform for clients," said Brian Wynne, CEO of Acosta. "John is a remarkable industry strategist who brings passion and courage to his team. He exceeded all expectations in bringing together two prominent foodservice companies and leading a combined team through the changing conditions of a pandemic. I look forward to his ongoing contributions."
King brings decades of foodservice industry experience, most recently as COO of CORE Foodservice – a position he held at The CORE Group since 2009 before it unified with Acosta. In his new role within the organization, King will succeed Goodman as President of CORE Foodservice and join Acosta's Executive Leadership Team. The appointment underscores King's dedication to the Company and his commitment to develop its vision and culture alongside Goodman.
"Travis was an instrumental leader in integrating the Acosta and The CORE Group teams into one cohesive unit to create the industry's most progressive foodservice agency," said Wynne. "He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be essential as we look to expand CORE Foodservice and accelerate its growth on a national scale."
Since The CORE Group and Acosta united to form CORE Foodservice, the new foodservice agency has become a progressive and strategic organization that meets the needs of clients within this space. The organization has achieved momentum over the last year and both leadership changes are a strategic move to build upon the momentum and create a forward-thinking approach to helping clients thrive.
About Acosta
Acosta is an integrated sales and marketing services provider that enables consumer packaged goods brands and retailers to win in the modern marketplace by delivering progressive solutions and exceptional service. With more than 90 years of experience, Acosta understands evolving consumer needs and helps its clients and customers stay a step ahead, fueling their accelerated performance. For more information, please visit https://www.acosta.com/.
About CORE Foodservice
CORE Foodservice is a re-imagined, best-in-class North American agency focused on providing solutions for the foodservice industry's new operating environment. The uniting of Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services company, and The CORE Group, one of the most progressive foodservice sales agencies, brings together industry-leading capabilities from both Acosta and The CORE Group, creating a strategically resourced organization designed to meet the requirements of new customer behaviors and expectations. For more information, please visit https://corefoodservice.com/.
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Celebrating 15 Years with Berkshire Arts Organizations
SHEFFIELD, Mass., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Mountain Distillers (BMD) Cultural Cocktails program will kick off the distillery's 15th anniversary celebration on Memorial Day weekend. Engineered to unite and honor local partners, at a time when many have suffered due to the pandemic, this tribute to the arts centers around classic cocktail recipes, inspired by world-class Berkshire cultural institutions.
Pioneering a craft cocktail movement as another way to experience the Berkshires, BMD will generate excitement among entertainment, culinary and hospitality industries. Named in partnership with arts organizations, cocktails highlight performances, exhibitions, works of art and more.
"BMD's Cultural Cocktails program is a tribute to the remarkable culture we celebrate here in the Berkshires," said Chris Weld, founder of BMD. "We are so fortunate to live in a region of creative, inspiring institutions and BMD is honored to be a part of a supportive community that cherishes art, culture and the crafting of a great cocktail."
Cultural Cocktails will be featured at bars, restaurants and cultural institutions and as the signature drink at summer events. In addition, BMD will serve Cultural Cocktails from the distillery's outdoor cocktail bar.
Participating cultural organizations include Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Botanical Garden, Berkshire International Film Festival, Berkshire Theatre Group, Community Access to the Arts, The Clark, Hancock Shaker Village, Jacob's Pillow, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, MASS MoCA, The Mount, Norman Rockwell Museum, Shakespeare & Company, Tanglewood, The Trustees and Williamstown Theatre Festival.
"Francine Clark and her husband, Sterling, fell in love with Williamstown at first sight and busily created the Clark Art Institute as a place where everyone could enjoy the exceptional gift of experiencing great art in a setting of profound natural beauty," said Vicki Saltzman, The Clark's director of communications. "More than 60 years later, her legacy is gilded by the honor of inspiring those crafty connoisseurs at Berkshire Mountain Distillers to create The Sweet Francine. Tinged with golden honey in honor of the busy bees who live on the museum's rooftop and touched by a splash of tea worthy of any of the more than 300 teacups in our collection, we raise our glass to our very own savvy, stylish and sweet Francine Clark!"
Visit BMD's Cultural Cocktails site for details. The distillery, located at 356 South Main Street in Sheffield, is open daily.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centric Financial Corporation ("Centric" or "the Company") (OTC: CFCX), the parent company of Centric Bank ("the Bank"), announced earnings and financial results for the first quarter 2022. Net income for the quarter ending March 31, 2022, totaled $2.8 million, or $0.33, per basic and diluted share.
Highlights of Performance:
- Core net income increased $340 thousand, or 17%, from the fourth quarter 2021.
- Tangible book value per share growth of 2% over the prior quarter and 10%, or $1.05 per share over the first quarter 2021.
- Organic loan growth, excluding Paycheck Protection Program loans, increased $29 million from prior quarter.
- Core deposits increased $62 million from prior quarter with noninterest bearing deposits at 28% of total deposits.
- Return on Average Assets of 1.09% for first quarter 2022 compared to 1.50% for the fourth quarter 2021. The change is reflective of the decreased in PPP revenue from forgiveness processing and sale of PPP loans at year-end 2021.
We have also been focused on reducing our adversely classified loans, and at March 31, 2022, we delivered tangible results to decrease those loans by $7.7 million.
We surpassed our internal projections for the first quarter and our team is laser focused on executing our strategic initiatives and delivering smart profitable growth for our shareholders."
Results of Operations – First Quarter
First quarter 2022 net income of $2.8 million, or $0.33 per share, basic and diluted, down from net income of $3.8 million from the fourth quarter 2021. The change to the quarterly results is due to the reduction of PPP revenue which has been impacted by the $18 million decline in PPP balances from forgiveness processing and $16.6 million sale of those loans at year-end 2021. PPP revenue was $0.5 million and $2.3 million respectively. Net income excluding PPP was $2.4 million in the current quarter, increasing $339 thousand, or 17%, from the prior quarter. Net income decreased from the first quarter 2021 due to the reduction of $1.4 million in PPP revenue from significant PPP forgiveness. Net income exclusive of PPP revenue increased 12% over the first quarter of 2021.
The yield on the loan portfolio was 4.66% on March 31, 2022, which declined 61 basis points from the prior quarter due to reduction in PPP revenue which was elevated in the fourth quarter of 2021 by the recognition of $1.7 million from the sale of PPP loans. Cost of deposits reduced minimally from prior quarter and was reduced 7 basis points from the first quarter 2021. Current quarter's net interest margin was 3.90% versus 4.47% at fourth quarter 2021 and 3.98% at first quarter 2021.
Noninterest income totaled $927 thousand for the first quarter 2022, an increase of 16% over prior quarter with swap referral fees increasing $214 thousand. Noninterest income saw a decrease of 8% from the same quarter last year due to a reduction of mortgage related income as a result of the increased mortgage rates.
Noninterest expense for the first quarter was $6.2 million, an improvement of $245 thousand from last quarter. Changes from the fourth quarter of 2021 included an increase of $146 thousand in salaries and benefits and a reduction of $293 thousand in loan and collection expense.
Compared to the first quarter of 2021 noninterest expenses decreased $135 thousand due to a decline in salary and benefits expense of $174 thousand from the staffing realignment, reduced incentive compensation and health insurance expense. Advertising and marketing expense declined $69 thousand while data processing increased due to the mobile banking application which significantly improved the customer experience and the increase in core relationships year over year.
Asset Quality
Provision expense was reduced by 34% to $400 thousand in the first quarter 2022 from the prior quarter as the coverage ratio increased to 1.45%. The allowance for loan and lease losses was $12.8 million on March 31, 2022. The provision expense saw a reduction of 11% from the first quarter 2021. Management believes the allowance for loan and lease losses adequately reflects the inherent risk in the loan portfolio.
On March 31, 2022, nonperforming assets of $12.3 million, declined $540 thousand from prior quarter. Total nonperforming assets improved to 1.19% of total assets for the current quarter. SBA loans considered nonperforming at quarter end totaled $2.4 million, a reduction of $451 thousand from March 31, 2021.
Balance Sheet
Centric ended the current quarter with total assets of $1.0 billion compared to $983 million the prior quarter, an increase of $51 million. Cash and cash equivalents increased $37 million from prior quarter due to the increase in core deposits. Borrowings decreased in the first quarter $15 million compared to prior quarter and have reduced $26 million from a year ago. Assets decreased $89 million due to the forgiveness of $194 million in PPP loans and corresponding release of wholesale deposits from first quarter 2021.
Total loans ended March 31, 2022, at $886 million, an increase of $11 million from the prior quarter. PPP loan balances decreased $18 million from the prior quarter due to forgiveness processing. Core loan growth increased $29 million, or 3%, from the prior quarter demonstrating an annualized growth rate of 14%. The Philadelphia region continues to drive strong performance and represents 53% of loans outstanding.
Growth in core loans outstanding from first quarter 2021 is $82 million, or 10%. Commercial loans increased $41 million, or 20%, and commercial real estate loans increased $52 million, or 10% year over year, while PPP loans have decreased $194 million.
Total deposits ended the quarter at $877 million, an increase of $62 million from the fourth quarter 2021. Noninterest bearing deposits remain at 28% of total deposits as core deposit growth was 8% over year-end balances. Money market accounts saw the largest increase at $47 million during the first quarter 2022. Year over year PPP forgiveness and sale coupled with growth in core deposit relationships enabled $145 million in wholesale funding to be released in the last twelve months.
Shareholders' equity increased $3 million over fourth quarter 2021 ending the quarter at $98 million. Earnings drove the quarter's results with a decrease to equity related to the mark-to-market adjustment to the available for sale investment portfolio, dampening the growth by $0.06 per share as interest rates rose. Shareholders' equity increased $9 million, or 11%, over same quarter prior period. Centric's share price increased 6% from a year ago with tangible book value per share growth of 10%, ending the period at $11.43. Centric Bank continues to exceed "Well Capitalized" guidelines.
Centric has provided an Investor Presentation which covers the Company's first quarter results of operations. The presentation is available on the Company's website at https://investors.centricbank.com/filings/Docs/default.aspx.
About the Company
Founded in 2007, Centric Financial Corporation, and its subsidiary, Centric Bank, is headquartered in south central Pennsylvania with assets of $1.0 billion and remains a leader in organic loan growth. A locally owned, locally loaned community bank, Centric Bank provides competitive and pro-growth financial services to businesses, professionals, individuals, families, and the health care industry. An American Banker 2020, 2019 and 2018 Best Banks to Work For, three-time Best Places to Work, Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies for seven years, and twice ranked a Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Bank by American Banker for financial performance.
Centric Bank has financial centers located in Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Doylestown, Devon, and Lancaster, loan production offices in Lancaster and Devon, and an Operations and Executive Office campus in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. To learn more about Centric Bank, call 888.274.2033, or visit CentricBank.com. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Centric Financial Corporation is traded over the counter (OTC-Pink) with the ticker symbol CFCX.
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Contact: Patricia A. Husic
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Young Entrepreneur Council is an invitation-only community for the world's most successful entrepreneurs.
MIDDLETOWN, Del. , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandru Stan, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tekpon, a one-stop platform for users' and businesses' software needs, has been accepted into Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invitation-only community for the world's most successful entrepreneurs 45 and younger.
Alexandru Stan was hand-selected to join YEC based on his accomplishments as an entrepreneur and proven industry leadership. As a member of YEC, Alexandru Stan will have access to exclusive benefits, including a curated network of influential peers, personal brand building and publishing opportunities on top media outlets, volume discounts on business services, and VIP events.
"I'm always saying to my team that helping others should be our main goal with the business. Of course, we are not expecting a reward in exchange, but when they come, like me joining YEC, we should take them and do something bigger for society.
To be part of an organization like YEC is not only an honor for me, but a challenge to become better and to share my knowledge with other enthusiasts and young entrepreneurs like me. I wasn't born a leader, but the people I work with have taught me how to be a leader. And I'll make sure to help our industry by making the right decisions for our customers.", CEO of Tekpon, Alexandru Stan
Scott Gerber, founder of YEC, says, "We are honored to welcome Alexandru Stan to YEC. Our philosophy is that by curating the very best entrepreneurial minds around and providing them with a space to build meaningful relationships and access more opportunity, our members can further their success and the success of the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem."
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GETTYSBURG, Pa. , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPEN MINDS and Genoa Healthcare have published an eBook entitled, "Combatting The Effects Of Staffing Shortages With An Engaged Pharmacy Partner." This new resource is intended to help organizations learn best practices for successful relationships with pharmacy partners.
The rise of mental illness and substance abuse disorder has created unprecedented demand for care from behavioral health clinics and providers. At the same time, historic staff burnout and staff shortages leave behavioral health organizations unable to provide the necessary care.
A strong integrated pharmacy partner can make a dramatic difference for your clinic and the people you serve. By bridging the gap between medication needs and clinic visits, a pharmacy partner can play a vital role on your care team by boosting medication adherence and lightening the burden for your clinical staff.
This guide was developed by Genoa Healthcare to provide organizations with details on what services to expect from a pharmacy partners and tips on how to bridge the gaps left by staffing shortages. Find out how your team could benefit from adding an integrated pharmacy partner by downloading this free eBook at https://www.genoahealthcare.com/insights/news-releases/guide-combatting-the-effects-of-staffing-shortages-with-an-engaged-pharmacy-partner/
This eBook is being provided to OPEN MINDS readers free of charge, courtesy of Genoa Healthcare. To download, "Combatting The Effects Of Staffing Shortages With An Engaged Pharmacy Partner," and receive a list of the 12 services you should expect from your pharmacy partner, click here.
About Genoa Healthcare
Genoa Healthcare is the leading provider of pharmacy medication management services for individuals with behavioral health conditions and has been serving the community for more than 20 years. Today, Genoa Healthcare has hundreds of pharmacies located on site within community mental health centers across 47 states and the District of Columbia. Genoa Healthcare is part of OptumRx, a pharmacy care services company. Learn more about Genoa Healthcare.
About OPEN MINDS
OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence, management consulting, and marketing services firm specializing exclusively in the markets of the health and human service field that serve consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. OPEN MINDS' mission is to provide payers, service provider organizations, and technology and scientific firms that serve these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more at www.openminds.com.
Contact: Stacey Fox, sfox@openminds.com
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ANAHEIM, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VeSync's home cooking essentials brand, Cosori, the #1 air fryer brand* has been selected as Newsweek's list of America's Best Home & Garden Brands 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on March 30, 2022 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek's website.
"As the premier kitchen appliance company, offering products with advanced smart technology, we strive to promote solutions to a healthier and more user-friendly way of cooking", said Grace Yang, CEO of parent company VeSync. "Winning this award signifies that our innovative air fryers have helped individuals and families achieve restaurant-quality food and has improved their overall lifestyle."
America's Best Home and Garden Brands 2022 were identified via online reviews and ratings based on nine product-specific aspects: Performance, Convenience, Experience, Value for Money, Quality, Design, Service, Safety, and Set-Up. Using ReQiew, Statista's proprietary online review analysis software, over 4 million reviews and ratings were collected and analyzed to determine the top home and garden brands.
Cosori is ecstatic to be recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Best Home & Garden Brands 2022. To learn more about Cosori and its assortment of premier cooking essentials, please visit Cosori.com.
About Cosori
Launched in 2016, Cosori offers award-winning products with advanced smart technology that equip users to enjoy wholesome, homemade food, even when they have a full plate. The brand's collection of innovative kitchen appliances focuses on helping individuals and families achieve restaurant-quality food and an overall improved lifestyle. As part of the VeSync Family of Brands, Cosori has received global recognition for its award-winning, innovative designs, and has garnered millions of satisfied customers worldwide. To learn more, visit Cosori.com.
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*Source: Stackline data for U.S. Amazon Sales
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LAS VEGAS, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DELL TECHNOLOGIES WORLD --
News summary
- Dell strengthens its APEX portfolio with managed services for cyber recovery and extends multi-cloud cyber recovery capabilities in public clouds
- Dell demonstrates software-defined block, file and object storage in public clouds with Project Alpine
- Dell collaborates with Snowflake, extending its SaaS ecosystem, to help customers connect data from on-premises Dell enterprise storage with the Snowflake Data Cloud
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) is delivering new cloud experiences, an expanded ecosystem, and offerings to help customers manage and protect applications across data centers and multi-cloud environments. These new offerings are designed to help organizations easily store, protect and control their data and applications across an increasing number of platforms and locations.
"Our customers want help reducing complexity and are seeking solutions that use a common approach to managing data wherever it lives – from public clouds, to the data center, to the edge," said Chuck Whitten, co-chief operating officer, Dell Technologies. "We are building a portfolio of software and services that simplifies on-premises and multi-cloud environments and offers."
"We are making bold moves to deliver solutions that are connected and increasingly digital to create a superior health care experience for consumers," said Karen S. Lynch, President and CEO, CVS Health. "Our strategic collaboration with Dell is helping accelerate the value of our technology investments for our colleagues and consumers."
According to a recent Gartner® report, global information security and risk management end user spending will reach around $168 billion in 2022, up over $13 billion from 2021.1 As cyber protection continues to become a greater priority, Dell is providing new options for managed cyber recovery offerings and public cloud cyber recovery solutions for multi-cloud environments.
Dell is bolstering its APEX portfolio with the introduction of Dell APEX Cyber Recovery Services. The first in a series of new APEX full stack solutions that deliver a cloud experience, APEX Cyber Recovery Services simplifies recovery from cyberattacks. Dell manages the day-to-day cyber recovery vault operations and assists with data recovery. Dell is delivering an as-a-Service experience with standardized configurations, simplified Dell-assisted recovery options and expertise from nearly 2,000 isolated vault solutions deployed globally.
Dell is extending the reach of its multi-cloud ecosystem and speeding access to its data protection offerings for public clouds with the release of Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for Microsoft Azure. The new service will join a broad portfolio of Dell offerings available through Microsoft Azure Marketplace and will allow organizations to:
- Deploy an isolated cyber vault in the public cloud to more securely protect and isolate data away from a ransomware attack, improving cyber resiliency and helping reduce the impact of cyberattacks.
- Provide flexible recovery options in the event of a cyberattack including recovery within the data center, in a new Azure private network, or in an unimpacted Azure environment.
Dell also builds on its collaboration with AWS by announcing CyberSense for Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS. With the offering, organizations will be able to:
- Use adaptive analytics, scan metadata and complete files, and implement machine learning and forensic tools to detect, diagnose and speed data recovery.
- Monitor files and databases to determine if a cyberattack has occurred and identify the last known uncorrupted copy of data to speed a more secure and confidential recovery.
Building on January's introduction of Project Alpine, Dell is demonstrating how its storage software could be used in public clouds such as AWS and Azure. Project Alpine will provide data mobility and consistent operations across on-premises and public cloud environments. Organizations will be able to quickly deploy or easily consume Dell storage software and services that will offer performance in the public cloud efficiency and protection based on industry-leading enterprise storage.2
With Dell storage software in the public cloud, customers will be able to seamlessly move data to the cloud and leverage cloud-based analytics services. Developers can write applications once and deploy them anywhere they are needed to create a consistent, cloud-native experience across multiple public clouds.
Dell and Snowflake will work together to connect data from Dell enterprise storage with the Snowflake Data Cloud. A first of its kind, this collaboration will give customers greater flexibility operating in multi-cloud environments, meet data sovereignty requirements, and easily turn data into insights wherever it resides.
Dell and Snowflake customers will be able to use on-premises data stored on Dell object storage with the Snowflake Data Cloud while keeping their data local or seamlessly copying it to public clouds. The companies will pursue product integrations and joint go-to-market efforts in the second half of 2022.
- Dell APEX Cyber Recovery Services is available today in the United States with broader availability planned for later this year.
- Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for Microsoft Azure will be globally available in the second half of 2022.
- CyberSense for Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS will be globally available in the second half of 2022.
- Mind the Gap: Protect Your Business Against Ransomware
- Coming to Clouds Near you: Project Alpine Sneak Preview
- More clouds, no problem: Simplifying your multi-cloud world
- Connect with Dell via LinkedIn and Twitter
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
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1.Gartner Forecast: Information Security and Risk Management, Worldwide, 2020-2026, 1Q22 Update, Shailendra Upadhyay, Mark Driver, 30 March, 2022 . GARTNER is the registered trademark and service mark of Gartner Inc., and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and has been used herein with permission. All rights reserved.
2.IDC WW Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, 2021Q4, March 11, 2022 – Vendor Revenue
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LAS VEGAS and No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dell Technologies World -- Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the Data Cloud company, will work together to connect data from Dell's industry leading enterprise storage portfolio1 with the Snowflake Data Cloud. A first of its kind, this collaboration will help customers have greater flexibility operating in multi-cloud environments, meet data sovereignty requirements, and easily turn data into insights.
Once available, Dell and Snowflake customers will be able to use on-premises data stored on Dell object storage with the Snowflake Data Cloud while keeping their data local or seamlessly copying it to public clouds. The companies will pursue product integrations and joint go-to-market efforts in the second half of 2022.
"As the industry leader in data storage, Dell Technologies provides customers with the tools needed to derive insights from their data wherever it resides," said Jeff Boudreau, president, Dell Technologies Infrastructure Solutions Group. "With the industry's first collaboration between on-premises storage systems and the Snowflake Data Cloud, we are able to expand Dell's SaaS provider ecosystem for data insights on-premises and in public clouds."
"Snowflake's mission is to mobilize the world's data by empowering organizations to eliminate silos and bring data together to unlock more value and deeper insights," said Christian Kleinerman, Snowflake senior vice president of product. "This collaboration with Dell will allow organizations to gain more value from their on-premises data while leveraging the performance and simplicity of Snowflake's platform and the powerful collaboration capabilities of the Snowflake Data Cloud."
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
About Snowflake
Snowflake enables every organization to mobilize their data with Snowflake's Data Cloud. Customers use the Data Cloud to unite siloed data, discover and securely share data, and execute diverse analytic workloads. Wherever data or users live, Snowflake delivers a single data experience that spans multiple clouds and geographies. Thousands of customers across many industries, including 241 of the 2021 Fortune 500 and 488 of the 2021 Forbes Global 2000 (G2K) as of January 31, 2022, use Snowflake Data Cloud to power their businesses. Learn more at snowflake.com.
1 IDC Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, 2021Q4, March 22, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DELL TECHNOLOGIES WORLD --
News Summary
- Dell, Computer Aid, Intel and Microsoft to launch 25 solar-powered community hubs across three continents
- Hubs built with Dell technology-enabled solutions to meet communities' unique needs
- First hub in Boa Esperanca, Brazil aims to help community address local deforestation
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Dell Technologies (NYSE:Dell), in partnership with Computer Aid, Intel and Microsoft, announced its Solar Community Hubs strategy, marking an evolution in its established Solar Learning Labs program. Moving beyond technology access for education alone, the hubs improve access to technology, healthcare and workforce skills for communities in remote areas around the world.
The Solar Community Hubs will be built with Dell technology-enabled solutions and look to introduce 5G, edge computing and other services. Each hub will be managed by the community and will offer services based on each community's unique needs. The hubs will provide communities with access to water and electricity, healthcare and resources for environmental preservation. Community members can also access technical skills training, entrepreneurship support, education and career guidance, and revenue-generating services to support job creation and financial sustainability.
"Research shows that the greatest impact starts with empowering local communities," said Cassandra Garber, VP of Environmental and Social Governance, Dell Technologies. "By introducing the Solar Community Hubs, communities will have access to resources and infrastructure to address their most pressing issues. This evolution puts community needs at the center, and we are eager to see – and be a part of – the impact these community partnerships will have around the globe."
Digitizing the Amazon to Support Sustainability
Dell Technologies recently introduced the first Solar Community Hub in Boa Esperanca, Brazil, in partnership with the Foundation for Amazon Sustainability (FAS), bringing digital tools like Latitude Rugged, desktops, servers, projectors and Wi-Fi to community members in a dozen outlying riverside communities and Indigenous tribes in the Amazon. Community members, who previously traveled far for modern services and school, can now continue their education, take vocational courses, start college and prepare for the job market – in their own community.
The hub is also designed with circularity at its core, using repurposed shipping containers, sustainably sourced wood and furniture, and solar panels so devices run primarily on renewable energy.
Participants in the project are part of FAS' Bolsa Floresta program, a government initiative of the State of Amazonas introduced in 2008 to decrease deforestation through community building. The hubs help improve the lives of people living in the Amazon who then cultivate a more sustainable relationship between the rainforest and its residents.
Power in Partnership
Dell currently collaborates with approximately 60 strategic partners globally, including Computer Aid, Dell's nonprofit partner for Solar Community Hub development. Computer Aid helps identify the locations and local partners who can help make the hub a reality.
Since 2011, Dell and Computer Aid have partnered to support 24 Solar Learning Labs, which reach 18,000 students and community members per year in countries including Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa.
Dell also works with customers, partners– like Intel and Microsoft - and other stakeholders to bring additional resources and capabilities to the communities based on local needs. Partners and customers can now join Dell Technologies and Computer Aid in supporting the roll out of the Solar Community Hubs over the coming years.
Additional quotes
- "By working together with the community of Boa Esperança Dell Technologies, Intel, Microsoft and FAS, we're creating a model for a sustainable community that is preserving the Amazon," said Alejandro Espinosa Llano, Solar Community Hub Program Manager at Computer Aid International. "The Solar Community Hub will provide the much-needed access to technology and telemedicine that these true conservation heroes deserve, reducing inequalities and enabling them to reap the benefits of technology. It's a small contribution to a commitment to a better world for all."
- "This project is benefiting many young people with the opportunity to participate in higher education and vocational courses and preparing them for the job market." – Luziete Mar Hipy, Director of the Boa Esperança Solar Community Hub
- Whenever we implement a hub, we have kids coming to us every 10 seconds wanting to look inside or ask questions. It's a nice feeling to see what we can achieve when we put the technology and people together." – Ruan Malheclient, Solutions Technologist at Dell Technologies
Additional resources
- Press Kit- images and videos
- May 2 Live Broadcast
- Solar Community Hubs
- Learn more about Dell's work in the Amazon
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
About Computer Aid
Computer Aid International is a non-profit organization with 25 years of experience supporting eLearning and promoting access to technology in developing and remote areas throughout the world. They are also pioneers in their circular economy approach offering IT asset disposal and data wiping for companies and organizations globally.
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TSX.V: DME
U.S. OTC: DMEHF
Frankfurt: QM01
VANCOUVER, BC, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the "Company") (TSXV: DME) (OTC: DMEHF) (Frankfurt: QM01) From the President of the Company.
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. (DME) is pleased to announce that it has completed cased hole work on Wells 5 and 6. Completion work on Well 7 is anticipated to be completed later this week. Bottom hole pressures were within the expected values and the initial flow test and sampling for gaseous analysis have been completed. The Company made the decision to test the zones of interest, for future production within the McCauley Helium Field and on other DME properties. These lowest zones were then shut off and our main zones of interest for primary helium production were then perforated and tested with gas samples being sent via ground transportation to an independent lab for analysis.
"These 3 wells are expected to go online along with Wells 2 and 4," says Desert Mountain Energy Corp. CEO, Robert Rohlfing. "Results from Wells 5, 6 and 7 will be released as soon the laboratory test results are received. The Company is planning on drilling another wildcat well before summer, hoping to add another helium field to our current portfolio."
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. has set 350,000 options for officers, directors and consultants at a price of $3.30 for a term of 3 years.
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. is a publicly traded resource company primarily focused on exploration, development and production of helium, hydrogen and noble gases. The Company is primarily looking for elements deemed critical to the renewable energy and high technology industries.
We seek safe harbor
"Robert Rohlfing"
Robert Rohlfing
Exec Chairman & CEO
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Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company and its operations to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include, among others, changes in national and local governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada and the United States; financial risks due to helium prices, operating or technical difficulties in exploration and development activities; risks and hazards and the speculative nature of resource exploration and related development; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and challenges to the Company's title to properties.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the continued operation of the Company's exploration operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company does not intend to, and nor does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.
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It is the company's eighth location in the region
PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drayer Physical Therapy Institute opened its Pleasant Hills outpatient clinic today, giving the company eight locations in the Pittsburgh region.
The new clinic is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. To make an appointment, call 412-328-2550 or visit drayerpt.com.
Drayer offers in-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. Services include manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation programs.
Clinic director Steve Huber earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He treats all orthopedic and musculoskeletal diagnoses, post-operative conditions, sports injuries and work-related injuries. He is certified in trigger point dry needling.
Drayer's other area clinics include Pittsburgh-Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh-Ross Township, Washington, Moon Township, Allison Park, Wexford and Cranberry Township. The company has more than 60 clinics across Pennsylvania.
Drayer, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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Powerhouse talent brings decades of experience and strategic networks to the lending firm.
CLEVELAND, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore Funding, an alternative lender for the staffing and transportation industries, has hired six new Sales & Client Success team members to support the company's landmark expansion.
Encore, launched by entrepreneur and CEO Joel Adelman, recently acquired two national companies: Millennium Funding and TemPay. This positions Encore as a powerhouse player in the national alternative lending industry. Encore Funding's core services – payroll funding, technology solutions and strategic consulting – are now available to more clients nationwide. Read more about their services at Encore-Funding.com/Funding-Solutions.
To bolster Encore's rapid growth and influx of new funding opportunities, the private lending firm welcomes six new hires to its Sales & Client Success team:
- Robinn Mikalic, Vice President of Business Development
- Darlene Barzilay, Vice President of Business Development
- Ed Burr, Director of Client Strategy and Growth
- Lisa Huff, Director of Finance
- Kim Castagnola, Client Service Manager
- Micki Reisman, Sales Development Associate
"We've always set ourselves apart with personal service and exceptional client results. This talented group helps us take that even further with their deep knowledge in the staffing industry and commitment to client growth," said Adelman. Read more about the new talent at Encore-Funding.com/About-Us.
Encore's strategic services beyond payroll funding include consulting for common issues staffing entrepreneurs face: cash flow, recruitment, business development, pricing and compliance.
In addition, Encore's talent variety makes the company stand out from competition. Adelman is back in action as CEO, bringing with him several original leaders from Advance Partners, a private lending organization he began in 1998 and sold to Paychex in 2015.
Adelman has a long track record of success for both his companies and their clients. The dynamic combination of his experience and recent hires ushers in a new era for Encore Funding. Adelman strongly feels that, with the right team, Encore's potential to serve clients and accelerate their growth is unlimited.
About Encore Funding
Encore Funding is an alternative lender, founded by entrepreneur Joel Adelman, that delivers working capital, consulting and software to growth-minded entrepreneurs. Beyond receivables financing, the firm offers advisory support and resources needed to drive solutions and positive returns. Encore invests in staffing agencies, transportation, and entrepreneurs seeking to drive business, economic and community impact. For more information, visit encore-funding.com.
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Jimmy Butler and Justin Fields join Essentia Nation alongside longtime Essentia ambassadors Patrick Mahomes and Tate McRae to inspire fans to stop for nothing to reach their goals
BOTHELL, Wash., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Essentia® Water, the pioneer of ionized alkaline water in the U.S., today launched a new campaign featuring basketball star Jimmy Butler, Chicago quarterback Justin Fields, and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Tate McRae. A continuation of its "Stop for Nothing" campaign, which launched in 2021 and featured McRae alongside Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, this new creative focuses on maintaining resilience by taking a moment to pause and hydrate.
Essentia's philosophy is that a better you, starts with a better water. Today's world demands resilience, and resilience starts with self-care. The new campaign creative highlights how Essentia's Supercharged Ionized Alkaline Water not only hydrates, but can also help promote a sense of renewal to keep your mind and body focused on achieving your goals.
Each of the brand's campaign partners have one thing in common – the relentless drive to constantly hone their own craft and stop for nothing in pursuit of their goals:
- Nicknamed "Jimmy Buckets," Jimmy Butler is a 6-time league all-star and a decorated titan in his sport. Most recently, he led his team to the top seed in this year's playoffs.
- Justin Fields was selected in the first round of the 2021 professional draft and is the second quarterback in his team's history to surpass the century mark in rushing.
- Tate McRae's hit single "you broke me first" has achieved over 1 billion streams and the #1 spot on the Top 40 US radio charts, landing her on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list - the youngest musician to be included.
"This campaign underscores the importance of taking care of yourself so you can continue chasing your dreams, and focus on the things that are important to you," said Zola Kane, Head of Marketing at Essentia Water. "Our partners personify that extraordinary combination of grit and determination we not only admire, but strive to inspire through our products and campaigns. We are both proud and humbled to be working with these superstars."
The new "Stop for Nothing" campaign was created in partnership with Essentia's lead creative agency Droga5. It includes 30-second, 15-second, and 06-second spots that will air across digital and social channels, along with online video platforms – specifically Hulu, YouTube and NBC Universal beginning May 2, 2022. The campaign films can be viewed on Essentia's YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/essentiawater.
Visit EssentiaWater.com to learn more and find your closest retailer at essentiawater.com/store-locator/.
About Essentia Sub, LLC:
The first ionized alkaline bottled water offered in the United States, Essentia's philosophy is that a better you, starts with a better water. Headquartered in Bothell, WA, Essentia Sub, LLC pioneered ionized alkaline water in 1998 and is known for its unique ionization process. The brand is CarbonNeutral Packaging Certified® and distributed in more than 100,000 retailers across the United States. It's the #1 alkaline water brand and the #1 selling bottled water brand in the natural channel*. To learn more about Essentia, please visit essentiawater.com or connect with Essentia on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
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MAUMEE, Ohio, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Feed Factors, Ltd., a U.K.-based subsidiary of The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE), has been awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of Sustainable Development. This category recognizes companies that develop products and services that have a positive impact upon and provide major benefits to the environment, society, and economy.
"Earning this award is a testament to all the hard work the Feed Factors team has put in, constantly striving to improve their business, specifically in organic trade. We believe that a consumer should be given a clear choice between intensively farmed products and organically grown," stated Feed Factors Managing Director Jason Hopkinson. "We are proud to have been selected for such a prestigious award which recognizes the company's work around the globe promoting organic farming and its products in a sustainable manner, to benefit generations to come."
"The Andersons environmental, social, and governance philosophy is to provide our customers with products and services that are of value while also taking action to be a good corporate neighbor by preserving our natural resources for future generations," stated The Andersons President and CEO Pat Bowe. "We are honored that Feed Factors has twice been named a winner of a Queen's Award for Enterprise: in 2022, for Sustainable Development, as well as 2019, for Innovation."
About Feed Factors, Ltd.
Feed Factors, Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Andersons, Inc. Principle activities include trading, importing, and distribution of agricultural commodities for human and animal consumption; specializing in organic grains and oilseeds. Its business model centers on promoting organic farming worldwide that doesn't exhaust the land and benefits waterways, wildlife, and insects. Feed Factors also supports the EU product environment footprint initiative (PEF) with carbon footprint and environmental impact as the key drivers. For more information, please visit www.feedfactors.com.
About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., celebrating 75 years of service and named to Forbes® lists of America's Best Employers for 2022 and Best Employers for Diversity 2022 as well as America's Most Trusted Companies 2022 by Newsweek®, is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.
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CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- -- The American Association of Endodontists (AAE), the organization that represents root canal specialists known as endodontists who save natural teeth and relieve tooth pain, announced it has dedicated the entire month of May to saving teeth. Sponsored by Sonendo, Save Your Tooth Month is a national annual initiative designed to showcase the benefits of root canal treatment from a specialist.
This year, the emphasis is on getting back on track with oral health and seeing a specialist in cases of tooth pain. Remember, a healthier mouth = a healthier YOU.
Nothing looks, feels or functions like your natural tooth. Regular brushing and flossing, along with six-month check-ups from your dentist, can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime.
Sometimes your teeth may have infection or disease and will need additional care. When possible, you should always consider treatments to save your teeth. When given the choice between root canal treatment and extraction, always choose the root canal route whenever possible.
According to a November 2021 survey fielded by the AAE, 81% of American adults wish they had taken better care of their natural teeth. In fact, more than a quarter (26%) of Americans feel others would find them more attractive and about 1 in 6 (16%) feel they would have a more active dating life if they took better care of their teeth.
But beyond the surface-level concern of appearance, there are plenty of other reasons you should strive to keep your teeth in optimal health.
"Oral health involves more than just keeping your teeth looking their best," said Dr. Stefan I. Zweig, President of the AAE. "Poor dental health can lead to overall health issues and can negatively impact mood, confidence, ability to carry out daily tasks and more."
More than half (55%) wish their parent(s) had instilled better oral hygiene habits when they were younger, and 43% admit that tooth pain or oral health issues negatively affects their productivity or ability to focus.
Visiting your general dentist for bi-annual checkups and cleanings is always advisable, but what to do when you fell behind on your preventive care and now have tooth pain? The answer is simple: Seek an endodontist.
When it comes to tooth pain, it's important to know that an endodontist is a toothache sufferer's greatest ally. And in the case of a dental emergency, you should seek an endodontist instead of dialing 911.
The Association plans to celebrate Save Your Tooth Month by encouraging members and patients alike to post on social media using the hashtags: #sytm2022, #I❤️SavingTeeth, and #I❤️RootCanals. Dr. Zweig will take to the airwaves, participating in a nationwide Satellite Media Tour on May 5, holding interviews with multiple TV, radio and online news outlets.
Find a tooth saving specialist known as an endodontist at findmyendodontist.com. Visit aae.org/sytm to learn more about how you can get involved in Save Your Tooth Month, and be sure to keep up with the AAE on social media:
- Instagram:@savingyourteeth
- Twitter: @savingyourteeth
- Facebook.com/endodontists
- Linkedin.com/company/endodontists
"Maintaining good oral health could be an important factor in living your life to the fullest," Dr. Zweig concluded.
About Our Sponsor:
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on saving teeth from tooth decay, the most prevalent chronic disease globally. Sonendo develops and manufactures the GentleWave® System, an innovative technology platform designed to treat tooth decay by cleaning and disinfecting the microscopic spaces within teeth without the need to remove tooth structure. The system utilizes a proprietary mechanism of action, which combines procedure fluid optimization, broad-spectrum acoustic energy, and advanced fluid dynamics, to debride and disinfect deep regions of the complex root canal system in a less invasive procedure that preserves tooth structure. The clinical benefits of the GentleWave System when compared to conventional methods of root canal therapy include improved clinical outcomes, such as superior cleaning that is independent of root canal complexity and tooth anatomy, high and rapid rates of healing and minimal to no post-operative pain. In addition, the GentleWave System can improve the workflow and economics of dental practices and offers patients an effective, less invasive, and less painful alternative to traditional root canal therapy.
Sonendo is also the parent company of TDO® Software, the developer of widely used endodontic practice management software solutions, designed to simplify practice workflow. TDO Software integrates practice management, imaging, referral reporting and CBCT imaging, and offers built-in communication with the GentleWave System.
For more information about Sonendo and the GentleWave System, please visit www.sonendo.com. To find a GentleWave doctor in your area, please visit www.gentlewave.com.
About the American Association of Endodontists
The AAE is headquartered in Chicago and represents more than 8,000 members worldwide. Endodontics is one of 12 dental specialties formally recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAE, founded in 1943, is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care. The Association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service. For more information about the AAE, visit the Association's website at aae.org. For more patient focused information, visit aae.org/patients.
Contact:
Kim FitzSimmons, 800-872-3636
Elisabeth Lisican, 312-872-0460
Michael Dobrow, 312-872-0462
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HelpPetShelters.com announced the Debra Joseph Diamond Grant Program to support the work of local animal shelters in the United States. Beginning with an initial $100,000, the program will provide multiyear support to help animals in shelters.
Debra Joseph Diamond, Ph.D. was a Wall Street money manager, author, medium, and animal lover. Following a high-profile career on Wall Street, Debra transitioned to a life of purpose and spirituality after discovering she was a natural psychic/medium and medical intuitive. She authored several books focusing on spirituality and has been featured in the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and other major publications. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University. Debra provided remarkable insights for her clients who sought guidance in healing and personal growth.
Throughout her life, Debra always had a passion for animals, and it was her wish to have significant funds allocated to furthering the mission of improving the lives and welfare of animals.
The program is possible thanks to support from the Charitable Fundraising Council, a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes giving to efficient charities.
"Local pet shelters are underfunded and rarely receive money from wealthy national animal groups," remarked Hailey Braun, Outreach Director for Help Pet Shelters. "The work of local shelters directly impacts the lives and welfare of desperate animals and deserves far greater support and awareness."
To date, Help Pet Shelters has given over $100,000 to help local shelters across the country. Help Pet Shelters is known for its "95% Promise"—95% of the funds it raises are given directly to local pet shelters with only 5% allocated to program administration.
Applicants to the program can apply at HelpPetShelters.com. Requests for more information or other inquiries can be made to braun@HelpPetShelters.com.
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GETTYSBURG, Pa., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPEN MINDS has announced that Dr. Hossam Mahmoud, Regional Chief Medical Officer, Beacon Heal Options, Dr. Douglas Nemecek, Chief Medical Officer, Evernorth, Tonya Copeland, Vice President, Strategic Solutions, UnitedHealthcare Community & State, Eric Keen, General Partner, Council Capital, CJ Burnes, General Partner, Windrose Health Investors, and Matthew Pettit, Founding Partner, Seven Hills Capital will headline The 2022 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute, kicking off on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The institute features dynamic educational case studies and sessions, inspiring keynote addresses and executive panels, and numerous networking opportunities. This is the only executive event focused on moving innovation to action and sustainable strategies for organizations serving consumers with complex conditions in the "next normal."
"Learning about emerging innovations will be the key to success for future growth," says Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer at OPEN MINDS. "It is imperative to gain the practical knowledge on how to design a transformational strategy and make it a reality."
Tuesday, June 14th Institute Highlights:
The institute kicks off with four special events. The 2022 OPEN MINDS I/DD Executive Summit features several innovative case studies and speakers throughout the day. This all-day summit begins with "For I/DD Services, "Managed Care" Is Not A Bad Word: How United Healthcare Is Expanding Services To Meet This Growing Need," a keynote presentation by Tonya Copeland, Vice President, United Healthcare Community & State.
Following the keynote address will be the timely topics featuring in-depth case studies:
- Care Coordination Models For The Most Complex Consumers With I/DD featuring Jeff Klimaski, The Columbus Organization, and Melissa Covert, CareSource
- Designing A Service Delivery System For Consumers With I/DD & Complex Medical Needs featuring Karen Lindgren, The Bancroft Group, and Mark Treat and Dr. Anul Kaul, Upward Health
- The Corrections System & The Consumer With I/DD – Innovative Programs featuring Amy Gaddor and Sarah Louer, Mountain Lake Services, and Wayne Young, The Harris Center
- Innovative Approaches To Managed Care & I/DD Services
Attendees are anticipating The 2022 Mergers, Acquisitions & Affiliations Summit beginning with a plenary panel entitled "The Investor Perspective – The Trends & Future Of Investment In The Complex Consumer Market Space" featuring private equity investors in the health and human services space including Eric Keen, General Partner, Council Capital, CJ Burnes, General Partner, Windrose Health Investors, and Matthew Pettit, Founding Partner, Seven Hills Capital.
This will be followed by three additional case studies and panels examining the following:
- National Specialty Provider Organizations – Current Developments & Future Trends featuring Darren Hodgdon, Beacon Specialized Living and Charles McLister, Elwyn
- Affiliation Without A Merger – Perspectives From Executives Who Are Making It Work featuring Tine Hansen-Turton, Woods Services, Roy Leitstein, Legacy Treatment Services, Lori Plunkett, Brian's House, Karen Coleman, Tabor, George Richards, Archway Programs, and Guy Signor, Journey Health System
- Making Mergers & Acquisitions Work – Perspectives From Executives Post-Mergers featuring Nicholas Riehl, ncgCARE, Joe Dan Beavers & Eric Embry, LifeSkills
- The Break Down – 10 Things Not To Do When Thinking About MA&A
We are pleased to announce that we also will be offering two executive seminars on Tuesday, June 14, to help incorporate these proven OPEN MINDS best practices into your strategic plan:
- Making The Right Technology Investments For Your Organization: An OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Technology Strategy, Budgeting & Planning
- How To Optimize Technology: An OPEN MINDS Seminar On Getting The Most Value From Your Technology Investments, sponsored by Qualifacts.
Wednesday, June 15th Institute Highlights:
Monica E. Oss, CEO, OPEN MINDS will open the day with the results from The 2022 OPEN MINDS National Innovation Survey: Innovation Adoption Among Specialty Provider Organizations. Directly following her remarks, Hossam Mahmoud, M.D., Regional Chief Medical Officer, Beacon Health Options, will deliver his keynote address, "From Obscurity Into The Spotlight–Telehealth's Evolutionary Path In Behavioral Health & How Beacon Continues To Light The Way." Dr. Mahmoud and Ms. Oss, will engage in further questions and a deeper conversation in the thought leader forum following the keynote session.
Join as we converse over the pros and cons of examining care at home for our roundtable session with Mark Treat of Upward Health, and representatives from WellSky and Unity Point, "Do Complex Care Needs Require An Inpatient Stay? Evaluating Skilled Nursing Facility-At-Home Models."
E.J. Rickey and Adam Roberts will discuss the importance of marketing strategy as they share lessons from the field during the case study, "Telling Your Story To Inform Your ROI: The Diversus Health Case Study On Building Marketing Infrastructure."
In the afternoon we will highlight the growing list of provider groups that are turning to integrated behavioral and physical health in the case study, "Models For Integration Of Primary Care & Specialty Provider Organizations – Evaluating The Options" featuring speakers Tracy Rawls, Loree Elahee-Lee, and Benedict Njoku, M.D. of eXclusive Services, and Joseph Reis, ARNP of Peninsula Behavioral Health.
Join our best practice session on evaluating the question of organizational size and scale in, "How Big Is Big Enough? Is Your Organization The Wrong Size?"
Continuing our 2022 series on developments in the California market and adoption and roll-out of Medi-Cal/CalAIM, will be our in-depth executive seminar featuring speakers, Dr. George Orras, Graham Johnson, and Sylvia Garcia from Bayless Integrated Healthcare, and our Vice President, Western Region, OPEN MINDS, Richard Louis III, "Preparing For CalAIM – Developing A Strategy For Sustainability & Success For Specialty Care & Primary Care In a Changing Medi-Cal Market."
"Integrating Consumer Apps Into Your Service Delivery System: A Case Study In Success" takes a look at how technology can be incorporated into your overall strategic plan and strategy.
"Developing A Hybrid Service Delivery Model – Planning For Virtual, In-Clinic & In-Home Services" becomes a necessary competency in the "next normal."
The day will close with the plenary panel, "How Retail Medicine Innovation Practices Are Informing Partnership Opportunities," as our executives discuss how low-cost, high-quality service provided by retail clinics are disrupting the industry, and where the opportunities lie for specialty provider organizations to partner. This panel features Nate Bronstein, Chief Clinical Officer, Convenient Care Association, Tine Hansen-Turton, Executive Administrator, Convenient Care Association, Michael Clark, Director of Government Relations, Convenient Care Association, Angela Patterson, Vice President & Chief Nurse Practitioner Officer, CVS Health, CVS Minute Clinics, Marc Watkins, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, The Kroger Co. and Kroger Health, Monica Rhyme, Senior Manager of Learning and Development For Health and Wellness, Walmart Care Clinics, Cathy Kuhn, President, Health In Motion, and Peter Nordeen, Senior Sales Executive, Bellin Health FastCare.
Thursday, June 16th Institute Highlights:
Douglas Nemecek, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Evernorth, opens the final day of the institute with his keynote address, "Filling In the Gaps: How Evernorth Is Driving Better Health For Complex Consumers" where he will discuss the role Evernorth hopes to play in creating a comprehensive health system, in partnership with specialty provider groups. Dr. Nemecek will join institute chair, and Senior Associate, Joseph Naughton-Travers, OPEN MINDS, for a post-keynote thought leader discussion.
Our breakout case study session, "Emerging Models For Addiction Treatment" will examine emerging addiction treatment models that are incorporating hybrid models to look at whole-person care, and features a representative from The Caron Foundation, as well as, Tracy Rawls, Loree Elahee-Lee, and Dr. Benedict Njoku, all from eXclusive Services.
As part of our CFO Consortium series, we are joined by OPEN MINDS, Senior Associate, Ken Carr leading a session, "The CFO As Innovator – Strategies & Tools For Improving The Financial Performance Of A Service Line."
"A Reflection On The Past & A Look To The Future Of The Health & Human Services Market" knowledge partner session will feature Madeline Shurtleff, from Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Join Alexis Chamberlin, and Jesus Parra from The Children's Institute, after lunch, as we dive into "The New Workforce Landscape – A Playbook For Optimizing Workforce Recruitment Performance" and how The Children's Institute is tackling this tricky subject.
"Technology For Innovation: How Do You Know What You Need?" aims to examine how provider groups answered this very question with case study presentations.
Hear how organizations are utilizing quality measures and key performance indicators in the roundtable discussion, "Metrics Matter – Utilizing Quality Measures & Key Outcomes As Performance Drivers." This session features Isamu Pant of Aurora Mental Health Center, Tammy Pearson of Center of Excellence For Recovery, Marshall University, and Dominick DiSalvo of KidsPeace.
"Social Media & Health Care: A Look At The Health Care 'Presence' On Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, & TikTok" examines the benefits, challenges, and overall role social media plays in health care.
Finally, to close our institute, please join OPEN MINDS' CEO, Monica E. Oss, as she gives her closing keynote remarks in "The Sustainability Challenge – Strategies For Capitalizing On Emerging Market Opportunities For Serving High-Needs Consumers."
There will be ample opportunities to network and connect with your peers and colleagues throughout the institute. To view the full agenda, all faculty, and for more information about the institute, visit: https://strategy.openminds.com/agenda/.
For executives who can't make the institute in person, keynotes, seminars, and select sessions will be available to live stream during the event. Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and available as podcasts with presentation materials available post-event. Note that executives that want to take part in the livestream sessions or listen to the podcasts must register for the institute.
Premier Partners include: Akili Interactive, Core Solutions, NephU, Netsmart, NextGen Healthcare, PsychU, and Qualifacts.
Partners include: Otsuka Market Access, Genoa Healthcare, Streamline Healthcare Solutions, ContinuumCloud, Health Information Management Systems (HiMS), and Terrapin Pharmacy.
Affiliate Partners include: Cantata Health Solutions, Carenodes, Dr. First, Eccovia, Ensoftek, Field Worker AI, Foresight, Humana, i2i Population Health, Iris Telehealth, Integrative, iCANotes, Koa Health, Kiriworks, Liberty Healthcare, Millin Associates, Owl, VSS Medical Technologies, Relias, Tridiuum, CapGrow Partners, CCNY Inc., and Silvercloud.
Inperium, iCentrix, Innovatel, and RHA Health Services will also exhibit at the institute.
Registration for this exclusive institute is now available at: https://openminds.com/register-now-sii2/. All registration fees are included for all Elite-level subscribers to OPEN MINDS Circle. For more information on the program, sponsorship opportunities, or media inquiries, contact the Executive Education & Events team, at 877-350-6463 or events@openminds.com.
ABOUT OPEN MINDS
OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence, management consulting, and marketing services firm specializing exclusively in the markets of the health and human service field that serve consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. OPEN MINDS' mission is to provide payers, service provider organizations, and technology and scientific firms that serve these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Contact: Stacey Fox, sfox@openminds.com
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TEANECK, N.J., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interstate Waste Services, Inc. ("IWS") is pleased to announce the acquisition of Evergreen Recycling Solutions, LLC ("Evergreen"), based in Newark, NJ. Evergreen is a LEED certified Material Recovery Facility ("MRF") and Transfer Station specializing in Construction & Demolition ("C&D") debris. Founded in 2007, Evergreen serves Northern and Central New Jersey through its industrial collection and advanced C&D recycling operations.
IWS is the largest privately held, vertically integrated provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services serving the greater New York City and New Jersey markets. The Evergreen acquisition adds a state-of-the-art C&D MRF to the IWS capabilities. The Evergreen MRF processes C&D debris into value-added recyclable commodities including a wood-based renewable fuel used by energy companies as an alternative to coal, ultimately achieving 80%-85% recovery of commingled materials.
"We are excited to join the IWS family," stated John Mango, Managing Member. "Our enterprises share a technology-driven approach to our recycling facilities, as well as a dedication to sustainability across our operations. As a part of IWS, our employees will continue to offer prompt, reliable service along with advanced diversion reporting for LEED certified projects."
Mike DiBella, CEO of IWS added, "The Evergreen acquisition gives us the opportunity to expand our C&D operations, add a state-of-the-art C&D processing facility to our network, and welcome a smart, experienced group to our team. We are all excited to welcome the Evergreen team to the IWS family."
About Interstate Waste Services
Interstate Waste Services, Inc. ("IWS") is a vertically integrated provider of solid waste and recycling services in the New York and New Jersey market. IWS operates over 400 collection vehicles throughout Northern and Central New Jersey, the five boroughs of NYC, and Orange and Rockland Counties in New York, which are serviced by a network of 22 transfer/transload facilities and a rail-served solid waste landfill. IWS is one of the most progressive and innovative providers of non-hazardous waste management services with a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. For more information, please visit www.interstatewaste.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to remove any liquid compound material from the bottom of a 5-gallon bucket," said an inventor, from Rochester Hills, Mich., "so I invented the BUCKET BRUSH. My design would save time and it would eliminate the frustration associated with hand-cleaning the bucket."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective tool for removing liquid-based compound materials within a construction bucket. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional hand-cleaning methods. As a result, it saves time and effort and it enhances safety and convenience. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for construction workers, do-it-yourselfers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OSK-182, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an automatic means to disperse a disinfectant spray into the air," said an inventor, from Battleground, Wash., "so I invented READY SHOTS. My design would provide added health and safety benefits for individuals within a home, vehicle or other space."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to disinfect a home, car or other location. In doing so, it offers an alternative to manual methods of disinfecting a space. As a result, it protects against COVID-19, colds, the flu and other infectious diseases and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a simple design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, vehicle owners, businesses, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PTA-104, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a safe and simple way to apply hand sanitizer while in the car," said an inventor, from Philadelphia, Pa., "so I invented the AUTO SANI. My design eliminates the need to keep track of bottles of hand sanitizer within the car."
The patent-pending invention ensures that hand sanitizer is readily accessible within a vehicle. In doing so, it helps to reduce the spread of germs and viruses. As a result, it increases convenience and sanitation and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners and professional drivers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Philadelphia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PLB-139, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com .
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to disinfect menus between restaurant customers," said an inventor, from New Smyrna Beach, Fla., "so I invented the U V LIGHT MENU SANITIZER. My design would provide added protection and peace of mind when eating or working in a restaurant."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to sanitize menus in restaurants. In doing so, it offers an alternative to manually wiping or spraying menus. As a result, it helps to reduce the spread of germs and viruses and it saves time and effort. The invention features an effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for restaurants.
The original design was submitted to the Orlando sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ORC-133, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a more comfortable way to sit and enjoy hot outdoor environments without overheating," said an inventor, from Mesa, Ariz., "so I invented the MISTING CHAIR. My design could be particularly beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic when pools are closed."
The invention provides an effective way to stay cool during various outdoor activities. In doing so, it offers an improved alternative to traditional recreational chairs. As a result, it helps to prevent the user from overheating and it enhances comfort and relaxation. The invention features an adjustable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the general population. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
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PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safe way to use the toilet without embarrassing and unsanitary splashes," said an inventor, from Tonopah, Ariz., "so I invented the LACE. My design would offer a viable alternative to depositing sheets of toilet tissue into the bowl prior to use."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to prevent splash back when defecating or urinating. In doing so, it helps to keep the user dry and fresh when using the bathroom. As a result, it increases sanitary conditions and it reduces messes. The invention features a simple design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and public restrooms. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
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- Primary endpoint was met demonstrating that FINTEPLA, as adjunctive treatment, is effective in significantly reducing the frequency of drop seizures in LGS patients compared to placebo1
- The peer-reviewed published data reinforce the clinical profile of FINTEPLA and its value as a new and important treatment option for LGS patients, particularly for those experiencing generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCs)1
- LGS is a severe childhood-onset developmental and epileptic encephalopathy characterized by drug-resistant seizures with high morbidity2
- FINTEPLA was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as a treatment option for the treatment of seizures associated with a LGS5
BRUSSELS and ATLANTA, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB (Euronext: UCB) today announced the publication in JAMA Neurology of its multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, randomized Phase 3 trial demonstrating that FINTEPLA 0.7 mg/kg/day, when added to a patient's current anti-epileptic treatment regimen for seizures associated with LGS, is effective in reducing the frequency of drop seizures.1 Drop seizures cause a person to suddenly lose muscle tone, become limp, and fall to the ground, with a high likelihood of injury.6 Within the study, drop seizures were further defined as GTC, secondary GTC [focal to bilateral tonic clonic], tonic, atonic, or tonic and atonic.1
LGS is a severe childhood-onset developmental and epileptic encephalopathy characterized by drug-resistant seizures with high morbidity2 as well as serious impairment of neurodevelopmental, cognitive and motor functions.3 LGS has far-reaching effects beyond seizures, including issues with communication, psychiatric symptoms, sleep, behavioral challenges and mobility.7 LGS affects 30,000-50,000 patients in the U.S.8
The trial met its primary efficacy endpoint. Patients taking FINTEPLA 0.7 mg/kg/day experienced an estimated mean difference in the reduction of drop seizure frequency by 19.9% from placebo (P=.001). The median percent reduction in the frequency of drop seizures in the 0.7 mg/kg/day group was 26.5%, compared with 14.2% in the 0.2 mg/kg/day group, and 7.6% in patients taking placebo (P=.09). In key secondary outcomes, the trial demonstrated that a greater proportion of patients taking FINTEPLA experienced a 50% or greater reduction in drop seizure frequency, compared with patients in the placebo group.
"Our trial data and the clinical evidence demonstrates the safety and efficacy of FINTEPLA in LGS and especially for patients where generalized tonic-clonic seizures are the predominant seizure type, where there is a greater risk of mortality," said Kelly Knupp, M.D., MSCS, FAES, Associate Professor, Children's Hospital Colorado, Principal Investigator of the study. "LGS is a highly treatment-resistant developmental and epileptic encephalopathy and we need differentiated treatment options, such as FINTEPLA, which has a unique mechanism of action different from and complementary to current anti-seizure medications."
The study also included a seizure-type subgroup analyses that demonstrated that FINTEPLA 0.7 mg/kg/day was highly effective in reducing the frequency of GTCs in nearly 50% of patients. During the maintenance and titration period, patients experienced a decrease in frequency of 45.7% in the FINTEPLA 0.7 mg/kg/day group, a decrease in frequency of 58.2% in the 0.2 mg/kg/day FINTEPLA group, compared with an increase in frequency of 3.7% in the placebo group (P=.001 and P
The reason these data are compelling is because GTCs are commonly observed in patients with LGS.9 Moreover, GTCs may result in bodily injury.10,11 Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a major concern for people living with LGS, and patients with a history of GTCs have an estimated 10-fold greater risk of SUDEP.4
FINTEPLA was generally well-tolerated in this study. The most common treatment-emergent adverse events included decreased appetite, somnolence, and fatigue. The FINTEPLA safety database includes long-term cardiovascular safety data for patients treated for up to 3 years in Dravet syndrome (DS) and LGS.5
"This study further validates the importance of FINTEPLA as a new treatment option for seizures associated with LGS, including generalized tonic-clonic seizures," said Mike Davis, Global Head of Epilepsy, UCB. "Through our close connection with the LGS community, we know the challenges they face go beyond treatment resistant seizures to include difficulty with behavior and cognition, and we hope that FINTEPLA can help people living with LGS."
Site investigators and caregivers also rated patients as significantly much or very much improved on the Clinical Global Impression of Improvement (CGI-I) scale (investigators 26% vs. 20% vs. 6% and caregivers 34% vs. 27% vs. 5% for 0.7 mg/kg vs. 0.2 mg/kg vs. placebo, respectively).1
FINTEPLA was approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of LGS in patients 2 years and older in March 2022 and was also approved for the treatment of DS in patients 2 years and older in June 2020. UCB acquired Zogenix, Inc. and FINTEPLA on March 7, 2022. The acquisition is consistent with UCB's sustainable patient value strategy and continued commitment to providing world-leading patient value to all people living with epilepsy, with an increasing focus on creating value and new solutions that address the unmet needs of people with certain specialized or rare types of epilepsy, where few or no options exist.
Study Design
The multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, randomized Phase 3 clinical trial was conducted from 27 November 2017 to 25 October 2019, and had a 20-week trial duration. Patients were enrolled at 65 study sites in North America, Europe, and Australia.
A total of 263 patients were randomly assigned to receive either FINTEPLA 0.7 mg/kg/day (n=87) or FINTEPLA 0.2 mg/kg/day (n=89) or placebo (n=87). After titration (2-week period), patients were maintained on their randomized dose for 12 additional weeks. The median age was 13 years of age.
Children and adults, aged 2 to 35 years, with a confirmed LGS diagnosis who were using stable anti-seizure medication (ASM) regimens (≥1 and ≤4 concomitant ASMs) were eligible for enrollment if these criteria were met: onset of seizures at age 11 years or younger; multiple seizure types, including tonic and tonic or atonic seizures; stable 4-week seizure baseline with 2 of more drop seizures per week of GTC, or secondary GTC (i.e., focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures), tonic, atonic, or tonic or atonic seizure; abnormal cognitive development; and medical history showing electroencephalogram evidence of abnormal background activity with slow spike-and-wave pattern (<2.5Hz). Key exclusion criteria were degenerative neurological disease, history of hemiclonic seizures in the first year of life, only drop seizure clusters, previous or current exclusionary cardiovascular or cardiopulmonary abnormality or concomitant cannabidiol use (not FDA approved at time of study).
This study was funded by Zogenix, Inc., now part of UCB.
About FINTEPLA® (fenfluramine) C-IV
FINTEPLA® (fenfluramine) oral solution is a prescription medication approved in the U.S. and Europe, and under regulatory review in Japan, for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in patients two years of age and older.12,13 FINTEPLA is also approved in the U.S. for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.5 Application for treatment of seizures associated with LGS has also been submitted and is currently under assessment by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).14
In the U.S., FINTEPLA is available only through a restricted distribution program called the FINTEPLA REMS program. FINTEPLA is available in Europe under a controlled access program requested by the EMA to prevent off-label use for weight management and to confirm that prescribing physicians have been informed of the need for periodic cardiac monitoring in patients taking FINTEPLA. Further information is available at www.FinteplaREMS.com or by telephone at 1-877-964-3649.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, for additional important information on FINTEPLA.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
FINTEPLA is indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome (DS) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients 2 years of age and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOXED WARNING: VALVULAR HEART DISEASE and PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION
- There is an association between serotonergic drugs with 5-HT2B receptor agonist activity, including fenfluramine (the active ingredient in FINTEPLA), and valvular heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- Echocardiogram assessments are required before, during, and after treatment with FINTEPLA.
- FINTEPLA is available only through a restricted program called the FINTEPLA REMS.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
FINTEPLA is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to fenfluramine or any of the excipients in FINTEPLA and with concomitant use, or within 14 days of the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Valvular Heart Disease and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (see Boxed Warning): Because of the association between serotonergic drugs with 5–HT2B receptor agonist activity, including fenfluramine (the active ingredient in FINTEPLA), and valvular heart disease (VHD) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), cardiac monitoring via echocardiogram is required prior to starting treatment, during treatment, and after treatment with FINTEPLA concludes. Cardiac monitoring via echocardiogram can aid in early detection of these conditions. In clinical trials for DS and LGS of up to 3 years in duration, no patient receiving FINTEPLA developed VHD or PAH.
Monitoring: Prior to starting treatment, patients must undergo an echocardiogram to evaluate for VHD and PAH. Echocardiograms should be repeated every 6 months, and once at 3-6 months post treatment with FINTEPLA.
The prescriber must consider the benefits versus the risks of initiating or continuing treatment with FINTEPLA if any of the following signs are observed via echocardiogram: valvular abnormality or new abnormality; VHD indicated by mild or greater aortic regurgitation or moderate or greater mitral regurgitation, with additional characteristics of VHD (eg, valve thickening or restrictive valve motion); PAH indicated by elevated right heart/pulmonary artery pressure (PASP >35mmHg).
FINTEPLA REMS Program (see Boxed Warning): FINTEPLA is available only through a restricted distribution program called the FINTEPLA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program. Prescribers must be certified by enrolling in the FINTEPLA REMS. Prescribers must counsel patients receiving FINTEPLA about the risk of valvular heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension, how to recognize signs and symptoms of valvular heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension, the need for baseline (pretreatment) and periodic cardiac monitoring via echocardiogram during FINTEPLA treatment, and cardiac monitoring after FINTEPLA treatment. Patients must enroll in the FINTEPLA REMS and comply with ongoing monitoring requirements. The pharmacy must be certified by enrolling in the FINTEPLA REMS and must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive FINTEPLA. Wholesalers and distributors must only distribute to certified pharmacies. Further information is available at www.FinteplaREMS.com or by telephone at 1-877-964-3649.
Decreased Appetite and Decreased Weight: FINTEPLA can cause decreases in appetite and weight. Decreases in weight appear to be dose related. Approximately half of the patients with LGS and most patients with DS resumed the expected measured increases in weight during the open-label extension studies. Weight should be monitored regularly during treatment with FINTEPLA, and dose modifications should be considered if a decrease in weight is observed.
Somnolence, Sedation, and Lethargy: FINTEPLA can cause somnolence, sedation, and lethargy. Other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, could potentiate these effects of FINTEPLA. Prescribers should monitor patients for somnolence and sedation and should advise patients not to drive or operate machinery until they have gained sufficient experience on FINTEPLA to gauge whether it adversely affects their ability to drive or operate machinery.
Suicidal Behavior and Ideation: Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including FINTEPLA, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in patients taking these drugs for any indication. Patients treated with an AED for any indication should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior.
Anyone considering prescribing FINTEPLA or any other AED must balance the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors with the risks of untreated illness. Epilepsy and many other illnesses for which AEDs are prescribed are themselves associated with morbidity and mortality and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Should suicidal thoughts and behaviors emerge during treatment, consider whether the emergence of these symptoms in any given patient may be related to the illness being treated.
Withdrawal of Antiepileptic Drugs: As with most AEDs, FINTEPLA should generally be withdrawn gradually because of the risk of increased seizure frequency and status epilepticus. If withdrawal is needed because of a serious adverse reaction, rapid discontinuation can be considered.
Serotonin Syndrome: Serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition, may occur with FINTEPLA, particularly during concomitant administration of FINTEPLA with other serotonergic drugs, including, but not limited to, selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), bupropion, triptans, dietary supplements (eg, St. John's Wort, tryptophan), drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin (including monoamine oxidase inhibitors [MAOIs], which are contraindicated with FINTEPLA), dextromethorphan, lithium, tramadol, and antipsychotics with serotonergic agonist activity. Patients should be monitored for the emergence of signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, which include mental status changes (eg, agitation, hallucinations, coma), autonomic instability (eg, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia), neuromuscular signs (eg, hyperreflexia, incoordination), and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (eg, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). If serotonin syndrome is suspected, treatment with FINTEPLA should be stopped immediately and symptomatic treatment should be started.
Increase in Blood Pressure: FINTEPLA can cause an increase in blood pressure. Rare cases of significant elevation in blood pressure, including hypertensive crisis, has been reported in adult patients treated with fenfluramine, including patients without a history of hypertension. In clinical trials for DS and LGS of up to 3 years in duration, no pediatric or adult patient receiving FINTEPLA developed hypertensive crisis. Monitor blood pressure in patients treated with FINTEPLA.
Glaucoma: Fenfluramine can cause mydriasis and can precipitate angle closure glaucoma. Consider discontinuing treatment with FINTEPLA in patients with acute decreases in visual acuity or ocular pain.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions observed in DS studies (incidence at least 10% and greater than placebo) were decreased appetite; somnolence, sedation, lethargy; diarrhea; constipation; abnormal echocardiogram; fatigue, malaise, asthenia; ataxia, balance disorder, gait disturbance; blood pressure increased; drooling, salivary hypersecretion; pyrexia; upper respiratory tract infection; vomiting; decreased weight; fall; status epilepticus.
The most common adverse reactions observed in the LGS study (incidence at least 10% and greater than placebo) were diarrhea; decreased appetite; fatigue; somnolence; vomiting.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Strong CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A Inducers: Coadministration with strong CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A inducers will decrease fenfluramine plasma concentrations. If coadministration of a strong CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A inducer with FINTEPLA is necessary, monitor the patient for reduced efficacy and consider increasing the dosage of FINTEPLA as needed. If a strong CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A inducer is discontinued during maintenance treatment with FINTEPLA, consider gradual reduction in the FINTEPLA dosage to the dose administered prior to initiating the inducer.
Strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 Inhibitors: Coadministration with strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitors will increase fenfluramine plasma concentrations. If FINTEPLA is coadministered with strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitors, the maximum daily dosage of FINTEPLA is 20 mg. If a strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitor is discontinued during maintenance treatment with FINTEPLA, consider gradual increase in the FINTEPLA dosage to the dose recommended without CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitors. If FINTEPLA is coadministered with stiripentol and a strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitor, the maximum daily dosage of FINTEPLA is 17 mg.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Administration to patients with hepatic impairment is not recommended.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Zogenix Inc. at 1-866-964-3649 (1-866-Zogenix) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, for additional important information on FINTEPLA.
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HOUSTON and LONDON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, today announced Michael McMurray, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Wells Fargo Industrials Conference on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 1:20 p.m. EDT.
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About LyondellBasell
As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry. The company's products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entertainment Arts Research (OTC:EARI), a diversified beverage and media group, provides a corporate update on its subsidiary, Nature's Fury.
With ongoing supply chain issues hitting major retailers, manufacturers, and distributors nationwide, Nature's Fury has stepped up to fill potential gaps and lack of supply in the beverage industry. With newly updated labels and all flavors currently in stock, the company has adapted its pricing profile to reflect its premium ingredients which include 100% recommended daily intake of vitamins A, B3, B6, C, B5, B12 and D.
Six loads of the NutriDrink have been sent to grocery store chain, Food Lion, which will land the product in ten South Eastern states and approximately 1,030 stores.
At the end of this month, Nature's Fury is commencing its fourth program with major retailer Big Lots. This will place the company's beverages in over 1,400 stores in 47 states by early May, making Fury a national brand.
"We are excited to expand our product footprint across the nation especially during these pandemic times. Our drink is not only nutritional, but promotes all around goodness and well being, packed with antioxidants and electrolytes, and a great offering of key vitamins. We are in consistent talks with multiple distributors both large and small in an effort to work towards expanded growth in regional areas," said Director of Sales, Mike Algor.
We encourage our shareholders to visit our official Twitter account for updates:
https://twitter.com/EARI_Bev_Group
About Fury Beverages - Fury Beverages LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary in the EARI portfolio of companies and its product line, Natures Fury® is a functional beverage targeting well-beings and active consumers. Natures Fury® is a natural juice based, functional drink with 7 vitamins (5 of which support the immune system), electrolytes, and antioxidants.
Entertainment Arts Research Inc. (OTC Pink: EARI) a consumer goods holding company with specialties in the Beverage Industry with the support of Media Holdings. The Company trades on OTC Markets with the symbol, EARI and is a diversified beverage and media group, with interests in the craft spirit beverage and non-alcoholic drinks segments. In addition, the company also owns media streaming platforms with proprietary AR/AI/VR technology that can be used to promote the beverage brands.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made under the safe harbor provisions within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are any statement reflecting management's expectations regarding future results of operations, economic performance, and financial condition. The forward-looking statements are based on the assumption that operating performance and results will continue in line with historical results. Management believes these assumptions to be reasonable, but there is no assurance they will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. EARI competes in a rapidly growing and transforming industry, and risk factors, including those disclosed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, might affect the Company's operations. Unless required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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