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Tiara welcomes the acquisition, allowing an expanded reach and presence in Connecticut
HOLLAND, Mich., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiara Yachts, a family-owned manufacturer of American-made luxury watercrafts, is pleased to announce the acquisition of one of its exclusive dealerships, Portland Boat Works, to Atlantic Outboard. Owned and operated by the Cusson family and located in Westbrook, Connecticut, Atlantic Outboard's acquisition of Portland Boat Works provides Tiara Yachts with an expanded reach and presence in Connecticut.
"Tiara is very excited to work with the Cusson family and the new Portland Boat Works team," said Josh Emmick, Business Development Manager for Tiara Yachts. "The Cussons have grown their Atlantic Outboard business tremendously over the years, and this is visible in their market share results as they are number one in retail units sold (30'-60') in their market. They are on track for a 50 percent increase in Tiara sales in their market for the upcoming 2023 model year."
Following the acquisition, Tiara can now be found at two dealerships and three marinas in Connecticut, including Atlantic Outboard and Westbrook Marine Center in Westbrook, Portland Boat Works dealership and marina in Portland, and Harbor One Marina in Old Saybrook on the Connecticut River.
"We are thrilled to be working with Tiara Yachts and the Slikkers family," said Evan Cusson, Sales Manager of Atlantic Outboard. "We have great things ahead for Portland Boat Works, including dealership events and growing Tiara's presence in Connecticut. The best part of this acquisition is that these two facilities will continue to be family-owned-and-operated businesses."
Exciting things are already underway for the Atlantic Outboard team. They are expecting the delivery of a retail sold 48 LS on May 6 and a retail sold 49 Coupe in June, which will be their first inboard Tiara Yacht delivery. Continuing the momentum, Atlantic Outboard will be welcoming a stock 48 LS to its inventory in May.
With tremendous interest around the 48 LS already, Atlantic Outboard is planning a demo and VIP event. The dealership also hosts nearly a dozen dealership events each year, including ladies at the helm courses and fishing seminars, with the most notable event being the Duck Island Raft Party. Last year, the dealership and marina hosted more than 300 boats with 1,000 attendees and raised over $5,000 for charity; an even larger turnout is expected this year.
For more information on Tiara Yachts, please visit tiarayachts.com.
About Tiara Yachts
Tiara Yachts, headquartered in Holland, Michigan, is one of the oldest privately held boat manufacturers in the United States. The Tiara Yachts model line includes inboard vessels from 39 to 60 feet in the Open, Coupe and EX lines. Outboard powered Tiara Yachts models range from 34 to 48 feet in three distinct Series: Luxury Sport (LS), Luxury Crossover (LX), and Luxury Express (LE). For more information, please visit tiarayachts.com.
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Celebrating ambitious pioneers tackling our biggest challenges
LEAWOOD, Kan., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Founder and CEO, Brian Weaver of Torch.AI was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Heartland Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Brian Weaver was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes.
"We invented an AI that instantly understands any data ending the drudgery of work: having to manually handle messy documents, files, images, video, and gain amazing insights from large scale correlation and context they've never seen before," said Brian Weaver.
Torch.AI makes data easier to use. Torch.AI's Nexus™ platform changes the paradigm of data and digital workflows, forever solving core impediments caused by the ever-increasing volume and complexity of information. Customers enjoy a single unifying solution which begins by instantly deconstructing and describing any data, in real-time.
Regional award winners will be announced on June 9, 2022 at The Fillmore Minneapolis. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank. In the Heartland, sponsors also include Twin Cities Business, Padilla, Salo LLC and Colliers International.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind.
It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National overall winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ title. ey.com/us/eoy
About EY Private
As Advisors to the ambitious™, EY Private professionals possess the experience and passion to support private businesses and their owners in unlocking the full potential of their ambitions. EY Private teams offer distinct insights born from the long EY history of working with business owners and entrepreneurs.These teams support the full spectrum of private enterprises including private capital managers and investors and the portfolio businesses they fund, business owners, family businesses, family offices and entrepreneurs. Visit ey.com/us/private
About EY
EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited operating in the US.
About Torch.AI
Purpose built for massively scaled, ultra-high-speed data processing, Torch.AI's Nexus platform comes equipped with security features, flexible data workloads, compliance capabilities, and drag and drop functionality that is unrivaled in today's technology landscape. The company's solutions have helped to fight fraud, secure information, make better decisions of trust, evolve operational capabilities, and create better customer experiences.
To learn more about the company's vision for unifying AI, visit the website at Torch.AI
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- Brand Refresh Showcases Company's Dedication to Unmatched Customer Concierge Service -
BALTIMORE, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High Mark Construction (HMC), one of the Mid-Atlantic's leading commercial and general contracting firms specializing in exterior renovations and repair, unveiled today a complete corporate brand refresh that includes new brand messaging, a new logo, marketing collateral, and website. The new branding showcases a forward-thinking company that's revolutionized the home and commercial contracting experience, rooted in the company's personalized concierge service.
Since its incorporation in 2018, HMC has made excellence in customer-to-contractor relationships the bedrock of its brand difference, working diligently to cast aside the negative cliches that have long tarnished so many contractors. As a result, clients consistently praise HMC for delivering outstanding work and fantastic personal service, as evidenced by dozens of verified five-star ratings on Google Reviews.
Each HMC customer has an assigned project manager serving as a central point of contact for every aspect of the job. This support is especially helpful with storm restoration, one of HMC's specialties. After a catastrophe, clients need an expert advocate to liaison directly with insurance companies to secure full compensation for all damages.
"We pride ourselves on not just being a contractor, but a true partner for our clients," says Owner Mike Kimball. "We built our business on the idea that there's a better way to offer contracting services and provide an alternative to the frustrations people may have had with other vendors. High Mark Construction has always been different, and now this brand refresh is the inflection point for our customers to begin the experience of what we call a Marked Difference."
To bring this message to life, HMC partnered with Vitamin, the Baltimore-based integrated marketing agency.
"It's been a wonderful collaboration working with the HMC team," said Michael Karfakis, founder of Vitamin. "The executive and marketing teams at HMC were flexible enough to consider new ideas and willing to step up where necessary to help craft a brand that truly reflects who HMC is today and who HMC will be in the future. We will now leverage the assets we have created to solidify an ongoing lead generation effort using the website as the hub. It's all about ROI and we are excited to show HMC the return this effort provides."
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Phase I will transform Tucker Memorial Park into a new sports-experience complex.
SOUTH FULTON, Ga., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BBI Development is moving forward with a project that will advance and further strengthen the City of South Fulton's growing community and business district. By transforming more than 94 acres of land, BBI will create the heart of the city's center. Phase I will focus on the enhancement of Tucker Memorial Park; redesigning all outdoor recreation areas and adding amenities. Improvements slated for Phase I include new fences, installing all season turf, adding a football stadium and track, updating the baseball and softball fields and adding multi purpose fields.
The park improvements are a part of a comprehensive plan which include the mixed-use development "Town Center at Mansa Park" during Phase II later in the year. The development is the first of its kind and will encompass community park enhancements, four (4) twenty-five-story hotels, office buildings with 800,000 square feet of trophy office space, luxury residential housing, affordable housing, an outdoor amphitheater, a walking trail and green space, parking deck, and a luxury retail entertainment campus; while being fully equipped with green infrastructure and net zero energy solutions. Five miles from Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson Airport and minutes to downtown Atlanta, this development is the prime location for the convergence of Metro Atlanta and surrounding districts.
"I am already looking forward to the great experiences young people, adults and families will enjoy as a result of Phase I," stated Jeff Butler, CEO, of BBI Development. "Phase I illuminates our focus and commitment to the local community and the growth of the City of South Fulton." Designed by award-winning Piper O'Brien Herr Architects, BBI Development's project will uniquely focus on inventive design geared toward transforming neighborhoods into cohesive, community-driven environments.
BBI Development's global portfolio includes projects that combine office, entertainment, residential, retail, and hotel uses, including nationally recognized branded developments. BBI Development is a partner that constructively anticipates and responds to the changing needs of retailers, shoppers, office tenants and their employees, travelers, diners, investors, civic leaders and the surrounding community.
For more information, visit: towncenteratmansapark.com.
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SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dowling & Yahnke Wealth Advisors (the Firm), currently managing over $6.1 billion of assets for more than 1,400 clients, is proud to announce that Hope Carlson, CFP®, CAP®, has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation.
The CAP® designation brings advisors and fundraisers together to help clients with legacy planning. Advisors with the CAP® designation think both broadly and deeply about philanthropy to help their clients situate their giving in the context of their overall estate and business plans. In turn, this approach increases the impact clients can have across generations in their families and in their communities.
"Dowling & Yahnke has prioritized the importance of knowledge since our founding, and Hope personally exemplifies this core value," says Mark Wernig, Co-CEO and Principal. "The combination of her impressive background and the attainment of the CAP® designation to bridge the art and science of philanthropic planning will allow her and our broader team to best serve current and future clients."
Hope Carlson has a passion for making complex financial concepts understandable for all her clients. She takes an empathic approach to planning, deeply listening to her clients' aspirations and concerns. With significant experience in philanthropy, she also delights in helping clients structure their charitable giving. She is active in the San Diego community as a Board Member for the Harvard Business School Club of San Diego, as part of the Philanthropy Committee at the La Jolla Playhouse, on the Planned Giving Advisory Council of Make-A-Wish® San Diego, and as the Membership Chair for Advisors in Philanthropy, San Diego Chapter.
About Dowling & Yahnke Wealth Advisors
Since 1991, Dowling & Yahnke has offered time-tested, objective financial planning advice and investment management services designed for the financial health of its clients. Located in San Diego, California, the Firm manages approximately $6.1 billion for more than 1,400 clients, primarily individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.dywealth.com.
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NAPLES, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JBM® is proud to announce the listing of The Pearl Founders Square – a 400-unit, Class A+ luxury multifamily community in Naples, Florida.
Amenities
The Pearl is comprised of five, four-story, concrete block, elevator serviced buildings. Average tenant income per unit exceeds $214K+. The Property features an unrivaled amenity package, including: an elegant, 20K+ square foot, two-story clubhouse with gourmet demonstration kitchen, numerous lounge areas, private offices and workstations; two resort-style pools with an expansive paver deck, sun shelf, day beds, and shaded cabanas; a two-story, state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio, resistance, spin, and free weights, along with an Echelon Reflect Touch Mirror, and a dedicated spin/yoga room; dedicated movie room with projector; golf simulator; 24/7 Luxer One package lockers; bike storage and repair shop; large dog park and pet wash station; car care center; and corridor attached garages with driveways, storage units, and two guest suites are available for rent.
Apartment Highlights
These ultra-luxury units feature modern, open concept floorplans; LVT flooring throughout; 10' ceilings; chef-inspired gourmet kitchens with white quartz countertops, custom 42" shaker-style cabinets with built-in wine racks; Frigidaire stainless steel appliances; undermount stainless steel sinks; LED under cabinet lighting; home intrusion alarms with optional monitoring; walk-in closets; double vanity sinks in master bedrooms with semi-frameless glass walk-in shower with designer tile surround and rainfall shower heads.
Location
Located on the corner of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard, this brand new, 2022 construction, is in the upscale Founders Square area of Naples. Founders Square is a 55-acre, mixed-use development providing walkable access to notable tenants like Outback Steakhouse, ACE Hardware, Physician's Regional medical offices, Collier Urgent Care, and multiple dining and retail options. Across the street is Publix, CVS, Walgreens, multiple major banking institutions, and NCH Emergency Department. The Pearl is located in an "A" rated school district.
Developer
Davis Development is a vertically integrated, upscale multifamily housing developer based in Atlanta, Georgia who develops and manages luxury apartment communities. Davis Development has developed and managed over 75,000 units over the last 30+ years.
About JBM®
JBM® Institutional Multifamily Advisors is one of the top ranked brokerage firms in the country and has a 70%+ market share in Southwest Florida. JBM® is the #1 Ranked Boutique Brokerage Firm in the U.S.A.
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Grants Provide Youth Programs, Social Services, and Community Initiatives with Critical Financial Assistance and Educational Resources
PASO ROBLES, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery today announced its most recent class of Community Grants recipients includes 14 nonprofit organizations, plus additional schools in California's North San Luis Obispo County. JUSTIN, part of The Wonderful Company family of brands owned by Stewart and Lynda Resnick, will award a total of $252,500 in grants, of which $50,000 has been directed towards K–12 schools in the community. Since its launch in 2013, JUSTIN Community Grants have funded over 232 projects and supported over 151 teachers and 39 schools, totaling nearly $1.2 million.
The Community Grants program is a central component of JUSTIN's mission to support its neighbors and employees in their efforts to make Paso Robles a better place to live, work, and play, now and for generations to come. JUSTIN has a long-standing commitment to the community and continues to foster sustainable farming in Paso Robles Wine Country.
"We're humbled by the quality of applications we receive every year and strive to help our neighbors make an even bigger impact by giving them the resources they need to accomplish their goals," said Molly Scott, director of grower and community relations at JUSTIN. "The Community Grants program was created to support grassroots, community-led nonprofit organizations and schools to help drive meaningful change. We're proud to be part of the great work taking place, and it's important to us to collaborate with others to make a difference here at home."
JUSTIN believes that investing in education is an investment in the future and has allocated a portion of the Community Grants to schools in order to provide wide-ranging support for teachers to fund projects and initiatives that help students to learn and thrive. From musical instruments and graphing calculators to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) materials and innovative virtual field trips, the grants help fund classroom supplies and educational opportunities for students in North San Luis Obispo County.
Grant recipients are focused on strengthening youth programs, social services, and strategic community investments. The funds help support organizations working tirelessly to provide lifelong opportunities and programs to empower youth and transitional social services. From job skills training and preventative dental care to mental wellness and therapy services, the Community Grants program is open to all focus areas. Organizations that receive grants are selected by a committee of employees who volunteer annually to identify organizations that provide projects and services directly benefiting local communities.
"With the support of the JUSTIN Community Grant, The Link Family Resource Center will continue to bring our highly valued Family Advocate services through the summer months," said Lisa Fraser, executive director, The Link Family Resource Center. "Historically, this time of year, families need extra support with basic needs, parent education resources, and help with meeting the costs of summer activities for their children and teens. Thank you, JUSTIN, for making your generous contribution possible."
Some of the 2021–2022 grant recipients include:
- Affordable Housing Paso Robles: Provide interview skills, resume building, job application, college planning, computer skills, personal finance, and career exploration services through the YouthWorks program, supporting 225 youths ages 14 to 16 after school, five days a week.
- Central Coast LINK: Reach an additional 51 monolingual Spanish-speaking and Mixteco families with children and support 149 current households.
- Studios on the Park Inc.: Provide creative learning experiences to 3,000 elementary-grade students, supporting 50 classes per semester, 100 classes per year, and an average of 30 students per class.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County: Provide mentoring and case management to an additional 20 at-risk youths.
- Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CASA): Pair five foster children with their own CASA volunteer.
For more information, please visit www.justinwinegrants.com.
About JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world-class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn, and a restaurant – making it one of the few wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room, opened, introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that's situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in new-world Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine-wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the winery via JUSTIN's Tasting Rooms, online store, or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.
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MAYNARD, Mass., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaon Interactive, the leading provider of interactive sales and marketing applications for B2B enterprises, has announced the reopening and revamp of its Maynard, MA headquarters as a hybrid work collaboration space. It marks the reopening of Kaon's offices since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.
Kaon redesigned the 11,219 square foot facility to remove all private offices and cubicles and transforms the location into open collaboration spaces with a full suite of video conferencing capabilities to foster hybrid work teams along with hot desks. The space will become available to Kaon's now fully remote workforce to utilize for in-person and virtual meetings, focused working sessions and private desk space as needed. The collaborative meeting spaces will be equipped with Kaon's own LiveShare™ collaboration platform for facilitating immersive hybrid meeting engagements.
The transformation of its headquarters into a collaborative space for hybrid work follows Kaon's decision to offer their employees the opportunity to remain permanently remote after making the shift for the first time in its 26-year history.
"Many Fortune 1000 companies are looking to digitally transform their sales and marketing process in an effort to facilitate better remote and hybrid work across their enterprises. Kaon has developed a proven model for elevating hybrid customer engagement, collaboration, and communication of differentiated value for our customers," said Gavin Finn, president and CEO. "The remodel of our headquarters is part of our own large-scale transformation and commitment to pioneering digital engagement solutions that directly contribute to long-term digital engagement and hybrid work." Kaon's global team has seen double-digit annual growth to support a dramatic increase in customer demand.
Click on the 'First-Person Views' button, found on the bottom right of the screen, to interact with a 3D immersive tour of Kaon's transformed hybrid workspace found here: https://bit.ly/KaonOfficeRemodel2022
About Kaon Interactive
Kaon Interactive is a B2B software company. Kaon's interactive sales and marketing applications simplify complex product and solution stories in a visually engaging way anywhere, anytime, turning prospects into customers. The company's interactive 3D sales and marketing applications transform product and solution marketing content into visual storytelling experiences to deepen customer engagement, reduce marketing expenses and accelerate the sales cycle. Whether virtual or in-person, there are more than 1.8M unique users of Kaon's applications. being used in over 212 countries by leading global B2B companies in such industries as life sciences, manufacturing and technology. For more information about Kaon, visit www.kaon.com.
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that attorney Scott DeMartino has joined the firm's national tax credits practice group in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. DeMartino brings more than 20 years of transactional experience advising clients on financing community development using renewable energy tax credits (RETCs), historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs) and new markets tax credits (NMTCs). Previously he was a partner with the tax-advantaged investments group at Dentons US LLP.
"Kutak Rock's reputation in the tax credit space is significant, and adding someone with Scott's background, experience and industry relationships not only strengthens our firm's capabilities, but also elevates our client service proposition," commented Scott Neill, tax credit partner. "Scott brings an energy and skillset that complements our team. We are excited to welcome him to our practice."
Throughout his career, Mr. DeMartino has represented lenders, investors, developers, and nonprofit sponsors, advising them on how best to utilize HTCs, NMTCs and RETCs as sources of project financing. He has partnered with clients to finance the construction and rehabilitation of healthcare centers, charter schools, hotels and residential rental and commercial projects, many in historic and underserved communities. His work also includes structuring tax equity and debt financing for the construction of utility-scale and community solar facilities.
"Scott's arrival deepens our strong tax credits bench, bringing new clients and additional capabilities to the Washington, D.C. office and across the firm," said Hilary Jackler, regional managing partner of Kutak Rock's Washington, D.C. and Richmond offices. "We look forward to partnering with Scott to continue providing the best possible service to our clients."
"There were many firms to consider when deciding to move my practice, and Kutak Rock's tax credit group demonstrated the right combination of deep tax credit expertise, industry knowledge, dynamic and warm personality and breadth of client advisors and experience," said DeMartino. "I am eager to join the talented team at Kutak Rock, where attorneys are genuinely committed to collaboration and providing creative and responsive client service."
Mr. DeMartino earned his L.L.M. from New York University and his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He received a B.A. from Bates College, magna cum laude. He is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court.
About Kutak Rock LLP
With a footprint spanning 19 offices in 14 states and the District of Columbia, Kutak Rock's 550+ attorneys work seamlessly to provide clients excellent, responsive legal services. The firm's multidisciplinary practice comprises more than 25 areas of focus and dozens of discrete specialties. For more information, see www.KutakRock.com.
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Grants Provide Youth Programs, Social Services, and Community Initiatives with Critical Financial Assistance and Educational Resources
KENWOOD, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmark Vineyards today announced its most recent class of Community Grants recipients includes nine nonprofit organizations, plus additional schools in California's Russian River Valley and Sonoma Valley. Landmark, part of The Wonderful Company family of brands owned by Stewart and Lynda Resnick, will award a total of $90,960 in grants, of which $30,000 has been directed towards K–12 schools in the community. Since its launch in 2014, Landmark Community Grants have funded over 156 projects and supported over 118 teachers and 39 schools, totaling nearly $650,000.
"We're humbled by the quality of applications we receive every year and strive to help our neighbors make an even bigger impact by giving them the resources they need to accomplish their goals," said Molly Scott, director of grower and community relations at Landmark. "The Community Grants program was created to support grassroots, community-led nonprofit organizations and schools to help drive meaningful change. We're proud to be part of the great work taking place, and it's important to us to collaborate with others to make a difference where our employees live, work, and play."
Landmark believes that investing in education is an investment in the future and has allocated a portion of the Community Grants to schools in order to provide wide-ranging support for teachers to fund projects and initiatives that help students to learn and thrive. From musical instruments and graphing calculators to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) materials and innovative virtual field trips, the grants help fund classroom supplies and educational opportunities for students in Sonoma County.
Grant recipients are focused on strengthening youth programs, social services, and strategic community investments. The funds help support organizations working tirelessly to provide lifelong opportunities and programs to empower youth and transitional social services. From job skills training and preventative dental care to mental wellness and therapy services, the Community Grants program is open to all focus areas. Organizations that receive grants are selected by a committee of employees who volunteer annually to identify organizations that provide projects and services directly benefiting local communities.
"Funding from Landmark Community Grants will make it possible for the Jewish Community Free Clinic to provide primary care and other medical and social services to low-income workers and their families, always in an atmosphere of respect and compassion," said Donna Waldman, executive director, Jewish Community Free Clinic. "Our clients come from diverse low-income backgrounds and are primarily farm, domestic, and service workers from Sonoma County. As a small grassroots organization that never charges a fee for service, this grant will go a long way to ensure free services including labs, vaccinations, and medications go to those most in need."
Some of the 2021–2022 grant recipients include:
- Jewish Community Free Clinic: Provide free medical care to 750 non-denominational clients.
- Reach for Home: Provide 110 homeless individuals with free mental health services via a mobile health clinic.
- Schell Vista Volunteer Firefighters Association: Provide explosion-proof flashlights to 50 volunteer firefighters and assist with search and rescue operations.
- Sonoma Community Center: Provide four months of Queer Art Club activities for 60 to 70 LGBTQIA identifying youths.
- YWCA Sonoma County: Provide a new oven range and refrigerator to help serve 2,000 meals per year.
For more information, please visit www.landmarkwinegrants.com.
About Landmark Vineyards
Nestled at the base of the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Sonoma Valley, Landmark® Vineyards epitomizes the rustic grace and beauty of Sonoma County. Since 1974, Landmark has been dedicated to producing handcrafted, ultra-premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourcing grapes from unique vineyard sites throughout California to create rich, balanced wines. Its Hop Kiln Estate is a registered California Historical Landmark and expands Landmark Vineyards' presence with two tasting rooms and properties in Sonoma and the Russian River Valley. Their signature wine, the Overlook Chardonnay, has appeared on The Wine Spectator Top 100 list seven times. Landmark's wines may be purchased via select wine shops and restaurants, or directly from Landmark's Tasting Room, online store, or through membership in the Wine Society. To discover more about Landmark's remarkable approach to winemaking, visit www.landmarkwine.com.
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare reform has stymied and divided American politics for decades, causing pain for everyday people as well as policymakers. In his compelling new book from RealClear Publishing, The Healthcare Labyrinth, health plan and healthcare technology veteran Marc S. Ryan seeks to demystify the U.S. healthcare system and offer a path to change.
The American health insurance system is anything but simple to maneuver. By helping Americans become wiser, The Healthcare Labyrinth allows readers to navigate the maze with more confidence and certainty while also offering a necessary blueprint for fixing the system with convincing arguments for both sides of the aisle.
According to Ryan, three conundrums have come together to put America in a dire situation: the most expensive healthcare system in the developed world with the lowest quality outcomes. He walks readers through how the current system operates—tracing the dysfunction, high costs, and lack of quality to:
- a lack of affordable universal access;
- little focus on wellness, prevention, and care management; and
- outrageous pricing, especially compared to other developed nations.
Using decades of experience as a health plan and policy expert, Ryan outlines a bipartisan plan to fix these issues and transform America's unique system without upending the current landscape. He relies on leading academic, research, and mainstream media sources from across the political spectrum to examine the U.S. healthcare system and compare it to those of other developed nations.
Marc S. Ryan is President of MHK, a fast-growing healthcare software technology firm that offers solutions for health plans and pharmacy benefits managers. He has also served as MHK's Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and as Connecticut's State Budget Director and Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. Within healthcare, Ryan has served in numerous executive-level policy, regulatory, compliance, business development, and operations roles.
The Healthcare Labyrinth is published by RealClear Publishing, an imprint of Amplify Publishing and a joint-venture with RealClear Media Group, the goal of which is to diversify and enrich the marketplace of ideas by offering a trusted platform for independent-minded thinkers and advocates to enhance the most pressing national debates.
The Healthcare Labyrinth is on sale now via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Amplify Publishing, and more. Learn more at www.healthcarelabyrinth.com
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The first APA-approved LP SmartSide board was pressed following the facility's conversion to manufacture LP's flagship home siding product
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has announced the first production of LP® SmartSide® products at its Houlton, Maine facility on March 24, 2022, followed by the production of the first APA-approved SmartSide board on April 19, 2022.
For over 20 years, LP SmartSide Trim and Siding has provided customers with an innovative approach to home siding that combines the beauty of traditional wood and the durability of engineered wood. In that time, SmartSide siding products have experienced tremendous success and become one of the fastest-growing siding brands in the U.S.
To meet growing customer demand for SmartSide siding, in early 2021, LP announced a phased, multi-year plan to expand siding production capacity, starting with the conversion LP's Houlton facility from the manufacture of oriented strand board (OSB) and laminated strand lumber to SmartSide siding.
In less than a year, LP successfully completed the initial phase of Houlton's conversion to a siding mill, culminating in the pressing of the mill's first siding board in late March. Following confirmation testing by APA – The Engineered Wood Association (an organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute to develop national consensus standards for engineered wood products), LP Houlton is now producing APA certified and trademarked siding.
In the initial phase, LP Houlton will produce soffit and LP® ProStruct® Flooring with SmartFinish®, with SmartSide lap and trim starting production at the end of the second quarter this year. The site expects to achieve full operating capacity within a year.
"Customer demand for LP SmartSide Trim and Siding is at an all-time high," said Executive Vice President, General Manager of Siding Jason Ringblom. "We will always take care of our customers, which is why siding capacity expansion projects, like our conversion of LP Houlton, are incredibly strategic and important to LP."
Once LP Houlton reaches full capacity following its initial ramp-up period, it will add approximately 220 million square feet of SmartSide operating capacity to LP's siding business, bringing the company's total siding operating capacity to approximately 1.9 billion square feet.
"The on-time, successful completion of LP Houlton's conversion is thanks to our Engineering, Operations, and local LP Houlton team," Ringblom continued. "We are grateful for their hard work, grit, and determination to get the job done."
Houlton was selected as LP's next siding facility to help the company better penetrate the repair and remodel and new-home construction markets on the East Coast, as well as for its access to an ample and sustainable aspen wood basket.
The mill's conversion to siding production will increase sustainably and locally sourced annual fiber consumption by 30% and substantially increase expected shipping volumes. This will benefit all providers across the supply chain, including local businesses. State-of-the-art equipment and improved efficiencies within the facility's production line should also reduce ambient noise and improve the utilization of wood fiber, thereby reducing the site's overall environmental footprint.
Commissioned in 1981 as an OSB mill, LP Houlton is the company's second-longest-running facility. This marks the second time that LP has invested in a major capital expansion project at this site—illustrating its continued commitment to the facility and the community.
Later this year, LP will initiate the next phase of its siding production capacity expansion plan with the conversion of its Sagola, Michigan facility from the manufacture of OSB to SmartSide. Siding production at LP Sagola is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2023.
About LP Building Solutions
As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding, and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, and LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore™ Thermal Insulated Sheathing, and more), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while our shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 25 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jordan Hough could have never predicted the health plan that managed her health care benefits as a child would be paying her medical school bills today. And yet, that's exactly what Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has done for the past two years—and counting.
IEHP awarded Hough with their innovative Healthcare Scholarship Fund award in 2020, bringing Hough's journey from Medi-Cal member to medical school student to fruition.
A Victorville native and now third-year medical student at California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), Hough was one of 50 students to receive the inaugural award from IEHP. The health plan has sustained the program with annual scholarship awards ranging from full to partial tuition at three medical schools: CUSM, Loma Linda University and University of California, Riverside.
"This scholarship means the world to me," said Hough. "Growing up in a family who struggled financially, the dream of being able to go to medical school seemed so farfetched for so long."
IEHP created the scholarship fund to help address the provider shortage in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. "By supporting local medical students, we are able to secure their service to the Inland Empire after graduation and create a pipeline of health care professionals who are committed to serving our communities with compassion and empathy," said Jarrod McNaughton, IEHP Chief Executive Officer.
Hough discovered her passion for medicine while taking human science classes at California State University Fullerton and spending countless hours volunteering at Children's Health Orange County.
Encouraged by these experiences and several physician mentors, she decided to pursue a career as a doctor. Hough intentionally applied to only local schools so she could remain connected to her Inland Empire roots. "Most people apply very broadly—to as many schools as they want," Hough said. "But I felt it was really important to be in this area, so I only applied to three medical schools. It was very risky, but it worked out."
Hough remembers not having much guidance or role models related to her dream of medicine growing up, so becoming a doctor didn't seem possible. "When I got that acceptance letter," she said, "it was really a moment of shock."
Through the medical school admissions process, Hough learned about IEHP's Healthcare Scholarship Fund and its goal to support local students who wished to remain in the Inland Empire.
Hough remembered IEHP was the health plan she had as a child and appreciated how they promoted a mission she resonated with. She applied and earned a four-year award.
"After receiving the scholarship, a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders," said Hough. "Thank you so much IEHP, from the bottom of my heart. I don't think words could ever explain how grateful I am."
The cost for medical school in California has been on an upward trend since 2013, increasing about $1,500 annually and currently averaging a total of $218,792. This puts the dream of being a physician even further out of reach for many IE students, and deeply impacts the ongoing provider shortage in the region.
"Bridging the gap between aspiring IE medical professionals and local medical schools to serve the region's most vulnerable populations is what this scholarship program was designed to do," said McNaughton. "We are absolutely elated to support Jordan and our HSF award recipients on their path to becoming physicians and are especially eager to connect their desire and ability to provide optimal care and vibrant health to the communities they love so very much."
The health plan will be hosting networking and supportive events for medical students throughout their medical school journey, including a dinner at IEHP headquarters on May 3. To learn more about IEHP's Healthcare Scholarship Fund, visit iehp.org.
About IEHP
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country. In its 26th year, IEHP is supporting more than 1.5 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medicaid or Cal MediConnect Plans and has a growing network of over 7,800 providers and nearly 2,500 Team Members. Through dynamic partnerships with Providers and Community Organizations, paired with award-winning service and a tradition of quality care, IEHP is fully committed to their vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, visit iehp.org.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medscape Education and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) will collaborate in 2022 to implement an ACC-dedicated collection page on Medscape.org with two new Continuing Medical Education (CME) initiatives for lipid management and cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction. This collaboration will combine ACC and Medscape's strengths in learning design, clinical expertise, and the ability to reach thousands of clinicians nationwide.
"We're pleased to work with ACC to create and deliver these education activities that are focused on important topics to our membership. By working together, we can extend our mission and bring together our strengths and expertise to reach more clinicians with the critical information they need to improve care for their patients," said Hansa Barghava, MD, MPh, Chief Medical Officer, Medscape Education.
The lipid management program will be an interactive case study modeling clinician-patient shared decision making for a patient who is discharged from the hospital after an acute coronary syndrome. The CV risk reduction program will feature a 25- to 30-minute video-slide discussion between two cardiology experts to improve knowledge of the latest scientific and clinical trial data and to illustrate practical team-based interprofessional continuing education strategies in the treatment and management of triglycerides to further CV risk reduction.
The activities will be hosted on a dedicated ACC cardiology education destination page on medscape.org, where they will be available free of charge to Medscape's 780,000 US physician members and more than two million healthcare professionals.
"Reducing CV risk and managing lipids are key pillars to transforming CV care and improving heart health," said Joyce Donnellan, ACC Division Vice President of Education. "Together with Medscape, we're providing CV care team members with two new educational resources that will give them the most up-to-date tools to provide quality care to their patients."
The education programs will launch later this year on Medscape.org and will also be distributed on ACC's Dyslipidemia and Prevention clinical topic collection page, via e-newsletter and social media.
About Medscape Education
Medscape Education (medscape.org) is the leading destination for continuous professional development, consisting of more than 30 specialty-focused destinations offering thousands of free CME and CE courses for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
About the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its more than 56,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. For more, visit acc.org.
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LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Mighty, the world's leading health community bringing the patient's voice to life across the healthcare industry, has hired Matthew Michelson, Ph.D. as President.
Dr. Michelson is a pioneer in the emerging field of Real World Evidence (RWE) and has led organizations focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for nearly a decade. He previously served as president of Genesis AI at Genesis Research -- a premier, global RWE consultancy -- and as CEO of Evid Science, a company at the forefront of using AI to extract results from the medical literature. Dr. Michelson also has a PhD in computer science and continues to publish peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and conferences.
Founder and CEO Mike Porath explained why Dr. Michelson is the right partner, at the right time, to help continue the company's trajectory.
"The Mighty is a community of millions who are all here to help each other through their health challenges," he said. "Our data and insights deliver better information and a better experience for our members as well as a better understanding of patient behavior and sentiment for our clients. Our clients have health data that explains what is happening, but they are increasingly coming to us to better understand why. We provide insights through de-identified data sets that protect our members' privacy and safety.
"We are poised to become the leading provider of this kind of Real World Evidence. Matt has successfully developed and sold data products in this space; he's a founder and builder of businesses; and he has always put the interests of patients first, which is important for our community."
Dr. Michelson commented, "The Mighty is a rare opportunity to create the first, true set of Patient-Centric Real-World Evidence. We can begin to dig into the 'why' of patients, answering crucial questions around adherence and switching behavior, burden of disease, and all the context of patients as people first. And as the community grows, the company grows in sync. I was so excited to hear about forthcoming research that demonstrates the platform's ability to improve patients' health outcomes, while at the same time the company doubled revenue and increased the community size to millions."
With the addition, The Mighty will continue to service the top Life Science companies, as well as the community they serve. For more on The Mighty, visit corp.themighty.com.
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Mobile Health celebrates their audacious fit testing program for a group of medical centers.
NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When thousands of healthcare workers need respirator fit testing to keep them on the job, Mobile Health rises to the challenge. Recently, Mobile Health's on-site teams performed a six-site, 39,000-fit test operation to keep a group of medical centers in compliance. The 38-year occupational health company breaks industry norms by bringing the clinic on-site to the client, no matter the size of the need.
A New Path to OSHA Compliance
Mobile Health makes employee medical screening simple by bringing services right to the doorstep of their partners. Instead of boxing or limiting how OSHA compliance can be achieved, Mobile Health scales and pivots to meet the pressing needs of the industry. The company launched their on-site respirator fit testing teams at the onset of the pandemic to assist New York City's frontline workers — their teams haven't slowed down since. When the opportunity arose to fit test 39,000 employees, Mobile Health was ready to embark on their largest project to date.
"Our respirator fit testing teams have shown what true excellence looks like," said James Anderson, Mobile Health Chief Sales Officer. "From planning to execution, our staff has taken care of every detail to ensure our partners don't have to lift a finger. We stand up fully operational fit testing clinics across the country every day. This is the way occupational health should be."
Amazing People, Innovative Technology
What does it look like to fit test 39,000 employees on-site? For Mobile Health, it looks like a 24/7 operation to accommodate the shift and schedule of every employee. It looks like on-site technology to handle everything from registration to results. It looks like a team of experts with 38 years of clinical excellence powering their every move.
Mobile Health's amazing people and innovative technology have streamlined what it looks like to provide respirator fit testing for employers. Their on-site teams and mobile fleet are growing as they prepare for more projects across the country in 2022.
About Mobile Health
Mobile Health is a trusted employee screening and occupational health provider with 38 years of clinical excellence. Their comprehensive services and flexible solutions simplify OSHA compliance for employers. You can send employees to their 6,500+ nationwide clinics, bring the on-site teams to your doorstep, or deploy the Mobile Health fleet to any location in the U.S. Mobile Health's award-winning client portal empowers employers with real-time results, 30-second scheduling, and HIPAA-compliant security. For more information, visit MobileHealth.com.
Media Contact:
Dave Schramm
Chief Marketing Officer
(269) 270-6677
dschramm@mobilehealth.net
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Platinum sustainability rating places company in top 1% of all companies measured
FORT MILL, S.C., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nation Ford Chemical (NFC) has been recognized by achieving a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, the world's largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.
The platinum rating is the highest rating offered and is only achieved by 1% of companies assessed through the program. Nation Ford Chemical has been manufacturing specialty chemicals for nearly 45 years with a sustained commitment to the environment, employees, and community. These efforts paved the way for the company to achieve this prestigious certification.
Nation Ford Chemical has earned numerous third-party certifications in environmental, health, safety, quality, and now sustainability. "To have achieved the highest rating offered on our first assessment speaks volumes to the commitment of the company to act responsibly regarding social and environmental concerns," said Nation Ford Chemical COO, Phillip McCarter. "NFC was able to achieve this rating based on our existing operating practices, which confirms to the company's stakeholders that corporate social responsibility is part of our standard business operations."
EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating agency, assessed the company on the 21 criterial categories under four key themes - environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The evaluation is based on policies, actions, and results, including public information. Nation Ford Chemical performed well above average in all four of the categories evaluated.
About Nation Ford Chemical
Founded in 1978, Nation Ford Chemical is one of America's most respected custom manufacturers of specialty organic chemicals. NFC's products, including Sulfanilic Acid (CAS#121-57-3) and PANA (N-Phenyl-1-naphthylamine, CAS#90-30-2), are sold worldwide through offices in the United States, Europe, China, and Japan. Nation Ford Chemical is also North America's leading distributor of aniline. NFC has a diverse background in toll manufacturing custom chemicals with production at our 27-acre site in Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA. For more information, visit www.nationfordchem.com.
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It's the latest addition to an expansive offering of valves for nutrition and health processors
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the Industrial and Nutrition & Health markets, has launched a new control unit as a part of the CU4plus platform that now includes IO-Link communication protocol. The CU4plus IO-link Control Unit works with all APV and Waukesha Cherry-Burrell valve ranges and can be retrofitted into any existing installed base when paired with an IO-Link master.
The CU4plus valve control unit fits any SPX FLOW air-operated sanitary valve bringing unprecedented safety, simplicity and reliability to dairy, beverage, brewery, processed food, healthcare and pharmaceutical processes. The addition of the IO-Link technology, which is an Industry 4.0 data-ready communications protocol that connects sensors and actuators to process automation systems, allows data to send and retrieve to/from hygienic valves. It forms the backbone of many food and beverage control systems. It is hygienic hardware that does not need to be enclosed in a stainless-steel panel, a feature which reduces installation time and cost.
"Our customers who rely on the CU4plus platform have been asking for this IO-Link technology," said Julien Bassett, SPX FLOW's global product manager for Valves. "SPX FLOW listened to their needs and was able to come up with a solution that improves preventative maintenance, provides end-users with real-time data and has better early warning signals to potential problems, optimizing their process along the way."
What makes the CU4plus IO-Link Control Unit different is the pressure sensor that allows end-users to better monitor air pressure used to actuate the valve. The unit can easily integrate into an existing system, meaning customers don't have to upgrade a whole line to optimize performance, increase uptime and maximizes interoperability with other protocols.
Benefits of this new CU4plus IO-Link Control Unit include:
- Ease of Installation and Use: IO-Link allows for interoperability across multiple protocols enabling end-users to quickly integrate with other fieldbus protocols.
- Improved Uptime: Monitor real-time process data to update valve limit set values to optimize/trigger needed maintenance intervals (activation hours, cycles, actuation reaction times, control air pressures).
- Robust Network and Less Downtime: Complete configuration setup is an automated process that is stored in the IO-Link master such that it can be reloaded in any replacement unit (including the firmware). This leads to shorter downtimes and accurate, error-free automation restoration of the original valve relevant setting of the control unit.
- Enhance CIP and Sustainability: For mix proof valves seat lifting can work based on pulsation with defined ON/OFF scheme to significantly improve CIP time, fluid costs, and disposal waste.
The CU4plus IO-Link Control Unit extends SPX FLOW's range of control units which are available as Direct Connect and AS-i. Like other control options, this new control unit can be used with SPX FLOW's broad line of valves which includes the recently introduced D4 mix proof valves series. These expansions are well suited to support a broad array of applications in various hygienic processes with viscous fluids that are difficult to clean in place and valves and within hazardous environments.
"We've expanded our product offering to provide customers a full range of options, effectively giving them a one-stop-shop for all their valve needs," Bassett said. "This continued focus on product innovation, coupled with efforts to improve customer outcomes, shows a tireless effort to innovate and evolve process valves — and their related products — for all nutrition and health needs."
To learn more about the new IO-Link Control Unit, visit: IO-LINK CU4PLUS CONTROL UNITS
About SPX FLOW, Inc.
Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company's product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health and industrial markets.
SPX FLOW had approximately $1.5 billion in 2021 annual revenues and has operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 140 countries. To learn more about SPX FLOW, please visit www.spxflow.com.
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Chandler Innovations Appoints Jasmine Holmes as Executive Director
CHANDLER, Ariz., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chandler Innovations, the City's business incubation and entrepreneurial development program has appointed Jasmine Holmes as the new ED after Diana White, former CEO, moved on to become the Executive Director of Moonshot's Flagstaff campus.
Holmes officially started in her role as ED on March 28th, 2022. She had previously worked as the Chandler Innovations curriculum facilitator. With over 15 years of graphic design and marketing experience, Jasmine Holmes loves being able to say, "I'm older than I look."
Jasmine's success is due to her unique mix of creative and analytical skills. While working at Texas Instruments, it became clear that while she loved design, Jasmine wanted to be involved in business at a deeper level by developing business goals and marketing strategies. This drive prompted Jasmine to start 910 West, a digital marketing agency, in 2007.
Holmes says, "I'm excited by the opportunity to help grow the entrepreneurial community in Chandler."
Diana White is thrilled with Jasmine's appointment.
"It was a tough decision to leave Chandler," White said. "But the opportunity to return to where my passion for helping tech founders began was too amazing to ignore. Jasmine stepping into the role means the program I've come to love so dearly will continue to advance."
Moonshot President and CEO Scott Hathcock is the driving force behind ensuring each incubator has strong leadership in place.
"Moonshot has grown considerably in the past few years," Hathcock said. "With campuses in Flagstaff, Chandler, and Tucson, it was clear that I needed to step back from the day-to-day operations of the Flagstaff campus and focus on further growth. Diana and Jasmine will bring continued success to both campuses."
About Chandler Innovations: Chandler Innovations is a business incubation program for tech-focused businesses that includes curriculum, mentoring, and community events. The program is sponsored by the City of Chandler and powered by Moonshot.
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Jasmine Holmes
Executive Director, Chandler Innovations
adminci@nacet.org
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Stand-up comic and television host W. Kamau Bell and Founders of American media company theSkimm, Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, headlining the #1 Conference for Internal Communications & Employee Experience
NEW YORK , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Many internal communications (IC) professionals are trying to figure out right now how to reconnect with their peers and re-energize for the future of work. So, this year, Staffbase, a leading provider of employee communications management platforms, is bringing its annual VOICES Conference live to New York, NY, on May 24-25, 2022. During this specially curated event, IC professionals can hear insights from celebrity speakers and internal comms leaders on digital transformation, storytelling, and DE&I. In addition, Staffbase customers ALDI Inc., Ausenco, CNN, EDA Contractors, Sky, and Walgreens Boots Alliance, will be sharing their internal communications best practices, tips, and stories.
Headlining the event is W. Kamau Bell, Stand-up Comedian, Author, Host, and Executive Producer of Emmy Award winning CNN docu-series United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, who will speak about how to lead transformation through compelling storytelling. Additionally, Co-founders and Co-CEOs at theSkimm, Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, will discuss how today's workforce wants to be more connected than ever and how this desire creates an open environment for an organization's leadership to engage with employees.
Staffbase's VOICES 2022 - The Great Reconnection, will kick off Tuesday afternoon, May 24th, with a special charitable activity. In partnership with charity organization Together We Rise, participants in this customer-exclusive event will pack back-to-school-bags for kids in foster care, making sure that they have all the essential school supplies regardless of where school is held. Following this will be an evening VOICES 2022 kickoff celebration. The event's inspiring educational sessions take place on Wednesday, May 25th and feature these additional thought leaders:
- Wema Hoover, former Google Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Ann Melinger & Jackie Berg, CEO at Brilliant Ink / Head of Research & Business Development at Brilliant Ink
Full event agenda, speaker list, and registration for VOICES New York are available here: https://voices.staffbase.com/us/
About VOICES
VOICES first launched in 2019 and is now the #1 conference for internal communications and employee experience. This thought-provoking, insightful and educational event leaves attendees feeling invigorated, inspired, motivated and up-to-date with the most relevant internal communications trends and best practices.
About Staffbase
Staffbase is a high-growth, deeply experienced provider of employee communications management platforms for enterprise companies. The mobile compatibility of the company's platform allows employers to securely reach their employees everywhere with reduced complexity — whether in the office, at home, on the factory floor, or on the road. Staffbase solutions give employees greater access to the corporate information that's relevant to them, along with tools for the modern digital workplace, including existing intranets. With headquarters in Chemnitz, Germany, and offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Calgary, Cologne, Dresden, Helsinki, Kelowna, London, Melbourne, Montreal, Munich, New York City, and Vancouver, Staffbase provides branded solutions for more than 2,000 leading companies worldwide who are transforming their employee communications, including Adidas, Audi, Paulaner, Spark Power, UC Health, US LBM, and Vestas. Staffbase has received the 2021 Global Employee App Choice Award and 2022 Choice Award for Intranet and Employee Experience Platforms from ClearBox Consulting.
Please visit staffbase.com for more information.
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NEW YORK and DALLAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRK) ("Newmark") announces the acquisition of industry-leading North American retail real estate advisory firms Open Realty Advisors and Open Realty Properties ("Open Realty"). Open Realty will join Newmark's Retail Services business line with an extensive national and global top-tier client roster, and its founders will assume significant leadership roles to expand Newmark's global retail footprint.
"This acquisition underscores Newmark's commitment to brick-and-mortar retail—a foundational and enduring component of the global commercial real estate landscape. Providing top-level services to retail clients is more important than ever as the sector plays a critical role in revitalizing the economy," said Newmark Chief Executive Officer Barry Gosin. "Acquiring Open Realty, an authority on brand-building in retail real estate, is Newmark's next move to being the most knowledgeable, well-connected retail advisory firm in the U.S. and beyond."
Open Realty is led by Mark Masinter, who heads the firm's macro strategy and business development, Johnny Siegel, who spearheads tenant advisory services and asset management strategies for clients, and Steve Merkle, who co-leads tenant advisory business endeavors. Masinter and Siegel join Newmark as Chairman of Global Retail and President of Global Retail, respectively; Merkle joins as Vice Chairman.
"With over 35 years of experience growing brands, executing roll-out strategies, and developing and investing in real estate, both domestic and international, we are honored to have garnered the trust and respect of the very best retail clients and institutional investors in the world at Open Realty," stated Masinter. "Integrating with the Newmark platform—building on the company's vision and articulating that vision to the retail, restaurant, entertainment and real estate communities—is an exciting, standard-setting venture. We couldn't be more bullish on the future of retail."
"Open Realty's and Newmark's client-service standards are in perfect alignment, prioritizing thoughtful and deliberate tenant advisory and a holistic approach to real estate. We see assignments through the lens of each stakeholder, having worked in every aspect of the real estate process; and the same can be said of Newmark's breadth and depth of retail services. We look forward to leveraging the infrastructure, technology and collaborative opportunities of an expanded platform," said Siegel.
Open Realty specializes in tenant strategic planning, site identification, lease negotiation, project administration, construction and design facilitation, portfolio maintenance and site disposition, as well as project-specific expertise in acquisition consultation, project design and site development, merchandising, project leasing and asset management, and overall market and financial analysis.
The Open Realty acquisition—which closed May 2, 2022—is part of Newmark's larger expansion strategy, scaling up its service offerings in key markets, nationally and globally. Newmark's recent announcements include acquisitions, hires and agreements across key global markets, including France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Hong Kong, Dubai and London, with the recent acquisition of real estate advisory firm BH2, and in the U.S., where the firm acquired Boston-based McCall & Almy. In the retail space, Newmark's acquisitions include London-based Harper Dennis Hobbs ("HDH"), New York-based RKF and ExcessSpace, in 2019, 2018 and 2015, respectively.
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. Newmark generated revenues of nearly $3.1 billion for the twelve months ending March 31, 2022. Newmark's company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with over 6,300 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Ranieri will develop and execute the facility's strategic plan while managing core site activities
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging systems, lighting systems, and rugged outdoor gear, announces Kristina Ranieri as Vice President and General Manager of its South Deerfield, Mass. manufacturing facility. Ranieri joined the organization on April 25, 2022.
In her role as Vice President and General Manager, Ranieri is responsible for growing business at the South Deerfield facility while managing operations, engineering, quality, and EH&S. She also has oversight of Pelican's Advanced Case Center in Ontario, Calif. which mirrors the technical packaging expertise of our Massachusetts location. Her work will include using lean strategies to achieve year-over-year improvements in productivity and operational efficiencies, as well as setting the strategic direction for her team.
"Kristina has more than 20 years of experience leading high-performing manufacturing teams," said Kevin Miniard, Chief Operating Officer at Pelican. "Her proven track record in establishing optimal operations models for global businesses aligns with Pelican's commitment to push the boundaries in manufacturing excellence at our facilities worldwide."
Ranieri most recently served as Vice President, Operations at LeachGarner, a global precious metals supplier. There she was responsible for strategy and direction of manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing and distribution, quality, safety, sustainability, lean manufacturing and more. Prior to Leachgarner, Ranieri served as Vice President, Operations for Swarovski Lighting, Ltd. where she established the quality and maintenance functions, as well as significantly improved quality, efficiency, and lead times. She also held positions of increasing responsibility in quality and manufacturing operations during her 15-year career at Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Ranieri holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Rice University and a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University's Babcock School of Management. She is also trained in Sigma Kaizen and holds certifications in various safety, change management, coaching and quality programs.
For more information about Pelican visit www.pelican.com
About Pelican Products
Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, life sciences, industrial, entertainment, and in numerous outdoor markets. Pelican™ products are designed and built to last a lifetime. The company operates in 27 countries, with 23 international sales offices and eleven manufacturing facilities around the globe. In Europe, the company does business under the name Peli Products, S.LU. and the division which manufactures temperature-controlled packaging for the healthcare industry, does business worldwide under the brand Peli BioThermal. For more information, visit www.pelican.com.
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Industry Thought Leaders, System Designers and Curious Engineers Invited to Consider 5G Possibilities
SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- pSemi® Corporation, a Murata company focused on semiconductor integration, announces its sponsorship of a Microwave Journal webinar titled "New Opportunities for SOI Technology in 5G Massive MIMO Base Stations." pSemi's technical director of RFIC design, Payman Shanjani, will deliver the presentation on Thursday, May 26 at 8 a.m. PST/ 11 a.m. EST.
As more 5G massive MIMO base stations replace remote radio units (RRU), it creates new opportunities to leverage silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology to reduce cost and power consumption while improving performance and integrability. Unlike traditional base stations that require high-breakdown voltage technologies, massive MIMO structures utilize many RF lines with lower power transmitters and higher isolation requirements. This transition makes SOI the most suitable solution for both sub-6 GHz and mmWave active antenna systems (AAS).
This webinar will address:
- Benefits and challenges of massive MIMO versus traditional RRU base stations
- System and specification requirements of RF building blocks
- Opportunities for utilizing SOI technology in RF components
- How to leverage SOI to realize hybrid beamforming and phase-shifting topologies
- Practical examples of existing SOI-based RF components utilized in AAS
To register for the webinar, please click here.
After the live webinar, a video recording will be available on the Microwave Journal website in the events section.
About pSemi
pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor's 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission: to enhance Murata's world-class capabilities with high-performance RF, analog and mixed-signal solutions. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi's product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi's team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better. To view pSemi's semiconductor advancements or to join the pSemi team, visit www.psemi.com.
The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logo and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP and DuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. The pSemi website is copyrighted by pSemi Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Starting May 3, Quicklly will begin offering Alphonso mangoes, native to India and Pakistan, on the Quicklly marketplace
CHICAGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quicklly today announced the addition of Alphonso mangoes, also known as the "King of Mangoes," to their expansive offering of delicious and authentic Indian food items. As the nation's largest marketplace for South Asian groceries and meal delivery, the addition of this delectably rare fruit is the latest example of their commitment to uniquely serving the needs of the South Asian consumer.
While there are hundreds of varieties of mangoes in the world, only one — the Alphonso mango — has been the subject of love songs and poetry for centuries. Even today, it's not uncommon to see news headlines celebrating the arrival of this superior fruit at the beginning of the growing cycle. Native to India and Pakistan, these mangoes are coveted for their reddish-yellow skin, bright saffron color, tender and luscious texture, and creamy, sweet taste. The Alphonso mangoes' firm but thin skin and smaller seed mean that they contain more juicy and delicious pulp than other popular mango varieties.
"Growing up in India, no fruit was as cherished as the Alphonso mango. Its unbelievable flavor makes it perfect for eating alone or in a variety of chutneys, salads, or yogurts," said Quicklly co-founders Keval Raj & Hanish Pahwa. "Their short growing season has made it difficult to find them in the states, so it brings us so much joy to be able to offer this rare taste of India to our customers in the U.S."
As one of the largest exporters of fresh mangoes in the world, India sends more than 1000 tonnes of mangoes to the U.S. per year – yet less than a fraction of those varieties are the highly coveted Alphonso mango. Each Alphonso receives a Geographical Indications (G.I.) registration to assure its authenticity and quality.
This unforgettable fruit is unlike other mangoes and is set apart by its unique taste and extreme rarity. They owe their superior taste profile to the Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and adjoining areas in Maharashtra – areas rich in coastal, volcanic soil. These mangoes also have very limited availability because of the special way they are cultivated and harvested. They have a short growing cycle and are only available between March and July. The fruit is harvested only by hand, eliminating the risk of harm to the delicately thin skin.
Today's announcement comes on the heels of the recent launch of Quicklly's Instacart storefront and nationwide delivery of Quicklly's ready-to-eat meal kits in 3-4 days. Customers across the country can now order through Instacart or quicklly.com to enjoy simpler and more seamless access to fresh Indian and South Asian produce like Indian grocery staples, desi spices, and sauces.
Quickly Shoppers can combine mangos and other fresh produce with orders and have everything arrive in a single delivery. For more information or to sign up, go to quicklly.com. To shop Quicklly via Instacart, visit https://www.instacart.com/store/quicklly/storefront or select the Quicklly storefront on the Instacart mobile app.
About Quicklly
Whether longing for ingredients to stock up your kitchen or meals to satisfy your cravings, Quicklly offers everything you need to enjoy South Asian and Indian cuisine, all in one place. As the nation's most comprehensive, one-stop marketplace, Quicklly provides access to a range of Indian grocery ingredients, tiffins, and fully prepared restaurant meals delivered to your doorstep. Founded in 2017, Quicklly also provides a full digital presence for local businesses, connecting them to customers across Greater Chicago, New York, New Jersey, San Francisco, the Bay Area, and nationwide. Learn more at https://www.quicklly.com.
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EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference will celebrate its 27th year of bringing a broad group of public and private energy companies, energy analysts, industry leaders and investors to Denver, Aug. 7-10, 2022
DENVER, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerCom Inc today announced registration is open for EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference. Institutional investors, portfolio managers, financial analysts, CIOs and other investment community and industry professionals who invest in the energy space can register now for EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference, which will take place August 7-10, 2022 at the Westin Denver Downtown.
The event is EnerCom's 27th annual Denver investment conference and will be 100% hosted in person. At this year's conference, C-level leadership of leading energy companies will discuss their outlook for drilling and completion activity, well results, production, capital efficiency and capital expenditures for the balance of 2022 and into 2023.
"We are excited to bring the energy and investment communities together again in Denver this August," said Aaron Vandeford, President of EnerCom. "We understand the value of facilitating face-to-face conversations and are planning on hosting this event 100% in person. The Conference will again play host to management teams and capital partners from around the globe, all engaged in the important discussion surrounding the future of the energy sector. The EnerCom Denver conference forum fosters healthy dialogue and informal networking opportunities for attendees at several sponsored events the week of the conference."
For the buyside investment community, the EnerCom Denver conference provides top-level access to oil and gas company C-suites. The four-day conference allows institutional investors to set one-on-one meetings with company management teams. Meetings are limited to buyside principals, portfolio managers, CIOs and securities analysts. Individual company meeting requests must be made in advance as part of the online conference registration process.
The complete daily schedule of presenters will be posted on the website soon (presenters, days, times are subject to change). Investor presentations begin at 8:00 a.m. and run through 5:00 p.m.
Conference Details: EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference in Denver offers investment professionals a unique opportunity to listen to company senior management teams across the energy value chain update investors on their operational and financial strategies and learn how the leading energy companies are building value in 2022.
Conference Dates: August 7 - 10, 2022. EnerCom will host its annual charity golf outing on August 7 and host formal presentations and meetings on August 8 – 10.
Venue: The Westin Denver Downtown. Click here to book your hotel room under the discounted conference rate.
Who Attends the Conference: More than 2,000 institutional, private equity and hedge fund investors, family offices, research analysts, retail brokers, trust officers, high net worth investors, investment bankers and energy industry professionals gather in Denver for the conference.
One-on-One Meetings: EnerCom works in advance with presenting company management teams to arrange one-on-one meetings with the attending institutional investors and research analysts at the conference venue.
About EnerCom
Founded in 1994, EnerCom, Inc. is an internationally recognized management consultancy advising companies on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), investor relations, corporate strategy/board advisory, marketing, analysis and valuation, media, branding and visual communications design. Headquartered in Denver, EnerCom and its team of experts are passionate about the energy industry and its work to provide clients with a wide range of services to build brand recognition that drives valuation and returns.
For more information about EnerCom and its services, please visit http://www.enercominc.com/ or call +1 303-296-8834.
EnerCom Denver Sponsors Include:
About Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc.
Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. (NSAI) was founded in 1961 to provide the highest quality engineering and geological consulting to the petroleum industry. Today they are recognized as the worldwide leader of petroleum property analysis to industry and financial organizations and government agencies. With offices in Dallas and Houston, NSAI provides a complete range of geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and engineering services and has the technical experience and ability to perform these services in any of the onshore and offshore oil and gas producing areas of the world. They provide reserves reports and audits, acquisition and divestiture evaluations, simulation studies, exploration resources assessments, equity determinations, and management and advisory services.
For a complete list of services or to learn more about Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. please visit https://netherlandsewell.com/.
About Moss Adams
Moss Adams is a fully integrated professional services firm dedicated to assisting clients with growing, managing, and protecting prosperity.
With more than 3,400 professionals and staff across more than 25 locations in the West and beyond, we work with many of the world's most innovative companies and leaders. Our strength in the middle market enables us to advise clients at all intervals of development—from start-up, to rapid growth and expansion, to transition.
For more information, please visit www.MossAdams.com
About Haynes Boone
Haynes Boone, LLP is an energy focused corporate law firm, providing a full spectrum of legal services and solutions to clients across the oil and gas industry, including the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. Lawyers from our Denver office and 15 other offices work as a team to meet the legal needs of our domestic and international clients involved in oil and gas. We represent private and public oil and gas companies, financial institutions, investment funds and other investors. Our team of more than 100 energy lawyers and landmen understands the physical and financial energy markets, and the firm has been helping both operators and lenders complete some of the largest financings and M&A transactions in recent years. The BTI Industry Power Rankings, published by BTI Consulting Group, Inc., named Haynes and Boone a "Leading Recommended" firm for the energy industry in 2017, ranking our firm among the top three percent of all law firms. For more information, please visit www.haynesboone.com/.
About BDO
BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients' needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients. For more information, please visit: www.bdo.com.
About Mobius Risk Group
Mobius Risk Group is an independent commodity and physical energy risk advisory firm. Founded in 2002, Mobius provides strategic advisory services including financial, physical, and commodity risk management and valuation, carbon strategy development, and regulated energy oversight for producers, consumers, distributors and capital providers backed by its proprietary C/ETRM, RiskNet. For more information, please visit: www.mobiusriskgroup.com.
About Project Canary
Project Canary is a climate tech company that provides trusted, independent, and verified environmental data to track, measure, and score the "E" in ESG across an enterprise's operational value chain. They are the leaders in providing dynamic environmental ratings using real-time monitoring data at the facility level to assess and improve operating practices and provide a science-based and technology-enabled measurement of emission profiles, including methane. Formed as a Public Benefit Corporation, Project Canary's team of scientists, engineers, and seasoned industry operators have earned recognition for their uncompromising standards, including being named "Best for the World" B Corp. For more information, please visit: www.projectcanary.com.
About Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide help investors to make important credit judgments with confidence.
Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools and risk services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. For additional information, please visit www.fitchratings.com.
About CAC Specialty
CAC Specialty is an employee owned risk solutions company of seasoned and proactive industry leaders, operating as a nimble and collaborative partner who puts you and your business first. With a knowledge-driven approach informed by industry data and decades of honed instinct, CAC brings an innovative vision to insurance broking and merchant banking by providing solutions to solve your risk challenges – from the simple to the previously unsolvable. Backed by a $40B AUM asset manager and not constrained by traditional risk transfer thinking, CAC can expand the range of risk transfer through access to private debt and alternative pools of risk capital. For additional information, please visit www.cacspecialty.com.
About Preng & Associates
Preng & Associates is the world's leading executive search firm totally dedicated to the energy industry. Over our 40 years, we have assisted more than 750 management teams and boards in 75 countries and conducted over 3,700 engagements. Our mission continues to be helping companies and boards identify and attract talent around the world that will impact shareholder value. For additional information, please visit www.preng.com.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights will announce the winners of its 2022 Book and Journalism Awards on Tuesday, May 24. Harry Benson, Dan Blackburn, Doug Brinkley, John Harwood, Rory Kennedy, Michael Lewis, Jane Mayer, Ari Melber, Craig Melvin, Soledad O'Brien and John Seigenthaler are just some of the distinguished special presenters who will be announcing this year's honorees in the live virtual ceremony that begins at 4 pm ET. Event registration is available here.
Winners of the 2022 RFK Journalism Awards were selected from over 350 global submissions to the more than 15 print, photo, broadcast, and new media categories, all of which encapsulated some of the most exemplary reporting from the past 12 months. The RFK Book Award honors authors whose writing focuses on social justice issues of concern to Robert Kennedy.
"The entries this year underscored a press continually under siege, both at home and abroad," said Kerry Kennedy, President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. "At Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, we honor, celebrate, and work to protect that bravery every day. These annual awards are a way of thanking the press and showing them that we notice their crucial contributions to ensuring we all have unfiltered access to the critical facts and information vital for idea exchange and accountability."
Launched in 1969 by the journalists who covered Kennedy's presidential campaign, the prestigious RFK Journalism Awards celebrates media professionals whose work explores issues of human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action. The Book Award was founded in 1980 with the proceeds from Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s bestselling book, Robert F. Kennedy and His Times.
Historian and author Michael Beschloss is the head of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award committee, and Margaret Engel, director of the Alicia Patterson Journalism Foundation, serves as chair of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards committee, and they were joined by more than 50 volunteer judges this year. The 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards ceremony is made possible this year thanks to the generous support of Mortimer B. Zuckerman Family Foundation.
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DENVER, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sola Salons, the world's largest and fastest growing salon studios franchise, is pleased to announce the appointments of Liz Hartwell as Vice President of Operations and Rachel Vaughn as Vice President of Marketing. The new additions to the Sola executive team come on the heels of the tremendous success the brand achieved in 2021 where it opened 53 new locations, eclipsed 600 units systemwide and welcomed more than 6,900 beauty professionals to its community of independent salon owners.
"We are thrilled to have Liz and Rachel join our growing team," said Christina Russell, CEO of Sola Salons. "They are exemplary leaders, each possessing a wealth of experience in our industry and beyond and will undoubtedly make invaluable contributions to our rapidly-growing franchise system."
Liz Hartwell was brought up in franchising with her parents operating multiple Massage Envy franchises throughout Ohio. She began her career path managing three of her parents' locations during college where she learned the dedication and ambition it takes to run a franchise business. She pivoted to the food industry in 2015, spending three years with the Wendy's Company before being named as the director of franchise operations for Amazing Lash Studio. During her tenure, Hartwell worked directly with franchisees to create strategy and action planning to impact top-line revenue and bottom-line profit, upheld brand standards, and ensured operational excellence.
As Vice President of Operations at Sola Salons, Hartwell will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities for the brand, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.
Rachel Vaughn brings over 15 years of marketing experience to Sola Salons. She spent 10 years at a traditional marketing agency where she built holistic marketing programs for large national consumer packaged goods and consumer brands such as Kraft Foods, Einstein's Bros. Bagels and PepsiCo. From there, she moved into the fast casual food industry and served as the director of marketing for Smashburger, Live Basil Pizza and Tom's Urban (now Tom's Watch Bar) where she fell in love with the franchise model. Finally, she found her niche in beauty and wellness franchising, serving as the director of marketing for Floyd's Barbershop before moving on to WellBiz Brands where she was the vice president of marketing for leading franchise concepts Amazing Lash Studio, Drybar, Elements Massage and more. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Vaughn has a deep appreciation for the successes and challenges faced by independent business owners, making her an invaluable asset to both Sola's franchisee network and community of beauty professionals.
In her new role as Vice President of Marketing, Vaughn will manage Sola's marketing efforts top-to-bottom, including the brand's digital presence, the Sola Blog, social media strategy, traditional and nontraditional marketing campaigns, media relations and innovative programs.
To learn more about Sola Salons visit www.solasalons.com or follow Sola Salons on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more information along with the latest news and trends.
In 2004, Sola Salons was established with the opening of its first location in Denver, Colorado. Now with more than 600 locations open in the U.S., Canada and Brazil, Sola is proud to offer 18,000+ independent beauty professionals the freedom and benefits of salon ownership without the risk and overhead of opening a traditional salon. Its innovative salon model empowers hairdressers, estheticians, nail techs, massage therapists and other like-minded professionals to take control of their lives and their careers. Sola provides beauty professionals with beautiful, fully equipped salon studios alongside the support and tools they need to launch their salon business in no time. For more information, please visit www.solasalons.com.
Contact:
Christina Rodriguez
Fish Consulting
954-893-9150
crodriguez@fish-consulting.com
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Great American Hospitality, LLC. Implements DailyPay Benefits at its SONIC Drive-In Restaurants to Gain Competitive Edge on Hiring and Retention
NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Hospitality, LLC, a SONIC licensee, has partnered with DailyPay to provide on-demand pay to its employees. Through this partnership, hundreds of SONIC employees can now access their pay immediately after completing a shift, providing financial flexibility. With the power of choice and control over their earned pay, employees can pay bills, spend, save, or invest on their own schedule, not on an arbitrary payday schedule.
"This is a great and needed benefit for our employees. It gives our employees flexibility to access their pay when and where they need it," said E. Rhett Smith, Managing Partner of Great American Hospitality, LLC. "We hope that with DailyPay we can ease a little of the burden that people feel making ends meet financially. We try and support our employees any way we can and we feel DailyPay is one more way we can support them."
This partnership comes at a critical time as quick-service restaurant (QSR) employers struggle to find talent amid the ongoing talent shortage sweeping the nation. According to DailyPay research, employers who offer DailyPay can fill open positions 2X faster than those who do not offer a daily pay benefit.
Great American Hospitality operates over 20 SONIC Drive-In locations across North Carolina and South Carolina. They are among the latest QSR employers to implement daily pay benefits for their hourly employees. Since launching earlier this month, 23% of Great American Hospitality's SONIC employees have enrolled in DailyPay.
About DailyPay
DailyPay, Inc., powered by its industry-leading technology platform, is on a mission to build a new financial system. Partnering with America's best-in-class employers, including Dollar Tree, Berkshire Hathaway, and Adecco. DailyPay is the recognized gold standard in on-demand pay. Through its massive data network, proprietary funding model, and connections into over 6,000 endpoints in the banking system, DailyPay works to ensure that money is always in the right place at the right time for employers, merchants, and financial institutions. DailyPay is building technology and the mindset to reimagine the way money moves, from the moment work starts. DailyPay is headquartered in New York City, with operations based in Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.dailypay.com/press.
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David Schwarz
Email: david.schwarz@dailypay.com
Adriana Ball
Email: adriana.ball@dailypay.com
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Leading Sparkling Water Brand to Support Custom Builds Across the Nation
SEATTLE, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice® beverages, is pleased to announce its continued partnership with national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), to build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Together, Sparkling Ice and Homes For Our Troops aims to give back to the Veteran community and honor their service and sacrifice for their country.
Throughout 2022, Sparkling Ice will join the Homes For Our Troops team for more than 15 builds in California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Each specially adapted custom home will feature approximately 40 special adaptations and will be catered to the Veteran's specific needs in order to make their everyday lives easier and more accessible.
"Talking Rain has a long history of supporting our Veterans," said Ken Sylvia, CEO of Talking Rain. "Our national partnership with Homes For Our Troops is an exciting evolution of our commitment to this incredible community. We look forward to helping these heroes start the next chapter of their lives."
The team behind Sparkling Ice beverages is passionate about giving back and supporting resilient communities within the United States. In 2020, Sparkling Ice launched the Cheers to Heroes Campaign to celebrate America's everyday hometown heroes and to thank those on the frontlines of our communities. More recently, the brand kicked off the Cheers to You Town Beautification program, teaming up with small towns across the country, to renovate parks and recreational areas in need of rebuilding and enhancements.
Homes For Our Troops is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting the severely injured Veteran community. To date, the organization has built 328 homes for injured Veterans nationwide, with 68 more projects underway. Talking Rain is a national level partner for Home For Our Troops, providing support for all builds across the country and participating in kick-off events and unveilings.
"We are grateful Sparkling Ice is expanding its commitment to our organization," said HFOT President/CEO Brigadier General, USA (Ret) Tom Landwermeyer. "Support from companies like Sparkling Ice helps us advance our mission of 'Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives.'"
For more information on Sparkling Ice and its Homes For Our Troops partnership, please visit: www.hfotusa.org.
About Sparkling Ice® Beverages
Sparkling Ice beverages are made with sparkling water, real fruit flavor, vitamins, antioxidants, and naturally sourced colors. Full of flavor with zero sugar, Sparkling Ice and Sparkling Ice +Caffeine offer better-for-you beverage options with products available in retailers nationwide.
With 23 fizzy, fruity flavors, the Sparkling Ice brand is on a mission to Live in Full Flavor. In 2020, the brand launched a series of campaigns to promote a message of positivity and togetherness across America, including the Cheers to Heroes campaign, honoring everyday heroes, and the Cheers to You Town Beautification Program, celebrating small towns across America through community-driven projects.
Sparkling Ice is the number one selling brand from Talking Rain Beverage Company. The brand is committed to connecting with like-minded partners who prioritize corporate, social, and environmental responsibility, so together, they can educate and inspire the continuous work that supports these efforts. Through innovative carbon reduction initiatives, positive social programs, and philanthropic support, the Sparkling Ice brand aims to create a lasting impact in the community. To learn more about Sparkling Ice, please visit www.sparklingice.com
About Homes For Our Troops (HFOT)
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide to severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained life-altering injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent has gone directly to our program services supporting Veterans. For more information, visit www.hfotusa.org.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Startup World Cup is back in Silicon Valley! The Silicon Valley Regional Competition is scheduled for June 2nd 2022, at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA.
Startup World Cup is looking for the best and the brightest startups to apply to compete. The selected Top 15 applicants will present on stage on June 2nd. The winner of this event will join the 70+ other global finalists at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale series, in which they will have the opportunity to win a $1,000,000 investment prize in San Francisco on September 30th, 2022.
Startups apply here: www.startupworldcup.io/silicon-valley-app-2022
The application deadline is May 13! Do not miss your chance!
For more details on the Silicon Valley Regional event: https://www.startupworldcup.io/silicon-valley-regional.
Register for the event here.
Here are the Judges and Speakers confirmed to attend:
- Bill Reichert (Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures)
- Kanu Gulati (Partner at Khosla Ventures)
- Jihong Kim (Managing Director at Samsung Ventures)
- SC Moatti (Managing Partner at Mighty Capital)
- Steve Goldberg (Partner at Finistere Ventures)
- Ashmeet Sidana (Chief Engineer at Engineering Capital)
The Silicon Valley Regional Competition is part of the Startup World Cup global competition, with regional events in 70+ cities around the world, including thousands of entrepreneurs and hundreds of investors. The mission of Startup World Cup is to highlight the best technology startups around the world, and to connect those startups into the global innovation ecosystem.
Entrepreneurs who are not in the Silicon Valley region should check out regional competitions in their part of the world and the Series of Grand Finale events here: https://www.startupworldcup.io/grand-finale
Worldwide Regional Competitions: https://www.startupworldcup.io/
About Pegasus Tech Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley with $2 Billion in assets under management. Pegasus offers intellectual and financial capital to emerging technology companies around the world. In addition to offering institutional investors a top-tier venture capital investment approach, Pegasus also offers a unique Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for large, global corporations that wish to partner with cutting-edge technology startups. For more information about Pegasus, please check out https://www.pegasustechventures.com.
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Vancouver, BC, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group – The economy for streamers on some of the world's most popular video streaming platforms continues to evolve, in everything from ads, lucrative influencer deals, as well as tips, paid subscribers and one-on-one VIP access from audience members. Among the top sources where popular streamers are deriving their revenues are more well-known streaming platforms such as Twitch from Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), YouTube from Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), as well as using StreamLabs from Logitech International S.A. (NASDAQ: LOGI). However, another platform that's steadily grown through its video streaming as well as its strong position in cryptocurrency are the newly newly launched DogeChat and DoggeChat apps from Hello Pal International Inc. (CSE: HP) (OTCQB: HLLPF).
Beyond its already well-used Chinese market, Hello Pal International Inc. (CSE: HP) (OTCQB: HLLPF) has been rapidly growing its live-streaming, language learning and social-crypto platform, and reaching new milestones for overseas livestreaming—including gaining over 50,000 live streamers in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain.
"Our marketing and technical team made incredible gains in expanding our user base in the Middle East during the last year," said KL Wong, Chairman and CEO of Hello Pal. "Livestreaming activity has exceeded our expectations in outside China as certain key metrics represent nearly two-thirds of activity. Our focus will now shift to expanding in the same way in other parts of Southeast Asia, other Middle Eastern countries, and India."
Although Hello Pal cut its teeth with strong support within the Chinese market, on-boarding outside has been extremely successful, with 2000-2500 hours of livestreaming time per day versus Chinese livestreaming of 1000-1200 hours per day. Within the business model is gift giving, of which there are 1200 gift givers per day from the Middle Eastern market versus China's daily gift givers of 700 per day.
It's projected that these livestreaming operations will grow even more upon the successful launch of DoggeChat and DogeChat. These 1-on-1 video chat apps will expand Hello Pal's international platform thereby increasing the exposure of livestreaming into new regions.
Hello Pal's newly launched DogeChat and DoggeChat apps are set to allow users to match and/or video chat with other individual users from across the globe. When a connection is made, 1-on-1 video calls will generate revenues on a per-minute basis, paid for by the call's initiator to the call's receiver—now with the option to pay in crypto, which Hello Pal also is in the business of mining.
"We expect these apps to be very synergistic to our current livestreaming and crypto-mining operations," said KL Wong, Founder and Chairman of Hello Pal. "They will not only bring into our existing ecosystem new users from different markets, but also allow us to start implementing our goal to make the use of cryptocurrency more widespread in the world, starting with our users."
This means that livestreamers can not only grow their audiences, but also cultivate revenue from giving 1-on-1 VIP experiences to those willing to pay.
It's here where Hello Pal truly sets itself apart from the giants such as Twitch, YouTube, and FaceBook through the integration of cryptocurrency payments.
Where DoggeChat is set to launch first with payments made in fiat currencies through Apple Pay and Google Pay, DogeChat payments will be made in DOGE and other cryptocurrencies,
Back in 2021, Hello Pal made history by becoming the market's first listed company focused on mining Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE). Reaction to the announcement was swift, causing a surge in traffic so heavy it temporarily caused a website outage.
"Our livestreaming operations continue to deliver strong operating results as we continue to diversify outside of China," said KL Wong. "With our focus on cryptocurrency mining operations, we anticipate that revenue and profit will continue in an upward trend."
Owned by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Twitch has a history of going in and out and in again on cryptocurrency. One of the earliest cryptocurrency adopters, Twitch added the payment option in 2014, quietly removed it in 2019, and then brought it back again in 2020.
Fans of Twitch streams can donate to support streamers using BTC, ETH, LTC and Bitcoin Cash (BCH), with some streamers making more money from cryptocurrency donations alone than the average high-earning lawyers and physicians.
However, unlike Hello Pal's DogeChat, Twitch streamers don't necessarily have a direct way to generate revenue from a VIP 1-on-1 audience member experience.
Back in November 2021, Twitch signed an exclusive multiyear deal with Crypto.com to serve as the streamer's "official global cryptocurrency platform partner."
Focused more on competing with TikTok, revenue for Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) platform YouTube saw a slowdown in its revenues in Q1 2022.
Fueled in part by rising competition with the short form video platform TikTok and advertisers responding to high inflation rates, Alphabet reported a substantial miss in its YouTube segment.
"In the long run, for me, YouTube is a place where we see users not only come for entertainment – they come to find information," said Alphabet's CEO Sundar Pichai, in a call with investors, stating how viewership and customer base for YouTube was evolving and expressed a positive outlook for the future. "They're coming to learn about things. They're coming to discover, to research."
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) is also facing declining revenue as users switch to competitors like TikTok. This has sparked the company explore how virtual currencies could help lure users to its metaverse platform and keep them there, developing what are being dubbed "Zuck Bucks"
Currently, streamers on Facebook can earn revenues by using using Streamlabs from Logitech International S.A. (NASDAQ: LOGI). Facebook streamers gain revenue through the use of "STARS", which viewers buy and then send to streamers as compliments for their work.
StreamLabs is at the core of many popular streams conducted on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. Recently, Logitech announced its second annual Logitech Song Breaker Awards, the first music award show in the metaverse on the popular gaming platform Roblox—including multi-GRAMMY-Award-winning artist Lizzo, making her metaverse debut.
"This year, we pushed the boundaries as we continue to reimagine what a creator-focused award show could look like," said Meridith Rojas, Global Head of Talent and Entertainment, Logitech. "In building this immersive program in the metaverse, we're taking inspiration from the online communities blazing the path in web 3.0. It's not a one-way conversation, it is a two-way experience bringing creators and their communities together to create."
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TAMU System Member Will Drive Student Success with EduNav's Automated, Integrated, and Optimized Course-to-Career Planning Technology
SAN FRANCISCO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) today confirmed its next step toward achieving student success-centered strategic goals: launching EduNav's award-winning completion platform, including EduNav SmartPlan, EduNav Insights, and EduNav Summit.
"The course catalog can be an academic maze," reflected Dr. Lou Reinisch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at TAMUK. "I see EduNav as the GPS of Academia, which students need to navigate that maze successfully! EduNav will give our students the fastest, shortest, and most certain route to graduation, providing not only multiple paths forward but also insights into how much each will cost both in dollars and time invested."
Dr. Reinisch continued, "Students aren't the only stakeholders who will benefit from EduNav. Faculty and department chairs will have more information than they've ever had before as they plan the course schedule. They'll know what courses they must offer, as well as what can be cancelled, giving faculty more time for scholarship even as our completion rates rise."
"TAMUK is an ideal partner for EduNav," added Andrew Brown, the EdTech provider's CEO. "First, their leadership is committed to a mission mantra of 'student success.' Most importantly, they recognize the integral role that smart technology will play in answering critical completion questions and optimizing every student's pathway to graduation. We are thrilled to amplify the student success outcomes this impressive institution is already driving."
Dr. Reinisch will be joining EduNav and Dr. Deborah Preston, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Raritan Valley Community College, for an online panel discussion on May 25th at 12:00 PM MT/1:00 PM CT to share more insight into his experience guiding students from course to career at TAMUK. Register for the webinar to hear more about the future of student success according to two higher ed leaders.
About Texas A&M University-Kingsville
The southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University system, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is a public research university dedicated to serving an ethnically and culturally diverse population. TAMUK serves over 6,000 students through its world-renowned programs in music, agriculture, animal science, and engineering.
About EduNav
Backed by a range of venture investors focused on technology, education, and social responsibility, EduNav increases student access, equity, and affordability through automated, integrated, and optimized course-to-career planning technology. Colleges and universities that use our SmartPlan, Insights, and Summit solutions empower their students from all backgrounds to make informed decisions along their academic journeys. Working with us, these institutions remove scheduling complexities and financial barriers so everyone can seize the economic and social benefits of higher education. Learn more about EduNav by following us on LinkedIn, following us on Twitter, and bookmarking our blog, the Course-to-Career Chronicle.
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Restaurant in Mall of Qatar Marks the Brazilian Steakhouse's 63rd Location
DALLAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas de Brazil, world-famous Brazilian Steakhouse, opened Monday in Doha, Qatar. The new 551 sq. meter restaurant features authentic Brazilian-style themed décor, an indoor dining room that seats 52 guests and a terrace that can accommodate up to 104 guests. Located in the Mall of Qatar on the ground level, near the main Oasis, the new Qatar location is the company's 63rd restaurant and 12th international location.
"We're excited to once again partner with Gourmet Gulf and open our first restaurant in Qatar," said Salim Asrawi, President of Texas de Brazil. "Mall of Qatar is the region's favorite destination for shopping, entertainment and dining, making it the perfect location to introduce our unique Brazilian churrascaria dining experience to the residents of Qatar and visitors alike."
"Following Texas de Brazil's success in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, we are thrilled to now open in Doha, Qatar which is one of the most dynamic and growing cities in the region. The hospitality industry in Qatar is thriving and there is growing demand for best-in-class international restaurants. With a vibrant food scene, Mall of Qatar is an ideal location for us to launch the highly successful Texas de Brazil dining experience to Qatari residents and visitors," says Sami Daud, Executive Chairman Gourmet Gulf.
The restaurant's menu combines the cuisine of Southern Brazil with the generous spirit of Texas, for an unparalleled experience in fine dining. At each table, Gauchos will carve an array of grilled beef, lamb, prawns, chicken and sausage, as directed by the guests' red and green disks that indicate when to bring more meat or when a break is needed. The steakhouse also offers an elaborate salad area, beautifully decorated by large tropical flowers and featuring over 50-fresh gourmet items, such as imported cheeses, charcuterie, roasted vegetables and creamy lobster bisque.
Texas de Brazil also offers a variety of beverages and decadent desserts from the a-la-carte menu which includes a selection of specialty mocktails, to further enhance the dining experience.
About Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse featuring a continuous dining experience that blends the unique culture of Brazil with the generous hospitality of Texas. The menu features a vast selection of grilled meats, a 50-item salad area, an award-winning wine list and a la carte dessert selections. Founded as a family-owned business in 1998, Texas de Brazil now has 63 locations, including 12 international locations. For more information, visit TexasdeBrazil.com.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is a question a problem drinker might ask and then immediately list the reasons why it cannot be true.
To help people come to their own conclusions regarding a problem with alcohol, A.A. offers a self-assessment tool, "Is A.A. for You?" It includes twelve questions to help an individual decide whether to give A.A. a try.
Alcoholism is a disease that is no respecter of age, varying abilities, creed, race, gender, wealth, occupation, or education. Our experience shows that anyone can be an alcoholic. And, beyond question, anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome in A.A.
The book Alcoholics Anonymous shares what many people with a drinking problem have found to be a helpful idea: that if, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, you might have a drinking problem. The good news is that A.A. offers a solution to those who are seeking help.
A.A. works together with professionals who can guide a client who might have a drinking problem toward A.A.'s program of recovery in their local state or province.
One member shares, "When I was ready to do something about my drinking, I went to visit a counselor with my employer's assistance program. I told them the truth about how I was drinking. This professional said, 'You might want to give A.A. a try; it might work for you.' The thought that crossed my desperate mind was, It has to work for me. And it has."
Others find their own way to A.A. by using the Internet. Curious about alcoholism or a drinking problem, they come upon our website, aa.org, where they can find information on A.A. or search for an A.A. meeting nearby.
If you have a drinking problem, A.A. may be able to help — whether in person or online. For more information, contact the Public Information desk at the General Service Office at publicinfo@aa.org or (212) 870-3119.
To find an A.A. meeting, download the A.A.W.S. Meeting Guide app
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trailer Bridge, Inc. and ATS International today announced their Rally por Puerto Rico Charity Golf Tournament raised $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico supporting the organization's efforts to create and preserve homeownership opportunities for low-income individuals and families on the island.
The gift is a critical investment in the people of Puerto Rico where both companies have transportation and logistics operations. Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico will use the funds to support the mission of the organization on the island including construction or rehabilitation for new and current homeowners. The current average cost of a single-family dwelling is nearly $180,000 due to the increase in building materials and labor shortages.
"Our company was founded on serving the people of Puerto Rico with consistent weekly ocean service and today we consider the island and our neighbors there to be the heart of our organization," said Trailer Bridge CEO Mitch Luciano. "We are proud to bring Rally back to the island to raise much-needed funds to support this essential service."
Rally por Puerto Rico Charity Golf Tournament began in 2019 raising more than $63,000 and is slated to be an annual event bringing together local transportation and logistics leaders committed to serving the people of Puerto Rico. The companies cover all expenses related to the event so that 100% of the sponsorship dollars go directly to Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico. This year nearly 90 golfers joined together at Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club for the tournament.
"We have partnered with Trailer Bridge for over 30 years in serving the island of Puerto Rico with critical transportation services, and we are extremely proud to be partnered with them in our Rally por Puerto Rico support efforts. Because of the tremendous generosity of our many sponsors, this year's event was an incredible success to aid in the amazing work done by Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico. It was a fantastic event, and we cannot thank those sponsors enough," added Jay Thomassen, Director, ATS International.
"We are grateful for Trailer Bridge and ATS International for this amazing event and for bringing its closest partners to support our mission in Puerto Rico. This is an example of people, companies and friends coming together to help us continue our service of providing strength, stability and a better future for deserving families in Puerto Rico. We want to thank all the participants, volunteers and organizers. Your generous support helps us continue our recovery efforts in Puerto Rico," said Amanda Silva, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico.
Trailer Bridge operates two roll-on, roll-off barges that deliver goods to the island, including building materials used to develop homes for local families. The company has been serving the island since 1991 and recently signed a long-term lease agreement with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority anchoring its commitment to the island for more than 20 years.
About Trailer Bridge
Trailer Bridge is a privately held asset-owned logistics company that transports cargo across land, air, rail, and sea. A leader in transportation services, Trailer Bridge strives to provide customers the best possible service. This commitment to exceptional service has earned Trailer Bridge the Logistics Management Quest for Quality Award as #1 Ocean Carrier, Inc Magazine's Best Workplaces in America 2020 and 2021, as well as recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Florida, a Fastest Growing Company in Jacksonville and a Top Maritime Business in Jacksonville. Trailer Bridge is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, and operates 15 offices with more than 260 employees across North America. For more information about Trailer Bridge, please visit www.trailerbridge.com.
About ATS International
Founded in 1955 and headquartered in St. Cloud, Minn., ATS is a recognized leader in flatbed, specialized, logistics, van and international transportation. Their service area includes all of North America (including Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico) as well as the Caribbean, Germany and other international points. With offices located throughout the United States, ATS is the largest truckload carrier in Minnesota and the 32nd largest for-hire carrier in North America, operating more than 2,700 tractors and 7,100 trailers. For more information, please visit www.atsinc.com.
About Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico
Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico, is a non-profit organization with a history of 25 years on the island, being the local affiliate of the global entity Habitat for Humanity International, with a presence in the 50 states of the United States and over 70 countries. Founded in Puerto Rico in 1997, the organization works to help families and individuals achieve stability, self-sufficiency, and the opportunity to have a better future through development projects and affordable housing through the support of donors and volunteers. For more information, visit habitatpr.org.
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Brand officially enters women's category, bridging the gap of comfort and fashion with elevated casualwear
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TravisMathew has announced its official launch of TravisMathew Womens, the brand's first-ever apparel collection made for women. The new collection will take an elevated approach to the trend towards casualization – made for the women that do it all and to be a bridge between comfort and fashion.
Beginning today, the women's line will be available direct-to-consumer online and in the majority of TravisMathew retail locations nationwide. The new collection consists of knits and layers in wearable colors and high-quality fabrics. Customers can expect to find wardrobe staples and hard-hitting pieces that transcend every woman's closet.
"We have a fast-growing customer base where over 25% of purchases are made by women, so we know there is already a demand and we have been working on a strategy to launch a women's line for a long time," said TravisMathew CEO Ryan Ellis. "We didn't plan on launching this new line until we identified a gap in the market for our line, which we see landing between comfort and fashion. We are proud to announce this launch and excited about the opportunity for this new women's sector to be one of the fastest growing areas of our business moving forward".
As one of the most popular menswear brands in the country, TravisMathew is incredibly excited to launch their women's category. Designed for an intuitive fit and soft, lightweight feel, TravisMathew Women's follows the success of their first-ever women's product featured in the 2021 His and Hers Cloud Collection, which sold out in a matter of days.
"We see elevated casualwear for women as a white space in the market and set out to create a line that filled this void, while still following the brand's vision of crafting apparel that truly epitomizes our California roots," said Lindsay Browder, TravisMathew's Director of Women's Product. "The line is designed to take an elevated approach to the trend of casualization with the goal of being the go-to brand for customers who are looking for apparel that lives outside of niche trends and fads. Our product will be offered in fabrics that rival the luxury brands, in accessible designs that can effortlessly transition a modern woman through her busy life."
TravisMathew values the voice of their customers and plans to shape the future of the line based on customer feedback and support. The initial women's line is an item-driven collection, and the brand will look to expand in the fall to showcase a full-fashion line and even more so come spring 2023.
For more information, please visit travismathew.com/women and follow along on social @travismathewwomens
About TravisMathew Women's: TravisMathew is a leading innovator in lifestyle & performance apparel, who believes that comfort and fashion should always go hand in hand. After noticing that's rarely the norm for women's clothing, they set out to deliver elevated styles with elevated comfort. Each TravisMathew Women's product is created with attention to detail, designed for an intuitive fit and soft, lightweight feel. Inspired by real women, this collection highlights women's beauty and leaves customers looking and feeling effortlessly confident every day. TravisMathew prides itself on being approachable. Anyone and everyone can look great—and feel great—in TravisMathew. For more information, please visit www.travismathew.com/women
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Its new AE also trains new salespeople on the company's unique take on medical imaging purchasing.
HOUSTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging, a global leader in advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, said that it has enhanced its U.S. domestic events program in 2022 as it also welcomed a new class of sales hires to meet growing customer demand.
United Imaging revealed significant growth, just three and a half years after officially launching commercial activity in the U.S. This growth came while the company also maintained a 96% customer satisfaction rate in 2021, with 100% of annual survey respondents saying they are either "extremely" or "very" satisfied with the company's support across all four of the modalities in which it operates.
"The way we've been growing is very intentional," confirmed Jeffrey M. Bundy, Ph.D, CEO of United Imaging Healthcare Solutions. "Because we are so focused on our mission of Equal Healthcare for All™, we have to prioritize customer success no matter what our rate of growth is or how quickly we scale." He went on to say that United Imaging has hired so far this year at triple its normal rate "Obviously many of those are in our service organization for reasons I just mentioned, but then we are also in a great position to hire new salespeople, so we have done that too. Finding new team members who are passionate about our mission is one of the most important things in which I invested time in Q1."
United Imaging's trains its new AEs on how the company approaches medical imaging, which is different from the traditional way of doing business in the industry. Before learning about our products and services, new sales hires learn about the company they just joined: the mission, the culture of how customers are taken care of, how collaboration happens, and how the company is built for the modern world by sustaining a high degree of vertical integration and supply chain control. They also spend significant time learning about how United Imaging leverages that structure to help protect their customers' investments in their equipment through programs like Software Upgrades for Life™ where all software functionality is provided for each scanner throughout its lifecycle.
United Imaging has been bringing a steady stream of more than 200 visitors a year to its 100,000 square foot factory and showroom complex in Houston to share these benefits with customers and also show off the technology, and this pace is increasing. These visits happen both in-person and virtually, and have contributed to a change in how the company approaches tradeshows too. "Because of our footprint in Texas, which is the most incredible 'booth' we could ever have and very unique in the U.S., and also the way we saw COVID-19 change travel in our industry, we continue to take a very deliberate approach to tradeshows," said Krista K Stein, VP of Marketing & Communications for the U.S. "We see tremendous value in partnering with organizations like RSNA, AHRA, ISMRM, SNMMI, and others, but that doesn't always mean having a booth and sending equipment. We're tailoring our approach to each year and event, and you'll see us do very different things with each of these organizations in 2022." She went on to say that United Imaging has also increased the number of smaller shows it attends in the U.S. to put all the recently-hired "feet on the street" out there, citing exhibiting at ASRT coming up for the first time, as well as regional chapter shows of various organizations. The company also got involved with the Greater Houston Partnership and some of its meetings this year.
"Let's just say that you're going to see us everywhere," commented CEO Bundy. "In fact, we never really stopped seeing our customers in person when they needed us – we just did it very safely and following recommended guidelines. The fact that so many other companies are just now coming together for the first time and just now getting out and about again makes me very proud that we found a responsible way to have internal and customer interactions throughout the past couple of years that were as close to normal as they could be. The past two years solidified our base and our growth, and is the foundation for what is happening in 2022."
ABOUT UNITED IMAGING
At United Imaging, we develop and produce advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment. Founded in 2011, our company has subsidiaries and R&D centers across the world. Our North American headquarters in Houston includes our corporate offices, factory, product showroom, service training center, and service parts distribution center. With a cutting-edge digital portfolio and a mission of broader access to healthcare for all, we help drive industry progress and bold change.
To learn more, visit united-imaging.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @UnitedImagingHC.
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Summary Q1 Results1
- Revenue of €2,199 million, representing growth of 16.5% year-over-year in constant currency, driven by strong growth across all segments
- Recorded Music revenue grew 11.3% year-over-year in constant currency, Music Publishing revenue grew 32.5% year-over-year in constant currency and Merchandising and Other revenue grew 69.8% year-over-year in constant currency
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 14.0% year-over-year in constant currency driven by the revenue growth
HILVERSUM, The Netherlands, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. ("UMG" or "the Company") today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"As important as the positive performance of the business this quarter is its breadth and strength," said Sir Lucian Grainge, UMG's Chairman and CEO. "Our strategic portfolio approach–creatively, geographically, technologically, and across a broad range of artists, partners, formats, businesses and revenue streams--not only deliver results now but, over the long run, we believe will produce an even better and more stable performance while delivering incredible value to our artists and shareholders."
"With this quarter's results, we continue to deliver on our commitment of long-term growth throughout the company's major business units and across its multiple and growing revenue streams, including ad-supported streaming, subscription, physical, licensing, music publishing, and merchandising, among others," said Boyd Muir, EVP, CFO and President of Operations for UMG. "We remain enthusiastic about the diversified revenue growth that our strategy is producing."
1 This press release includes certain alternative performance indicators which are not defined in the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as endorsed by the EU. The descriptions of these alternative performance indicators and reconciliations of non-IFRS to IFRS measures are included in the Appendix to this press release.
Revenue for the first quarter of 2022 was €2,199 million, an increase of 21.6% year-over-year, or 16.5% in constant currency. UMG's Recorded Music, Music Publishing and Merchandising and Other segments all had strong, double-digit revenue growth, as discussed further below.
EBITDA for the quarter grew 14.9% year-over-year, or 14.1% in constant currency, to €454 million, driven by revenue growth. EBITDA margin was 20.6%, compared to 21.8% in the first quarter of 2021. EBITDA and EBITDA margin were impacted by €1 million of non-cash share-based compensation during both the first quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2021. Excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was €455 million, up 14.9% year-over-year, or 14.0% in constant currency, driven by revenue growth. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 20.7%, compared to 21.9% in the first quarter of 2021. In the first quarter of 2021, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA margin and Adjusted EBITDA margin had a €20 million benefit related to a release of historic royalty provisions and an exceptional recovery of artist related provisions. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margins were also impacted by revenue mix, as revenues were more heavily weighted towards Merchandising and Other revenues in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the prior-year quarter, which carry a significantly lower EBITDA margin than Recorded Music and Music Publishing revenues.
Recorded Music revenues for the first quarter of 2022 were €1,721 million, up 16.0% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, or 11.3% in constant currency. Subscription and streaming revenue grew 19.9% year-over-year, or 14.6% in constant currency, with subscription revenue up 18.3% year-over-year, or 13.4% in constant currency, and ad-supported streaming revenue up 25.1% year-over-year, or 18.4% in constant currency. Physical revenue showed another quarter of strong growth, increasing by 11.3% year-over-year, or 8.7% in constant currency, on improvements in both CD and vinyl sales, led by King & Prince, Fujii Kaze, Ado, Stromae and Taylor Swift. Downloads and other digital revenue were down 16.0% year-over-year, or down 20.0% in constant currency, as download sales continue their industry-wide decline. License and other revenue improved 14.4% year-over-year, or 10.1% in constant currency, as a result of improvements in synchronisation revenue. Top sellers for the quarter included releases from Disney's 'Encanto' Soundtrack, King & Prince, The Weeknd, Fujii Kaze and Ado, while top sellers in the prior-year quarter included King & Prince, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.
Music Publishing revenue amounted to €375 million in the first quarter of 2022, up 38.4% year-over-year, or 32.5% in constant currency.
As disclosed in the UMG Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for 2021, UMG adjusted its accounting policy in relation to certain revenues that are collected through societies. This primarily affected Music Publishing digital, performance, and mechanical revenue. In prior years, these revenues were recognised when the relevant collection society notified UMG of the usage by the end customer and collectability was assured. Recognition of that revenue is now based on an accrual for the best available estimate of when the usage occurs and the amount of consideration which is probable to be collected. This has affected the timing of the recognition of certain revenues across financial reporting quarters, with a benefit for the first quarter of 2022, compared to the prior year.
Music Publishing revenue also benefited from underlying organic growth trends and initial contributions from catalogue acquisitions made in prior years.
Within Music Publishing, digital revenue grew 51.6% year-over-year, or 44.7% in constant currency, reflecting the continued growth of streaming and subscription, as well as the change in accounting. Performance revenue grew 19.7% year-over-year, or 16.7% in constant currency, reflecting the change in accounting. Synchronisation revenue grew 34.8% year-over-year, or 29.2% in constant currency, as a result of increased income from advertising and film. Mechanical revenue grew 27.8% year-over-year, or 21.1% in constant currency, driven by the recent rebound in industry-wide physical sales, as well as the change in accounting.
Merchandising and Other revenue grew to €107 million, up 81.4% year-over-year, or 69.8% in constant currency, as touring-related merchandising revenue rebounded following a COVID related slow-down in live touring.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 6:15PM CEST. A link to the live audio webcast will be available on investors.universalmusic.com and a link to the replay will be available after the call.
While listeners may use the webcast, a dial-in telephone number is required for investors and analysts to ask questions. Investors and analysts interested in asking questions can pre-register for a dial-in line at investors.universalmusic.com under the "Financial Reports" tab.
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This press release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements with respect to UMG's financial condition, results of operations, business, strategy and plans. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as 'profit forecast', 'expect', 'estimate', 'project', 'anticipate', 'should', 'intend', 'plan', 'probability', 'risk', 'target', 'goal', 'objective', 'will', 'endeavour', 'optimistic', 'prospects' and similar expressions or variations on such expressions. Although UMG believes that such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are related to factors that are outside UMG's control, including, but not limited to, UMG's inability to compete successfully and to identify, attract, sign and retain successful recording artists and songwriters, failure of streaming and subscription adoption or revenue to grow or to grow less rapidly than anticipated, UMG's reliance on digital service providers, UMG's inability to execute its business strategy, the global nature of UMG's operations, UMG's inability to protect its intellectual property and against piracy, UMG's inability to attract and retain key personnel, changes in laws and regulations and the other risks that have been described in UMG's 2021 annual report. Accordingly, UMG cautions readers against placing undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. UMG disclaims any intention or obligation to provide, update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This press release includes certain alternative performance indicators which are not defined in IFRS issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as endorsed by the EU. The descriptions of these alternative performance indicators and reconciliations of non-IFRS to IFRS measures are included in the Appendix to this press release.
At Universal Music Group (EURONEXT: UMG), we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information on Universal Music Group N.V. visit www.universalmusic.com
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1H 2022 Results: July 27, 2022
In this press release, UMG presents certain financial measures when discussing UMG's performance that are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under IFRS ("non-IFRS"). These non-IFRS measures (also known as alternative performance measures) are presented because management considers them important supplemental measures of UMG's performance and believes that they are widely used in the industry in which UMG operates as a means of evaluating a company's operating performance and liquidity. UMG believes that an understanding of its sales performance, profitability, financial strength and funding requirements is enhanced by reporting the following non-IFRS measures. All non-IFRS measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, other IFRS measures of operating and financial performance as described in this press release. In addition, it should be noted that other companies may have definitions and calculations for these non-IFRS measures that differ from those used by UMG, thereby affecting comparability.
EBITDA and EBITDA margin
UMG considers EBITDA and EBITDA margin, non-IFRS measures, to be relevant measures to assess the performance of its operating segments as reported in the segment data. It enables UMG to compare the operating performance of operating segments regardless of whether their performance is driven by the operating segment's organic growth or by acquisitions. EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by revenue. To calculate EBITDA, the accounting impact of the following items is excluded from the income from Operating Profit:
i. amortization of intangible assets;
ii. impairment losses on goodwill and other intangibles;
iii. other income and expenses related to transactions with shareowners (except when directly recognized in equity);
iv. depreciation of tangible assets including right of use assets;
v. (gains)/losses on the sale of tangible assets, including right of use assets and intangible assets;
vi. (income)/losses from equity affiliates;
vii. restructuring expenses; and
viii. other non-recurring items.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin
The difference between EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA consists of non-cash share-based compensation expenses [and certain one-time items that are deemed by management to be significant and incidental to normal business activity, including but not limited to professional fees and listing fees related to UMG's listing on Euronext Amsterdam. Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. UMG considers Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, non-IFRS measures, to be relevant measures to assess performance of its operating activities excluding items that may be incidental to normal business activity.
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COLUMBIA, Mo., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valet Health, the leading ROI-driven digital platform for new patient acquisition, and OBERD, the leading practice intelligence software company for optimizing evidence-based patient engagement and practice performance, announced a collaboration to deliver a one-of-a-kind engagement and analytics offering for health care organizations called Amplify Patient Voice.
Amplify Patient Voice combines the functionality of the Valet Health LaunchPad product with OBERD's Patient Satisfaction and Outcomes modules.
Now, data from patient questionnaires will drive awareness across multiple channels through online physician and location profiles, ratings, and social media. Analysis on ROI and service line evaluation tools are included.
This is further enhanced by a unique relationship between Valet Health and WebMD Care, driving additional visibility to physicians by providing specialized procedures with a focus on outcomes data.
More than ever, patients research healthcare providers online as Pew Research indicates that 4 out of every 5 adults in the U.S. use the Internet for gathering health information while 94% of health care patients use online reviews to evaluate providers (Software Advice).
In the online consumer journey, patients see ratings, but not metrics that signal quality of care based on patient outcomes. Now, patients can be informed about functional recovery and satisfaction as it relates to specific physicians and healthcare organizations. They'll understand how similar patients have progressed through their health care experience.
Creating public awareness on patient outcomes has never been more important. Additionally, new government payment mandates require outcomes collection.
"As the digital landscape continuously changes, the forces driving new patient flow and digital channels for patient engagement are key pieces of the puzzle in helping health systems and specialty practices execute on a best-in-class digital strategy. Valet Health is truly excited for what is now possible in close collaboration with OBERD - a systematic approach to measuring and optimizing the patient journey, backed by patient-reported outcomes combined with the capability to quantify ROI... this is a significant development," states Dave Bowen, CEO of Valet Health.
"We are very excited to announce this new collaboration. This offering will deliver a new way of attracting patients with performance data, measuring their experience and analyzing the service lines they engage with. More importantly, healthcare organizations can understand ROI on their efforts," said Ali Hussam, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of OBERD.
About Valet Health
Valet Health's role in emerging healthcare marketing technology leverages the power of data mining and digital marketing analytics to standardize online information about physicians and clinics, intelligently capture new patient referrals, and engage existing patient population segments with behavior-based automation. Valet Health specializes in growth-focused digital programs utilizing its proprietary healthcare experience platform to quantify and deliver evidence of marketing ROI for its clients across North America. For more information visit www.valethealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/valet-health
About OBERD
OBERD (a.k.a. Universal Research Solutions, LLC) owns, develops, implements and supports outcomes and clinical data collection software systems. OBERD optimizes the data collection necessary to empower evidence-based medical practice, improve the quality and efficacy of care, and advance clinical decision-making and patient understanding. OBERD has been collecting patient outcomes data in orthopedics for over 11 years, with over four million active patients and one billion+ data points. It includes QCDR, with CMS-approved measures specific to orthopedics. For more information, visit www.oberd.com or follow the company on Twitter @oberdnews and LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/oberd.
CONTACTS: For further information, please contact Steve Garner, Chief Commercial Officer, OBERD, info@oberd.com or Matty Crescenzo, President and Founder, Valet Health info@valethealth.com
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LAKE FOREST, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westamerica announced today the completion of their Digital and Mailhouse Department upgrade. These latest improvements add to a long list of investments the company has made to their manufacturing base recently.
The company finished installation of the HP Indigo 15K Digital Press this week. The new press delivers up to 7 colors and at a speed that rivals traditional lithographic equipment. Mailhouse/Digital General Manager Jim Nazario explained, "Our work with color critical marketing campaigns and extensive variable data executions are perfect for this new press. We look forward to the additional creative possibilities at even faster speeds."
Celebrating its forty-fifth year in business in April, Westamerica is leveraging its legendary marketing, packaging and direct mail experience with this new manufacturing horsepower.
CEO Doug Grant shared the company's current and future focus. "Westamerica has embarked on many exciting new initiatives. At a time when most companies in our industry are still reeling from the pandemic and supply chain challenges, we are enjoying strong growth and vibrant new customer acquisition. We are confidently moving forward with an agenda of capacity growth across our many vertical segments and improved operational efficiency."
In addition to the expanded Digital and Mailhouse equipment, in this year alone Westamerica has initiated major operational enhancements and capital investments, including:
- Implementing process-free plates for increased production efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and improved economics
- Expanding packaging capabilities with the latest high-speed glue/fold equipment
- Relocating the growing wide format division to a larger, more efficient facility adjacent to the corporate manufacturing plant in Lake Forest
"Westamerica is expanding both our technology and production footprint simultaneously," said Grant. "We are in a tangible production business, but our technological enhancements keep us ahead of our competition."
"That bodes well for our Mailing and Digital Department customers," according to Nazario. "Our data and production teams work closely together to speed up production throughput, while improving project accuracy and program response rates."
With an internal mailing operation boasting high speed and creative excellence, customers can expect even faster project turnaround from their complex mailing projects in the new Westamerica environment.
About Westamerica
Founded in 1977, Westamerica is a vertically integrated marketing services, printing and packaging company serving the commercial, financial and government sectors with powerful communication and branding solutions. We exist to help our clients grow.
For more information visit: www.mywestamerica.com
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NASSAU, Bahamas, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the busy summer travel season fast approaching, The Bahamas is gearing up to welcome visitors with deals and promotions, the return of highly anticipated festivities and brand new cultural events. With increased airlift to the destination, visiting this summer is easier than ever.
NEWS
Grand Bahama Island Launches a New Cultural Experience — Catch the new Port Lucaya XPERIENCE at Port Lucaya Market Place in Grand Bahama from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday through 10 June of this year, which will feature Bahamian cooking demonstrations, Junkanoo performances, local music, and more.
The Walker's Cay Invitational Fishing Competition Returns — The state-of-the-art Walker's Cay Marina will host its second annual Walker's Cay Invitational from 18 to 21 May, a tournament in which up to 45 boats will compete for the biggest catch.
The Annual Backyard Festival Returns to Harbour Island — Locals and visitors are invited to attend the Annual Backyard Festival on 21 May, to be held on the historic Bay Steet in Harbour Island. Cultural festivities include Bahamian cuisine and a celebratory Junkanoo rushout.
Coral Vita Now Open to the Public — The Earthshot Prize winning coral restoration farm Coral Vita is now open to the public. Starting at $15, visitors can book an interactive tour to learn more about the importance of ocean conservation.
Tropic Ocean Airways Partners with Wheels Up — Tropic Ocean Airways and Wheels Up are providing travellers with a larger selection of bookable flights from Fort Lauderdale to destinations across The Bahamas, including Nassau, Bimini and The Berry Islands.
Western Air Launches New Daily Flights Between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau — Western Air will introduce a daily flight to Nassau from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, beginning 19 May 2022. Travellers can book now without facing any change fees.
The Bahamas Wins Big at HSMAI Adrian Awards — The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation received high honours at this year's HSMAI Adrian Awards, which spotlights excellence in hospitality advertising, digital marketing and public relations. It won two Silver Adrian Awards for its relaunched "Bahamas Agent Program" and "Andros Island" communication efforts within the Recovery Marketing and Integrated Marketing categories, respectively.
PROMOTIONS AND OFFERS
For a complete list of promotions, deals and packages available now for a vacation in The Bahamas, visit www.bahamas.com/deals-packages.
Get 10% Off with Caerula Mar Club's Summer Special — Luxury resort Caerula Mar Club offers guests 10% off stays of four nights or more, if they book directly using the promo code CMGUEST through 31 May 2022. The offer is valid for travel until 8 August 2022.
Get a 5th Night Free at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau — Guests who stay at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau for four nights can get the fifth night free, plus a $500 food and beverage credit for on-site amenities and restaurants.
PRESS INQUIRIES
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation
ajohnson@bahamas.com
Weber Shandwick
Public Relations
Bahamas@webershandwick.com
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Holding Company of Better-For-You Restaurant Concepts Fills New Leadership Role with Former WOWorks Chief People Officer
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WOWorks, the holding company of better-for-you restaurant brands, Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, announced that Jean Boland has been appointed as the company's Chief People and Culture Officer, effective April 11, 2022. Boland has more than 30 years of experience in multiple service-focused industries in a Human Resources and Leadership Development capacity and served as Chief People Officer and Vice President of Human Resources for WOWorks from 2019-2021. Most recently she served as Chief People Officer for OMS360.
"We created our new Chief People and Culture Officer role because culture is such an important part of every great company," said Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks. "It is so important to have an experienced officer in the company responsible for bringing it to life every single day, and Jean is the best person for the job. She was instrumental in developing the mission, vision, and values that would create the foundation for the WOWorks family of brands. She had also established the Culture Committee and helped the organization transition to fully remote work when the pandemic changed the way the world does business."
Boland will report to Roddy and oversee all four of WOWorks' restaurants' culture development and growth; leadership development; talent acquisition; employee engagement and retention; human resources policies and HRIS systems. Boland has previously spent eleven years at FOCUS Brands, the franchisor of Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Schltozsky's, Moe's, Auntie Anne's and other quick service brands. She has also worked in multiple positions at RARE Hospitality International, prior owners of Longhorn Steakhouse, Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse, and The Capital Grille.
"I'm looking forward to further developing the WOWorks' culture and tailoring each department's goals and strategies to unify their engagement," said Boland. "Infusing our values into everything we do and stand for is at the top of my mind. I want to reconnect with our mission and vision and realign our strategic efforts with those values for our restaurant franchise partners, employees and vendors."
WOWorks franchise owners come from different backgrounds, including existing franchise owners of different brands; varied business ownership backgrounds, such as construction, hotels, and fitness; former professional athletes; and military veterans. The company has franchising opportunities available in 49 states (all states excluding Hawaii) and offers 25 percent off franchise fees for veterans.
If you are interested in owning a WOWorks restaurant brand franchise, visit Saladworks, Frutta Bowls and Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh's franchising websites to learn more.
ABOUT WOWORKS:
WOWorks was formed in 2020 with a mission to help guests pursue their passions and live their best lives by serving healthy, nutritious and flavorful meals along with its Vow to "WOW!" guest hospitality. Fully owned by Centre Lane Partners, LLC, WOWorks' portfolio consists of: Saladworks, the nation's leading fast-casual salad brand; Frutta Bowls, a unique restaurant franchise serving a variety of superfood bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, protein bites and more; Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, a popular Mediterranean restaurant concept; and most recently, The Simple Greek, which offers a fresh and healthy take on traditional Greek recipes in a fast-casual setting. WOWorks seeks to drive explosive growth across all of its brands through a variety of channels, both traditional and non-traditional, including ghost kitchens, food trucks, grocery retail and more.
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New Look Will Transform More Than 2,600 Guest Rooms
Todd-Avery Lenahan Leads The Resort's Largest And Most Extensive Design Evolution
LAS VEGAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN), the largest Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort in the world, unveils details of a new room concept that will transform its luxury guest accommodations across Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Tower Suites. Currently under construction and scheduled to be completed by June 2022, the project is the largest and most extensive design evolution ever made to the tower's 2,674 guest rooms, suites, elevator lobbies, and resort tower corridors.
"Wynn sets the standard for luxury experiences and unparalleled service by continuously evolving to meet and exceed the needs of our guests," said Brian Gullbrants, President of Wynn Las Vegas. "Our thoughtful and intuitive new room design provides a more integrated in-room experience, giving guests greater control and choice over how they wish their room to function as they relax, enjoy, work, and entertain during their stay."
At its heart, the new guest room design intends to give travelers a sense of escapism that feels instantly comfortable and familiar. Rooted in a polychromatic palette of soft hues, layers of pattern and texture abound. Each room is highlighted by wood accent walls, a range of functional and atmospheric illumination, luxurious textiles and linens, and accents of natural stone, decorative metal, and original artwork.
New furniture, fixtures, lighting, and artwork – all exclusive to Wynn Las Vegas – were either custom designed by Lenahan or commissioned from a diverse collective of global master artisans. Focal points include a dramatic four poster canopy bed exclusive to the Wynn Tower Suites, a collection of commissioned artworks consisting of refined, modern pieces, as well as a lighting design created to enhance the ambient experience both day and night.
"As guests' needs and tastes evolve, we are constantly advancing details that not only meet but exceed their discerning tastes," said Todd-Avery Lenahan, President and Chief Creative Officer of Wynn Design and Development. "Our redesigned rooms are equal parts warm and dramatic, intimate and sophisticated. The guest rooms are meant to be your personal space while we are hosting you and are designed to be a respite, an exhale at the end of your day."
Each guest room, from the standard 640 square feet Wynn Resort King to the 1,817 square feet Wynn Tower Suite Salon, offer a retreat-like environment and feature a bespoke iteration of the new theme, which is decidedly more residential. Although individual touches have been created to suit differing room layouts, the most notable changes include a reconfiguration to the washroom in the standard guest room to introduce separate vanities and double the storage space; an expanded dressing area with mirrored walls and upgraded closet with new wardrobe; and an extended multi-purpose table in the main living room for working and dining. Additional power and data ports and advanced touchless in-room technologies complete the project.
Under the direction of Todd-Avery Lenahan, the new guest room design propels the resort's signature style ethos of elegance, artfulness, and comfort into a new era of artistic expression. Over the past months, Lenahan debuted original designs including the instantly iconic supper club, Delilah at Wynn Las Vegas, a lavish cinematic masterwork hailed by Forbes as "the evolution of Vegas' future"; The Cocktail Collection on the Lake of Dreams, including Overlook Lounge, Aperitifs & Spirits, Bar Parasol, and Aft Cocktail Deck; and the resort's newest restaurant, Casa Playa, an energetic confluence of coastal Mexican architecture and timeless cultural iconography.
Prior to joining Wynn Resorts, Lenahan was a key collaborator in the creation of more than 50 spaces for the Company's global portfolio of luxury resorts and casinos and is credited with originating several Wynn-brand design tenets referenced to this day. Among his many contributions are Encore Tower Suites in Las Vegas and Macau; SW Steakhouse at Wynn Palace, Cotai; the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas; and The Spa at Encore Las Vegas, which is widely recognized as a tour-de-force and one of the most beautiful spas in the world.
For more information or to book accommodations, please visit www.WynnLasVegas.com.
Wynn Resorts is the recipient of more Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world and in 2022 was once again honored on FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas consist of two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas. The resort features approximately 194,000 square feet of casino space, 20 signature dining experiences, 11 bars, two award-winning spas, approximately 560,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, approximately 160,000 square feet of retail space as well as two showrooms, two nightclubs, a beach club and recreation and leisure facilities, such as the recently renovated Wynn Golf Club and 18-hole, 129-acre championship golf course. For more information on Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, visit press.wynnlasvegas.com.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 27th Session of the Youth Assembly returns this year after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. Themed "Dare to Reshape the World," the event will convene 1,000 young leaders ages 18 to 32 in New York City, on August 12-14. Registration is open until June 30, 2022.
"We need to place young people at the center of creating positive change in the world," says Daniel Obst, President and CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs, the global not-for-profit organizing the event. "Two years ago, New York City was the epicenter of the pandemic. We are excited to contribute to the city—and the world's—recovery by once again giving young people this global platform. With pandemics, climate change, and now the war in Ukraine, it's critically important to convene young leaders to connect, collaborate and advance towards solving the world's greatest challenges."
Selected through a competitive process, Delegates will tackle urgent challenges related to Youth, Global Health, Global Citizenship, Digital Cooperation and Inclusion. As a result, the Youth Assembly will create a powerful cross-sector global network (already 20,000-strong across 160 countries) for the next generation of changemakers empowered to lead action-based projects, confront challenges, seize opportunities, and make a difference in their communities.
"At the Youth Assembly, you are one handshake, one business card away from living the life you envisioned for yourself and the people around you," said Youth Assembly alumna, Dr. Rebakaone Bowe, Global Health Policy graduate from Botswana.
Among other awards and opportunities, Youth Assembly Delegates will compete for the AFS Award for Young Global Citizens, worth $10,000 (with two runner up awards of $2,500 each). The award will support ongoing social impact ventures that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Youth Assembly is organized by AFS Intercultural Programs, a global non-profit founded in 1914 and renowned for its intercultural learning programs that empower young people with essential global skills—and the passion for making a difference. The event is supported by the Institute of International Education, University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, bp, SDSN Youth, Global Gateway Advisors, Candid, Schwarzman Scholars, Stanley Ho Foundation, Government of Romania Department of Sustainable Development, DoSomething.org and many more.
Applications and more information at: youthassembly.org.
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DC reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s businesses and inaugural committee have reached a deal to pay Washington, D.C., $750,000 to resolve a lawsuit that alleged the committee overpaid for events at his hotel and enriched the former president’s family in the process, according to the District of Columbia’s attorney general.
Attorney General Karl Racine announced the settlement agreement in the case against the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the Trump Organization and the Trump International Hotel in Washington in a tweet on Tuesday. The document had not yet been signed by a judge.
The agreement says the case is being resolved “to avoid the cost, burden, and risks of further litigation” and that the organizations “dispute these allegations on numerous grounds and deny having engaged in any wrongdoing or unlawful conduct.”
As part of the agreement, the defendants will pay the District of Columbia a total of $750,000, which will be used to benefit three nonprofit organizations, the settlement paperwork says.
“We’re resolving our lawsuit and sending the message that if you violate DC nonprofit law—no matter how powerful you are—you’ll pay,” Racine said in a tweet.
In a statement, Trump blasted Racine and noted that the settlement includes no admission of guilt or liability.
“As crime rates are soaring in our Nation’s Capital, it is necessary that the Attorney General focus on those issues rather than a further leg of the greatest Witch-Hunt in political history,” Trump said. “This was yet another example of weaponizing Law Enforcement against the Republican Party and, in particular, the former President of the United States.”
Racine has said the committee misused nonprofit funds and coordinated with the hotel’s management and members of the Trump family to arrange the events. He said one of the event’s planners raised concerns about pricing with Trump, the president’s daughter Ivanka Trump and Rick Gates, a top campaign official at the time.
The committee has maintained that its finances were independently audited, and that all money was spent in accordance with the law. The committee raised an unprecedented $107 million to host events celebrating Trump’s inauguration in January 2017. But the committee’s spending has drawn mounting scrutiny.
Gates, a former Trump campaign aide who cooperated in the special counsel’s Russia investigation, personally managed discussions with the hotel about using the space, including ballrooms and meeting rooms, the attorney general’s office has said. In one instance, Gates contacted Ivanka Trump and told her that he was “a bit worried about the optics” of the committee paying such a high fee, Racine said.
Prosecutors say the committee could have hosted inaugural events at other venues either for free or for reduced costs but didn’t consider those options.
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Associated Press writer Jill Colvin contributed to this report.
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Human milk grown in a lab could be just three years away
(CNN) – Scientists are developing a new type of lab-grown human milk for babies.
Biomilq, a startup based in North Carolina, says it’s on track to create infant milk generated with human tissue.
The milk is made with cells from donated mothers’ milk along with breast tissue.
The lab then grows those cells and incubates them in a reactor that mimics the environment found in a breast.
Biomilq’s co-founder Leila Strictland says she got the idea for the company after struggling to produce enough breast milk for her first child.
She also says its product will nutritionally be more like human milk than baby formulas.
The company hopes it will be available in about three years.
For more information, visit Biomilq’s website.
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Interstate highways with the most fatalities
(Stacker) - Americans love the open road, and thanks to the Interstate Highway System—created in 1956—it’s relatively easy to traverse the country.
With an efficient way to travel (in theory), it’s no wonder interstates are in heavy use. In 2020 drivers drove over 709 billion miles on interstates. With that much traffic, there are bound to be a few crashes—35,766 in 2020, to be specific.
Stacker analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2020 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) to determine which interstates had the most fatalities. This data covers 38,824 total fatalities FARS recorded during 2020. Those traveling through Mississippi, Wyoming, and Arkansas saw higher incidences of fatality rates per 100,000 people.
The 2020 FARS data was released on March 2, 2022. To be included in this data, a crash must have occurred in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), on a roadway open to the public, and there must be a fatality related to the crash within 30 days of the incident.
For this analysis, we simplified the road where the accident occurred up to the interstate level. Meaning if the crash occurred on a portion of a state road that is also an interstate, it was considered to have happened on the interstate. On-ramps, off-ramps, and service and access roads were considered part of the interstate as well. Length of roadway was collected from the Federal Highway Administration.
#10. I-15
- Fatalities in 2020: 133
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 9.3
This north-south interstate runs from San Diego to Sweet Grass, Montana, on the Canadian border. It’s the main route to drive the roughly five-hour trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The open road continues on through the desert through Utah and Salt Lake City, where speed limits can hit 80 mph in some areas.
While Southern California is known for its sunny weather, rain and bad tires were probable causes for a February 2020 crash in North San Diego County where a bus slid off of I-15 and rolled down an embankment—killing three and injuring 18 people.
#9. I-70
- Fatalities in 2020: 134
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 6.2
To travel through the heart of America, drive I-70. It’s the east-west highway that goes through 10 states in the center of the country, from the outskirts of Baltimore, through Pennsylvania; West Virginia; Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; St. Louis; Kansas; and Denver, before it ends at I-15 in southwestern Utah.
West Virginia is nearing completion on its I-70 Bridges Project, a major renovation initiative in which the state is rehabilitating 26 bridges. Ohio is also replacing the superstructure of the I-70 bridge that spans the Ohio-West Virginia border between Bridgeport, Ohio, and Wheeling, West Virginia.
#8. I-35
- Fatalities in 2020: 157
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 10.0
If you want to drive from the Mexican border to Canada, I-35 will take you most of the way. It starts in Texas and runs through San Antonio, Dallas, and Oklahoma City, before angling northeast to go through Kansas City, Missouri; Des Moines, Iowa; and Minneapolis before terminating at Duluth, Minnesota.
2007′s catastrophic I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis put a spotlight on America’s crumbling bridge infrastructure, which spurred more states to allocate funds to repair derelict bridges on all types of roads. Yet I-35 still sees a large number of fatalities every year, mainly due to driver error. One such fatality occurred in a construction zone in Oklahoma, when an inattentive semi driver plowed into an SUV, killing the driver.
#7. I-5
- Fatalities in 2020: 193
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 14.0
On the West Coast, I-5 is the interstate that goes through all major cities from Mexico to Canada. The highway hugs the Pacific Ocean from San Diego to Los Angeles, then cuts inland through Sacramento, California; Portland, Oregon; and Seattle.
In Tacoma, Washington, I-5 has been under construction for literally decades to widen and realign the road, straighten a bottleneck-causing curve, and replace a bridge over the Puyallup River. The new bridge is a feat of engineering, featuring the biggest prestressed concrete girder in the entire country.
More capacity on this stretch can’t come soon enough, as heavier traffic and speeding has contributed to a 47% increase in fatal crashes between 2020 and 2021.
#6. I-20
- Fatalities in 2020: 203
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 13.2
I-20 branches off from I-10 in western Texas to run east through the heart of the South. Drive its full length, and you’ll go through Dallas; Shreveport, Louisiana; Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham, Alabama; Atlanta; and Columbia, South Carolina, before the road ends at I-95.
On Sept. 29, 2020, a stretch of I-20 in Georgia experienced not one, but two fatal crashes. The first killed two on-duty county law enforcement officers when their car hit the back of a stopped tractor-trailer. Later that day, a nine-car pileup took the life of a 54-year-old woman.
This fatal day was not unusual—just two weeks earlier, a tow truck driver was loading a vehicle on I-20 and was killed in a hit-and-run accident.
#5. I-80
- Fatalities in 2020: 220
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 7.6
At approximately 2,900 miles, I-80 is the second longest interstate highway in the U.S., stretching from Teaneck, New Jersey, to San Francisco. Along the way, it runs near Cleveland and Chicago, then through Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Salt Lake City; Reno, Nevada; and Sacramento, California.
Wide-open spaces combined with snowy winters can turn this highway deadly. In December 2020, a massive snowstorm was responsible for a 66-vehicle pileup on I-80 in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. The crash involved 55 commercial vehicles and 11 passenger vehicles, and it stretched out for a mile. Amazingly, only one person died as a result of the crash; however, another person in the pileup died due to an unrelated medical issue.
The road blockage was so bad that rescue crews had to walk through the mess to help victims. It took days before cleanup crews could remove all of the vehicles from the road.
#4. I-75
- Fatalities in 2020: 246
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 13.8
Another north-south transcontinental route, I-75 goes from Miami to Sault Ste. Marie, on the Canadian border in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Drive it from end to end, and you’ll go through Tampa, Florida; Atlanta; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Lexington, Kentucky; Cincinnati; and Detroit.
To curb highway fatalities, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) implemented a statewide road safety campaign called Toward Zero Deaths. It posts driver fatalities on highway messaging systems in an effort to change driver behavior.
Another aspect of this program can be found on I-75 leading up to the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie. In 2020, MDOT installed a system of road sensors that detect traffic jams on the highway and flash warning signs to drivers.
#3. I-40
- Fatalities in 2020: 270
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 10.6
America’s third longest interstate highway, I-40 goes from Wilmington, North Carolina, to Barstow, California. Along the way it connects to Nashville, Tennessee; Memphis, Tennessee; and Little Rock, Arkansas. As it hits Oklahoma City, it then runs along the same path as the historic Route 66 highway and connects to Amarillo, Texas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Flagstaff, Arizona, before going into the Mojave Desert, where it terminates when it intersects with I-15.
Speeding is one of the leading factors in fatal highway crashes, such as the 2020 crash in Iredell County, North Carolina, where a box truck crashed into a construction site, killing three workers.
However, the fatalities that happened on I-40 in 2020 weren’t all from speeding. Tire failure led to a collision that killed two in Arizona. In New Mexico, snow and icy roads contributed to a five-car pileup that killed two and injured several others.
#2. I-10
- Fatalities in 2020: 325
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 13.2
For coast-to-coast highway travel in the South, I-10 is the route to take. It’s the fourth longest interstate highway in the U.S., stretching 2,460 miles from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, Florida. I-10 cuts through eight states and takes you through the metro areas of Phoenix, San Antonio, Houston, and New Orleans.
In late 2020, the state of Louisiana announced it would be replacing the Calcasieu River Bridge, a dangerous relic built in 1952 that experienced a jolt when Hurricane Laura blew a riverboat casino into it earlier in the year.
#1. I-95
- Fatalities in 2020: 379
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 19.7
Along the East Coast, I-95 is infamous for bad traffic and accidents, but that might be expected with a highway that runs through 15 states from northern Maine to Miami. You’re bound to find major snarls going through Boston, New York City, Washington D.C., or Jacksonville, Florida.
In 2020, I-95 certainly earned its place atop this list, with a number of big fatal crashes up and down the coast, including a four-car crash that left two people dead in Delaware. However, the worst night on I-95 in 2020 may have been Nov. 1 in Rhode Island, when three people were killed in three separate crashes within 20 minutes.
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Mothers accuse pediatrician of crossing the line
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) – Several mothers have said their children’s doctor in Hawaii has tried establishing an inappropriate relationship with them.
They were all single moms at the time, and they say he crossed the line.
“He’s literally picking on vulnerable women, and it’s not OK,” Aila Umiamaka told Hawaii News Now.
After her daughter’s doctor’s appointment last Tuesday, Umiamaka — a single mom of two — said she received text messages from her daughter’s pediatrician.
He told her it “seems like she could use a friend” and if she’s interested, he could help.
The doctor then appeared to offer her money and texted the following, “Oh, we can match because I have money and you need money, laugh out loud.”
Umiamaka was offended by the text and took it as an insult.
“To me, that wasn’t harmless,” Umiamaka said. “That’s just him preying on me over my disadvantage.”
Umiamaka posted the conversation online and others reached out with similar stories.
“The first thing he made a point of saying was, like, how great I look, how great my figure was, and his tone and body language was like, he was looking me up and down,” Keakealani Iona said. “It was really uncomfortable.”
Kevi Ann Andrade said the doctor “started making remarks such as, ‘Well, if you’re not seeing anybody, maybe we should go out on a date.’”
Other moms said this has been going on as far back as 2014.
Gethsemane Reissig said the doctor offered her his house when she was 19 and living in a domestic violence shelter.
“I went for a doctor visit, he started asking me if I wanted to come stay with him, he had a big house and it was empty,” she said. “His daughter moved out and he wanted me to come stay there with my kids.”
Reissig said he complimented her, which made her feel uncomfortable.
Professor Will Weinstein, who teaches ethics courses at the University of Hawaii, said the doctor’s alleged actions aren’t acceptable.
“Most ethical issues are gray, this one’s black and white,” Weinstein said. “There’s no possibility that this is in any way ethical. And by the way, I think it’s not legal and the AMA, American Medical Association, strictly forbids things like this.”
Weinstein said if you think a doctor has crossed the line, you should reach out to an attorney.
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Schumer vows abortion law vote, but not filibuster changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer angrily denounced as an “abomination” the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision that would overturn the nation’s landmark Roe v. Wade law and vowed that if it stands the Senate will vote on legislation to uphold women’s access to abortions.
Schumer said the conservative justices “lied” to the Senate during confirmation hearings when they assured senators the case that since 1973 has allowed abortion access was settled law. He said with the draft opinion circulating, “the Supreme Court is poised to inflict the greatest restriction of rights in the past 50 years — not just on women, but on all Americans.”
“This is a dark and disturbing morning in America,” Schumer said as he opened the Senate on Tuesday.
But the Democratic leader stopped short of promising to change Senate filibuster rules to allow Democrats to overcome Republican obstruction and pass legislation that would salvage the landmark abortion law on their own, as some party advocates are demanding.
Schumer does not have the votes within the Democrats’ razor-thin 50-vote majority to muscle through a rules change in the Senate that would allow Democrats to push past what is typically a 60-vote threshold on big bills.
Instead, the Democrats shifted attention swiftly and intently on the chamber’s two most prominent Republicans who support abortion access — Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. Both had refused to help Democrats stop confirmation of the Trump-era judges who tipped the Supreme Court’s majority to conservatives and are now putting the landmark Roe vs. Wade law at risk.
Collins in a morning statement pointed blame back to the justices themselves, personally singling out two of the three Trump-era judges, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, she had supported for confirmation.
Collins said if the leaked draft opinion on abortion becomes the ruling of the court, “it would be completely inconsistent with what Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh said in their hearings and in our meetings in my office.”
The Maine Republican helped confirm both of those nominees, though she did not vote for Justice Amy Coney Barrett because the nomination came so close to the 2020 election, when the presidency was being decided and she also faced a stiff re-election race.
Murkowski did not immediately comment. The Alaska senator who is up for reelection this year and did not vote for Kavanaugh after his explosive confirmation hearings over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman acquaintance during high school. She did give her support to Gorsuch and Barrett.
Other Republican senators slammed the unusual leak of the high-profile draft opinion as an attempt to bully the court.
The Republican leader Mitch McConnell complained about “unhinged” Democratic rhetoric and said the leak should be “investigated and punished to the fullest extent of the law.” Chief Justice John Roberts, confirming the authenticity of the leaked draft opinion, on Tuesday ordered an investigation into the leak.
Schumer said the Republican senators will have to answer to voters in this fall’s election — signaling the Democrats prefer to fight the issue on the campaign trail than in Congress.
Schumer said “the blame for this decision falls squarely on Republican senators” who voted to confirm justices that solidified the court’s conservative majority.
Conservatives have been focused for years working behind the scenes to undo the nation’s 1973 abortion law, and Republican senators made judicial nominations their top priority during Donald Trump’s time in the White House.
Trump was able to nominate and have the Senate confirm three justices, engineering a wholesale revamping of the high court, now with a solid conservative 6-3 majority.
As GOP leader, McConnell stunned Washington at the start of the 2016 presidential campaign season when he refused to allow the Senate to consider then-president Barack Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland, for a high court vacancy, holding the position open until Trump won election to become president that fall.
McConnell then marshalled into place a Senate rules change to enable Republicans to bypass a Democratic filibuster and approve Supreme Court nominees on a simple 51-vote threshold — going further than Democrats had done on their own earlier rules change to allow majority confirmation of lower-level posts.
Late Monday, a draft of the court’s majority decision was leaked and reported showing the majority’s intent to overturn the abortion law. It is unclear if the draft circulating will be the court’s final decision on the case, which is expected by late June.
A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Crowds gathered overnight at the Supreme Court, which sits across the street from the U.S. Capitol and can be seen from the House and Senate.
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Woman greeted by 8-foot gator at her front door
HUMBLE, Texas (KHOU) - A couple got quite a scare when they returned from a trip and an 8-foot alligator was there to greet them on their front porch.
“I thought I heard something, but I looked out of the side of my eye, and all I could see was his mouth, and it was open,” Tami Tanner said. “And he was hissing.”
Tami Tanner said she couldn’t believe what she found at her front door.
“So, I sort of just stopped for a second, like ‘No, this isn’t real; no, this isn’t real.’ And I was going to turn and run, and when I did, he popped me on my left knee with his tail,” Tanner said.
The alligator’s tail knocked Tanner to her knees as her boyfriend, Jody White, came to help her.
“When she first hollered, I thought somebody was behind the brick wall there. So I come running up, and it was an alligator, and he made a loud roar,” Tanner said. “And I picked her up and drug her out here and then we got her up to the truck.”
White called the police, a game warden and an ambulance for Tanner, who was injured from the fall.
Her left eye was swollen and bruised, and her lower lip was busted.
The couple said they were surprised to see the large gator in their neighborhood.
“In the middle of a subdivision, you just don’t see an alligator every day. An 8-footer on your front porch, it’s kind of spooky,” White said.
It took nearly an hour for officers to wrangle the animal, and although he was tied up and his jaw was strapped, shut the gator wouldn’t go easily.
The experience is one Tanner won’t soon forget. She said it was the last time she goes in first through the front door.
“They don’t want to be that way unless they’re hungry, but there’s nothing around here to eat, so I bet he was hungry,” she said.
Tanner was checked out at the hospital and is expected to be OK.
Meanwhile, Texas Parks and Wildlife deputies plan to relocate the gator to a more suitable habitat.
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CASPER — In 1994, former President Bill Clinton passed the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, often considered the most far-reaching crime law in U.S. history.
The act ended Pell Grants – usually given to students with high financial need – for people in prison. Most in-prison college programs heavily depended on money from Pell and other federal aid because people in prison are overwhelmingly poor. In the year before the 1994 crime law, about 23,000 prisoners used these grants, the American Enterprise Institute estimates. Data from the U.S. Department of Justice show a drop in such college course participation.
Now, there’s a turnaround. The administration of former President Barrack Obama established the Second Chance Pell Experiment in 2015. Last week, the U.S. Department of Education chose Wyoming Pathways from Prison – the University of Wyoming’s prison education initiative – to be one among about 200 institutions participating in the program.
“After 30 years, the consensus is that it was a mistake to withhold this money from inmates,” said Dan Fetsco, an attorney and UW faculty member in the Criminal Justice & Sociology Department.
Fetsco is part of the team that operates Wyoming Pathways from Prison, which offers free UW college courses to people in Wyoming prisons. The program started in 2016 and has been volunteer-driven, with one-off classes that typically count for one college credit.
Before joining UW, Fetsco worked as the deputy director and executive director of the Wyoming Board of Parole. Through that experience, he became familiar with educational offerings within prisons. Being part of Wyoming Pathways from Prison, he said, was a “natural fit.” He taught his first class through the program on correctional legal history and inmate rights this past year.
“It was a popular class,” he said. Before COVID-19, UW professors traveled around the state to all of Wyoming’s prisons, teaching inmates about topics ranging from financial literacy to Greek history.
UW Assistant Professor of Philosophy Rob Colter said he would stay at an Airbnb near a prison for a week and teach two- to three-hour classes in the morning and afternoon for inmates everyday. The first course he taught was about Stoic philosophy.
“What I aim for is some kind of transformation in the way we think about ourselves and our lives,” he said.
That transformation isn’t just theoretical.
“Data shows a strong correlation between education and reduced recidivism,” Fetsco said.
A 2018 study by RAND Corp., a public policy research organization, found that inmates who took part in a correctional education program had about a 43% decrease in their odds of returning to prison compared to their counterparts who didn’t.
The courses that Wyoming Pathways from Prison was offering were intermittent and didn’t result in an actual degree.
Participation in the Second Chance initiative will change that. Wyoming Pathways can offer a four-year UW college degree in general studies for inmates.
The team at Wyoming Pathways from Prison plans to work on creating the admissions process for the degree program this summer and aims to have the first cohort of students start in the fall. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/uw-to-offer-inmate-degrees/article_6e4488c4-7562-56e7-acff-952af535d83c.html | 2022-05-03T17:53:39Z |
Couple arrested after man abuses, tortures girlfriend’s children, deputies say
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A North Carolina couple has been arrested after the woman’s boyfriend abused and tortured her two children, ages 2 and 9, officials said.
According to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old William Joseph Elliot Jr. and 25-year-old Patricia Leigh Hall were arrested Friday. Officials said Elliot abused the children, and Hall allowed the abuse to happen.
The investigation started when deputies responded to a call on April 8 regarding the well-being of the 2-year-old boy. Deputies said the child was suffering from facial injuries, possibly caused by abuse.
According to Major John Sifford, the toddler had a bloody nose when deputies arrived at the home. The toddler was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Following the investigation, authorities said they determined that Elliot, the boyfriend of the children’s mother, abused and tortured both children on multiple occasions.
According to the report, Hall allowed Elliott to slap the 2-year-old child, leaving marks on the child’s head. Elliott is also accused of holding the 2-year-old down in the bathtub while spraying the child’s face with water. He also allegedly bruised the child’s mouth, jaws and face, which led to the bloody nose that deputies reported seeing when they visited the house.
Elliott also is accused of stuffing rags and clothing into the young child’s mouth as punishment.
Rowan County detectives along with the Department of Social Services launched an investigation into the situation, temporarily removing the toddler and his 9-year-old sibling from the home.
Elliot is charged with felony child abuse, misdemeanor child abuse and assault on a child under the age of 12. He is being held under a $500,000 secured bond.
Hall is being held under a $50,000 secured bond and is facing several counts of misdemeanor child abuse and failure to report a crime against a juvenile.
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DC reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s businesses and inaugural committee have reached a deal to pay Washington, D.C., $750,000 to resolve a lawsuit that alleged the committee overpaid for events at his hotel and enriched the former president’s family in the process, according to the District of Columbia’s attorney general.
Attorney General Karl Racine announced the settlement agreement in the case against the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the Trump Organization and the Trump International Hotel in Washington in a tweet on Tuesday. The document had not yet been signed by a judge.
The agreement says the case is being resolved “to avoid the cost, burden, and risks of further litigation” and that the organizations “dispute these allegations on numerous grounds and deny having engaged in any wrongdoing or unlawful conduct.”
As part of the agreement, the defendants will pay the District of Columbia a total of $750,000, which will be used to benefit three nonprofit organizations, the settlement paperwork says.
“We’re resolving our lawsuit and sending the message that if you violate DC nonprofit law—no matter how powerful you are—you’ll pay,” Racine said in a tweet.
In a statement, Trump blasted Racine and noted that the settlement includes no admission of guilt or liability.
“As crime rates are soaring in our Nation’s Capital, it is necessary that the Attorney General focus on those issues rather than a further leg of the greatest Witch-Hunt in political history,” Trump said. “This was yet another example of weaponizing Law Enforcement against the Republican Party and, in particular, the former President of the United States.”
Racine has said the committee misused nonprofit funds and coordinated with the hotel’s management and members of the Trump family to arrange the events. He said one of the event’s planners raised concerns about pricing with Trump, the president’s daughter Ivanka Trump and Rick Gates, a top campaign official at the time.
The committee has maintained that its finances were independently audited, and that all money was spent in accordance with the law. The committee raised an unprecedented $107 million to host events celebrating Trump’s inauguration in January 2017. But the committee’s spending has drawn mounting scrutiny.
Gates, a former Trump campaign aide who cooperated in the special counsel’s Russia investigation, personally managed discussions with the hotel about using the space, including ballrooms and meeting rooms, the attorney general’s office has said. In one instance, Gates contacted Ivanka Trump and told her that he was “a bit worried about the optics” of the committee paying such a high fee, Racine said.
Prosecutors say the committee could have hosted inaugural events at other venues either for free or for reduced costs but didn’t consider those options.
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Associated Press writer Jill Colvin contributed to this report.
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Human milk grown in a lab could be just three years away
(CNN) – Scientists are developing a new type of lab-grown human milk for babies.
Biomilq, a startup based in North Carolina, says it’s on track to create infant milk generated with human tissue.
The milk is made with cells from donated mothers’ milk along with breast tissue.
The lab then grows those cells and incubates them in a reactor that mimics the environment found in a breast.
Biomilq’s co-founder Leila Strictland says she got the idea for the company after struggling to produce enough breast milk for her first child.
She also says its product will nutritionally be more like human milk than baby formulas.
The company hopes it will be available in about three years.
For more information, visit Biomilq’s website.
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Mothers accuse pediatrician of crossing the line
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) – Several mothers have said their children’s doctor in Hawaii has tried establishing an inappropriate relationship with them.
They were all single moms at the time, and they say he crossed the line.
“He’s literally picking on vulnerable women, and it’s not OK,” Aila Umiamaka told Hawaii News Now.
After her daughter’s doctor’s appointment last Tuesday, Umiamaka — a single mom of two — said she received text messages from her daughter’s pediatrician.
He told her it “seems like she could use a friend” and if she’s interested, he could help.
The doctor then appeared to offer her money and texted the following, “Oh, we can match because I have money and you need money, laugh out loud.”
Umiamaka was offended by the text and took it as an insult.
“To me, that wasn’t harmless,” Umiamaka said. “That’s just him preying on me over my disadvantage.”
Umiamaka posted the conversation online and others reached out with similar stories.
“The first thing he made a point of saying was, like, how great I look, how great my figure was, and his tone and body language was like, he was looking me up and down,” Keakealani Iona said. “It was really uncomfortable.”
Kevi Ann Andrade said the doctor “started making remarks such as, ‘Well, if you’re not seeing anybody, maybe we should go out on a date.’”
Other moms said this has been going on as far back as 2014.
Gethsemane Reissig said the doctor offered her his house when she was 19 and living in a domestic violence shelter.
“I went for a doctor visit, he started asking me if I wanted to come stay with him, he had a big house and it was empty,” she said. “His daughter moved out and he wanted me to come stay there with my kids.”
Reissig said he complimented her, which made her feel uncomfortable.
Professor Will Weinstein, who teaches ethics courses at the University of Hawaii, said the doctor’s alleged actions aren’t acceptable.
“Most ethical issues are gray, this one’s black and white,” Weinstein said. “There’s no possibility that this is in any way ethical. And by the way, I think it’s not legal and the AMA, American Medical Association, strictly forbids things like this.”
Weinstein said if you think a doctor has crossed the line, you should reach out to an attorney.
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‘The World of Barbie’ immersive experience to tour this summer
(CNN) - A new immersive experience will let you tour Barbie’s iconic Malibu Dreamhouse.
The attraction, called “The World of Barbie,” will let visitors explore a life-size version of her living room, kitchen and walk-in closet full of clothes.
Fans will also get the chance to sit in Barbie’s pink camper and walk around several playsets, including Barbie’s neighborhood.
The attraction also includes a museum that chronicles how Barbie has changed since her debut by Mattel in 1959.
Mattel is teaming up with entertainment company Kilburn Live to create the experience.
“The World of Barbie” will tour several cities this summer, including New York, Chicago, Dallas and Toronto, where it kicks off in July.
To sign up for presale tickets, visit the experience’s website.
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US Capitol officer fires gun in break room, gets suspended
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Capitol Police officer fired a gun inside a break room in a House office building on Tuesday and was promptly suspended — the latest stain for a police department struggling to regain the public’s trust following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection and a recent communications failure that triggered an evacuation.
The agency said the officer discharged the firearm at around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Cannon House Office Building and its Office of Professional Responsibility launched an investigation. The officer was suspended as the investigation continues, police said.
The circumstances surrounding the gun discharge were unclear, but no injuries were immediately reported.
Tuesday’s episode comes as the Capitol Police try to restore the trust of the public more than a year after thousands of rioters loyal to then-President Donald Trump pushed their way past overwhelmed officers — leaving many bloodied and bruised — in an effort to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election win.
Last month, the Capitol Police ordered the evacuation of the Capitol — sending congressional staffers fleeing from office buildings — over a plane that was flying near the complex. It turned out the plane was actually carrying members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights who later parachuted into Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals, for the team’s Military Appreciation Night.
The Federal Aviation Administration later said it failed to notify the Capitol Police in advance about the flight, leading to the evacuation. The episode represented a stunning communications breakdown, all the more remarkable because of Washington’s focus on improving security following the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Capitol Police acknowledged failing to act on clear warnings that far-right groups and extremists loyal to Trump would rally at the Capitol as lawmakers inside certified his loss to Biden. Its officers were left unprepared to stop thousands of people who broke through police lines and stormed the building.
More than 100 police officers were injured on Jan. 6. One officer was beaten and shocked repeatedly with a stun gun until he had a heart attack. Rioters crushed another officer between two doors and bashed him in the head with his own weapon. The riot delayed for several hours the certification of Biden’s victory.
In December 2021, police initiated a brief lockdown after a congressional staffer walked into a legislative building with a handgun in his bag and was allowed to proceed through the security checkpoint with it. The staffer was located and apprehended minutes later.
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Virginia COVID-19 cases rise by 1,435 Tuesday
13,485,627 total PCR tests have been run for the virus in Virginia, with 1,706,932 positive cases.
Due to the number of vaccinations across our region, we will no longer be updating the COVID-19 hotline.
As of Tuesday, May 3, Virginia has had 1,706,932 total cases of COVID-19, including confirmed lab tests and clinical diagnoses, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
The Virginia Department of Health reports a 10.1% 7-day positivity rate for total PCR testing encounters.
Additional deaths were reported this Tuesday, leaving the death toll at 20,237.
For a comprehensive summary of COVID-19 cases and testing in Virginia, you can visit the Virginia Department of Health’s website and view their COVID-19 dashboard.
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, vaccine eligibility expanded to all individuals in the Commonwealth age 16 and above.
On Thursday, April 22, 2021, former Governor Northam announced an ease in some of the COVID-19 restrictions for social gatherings that began on Saturday, May 15:
- Social gatherings: The maximum number of individuals permitted in a social gathering will increase to 100 people for indoor settings and 250 people for outdoor settings. Social gatherings are currently limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.
- Entertainment venues: Indoor entertainment and public amusement venues will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity or 1,000 people, up from 30 percent capacity or 500 people. Outdoor venues will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity — up from 30 percent — with no specific cap on the number of attendees.
- Recreational sporting events: The number of spectators allowed at indoor recreational sporting events will increase from 100 to 250 spectators or 50 percent capacity, whichever is less. Outdoor recreational sporting events will increase from 500 to 1,000 people or 50 percent capacity, whichever is less.
- Alcohol sales: Restaurants may return to selling alcohol after midnight, and dining room closures will no longer be required between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday, May 13, 2021, vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear a mask in most circumstances. On Friday, May 14, 2021, Former governor Ralph Northam announced the mask mandate in Virginia would be lifted, and capacity and social distancing restrictions will end on May 28.
Statewide case totals and testing numbers as of May 3
By May 3, the Virginia Department of Health had received reports of 1,224,886 confirmed cases and 482,046 probable cases of COVID-19 across the commonwealth.
Those positive test results are out of 13,485,627 total PCR tests administered in Virginia.
At this point, 50,042 Virginians have been hospitalized due to the disease caused by the virus, and at least 20,237 have died of causes related to the disease.
Where are our local cases?
Here’s a breakdown of cases for our region as of 10:00 a.m. May 3.
Central Shenandoah Health District: 67,672 total cases
Beginning March 10, 2022, the Locality dashboard is no longer being published. Cases by report date and cases by date of illness can be viewed by locality on the Cases dashboard.
Total PCR tests: 431,641
Lord Fairfax Health District: 54,813 total cases
Total PCR tests: 368,066
Northwest Total Outbreaks: 1,029 reported, including 333 in long term care facilities, 100 in K-12 settings, 73 in healthcare settings, 42 in correctional facilities, 330 in congregate settings, 66 in colleges/universities, and 85 in child care settings.
Note: VDH has changed the way it tracks outbreaks. They are now grouped by regions instead of health districts.
COVID-19 Vaccine in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health has launched a data dashboard showcasing the number of COVID-19 vaccines that have been distributed and administered throughout the commonwealth.
According to the data dashboard, as of May 3, 7,034,505 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 6,296,728 people are fully vaccinated.
19,003,125 total vaccine doses have been distributed throughout the state.
Recovery
The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association’s online dashboard indicates that, as of May 3, at least 108,265 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the hospital.
Unlike the VDH data that reports cumulative hospitalizations, their data on hospitalizations reflects hospitalized patients confirmed positive for COVID-19, and that number is 188.
West Virginia updates
Here at WHSV, we cover Grant County, Hardy County and Pendleton County. The below information is the most recent data from each counties’ health department. You can find West Virginia’s COVID-19 dashboard here.
There are 501,968 total cases in West Virginia as of May 3.
Grant County: 3,785 total COVID-19 cases
Hardy County: 4,191 total COVID-19 cases
Pendleton County: 1,976 total COVID-19 cases
For the latest factual information on COVID-19, you’re encouraged to check both the Virginia Department of Health and the CDC.
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agastiya Biotech and Vopec Pharmaceuticals announce that the US FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designations for Pancreatic Cancer and AML for its novel small molecule, AB001.
AB001 is a small molecule PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor that also targets aberrant intracellular signaling pathways in the tumor microenvironment, such as Wnt/beta-catenin, PI3K, and RAS. This dual mechanism has been shown in the animal model to work across multiple cancer types, including solid and liquid tumors and, also, on non-PDL1+ cancers. The research offers potential proof for the drug-ability of the so far undruggable beta-catenin and clear advantages of AB001 over Gemcitabine which is the standard of care for pancreatic cancer. Furthermore, AB001 exerts anti-leukemia activity in preclinical models of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, likely through inhibiting VEGFR2-mediated signaling pathways, and suggests potential benefits and clinical application of AB001 in treating Leukemia patients.
Agastiya's founder Dr. Baskaran Pillai says, "Chemo drugs are efficient in killing tumor cells. However, due to its high toxicity, it also ends up harming normal cells, weakening the patient's health and energy. AB001 preclinical studies have proved that it is able to kill cancer cells without harming normal cells. Additionally, AB001 targets cancer stem cells, thereby disrupting drug resistance and relapse mechanisms."
Dr. MG Dinesh, Chief Scientific Officer, states, "On the advice of Dr. Pillai, I researched the preventative efficacy of AB001 on 5 different cancer cell lines. The prophylactic studies show that AB001 prevents various oncogenes from becoming mutated into tumors and maintains the tumor suppressor genes in the active state after induction with a chemical carcinogen."
Cancer prevention is one of the important Moonshot project goals of President Biden. "Our India-US collaboration marks an important milestone in cancer therapeutics." Says Sonja Benkovich, interim-CEO.
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Global Humanitarian Organizations Partner Together to Provide Safe Spaces and Services
MINNEAPOLIS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minneapolis-based global humanitarian organization Alight and Airbnb.org – an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating temporary stays for people in moments of crisis – have joined forces to aid refugees fleeing Ukraine. Since March, Alight has had teams on the ground acting as housing guides to meet and assist new arrivals at the Ukraine/Poland border, and providing essential resources including safe shelter and guidance for refugees on their journey.
"As we have entered into an ever changing crisis situation, it was not enough to provide just the immediate essentials that people in Ukraine needed as they fled, but receiving the initial grant from Airbnb.org has enabled our team members to guide these families and individuals to safe and comforting homes," stated Alight CEO and Airbnb.org Board Member Jocelyn Wyatt. "Having partners that are intrinsically aligned with our own core values brings a human touch to the work that makes displaced populations feel whole, and gives them hope for a brighter tomorrow."
Airbnb.org allows Hosts on Airbnb – as well as those who have never hosted before but want to step up in times of crisis – to provide free and discounted stays to people impacted by emergencies, as an alternative to other shelter options. Airbnb.org is proud to work with governments and trusted partners, including Alight, to reach the communities that most need assistance.
In late February, Airbnb.org announced that it would offer free, short-term housing to up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine – and to date, more than 16,000 guests have received this support. Through this vital partnership with Airbnb.org, Alight alone has booked hundreds of families directly into temporary housing – 3,825 safe, secure nights so far.
"Our commitment to empowering like-minded organizations with resources and tools that advance equity in communities has made Airbnb.org's partnership with Alight a natural step in supporting those impacted by the crisis in Ukraine," said Airbnb co-founder and Airbnb.org Chairman Joe Gebbia. "I had the chance to witness first hand the work that Alight is doing to thoughtfully connect refugees fleeing Ukraine to safe housing and community – with Airbnb.org's infrastructure and support – and I am grateful for our partnership and for their dedication to providing these services."
In conjunction with Alight, Airbnb.org is also working with Alight partner ORAM (Organization for Refugee, Asylum and Migration) to provide safe shelter for LGBTQ+ refugees fleeing persecution in Ukraine.
Please visit Alight's Ukrainian Response page to learn more about this vital work.
About ALIGHT Established in 1978 by founder Neal Ball, Alight, formerly known as American Refugee Committee, provides health care, clean water, shelter, protection and economic opportunities to more than 3.5 million people in over 20 countries each year. Alight believes in the incredible creativity, potential and ingenuity of the displaced and works to shine a light on their humanity, the tremendous amount of good that's already happening and the possibilities to do more. In 2021, Alight received the prestigious 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the eleventh consecutive year, celebrating more than a decade of impactful work.
About AIRBNB.ORG Airbnb.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating temporary stays for people in times of crisis around the world. Airbnb.org operates independently and leverages Airbnb, Inc.'s technology, services, and other resources at no charge to carry out Airbnb.org's charitable purpose. The inspiration for Airbnb.org began in 2012 with a single host named Shell who opened up her home to people impacted by Hurricane Sandy. This sparked a movement and marked the beginning of a program that allows Hosts on Airbnb to provide stays for people in times of need. Since then, the program has evolved to focus on emergency response and to help provide stays to evacuees, relief workers, refugees, asylum seekers, and frontline workers fighting the spread of COVID-19. Hosts have offered to open up their homes and helped provide accommodations to 100,000 people in times of need. Airbnb.org is a separate and independent entity from Airbnb, Inc. Airbnb, Inc. does not charge service fees for Airbnb.org supported stays on its platform.
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Alside® Reviews Online and Sales Data to Uncover Color Trends
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Likely one of your largest investments, your home should reflect your style and personality. However, with today's virtually maintenance-free exterior siding products lasting several decades and not requiring painting, choosing the best color for your home is an important decision – and likely why neutrals such as white and gray continue to lead in popularity. But will this trend remain? Alside, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products, utilized both online and sales data to gain insights into the most popular color trends.
Vision Statements
With dozens of colors to choose from – and nearly limitless combinations of accents – homeowners can luckily turn to tools such as the Alside Exterior Design Visualizer, which uses a real photo of the home's exterior to better select color combinations. And what are the top selections? Based on recent data through the early 2022, the most prevalent siding colors (in order) include a mix of darker grays and blues, with lighter colors (Glacier White, Platinum Gray) in the middle of the popularity mix.
- Cape Cod Gray
- Sterling Gray
- Midnight Blue
- Ageless Slate
- Glacier White
- Platinum Gray
- Harbor Blue
- Storm
- Coastal Sage
- Charcoal Smoke
"According to recent survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Alside, 36% of Americans replaced their siding to increase their home's curb appeal," said Shawn Hardy, senior vice president, Alside. "Adding bolder neutrals is an easy way to make a design statement. And our engineered composite products will ensure that beautiful aesthetic remains for years to come with minimal maintenance."
Creating the Color Palette
No matter if you dare to be bold, or stay a bit more subtle, experts at Alside developed color palettes featuring both monochromatic (using colors from the same families and tones) and dramatic (creating bold contrasts in colors) to help guide homeowners based on the style of their house and neighborhood.
1. Suburban Traditional
For homeowners living in a traditional suburban setting, monochromatic colors in soft, warm earthy tones can complement one another, with the subtle differences creating an effortless style.
Alternatively, for a dramatic effect, mix White windows, a darker cladding, such as Riviera Dusk, with a soft Natural Linen toned soffit. For a splash of color, mix things up with a bright front door painted aqua or teal.
2. Modern Chic
Make your property stand out from the crowd with dark and sophisticated modern chic exterior color palettes. Pair Black windows with Black soffit and Charcoal Smoke siding for a monochromatic effect.
Alternatively, create dramatic impact with Silver windows, Cast Iron siding and Platinum Gray soffit.
Both palettes will pop against the lush green foliage and colorful flower arrangements of your landscaping.
3. Farmhouse Country
Alside's farmhouse country color palettes pay tribute to farmhouse style. Make Black windows the focal point for an eye-catching contrast against Glacier White siding or soffit.
For a warmer color palette, pair Classic Clay windows with Fired Brick siding and Monterey Sand soffit.
For more information on the Alside products, color palettes or to test the visualizer tool, visit www.alside.com.
About Alside
Alside's mission is to create successful partnerships with contractors, builders, distributors, and dealers by providing, installing, and servicing industry leading exterior building products and solutions. The company helps partners create or restore exceptional residential, multi-family, and light commercial structures that are energy-efficient, comfortable, long-lasting, and beautiful for the home or building owner. Alside operates more than 100 company-owned supply centers across the United States and is owned by Associated Materials, LLC. For more information, or to locate your local Alside supply center, visit Alside.com.
*Survey Method:
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alside from March 3-7, 2022, among 1,389 U.S. homeowners ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +2.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Susan DiMauro at SDiMauro@associatedmaterials.com.
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WALLINGFORD, Conn., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, a nonprofit rehabilitation-focused healthcare system headquartered in Wallingford, Conn., is named among the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" by Becker's Healthcare, the go-to media source for healthcare decision-makers in the U.S.
"Gaylord values integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence," states Becker's. "Its employees are mission-driven and have a passion for caring for those recovering from major illnesses and injuries."
The recognition also notes Gaylord's recent awards, including its 2022 Top Workplaces USA ranking and 2021 Top Workplace Award from Hearst Connecticut Media.
As one of only two Connecticut healthcare institutions and the only rehabilitation-focused healthcare system in the nation to make the list, Gaylord President and CEO Sonja LaBarbera said that the recognition is a testament to Gaylord's patient- and employee-centric culture.
"Our employees are at the heart of everything we do at Gaylord," she said. "They are driven by our 'Think Possible' mission and are deeply invested in fostering our culture of excellence and innovation."
The 2022 list highlights hospitals, health systems, and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth.
Organizations on the list offer benefits and opportunities for employees to build successful careers above and beyond the average healthcare provider or company, encourage professional development and promote leadership from within.
Read the full list at Beckershospitalreview.com.
About Gaylord Specialty Healthcare:
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a rehabilitation-focused, nonprofit health system that provides inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to maximum recovery.
It is anchored by Gaylord Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital, and includes Gaylord Outpatient Services and Gaylord Physical Therapy for patients who require diagnosis and treatment on an outpatient basis. Gaylord's Milne Institute for Healthcare Innovation is a hub for accelerating world-class rehabilitative research, technology development, and innovation to improve the quality of life and function of people around the world. The newly launched residency program in physiatry, a joint program with UConn School of Medicine and Hartford Hospital, will educate the next generation of rehabilitation doctors in Connecticut and beyond. Together, these entities deliver a complete continuum of rehabilitative care driven by clinical experience, innovation, and human compassion.
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On a mission to create fresher, simpler, all-natural treats, innovative pet company expands to offer supplements that enhance pet's overall well-being
NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bocce's Bakery, an all-natural, limited-ingredient pet treat company, announces its launch of Daily Supplements, expanding its already vast line of pet offerings. Bocce's Bakery Daily Supplements join the existing 75 SKUs of exciting treat recipes made with the same high-quality ingredients, offering dogs a soft, chewy product to improve and maintain everyday health.
Founded in 2010 in a tiny NYC kitchen, the all-natural pet treats company is recognized as an industry leader within the pet treat space carried in thousands of retail stores across the country. Bocce's newest line of Daily Supplements for dogs come in a variety of all-natural recipes to help with each pet's unique and individual health needs. Containing 100 percent real and locally sourced ingredients, the 'B' shaped treats offer a seamless method to support a dog's overall health.
The Daily Supplements are available in 6.35 oz jars at $21.50-23.50 each, with 60 soft chews, in 5 flavorful recipes that address different health needs:
- Calming — Banana & Honey Flavor
- Multivitamin — Cheese & Honey Flavor
- Probiotic — Pumpkin, Sweet Potato & Ginger Flavor
- Hip & Joint — PB & Honey Flavor
- Skin & Coat — Salmon Flavor
"We are so excited to introduce our new Daily Supplements collection for dogs, maintaining our commitment to create a positive change in the pet aisle and giving our furry family members the best quality of life possible," said Wendy Wen, Founder and CEO of Antelope and CEO of Bocce's Bakery. "Each dog has unique health needs, similar to humans, that daily treats cannot meet. With the addition of these nutritional supplements, made with our signature high-quality ingredients, pups everywhere can enjoy daily supplements that not only taste good but make them feel good."
Recently acquired by new omni-channel pet consumer platform, Antelope, Bocce's continues to grow its brand with strong marketing omni-channel; distribution, scalable operational infrastructure, revenue and cost. In addition to the Daily Supplements, Bocce's offers a wide variety of all-natural pet treats ranging from Everyday Biscuits, Soft & Chewy Treats, Crispies training treats and Grazers Jerky Sticks for dogs to newly launched Soft & Chewy treats for cats.
Customers will be able to find Bocce's Bakery new Daily Supplements directly on the brand's website but also stocked in pet stores across the United States including but not limited to Target, Petsmart, Petco, Chewy, Whole Foods and even specialty stores like Shake Shack.
For more information on Bocce's Bakery please visit boccesbakery.com and follow us along at @boccesbakery.
Bocce's Bakery is an all-natural pet treats company that was founded in 2010 in a tiny NYC kitchen with a mixer, oven and a scruffy mutt named Bocce. Today, the brand is recognized as an industry leader within the pet treat space, maintaining its commitment to create a positive change in the pet aisle by reinventing the way we think about feeding our pets. Bocce's products are wheat-free, made with 100% limited, natural ingredients, and proudly baked fresh in the USA. All Bocce's treats are human-grade, because you should be able to feed your pet the food you'd want to eat too. Bocce's Bakery can be found nationally— stocked in independent pet stores across the US, retailers such as Target, Petsmart, Chewy, and even specialty stores like Shake Shack.
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NORWALK, Conn., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First quarter financial results for Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) will be made available at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 4 through a press release posted to the company's Investor Relations website: http://ir.bookingholdings.com.
Booking Holdings intends to hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 4 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its first quarter financial results. The event will be webcasted at http://ir.bookingholdings.com. Audio replays will be available on the website for seven days thereafter.
About Booking Holdings
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world's leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, Rentalcars.com, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on Twitter @BookingHoldings.
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58% of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) users who use ACV products for health reasons think ACV gummies have the same health benefits as liquid ACV
Yet no gummy supplement has been found to deliver anywhere near the clinically proven amount of active ingredient acetic acid (750 mg) required to deliver key health benefits
ACV gummy category under scrutiny for misleading health claims
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bragg Live Food Products, Inc., ("Bragg"), one of the oldest and most trusted health and wellness brands and the leading U.S. brand of apple cider vinegar (ACV), today announced findings from a national consumer survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos regarding the perception of health benefits of ACV in liquid and supplement forms.
Half of respondents (50%) say they currently use, or have previously used ACV for health and wellness reasons. Among current users of ACV, 58% believe that apple cider vinegar gummies provide the same health benefits as liquid apple cider vinegar. However, external scientific research shows that this is a misconception, and that ACV gummies do not contain enough acetic acid, the ingredient clinically proven to support the key health that unlocks health benefits of ACV – namely supporting healthy blood glucose levels, supporting healthy cholesterol levels, and helping to manage weight. In fact, the leading ACV gummy brand was advised by The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau's National Programs to remove health claims twice (Mar 2021 and Jan 2022), due to the lack of active ingredients. In addition, gummies almost always contain added sugar, which helps with taste, but certainly does not help with blood sugar levels.
"First and foremost, we want consumers to be aware of unsubstantiated health claims of ACV supplements delivered in gummy supplement format, and we advocate for more transparency in product labeling," says Linda Boardman, Bragg's CEO. "In order for the survey findings we are issuing today to have been even more impactful, we would have had to provide them to the National Advertising Division at the time when we originally issued our complaint about the questionable health claims of the leading ACV gummy brand's products. Though we have evidence of consumer confusion caused by that particular product in the marketplace, as explained here, this evidence was not admissible for the NAD's review process. Still, we feel a responsibility to shine a light on the truth about ACV gummies and we are pleased that our efforts are making a difference."
Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies – Supplement or Candy?
Apple cider vinegar has been used for years by consumers as part of their health and wellness routines. 750 mg of acetic acid, the active ingredient in apple cider vinegar, has been clinically proven in 30 studies with over 1,000 participants, including two comprehensive meta-analyses in 2021 (one from the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the other from BioMed Central complementary medicine and therapies published by the International Society for Complementary Medicine Research), to provide many health benefits, including supporting healthy cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight levels.
"Third-party lab testing shows that you would have to take 30 of the leading ACV gummy to equal one daily dose of liquid ACV (one tablespoon)," said Diane Kull, VP of R&D and Quality at Bragg.
"It's clear that consumers expect to receive the health benefits of liquid ACV when they take ACV gummies, and they're putting trust in brands that are dancing around the edges about health claims," adds Boardman. "When ACV gummies with no redeeming health benefits flood the market, they can taint the entire ACV category. Here at Bragg, we are proud to lead the industry with products backed by science, and we are also explicitly distancing our brand from competitive products with fantastical claims and nothing to back them up. Imagine a person with blood sugar issues taking sugary gummies to help manage their blood sugar! We don't think it should be so confusing for consumers."
Boardman continues, "Simply put, Bragg ACV products, whether in liquid, shot, drink, or supplement form, provide an efficacious daily dose of 750 mg of acetic acid per serving, making our products the best choice for health-conscious consumers. We also know it would take 30 of the leading gummies to equal a daily dose of Bragg ACV liquid (one tablespoon) or Bragg ACV supplements (three capsules). That is a significant difference."
Bragg is Committed to the Science
Trusted authorities in the field of micronutrients and their impact on overall health and wellness, Bragg's Scientific Advisory Board includes Dr. Jeffrey B. Blumberg, PhD; Dr. Edwin McDonald, MD; and McKel Kooienga, RD. This expert Board was assembled to help guide product development and provide insights into the many benefits of ACV.
Dr. Blumberg, a Professor Emeritus of nutrition science and policy at Tufts University, advises "Consumers should know to look for ACV products with labels that list proper dose (750 mg) of acetic acid and have no added sugar. That can be difficult when many brands do not offer that detail on their nutritional label. Those products should be avoided. Also, if a label lists an amount of 'apple cider vinegar powder,' one cannot assume that means the appropriate dose of acetic acid is included. In fact, most formulas use ACV of 5% acid content, meaning 750 mg of ACV powder yields just 37.5mg of acetic acid – or 5% of the clinically proven daily dosage. Considering the amount of money consumers spend on non-efficacious ACV gummies which have very little acetic acid, ACV gummies seem like very expensive candy more than anything else."
"Bragg's Scientific Advisory Board – of which I am a member – has reviewed third-party lab testing of 23 other ACV supplements and gummies available to consumers. No other brand on the market offers anything close to the efficacious dose of acetic acid within their recommended serving sizes," said Dr. McDonald, gastroenterologist at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Other Manufacturers Are Steering Clear of Gummy Trend
In an article published in William Hood & Company's Global Consumer & Living Well Newsletter in October 2021, Pharmavite Executive Vice President Tobe Cohen said: "We can't see how taking half a bottle of gummies to get an efficacious dose of the apple cider vinegar makes any sense when the goal is good nutrition and weight loss."
About Bragg
Founded in 1912 by renowned health advocate and pioneer Paul Bragg, Bragg Live Food Products is one of the oldest independent natural food companies in the United States. With a mission to encourage a vibrant, healthy lifestyle, Bragg products provide a dose of wellness wisdom that customers have come to depend on for over a century. Beyond their famous Apple Cider Vinegar, Bragg's product family consists of a wide range of offerings including apple cider vinegar shots, olive oil, seasonings, salad dressings, beverages, supplements, and more. Bragg is available at natural food stores, grocery and mass market locations, as well as Amazon and bragg.com for purchase. For more information, please visit bragg.com.
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) today announced an investigative partner agreement between its Cyber Operations and Incident Response team and the blockchain data platform Chainalysis. The agreement provides clients of both companies expanded access to market-leading tools, data and experts who have extensive experience in investigating cryptocurrency-related activities.
"Our agreement with Chainalysis ensures BRG's clients not only have access to our deep technical understanding of cryptocurrency and expertise in navigating the legal system, but also will benefit from our deeper integration with Chainalysis' data, tools and training services," said Christopher Tarbell, a former FBI Special Agent and leader of BRG's Cyber Operations team. "Our partnership also ensures BRG's experts will be certified in the latest cryptocurrency investigative techniques as cryptocurrency-related litigation continues to increase."
Chainalysis and BRG each has an extensive background of successfully assisting law enforcement in some of the world's most renowned cases. BRG's experts led the initial investigation and takedown of the $1.2 billion underground market Silk Road and the arrest of its founder, Ross Ulbricht. They have spearheaded some of the most complex cyber cases ever pursued and have responded to and investigated over 600 cyber attacks against organizations across a range of industries. Chainalysis' groundbreaking technology has allowed law enforcement to identify and pursue numerous individuals involved with Silk Road and other darknet markets, as well as successful investigations into hacks, ransomware, child abuse and money-laundering operations. Their combined experience investigating, characterizing and containing complex cyber incidents across a range of initiatives has helped secure the cryptocurrency landscape and exemplify the transparency and traceability of blockchain transactions.
"Chainalysis' partnership with BRG's Cyber Operations team will offer advanced tools, capabilities and training to customers globally, further helping government agencies investigate illicit activity and help grow trust in the cryptocurrency industry," said Gurvais Grigg, Public Sector CTO for Chainalysis and former Assistant Director for the FBI Laboratory, one of the largest and most respected crime labs in the world. "As digital assets continue to see further adoption, the ability to understand and execute investigations utilizing crypto is of the utmost importance."
About BRG
Berkeley Research Group, LLC is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and performance improvement and advisory. Headquartered in California with offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists and professionals working across borders and disciplines. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next. Visit thinkbrg.com to learn more.
About Chainalysis
Chainalysis is the blockchain analysis company. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, exchanges, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies in over 70 countries. Our data platform powers investigation, compliance, and risk management tools that have been used to solve some of the world's most high-profile cyber criminal cases and grow consumer access to cryptocurrency safely. Backed by Accel, Addition, Benchmark, Ribbit, and other leading names in venture capital, Chainalysis builds trust in blockchains to promote more financial freedom with less risk. For more information, visit www.chainalysis.com.
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"Let's Change This to That" public education campaign calls for communities to take action to prevent stormwater pollution
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its "Let's Change This to That" public education campaign, Caltrans today is sharing the top sources of stormwater pollution and ways to prevent them from contaminating California's waterways. As stormwater travels into storm drains, it captures pollutants from highways, streets, sidewalks and yards that flow into waterways. The top six pollutants have an outsized impact on the water quality of lakes, rivers, streams and the ocean, and many are preventable through small actions Californians can take.
The following lists the top six pollutants and actions to stop them at the source:
- Trash and litter: Properly secure items in truck beds and put trash and recycling in the correct bin.
- Sediments: Prevent soil erosion by using mulch in the garden, planting trees and shrubs, and sweeping driveways instead of hosing them off.
- Nutrients: Avoid overfertilizing lawns and plants and limit vegetation waste by keeping fallen leaves out of storm drains.
- Bacteria: Limit pet and RV waste by picking up after your pet and using appropriate RV dumping stations.
- Metals: Regularly check tire pressure, change oil and fluids, and use commercial car washes to prevent metals generated from vehicle, tire, and brake wear from ending up on highways.
- Pesticides: Use organic pesticides and properly dispose of unused portions.
Caltrans is tasked with managing stormwater runoff and mitigating pollution within its 350,000 acres of right of way, which includes more than 15,000 centerline miles of highways. This effort involves picking up roadside litter and clearing out storm drains to preserve roadway safety and drivability during all types of weather conditions.
Unlike water that goes down the sink or toilet in a home, stormwater is untreated and flows directly into lakes, rivers and other waterways. Stopping pollutants at the source is critical Caltrans' efforts to keep stormwater runoff clean.
"Preventing stormwater pollution requires the help and support of every Californian, and it starts with keeping highways and roadways clean," said Steven Keck, Acting Director of Caltrans. "Californians must work together to take necessary steps to prevent pollution at the source and keep our waterways clean."
Summer is the peak season for recreation in and around local waterways. This year, as hot, dry weather is expected to intensify drought conditions throughout the state, Caltrans is amplifying water quality as a top priority.
During a drought, the state's lakes, rivers, and streams have lower water levels, which leads to a higher concentration of pollutants. By preventing a buildup of metals, trash and other pollutants on highways and roadways in dry conditions, Californians can help keep pollutants from traveling into local waterways during rainstorms.
The "Let's Change This to That" stormwater public education campaign is calling on Californians to pledge to do their part to keep stormwater clean. Visit CleanWaterCA.com to take the pledge and learn more about the sources and pathways of stormwater pollution.
About the Campaign
"Let's Change This to That" is a three-year public education campaign led by Caltrans to raise awareness and increase understanding of the sources and pathways of stormwater pollution throughout California. The campaign provides resources for people who live, work, and play in California's unique communities to spur behavior change in a way that leads to improved water quality. The campaign complements Clean California, a three-year, statewide litter reduction and beautification program. For more information, visit CleanWaterCA.com.
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System already in beta and driving data-driven results with key project across North American market
TORONTO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian real estate technology company Senara ("Company") today announced the completion of pre-seed funding, allowing the privately-held company to continue its North American expansion. The funding will also provide the Company with additional revenue to enhance existing AI capabilities within the platform.
Senara is a pre-construction lead-to-close system that empowers developers and their listing brokerages to sell smarter and faster, while spending less. The proprietary system uses AI to generate new higher quality homebuyer leads, appointments and firm sales, based on algorithms built from tens of millions of leads, appointments and purchase datapoints. Senara offers predictive analytics algorithms that can be layered into any brokerage CRM to perfect buyer journeys and reallocate ad spends across digital platforms. Benefits of Senara include lead generation, prospect nurturing, pipeline intelligence, and ultimately profitability. Additionally, Senara offers regional homebuyer insights gathered through its system.
"Senara accelerates the usage of real-time data to help developers and their brokerages sell faster and more intelligently, with greater profitably. Leveraging proprietary AI, Senara serves up the ideal homebuyer based on each project's unique attributes helping to expedite the sales process," said Reagan Zuzarte, CEO of Senara. "We are grateful for key investors and early partners whose trust and sales results have validated the market need for a robust preconstruction intelligence system."
Since the company's launch in 2021, Senara has been used in over 50 campaigns across North America, resulting in over $1B sold in new homes across Canada, Washington, Florida and Texas. Targeting high-rise projects, Senara has effectively partnered with Great Gulf/DREAM's Frank Gehry designed project Forma Toronto and Seattle's Graystone in partnership with Sotheby's Realogics, transforming their sales process with real-time data over the last two months.
"Senara is dramatically transforming the sales process, providing listing agents with significantly more qualified buyers thereby making their effort much more effective. The Senara team has worked in real estate for decades, and their platform operationalizes best practices and provides tech-forward learnings to an industry that is prime to be modernised," said Brad Henderson, Broker & Senior Member Cushman & Wakefield Global Data Centre Advisory Group and member of Senara's advisory board.
"In a time of uncertainty for builders driven by changing homebuyer habits and different regional demand, Senara's North American customers have grasped the power of data to increase control of their pre-construction sales. We're very bullish on helping them read the market in a way they never have before," said Ford Shirriff, Chief Revenue Officer of Senara.
To learn more about Senara, book a demo, qualify to become a Senara Preferred Brokerage or sign up for exclusive first access to Regional Homebuyer Insights from across North America, visit www.senara.ai
ABOUT SENARA: Senara is a pre-construction lead-to-close system that empowers developers and their listing brokerages to sell smarter and faster, while spending less. Senara will shape the future of preconstruction sales, helping customers discover new data trails to profitability with a results driven platform which delivers in a beautifully uncomplicated way. www.senara.ai
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VAUGHAN, ON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CannTrust Equity Inc. (the "Company" or "Phoena") (unlisted), today marks the start of a new era for the Company by announcing its new corporate name, Phoena Holdings Inc. (pronounced Fee-nah).
"This is a truly exciting and transformative time for our Company," said Greg Guyatt, Chief Executive Officer, "Phoena reflects who we are today - stronger, more experienced and more focused – and forms the foundation for our future success as we enter the next era of our evolution. While our name is new, the core values we have developed over the last two years are the same, as are the great products and experiences our consumers and patients have come to expect."
The name Phoena is derived from the word "phenotype" which describes the traits taken from a plant's genetic code that we use to merge nature, purpose, and science to produce the best cannabis products on the market. We are dedicated to ensuring that every product, every initiative and every activity lives up to the name.
Phoena is committed to delivering experiences that enhance life and help patients and consumers be their best, with a continued emphasis on quality, consistency and support. Phoena will continue to build on the success of the Liiv, SYNR.G, Xscape and estora brands in both the recreational and medical channels, with no changes expected to current operations.
Phoena Holdings Inc. is 90% owned by a group of investors led by Marshall Fields International B.V., a subsidiary of Kenzoll B.V. with the remaining 10% owned by CannTrust Holdings Inc. ("CannTrust"). Phoena is continuing to review alternatives for becoming a reporting issuer and obtaining a stock exchange listing for Phoena's common shares, and will provide further updates on this initiative as they become available.
Phoena is an award-winning, federally regulated licensed cannabis producer, with locations in Vaughan and Fenwick, Ontario. We operate a portfolio of well-known brands, including estora, Liiv, SYNR.G and Xscape.
We are committed to providing exceptional consumer experience, quality products and consistency. Our greenhouse produces Grade A cannabis flower, which is sold in a variety of dried flower and extract formats.
Phoena creates cannabis products that meet the diverse needs of patients and consumers, promoting positivity, supporting creativity, and inspiring confidence.
Phoena, empowering you every day.
Learn more at Phoena.com
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable United States safe harbor laws, and such statements are based upon Phoena's current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs and views of future events.
Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "expect", "likely", "may", "will", "should", "intend", "anticipate", "potential", "proposed", "estimate" and other similar words, including negative and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions "may", "would" or "will" happen, or by discussions of strategy.
The forward-looking information and statements in this news release include statements relating to Phoena's and CannTrust's efforts to resolve certain securities regulatory and stock exchange issues, some of which have not been finalized and remain subject to completing further analyses, obtaining shareholder and creditor approval and satisfying the requirements of securities regulators and a stock exchange. Forward-looking information and statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation: the risk that, if the Company requires additional capital, such capital might be unavailable or the shareholders' investment could be diluted; the risk that the Company or its affiliates could default under its credit facilities which are secured against substantially all of the Company's assets; the risk that the Company and CannTrust will not be able to cure the disclosure defaults under securities laws and obtain an order from the OSC to revoke the CTO, on commercially reasonable terms, or at all; the impact of any regulatory and other investigations or proceedings; the risks associated with general economic conditions and/or adverse industry events; the risk of loss of markets; the risk of future legislative and regulatory developments in Canada, the United States and elsewhere; the state of the cannabis industry in Canada generally; the ability of the Company to attract and retain suitable directors, officers and employees; the risks that, even if the CTO can be revoked, the Company or CannTrust will be unable to obtain a stock exchange listing for the its common shares; the risk that the Company or CannTrust will be able to satisfy the requirements of such exchange; and the ability of the Company to successfully implement its business strategies.
Any forward-looking information and statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all such factors. When considering these forward-looking information and statements, readers should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in CannTrust Holdings Inc.'s Annual Information Form dated March 28, 2019 (the "AIF") and filed with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 40-F annual report under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov (the "March 2019 Form 40-F"). The risk factors and other factors noted in the AIF could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking information or statements. Readers are also reminded that CannTrust Holdings Inc. remains in default of its periodic disclosure requirements under applicable securities laws and stock exchange requirements, that its most recent AIF, Form 40-F and other disclosures do not reflect all risk factors that currently facing it, and that it has not completed or filed the restatements of the financial statements included in the AIF or the March 2019 Form 40-F or otherwise filed an amendment to such Form 40-F, and that it was permitted by the Initial Order of the Superior Court of Justice to not correct its prior filings or make any further filings in respect of periodic disclosure requirements under applicable securities laws and stock exchange requirements and, by a subsequent order, to extend the time for CannTrust to call an annual general meeting of shareholders to a date no later than 120 days after the expiry or termination of the CCAA stay period. None of CannTrust's securities is listed for trading on any stock exchange in any jurisdiction and, in Canada, trading in its securities is subject to a cease-trade order issued on April 13, 2020 by the Ontario Securities Commission for CannTrust's failure to comply with its disclosure obligations under applicable securities laws.
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Role to Oversee Design and Development of Charter's Network Architecture to Deliver Converged Connectivity Vision
STAMFORD, Conn., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced the promotion of Justin Colwell to Executive Vice President, Connectivity Technology. In his new role, Colwell, a career mobile and access network engineer, will oversee the design and development of Charter's network architecture, including wired, WiFi and mobile networks, to deliver the company's converged connectivity vision. He will be based out of Charter's Technology and Engineering Center (CTEC) in Englewood, Colorado, and report to Rich DiGeronimo, Charter's Chief Product and Technology Officer.
"Justin was one of Charter's earliest mobile-focused employees and his extensive engineering experience spans multiple connectivity network architectures including mobile generations 2G to 5G, DOCSIS, fiber and WiFi," said DiGeronimo. "Justin's deep expertise, creativity and relentless focus to leverage our continuously evolving superior networks for the most competitively differentiated experiences, uniquely position him to drive Charter's converged network strategy."
Colwell most recently served as Senior Vice President, Wireless Products, responsible for Charter's mobile product and device strategy, WiFi offload, and developing the converged customer experience across Charter's internet, WiFi and mobile products. He joined Charter in 2015 and helped build Charter's mobile organization, oversaw the development of Charter's WiFi products and was instrumental in the launch of the Spectrum Mobile product, which is now the nation's fastest-growing mobile service and the mobile service with the fastest overall speeds. He also led the spectrum auction for Charter's CBRS licenses purchases.
Prior to joining Charter, Colwell served as Vice President of Access Network Technologies at CableLabs, where his focus was DOCSIS research and development. Before that, he was a member of the Cricket Wireless national RF engineering team, managing all aspects of the team's strategic vision, customer experience management and technology development. In addition, he held various engineering positions at AT&T Wireless, Cingular and US West/Qwest.
Colwell graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Colorado and was a participant in the SCTE-Tuck Executive Leadership Program at Dartmouth. He currently holds six patents.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA) congratulates its CEO and Executive Director Oyango A. Snell on his recognition as Association Executive of the Year by the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE).
"Oyango Snell has been an incredible volunteer leader for CalSAE," said CalSAE Executive Director Jim Anderson. "He's made so many contributions in such short time, it's been a joy to work with him. Oyango has a clear passion for helping others, an amazing depth of knowledge and a terrific sense of humor!"
CalSAE's award recognizes association CEOs who have achieved success in overall contributions to CalSAE, service to professional, civic or charitable organizations, and achievements for their employing organization. "Snell is the first Black recipient in the award's 20-year history," Anderson said. Snell received the award at CalSAE's ELEVATE Annual Conference , which was held in Lake Tahoe on April 25. Among the reasons Snell was chosen was "his leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at CalSAE," Anderson said.
CLA President Jeremy M. Evans congratulated Snell on the recognition, saying: "Oyango is a wonderful person and leader! Everyone who meets him appreciates his energy and passion for the legal profession and association management. As a friend, I could not be more proud. The entire organization congratulates our CEO and Executive Director on being named the Association Executive of the Year. His work at the CLA and past organizational work is rightly being noticed."
In his short time at CLA, Snell has helped CLA adopt its first-ever strategic plan, led efforts to implement governance best practices, and successfully lead the association beyond a post-pandemic state.
Snell joined CLA in December 2021 after serving as senior vice president and the first in-house general counsel for the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), where he spearheaded the organization's first-ever diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, its human resources program, and a leadership initiative for women in energy.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
CLA's mission is to promote excellence, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Established in 2018 as a member-driven, mission-focused bar association dedicated to the professional advancement of attorneys practicing law in the State of California, CLA, through the work of its 18 experienced and innovative Sections, provides premier educational content, networking opportunities, and high-quality programs to its members, the legal community, and the public at-large.
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Company continues nationwide security integration expansion
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cook & Boardman Group LLC ("Cook & Boardman" or "C&B"), the leading specialty distributor of commercial door entry solutions and systems integration services has announced the acquisition of Cranberry, PA - based Electronic Systems Group (ESG). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2015 by Brian Brandt, ESG is a security and systems integrator, focused on delivering complex electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm and intrusion systems to enterprise clients with multiple locations. The company serves the utility, pharmaceutical, healthcare, higher education, multi-tenant, data center and financial markets in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
"We are thrilled to welcome ESG to the Cook & Boardman family of companies," said Darrin Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of C&B. "They have a well-earned reputation as a security solutions provider and fit perfectly into our strategy of offering nationwide security integration services. We look forward to leveraging ESG's expertise in providing security solutions that protect our nation's critical energy infrastructure across the broader C&B organization."
"ESG has earned customers' respect and loyalty by providing innovative security solutions and best-in-class support," noted company founder, Brian Brandt. "We are excited to join C&B as they transform the industry."
The company will continue to operate under the Electronic Systems Group name and customer contacts will remain unchanged as a result of the acquisition.
Cook & Boardman is a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., LLC. ESG represents C&B's twentieth acquisition since being acquired by Littlejohn in October 2018.
About Cook & Boardman Group
Cook & Boardman is the nation's leading distributor of commercial doors, frames & hardware, electronic access control equipment and specialty (Division 10) products. The company is also one of the nation's largest and fastest growing providers of integrated security solutions - including physical security, access control, wireless networking, low voltage cabling, audio/visual and managed information technology products.
The company serves multi-family and non-residential markets including the commercial, education, government, healthcare, office and hospitality sectors from more than 70 locations across 21 states and nationwide through its ecommerce portal at www.cookandboardman.com.
About Littlejohn & Co., LLC
Littlejohn & Co., LLC is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm focused on private equity and debt investments primarily in middle market companies. The firm seeks to build sustainable success for its portfolio companies through a disciplined approach to engineering change. For more information about Littlejohn, visit www.littlejohnllc.com.
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- Strengthens its Commitment to ESG Across Office Building Portfolio
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coretrust Capital Partners, a privately owned national real estate investment, development, and operating company based in Los Angeles, has signed the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI), strengthening its commitment to incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into its development and operational decision-making.
Formed in 2006, PRI is an independent agency that is widely considered to be the leading proponent of responsible investment, providing a framework for integrating ESG factors into investment decision-making and ownership practices. Coretrust joins more than 3000 leading global companies, pension funds, financial entities, academic institutions and others in signing the UN PRI. The signatories of the PRI collectively had more than $121 trillion in assets under management at March 31, 2021.
"Investment decisions are fundamental to addressing environmental challenges facing our planet and Coretrust is proud to join this group of forward-thinking investors who are collaborating to create a better future for society," said John Sischo, co-founder and Managing Principal of Coretrust.
David Atkin, CEO at the Principles for Responsible Investment, comments: "We're pleased to welcome Coretrust Capital Partners as a signatory to the PRI and look forward to working with the organization across the spectrum of responsible investment issues in the future."
Further aligning its operations with the UN PRI principles, Coretrust has achieved carbon neutrality across its portfolio following a comprehensive program of decarbonization and major infrastructure investments at its properties. These include: FourFortyFour S. Flower in downtown Los Angeles, Two Liberty Place in Center City Philadelphia, and PASARROYO office campus in Pasadena, CA.
"Coretrust recognizes that real estate investment decisions are increasingly informed by ESG factors, influencing our industry to prioritize sustainability and carbon neutrality," Sischo adds. "The UN PRI program is playing a key role in promoting this momentum."
Sustainability is a longstanding core principle of Coretrust and dates back to the late 1990s when its team developed the 950,000-square-foot California Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Sacramento. For seven years, the CalEPA Headquarters held the distinction as the world's first highrise LEED Platinum building," notes Sischo. "The CalEPA Headquarters set new environmental standards for office buildings and today Coretrust properties are similarly leading the way in sustainability, carbon neutrality and tenant health safety."
Acknowledged as an industry leader by reputable third-party organizations, Coretrust's portfolio has received the first-ever Global UL Healthy Building Marks for Indoor Air and Water Quality, the first commercial real estate GBAC Star certifications from ISSA, and WELL Building Institute's Health and Safety Certification. In addition, Coretrust office properties have earned LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and Energy Star Certification from the U.S. Department of Energy.
About Coretrust Capital Partners
Coretrust Capital Partners, LLC ("Coretrust") is a privately owned national real estate investment, development, and management/operating company. Coretrust is nationally recognized for the development and redevelopment of well-located and architecturally distinct office properties. Over their 30 years working together, the Coretrust founders have become known for creating value for investors through their ability to provide tenants market leading office environments with exceptional design, amenities, sustainability, and wellness. Coretrust is a Registered Investment Advisor providing fiduciary investment management services to institutional clients in both co-investment and separate accounts. Coretrust maintains offices in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Dallas. For more information, visit www.coretrustcapital.com
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Workspace Offers Turnkey Space-As-A-Service Model for Tenants
DALLAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the commercial real estate services firm has arranged three leases totaling 128,000 square feet at VariSpace Las Colinas, a Class A multi-tenant workspace located in Irving, Texas. VariSpace Las Colinas is owned by Vari, a Texas-based workspace innovation company.
Located on the corner of Highway 114 and Walnut Hill Lane, the campus offers a total of 312,000 rentable square feet designed to offer flexible space solutions for tenants. VariSpace Las Colinas offers professional space planning to tenants to create fully-furnished floorplans that can be reconfigured as business needs change. The multi-tenant campus uses workspace products by Vari such as movable walls, standing desks, conference tables, seating, and more to create fully customized spaces for each tenant. VariSpace Las Colinas has two 37,000 rentable square feet suites currently available to lease.
CAE, a high technology company providing solutions to make the world a safer place, was represented by Jeff Eiting of CBRE and leased 16,000 square feet. Caris Life Sciences, represented by Greg Burns of ESRP, leased 37,000 square feet. An additional 75,000 square feet has been leased to an education organization. Cushman & Wakefield Executive Managing Directors Johnny Johnson and Chris Taylor represented the landlord, Vari, in the lease negotiations.
Why Tenants Are Choosing VariSpace
"We are seeing more companies prioritize creative use of space as more people return to the office," said Johnson. "VariSpace offers modern office amenities along with the flexibility to reconfigure spaces as needed. It's an ideal environment for tenants who desire scalability."
"Vari has worked with tens of thousands of companies to create workspaces that attract and retain the people they need to grow their businesses, and we're bringing that expertise to buildings and tenants to redefine the future of office space," said Jason McCann, CEO and co-founder of Vari.
Vari owns two other Class A buildings in convenient suburban locations.
VariSpace Southlake, a Class A multi-tenant building located at 1900 W. Kirkwood Boulevard in Southlake, Texas, is also leasing suites from 10,000 square feet and up.
VariSpace Coppell, the company's third location in DFW, will be completed in summer 2022 and will offer suites from 8,000 to 60,000 square feet. The three-story building will also serve as the new global headquarters for Vari.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2020, the firm had revenue of $7.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.
About Vari
A workspace innovation company, Vari helps growing organizations unlock the potential of their space and their people. From a collection of office furniture to workspaces offering space-as-a-service, the company makes it easy for high-growth businesses to scale and flex their office space. Organizations all over the world — including over 98% of the Fortune 500 — use Vari products, which are tested and certified to the highest industry standards.
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LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NiceTown has been manufacturing curtains and other window treatments for over two decades. Now, they are ready to bring their creativity to the world with an online store where customers can fully customize their choices and determine the stock needed. With flexible payment options and fast shipping, NiceTown is changing how people think about buying curtains and other window treatments.
The highlight of the launch is NiceTown's Custom 3 Layers Soundproof Blackout Curtains, a 3-in-one product that 100% blocks out light and UV rays, deadens sound, and absorbs dust. The product is perfect for heavy sleepers, early-bird readers, light-sensitive people, and babies who need to sleep in peace.
NiceTown's waterproof curtains are also sure to wow customers. Unlike the blackout drapes, the waterproof curtains feature an invisible, water-resistant layer on both sides. These curtains will preserve in heavy rain or the fiercest snowstorm. Add in the double grommet, and you make your curtains a lot more weather resistant as they will stay still against the wind.
In addition to offering high-quality products, NiceTown takes pride in how quickly it can manufacture and ship orders. Since NiceTown is a manufacturer and not a reseller, customers will get their curtains shipped from the factory to their doorstep in just 10 business days. NiceTown has what it takes to fulfill this promise: with over 700 highly-trained employees and decades of experience gathered, they oversee their own development, IT, logistics, and e-commerce branches.
Window Treatment Customization at Its Best
Equipping buyers with the ability to customize every aspect of drape design fully, NiceTown has proved that it's not just another "standard 96-inch" curtain manufacturer but a trusted interior décor partner that understands its customers' needs. Customers will be spoilt for choice as the brand promises to offer more than 200 different choices of length and width, complete color customization, lining, and print, through their online store.
The brand goes above and beyond to ensure its curtains are the best fit, and in order to achieve this goal, NiceTown:
· Helps customers get accurate window measurements. Instructions on how to measure curtains can be found here.
· Helps customers design and choose curtains through live chat.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Jackie. C., CEO of NiceTown, underlined that the store was designed with the customer in mind and aimed to offer an excellent user experience by incorporating and addressing customer feedback and needs. The company focused on addressing all customer concerns about the current online shopping experience, inaccurate measurements, overlong shipping times, and poor customer service.
"That's the reason we decided to build nicetown.com. We are contributing to breaking down the myth that customization comes with high costs. We are 100% certain that we have the ability to provide the best possible products with surprisingly affordable prices and reliable service," the NiceTown CEO explained.
Partnering with NiceTown gives users access to a continuous supply chain, a smooth online ordering process, and 24/7 customer service. The brand delivers products at an attractive price point, ensuring that anyone can fully outfit their home with custom window treatments that fit their style and budget.
A Successful, World-Famous Brand
The results of this brand's high-quality products and dedication to putting the customer first speak for themselves:
In 2015, just a year into selling on Amazon, NiceTown reached $5 million in sales. In 2020, the company exceeded $1.5 billion in sales at a time when other companies struggled simply to remain afloat; they have been an Amazon bestseller since 2016, with 5-star customer satisfaction ratings on each item sold. The company also has a 30%+ re-order rate, proving NiceTown's commitment to quality products and customer service.
For more information, contact NiceTown at +1(716) 320-0966 or visit www.nicetown.com. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.
CONTACT: Rita C., +1(716)320-0966, support@nicetown.com
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LAS VEGAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DELL TECHNOLOGIES WORLD --
News summary
- More than 500 Dell storage portfolio software advancements improve intelligence, automation, data mobility and security across clouds, on-premises and edge environments with no additional cost to existing customers
- Dell PowerStore enhancements deliver up to 50% better application performance, 66% more capacity, enterprise file enhancements and new VMware integrations
- Dell PowerMax software increases cyber resilience, doubles performance of new end-to-end NVMe architecture, and automates storage operations
- Dell PowerFlex introduces file services to simplify workload consolidation and adds file support for all major container orchestration platforms
Full story
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) is enhancing software across its industry-leading1 storage portfolio, driving increased intelligence, automation, cyber resiliency and multi-cloud flexibility.
"Organizations all over the world look to Dell to help them move faster while turning their data into a competitive advantage," said Jeff Clarke, vice chairman and co-chief operating officer, Dell Technologies. "We're delivering major software innovation across our portfolio to help customers make the most of their data and resources."
Introducing Dell storage software innovations
More than 500 software advancements across Dell PowerStore, PowerMax and PowerFlex deliver faster data insights, better multi-cloud data control and increased cyber resiliency at no cost to existing customers. These advancements are the latest examples of Dell storage software innovation following the introduction of Project Alpine, which will bring the enterprise capacity, performance and protection of Dell storage software to public clouds.
"IQVIA uses the power of data science to help customers accelerate clinical development and healthcare outcomes," said Ken Boyer, director of global storage, IQVIA. "Driving transformative outcomes requires an infrastructure partner just as focused on innovation. Dell Technologies storage delivers the automation, security, performance and scale we need as we reimagine life sciences."
Dell PowerStore, the fastest ramping new architecture in company history, will deliver up to a 50%2 mixed workload performance boost and up to 66%3 greater capacity. Customers can better plan business continuity strategies with software-only high availability metro replication configured in as few as five clicks. Additional software advancements make it possible for organizations to:
- Better support and secure file workloads with file level retention, native file replication and support for third-party file monitoring and ransomware protection.
- Take advantage of deeper VMware integrations including improved VMware vSphere® Virtual Volumes™ (vVols) latency and performance plus simplified disaster recovery with vVols replication, VM-level snapshots and fast clones.
- Maximize performance of new hardware with end-to-end NVMe support and increased networking speeds.
Dell PowerMax, the world's most secure, mission-critical storage,4 will introduce cyber resiliency advancements including cyber vaults for traditional and mainframe deployments. CloudIQ ransomware capabilities help detect cyberattacks early to minimize exposure and speed recovery. PowerMax now offers up to 65 million secure snapshots to improve cyber recovery and increases efficiency with new 4:1 data reduction guarantee.5 Additional software-driven updates help organizations:
- Increase productivity with automated storage operations such as multi-array smart provisioning, workload optimization, and health monitoring and remediation.
- Quickly move data to public clouds with faster cloud snapshot shipping and recovery, built-in high availability to minimize downtime and easy restore of cloud-based object storage data.
- Experience double the performance6 with up to 50% better response times7 in demanding application and mainframe environments on two new NVMe-based PowerMax models. Anytime Upgrade customers are eligible for non-disruptive upgrades.
Dell PowerFlex software-defined infrastructure will consolidate traditional and modern workloads with new file services that allow for unified block and file capabilities on a single platform. PowerFlex simplifies multi-cloud and DevOps with the broadest file and block8 support for all major Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Red Hat, SUSE and VMware. Additional updates allow customers to:
- Realize greater TCO savings by consolidating traditional and containerized workloads using unified block and file storage services across bare metal and virtualized deployments.
- Simplify PowerFlex deployment through NVMe-over-TCP connectivity with consistent standards-based storage networking.
- Streamline operations with new unified compute, storage and system lifecycle management capabilities within PowerFlex Manager software.
"Organizations are increasingly seeking IT infrastructure that delivers a cloud-like experience wherever their data lives," said Eric Burgener, research vice president, Infrastructure Systems, Platforms and Technologies Group, IDC. "Dell has designed these sweeping software and hardware enhancements across its comprehensive, multi-cloud infrastructure portfolio to deliver that experience with greater automation, security and control."
"Our customers choose Dell Technologies storage because it is trusted and delivers meaningful innovation that helps organizations keep pace with the changing business and IT landscape," said Mike Heintzelman, vice president, Advanced Solutions, TD Synnex. "The significant software innovations introduced across the Dell storage portfolio will help organizations simplify IT operations, innovate securely and get more value from their data."
Availability
- Dell PowerStore, PowerMax, and PowerFlex advancements have planned global availability in the third quarter of 2022.
Additional resources
- Dell Technologies Expands Multi-Cloud Experiences Across Cyber Recovery, Data Analytics and Partner Ecosystem
- Three Ways Software-Driven Innovation Powers the Storage Experience
- Connect with Dell via Twitter and LinkedIn
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.
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1. IDC WW Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, 2021Q4, March 11, 2022 – Vendor Revenue.
2. Based on internal tests comparing PowerStore 1200T peak IOPS with PowerStore OS 3.0 vs. PowerStore 1000T with PowerStoreOS 2.1, running 70/30 read/write mix, 8k block size. March, 2022. Actual results may vary.
3. Maximum effective capacity for largest PowerStore cluster with PowerStoreOS 3.0 vs. PowerStoreOS 2.0. Assumes average 4:1 data reduction. Actual results vary.
4. Based on Dell internal analysis of cybersecurity capabilities of Dell PowerMax versus cybersecurity capabilities of competitive mainstream arrays supporting open systems and mainframe storage, March 2022.
5. Based on Dell 's Future-Proof program that offers 4:1 data reduction guarantee based on PowerMax data reduction tools (dedupe and data compression) for open systems storage, March 2022. Actual data reduction rates will vary.
6. Based on Dell internal testing using the Sequential Read Hits (128K) GB per second, and IOPS per FC port benchmarks (within a single array) comparing PowerMax 8500 to PowerMax 8000, March 2022. Actual performance will vary.
7. Based on Dell internal testing using the OLTP benchmark comparing the PowerMax 2500 against the PowerMax 2000, March 2022. Actual response times will vary.
8. Based on Dell analysis of integrated systems for Kubernetes distributions, March 2022.
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Diesel Insights for brands will provide analytics that help marketers plan for advertising on streaming platforms in coordination with traditional channels
BOSTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diesel Labs, a Content Intelligence company, today announced the launch of solutions for brands. This brings their product, Diesel Insights, to marketers exploring the opportunities within previously ad-free spaces. The new suite of analytics taps into Diesel Labs' vast database of entertainment intelligence to surface the content that target consumers are engaging with, as well as identify the most highly anticipated upcoming titles.
Sophisticated audience insights are necessary to support the development of effective marketing strategies, especially in light of the added complexity from the introduction of ad-supported tiers across streaming platforms. In addition to tracking audience attention across the entire entertainment landscape, Diesel's data solutions provide in-depth, user-level analytics around what target segments are engaging with, what releases are being anticipated by certain demographics and what's most popular on a certain network or platform for a target audience.
"With streaming services like Disney+ and Netflix now unlocking the door to advertisers, it's incumbent on brands to approach the opportunity thoughtfully," said Anjali Midha, CEO and Co-Founder of Diesel Labs. "While we're still learning what the ad formats will look like, marketers can tap into our robust understanding of brand audiences to ensure the right message is delivered to the right viewer, in the right space."
With the media and entertainment industry continuing to transform, "we've been preparing for this moment," said Midha. "We're excited to arm our brand partners with valuable insight to help them navigate this exciting new environment."
About Diesel Labs
Diesel Labs is a Content Intelligence company that measures audience attention across the entire entertainment landscape to help answer the toughest questions facing media companies and advertisers today: what to make, where to market and how to measure success. Diesel analyzes millions of audience members' engagement with content across all the major social and video platforms including (but not limited to) Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, providing a comprehensive layer of audience insight that helps platforms and networks understand the role their content and service plays in the broader landscape.
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PLAINFIELD, Ind., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Indiana has completed upgrades to three hydroelectric turbines, generators and other equipment at its Markland Hydroelectric Station near Florence, Ind., increasing the facility's clean, renewable energy output by about 10% and bolstering its ability to reliably serve customers for the next 40 years.
"The low-cost, carbon-free power generated at Markland Hydro Station is an important piece of our diversified portfolio of generation sources," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. "By embracing new advancements in technology and innovation, we're able to expand clean energy production for our customers while also maintaining the reliable service they expect."
Work on the project commenced in early 2017, following approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The project took four and a half years to complete and cost approximately $152 million – well within the company's projected cost estimate. With the completion of these equipment upgrades, Markland Hydroelectric Station can now generate up to 65 megawatts of renewable, carbon-free energy, depending on the flow of the river, which is enough to power 52,000 homes. The facility's annual energy output has increased by 39 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year.
The upgrades included replacing turbine runner hubs and runner blades with a more efficient design. The company also replaced a number of other parts and components, including discharge rings, wicket gates, generator rewinds, generator excitation controls and relay protection, station controls, intake and draft tube gates and the main power transformer. Crews also overhauled the high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems at the station.
Situated along the Ohio River, Markland Hydroelectric Station began operations in 1967. It was the first nongovernmental hydroelectric station built on the Ohio River, and it played a vital role in the development of hydropower on the waterway. The facility harnesses energy produced from the flow of the river to produce electricity, within guidelines governed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The force of the river's current pushes against and turns the runner blades of each of the three large hydroelectric turbines housed inside a 150-foot-high concrete dam that spans the breadth of the river. Each turbine weighs approximately 180 tons, with each blade stretching 27 feet in length. The movement of the turbines spins a generator shaft that, in turn, produces electric power.
Upgrades like those at Markland Hydro Station are a key piece of Duke Energy's transition to a cleaner energy future. Since 2005, Duke Energy has decreased sulfur dioxide emissions in Indiana by 96%, nitrogen oxide emissions by 73% and carbon emissions by 42%. During the next 20 years, the company plans to add about 4,525 megawatts of solar power, 400 megawatts of energy storage and 2,800 megawatts of wind energy, in addition to cleaner natural gas generation.
Additional information on Duke Energy's clean energy transition can be found in the company's annual disclosure report. Leading with transparency, the company's 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report provides a better understanding of the company and its priority ESG risks and opportunities. In addition to progress on addressing climate change, the report discloses information on workforce performance metrics, environmental justice, supply chain governance and other relevant topics.
For photos of Markland Hydroelectric Station and the upgrades that were recently completed, visit news.duke-energy.com/media-kit.
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 870,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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LexisNexis Rooftop solution helps home insurance carriers price for roof risk more accurately by helping improve loss cost and claims rate relativity
ATLANTA, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a leading provider of data and analytics for the insurance industry, today announced that LexisNexis® Rooftop, a risk assessment tool for home insurance carriers, has been approved for rating in a number of states in which wind and hail loss costs have traditionally been high. Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and South Dakota have recently been added to the growing list of states that have approved the model. LexisNexis Rooftop has been approved in each of the states where the model has been filed.
LexisNexis Rooftop provides a predictive model to help home insurance carriers segment properties based on roof risk. The score is created by combining aerial imagery insights with weather-related total loss experience, from auto and home insurance claims insights, that assess pre-existing damage and the likelihood of a future wind or hail claim. LexisNexis Rooftop's aerial imagery insights come from Arturo, an artificial intelligence analytics provider of property insights and predictive analytics.
Home insurance loss ratios have been increasing, with the average loss ratio now more than 89%, according to the latest report from S&P Global Market Intelligence, and the six states that have approved LexisNexis Rooftop represent close to one-fifth (19.2%) of all hail losses nationwide. According to the 2021 LexisNexis Home Trends Report, Alabama, Georgia and Louisiana are three of the states with the highest loss cost wind claims between 2015 and 2020, and South Dakota has some of the highest loss costs for hail over that same six-year period.
"Roofs that are in poor condition are more loss prone in both catastrophic and non-catastrophic situations," said Erin Oswalt, director of home insurance at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. As the market continues to see rising levels of severity, frequency, and types of catastrophic losses, home insurers are grappling with how to get ahead of major weather events."
To help combat this, many home insurance carriers are evaluating their rating plans to determine how they can better manage their expense ratios. The LexisNexis Rooftop model shows up to a 20x lift in loss cost relativity and an 18x lift in claims rate relativity between the highest-risk properties and lowest-risk properties. Together with the accompanying data attributes, LexisNexis Rooftop can act as a tool for home insurers for faster, more cost-effective decision-making.
"As roof loss ratios continue to rise, home insurance carriers are consistently looking for ways to better segment properties as it relates to roof risk," said Oswalt. "With LexisNexis Rooftop now approved in six states, several of which have some of the highest loss cost wind and hail claims in the country, and additional state regulatory filings underway, home insurers serving these states can better manage their expense ratios and price policies more accurately."
To help insurers better assess risk, LexisNexis Rooftop:
- Provides a predictive risk score from 1-100 that indicates the likelihood of a large weather claim within the next 12 months.
- Returns a score even if a recent aerial image is not available.
- Delivers up to 80 actionable attributes including recent weather events and related claims insights and dozens of imagery insights from Arturo.
- Is available system-to-system in an automated process through a single point of access where LexisNexis Risk Solutions delivers industry leading data analytics solutions such as C.L.U.E.® Property, LexisNexis® Current Carrier Property, LexisNexis® Property Data Prefill and others.
LexisNexis Rooftop will continue to be filed in additional states, and LexisNexis Risk Solutions has a filing support team available to support direct filings from carriers.
For more information about LexisNexis Rooftop, click here.
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com and www.relx.com.
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Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska Stars as the title princess
Live cinema transmission begins at 12:55PM ET
DENVER, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Puccini's grandest spectacle, Turandot, returns to cinemas nationwide on Saturday, May 7, at 12:55PM ET, as part of The Met: Live in HD series.
Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska, who starred in Live in HD transmissions of Verdi's Aida and Nabucco in previous seasons, sings the title princess. Franco Zeffirelli's extravagant production—with spectacular sets and stage pageantry—also features South Korean tenor Yonghoon Lee as Calàf, Turandot's princely suitor, who risks everything to win her heart and sings "Nessun dorma," one of the most famous arias in all of opera. Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho sings Liù, and Italian bass Ferruccio Furlanetto portrays king Timur. Italian conductor Marco Armiliato leads Puccini's stirring score.
American soprano Nadine Sierra, who is currently starring in the title role of the Met's new production of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, which will be the next Live in HD on Saturday, May 21, hosts the live transmission.
Fathom Events will also present an encore of Turandot on Wednesday, May, 11 at 1:30 and 6:00 pm local time.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. A complete list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
Visit your local theater website for the most up-to-date information related to their health and safety measures.
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"Unquestionably powerful" —The New York Times
"Franco Zeffirelli's 1987 production is one of the gems in the Met repertory." —Huffington Post
THE STARS OF TURANDOT
Marco Armiliato, conductor; Hometown: Genoa, Italy
Liudmyla Monastyrska, Turandot; Hometown: Kiev, Ukraine
Yonghoon Lee, Calàf; Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Ermonela Jaho, Liù; Hometown: Tirana, Albania
Ferruccio Furlanetto, Timur; Hometown: Sacile, Italy
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First-Ever National Report: 80 Israeli-Founded Unicorns Now Have Headquarters in U.S.
Published: May. 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
California (32), New York (26), Massachusetts (10), and New Jersey (4) top the list
NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There are currently 80 Israeli-founded unicorns based in the United States, according to the United States – Israel Business Alliance. Each of the companies has at least one Israeli founder and its global or regional headquarters in the United States. A unicorn is a privately held company with a valuation of $1 billion or more. This is the first time that a comprehensive list of U.S.-based Israeli-founded unicorns has been compiled.
"Israeli founders are identifying states beyond New York and California as viable options to grow their companies."
"On the surface, Israeli innovation is a flashy red Corvette that draws considerable capital investment on the strength of exciting game-changing solutions," USIBA president Aaron Kaplowitz said. "But underneath the hood, Israeli innovation is a Ferrari: a powerful economic engine that employs tens of thousands of Americans and generates billions of dollars in local economies."
The 80 Israeli-founded unicorns mark the most ever to exist in the United States at one time. The nine states with Israeli-founded unicorn headquarters are California (32), New York (26), Massachusetts (10), New Jersey (4), Florida (2), Illinois (2), Texas (2), Oregon (1), and Washington (1).
"Five years ago, the number of Israeli-founded unicorns around the world peaked at 18," Kaplowitz said. "Today, in the U.S. alone, there are two states with more."
The combined total valuation for all 80 unicorns amounts to $224.8 billion. That puts the average value for the Israeli-founded unicorns in the U.S. at $2.81 billion. Rapyd, located in California, tops the list with a $15 billion valuation, followed by Washington-based Tanium at $9 billion. Snyk, in Massachusetts, and Pagaya, in New York, both carry $8.5 billion values. Nineteen companies hold a $1 billion valuation.
The 80 companies have collectively raised more than $36.2 billion in private capital. Five unicorns have individually raised $1 billion or more: TripActions (California, $1.5 billion), Snyk (Massachusetts, $1.4 billion), Trax (California, $1 billion), Fireblocks (New York, $1 billion), and Tanium (Washington, $1 billion). OrCam, in contrast, has raised roughly $100 million, the least of any Israeli-founded unicorn. Based in New York, OrCam's technology assists people with visual impairments and was founded by some of the co-founders of Mobileye. In 2017, Intel acquired Mobileye for $15.3 billion – the largest exit in Israel's history.
"While Manhattan and Silicon Valley are generating Israeli-founded unicorns at an unprecedented clip, the real story here is that Israeli founders are identifying states beyond New York and California as viable options to grow their companies," Kaplowitz said. "And unicorns don't just fall from the sky, so these states with one or two unicorns could serve as effective ambassadors to the next batch of up-and-coming Israeli founders looking to source local talent and establish a robust U.S. presence."
Israeli-Founded Unicorns Based in the United States
About the United States – Israel Business Alliance The mission of the United States – Israel Business Alliance is to strengthen the economic relationship between individual states and Israel. Learn more about the impact Israeli companies are having on local communities at www.nyisrael.org.
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The new Customer Experience Center of Excellence provides continuous operational review, coaching and analytical support to franchisees across the globe
ATLANTA, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International division of Focus Brands LLC (Focus Brands International), a leading developer of iconic global, multi-channel foodservice brands, has teamed up with Auxis, a well-respected consulting and outsourcing firm, to inaugurate its first international franchise operations support center. The company's new Customer Experience Center of Excellence (CECE), located in Heredia, Costa Rica, aligns with its mission to serve people and potential. The CECE provides an affordable and effective means to deliver world-class operations support to enhance the customer experience and improve the performance of franchisees' restaurants.
"Our job is to help our franchisees amplify their success. The CECE allows us to have eyes and ears into their operations, greatly enhancing our ability to achieve this goal" says Beto Guajardo, President of Focus Brands International. "Never before have we had the employee bandwidth or the resources to visit over 1,850 stores in 63 countries on a regular basis," adds Jim Holthouser, CEO of Focus Brands LLC. "The CECE is an incredible advancement in operations and training that came together at the perfect time. These new virtual capabilities will undoubtably shape the future of global franchising."
When a customer experience coach delivers an Operations Excellence Review (OER), the software powering the virtual visit is a software solution developed in partnership with RizePoint, a leading software services provider. The software houses brand standards and guidelines, training materials, and business solutions such as data analysis and performance dashboards in a convenient application that can be accessed from any mobile operating system. "RizePoint's Quality Management Platform automates OER tasks, the operational data collection for each coaching session and provides the built-in business intelligence needed to perform the analysis and quickly execute recommendations," says Kari Hensien, President and CEO of RizePoint. "Focus Brands International's innovative approach to conducting OERs will enable quality assurance and global consistency in meaningful and measurable ways at every location."
Focus Brands International partnered with Auxis to create an international shared services model and organize a team of extensively trained multi-lingual customer experience coaches. The coaches will virtually visit every store four to six times per year to deliver an OER with the store operators in their native language during their normal business hours. "We couldn't be more excited to partner with Focus Brands to help execute on their innovative vision for delivering world-class operations support," says Raul Vega, Founder and CEO of Auxis. "The CECE will enable the ability to collect the facts and figures that contribute to operational success in a way that is affordable, achievable and a game changer in the industry. We now have the unique ability to provide analytical insights that will help correlate store improvements to financial performance, from one central location."
About Focus Brands LLC
Atlanta-based Focus Brands® is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands. Focus Brands, through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of more than 6,400 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shoppes, and bakeries in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and over 55 foreign countries under the Auntie Anne's®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe's Southwest Grill®, McAlister's Deli®, and Schlotzsky's® brand names, as well as the Seattle's Best Coffee® brand on certain military bases and in certain international markets. Please visit www.focusbrands.com to learn more.
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SPARKS, Md., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mechanics often struggle with the difficult task of keeping their tool sets organized inside their storage drawers, leading to unnecessary time spent looking for the tools required to fix a repair. A well-organized tool storage system allows mechanics to quickly identify the tools needed, keeping them easy to reach and conveniently stored. GEARWRENCH has just the solution to this age-old problem—the No. 1 professional-grade hand tool brand for pros, mechanics and auto techs is excited to announce it has launched new GEARWRENCH Modular Tool Sets.
The new tool sets consist of multi-piece assortments of quality GEARWRENCH tools, each organized in a sturdy EVA foam tray with high-visibility size markings. The chemical- and solvent-resistant trays are designed in modular sizes to work perfectly with GEARWRENCH GSX cabinets and chests, allowing users to customize their own toolkit and storage system. The sets feature components selected to provide a complete range of specific tools, each nested in a custom laser-formed cutout that protects while keeping tools organized and accessible.
"Listening to mechanics' tool storage pain points helped us to design an ideal set with beneficial features—we created our new GEARWRENCH Modular Tool Sets with our customers in mind," GEARWRENCH Senior Product Manager Chris Coll said. "Our EVA foam tray tool sets help ensure tools are returned to their trays after use, helping mechanics to instantly locate the items needed to complete a task while also preventing tools from being misplaced or even lost."
The toolbox-ready design allows mechanics to conveniently drop the tray into tool storage drawers. The GEARWRENCH Modular Tool Sets come in 10 unique sizes and configurations from 18-piece sets all the way to 83-piece sets and will begin rolling out at the end of March 2022. For more information, visit gearwrench.com.
About GEARWRENCH®
GEARWRENCH is a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group. Since the launch of the original five-degree ratcheting wrench, the GEARWRENCH brand has led the industry with breakthroughs in pass-thru ratchets, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers and specialty tools. For more information, visit gearwrench.com.
About Apex Tool Group
Apex Tool Group, LLC is one of the largest worldwide producers of industrial hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain and electronic soldering products. Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial and consumer retail. For more information, visit apextoolgroup.com.
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Work includes trimming along nearly 2,000 miles of power lines in 2022
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illuminating Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is conducting tree trimming and other vegetation management work in communities across its northeast Ohio service area as part of its ongoing efforts to help enhance electric service reliability. This year's $16.5 million tree-trimming program will help keep power flowing to customers by helping to prevent tree-related outages, such as those that can occur during the spring and summer storm season.
On the ground, contractors have trimmed trees along more than 400 miles of power lines across The Illuminating Company's service area since the beginning of the year. The company's program remains on track to complete an additional 1,600 miles of tree-trimming work by the end of the year. Similar work is performed annually by FirstEnergy transmission companies along high-voltage power lines in the company's service territory.
"Trees are a leading cause of power outages, and we complete proactive tree-trimming work each year to prevent tree-related outages during severe weather," said Ed Shuttleworth, president of FirstEnergy's Ohio operations. "This work, paired with the vast upgrades we're making to our local power system, undoubtedly helps minimize the impact of weather-related outages to keep the power flowing safely and reliably to customers."
Tree trimming is done on a four-year cycle. The work includes inspecting vegetation near power lines to ensure trees are pruned to preserve the health of the tree while also maintaining safe clearances. Trees that present a danger or are diseased may be removed.
This year, the work is being conducted in the following counties and communities:
- Ashtabula – Ashtabula City, Ashtabula Township, Austinburg, Conneaut, Geneva, Geneva Township, Harpersfield Township, Jefferson Township, Kingsville Township, Lenox Township, Morgan Township, North Kingsville, Orwell Township, Pierpont Township, Plymouth Township, Rome Township, Saybrook Township and Windsor
- Cuyahoga – Bay Village, Beachwood, Bedford, Bedford Heights, Berea, Bratenahl, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Chagrin Falls, Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, East Cleveland, Eastlake, Euclid, Fairport Village, Fairview Park, Garfield Heights, Gates Mills, Highland Heights, Hunting Valley, Independence, Lakewood, Lyndhurst, Maple Heights, Mayfield Heights, Middleburgh Heights, Moreland Hills, Newburgh Heights, North Olmsted, North Royalton, Oakwood, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, Orange, Parma, Parma Heights, Pepper Pike, Richmond Heights, Rocky River, Seven Hills, Shaker Heights, Solon, South Euclid, Strongsville, University Heights, Valley View, Walton Hills, Warrensville Heights, Westlake and Woodmere
- Geauga – Aquilla Village, Auburn, Auburn Township, Bainbridge, Burton Township, Burton Village, Chardon Village, Chester Township, Claridon Township, Hambden Township, Hunting Valley, Huntsburg Township, Munson Township, Russell Township, South Russell and Thompson Township
- Lake – Concord Township, Grand River, Kirtland, Madison, Madison Township, Mentor, Painesville, Painesville Township, Perry Township, Perry Village, Wickliffe, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills and Willowick
- Lorain – Avon and Avon Lake
As part of its notification process, The Illuminating Company works with municipalities to inform them of tree-trimming schedules. In addition, customers living in areas along company rights-of-way also are notified prior to vegetation management work being done.
The Illuminating Company's vegetation management work is conducted by certified forestry experts under the company's direction, including Asplundh Tree Expert Company, Davey Tree Expert Company, Penn Line Services and Townsend Tree Service.
In the air, helicopters equipped with aerial saws began trimming trees in April to maintain clearances along hard-to-access transmission and distribution corridors throughout The Illuminating Company's service area. The aerial saw is typically deployed along transmission and distribution lines in areas that may be environmentally sensitive or inaccessible to bucket trucks and other vehicles. This method typically covers more area in a day than a ground crew might complete in a week. The saw also eliminates the risk of injury to workers using bucket trucks or climbing trees to cut limbs near high voltage equipment.
The Illuminating Company serves more than 750,000 customers across Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. Follow The Illuminating Company on Twitter @IlluminatingCo and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IlluminatingCo.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.
Editor's Note: Photos of workers trimming trees near FirstEnergy power lines are available for download on Flickr. A video explaining and demonstrating tree-trimming work can be found on FirstEnergy's YouTube channel.
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Through a new, global partnership, Impartner and The Sherpa Group intend to drive Partner Experience with a "combination of best-in-class technology, support and services for every stage of the Partner journey."
SALT LAKE CITY, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Impartner, the world's most complete channel management platform and Partner Relationship Management (PRM) provider, and The Sherpa Group, the award-winning Channel Growth specialists, have today announced a new strategic partnership. The new alliance will accelerate the opportunity for Channel Vendors by combining best-in-class technology with expert-led services.
With 80% of the broader Channel ecosystem being non-transactional, Vendors are aggressively moving from traditional revenue and profit-based measurements, to prioritizing things like co-innovation and value creation, but the challenge for Vendors is being able to measure these new metrics. In order to deliver scale and drive growth, Vendors are shifting their focus towards Partner Experience in order to engage the new ideal Partners.
Impartner's Partner Relationship Management (PRM) and Through Channel Marketing Automation (TCMA) solutions have been recognized by leading analysts and research firms for providing best-in-class partner experiences. As an industry leader, Impartner helps companies worldwide manage their partner relationships, drive demand through partners and accelerate revenue and profitability through indirect sales channels. The Sherpa Group's extensive experience in channel growth and shared commitment to client success directly aligns to Impartner's mission.
The global partnership will see The Sherpa Group delivering a bespoke service offering, ranging from pre-sales consultations, to onboarding, to ongoing strategic and growth-orientated support for potential and existing Impartner customers, and will give Impartner users the flexibility to tap into their existing Channel Transformation Framework that is already used to grow some of the largest technology Vendors, such as Microsoft, Zoom and Cisco.
"We're grateful to strategically engage with a global partner that shares the same passion to provide channel clients with the highest level of service," said Mark Rogers, SVP of Global Strategic Accounts and Partnerships at Impartner. "We look forward to leveraging our combined channel industry expertise and proven track record of success to deliver best-in-class support at every stage of the partner experience."
Tom Perry, CEO of The Sherpa Group, is excited about what this means for Vendors and Partners: "The Sherpa Group and Impartner have enjoyed a close working relationship; by strengthening and formalising this partnership, Vendors will be able to benefit from the combination of best-in-class technology and services.
"The end result will mean that Partner Experience will be at the forefront of everything we, and Impartner, deliver for Vendors, which is the only way to create cut-through in the face of increased competitive activity."
The agreement will immediately see new closer working between the two businesses, with the underlying principle being to drive Partner Experience throughout the Channel.
About Impartner
Impartner is the fastest-growing, most award-winning provider of channel management technologies, including its flagship Partner Relationship Management (PRM) and Through Channel Marketing Automation (TCMA) solutions, which help companies worldwide manage their partner relationships, drive demand through partners and accelerate revenue and profitability through indirect sales channels.
For more information on Impartner, visit impartner.com.
About Sherpa
Sherpa are an award-winning, high growth channel agency supporting global companies in channel transformation. They are a team of experts, all true channel people, recruited exclusively from tech firms, agencies and the channel to ensure we can create, manage and measure Partner programmes that deliver, globally.
Sherpa are committed to enabling channel transformation using their six pillars of channel development – plan, recruit, engage, enable, grow and measure, and were listed as a top 50 agency in the 2020 B2B Benchmarking Report.
Clients include: Genesys, Lenovo, Sage, Verizon, Microsoft, Cisco and Dell.
Impartner Contact:
Chelsea Rider
Impartner
chelsea.rider@impartner.com
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Smart, integrated collaboration tools and quick, responsive operation make these displays ideal for hybrid meeting or classroom environments
MONTVALE, N.J., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) and Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America (SNDSA) are excited to introduce the next generation of AQUOS BOARD® interactive displays. Available in three sizes, the PN-L862B: 86" Class (85.6" diagonal), PN-L752B: 75" Class (74.5" diagonal) and PN-L652B: 65" Class (64.5" diagonal) displays are perfect for higher education classrooms and / or corporate meeting spaces that require quick, responsive operation and smart, integrated collaboration tools.
The PN-L2B AQUOS BOARD range of smart interactive displays combines genuine "4K reading and writing" and an intuitive "Pen-on-Paper" user experience with Sharp's PrecisionTouch and zero bonding technology. The single USB-C connector makes it simple to walk into a room, plug in your device and start collaborating straightaway. In addition, a built-in wireless connectivity application allows users to wirelessly present their content on the AQUOS BOARD display screen quickly and easily. A variety of operating systems are supported including Windows®, Android™, iOS®, macOS®, iPadOS®, Chrome™ OS. The PN-L2B AQUOS BOARD interactive displays also feature an integrated controller with whiteboard and overlay mode.
Other features, such as open architecture design, the ability to easily connect to various types of PC sources and the latest high-speed, high-bandwidth USB-C port, provide for exceptional flexibility and freedom of use. To ensure online meetings or class experiences look and sound the best they can be, the PN-L2B AQUOS BOARD range of smart interactive displays supports the optional PN-ZCMS1 AV soundbar, a 6-element microphone array with 8 watts of crystal clear audio along with 4K Ultra HD video resolution.
A range of standard software to help get the most out of meetings and presentations are included for added productivity, such as: Sharp's Pen Software, Sharp's Touch Viewer software and Bytello Share wireless casting app. These AQUOS BOARD interactive displays also form a part of the Synappx-ready office technology provided by Sharp. They support the new Synappx Collaboration Hub, which helps organizations create effective hybrid meetings by enabling dynamic collaboration through videoconferencing with the optional AV Soundbar. Synappx Collaboration Hub helps organizations make the employee's office experience valuable, sparking creativity and innovation.
"The PN-L2B AQUOS BOARD range of smart interactive displays are our most advanced and flexible interactive displays to date and are perfect for the new hybrid work or education environments," said Gary Bailer, Director of Product Planning and Marketing. "With the amazing array of features in these displays, users can simply walk into a meeting room or classroom and connect and share with all of the participants, whether they are in the room or connected via your favorite unified communications platform."
The PN-L752B AQUOS BOARD interactive display is expected to ship immediately with the PN-L862B and PN-L652B shipping later this month. The PN-ZCMS1 AV soundbar is expected to ship in June.
About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, professional displays, and smart office technologies. Sharp has been named to Fortune magazine's 2020 and 2022 World's Most Admired Company List, ranking the world's most respected and reputable companies. Sharp's headquarters in Montvale, NJ has been named a "Best Places to Work in NJ 2021" by NJBIZ, a leading New Jersey business publication.
About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, strives to elevate your workplace with Simply Smarter technology, including professional and commercial displays. Sharp's professional and commercial displays are specially engineered to accelerate collaboration and are offered in a wide range of sizes and varying capabilities. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to state-of-the-art ultra-narrow bezel video walls, to the award-winning AQUOS BOARD® interactive display systems and Windows collaboration displays, Sharp commercial and professional displays help you communicate, collaborate and disseminate information brilliantly. For more information, visit our website at business.sharpusa.com.
For more information on Sharp's business products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, 100 Paragon Drive, Montvale, N.J., 07645. For online product information, visit our website at business.sharpusa.com. Become a fan of SIICA on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram and watch us on YouTube.
About Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. is the leading global provider of professional and commercial visual technology and digital signage solutions, wholly owned by Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Sharp/NEC offers one of the broadest visual solutions portfolios in the industry, innovating in LCD displays, lamp and laser projectors, dvLED, 8K and 5G technology, collaboration solutions, calibration tools, IoT and AI-driven analytics. Sharp/NEC is a trusted name and a total solutions provider with strong ties to industry partners and has a reputation for quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support with a range of professional service offerings. Serving a wide variety of markets, the organization's expertise spans retail, enterprise, education, entertainment, transportation, energy and utility, and more. For more information, please visit www.sharpnecdisplays.us. Follow us on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Work includes trimming along more than 3,400 miles of power lines
MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is trimming trees across its 13-county service territory as part of its ongoing efforts to help enhance electric service reliability. This year's $40 million program will help keep power flowing to customers by helping to reduce tree-related outages, such as those that can occur during severe weather.
Completed on a four-year cycle, JCP&L's tree-trimming program includes inspecting vegetation near power lines to ensure trees are pruned in a manner that helps preserve the health of the tree while maintaining proper clearances around electrical equipment. Tree trimming is conducted by certified forestry contractors under the company's direction.
Since January 1, contractors have trimmed trees along more than 700 miles of power lines, with an additional 2,700 miles expected to be completed by year end.
"Trees and branches falling on power lines and equipment are a leading cause of outages. Trimming trees near power lines is a year-round effort designed to minimize the impact of tree-related outages and restore power faster when they do occur," said James Fakult, president of FirstEnergy's New Jersey operations. "With hot weather and summer storms around the corner, this proactive work is one of the best steps we can take to help keep the lights on for our customers."
Crews are also continuing a multi-year effort to identify and remove deteriorated ash trees that have been affected by the Emerald Ash Borer. Nearly 20,000 dead and dying ash trees have been removed in JCP&L's service area, primarily in northern New Jersey, since the initiative began in 2017.
JCP&L will trim trees in the following counties and municipalities over the next two months:
- Burlington – Chesterfield, North Hanover
- Essex – Millburn
- Hunterdon – Bethlehem, Califon, Clinton, Hampton, Lebanon, Readington, Tewksbury
- Mercer – Hamilton
- Middlesex – East Brunswick, Jamesburg, Old Bridge, Spotswood
- Monmouth – Colts Neck, Deal, Eatontown, Freehold, Hazlet, Howell, Keyport, Lincroft, Little Silver, Long Branch, Monmouth Beach, Neptune, Ocean Twp., Oceanport, Red Bank, Sea Bright, Tinton Falls, Union Beach, Wall
- Morris – Boonton, Butler, Chatham Borough, Chester, Denville, Dover, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson Twp., Long Hill, Mendham, Mine Hill, Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Twp., Morristown, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Randolph, Rockaway, Victory Gardens, Wharton
- Ocean – Brick, Plumsted
- Passaic – Bloomingdale
- Somerset – Bedminster, Bernards, Branchburg, Bridgewater, Far Hills, Warren
- Sussex – Augusta, Branchville, Franklin, Lafayette, Montague, Newton, Sandyston, Stillwater, Walpack
- Union – Berkeley Heights, Springfield, Summit
- Warren – Alpha Borough, Greenwich, Lopatcong, Phillipsburg, Pohatcong, Washington
JCP&L works with municipalities to proactively inform them of vegetation management schedules. In addition, customers living in areas along company rights-of-way are notified prior to work being performed. To help further decrease tree-related outages, JCP&L's foresters are also working to educate residents who live near company equipment about the importance of properly maintaining trees on their own property.
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL, or online at www.jcp-l.com
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter: @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of workers using bucket trucks to trim trees near FirstEnergy power lines are available for download on Flickr. A video explaining FirstEnergy's vegetation management techniques can also be found on YouTube.
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CHICAGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with $6.3 billion in portfolio assets today announced it has secured a $1 billion credit facility with a syndicate of nine market-leading real estate lenders. The credit facility contains a $600 million revolving line of credit and a $400 million term loan with an accordion feature that can increase the facility up to a total of $1.3 billion. It has a three-year term, plus extension options and bears an interest rate based on Adjusted Term SOFR plus 0.10%, plus a spread ranging from 1.3% to 2.0%.
"We appreciate the recognition by these nine major financial institutions of our investment strategy, the growth and quality of our portfolio, and our investment performance track record," said Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust. "This expanded facility supports our growth ambitions and increases our financial flexibility."
The nine lenders in the credit facility syndicate are led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, and includes Bank of America, N.A., Capital One, National Association, PNC Capital Markets LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Co-Syndication Agents, Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners. Other lenders participating in the syndicated credit facility include Fifth Third Bank, National Association; BMO Harris Bank N.A.; Key Bank National Association and The Bank of New York Mellon.
JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world's leading real estate services firms.
About JLL Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX)
Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing residential, industrial, grocery-anchored retail, healthcare and office properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis. For more information, visit www.jllipt.com.
About LaSalle Investment Management
LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world's leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages approximately $78 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q4 2021. LaSalle's diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information please visit http://www.lasalle.com.
Forward Looking Statements and Future Results
This press release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to JLL Income Property Trust. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management's intentions, beliefs, expectations, research, market analysis, plans or predictions of the future. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that future dividends will be paid.
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LaSalle Investment Management
Telephone: +1 224 343 5538
Email: scott.sutton@lasalle.com
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Dukas Linden Public Relations
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding") (NYSE: AB) today announced that Kate Burke, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Private Wealth, will participate in the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in London, in a session which will begin at 9:00 a.m. (BST), 3:00 a.m. (CT).
A live audio webcast will be available in the Investor & Media Relations section of AB's website at www.alliancebernstein.com/investorrelations. An audio replay of the webcast will also be available on the site.
AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals and private wealth clients in major world markets.
As of March 31, 2022, including both the general partnership and limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 36.3% of AllianceBernstein and Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"), directly and through various subsidiaries, owned an approximate 64.5% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.
Additional information about AllianceBernstein may be found on our website, www.alliancebernstein.com.
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From a 3D printed vaccine patch to an electric truck, a seawater-powered lamp, and countless other bold innovations, the sixth annual awards honor the products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are driving change, tackling issues from climate change to inequality, and so much more.
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The winners of Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced today, honoring clean technology, innovative corporate initiatives, brave new designs for cities and buildings, and other creative works that are supporting the growth of positive social innovation, tackling social inequality, climate change, and public health crises.
The LifePack campaign, an initiative that harnesses the power of video gaming to help end childhood malnutrition, was named as a finalist in the Media and Entertainment Category. The Eleanor Crook Foundation – a U.S. based philanthropy dedicated to the fight against malnutrition – created LifePack alongside social impact agency hive to breathe new life into this issue and engage new audiences to be part of the solution. LifePack works with the video game industry, creating in-game transactions allowing players to save real lives by doing what they already love – gaming. It's designed to work across any platform, any genre, any game, generating funds through in-game transactions.
Every 25 cents raised through LifePack will provide one life-saving Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) packet to a child in need. Three packets a day for six to eight weeks can bring a child back from the brink of death. All of the money raised through LifePack's video game partners goes directly towards the purchase and distribution of lifesaving RUTF in communities in East Africa.
Now in its sixth year, the World Changing Ideas Awards showcase 39 winners, 350 finalists, and more than 600 honorable mentions—with climate, social justice, and AI and data among the most popular categories. A panel of eminent Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 2,997 entries across transportation, education, food, politics, technology, health, social justice, and more. In addition, several new categories have been added this year including climate, nature, water, and workplace. The 2022 awards feature entries from across the globe, from Switzerland to Hong Kong to Australia.
Fast Company's Summer 2022 issue (on newsstands May 10, 2022) will showcase some of the world's most inventive entrepreneurs and companies tackling global challenges. The issues highlight, among others, probiotics for coral reefs, easy-to-assemble kit homes for refugees or disaster survivors, a 3D printed vaccine patch, an electric truck, a system to heat homes from the waste heat of a name-brand factory, and prosecutor-initiated resentencing for overly long prison sentences.
"We built the LifePack campaign with one main goal in mind – to save as many kids' lives as possible," said William Moore, CEO of the Eleanor Crook Foundation. "We're thrilled to be honored by Fast Company alongside incredible companies and organizations, and humbled by the potential of our initiative. At a time when conflict, rising prices, and climate shocks are threatening the health and well-being of communities around the world, LifePack feels more important than ever."
"We are consistently inspired by the novelty and creativity that people are applying to solve some of our society's most pressing problems, from shelter to the climate crisis. Fast Company relishes its role in amplifying important, innovative work to address big challenges," says David Lidsky, interim editor-in-chief of Fast Company. "Our journalists have identified some of the most ingenious initiatives to launch since the start of 2021, which we hope will both have a meaningful impact and lead others to join in being part of the solution."
About the World Changing Ideas Awards: World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Company's major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better. A panel of judges from across sectors choose winners, finalists, and honorable mentions based on feasibility and the potential for impact. With the goals of awarding ingenuity and fostering innovation, Fast Company draws attention to ideas with great potential and helps them expand their reach to inspire more people to start working on solving the problems that affect us all.
About LifePack: LifePack is an initiative aimed at uniting the video game industry to end severe malnutrition, the #1 killer of children. It's designed to work across any platform, any genre, any game, generating funds through in-game transactions. LifePack was developed by hive and the Eleanor Crook Foundation with the goal of rallying gamers and gaming companies to save one million lives. 100% of funds raised through LifePack will go to purchase and distribute life-saving treatment in eastern Africa. To learn more about LifePack and how to directly support the campaign, visit lifepack.org.
About The Eleanor Crook Foundation: The Eleanor Crook Foundation is a growing U.S. philanthropy fighting to end global malnutrition through research, policy analysis, and advocacy. For 25 years, the Foundation has worked to scale improved solutions to child malnutrition with the ultimate goal of saving children's lives and enabling them to excel in school, work, and beyond.
About hive: hive is an award-winning social impact agency founded by experts in strategy, policy, advocacy, marketing, advertising and communications to help companies, organizations, and individuals create measurable and sustainable social impact. hive offers a vast network of experts in branding, communications, micro-financing, technology, design thinking, and other critical areas. A for-profit organization, 10% of hive's profits are invested in women's and girls' empowerment initiatives. Clients include The Gates Foundation, the ONE Campaign, change.org, and more. To learn more visit www.ahive.com.
Madeline Dickson
The Eleanor Crook Foundation
Madeline@eleanorcrookfoundation.org
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) will attend the Bank of America Securities 2022 Healthcare Conference, May 10-11, 2022. Daniel Skovronsky, M.D., Ph.D., Lilly's chief scientific and medical officer, and president of Lilly Research Laboratories, will participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:40 p.m., Eastern time.
A live audio webcast will be available on the "Webcasts & Presentations" section of Lilly's Investor website at https://investor.lilly.com/webcasts-and-presentations. A replay of the presentation will be available on this same website for approximately 90 days.
Lilly unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help more than 47 million people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges, redefining diabetes care, treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects, advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease, providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders, and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/newsroom or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. F-LLY
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Mission-driven affordable housing group acquired Valencia Park—an affordable housing development that serves nearly 800 residents—and concluded significant upgrades to the property. Additional photos available upon request.
ORLANDO, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Avenue Capital (LAC), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, announced this week that it has completed a significant rehabilitation of Valencia Park. The 208-unit affordable property in Orlando, Florida currently serves about 800 residents. LAC closed on the acquisition of the property in January 2021 and as part of the rehabilitation, extended the property's affordability restriction for another 30 years.
"Lincoln Avenue Capital is a mission-driven company that works to strengthen communities through affordable housing," said LAC CEO Jeremy Bronfman. "We are proud to expand our impact in Orlando by providing high-quality, sustainable homes for nearly 800 residents."
"We look forward to preserving and extending the affordability of Valencia Park for another generation of residents," said Eli Bronfman, LAC Managing Partner.
Lincoln Avenue Capital invested significantly in rehabilitating and upgrading the property. Completed upgrades to individual units include new kitchen appliances, new countertops, and vinyl plank flooring. The buildings received fresh paint and new windows as well as HVAC and electrical system improvements.
"I am thrilled about the recent renovations—it almost feels like I am living in a new place entirely," said resident Kim Lopez, who has lived at the property since 2015. "From the new flooring to appliances, upgrades across the board have made a positive impact on my daily life."
LAC equipped the property with a range of new sustainability features such as energy-efficient windows in each unit, low-flow appliances that preserve water, and daylight sensors attached to the buildings to conserve electricity. Additionally, LAC improved the site's accessibility with new wheelchair-accessible paths installed throughout the property.
Valencia Park currently offers residents outdoor amenities including a swimming pool, playground, and basketball court. The property management and resident services teams will continue to provide residents with opportunities to connect through community picnics, holiday parties and programming for children on a regularly scheduled basis.
About LAC: Lincoln Avenue Capital is one of the nation's fastest-growing developers, investors, and operators of affordable and workforce housing, providing high-quality, sustainable homes for low- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families nationwide. LAC is a mission-driven organization that serves over 50,000 residents across 18 states, with a portfolio of 100 properties comprising 18,500+ units.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Lok and Chef Martin Yan are working together to offer a free virtual cooking series, "Yan Can Cook with On Lok." The series began in 2021 and new events will continue throughout 2022 on the first Thursday of each month 4-5pm. Each segment will feature a variety of themes and dishes celebrating Chinese recipes and traditions, and anyone interested in attending can RSVP at https://onlok.org/yan-can-cook-with-on-lok/.
"We are absolutely delighted to be working with celebrated chef Martin Yan and give the community a fun, free way to stay active and enjoy time with family and friends," said Grace Li, CEO of On Lok. "Chef Yan is a respected Bay Area icon, with a passion for helping people embrace their health and heritage. We are so lucky to have his support in helping our community feel supported and connected."
On Lok and Chef Yan have come together to create "Yan Can Cook with On Lok" to create a fun activity that anyone can enjoy from the safety of home. Each segment features a lively cooking demonstration from Chef Yan's home kitchen, where he shares tips and stories, as well as fun product giveaways.
"It's a great honor for me to work with On Lok, an organization that has done so much for the senior community in Northern California," said Chef Yan. "Seniors these days are creative, energetic, and eager to meet new challenges, in life as well as in their kitchen. I know. I am one of them myself."
Chef Yan has helped On Lok celebrate its community and corporate milestones over the past year. During COVID-19 he delivered meals to participants and helped celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary with a fun segment during its annual Celebrates fundraiser and during the company's anniversary month.
In March, Chef Martin Yan received the James Beard Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022, which recognizes individuals whose lifetime body of work has had a positive and long-lasting impact on the way we eat, cook, and/or think about food in America. Additionally, the celebrated chef and food writer has shared his love of cooking with people around the world through dozens of appearances, cookbooks, special events, and TV segments, including the award-winning PBS-TV cooking show Yan Can Cook, which he has hosted since 1982.
The next "Yan Can Cook with On Lok" will celebrate mothers! Join us on May 5th from 4-5pm where Chef Yan will prepare delicious dishes in honor of mom.
About On Lok
On Lok is a nonprofit organization that empowers older adults to age with dignity and independence. With 50 years of experience, On Lok is a trusted resource in San Francisco, Santa Clara County, and the Tri-City area of Alameda County. On Lok founded and still operates the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which allows eligible seniors to live at home for as long as possible by providing comprehensive medical care and social services. On Lok 30th Street Senior Center, the largest multipurpose senior center in San Francisco, provides a second home, health programs, activities, and case management services to active seniors. The On Lok Mission Nutrition Program provides more than 250,000 meals annually to seniors through its dining locations and meal delivery program. For more information, please visit www.onlok.org.
About Martin Yan
For four decades, legendary chef Martin Yan has educated and entertained millions around the world. His Yan Can Cook series (3,500 shows and counting) is one of the longest running cooking programs from Singapore to San Francisco. Beyond public airwaves Chef Yan's business enterprise includes restaurant ventures, 30 plus cookbooks, countless public appearances, and consulting projects for Fortune 500 businesses. Always eager to lend a hand, Chef Yan is active in helping many charitable foundations fundraise. He's a frequent judge and panel member on national and international culinary competitions, including Iron Chef on Food Network (U.S. / Canada / Vietnam). Follow Chef Yan on Facebook and Instagram.
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WHEELING, W.Va., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wheeling, WV based Main Street Financial Services Corp. reported its first quarter year to date financial results on Wednesday , May 3, 2022.
Year to date Revenue was $5.20 million compared to $5.19 million in 2021,
Year to date Net Income as $1.21 million compared to $1.20 million in 2021.
Total assets came in at $594.4 million in 2022 versus $533.4 million in 2021.
Gross loans totaled $401.8 million in 2022 versus $395.4 million in 2021.
Total deposits totaled $517.1 million in 2022 versus $454.7 million in 2021.
About Main Street Bank
Main Street Bank was founded in June 2001, and we are proud that our bank is locally owned and managed. We know that a locally based bank staffed by seasoned banking professionals has a greater understanding of what local people need. Our customers know that the best bankers in the Ohio Valley work at Main Street Bank. We make decisions quickly and respond rapidly to advancements in the banking industry, always remembering that technology can never replace sincere, personal service.
Media Contact: John D. Culler
304-639-2687
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VERO BEACH, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Market Street Memory Care Residence Palm Coast proudly hosted a Community Art Show celebrating the creative talents of their senior residents. As part of the Watercrest Senior Living Group family of communities, Market Street Palm Coast offers opportunities for residents to express their artistic voices through Watercrest's signature program, Artful Expressions. Designed with evidence-based research, the program invites residents to celebrate their originality and imagination through a series of unique classes and workshops from painting, photography and poetry, to art history and performing arts.
Resident's artistic creations were on display throughout the community as guests enjoyed an afternoon complete with live music, sweet treats and hands-on activities encouraging connection and interaction. Residents engaged in filling beautiful potted succulents with Encompass Health, weaving dream catchers with Halifax Health, creating Easter décor with Dr. Heist's team, and decorating cookies with special programmer, Carolyn.
"Evidence shows that the therapeutic benefits of the arts may reduce anxiety and decrease barriers to communication for individuals living with Alzheimer's. Encouraging self-expression and individuality has shown a positive impact to the mental health and well-being of our residents," says Sheena Jeffries, CADDCT, Regional Director of Engagement at Watercrest Senior Living Group.
Artful Expressions is a critical element of Watercrest's Live Exhilarated™ program, which was created to focus on the active pursuit of 'personal wholeness' for each resident. The program includes thoughtfully planned, multi-part programs inspired by individual resident's passions and interests which align with the seven facets of wholeness: Get Active, Be Curious, Get Connected, Be Uplifted, Get Creative, Be Social, Be Adventurous.
Owned and operated by Watercrest Senior Living Group, Market Street Palm Coast is a 64-unit, state-of-the-art memory care community providing world class care, multi-sensory programming, diverse culinary experiences, and unparalleled associate training honoring seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia. The community boasts Watercrest's uniquely designed Market Plaza, an active, 'outdoor' streetscape, complete with Newsstand, Art Gallery, Bakery, Salon and Spa, and Post Office caringly designed to welcome family and friends.
Market Street Palm Coast is conveniently located at 2 Corporate Drive in Palm Coast, Fla. For information, please call Christine McGrath, Community Relations Director at 386-388-7495.
About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest Senior Living Group specializes in the development and operations management of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.
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ST. HELENA, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meadowood Napa Valley is pleased to announce that the property has been honored with Five-Star awards for both the Hotel and Spa from Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the world's only independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas.
This news arrives at a momentous time for Meadowood, which closed for several months following the Glass Fire of 2020. The estate reopened on August 1, 2021, offering guests an even more intimate immersion into the Napa Valley lifestyle. Today, Meadowood Napa Valley provides guests with an intimate and club-like experience in this cherished and heralded setting. With 36 lodge-style rooms and suites designed by notable architect Howard Backen, The Spa at Meadowood, poolside dining at the Terrace Café, The Wine Center, and an integrated host program for guests, Meadowood continues to provide unmatched hospitality in the Napa Valley. The Wine Center at Meadowood presents a unique opportunity for immersion into the culture of wine, inviting guests to participate in a variety of courses and experiences tailored to their specific desires by a team of celebrated and published educators.
Forbes Travel Guide is the world-renowned authority in genuine Five-Star service. As the global arbiter of luxury travel, Forbes Travel Guide's team of expert inspectors anonymously evaluated hundreds of the most luxurious properties in more than 70 countries around the world to establish the 2022 ratings. Rigorous standards focus on graciousness, thoughtfulness and a sense of personalized service, placing special emphasis on the importance of how guests feel and what they will remember most about their time spent on the property. To view the new Star Award winners, visit: ForbesTravelGuide.com.
For more than half a century, Meadowood Napa Valley has served as an exemplar of exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and dedication to creating memorable experiences for visitors looking to retreat to California wine country.
About Meadowood Napa Valley
Founded by H. William Harlan in 1979, Meadowood Napa Valley has been a beacon for exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and dedication in creating memorable experiences for visitors looking to retreat to California wine country for more than half a century. For more information about Meadowood Napa Valley, please visit www.meadowood.com.
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Wilmington Trust's Head of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Construction recognized for leadership qualities & investing expertise
WILMINGTON, Del., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilmington Trust, a leader in wealth management and corporate and institutional services, announced that Meghan Shue, Executive Vice President and Head of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Construction, has been recognized as one of American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next 2022, a notable list which recognizes the accomplishments of women in the banking industry.
"I have been fortunate to work with exceptional female leaders and mentors during my time in this industry and am honored to be recognized among many of these phenomenal women by American Banker," stated Shue. "It has been a pleasure to grow with the bank and the Wilmington Trust team. I am proud of the work we are able to deliver to clients and our ongoing ability to navigate market uncertainties."
Shue joined Wilmington Trust in September 2017 and has served as Head of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Construction since January 2020. She has over 13 years of experience in the banking industry and is currently responsible for helping manage Wilmington Trust's asset-allocation process, developing market research, and communicating the investment team's market outlook to current and prospective clients.
Shue is a leading member of the firm's Investment Committee, which is responsible for deriving strategic and tactical asset allocation positioning. She also oversees the firm's portfolio construction process — including implementation of asset class views through a variety of proprietary, non-proprietary, passive, active, and factor-based solutions — and chairs the Portfolio Management Committee.
"While Meghan adeptly navigates quantitative analysis, she also possesses extraordinary communication skills that have helped elevate the Wilmington Trust brand with our clients for many years," said Tony Roth, Chief Investment Officer at Wilmington Trust. "Her wide skillset goes a long way in deepening our client relationships and strengthening the teams she leads. As one of the most prominent public faces of Wilmington Trust, Meghan expresses our house views and core narrative in an efficient and dedicated manner."
This recognition for Shue is the latest in a line of Wilmington Trust women leaders included on American Banker awards lists, including Abby Mrozinski (Most Powerful Women In Banking: NEXT, 2019), Michele Trolli (Most Powerful Women to Watch, 2021) and Detra Miller (Most Powerful Women: Next, 2020).
The Most Powerful Women in Banking: NEXT honorees will be recognized as part of the Most Powerful Women in Banking 20th anniversary celebrations in late October.
See the complete list of honorees here.
ABOUT WILMINGTON TRUST
Wilmington Trust's Wealth Management offers a wide array of personal trust, planning, fiduciary, asset management, private banking, and family office services designed to help high-net-worth individuals and families grow, preserve, and transfer wealth. Wilmington Trust focuses on serving families with whom it can build long-term relationships, many of which span multiple generations.
Wilmington Trust also provides Corporate and Institutional Services for clients around the world.
Wilmington Trust has clients in all 50 states and numerous countries, with offices throughout the United States and internationally in London, Dublin, Paris, and Frankfurt. For more information, visit www.wilmingtontrust.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Pat Fitzgibbons, Senior Public Relations Manager, Wilmington Trust
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Work includes trimming along nearly 3,200 miles of power lines
READING, Pa., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Met-Ed, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), continues to conduct tree-trimming work in communities across its eastern Pennsylvania service area as part of its ongoing efforts to help enhance electric service reliability. Maintaining proper clearances around electrical equipment can help reduce the frequency and duration of tree-related power outages, especially those associated with severe weather.
Since the beginning of the year, tree contractors have trimmed along about 500 miles of power lines in the Met-Ed area as part of the company's $30 million vegetation management program for 2022. Met-Ed's program remains on schedule to complete an additional 2,660 miles of work by year end.
The work includes inspecting vegetation near the lines to ensure trees are pruned in a manner that helps preserve the health of the tree while also maintaining safety near electric facilities. Trees that present a danger or are diseased also may be removed.
"Trimming trees around power lines is critical to providing safe, reliable electric service for our customers," said Scott Wyman, president of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania operations. "Tree trimming coupled with upgrades to our electric distribution system makes a difference. In 2021, 8 percent fewer customers experienced a service interruption per tree-related outage than in 2020."
This year, Met-Ed is scheduled to trim trees along power lines in the following counties and communities:
- Adams – Berwick Township, Franklin Township, Hamilton Township, Latimore Township, Reading Township, Straban Township, Tyrone Township
- Berks – Bethel Township, Cumru Township, Exeter, Hamburg, Leesport, Lenhartsville, Lynnville, Muhlenberg Township, New Smithville, New Tripoli, Reading, Shillington, Temple, West Reading, Wyomissing
- Bucks – Durham, Nockamixon Township
- Chester – Warwick Township
- Dauphin – Conewago Township, Londonderry Township
- Lebanon – Cleona, Lebanon, Swatara Township, Union Township, West Lebanon Township
- Monroe – Hamilton Township, New Smithfield Township, Ross Township, Smithfield Township, Stroud Township
- Northampton – Bangor, Bath, East Allen Township, East Bangor, Easton, Forks Township, Lehigh Township, Palmer Township, Washington Township, Williams Township
- Pike – Delaware Township, Dingman Township, Lehman Township
- York –Conewago Township, Dover, Hellam Township, Manchester Township, Newberry Township, Springfield Township, Springettsbury Township, Warrington Township, West Manchester, West York, Yoe, York
As part of its notification process, Met-Ed works with municipalities to inform them of tree-trimming schedules. In addition, customers living in areas along company rights-of-way are notified prior to vegetation management work being done.
The vegetation management work is conducted by certified forestry experts under the company's direction, including Aerial Solutions, Asplundh Tree Expert Company, Davey Tree Expert Company, Lewis Tree Service, Nelson Tree Service Inc., Rotor Blade, Treesmiths and York Tree Service Inc.
Met-Ed serves approximately 570,000 customers within 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania. Follow Met-Ed on Twitter @Met Ed and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MetEdElectric.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Visit FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of workers using bucket trucks to trim trees near FirstEnergy power lines are available for download on Flickr. A video explaining FirstEnergy's vegetation management techniques can also be found on YouTube.
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Premier wellness brand set to launch new products in 2022 all made in North America
RICHMOND, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mommy's Bliss, a premier wellness company that has been a leader in bringing innovative, high-quality products to families across the country through national retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Walgreens, is set to introduce nine new products in 2022, all made in the United States and Canada. The new products from Mommy's Bliss center around postnatal care for mothers, sleep support and eczema relief for babies and new immunity-boosting vitamins for children.
"Whether it's discovering new ways to improve business processes or developing new-to-market products, Mommy's Bliss sees innovation as a pillar in all we do," said Yasmin Kaderali, CEO of Mommy's Bliss. "Parents trust us to provide them with premium products that offer solutions to some of the most common issues facing young families. We are excited to deliver on this trust with nine new products focused on postnatal care for fourth trimester moms, sleep and immunity supplements for babies and children, and a skin care support system for families struggling with their baby's eczema."
The introduction of these new products within the Mommy's Bliss portfolio positions the company to continue to expand its category leadership and be a competitive force within the baby, kid and pre- and post-natal wellness categories.
New Post-Natal Care for Moms
New moms in their fourth trimester need unique support, both mentally and physically. Mommy's Bliss has developed three new products to support women's mood and physical recovery during this time.
Mommy's Bliss "Lift My Mood" Postnatal Support Gummy (60 count, SRP $19.99)
This postnatal supplement may help reduce feelings of normal postpartum stress, with ashwagandha and without the top 8 allergens, gluten or gelatin. Raspberry-flavored and safe for nursing mothers, these gummies are specially formulated to help support a balanced, healthy mood, so new moms and their newborns can enjoy easier early bonding.
Mommy's Bliss "Reset My Body" Postnatal Gummy (60 count, SRP: $19.99)
Specially formulated to help mom recover and feel recharged after birth, so both she and her newborn can thrive, this postnatal supplement supports post-partum healing and joint health, with biotin for healthy hair, skin, and nails, collagen for joint health, and antioxidant vitamin C & zinc to support immunity. These natural lemon-flavored gummies are free of gluten, artificial colors and flavors, and the top 8 allergens.
Mommy's Bliss h.soothe™ Hemorrhoid Cream (1oz, SRP: $8.99)
Crafted with gentle ingredients like lanolin and glycerin, Mommy's Bliss h.soothe™ Hemorrhoid Cream provides rapid relief from the discomfort, pain and itchiness associated with pre- or post-partum hemorrhoids. The medicated and unscented formula helps shrink swollen tissue and offers multi-symptom relief in an easy-to-dispense tube with applicator. Made in the USA, the cream is also free from free from fragrances, parabens, and phthalates.
New Eczema Ease Skin Support System
According to the National Eczema Association, atopic dermatitis affects 13% of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. Parents looking for solutions to help from the inside out will welcome this new skin support system.
Baby Skin Support Probiotic Drops (0.51 fl oz / 30 ml, SRP: $26.99)
Part of the Mommy's Bliss Eczema Ease skin support system, these ingestible probiotic drops provide skin support from the inside out. Each serving of the flavorless, non-GMO drops contains 6 billion cells of the clinically researched probiotic strain Lactobacillus Rhamnosus HN001 to support baby's skin health. This is the newest addition to the Mommy's Bliss liquid probiotic line and is one of three new products in the Mommy's Bliss Eczema Ease System.
Baby Eczema Ease Daily Moisturizer (5 oz topical, SRP: $9.99)
Part of the Mommy's Bliss Eczema Ease Skin Support System, this gentle and silky-textured lotion is made with a nourishing blend of colloidal oatmeal (1%), shea butter and olive oil to provide daily protection for baby's skin from irritation caused by eczema. Parents can feel confident using Baby Eczema Ease Daily Moisturizer head to toe to soothe, moisturize and comfort dry and irritated skin caused by eczema. Allergen free, fragrance free, paraben free, and phthalate free. Recognized by the National Eczema Association with the Seal of Acceptance™.
Eczema Ease Spot Treatment (2 oz topical, SRP: $8.99)
Part of the Mommy's Bliss Eczema Ease Skin Support System, this healing ointment is used to relieve itchiness and discomfort caused by eczema flare-ups. The concentrated formula has 2% colloidal oatmeal, which creates a protective barrier for sensitive skin while moisturizing with shea butter and olive oil. Allergen free, fragrance free, paraben free, and phthalate free. Recognized by the National Eczema Association with the Seal of Acceptance™.
New Baby and Kids Vitamins
The global pandemic has increased parents' demands for products focused on immunity. The three new vitamins introduced in 2022 build on this immunity support with additional benefits, from sleep to helping children connect to a feeling of calm.
Organic Baby Bedtime Drops + Overnight Immunity Support, (2 oz syrup, SPR: $9.99)
When baby gets a good night's sleep, the whole family thrives. Mommy's Bliss new Organic Baby Bedtime Drops promote restful sleep with the Mommy's Bliss gentle Bedtime Bliss Blend of organic chamomile, passionflower, and lemon balm, while supporting overnight immunity with organic elderberry & vitamin C. No added sugar, alcohol, artificial flavors or colors; free of melatonin and the top 8 allergens. For babies 4 months and older. National Sleep Foundation certified and USDA certified organic.
Kids Organic Immunity Gummy (60 count, $14.99)
The new Kids Organic Immunity Gummy supports healthy immune function in kids, 2+ years old, with organic elderberry, vitamin C and zinc. Free of artificial flavors, colors and gelatin, this delicious berry-flavored gummy is USDA Certified Organic.
Kids Feel Calm Gummy (60 count, $16.99)
This innovative addition to the well-rounded line of children's supplements from Mommy's Bliss contains magnesium, L-theanine, vitamin B6 and chamomile to help relax the body and support a sense of calm in kids, 4+ years and older. Sugar-free, heart-shaped and raspberry lemonade-flavored, these fun gummies are drug-free and non-habit-forming, and can be taken day or night. They are made in Canada and free of artificial flavors, colors and gelatin.
Learn more about Mommy's Bliss and the new products by visiting mommysbliss.com, and join the mom community @mommysbliss on Instagram and facebook.com/MommysBliss.
ABOUT MOMMY'S BLISS® – MOM-DESIGNED PEACE OF MIND
Mommy's Bliss helps moms and babies find comfort in connection with products crafted from wise ingredients. The company was founded in 1999 by Roshan Kaderali, a mom and pediatric nurse, midwife and doula who had used Gripe Water to ease infant colic and fussiness for years while working in Scotland. When she moved to the U.S., she was astonished that the "magical" Gripe Water formula she relied on wasn't available here. So, she set out to create her own, and Mommy's Bliss was born. The company is now headquartered in Richmond, Calif., and led by Roshan's daughter, CEO Yasmin Kaderali. Mommy's Bliss crafts a variety of safe and gentle supplements for mom, baby, and kids, including a cough relief line, products for digestive health that include Gripe Water and gas drops, and probiotics, immunity support, and vitamins. Learn more at www.mommysbliss.com.
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