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New Index features include a "Small Towns" category and accessory dwelling unit development benchmark
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP's Public Policy Institute launched the updated AARP Livability Index today, the most comprehensive, web-based tool of its kind that scores every neighborhood and community in the United States—in all 50 states and the District of Columbia—for the services and amenities that affect people's lives the most as they age.
Launched in 2015, the Index scores livability by using more than 50 national data sources, such as the U.S. Census Bureau American Communities Survey, to measure 61 community characteristics across seven categories: housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement and opportunity. It aims to inform and encourage residents, local advocates, researchers and policymakers to take action to make their communities great places to live for people of all ages. Users can search the index by address, ZIP code, or community to find an overall or categorical score, identify challenges in their community and compare their neighborhood to others across performance benchmarks.
"The majority of older adults want to stay in their current homes and communities as they age, which requires walkable neighborhoods, public transportation options, opportunities to engage in community activities, and affordable and adaptable housing," said Rodney Harrell, PhD, AARP Vice President of Family, Home and Community. "The AARP Livability Index provides the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets needs across one's lifespan, regardless of income, physical ability or ethnicity."
For the first time, the 2022 AARP Livability Index includes accessory dwelling units (ADUs), highlighting states that have enacted laws to support and promote ADUs (also known as in-law suites or guest houses). As housing costs rise and home options remain limited, ADUs are a viable and affordable housing solution for people of all ages. However, only nine states and the District of Columbia have passed statewide ADU legislation.
In addition to the top-scoring large, mid-size, and small cities, the new Index showcases the top-scoring "small towns" of populations between 5,000 to 24,999. Compared to mid- and large-size cities, top-performing small towns tend to have lower housing costs and more opportunities for civic and social engagement.
The 10 top-scoring cities by population size include:
- Large cities (population 500,000+): San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Portland, OR, Philadelphia, PA, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, San Jose, CA, Milwaukee, WI
- Mid-size cities (population 100,000-499,999): Alexandria, VA, Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, St. Paul, MN, Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, Elizabeth, NJ, Rochester, MN, Sioux Falls, SD, Berkeley, CA
- Small cities (population 25,000-99,999): St. Louis Park, MN, Watertown, MA, Belmont, MA, Arlington, MA, Somerville, MA, Bergenfield, NJ, Richfield, MN, Roseville, MN, North Bethesda, MD, Silver Spring, MD
- Small towns (population 5,000 to 24,999): Aspen, CO, Los Alamos, NM, Great Neck Plaza, NY, Orange City, IA, Falls Church, VA, La Crescent, MN, St. Anthony, MN, White Rock, NM, Salida, CO, Manorhaven, NY
Several of the top-scoring communities are expensive places to live with higher housing costs than the national average. This is particularly true for top-performing large and mid-size cities. Nonetheless, they overwhelmingly score high on neighborhood and transportation measures, where residents can easily walk to or access services and amenities. These features increase overall livability even though factors such as expensive housing lower it. The Index is designed to highlight all communities' challenges and how each can improve to become more livable.
The AARP Livability Index is a trusted resource among organizations to promote livability and support location decision making in communities nationwide. Through a collaboration with AARP, the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR) is helping homebuyers make informed housing decisions that best support their needs by integrating the Index with NAR's data platform, the Realtors Property Resource®.
To view the AARP Livability Index or see your community's score, visit www.aarp.org/livabilityindex.
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
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New Center Provides High-Quality Care for Underserved Communities
DENVER, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Recovery Center, a new drug and alcohol rehabilitation center specializing in addiction and mental health treatment for Colorado Access Medicaid recipients, today announced its opening. The new center brings top-quality addiction treatment to a historically underserved population.
In 2019, one in five Colorado Medicaid enrollees reported not receiving health care due to insurance, compared with less than 10 percent of people with employer-provided insurance or plans purchased on the Affordable Care Act exchanges. Alpine Recovery Center aims to change those statistics and provide life-saving care when overdose deaths are at record levels.
"Since COVID, more people need treatment than ever before, and the gap between needing and being able to find care has grown," said Alpine Recovery Center CEO Shannon Van Deman. "Our goal is to expand access to high-quality care to as many people as possible. What sets us apart is just how comprehensive our services are, which includes helping people find all the resources they need. We understand that when someone worries about finding a place to live or is depressed, they cannot focus on their treatment. We're here to help people recover from drug and alcohol use and set them up for success in all areas of life."
Alpine Recovery Center's launch comes on the heels of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showing the U.S. topped 100,000 overdose deaths in a year for the first time. CDC data also indicates heroin use increased nearly 77 percent in households with an average income of $20,000-49,000 and 62 percent in households with an average income of under $20,000. "We believe every human being deserves access to high-quality care regardless of financial resources," Van Deman said. Alpine Recovery Center hopes to end treatment disparities affecting low-income communities.
Colorado Access Medicaid pays 100% percent of the cost of Alpine Recovery Center's services. Its addiction treatment programs are available online, and the company plans to open an in-person facility in Aurora, Colorado in the summer of 2022. Alpine Recovery Center is accepting new clients with groups forming immediately. For more information, call 720-704-2883 or visit AlpineRecoveryCenter.com.
About Alpine Recovery Center
Alpine Recovery Center is an accredited, dual-diagnosis treatment center specializing in co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders in adults. It provides personalized treatment plans addressing specific needs using evidence-based treatment techniques, and services are covered 100 percent by Colorado Access Medicaid. Alpine Recovery Center is a subsidiary of AspenRidge Recovery, LLC. For more information, visit AlpineRecoveryCenter.com.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC), world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, has joined with the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the Animal Health Institute (AHI) in making a joint public statement opposing the proposed California Assembly Bill 1881.
The bill, touted as a "Dog and Cat Bill of Rights" has several concerning elements to it and would severely undermine the rights of pet owners to make appropriate health care decisions for their animals and take the best possible care of their pets. Additionally, it has the potential to shift the legal status of pets in California, which could result in unintended consequences and future litigation.
"The American Kennel Club cares deeply about the wellbeing of all dogs," said Sheila Goffe, Vice President of Government Relations, AKC. "We are pleased to join with the California Veterinary Medical Association and the Animal Health Institute to share our concerns about this proposal, which could undermine the rights and responsibilities of pet owners to make appropriate care decisions for their animals."
The letter, sent to the author of the bill California State Representative Miguel Santiago and to the Assembly Business and Professions Committee, which is considering the bill on April 26, calling for amendments to the legislation and outlines the concerns for pets and their owners.
The AKC, CVMA and AHI are organizations dedicated to ensuring the health, welfare and humane care of animals and ensuring that pet owners understand the responsibilities of pet ownership.
The full text of the letter can be viewed here.
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization, which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 22,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog. AKC Clubs comprise America's largest rescue network. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.
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Primary Efficacy Analysis Demonstrates no Clinically Meaningful Differences Compared to STELARA
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced preliminary results from a Phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of ABP 654 compared to STELARA® (ustekinumab) in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The study met the primary efficacy endpoint, demonstrating no clinically meaningful differences between ABP 654 and STELARA.
The primary analysis evaluated the percentage improvement from baseline to week 12 of psoriasis area severity index (PASI), which showed a mean difference of percentage improvement between ABP 654 and STELARA of 0.14, which was within the prespecified margins. The safety profile of ABP 654 was comparable to STELARA.
"Amgen remains committed to providing patients who live with inflammatory diseases access to high-quality biosimilar medicines," said David M. Reese, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development at Amgen. "We look forward to continuing to expand our inflammation portfolio to offer patients a variety of treatment options."
ABP 654 is being developed as a biosimilar candidate to STELARA, an approved human interleukin-12 and interleukin-23 antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients (6 years or older) who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active psoriatic arthritis in adults, as well as for adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease and moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
Amgen has a total of 11 biosimilars in its portfolio, including five that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and three that are approved in the EU.
About Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a serious, chronic inflammatory disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin, typically affecting the outside of the elbows, knees, or scalp, though it can appear on any location.1 Approximately 125 million people worldwide have psoriasis, including around 14 million people in Europe and more than 7.5 million people in the United States.2,3 About 80% of those patients have plaque psoriasis.4
About the ABP 654 Comparative Clinical Study (20190232)
The Phase 3 study was a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, comparative clinical study (study number 04607980) that evaluated the efficacy and safety of ABP 654 compared to STELARA® (ustekinumab) in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. There were 563 patients randomized, with 281 patients in the ABP 654 group and 282 patients in the ustekinumab group.
About ABP 654
ABP 654 is being developed as a biosimilar candidate to STELARA® (ustekinumab), an approved human interleukin-12 and interleukin-23 antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients (6 years or older) who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active psoriatic arthritis in adults, as well as for adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease and moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. ABP 654 has the same pharmaceutical form, dosage strength, route of administration and dosing regimen as United States-licensed and European Union (EU)-approved ustekinumab.
About Amgen Biosimilars
Amgen is committed to building upon Amgen's experience in the development and manufacturing of innovative human therapeutics to expand Amgen's reach to patients with serious illnesses. Biosimilars help to maintain Amgen's commitment to connect patients with vital medicines, and Amgen is well positioned to leverage its over four decades of experience in biotechnology to create high-quality biosimilars and reliably supply them to patients worldwide.
For more information, visit www.amgenbiosimilars.com.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also part of the Nasdaq-100 index. In 2021, Amgen was named one of the 25 World's Best Workplaces™ by Fortune and Great Place to Work™ and one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world by Barron's.
For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.
Amgen Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Amgen. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including any statements on the outcome, benefits and synergies of collaborations, or potential collaborations, with any other company (including BeiGene, Ltd., Kyowa-Kirin Co., Ltd., or any collaboration to manufacture therapeutic antibodies against COVID-19), the performance of Otezla® (apremilast) (including anticipated Otezla sales growth and the timing of non-GAAP EPS accretion), the Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. acquisition, or the Teneobio, Inc. acquisition, as well as estimates of revenues, operating margins, capital expenditures, cash, other financial metrics, expected legal, arbitration, political, regulatory or clinical results or practices, customer and prescriber patterns or practices, reimbursement activities and outcomes, effects of pandemics or other widespread health problems such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business, and other such estimates and results. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and more fully described in the Securities and Exchange Commission reports filed by Amgen, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Unless otherwise noted, Amgen is providing this information as of the date of this news release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from those we project. Discovery or identification of new product candidates or development of new indications for existing products cannot be guaranteed and movement from concept to product is uncertain; consequently, there can be no guarantee that any particular product candidate or development of a new indication for an existing product will be successful and become a commercial product. Further, preclinical results do not guarantee safe and effective performance of product candidates in humans. The complexity of the human body cannot be perfectly, or sometimes, even adequately modeled by computer or cell culture systems or animal models. The length of time that it takes for us to complete clinical trials and obtain regulatory approval for product marketing has in the past varied and we expect similar variability in the future. Even when clinical trials are successful, regulatory authorities may question the sufficiency for approval of the trial endpoints we have selected. We develop product candidates internally and through licensing collaborations, partnerships and joint ventures. Product candidates that are derived from relationships may be subject to disputes between the parties or may prove to be not as effective or as safe as we may have believed at the time of entering into such relationship. Also, we or others could identify safety, side effects or manufacturing problems with our products, including our devices, after they are on the market.
Our results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally, clinical and regulatory developments involving current and future products, sales growth of recently launched products, competition from other products including biosimilars, difficulties or delays in manufacturing our products and global economic conditions. In addition, sales of our products are affected by pricing pressure, political and public scrutiny and reimbursement policies imposed by third-party payers, including governments, private insurance plans and managed care providers and may be affected by regulatory, clinical and guideline developments and domestic and international trends toward managed care and healthcare cost containment. Furthermore, our research, testing, pricing, marketing and other operations are subject to extensive regulation by domestic and foreign government regulatory authorities. Our business may be impacted by government investigations, litigation and product liability claims. In addition, our business may be impacted by the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities. If we fail to meet the compliance obligations in the corporate integrity agreement between us and the U.S. government, we could become subject to significant sanctions. Further, while we routinely obtain patents for our products and technology, the protection offered by our patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors, or we may fail to prevail in present and future intellectual property litigation. We perform a substantial amount of our commercial manufacturing activities at a few key facilities, including in Puerto Rico, and also depend on third parties for a portion of our manufacturing activities, and limits on supply may constrain sales of certain of our current products and product candidate development. An outbreak of disease or similar public health threat, such as COVID-19, and the public and governmental effort to mitigate against the spread of such disease, could have a significant adverse effect on the supply of materials for our manufacturing activities, the distribution of our products, the commercialization of our product candidates, and our clinical trial operations, and any such events may have a material adverse effect on our product development, product sales, business and results of operations. We rely on collaborations with third parties for the development of some of our product candidates and for the commercialization and sales of some of our commercial products. In addition, we compete with other companies with respect to many of our marketed products as well as for the discovery and development of new products. Further, some raw materials, medical devices and component parts for our products are supplied by sole third-party suppliers. Certain of our distributors, customers and payers have substantial purchasing leverage in their dealings with us. The discovery of significant problems with a product similar to one of our products that implicate an entire class of products could have a material adverse effect on sales of the affected products and on our business and results of operations. Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful. A breakdown, cyberattack or information security breach could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems and our data. Our stock price is volatile and may be affected by a number of events. Our business and operations may be negatively affected by the failure, or perceived failure, of achieving our environmental, social and governance objectives. The effects of global climate change and related natural disasters could negatively affect our business and operations. Global economic conditions may magnify certain risks that affect our business. Our business performance could affect or limit the ability of our Board of Directors to declare a dividend or our ability to pay a dividend or repurchase our common stock. We may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to us, or at all.
The scientific information discussed in this news release related to our product candidates is preliminary and investigative. Such product candidates are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and no conclusions can or should be drawn regarding the safety or effectiveness of the product candidates. Further, any scientific information discussed in this news release relating to new indications for our products is preliminary and investigative and is not part of the labeling approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the products. The products are not approved for the investigational use(s) discussed in this news release, and no conclusions can or should be drawn regarding the safety or effectiveness of the products for these uses.
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
VANCOUVER, Wash., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Vancouver at 16320 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #103 in the Mill Plain Town Center Shopping Mall, right next to AT&T. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in two hours or less.
The store is owned by George Kalomiris, Steve Benson, and Donna Spasaro who also own locations in Sherwood and Portland, Oregon.
"Technology mishaps can be frustrating and incredibly inconvenient, which is why we're aiming to make a difference in the device repair industry through our work at Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions," Benson said. "We're excited for the Mill Plain location to join our growing network and believe this store will be a great addition to the value we're providing our communities."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 800 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"We are excited to serve people in Mill Plain with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
16320 SE Mill Plain Blvd #103, Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 295-1444
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 700 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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BOLINGBROOK, Ill., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. – ("ATI" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATIP), the largest single-branded outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States, announced today that it will release first quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, May 9, 2022 after the market closes. In conjunction, the company will host a conference call to review results at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day.
Conference Call Details
Management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 9, 2022 to review first quarter 2022 financial results. The conference call can be accessed via a live audio webcast. To join, please access the following web link, ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call, on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://investors.atipt.com at least 15 minutes early to register, and download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call, at the same web link, and will remain available for approximately 90 days.
About ATI Physical Therapy
At ATI Physical Therapy, we are passionate about potential. Every day, we restore it in our patients and activate it in our team members in our more than 900 locations in 25 states. With outcomes from more than 2.5 million unique patient cases, ATI is making strides in the industry by setting quality standards designed to deliver predictable outcomes for our patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) issues. ATI's offerings span across a broad spectrum for MSK-related issues. From preventative services in the workplace and athletic training support to outpatient clinical services and online physical therapy via our online platform, CONNECT™, a complete list of our service offerings can be found at ATIpt.com. ATI is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
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Investor Relations
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TROY, Mich., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine today announced Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) as its "Stock to Study" and Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) is its "Undervalued Stock" in the June/July 2022 issue for investors' informational and educational use.
"Earnings season is an excellent time to remember that in the long-term, a company's fundamentals (earnings, revenue, dividend policy etc.) are the driving force behind its stock price appreciation and potential for return," said Ken Zendel, the chief executive officer of the National Association of Investors (NAIC), the parent organization of BetterInvesting.
Read more about the common traits of the best stocks at:
https://www.betterinvesting.org/learn-about-investing/investor-education/getting-started-with-stocks/common-traits-of-the-best-stocks
Check BetterInvesting's June/July 2022 issue for more details about latest stock selections. Go to the trial version of BetterInvesting's online tools to study the investment potential of Global Payments and Delta Air Lines by viewing their fundamental data and applying judgments.
Committee members are Robert M. Bilkie, Jr., CFA; Daniel J. Boyle, CFA; Marisa Bradbury, CFA; Philip Keating, CFA; Walter J. Kirchberger, CFA; and Anne Nichols, CFA.
As stated, the BetterInvesting committee's Stock to Study and Undervalued Stock choices are for the informational and educational uses of investors and are not intended as investment recommendations. BetterInvesting urges investors to educate themselves about the stock market so they can make informed decisions about stock purchases.
About BetterInvesting:
BetterInvesting™, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, investment education organization, has been empowering everyday Americans since 1951. Also known as the National Association of Investors™ (NAIC®), we have helped more than 5 million people from all walks of life learn how to improve their financial future. BetterInvesting provides unbiased, in-depth investing education and powerful online stock analysis tools to create successful lifelong investors. BetterInvesting staff, along with a dedicated community of volunteers across America, teach the organization's principles and time-tested methodology to individuals and investment clubs. For more information about BetterInvesting, please visit www.betterinvesting.org
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CARMEL, Ind., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) will report results for the first quarter of 2022 after the market closes on Monday, May 2, 2022. The company will host a conference call to discuss results at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Participate by Dial-In
To participate, please register at http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/7976502. Upon registering, you will be provided with call details and a registrant ID used to track attendance on the conference call. Reminders will also be sent to registered participants via email.
Participate by Webcast
For those investors who prefer to listen to the call online, we will broadcast the call live via webcast. The event can be accessed through the Investors section of our website at ir.CNOinc.com. Participants should go to the website at least 15 minutes before the event to register and install any necessary software.
Participate by Replay
A replay of the call will be available on the Investors section of our website at ir.CNOinc.com.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and $36 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 4,500 exclusive agents and 4,700 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.
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Earnings Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) (the "Company") plans to announce first quarter 2022 results on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company plans to host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2022 results on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT). Those wishing to listen to the conference call may do so via the Company's website at www.CLR.com or by phone:
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The Company plans to publish a first quarter 2022 summary presentation to its website at www.CLR.com prior to the start of its conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
About Continental Resources
Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) is a top 10 independent oil producer in the U.S. and a leader in America's energy renaissance. Based in Oklahoma City, Continental is the largest leaseholder and the largest producer in the nation's premier oil field, the Bakken play of North Dakota and Montana. The Company is also the largest producer in the Anadarko Basin of Oklahoma and has newly acquired positions in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Permian Basin of Texas. With a focus on the exploration and production of oil, Continental has unlocked the technology and resources vital to American energy independence and our nation's leadership in the new world oil market. In 2022, the Company will celebrate 55 years of operations. For more information, please visit www.CLR.com.
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Services Corporation is honored to share that we will be the event staffing partner for the 2023 Super Bowl LVII at State Farm stadium in Glendale, Arizona! After a successful Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in LA this year, our team of experienced management will begin yet another year of tireless preparation and planning. We are excited to bring together Arizona locals and neighboring branch staff to make the call on the big day. We are grateful for our continued partnership with the NFL and look forward to ensuring preeminent services at one of the most watched sporting events in the world! Watch for updates regarding recruiting and hiring opportunities.
About Contemporary Services Corporation
CSC is the world leader in crowd management and event security. Established in 1967, CSC has since garnered a loyal and esteemed client base, including more than 170 stadiums, arenas, and theaters, over 120 universities and scholastic institutions, nearly 50 convention centers, as well as numerous clients within the professional ranks of MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, and NASCAR. CSC has also provided services for the world's most prestigious special events, including Collegiate Bowl Games, NCAA Final Four Tournaments, PGA Tournaments, 31 Super Bowls, 10 Olympic Games, 5 Presidential Inaugurations, 4 Papal visits, and 2 FIFA World Cups. CSC operates more than 45 branch locations throughout the United States and Canada.
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The multi-campus project leverages the firms' experience in education and healthcare design, as well as their knowledge of the specific needs of higher education and healthcare clients in Montana.
BILLINGS, Mont., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A partnership of Cushing Terrell and CO Architects has been awarded a contract to provide design services for five new Montana State University (MSU) nursing education centers in Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula.
Funded by the largest philanthropic gift in U.S. history to a college of nursing and aimed at improving access to quality healthcare throughout Montana, the $101-million donation will endow five faculty professorships and a scholarship fund, create Montana's only certified midwifery program, and provide state-of-the-art classrooms and simulations laboratories.
"This opportunity is the culmination of our team's deep bench of experience in the education and healthcare markets, which we've served for 80-plus years," Cushing Terrell President Greg Matthews said. "We're proud to join forces with CO Architects, known for their world-class expertise in nursing education design, to support MSU in their work to ensure aspiring healthcare professionals have the best learning and training facilities possible."
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be an estimated 175,900 job openings for registered nurses each year through 2029. This figure highlights the need to continue building this essential workforce.
"A strong workforce starts with a strong educational foundation, and this goes far beyond a traditional classroom or lecture hall environment," Education Design Studio Director Jim Beal said. "It means technology-enriched, hands-on learning spaces dedicated to simulation and real-life experiences, which also serve to inspire wellness, compassion, and visionary ideas."
The MSU Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing projects will engage the design partnership's education and healthcare teams for the next three-to-five years, with the goal of delivering modern, experience-based, adaptive facilities that provide students with skillsets that drive innovation and fully prepare them for a career in healthcare.
About Cushing Terrell
Cushing Terrell was founded in 1938 on the belief that integrating architecture, engineering, and design opens the doors for deepened relationships and enhanced creativity. This foundation continues to define the firm and its multidisciplinary team today. With 13 offices across the United States and services spanning 30 disciplines, the team works collaboratively to design systems and spaces that help people live their best lives and enjoy healthy, sustainable built environments. cushingterrell.com
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Ropes & Gray today announced that Daniel Forman has joined the firm's 500-lawyer New York office as a partner in the capital markets practice. Daniel's arrival deepens the firm's bench of partners who advise leading corporate issuers, private equity firms and investment banks on their largest and most complex securities work.
Law360 named Ropes & Gray a 2021 "Capital Markets Practice Group of the Year." Last year, Ropes & Gray steered clients in nearly 150 public offerings that raised an aggregate of more than $55 billion, and closed on 78 IPOs totaling over $30 billion.
"Daniel's deep client experience complements our capital markets practice, recognized as among the best in the world," said Julie Jones, chair.
Daniel represents issuers, sponsors, investors and underwriters in a broad range of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, secondary equity offerings, debt offerings, tender offers, debt restructurings and private placements, as well as advising on corporate governance, securities law compliance, and general corporate matters.
Daniel is a member of the Securities Regulation Committee of the New York City Bar Association and has served as an adjunct professor of law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, teaching an upper-level contract drafting course and assisting with professional skills development programs.
"Ropes & Gray's capital markets lawyers had two consecutive years of record-setting activity levels executing some of the most complex transactions in the market. Daniel is known to handle challenging and complex transactions for clients. He will enhance our ability to deliver these results for our clients," said managing partner David Djaha.
"Daniel is a versatile capital markets partner with significant experience leading issuers and underwriters in a broad range of transactions across industry sectors," said Paul Tropp, co-head of the firm's capital markets practice. "He also brings significant experience in the specialty finance market, counseling clients in transactions involving PIPEs, real estate investment trusts, registered direct offerings and business development companies."
"Ropes & Gray's award-winning capital markets group is known for market-leading deals," Daniel said. "I'm excited to join a growing practice and collaborate with attorneys in adjacent practices across the firm."
Daniel is one of seven partners to join Ropes & Gray in New York in 2022. Already this year, the firm welcomed capital markets partner Faiza Rahman, IP transactions partner Edward Sadtler, M&A partner Suni Sreepada, asset management partner Jennifer Graff, employee benefits and executive compensation partner Richard Kidd and finance partner Christopher Poggi.
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At 580 Cranbrook Road, next to Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar
COCKEYSVILLE, Md., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drayer Physical Therapy Institute opened an outpatient clinic today at 580 Cranbrook Road, next to Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar.
The clinic is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. To make an appointment, call 443-578-3988 or visit drayerpt.com.
Drayer offers in-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. They include manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation programs.
Clinic director Andrew Tierney earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from Saint Louis University. He is an orthopedic clinical specialist and is pursuing certification in dry needling. He specializes in orthopedics and vestibular and TMD/TMJ rehabilitation with clinical interests in treating sports, orthopedic and vestibular patients.
Founded in 2002 with the opening of its first clinic in Bel Air, Drayer has two locations there and single clinics in Aberdeen, Baltimore (White Marsh-Overlea), Edgewood, Fallston, Fulton and Rising Sun.
Drayer, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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EPHRATA, Pa., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drayer Physical Therapy Institute recently opened an outpatient clinic at 108 N. Reading Road, Suite G.
The clinic is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. To make an appointment, call 717-803-2901 or visit drayerpt.com.
Drayer offers in-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. They include manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation programs.
Clinic director Todd Harris earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Franklin & Marshall College and a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine. He is certified in manual therapy, functional movement systems and selective functional movement assessments. He has experience as a certified personal trainer and certified strength coach.
Drayer's other area clinics include Lititz, East Petersburg, Strasburg, Lancaster, Millersville, Lebanon and Marietta. The company has more than 60 clinics across Pennsylvania.
Drayer, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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ATLANTA, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Merchant Partners (Eagle), an Atlanta-based private equity firm specializing in franchise, multi-unit consumer and industrial middle market opportunities, has made an investment in Enviro-Master Services.
An award-winning franchisor of deep cleaning services, Enviro-Master serves tens of thousands of businesses across North America. Its expertise in the health and safety industry and the techniques developed by the company helps to protects its clients and communities against the spread of dangerous bacteria and pathogens, including COVID-19.
"The health and safety industry has grown exceptionally over the past several years and COVID-19 has accelerated that growth," said Zack Taylor of Eagle Merchant Partners. "This partnership will enable Enviro-Master Services to scale up to meet this demand. We are thrilled to be working with the team."
The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company provides deep cleaning, sanitation, disinfection, and electrostatic spray services, along with hygienic products such as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and paper products. It focuses on the restaurant, convenience store, consumer retail, hospitality, commercial and industrial industries, servicing more than 250 brands representing more than 30,000 retail and restaurant locations nationwide.
Named one of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc. magazine several years running, Enviro-Master has expanded to nearly 90 locations across the United States and Canada.
Enviro-Master Services represents the tenth franchise investment made by Eagle and its principals. It has made several strategic investments in franchisors, franchisees and corporate owned multi-unit operators, including Code Ninjas, the world's largest and fastest-growing coding franchise system for children.
Inc. magazine named Eagle Merchant Partners one of the best private equity firms for entrepreneurs and founders. It invests in lower middle-market businesses.
King & Spalding served as legal advisor to Eagle Merchant Partners. Croft & Bender and DLA Piper served as financial and legal advisors to Enviro-Master.
ABOUT EAGLE MERCHANT PARTNERS
Eagle Merchant Partners is an Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on investments in Southeastern companies with unique growth opportunities. The partnership is one of the region's most experienced private equity investors, investing in sixteen companies with more than $1.5 billion in revenues. For more information, visit eaglemerchantpartners.com.
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CHICAGO, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epic Staffing Group ("Epic") and The Pritzker Organization, L.L.C. ("TPO"), the family merchant bank of the Tom Pritzker family, are pleased to announce that affiliates of TPO have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epic Staffing Group in an all-cash transaction.
Mark Siegel, CEO of Epic, commented, "We are truly excited to be partnering with TPO for the next chapter of Epic's growth story. We have enjoyed outstanding organic growth, completed several successful acquisitions during our time with Webster Equity Partners, and our business has never been better positioned to help our clients across healthcare, life sciences and schools."
Larry Tarschis, Managing Director of TPO said, "Epic is exactly the type of company that we look to partner with – a sustainable, growing business with an outstanding management team that is committed to further growth. Mark and his team have done a great job building the Epic platform, and we are very optimistic about the ability of Epic to continue to expand its business through providing high quality service to its existing customers and growing its customer base organically and through further acquisitions."
The transaction is expected to close during the second or third quarter. Truist Securities and Wells Fargo Securities have committed to provide financing to support the acquisition.
About Epic Staffing Group
Epic is a diversified national provider of outsourced employment to the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Our staffing verticals include life sciences recruitment process outsourcing, and life sciences consulting, travel nurse jobs, Interim executive placement, travel allied, school special education jobs, therapy and perfusionists, government healthcare staffing, and international clinician placement. Focus is placed on areas where there is significant imbalance of supply and demand, where the Epic business model can add significant value. Additional information can be found at www.EpicStaffingGroup.com.
About The Pritzker Organization
TPO is the merchant bank for the business interests of the Tom Pritzker family. TPO is focused on partnering with exceptional leaders to create value across a wide range of industries. TPO looks for opportunities where it can create value for the family's interests and those of its partners and colleagues over a significant time horizon. For more than 60 years, TPO has overseen and guided the development of dozens of portfolio companies across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, hospitality, healthcare and services. Notable businesses include Hyatt Hotels, Triton Container and the Marmon Group. Recent control investments include TMS International, Lithko Contracting, KBP Investments, Mammoth Holdings, STV Inc., and Crown Health Care Laundry Services. In addition to its core strategy of building businesses over the long term, TPO is also active in special situations, advising the family's interests in the deployment of capital across a wide spectrum of industries and investment structures. Additional information can be found at https://pritzkerorg.com/.
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ATLANTA, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) has appointed Trevor Burns as Senior Vice President of Corporate Investor Relations. With this announcement, Burns is returning to the role that he held prior to his position of Senior Financial Officer for Equifax Global Consumer Solutions. He will serve as an extended member of the Equifax Senior Leadership Team, reporting to John Gamble, Equifax Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
"We are rapidly building a new company - a New Equifax – a faster growing, higher margin, diversified data, analytics and technology company that has expanded well beyond a traditional consumer credit bureau," said Mark W. Begor, Chief Executive Officer at Equifax. "As we look to complete our cloud transformation, how we share our strategy with analysts and investors is critical to our success. Trevor brings a deep understanding of our business and over 15 years of experience in Equifax finance and investor relations to this role. I'm energized to welcome him back to our Senior Leadership Team."
Burns, a graduate of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, joined Equifax in 2005 and has held a number of finance and investor relations leadership positions during his tenure with the company. Prior to Equifax, Burns held accounting roles with AT&T Mobility and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He replaces Dorian Hare who has accepted a new position at Oportun, a financial services company that specializes in affordable credit solutions.
"We thank Dorian for his work in Investor Relations over the last two years - a period where we reported substantial growth and historic M&A activity for Equifax," added Begor. "We wish Dorian the best in his future endeavors."
For more information on Equifax corporate leadership, visit our website.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 13,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 25 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH), a health care company that delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions to payers and providers, today announced it will release its first quarter 2022 operating results on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 after market close, with a conference call to follow at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Shareholders and interested participants may listen to a live broadcast of the conference call by dialing 855.940.9467 or 412.317.6034 for international callers and referencing the "Evolent Health call" 15 minutes prior to the call. An audio playback of the conference call will be available on Evolent's investor relations website, ir.evolenthealth.com, for 30 days after the call.
About Evolent Health
Evolent Health (NYSE: EVH) delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions that improve whole-person health while making health care simpler and more affordable. Our solutions encompass total cost of care management, specialty care management, and administrative simplification. Evolent serves a national base of leading payers and providers, is the first company to receive the National Committee for Quality Assurance's Population Health Program Accreditation and is consistently recognized as a top place to work in health care nationally. Learn more about how Evolent is changing the way health care is delivered by visiting evolenthealth.com.
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Evolent Health, Inc.
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MIAMI, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Institute is proud to announce its successful partnership with Amneal Pharmaceuticals in developing the brand name ALYMSYS®, under which the biosimilar approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 13, 2022 will be marketed. This biosimilar represents the third bevacizumab approved in the U.S.
ALYMSYS® was developed by mAbxience, a global biotech company with over a decade of experience in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of biopharmaceuticals. Bevacizumab-maly is a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor used in oncology.
"The entire Brand Institute and Drug Safety Institute Team congratulates Amneal Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience on the FDA approval of ALYMSYS," said Brand Institute's Chairman and C.E.O., James L. Dettore.
Brand Institute is the global leader in pharmaceutical and healthcare-related name development, with a portfolio of over 3,800 marketed healthcare brand names, 1,200 USAN/INN nonproprietary names for 1,100 clients. The company partners on over 75% of pharmaceutical brand and nonproprietary name approvals globally every year with healthcare manufacturers. Drug Safety Institute is composed of former naming regulatory officials from global government health agencies, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Health Canada (HC), American Medical Association (AMA), and the World Health Organization (WHO). These regulatory experts co-authored the name review guidelines while with their respective agencies, with many responsible for ultimately approving (or rejecting) brand name applications. Now working for a private company, these professionals provide Brand Institute's clients with industry-leading guidance pertaining to drug name safety (i.e., preventing medication errors), packaging, and labeling.
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The list of contestants for the first places in the final of the international Holy Quran recitation and call to prayer competition, Scent of Speech (Otr Elkalam), is complete. The final episode will be broadcast on April 20. Eight contestants in the recitation and call to prayer categories reached the final stage to compete for the competition prizes.
The first-place winner in the category of reciting the Holy Quran receives $1.3 million, while the first-place winner in the category of delivering the call to prayer receives $533,000. The remaining prize money is divided among six other contestants.
The finalists in the Holy Quran recitation category include Younis Mustafa Gharbi from Morocco, Sayed Jassem Mousavi from Iran, Mohammad Ayoub Asif from the UK and Mohammad Mujahid from Bahrain. The finalists in the call to prayer category include Abdul Rahman bin Adel and Anas Al-Rahili from Saudi Arabia and Mohsen Kara and Albijan Celik from Turkey. The final of the international competition presents the sweetest and most beautiful voices in reciting the Holy Quran and delivering the call to prayer.
The entertainment authority in Saudi Arabia has allocated the largest financial prize in the history of talent competitions of this kind in the world, especially competitions of a religious nature, with a value of $3.2 million.
The competition, launched by the General Entertainment Authority, is distinguished by its precise criteria and specialized jury, which enhances competitiveness. It is broadcast daily on the Saudia channel and Shahid platform at 5 pm, Riyadh time.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results on the same day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time).
The dial-in number for the conference call is 877-201-0168 and the conference ID is 9363531. The live webcast presentation will be available on the Flex Investor Relations (IR) website located at investors.flex.com. The webcast replay, along with supporting materials, will be available on the IR website following the conclusion of the event.
Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse industries and end markets.
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LAKELAND, Fla., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College will host its 7th Annual Mother's Day Luncheon in support of The Roberts Academy on Wednesday, May 4. The keynote speaker will be Kathie Lee Gifford, four-time Emmy Award winning former co-host of the fourth hour of NBC's Today show.
The luncheon will take place in the George W. Jenkins Field House at 11:30 a.m. Tickets for the event must be purchased in advance at www.FLSouthern.edu/MothersDay. The event is expected to sell out, and no tickets will be available the day of the event.
The event is presented by TECO, NFocus, Murray Equipment Sales, Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory, the Regal Automotive Group, Kathy Abels, and Ginny and Mike Houghton.
Gifford has had a stellar career in the public spotlight, primarily as a television host, first with Regis Philbin on Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee, then with Hoda Kotb on Today. In 2015, Gifford was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame and presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019.
She has also garnered critical acclaim as a playwright, producer, singer, songwriter, actress, and author. She has penned five New York Times bestselling books, including several children's books. Her latest book is "The Jesus I Know, Honest Conversations and Diverse Opinions About Who He Is."
About Florida Southern College
Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. Florida Southern is ranked at #8 among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022 "Best Colleges" guide and is included in The Princeton Review's 2022 Best 387 Colleges guide and the "Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022." The 2021-2022 Colleges of Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern's AACSB accredited Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the College's School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Poets&Quants, U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, and The Princeton Review further laud the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise and the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences as foremost programs in the nation for business and nursing education. Home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, FSC has appeared on The Princeton Review's top 20 "Most Beautiful Campus" national listing for 12 consecutive years. Connect with Florida Southern College.
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Company's longstanding partnership with Georgia technical colleges highlights highly rewarding career field on National Lineman Appreciation Day
ATLANTA, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from Georgia Power joined with officials from the Technical College System of Georgia, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and state and local representatives today at GNTC's Polk County Campus in Rockmart to announce the newest program in Georgia to support training and education for future lineworkers. Through a new collaboration between Georgia Power and GNTC, students will benefit from a robust training program including donated equipment such as bucket trucks, power poles and climbing equipment, as well as hands-on expertise from Georgia Power as the college develops curriculum and training for the program. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a commercial driver's license (CDL) through the program.
April is Lineman Appreciation Month in Georgia, with April 18 recognized across the country as Lineman Appreciation Day. While working to install and maintain electrical line equipment is a highly rewarding career field for thousands of Americans, it can also be treacherous with lineworkers often facing extremely challenging conditions in the field especially following severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes. Rigorous training and education programs for lineworkers are critical to help prepare them to work safely in real world conditions and the role they play in providing reliable electrical service for millions of Georgians.
"We're proud of our longstanding relationship with the Technical College System of Georgia, and for the positive impact of the programs we have developed to help support our state's need for highly skilled and well-trained lineworkers," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "As we work every day to build Georgia's energy future, we need workers on the line, delivering for our customers and all Georgians. It truly takes partnerships across the public and private sector to cultivate that much needed pipeline and give our state's youth a path forward into these critical trade roles."
"The partnership between Georgia Power and Georgia Northwestern Technical College's Polk County Campus dates back nearly 15 years," said Dr. Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College. "The addition of the lineworker program at the campus reinforces Georgia Power's continued commitment and investment in providing a skilled workforce. Georgia Power has proven to be one of GNTC's most committed partners. We are grateful for their continued support of GNTC and technical education. It is through partnerships like this that GNTC is able to provide opportunities for students and to meet the workforce needs of the communities we serve."
In addition to the new program at GNTC, Georgia Power has partnered for years with the Technical College System of Georgia to create lineworker programs at other multiple institutions including Atlanta Technical College; Coastal Pines Technical College; North Georgia Technical College; South Georgia Technical College; Southern Regional Technical College; and West Georgia Technical College. In addition, the company supports Electric Utility Technology (EUT) programs at Lanier Technical College and Savannah Technical College.
Georgia Power is actively hiring qualified line personnel, with career opportunities also existing at the state's Electric Membership Cooperatives (EMCs) and municipal power providers. Visit www.PoweringCareers.com to learn more about becoming a lineworker with Georgia Power, and visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/ThankALineman to get to know the people behind the power and sign a digital thank you card for the state's lineworkers during Lineman Appreciation Month.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
About Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College provides quality workforce education to the citizens of northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma or a certificate in aviation, business, health, industrial or public service career paths. This past year, 11,134 people benefited from GNTC's credit and noncredit programs. GNTC has an annual credit enrollment of 8,528 students and an additional enrollment of 2,606 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training and Georgia Quick Start. For more information about GNTC, visit us at www.GNTC.edu. GNTC is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institution.
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Photo opportunities and autographs with the NBA Hall of Famer and acclaimed author will be available to all guests who attend from 2:30 – 4:00 at the Southbridge dispensary.
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Meadows, a vertically integrated cannabis company founded by the descendants of World War II hero General Patton, will welcome NBA legend and Hall of Famer Gary Payton and acclaimed author and reformed drug trafficker "Freeway" Rick Ross at its Southbridge dispensary at 64 Mill Street, Southbridge, MA on April 19 from 2:30 - 4:00 to meet with customers and community members. Photo opportunities and autographs with both Ross and Payton will be available for all guests who are at the dispensary from 2:30 – 4:00.
Just last month, The Hub Craft selected Green Meadows to be the exclusive cannabis cultivation, production, packaging and sales partner for the launch of several celebrity-branded pre-roll joints and concentrates in Massachusetts. Celebrity-backed brands include Boston Celtics star and NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce's TRUTH34, in addition to Freeway Rick Ross's Freeway and Gary Payton's Payton's Place, among others. The Hub Craft chose Green Meadows as the exclusive partner because of its organic, low-to-no chemical production methods that are better for the environment and consumers.
"We're excited to bring these celebrities and their cannabis brands to Southbridge; it should be a fun afternoon for the community, and we hope this exclusive partnership is a source of pride to this city that is the home to industry greats, like the Ames Department Store and American Optical," said Rob Patton, co-founder and CMO, Green Meadows. "We're committed to doing what's right when it comes to organic, sustainable cultivation and low-to-no chemical production, even if the initial cost is more expensive. It's been rewarding to work with a partner like The Hub Craft who shares that vision, and we're happy that our partnership with these celebrity brands enables us to expand that mission.
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Green Meadows is a cannabis company based in Southbridge, Massachusetts committed to providing its customers with the highest quality cannabis products through both curation, and ultimately cultivation. It plans to open an adult use dispensary in Southbridge at its 35,000-square-foot cultivation, extraction and dispensary facility; medical cannabis sales and production will also commence, all pending regulatory approval. Founded by the Patton family, Green Meadows is committed to veteran and diversity employment, as well as the continued scientific study of the potential benefits of cannabis in treating PTSD and other conditions of urgent importance to improving the quality of care for our veterans. For more information, visit: https://greenmeadows.com/
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The Hub Craft, LLC is a minority-led provisionally licensed business with future cultivation, manufacturing, and adult-use dispensary locations. Their facilities are currently under construction in Fitchburg, MA and Holyoke, MA. The Hub Craft, LLC will be one of the only licensed cultivators on the east coast producing products using living soil methodologies. For more information, visit: www.thehubcraft.com
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2022 financial results after the market close on Monday, May 2, 2022. Harmonic will host a live webcast to discuss the company's results at 2:00 p.m. PT on the same day.
The live webcast will be available on the Harmonic Investor Relations website at investor.harmonicinc.com. An audio version of the webcast will be available by calling +1. 800.240.9147 or +1.574.990.1032 (conference ID 2079336).
A replay will be available after 5:00 p.m. PT on the same website or by calling +1 855.859.2056 or +1.404.537.3406 (conference ID 2079336).
Further information about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized cable access and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized cable access networking via the industry's first virtualized cable access solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
Harmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.
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HONOLULU, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) (NYSE: HE) will announce its first quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, May 9. In addition, American Savings Bank, F.S.B. (American), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of HEI, will announce its first quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, April 29.
HEI will conduct a webcast and conference call to discuss first quarter 2022 consolidated earnings, 2022 earnings guidance and regulatory and other matters on Monday, May 9 at 10:15 a.m. Hawaii time (4:15 p.m. Eastern time).
To listen to the conference call, dial 1-844-200-6205 (U.S.) or 1-929-526-1599 (international) and enter passcode 275546. Parties may also access presentation materials and/or listen to the conference call by visiting the conference call link on HEI's website at www.hei.com under "Investor Relations," sub-heading "News and Events – Events and Presentations."
A replay will be available online and via phone. The online replay will be available on HEI's website about two hours after the event. An audio replay will also be available about two hours after the event through May 23. To access the audio replay, dial 1-866-813-9403 (U.S.) or (44) 204-525-0658 (international) and enter passcode 477148.
HEI and Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (Hawaiian Electric) intend to continue to use HEI's website, www.hei.com, as a means of disclosing additional information; such disclosures will be included in the Investor Relations section of the website. Accordingly, investors should routinely monitor the Investor Relations section of HEI's website, in addition to following HEI's, Hawaiian Electric's and American's press releases, HEI's and Hawaiian Electric's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and HEI's public conference calls and webcasts. Investors may sign up to receive e-mail alerts via the "Investor Relations" section of the website. The information on HEI's website is not incorporated by reference into this document or into HEI's and Hawaiian Electric's SEC filings unless, and except to the extent, specifically incorporated by reference.
Investors may also wish to refer to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawaii (PUC) website at dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms to review documents filed with, and issued by, the PUC. No information on the PUC website is incorporated by reference into this document or into HEI's and Hawaiian Electric's SEC filings.
The HEI family of companies provides the energy and financial services that empower much of the economic and community activity of Hawaii. HEI's electric utility, Hawaiian Electric, supplies power to approximately 95% of Hawaii's population and is undertaking an ambitious effort to decarbonize its operations and the broader state economy. Its banking subsidiary, American Savings Bank, is one of Hawaii's largest financial institutions, providing a wide array of banking and other financial services and working to advance economic growth, affordability and financial fitness. HEI also helps advance Hawaii's sustainability goals through investments by its non-regulated subsidiary, Pacific Current. For more information, visit www.hei.com.
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Premium brand is getting ready to sail into its 150th year and prepares celebrations for Rotterdam, along with four more ships returning to service
SEATTLE, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is commemorating its 149th anniversary today as it moves closer to its 150th milestone next year. To mark the occasion, the day will be celebrated on board with grand desserts, special champagne toasts and festivities for guests and team members.
In addition to the 149th anniversary, the cruise line will continue the celebrations through early June with the restart of Noordam (April 24), Oosterdam (May 8), Zaandam (May 12) and Westerdam (June 12) — bringing the entire fleet of 11 ships back in service — as well as the official naming ceremony for Rotterdam, which will be held May 30 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In 2022, Holland America Line also celebrates 75 years of Alaska exploration.
"As Holland America Line moves closer to the 150th anniversary of our founding, these past couple of years have shown us the importance of celebrating our milestones," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "This April is an important month with Holland America Line leading the return to Canadian cruising, the restart of Noordam and our anniversaries of our founding and travel to Alaska. We are grateful to be moving along a positive path, not only as a brand, but as an industry."
As one of the longest-serving and most experienced cruise lines in the world, Holland America Line has become known for its award-winning ships and service. Though transportation and shipping were the mainstays of its business in the 19th century, the company began to offer cruise vacations in 1895. Today, Holland America Line operates 11 ships that visit nearly 400 ports across all seven continents.
Holland America Line's newest ship, Rotterdam, was delivered in July 2021, but the official naming ceremony will be held May 30. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship's godmother, carrying on a tradition that began in the 1920s.
Rotterdam will depart Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 29 on a seven-day "Rotterdam Naming Celebration" cruise that explores the gorgeous landscapes of Norway. When the ship arrives at Rotterdam May 30, a private ceremony will be held for invited guests that will be broadcast throughout the ship. During the voyage, guests will enjoy special events exclusive to the naming sailing, including a celebratory Gala Dinner and an opportunity to participate in the blessing of the ship's bell, along with surprises and commemorative gifts.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editors note: Photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/f5zi4ogm.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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The most transparent way to get your home on and off the market quickly
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeLister, the online-based digital brokerage, unveils a new way for homeowners to sell their homes without the hassle of real estate agents and multiple fees.
HomeLister has a variety of flat-fee prices that cater to different budgets encompassed by three plans: Basic, Premium, and Platinum. Homeowners can also add à la carte services to customize their needs. On average, homeowners save $21,000.
The Basic plan allows homeowners to pay only $599 at closing and nothing upfront. This plan includes a local listing on the MLS, instant showing requests and feedback, and live or virtual video showings with the virtual tours app and a traditional post yard sign.
The most popular plan, the Premium, costs $1,599 with only $599 needed upfront and $1,000 at closing. This plan includes everything the Basic plan has, plus professional photography for your home. It also comes with two open house signs, seller's paperwork management, a custom marketing flier for an open house or email, offers review, and counteroffer preparation.
The Platinum plan is the top-tier plan provided by HomeLister at $2,699 with $699 needed upfront and $2,000 at closing. This plan includes everything the Basic and the Premium plans have, plus offer negotiation, appraisal comps, and professional photography, including aerial photography. It also features a home price report (CMA), staging consultation, a digital lockbox, real estate professionals guiding the homeowner throughout the sale, and email marketing to local agents.
HomeLister also offers à la carte services that can be added to the plan. This way, homeowners can customize their packages based on their needs, as every home is different. These services include a wooden frame yard sign, a 3D interactive video tour, and a two-week-long online advertising campaign on Google, Facebook, and other major websites.
To learn more about HomeLister and sign up to receive updates, special offers, and more, visit HomeLister.com.
About HomeLister
HomeLister offers homeowners an empowering new way to sell their home without hiring a traditional real estate agent. Homeowners get their listing added to the MLS and every major real estate website with the ability to choose how much assistance they would like from HomeLister, and add additional services - like offer negotiation and professional photography - along the way. The company never takes a percentage of the sale price, charging a low flat fee starting at $599 instead. Learn more at homelister.com.
Contacts: Tommy Chang, 310-717-5707, tchang@homelister.com
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ATLANTA, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bert Bean, CEO of Insight Global, a privately held national staffing and services company, called on employers attending The Wall Street Journal's Jobs Summit last week to focus less on college degree and job experience and more on training and development to help collectively expand the talent pool in a still highly competitive job market.
"We've cooked things like college degree into how we hire people in large part because we're afraid to take a chance on somebody, and I would encourage all employers to work together to be part of the solution to expand the labor market," Bean said. "At Insight Global, we fundamentally believe that people can learn things, and I think you can really set yourself up for success by investing a lot more in training and development—it allows you to dip into talent pools you've never been able to dip in before."
Insight Global was a presenting sponsor of "WSJ Jobs Summit: Succeed in the Search," a recent virtual event where business and staffing leaders shared their insights on the job market in the era of "The Great Reshuffle" and offered their advice on turning a hot job market into a competitive advantage.
Bean spoke at a workshop titled, "The New Winning Formula: Recruitment and Retention in 2022." Taking questions from a moderator and the audience, Bean emphasized the importance of culture to attract and retain employees, observing that employers use the term "culture" a lot but don't always understand it. "We use culture as a causation for success at Insight Global," he said. "Culture is the habits that get formed around a company's values, and as leaders, we really need to know how to message those values through the organization so that people can understand what success is, align with those values and model their behavior around them."
The full-day event was kicked off with a special appearance by Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard, who took questions about the U.S. economic outlook and its implications for the labor market, inflation and central-bank policies. Interactive workshops and interviews covered everything from how to navigate career-enhancing opportunities to mastering remote work to forging a new career path through entrepreneurship. In addition to Bean, attendees heard from employers, job and workplace experts, career coaches and Journal reporters.
A recording of Bean's interview, moderated by Lori Theodore, head of talent acquisition at Dow Jones, is available at https://vimeo.com/700316566/a9a3aa9f9c.
About Insight Global:
Insight Global is a national staffing and services company dedicated to empowering people. We relentlessly pursue opportunities for others, because when we all work together, anything is possible. We specialize in sourcing information technology, accounting, finance, and engineering professionals, and delivering service-based solutions to Fortune 1000 clients. Our team spans across more than 63 regional offices throughout North America and has pledged to place more than 80,000 people in jobs in 2022. Insight Global's services extend far beyond just filling roles. In addition to staffing services, we provide culture consulting, diversity, equity and inclusion guidance, specialized health care staffing and resources, and an array of managed services designed to meet company's individual needs. To learn more about Insight Global, visit insightglobal.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple and easy way to loosen baked-on grease and food residue from the cooking surface of an electric countertop grill," said an inventor, from Chicago, Ill., "so I invented the SHUT IT DOWN CLOTH (S I D). My design offers an improved alternative to traditional cleaning methods."
The invention eases the task of removing food and other residue from the cooking surface of a countertop grill appliance. In doing so, it eliminates the need to use harsh chemical cleaners or scrubbing tools. As a result, it saves time and effort. The invention features a durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CCP-1544, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to cool the air between the bed sheets for a more restful sleep," said an inventor, from Plainfield, Ill., "so I invented the SLEEP ASSISTANT. My design would eliminate the need to run ceiling fans or central air conditioning while sleeping."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to supply cool air between a bed mattress and sheets. In doing so, it offers a cost-effective solution for cool air delivery. As a result, it enhances comfort while sleeping and it helps to reduce sweating in warm environments. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CHK-160, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an automatic device for accessing and lifting a spare tire from a vehicle trunk," said an inventor, from Chicago, Ill., "so I invented THE COLEMAN HELPING HAND. My design eliminates the need to bend, stretch or strain when retrieving a heavy spare tire."
The invention provides an easier way to lift a spare tire within a car trunk. In doing so, it eliminates the strain and struggle associated with manual lifting. As a result, it increases efficiency and it saves time and effort. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CHK-173, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a clear indicator to show if someone has smoked within a vehicle interior," said an inventor, from Cleveland, Ohio, "so I invented the VEHICLE SMOKE INDICATOR. My design could help to discourage individuals from smoking in the car."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to detect cigarette smoke within a vehicle. In doing so, it could help to enforce a no smoking policy. As a result, it provides added peace of mind and it could help to keep the car smelling clean and free from smoke. The invention features a simple design that is easy to apply so it is ideal for vehicle owners, parents with teenagers, vehicle rental companies, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Cleveland sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CDK-202, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to loosen and remove dust and debris from ceiling fan blades," said an inventor, from Belleville, Ill., "so I invented the BLADE BUDDY. My design would offer a convenient and time-saving alternative to traditional fan blade cleaning tools and procedures."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to clean ceiling fan blades. In doing so, it helps to loosen, remove and contain dust and dirt. As a result, it prevents dust and dirt from falling onto the floor or surfaces below the fan and it saves time and effort. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CWC-127, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a new athletic glove to help prevent injuries to the hand and fingers while also increasing stability for the wrist," said one of two inventors, from Summerville, S.C., "so we invented the WRIST FACTOR. Our design would eliminate the need to wrap the fingers and wrist with sports tape."
The invention provides an improved glove for athletes. In doing so, it protects the hand and fingers against injuries. It also offers added support and stability for the wrist. As a result, it could enhance comfort and performance. The invention features a protective design that is easy to wear so it is ideal for athletes. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Columbia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CBA-3346, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a product that would speed up the toilet installation process," said one of two inventors, from Cincinnati, Ohio, "so we invented the PLUMBERS DREAM. Our design could increase efficiency and productivity for plumbers."
The patent-pending invention facilitates the task of installing a toilet. In doing so, it offers an improved alternative to traditional installation methods. As a result, it saves time and effort and it eliminates the replacement of toilet rings and cut-off screws. The invention features a simple and durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for plumbers and do-it-yourselfers.
The original design was submitted to the Cincinnati sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CCT-4617, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Kradle Announces Exciting Expansion into Walmart
MINNEAPOLIS, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kradle® Pet Calming Company, the first calming brand focused solely on reducing stress & anxiousness in pets, today announced an impactful charitable initiative, Kradle to the Rescue, on The Ellen Show with the brand's investor, Ellen DeGeneres. Beginning today, pet owners can shop the Kradle collection on Walmart.com, select Walmart stores across the U.S., and at their local pet store.
The Kradle to the Rescue program will enroll and provide free calming products to 1,000 local shelters in 2022 as well as donate $25,000 to local shelters--at the Humane Society of the
United States' Animal Care Expo conference--as part of the launch. The program will allow eligible shelters to receive free products to de-stress the adoption process both in the shelter and in forever homes. Shelters will then provide dog adopters branded transition kits including Kradle products and coupons redeemable at all retailers.
"Reducing stress and anxiousness for shelter dogs is at the heart of our mission, and being able to give-back to local shelters across the country is an important step for our brand," said Bill Partyka, CEO of Kradle® Pet Calming Company. "Through our retail expansion with Walmart and the Kradle to the Rescue program amplified by Ellen, we aim to help dogs everywhere transition into their forever homes with ease."
Since the brand's inception in 2020, Kradle has partnered with Ellen DeGeneres to bring pet parents and their pets closer together through superior calming products for every dog and any anxious moment. "I am proud to join forces with Kradle to the Rescue to help shelters and dog owners prioritize the well-being of their animals," said Ellen DeGeneres. "Together we're going to make adopting pets from shelters an easier and safer experience, and I encourage everyone who can to adopt a shelter pet."
Kradle has launched two products including the Calming Chillers Hard Chews and Calming Bliss Bar Soft Bake, available to purchase at select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. The product offering includes Kradle's proprietary BotaniTek™ formulations which work to help dogs adapt to everyday stressors and promote overall calmness, focus and relaxation.
"Walmart is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our pets and supporting pet parent customers and the launch of Kradle® Pet Calming Company, to help reduce stress & anxiousness in pets is the latest move we've made to demonstrate that," said Melody Richard, Vice President, Pets, Walmart U.S. "We're excited to bring Kradle to Walmart and help our pet parents continue to access a broad assortment of high-quality products and services for the millions of customers who want the best for their pets."
The Kradle to the Rescue program will donate $25,000 to shelters onsite at the Humane Society of the United States' Animal Care Expo to guarantee a sizable impact and offer extensive support. "We're so pleased that Kradle is offering this support to the animal shelters attending the Humane Society of the United States' Animal Care Expo," said Kitty Block, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Humane Society of the US. "The conference is always a space for amazing animal welfare groups to connect and support each other, and when companies step up to help local organizations and homeless animals, it makes it even better."
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Kradle shares your love for dogs. Launched in June 2020, Kradle's mission is to create happier homes for families with pets through superior calming products for every dog and any anxious moment. Kradle believes that when nature, science and passion work together in harmony, we get the most out of each and every day with our pets. Passionately dedicated to helping dogs lead happier lives, the Kradle difference is in its proprietary BotaniTek™ formulations which work to help dogs adapt to everyday stressors and promote overall calmness, focus and relaxation.
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- La Mega Media, Inc. has announced the launch of a new Spanish-language radio station in Pittsburgh, PA
- Music available is now on 92.9FM HD2 channel and LaMega1 app for Apple and Android devices
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- La Mega Media and Steel City Media have partnered to bring the first Spanish language radio station to serve the growing Hispanic community in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. La Mega Media already has well-established radio stations in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio.
The company's newest station will join the print and digital products already in Pittsburgh. La Mega Nota is an award-winning monthly people's gazette in Spanish with entertainment, culture, and news. Its website, www.lamegapittsburgh.com, features national, international, and local news by the hour in Spanish, which also serves as the website for the new radio station La Mega Pittsburgh. Listeners can download the mobile app LaMega1 to access music and news.
The Hispanic population in Allegheny County has exploded over the past decade, from 19,000 to nearly 47,000 adults 18+. This fast-growing segment of the population will, for the first time ever, have a Hispanic-owned, multifaceted media company to reflect its prerogatives and serve as a bridge to businesses and institutions with the vision and savvy to reach this population of 80,000 for western Pensilvannia.
Together with existing organizations like the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, La Mega Media's goal is to be the primary resource for trusted and reliable information for the community it serves and support the development of Hispanic owned businesses.
Steel City Media is a Pittsburgh based multimedia and digital company with market leading radio stations in Kansas City and Pittsburgh.
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La Mega Media, Inc, headquartered in Columbus, OH, is the largest Spanish language media company in Ohio and its surrounding areas in the Midwest, that operates 3 radio stations (Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati) and newspaper with distribution throughout Ohio, Pittsburgh and North Kentucky; providing news, music, information, entertainment and education to the Spanish speaking population.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest Vault Accounting 25, a ranking of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For based on a survey of approximately 9,700 accountants, PwC maintains its No. 1 ranking. It also ranks No. 1 in Prestige and No 1. in all three of our Practice Area Rankings (Audit & Assurance, Tax, and Forensic Accounting). Fellow Big 4 firm Deloitte ranks No. 2 in the Accounting 25, No. 2 in Prestige, and No. 2 all three Practice Areas. Meanwhile, Big 4 firm KPMG ranks No. 3 in the Accounting 25 and No. 4 in Prestige.
The Top 10 Firms in the Vault Accounting 25 Based on Vault's Annual Accounting Survey Are:
Accounting 25 Methodology
This past winter, Vault asked more than 9,700 accounting professionals to rate their own firms in various Quality of Life Categories (such as Culture, Hours, Compensation, and Work/Life Balance). They were also asked to rate their peer firms in terms of Prestige (accountants couldn't rate their own firms and were asked to only rate those firms with which they were familiar). The Accounting 25 is compiled using a weighted formula based on the following: 35 percent Prestige, 20 percent Culture, 10 percent Satisfaction, 10 percent Compensation, 10 percent Work/Life Balance, 5 percent Business Outlook, 5 percent Formal Training, and 5 percent Informal Training.
No. 1 PwC Is "the Gold Standard"
This year, PwC again ranks No. 1 in both the Accounting 25 and our Prestige Rankings. Accountants at peer firms tell us that PwC is "the gold standard," "elite," "the best and most prestigious firm in the world by far," and "built to continue leading into the future." They say it's a "good place to start a career," has "strong technical and training programs," and its "compensation it great."
Also, PwC again ranks No. 1 in all three Practice Area Rankings (Audit & Assurance, Tax, and Forensic Accounting). In addition, it ranks No. 2 in Formal Training, No. 2 in Informal Training, No. 2 in LGBTQ+ Diversity, and No. 3 in Overall Diversity. PwC insiders who took our survey tell us that they very much appreciate the firm's "great culture" and working alongside "amazing, friendly people." They also rave about the "flexibility and ability to work remotely," and "endless growth and learning opportunities."
No. 2 Deloitte Is "Aggressive" and the "Top Global Firm"
Accountants at peer firms tell us that Deloitte—which ranks No. 2 in the Accounting 25, No. 2 in Prestige, and No. 2 in all three Practice Areas—is "the best of the Big 4," "aggressive," "high quality," "the leader in the industry," and "the top global firm." Meanwhile, Deloitte staff members rave about the firm's "great leadership, culture, and people," as well as the "limitless growth, development, and learning opportunities." Deloitte insiders also very much appreciate the "flexible work options" and "ability to work remotely."
No. 3 KPMG Is "Professional and Reputable"
KPMG again ranks No. 3 in the Accounting 25 and No. 4 in Prestige. This year, peer accountants tell us that it's "very prestigious" and a "great firm" with a "friendly culture." KPMG insiders rave about the "best and brightest colleagues," "world-class clients," "flexibility of hours," and "endless development opportunities."
No. 5 Plante Moran, Which "Stresses Taking Vacation," Ranks # 1 for Work/Life Balance
One of the big winners in our Quality of Life Rankings this year is Michigan-based Plante Moran, which ranks No. 5 in the Vault Accounting 25, and No. in Informal Training, Vacation Policies, and Work/Life Balance. According to one Plante Moran insider, "The firm stresses taking vacation and bringing the whole person to work. Although there are times when we have to work more than we like, Plante Moran focuses on looking at the overall big picture to ensure your quality of life and work/life balance is in balance." Another staff member says, "The firm has a culture of encouraging you to take breaks, especially during busy season, and understands that flexibility may be needed to ensure a work/life balance."
No. 12 Schellman Is Best for Quality of Life and Diversity
For the second year in a row, Florida-based Schellman, which ranks No. 12 in the Accounting 25, is the big winner in our Quality of Life Ranking. This year, following an impressive showing in our rankings last year, Schellman ranks No. 1 in 13 Quality of Life categories: Benefits, Business Outlook, Client Interaction, Compensation, Culture, ESG Initiatives, Formal Training, Hiring Process, Hours, Internal Mobility, Overall Satisfaction, Relationships with Managers, and Promotion Policies. Schellman also sweeps our Diversity Rankings, taking the No. 1 spot in Overall Diversity, Diversity for Women, Racial & Ethnic Diversity, and LGBTQ+ Diversity.
Schellman insiders tell us that the firm has "great, caring culture," and they rave about "working with great colleagues and great clients." In addition, the "compensation and benefits package are great," and there are "several strong women on the leadership team"—"the firm is led by female executives that serve as mentors for many employees."
Accountants Comment on Their Firms' Responses to the Great Resignation
In another year of unprecedented change, numerous accounting professionals told us about the effects the Great Resignation is having on their hours, work/life balance, wellness, and overall satisfaction. Many accounting professionals tell us they feel overworked due to staff shortages and underpaid for the extra work they're taking on, and don't think their firms will be able to sustain the pace they're on if hiring doesn't increase.
Below are three representative quotes on this issue by three professionals who took our survey:
"Employee turnover is increasing, and we're unable to quickly replace senior associates and managers. This is causing longer hours and greater stress for those still here to service all this new work in addition to our recurring work."
-Big 4 accountant
"Business is great. There's more work than we have staff to complete it. The opportunities for new clients are abundant, and new work is fairly easy to get. However, the downside is our team is being pushed to squeeze work in. This can create a stressful environment."
-Top middle-market firm accountant
"The firm continues to grow at a rapid pace, which is great in that it presents new opportunities for all. The downside is we're not staffed appropriately, which means a tremendous number of hours are required from the existing team and people are doing work at levels beneath them to ensure it gets done timely. This isn't a sustainable model and leads to burnout."
-Leading national firm accountant
All of our new accounting firm profiles include direct quotes like these from professionals about how their satisfaction with their roles have changed, about their firms' responses to the mass resignations in the public accounting industry, and more.
Vault Accounting Quality of Life and Diversity Rankings Winners
Benefits: Schellman
Business Outlook: Schellman
Client Interaction: Schellman
Compensation: Schellman
Culture: Schellman
Diversity (Overall): Schellman
Diversity (Racial & Ethnic): Schellman
Diversity (Women): Schellman
Diversity (LGBTQ+): Schellman
ESG Initiatives: Schellman
Firm Leadership: Schellman
Formal Training: Schellman
Hiring Process: Schellman
Hours: Schellman
Informal Training: Plante Moran
Internal Mobility: Schellman
Promotion Policies: Schellman
Relationships with Supervisors: Schellman
Satisfaction: Schellman
Vacation Policies: Plante Moran
Wellness: Aprio
Work/Life Balance: Plante Moran
Vault Accounting Practice Area Rankings Winners
Audit & Assurance Accounting: PwC
Tax Accounting: PwC
Forensic Accounting: PwC
View the entire Accounting 25 Ranking, Accounting Prestige Ranking, Accounting Quality of Life Rankings, Accounting Diversity Rankings, and Accounting Practice Area Rankings.
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Collaboration Features A National Vacation Sweepstakes And Other Surprises This Spring
LAS VEGAS, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is celebrating the release of the new DreamWorks Animation film The Bad Guys, an action-packed comedy based on the best-selling New York Times books series, arriving in theaters April 22, 2022.
Throughout the month of April, Allegiant customers can join alongside The Bad Guys—Wolf, Snake, Piranha, Shark and Tarantula —as the crackerjack crew of animal outlaws embark on their most challenging heist yet: being model citizens.
Allegiant will sponsor The Bad Guys Family Flyaway Sweepstakes from April 12 – May 2, 2022, offering participants a chance to win a grand prize of a Universal Parks and Resorts vacation in Hollywood or Orlando. Ten second place prize winners will receive a $500 Allegiant voucher and a $60 Fandango gift card to see The Bad Guys in theaters.
Fans can also watch out for a special themed aircraft, which features characters from the movie trying to steal Allegiant's logo.
On board every Allegiant flight, passengers can go behind-the-scenes with The Bad Guys filmmakers, including director Pierre Perifel and producers Damon Ross and Rebecca Huntley, in exclusive interviews featured in the airline's Sunseeker Magazine. Passengers will also enjoy fun surprises like movie-themed napkins and special giveaways at the Orlando, Phoenix and Las Vegas gates.
"By offering nonstop, affordable flights, Allegiant makes it convenient for family and friends to come together where they can make memories that last a lifetime," said Scott DeAngelo, Allegiant's executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "We're excited to team up with DreamWorks Animation's The Bad Guys to give our customers an experience and share in the movie's themes of friendship and fun."
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE OR PAYMENT DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. The Flyaway Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, excluding residents of the State of New York, who have reached the age of majority. Void elsewhere and where prohibited. Promotion ends May 2, 2022. Subject to complete Official Rules at www.allegiant.com/thebadguysofficialrules.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant's fleet serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF
Nobody has ever failed so hard at trying to be good as The Bad Guys.
In the new action comedy from DreamWorks Animation, based on the New York Times best-selling book series, a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet—becoming model citizens.
Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys—dashing pickpocket Wolf (Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), seen-it-all safecracker Snake (Marc Maron, GLOW), chill master-of-disguise Shark (Craig Robinson, Hot Tub Time Machine franchise), short-fused "muscle" Piranha (Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) and sharp-tongued expert hacker Tarantula (Awkwafina, Crazy Rich Asians), aka "Webs."
But when, after years of countless heists and being the world's most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught, Wolf brokers a deal (that he has no intention of keeping) to save them all from prison: The Bad Guys will go good.
Under the tutelage of their mentor Professor Marmalade (Richard Ayoade, Paddington 2), an arrogant (but adorable!) guinea pig, The Bad Guys set out to fool the world that they've been transformed. Along the way, though, Wolf begins to suspect that doing good for real may give him what he's always secretly longed for: acceptance. So when a new villain threatens the city, can Wolf persuade the rest of the gang to become … The Good Guys?
The film co-stars Zazie Beetz (Joker), Lilly Singh (Bad Moms) and Emmy winner Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel).
From a screenplay by Etan Cohen (Tropic Thunder, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa) based on the blockbuster Scholastic books by Aaron Blabey, The Bad Guys is directed by Pierre Perifel (animator, the Kung Fu Panda films), making his feature-directing debut. The film is produced by Damon Ross p.g.a. (development executive Trolls, The Boss Baby, co-producer Nacho Libre) and Rebecca Huntley p.g.a. (associate producer, The Boss Baby). The executive producers are Etan Cohen, Aaron Blabey and Patrick Hughes.
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BETHESDA, Md., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) will report first quarter 2022 earnings results on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at approximately 7:00 am Eastern Time (ET). The company will hold a conference call for the investment community on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 8:30 am ET. Mr. Anthony Capuano, Marriott International's chief executive officer, and Ms. Leeny Oberg, Marriott International's chief financial officer and executive vice president, business operations, will discuss the company's performance.
The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via Marriott's investor relations website. Those wishing to access the call on the web should log on to http://www.marriott.com/investor, and click the link for the first quarter earnings call under "Recent and Upcoming Events". A replay will be available at that same website until May 3, 2023. A transcript of the call will also be available on the company's website.
The telephone dial-in number for the conference call is US Toll Free: 866-342-8591 or Global: +1 203-518-9713. Please use conference ID MAR1Q22 when dialing into the call. To help ensure you do not miss any of the conference call, please dial-in or link to the call on the webcast 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. News media will be able to access the conference call in a listen-only mode.
A telephone replay of the conference call will be available from 1:00 pm ET, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, until 8:00 pm ET, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. To access the replay, call US Toll Free: 800-839-5127 or Global: +1 402-220-2692.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of approximately 8,000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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The Mars Agency Grows Their Global Footprint & Capabilities Through Partnership with Australian Agency XPO Brands
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mars Agency, a global commerce marketing agency, announced today that it will forge a new international partnership with Australian retail activation agency XPO Brands.
The collaboration is part of The Mars Agency's ongoing international expansion, which began in 2010 with the opening of their London office. The international growth enables the agency to support its blue-chip client roster in a truly global fashion, with full-service capability in four continents across an array of regional and local markets.
The global partnership with XPO Brands greatly enhances The Mars Agency's presence in the Australia and New Zealand markets, while also adding diverse new talent and specialized capabilities. The extension of The Mars Agency family also gives the agency's current employees more spaces — and places — to grow.
"Our global clients will value XPO's strong presence in the Australian and New Zealand commerce space, led by their local expertise across Shopper, Retail and Experiential marketing," said Darren Keen, The Mars Agency CEO of International Markets. "We're excited about the way XPO helps strengthen the global TMA proposition."
Founded in 2013, XPO Brands has earned an acclaimed reputation as a creative leader in Shopper and Experiential Marketing. They were recently named B&T's Experiential Agency of the Year and won five top awards at Shop! Association's Marketing at Retail Awards last month, including Best in Show. They have brought first-of-their-kind innovations to the market and continued to push the boundaries of what's possible in connecting brands with shoppers.
"At The Mars Agency, our mission is connecting people, technology and intelligence to create demand and drive profitable, sustainable growth," said Global CEO Rob Rivenburgh. "With their talented team and unique capabilities, XPO makes The Mars Agency even better equipped to deliver that mission on a global scale."
"I'm thrilled to join forces with a company that matches our own values, passionately innovating and helping their clients succeed," said Sally Tobin, Founder and Managing Director of XPO Brands. "I'm excited to see the impact we're going to make together."
There is no change in leadership on either side, and Darren Keen, CEO of International Markets at The Mars Agency, will oversee this expansion. The Mars Agency will now operate 16 offices on four continents where there over 700 hundred employees serving Fortune 100 clients.
The Mars Agency is an award-winning, independently owned, global commerce marketing practice. With talent around the world, they connect people, technology, and intelligence to create demand and drive profitable, sustainable growth. Their latest MarTech platform, MARILYN®, enables marketers to make better decisions, create connected experiences and drive stronger results. Learn more at www.themarsagency.com and meetmarilyn.ai.
XPO Brands is an-award winning creative agency dedicated to transforming the way retailers and brands connect with and influence people. Headquartered in Sydney with an additional arm in Melbourne, their integrated, below-the-line campaigns span across Shopper Marketing, Digital and Content, Experiential Events and Product Sampling. Learn more at xpobrands.com.au.
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BALTIMORE, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, will announce financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 on Monday, May 2, 2022, after market close. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results with additional comments and details. Company participants will be Dan Chard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Maloney, Chief Financial Officer.
The conference call is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on May 2, 2022. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet, hosted on the Investor Relations section of Medifast's website at www.MedifastInc.com or directly at https://app.webinar.net/7Bryj5YjlMv, and will be archived online and available through May 9, 2022. To join via telephone, listeners may dial (855) 560-2579.
A telephonic playback will be available from 6:30 p.m. ET, May 2, 2022, through May 9, 2022. Participants can dial (877) 344-7529 to hear the playback and enter passcode 3464242.
About Medifast®:
Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, which offers scientifically developed products, clinically proven plans and the support of Coaches and a Community to help Clients achieve Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. Based on more than 40 years of experience, Medifast has redefined direct selling by combining the best aspects of the model. Its community of independent OPTAVIA Coaches has impacted more than 2 million lives and teaches Clients how to develop holistic healthy habits through the proprietary Habits of Health® Transformational System. Medifast was recognized in 2020 and 2021 as one of FORTUNE's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies and was named to Forbes' 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America list in 2017. For more information, visit MedifastInc.com or OPTAVIA.com and follow @Medifast on Twitter.
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Collaboration will create first fully prepared, medically tailored meals subscription plan featuring fresh ingredients and nutrient guidelines focused on disease prevention
PORTLAND, Ore., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The shared belief that "Food Is Medicine" underscores the new partnership between National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM)'s Food as Medicine Institute (FAMI) in Portland, Oregon, and The Good Kitchen in Charlotte, North Carolina. The collaboration was created to produce an innovative new line of medically tailored meals featuring research-based nutrient guidelines for disease prevention.
Nutrient guidelines will focus on four medical conditions:
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Type II diabetes mellitus (TDII)
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
"The Good Kitchen and NUNM share the same mission – 'Food Is Medicine,'" said Dr. Andrew Erlandsen, Director of NUNM's Food as Medicine Institute and Dean of the graduate and undergraduate Nutrition programs at NUNM. "This partnership is an exciting opportunity for us as educators and researchers to provide evidence-based research that will, in turn, promote healthy eating for disease prevention."
Over the next 12-18 months, Dr. Erlandsen and his research team will also evaluate nutritional values for the 130 meals currently produced by The Good Kitchen. Since 2011, The Good Kitchen has crafted ready-to-prepare meals featuring sustainably sourced ingredients, and that follow the popular Paleolithic diet and Whole30 elimination diets.
"We're equally excited to be collaborating with a leader in nutritional education for our new line of medically tailored meals," said Kris Reid, VP of Culinary Innovation at The Good Kitchen. "Providing nutrient guidelines will be a gamechanger for people who have diseases that are treatable by following clinically proven diets."
In addition to the nutrient guidelines, The Good Kitchen follows a "farm to front door" ethos, working with farmers who utilize Animal Welfare standards and promote sustainability.
Subscriptions for the medically tailored meal plans will be available on a weekly or customizable basis and can be ordered at thegoodkitchen.com.
More information about this partnership at https://bit.ly/3JRQyZx.
Established in 1956, National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) is the country's premier accredited naturopathic university. A leader in the field of naturopathic medical education and evidence-based research, its mission is to educate and train physicians, practitioners, and pre-professionals in the art, science, and research of natural medicine.
NUNM's Food as Medicine Institute was created to help expand community-based nutrition education and promote better dietary choices to reduce chronic diseases.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBXG) (the "Fund") has announced a conference call with Fund Portfolio Manager Hari Ramanan and members of his team, to be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM (Eastern). During the call, the Portfolio Manager will review the Fund's investment process and provide an update and perspective on the rapidly evolving next generation connectivity investment opportunity.
Questions for the Portfolio Manager may be submitted in advance to the following email address: nbxg@nb.com. The deadline for email submission of questions is Monday, April 25, 2022 at 8:00 PM (Eastern). Details for the call, including the Zoom link and the dial-in information, will also be posted to the Neuberger Berman website, www.nb.com, in advance of the call.
A replay of the call will be available on nb.com.
Call Details:
Zoom Link:
https://nb.zoom.us/j/98503224938?pwd=RnJzUDJ6dEZjZjJwMHpORUc0Y2EvZz09
Participant Dial-In: (646) 558 8656
Meeting ID: 985 0322 4938
Passcode: 04262022
About The Fund
The Fund, which is advised by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, has an investment objective to provide capital appreciation and income. The Fund is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. No assurance can be given that the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount of their net asset value. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that the shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
About Neuberger Berman
Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. With offices in 25 countries, Neuberger Berman's diverse team has over 2,400 professionals. For eight consecutive years, the company has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). In 2020, the PRI named Neuberger Berman a Leader, a designation awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms for excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The PRI also awarded Neuberger Berman an A+ in every eligible category for our approach to ESG integration across asset classes. The firm manages $460 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2021. For more information, please visit our website at www.nb.com.
Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund's performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund's investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.
NBXG Contact: Tony Maltese, 212.476.9229, AMaltese@NB.com
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Patient-Focused Health Network, VIPcare, Opens New Primary Care Clinic to Provide Better Health to the Medicare Advantage Community
TAMPA, Fla., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VIPcare, a patient-focused primary care network based in Florida, is excited to announce the opening of their new local clinic in Mt. Dora.
With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on community health resulting in a national epidemic of delayed health screenings and worsened chronic conditions, VIPcare has adapted to the risks and has remained committed to delivering the first line of care in communities. In addition, they have successfully and safely maintained continuity of care to their patients with both preventive and routine care.
"It is very exciting being able to open the doors to a new revolutionary healthcare facility that will provide first-class primary care services to the Medicare Advantage community of Mt. Dora," Dr. Boloczko of VIPcare Mt. Dora said. "I'm excited to see new patients and join them on their health care journey to Better Health."
VIPcare uses a model that puts quality time spent between a doctor and patient at the forefront. By spending more time with the physician, VIPcare believes patients will get more thorough diagnoses and treatments, leading to a better quality of life and less time spent in the hospital.
Unlike other healthcare providers, VIPcare encourages patients to see their physicians often where highly specialized care is created just for them and their specific needs.
In efforts to guide patients to Better Health, VIPcare helps to eliminate potential health care burdens during this time of uncertainty by offering services including same-day appointments, transportation assistance to and from clinics, and virtual visits when needed. VIPcare physicians are dedicated to always doing what needs to be done to provide a better experience and the highest quality of care to their patients. They believe in quality, not quantity.
VIPcare primary care physicians walk side-by-side with their patients, providing them with access to comprehensive health care services allowing them to take a proactive role in their own health care journey.
The new VIPcare clinic, which is located at 16860 U.S. 441, is now accepting patients who receive Medicare Advantage plan benefits. Those interested can call the office at 352-717-9017 or visit getvipcare.com to learn more.
Serving communities for more than 15 years, VIPcare operates over 45 clinics throughout Florida. With 65+ providers, VIPcare cares for more than 23,000 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries utilizing a high-touch population health management approach that prioritizes spending quality time with the physician. By focusing on a senior care model and increasing access to high-quality care, VIPcare's model is at the forefront of the future of healthcare, as opposed to the current system the healthcare organization refers to as "sick care." VIPcare patients are encouraged to see the doctor often instead of only when they are sick, contributing to their success towards patient outcomes.
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BOSTON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstone Partners, a leading middle market investment banking firm, today released its first annual Middle Market M&A Valuations Index, examining EBITDA and revenue purchase multiples for middle market businesses across 10 industries. The report leverages market research and Capstone's proprietary data to provide business owners and market participants greater transparency into the pricing dynamics of middle market merger and acquisition (M&A) sale processes.
According to the report, middle market M&A activity soared to record heights in 2021 in a year characterized by feverish buyer appetite, expedited deal timelines, and seller-friendly valuations. Despite supply chain challenges, continuous COVID-19 variant disruptions, and rising inflation, a wealth of transactions flooded the private market – oftentimes overwhelming the capacity and bandwidth of dealmakers and third-party M&A service providers.
Anecdotally, market participants throughout 2021 shared that valuations had far surpassed prior year levels, owing to a return of buyers to the table and sellers that had recouped substantial COVID-induced losses. In analyzing our Middle Market M&A Valuations Index, the middle market appears to be much more resilient than the broader M&A market. The average EBITDA multiple amounted to a healthy 10.7x in 2021, mirroring 2020, albeit on significantly higher deal volume. A possible explanation for this pricing dynamic is that many businesses severely impacted by COVID-19 abandoned sale processes in 2020, unwilling to transact at less than fair value. This drove a flight to quality, buoying the average middle market transaction multiple – a trend that continued into 2021. In addition, an abundance of smaller transactions closing at lower purchase multiples placed downward pressure on the overall average valuation.
Dealmakers remain confident in valuations and transaction volume for privately held middle market companies in 2022. Inflationary headwinds, supply chain disruptions, and COVID-19 variants will continue to serve as impediments to economic growth, however founders and entrepreneurs have demonstrated their ability to adapt amid heightened uncertainty. Buyers will continue to compete for quality assets as business owners increasingly explore liquidity options – creating a favorable backdrop for healthy pricing and activity in the middle market.
Also included in this report:
- Capstone's outlook for middle market deal activity and valuations in 2022
- Detailed analysis of middle M&A purchase multiples across 10 industries
- Commentary on industry specific middle market M&A volume and buyer breakdown
To access to full report use this link: https://www.capstonepartners.com/insights/report-capstone-partners-middle-market-mergers-and-acquisitions-valuations-index/
ABOUT CAPSTONE PARTNERS
Capstone Partners is one of the largest independently owned investment banking firms in the United States. For over 20 years, the firm has been a trusted advisor to leading middle market companies, offering a fully integrated range of expert investment banking and financial advisory services uniquely tailored to help owners, investors, and creditors through each stage of the company's lifecycle. Capstone's services include M&A advisory, debt and equity placement, corporate restructuring, special situations, valuation and fairness opinions and financial advisory services. Headquartered in Boston, the firm has 175+ professionals across the U.S. and an international presence including over 450 professionals in 40 countries. With 12 dedicated industry groups, Capstone delivers sector-specific expertise through large, cross-functional teams on a global basis. For more information, visit www.capstonepartners.com.
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DALLAS, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexBank Capital, Inc., a financial services company and holding company of NexBank, today announced the recent completion of a $200 million private placement of preferred stock to institutional investors. The $200 million private placement comprised of $78 million of 78,000 shares of Floating-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B that closed on April 14, 2022, and $122 million of 122,000 shares of 6.0% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A from a previous offering.
NexBank Capital, Inc. intends to use the net proceeds of the offering as growth capital and for other general corporate purposes. The Company's preferred stock has a private credit rating of 'BBB' from Egan-Jones Ratings Company.
Jefferies LLC served as financial advisor and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as legal counsel to NexBank Capital, Inc. in the offering.
This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or sale is not permitted.
About NexBank Capital, Inc.
NexBank Capital, Inc. is a financial services company that serves its clients through three core businesses: Institutional Banking, Commercial Banking, and Mortgage Banking. It provides customized financial and banking services primarily to institutional clients, financial institutions, and corporations nationwide.
NexBank | Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender
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PROVO, Utah, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) today announced it will release first quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 4. The Nu Skin management team will host a conference call with the investment community later that same day at 5 p.m. ET. During the call, management will discuss quarterly results and upcoming business initiatives.
About Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) is a leading beauty and wellness company, powered by a dynamic affiliate opportunity platform. The company helps people look, feel and live their best with products that combine the best of science, technology and nature. Backed by more than 35 years of scientific research, Nu Skin develops innovative products including Nu Skin® personal care, Pharmanex® nutrition and the ageLOC® anti-aging brand which includes an award-winning line of beauty device systems. Nu Skin operates in approximately 50 markets worldwide in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Pacific. Rhyz Inc. is the company's strategic investment arm that includes a collection of technology and manufacturing companies to support growth in the core Nu Skin business. Nu Skin is committed to sustainability, including global initiatives such as transitioning to reduced and sustainable packaging for all products by 2030. The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation also strives to improve children's health, education and economic circumstances throughout the world. For more information, visit nuskin.com.
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CLEVELAND, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest of OH is officially vertically integrated as of April 13, 2022, making Ariane Kirkpatrick, a trailblazer in business development, the first female and Black, majority owner of a vertically integrated cannabis company in Ohio. Vertical integration describes a company which controls every stage of the production path – growing, dispensing, and processing.
Kirkpatrick's journey into the cannabis industry began in 2017 when she was awarded provisional licenses to dispense, grow and process medical marijuana. In 2021, after building the company's infrastructure, and receiving certificates of operation, Kirkpatrick opened three medical marijuana dispensaries: Harvest of Columbus, Harvest of Athens, and Harvest of Beavercreek. Each dispensary sells a variety of cannabis flower, vaporizers, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals and accessories. More than 9,000 patients have visited the dispensaries. Also in 2021, Harvest of OH opened Harvest Grows, a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility located in Ironton, Ohio.
Kirkpatrick recognized the importance of Harvest of OH being family owned and operated and enlisted the expertise of her family. The Harvest of OH executive leadership team is a diverse group of individuals, family included all with the same mission, to improve lives through the goodness of cannabis. The team includes Ariane Kirkpatrick, President & CEO; Amonica Davis, COO; Kris Kirkpatrick, CFO; Ali Kirkpatrick, Chief Strategy Officer; Jonathan Oswick, Director of Facilities; Nicole McKinney-Johnson, Director of Human Resources; Keya Kellum, Director of Marketing; Kevin Lowery, Jr., Director of Compliance; Jeane' Holley, Community & Public Relations Specialist; Jalen Davis, Strategic Business Liaison; John Davis, III, Brand Communication Strategist; Felicia Davis, Executive Assistant to the CEO; and Jazmine Couch, Executive Assistant to the COO.
"Having a diverse team is a priority of mine with just over 50% of our 75 employees being women and people of color. Our plan is to shape the future of the cannabis industry as we advocate for equity, inclusion, and social justice, especially for those that are overrepresented in the penal system for marijuana offenses and underrepresented in careers in cannabis," says Kirkpatrick.
In March 2022, Harvest of OH brought its own, cultivated, and harvested flower to market: Rom Widow (Hybrid), Apple Fritter (Hybrid), Cake Crusher (Hybrid), Space Gello (Hybrid), Pirate Breath (Hybrid), Sunset Sherbet (Hybrid), and GG4 (Hybrid). Harvest flower can now be found in Harvest of OH's three dispensaries and is rolling out to other dispensaries across the state. Soon to follow are solventless concentrates manufactured in the most recently licensed processing vertical.
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WYOMING -- Many people don’t realize they currently qualify for comprehensive and affordable health insurance and could sign up today. Expanded benefits and cheaper costs can be found by connecting with Enroll Wyoming, a nonprofit that provides free assistance to explore health options.
People may qualify for the Health Insurance Marketplace based on income or recent life-altering experiences like marriage, a new child joining the home, or losing health insurance. This allows Americans to access the Marketplace, where cost savings like tax credits make four out of five health plans as cheap as $50 a month.
People also qualify if their household income is between 100 to 150 percent of federal poverty levels. For example, a four-member family qualifies if its annual income is between $26,500 to $39,750. Find out if you qualify by talking to an Enroll Wyoming Navigator or visiting www.healthcare.gov/screener.
Enroll Wyoming is a grant-funded nonprofit and doesn’t have sales incentives or quotas. The Navigators provide detailed information so families and individuals can make the choices that best benefit their situations.
Connecting with an Enroll Wyoming is as easy as calling 211 and asking for a health insurance Navigator.
This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1.25 million with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While drug overdose deaths reached an all-time high in 2021, opioid prescribing by physicians and clinicians dropped significantly in emergency departments that prioritized personalized feedback between peers, according to a new analysis in Annals of Emergency Medicine.
From January 2019 to July 2021, opioid prescribing dropped 35% among physicians and 41% among nurse practitioners and physician assistants, according to the analysis of care teams from one physician group spanning 102 emergency departments in 17 states.
"The impact of peer-to-peer feedback on opioid prescribing was immediate and profound," said Jesse Pines, MD, MBA, FACEP, national director of clinical innovation at US Acute Care Solutions, professor of emergency medicine at Drexel University and the study's senior author. "Emergency physicians are leading efforts to evolve the culture of prescribing. Sometimes, all it takes to bring about meaningful change is a data-driven conversation that details the evidence behind the many non-opioid options that can achieve similar or even better pain control."
The study, "Opioid Prescription Reduction After Implementation of a Feedback Program in a National Subset of Emergency Departments," appearing in the May edition of Annals of Emergency Medicine is the largest known analysis of emergency clinician prescribing interventions to date. The authors assessed the impact of conversations between clinicians and site directors about prescribing rationale and patterns, education on using alternatives to opioids whenever feasible, and the use of a prescription drug management program. Each conversation was personalized and informed by national data gathered by the participating clinicians' staffing group.
Decreases in opioid prescribing were evident across the most common diagnoses, according to the study. Opioid prescribing for injury or poisoning decreased 15% while prescribing for symptoms of illness dropped 25%, as did prescribing for respiratory disease (40%), infection or parasite (54%), blood circulation issues (36%), and endocrine or nutritional issues (28%).
Although emergency departments are not a significant source of opioid prescriptions overall, emergency physicians continue to lead programs that reduce opioid prescribing and can be adapted by other health care professionals.
"This research gives clinicians and administrators a promising model for limiting opioid prescribing in a variety of different ED settings," said the study's lead author Jonathan Oskvarek, MD, MBA, emergency physician and innovation fellow at US Acute Care Solutions. "Emergency physicians are setting a strong example for prescribers by prioritizing alternatives to opioids when appropriate, a choice that goes a long way toward preventing opioid overdoses."
Annals of Emergency Medicine is one of the peer-reviewed scientific journals for the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the national medical society representing emergency medicine. Annals of Emergency Medicine is the largest and most frequently cited circulation peer-reviewed journal in emergency medicine and publishes original research, clinical reports, opinion, and educational information related to the practice, teaching, and research of emergency medicine.
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SWEETWATER COUNTY – It was an active weekend of soccer in Rock Springs and Green River over the weekend.
The No. 4-ranked Rock Springs High School Lady Tigers played host to No. 2 Natrona County High School on Friday, April 15. The Lady Tigers came away with the big conference win, 4-2.
That same day in Green River, the Green River High School Lady Wolves hosted No. 3 Kelly Walsh High School. The Lady Wolves lost the game, however, 5-0.
On Saturday, April 16, the high schools switched opponents.
Rock Springs hosted Kelly Walsh, while Green River hosted Natrona County.
The Lady Tigers and Lady Trojans ended in a 2-2 draw in overtime. With win and the tie over the weekend, the Lady Tigers currently have an overall record of 5-2-1 with 16 points scored total. In 4A West Conference play, the Lady Tigers are 4-1-1 with 13 points scored.
Rock Springs is currently second in the conference standings behind Natrona County.
The Lady Wolves lost to Natrona County, 4-1, in a game meant to recognize the seniors on the team. With the pair of losses over the weekend, Green River falls to an overall record of 3-5 this season with nine points scored and are 2-4 in the 4A western conference with six points scored.
The squad is currently fifth in the conference standings.
Below are the current standings of each conference, along with the teams’ overall records followed by their conference record.
4A WEST
Natrona County 6-1-1… 19 points, 4-1-1… 13 points
Rock Springs 5-2-1… 16 points, 4-1-1… 13 points
Kelly Walsh 5-0-3… 18 points, 3-0-3… 12 points
Jackson 5-1-1… 16 points, 3-1-1… 10 points
Green River 3-5… 9 points, 2-4… 6 points
Star Valley 0-6… points, 0-4… 0 points
Evanston 0-7… 0 points, 0-5… 0 points
4A EAST
Thunder Basin 6-0… 18 points, 5-0… 15 points
Laramie 7-1… 21 points, 4-1… 12 points
Sheridan 5-2… 15 points, 4-1… 12 points
Cheyenne Central 2-4-1… 7 points, 2-2-1… 7 points
Campbell County 2-6… 6 points, 1-4-0-1… 4 points
Cheyenne East 1-5-1… 4 points, 1-3-1… 4 points
Cheyenne South 2-6… 6 points, 0-5… 0 points
3A WEST
Cody 7-0… 21 points, 6-0… 18 points
Lander 5-2… 15 points, 4-1… 12 points
Mountain View 4-2… 12 points, 4-2… 12 points
Worland 3-3… 9 points, 1-2… 3 points
Lyman 2-5… 6 points, 1-3… 3 points
Powell 2-6… 6 points, 1-4… 3 points
Pinedale 2-7… 6 points, 0-5… 0 points
3A EAST
Buffalo 5-3… 15 points, 3-1… 9 points
Riverton 8-2… 24 points, 4-0… 12 points
Douglas 5-3… 15 points, 2-2… 6 points
Newcastle 3-3… 9 points, 1-1… 3 points
Torrington 2-7… 6 points, 1-3… 3 points
Rawlins 1-7… 3 points, 0-4… 0 points
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MANILA, Philippines, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT Inc. ("PLDT") (PSE: TEL) (NYSE: PHI) announces that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended 31st December 2021 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The document has been posted at the PLDT website at:
Shareholders of PLDT may receive hard copies of the Annual Report free of charge, upon request.
PLDT is the Philippines' largest integrated telco company. Through its principal business groups – from fixed line to wireless – PLDT offers a wide range of telecommunications and digital services across the Philippines' most extensive fiber optic backbone, and fixed line and cellular networks.
PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:TEL) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PHI). PLDT has one of the largest market capitalizations among Philippine-listed companies.
Further information can be obtained by visiting https://www.pldt.com/.
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NORFOLK, Va., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, will report its first quarter 2022 results after market close on Monday, May 9, 2022, followed by a webcast and conference call at 5 p.m. E.T.
To listen to PRA Group's webcast and view the corresponding slides, visit https://ir.pragroup.com/events-and-presentations. To listen by phone on May 9, call 844-835-9982 in the U.S. or 412-317-5267 outside the U.S. and ask for the PRA Group conference call. To listen to a replay of the call, either visit the same website until May 9, 2023, or call 877-344-7529 in the U.S. or 412-317-0088 outside the U.S. and use access code 5393948 until May 16, 2022.
The Company is also announcing that it currently plans to report second quarter 2022 results after market close on August 8, 2022.
About PRA Group
As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group, Inc. returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas, Europe and Australia. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group, Inc. companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.
Investor Contact:
Pete Graham
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(757) 431-7913
IR@PRAGroup.com
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Kersey
Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Policy
(757) 961-3525
Elizabeth.Kersey@PRAGroup.com
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MCLEAN, Va., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST) (the "Company") today announced that it will release first quarter 2022 results after the market closes on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Following the release, the Company will host a conference call and audio webcast for analysts and investors at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 29, 2022.
The webcast of the earnings call can be found at the following address: https://app.webinar.net/NYLd0VB01OB
To participate in the call, please use one of the following telephone numbers and request the Primis Financial Corp. earnings call. Participants are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes prior to the call start time.
Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (888) 346-2613
Participant International Dial-In Number: (412) 317-5168
A replay of the conference call will be available for 7 days at:
U.S. Toll-Free: (877) 344-7529
International: (412) 317-0088
Replay Access Code: 1138528
As of December 31, 2022, Primis Financial Corp. had $3.40 billion in total assets, $2.34 billion in total loans and $2.76 billion in total deposits. Primis Bank, the Company's banking subsidiary, provides a range of financial services to individuals and small- and medium-sized businesses through forty full-service branches in Virginia and Maryland and through certain internet and mobile applications.
Contacts:
Dennis J. Zember, Jr., President and CEO
Matthew A. Switzer, EVP and CFO
Phone: (703) 893-7400
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GREEN RIVER -- Sweetwater County treasurer Joe M Barbuto is reminding taxpayers that May 10, 2022, is the deadline to pay the second half of property taxes for those individuals, businesses and other entities who opted to make payments in 50% increments.
Payments received after that date will be subject to interest per Wyoming State Statutes. Taxpayers should note that a second tax notice will not be sent digitally or in the mail.
If making payments via U.S. mail, envelopes must be postmarked by May 10, 2022, to be considered an on-time payment. Taxpayers may also deliver payments at the Sweetwater County Courthouse in Green River during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or in the dropbox on the west side of the building after hours and on the weekend.
Please make out checks to "Sweetwater County Treasurer" and notate the account number on the memo line. Those paying with cash should only do so in person. The mailing and physical address for tax payments is 80 W. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935.
Payments can also be made via credit/debit card (subject to a 2.5% processing fee) in person, by calling (307) 872-3720, or online at www.sweetwatercountywy.gov.
The purpose of the Sweetwater County Treasurer's Office is to serve citizens. Those with questions or comments should not hesitate to share those by visiting or calling our office or emailing taxes@sweetwatercountywy.gov.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) ("Ready Capital" or the "Company") today announced that it closed an underwritten public offering of $120.00 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2025 (the "Notes"). The issue price to investors was $1,000.00 per Note. The Notes were issued in minimum denominations of $2,000.00 and integral multiples of $1,000.00. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to originate or acquire target assets consistent with its investment strategy and for general business purposes.
Piper Sandler & Co. served as book-running manager and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, served as lead manager for the offering.
A registration statement relating to these Notes became effective upon filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. A copy of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or from the underwriters by contacting: (i) Piper Sandler & Co. at 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10020, or by calling toll-free 866-805-4128, or by email at fsg-dcm@psc.com or (ii) Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, at 787 Seventh Avenue, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10019, or by calling 1-800-966-1559, or by email at USCapitalMarkets@kbw.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company's securities, nor shall there be any sale of the Company's securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services small- to medium-sized balance commercial loans. Ready Capital specializes in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor and bridge as well as U.S. Small Business Administration loans under its Section 7(a) program. Headquartered in New York, New York, Ready Capital employs over 600 lending professionals nationwide. The Company is externally managed and advised by Waterfall Asset Management, LLC.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "could," "would," "may," "potential" or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, without limitation, the risk factors and other matters set forth in the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC and in its other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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212-257-4666
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Food Network superstar Guy Fieri has been front-and-center around Laramie the past few months, but perhaps never so much as he was at The Alibi Wood Fire Pizzeria and Bakery on Friday night.
Friends and locals gathered at the restaurant for a “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” watch party. The downtown eatery was the fifth Laramie spot to be featured on the popular television show, which follows Fieri as he travels the country in search of unique culinary creations.
As if getting national recognition for their homemade pizza and sandwiches wasn’t exciting enough, employees spiced up the watch party by dressing up as the famous foodie himself.
“We love the atmosphere. … The food is amazing,” said longtime customer Michael Turner. He used to eat at The Alibi when while attending the University of Wyoming and now drives from Cheyenne for it’s eclectic and tasty menu.
Turner and many other customers agreed that over the years, the restaurant has improved at an impressive rate.
The Alibi started in 1953 as a bar and package store and has grown to become a full-scale restaurant and bakery. Owner Ethan Smith bought the restaurant in 1990, then began renovations to expand the bar and outdoor area.
“The Alibi never sits still,” said Ethan’s wife and restaurant co-owner Kerri Smith. “We are always trying to find new offerings, new processes (and) new ideas to make things better.”
The greatest transition was from 2014-2021, when the pair ramped up the remodeling efforts, adding a full lunch and dinner menu along with breads and pastries baked in their signature wood-fired oven.
The addition of pizza and baked goods allowed the pair to fill a culinary niche in the Laramie community, Kerri said.
‘Shut-the-front-door sandwiches’
It’s that evolution and attention to detail that brought Fieri and his “Triple D” crew to The Alibi. It’s a place with “shut-the-front-door sandwiches,” he said during his introduction, adding that, “you gotta love the name. This is The Alibi.”
Throughout the segment, Fieri and Kerri worked through a couple of the restaurant’s more popular dishes, the cowboy brisket pizza and Reuben sandwich, made with fresh-baked rye bread.
The host loved the bread so much he said it sends The Alibi’s Reuben over the top.
”This ain’t your franchise sandwich shop. The Russian dressing should be bottled and sold,” he said, adding that, “everything has to do with this rye.
”It’s ‘ry-tchous: rye-t here, rye-t now.”
That critique came on the heels of tasting the cowboy brisket pizza, made with on a base of sourdough with beef smoked 14 hours. Topped with a horseradish cream sauce it’s, as one customer quipped, “at the tippity-top, above the top.”
While he liked the brisket, Fieri couldn’t say enough about the sourdough crust, which he said was “out of bounds. This might be some of the lightest, crispiest and delicious ... This is legit.”
An evolution
“I started working here a couple years ago now and I’ve seen the growth and everything that Kerri and Ethan have strived for,” said employee Gaston Osterland. “I’m so happy to be a part of it.”
While being featured on “Triple D” wasn’t something the owners expected, they see it as an exciting way for the Laramie community to gain recognition.
“Laramie should be proud of the culinary destination that has emerged and is currently being promoted nationwide,” Kerri said. “Not only do we have a great outdoor destination, but now tourists are more aware of the culinary experience they can have as well.”
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Workers Vote Overwhelmingly in Favor of Unionization
NILES, Ill., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 90 percent voting in favor of representation, workers at the Rise Dispensary of Niles, Illinois have voted to join Teamsters Local 777. The dispensary is the first property owned by Green Thumb Industries (GTI) – one of the largest cannabis companies in the United States – to affiliate with the Teamsters.
"This victory is the first of many to come at GTI," said Jim Glimco, Local 777 President. "We are 100 percent committed to making sure these workers get the wages, benefits and job protections associated with a Teamster contract. We're going to turn cannabis into a field with attractive, sustainable careers for everyone in the industry."
Reilly Drew and Tim Burns both work at the Rise location and served on the organizing committee during the campaign.
"We are standing together to demand respect, integrity and equity," said Drew. "We're building careers that reward the hard work cannabis workers have put in as the foundation of this rapidly growing and prosperous industry."
"We love our jobs and want to make a decent living," said Burns. "We want to have our voices heard and see the cannabis industry in better alignment with our values – rooted in equity and wellness."
Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area. For more information, go to https://www.teamsters777.org/.
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Wyoming gospel-folk band Greasewood Redemption played their version of “Amazing Grace” during the ribbon-cutting for Inside Connection on Saturday before Easter.
Executive Director Kimi Seymour cuts the ribbon during Inside Connection’s grand opening at 731 C St., Building B on Saturday, April 16.
Rocket Miner Photo by Trina Brittain
Wyoming gospel-folk band Greasewood Redemption played their version of “Amazing Grace” during the ribbon-cutting for Inside Connection on Saturday before Easter.
ROCK SPRINGS – Those who are facing an unexpected pregnancy can receive emotional and spiritual guidance at Inside Connection., 731 C St., Building B in Rock Springs.
The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the non-profit, faith-based organization on Saturday, April 16, the day before Easter.
The southwest Wyoming gospel-folk band, Greasewood Redemption put a new twist to “Amazing Grace” after the invocation. Band members include Andrew Kneeland, Caleb Kneeland, Aaron Folks, Preston Ackerman, Colton Yeager and Dayna Yeager.
WyoWifey catered the event with a variety of charcuterie boards.
Inside Connection Executive Director Kimi Seymour described the organization’s objective before she cut the ribbon.
“We want to show our clients that there are options,” said Seymour. “We’re still here to provide love and that there’s always mercy and grace for them.”
Seymour revealed that the services they provide are free including pre-pregnancy testing, free limited OB ultrasounds and abortion-reversal pills. They are also planning to start pre-natal diagnosis, post-abortion support and miscarriage support.
“We want our community to know we’re here for them,” she pointed out. “This is the perfect weekend to celebrate hope and life.”
Those who attended the ribbon-cutting had the opportunity to tour the office.
“We’re excited about what the Lord is doing,” Seymour expressed. “It could only be done through Him.
“And to be in this historic building is just amazing!”
The building was a home for nursing students at the Miner’s Hospital next door. Several Sweetwater County residents were trained in this facility as far back as the 1930s.
Seymour noted that there are 1,400 pregnancy resource centers nationwide.
“When I first started as a nursing manager here, I didn’t realize there were so many pregnancy resource centers nationally and internationally,” she mentioned.
According to Seymour, 80 percent of women who are undecided will choose life after an ultrasound.
“If they still feel they can’t go through the pregnancy, we will still be here for them regardless, just like God is,” she shared. “God will be there no matter what your choices are.”
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Technological developments to boost replacement demand
CLEVELAND, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US demand for power transmission components is forecast to advance 3.8% yearly in nominal terms through 2026, according to Power Transmission Components: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Suppliers will benefit from increases in domestic output of durable products such as machinery and motor vehicles that incorporate power transmission components. Durable goods shipments are expected to grow 3.3% per year through 2026. Persistent global demand for technologically advanced products made in the US will support domestic demand for power transmission components used in their production. In addition, ongoing technological developments will boost replacement demand for more efficient and higher-priced power transmission components. However, rising imports of machinery and other equipment are expected to continue to restrain demand growth for power transmission components in products manufactured in the US. Additionally, the increasing penetration of battery-electric vehicles into the motor vehicle market will hamper demand for power transmission components in that market, as fully electric vehicles have much simpler transmissions.
Demand is expected to grow of 2.0% in 2022 as the economy continues its recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those increases will be supported by 9.0% growth in motor vehicle production and 3.1% growth in machinery shipments.
These and other key insights are featured in Power Transmission Components: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US demand and shipments of power transmission components in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand and shipments are segmented by product in terms of:
- motor vehicle transmissions and powertrain parts
- ball and roller bearings
- gears and gearboxes
- mechanical power transmission parts
To illustrate historical trends, total demand, total shipments, the various segments, and trade are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.
Excluded from the scope of this report are motor vehicle engine bearings and electric motor components, as well as flexure, fluid, and magnetic bearing products. Also excluded are related bearing hardware such as adaptor and withdrawal sleeves, locknuts and washers, lubricators, and retaining plates. In addition, certain types of power transmission components (e.g., ball, swivel, and universal joints) for use in aerospace equipment are excluded from the scope of this report, although bearings for aerospace equipment are included in the bearings segment. Re-exports of power transmission components are excluded from demand and trade figures.
More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Power-Transmission-Components-United-States-FF70010/?progid=91541
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Industrials reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
- segmentation by products and markets
- identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
- segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
- a survey of the supply base
- suggested resources for further study
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CHEYENNE – When President Joe Biden announced a new federal rule banning the manufacture of unserialized, privately made firearms on Monday, Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, went to social media to defend his Second Amendment protection bill that was killed in the 2022 budget session.
Senate File 87 would have prohibited the enforcement of unconstitutional federal actions infringing upon Second Amendment rights, denied immunities for law enforcement and provided cause for civil action against officers who knowingly denied law-abiding citizens the right to bear arms.
“My bill, SF-87 REAL SAPA was for this day with Biden’s Executive Order,” he posted to his congressional campaign page. “The RINOS Killed the bill.”
He shared with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle his concern that without his legislation in place, Wyoming residents would be at risk of federal overreach and loss of their gun rights.
The executive action recently taken by the Biden administration not only impacts gun manufacturers, it updates regulatory definitions of firearms. It is meant to reign in the increasing number of unserialized, privately made firearms that are known as “ghost guns,” according to the announcement. The president said the decision was influenced by the more than 20,000 suspected ghost guns reported in 2021 to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that were recovered by local law enforcement in criminal investigations.
Due to the difficulty involved in tracking the weapons without the serial number to the individual purchaser, the final rule put forward bans the manufacturing of the most accessible ghost guns.
One of the most popular is the unserialized “Buy-Build-Shoot” kits that can be purchased online or at a store without a background check. They can be assembled in as little as 30 minutes with common household tools.
“You know, if you buy a couch you have to assemble, it’s still a couch,” Biden said in his speech announcing the federal action. “If you order a package, like this one over here, that includes the parts you need, the directions for assembling a functioning firearm, you bought a gun.”
As well as banning the manufacturing, he included provisions that will turn some ghost guns already in circulation into serialized firearms. Federally licensed dealers and gunsmiths are required to take any serialized firearm into inventory to serialize it before they sell it to a customer, regardless of whether it was made from individual parts, kits or 3-D printer pieces.
Outside of his actions on ghost guns, Biden placed regulatory definitions and requirements on firearms with split receivers. By updating the regulatory definitions of “frame” and “receiver” to include multi-parts, he ensured the weapons are subject to serial numbers and background checks when customers purchase them from a licensed dealer, manufacturer and importer.
Finally, federally licensed firearm dealers have to retain key records until they shut down their business or licensed activity. They then transfer their records to the ATF, which is common practice, but now they are not permitted to destroy records after 20 years.
Legislature took action
Although these do not directly ban individuals from possessing or the sale of unserialized firearms, Bouchard said the nation and Wyoming are a part of an experiment now. Instead of Congress passing a law, the executive branch is using the administration of rules and orders to control the circulation of weapons.
Bouchard, a founding member of Wyoming Gun Owners, condemned the action and said even the former President Barack Obama believed it was ultimately the responsibility of Congress to address gun control, not the executive branch. Obama announced efforts in 2013 to support gun safety measures following a series of shootings, but, ultimately, he asked for action by lawmakers to develop laws requiring a universal background check, to ban assault weapons and to create tougher penalties.
Now, Bouchard said he fears this ideal won’t be upheld. This is one of the reasons he said his Second Amendment Preservation Act should have been passed, because it would have protected citizens and provided significant recourse if their rights were infringed upon.
“Now that this shift is coming back and going through administrative changes, it’s flat out wrong,” he said. “And that’s why we needed to stand up during our last session, instead of sitting on our hands.”
But there was action taken by the Wyoming Legislature.
Instead of introducing Bouchard’s legislation, lawmakers passed a separate bill called the Second Amendment Protection Act. The two bills created a division among senators and representatives, because there were arguments made on the floor that Senate File 102 wasn’t strong enough. The Cheyenne lawmaker continues to be one of the harshest critics of the bill, and said those who supported it showed their true colors and do not care about the values of Republican constituents.
Bringers of the bill said this is not the case, and there was a reason the Second Amendment Protection Act received the majority of support from legislators and law enforcement.
“I would expect him to say that,” bill sponsor Sen. Larry Hicks, R-Baggs, told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. “He’s got to defend a bad piece of legislation.”
Hicks said Bouchard cannot admit SF 87 would have provided no relief for citizens under the argument of nullification of federal law, and would have put police officers at risk of thousands of dollars of legal fees. He argued if they removed qualified immunity for law enforcement, which was outlined in the bill not passed, there was risk of civil action every time a cop inadvertently implemented a federal law. This doesn’t mean there wasn’t a punishment for those who knowingly infringed upon Second Amendment rights, it was just done in a different way.
“They want people to be able to sue the cops personally to get their houses, to get their children’s college education trust fund,” he said. “That’s the difference in the bill. We said there’s a criminal penalty here.”
What SF 102 will do
SF 102 first declares authority under the U.S. Constitution and Printz v. United States that prohibits the enforcement of federal regulation of firearms, accessories, magazines and ammunition.
“This state and all political subdivisions are prohibited from using any personnel or funds appropriated by the Legislature of the state of Wyoming or of Wyoming to enforce, administer or cooperate with any unconstitutional act, law, treaty, executive order, rule or regulation of the United States that infringes on or impedes the free exercise of individual rights guaranteed under the Second Amendment to the Constitution,” it states.
Following the standing and prohibition of enforcing actions such as the Biden administration’s on Monday, it lays out guidelines for public officers. Although nothing in the bill limits or restricts a public officer from providing assistance to federal authorities in other areas, or accepting federal funds, there are still consequences for enforcing an unconstitutional act. Violators who knowingly committed the misdemeanor are at risk of up to one year of jail time, a fine of $2,000 or both.
However, Bouchard and other critics of the bill said they have an issue with the fact that there is no way for citizens to take action into their own hands. The public officer would have to be prosecuted by local authorities, and no civil damages could be given out to those impacted. During the session, some legislators even alleged legal authorities might not take action against law enforcement agents they continually work with.
Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police President Dwane Pacheco, an advocate for the bill, said this was the furthest from the truth. He said there was no question that a county attorney would prosecute a police or peace officer, and he had seen cases where they were charged across the state.
“I feel like law enforcement officers are held to a higher standard because of who we are and what we do for a living,” he told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
While there is a debate over how the bill works and which is more effective, the Rock Springs police chief also said he is not concerned about the impacts of the most recent executive order in regards to local law enforcement anyway. He said often executive orders impact federal agencies, such as ATF or the FBI, and they don’t participate.
He said the cases where Second Amendment rights might be infringed upon by a police officer are often when weapons are seized directly. Because there are very few instances where Wyoming residents would be at risk of their weapons being taken by an officer, such as a domestic violence or other criminal act, he said the chances are even lower.
“I’ve heard from my officers, ‘They are coming to take our guns,’ And I always look at them, and I always say, ‘Who is they? They is we,’” Pacheco said. “That’s who the public thinks are coming to take their weapons. And I do not believe that law enforcement is going out and looking to take anyone’s weapons. We are Wyomingites, we strongly believe in the Second Amendment.”
The executive rule also has low risk in regards to weapon seizing because it directly impacts manufacturers and definitions under which certain receivers are placed; it does not ban the sale or possession of ghost guns by individuals. However, there may be certain barriers to purchasing an unserialized weapon now under the new definitions, which legislators and gun advocates are still concerned about.
Hicks said he is unsure whether the Biden’s administration’s action will even go into effect for manufacturers and licensed dealers due to a point similar to one made by Bouchard. He said not only is it unconstitutional to require a serial number on a firearm and infringes upon rights, it is not a law. He is confident lawsuits will be filed against the rule, and it is no different than the argument made against vaccine mandates through OSHA rules.
If no lawsuit is filed, he said, a risk assessment will be made. But he believes his bill will protect citizens when the legislation goes into effect in July, because unconstitutional acts will not be enforced in the state of Wyoming. He is also comfortable with the timeline, even as federal acts come to fruition. He said he wants the few months to analyze the legal options, create a tight argument for challenges and understand how it is going to affect people in Wyoming thoughtfully.
“When somebody comes out and announces these things, you really have to be clear-headed, thoughtful, and evaluate, instead of just running in there and jumping on a hand grenade,” he said.
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INDIANA, Pa., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&T Bank (NASDAQ: STBA) has claimed the highest ranking in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Pennsylvania region of the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study.
"I am extremely proud of our recent recognition by J.D. Power of highest ranking in customer satisfaction," said Chris McComish, chief executive officer, S&T Bank. "This recognition is a direct reflection on our employees and the great work they do to build trusting relationships that enable us to support customers and address their financial needs."
The study is based on responses from 101,587 retail banking customers of the largest banks in the United States regarding their experiences with their retail bank. It was fielded from April 2021 through January 2022. National banks are defined as banks with more than $300 billion in domestic deposits; regional banks are those with $65 billion-$299 billion in domestic deposits; and midsize banks are those with 50-100 branches nationally and at least 20 branches within a respective region.
The annual study analyzes retail banking customers' satisfaction with their primary financial institution. S&T received the highest score in the Pennsylvania region and ranked #1 in the following areas: account offerings, convenience banking, people and trust.
"This recognition is especially meaningful because it shows that our people play an important role in serving our customers, who have come to expect superior customer satisfaction from us across all channels. Customers want to know there is someone they can see and interact with when navigating life events and planning for the future. I'm extremely proud of our employees for delivering so well for our customers," shared Jason Forman, director of consumer banking at S&T.
About S&T Bancorp, Inc. and S&T Bank
S&T Bancorp, Inc. is a $9.5 billion bank holding company that is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol STBA. Its principal subsidiary, S&T Bank, was established in 1902 and operates in five markets including Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Pennsylvania, Northeast Ohio, Central Ohio, and Upstate New York. For more information visit stbancorp.com or stbank.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About the J.D. Power U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study
The U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, now in its 17th year, was redesigned for 2022. It measures satisfaction across seven factors (in order of importance): trust; people; account offerings; allowing customers to bank how and when they want; saving time and money; digital channels; and resolving problems or complaints.
For more information about the U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, visit here.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Natus Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ: NTUS)'s sale to an affiliate of ArchiMed for $33.50 in cash per share. If you are a Natus Medical shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Flexible Solutions International, Inc. (NYSE: FSI)'s merger with Lygos, Inc. If you are a Flexible Solutions shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
East Stone Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: ESSC)'s merger with ICONIQ Holding Limited. If you are an East Stone shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
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ShareSafe launches ShareView™ mobile multi-content casting technology in partnership with Samsung Healthcare Display
MOBILE, Ala., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ShareSafe, a HealthTech and Media company announces the launch of its ShareView™ mobile multi-content casting technology in partnership with Samsung's Healthcare Display division for integration on Samsung Smart TVs manufactured for healthcare.
ShareView's patent-pending technology eliminates the need for hospital and clinical workers to cart around shared IT workstations or login and search for patient records on laptops when sharing mission-critical information with patients. By providing clinicians the mobile-controlled split screen technology, shared content is displayed in large format, high definition in the room, significantly improving patient comprehension and clinical efficiency. By securely integrating telehealth to virtualize clinicians or subject matter experts for patient education and discharge, the technology optimizes outcomes, workforce stability, and throughput.
"ShareSafe is delighted to be launching this highly innovative mobile technology, ShareView, with Samsung. Our mobile-to-Samsung Smart TV integration not only optimizes the real estate on the large screen displays but creates an entirely new digital canvas for improving patient care, education, and workforce stability," said Robert Hanson, CEO of ShareSafe. "ShareView supports single, dual, tri and quad views allowing the clinician to cast medical images, educational videos, EHR data, dashboards and additional content simultaneously to the Smart TV," states Hanson. "This is only the beginning. When you combine two of the most ubiquitous digital tools in the world, mobile phones and large screen TV displays, it changes everything. ShareView aligns with our mission of offering innovative technology and media content that help our customers in getting to Zero (Zero Harm, Zero Defects and Zero Inequities)."
"HIMSS was the perfect venue for introducing this game-changing clinical technology to our healthcare customers. We further strengthened the ShareSafe relationship by hosting them at our recent Samsung VX showcase event in Las Vegas and look forward to presenting our combined solution at the Becker's Annual Hospital Review meeting in April 2022 in Chicago. We believe the partnership with ShareSafe is revolutionary by transforming an engagement and entertainment system into a clinical tool. It will impact our acute care customers and their clinical teams, as well as the transition from hospital to home and the public health community," states Ken Honeycutt, Director of Samsung Healthcare Display.
About Samsung Healthcare Display:
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. Samsung's 4K QLED Smart Healthcare TVs (series HQ60A; ranging in size from 43" to 75") transform in-room displays into easily managed, all-in-one communication hubs personalized for hospital patients and senior care residents. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.
About ShareSafe Solutions:
Headquartered in Mobile, AL, with an office in Nashville, TN, ShareSafe is a HealthTech and Media company that blends powerful mobile technology with media services in a secure network to improve value, enhance quality and decrease costs while focusing on the well-being of clinicians. ShareSafe's product suite includes multi-view connected-TV casting, single-sign-on integrations, patient record aggregation, secure care team communications and clinician education. To learn more about ShareSafe, visit www.sharesafe.us or follow ShareSafe on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Silvio Scaglia, famed as a technological entrepreneur featured on the cover of Forbes Magazine and named by Time Magazine as one of the gurus who survived the dot.com crisis, and Michelle-Marie Heinemann, founder of a luxury lifestyle brand and conglomerate, Old Fashioned Mom LLC, which teaches how to apply old-fashioned values of traditional motherhood to a modern world, today announced a long term love commitment to each other.
"We have found true love," Scaglia and Heinemann said today. "We plan to spend the rest of our lives together."
The Scaglia-Heinemann announcement was first reported on Sunday by Sara Nathan of the New York Post's Page Six.
Scaglia is the owner of Elite World Group, one of the world's leading model and fashion companies. Heinemann, a well-known New York City socialite, established Old Fashioned Mom LLC as a conglomerate specializing in Media, Broadcasting and Products with businesses around the world heralded in the media and among consumers.
"We wish the world Happy Easter and Passover," Scaglia and Heinemann said in a joint statement issued on Sunday.
"We especially ask everyone who cares about peace and decency around the world to pray for Ukrainians today as well. May they prevail over the inhumanity of the Russian invaders. Our hearts and prayers are with all Ukrainians in their mother country and those forced to flee to avoid the slaughter of women and children by the Russian invaders. We support the right of Ukraine to be free and independent and at peace, as should all Americans."
Of Michelle-Marie Heinemann, Scaglia said, "She is a distinguished person of serious achievements, and I admire and respect her and love her greatly. Her brand Old Fashioned Mom has made a big difference in people's lives. Her commitment to traditional family values is one of the many reasons why I have fallen in love with her and want to spend the rest of my life with her."
Heinemann said, "I have great admiration for Silvio Scaglia's personal character, his loving and kind nature, and his brilliant intellectual gifts in technology and building successful businesses. He is a beautiful person, and I love him very much. And I finally found true love."
Aside from his ownership of the famous global modeling powerhouse Elite World Group, Scaglia also founded Fastweb, a multi-billion dollar European telecom company.
Michelle-Marie Heinemann is also known as an artist, sculptress, writer, and philanthropist. She sold her Fifth Avenue apartment to Carlos Alberto Da Veiga Sicupira, a Brazilian beer billionaire and partner in 3G Capital, for 6.2 million. Before starting her lifestyle brand, Heinemann was a recognized artist and sculptress, having her work featured all over the world, including the windows of Tiffany and Co. on Fifth Avenue. She resides in New York with her two children, Hudson and Hyacinth.
Lanny Davis is the attorney for Silvio Scaglia and advised him on this press release.
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WINDSOR, Conn., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC), a global provider of financial services and healthcare software and software-enabled services, will announce its financial results for first quarter ended March 31, 2022 after the close of the market on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The earnings conference call, scheduled for Thursday, April 28 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, will discuss first quarter 2022 results.
Details of the release are as follows:
News Release: To be released on April 28, 2022. The release will be available over PR Newswire and from SS&C's website at www.ssctech.com. To receive the press release via email immediately after wire distribution, visit investor.ssctech.com and click on Email Alerts.
Earnings Call: Dial 888-210-4650 (US and Canada) or 646-960-0327 (International), and request the "SS&C Technologies First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call"; conference ID #4673675.
Audio Replay: A replay of the earnings call can be heard after 8:00 p.m. on April 28, 2022, until midnight on May 5, 2022. The dial-in number is 800-770-2030 (US and Canada) or 647-362-9199 (International); access code #4673675. The call will also be available for replay on SS&C's website after April 28, 2022; access: http://investor.ssctech.com/results.cfm
About SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.
Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq:SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.
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DALLAS, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) ("SUN") announced that it will release its first quarter 2022 financial and operating results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Management will hold a conference call that same day at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss SUN's results.
About Sunoco LP
Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) is a master limited partnership with core operations that include the distribution of motor fuel to approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers and distributors located in more than 40 U.S. states and territories as well as refined product transportation and terminalling assets. SUN's general partner is owned by Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).
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Scott Grischow
Treasurer, Vice President – Investor Relations and Mergers & Acquisitions
(214) 840-5660, scott.grischow@sunoco.com
James Heckler
Director – Investor Relations and Corporate Finance
(214) 840-5415, james.heckler@sunoco.com
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PHOENIX, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets' SupplySide East, the East Coast's leading ingredients and supply-chain solutions trade show, gathered health and nutrition industry decision-makers from leading companies to connect with more than 200 top suppliers and service providers featuring the most innovative ingredients and formulation techniques to drive brands forward. Attendees had ample opportunities to discover more than 4,500 of the latest and most innovative ingredients and solutions on the market and network with health and nutrition industry professionals from across the globe. The event took place April 12-13 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.
SupplySide East featured more education sessions than at any previous show, allowing all badge holders opportunities to learn from experts and gain insight into the latest science and trends in key categories including immune health, contract manufacturing and dietary supplement delivery forms. Also open to all at the event were two networking events including the opening day SupplySide Happy Hour and the Pies & Pints Reception.
Community members attending virtually were able to connect live with SupplySide East attendees through the SupplySide Network 365 virtual platform. The platform also provided live and on-demand access to educational content including the Top Supplement Industry Trends for 2022 and Beyond, Dietary Supplement Delivery Forms, and Contract Manufacturing Partnerships.
"The insights we brought to SupplySide through our education program are critical during these disruptive times. From trends to delivery forms, immune health, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and more, visitors in person and online received education to propel their natural product businesses forward," Sandy Almendarez, Senior Content Director, Informa Health & Nutrition.
"It was great to reconnect in-person and gather with the industry's most innovative minds on driving new products and formulations. For VIVA5 as a full-service innovation house, SupplySide East was the perfect opportunity to showcase our unique new delivery forms as well as discuss cutting-edge solutions for attendees looking for turnkey product development, manufacturing, and packaging services. Overall, it was a great turnout and a very productive show for us," said Brian Baer, Founder of VIVA5.
The event was presented by returning Title Sponsor KSM-66 Ashwagandha and other sponsors including VIVA5, Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics, KingdomWay USA, MTC Industries and AIDP Inc.
For more information about the SupplySide shows visit supplysideshow.com and follow the latest updates on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About SupplySide:
SupplySide focuses on the exploration, discovery, innovation and marketing strategy around the development of finished consumer goods that drive the global business economy. The SupplySide West & Food ingredients North America 2022 show will be held October 31-November 4 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
SupplySide Network 365 (SSN365) empowers people and companies in the health and nutrition industry to Discover, Connect, Meet, Learn and Source. The SSN365 platform enables members of the Health & Nutrition community to interact in 1:1 video calls, source ingredients & services based on intelligent matchmaking, and participate in industry content & insightful virtual events.
About Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world's leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SWEP, part of Dover (NYSE: DOV), recently received the 2021 Continuous Improvement Award from Trane Technologies, a world leader in air conditioning systems, services and solutions.
The Trane Technologies Continuous Improvement Award recognizes suppliers who are using operational excellence principles to drive improvements in key performance metrics. SWEP received this honor because of its ability to supply high-quality products in a timely manner, despite the struggles that last year presented to the manufacturing world.
In 2021, with a worldwide crisis on raw materials, Trane Technologies was still able to meet the demand from their customers for continuous value creation. SWEP contributed to this achievement in multiple ways such as releasing sufficient capacities and efficiently managing its supply chain to successfully serve all regions without shortages and sharing demand forecasts as quickly as possible to enable delivery success. Trane Technologies has recognized SWEP for going above and beyond and being flexible and reactive by shifting production priorities in their global plants to help Trane Technologies find quick solutions that help keep production facilities running.
"SWEP provides all the key characteristics and aspects that Trane Technologies is looking for in suppliers to help us transform the industry and boldly challenge and manage our footprint in the global environment with high attention to climate," said Aurélie Gerardin, Procurement Leader at Trane Technologies.
In addition, SWEP is also working on sustainability as a continuous value creation and has a robust quality process to deal with NCM (non-conforming materials) and achievement of high OSA scores for two of their manufacturing locations in Europe. SWEP is also supporting the drive for a greener future by reusing packaging, therefore, drastically limiting waste at the plant level.
For more information about SWEP, please visit www.swep.net.
About SWEP:
At SWEP, we believe our future rests on giving more energy than we take – from our planet and our people. That's why we pour our energy into leading the conversion to sustainable energy usage in heat transfer. Over three decades, the SWEP brand has become synonymous with challenging efficiency.
SWEP is a world-leading supplier of brazed plate heat exchangers for HVAC and industrial applications. With over 1,000 dedicated employees, carefully selected business partners, and a global presence with production, sales, and dedicated service, we bring a level of expertise and closeness to our customers that's redefining competitive edge in a more sustainable future. SWEP is part of Dover Corporation, a multi-billion-dollar, diversified manufacturer of a wide range of proprietary products and components for industrial and commercial use.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
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Jack Dickens, Senior Director, Investor Relations
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HOUSTON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its longstanding commitment to global health, Texas Children's Hospital announced today a strategic regional and international initiative to address the humanitarian and medical needs of the people of Ukraine.
The nation's largest children's hospital will host a community donation drive Monday, April 18 through Saturday, April 23. Texas Children's volunteers and staff will collect much-needed hygiene items for children and women for overseas delivery to Ukrainian refugees in neighboring Romania. Texas Children's Hospital will send these coveted care packages with decorated cards and letters, hand-crafted by its patients and families to Ukrainian refugee families.
Houston and Austin communities are encouraged to visit www.texaschildrens.org/Ukraine where they can view a list of high-demand items they can purchase new, in the original packaging and drop off at our drive locations. Houstonians who are interested in contributing to Texas Children's Hospital's Ukraine Donation Drive can drop off items through the hospital's convenient drive-thru donation events. Volunteers and employees will collect donations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 18 to Saturday, April 23 at:
- Texas Children's Hospital Texas Medical Center (Feigin Center Circle Drive, 1102 Bates Avenue, Houston)
- Texas Children's Hospital West Campus (Outpatient Entrance, 18200 Katy Freeway, Houston)
- Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands (private drive between the courtyard and parking garage)
In Houston, Austin and College Station, drop-boxes will be set up at Texas Children's Pediatrics and Urgent Care locations beginning April 18. All Texas Children's Pediatric and Urgent Care patients are welcome to bring their donation items with them to their appointments. From duct tape, ink pens, bar soap, diapers and hand wipes to other essential toiletries, all donated items will be prepared and packaged at Houston-based Medical Bridges, a non-profit that aims to bridge the healthcare gap worldwide by distributing medical equipment and supplies to communities in need across the globe, and shipped directly to Ukrainians in need via Crane Worldwide Logistics. For those who prefer to make a monetary donation to support Ukrainian refugees, Texas Children's has created a donation site at www.texaschildrens.org/ukrainedonations
"The core mission of Texas Children's Hospital is to create a healthier future for children and women throughout our global community which is our great privilege and responsibility," said Mark A. Wallace, President and CEO of Texas Children's Hospital. "We are proud to run toward the crisis in Ukraine with the life-sustaining health care and support fleeing refugee families need most. Whether through the donation of essential supplies or the provision of world-class medical care, Texas Children's global impact greatly surpasses the boundaries of its name."
In addition to the community donation drive, Texas Children's Hospital will utilize its robust Texas Children's Global Health Network to provide critical medical care to women and children fleeing war-torn Ukraine in Romania and collaborate with local institutions in Poland to address unmet specialized medical needs there.
In Romania, two OB/GYN physicians will provide lifesaving care to patients who have been forced from their homes at Texas Children's Hospital's Center of Excellence at the Baylor Black Sea Foundation Clinic — the Romanian headquarters at Texas Children's Hospital in Constanța. Similarly, Texas Children's Hospital has enlisted a pediatrician who is treating patients in a county hospital in Tulcea, Romania. As part of this care, physicians will be utilizing a portable ultrasound device generously donated by Butterfly iQ+ Ultrasound System, the world's first handheld, smart phone –compatible and complete ultrasound system.
In Poland, Dr. Michael Belfort, OBGYN-In-Chief at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, is spearheading Texas Children's Hospital's refugee care in Warsaw and Krakow, where he is collaborating with local physicians to enhance care to children and pregnant women with specific needs for sophisticated medical care in which Texas Children's Hospital specializes. Dr. Belfort also recently travelled to Rzeszów to deliver much-needed surgical equipment including specialized pediatric surgery suture material and surgical instruments to Prof. Artur Mazur and Dr. Piotr Bernat at the University of Rzeszów. This equipment and suture material was donated by Texas Children's Hospital at the request of pediatric surgeons in Ukraine who are struggling to keep up with the workload in besieged cities.
"Our commitment to the health and wellbeing of women and children at Texas Children's Hospital goes far beyond our presence in the Texas Medical Center," said Dr. Belfort. "By bringing the resources and expertise of our world-renowned Maternal Fetal Medicine and Fetal Center teams at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women to the families of Ukraine, we are improving health outcomes for women and children who have had to flee their homes in search of safety."
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul lauded Texas Children's Hospital's global efforts to aid Ukrainian refugees. He said, "I strongly support the incredible work of Texas Children's Hospital in Poland and Romania to bring lifesaving medical care to the Ukrainians fleeing Putin's brutal full-scale invasion. The U.S. is standing side by side with the Ukrainian people, and I am proud the Texas community is stepping up to join this monumental effort."
"We have been a primary pediatric healthcare partner in the Constanta and Tulcea regions of Romania for two decades, and our physicians in Romania will treat pregnant people and sick kids regardless of nationality," said Michael Mizwa, Director of Global Health at Texas Children's Hospital. "We're all about access to care regardless of boundaries, and we want to address health inequities that are under the spotlight as a result of this war."
In a continued show of Ukrainian support and solidarity, Texas Children's Hospital's three campuses are currently illuminated with the Ukrainian colors of blue and gold.
About Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital, a not-for-profit health care organization, is committed to creating a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children's has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women's health. The hospital includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston. The organization also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO for children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country with offices in Houston and Austin; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that's channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. For more information, go to www.texaschildrens.org. Get the latest news by visiting the online newsroom and Twitter at twitter.com/texaschildrens.
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Earth Day campaign reinforces Third Coast's commitment to monthlong earth-friendly initiatives
HUMBLE, Texas, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBX), ("Third Coast"), the holding company of Third Coast Bank, SSB, today announced that, in recognition of the upcoming 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, each branch will host an electronic recycling event from April 18 until Earth Day on Friday, April 22.
To encourage consumers to recycle electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner, Third Coast is inviting its customers to recycle any brand of used or outdated electronics for free. The campaign aims to encourage proper device disposal to decrease electronic waste and help customers prevent electronic waste from ending up in landfills. In addition, customers who drop off their unwanted electronics at each event will receive a free, environmentally friendly cloth tote.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recycling one million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by more than 3,500 US homes in a year. By recycling old electronics products, useful materials - such as glass, plastic and metals - can be collected and reused in the manufacture of other products. Donating or recycling consumer electronics conserves our natural resources and avoids air and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by manufacturing 'first use' materials.
"These recycling events demonstrate Third Coast's environmental stewardship by providing customers with end-of-life electronic recycling solutions," said Bart Caraway, Third Coast's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to providing this service to our customers by establishing a local drop-off location at each of our branches to recycle their electronics when unplugged for the last time."
"This weeklong electronic recycling event is a further example of the commitment that great communities have made to our environment. Together, Third Coast is helping the people of Texas become more environmentally responsible and are offering them a convenient opportunity to safely dispose of their old electronic devices at the same time," concluded Caraway.
About Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. is a commercially focused, Texas-based bank holding company operating primarily in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin-San Antonio markets through its wholly owned subsidiary, Third Coast Bank, SSB. Founded in 2008 in Humble, Texas, Third Coast Bank, SSB conducts banking operations through 12 branches and one loan production office encompassing the four largest metropolitan areas in Texas. Please visit https://www.tcbssb.com for more information.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) is one of three panelists convening virtually on Tuesday, April 19, at 12 p.m. ET for a webinar on climate risk and resilience.
Presented by The Institutes Griffith Foundation in collaboration with the Insurance Regulator Education Foundation (IREF), the hour-long conversation will explore the climate risk landscape and how insurers are responding to it.
"Insurers are no stranger to climate and extreme-weather risk," Kevelighan stated, in Triple-I's response last year to a Federal Insurance Office Request for Information on the insurance sector and climate-related financial risks. "We may not always have talked about the issue in those terms, but our industry has had a financial stake in it for decades."
Joining Kevelighan on the panel, billed as Peril and Promise: Climate Risk and Resilience, will be two other subject matter experts:
- Benjamin Collier, PhD, Assistant Professor, Risk, Actuarial Science and Legal Studies, Temple University
- Michael Peterson, PhD, Deputy Commissioner for Climate and Sustainability, California Department of Insurance
The non-partisan and non-advocative webinar will be moderated by Frank Tomasello, JD, Executive Director, The Institutes Griffith Foundation. It is presented free of charge. Pre-registration is required.
To illustrate how insurers are leading on the issue of climate risk and resilience, Triple-I also has created products like its Resilience Accelerator and Resilience Ratings map. Both offer guidance to the public on ways to mitigate against climate-related risks.
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DENVER, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC), one of the largest, global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovators for end-to-end digital CX solutions, today announced details pertaining to the release of its first quarter 2022 financial results and related conference call and webcast.
TTEC will release its earnings results after market close on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, when a press release will be issued. The Company will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
You are invited to join a live webcast of the conference call by visiting the "Investors Relations" section of the TTEC website at www.ttec.com. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, a replay will be available on the TTEC website.
ABOUT TTEC
TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC) is one of the largest, global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovators for end-to-end, digital CX solutions. The Company delivers leading CX technology and operational CX orchestration at scale through its proprietary cloud-based CXaaS (Customer Experience as a Service) platform. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC's outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step of the customer journey. Leveraging next gen digital and cognitive technology, the Company's Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, conversational messaging, CRM, automation (AI / ML and RPA), and analytics solutions. The Company's Engage business delivers digital customer engagement, customer acquisition & growth, content moderation, fraud prevention, and data annotation solutions. Founded in 1982, the Company's singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client NPS scores across the globe. The company's nearly 65,000 employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results. To learn more visit us at https://www.ttec.com
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TNT to Televise Premier Live Golf Event Featuring Four of Past Five NFL MVPs with Coverage Beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET
Top-Ranked Wynn Las Vegas to Serve as Host of the 12-Hole Challenge for Second Time
LAS VEGAS, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Sports' next installment of Capital One's The Match, the Sports Emmy-nominated premier live golf event series, will feature a foursome of legendary NFL quarterbacks – Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers teaming up to face Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen – with four of the past five NFL MVPs taking the course together for the first time. TNT will exclusively televise the epic 12-hole event, to be held Wednesday, June 1, with coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET, from Wynn Las Vegas, the only golf course on the Las Vegas strip.
The competition will feature both previous Capital One's The Match participants paired together – seven-time Super Bowl Champion and three-time NFL MVP Brady teamed with four-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl XLV MVP Rodgers. Rodgers is coming off a win last summer alongside Bryson Dechambeau, while Brady seeks to get redemption in his third appearance in Capital One's The Match.
A pair of young superstars will be making their debut in the premier golf series: Super Bowl LIV MVP and 2018 NFL MVP Mahomes will be joined by fellow AFC signal caller and 2020 Pro Bowler Allen. Together the four elite gridiron stars have amassed an astounding 30 Pro Bowl, 86 NFL Playoff appearances and nine Super Bowl titles.
Live coverage of the match play event from the Wynn Las Vegas golf course will once again feature unprecedented access with players having open mics throughout the entire competition, including the capability to communicate directly with their competitors and the broadcast commentators. More information on the live production, including the commentator team, and additional details will be shared leading up to the event.
Capital One's The Match at Wynn Las Vegas will be held at the Wynn Golf Club, which also hosted Brooks Koepka's 5-and-3 win over DeChambeau in Capital One's The Match last November. Wynn Golf Club is a 6,722-yard, par-70 championship length golf course and is considered one of the best courses in Las Vegas. Located on the site of the legendary Desert Inn Golf Club, the golf course, designed by Tom Fazio and recently updated by his son, Logan, offers elevation changes and uncharacteristic water hazards on 12 of the Las Vegas course's 18 picturesque holes. The golf amenities at Wynn Las Vegas, a Forbes Travel Guide five-star luxury hotel, are regarded as second to none.
Turner Sports has televised five editions of Capital One's The Match, with the series serving as a platform to support various philanthropical organizations. To date, Capital One's The Match has raised nearly $33 million for various organizations and has donated nearly 17 million meals to Feeding America.
A partner since the event's inception, Capital One will return as title sponsor of Capital One's The Match. Further details about social, digital and broadcast brand integrations throughout the event will be shared in the coming weeks.
Partners also include Excel Sports Management as the tournament organizer, along with 199 Productions, Tom Brady's global multi-platform content and production company.
Turner Sports, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery, is an industry leader in the delivery of premium sports content across all platforms, widely recognized for its expansive partnerships with the NBA, Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, the National Hockey League and, starting in 2023, the United States Soccer Federation. The Turner Sports portfolio also includes Bleacher Report, the #1 digital destination for young sports fans driving engagement and video views across all social platforms and the B/R app, with premier brands including House of Highlights, B/R Football, B/R Gridiron, B/R Kicks, B/R Betting, B/R Open Ice, B/R Walk-Off, and B/R Gaming. Turner Sports co-manages NBA Digital – comprised of NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE Pass, the NBA App and NBAGLEAGUE.com – as well as NCAA.com and the NCAA March Madness Live suite of products. Visit the Turner Sports online pressroom for additional press materials; follow Turner Sports on Twitter at @TurnerSportsPR.
Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN) 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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ITHACA, N.Y., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ursa Space Systems, a global satellite intelligence infrastructure provider, today announced that Global Oil Storage and Auto Manufacturing Index datasets are available through Google Cloud's data exchange, Analytics Hub, which is now available in public preview. The offering will provide businesses seamless access to satellite-derived data via the Crux data integration platform.
"As external data becomes more critical to organizations across industries, the need for a unified experience between data integration and analytics has never been more important. We are proud to be working with Google Cloud to power the launch of Analytics Hub, feeding hundreds of pre-engineered data pipelines from hundreds of external datasets including Ursa Space," said Dan Lynn, SVP Product at Crux. "The sharing capabilities that Analytics Hub delivers will significantly enhance the data mobility requirements of practitioners, and the Crux data integration platform stands ready to quickly integrate any external data source and deliver on behalf of Google Cloud and its customers."
"We are persistently monitoring over 1,000 locations globally and extracting insights into prepared downloads available on a weekly basis" said Adam Maher, CEO and co-founder of Ursa Space. "By partnering with Crux and Google Cloud, we're able to provide these insights to customers in a way that allows them to hit the ground running instantaneously."
Customers can access these market specific data and insights in just a few clicks within Google BigQuery, which can then be easily embedded into users' analytics and machine learning workflows.
"Access to data, like the satellite imagery provided by Ursa Space, is crucial to modern business. By bringing its satellite imagery data to Google Cloud Analytics Hub, Ursa Space is providing greater access and insight into its growing datasets for customers with BigQuery, ultimately helping power better business decisions," said Manvinder Singh, Director, Partnerships at Google Cloud.
To learn more about Ursa Space's ready-made subscription datasets, please visit Ursa Space or get started with Analytics Hub on Google Cloud today.
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Van Dyke Horn New Hires Include More Than 30 Years of Combined Experience and Creative Services, Multimedia and Website Capabilities to Clients
DETROIT, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After the initial announcement of Van Dyke Horn Public Relations (VDH) and Lambert joining forces on March 30, we asked, what's next? VDH today announced the hiring of four seasoned staff who make up the agency's 11-member team.
VDH announced a strategic partnership with Lambert, a national integrated communications agency, on March 30, joining two of Michigan's top PR agencies. VDH remains a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) business as it has for the last 24 years. The new alliance provides both firms with new opportunities and capabilities, including creative services, multimedia production, website, social media management and digital marketing. Both firms are already bringing shared assets and services to the table for their clients to help achieve goals. VDH plans to rename and rebrand in the next few weeks.
Kelsey Hartung and Antonice Strickland, MPS, join VDH as Senior Account Executives. Jerel Jones and Sabira Rahman have both joined as Account Executives.
Hartung has nearly 15 years of experience in public relations, community engagement, and event planning and management. Before VDH, Hartung handled corporate communications for Ilitch Holdings, Inc. in Detroit. Prior to that, she led communications and event planning for the legal staff at General Motors, served as director of communications and public affairs for the Public Lighting Authority, and worked at VDH from 2011 to 2014, when the agency was Berg Muirhead and Associates. She is eager to return to the storied agency where commitment to the community is the cornerstone of its work. Hartung received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Oakland University. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Detroit and the Rotary Club of Detroit.
Strickland is an award-winning public relations and communications professional with experience across nonprofit, fortune 500, and entertainment industries for a decade. In her previous roles, Strickland headed up marketing and public relations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, served as a senior account executive with Truscott Rossman, and was the communications manager for Black Women's Health Imperative from Washington, D.C. She holds a Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Michigan State University. Strickland is a board member of PRSA Detroit and formerly served as chapter president of the National Black Public Relations Society.
"Our new hires join our existing staff and senior leadership, bringing more skills and talents into the fold," said Georgella Muirhead, APR, founder and CEO of VDH, "We continue to break down walls, and barriers to serve our employees, clients and community. This is our home."
Rahman is an experienced communicator with a concentration in PR, digital marketing, content creating and writing. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in communications and public relations, summa cum laude, from Wayne State University. Prior to VDH, she supported Featherstone, the Children's Foundation and Beaumont Health with PR, digital marketing and media relations. Rahman is fluent in English, Bangla and Arabic.
Jones previously worked as a freelancer for Upwork and supported the Detroit Health Department with communications and social media before joining VDH. He has experience leading media relations and marketing campaigns for diverse clients through Lovio George, a communications and design agency. Jones received a Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
"We remain committed to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and our community," said Marilyn Horn, president and CFO of VDH. "We are eager to bring new capabilities to the table alongside Lambert–including creative services, video production, website design and more. VDH continues to grow in size, services and spirit. We are going back to our roots, which will be at the core of our new name and brand."
Hartung and Strickland will serve as day-to-day contacts for clients and teams in their new roles. They will lead the development of communications plans, reporting and analytics, communications campaigns, and marketing strategies. Jones and Rahman will play a critical role in implementing program strategies, assisting in PR and marketing plans, while conducting thorough research, media monitoring and drawing analytics.
"The team keeps knocking it out of the park to attract top talent to the agency," said Lambert CEO Michelle Olson, APR. "And, our partnership has already opened the doors to opportunities and clients we both would have walked away from alone. The two agencies have skills that continue to set each other apart — and together, we make a stronger team."
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As part of Vaseline's Equitable Skincare for All Program, together with partners HUED and VisualDx, See My Skin aims to improve skin healthcare outcomes for people of color.
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When people of color search for skin care information online, they're often met with results that don't accurately reflect them. Research published by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that less than 6% of image-based search results show conditions on skin of color.1 In an effort to close that gap, Vaseline® is introducing See My Skin, alongside partners at HUED, a digital health company focused on improving quality of care for Black, Latinx and Indigenous populations through education, access and data, and VisualDx, medical informatics company that is dedicated to reducing healthcare bias by improving clinical decisions through visualization. In joining forces, See My Skin was created as the only online database designed to search conditions on skin of color and connect people with the proper care they deserve.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9040051-vaseline-launches-see-my-skin-database-to-improve-skin-healthcare-for-people-of-color/
As the original skin protectant that has been healing skin for over 150 years, Vaseline® exists to give everybody healthy skin – that includes providing equal access to skin health. However, this can't be achieved if part of the Vaseline® community doesn't have proper representation or access to equal care due to systemic racism that impacts medical standards and algorithmic search.
"People of color are negatively impacted by healthcare inequities that can lead to worse health outcomes, including caring for their skin. Whether it's looking for answers in search, on social media, or even in textbooks – the results that resemble their skin are scarce, which can leave us feeling unseen and underrepresented," says Kevin Tolson, Brand Director of US Skincare at Unilever. "We created See My Skin so that people with melanin-rich skin could finally see skin conditions on themselves. Our goal is to provide solutions that ensure communities are equipped to get the care that everyone deserves. This is a step in that direction."
As an educational resource, See My Skin guides consumers by displaying results they seek when searching for skin conditions. Through the search experience, See My Skin helps provide people access to quality and impartial skin care with a robust database of board-certified dermatologists. The platform also offers educational resources that provide expert recommendations on how to treat and monitor skin at home, understanding when to seek a dermatologist for proper care, and how to best prepare for an appointment with the right questions. The community is invited not just to search for resources, but also to submit their own images to help continually expand representation of skin of color.
All content on the platform is independently evaluated for accuracy and relevance by Vaseline's Dermatology Review Board including Dr. Mona Gohara, MD, FAAD, Dr. Uchenna Okereke, MD, FAAD, and Dr. Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD. Founder of Tone Dermatology, Dr. Caroline Robinson, MD said, "I'm really excited to be a part of this work because this topic and this issue is something that I'm very passionate about. We need to move the needle on equitable care for all. Thinking about things from a patient perspective, it's really difficult to recognize the lack of representation for skin of color. We are becoming a more and more diverse nation, and resources like textbooks and image databases need to evolve with the changing society."
Broadening Our Equitable Skincare for All Efforts
Through Vaseline's broader Equitable Skincare for All efforts, See My Skin helps contribute to our mission to create 15 million more equitable skincare experiences by 2025. Vaseline® continues to create change by focusing on three important areas: resources for communities, providing access to care, and education for skincare professionals.
- Resources for Communities: To further meet the skin health needs for people of color with trusted resources and education, Vaseline® has evolved its partnership with HUED after launching a dermatologist finder tool in 2020. HUED is a first-of-its-kind healthcare technology startup and website that connects patients with medical professionals that specifically understand their cultural, physical, and mental health needs.
- Providing Access to Care: Vaseline continues providing access to care with Direct Relief, who has been an ongoing partner for over 6 years through The Vaseline® Healing Project. This partnership helps to support a network of nonprofit health centers and clinics that provide affordable and comprehensive services to those who need it most.
- Education for Skincare Professionals: In partnership with Medscape, the leading online global destination for physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide, Vaseline® has provided funding to support the development of continuing medical education to equip dermatologists and medical practitioners to better treat, diagnose and care for skin of color. These learning modules cover treatment for common skin conditions such as acne and scarring, seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis specific to skin of color.
As part of the launch, Vaseline's most iconic product is transformed to celebrate the brand's dedication to ensuring that everyone has proper access to healthy skin. The limited-edition Vaseline Healing Jelly artwork on pack includes a QR code driving to resources, inclusive of the See My Skin platform, while housing the moisturizing and healing skin care benefits Vaseline Original Healing Jelly is known for.
Visit www.seemyskin.com for resources to help find the right dermatologist to take care of your skin, and see how Vaseline is working towards equity in skincare at www.vaseline.com/equitableskincare.
Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. We have 148,000 employees and generated sales of €52.4 billion in 2021. Over half of our footprint is in developing and emerging markets. We have around 400 brands found in homes all over the world – including iconic brands like Dove, Knorr, Hellmann's, Magnum, Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Degree, Seventh Generation, St. Ives, Suave, TRESemmé, and Vaseline.
Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business and to demonstrate how our purpose-led, future-fit business model drives superior performance. We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world's first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap, more than 100 years ago, and it's at the heart of how we run our company today.
The Unilever Compass, our sustainable business strategy, is set out to help us deliver superior performance and drive sustainable and responsible growth, while:
- improving the health of the planet;
- improving people's health, confidence and wellbeing; and
- contributing to a fairer and more socially inclusive world.
While there is still more to do, in the past year we're proud to have achieved sector leadership in S&P's Dow Jones Sustainability Index, 'Triple A' status in CDP's Climate, Water and Forest benchmarks, and to be named as the top ranked company in the GlobeScan/SustainAbility Sustainability Leaders survey for the eleventh consecutive year.
For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
For more information on Unilever Canada and its brands visit: www.unilever.ca
HUED is a venture backed digital health company focused on improving quality of care for Black, Latinx and Indigenous populations through education, access and data. By reducing barriers that these communities face due to fear, distrust, comfortability and lack of access to quality medical care, HUED seeks to change the lives of 500,000 Black and Latino patients by 2025.
VisualDx is a company dedicated to improving medical decisions through augmented thinking and timely visualization. It is committed to reducing disparities in medicine and believes technology can bridge gaps in knowledge to bring about more equitable care. The professional product, VisualDx, is the award-winning diagnostic clinical decision support system that has become the standard professional resource at more than 2,300 hospitals worldwide and over half the U.S. medical schools. VisualDx, along with its consumer tool Aysa, combines problem oriented clinical search with the world's best curated medical image library, plus medical knowledge from experts and sophisticated machine learning algorithms to help with differential diagnosis, variation, treatment, and patient communication. Their mission is to improve healthcare decision making and reduce diagnostic errors. Learn more at www.visualdx.com.
A humanitarian organization committed to improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, Direct Relief delivers lifesaving medical resources throughout the world to communities in need—without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. For more information, please visit https://www.DirectRelief.org.
Medscape is the leading source of clinical news, health information, and point-of-care tools for health care professionals. Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the most robust and integrated medical information and educational tools. Medscape Education (medscape.org) is the leading destination for continuous professional development, consisting of more than 30 specialty-focused destinations offering thousands of free C.M.E. and C.E. courses and other educational programs for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals. Medscape is a subsidiary of WebMD Health Corp.
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Earth Day campaign to scale verified sustainability efforts through reforestation solicits veritree's corporate community, including new partners Jeep, Vega, and Herbaland.
VANCOUVER, BC, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- veritree, a data-driven, restorative platform that connects nature-based solutions with mission-driven companies, today announces its 10 Million Verified Tree Challenge, uniting 30 corporate partners to invest in restoration projects in critical habitats this year.
Designed to empower brands with a vehicle for real, measurable impact, the program will leverage veritree's technology to monitor, manage, verify and track the regenerative impacts of restoration projects in partnership with planting organizations from the ground up in Canada, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, and Senegal.
"Our 10 Million Verified Tree challenge allows brands to become an important part of the restorative economy and bring their consumers straight to the heart of climate action," said veritree CEO Derrick Emsley. "When we started the tree-planting apparel company tentree, our sister brand, we wanted to build a brand that gives back to the planet more than it takes; a decade later, I'm proud to be scaling that impact through the veritree platform, connecting a community of partners and their stakeholders with real and meaningful action."
Companies leading the challenge by supporting the planting of 50,000 trees or more include: Samsung, Northland Properties, Herbaland, Mogo, Cardano, Jeep, Creator.co, Vega, 101 Cider, Krystal, Alive Publishing, Accelerate Financial, Promosapien, Jiminy's, Monstercat, Save-on-foods, and Earn with Drop.
The collective effort targets habitats around the world where planting projects can maximize positive impact. In Canada's Cariboo region, veritree's planting partners will restore lands destroyed by recent wildfires; restoration in the province of New Brunswick will focus on ecosystems impacted by the commercial logging industry; and in Kaffrine, Senegal, veritree will empower the planting of diverse "forest gardens" to mimic natural woodland ecosystems and support sustainable agroforestry. Projects in Madagascar, Indonesia, and Kenya will focus on restoring the coastal mangrove population, providing primary habitats for thousands of species and breeding and nursery grounds for many fish and invertebrate species.
With a goal to plant over 1 billion verified trees by 2030, veritree leverages technology to drive greater transparency and enhances credibility of nature-based solutions. "We invite all business leaders to get involved and help drive the transformation to a low carbon and nature positive future," Emsley said. "With 30 like-minded companies already behind us, we're making a verifiable impact this Earth Day. But it's going to take more than 30 of us to transform the world."
The full community of partners joining the 10 Million Verified Tree Challenge to-date includes Samsung, Mogo, Cardano, Jeep, Vega, 101 Cider, Krystal Hosting, Alive Publishing, Herbaland, Accelerate Financial, Promosapien, Jiminy's Pet Food, Monstercat, Earn with Drop, Parade, Poshmark, Leopold's Tavern, Kitsch Wines, EcoChit, C-PAC of Canada, Operto, Traction on Demand, Vivobarefoot Canada, Whitepaper Solutions, Winscape IT, Boundary, Rise, E.pop, Hahn Air, Mala the Brand, PROPetual RIET.
For more information on 10 Million Verified Tree Challenge partners and the potential for nature-positive impact, please visit veritree.com.
ABOUT VERITREE
veritree is a data-driven, restorative platform that connects nature-based solutions with mission-driven companies ready to lead the restorative economy. With on-the-ground monitoring and blockchain verification, veritree improves transparency and trust through data and tools that revitalize ecosystems, strengthen communities, and build climate solutions.
The success behind tentree's planting program, veritree scales consumer-centric programs between planting organizations and corporations around the world. veritree's mission is to restore the planet - planting and verifying one billion trees within the decade. For more information, visit veritree.com.
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COLUMBIA, Mo., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest VA lender, was named on Fortune Magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022.
Veterans United ranked No.14 on the 100 Best Companies To Work For list. The annual list is compiled by the international publication along with the global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work.
"Having a spot on Fortune's Great Place to Work for the seventh consecutive year is an honor. It all comes down to our employees and their passion for impacting and enhancing the lives of our nation's Veterans, service members, our families, communities, and each other," said August Nielsen, Vice President of People Services for Veterans United. "We collectively define our company's success by directly living out our employee-created values: be passionate and have fun, deliver results with integrity and enhance lives every day."
The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For is highly competitive, and 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the list. Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies were only considered if they had been a Great Place to Work-Certified organization.
Great Place to Work is the only company culture award in America that selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"Best Companies' leadership has never been more necessary," said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "As workers struggle with the Great Resignation, burnout and Covid disruptions, these exceptional companies offer workplace experiences as strong as prior to the pandemic. These companies get that 'place' is wherever their employees are sitting or standing, and they are committed to make that place equitable, safe and productive. Their commitment to genuinely care for their people through trust, inclusion, purpose and meaningful flexibility for life circumstances goes beyond surface-level perks and is a model for the market to follow."
One aspect that makes Veterans United unique is its foundation, which is supported solely by the company's employees and its affiliates. In 2021, the Veterans United Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary by donating an additional $10 million on top of other giving to help communities nationwide, which assisted 139 individuals and 93 organizations. In total, the foundation donated more than $20 million throughout the year.
"Our employees share a passion for wanting to enhance the lives of others. It was something the company was intentional about before the foundation was created, as we've always been focused on enhancing lives and supporting others," said Erik Morse, board president of Veterans United Foundation. "By forming the Veterans United Foundation 10 years ago, not only were we able to give back more to the communities we call home, but we were also able to provide more opportunities for our employees to give back collectively."
To see the complete list of the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, click here.
About Veterans United Home Loans
Based in Columbia, Missouri, the full-service national lender financed more than $25.8 billion in loans in 2020 and is the country's largest VA purchase lender. The company's mission is to help Veterans and service members take advantage of the home loan benefits earned by their service. The company's employee-driven charitable arm, Veterans United Foundation, is committed to enhancing the lives of Veterans and military families nationwide by focusing on supporting military families and nonprofit organizations that strengthen local communities. Veterans United Home Loans and its employees have donated more than $100 million to the Foundation since its founding in November 2011. Learn more at EnhanceLives.com.
About the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
Great Place to Work® selected the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 4.5 million current U.S. employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Company rankings are derived from 75 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home, will release its first-quarter financial results and presentation materials at 4:05 p.m. ET on Monday, April 25, 2022. Whirlpool Corporation will then hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 8 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
To participate in the conference call, dial 1 (888) 440-4038 and Conference ID 2610251. International participants should dial 1 (646) 960-0861 and Conference ID 2610251. Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the call, as they may experience longer than usual wait times.
The conference call will be webcast live on the Company's website at www.whirlpoolcorp.com and may be accessed by clicking on the "Investors" tab located at the top of the page. To listen to the live webcast, participants should visit the site at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to download any required streaming media software. Key financial statistics, the earnings presentation, and an archived recording of the conference call will be available on the Company's website for at least 30 days.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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SHANGHAI, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today announced the appointment of Johnson Huang as its first Chief Customer Officer. The creation of this leadership position is part of the Company's strategic initiatives to integrate customer centricity into the Company's brand-driven culture. Warton Wang, currently the Company's Chief Development Officer, will succeed Mr. Huang as General Manager, KFC. These appointments will be effective on May 1, 2022.
Mr. Huang, who currently serves as General Manager, KFC, joined the Company in 2006 and has held a variety of leadership roles. Under Mr. Huang's leadership, KFC grew significantly and has been recognized as an innovative quick service restaurant brand in many dimensions. Previously, while serving as the Company's Chief Information and Marketing Support Officer, Mr. Huang helped Yum China build an industry-leading IT function and a powerful digital infrastructure. In his new capacity, Mr. Huang will focus on building capabilities to better understand and serve customer needs as well as spearhead cross-functional initiatives, such as cross-brand customer loyalty programs. He will also oversee the Company's emerging brands – Lavazza, COFFii & JOY and Taco Bell, and continue to report to Joey Wat, the Company's Chief Executive Officer.
Warton Wang, currently the Company's Chief Development Officer, will become the General Manager, KFC. Mr. Wang is a 24-year veteran with deep operations expertise, who first joined KFC in 1998 as an operations management trainee. He held various operations roles within KFC, including as Market Manager of Hangzhou KFC, the largest regional market of the KFC brand. Mr. Wang became the Regional Vice President, KFC Field Operations in 2015, and in that position he led various initiatives to improve KFC's business operations and enhance restaurant efficiency. In 2020, Mr. Wang was appointed as the Company's Chief Development Officer. He was instrumental for the innovation of the Company's multiple store formats and growth strategy.
Ms. Wat commented, "Digital is a core growth enabler of Yum China to unlock tremendous opportunities. Johnson's new leadership role will enable us to continuously strengthen our digital capabilities and elevate the customer experience. With his strong technology background and deep understanding of the organization, Johnson is most suited for this new role. Johnson's proven track record of leading KFC in the past five years gives us confidence that he can transform our emerging brands into future growth engines for Yum China."
Ms. Wat continued, "Warton is a home-grown leader with deep operations experience. He progressed his way up the operations career path into the leadership team. In his previous capacity, he demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to turn opportunities into tangible results. He has led the innovation of store formats that accelerated store network expansion and improved new store payback. I am confident that Warton will catapult the brand to the next level of success. Warton will also be an inspiration for our young operations talent working on the frontlines."
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About Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. is a licensee of Yum! Brands in mainland China. It has exclusive rights in mainland China to KFC, China's leading quick-service restaurant brand, Pizza Hut, the leading casual dining restaurant brand in China, and Taco Bell, a California-based restaurant chain serving innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China also owns the Little Sheep, Huang Ji Huang, East Dawning and COFFii & JOY concepts outright. In addition, Yum China has partnered with Lavazza to explore and develop the Lavazza coffee shop concept in China. The Company had 12,163 restaurants in over 1,600 cities at the end of February 2022.
In 2021, Yum China ranked # 363 on the Fortune 500 list and was named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies list. Yum China has also been selected as member of both Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): World Index and Emerging Market Index. In 2022, the Company was named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and was certified as a Top Employer 2022 in China by the Top Employers Institute, both for the fourth consecutive year. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.
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SEATTLE, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) today announced that its first quarter 2022 financial results will be released after market close on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its results that afternoon at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET.
Information about Zillow Group's financial results, including a link to the live webcast and recorded replay, will be made available on the company's Investor Relations website at: https://investors.zillowgroup.com/investors/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx
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About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates offer customers an on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting or financing with transparency and ease.
Zillow Group's affiliates and subsidiaries include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans™, Zillow Closing Services™, Trulia®, Out East®, ShowingTime®, Bridge Interactive®, dotloop®, StreetEasy® and HotPads®. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).
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Common Problems Affecting Residential & Commercial HVAC Systems
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Benefits of Replacement
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- Substantial Cost Savings – If your system is more than 10 years old and repair costs are approaching 50% of the value of the system, a great deal of energy can be saved by upgrading to a newer, more efficient system. Depending on the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), upgrading could save you 20% to 40% on heating and cooling costs.
- Tax Incentives – In addition to energy savings that add up over the lifetime of your new system, available tax credits and incentives could save you up to 30% of the cost of newer, high-efficiency systems. Look for the ENERGY STAR label for your best options when considering repair vs. replacement.
- Warranty – Newer units come with a warranty, which helps you save on repair costs should any issues arise.
- Green Benefits – The U.S. Government and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have mandated the phase-out of R-22 refrigerant to protect the ozone. Upgrading to an R-410A system not only helps the environment, but also helps you avoid the high costs of repairing an older system as supplies of R-22 are more costly due to the phase out.
- Comfort & Air Quality – Newer systems do a better job of controlling temperature and humidity, which reduces mold and mildew growth, improving both comfort and air quality in your home.
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- The 50% Rule – If the cost of repair vs. replacement of your system is less than half of its value and you haven’t been suffering the need for monthly service calls to keep your system up and running, repair may be easier on your checkbook.
- Moving – If you are planning on moving out of your current home in the immediate future and your system is still working, talk to your local real estate agent to determine whether either repair or replacement would be in your best interest.
- Maintenance – If your system is sitting on the fence—neither old nor new—some simple maintenance techniques may help prolong its lifespan and make immediate replacement unnecessary. Ask your technician if this is in your best interest, and if so, what you can do to get a few more miles out of your existing system.
Recognizing the Time for Repair vs. Replacement
These are signs that it may be time to call your Aire Serv technician:
- Age – When it comes to repair vs. replacement, the EPA and Department of Energy’s joint ENERGY STAR program recommend systems older than 10 years old and furnaces or boilers older than 15 years old be replaced. Though these systems may last a few years longer, they will increasingly lose energy efficiency over time, costing you energy dollars.
- Uneven Temperatures – Uneven temperatures are an indicator of a possible need for a heating and cooling upgrade.
- Noise – If your system has to overexert itself to keep up with the heating and cooling demands of your home, it can become excessively noisy or turn off randomly. Establish and maintain a regular maintenance schedule to preserve the function of your system, including annual professional maintenance to prevent problems before they occur.
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A federal judge in Florida struck down on Monday the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods.
US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the mandate was unlawful because it exceeded the statutory authority of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and because its implementation violated administrative law.
It is unclear clear how quickly the ruling will be implemented at airports or train stations across the country or if the Justice Department will attempt to block the ruling and file an appeal.
Just last week, the CDC extended this mask mandate through May 3. The masking requirement applied to airplanes, trains, and other forms of public transportation.
A Biden administration official familiar with the White House's decision previously told CNN the goal of the extension was to gather more information and understanding of the BA.2 variant of the coronavirus. Covid-19 cases in the US are on the rise, leading universities and the City of Philadelphia to reimplement indoor mask mandates.
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said last week that part of the reason for the extension of the transportation mask mandate was because of rising Covid-19 cases and settings created by travel.
"We bring a lot of people together in a closed setting for a prolonged period of time, and not everyone has the option to not travel," Murthy said on SiriusXM's Doctor Radio's Doctor Radio Reports, giving examples such as traveling on a plane to see a sick mother or traveling for work to keep a job. "Because it's not necessarily an optional setting for people and because, again, folks are together for a long period of time, that's why the CDC has leaned into being cautious there and recommending that people continue to wear those masks."
The White House, the Department of Homeland Security and CDC did not immediately comment on the ruling.
In her 59-page ruling, Mizelle suggested that the government's implementation of the mandate -- in which non-complying travelers are "forcibly removed from their airplane seats, denied board at the bus steps, and turned away at the train station doors" -- was akin to "detention and quarantine," which are not contemplated in the section of the law in question, she said.
"As a result, the Mask Mandate is best understood not as sanitation, but as an exercise of the CDC's power to conditionally release individuals to travel despite concerns that they may spread a communicable disease (and to detain or partially quarantine those who refuse)," she wrote. "But the power to conditionally release and detain is ordinarily limited to individuals entering the United States from a foreign country."
She added that the mandate also did not fit with a section of the law that would allow for detention of a travel if he was, upon examination, found to infected.
"The Mask Mandate complies with neither of these subsections," the judge said. "It applies to all travelers regardless of their origins or destinations and makes no attempt to sort based on their health."
Mizelle was appointed to the federal court in 2020 by then-President Donald Trump.
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with higher gusts.
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* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The City and County of Honolulu has cited a development project for not taking care of its build site along Kapiolani Boulevard. The complaint involves the homeless visiting a two-story building on the property, overgrown weeds and a broken fence. This comes as the developer missed key deadlines for permits.
In 2017, the plans for Hawaii Ocean Plaza were promising. The development program on the company's website shows $136 million in construction costs, a coffee shop, Chinese and Western restaurants, a hotel lobby, sky garden, and swimming pool. The land alone cost $65 million.
More than four years later the property is still silent. Permits for the project have lapsed.
Developer Zhong Fang tells KITV4 in an email, the lapse happened for a reason. The company is re-designing the building. The original plan calls for 175 hotel rooms, but the developer feels hotels are operating at a loss right now. He says the new plan will replace the hotel with 30% more affordable housing.
Previously there were only 33 affordable housing condo units. A member of HI Good Neighbor responded to the change.
"What they should have done from the beginning is engage with the community and make sure what they are developing meets the community's needs," said Tyler Dos Santos from HI Good Neighbor.
The statement from the developers also says new construction drawings should take a year, with construction happening the year after.
"You know we're going to have to keep a careful eye on them to make sure, they meet their commitments," said Dos Santos.
After receiving the city's violation for the current disrepair of the property, Fang acknowledged some problems on the site. He says it may be the contractor, Sky Ala Moana, who did not clean up the site.
The developers says they are now cleaning up sanitation and garbage at the location, and strengthening site maintenance and management.
"If they want to be part of the community here they should take care of the property they own. Make sure it is well kept for neighbors and community members," said Dos Santos.
Fang says the revised project plan may include further benefits to the community.
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Confused about inflation? You're not alone.
Inflation is, paradoxically, both incredibly simple to understand and absurdly complicated.
Let's start with the simplest version: Inflation happens when prices broadly go up.
That "broadly" is important: At any given time, the price of goods will fluctuate based on shifting tastes. Someone makes a viral TikTok about brussels sprouts and suddenly everyone's gotta have them; boom, sprouts prices go up. Meanwhile, sellers of cauliflower, last season's trendy veg, are practically giving their goods away. Such fluctuations are constant.
Inflation, however, occurs when the average price of virtually everything consumers buy goes up. Food, houses, cars, clothes, toys, etc. To afford those necessities, wages have to rise, too.
It's not always a bad thing. In the United States, for the past 40 years or so (and particularly this century), we've been living in an ideal low-and-slow level of inflation that comes with a well-oiled consumer-driven economy, with prices going up around 2% a year, if that. Sure, prices on some things, like housing and health care, are much higher than they used to be, but other things, like computers and TVs, have become much cheaper — so the average of all the things combined has been relatively stable.
Still with me?
All right, let's cut to today, and why inflation is all over the news.
When 'inflation' is a bad word
Inflation becomes problematic when that low-and-slow simmer gets fired up to a boil. That's when you hear economists talk about the economy "overheating." For a variety of reasons, largely stemming from the pandemic, the global economy finds itself at a rigorous boil right now.
Economists use two main gauges to track inflation in the United States, and both are at their highest level in four decades.
The Consumer Price Index for March rose 8.5% -- a level not seen since December 1981, when the CPI stood at 8.9%. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, which the Federal Reserve prefers, rose 6.4% in February from the same period a year earlier, its fastest increase since January 1982.
And here's where Econ 101 merges a bit with Psych 101. There's a behavioral economics aspect to inflation, where it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. When prices go up for a long enough period of time, consumers start to anticipate the price increases. You'll buy more goods today if you think they'll cost appreciably more tomorrow. That has the effect of increasing demand, which causes prices to rise even more. And so on. And so on.
That's where it can get especially tricky for the Fed, whose main job is to control money supply and keep inflation in check.
How'd we get here?
Blame the pandemic. And Russia's assault on Ukraine.
In the spring of 2020, as Covid-19 spread, it was like yanking the plug on the global economy. Factories around the world shut down; people stopped eating at restaurants; airlines grounded flights. Millions of people were laid off as business disappeared practically overnight. The unemployment rate in America shot up to nearly 15% from about 3.5% in February 2020.
It was the sharpest economic contraction on record.
At the same time, the Fed implemented emergency stimulus measures to keep financial markets from tanking. The central bank slashed interest rates to near zero and began pumping tens of billions of dollars every month into the markets by buying up corporate debt. In doing so, the bank likely prevented a full-on financial meltdown. But keeping those easy-money policies in place over the past 20 months has also fueled — you guessed it — inflation.
By early summer 2020, demand for consumer goods started to pick back up. Rapidly. Congress and President Joe Biden passed a historic $1.9 trillion stimulus bill in March that made Americans suddenly flush with cash and unemployment assistance. People started shopping again. Demand went from zero to 100, but supply couldn't bounce back so easily.
Turns out that when you pull out the plug on the global economy, you can't just plug it back in and expect it start humming at the same pace as before.
Take cars, for example. Automakers saw the Covid crisis beginning and did what any smart business would do — shut down temporarily to mitigate losses. But not long after the pandemic shut factories down, it also drove up demand for cars as people worried about exposure on public transit and avoided flying. Automakers (and car buyers) had whiplash.
Cars require an immense number of parts, from an immense number of different factories all around the world, to be built by highly skilled laborers in other parts of the world. Getting all of those discreet operations back online takes time, and doing so while keeping workers from getting sick takes even more time.
Economists often describe inflation as too much money chasing too few goods. That's exactly what happened with cars. And houses. And Peloton bikes. And any number of other items that became hot ticket items.
How's the supply chain involved in all this?
"Supply chain bottlenecks" — that's another one you see all over, right?
Let's go back to the car example.
We know that high demand + limited supply = prices go up.
But high demand + limited supply + production delays = prices go up even more.
All modern cars rely on a variety of computer chips to function. But those chips are also used in cellphones, appliances, TVs, laptops and dozens of other items that, as bad luck would have it, were all in high demand at the same time.
That's just one example of the disconnect in the global supply chain. Because new cars have been slow to roll in, used car demand shot through the roof, which drove overall inflation higher. In some cases, car owners were able to sell their used cars for more than what they paid for them a year or two prior.
What happens next?
Prices and wages are likely to keep going up. But for how long, and how much, depends on countless variables across the globe.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine dashed hopes that prices would come down significantly in 2022.
The conflict has upended commodity and oil markets, driving up prices of food and gasoline around the world. That's compounding supply chain headaches, leading to further shortages of critical food items and oil.
Lockdowns in China, meanwhile, have left the world's largest seaport essentially at a standstill. Corporations bear some blame as well, as many big companies have been raising prices to protect their profit margins.
And there's no telling what kind of new shocks — a resurgent Covid variant, a massive shipping container getting stuck in a waterway, a natural disaster — could set back progress.
There's no single government or central bank that can fix the inflation resulting from those global disruptions.
But central banks are doing what they can. In the United States, the Fed began raising rates in March by a quarter of a percentage point — its first increase since 2018 — and plans to raise rates several more times this year.
When money becomes more expensive to borrow, that can take the heat off price increases and bring the economy back down to that nice, gentle simmer. Or so the Fed hopes. Its biggest challenge is to deploy interest rate hikes at a pace the economy can tolerate — raising them too much, or too quickly, would risk collapsing demand, which could derail economic growth or even cause a recession.
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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Renters are growing pessimistic they will ever own a home as prices keep rising. This image shows new homes in Antioch, California, on March 31.
The average probability of owning a home at some point in the future tumbled to 43.3% this year, down from 51.6% in 2021, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey released on Monday.
That's the lowest level since the NY Fed began asking the question in 2015.
High prices appear to be a driving factor: Twenty-two percent of households in the survey report they planned to buy a home but now view renting as a better financial decision. Most respondents either prefer to rent (36%) or said they were waiting for prices to come down before buying (42%).
The findings come after home prices spiked last year by the most on record, surpassing even the blockbuster growth of the early 2000s housing bubble. Some people who had hoped to buy have been priced out of the market, forcing them to rent instead. That in turn has helped to drive up rental rates.
The shift in sentiment in the NY Fed survey was driven by families with less college education and lower income.
About one in three (34%) of those surveyed who make less than $60,000 think they will eventually own a home. That's down from 46% in 2020.
Likewise, 34% of those with less than a bachelor's degree expect to own a home, down from 46% two years ago.
Meanwhile, families are bracing for their rental rates to spike.
Households expect rent to climb by 11.5% over the next 12 months, nearly double the 6.6% pace anticipated in February 2021. And over the next five years, households expect annual rent to rise by 5.2%, compared with 4.4% a year ago.
"Taken together, these numbers suggest a spike in rents in the near future, followed by more moderate growth in subsequent years," the NY Fed said in the report.
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with higher gusts.
* WHERE...Kauai Windward Waters, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters and Kaiwi Channel.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is still urging Oahu residents, businesses and government agencies to reduce their water use by 10% as a result of the Red Hill water contamination crisis.
Though it told KITV4 on Sunday there hasn't been a change to the call to save water, there is concern as we head into the dry summer months.
"We're in a crisis situation. Our water supply is threatened," said BWS Manager and Chief Engineer Ernie Lau in a public service announcement requesting everyone on Oahu to do their part to save water.
For more than five weeks -- since March 10 -- the BWS has been sounding the alarm, warning about a decrease in rainfall and the current strain on our water system to meet demand, and asking people to voluntarily conserve water.
"If everyone pitched in, if we came together as a community and did that, those little things, we'd be in a much better position. Then we don't have to resort to mandatory restrictions," said Bryan Andaya, chair of BWS' board of directors, with simple suggestions to cut down water use.
It can be as simple as turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth.
"Just using a cup would reduce a lot. Or if you wash dishes manually, washing a whole bunch at a time and rinsing instead of leaving it to run," Andaya said.
Other water conservation tips include watering your lawn less, and when you do, not in the heat of the day. Install water-efficient features and take shorter showers.
"So the demand doesn't go through the roof, especially during the summer, which is really a concern," Andaya said.
Andaya says the average household uses 6,000 gallons a month. He says residents and businesses can receive personalized WaterSmart reports to see how much water they're using. His hope is that if we as a community can conserve aquifer storage for summer demand, there's no need to enforce mandatory cutbacks.
Andaya also wants to reassure the community.
"We're doing all we can, past conserving water, to make sure we have enough water to support the island, including any planned development," he said.
Andaya says BWS is working to create water sources, including getting some pumps under maintenance up and running.
Diane is KITV4’s weekend evening anchor and weekday reporter. She hosts the Aging Well series on Tuesday evenings at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. She is a mother, a cat owner, and a yogi.
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with higher gusts.
* WHERE...Kauai Windward Waters, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters and Kaiwi Channel.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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Lylia Capati, 74, is considered to be at-risk because she suffers from dementia and may be disoriented and unable to find her way home, HPD said. She was last seen Sunday around 7:30 p.m. at home in Ewa Beach.
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Honolulu Police are searching for a missing woman, last seen Sunday night at her home in Ewa Beach.
Lylia Capati, 74, is considered to be at-risk because she suffers from dementia and may be disoriented and unable to find her way home, HPD said. She was last seen Sunday around 7:30 p.m. at home in Ewa Beach. A specific address was not given.
Lylia is described as being 4’10” tall and weighs approximately 107 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes, and was wearing a black and brown dress and sandals. Her family and friends tell police they are very concerned for her safety and well-being.
Anyone with information about Lylia’s whereabouts is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300.
Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii.
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with higher gusts.
* WHERE...Kauai Windward Waters, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters and Kaiwi Channel.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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HONOLULU (KITV4) - Mostly sunny leeward. Partly cloudy skies on the windward side with scattered afternoon showers. Highs 82 to 87. Locally breezy trade winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight, partly to mostly cloudy with windward showers likely, isolated showers leeward. Lows 68 to 73. Highs 81 to 86. Locally breezy trade winds 10 to 25 mph.
Locally breezy trades will prevail into next weekend, occasionally delivering low clouds and showers that will primarily dampen windward areas. A nearby trough aloft will bring periods of high clouds through the week, initially over Maui County and the Big Island, then thickening over all islands Thursday and Friday.
Small northwest to north swells will continue to generate small surf along most north and west facing shorelines through Tuesday. A larger, longer period northwest swell associated with former Typhoon Malakas will build from Tuesday into Wednesday. This new swell will boost surf along north and west facing shores to head- high or slightly higher lasting into Friday. Another long period northwest swell arrives late Friday into Saturday to near High Surf Advisory levels. Expect elevated surf heights along north and west facing shores to last through the weekend.
South shore surf heights will remain elevated today and then trend lower tonight and Tuesday as the current long period south swell energy begins to decline. The next larger long period south swell will arrive late Friday into Saturday, elevating surf heights along south facing shores just in time for the weekend. East shore surf will remain small and choppy over the next several days.
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54 math textbooks rejected by Florida education officials for attempting to ‘indoctrinate students’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Gray News) – The Florida Department of Education has rejected dozens of math textbooks because state officials say the publishers are attempting to “indoctrinate students.”
The department did not initially include 54 of the 132 submitted textbooks, according to a news release from the Florida Department of Education.
The department said it found that 41% of the submitted textbooks were “impermissible” with Florida’s new Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) standards or contained prohibited topics, which the department says includes references to Critical Race Theory (CRT), inclusions of Common Core and the addition of Social Emotional Learning.
According to the department, grades kindergarten through fifth grade had the most rejected material.
The department states 41% of the submitted textbooks included references to critical race theory, common core and social emotional learning. The state said grades K-5 had the most materials rejected.
“It seems that some publishers attempted to slap a coat of paint on an old house built on the foundation of Common Core, and indoctrinating concepts like race essentialism, especially, bizarrely, for elementary school students,” Governor Ron DeSantis said in the release. “I’m grateful that Commissioner (Richard) Corcoran and his team at the Department have conducted such a thorough vetting of these textbooks to ensure they comply with the law.”
The Florida Education Department says the public has the opportunity to review and comment on submitted textbooks. The process allows the state to prevent publishers from incorporating inappropriate, ineffective or unsolicited concepts and strategies into instructional materials that will “dilute the quality of Florida’s nationally-recognized education system.”
The math textbook submissions were made in response to a 2021 call for bids for instructional materials to be included on the state’s adopted list. A message was included by the department which included a message informing publishers that the materials must “not incorporate unsolicited strategies, such as social-emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching.”
Publishers who may not be included on the state’s initially adopted list have the ability to appeal any non-adoption decision, the department says. Publishers also have the ability to substitute or revise their submitted bids to be included on the state’s adopted list if changes are made to fit Florida’s standards.
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California woman pleads guilty to 2016 kidnapping hoax
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California woman pleaded guilty Monday to faking her own kidnapping and lying to the FBI about it, leaving her motive unanswered in the carefully planned hoax that set off a massive three-week search before she resurfaced on Thanksgiving Day in 2016.
Sherri Papini, 39, of Redding, offered no explanation for her elaborate hoax during the half-hour court hearing.
“I feel very sad,” she said tearfully when Senior U.S. District Judge William Shubb asked her how she was feeling.
“Were you kidnapped?” he asked her later in the hearing.
“No, Your Honor,” she replied.
“Did you lie to government agents when you told them you were kidnapped?” Shubb continued.
“Yes, Your Honor,” she responded.
Papini agreed to plead guilty in a deal with prosecutors reached last week and is scheduled to be sentenced July 11.
Prosecutors agreed to recommend a sentence on the low end of the sentencing range, estimated to be between eight and 14 months in custody, down from the maximum 25 years for the two charges.
She also agreed to pay restitution topping $300,000. That includes the cost of the search for her that covered several Western states, and the subsequent investigation into the “two Hispanic women” she said had kidnapped her at gunpoint.
Papini was actually staying with a former boyfriend nearly 600 miles (966 kilometers) away in Southern California’s Orange County. Three weeks later, he dropped her off along Interstate 5 nearly 150 miles (240 kilometers) from her home.
She had bindings on her body and self-inflicted injuries including a swollen nose and blurred “brand” on her right shoulder. She had other bruises and rashes on many parts of her body, ligature marks on her wrists and ankles, and burns on her left forearm.
The married mother of two kept lying about it as recently as August 2020 when in fact there was no kidnapping, she admitted in her guilty plea.
Papini has offered no rationale for why she did it.
Her attorney, William Portanova, said last week that he doubts even she knows.
He suggested “a very complicated mental health situation,” and said her long-delayed acceptance of responsibility and punishment is part of the healing process.
Papini said Monday that she has been receiving psychiatric care for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder ever since her return — more than $30,000 worth of treatment for which she billed a state victim compensation fund and which is now part of her restitution.
Prosecutors say her faked kidnapping wasn’t impulsive, and that she planned it for more than a year without her husband knowing. The former boyfriend told investigators they didn’t have sex while she stayed with him.
Papini’s organization and planning would seem to make conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression an unlikely explanation, two mental health experts said independently.
Both cautioned that they have not examined Papini and that many factors in the case remain unknown to the public.
She may have expected that the kidnapping hoax would bring her “fame and fortune,” said Dr. Ian Lamoureux, a forensic psychiatrist and frequent expert witness who teaches at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic.
And she did benefit financially: Aside from the victim compensation, she must repay nearly $128,000 in disability payments. Separately, a GoFundMe campaign raised more than $49,000 to help the family.
As a possibly related factor, Lamoureux has researched the false hero or “pathological hero” phenomenon that takes advantage of society’s treatment of victims as heroes. Those who fake their own victimization may be seeking recognition or popularity, and if mental illness is involved it may suggest a narcissistic or histrionic personality disorder.
Another possible explanation is that she faked her kidnapping to avoid some other adverse consequence, he said, typically something like a divorce or being fired, though Papini was a stay-at-home mom.
Lamoureux, who specializes in complicated criminal and civil cases, said manufacturing a crisis may be a way for those with fragile egos and poor coping skills to seek to prevent the bad outcome from happening.
And there are such things as compulsive liars, as well as those who do “not have a great distinction between fantasy and reality,” sometimes because of an earlier trauma, said Dr. Ziv Cohen, founder and medical director of Principium Psychiatry in New York City.
This case is unusual in that Papini had no clear motive and “this is consciously creating some kind of false traumatic situation,” said Cohen, who teaches at Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia University. “She harmed herself — she wasn’t actually abused by anyone.”
But for some pathological liars the motivation is simply in fooling others, he said, in this case perhaps her husband and investigators.
“These patients can sometimes remain quite mysterious and they often can deny their lies right until the end,” Cohen said. “They will persist and say in the face of all evidence that their version is true.”
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Diagnosed with Debt: Many Americans face financial hardships from crushing unpaid medical bills
Medical debt is among the highest for families living in low-income communities in the South
InvestigateTV - Dialysis. Chemotherapy. A broken arm. Every day Americans make critical decisions about medical care. For some, those decisions lead to thousands of dollars of debt.
More than 17% of Americans had an outstanding medical bill in collections in 2020, according to a new study by the Journal of American Medical Association.
The typical bill for various procedures was more than $2,000 in the last year. Overall, one in three American adults carry some amount of medical debt, according to Healthcare.com
Experts Investigate TV spoke with said medical bills can lead to poor credit scores, wage garnishments, and anxiety.
The anxiety is familiar to Rochelle Jordan, a single mother of four living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her way to work in 2012, Jordan said she suddenly felt dizzy, which led her friend to call the paramedics. An ambulance took her to a nearby hospital for care.
While Jordan said she doesn’t recall what her diagnosis was that day, she didn’t forget the cost of her emergency visit.
“I believe the paper said $3,000,” Jordan said. “I mean just going to the doctor itself, it’s like a lot of money, and it’s like, ‘how can we afford this?’”
According to Affordable Health Insurance, 1 in 4 Americans owes more than $10,000 in medical debt.
Jordan works at a fast-food restaurant to make ends meet for her family. For the next nine years, Jordan said the medical bills hung over her head.
“I need good credit so that way my kids and myself can have a place to stay,” Jordan said.
Jordan’s concern about unpaid medical bills affecting her credit score was not unfounded – especially if those bills end up in collections. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, medical debt accounts for 58% of all the bills in collections, which means they are at least 90 days past due.
Debt across the country
Nationally, 14% of Americans have medical debt in collections.
That percentage does not include all medical bills owed to health care providers, just those sold to collection agencies.
Overall, Americans with medical debt in collections owe an average of $700, according to the Urban Institute, a nonprofit research organization that mapped medical debt in the U.S.
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That analysis shows 15.3% of Arizona residents like Jordan have a medical debt listed on their credit reports as of last August.
The same data shows one in four West Virginians has medical debt in collections.
South Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas have the highest percentages of debt in collections. In Georgia, it’s 19% of the population.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report in February that said that millions of lower-and middle-income Black families enrolled in health insurance marketplaces saw their premiums lowered or eliminated because of the American Rescue Plan of 2021.
In Wyoming, 28.1% of communities of color are likely to accumulate medical debt in collections compared to white communities.
Non-profit relief
Some Americans are finding relief from a non-traditional source – an organization founded by former debt collectors designed to erase the medical debt.
In 2014, Craig Antico and Jerry Ashton – those former debt collectors - started the nonprofit, RIP Medical Debt, which helps pay off medical debt for low-income Americans.
Their debt relief agency uses donations to buy large amounts of medical debt from hospitals and collection agencies with the goal of helping those in financial stress.
“It’s the number one cause of bankruptcy across the country,” said Allison Sesso, executive director of RIP Medical Debt. “It is something that burdens everyday Americans all the time. Nobody is really immune to it.”
According to Sesso, connections in the health care industry help the nonprofit identify hospitals and medical providers holding large amounts of outstanding debt. RIP Medical Debt will then purchase that debt from the hospitals.
Then it randomly selects families in desperate need – those making less than two times the federal poverty level – and abolishes their debt.
Those selected for help don’t know it until they receive a letter in the mail from RIP Medical Debt that says in part that they “no longer have any obligation to pay [their] debt to anyone, at any future time.”
ABOVE: A sample RIP Medical Debt bill that families get in the mail after their medical debt has been paid off.
Rochelle Jordan in Arizona received one of those letters.
“It’s like a present, you know like Christmas,” Jordan said. “You don’t know what is until you open it up.”
Because there is no way to apply for help from an organization like RIP Medical Debt, Jordan knows she is one of the lucky ones.
“This is the smile of a person that is happy to be cleared off that debt.”
Since 2014, RIP Medical Debt has paid off about $6 billion.
Campaign contributions
RIP Medical Debt isn’t just a national organization, it is driven by local organizers like Rita Krenz.
As a critical care flight paramedic in Virginia, she knows an unexpected trip to the hospital can leave a person with crushing financial debt.
“An ambulance is going to send a bill, the emergency department sends a bill, the radiologist who reads your CTs and your x-rays is probably going to send a bill,” Krenz said.
She said she is proud of the health care system in this country, but understands what a financial burden it can be. In her home state of Virginia, 16% of people have medical debt in collections.
Krenz said that’s when she decided to do something about it.
“I started learning about exactly how big of an impact just a little debt can have,” Krenz said.
After spending months researching, Krenz said she learned RIP Medical Debt helps people like her start local campaigns in selected areas across the country where they want to help eliminate medical debt.
Krenz’s campaign launched in September 2020 with a goal to raise $15,000.
At first, she thought that number was too large. But family, friends, and anonymous donors helped her soar past that initial amount, and to date she has raised almost $32,000. The donations have helped wipe substantial amounts of debt in several counties she works in: Albemarle, Augusta, Rockingham, Fluvanna, Charlottesville (city), Buckingham, Nelson, and Page.
“I picture them opening the mailbox and getting that letter in and maybe feel a little bit of relief. A burden lightened,” Krenz said.
Medical debt advocacy
Chris Van Haren worked for two decades as a pharmacist in Madison, Wisconsin. She saw first-hand the impact medical bills had on her patients.
In 2019, she switched careers and became a medical advocate, opening her own medical advocacy consulting agency “A Better Way Advocacy”. Medical advocates work with families to educate them on how to navigate the health care system.
Van Haren’s primary focus is assisting families with questions about their insurance and how to file an appeal. She said the need for medical advocates has grown exponentially, and the country is in a medical debt crisis.
“When GoFundMe is the main way that people pay for their medical bills, we know we’re in trouble,” Van Haren said.
She said health literacy is where patients suffer the most. She said clients she meets have a tough time understanding their insurance policies and often miss loopholes in their healthcare plan, sometimes even paying a bill unnecessarily.
“So what often happens is we get that first bill, and it doesn’t make sense to us. And we set it so overwhelms us that we set it aside and we think I will handle this later,” Van Haren said.
There are new measures being established at the federal level to help with medical debt.
On April 11th, the White House announced a multi-faceted plan with “actions to protect consumers and lessen the burden of medical debt on American families”. Several of the measures are geared towards alleviating the impact medical debt has on credit scores, along with special aid geared towards veterans with outstanding medical debt.
The No Surprises Act implemented in 2021 creates new federal protections against surprise medical bills for families, to provide transparency for patients in case of emergency.
Private health plans are now required to cover surprise medical bills for emergency services, including air ambulance service and in-network and out-of-network bills.
To keep up with these recent changes, Van Haren suggests insured families take time to understand their insurance plans, co-pays, and the hospitals that are in and out of network.
Families unfamiliar with their bills and charges should call the hospital’s billing department or their doctor’s office to speak with someone who can walk them through the process.
Doctors, hospitals, and clinics also have their own contracts with insurance companies. Van Haren suggests asking what the insurance could cover.
Access to advocates
Patient advocacy is a growing profession and there are advocates across the country who can provide answers for families. According to Zippia, a job searching site, more than 51,000 jobs will be created in the next 10 years.
“Be proactive, you really need to be proactive,” Van Haren said. “It’s your health. Unfortunately, nobody is going to take care of it if you don’t. We have laws in place. We have legislation in place. We have patient advocates available.”
In 2018, the Patient Advocate Certification Board created a certification for patient advocates looking to help families navigate the healthcare system.
Organizations like the Greater National Advocates and AdvoConnection Directory can give families access to a network of independent patient advocates. Prices for services can vary state by state.
There are a few pro-bono advocacy organizations as well. The Patient Advocacy Foundation, The Care Partner Project, and the Center for Patient Partnerships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison both provide free advocacy services and resources for families.
Americans spent more than $3.5 Trillion on health care in 2017, according to a California Health Care Foundation report. That same report projects health care costs to jump to $6 trillion by 2027. The impact of outstanding medical debt on people’s credit scores will lessen over the next year. According to a recent press release, in 2023 the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian) will stop reporting medical collection debt below $500. RIP Medical Debt sees this as critical relief for people who have been “Diagnosed with Debt”. In a statement, they said, “RIP Medical Debt celebrates this change that will help millions – this course correction is welcome and overdue.”
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‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Matthew Butler spent 27 years in the Army, but it took a day in jail to convince him his post-traumatic stress disorder was out of control.
The recently retired Green Beret had already tried antidepressants, therapy and a support dog. But his arrest for punching a hole in his father’s wall after his family tried to stage an intervention in Utah made it clear none of it was working.
“I had a nice house, I had a great job, whatever, but I was unable to sleep, had frequent nightmares, crippling anxiety, avoiding crowds,” he said. “My life was a wreck.”
He eventually found psychedelic drugs, and he says they changed his life. “I was able to finally step way back and go, ‘Oh, I see what’s going on here. I get it now,’” said Butler, now 52. Today his run-ins with police have ended, he’s happily married and reconciled with his parents.
Butler, who lives in the Salt Lake City suburbs, is among military veterans in several U.S. states helping to persuade lawmakers to study psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use.
Conservative Utah has become at least the fourth state over the last two years to approve studying the potential medical use of psychedelics, which are still federally illegal. A string of cities have also decriminalized so-called magic mushrooms and an explosion of investment money is flowing into the arena.
Experts say the research is promising for treating conditions ranging from PTSD to quitting smoking, but caution some serious risks remain, especially for those with certain mental health conditions.
Oregon is so far the only state to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the psychedelic active ingredient in certain mushrooms. But studying them for therapy has made inroads not only in blue states like Hawaii, Connecticut and Maryland, but also GOP-led Texas, Utah and Oklahoma, which passed a study bill through the state House this year.
The progress stands in contrast to medical marijuana, which Utah lawmakers refused to allow until a ballot measure helped push it through. However, the proposal to study a broad range of psychedelic drugs passed easily this year.
Texas has yet to legalize medical marijuana, but former Republican Gov. Rick Perry helped shepherd through a bill last year to use $1.4 million to fund a study of psilocybin for treating PTSD.
“The stigma attached to psilocybin and most psychedelics dates back to the 60s and 70s. It’s been very hard for them to overcome,” said Democratic Rep. Alex Dominguez, who sponsored the bill. “My approach was, ‘Let’s find the group that all sides claim that they are supportive of.’ And that would be veterans.”
He also heard from conservatives like Perry who support the use of psilocybin to treat PTSD — and let advocates from that end of the political spectrum take the lead publicly.
Maryland also gave bipartisan approval to spending $1 million this year to fund alternative therapies for veterans, including psychedelics. Democratic sponsor Sen. Sarah Elfreth, whose district includes the U.S. Naval Academy, noted the spike in suicides among veterans.
“I don’t envision the VA acting anytime soon,” she said. “We’re at a true crisis level and it’s time for the states to step up.”
Psilocybin has been decriminalized in nearby Washington, D.C., as well as Denver, which decriminalized it in 2019, followed by Oakland and Santa Cruz in California, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
There’s also plenty of venture capital being invested from people who have had positive experiences and are “highly motivated” to invest in psychedelics as treatment, said John Krystal, the chair of psychiatry at Yale University.
Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing a proposal to decriminalize psilocybin this year, and in Colorado there’s an effort to get statewide decriminalization on the ballot. But similar measures have stalled in Statehouses elsewhere, including California and Maine.
Studying psychedelics, though, has gained more traction. In Oklahoma, a bill from Republican Reps. Daniel Pae and Logan Phillips would legalize research on psilocybin.
“I believe the research will show that there is a way to use this drug safely and responsibly, and it could save the lives of thousands of Oklahomans,” Pae said in a statement. The bill passed the House last month and is now under consideration in the Senate.
It’s a stunning turnaround for a field that captivated researchers in the 1950s and 1960s, before mushrooms and LSD became known as recreational drugs. They were federally outlawed during the Nixon administration, sending research to a screeching halt.
New studies, though, have indicated psilocybin could be useful in the treatment of everything from major depression to alcoholism, said Ben Lewis, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
“People are referring to this current period of time as the psychedelic Renaissance,” he said. Up to 30% of depression sufferers are considered resistant to current treatment, and there have been few recent leaps forward in drug innovation, he added.
The risk of addiction or overdose is considered low with psychedelics, especially under medical supervision, and while some cardiac conditions can present a physical risk, many people’s physical reactions aren’t dangerous.
But there are serious psychological risks, especially for people with certain forms of mental illness or a family history of conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
“Then there’s a possibility that a high-dose psychedelic experience could sort of trigger that and lead to long-lasting mental health issues,” said Albert Garcia-Romeu, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Classic psychedelics include LSD, mescaline, psilocybin and ayahuasca. Plant-based psychedelics have long been used in indigenous cultures around the world.
Today, their therapeutic use at Johns Hopkins is carefully monitored, Garcia-Romeu said. Patients are rigorously screened and typically have at least three appointments: one for preparation, a second to take the drugs and a third to work through the psychedelic experience.
For Butler, the 2018 arrest at his parents’ home was a turning point. He started researching new ways to deal with the PTSD he has suffered since deploying six times to Iraq and Afghanistan and working in counterterrorism and hostage rescues in Somalia for the U.S. Special Forces before retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 2017.
Eventually he came across ayahuasca, long a part of traditional cultures in South America. Last summer, he took part in a ceremony involving the psychoactive brew, overseen by a woman knowledgeable about its effects. She talked to him as the experience took hold, including a feeling of euphoria, the sight of geometric shapes and a sense he was entering his subconscious.
She spoke to him about his childhood and how the military had shaped his life.
“It really was as simple as having an experienced person who understood the medicine, who understood that subconscious space and understood PTSD. It was as simple as listening to her,” he said.
He credits that single session with getting his PTSD about 80% under control, though he occasionally does another if he finds his symptoms returning.
About two-thirds to three-quarters of people in studies have experienced significant improvements in their symptoms, Garcia-Romeu said. Those are promising results, especially for quitting smoking, where current treatments only work for about one-third of people, he said.
The Food and Drug Administration designated psilocybin a “breakthrough therapy” in 2018, a label that’s designed to speed the development and review of drugs to treat a serious condition. MDMA, often called ecstasy, also has that designation for treatment of PTSD.
How quickly states move from study to wider availability remains to be seen. Connecticut recommended legal medical use only after psilocybin is approved by the FDA, which may take until 2025 or later as the agency works through its process, including risk assessment.
Approval is important to safety as well as access, the Connecticut assessment said — without it, many insurance companies likely wouldn’t cover the treatment, leaving it open only to the wealthy.
In Utah, the study team is expected to complete its work in the fall.
“We’ll see what can and can’t be done,” said Republican Rep. Brady Brammer, who sponsored the bill. “If if they feel like it’s safe, it’ll be an interesting ride.”
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Associated Press writers Brian Witte in Annapolis, Maryland; Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City; Susan Haigh in Hartford, Connecticut, and Jim Vertuno in Austin, Texas, contributed to this report.
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Migrant crossings spike as US plans to lift curb on asylum
WASHINGTON (AP) — Migrants attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border at the highest level in two decades as the U.S. prepares for even larger numbers with the expected lifting of a pandemic-era order that turned away asylum seekers.
Immigration authorities stopped migrants 221,303 times along the Southwest border in March, a 34% increase from a month earlier, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data filed with a federal court in Texas.
The new figures were disclosed as the Biden administration comes under increasing pressure over the looming expiration of a public health order that enabled U.S. authorities to turn back most migrants, including people seeking asylum from persecution.
The number of migrant encounters has gone up nearly every month since President Joe Biden took office, becoming fodder for political opponents who point to the increase as evidence that this administration is weaker on border security than its predecessor.
A backlog of people waiting outside the country to seek asylum, as well as dire economic and political conditions in much of Latin America and the Caribbean, is partially responsible for the increase in migrants. Administration critics blame Biden, arguing his administration’s moves to roll back Trump-era policies has encouraged people to come.
The number of illegal crossings, or those outside official ports of entry, totaled 209,906 in March, surpassing the previous high of Biden’s presidency of 200,658 set in July, and the highest level since March 2000, when it reached 220,063.
Former President Donald Trump also faced a sharp increase in migrant border crossings but the number plummeted with the start of the pandemic. In March 2020, the previous administration invoked Title 42, a little-used public health authority to quickly expel nearly anyone encountered along the Southwest border.
U.S. authorities have expelled migrants more than 1.7 million times under Title 42 authority, named for a 1944 public health law, using the threat of COVID-19 to deny migrants a chance to seek asylum as required under U.S. law and international treaty.
With COVID-19 cases in decline, the Biden administration has said it intends to end the use of Title 42 at the border on May 23.
Several moderate Democrats have joined Republican leaders to call for an extension of Title 42 authority, most recently Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware on Sunday. Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat up for election this year, toured the border last week and warned that the Biden administration is unprepared for asylum restrictions to be lifted.
The rapid expulsions under Title 42 are a significant component of the increase. Migrants are turned back without any legal consequences, and many simply try to cross again and are therefore counted more than once in the total.
More than half of the 221,303 stopped were quickly turned away, either to Mexico or their homelands, according to data supplied to a federal court in Texas as part of that state’s challenge of Biden administration immigration policies.
Most of the rest were processed under immigration authority, known as Title 8, and their ultimate fate varies. About 34,000 were allowed to remain in the U.S. under parole, which will allow them to pursue asylum or legal residency through other avenues. If they are unsuccessful, they could face deportation.
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Associated Press writer Elliot Spagat in San Diego contributed to this report.
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Movers clean out wrong apartment, all of family’s belongings thrown in dumpsters
OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) - A Nebraska family was left dumpster diving for their belongings after a moving company mistakenly cleaned out the wrong apartment.
On Thursday, Stephanie Gunia picked up her three kids from school and headed back to their apartment, which they just moved into that week.
But upon entering, the family was met with a horrible surprise.
“We walked in, and there was nothing in our apartment except for a mattress,” Gunia said. “My kids’ stuff was gone, their clothes, everything.”
Thinking she’d been burglarized, Gunia panicked and called the police. However, when officers came to investigate, they found no signs of forced entry, and all doors and windows were locked.
But then, a neighbor told Gunia he saw people moving items out of her apartment and into the dumpsters.
Upon looking, Gunia found her personal belongings spread out between five dumpsters – much of it ruined.
Ultimately, investigation revealed what happened – the apartment complex hired a moving company to clear out an apartment, and they hit the wrong unit.
“They said they got the wrong apartment. They cleaned out the wrong apartment,” Gunia said.
Apartment management said in a statement, “We are working with a resident who had some of her possessions mistakenly placed in a dumpster. We believe almost all of her possessions were retrieved. Any missing items will be replaced at our expense.”
Gunia said there was cash in the apartment that has not been recovered. Apartment management said it gave Gunia a $250 gift card immediately after the mistake was discovered.
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