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LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) ("Southwest Gas" or the "Company") today issued the following statement commenting on an open letter to Southwest Gas stockholders published by Carl Icahn on April 19, 2022.
Our one and only objective is to maximize value for stockholders by expeditiously conducting a review of strategic alternatives. As we stated in our press release, Mr. Icahn is welcome to be part of the sale process and we are confident that he will realize that this is a competitive process, overseen by a committee of independent directors, in which the only "preferred buyer" cited by Mr. Icahn will be the party that provides the best value for stockholders.
On April 18, 2022, Southwest Gas announced that, as a result of the receipt of an indication of interest well in excess of Carl Icahn's $82.50 per share offer, the Southwest Gas Board has authorized the review of a full range of strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value.
Lazard is serving as financial advisor to Southwest Gas and Morrison & Foerster LLP and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP are serving as legal advisors.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the business of purchasing, distributing and transporting natural gas, and providing comprehensive utility infrastructure services across North America. Southwest Gas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, safely and reliably delivers natural gas to over two million customers in Arizona, California and Nevada. The Company's MountainWest subsidiary provides natural gas storage and interstate pipeline services within the Rocky Mountain region. Centuri Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, is a strategic infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada.
This communication does not constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval in connection with the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (the "Annual Meeting"), scheduled to be held May 12, 2022. In connection with the Annual Meeting, the Company has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which the Company has furnished to its stockholders in connection with the Annual Meeting. The Company may furnish additional materials in connection with the Annual Meeting. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, WE URGE STOCKHOLDERS TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND WHITE PROXY CARD AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WHEN SUCH INFORMATION IS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE ANNUAL MEETING. The proposals for the Annual Meeting are being made solely through the definitive proxy statement. In addition, a copy of the definitive proxy statement may be obtained free of charge from www.swgasholdings.com/proxymaterials. Security holders also may obtain, free of charge, copies of the proxy statement and any other documents filed by Company with the SEC in connection with the Annual Meeting at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov, and at the Company's website at www.swgasholdings.com.
Important Information for Investors and Stockholders: This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. In response to the tender offer for the shares of the Company commenced by IEP Utility Holdings LLC and Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., the Company has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with the SEC. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS ARE URGED TO READ THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and stockholders may obtain a free copy of these documents free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and at the Company's website at www.swgasholdings.com. In addition, copies of these materials may be requested from the Company's information agent, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, toll-free at (877) 825-8621.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") and the Company's expectations or intentions regarding the future. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words such as "will", "predict", "continue", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "outlook", "could", "target", "project", "intend", "plan", "seek", "estimate", "should", "may" and "assume", as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future, and include (without limitation) statements regarding expectations with respect to a separation of Centuri, the future performance of Centuri, Southwest Gas's dividend ratios and Southwest Gas's future performance. A number of important factors affecting the business and financial results of the Company could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the timing and amount of rate relief, changes in rate design, customer growth rates, the effects of regulation/deregulation, tax reform and related regulatory decisions, the impacts of construction activity at Centuri, whether we will separate Centuri within the anticipated timeframe and the impact to our results of operations and financial position from the separation, the potential for, and the impact of, a credit rating downgrade, the costs to integrate MountainWest, future earnings trends, inflation, sufficiency of labor markets and similar resources, seasonal patterns, the cost and management attention of ongoing litigation that the Company is currently engaged in, the effects of the pending tender offer and proxy contest brought by Carl Icahn and his affiliates, and the impacts of stock market volatility. In addition, the Company can provide no assurance that its discussions about future operating margin, operating income, COLI earnings, interest expense, and capital expenditures of the natural gas distribution segment will occur. Likewise, the Company can provide no assurance that discussions regarding utility infrastructure services segment revenues, EBITDA as a percentage of revenue, and interest expense will transpire, nor assurance regarding acquisitions or their impacts, including management's plans or expectations related thereto, including with regard to Riggs Distler or MountainWest. Factors that could cause actual results to differ also include (without limitation) those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's and Southwest Gas Corporation's current and periodic reports, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed from time to time with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its Web site or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
Participants in the Solicitation: The directors and officers of the Company may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Annual Meeting. Information regarding the Company's directors and officers and their respective interests in the Company by security holdings or otherwise is available in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and the definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC in connection with the Annual Meeting. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants is included in other relevant materials filed with the SEC.
Contacts
For investor information, contact: Boyd Nelson, (702) 876-7237, boyd.nelson@swgas.com; or Innisfree M&A Incorporated, Scott Winter/Jennifer Shotwell/Jon Salzberger, (212) 750-5833.
For media information, contact: Sean Corbett, (702) 876-7219, sean.corbett@swgas.com; or Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, Dan Katcher / Tim Lynch, (212) 355-4449.
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Spaulding Ridge, a trusted global advisor in corporate performance management (CPM) solutions, continues to empower clients and provide deep domain expertise across the globe.
CHICAGO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spaulding Ridge, a global cloud advisory and implementation firm, announced today that it has achieved Diamond-level status as a OneStream implementation partner. The firm's new Diamond partner status—the highest of OneStream's partnership levels—recognizes Spaulding Ridge's relentless commitment to client success and validation of its strategic vision of delivering Best-in-Cloud solutions for digitally savvy companies.
"Finance modernization is an absolute must for any successful organization. As trusted advisors to CFOs across the globe, we continue to experience significant demand for our tailored solutions for financial consolidation, financial data quality, and financial reporting powered by OneStream's unified CPM platform," says Jay Laabs, Spaulding Ridge CEO. "Moreover, we appreciate OneStream's continued development and innovation in the areas of machine learning and predictive analytics, enabling clients to gain even more value from their investment in OneStream."
Spaulding Ridge's OneStream practice has grown significantly since its inception, experiencing a nearly 700% increase in revenue since 2018. The practice serves enterprise clients across all industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, regional banking, and healthcare. Spaulding Ridge continues to invest in OneStream, through architect certification and by developing additional solutions such as its WIP Reporting model and Dynamic Cash Flow solution. Spaulding Ridge's recent acquisition of CIS Consulting, a OneStream Partner and data solutions firm in Spain, further affirms the investment, bringing with it increased delivery capabilities and several accolades, including the 2021 OneStream Power of the Platform Award.
"We are thrilled to announce Spaulding Ridge has achieved Diamond-level partner status," says Stephanie Cramp, Senior Vice President, Global Alliances for OneStream software. "This status is awarded to partners who meet our high standards and continue to deliver exceptional solutions that drive value for our customers. Spaulding Ridge's new partner status is a reflection that more companies are turning to OneStream's unified solution to simplify their financial processes and increase operational insights."
OneStream provides an intelligent finance platform for the modern enterprise that simplifies and aligns corporate performance management processes such as financial consolidation, reporting, planning, and analytics. OneStream's platform can easily be extended with over 50 financial close, planning and analysis, and productivity solutions.
About Spaulding Ridge
Spaulding Ridge is an award-winning cloud advisory and implementation firm, deploying Best-in-Cloud solutions on a global scale. The firm enables organizations to accelerate operational efficiency, drive digital transformation, and increase competitive advantage.
Spaulding Ridge partners with digitally savvy companies to help:
- Finance gain control: Increase top-line revenue, gross margins, and profits through better insight. Connect financial planning to strategy and automate financial close processes.
- Sales increase productivity: Manage quota and territories more consistently and effectively, automate customer contracts and onboarding.
- Operations drive efficiency: Improve supply chain agility, automate strategic sourcing and purchasing, deliver superior customer service experiences.
To learn more, visit spauldingridge.com.
About OneStream Software
OneStream Software provides a market-leading intelligent finance platform that reduces the complexity of financial operations. OneStream unleashes the power of finance by unifying corporate performance management (CPM) processes such as planning, financial close and consolidation, reporting and analytics through a single extensible solution. We empower the enterprise with financial and operational insights to support faster and more informed decision-making. All in a cloud platform designed to continually evolve and scale with your organization.
OneStream is an independent software company with over 900 customers, 200 implementation partners, and 1000 employees, our primary mission is to deliver 100% customer success.
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Norwegian furniture maker builds on a half-century of balanced comfort
SOMERSET, N.J., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stressless®, long known for its innovation and craftsmanship, as well as its minimalist Scandinavian style, is launching its redesigned classic Stressless Royal recliner in celebration of "50 Years of Stressless." The recliner is now available in North America. By reimagining a true classic, Stressless is commemorating a half-century of balanced comfort. That's five decades of Norwegian design built on an ingenious blend of artisanship and innovation. Over 10 million Stressless seats have been sold since 1971.
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"There's a reason it all started 50 years ago in Norway, where Scandinavian nature and culture bring out the best in technology," said Beverly Kastel, Stressless marketing director for North America. "Together, human insight and advanced robotics have created a product that's the most comfortable furniture on Earth—the Stressless recliner."
North America comprises the largest market for Ekornes with 25% of global sales volume. In 2021, the 50th anniversary year, Stressless recorded the highest annual sales in the company's history, according to Kastel.
The Stressless brand has evolved over 50 years—launching the first Stressless recliner in 1971 and introducing sofas in 1993. The Stressless home theater collection was born in 2003, followed by Stressless' latest innovations including the Stressless Mary & Emily sofas, and Mike and Max recliners with Power™ in 2020.
The longest selling model in the Stressless collection, the Stressless Royal was originally introduced in 1981. It was the first Stressless recliner with the hourglass-shaped base in laminated wood. The company made some aesthetic adjustments to improve the iconic design without compromising the unmistakable comfort of the Stressless Royal. As it does with all its furniture, Stressless put emphasis on sustainability when creating the new recliner, using materials and manufacturing processes that have a low environmental impact. Signature curves and retro stitching define the design, making it the perfect anniversary model. Stressless has enhanced the chair with the original base and steel structure inspired by the very first Stressless Original back in 1971.
Now through May 31, Customers receive $300 off the recliner in all Paloma leather colors at their closest Stressless dealer. To celebrate the launch, Stressless is also giving away one Royal recliner to a lucky winner of its Live Royally Sweepstakes on Facebook. Participants can comment on the Ekornes Facebook post with the name or image of a chair in their home they would like to replace with a new Stressless Royal recliner and include the hashtags #StresslessSweepstakes and #LiveRoyally. The Sweepstakes runs through Friday, May 13 and one lucky winner will be randomly drawn in late May.
Consumers looking for more information on the 50th Anniversary Stressless Royal recliner may visit stressless.com, or the nearest Stressless dealer.
About Stressless
Founded in 1934, Ekornes ASA is one of the world's leading furniture manufacturers, with six factories in Norway and worldwide export activities, selling its products in 43 countries. It owns the brand names of Ekornes®, Stressless®, Svane®, and IMG. The company also assembles sofas in an American production facility located in Morganton, N.C. Since 1971, Stressless has offered tailored comfort through a patented glide technology and lumbar support system designed to match the changing contours of the back. The Stressless recliner was the first luxury recliner endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association. Ekornes participates in the UN Global Compact to protect the environment and is committed to social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit stressless.com.
Live Royally Sweepstakes
No purchase is necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C., Canada (excluding Quebec), who are 18 years of age or older or the age of majority in their jurisdictions of residence at the time of entry, subject to other conditions. Begins at 12:00 p.m. ET on 4/18/22; ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 5/13/22. Grand Prize (1): A Medium Stressless® Royal Recliner with original base, ARV $2,995 (USD) / $3,828.78 (CAD). The odds of winning the Grand Prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Math skill test question required. Void in Quebec, outside the 50 U.S. & D.C., Canada and where prohibited by law. See blog.ekornes.com for Official Rules and complete eligibility.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost 40 percent of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19, according to a new study by researchers at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH).
For the study, which was published Thursday in the American Journal of Public Health, Assistant Professor Chloe Teasdale and colleagues surveyed 2,506 New Yorkers with kids ages five to 11 years, two weeks after the FDA granted emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for school-aged children. In the representative survey, 12 percent reported that their child was already vaccinated and 51 percent reported being very or somewhat likely to get their child vaccinated. The survey also showed that eight percent of parents were not sure and 29 percent of parents reported they were not very likely or not at all likely to vaccinate their child.
The findings are consistent with a March 2021 survey, also conducted by CUNY SPH researchers, and suggest that many New York City parents may not vaccinate their children for COVID-19. Also consistent with previous studies, 89 percent of vaccine-hesitant parents (those saying they were unsure, not very likely, or not at all likely to vaccinate their child) cited safety concerns as the reason for their hesitancy and 78 percent reported concerns about the effectiveness of the COVID vaccines.
This is concerning, says Teasdale, but the findings also yield information that can inform efforts to increase vaccine acceptability. One key result is that more than half of vaccine-hesitant parents do not believe children need COVID-19 vaccination, suggesting that greater awareness is needed about the risk of COVID-19 infection in children and their role in spreading the virus. The study also found that vaccine-hesitant parents were less likely to be vaccinated themselves, more likely to have not voted or to have voted for the Republican candidate in the 2021 NYC mayoral election, and to be from Staten Island. A novel finding is that children of vaccine-hesitant parents were not less likely to have received routine vaccination (required for school-attendance) but were more likely to have not received flu vaccination. These findings suggest that mandates may be key for increasing COVID-19 vaccine coverage in children.
Enhanced efforts to increase parental awareness about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination are needed in order to foster vaccine confidence, acceptance, and uptake, the authors say.
"It's been six months since the CDC recommended use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for five to 11 year olds but currently only 40 percent of kids have been fully vaccinated in NYC," says Teasdale. "We need to do a lot more to get all school-aged kids vaccinated in order to protect them from infection and prevent severe disease. We hope that our findings with contribute to those efforts."
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Ariana Costakes
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CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
ariana.costakes@sph.cuny.edu
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SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans have traditionally been prone to struggle with PTSD, substance addiction, and suicidal ideation. These challenges were exacerbated during the pandemic, during which many Veterans were isolated from their recovery support systems.
However, out of necessity, Confidential Recovery expanded their telehealth offerings, which has been a positive development for many Veterans. Confidential Recovery is an outpatient treatment program in San Diego that is designed to help Veterans, first responders, and executives achieve sustainable recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD).
"It's really been an interesting variety of circumstances that have led Veterans to participate in our drug counseling program via telehealth," says Jay Wylie, a Veteran and Operations Manager at Confidential Recovery. "We have an injured Purple Heart recipient who can't travel to our 'on-site' sessions. Another recovering Veteran is currently participating from his hospital bed. Some are geographically distant, and others have disabilities which make it difficult to drive or even use public transportation."
Confidential Recovery's telehealth clients will participate in 'one-on-one' addiction counseling, and can also be set up in the room with other 'live' participants in group counseling sessions, giving them a sense of belonging and camaraderie. For some Veterans, the telehealth option is a matter of convenience, and they attend sessions both in person, and via telehealth, depending on their work schedules and other commitments.
The Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic Makes Access to Treatment More Urgent
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, California leads all states in fatal overdoses, topping 6,000 a year in 2021. "Opioids, and fentanyl in particular, are to blame, being involved in 70% of fatal overdose deaths U.S.," says Jay. "Giving Veterans remote access to clinical addiction counseling helps them move toward sobriety without even leaving their house."
Confidential Recovery is accredited by the Joint Commission and is licensed to provide telehealth drug counseling to all California residents.
About Confidential Recovery
Confidential Recovery was founded in 2014 by Scott H. Silverman to provide the people of San Diego a private and clinical outpatient treatment program for substance use disorders. Scott is the author of The Opioid Epidemic and frequently makes appearances on television discussing the addiction trends that are impacting our lives. Find out more at https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ATER, NILE, SNDL, AIRG, and EQT.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for TBLT, CEI, HNRG, BBI, and SAVA.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for JNJ, HAL, AMD, MAR, and SCHW.
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SAN RAMON, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, announced today that Trona Valley Federal Credit Union (Trona Valley) has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital's cloud-native platform for online and mobile digital banking solutions. Lumin Digital will support Trona Valley's more than 23,000 members and more than $320 million in assets once the credit union goes live on the platform in May 2022.
Trona Valley Federal Credit Union, based in Green River, Wyoming, is a 100% member-owned financial institution dedicated to providing avenues to financial success for every individual member. With a philosophy of "People Helping People", Trona Valley strives to evolve product and service offerings to meet the financial needs of its members, provide individualized attention and put forth every effort to enable members to become financially self-sufficient.
Lumin Digital, a cloud-native digital banking platform, provides credit union members with a tightly integrated and customized experience that matches larger financial institutions' offerings. Focusing on service, user experience, safety, and security through sophisticated automation, Lumin Digital helps credit unions and financial institutions drive better engagement with their users through personalized recommendations and communication in the areas of spending insights, financial advice, fraud alerts, and savings goals. Lumin enables credit unions to provide users with real-time updates and new features that add value and simplify everyday banking. All of Lumin's offerings and capabilities are made possible by the team's wealth of industry knowledge, user experience testing, and technological innovation.
"We're always looking to make banking with Trona Valley FCU easier for our members," said Jeremy Gibson, CEO at Trona Valley Federal Credit Union. "We believe Lumin's Digital's platform does just that."
"Trona Valley's commitment to improving the banking experiences of its members whenever and wherever life takes them makes the credit union a natural fit for Lumin's cloud-native digital banking platform," said Jeff Chambers, founder and CEO of Lumin Digital. "Our comprehensive digital experience will not only expand their core digital offerings to better compete against the nation's leading financial institutions, but will also ensure a smooth transition for their members, ultimately enabling faster time to market for their exciting future digital roadmap items."
Lumin Digital continues to drive innovation in the digital banking space, differentiating itself through technology built for human connection. Lumin Digital's offering provides seamless integration to a wide array of PSCU and other platform tools and capabilities, including card services, rewards management, and data analytics to provide a member-centric experience.
Lumin Digital is a fintech company specializing in digital banking solutions. Through a fundamentally different approach to technology, service, and people, we're creating the next generation of financial solutions each and every day. Lumin helps credit unions and financial institutions build and deploy next-gen digital experiences that help to continually serve, engage, and grow their membership base. While other platforms are partially adapted or retrofitted for the cloud, Lumin is 100% cloud-native. It was built specifically for the cloud environment, allowing us to more fully realize the advantages it offers. It's a difference that financial institutions and their users will see and feel almost immediately. For more information, visit lumindigital.com.
Trona Valley Community Federal Credit Union is a community credit union serving southwest Wyoming for nearly 60 years. Formed through a merger of FMC Employees FCU and Stauffer Big Island FCU, we are open to membership to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Sweetwater, Uinta, Sublette, Lincoln, Carbon, and Teton counties in Wyoming; and Rich, Morgan, Summit, and Daggett counties in Utah.
PSCU, the nation's premier payments CUSO, supports the success of more than 1,900 financial institutions representing nearly 7 billion transactions annually. Committed to service excellence and focused on innovation, PSCU's payment processing, risk management, data and analytics, loyalty programs, digital banking, marketing, strategic consulting and mobile platforms help deliver possibilities and seamless member experiences. Comprehensive, 24/7/365 member support is provided by contact centers located throughout the United States. The origin of PSCU's model is collaboration and scale, and the company has leveraged its influence on behalf of credit unions and their members for more than 40 years. Today, PSCU provides an end-to-end, competitive advantage that enables credit unions to securely grow and meet evolving consumer demands. For more information, visit pscu.com.
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LOCAL EXECUTIVE TO LEAD REGIONAL TEAM
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vari, the innovative office furniture company best known for taking sit-stand desks mainstream, is deepening its commitment to North Carolina with industry executive Shannon Rose at the helm. The company creates workspaces that adapt to meet the needs of fast-growing businesses.
Longtime industry executive Shannon Rose will steer the company's strategy in Charlotte and in Raleigh-Durham as regional sales director. Rose is a furniture industry veteran and prior to Vari was regional sales manager for CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.
Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, the office furniture showroom offers virtual and in-person tours by appointment. Vari offers a full line of flexible workspace solutions – from standing desks, to conference tables, to movable walls and lighting – everything a business needs to scale its office as it grows.
Vari opened its first North Carolina showroom in Raleigh last year.
Vari CEO and Co-founder Jason McCann said, "As the third fastest-growing major city in the U.S., Charlotte is an important market, and we plan to continue to invest in our presence here. Shannon's impressive sales leadership experience will be a tremendous asset to our team."
Charlotte was named one of the country's Best Places to Live (#20) by U.S. News & World Report and has been dubbed "The New Energy Capital." In the region, there are more than 240 companies directly tied to the energy sector, collectively employing more than 26,400.
"We look forward to bringing modern, flexible workspaces to fast-growing companies in Charlotte," said Rose. "This is an exciting step for Vari, as we build on our mission to create workspaces that elevate people. I look forward to working with Charlotte's business community."
Dallas-based Vari has showrooms in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, Tampa and Washington, D.C. The company is expanding into Jacksonville, Kansas City, San Antonio, and San Diego and is currently hiring in those markets.
About Vari
A workspace innovation company, Vari helps growing organizations unlock the potential of their space and their people. From a collection of office furniture to workspaces offering space-as-a-service, the company makes it easy for high-growth businesses to scale and flex their office space. Organizations all over the world — including over 98% of the Fortune 500 — use Vari products, which are tested and certified to the highest industry standards.
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SuperBase Pro has raised nearly $1M USD in crowdfunding and earlier received a Good Design award in Japan and an iF Design Award in Germany.
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bousai-Anzen, a Japanese organization focused on disaster preparedness and epidemic prevention, has awarded its "Recommended Product Mark" to Zendure's SuperBase Pro power station. The mark recognizes SuperBase Pro as a product that can help keep people safe during a disaster.
The Bousai mark identifies products that the organization recommends for emergency preparedness based on safety, functionality, and convenience.
In recent years, many people have added a portable power station to their emergency preparedness kit. Unlike a traditional gas-powered generator, a rechargeable power station does not require fuel and has fewer moving parts, lowering the cost and effort associated with maintenance. Since they don't burn fuel, most power stations are safe to use indoors, inside a car or van, or even inside a tent.
SuperBase Pro is Zendure's largest power station. It can quickly be charged up to 80% in just one hour. With 2,000W pure sine wave AC output and up to 4,000W of surge power, Zendure's power station can start and operate large appliances, including many residential refrigerators and freezers.
Zendure's power station is solar friendly, so even if a disaster weakens crucial infrastructure, users can collect solar energy and power their essential devices. Photovoltaic arrays of up to 1,800W are supported by SuperBase Pro.
SuperBase Pro has 14 output ports (12 in the EU model), plus a companion app that can control the inputs and outputs, track the power station's location, and even keep track of carbon offset through the use of sustainable energy. This is all possible thanks to the power station's built-in Wi-Fi, 4G, and GPS hardware.
The new power station is an ideal emergency power supply. The batteries only need to be charge-cycled once every few months to maintain the health of the device, and it has industrial-grade wheels and a built-in extending handle for easy carrying.
SuperBase Pro raised nearly $2M USD in crowdfunding and recently earned a Good Design award in Japan and an iF Design Award in Germany. The power station has been especially popular in Japan, where it recently brought in over ¥49M on the crowdfunding site Makuake.
SuperBase Pro 2000 has already been distributed to hundreds of backers. SuperBase Pro 1500, which contains LiFePO4 batteries, has just begun mass production in preparation for worldwide distribution.
SuperBase Pro 2000 can be ordered from Zendure.com, with delivery to the US projected for the end of May.
Zendure is a portable power company with a focus on sustainable energy located in Silicon Valley in the United States and the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area in China. Since its establishment, Zendure has continuously launched innovative products, made rapid breakthroughs in the core technologies of energy storage and power supplies, and continues to bring pleasant surprises to the user experience. The company recently received a multi-million dollar series-A round of funding through a joint investment from Shanghai GP Capital and YOTRIO group.
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Can Congress fix the ‘shipping crisis’?
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Federal officials are looking to ease some of the backlog and other problems at U.S. shipping terminals as supply chain issues continue to affect the global economy.
Experts say transportation hubs are struggling to keep up with the surge of imports from Asia. Ships are stacking up, waiting to be unloaded, and fewer vessels are circulating, leading to maritime madness: higher shipping costs, and inflation.
While trade experts say much of the so-called “shipping crisis” can be blamed on the pandemic, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) claims carriers are adding to the chaos, unreasonably refusing to ship goods, and charging unnecessary fees.
“We think there have been some practices employed that are anti-competitive, that penalize shippers for things they have no control over,” said Thune.
Congress passed a bipartisan bill giving the government more power at the ports and green-lighting federal agencies to look deeper into alleged unfair practices.
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, introduced by Sen. Thune and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) requires the Federal Maritime Commission to investigate complaints about late fees charged by common ocean carriers, to determine whether those charges are reasonable, and to order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other discriminatory methods.
The legislation has many supporters on both sides of the aisle, including the Biden administration. Trade policy expert Collin Grabow, with the libertarian Cato Institute, says he is skeptical of the antitrust claims.
“Agricultural exporters may be suffering because they didn’t have those agreements in place ahead of time and they just assumed the shipping will always be there,” he said.
Grabow says there are larger issues at play, such as weak infrastructure and vague contracts between carriers and shippers.
“I think if the U.S. government really wanted to make a contribution, they would try to look at why our ports are not up to snuff,” he said.
Similar legislation passed both chambers of Congress and is moving toward President Biden’s desk. President Biden has already indicated his support for the bill.
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Florida lawmakers will target Disney’s special district, DeSantis says
THE VILLAGES, Fla. (WCTV/Gray) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says lawmakers kicking off a special session Tuesday at the state capital to consider a new congressional map will also look at terminating special districts in the state established before 1968, WCTV reported.
Those include the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself since moving into Florida more than 50 years ago, DeSantis said at a press conference in The Villages.
The Florida Legislature established the special district in 1967. Reedy Creek acts “with the same authority and responsibility as a county government,” according to its website.
“Disney is in control of everything from construction zoning, building codes and fire department services to controlling its own electricity, roads and water,” according to an analysis by Forbes. Terminating the special district would surrender that control to county and state governments.
The move comes after DeSantis has publicly clashed with Disney over legislation curbing discussion of sexual and gender orientation in Florida public schools, a measure critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
The company initially remained silent on the legislation but after pushback from employees issued a statement saying the bill should never have been passed.
“We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country,” the statement read.
The law bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade or at any grade level in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate.
Critics argue the law’s language, particularly the phrases “classroom instruction” and “age-appropriate,” could be interpreted so broadly that discussion in any grade could trigger lawsuits, creating a classroom atmosphere where teachers would avoid the subjects entirely.
The governor and his allies have repeatedly described the rules as reasonable, saying children should learn about sexual orientation and gender identity from their parents, not in schools.
They point to polls showing most people in Florida support the restriction on instruction for younger students.
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Man dies after exiting vehicle while inside car wash, police say
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (Gray News) – A man died after he became trapped inside a self-service car wash in southern California, police said.
According to the Escondido Police Department, officers received a report of an unresponsive man inside the car wash Friday evening.
Officers arrived to find a 56-year-old man trapped between his vehicle and part of the car wash machinery.
Police said it appears the man drove into the car wash and then tried to exit his vehicle for an unknown reason. The vehicle rolled forward, pinning the man between his car and the machinery.
Police said it didn’t appear the car wash machinery was activated at the time.
Escondido is located about 30 miles north of San Diego.
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Murder suspect streamed gruesome killing via Facebook Live, Louisiana police say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a body that was found in the parking lot of a Louisiana business.
The Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday that Earl Lee Johnson Jr., 35, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Janice David, 34, whose body was found inside a vehicle Monday, WAFB reported.
Police confirmed the woman’s brutal death was broadcast on Facebook Live in a gruesome nearly 15-minute feed. Police sources said David’s hands were bound to the steering wheel and that she was found naked.
Detectives said Johnson choked David, beat her and stabbed her. They added it is believed the pair had been on a three or four-day drug binge together.
Officials also said Johnson tried to set the car on fire. Investigators said the suspect was injured in a police pursuit and taken to a hospital.
According to investigators, the body was found in the parking lot of Sherwood Towers, an office building located on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard near Newcastle Avenue.
Officers responded to a call a little before 10 p.m. Monday regarding the body of a dead female.
Johnson’s rap sheet shows multiple armed robbery arrests in 2005.
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CDC launches new forecasting center for infectious diseases
(AP) – A new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases — an early warning system to help guide the response to COVID-19 and future pandemics.
The new Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics launched Tuesday. Its leaders say predicting the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. has been hampered by data-collection problems.
In contrast, the United Kingdom uses regular population sampling with swab tests and blood draws to get a clearer picture of who’s been infected, said Marc Lipsitch, the new center’s science director. He said similar sampling should be considered in the U.S.
And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention needs to have better access to data from state governments and hospitals, said Caitlin Rivers, the center’s associate director.
The CDC has been granted temporary authority for COVID-19 data collection, but the agency broadly relies on voluntary reporting and complex data agreements with states, Rivers said.
The center is housed at the CDC. Its initial $200 million in funding came from the 2021 coronavirus relief package. The center has awarded $21 million to academic institutions to develop modeling and forecasting methods.
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Gun safety activists decry inaction as US shootings surge
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats have spent years pledging to address the gun violence that plagues communities across the U.S. But a surge of mass shootings over the weekend that left dozens wounded and two dead served as a reminder of how little they have accomplished since taking control of Washington 15 months ago.
The struggle for the Biden administration and Democrats in Congress to enact any meaningful legislation to enhance gun safety reflects how the party’s ambitious agenda has been frustratingly stunted by internal squabbling, the persistence of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The almost complete Republican opposition to Democratic priorities, including gun rules, has hobbled a party with razor-thin majorities in the House and Senate.
But that’s little solace to gun safety advocates and tens of thousands of shooting victims who were told Democrats would reduce gun violence if given the chance to govern. In an already difficult election year, the inaction threatens to further undermine the coalition of young people, women, voters of color and independents who helped deliver Joe Biden the presidency in 2020 and will be needed again if Democrats are to hold control of Congress.
“I’m just angry,” said David Hogg, a gun safety activist who survived the 2018 shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. “We took the House and then we took the Senate and now we have the White House, too, and still, nothing is changing.”
Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., whose son was shot to death nearly a decade ago, encouraged those frustrated with the pace of progress to be patient. She likened the fight to reduce gun violence to her parents’ fight for civil rights a generation earlier.
“Change doesn’t come as quickly as we ever want it to happen. Because understand, this is a culture that we’re having to change,” McBath said in an interview. “I know that we’re making real progress on this issue. The fact that I am actually in Washington, and I was elected in Georgia with a gun violence policy agenda ... tells you there is progress.”
Yet McBath’s return to Congress next year is far from assured. She’s locked in a competitive primary against Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux in a redrawn district in Atlanta’s northeast suburbs.
Meanwhile, White House aides insist that Biden is doing all he can to keep the issue of gun violence front and center.
Just last week, the Democratic president signed an executive order to crack down on untraceable “ghost guns.” He also devoted part of his first State of the Union speech to gun violence and called for major increases in police funding in his 2023 budget proposal.
But some of those same progressives who cheered the president’s efforts insist he and his party are not doing enough.
“It’s appalling, it’s horrifying, it’s so very sad and embarrassing that this is just continuing and getting worse,” said Mark Barden, whose 7-year-old son, Daniel, was among 26 students and educators killed in a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
Barden now serves as co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund, one of the gun violence prevention groups that emerged over the last decade to help counter the gun lobby’s influence on policy and politics.
“Congress needs to step up and get to work,” Barden said, noting that this December marks the 10th anniversary of his first-grade son’s murder.
Democrats’ frustration around gun violence prevention is not new.
After the Sandy Hook shooting, President Barack Obama tried and failed to convince Congress to enact popular gun safety measures like universal background checks and an assault weapon ban.
There’s little sign now that the Democrats who control Congress will send gun safety measures to Biden’s desk anytime soon.
The House passed legislation last year to expand background checks to include private and online sales, including at gun shows. But Senate Democratic leaders haven’t yet scheduled their version of the legislation for a vote. And facing near-unanimous GOP opposition, Democrats would need support from at least 10 Republicans in a 50-50 Senate to overcome any filibuster.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., tried to bring the background check bill up for a Senate vote in December, but that effort failed when Republicans objected. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia also opposes the House bill.
Asked whether Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer would bring gun safety legislation up for a vote, an aide pointed to comments the New York Democrat made in February.
“Sen. Murphy had been trying to work with Republicans to get 60 votes. He hasn’t given up on those efforts, although they’ve not gotten that far. But we’re going to keep pursuing background checks. I believe in that very, very strongly,” Schumer said at the time.
In the meantime, more Americans are dying from gun-related injuries than ever before.
In 2020, the most recent year for which federal data is available, 19,384 people were killed in gun homicides — a 35% increase from the previous year and the largest one-year increase in gun homicides on record.
Republicans have overwhelmingly opposed gun control measures, casting any tightening of current law as a threat to the constitutionally protected right to bear arms. The GOP has instead called for stronger policing and more gun ownership to combat the crime surge.
At the same time, Republicans have seized on the spike in violent crime under the broad umbrella of public safety as a wedge issue to reshape how voters view gun violence. Republicans did well across Virginia, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in last fall’s off-year elections with public safety as one of their primary talking points.
And the gun lobby is convinced that public safety concerns will help its Republican allies retake the House, if not the Senate, this fall.
“We see a lot of opportunity” heading into the midterms, said National Rifle Association spokesperson Andrew Arulanandam. “Whether the gun control lobby realizes it or not, there’s an increased appreciation and realization in this country that gun control does not make people safer.”
The NRA has already celebrated sweeping successes at the state level in its push to allow people to carry concealed weapons without a license. Republican lawmakers in nine states enacted such laws since Democrats came to power in Washington in 2021. Overall, 25 states no longer require gun owners to have a permit to carry a concealed weapon in public.
Guns remain an incredibly divisive issue in American politics, though polling suggests the issue has been overshadowed over the last year by other events.
In an AP-NORC poll last December, 24% named gun laws in an open-ended question as one of five top issues for the government to work on in 2022. That ranked below other issues, like the economy, COVID-19 and even immigration, but the percentage prioritizing gun laws for 2022 grew from 5% for 2021 and 12% for 2020. The poll was conducted the weekend after a shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan killed four and injured seven.
Forty-one percent of Democrats named gun laws as a government priority in 2022, compared to just 6% of Republicans.
Meanwhile, gun safety groups like March For Our Lives are ratcheting up pressure on Democrats to take action. The group for the first time is backing primary challenges this spring and summer to Democratic incumbents who haven’t prioritized the issue.
On Tuesday, Hogg and other young activists with March For Our Lives dropped body bags outside Schumer’s New York office to protest his unwillingness to bring gun safety legislation to the Senate floor for a vote.
“Democrats suck at fulfilling these promises,” Hogg said.
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Johnny Depp takes stand in suit against ex-wife Amber Heard
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Actor Johnny Depp took the stand Tuesday in his libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, saying her domestic abuse allegations against him were disturbing, heinous and “not based in any species of truth.”
“Nothing of the kind ever happened,” Depp said in court.
He added: “Never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms. Heard in any way. Nor have I ever struck any woman in my life.”
Alluding to the fall his career has taken since Heard levied abuse allegations against him, the former “Pirates of the Caribbean” star said, “it’s been six years of trying times. It’s very strange when one day you’re Cinderella, so to speak, and then in 0.6 seconds you’re Quasimodo.”
Depp added that he’s concerned for his children and the people who have believed in him.
“I am obsessed with the truth,” Depp said. “So today is actually my first opportunity that I’ve been able to speak about this case.”
Depp also described a childhood in which physical abuse from his mother was “constant.” The abuse came in the form of ashtrays being flung or a high-heeled shoe or telephone being used to beat him, Depp said.
The trial began more than a week ago, but, prior to Tuesday, jurors had only seen the Hollywood star sitting silently with his team of lawyers as each side has tried to embarrass the other in a trial that Heard’s lawyers accurately predicted would turn into a mudslinging soap opera.
So far, Depp’s friends, family and employees have testified that Heard was the aggressor in the relationship, physically attacking him on multiple occasions. Heard’s former personal assistant testified that Heard spit in her face in a fit of rage.
Meanwhile, jurors have seen text messages in which Depp uses vulgar language to describe Heard and spells out his desire to get revenge against her. Heard’s lawyers have said he physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions, often in situations where he drank so much he later blacked out.
The lawsuit itself is supposed to be over whether Heard libeled Depp when she wrote a 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post about domestic violence. In the article, Heard referred to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”
She never mentioned Depp by name, but Depp and his lawyers say it’s a clear reference to accusations Heard made in 2016 when the couple divorced and she sought a restraining order against him.
Heard’s lawyers, who have filed their own countersuit against Depp, say nothing in the article libels him. They say the abuse allegations are true, and that the damage to Depp’s reputation — which he says got him booted from the lucrative “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise — came from his own bad behavior.
Depp’s testimony is expected to stretch into Wednesday. Heard is scheduled to testify later in the trial.
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Loud music played in operating room can enhance surgeons’ performance, study says
(CNN) - You might assume a quiet environment might be crucial for the steady hands of a surgeon, but a newly published study says listening to music can enhance a surgeon’s performance.
Loud rock music had the most beneficial impact.
The study, conducted by researchers at Germany’s Heidelberg University, tested novice surgeons performing laparoscopic procedures by blasting AC/DC hits like “TNT” and “Highway to Hell.”
Results showed that hard rock significantly improved both the accuracy and speed of tasks performed, particularly when played at a high volume.
“I believe it,” surgical oncologist at Ohio State University Dr. Timothy Pawlik said.
Pawlik says he listens to all kinds of music in the operating room.
“Everything from country to pop to hard rock to Christian,” he said.
Pawlik believes there is a very “therapeutic nature to music” for both caregivers and patients.
He likes to have the music on pretty loudly while in the operating room.
“I want to make sure people don’t have the impression they’re at a rock concert,” Pawlik said. “But yeah, I play some hard rock in the operating room.”
If you are scheduled for a procedure soon, you might consider urging your surgeon to rock out.
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Police: Dad stabs toddler during pursuit, tells officers he feared relatives would abuse son
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - An 18-month-old boy was rushed to the hospital after police said he was stabbed by his father during a pursuit Monday in Missouri.
KCTV reports officers with the Blue Springs Police Department said a car driven by Tabatha Ong was involved in a crash at an intersection. Investigators said Ong drove away from the scene in an effort to get away from police.
Anthony Beighley-Beck, 24, was in the passenger seat at the time. Police said he pulled his son onto his lap and stabbed him in the abdomen during the chase.
Beighley-Beck and Ong were both arrested after the chase ended just north of Interstate 70.
Detectives said he later told police he feared his son would end up with relatives who would abuse him, according to court documents released Tuesday morning.
The toddler was rushed to a nearby hospital where he underwent emergency surgery and remains in intensive care.
Beighley-Beck is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action, while Ong is charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
Beighley-Beck is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center without bond. A bond of $50,000 was requested for Ong.
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Toddler pricked by dirty needle found on changing table in public bathroom
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A toddler in Ohio was pricked by a dirty needle left in a public bathroom.
The child was on the changing table when it happened.
Hannah Jett said she was changing her 2-year-old son Deacon’s diaper at a Speedway gas station when she heard her son say “ouchie” and then hold out a needle in his hand.
Deacon’s hand had been punctured, and he was bleeding.
“I see blood, it was just terrible,” Jett said. “I work in healthcare, so I knew that you need to make it bleed and then wash it with soap and water.”
Jett took her son and the needle to the hospital to be tested for infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis. Thankfully, Deacon’s results came back negative, but he will have to undergo the testing several more times.
“It’s just so nerve-racking because I’m just like terrified. Sometimes they don’t test positive right away. So, he’s gonna have to get blood tests in three months and six months as well,” Jett said.
Jett thinks the needle was hidden in a compartment where the sanitary napkins go.
“I think the needle was stowed in there, and he must have just grabbed it whenever I was putting the diaper on,” she said. “That’s some place you would never check either.”
Jett is also upset because she claims officials don’t really seem to care about what happened.
Jett says she called Akron police last week, and the department told her to come down in person to file a report. When she got there, however, she says the officer on duty didn’t take a report and told her it wasn’t a police matter.
Jett also called the health department. A spokesperson told WOIO that Jett’s report should have triggered an inspector to go to Safeway and investigate, but that didn’t happen.
When WOIO contacted the health department, they sent an inspector to the gas station.
Jett wonders if bathroom drug use is just so common that it’s not taken seriously.
WOIO reached out to Speedway to find out whether it had taken any action at the store where the incident happened.
A spokesperson for Speedway’s parent company, 7-Eleven, Inc., responded, saying, “The safety of our customers and associates is our top priority. We are deeply concerned about this incident and have been in contact with the customer impacted. The restroom has been thoroughly sanitized.”
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 25 kt.
* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, and Kaiwi Channel.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) - It will be partly cloudy and breezy with windward and mauka showers scattered during the day on Tuesday. Some showers may drift to leeward zones due to the trade winds.
High temperatures will range from 79 to 84 degrees with moderate to breezy trade winds from 15 to 25 mph remaining through the weekend.
An upper level trough and jet stream will keep high clouds over the region through the week. An increase in showers, especially over the western islands, on Thursday and Friday may be possible.
Surf along north and west facing shores will remain small today, then trend up Tuesday night through midweek as a new long-period, northwest swell arrives and builds down the island chain.
Surf associated with this swell will peak through the day Wednesday, then slowly lower shift around to a more northerly direction during the second half of the week. Another long-period north-northwest swell will give north shore surf a boost to similar levels over the weekend, before declining early next week.
Surf along south facing shores will steadily lower Tuesday, then remain small through Friday.
A new south swell is forecast to arrive Friday night, with south shore surf building above the summertime average over the weekend and into early next week.
Surf along east facing shores will remain below seasonal levels, due to the lack of a sizable trade wind fetch upstream of the island chain.
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Amber Alert canceled for Georgia infant
Published: Apr. 19, 2022 at 6:28 AM EDT|Updated: 3 hours ago
ATLANTA (Gray News) - An Amber Alert, known as Levi’s Call in Georgia, was canceled Tuesday afternoon.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the baby has been found safe.
Authorities were looking for a baby boy that they said was abducted Tuesday morning.
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CDC launches new forecasting center for infectious diseases
(AP) – A new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases — an early warning system to help guide the response to COVID-19 and future pandemics.
The new Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics launched Tuesday. Its leaders say predicting the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. has been hampered by data-collection problems.
In contrast, the United Kingdom uses regular population sampling with swab tests and blood draws to get a clearer picture of who’s been infected, said Marc Lipsitch, the new center’s science director. He said similar sampling should be considered in the U.S.
And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention needs to have better access to data from state governments and hospitals, said Caitlin Rivers, the center’s associate director.
The CDC has been granted temporary authority for COVID-19 data collection, but the agency broadly relies on voluntary reporting and complex data agreements with states, Rivers said.
The center is housed at the CDC. Its initial $200 million in funding came from the 2021 coronavirus relief package. The center has awarded $21 million to academic institutions to develop modeling and forecasting methods.
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Cheers and fears as US ends mask mandates for travel
Fliers, subway riders shed masks
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A pilot declared over the loudspeaker on a cross-country Delta Air Lines flight that passengers were no longer required to wear masks, eliciting cheers from the cabin and prompting some on board to immediately toss their face coverings onto their seats.
“Feel free to burn them at will,” a train conductor told New Jersey commuters. Other passengers were confused, startled and angered by the abrupt change, however, especially those who booked trips in the belief that their unvaccinated children would be traveling in a masked environment.
A federal judge’s decision Monday to throw out a mask requirement on public transportation did away with the last major vestige of federal pandemic rules and led to a mishmash of new locally created rules that reflected the nation’s ongoing division over how to battle the virus.
Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy. New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Connecticut continued to require them on mass transit. But a host of other cities ditched their mandates, even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continued to recommend masking on transportation.
Brooke Tansley, a television producer and former Broadway performer, boarded a flight with her 4-year-old and 8-month-old baby— neither old enough to be vaccinated — only to learn that the mask mandate had ended mid-flight.
“Here we are, trapped in the sky with our 8-month-old unmasked baby (you can’t actually mask a baby that young) under the supposition that everyone who can be masked would be masked, and the flight 325 crew has taken our choices away from us,” she said in a tweet. “Very very angry about this.”
For many, though, the news was welcome. A video showed some passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight cheering and applauding as they took off their masks upon hearing the announcement they were now optional. One man could be seen happily twirling his mask on his finger.
On a Southwest Airlines flight Monday from Detroit to Nashville, the change to optional status was incorporated into the safety announcements, prompting murmurs and fist pumps from some passengers and no audible complaints.
In Portland, Oregon, transit employees were immediately working on taking down “mask required” announcements and signs, but said it would likely take several days to remove everything.
The city joined Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Kansas City, Missouri, in making masking optional on mass transit.
“We know our riders have mixed feelings about the mandate ending,” Portland’s public transit agency, TriMet, posted on social media. “We ask everyone to be respectful of others as we all adjust to this change.”
Some passengers at Chicago’s Union Station said the rules were confusing. Both Amtrak and Metra, the regional commuter rail service, said masks still are required, but some passengers walking through the station didn’t wear them.
“It’s like this patchwork of different rules and enforcement of it,” said Erik Abderhalden, who wore a mask as he waited for a Metra train to his home in suburban Naperville. “I mean, it’s like Swiss cheese ... there’s no uniformity and it seems pretty laissez faire.”
The Chicago Transit Authority also said it still will require masks on city trains and buses, for now.
Subway rider Cooper Klinges was pleased that New York City’s public transit system wasn’t following the trend and planned to keep its mask requirement in place. As he waited at a train station in Brooklyn, New York, he said he canceled a flight earlier this year over concerns about the virus.
“I don’t think we are out of the woods yet,” said Klinges, a teacher, citing concerns about the BA.2 omicron subvariant of the coronavirus. “It is still around. We have to still stick it out.”
As of Monday evening, the website of ride sharing company Lyft still said masks were required. In an email to customers Tuesday morning, Uber said masks were recommended but no longer required.
The national mask rule for travelers was one of the last of the pandemic restrictions still in place. It sparked online flame throwing between those who felt they were crucial to protecting people and those who saw it as an unnecessary inconvenience or even government overkill.
Some flight attendants found themselves cursed and even attacked by passengers who refused to comply.
In a 59-page lawsuit ruling, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority in issuing the original health order on which the TSA directive was based. She also said the order was fatally flawed because the CDC didn’t follow proper rulemaking procedures.
The Justice Department declined to comment when asked if it would seek an emergency stay to block the judge’s order.
While airline and mass transit passengers around the country were ditching masks, the White House made clear that those traveling with President Joe Biden to New Hampshire on Tuesday would be required to keep face coverings on “in line with CDC guidance.” A Biden administration official also said there were no changes expected to the pre-departure testing requirement for international passengers bound to the U.S.
Asked Tuesday if people should still wear masks on planes, Biden replied: “That’s up to them.”
The CDC had recently extended the mask mandate, which was set to expire Monday, until May 3 to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant now responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S. But the court ruling puts that decision on hold.
After a winter surge fueled by the omicron variant that led to record hospitalizations, the U.S. has seen a significant drop in virus spread in recent months that led most states and cities to drop mask mandates.
But several Northeast cities have seen a rise in hospitalizations in recent weeks, leading Philadelphia to bring back its mask mandate.
The federal mask requirement for travelers was the target of months of lobbying from the airlines, which sought to kill it. The carriers argued that effective air filters on modern planes make transmission of the virus during a flight highly unlikely. Republicans in Congress also fought to kill the mandate.
“We are relieved to see the U.S. mask mandate lift to facilitate global travel as COVID-19 transitions to a more manageable respiratory virus — with better treatments, vaccines and other scientific measures to prevent serious illness,” Delta announced in a news release.
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Hollingsworth reported from Mission, Kansas. Associated Press writers David Koenig in Dallas, Michael Balsamo and Will Weissert in Washington, Karen Matthews in New York and Teresa Crawford in Chicago contributed to this report.
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Court ruling creates mishmash of transportation mask rules
(AP) - A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate for public transportation across the U.S. created a confusing patchwork of rules for passengers as they navigate airports and transit systems.
The ruling gives airports, mass transit systems, airlines and ride-hailing services the option to keep mask rules or ditch them entirely, resulting in rules that vary by city and mode of transportation.
Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York, for instance, could ditch masks at their departing airport and on the plane, but would have to put them back on once they get off their flight in New York.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had recently extended the mandate until May 3 to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant of the coronavirus now responsible for the vast majority of U.S. cases. But the court decision put the mandate on hold.
Here’s a look at how U.S. transportation centers and providers are responding:
AIRLINES
Major airlines were some of the first to update their rules after the court decision. United, Southwest, American, Alaska, Delta and JetBlue announced that effective immediately, masks would no longer be required on domestic flights.
“While this means that our employees are no longer required to wear a mask – and no longer have to enforce a mask requirement for most of the flying public – they will be able to wear masks if they choose to do so, as the CDC continues to strongly recommend wearing a mask on public transit,” United Airlines said.
The Association of Flight Attendants, the nation’s largest union of cabin crews, has recently taken a neutral position on masks because its members are divided about the issue. On Monday, the union’s president appealed for calm on planes and in airports.
Alaska Airlines said some passengers who were banned for violating the mask policy will remain banned.
AIRPORTS
Airports weren’t as fast to do away with masks, with several expressing uncertainty about the ruling and taking a wait-and-see approach.
But others, including the two main airports in Houston, did away with mask requirements soon after the Transportation Security Administration said it would no longer enforce the mandate. Los Angeles International, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International also eliminated their mask requirements. San Francisco International Airport said it was waiting for further guidance from TSA.
New York City airports have so far left masks in place, with the exception of Newark Liberty International Airport, which is located across the Hudson River in New Jersey where masks are now optional.
TRAINS AND BUSES
In New York, Metropolitan Transportation Authority communications director Tim Minton said the system was keeping masks mandatory on the subway, buses and commuter rail lines, as they have been since early in the pandemic.
But the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the New York area’s major airports as well as buses and trains, appeared to have been caught off guard by Monday’s ruling.
A spokesperson at first said an order to wear masks “remains in effect as we continue to consult with the state public health authorities.” The agency later issued a news release saying masks are required at New York facilities, but are optional at New Jersey facilities. Masks remain required on Port Authority buses and trains operating between the two states.
The transit agency serving Philadelphia and its suburbs has announced masks will no longer be required on its subways, buses and trains or in its stations and concourses.
The regional train system serving the Washington, D.C., area said Monday masks will be optional for its customers and employees going forward.
Southern California’s five-county Metrolink passenger rail system is also no longer requiring people to wear face coverings. However, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Los Angeles city Department of Transportation continue to have website advisories stating face masks are required.
Amtrak also said it was making masks optional.
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RIDE-SHARING
The ride-sharing companies Lyft and Uber announced on their websites Tuesday that masks will now be optional while riding or driving.
“We know that everyone has different comfort levels, and anyone who wants to continue wearing a mask is encouraged to do so. As always, drivers or riders can decline to accept or cancel any ride they don’t wish to take,” Lyft said.
Both companies are no longer requiring people to sit in the back seat but Uber said “to give drivers space, we ask that riders only use the front seat if it’s required because of the size of their group.”
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Gun safety activists decry inaction as US shootings surge
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats have spent years pledging to address the gun violence that plagues communities across the U.S. But a surge of mass shootings over the weekend that left dozens wounded and two dead served as a reminder of how little they have accomplished since taking control of Washington 15 months ago.
The struggle for the Biden administration and Democrats in Congress to enact any meaningful legislation to enhance gun safety reflects how the party’s ambitious agenda has been frustratingly stunted by internal squabbling, the persistence of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The almost complete Republican opposition to Democratic priorities, including gun rules, has hobbled a party with razor-thin majorities in the House and Senate.
But that’s little solace to gun safety advocates and tens of thousands of shooting victims who were told Democrats would reduce gun violence if given the chance to govern. In an already difficult election year, the inaction threatens to further undermine the coalition of young people, women, voters of color and independents who helped deliver Joe Biden the presidency in 2020 and will be needed again if Democrats are to hold control of Congress.
“I’m just angry,” said David Hogg, a gun safety activist who survived the 2018 shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. “We took the House and then we took the Senate and now we have the White House, too, and still, nothing is changing.”
Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., whose son was shot to death nearly a decade ago, encouraged those frustrated with the pace of progress to be patient. She likened the fight to reduce gun violence to her parents’ fight for civil rights a generation earlier.
“Change doesn’t come as quickly as we ever want it to happen. Because understand, this is a culture that we’re having to change,” McBath said in an interview. “I know that we’re making real progress on this issue. The fact that I am actually in Washington, and I was elected in Georgia with a gun violence policy agenda ... tells you there is progress.”
Yet McBath’s return to Congress next year is far from assured. She’s locked in a competitive primary against Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux in a redrawn district in Atlanta’s northeast suburbs.
Meanwhile, White House aides insist that Biden is doing all he can to keep the issue of gun violence front and center.
Just last week, the Democratic president signed an executive order to crack down on untraceable “ghost guns.” He also devoted part of his first State of the Union speech to gun violence and called for major increases in police funding in his 2023 budget proposal.
But some of those same progressives who cheered the president’s efforts insist he and his party are not doing enough.
“It’s appalling, it’s horrifying, it’s so very sad and embarrassing that this is just continuing and getting worse,” said Mark Barden, whose 7-year-old son, Daniel, was among 26 students and educators killed in a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
Barden now serves as co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund, one of the gun violence prevention groups that emerged over the last decade to help counter the gun lobby’s influence on policy and politics.
“Congress needs to step up and get to work,” Barden said, noting that this December marks the 10th anniversary of his first-grade son’s murder.
Democrats’ frustration around gun violence prevention is not new.
After the Sandy Hook shooting, President Barack Obama tried and failed to convince Congress to enact popular gun safety measures like universal background checks and an assault weapon ban.
There’s little sign now that the Democrats who control Congress will send gun safety measures to Biden’s desk anytime soon.
The House passed legislation last year to expand background checks to include private and online sales, including at gun shows. But Senate Democratic leaders haven’t yet scheduled their version of the legislation for a vote. And facing near-unanimous GOP opposition, Democrats would need support from at least 10 Republicans in a 50-50 Senate to overcome any filibuster.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., tried to bring the background check bill up for a Senate vote in December, but that effort failed when Republicans objected. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia also opposes the House bill.
Asked whether Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer would bring gun safety legislation up for a vote, an aide pointed to comments the New York Democrat made in February.
“Sen. Murphy had been trying to work with Republicans to get 60 votes. He hasn’t given up on those efforts, although they’ve not gotten that far. But we’re going to keep pursuing background checks. I believe in that very, very strongly,” Schumer said at the time.
In the meantime, more Americans are dying from gun-related injuries than ever before.
In 2020, the most recent year for which federal data is available, 19,384 people were killed in gun homicides — a 35% increase from the previous year and the largest one-year increase in gun homicides on record.
Republicans have overwhelmingly opposed gun control measures, casting any tightening of current law as a threat to the constitutionally protected right to bear arms. The GOP has instead called for stronger policing and more gun ownership to combat the crime surge.
At the same time, Republicans have seized on the spike in violent crime under the broad umbrella of public safety as a wedge issue to reshape how voters view gun violence. Republicans did well across Virginia, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in last fall’s off-year elections with public safety as one of their primary talking points.
And the gun lobby is convinced that public safety concerns will help its Republican allies retake the House, if not the Senate, this fall.
“We see a lot of opportunity” heading into the midterms, said National Rifle Association spokesperson Andrew Arulanandam. “Whether the gun control lobby realizes it or not, there’s an increased appreciation and realization in this country that gun control does not make people safer.”
The NRA has already celebrated sweeping successes at the state level in its push to allow people to carry concealed weapons without a license. Republican lawmakers in nine states enacted such laws since Democrats came to power in Washington in 2021. Overall, 25 states no longer require gun owners to have a permit to carry a concealed weapon in public.
Guns remain an incredibly divisive issue in American politics, though polling suggests the issue has been overshadowed over the last year by other events.
In an AP-NORC poll last December, 24% named gun laws in an open-ended question as one of five top issues for the government to work on in 2022. That ranked below other issues, like the economy, COVID-19 and even immigration, but the percentage prioritizing gun laws for 2022 grew from 5% for 2021 and 12% for 2020. The poll was conducted the weekend after a shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan killed four and injured seven.
Forty-one percent of Democrats named gun laws as a government priority in 2022, compared to just 6% of Republicans.
Meanwhile, gun safety groups like March For Our Lives are ratcheting up pressure on Democrats to take action. The group for the first time is backing primary challenges this spring and summer to Democratic incumbents who haven’t prioritized the issue.
On Tuesday, Hogg and other young activists with March For Our Lives dropped body bags outside Schumer’s New York office to protest his unwillingness to bring gun safety legislation to the Senate floor for a vote.
“Democrats suck at fulfilling these promises,” Hogg said.
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Associated Press writers Kevin Freking and Hannah Fingerhut in Washington contributed to this report.
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Happy Birthday America returning to Staunton
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Wilson Fairchild has recently announced the Happy Birthday America celebration is back and will be in person this July 3rd and 4th.
For the past two years, the event was held virtually due to the coronavirus. They say this year, the festivities will be bigger and better than ever.
There will be a parade, a fireworks display, and musical performances by Wilson Fairchild and Rhonda Vincent and the Rage.
On the morning of July 4 there will be a Firecracker 5K.
All events are funded by sponsors in the Staunton/Augusta area.
For more information and a full list of scheduled events, click here. Click here to apply to the pageant, parade, entertainment, volunteering and more.
To view photos from 2019′s festivities, click here.
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High school teacher’s drag performance for students draws controversy
MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) – A video of a drag performance has gone viral and is drawing both support and criticism from people across the country.
The performance wasn’t at a club or venue; it was at a Wisconsin high school staff talent show.
When Middleton High School teacher Matt Kashdan heard the school was bringing back their staff talent show this year, he says he knew a drag performance was what he wanted to do.
“I’m like, this opportunity could be cool to show my art, my version of art,” he said. “But it’s also a cool opportunity for me to show students like, who cares, just go be yourself.”
While the performance was fun, and the crowd ecstatic, not everyone was happy.
Kashdan said a concerned parent emailed the school about the performance shortly after and shared it on social media with a conservative media outlet, which drew criticism from all over.
“People were calling me a groomer, people were calling me a pedophile, people were calling me a narcissist,” Kashdan said. “It was homophobic.”
Kashdan said he had received the OK on the performance from an organizer ahead of time.
After the criticism, an official with the school district said that “going forward, staff performances will be vetted by a team, including an administrator.”
Even after loads of hate mail from people across the country, Kashdan said the amount of support he received from his students and the school district went beyond anything he could ever have imagined.
“The coolest thing was that when I went back to school after all of this media stuff had happened, all around the school there were these signs posted saying, ‘We support you, LGBTQ rights matter.’”
Kashdan said even after the ups and downs, he has no regrets.
“This whole experience honestly made me want to do drag more,” he said. “All this has done has, like I said before, just showed me the power of drag and how important it is for our community.”
Kashdan said he’ll continue to perform in drag at local venues going forward. He won’t be teaching at Middleton High School next year for reasons unrelated to the performance.
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Johnny Depp on stand: Ex-wife Heard’s allegations ‘heinous’
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Actor Johnny Depp told jurors Tuesday he felt compelled to sue his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel out of an obsession for the truth after she accused him of domestic violence.
“My goal is the truth because it killed me that all these people I had met over the years ... that these people would think that I was a fraud,” he said.
Depp flatly denied ever hitting Heard, calling the domestic allegations against him disturbing, heinous and “not based in any species of truth.”
“Nothing of the kind ever happened,” Depp said in court.
Alluding to the fall his career has taken since Heard levied abuse allegations against him, the former “Pirates of the Caribbean” star said, “it’s been six years of trying times. It’s very strange when one day you’re Cinderella, so to speak, and then in 0.6 seconds you’re Quasimodo.”
For the first hour-plus of testimony Tuesday, Depp gave long, stream-of-consciousness answers to questions about his childhood and his early movie career, speaking in his signature deep baritone. After one long answer, he admitted: “I forgot what the original question was.”
But he said he’d been waiting for six years to tell his side of the story after Heard filed for divorce against him in 2016 and sought a restraining order against him.
The trial began more than a week ago, but, prior to Tuesday, jurors had only seen the Hollywood star sitting silently with his team of lawyers as each side has tried to embarrass the other in a trial that Heard’s lawyers accurately predicted would turn into a mudslinging soap opera.
After denying Heard’s abuse allegations, Depp spoke at length about a childhood in which physical abuse from his mother was “constant.” The abuse came in the form of ashtrays being flung or a high-heeled shoe or telephone being used to beat him, Depp said. When he became a father, Depp said, he made sure his children didn’t experience that kind of upbringing.
In terms of Heard, Depp said she seemed “too good to be true” at the beginning of their relationship.
“She was attentive,” Depp said of the woman he married in 2015. “She was loving. She was smart. She was kind. She was funny. She was understanding … We had many things in common, certain blues music … literature.”
But Depp said that within a year and a half, it was as if Heard had become another person.
So far, Depp’s friends, family and employees have testified that Heard was the aggressor in the relationship, physically attacking him on multiple occasions. Heard’s former personal assistant testified that Heard spit in her face in a fit of rage.
Meanwhile, jurors have seen text messages in which Depp used vulgar language to describe Heard and spelled out his desire to get revenge against her. Heard’s lawyers have said he physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions, often in situations where he drank so much he later blacked out.
The lawsuit itself is supposed to be over whether Heard libeled Depp when she wrote a 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post about domestic violence. In the article, Heard referred to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”
She never mentioned Depp by name, but Depp and his lawyers said it was a clear reference to accusations Heard made in 2016 when the couple divorced and she sought a restraining order against him.
Heard’s lawyers, who have filed their own countersuit against Depp, said nothing in the article libels him. They say the abuse allegations are true, and that the damage to Depp’s reputation — which he says got him booted from the lucrative “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise — came from his own bad behavior.
Depp’s testimony is expected to stretch into Wednesday. Heard is scheduled to testify later in the trial.
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Associated Press writer Ben Finley in Norfolk, Virginia, contributed to this report.
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Livestock contractor charged with inhumane slaughter of animal, deputies say
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - Authorities in Florida have arrested a man in the death of an animal after they say he was initially called to help them with a roaming donkey.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office in Florida reports deputies responded to an animal complaint of a donkey who was roaming unattended near a local bridge on April 12.
They called Philip Hayes, an independent livestock contractor, for assistance. However, the sheriff’s office said the donkey was shot and killed by Hayes.
Investigators found that Hayes committed an act that resulted in the cruel death of the donkey and did not use humane methods to prevent needless suffering.
Witnesses told the sheriff’s office that before the killing, Hayes was observed hand-feeding the animal and refused to use equipment provided by the witness to facilitate the capturing of the animal. Hayes then proceeded to his vehicle to obtain a firearm.
Hayes is being charged with the inhumane slaughter of livestock and torture-inflict pain and serious injury/death charges.
The sheriff’s office said Hayes turned himself in during the overnight hours.
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Loud music played in operating room can enhance surgeons’ performance, study says
(CNN) - You might assume a quiet environment might be crucial for the steady hands of a surgeon, but a newly published study says listening to music can enhance a surgeon’s performance.
Loud rock music had the most beneficial impact.
The study, conducted by researchers at Germany’s Heidelberg University, tested novice surgeons performing laparoscopic procedures by blasting AC/DC hits like “TNT” and “Highway to Hell.”
Results showed that hard rock significantly improved both the accuracy and speed of tasks performed, particularly when played at a high volume.
“I believe it,” surgical oncologist at Ohio State University Dr. Timothy Pawlik said.
Pawlik says he listens to all kinds of music in the operating room.
“Everything from country to pop to hard rock to Christian,” he said.
Pawlik believes there is a very “therapeutic nature to music” for both caregivers and patients.
He likes to have the music on pretty loudly while in the operating room.
“I want to make sure people don’t have the impression they’re at a rock concert,” Pawlik said. “But yeah, I play some hard rock in the operating room.”
If you are scheduled for a procedure soon, you might consider urging your surgeon to rock out.
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Police: Dad stabs toddler during pursuit, tells officers he feared relatives would abuse son
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - An 18-month-old boy was rushed to the hospital after police said he was stabbed by his father during a pursuit Monday in Missouri.
KCTV reports officers with the Blue Springs Police Department said a car driven by Tabatha Ong was involved in a crash at an intersection. Investigators said Ong drove away from the scene in an effort to get away from police.
Anthony Beighley-Beck, 24, was in the passenger seat at the time. Police said he pulled his son onto his lap and stabbed him in the abdomen during the chase.
Beighley-Beck and Ong were both arrested after the chase ended just north of Interstate 70.
Detectives said he later told police he feared his son would end up with relatives who would abuse him, according to court documents released Tuesday morning.
The toddler was rushed to a nearby hospital where he underwent emergency surgery and remains in intensive care.
Beighley-Beck is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action, while Ong is charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
Beighley-Beck is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center without bond. A bond of $50,000 was requested for Ong.
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Toddler pricked by dirty needle found on changing table in public bathroom
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A toddler in Ohio was pricked by a dirty needle left in a public bathroom.
The child was on the changing table when it happened.
Hannah Jett said she was changing her 2-year-old son Deacon’s diaper at a Speedway gas station when she heard her son say “ouchie” and then hold out a needle in his hand.
Deacon’s hand had been punctured, and he was bleeding.
“I see blood, it was just terrible,” Jett said. “I work in healthcare, so I knew that you need to make it bleed and then wash it with soap and water.”
Jett took her son and the needle to the hospital to be tested for infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis. Thankfully, Deacon’s results came back negative, but he will have to undergo the testing several more times.
“It’s just so nerve-racking because I’m just like terrified. Sometimes they don’t test positive right away. So, he’s gonna have to get blood tests in three months and six months as well,” Jett said.
Jett thinks the needle was hidden in a compartment where the sanitary napkins go.
“I think the needle was stowed in there, and he must have just grabbed it whenever I was putting the diaper on,” she said. “That’s some place you would never check either.”
Jett is also upset because she claims officials don’t really seem to care about what happened.
Jett says she called Akron police last week, and the department told her to come down in person to file a report. When she got there, however, she says the officer on duty didn’t take a report and told her it wasn’t a police matter.
Jett also called the health department. A spokesperson told WOIO that Jett’s report should have triggered an inspector to go to Safeway and investigate, but that didn’t happen.
When WOIO contacted the health department, they sent an inspector to the gas station.
Jett wonders if bathroom drug use is just so common that it’s not taken seriously.
WOIO reached out to Speedway to find out whether it had taken any action at the store where the incident happened.
A spokesperson for Speedway’s parent company, 7-Eleven, Inc., responded, saying, “The safety of our customers and associates is our top priority. We are deeply concerned about this incident and have been in contact with the customer impacted. The restroom has been thoroughly sanitized.”
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But Women's Reasons for Burnout Differ Substantially From Their Male Counterparts
ARLINGTON, Va., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While similar numbers of women (59 percent) and men (56 percent) working for the federal government say they feel burnt out at work, their reasons are different, according to a new workforce survey from Eagle Hill Consulting. While men are more likely than women to cite workload as the primary source of their burnout (49 percent of men versus 39 percent of women), women point to a lack of communication, feedback, and support (44 percent of women versus 37 percent of men) as their top reasons.
These research findings a contained in, The Federal Employee Experience: How Agencies Can Meet the Needs of Women Workers Amidst the Great Reevaluation, available here. The findings are based upon The Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Experience Survey conducted by Greenwald Research that included 509 respondents from federal employees across the U.S. to measure their views on a range of employee experience areas.
"The Great Resignation is a tremendous challenge for a federal agencies working on overdrive, and it will require a Great Re-Evaluation of the workplace culture to keep women in their jobs, says Melissa Jezior, president and chief executive officer of Eagle Hill Consulting. "This means federal leaders must understand at a deep level the issues facing women in their agencies, then devise a tailored employee experience that will keep women from walking out the door. In many cases, focusing on flexibility, culture, mentorships, and team relationships can help address the employee experience federal women are facing."
Eagle Hill's research finds that:
- Women are considerably more likely to cite a lack of connection to colleagues (31 percent of women versus 24 percent of men) and not feeling empowered (30 percent of women versus 20 percent of men) as contributing factors to burnout.
- Women consistently express more dissatisfaction than men as to how well their agency looks after their wellbeing at work. Only 30 percent of women (versus 41 percent of men) say their agency cares whether they have the right support to do their jobs well, and 25 percent of women (versus 36 percent of men) say their agency cares about their interactions and relationships with team members.
- While 62 percent of male employees believe their agency incorporates their perspectives in day-to-day decision making, only 53 percent of women agree.
- Federal women workers are more likely than men to say they do not have access to the training they need to do their jobs well (24 percent of women versus 17 of percent men); that they are not being mentored for success (56 percent of women versus 49 percent of men); and that they do not feel they belong (24 percent of women versus 16 percent of men).
- Considerably more female than male federal workers (53 percent of women versus 42 percent of men) say the federal government has placed a higher priority overall on improving the customer experience than employee experience.
- Overall, 68 percent of all respondents agree that teleworking has been a positive experience, with seven out of ten (71 percent) of women calling it positive.
Read here about ways leaders can strengthen the employee experience for women in the federal government.
Eagle Hill Consulting LLC is a woman-owned business that provides unconventional management consulting services in the areas of Strategy & Performance, Talent, and Change. The company's expertise in delivering innovative solutions to unique challenges spans across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, from financial services to healthcare to media & entertainment. Eagle Hill has offices in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Boston, MA and Seattle, WA. More information is available at www.eaglehillconsulting.com.
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Ace Hardware strengthens omnichannel shopping experience; customers can now earn unlimited 3% Daily Cash back when using Apple Card with Apple Pay
OAK BROOK, Ill., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ace Hardware customers can now get unlimited 3% Daily Cash when they use Apple Card with Apple Pay for purchases in the Ace Hardware app, on AceHardware.com and at store locations nationwide1. Ace is the first home improvement store to offer 3% Daily Cash back with Apple Card.
"As the only home improvement retailer to offer 3% Daily Cash back on Apple Card, we are thrilled to offer Ace customers even more value when they use Apple Card with Apple Pay to shop online, in-app, and at Ace stores in neighborhoods throughout the U.S.," said Kim Lefko, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Ace Hardware. "This benefit coupled with our award-winning service and best-in-class brands will deliver even more value for consumers as they confidently maintain and upgrade their most valuable asset – their home."
Ace Hardware customers will receive Apple Card's 3% Daily Cash back on their Apple Cash card in Wallet.2 Apple Cash can be used to make purchases anywhere Apple Pay is accepted, and can be sent to family or friends, or transferred to a bank account.
Apple Card customers get 3% Daily Cash at Apple, and when using Apple Pay at select merchants like Ace Hardware, 2% back anywhere else they shop with Apple Pay, and 1% back when using their Titanium Card.
For more information on unlimited Daily Cash back with Apple Card, visit www.apple.com/apple-card.
Ace customers will receive Apple Card's 3% Daily Cash with Apple Pay in addition to the points they receive from the Ace Rewards program, which allows customers to earn points when shopping at Ace locations or online. Benefits include but are not limited to accrued points that lead to discounts, exclusive in-store and online offers and instant savings. To sign up for free, visit acehardware.com/ace-rewards or an Ace Hardware store near you.
Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,500 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.
- 3% Daily Cash is available in the United States when using Apple Card with Apple Pay online, in the mobile app and at participating stores listed at acehardware.com/applecard. Excludes online and mobile app gift card purchases and purchases from third-party merchants using independent point-of-sale systems within a participating Ace Hardware store. Please check with your local participating Ace Hardware store whether your purchases are eligible for 3% Daily Cash.
- An Apple Cash card is required to use Daily Cash except if you do not have an Apple Cash card, in which case you can apply your Daily Cash as a credit to your statement balance. Apple Cash card is issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. See apple.com/apple-cash for more information. Daily Cash is earned on purchases after the transaction posts to your account. Actual posting times vary by merchant. Daily Cash is subject to exclusions, and additional details apply. See the Apple Card Customer Agreement for more information.
To access and use all the features of Apple Card, you must add Apple Card to Wallet on an iPhone or iPad with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Available for qualifying applicants in the United States. Issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch.
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BOZEMAN, Mont., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acela Truck Company, a leader in high-mobility truck chassis manufacturing, is introducing its new Acela Straya four-wheel drive, high mobility, cab-over, 19,500# GVWR truck chassis in North America. The Straya is the first ever purpose-built wildland/urban interface fire truck chassis. Its cab-over design and military-grade performance offers best-in-class maneuverability and visibility and off-highway capabilities for use in the most demanding work environments.
Based on the extraordinarily reliable Isuzu NRR base cab and chassis, and inspired by Isuzu Australia's 4x4 fire truck fleets, Acela Truck Company has leveraged its vast defense vehicle experience to incorporate military vehicle components and capabilities with Isuzu's best-in-class chassis to create the Acela Straya for on- and extreme off-highway firefighting applications.
The new Acela Straya is equipped with Meritor 3000 Series axles, featuring many of the same field-proven US Army axle components currently in production on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), as well as Driver-Controlled Differential Lockers (DCDL) and 41-inch military tires. It is the only commercial vehicle chassis in North America with available onboard Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS), a driver-controlled push-button capability that adjusts tire pressures on demand from 95 to 17 PSI – a feature almost exclusively reserved for military tactical vehicles, allowing the Straya to be driven on-highway and off-highway through sandy, swampy, snowy, steep, washboard and other challenging terrain. The lower tire pressure selection allows the Straya to mimic tracked vehicle performance, providing otherwise unachievable access through the most extreme terrain.
"The Straya is by far the most capable wildland truck chassis available in North America, building out our portfolio and complementing the high-performance offering of our existing extreme duty 4x4 and 6x6, Class 6 through 8 Acela Monterra models," stated David Ronsen, president of Acela Truck Company, "The Straya was designed primarily to provide high-mobility performance for operations in the wildland/urban interface, high water/flood rescue, as well as utility, oil & gas, pipeline, mining and border patrol operations, providing access that fleet operators have only been able to dream of until now."
The Straya will be available in single- and crew-cab configurations in multiple wheelbases and provides 19.6 inches of ground clearance and up to 41 inches of water fording capability, making it well suited for high water/flood rescue applications as well. The cab-over design offers the best "chassis frame real estate-to-wheelbase" ratio, enhanced driver visibility and an extremely small turning radius of 49.9 feet (on 150-inch wheelbase with a 12 to 13-foot body), providing maximum maneuverability and significantly differentiating it from other truck chassis. The Straya seats up to seven people with multiple seating options available to suit almost any application.
Acela is a high-mobility chassis supplier and distributes through a nationwide network of dealers and manufacturing partners.
The Acela Straya will be on display at FDIC International in Indianapolis, April 28-30, 2022, in Meritor booth #8213 and the Acela Monterra High Water Flood Rescue Vehicle will be in the outside demo area in booth #19213.
About Acela Truck Company
Acela Truck Company delivers the most capable Class 5-8 high-mobility 4x4 and 6x6 truck chassis in North America – the Acela Monterra and the Acela Straya. Acela Truck Company provides military-grade truck chassis to governmental and commercial fleets at a fraction of the cost of less capable products. The company is a division of Acela, Inc., a manufacturer of unique, durable, and reliable solutions supporting critical infrastructure in the world's most demanding environments. For more information visit www.acelatruck.com/straya.
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Carbon Direct Capital Management Leads New Round of Financing to Accelerate Air Company's Consumer Products and Beginning Their Transition Into the Industrial Sector
NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Company, the world's leading carbon technology company that creates carbon-negative alcohols and consumer products from CO2, has raised $30MM in Series A funding. Carbon Direct Capital Management led the round with participation from Toyota Ventures, JetBlue Technology Ventures, and Parley for the Oceans, bringing the company's total funding north of $40MM. Carbon Direct Capital Management will join the Air Company board.
Air Company made its debut in 2019 with the world's first alcoholic beverage made directly from carbon dioxide, Air Vodka. The brand has since released two additional CO2-based consumer products: a hand sanitizer, Air Spray, and a fragrance, Air Eau de Parfum. The company's new growth capital will support the scaling of its consumer products in order to meet increasing demand while also setting the foundation for its expansion into the industrial and aerospace sectors.
"Our goal is to integrate our carbon utilization technology into every applicable sector to help combat the climate catastrophe. We'll achieve this mission by providing people with a highly attractive array of products made from captured carbon and working with businesses to integrate our technology into their industries, maximizing the amount of CO2 we can utilize each year. If we can contribute to the protection of our planet through the advancement of technology and innovation, then we are doing our job," says Gregory Constantine, CEO and Co-founder of Air Company.
Air Company plans to rapidly ramp up their CO2-derived alcohol production with the construction of the company's third facility. This state-of-the-art factory will be home to Air Company's newly designed commercial-scale carbon utilization system, its largest to date. This system will be dedicated to exponentially increasing their production of CO2-derived ethanol and sustainable fuels. Together with NASA, Air Company has also demonstrated application of their technology for space exploration by creating sugars and proteins from their alcohols. As the proprietary technology can scale across many verticals, the company can potentially address up to 10.8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, which is over 4.6 billion tons of CO2 annually.
The funding round has been led by Carbon Direct Capital Management, the growth equity firm dedicated to investing in the carbon management ecosystem. "Air Company is pioneering carbon utilization technology that has the potential to reshape consumer industries in the short term and fuels in the long term," states Jonathan Goldberg, CEO of Carbon Direct. "We are incredibly excited to support Gregory, Stafford and the entire Air Company team at this accelerating stage of the company's growth."
"This new growth capital will provide us with the resources to continue to bring our vision to life, ensuring we consistently deliver the highest quality products to meet our consumer demands while continually working with world-class talent on technology optimization on a pathway toward true scale," Constantine explains.
Dr. Stafford Sheehan, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Air Company, adds "Ultimately, we aim to truly have an impact toward addressing climate change by utilizing waste and atmospheric carbon dioxide to displace fossil fuels at-scale; replacing the carbon that we currently extract from the ground, with carbon removed from the air."
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ABOUT AIR COMPANY
Air Company is a carbon technology, engineering, and design company based in New York that ideates and creates products for the future, out of the air. Using proprietary technology, Air Company transforms carbon dioxide into impurity-free alcohols that can be used to create a variety of consumer goods. Launching initially with a carbon-negative vodka, Air Vodka, Air Company is now producing carbon-converted Air Spray hand sanitizer and Air Eau de Parfum, among other consumer innovations to come. Air Company's products are produced using their groundbreaking process to produce impurity-free ethyl alcohol from CO2. The only three inputs that are required are air (carbon dioxide), water, and sun (renewable electricity). The brand has won awards including TIME Best Inventions, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Pentawards Diamond, and the NASA CO2 Conversion Challenge, among others. Air Company exists to enable new possibilities and redefine the border of what is possible. Working to combat one of the most vexing problems facing humanity today, anthropogenic climate change, the company's primary goal is to utilize as much carbon dioxide as possible, creating a climate-positive impact.
ABOUT CARBON DIRECT
Carbon Direct combines scientific expertise, technology and financial capital to scale carbon management into a global industry. Our investment business - Carbon Direct Capital Management LLC - makes direct investments into leading carbon management companies. Our advisory business - Carbon Direct Inc. - helps corporate clients with carbon management solutions. Carbon Direct's team of world-renowned carbon scientists has a critical understanding of the risks and opportunities of carbon technologies. The firm has offices in New York City and Seattle. To learn more, visit www.carbon-direct.com.
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
GASTONIA, N.C., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Gastonia at 2516 East Franklin Blvd., right off I-85 behind Walgreens. 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 Stephen Olliver, who also owns locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina.
"At Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, we understand how important our devices are, and more importantly, we know how frustrating it can be when they break," Olliver said. "We look forward to offering top-notch service to customers in this community and hope to become their go-to for all electronics repair needs."
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 Gastonia 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
2516 E Franklin Blvd Unit B, Gastonia, NC 28056
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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Project designed to support increased growth in the county and surrounding region
ATLANTA, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Gas Light today announced the expansion of its liquified natural gas (LNG) facility in Cherokee County. The project will double the facility's capacity and will allow the company to stay ahead of projected natural gas demands in this fast-growing region for years to come.
The project includes the installation of a second tank, which will allow Atlanta Gas Light to store gas when it is most affordable and then have access to that supply during periods of peak demand. Construction is currently underway and will be completed in phases over the next three years.
"LNG storage is a valuable asset for our system that affords us more flexibility to meet the increasing demand for natural gas from our customers," says Atlanta Gas Light President and CEO Pedro Cherry. "The project helps ensure our ability to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to the communities we serve when demand is at its highest."
Liquefied natural gas is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, at about -260 degrees Fahrenheit, for shipping and storage. The volume of natural gas in its liquid state is about 600 times smaller than its volume in its gaseous state in a natural gas pipeline. While stored as LNG, it's returned to its gaseous state, or regasified, for use by customers.
This facility is part of Atlanta Gas Light's first ever Integrated Capacity Development Plan (i-CDP), which was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission in November 2021. The i-CDP provides insight into the company's long-range plans for initiatives that will enable it to meet increased demand and deliver superior customer service while continuing to serve the energy needs of the state safely and reliably.
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About Atlanta Gas Light
Atlanta Gas Light is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Atlanta Gas Light provides natural gas delivery service to approximately 1.7 million customers in Georgia. In operation since 1856, the company is one of the oldest corporations in the state. For more information, visit atlantagaslight.com.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.3 million natural gas customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 666,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
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ATLANTA, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an industry that boasts more than 300 new-car models available to the public each year, perhaps nothing has more radically changed the face of automotive than the rapid rise in production and popularity of electric cars. Fueled by both environmental and economic pressures, automakers have overhauled their lineups to include more and more electric vehicles (EVs) with each passing year. To help car shoppers discern the best among all available new EVs, Autotrader, a Cox Automotive company, has named the 10 Best Electric Vehicles for 2022.
"For years, experts predicted the electric car revolution was coming, and now we can firmly declare it has arrived," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. "There are more EV choices than ever before in 2022, with a wide range of prices, styles and capabilities, ensuring there is an EV available to fit into most any lifestyle. As gas prices continue to rise and fluctuate throughout the United States, EVs are likely to become even more appealing to car shoppers as they consider their next new-vehicle purchase."
Autotrader's editorial team drove and lived with this year's electric vehicles, evaluating important factors like the interiors, exteriors, powertrains, ride and handling, comfort, features, and of course, prices. They also carefully considered whether each vehicle served the purpose for which it was built, be it commuting efficiently, keeping a family safe, conveying a sense of prestige, or helping the driver feel like they finally found an EV match for their lifestyle. The editors took each electric vehicle through seemingly mundane but important tasks like parking, lane-changing, backing up, and loading cargo space. They also assessed essentials like acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, as well as materials and build quality.
To create this list, each editor contributed their opinions, expertise and rating of each vehicle on a 5-point scale. To meet final consideration, the 2022 model-year electric vehicles had to receive a minimum 4.0 out of 5.0 points from Autotrader's editors. For the first time, only pure EVs were allowed on the list (no hybrids, plug-in hybrids or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles). In addition, each of the electric cars, SUVs and trucks had to be available for delivery to the public within six months of the list being published. Below are Autotrader's 10 Best Electric Vehicles for 2022, listed alphabetically by brand:
Autotrader's 10 Best Electric Vehicles for 2022
2022 Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV
The Bolt recently received a makeover and a slightly larger EUV (electric utility vehicle) sibling. Its new exterior and interior designs improved on the outgoing model's minor shortcomings, and the improved battery capacity and motor make the 2022 Bolt even more capable.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Despite taking on the iconic name of one of the original pony cars, this fast and furious electric SUV has an appeal all its own. The Mustang Mach-E has a great interior, fun exterior, and shoppers don't necessarily need to spend up to the GT version to have a good time.
2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup
GM's first all-electric pickup truck revives the Hummer nameplate, this time as a sub-brand of GMC. In stark contrast to the original gas-guzzling behemoth Hummer, this new EV pickup is a monstrously capable, fast, quiet, electron-powered beauty.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai continues to refine its Ioniq concept, and the 2022 Ioniq 5 is the best version yet. It's thoroughly futuristic yet also has a fun, retro vibe. The Ioniq 5's driving experience, especially the progressive regenerative braking, is sophisticated and seamless.
2022 Kia EV6
Beyond pure function, Kia pushed the design boundaries with the new EV6, ensuring this new generation of transportation boasts a new look all its own. The EV6's sleek design is a bold look for Kia, especially compared to past vehicles from the brand.
2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS
While Mercedes-Benz has been incorporating electric power into its lineup for several years now with EQ Boost, the 2022 Mercedes-EQ EQS is the brand's first electric vehicle. This true luxury EV should leave Tesla's Elon Musk quaking in his fancy hipster shoes, and its interior is S-Class-level excellent.
2022 Rivian R1T
Rivian is an enticing new startup EV manufacturer, and the R1T electric pickup truck is the first consumer vehicle from the brand. The impressive, full-size EV brims with technological innovations and delightful details, including a big front trunk (frunk) and a bonus rear trunk.
2022 Tesla Model 3
Possibly the most successful and unconventional automaker in the world right now, Tesla continues to crank out variants on its EV theme. While still focusing on luxury and advanced technology, the Model 3 is the most affordable electric car in the company's lineup and still offers outstanding range, performance, and available driver assistance features.
2022 Volkswagen ID.4
The ID.4 impresses with its smooth integration of function with form, retaining its essential "VW-ness" even without an internal combustion engine. Much like an Apple device on wheels, the interior is modern and functional, while the exterior is attractive without being flashy. Like other Volkswagens, the ID.4 also is fun to drive.
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge
Volvo's commitment to electrification has expanded beyond the SUV range to its first all-electric compact car, the C40 Recharge. Since Volvo rebooted itself in the last decade, it retained its core identity as a safety leader and elevated its interiors into the luxury category. The C40 delivers a stylish, comfortable, capable EV with a distinctly Swedish flavor.
To learn more about the 10 Best Electric Vehicles for 2022 from Autotrader, including pricing, photos, detailed vehicle information and available inventory, visit https://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/best-electric-cars.
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About Autotrader
Autotrader is the most recognized third-party car listings brand, with the most engaged audience of in-market car shoppers. As the foremost authority on automotive consumer insights and expert in online and mobile marketing, Autotrader makes the car shopping experience easy and fun for today's empowered car shopper looking to find or sell the perfect new, used or Certified Pre-Owned car. Using technology, shopper insights and local market guidance, Autotrader's comprehensive marketing and retailing solutions allow consumers to build their deal online, and guide dealers to personalized digital marketing strategies that grow brand, drive traffic and connect the online and in-store shopping experience. Autotrader is a Cox Automotive™ brand. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. For more information, please visit http://press.autotrader.com.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company's more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com
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Hospice Veteran with Business Development, Philanthropy and Public Affairs Record of Achievement Joins Winchester-Based Not-for-Profit Serious Illness Provider
WINCHESTER, Va., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Ridge Hospice has named Jason Parsons Chief Business Development Officer for the highly regarded 41-year-old mission-driven provider of serious illness and end-of-life care.
As Chief Business Development Officer, Parsons will be responsible for planning and implementing strategies to lead Blue Ridge Hospice as it navigates the ever-changing, increasingly demanding healthcare landscape. He is joining Blue Ridge Hospice at an important point in its 41-year history of identifying and meeting community need and will help guide the organization through two vital enhancements to its mission-fulfillment work. Blue Ridge Hospice recently began piloting a community-based palliative care program in a number of area nursing homes with the goal of eventually offering the service to seriously ill, non-hospice patients whether they reside in a private residence, nursing home or assisted living community. In addition, Blue Ridge Independence at Home, an affiliate, has received authorization from the Commonwealth of Virginia to open a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Program serving the area in and around Winchester.
Parsons specifically will serve as the organization's senior leader in developing new business and strategic partnerships, identifying and negotiating affiliation and new payor opportunities, overseeing development of products and services, acting as a key participant in strategic planning, guiding all marketing and public relations activities, and leading Blue Ridge Hospice's fundraising initiatives to support mission fulfillment.
"Blue Ridge Hospice, all not-for-profit serious illness providers, are at an inflection point as competition from proprietary hospice chains increases and Medicare continues to make significant changes to hospice regulation and reimbursement," observed President and CEO Cheryl Hamilton Fried. "Jason's breadth of experience—from business development and public affairs to communications and fundraising—are a perfect match to ensure Blue Ridge Hospice continues to meet the community's needs by going well above and beyond the basic services mandated by Medicare."
Parsons comes to Blue Ridge Hospice from Capital Caring Health, Falls Church, VA, where he led Public Affairs and Philanthropy for an organization that served up to 1,400 patients per day across Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia with a menu of serious illness, palliative care and hospice services. He previously served as Executive Director of Business for West Virginia in the office of the West Virginia Secretary of State in Charleston, WV, and as Executive Director of Keep Prince William Beautiful in Woodbridge, VA. Parsons also founded and led his own consultancy, Stratecess Consulting, through which he worked with organizations in the healthcare, environment and education fields to support strategic planning, organizational capacity assessment, communications, policy, and marketing initiatives.
"Blue Ridge Hospice has a unique and powerful heritage as the northern Shenandoah Valley's original hospice provider," Parsons stated. "The opportunity to work for an organization with such an unyielding commitment to community service and quality care, to help guide the organization through the many changes and challenges facing community-based providers is something I embrace."
A native of West Virginia, Parsons graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Leadership Studies. He was twice elected Student Body President.
Parsons resides in Aldie, VA.
About Blue Ridge Hospice
Blue Ridge Hospice is a community-based, not-for-profit serious illness and end-of-life care provider that has been serving friends and neighbors across the northern Shenandoah Valley since 1981. With a mission of "brightening life's journey with quality and compassionate care for all whom we are privileged to serve," Blue Ridge Hospice serves Winchester City and the northern Virginia counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Warren. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Blue Ridge Hospice consistently exceeds the national averages for quality as reported on Medicare's Hospice Compare website. To learn more about Blue Ridge Hospice visit www.brhospice.org, or call 540-313-9200.
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BERLIN, Conn., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. announces that it has launched Lacosamide Tablets, USP (generic version of Vimpat®). The product was developed and will be manufactured by MSN Laboratories Private Limited and marketed by Breckenridge in the USA.
In a joint statement, Breckenridge and MSN state: "This partnership and comercial launch exemplifies an ideal synergy of proven manufacturing strength of MSN Laboratories Private Limited and demonstrated marketing expertise of Breckenridge to achieve the commonly shared goal of providing affordable and high quality drugs to benefit patients."
Breckenridge's Lacosmide Tablets, USP . are available in 50mg, 100mg, 150mg and 200mg strengths, and contained in bottle configurations of 60 and 500 counts. According to industry sales data, Vimpat had annual sales of $1.7 billion during the twelve months ending February 2022.
About Breckenridge:
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., a subsidiary of Towa Pharmaceutical (Osaka, Japan), partners with manufacturers nationwide and around the world to bring quality, cost-effective generic pharmaceuticals to U.S. patients. With our dedication to customer service, on-time delivery, reliable supply and quality manufacturing, we improve the health and quality of life of the patients we and our customers serve.
www.bpirx.com
About MSN:
MSN Group is one of the fastest-growing, research-based and fully integrated pharmaceutical companies based out of Hyderabad, India. It was founded in the year 2003 with a mission to make high-quality medicines affordable and accessible to the world. The organization presently has 16 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities (twelve API and four finished dosage facilities) in India and USA. The Group has an integrated R&D center for both API and formulation under one roof, dedicated to research and development of pharmaceuticals. With its core focus on speed and consistency in delivery, MSN has more than 836 national and international patents filed, over 130+ ANDAs, and emerged as World no. 1 in active US DMF filings. The company, with a product portfolio of 450+ APIs and 300+ formulations spanning 35 major therapies, has won the trust of more than 40 million patients in 65 countries across the world.
www.msnlabs.com
For further information, please contact:
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Robert Gasparino, Associate Vice President – Business Development
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- Annual Celebration Marked the Culmination of the Fundraising Efforts to Support Underrepresented and Underprivileged Children and Communities through Scholarships, Healthcare, and Educational Programs -
MIAMI, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future, a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, arts, and youth leadership development, raised $625,000 for the Foundation's educational and healthcare equity programs at their Celebration Event in Miami on April 7th.
The first in-person live event the foundation hosted since 2019, the celebration featured an exclusive photography exhibition from Bad Angel Photography, with live auction donations from national artists and companies including, a Harley Davidson bike, one-of-a-kind sports collectibles, and vacation trips. Over 40 corporate and individual sponsors also supported the Foundation's mission, with corporations including private equity firm Black Dragon Capital, Google Cloud, PayMaple, AWS, NaviLogic an ESI Group company, Grant Thornton, LLP, MGG, The Foley Insurance Group, Cowen, Akerman, Greenberg Traurig, and a multitude of other amazing, caring businesses and organizations.
"Giving to those in need matters. It has been fantastic to be a sponsor of the foundation. As a board member, I see the incredible impact the Foundation programs provide kids in these challenged communities. Louis Hernandez Jr. and the foundation do an incredible job serving and supporting those who need it most. It is an inspiration and I'm happy to contribute my time, money, and energy to such a great organization," said Gary Bettan, President of Broadfield Distributing Inc., and Chair of the For a Bright Future Media Lab Committee.
For a Bright Future was born out of Hernandez Jr.'s own personal experience and journey, living through the challenges of belonging to an underprivileged and underrepresented group. He understood the importance of providing equal access to education, healthcare, the arts, and leadership development, and was inspired to create the foundation to give back to deserving students.
"I'm very humbled to have such accomplished leaders, caring people and recognized organizations join our cause and give, support, and inspire those in need. I've always felt we have a responsibility to support those who need it most. I'm so proud of the foundation's board of directors, the volunteers, and especially the Events and Fundraising committee who have done an incredible job. With this support, we'll be able to help even more children through our many programs. It's exciting!" said Louis Hernandez Jr., Founder, and Chairman of the Board, Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future.
Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For a Bright Future is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Our initiatives provide equal opportunity for all children to have the tools and opportunities to fulfill their life goals and become constructive members of our global community. Learn more at www.forabrightfuturefoundation.org
To become a sponsor, or for partnership inquiry please contact gmr@forabrightfuturefoundation.org. To support For A Bright Future various educational programs please visit our donation page at www.forabrightfuturefoundation.org/donate-today.
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The future-focused company attracts industry-leading talent to achieve the goal of $1B in lifetime loans by 2023.
LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Camino Financial—an AI-powered community lending platform offering affordable credit and wealth building solutions to overlooked entrepreneurs is expanding its executive team, appointing Shaja Selvamani as Vice President of Data Science, and Richard Solomon as Vice President of Credit Risk and Portfolio Management.
"We're aggressively building out our Engineering, Product and Science teams," said Sean Salas, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Camino Financial. "Shaja is an outstanding hire and the perfect individual to drive our Data Science division."
Shaja is a renowned data science thought leader who brings over 15 years of knowledge and experience building highly scalable, machine learning systems that process terabytes of data with impressive statistically significant prediction capabilities. Prior to joining Camino Financial, Shaja moved up the corporate ladder at Envestnet Yodlee, most recently serving as the company's Senior Director of Data Science. Shaja has a Ph.D. with an emphasis in Architecture of Engineering Systems from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, India.
"I am very excited to have Richard join our team," said Praveen Varma, Chief Risk Officer at Camino Financial. "I know his capabilities well, since we've worked together before. He's a tremendous asset."
Richard brings over 10 years of experience in driving successful revenue and maintaining profitability with prudent financial controls. Prior to joining Camino Financial, Richard held several senior positions at some of the industry's largest financial institutions including Strategic Financial Solutions and JPMorgan Chase. He also Co-Founded PlutoCard —an AI-based underwriting that utilizes Plaid and Finicity to deliver instant and efficient credit data. Richard has a dual Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Economics with an emphasis on Game Theory and Behavioral Finance.
About Camino Financial
Camino Financial is an AI-powered community lending platform that offers affordable credit and wealth building solutions to overlooked entrepreneurs. The company builds proprietary credit assessment and data aggregation AI to identify, price and provide affordable loans tailored to credit-invisible, cash-heavy businesses. Camino Financial is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with supporting offices in Mexico City, Mexico and Bogota, Colombia. For more information contact press@caminofinancial.com.
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DOVER, Del., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET to discuss the Company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. The earnings press release will be issued on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, after market close.
To participate in this call, dial 877.224.1468 and reference Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's 2022 First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call.
To access the replay recording of this call, please visit the Events & Presentations section of the Investors page on www.chpk.com.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, which is engaged in natural gas transmission and distribution; electricity generation and distribution; propane gas distribution; mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions; and other businesses. Information about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's businesses is available at www.chpk.com.
Please note that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has no affiliation with Chesapeake Energy, an oil and natural gas exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
For more information, contact:
Alex Whitelam
Head of Investor Relations
awhitelam@chpk.com
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With strategic acquisition, industry renowned Coldwell Banker Bain in Washington and Oregon to become a Coldwell Banker company-owned operation
MADISON, N.J., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldwell Banker Realty, a Realogy (NYSE: RLGY) company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Coldwell Banker franchisee affiliate Coldwell Banker Bain. Following the strategic acquisition of The Landover Corporation, doing business as Coldwell Banker Bain, from US RES Holding, LLC, an investment company, the real estate brokerage will continue to operate under the banner of Coldwell Banker Bain.
Through this acquisition, Coldwell Banker Realty welcomes 1,300 independent sales agents across 37 offices. President and Chief Executive Officer of Coldwell Banker Bain Mike Grady, along with his management team and elite brokerage force, will remain with the newly combined company. Together with Coldwell Banker Bain, the Coldwell Banker company-owned operation boasts more than 53,000 affiliated sales associates in 642 offices in 55 markets across the United States, with a combined closed sales volume of nearly $204 billion based on 2021 sales.
Coldwell Banker Bain has been a leader in luxury real estate since they opened their doors more than 50 years ago. Renowned for their superior service for luxury clients, the company has sold some of the most elite properties in the Pacific Northwest. The company is a leader within the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program, with the highest count of certified Luxury Property Specialists from the affiliate network.
Grady joined Coldwell Banker Bain in 1994 and became chief operating officer in 2009. He was named CEO of Coldwell Banker Bain in 2021. He was also recently named to the 2022 Swanepoel Power 200, a list of the most powerful people in residential real estate.
For over five-decades, Coldwell Banker Bain has been helping people buy and sell their most important investments -- their homes -- in the Pacific Northwest. In 2021, Coldwell Banker Bain achieved a total sales volume of more than $8 billion and earned the Coldwell Banker Chairman's Circle designation for outstanding performance in volume, ranking as the top network affiliate in adjusted gross income out of 3,000 offices across 40 countries and territories.
Coldwell Banker Bain's history started when William A. Bain began his career in the real estate industry in 1950. Bain had a dream to build a real estate company that focused on luxury and serviced discerning clientele. This dream became a reality with the launch in 1972 of a company known today as Coldwell Banker Bain. Coldwell Banker Bain has been rooted in the luxury market since its inception and continues in that tradition today, spanning multiple branches in major cities along the I-5 corridor, from Bellingham, WA, south to Bend, OR.
Coldwell Banker Bain will continue to deliver the same top-quality services clients have come to expect. Enjoying years of experience and on-the-ground resources, Coldwell Banker Bain will continue to push the industry forward in the Pacific Northwest.
We're excited to announce that Coldwell Banker Bain is now part of Coldwell Banker Realty #CBProud @CBBainHomes. For more information on this strategic acquisition, see here: https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/coldwell-banker-bain-acquisition/
"I'm excited to welcome Coldwell Banker Bain. The company has been a North Star for luxury real estate for over 50 years and we are proud to support their legacy. Both organizations share our rich Coldwell Banker culture and heritage and take great pride in the technology, service and support offered to our agents, clients and consumers. Together we further bolster our surrounding affiliates with a strategically unified Coldwell Banker front. They make a remarkable addition to our team." - M. Ryan Gorman, CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty
"At Coldwell Banker Bain, we take immense pride in the support and services we provide to our agents and employees, which ultimately leads to superior knowledge, advocacy, and service to exceed our clients' expectations. We're excited to continue helping our clients and customers realize their homeownership dreams under the same trusted name and brand of Coldwell Banker Bain, now with the support from the company-owned operations." - Mike Grady, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Bain
Coldwell Banker Realty companies operate the company-owned Coldwell Banker-branded real estate brokerage offices in leading markets in the United States representing more than 52,000 independent real estate agents in approximately 600 offices. Coldwell Banker Realty is part of Realogy Brokerage Group, a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY). For more information, visit www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com
Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) is moving the real estate industry to what's next. As the leading and most integrated provider of U.S. residential real estate services encompassing franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses as well as a mortgage joint venture, Realogy supported approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021. The company's diverse brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, Realogy fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,700 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 136,700 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today's consumers. Recognized for eleven consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Realogy has also been designated a Great Place to Work four years in a row and is one of LinkedIn's 2022 Top Companies in the U.S. and honored on the Forbes list of World's Best Employers 2021.
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First-To-Market Reputation, CX and Brand Decision Intelligence solutions transform noisy conversation data into actionable predictive intelligence through the power of advanced NLP and applied AI
NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Converseon, the leading AI-powered consumer intelligence technology and insights firm, today launched the industry's first suite of subscription based "Decision Intelligence" solutions designed to leverage conversation data to not only predict business outcomes such as sales, shareholder value, and customer loyalty metrics, but to also quantify the likely impact of specific actions before they are taken -- all at the "speed of social."
Powered by a combination of real time social and conversation data streams, applied AI technologies and business decision simulation tools, the solutions, which are being launched at the IIEX conference in Austin, have successfully been in beta for the past year.
The solutions are designed to reinvent brand and corporate reputation, measurement and analytics for today's polarized and fast changing environment by providing brands with an "always on" brand and reputation guidance system.
"Exponentially growing social and related conversational data is a powerful source for predictive insight at a time it's most needed, but such data all too often drowns brands with too much noise and hindsight insights," said Rob Key, CEO of Converseon. "To address these issues, our decision intelligence solutions employ advanced data classification to eliminate noise and use augmented, AI powered intelligence to provide the data that matters that is precise, predictive, and tied to business outcomes for a world where even real time is not always fast enough."
Key says decision intelligence solutions that can connect real time conversation data to tangible business outcomes represent a generational step forward for the reputation and brand measurement, social listening and customer intelligence industries.
The solutions, which are powered by Converseon's award winning Conversus™ autoNLP platform, include:
- The "Social Brand Reputation Intelligence System" (SRIS™): SRIS™ provides enhanced predictive reputation intelligence to help brands navigate through today's polarized, values-driven environment while connecting the dots between data, action and business outcomes. The solution clearly helps answer what attributes and decisions matter most for business success, discovers potential blind spots, and enables deep drill-downs into customer experience and ESG measures across stakeholder groups.
- Social Brand Relevance System (SBRS): SBRS enables marketers to understand how well the brand (and product lines) fits with the category needs and benefits of the core and secondary target markets. It provides not just market fit, but also can predict future brand and product alignment.
Both solutions include an Assess module to view current and past performance and to benchmark against key competitors and brands, a Diagnose view to understand key drivers and topics and which ones are the key business drivers and a Predict view that allows users to simulate the likely impact of key decisions in advance based on the data to inform action, investment and strategy.
Converseon provides flexible delivery of the solutions and is accessible through API, select partner platforms, and via subscription-based dashboards.
To learn more about Converseon's new suite of conversational data predictive analytics, please visit www.converseon.com.
About Converseon
For more than a decade, Converseon has been a leader in NLP powered consumer and social intelligence. During that time, it has gleaned an enviable reputation for innovation and excellence. Today the firm works in partnership with many of the world's leading brands and data platforms to maximize the value and impact of unstructured conversational data intelligence within organizations through its proprietary applied AI technologies, measurement frameworks, extensive industry experience, and data partnerships. For more information, please contact sales@converseon.com.
Contact: Savanna Adams, marketing@converseon.com
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SABRE Supports Education And Care Provided By RAINN, The Largest U.S. Anti-Sexual Violence Organization, Through Year-Round Donations
CHICAGO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted, and 55 percent of those acts happen in or near the victim's home according to RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. April is Sexual Assault Awareness And Prevention Month and since 2010, SABRE, the leading personal safety brand with police and consumers worldwide, has proudly donated a percentage of sales year-round of its Pepper Gel with Finger Grip and Snap Clip to support RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline. Now through April 30, SABRE will enhance its support for the cause by also donating twenty-five percent of sales for any of its personal alarms purchased via SabreRed.com. In addition, SABRE donates every time an individual takes a SABRE Personal Safety Academy course.
"This month's boosted awareness and prevention initiatives are important reminders of the many challenges our country faces regarding sexual assault and we want to help communicate the compassionate support for victims and survivors of sexual assault provided by RAINN," says David Nance, SABRE Personal Safety Academy Founder and CEO of SABRE.
Anyone can fall victim to sexual assault and according to RAINN, eight out of 10 sexual assault victims knew their assailant in some capacity—a friend, a current or former partner, a coworker, or a family member.
Below are steps to help prevent a sexual assault and be an ally to victims and survivors.*
- Be engaged with your surroundings: Engaged means being alert to what is happening around you and actively scanning an area or situation for anything out of the ordinary.
- Enhance your level of personal safety: Carry a personal protection device such as SABRE pepper sprays and pepper gels or personal alarms. They are convenient to carry, easy to use and effective, and provide immediate accessibility in a threatening situation.
- Make sure your rideshare driver is who they say they are: Confirm that the license plate matches your assigned car on the app and ask who they are picking up rather than asking if they are there to pick you up. For example, ask, "Who are you here for?" rather than "Are you here for Susan?"
- Remember 10 seconds to safety: Within the first 10 seconds of arriving at a destination, assess and be engaged with your surroundings. Is anything out of the ordinary? Does everything feel right?
- Be conscious of your drinks: At a bar, restaurant, or party, watch your drink to make sure it's not being spiked. Keep an eye on your drink from the time the bartender hands it to you until you finish it. You can also opt for a drink in a bottle or can instead of a glass. The top of a bottle or can is smaller, making it harder to sneak substances into them.
- Learn about consent: Consent is always required, and "no" does not mean "yes."
- Take a personal safety course: SABRE provides two types of personal safety training courses led by certified instructors - the Civilian Safety Awareness Program and the SABRE College Safety Program that empower students by increasing confidence and teaching the skills to help get out of a threatening situation.
- Intervene in situations that don't look or feel right: If you see someone being taken advantage of, call for help.
- Empower victims of sexual assault: If a victim reaches out to you, provide them with a safe space to speak and listen with a compassionate ear.
- Find support and seek out resources: If you have been a victim of sexual assault, know that you are not alone and it's not your fault. There are people who will believe you and want to help.
- Consider speaking with a trusted friend or family member or seeking therapy or a support group. You can also call RAINN's free National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or access the National Sexual Assault online chat service to speak with someone anonymously.
* SABRE recognizes that all sexual assaults are different. These steps are not meant to serve as a 'How-to' guide for preventing a sexual assault. These steps serve as a guide to help live a safe, confident, and empowered life, aligning with SABRE's mission to help you Make It Safe.
ABOUT SABRE
The leading personal safety brand with police and consumers worldwide, SABRE is a family-owned and operated business with more than 45 years of experience in the personal safety space with a long-standing reputation for providing reliable, easy-to-use personal safety solutions that help put more distance between the user and multiple threats. Only SABRE encourages users to Make It Safe so that they can live confidently with empowering personal safety products that they can trust. For more information, please visit www.sabrered.com
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Jessica Prah
Paramount Public Relations
312-953-3257
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Industry leader continues to add skilled technicians, expanding reach across Midwest and Southeast
MEQUON, Wis., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering a unique combination of education, solutions, and services, Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC continues substantial growth within the DC Power industry. Leading the way is Eagle Eye Services, LLC, the company's service-focused subsidiary, with a dedicated facility in Grain Valley, Missouri.
Eagle Eye Services specializes in:
- BMS Installation, Startup & Commissioning, and PM
- DC System Preventative Maintenance (Discharge Testing)
- Battery System Installation & Removal
For more information on Eagle Eye Services, visit eepowersolutions.com/products/services/.
Setting up shop in the heart of the Midwest has given Eagle Eye Services access to several utility customers in the region while also making it easy to travel across the country as needed. Developed as the first hub for the service team, this location was strategically targeted to kick off the expansion of this crucial part of Eagle Eye's overall offering.
"You really couldn't pick a more central location to be able to deliver our specialized DC services to our major customers in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, with reasonable travel accommodations to the rest of the continental US, too," said Service Manager, Erik Knudtson.
"So far, we've been extremely fortunate in building a core team of local technicians who can mostly work close to home, with minimal overnight jobs. However, with demand surging, that can't be the case much longer."
Finding more and more work across a wide range of US utilities and a recent concentration in Georgia and the Southeast, it seems like only a matter of time before another Eagle Eye Services' satellite location will be set up somewhere in that region, too.
"Our business model with our service offering is pretty simple in theory; go where the work is. However, we want to roll it out strategically by building up a quality team in one region, developing our technicians, and then promoting them to manage other regions. That's our plan for scalability over the next few years," said Ryan Sberna, CEO.
Using the Missouri location as a model, which will eventually house a hands-on battery training center for local customers, Sberna anticipates setting up additional regional Eagle Eye Services facilities over the next 3-5 years.
"After the Southeast, the Atlantic and West coasts probably make sense, but we'll see how it goes. Currently, we'll enjoy the growth and continue to develop the strength and size of our service team accordingly," said Sberna.
About Eagle Eye Power Solutions
Headquartered in Mequon, WI, Eagle Eye Power Solutions is the global leader in combining Critical Power Education, Solutions and Services. With a team of DC Power specialists to draw upon, Eagle Eye works with Utilities and other Critical Power clients to increase reliability, decrease costs, and meet compliance.
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Following the U.S Congressional Report and the public's concerns about toxins and heavy metals in baby foods and cereals, Else Super Cereal for babies is now a recognized clean alternative, receiving the Clean Label Project Purity Award Certification. The range is now available for purchase on Amazon, to be followed by select retailers, and elsenutrition.com.
VANCOUVER, BC, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Else Nutrition (OTCQX: BABYF) announced the release of its plant-based Else Super Cereal for babies, furthering the brand's mission to provide families with sustainable, dairy-free alternatives of complete nutrition products for toddlers and kids. Entirely plant-based, organic, non-GMO, made with whole natural foods, gluten-free, and packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. The four-flavor range of cereals offers parents a true alternative to today's standard baby cereals. Else Super Cereal provides a unique combination of nutritionally balanced, high-quality proteins (with all nine essential amino acids), healthy fats, gluten-free carbohydrates, and 20+ essential vitamins and minerals.
Else Super Cereal was tested in the U.S. and granted the Clean Label Project Purity Award, which analyses products for over 400 impurities, heavy metals, toxins like arsenic, lead cadmium, and others. Else uses the cleanest ingredients, all sourced in the U.S. and Europe, and a patented processing method to ensure the highest purity for babies as they are weaned or introduced to new foods.
"We've heard the resounding need and demand from parents and pediatricians for a clean label baby cereal," said Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO and Co-Founder of Else Nutrition. "For many babies, the introduction of baby cereal is their first exposure to foods other than breast milk or infant formula, underscoring the importance of pure and clean options packed with nutrition. The launch of Else Super Cereal reinforces our mission to lead the clean, healthy revolution for babies and children and build a portfolio of nutrition products that meets feeding needs starting as early as infancy," she added.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, breastmilk or formula alone may not support an infant's caloric needs after six months. Adding foods into the diet is essential for optimal growth and cognitive development. Else Super Cereal for babies is a good source of iron, providing 15 percent of the recommended daily value for babies while maintaining a low sugar content. Else Super Cereal is free from common allergens, including milk and soy, gluten, corn syrup, artificial ingredients, and preservatives. It can be given to babies aged six months and older and conveniently served by mixing with warm liquid (breast milk, formula, or water), available in the original taste and vanilla, mango and banana flavors.
"Parents are looking for healthy options and want more nutritional density without worrying about high levels of heavy metals, pesticides and plastic," said Jaclyn Bowen, Executive Director of Clean Label Project. "Else Nutrition's latest offering highlights the brand's commitment to innovation and cleaning up the baby food industry. It also gives parents of infants increased peace of mind when introducing first foods into their child's diet."
As of April, consumers can purchase Else Super Cereal on Amazon.com, to be followed by additional online retailers and www.elsenutrition.com. The product will then become available more broadly, including in local retailers. The suggested on-shelf retail price per 7oz pouch is $6.99.
For more information, visit: www.elsenutrition.com or @elsenutrition on Facebook and Instagram.
About Else Nutrition Holdings Inc.
Else Nutrition G.H. Ltd. is an Israel-based food and nutrition company focused on developing innovative, clean, and plant-based food and nutrition products for infants, toddlers, children, and adults. Its revolutionary, plant-based, non-soy formula is a clean-ingredient alternative to dairy-based formula. Else Nutrition (formerly INDI) won the "2017 Best Health and Diet Solutions" award at Milan's Global Food Innovation Summit. The holding company, Else Nutrition Holdings Inc., is a publicly traded company, listed on TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol BABY and is quoted on the US OTC Markets Q.X. board under the trading symbol BABYF and the Frankfurt Exchange under the symbol 0YL. Since launching its Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers, made of whole foods, almonds, buckwheat, and tapioca, the brand has received thousands of powerful testimonials and reviews from parents, gained national retailer support from Sprouts Farmers Market, and achieved rapid sales growth. Else became the #1 Best Seller on Amazon in the Fall of 2020 in the New Baby & Toddler Formula Category. It recently won the 'Best Dairy Alternative' Award 2021 at World Plant-Based Expo and was a Nexty Award Finalist at Expo West 2022 in the Plant-Based lifestyle category.
About Clean Label Project: Clean Label Project is a U.S.-based national non-profit with the mission to bring truth and transparency to food and consumer product labeling. The foundation of food and consumer product safety in America is focused mainly on the pathogen and microbiological contamination. However, there is an increase in consumer, media, and academic attention paid to the health consequences of exposure to heavy metals, pesticide residues, and plasticizers. Yet, consumers will never find this information on product labels. Clean Label Project is committed to changing food and consumer safety definition through evidence-based analytical chemistry testing and statistical benchmarking. Clean Label Project awards brands with products that emphasize purity and surpass minimum food safety regulations. Clean Label Project encourages brands to be part of the solution to address the growing consumer concern of industrial & environmental contaminants and toxins in both food and consumer products. Learn more at www.CleanLabelProject.org.
Contact: Victoria Smurro, Victoria.Smurro@curationcomms.com
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Inappropriate interpretation of results may lead to potentially improper medical decisions
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning the public of the risk of false results, inappropriate use and inappropriate interpretation of results with non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) tests, also called cell-free DNA tests or non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT). These tests look for signs of genetic abnormalities in a fetus by testing a sample of blood from the pregnant person. Given the increased use of these tests and recent media reports, the FDA is providing this information to educate patients and health care providers and to help reduce the inappropriate use of NIPS tests.
"While genetic non-invasive prenatal screening tests are widely used today, these tests have not been reviewed by the FDA and may be making claims about their performance and use that are not based on sound science," said Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. "Without proper understanding of how these tests should be used, people may make inappropriate health care decisions regarding their pregnancy. We strongly urge patients to discuss the benefits and risks of these tests with a genetic counselor or other health care provider prior to making decisions based on the results of these tests."
NIPS tests can provide information about the possibility a child will be born with a serious health condition. However, NIPS tests are screening tests – not diagnostic tests. They only provide information about the risk that a fetus may have a genetic abnormality, and additional testing may be needed to confirm whether or not a fetus is affected.
Genetic abnormalities may be caused by a missing chromosome or an extra copy of a chromosome, known as an aneuploidy, a small piece missing from a chromosome called a microdeletion, or an extra piece of chromosome called a duplication. These genetic abnormalities can cause serious health conditions. Conditions caused by a missing chromosome or an extra copy of a chromosome are more common and may be easier to detect, such as Down syndrome, which can cause physical and intellectual challenges. A missing or extra piece of a chromosome may result in rarer conditions, such as DiGeorge syndrome, which can cause heart defects, feeding difficulties, immune system problems and learning difficulties.
All NIPS tests on the market today are offered as laboratory developed tests (LDTs). Most LDTs, including NIPS tests, are offered without review by the FDA. While LDTs are medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the FDA has had a general policy of enforcement discretion for most LDTs since the Medical Device Amendments were enacted in 1976. That means that FDA does not generally enforce applicable regulatory requirements for most LDTs. The FDA is continuing to work with Congress on legislation to establish a modern regulatory framework for all tests, including LDTs.
Many laboratories offering these tests advertise their tests as "reliable" and "highly accurate," offering "peace of mind" for patients. The FDA is concerned that these claims may not be supported with sound scientific evidence. While these laboratories claim their tests are highly accurate, there are limitations due to the rarity of some of the conditions included in the screening. For example, when screening for a very rare condition, a positive screening result may be more likely to be a false positive than a true positive, and the fetus may not actually be affected. In other cases, a positive screening result may accurately detect a chromosomal abnormality, but that abnormality is present in the placenta and not in the fetus, which may be healthy.
Patients and health care providers should be aware of the risks and limitations of using these genetic prenatal screening tests and that they should not be used alone to diagnose chromosomal (genetic) abnormalities. However, the FDA is aware of reports that patients and health care providers have made critical health care decisions based on results from these screening tests without additional confirmatory testing. Pregnant people have ended pregnancies based on the results of genetic prenatal screening alone, without understanding the limitations of the screening tests and that the fetus may not have the genetic abnormality identified by the screening test.
The FDA recommends that patients and health care providers discuss the benefits and risks of all prenatal genetic testing, including NIPS tests, with a genetic counselor or other health care provider before considering such testing or making any decisions about their pregnancy. Please see the safety communication linked below for a full list of recommendations for patients and health care providers.
The FDA will continue to closely monitor safety issues around the use of NIPS tests and is committed to protecting public health.
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The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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MEXICO CITY, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, declared today a cash distribution of Ps. 511.2 million (US$ 25.7 million), or Ps. 0.5969 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario ("CBFI") (US$ 0.0300 per CBFI) related to the results of the first quarter ending March 31, 2022.
The distribution is payable April 29, 2022 to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of April 27, 2022, and a record date of April 28, 2022.
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2021, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 224 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 42.6 million square feet (4.0 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust ("FIBRA") status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the "Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores" and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading "Risk Factors." FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
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PITTSBURGH, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $18.13 per share (equivalent to $0.45325 per depositary share of 1/40th interest per share) on F.N.B. Corporation's Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E (NYSE: FNB PRE). The dividend is payable on May 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 29, 2022.
About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB's market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has total assets of $42 billion and more than 340 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB's wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.
The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB" and is included in Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.
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Timberline Solar™ Boasts World's First Nailable Solar Shingle and Installs Like a Traditional Roof
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, today announced the launch of its innovative Timberline Solar™ roof to North Carolina residents. Timberline Solar™ is the only system to directly integrate solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials. This new system incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar ES™ Energy Shingle, which is assembled domestically at GAF Energy's U.S. manufacturing and R&D facility.
"We're thrilled to launch our Timberline Solar™ roof in North Carolina. North Carolina residents now have access to the award winning solar roof – and have a roof that pays for itself over time," said Jason Barrett, Senior Vice President of Sales for GAF Energy. "Solar roofs are the future of clean energy, and Timberline Solar™ is in a class of its own: reliable, durable, cost-effective, easy to install, and aesthetically superior. We're excited to bring the next generation of clean energy adoption to North Carolina."
Timberline Solar™ boasts an industry-defying depth of less than a quarter inch and integrates with traditional shingles to create a sleek and attractive look. It is the first product to achieve UL's 7103 certification, which authorizes GAF Energy to install the system on residential roofs as a roofing product and a solar energy product — the first of its kind to be recognized as both. In addition, GAF Energy worked with Sandia National Laboratories, a U.S. Department of Energy research and development lab, to verify the product's strength and durability.
North Carolina homeowners interested in solar roofing options and roofers interested in installing GAF Energy products can find out more at: www.gaf.energy.
About GAF Energy
GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate Energy from Every Roof™. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options. The company also facilitates commercial tax equity financing for large-scale rooftop solar projects. For more information, visit www.gaf.energy.
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Timberline Solar™ Boasts World's First Nailable Solar Shingle and Installs Like a Traditional Roof
COLUMBIA, S.C., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and the leading provider of solar roofing in North America, today announced the launch of its innovative Timberline Solar™ roof to South Carolina residents. Timberline Solar™ is the only system to directly integrate solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials. This new system incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar ES™ Energy Shingle, which is assembled domestically at GAF Energy's U.S. manufacturing and R&D facility.
"We're thrilled to launch our Timberline Solar™ roof in South Carolina. South Carolina residents now have access to the award-winning solar roof – and have a roof that pays for itself over time," said Jason Barrett, Senior Vice President of Sales for GAF Energy. "Solar roofs are the future of clean energy, and Timberline Solar™ is in a class of its own: reliable, durable, cost-effective, easy to install, and aesthetically superior. We're excited to bring the next generation of clean energy adoption to South Carolina."
Timberline Solar™ boasts an industry-defying depth of less than a quarter inch and integrates with traditional shingles to create a sleek and attractive look. It is the first product to achieve UL's 7103 certification, which authorizes GAF Energy to install the system on residential roofs as a roofing product and a solar energy product — the first of its kind to be recognized as both. In addition, GAF Energy worked with Sandia National Laboratories, a U.S. Department of Energy research and development lab, to verify the product's strength and durability.
South Carolina homeowners interested in solar roofing options and roofers interested in installing GAF Energy products can find out more at: www.gaf.energy.
About GAF Energy
GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate Energy from Every Roof™. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with SouthAmerica's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options. The company also facilitates commercial tax equity financing for large-scale rooftop solar projects. For more information, visit www.gaf.energy.
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Play by Gameflip is a content discovery platform for the new era of digital games
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gameflip announced their new curated play-to-earn gaming discovery platform, Play by Gameflip.
In the new era of play-to-earn (P2E) gaming, Gameflip's content discovery platform curates blockchain games that are engaging for mainstream gamers. Play by Gameflip allows gamers to find blockchain-based P2E and NFT-enabled games that have similar polish and depth as the top, modern free-to-play (F2P) games.
Play by Gameflip cross-promotes curated blockchain games to their audience of mainstream gamers, ushering their community to a new and innovative way to play video games and earn. Play by Gameflip features editorial and video content, update news, and searchable tags to help gamers find their new favorite games.
Gameflip's platform provides value to developers as well – they are offering APIs for blockchain game developers to seamlessly onboard Gameflip's community into their game to leverage their proven digital commerce platform as a way to simply and safely transact gaming NFTs.
"With so many existing and upcoming blockchain-based games we wanted to help our users sort through and find the best games," said JT Nguyen, CEO of Gameflip. "Whether it's a new obsession or a fun pastime, there are so many new, worthy projects popping up that we know our users will love to play."
Gameflip has built an audience of over six million worldwide gamers. Their industry-leading platform is visited by 500,000 gamers monthly who actively play games across multiple platforms and categories and spend multi-million USD monthly on digital gaming goods and assets in their existing marketplace. With a proven commerce platform used by mainstream gamers, Gameflip enables safe, frictionless transactions of digital assets using real cash (fiat) payments with built-in compliance and consumer protection.
About Gameflip:
Based in Silicon Valley, USA, Gameflip is led by serial entrepreneurs and veterans in the technology and gaming industries.
Gameflip Market enables safe marketplace transactions across all gaming digital goods and assets including NFTs, digital collectibles, in-game items, games and gift cards. Proven to be secure and scalable, Gameflip is trusted by over 6 million gamers who have safely transacted over $130M in sales.
Gameflip Omni, the technology driving Play by Gameflip, is a full-featured storefront enabling top brands and game developers to sell NFTs. Gameflip Omni caters to the mainstream and shields them from the complications of blockchain transactions. For more information visit Gameflip.com or bizdev@gameflip.com to have your play-to-earn title considered.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Gatos Silver, Inc. ("Gatos" or the "Company") (NYSE: GATO).
Class Period: October 28, 2020 – January 25, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: April 25, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the technical report for Gatos's primary mine, the Cerro Los Gatos deposit, contained certain errors; (2) that, among other things, the mineral reserves had been overestimated by as much as 50%; and (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GiddyUp EV Charging Corp has filed a lawsuit against Defendants: JOHN YEDINAK; TERME BANCORP, INC; BLUEDOT ENERGIES, LLC; BLUEDOT POWER, LLC; BLUEDOT ENERGIES, INC; CHRISTINA PERSON; and JOFIL BORJA.
The lawsuit alleges that the Defendants have variously committed FRAUD, MISAPPROPRIATION OF TRADE SECRETS, BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY, AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTIES, and INTENTIONAL INTERFERENCE WITH A CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP.
According to the Complaint filed in Los Angeles County, California, the Defendants engaged in a broad pattern of behavior to damage GiddyUp through various violations of law and participating in a fraudulent scheme individually and through the defendant corporations. Furthermore, that Jofil Borja engaged in this fraud while he was an employee of a public agency in order to undermine GiddyUp's efforts to fulfill its contract with the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT).
The Complaint alleges that: John Yedinak, Christina Person, and Jofil Borja (and defendant corporations Blue Dot and Terme Bancorp) entered into a fraudulent scheme to steal GiddyUp trade secrets, including theft of a highly confidential deal roster. As part of this scheme, it is alleged that Jofil Borja, while employed at a public agency, systematically undermined GiddyUp's efforts to perform on its contract with the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) for the installation of EV charging stations. It is further alleged that Christina Person and John Yedinak persuaded Borja to violate his duty as a public employee and harm GiddyUp by promising him a high-paying job at Blue Dot.
GiddyUp claims are against BlueDot Energies LLC; BlueDot Power, LLC, and BlueDot Energies, Inc. and its principal Christina Person. Bluedot Technologies Inc. is unrelated to the Defendants and this lawsuit.
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For more information or a copy of the lawsuit, please contact GiddyUp's attorney.
California Superior Court, Los Angeles: Case No. 22STCV02986
Counsel for GiddyUp
Jesse Gessin, Esq.
Gessin.Ltd (Web)
806 E. Avenida Pico, Suite I-291
San Clemente, CA 92673 (Mail)
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American Battlefield Trust is partnering with National Park Service and other groups in effort to protect hallowed ground as lasting legacy of 250th Anniversary of Revolutionary War
CONCORD, Mass., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American's first citizen soldiers forged a new nation through valor and sacrifice on battlefields, from the "Shot Heard Round the World" at Lexington and Concord to the "World Turned Upside Down" at Yorktown. To honor the legacy of this diverse group of minute men and patriots, the American Battlefield Trust announced a campaign to preserve 2,500 acres of Revolutionary War battlefields for the 250th anniversary of America's founding conflict. The ambitious goal was announced to coincide with Patriots Day events commemorating the first armed conflict of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775.
"In protecting and interpreting Revolutionary War battlefields, we ensure the current and future generations of Americans retain tangible links to our nation's founding era," said Trust President David Duncan. "The preservation of these historic landscapes will ensure a lasting legacy of this milestone anniversary that we can pass on to our children and grandchildren."
As momentum builds toward the nation's semiquincentennial commemoration in 2026, so too will renewed interest in the stories of the earliest days of the nation's founding. This effort will serve both to protect these hallowed grounds from development or neglect but also to raise up the stories of the men and women, including Black and Native patriots, who had the audacity to fight for independence and democracy.
The conflict lasted long years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, with engagements fought in each of the 13 original colonies, plus the modern-day states of Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Alabama and Florida. The surrender of the British army at Yorktown, Virginia, in October 1781 was a watershed moment, but some fighting persisted into 1783 and the signing of the peace Treaty of Paris.
The Trust has identified tracts of land on dozens of battlefields that could be pursued toward this preservation goal, as it works with willing sellers over the next decade. It may cost up to $39 million, with the Trust applying for project-specific, competitively awarded funding from the federal American Battlefield Protection Program to leverage against matching dollars from state and local government grants and private sector donations, as well as other sources. The undertaking has been endorsed by the national Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution, which have made preservation a priority for decades, and is supported by the National Park Service.
The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America's hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected more than 54,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. Learn more at www.battlefields.org.
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Best-Selling Author Dr. Dennis Kimbro to Deliver GGU's 2022 Commencement Address
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time since 2019, Golden Gate University will hold an in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 23 at Oracle Park in San Francisco. More than 330 graduates from the classes of 2022, 2021, and 2020 will attend and join the more than 68,000 alumni who are part of GGU's 121-year legacy.
New York Times best-selling author, speaker, researcher, mentor, and Clark Atlanta University business school Professor Dr. Dennis Kimbro will address graduates during commencement and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
A tireless educator, Dr. Kimbro is widely recognized as an authority on leadership, personal and professional success, wealth, entrepreneurship, management, peak performance, and African American history.
"We are thrilled that Dr. Kimbro will speak to our graduates with the profound knowledge, insight, and inspiration that his books and presentations so effectively convey. The impact he has on students and society, as professor, best-selling author, researcher, public speaker, and mentor will inspire our graduates as they embark on successful careers and professional advancement." said GGU President David J. Fike.
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will also feature student speakers Sakshi Thinda Kalkat and Charita White.
"I cannot overstate how enthusiastic we are to be coming together in person with graduates, parents, faculty, and honorees for GGU's commencement," said Barbara Mendelson, GGU Board of Trustees Chair. "Few groups of graduates are more deserving of a celebration than the classes of 2022, 2021, and 2020—who have distinguished themselves with hard work, sacrifice, and determination during the challenges of the COVID pandemic."
About Golden Gate University:
Golden Gate University, a private nonprofit university in the heart of San Francisco, empowers working adults to achieve their professional goals with nationally renowned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates in accounting, law, taxation, business, and related areas. Founded in 1901, GGU has been a leader in online education for nearly three decades, and its evening and weekend programs offer maximum flexibility. The law school provides students with a strong foundation in legal theory and the critical skills necessary to be a successful practitioner, and its diverse student body reflects a deep commitment to access and opportunity. GGU is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
About Dr. Dennis Kimbro:
Dr. Dennis Kimbro is a tireless educator, New York Times best-selling author, and business school professor at Clark Atlanta University. Dr. Kimbro is universally characterized as an authority on leadership, wealth, and success. Dr. Kimbro received his B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma, and an M.A. and doctorate from Northwestern University where he studied wealth and poverty among underdeveloped countries. With his course work behind him, Dr. Kimbro combed the country interviewing scores of America's most notable achievers. Eventually, his inquisition led to the question: How can impoverished Black Americans pull themselves out of their poverty and reach their full potential?
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Golden Gate University
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GoNoodle is adding to its STEAM library by partnering with America's Test Kitchen Kids to offer educators, parents, and kids a collection of interactive videos and resources exploring the science behind food and cooking.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoNoodle and America's Test Kitchen (ATK) Kids, one of the country's most trusted and inspiring cooking brands, are partnering to launch a new branded channel. Together, GoNoodle and ATK Kids are encouraging a new generation of empowered cooks, engaged eaters, and curious experimenters across GoNoodle's unique distribution channels to improve the health and wellbeing of all kids, both in school and at home.
GoNoodle will immediately release ten ATK Kids STEAM videos in its new channel, America's Test Kitchen Kids. During the back to school 2022 season, GoNoodle and ATK Kids will release its first series of co-developed videos pairing some of GoNoodle's favorite characters with some of the young chefs of America's Test Kitchen Kids.
"We are excited to share America's Test Kitchen's scientific know-how and culture of rigorous testing to create meaningful learning experiences for children, educators, and the GoNoodle community," says GoNoodle's CEO, KC Estenson. "We believe in the power of hands-on learning, and the importance of STEAM education. Like America's Test Kitchen Kids, we believe cooking showcases the inherent connections between food and science. We feel like cooking engages kids with different interests and abilities, and builds a bridge for some kids that tend to learn more effectively in more abstract ways."
In the new channel, GoNoodle's community of educators, parents, and kids will explore STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics, in videos that are fun and delicious. Topics range from hands-on, step-by-step recipes for easy snacks, to explorative short lessons answering questions like "what is umami?," "what makes fizzy things fizzy?," and "why don't oil and water mix?" Recipe videos incorporate STEAM lessons and life skills that will build kids' confidence while helping make them kitchen heroes one DIY project at a time.
GoNoodle will host a curriculum guide created by education specialists from America's Test Kitchen to help connect lessons to school curriculum. The guide will offer resources that use food to teach about STEAM through clear instructions to help kids of varying skill levels succeed with ease.
"We're excited to collaborate with GoNoodle and introduce our recipe content to their platform to further motivate, inspire and empower young chefs," says Molly Birnbaum, Editor in Chief of America's Test Kitchen Kids. "ATK Kids aims to foster curiosity in the kitchen and we are delighted to share our delicious recipes that are easy to follow and showcase how cooking at a young age helps develop important life skills and builds self-confidence."
To stay up-to-date with the ATK Kids channel and all of the exciting happenings at GoNoodle, sign-up for weekly updates through parent or teacher emails. Be sure to follow GoNoodle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for daily updates and behind the scenes tips and tricks.
Media Contacts:
Sarah Halloran for GoNoodle
423-290-2134
press@gonoodle.com
About GoNoodle:
GoNoodle is a fast-growing, media, and technology company committed to creating joy, health, and self-discovery in elementary-aged kids (and the adults in their lives). We make videos and games that get kids up and moving and developing their wellness, mental health, equanimity, and resilience. GoNoodle is in millions of homes and more than 90% of U.S. public and private elementary schools. Kids love it because it's fun. Teachers love it because it engages students and reinforces curriculum. Parents love it because it's meant to fuel their kids and bring them closer. To learn more, visit http://www.gonoodle.com.
Media Contacts for ATK Kids:
Carly Wilhelm, cwilhelm@360pr.plus, 732-237-4533
Brian Franklin, brian.franklin@americastestkitchen.com, 857-313-7216
About America's Test Kitchen Kids:
Created by America's most trusted cooking brand, America's Test Kitchen Kids is building a new generation of empowered cooks, engaged eaters and curious experimenters. Working at the intersection of food, STEAM, and fun, America's Test Kitchen Kids believes in the power of hands-on learning. Learn more about America's Test Kitchen Kids at https://www.americastestkitchen.com/kids.
About America's Test Kitchen:
America's Test Kitchen has been teaching home cooks how to be successful in the kitchen since 1993. Our mission is to empower and inspire confidence, community, and creativity in the kitchen. Millions watch our two shows on public television, read our two flagship magazines (Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country), and rely on our books, websites, videos, and podcasts. America's Test Kitchen is located in a state-of-the-art Boston facility with 15,000 sq. ft. of test kitchen and studio space. More than 50 test cooks exhaustively test recipes until we arrive at the best version. A panel of 40,000 highly engaged volunteer home cooks provides detailed feedback on our recipes so we know they work every time. We also rate cookware and supermarket ingredients to help home cooks select the best-quality products. The America's Test Kitchen television show launched in 2001, and the company added a second television program, Cook's Country, in 2008. America's Test Kitchen Kids launched in 2018 and offers books, subscription boxes, a YouTube channel, the Mystery Recipe podcast, and a website with free recipes to educate the next generation of home cooks. Learn more at https://www.americastestkitchen.com/.
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 360factors, Inc. announced today that HarborOne Bank, a $4.57 billion bank headquartered in Massachusetts, selected 360factors' Predict360 risk and compliance intelligence platform to centralize and automate its risk and compliance management processes.
The bank will deploy 360factors' Predict360 GRC solution suite, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform that vertically integrates risks and controls, regulations and requirements, KRIs with risk insights, audit and examinations, policies and procedures, compliance monitoring and testing and more in a unified, cloud-based system. Predict360's SaaS architecture and modern technologies deliver predictive analytics, data insights for predicting risks and streamlined compliance.
"360factors is pleased to welcome HarborOne Bank to 360factors," said Carl L. McCauley, CEO for 360factors. "Managing risk and compliance is critical to optimizing a bank's operations, and Predict360 enables financial institutions to meet their regulatory compliance obligations while minimizing risks to the organization."
As a risk and compliance solutions leader within the banking and financial services industries, 360factors continues to develop relationships with banks and financial services institutions seeking to remove inefficiencies while elevating their risk and compliance management programs.
About 360factors, Inc.
360factors empowers organizations to accelerate profitability, innovation and productivity by predicting risks and streamlining compliance. Predict360, its flagship software product, is a Risk and Compliance Intelligence Platform augmented with A.I. technology to predict and mitigate risks while streamlining compliance. Predict360 integrates regulations and obligations, compliance management, risks and controls, audits and assessments, policies and procedures, and training in a cloud-based SaaS platform to provide predictive risk analytics and streamline compliance. 360factors is the endorsed solution provider for risk and compliance management by the American Bankers Association (ABA). Visit www.360factors.com for more information.
About HarborOne
HarborOne Bank, headquartered in Massachusetts, has $4.57 billion in assets. HarborOne Bank serves the financial needs of consumers, businesses, and municipalities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island through a network of 30 full-service branches and commercial loan offices in Providence and Boston.
The Bank also provides a range of educational services through "HarborOne U," with content and classes available on personal finance and small business delivered virtually as well as at community locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. HarborOne Mortgage, LLC, a subsidiary of HarborOne Bank, is a full-service mortgage lender with offices throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire and is licensed in six additional states.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer defense law firm Hudock Employment Law Group announced today that litigator Eliza Landon Oliver has been selected as an honoree in a Los Angeles Business Journal special supplement recognizing the city's most influential women attorneys. The "Women of Influence: Attorneys" list recognizes women lawyers "for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and for contributions to the Los Angeles community at large," writes the publisher.
"Eliza is an immensely talented attorney, and she has consistently proven her ability to provide the firm's clients with the highest degree of strategy and service," said Managing Partner Robert Hudock. "She is skilled, thoughtful, and resourceful in service of our employer clients and the business community at large."
Oliver is a litigator with over 10 years of experience. Her practice is focused on employment law and her experience includes wage and hour cases; FEHA discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases; and class actions. Oliver's clients are often companies looking at new markets and competitive opportunities, that want to recruit the best talent available, while avoiding distracting workplace issues or lawsuits.
The publication writes that Oliver "enjoys the close contact she has with clients, and the opportunity to brainstorm strategy. 'We don't take a cookie-cutter approach,' she said…'we really think things through and try to develop the best strategies for our clients.'"
Last year, Oliver was recognized by the Los Angeles Times as an "Inspirational Women Award" nominee. Before joining Hudock Employment Law Group, Oliver practiced in several large international firms. She graduated from Loyola Law School at Loyola Marymount University magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, and served as production editor for the Loyola Los Angeles Law Review. She earned her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, also magna cum laude, with a double major in Economics and Social Policy/Relations.
Hudock Employment Law Group provides employment litigation and counseling services to growth-minded companies in California, helping them protect their reputations and attract top talent. The firm has achieved successful results for clients in the areas of Wage & Hour, Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, Employee Leave, Workplace Management, Employment Agreements. For more information, please visit https://hudockemploymentlaw.com/
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's Tucson SUV has been named the 2022 Best Compact SUV for Families by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Best Cars for Families awards highlight the cars, SUVs and minivans that offer the best combination of safety, reliability, space, convenience, and connectivity.
"The Tucson has been designed and built with families in mind," said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. "With its eco-focused powertrain options, spacious interior and cargo volume, infotainment and driver assistance features, and advanced safety technology, receiving the U.S. News & World Report's Best Compact SUV for Families award confirms that we deliver on attributes that are important for today's drivers and their families."
U.S. News & World Report's editorial staff reviewed 96 cars, SUVs, and minivans from the 2022 model year to choose the award winners. The Best Cars for Families award methodology combines the highest composite score based on professional automotive reviews, safety and reliability ratings, seating and cargo volume and the availability of family-friendly features.
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.
Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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Sandy Speicher steps down as CEO
Paul Bennett and Tim Brown assume additional responsibilities as interim co-CEOs
Transition team in place to design next evolution of IDEO
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEO, the global design and innovation company, today announced that by mutual agreement, Sandy Speicher has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and will be leaving the company. Paul Bennett, Chief Creative Officer, and Tim Brown, Executive Chair are assuming the responsibilities of interim co-CEOs in addition to their existing roles. They will lead a transition team with a mandate to design the next evolution of IDEO.
"On behalf of everyone at IDEO, we want to thank Sandy for her valuable contributions and many years of service," said Tim Brown. "Her leadership has expanded design into the realm of systems, most notably the Innova Schools project that she spearheaded, which made education accessible to the emerging middle class of Peru. In her time as CEO, Sandy took responsibility for the stewardship of the firm through unprecedentedly complex and challenging times. We can see the influence of her leadership in our work across the firm, most notably in our increased focus on designing equitable experiences for all. Internally, her vision led us to become Net Zero as a company and more inclusive in our culture through multiple efforts. Sandy will always be a valued member of the IDEO family and we will always treasure her as such."
"We are confident that our transition team will identify the right leadership to take us forward, building on IDEO's history of applying design's unique transformative power when brought to bear on the complex and consequential problems of our times," added Paul Bennett.
About IDEO:
IDEO is a global design company committed to creating positive impact through human-centered design. We collaborate with our clients to tackle complex challenges ranging from addressing climate change and building new ventures to helping make organizations more creatively competitive.
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Elisabeth Rollings
Edelman, on behalf of IDEO
T: 209-650-9957
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PITTSBURGH, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple and effortless way to cover a parked car in under two minutes," said an inventor, from Long Beach, Calif., "so I invented the CAR CLOAK, LLC. My design would enable you to easily maintain a spotless vehicle exterior without the hassle of using conventional covers."
The invention provides an improved way to employ a protective vehicle cover. In doing so, it protects the vehicle exterior against weather, dust, pollen, etc. It also eliminates the need to struggle with traditional coverings and it saves time and effort. The invention features an automatic design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OCM-1500, 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 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an unobtrusive device that enables you to capture and save audio video recordings of events around you," said an inventor, from Mount Dora, Fla., "so I invented the EAGLE EYE. My design could be used to provide the legal evidence needed to protect against civil or criminal injustices."
The patent-pending invention provides a discreet video camera for personal safety and security applications and it is compatible with most social media platforms. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional recording devices. It also enables the user to capture and share real-time audio and video recordings. The invention features a compact and secure design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for the general population.
The original design was submitted to the Orlando sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ORC-143, 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 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a beautician and I wanted to create a face mask shield that would cover and protect my entire face area," said an inventor, from Newark, N.J., "so I invented the BEAUTY SHIELD. My design would help to prevent stylists from inhaling ambient airborne germs and viruses while working in the salon."
The invention provides an improved face mask shield for hair salon use. In doing so, it helps to prevent the spread of airborne viruses and it provides added peace of mind. It also would not interfere with work at the hair cutting chairs and shampooing sinks. The invention features a lightweight design that is easy to wear, use and clean so it is ideal for hair salons, stylists and staff. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the New Jersey sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-NJD-2402, 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 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a simple and easy way to sanitize the bottom of shoes prior to entering a home or building," said one of two inventors, from Cypress, Calif., "so we invented the SHOE ATIZER. Our design would help to create a safer, cleaner and disease-free environment."
The invention provides an effective way to clean the soles of shoes. In doing so, it prevents dirt and germs from being tracked into a home or business. As a result, it enhances safety and sanitation and it saves time and effort. The invention features a durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and commercial establishments. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OCC-1606, 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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DALLAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that high-net-worth attorney Kevin T. Keen has joined the firm as a partner in the Private Wealth practice in Dallas.
"Kevin is joining one of the most well-respected private wealth teams in the country," said Joshua S. Rubenstein, national chair of Katten's Private Wealth group. "His cross-border experience, innovative problem solving skills and ability to provide trusted counsel to some of the world's wealthiest families on the most complex trust, tax and regulatory compliance issues will be an asset to our internationally recognized practice and to the Dallas office."
Keen's global Private Wealth practice serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their private enterprises, family offices and fiduciaries, on the tax, structuring, compliance and business issues encountered when they interact with the United States. He has extensive experience designing and implementing integrated wealth management structures that balance often-competing global tax, privacy, wealth transfer and succession, family governance, asset protection and compliance considerations.
Previously, Keen served as managing partner of another international law firm's Texas office and practiced as a US-qualified private client attorney in Zurich, Switzerland. He brings vast domestic and international experience when advising families, entrepreneurs, mobile executives, family offices and fiduciaries across the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
"Katten continues to attract and retain leading attorneys like Kevin in key growth areas such as private wealth," said Mark S. Solomon, managing partner of Katten's Dallas office. "Throughout the past year, Katten's Dallas office achieved remarkable results for our clients across our corporate, health care, private credit, litigation and insolvency and restructuring practices. Kevin will work seamlessly with our world class private wealth lawyers in New York and other offices and help us establish private wealth as a significant new client offering in North Texas."
While Keen travels the world to serve his clients, he also offers personal and business planning needs required for domestic clients based in, or those transitioning in or out of, both Florida and Texas. His practice also includes planning related to estates and trusts, wealth transfer, tax optimization, structuring of direct and passive investments, formation and operation of private trust companies and family offices, premarital planning, and global mobility matters generally, including expatriation and exit tax mitigation, application of favorable residency regimes abroad, and attainment of additional passports.
Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.
For more information, visit katten.com.
Contact: Jackie Heard
+1.312.902.5450
jackie.heard@katten.com
Kate Shenk
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HOUSTON, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Houston division announced today Teresa Dickerson, formerly corporate affairs manager for the organization's Delta (Memphis) division, will now lead corporate affairs, including internal and external/reputation communications and government and community relations for the Houston division, which includes 108 stores in the Greater Houston area and Louisiana. Dickerson joined The Kroger Co. in 2014 and has over 20 years of experience in communications, public relations and community marketing.
"Our Houston division is in good hands with Teresa at the helm, stewarding the incredible work done every day by our associates and community partners," said Laura Gump, president of the Houston division. "Our team will benefit from her expertise, and I look forward to working alongside her to grow our efforts in the Houston and Louisiana communities."
Prior to joining Kroger, she spent 12 seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). There, she served as director of community investments, leading the team's outreach strategy and cause-marketing campaigns.
"I am excited to join the Houston division to connect with our associates, customers and communities on a deeper level while inspiring more action, doing more good, and reaching more people," said Dickerson. "My goal is to continue the impactful work Kroger supports in the Houston area and beyond and propel Kroger's promise of providing fresh food for everyone."
"Dickerson has been an incredible leader at Kroger for nearly eight years," said Keith Dailey, Kroger's group vice president of corporate affairs. "She excels at building and cultivating relationships, and I am confident her knowledge and skills will enable her to offer a fresh perspective that further elevates Kroger's story in the Houston and Louisiana communities."
Dickerson was recognized in 2021 as a Rising Star by Progressive Grocer as part of its "Top Women in Grocery" annual talent recognition program. She earned this accolade for her efforts in spearheading Kroger's pandemic relief programs and community initiatives across a five-state region, which includes Western Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky and Southern Missouri. She currently serves on the Women's Foundation of Greater Memphis Board of Directors. Dickerson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from The University of Memphis and a Master of Science degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University.
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At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. The Kroger Houston Division includes 108 stores in Southeast Texas and Louisiana with over 15,000 associates who serve customers daily through a seamless shopping experience. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025 and as part of this initiative, Kroger Houston donated $1.9 million to local non-profit organizations and schools and donated 2.6 million pounds of food to local food banks in 2021. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions was the only vendor evaluated to be positioned in the Leaders Category
ATLANTA, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, the premier provider of healthcare data and identity verification solutions, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: U.S. Provider Data Management for Payers 2022 Vendor Assessment1. The report notes, "LexisNexis Risk Solutions' commitment to cleansed, quality provider data is outstanding and evident."
This IDC MarketScape study assesses the capability and business strategy of many of the most prominent provider data management (PDM) vendors found in payers that use that software to establish a "core provider system of record or truth" for the payer enterprise. This evaluation is based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters expected to be most conducive to success in providing provider data management software today and in the future.
"The Provider Data Intelligence Suite (PDIS) blends thousands of data sources, advanced analytics, technology, data science, and deep healthcare expertise to deliver correct, current, and comprehensive healthcare practitioner and organization data," said Jeff Rivkin, research director, payer IT strategies, IDC. "This is indeed an impressive set of pure provider data management functionality; its approach to volume, quality, completeness, coverage, and mandate compliance is notable."
"We're excited to be named a Leader in this IDC MarketScape report, and we will remain committed to providing high quality data to help healthcare organizations increase patient satisfaction, remove barriers to care, adhere to compliance standards, save money, and improve health outcomes," said Jeff Diamond, President and General Manager at the Health Care business of LexisNexis Risk Solutions.
For more, read the IDC MarketScape summary of LexisNexis Risk Solutions [here].
About IDC MarketScape:
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.
About LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com and www.relx.com.
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2-megawatt solar array supports commitment to 2035 carbon neutral goal
LEXINGTON, Ky., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexmark, a global imaging and IoT solutions leader, today broke ground on a two-megawatt solar array that will bring renewable energy to its global headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Kenya Stump, and project partners Seth Parker from Melink and Kenny Cook from Schneider Electric participated in a ground-breaking event at the site today.
The solar array is expected to produce more than 3.3 million kilowatt hours (kWh) in its first year of operation, equivalent to avoiding the greenhouse gas emissions from nearly six million miles driven by an average passenger vehicle. Once operational in the spring of 2023, the solar array is expected to address approximately 10 percent of Lexmark headquarters' electric consumption.
"Lexmark has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all our operations by 2035," said Allen Waugerman, President and CEO, Lexmark. "Renewable energy will help us achieve that goal, and we are pleased to break ground on construction of a two-megawatt solar array at our Lexington headquarters. We appreciate the tremendous support from state officials, which helped make it possible."
"Last year, we announced Kentucky's energy strategy for a transitioning energy landscape," said Lt. Kentucky Governor Jacqueline Coleman, who took part in today's event. "Known as KYE3 – which stands for energy, environment, and economic development – our long-term strategic vision for Kentucky is an energy strategy wrapped in economic development and focused on resilience. Lexmark is one company embodying the essence of KYE3. Congratulations on the ground-breaking of your solar array."
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman noted the teamwork required to make this project possible. "This project and the collaborative effort between the cabinet and Lexmark is an excellent example of what we can achieve as Team Kentucky," Sec. Goodman said. "Lexmark is to be commended for their efforts to take an idle, inoperative piece of property and redevelop it for positive use for the community."
In addition to its environmental benefits, the Lexmark solar array project will provide a STEM education opportunity for local schools. Student groups will tour an adjacent (to be constructed) greenspace with walking trails, a wildlife habitat, butterfly garden and pollinator flower garden. Power generation analytics will be displayed in the company's customer engagement center.
"This project yet again shows that Lexmark is a great corporate citizen. Through volunteerism and other community investments, Lexmark employees contribute to improving Lexington," said Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton. "This is one of several projects Lexmark has sponsored to improve our environment. The STEM education opportunities associated with this project will benefit our students for years to come."
Lexmark is working with project developer Melink to install the solar array and First Solar to manufacture the solar panels. Schneider Electric advised Lexmark, assisting the company in project selection and negotiations.
"Lexmark and Schneider Electric are two global sustainability leaders with a large presence in Kentucky," said Steve Wilhite, President Sustainability Business, Schneider Electric. "We're proud of the progress we've seen in the state – and we're thrilled to be part of Lexmark's onsite solar array project."
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About Lexmark
Lexmark creates cloud-enabled imaging and IoT technologies that help customers worldwide quickly realize business outcomes. Through a powerful combination of proven technologies and deep industry expertise, Lexmark accelerates business transformation, turning information into insights, data into decisions, and analytics into action.
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Demonstrated at NAB 2022, New 'UltraFine™' Monitor Line Takes
LG's Emmy Award-Winning Reference Display Technology to Next Level
LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking its Emmy® Award-winning LG OLED reference display technology to the next level, LG Electronics has introduced a new line of professional OLED monitors developed for content creators and producers.
The new "LG UltraFine™ OLED Pro" series of reference monitors – demonstrated for the first time by LG Business Solutions USA next week at NAB 2022 – features new capabilities to meet the demanding needs of production studios and digital video professionals. Headlined by the new 65-inch display (model 65EP5G), the LG OLED Pro line also includes recently launched feature-rich 31.5- and 26.5-inch class monitors.
LG OLED displays are highly valued in production facilities and studios around the world based on their exceptional color performance, according to Dr. Nandhu Nandhakumar, senior vice president, office of the CTO, LG Electronics. "We started with the Emmy-Award-winning LG OLED reference display and added a full range of features and functions to streamline the user experience for professional broadcast and content production applications," he said.
"The new LG OLED Pro UltraFine displays offer versatile options for a variety of visual tech applications. Each model is optimized for numerous creative workflows while faithfully reproducing the content creator's visual intent. The result is stunning, color-rich, high-contrast content every time."
All the new LG OLED Pro UltraFine models offer 10-bit color depth and use the DCI-P3 (for cinema) and Adobe RGB (for digital imagery) color space standards to deliver reference-grade performance.
"The LG UltraFine Display OLED Pro is the ultimate OLED monitor for every professional's desk, delivering the performance and features required for efficiently tackling today's most demanding digital content tasks," Nandhakumar said.
Emmy Award-Winning Technology
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honored LG Electronics in 2021 with the Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for "OLED Reference Monitors for Creative, Technical, Quality Control and Client Viewing." LG Electronics also received an Emmy in 2020 for "developing and deploying HTML5 for a full TV experience" (implemented on LG's webOS™ and Pro:Centric™ smart platforms). Previously, LG's U.S. R&D subsidiary, Zenith Electronics LLC, earned Emmy Awards for such noteworthy developments as the first wireless TV remote controls and flat-screen displays, as well as industry standards for HDTV and stereo TV broadcasting.
LG at NAB 2022
LG Business Solutions USA's first-ever NAB Show booth (C2631) builds on LG Electronics' decades-long role as an ally of the National Association of Broadcasters and technology provider for the show. Beyond the LG OLED Pro monitors in the commercial display division's booth, scores of LG 4K UHD displays are featured in high-profile locations throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center at this year's show. In addition, reflecting the company's key role as co-developer of the ATSC 3.0 next-generation broadcast standard, LG has been named "Official NEXTGEN TV Partner" for NAB 2022.
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About LG Business Solutions USA
The LG Electronics USA Business Solutions division serves commercial display customers in the U.S. broadcasting, lodging and hospitality, digital signage, systems integration, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Business Solutions delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a $63 billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and air solutions. LG is ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. For more information, please visit www.LGSolutions.com.
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- Private Philadelphia high school in Philadelphia's Riverwards neighborhood partners with local employers to prepare students with 21st Century Skills to help them graduate career and college ready.
- 100% of students at Liguori Academy receive tuition assistance and the school holds a 100% graduation rate: one of the highest in the Philadelphia school network. *
- Featured speaker schedule includes keynotes from Dr. Jamisa McIvor Bennet of Rosebud's Investments, Raheem Manning of The Weekender Experiences, and Chris DiAntonio of Uncommon Individual Foundation.
- Visit www.LiguoriAcademy.org/career-cohort-days to view the speaker schedule.
PHILADELPHIA, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liguori Academy, an independent high school located in Philadelphia' Riverwards neighborhood, will host Career Cohort discovery days on April 20, 21 and 22. This three day program keeps with the Liguori mission to prepare all students to be college and career ready.
The event will kick off on April 20, 2022, with a keynote address from Dr. Jamisa McIvor Bennet, Founder and CEO of Rosebud's Investments and one of the most powerful and self-starting female millennial entrepreneurs in Philadelphia. The days following will include over a dozen notable Philadelphia business founders and figureheads, giving students the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and network with some of the most influential business leaders in the region.
Students will engage in:
- Breakout sessions from industry experts in the arts, technology, construction, and real estate sectors with footprints in the Greater Philadelphia region and the City of Philadelphia.
- Thought-provoking discussions with members of the Building Industry of Philadelphia during and learn more about the relationship between BIA, the Student Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for BIA, and Liguori Academy's roadmap for success.
Are you interested in sponsoring a student or getting involved with Liguori Academy? Visit www.LiguoriAcademy.org/about-us to learn more.
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MIAMI, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveHire (LVH:ASX) and QuantumWork Advisory (QWA), an Allegis Group company, formally announced a partnership combining LiveHire's innovative AI powered talent platform and QWA's specialized Worktech advisory services to address the rapidly growing market need for holistic solutions to address talent acquisition and the direct sourcing of contractors.
"When powered by cutting-edge technology and human expertise, a single direct-sourcing platform eliminates disjointed communication between parties. It also reduces confusion and inefficiencies created by overlapping responsibilities, and aligns all interactions to one service team," said Christy Forest, CEO of LiveHire. "The LiveHire and QuantumWork Advisory partnership is an industry game-changer as it provides companies with a single strategic partner to guide organizations through the entire journey as they transform their hiring strategies to Direct Sourcing."
"Our vision at QuantumWork Advisory is to ensure all Worktech technology we recommend is not only functional but easy to use and enjoyable. We constantly review technology, and we regard LiveHire as an innovative company, with smart AI matching features and great UX, well suited to the direct sourcing space. The movement to direct sourcing is a major trend, and our advisory services guide organizations through the entire journey, from building the business case, designing the delivery model and ensuring the program is successfully adopted. Selecting the right technology, such as LiveHire, is critical to the success of direct sourcing transformation," said Mark Condon, Founder and Managing Partner at QuantumWork Advisory.
As companies face an increasingly competitive labor market, the growing contingent labor force is a vital segment to incorporate into overall workforce strategy. According to a 2021 Staffing Industry Analyst Report, 60% of survey respondents plan to explore direct sourcing for contingent talent in the next two years, more than any other workforce strategy. A successful direct sourcing program leverages a company's brand to open new skill sets and worker groups to the company, and to increase its competitiveness in winning that talent into the business at speed.
"We are so excited to work with our strategic partner QuantumWork Advisory on direct sourcing solutions to leverage the power of an employer's brand to attract and engage talent," said Dave Ghosh, Senior Vice President, Global Alliances and Channel Sales at LiveHire. "LiveHire's experience in delivering hiring outcomes for more than 150 clients globally pairs perfectly with QuantumWork Advisory's established track record for guiding clients to the most innovative and effective workforce solutions with unprecedented outcomes," he added.
About QuantumWork Advisory
QuantumWork Advisory is a specialized workforce advisory and transformation firm for HR, Worktech and procurement solutions. The consulting firm partners with organizations to address digital transformation in the new world of work through AI and automation technology. QuantumWork Advisory is backed by the Allegis Group, the world's largest privately held human capital firm. For more information, visit www.quantum.work/advisory.
About LiveHire
LiveHire is a globally-leading recruitment and contingent direct sourcing platform - enabling clients to attract and engage both permanent employees and contingent workers to deliver Total Talent solutions. LiveHire offers employers the industry's first "one-stop" centralized Direct Sourcing Platform platform, with key features including:
- Award-winning candidate attraction, engagement and user experience
- Enhanced recruiter experience
- Employer branding
- Unique 2-way text messaging
- Total talent visibility and mobility
- Live talent analytics
- Intelligent talent pooling and matching
- Live talent search
- Talent curation from all sources into a single private talent community
- Identify internal, external, and alumni talent
LiveHire provides talent-on-demand through its unique talent pooling and 2-way text messaging functionality, having successfully enabled end-to-end recruitment from sourcing through to hire of diverse workforces for over 150 clients and 20 vertical industries globally. For more information, visit www.livehire.com/us.
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Leading location intelligence provider brings data solutions to users in the home rental and buying process
MONTREAL, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Local Logic, a location intelligence provider that quantifies location at scale to shape smarter developments and more successful cities, today announced partnerships with Zumper, the largest privately owned rental platform in North America, and Royal LePage, Canada's leading provider of services to real estate brokerages. Through these strategic partnerships with Local Logic, Zumper and Royal LePage utilize Local Logic's data insights on their consumer-facing websites.
Local Logic's platform is the largest location intelligence platform in North America, incorporating more than 75 billion data points and 200 million properties across the United States and Canada. Through its proprietary Location Scores, Local Logic can quantify the inscrutable, ever-changing dynamics of consumer and renter demand. Examples of Location Scores include transit quality, access to restaurants, and quietness.
"Today's housing market is complex and as such, we are thrilled to be able to bring our insights to more consumers through Zumper and Royal LePage," said Vincent-Charles Hodder, CEO and Co-founder at Local Logic. "These partnerships will allow people in the home renting and buying process to better understand the locations they are looking for homes in, and help them make the most informed decisions possible to ensure it is the best fit for their lifestyle."
Local Logic's data insights will enable Zumper and Royal LePage to have significantly more meaningful and robust engagement with consumers during their home renting and buying journey, allowing them to review Local Logic's Location Scores, Neighborhood Profiles, Local Content, Lifestyle Search, and Local Maps.
"At Zumper we are on a mission to make the rental process easier, faster, and more human. In partnering with Local Logic we will be able to supplement our extensive proprietary data and research tools to provide our users additional critical information on cities and neighborhoods to enhance their search," said Darren Goode, Chief Marketing Officer at Zumper.
Local Logic data is available for use on Zumper and Royal Le Page's consumer-facing websites today.
"Royal LePage's website, royallepage.ca, is Canada's Real Estate PortalTM. It is the most highly trafficked real estate company website in the nation, in part because of Local Logic's rich local neighborhood data, available on every listing," said Carolyn Cheng, Chief Operating Officer at Royal LePage. "Throughout our five-year partnership, we have found Local Logic's neighborhood data, which integrates seamlessly into our ecosystem, provides incredible insights to consumers, leading to more and better conversations with Royal LePage agents."
Local Logic partners with companies both within the residential and commercial industries, providing data in relation to every aspect outside the four walls of a property. Through this approach, the company is seeking to provide a means for more intentional and intelligent urban planning. For more information on Local Logic's solutions please visit locallogic.co.
About Local Logic
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform that digitizes the built world for consumers, investors, developers, and governments – delivering unrivaled clarity and actionable insights capable of creating more sustainable, equitable cities. With more than 75 billion unique data points – the largest unique location data set in the U.S. and Canada – the platform creates a digital twin of cities, quantifying the built world and offering predictive, precise analytics to inform the present and future of over 250 million individual addresses.
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Firm with Deep Roots in Mobile, AL, Joins National Top 20 Independent Insurance Firm
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance, an independent broker of commercial and personal property and casualty insurance and surety products located in Mobile, AL, has joined Higginbotham, an insurance, financial and HR services firm ranked as the 20th largest independent broker in the U.S. The deal brings Higginbotham into a new state by joining forces with an agency that is one of the largest and oldest locally-owned property and casualty insurance brokers in Alabama.
Higginbotham is strategically growing to expand its footprint and increase its service capability by selectively partnering with other independent agencies that have strong reputations in their local markets, a desire to keep growing by tapping into Higginbotham's single source solution and a strong cultural match.
Higginbotham Chairman and CEO Rusty Reid said, "We have offices in all of the states bordering Alabama. So it was a natural progression to move into that market by finding a partner that wants to grow with our team, and such a reputable partner at that."
Lyon Fry Cadden primarily serves middle market businesses across a diverse industry universe, underscored by strong ties to the local community through its executives who are multi-generation Mobile natives. The agency gains the ability to now offer employee benefits, HR services and additional specialty services capabilities by drawing on Higginbotham's broad competencies, enhancing its ability to provide the best customer support in the area.
President of Lyon Fry Cadden Gaylord Lyon Jr. said, "Lyon Fry Cadden was drawn to Higginbotham for several reasons, and one of the main reasons was we all felt like it was a good cultural fit. When we met with the Higginbotham leadership, we realized that they are all insurance producers as well, and therefore have similar values, goals and aspirations. The overall size of Higginbotham also brings us more expertise and additional tools benefiting our current and future clients. When you couple those things with the opportunity for our employees to have some ownership in the larger, overall agency – the decision was clear. We all recognize the opportunities this partnership provides, and we are excited to help expand the Higginbotham footprint further into the southeast and into Alabama."
Higginbotham named Gaylord Lyon Jr. a managing director, and he will continue overseeing Lyon Fry Cadden's operations and its existing 30-person team.
About Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance
Lyon Fry Cadden has roots dating back to 1905, serving the insurance needs of businesses and families in Mobile, AL. The agency as it's known today was formed in 1986 when Gaylord Lyon Insurance Agency and Fry Zelnicker Agency merged. Through a commitment to industry knowledge and personal attention to clients, it has grown into one of south Alabama's largest privately owned insurance agencies offering commercial insurance, personal insurance and surety bonds. Visit lyonfrycadden.com for more information.
About Higginbotham
Employee owned and customer inspired, Higginbotham is a single source solution for insurance, financial and HR services. The firm was established in 1948 and ranks by revenue as the nation's 20th largest independent insurance firm. Serving thousands of businesses and individuals through locations across 11 states, Higginbotham's approach to finding insurance, employee benefit and risk management solutions is more individual and less institutional. By understanding customer priorities, eliminating inefficiencies and committing to transparency, Higginbotham is a place that leads with values so value leads. Visit higginbotham.com for more information.
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BALTIMORE, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A leader in Medicinal Cannabis, Remedy intends to captivate patients at the grand opening of its new expanded storefront on the globally recognized 4/20 at midnight across its Baltimore and Columbia locations.
With April 20th being the annual day of commemoration for cannabis, it is only fitting that the day also served as the official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the organization's expansion into the Baltimore market. Remedy has lined up a suite of events to usher in both the holiday and the grand opening to embrace the plethora of cannabis health benefits to patients across the state.
Founded in 2014 by Mitch Trellis and lifelong friend and fellow Columbia, Maryland resident Blaize Connelly Duggan, Remedy prides itself on being a different take on a retail concept. It's a store within a store; a place where reputable cannabis brands are being given the opportunity to directly market their products to medical marijuana patients.
This storefront marks one of the many strategic steps in Remedy's long-term expansion plan. Alongside its Columbia flagship location, this brings Remedy's retail footprint to over 14,000 square feet in combined county and city populations that exceed well over 3 million people. When asked how he feels about the rapid expansion, co-founder Mitch Trellis expressed, "It brings us closer to our goal of providing the safest, most convenient access to medicine for the patients of Maryland."
Remedy proudly fosters a culture and community that appreciates cannabis for its holistic benefits. Where other dispensaries may be clinical and transactional in their approach, Remedy has not forgotten its humble beginnings and simple mandate of helping others in their wellness journey and the overall patient experience.
With this dogma in mind, they maintain high industry standards as it relates to the flower and the cultivators' practices while dispensing exceptional medicinal marijuana by products in the form of edibles, tinctures, oils, and topical concentrates. Most importantly Remedy dispenses knowledge that it hopes will undoubtedly trigger positive change in the lives of its patients.
As Remedy continues to expand its reach, it remains a community mainstay. The business maintains its familial legacy and commitment to wielding cannabis as holistic health, wellness, and happiness tool.
In addition to the founders who have a robust operational presence, the leadership team is starting to take form with notable leaders joining the advisory board, such as Brandon Barksdale, who comes with significant cannabis operational and finance experience across boutique and multi-state players. In addition to Barksdale, Remedy will rely heavily on the strengths of Andre Hopson as the brand intends to tap into the lifestyle sector of the cannabis industry. Hopson will guide brand management and provide go-to-market strategies for the Remedy brands as they navigate into new territory.
Combined, this cohort brings well over 50 plus years of relevant and industry experience that will build momentum for Remedy as the Maryland market continues to develop into one of the most opportunistic markets coming online. Blaize had this to say of the teams and their potential impact on the Maryland medicinal cannabis market, "Remedy's operating model is becoming more complex, and our retail footprint is rapidly growing. We continue to differentiate and lead our peer-group by focusing on data-driven decisions and a unique retail experience that resonates with our market. These two leaders bring versatile backgrounds and capabilities we need to continue to migrate best practices in-house that will continue to drive performance."
Remedy's 4/20 celebration and storefront expansion can only be attended by holders of medicinal cannabis cards 18 years and over.
About Remedy
Since its inception in 2014, Remedy has garnered a reputation as Maryland's go-to dispensary. Despite only being operational for a brief period, it is one of the top dispensaries in the market and the fastest growing. Locally owned and operated, Remedy provides Maryland's registered medical cannabis patients a curated selection of the highest quality, most effective and clean products available. With retail locations in Baltimore and Columbia, Remedy offers its patients exceptional flower strains, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals, and proudly is the first (and only) Maryland medical cannabis dispensary offering the full line of Cookies strains and merch in their "Cookies Corner" located in their Baltimore storefront.
For more information on Remedy, please visit remedymaryland.com or at 6656 Dobbin Rd Suite E, Columbia, MD 21045
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmericanAg®, a global provider of reinsurance services, announced that Michael A. Conlon, JD, has joined the company as General Counsel. He is replacing Andrew Boris, who recently transitioned to the role of Executive Vice President and CEO.
Michael comes to AmericanAg® from QBE North America, where he served as Vice President – Product Development, responsible for overseeing the development of property and casualty products across all lines at the company. Prior to that, he was partner at Chicago-based Tressler LLP, where he represented insurers, cedents and reinsurers in complex insurance coverage and reinsurance disputes.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctor degree from the Chicago – Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
"We are excited to have Michael on board," said Andrew. "I have known him for over 15 years and am confident that his robust professional background, collaborative demeanor, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving make him a perfect fit for both AmericanAg® and our Farm Bureau® insurance company clients."
American Agricultural Insurance Company (AmericanAg®) ranks among the top domestic reinsurers in the United States. The company is a direct provider of reinsurance to Farm Bureau® insurance companies and participates in assumed U.S. and international reinsurance programs through the broker marketplace. Since 1948, AmericanAg™ has provided reinsurance services that promote the financial strength and success of its clients, and the company continues to expand its presence in new markets around the world. AmericanAg® is rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best. For more information, visit aaic.com.
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MELVILLE, N.Y., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Micross Components, Inc. ("Micross"), a leading global provider of mission-critical microelectronic components and services for high-reliability aerospace, defense, space, medical and industrial applications, completed a continuation fund transaction in February 2022 in connection with its sale by Behrman Capital Fund VI L.P., a private equity investment firm based in New York, and other shareholders. Micross is now the sole asset in a new continuation fund, Behrman Capital Micross CF L.P., which will continue to be managed by Behrman Capital.
The continuation fund will be supported by new and returning limited partners, anchored by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Apollo") and funds managed by BlackRock's private equity secondaries team. Behrman Capital and existing Fund VI limited partners rolled significant proceeds into the continuation fund as part of the transaction, and Micross management also rolled the majority of its equity proceeds.
Micross has grown revenue organically and through M&A by more than tenfold since being acquired by Fund VI in 2018. Behrman first acquired the Company as Corfin Industries before merging it with Micross in 2020 to form a differentiated service provider in the high-reliability electronics market with industry-leading service and product capabilities. More recently, in May 2021, Micross acquired Semi Dice, marking a further expansion geographically and into the medical end market. Micross is led by Vincent Buffa as Chairman and CEO. Mr. Buffa is the former CEO of Data Device Corporation, another Behrman Capital investment which was sold to Transdigm in 2016 for $1 billion.
The continuation fund transaction will provide incremental capital to drive organic growth initiatives, support the continued execution of the Company's M&A pipeline, and enables Micross to fully capitalize on the strategic initiatives undertaken over the past four years.
Simon P. Lonergan, Managing Partner of Behrman Capital, commented: "Micross has been one of our largest and best-performing portfolio companies within Fund VI. We are pleased to continue our longstanding partnership with Vince and the team, allowing Micross to fully exploit the attractive growth opportunities available to the Company. We are also pleased that the continuation fund has secured a high-quality limited partner base, led by Apollo, and including significant support from Fund VI investors, many of whom have chosen to re-invest proceeds from the Fund VI transaction in the new continuation fund."
"Over the past few years, Micross has delivered impressive financial performance and achieved significant strategic progress, through support of our valued customers with a comprehensive, one-stop portfolio of solutions in high-reliability electronics," said Mr. Buffa. "We have built our market-leading position through acquisitions and have strengthened our leadership team with best-in-class talent, all under Behrman's ownership. We very much look forward to continuing our relationship with Behrman and are excited that our expanded capital base will put us on an even stronger footing."
Apollo Partner Jason Scheir added, "We are excited to support Behrman and Micross management in their next phase of growth as a world leading supplier of high-reliability microelectronics. This transaction is indicative of the solutions Apollo provides to GPs as a value-added capital partner."
This continuation fund marks the second GP-led transaction that Behrman Capital has completed. In 2012, Behrman Capital closed Behrman Capital PEP L.P. ("PEP") which was one of the first multi-asset continuation funds formed in the market. Capitalized at ~$1 billion, PEP acquired a portion of the investments held by Behrman Capital III L.P.
For Behrman Capital, Jefferies LLC served as financial advisor, and Goodwin Procter LLP and Ropes & Gray LLP served as legal counsel. Blackstone Credit led the debt financing as part of the transaction.
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About Micross
Micross is the most complete provider of advanced microelectronic services and component, die and wafer solutions. With the broadest authorized access to die & wafer suppliers, and the most comprehensive advanced packaging, assembly, modification and test capabilities, Micross is uniquely positioned to provide unparalleled high-reliability solutions from bare die, to fully packaged devices, to complete program lifecycle sustainment. For more than 40 years, Micross has been a trusted source for the aerospace, defense, space, medical, energy, industrial, and other markets.
For more information about Micross, please visit www.micross.com.
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About Behrman Capital
Based in New York City, Behrman Capital was founded in 1991 by Grant G. and Darryl G. Behrman. The firm invests in management buyouts, leveraged buildups and recapitalizations of established growth businesses. The company's investments are focused in three industries: defense and aerospace, healthcare services, and specialty manufacturing and distribution. Since its inception, the firm has raised $4.0 billion and is currently investing out of its sixth fund.
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- Tree Care Company Launching #YouPlantWePlant Campaign in April to Grow Trees in Tanzania Forest -
DOYLESTOWN, Pa., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Month and Arbor Day, leading full-service tree care company Monster Tree Service announced today a partnership with ForestNation to help reforest the planet and create sustainable development for communities in Tanzania. The #YouPlantWePlant campaign runs from April 19 to May 3. During that time, Monster Tree Service will be planting 100 Red Maple trees nationwide on behalf of its franchise locations. In return, ForestNation will plant 1,000 trees in the dedicated Monster Tree Service forest in Tanzania.
To help Monster Tree Service reach its larger goal of 5,000 trees planted, the public is invited to join the cause by visiting the dedicated forest page to make a donation. Just 30 cents buys one tree planted in the Tanzania forest, and Monster Tree Service will plant another tree for each one donated up to 5,000.
"At Monster Tree Service, our teams of professional arborists and plant health care specialists are passionate about supporting trees and shrubs to reach optimal health and committed to providing premium services that benefit both our customers and the environment," said Kathy Glassey, director of renewable services at Monster Tree Service. "This opportunity to encourage the nurturing of trees at an individual level and in the broader ecosystem of Tanzania is the best way to celebrate our planet and help make the world a healthier, more beautiful place together."
ForestNation plants trees in the Eastern and Western Usambara Mountain Ranges, where heavy deforestation has ruined the livelihoods of many locals. With the help of the Monster Tree Service forest established during this campaign, sustainable development goals such as employment, economic growth and education will be reached. In fact, for every 100 mature fruit-bearing trees, there is $173 of estimated income and 10 tons of oxygen yielded per year.
"We believe that caring for and nurturing trees throughout their lives enables us to form beautiful connections between people and the world around them in a profound way," said Andrew Frankland of ForestNation. "The professionals at Monster Tree Service are known for their holistic approach to tree care, and we are thrilled to partner with them in their mission to make the world a better place one yard – and one tree – at a time."
About Monster Tree Service
Founded in 2008, Monster Tree Service is the leading tree care company in the U.S. and the only franchise offering local expert arborist teams in multiple locations nationwide. With more than 200 territories across the country, Monster Tree Service is committed to keeping trees healthy and customers satisfied. The brand provides a suite of effective and environmentally friendly services including plant health care, trimming and pruning for trees and shrubs, land and lot clearing, emergency services, tree removal and more. For more information, visit www.MonsterTreeService.com.
About Authority Brands
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands' companies include 12 leading home service franchisors: America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Housepainting, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, STOP Restoration, and Woofie's. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 1,900 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. See www.authoritybrands.com for more information.
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Partnership brings together market leaders in connectivity and data to make it easy for non-technical people to connect data from more than 300 sources
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mozart Data, the all-in-one modern data platform, has partnered with Portable, the only ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) platform to build on-demand integrations, to increase access to no-code data connectors, enabling anyone to easily combine data from siloed sources. Without engineering resources of any kind, Mozart Data customers can set up a modern data stack in an hour and connect their data sources to a Snowflake data warehouse in minutes. The partnership doubles Mozart's data sources to over 300.
The increase in no-code tools has brought down the barrier to accessing, understanding, and working with data, empowering non-engineers and less technical users to answer their own questions and make data-driven decisions. The partnership will meet the growing demand for easy-to-use ELT/ETL solutions that can be implemented without technical proficiency. More companies can break down data silos to get a 360-view of their customers, better track and analyze omni-channel campaigns, streamline operations end to end, and do more with their data.
The partnership also fills the gap of connectors that are missing from the market. Portable's rapid development of new integrations will continue to add data sources to Mozart Data's ETL solution and make hard-to-find, niche sources available. Some of the new data sources include Gorgias, Salesloft, Friendbuy, Chargebee, and Twitch.
"Mozart Data and Portable share the same goal of giving companies more time to focus on what's unique to them, which is analyzing their data and coming up with insights that improve the business," said Peter Fishman, CEO and Co-Founder of Mozart Data. "Companies, like resource-strapped start-ups, no longer need to take their engineers off of building product to help pull data, set up integrations, or spin up a data stack. Data infrastructure should be quick and easy to set up and require minimal maintenance, and now it is."
"By combining Mozart Data's simplicity with Portable's connectivity - teams can finally stand up a purpose-built tech stack in no time," said Ethan Aaron, CEO and Co-Founder of Portable. "Instead of wrangling vendors, or reading API documentation, teams can focus on solving real, high-value problems with data."
"I'm really glad that Mozart Data and Portable partner together for a seamless managed data stack. It allows us to connect Chargebee to our data warehouse and empowers us to analyze our subscriptions in new ways that we could not before," said David Zeng, Co-Founder of Beacons.ai.
See the list of data connectors here.
About Mozart Data
Mozart Data is the all-in-one modern data platform that gives anyone the tools to centralize, organize, and analyze data. Mozart Data is on a mission to empower anyone to get the most out of their data without engineering or technical knowledge. Businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies, use Mozart Data to power their data infrastructure and free up their teams to focus on the data engineering and analysis that's unique to them. Learn more at https://www.mozartdata.com/.
About Portable
Portable is the first ELT platform to build connectors on-demand for data teams. We believe companies should have data from every business application at their fingertips - all with no code. We've been in your shoes - we understand the pain of searching for the next integration. With Portable, all you have to do is ask. Reach out to request a connector, or learn more at https://portable.io/.
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MIAMI, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami based pop artist MTStreets released his new single "E.T.A.," on Instagram and all major platforms. It's an up-tempo banger inspired by Queens' iconic, "Somebody to Love." The song examines the lives of co-dependent Ex's, one who wants the other to come over at 2:22 AM. The lyrics include a hook that gets stuck in your head, "Send me your E.T.A. Tell me you're on your way." The song was also released with an emotionally charged lyric video. https://youtu.be/-WvwNgEkKuE
Estimates suggest over 90 percent of Americans demonstrate codependent behaviors. Add loneliness, alcohol, depression, and set the clock to 2:22 AM. Is there any wonder why texts start flying in dysfunctional directions? MTStreets' "E.T.A." exposes vulnerability. "Are you on your way? I really need you bad. I've been out for a while and now I need you. I'm not doing great. I need to find somebody to talk to."
"We've all been there," MTStreets says. "We're hurting, we're lonely, and we reach out to someone we know we should leave behind."
"I wrote the song with my eyes closed imagining a late-night text exchange between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. In my imagination, Kanye reached out in a late-night-lonely moment and against her better judgement Kim went over to his place anyway." Relationships are tricky, even the best ones. They have layers of complexity and some of those layers help us make bad choices, particularly at 2:00 in the morning," said MTStreets.
The new single, combines earnest lyrical themes with up-tempo, heartfelt melodies to create emotionally charged storytelling. The song firmly lands in the pop lane and features a hip-hop beat behind it. That's an intentional tribute to MTStreets' time living in Los Angeles where so much of his day to day musical life was grounded in rap and hip-hop through working with mega talented people like Cicero of 808 Mafia. "I found a way to make pop music for people in pain by layering just enough hip-hop to make my sound push the edges of hope."
About MTStreets: He is a huge advocate for mental health and addiction through various non-profits. This anchors him to living life with a bigger sense of purpose. You can learn more about MTStreets at the official MTStreets website.
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OKOTOKS, AB, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: MTL) The Board of Directors of Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group", "We", "Our" and/or the "Corporation") announced today that it has declared a monthly dividend of $0.05 per Common Share payable to the holders of record of Common Shares at the close of business on April 30, 2022. The dividend will be paid on May 16, 2022.
For Canadian resident shareholders, this dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for purposes of the enhanced dividend tax credit rules contained in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any corresponding provincial and territorial tax legislation.
Mullen Group is one of North America's largest logistics providers. Our network of independently operated businesses provide a wide range of service offerings including less-than-truckload, truckload, warehousing, logistics, transload, oversized, third-party logistics and specialized hauling transportation. In addition, we provide a diverse set of specialized services related to the energy, mining, forestry and construction industries in western Canada, including water management, fluid hauling and environmental reclamation. The corporate office provides the capital and financial expertise, legal support, technology and systems support, shared services and strategic planning to its independent businesses.
Mullen Group is a publicly traded corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MTL". Additional information is available on our website at www.mullen-group.com or on the Corporation's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Mr. Murray K. Mullen - Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President
Mr. Richard J. Maloney - Senior Vice President
Ms. Joanna K. Scott - Corporate Secretary & Vice President, Corporate Services
121A - 31 Southridge Drive
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Telephone: 403-995-5200
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Prospects are invited to the upcoming "Meet & Greet", plus a two-day job fair in McCall
LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a new store in McCall this summer (located at 209 N. 3rd Street, McCall, Idaho). To staff the new site, they are warmly inviting residents of McCall and the surrounding communities to attend a "Meet & Greet" on April 26, plus a two-day hiring event on April 27th-28th at the Best Western Plus McCall Lodge & Suites.
Just like its dedication to its customers and community, Natural Grocers has a history of caring for employees since it was established in 1955. Senior Recruiter for Natural Grocers, Michelle Hines says, "We are thrilled to be coming to McCall and can't wait to meet our future employees. Natural Grocers employs more than 4,000 crew members at our 162 stores, in 20 states. If you love helping people and have a passion for nutrition and healthy living, you could be the perfect addition to our team. Come meet us on April 26th-28th and find out!"
As part of the company's five founding principles, Natural Grocers supports all employees by offering:
- Competitive pay, including the exclusive Natural Grocers Vitamin Bucks program, which provides their "Crew" (what Natural Grocers calls their employees) an extra $1-per-hour worked of in-store credit.
- Birthday bonus pay: equal to one day's pay, which originated from founder Margaret Isely's tradition of celebrating the birthdays of all employees by preparing lunch for them. Once the company became larger, her children, the current executives of the company, implemented the policy of providing each employee with a full day's pay on their birthday to say, "thank you for choosing to work with us."
- Company-wide store discounts and credits of up to 30 percent on all Natural Grocers' products, provide employees with substantial savings on high-quality groceries and supplements to help them retain more of the dollars they earn.
- Natural Grocers also offers comprehensive benefits packages to the more than 80 percent of its full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; a 401K savings plan; generous paid time off; and extensive free nutrition education programs.
- Natural Grocers offers 100-percent organic produce, meat humanely raised without antibiotics, hormones or other growth promoters, 100-percent free-range eggs, 100-percent pasture-based dairy, GMO-free prepackaged bulk products, groceries that don't contain any artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives and more.
MEET & GREET / JOB FAIR
Natural Grocers will host an evening "Meet & Greet", followed by a two-day job fair at the Best Western Plus McCall Lodge and Suites, April 26-28th (located: 211 S. 3rd Street, McCall, ID 83638). Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
- 4/26 - Meet & Greet: 4 – 6 PM
- 4/27 - Job Fair, Day 1: 10 AM – 4 PM
- 4/28 - Job Fair, Day 2: 10 AM – 4 PM
- Applicants can apply for consideration in advance at www.careers-naturalgrocers.icims.com or by texting 'GROW' to 97211.
For hiring inquiries, please contact recruiting@naturalgrocers.com. For media inquiries, please contact Katie Macarelli / kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in 20 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.
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As summer travel demand – and prices – heat up, Hotels.com shares where to book to save big
DALLAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arriving just in time for summer and what's expected to be a record-breaking travel season, Hotels.com is releasing its inaugural Hot Price Index, which tracks average nightly hotel rates in hundreds of destinations worldwide to help travelers find the best lodging deals.
"Hotels typically increase their rates when demand is high during the busy summer travel season," says Melissa Dohmen, spokesperson and lodging expert at Hotels.com. "But this year more than ever we're starved for a proper summer vacation, and it's dialing up competition for rooms and rates in top destinations. Add in that this is happening at a time when everything seems to cost more, and it's easy to see why some travelers are starting their vacation in search of a good deal."
Summer Savings Outlook
According to Hotels.com, travelers can expect to pay more for their hotel rooms this summer than in 2019. Current average rates are above $200 a night in top destinations. Some of the most expensive U.S. destinations to book a hotel this summer include the Hamptons, Maui, and Telluride.
Internationally, the best hotel rates are in South America, the Nordics, parts of Western Europe and the Caribbean. Cities in Denmark, the Netherlands and Bahamas are almost 15% cheaper this summer compared with 2019, whereas rates in Italy and France are up about 25%. Saint-Tropez and Turks and Caicos topped the list for overall most expensive summer getaways.
According to Dohmen, vacationers can find plenty of summer savings by planning trips to destinations that are trending cheaper this summer and traveling when rates are at their lowest. "Consider destinations outside of your usual vacation spots and if you don't have to stick to a specific travel date, book during non-peak travel times. Mid-May and the latter part of August can be great times to save as seasonally high prices haven't ramped up yet."
Hot Deals on Domestic Travel
Fans of the great outdoors, city life or beaches can save this summer depending on when and where they travel. Hotels.com analyzed thousands of rates on its site and mobile app to generate a month-by-month guide on where to go to uncover below-average nightly rates across the country.
- May: Get an early start on outdoor adventures
- June: Hit the water
- July: Visit big cities for less
- August: Explore small cities with big charm
International Travel for $200 or Less
As travel restrictions ease in many parts of the world, globetrotters are eager to go abroad again. Lucky for them, the Hotels.com Hot Price Index uncovered international destinations with rates at or below $200 a night.
- May: Take a trip to Northern and Western Europe
- June: Explore south of the border
- July: Go sightseeing in France, Germany and Austria
- August: Walk the streets of a capital city
As a reminder, travelers should check for travel advisories and restrictions in their vacation destination and always follow health and safety guidance from health officials and local authorities.
For more information, including a full list of destinations featured in the Hotels.com Hot Price Index and intel on where to save the most this summer, contact Melissa Dohmen and the Hotels.com press office (press@hotels.com).
Notes to Editors
The Hotels.com Hot Rate Index was compiled from April 1-12, 2022, based on current rates on Hotels.com and mobile apps for travel booked May 1 – August 31, 2022. Rates are variable and subject to change.
About Hotels.com® (or Hotels.com™)
Hotels.com® is the most rewarding way to book a place to stay. We really love travel, and we know you do too. That's why we make it really easy to book with us. With hundreds of thousands of places to stay around the world and 90 local websites in 41 languages, Hotels.com has it all. So, whether you're looking for value in Vegas, treehouses in Thailand or villas with views, it's all just a click away. And with our "Reward-winning" loyalty program you earn free*** nights while you sleep…what could be better? Booking just got smarter too. With over 25 million real guest reviews and an app so easy to use that it's been downloaded 70 million times, you can be sure to find the perfect place for you.
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ECDYVAR™ by Illicit Labs® offers clinically-studied ingredient MyoFactor™
HENDERSON, Nev., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With its latest offering – ECDYVAR™ by Illicit Labs® – Nutrishop continues its mission to continuously provide customers with cutting-edge, new products. And, according to those who've already tried this muscle-performance formula, it won't disappoint. Ecdyvar is available at NutrishopUSA.com and Nutrishop stores nationwide.
"Ecdyvar is the best supplement I've ever taken," said Rick Rodriguez, who not only owns multiple Nutrishop franchises in Southern California, but considers himself a loyal Nutrishop customer. "It's helped change my body like nothing else has!"
Ecdyvar was crafted with a handpicked ingredient roster that includes Turkesterone, PrimaVie and MyoFactor, which was shown in two clinical trials to significantly support muscle performance when taken at the clinically-studied amount in conjunction with strength training.
"Ecdyvar is a game changer," said Mike de Cardenas, franchisee of two Nutrishop locations in North Texas. "We're already getting tremendous feedback from customers on Ecdyvar after just one week. In terms of improved strength and recovery, it is the real deal!"
Ecdyvar also contains a Performance Complex that blends Maca Root Powder and Grape Seed Extract. The product's suggested use is one serving (four capsules) taken 30 minutes prior to a workout and one serving on an empty stomach in the morning on non-workout days.
To learn more about Ecdyvar, visit here. To learn more about MyoFactor, visit here. To find a Nutrishop location, visit here.
About NUTRISHOP®
Since 2003, NUTRISHOP® has helped countless individuals live a fit, healthy, happy lifestyle. Nutrishop stores offer customers a low-price guarantee on a wide array of cutting-edge dietary supplements along with exceptional, individualized customer service, easy-to-follow meal plans, body composition assessment tools, and sound nutritional guidance. The Nutrishop business model focuses primarily on franchisee-owned and operated stores that provide consumers with the tools required to achieve their health and fitness goals. For more information, visit NutrishopUSA.com and follow on Instagram @NutrishopUSA. To learn more about becoming a Nutrishop franchisee, visit NutrishopFranchise.com.
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- Overwhelming support from equity holders and creditors
- Strengthened financial position with $337 million equity rights offering and $200 million new revolving credit facility confirmed in place
- Emergence from Chapter 11 expected before the end of May
LIMERICK, Ireland, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Aviation Capital Designated Activity Company ("NAC" or the "Company") announced today that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the "Court") has confirmed the Company's Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan"), which should enable the Company to emerge from Chapter 11 before the end of May. The Plan was approved by the Court with the consent of the Company's existing equity holders and over 99% of voting creditors voting in favor of the Plan, reflecting broad consensus among the Company's stakeholders.
The Plan, which will take effect upon emergence, will reduce NAC's total outstanding debt by $4.1 billion pursuant to various equitization, sale, and recapitalization transactions. With an infusion of nearly $540 million in new capital through approximately $337 million in new equity financing and $200 million in new revolving credit loans, the Plan achieves significant financial flexibility to support continued investment in the long-term growth of the Company. Additionally, the Plan will extend existing funded debt maturities and effectuate the orderly exit of certain creditor groups from the reorganized NAC structure. Critically, NAC's restructuring will preserve the strength of the platform and the long-standing relationships the Company maintains with its customers and suppliers. The Company will maintain its position as one of the largest lessors globally, with over 350 aircraft on lease to a diverse customer base.
"With today's confirmation, we have achieved a critical milestone for NAC," said Justin Bickle, Vice Chairman of NAC and Chairman of its Restructuring Committee. "We are grateful to Judge Huennekens for his diligent oversight of this Chapter 11 case. This important step represents the successful culmination of a lot of hard work by many stakeholders, including months of constructive negotiations with our supportive creditors. On behalf of the entire NAC Board, I want to express our gratitude to all our stakeholders for their continued business and support, without which we would not have been able to confirm our Plan a mere four months after we initially filed."
Norman C.T. Liu, President & CEO of NAC said, "With the Court's approval of our Plan today and a committed new investor group, we are poised to exit Chapter 11 by the end of next month as a well-capitalized company, with the flexibility and resources to position ourselves for rebound and growth. We appreciate the dedication and support of our employees, customers, and partners during this process and the strong support of our creditors."
Additional Information
Additional information about the Company's Chapter 11 cases, including access to Court filings and other documents related to the restructuring process, is available at https://dm.epiq11.com/nac or by calling NAC's restructuring information line at +1-503-597-7711 (international) or 1-855-654-0899 (toll free in the U.S.).
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as the Company's restructuring counsel, Clifford Chance and William Fry LLP are serving as legal counsel, Ernst & Young is serving as restructuring advisor, and Rothschild & Co is acting as investment banker.
About Nordic Aviation Capital
NAC is the industry's leading regional aircraft lessor serving almost 70 airlines in approximately 45 countries. NAC's fleet includes ATR 42, ATR 72, De Havilland Dash 8, Mitsubishi CRJ900/1000, Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet family aircraft.
For additional information, please visit us at www.nac.dk
Contact Details:
Nordic Aviation Capital: Communications@nac.dk
Media contact: NAC@powerscourt-group.com; +353 85 116 7640
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MIAMI, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At 39 years old, Carolina Isaias is a writer and author of an amazing and fun children's book called "Amelia's Adventures, Come Find the Clues With Me!". Carolina studied digital film and broadcasting, but she dreamed of writing, working with children in some shape or form and more importantly, of becoming a mother. However, due to health issues motherhood seemed like an unattainable fantasy.
"I struggled with infertility for nearly 10 years and could not get pregnant not matter what we did. Until one day, I found the courage to make the decision to have a life-threatening surgery to remove a pituitary tumor! It was the scariest decision in my life, but I had a lot of faith & the support of my husband and that's all I needed. I knew I could die, but I also knew that with the tumor inside my body, I could never become a mom. Was life the price I need to pay? Perhaps, but I knew deep inside that I was meant to be a mother." Carolina stated.
After the surgery and some healing time, the idea of the book came along with the news of her pregnancy. "I had recurring dreams and signs of the universe telling me to write this book. When I made the decision to write it, I became pregnant again and I finally received the biggest gift of life, Motherhood!".
In late 2019, Amelia was born a healthy and beautiful child. Amelia brought a flood of creativity and Carolina found the time to write the book. She then started the process of finding an illustrator and putting all the pieces together to make the book a reality. "I was bullied as a child. I struggled with weight issues and low self-esteem. So my goal was to write a story that would teach children important life lessons, such as courage, overcoming fears, self-esteem, joy and more. If it helps one child, I'll feel I've accomplished my mission with this book.".
Now the book is ready and will be available for pre-sale on the website www.ameliasadventures.com (at a special discount) and on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. To celebrate, an official Book Launch event will be held on April 23rd at the WM Youth Center in Coral Gables, Florida. Parents and children (ages 6-10) are invites to this free event at 10:30 AM through 1:30 PM. The event which will include a contest, entertainment, and treats for the Book reading participants which starts at 11:15 AM sharp.
"I would like to invite the whole community to the Book Launch of Amelia's Adventures. I'm sure kids and parents will love it!"
Get your free tickets for the event at Register today! Hurry up, limited space available.
For more information, visit www.ameliasadventures.com
"Through writing for her daughter, Carolina hopes to speak to each child at their level and the book, through simple, well-crafted words and detailed illustrations, expresses life lessons which many parents find difficult to express to their children." Heather Djunga, award-winning children's book author.
Location Address & Info:
War Memorial Youth Center
405 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Book reading at 11:15 AM)
Organizer:
Amelia's Adventures
www.ameliasadventures.com
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Global Biopharmaceutical Company Hires Leading PR Firm as it Expands Their U.S. Operations
NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals ("Paradigm"), a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in repurposing existing drugs for unmet medical needs, announced their retention of Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) as its agency of record.
Paradigm recently announced the expansion of their U.S. operations to support a phase III registration study for Zilosul® (pentosan polysulfate sodium, PPS), a new potential therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee (kOA). Osteoarthritis is a common cause of disability among adults and affects more than 72 million people across the U.S., Canada, EU-5, and Australia.
RPR will provide counsel to Paradigm on their corporate messaging and guide the development of their brand positioning in both the U.S. and global markets.
"We are excited to begin our partnership with RPR, as their firm is well-equipped to guide our company across the U.S. media landscape and highlight our innovative therapies which have the potential to enhance the quality of life of millions," said Paradigm CMO and Interim CEO, Dr. Donna Skerrett.
RPR President, Richard Rubenstein said, "Paradigm has tremendous growth potential in the U.S. market, as their drug for osteoarthritis Zilosul® may address a large unmet medical need for effective OA therapies. Furthermore, Zilosul® has demonstrated encouraging data for the treatment of OA pain and the drug's potential for disease modification."
"Paradigm has had a successful kickoff for their global phase III trial in the U.S. and Australia, with sites in the UK, Europe and Canada opening soon," he added.
In addition to osteoarthritis, Paradigm is also in phase II studies investigating the potential for PPS as adjunct therapy to manage musculoskeletal symptoms associated with the rare disease mucopolysaccharidosis.
Utilizing their long-standing expertise and experience in the biotech and pharma industries, RPR will also help direct the expansion of Paradigm's U.S. operations.
For more information on Paradigm, visit https://paradigmbiopharma.com/.
About Rubenstein Public Relations:
Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is an independent, New York-based communications agency headed by veteran publicist and respected brand architect, Richard Rubenstein. For more than three decades, RPR's intensive media relations approach and dedicated team of senior practitioners have helped clients build brand equity and reach their target audiences. The firm specializes in brand messaging development, media relations, crisis communications, and thought leadership positioning. RPR has a proven track record in executing successful public relations campaigns for leading corporate, real estate, technology, healthcare, social impact, luxury consumer, entertainment, and hospitality brands across the globe. http://www.rubensteinpr.com
About Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals:
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX: PAR) is a global biopharmaceutical company driven to improve patients' lives through repurposing existing drugs and pioneering new solutions for unmet medical needs. The company aims to identify and leverage new applications for drugs in late-stage development. Since their founding in 2014, Paradigm has successfully identified, repurposed, and patented Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (PPS), for the management of pain and inflammation, associated with musculoskeletal disorders including osteoarthritis (under the trademark Zilosul®) and the rare disease mucopolysaccharidosis. Paradigm's approach to market is driven by core competencies with experienced management at both board and executive levels and in clinical and commercial pharmaceutical development. For more information about Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals please visit https://paradigmbiopharma.com/
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Highlights:
Net Income: $10.1 million
Revenue: $21.7 million for Q1 2022
Total Assets: $2.05 billion, decreased 3.9% over December 31, 2021
Total Loans: $1.50 billion, increased 0.7% over December 31, 2021
Total Deposits: $1.68 billion, decreased 5.2% over December 31, 2021
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- - Parke Bancorp, Inc. ("Parke Bancorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: "PKBK"), the parent company of Parke Bank, announced its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2022:
- Net income available to common shareholders was $10.1 million, or $0.85 per basic common share and $0.83 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2022, an increase of $0.7 million, or 7.0%, compared to net income available to common shareholders of $9.4 million, or $0.79 per basic common share and $0.78 per diluted common share, for the same quarter in 2021. The increase is primarily driven by reduced loan loss provision and lower interest expense, partially offset by lower non-interest income.
- Net interest income increased 1.7% to $17.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $16.8 million for the same period in 2021.
- Non-interest income decreased $162,000, or 7.2%, to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $2.2 million for the same period in 2021.
- Non-interest expense decreased 1.6% to $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $5.8 million for the same period in 2021.
The following is a recap of the significant items that impacted the first quarter of 2022:
Interest income decreased $925,000 for the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, primarily due to a decrease in interest and fees on loans attributed to lower loan portfolio balances.
Interest expense decreased $1.2 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, primarily due to lower interest rates on deposits as well as lower outstanding borrowing balances.
The provision for loan losses decreased $500,000 for the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, as a result of a decrease in loan portfolio balances.
For the first quarter of 2022, non-interest income decreased $162,000, compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in service fees from deposit accounts.
Non-interest expense decreased $92,000 during the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in professional fees related to our BSA remediation efforts, partially offset by an increase in occupancy and equipment due to increases in the cost of some of our service providers.
Income tax expense increased $159,000 for the first quarter 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2022 was 25.2%, compared to 25.4% for the same period in 2021.
March 31, 2022 discussion of financial condition
- Total assets decreased to $2.05 billion at March 31, 2022, from $2.14 billion at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $82.3 million, or 3.9%, primarily due to a decrease cash and cash equivalents attributed to a decrease in deposit liabilities, net of an increase in loans receivable.
- Cash and cash equivalents totaled $503.8 million at March 31, 2022, as compared to $596.6 million at December 31, 2021.
- The investment securities portfolio decreased to $21.7 million at March 31, 2022, from $23.3 million at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $1.6 million, or 6.7%, primarily due to pay downs of securities.
- Gross loans increased to $1.50 billion at March 31, 2022, from $1.48 billion at December 31, 2021, an increase of $11.0 million or 0.7%.
- Nonperforming loans at March 31, 2022 decreased to $3.9 million, representing 0.26% of total loans, a decrease of $0.4 million, from $4.3 million of nonperforming loans at December 31, 2021. OREO at March 31, 2022 was zero, a decrease of $1.7 million compared to $1.7 million at December 31, 2021. Nonperforming assets (consisting of nonperforming loans and OREO) represented 0.19% and 0.28% of total assets at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Loans past due 30 to 89 days were $14.5 million at March 31, 2022, an increase of $14.0 million from December 31, 2021, and was driven by two CRE non-owner occupied loans.
- The allowance for loan losses was $30.0 million at March 31, 2022, as compared to $29.8 million at December 31, 2021. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans was 2.00% and 2.01% at March 31, 2022 and at December 31, 2021, respectively. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans was 766.8% at March 31, 2022, compared to 692.8%, at December 31, 2021.
- Total deposits were $1.68 billion at March 31, 2022, down from $1.77 billion at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $91.2 million or 5.2% compared to December 31, 2021. The decrease in deposits was attributed to a decrease in non-interest demand deposits of $81.9 million, and time deposits of $53.4 million, partially offset by increases of $19.0 million, $17.0 million, and $8.0 million in savings, money market, and interest-bearing demand deposits, respectively.
- Total borrowings were flat at $120.9 million at March 31, 2022 from December 31, 2021.
- Total equity increased to $240.3 million at March 31, 2022, up from $232.4 million at December 31, 2021, an increase of $7.9 million, or 3.4%, primarily due to the retention of earnings.
CEO outlook and commentary
Vito S. Pantilione, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Parke Bank, provided the following statement:
"Our net Income increased to $10.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to the first quarter net income of $9.4 million in 2021. Although we saw an increase in our loan portfolio from the 2021 year end, it is still slightly less than the 1st quarter of 2021. The strength of the real estate market has accelerated the repayment of our construction loan portfolio. We have seen an increase in loan activity in the first quarter of 2022, and many of the new loans are new construction projects."
"The Federal Reserve increased interest rates in early 2022, sooner than initially anticipated, with indications that there could be six more rate increases in 2022. The interest rate increases are targeted at reducing inflation, which will most likely slow down business activity. Typically, the real estate industry is adversely affected by higher interest rates. Higher interest rates mean higher loan payments, which could mean lower values and slower sales."
"COVID-19 does not seem to want to leave us. Although we have seen some improvement, recently Philadelphia became the first major city in the Country to reinstate some COVID-19 restrictions. There are many who believe that these restrictions will again hurt Philadelphia businesses that are still in the process of trying to recover from the last two years of COVID-19 restrictions."
"Parke Bank is in a good position to meet these challenges and to take advantage of opportunities that are in the market. We continue to maintain strong loan loss reserves, strong capital and a diversified customer base. We also provide banking services to diversified industries such as cannabis, real estate development, money services businesses, SBA borrowers, and others. We will maintain our focus on tight controls of our expenses while pursuing opportunities to enhance shareholder value."
Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer
This release may contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors; our ability to maintain a strong capital base, strong earning and strict cost controls; our ability to generate strong revenues with increased interest income and net interest income;; our ability to continue the financial strength and growth of our Company and Parke Bank; our ability to continue to increase shareholders' equity, maintain strong reserves and good credit quality; our ability to ensure our Company continues to have strong loan loss reserves; our ability to ensure that our loan loss provision is well positioned for the future as the COVID-19 pandemic continues; our ability to continue to reduce our nonperforming loans and delinquencies and the expenses associated with them; our ability to realize a high recovery rate on disposition of troubled assets; our ability to continue to pay a dividend in the future; our ability to enhance shareholder value in the future; our ability to continue growing our Company, our earnings and shareholders' equity; and our ability to continue to grow our loan portfolio; the possibility of additional corrective actions or limitations on the operations of Parke Bancorp and Parke Bank being imposed by banking regulators, therefore, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Parke Bancorp, Inc. does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligations to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such circumstance.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Property Management Professionals, LLC. (PMP), a leading community association management company offering innovative products and exceptional service, announces expansion of their existing Los Angeles Division with move to Union Bank Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
"This exciting expansion is part of our strategic growth plan in the Los Angeles market, providing significantly more space for our rapidly growing team while at the same time strengthening our local service capabilities," said CEO and President, Brad Watson. "As one of the only association management firms with a permanent, full-service office space in Los Angeles, this expansion also further reaffirms our commitment to the Los Angeles market."
Union Bank Plaza, located at 445 S. Figueroa Street, is a class A office space located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, offering unmatched innovative meeting spaces and amenities, including a two-level retail center, a fitness center, and a two-acre landscaped outdoor plaza.
"It was important that our new space reflected our company's lifestyle-centric culture, benefiting both our valuable employees and our clients," said Watson. "This is a space that not only enhances the employee and client experience, it cultivates a culture of creativity and collaboration."
PMP's new full-service Los Angeles Division officially opened Monday, April 18, 2022.
ABOUT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS (PMP)
PMP was founded in 2008 with a vision for a fresh approach to community management, focused on extraordinary customer care and a proactive, value-added management style that has come to define their organization. Over the past 13 years, PMP has grown to nine divisions in four states, employing nearly 250 full-time employees while staying true to their local connection to the communities they serve by operating in a client-first, boutique-style fashion. PMP's diverse portfolio of association clients range in size and type from 2,300-unit single-family home master-planned communities to full-service high-rise condominium associations with food and beverage and athletic facility components.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The pop r&b artist unveils his emotionally rich single with a relatable music video.
Showcasing an emotionally heart felt track, Jeb Carty has debuted his single Lifeline. The catchy track is fused with vibey synths and lyrics that bring us back to a time when we met someone who entirely captivates us.
Fusing catchy melodies and a profound instrumental. Lifeline screams chill modern pop with deep expressive tones and melodies that result in a vibe that many have dubbed as "that chill summer song".
Speaking on the track Jeb explains "it's the kind of song that instantly catches one's attention. I like making songs that everyone can relate with emotionally, if i can't relate to it at an emotional level, then it's back to the drawing board".
With Lifeline captivating audiences in countries all over the world. Jeb is beginning a series of single releases over the next few months in the pop r&b/ pop edm/ and pop hip hop genres alongside producer miyamoto. Expect more emotionally captivating bop's to come from this artist.
Click below to check out the premier of Jeb Carty's music video "Lifeline": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTycNUvuU-I
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) on February 10, 2022 after the Company sent a tweet concerning its Second Quarter 2022 financial results at approximately 1:15 P.M. EST (the "Class Period"), of the important April 29, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Affirm securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Affirm class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3161 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 29, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, on February 10, 2022 at approximately 1:15 P.M. EST, Affirm tweeted from its official Twitter account disclosing certain metrics from its second quarter 2022 financial results. The tweet, which was published prior to the Company's planned release of its financial results, portrayed a highly successful quarter, which included an increase in revenue of 77%. This caused Affirm's share price to spike nearly 10% in intra-day trading.
The tweet was materially misleading, in that it omitted to disclose the full details of Affirm's second quarter financial results.
Affirm deleted the tweet and released its full second quarter financial results ahead of schedule. The full financial results were lackluster – with the Company posting a loss of $0.57 per share, compared with analyst expectations of $0.37 per share.
On this news, Affirm's share price plummeted from an intra-day high of $83.57 per share to close at $58.68 per share, or approximately 32%.
To join the Affirm class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3161 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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INDIANA, Pa., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of S&T Bancorp, Inc. (S&T) (NASDAQ: STBA), the holding company for S&T Bank, with operations in five markets including Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Pennsylvania, Northeast Ohio, Central Ohio, and Upstate New York, declared a $0.30 per share cash dividend at its regular meeting held April 18, 2022. This is an increase of $0.01, or 3.4 percent, compared to a common stock dividend of $0.29 per share declared in the prior quarter and a $0.02, or 7.1 percent, increase compared to the same period in the prior year. The annualized yield using the April 18, 2022 closing price of $28.07 is 4.3 percent. The dividend is payable May 19, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 5, 2022.
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. S&T Bank recently received the highest ranking in customer satisfaction for retail banking in the Pennsylvania region by J.D. Power. For more information visit stbancorp.com or stbank.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that its Partner Simone Collins has been selected as honoree in a Los Angeles Business Journal special supplement recognizing the city's most influential women attorneys. The "Women of Influence: Attorneys" list recognizes women lawyers "for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and for contributions to the Los Angeles community at large," writes the publisher.
"Simone is an outstanding deal lawyer who brings intelligence, skill and creativity to every transaction that she handles," says Co-Founding Partner Jeffrey Sklar. "We are proud to see Simone recognized among these talented Los Angeles attorneys."
A member of the Corporate Department, Collins' practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex investment and strategic business transactions. "Collins has extensive experience advising private companies, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, business owners, and investors with the structuring and negotiation of domestic and cross-border transactions, including stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions, leveraged buyouts, strategic add-ons, debt and equity financings, and other general corporate and business matters," says the special feature. "Collins also has experience representing start-up entities, founders, and entrepreneurs with entity formation, early-stage financing rounds, and exit planning." She has represented clients in a broad array of industries, including media and entertainment, technology, hospitality/restaurants, retail and consumer products, professional services, and manufacturing and industrials.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, and raised in New Jersey, Collins earned her JD, cum laude, from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Collins earned a BS in Finance, cum laude, from the University of Maryland, where she was a member of the Division I women's soccer team.
Collins has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star every year since 2018. She was also recognized as a nominee for the 2021 Inspirational Women Forum and Awards by Los Angeles Times Magazine.
Collins is a member of the Los Angeles chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and is a Board Member of the Women of ACG-LA. She is also a member of the Los Angeles Development Council for the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm that provides sophisticated and expert advice in the areas of corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, and entertainment law as well as commercial, real estate and entertainment litigation. For more information, visit www.SklarKirsh.com.
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NEWARK, N.J., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE, a woman-owned cybersecurity business focused on providing best-of-breed software and services for access governance across data, platforms and applications, today announced that the company has been named a distinguished vendor in this year's Q2 TAG Cyber Security Quarterly Report. The report is part of a series that TAG Cyber has been publishing since 2016, which offers expert guidance, analysis and education across the entire cyber security ecosystem. SPHERE was also included in TAG Cyber's Q1 2022 Quarterly report.
SPHERE was recognized for their ability to redefine how organizations achieve controls across their environments. SPHERE's automation platform, SPHEREboard, provides an innovative approach that starts with collection and incorporates remediation of an organization's most critical data, privileged accounts and on-premises Messaging and Office 365 assets, while simplifying reporting and automating remediation to immediately reduce risk.
"It is an honor to be selected by the TAG Cyber team to be included in this edition recognizing the top players in the industry," said Rita Gurevich, Founder and CEO of SPHERE. "Our goal is to make security achievable for organizations' most sensitive data, identities and assets by simplifying reporting and automating remediation to immediately reduce risk across the board. We are thrilled to be recognized for fulfilling our mission while continuing to enhance our products and services to help limit organizations' overall attack surface."
This quarter's edition of the report includes an in-depth interview with Gurevich on the importance of cyber hygiene and how her company's flagship solution, SPHEREboard, tackles the challenge of upkeeping end user permissions and privileged access in an automated fashion. "The entirety of our solution is oriented toward providing actionable intelligence to allow clients to easily remediate access issues in their environment," she states.
"We are extremely pleased to include SPHERE in our Q1 and Q2 security reports for their innovative approach to simplifying the way our industry manages their access environments," said Ed Amoroso, CEO and Founder, TAG Cyber. "SPHERE's innovative platform brings empowerment to organizations as they regularly evaluate their environments with the savviness and insight of an access hygiene veteran."
Earlier this year, SPHERE announced the release of their latest software upgrade to the company's flagship offering, SPHEREboard 6.0, which ushers in a complete redesign of the product to include an extremely efficient dashboard and interface. SPHEREboard 6.0 provides a heightened visibility into all privileged access across an organization's assets, all while offering granular customizability. To add, SPHEREboard was recognized as a Gold Winner in the Best Access Management & Solution category in the 18th Annual 2022 Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards®.
Please visit the link here for the full edition to Tag Cyber's quarterly report: https://www.tag-cyber.com/advisory/quarterly.
About SPHERE
SPHERE is an award-winning, woman-owned cybersecurity business focusing on improving an IT organization's security and compliance postures. SPHERE puts the controls in place to secure your most sensitive data, create the right governance processes for your systems and assets and makes sure companies are compliant with the growing list of regulations surrounding their respective industries.
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