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Father facing cruelty charges after leaving child in car for 6 hours, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX/Gray News) - A man in Vermont has been arrested after police say he left his child unattended in a car for hours during freezing temperatures.
WCAX reports the Burlington Police Department said Caleb Holden, 28, is facing child cruelty charges after leaving his 4-year-old child for six hours in a parked car.
Police said they were alerted to the situation after the 4-year-old entered a local market Tuesday morning while crying and wearing only shorts, a T-shirt and boots with no socks after he was left alone in a parked car nearby.
Witnesses told police the child looked hypothermic and told them he was looking for his daddy.
Police said Holden tried to get into a rehabilitation center and was taken to a nearby hospital for detoxification that evening. However, he never mentioned his child was in a car during these interactions.
Temperatures dipped into the low 30s in Burlington that night.
Previously, police said Holden was pulled over for speeding on a local highway with a baby in the backseat.
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‘The Flash’ star Ezra Miller arrested again in Hawaii
PAHOA, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - Ezra Miller, known for playing “The Flash,” was arrested early Tuesday in Hawaii after allegedly throwing a chair at a woman and leaving her with a gash to her forehead.
It’s the latest in a string of negative headlines involving the star.
Hawaii Island police said Miller was taken into custody about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police said Miller allegedly “became irate” when asked to leave an acquaintance’s home and threw a chair at a woman.
The 26-year-old victim reported a half-inch cut to her forehead.
Miller was arrested following a traffic stop. Police said the star was subsequently released pending further investigation.
Miller appeared via Zoom in a Hilo courtroom to plead no contest to a disorderly conduct charge, which stemmed from an incident at a karaoke bar last month.
Miller has played “The Flash” in several movies, but has more recently grabbed attention for alleged erratic behavior. Last month, Miller was arrested after allegedly ripping a microphone out of a woman’s hands and lunging at a man playing darts at a Hilo karaoke bar.
The star, a Vermont resident, is scheduled to be in court Tuesday to enter a plea on harassment and disorderly conduct charges in connection with that case.
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GRAPHIC: Police investigate deadly shooting at Airbnb being used to sell drugs
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Officials in Florida are seeking to identify a suspect caught on surveillance video related to a shooting that took the life of a 29-year-old man at an Airbnb.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office posted the video, which shows three men entering the rental property in Davenport, Florida. Two of the men are later seen exiting the building.
Authorities say Xavier Antonio Johnson was shot and killed on April 13 at the property.
He and the other men were trafficking and selling marijuana from the house since they have been renting it as of April 8, according to the sheriff’s office.
Police say the men went inside the house and shot Johnson. The sheriff’s office released video of three men carrying the 28-year-old victim out of the house. After leaving, police say the men took Johnson to the Heart of Florida hospital, where he died. The men in the video were later identified thanks to input from the community.
The sheriff’s office released another video showing a suspect police identified as Justin Jenkins with an unidentified suspect entering and exiting the Airbnb. Police said Jenkins was taken into custody and booked into jail on a warrant for first-degree murder.
Police said they are seeking the public’s help to identify the other man in the video.
If you have any information related to this investigation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200.
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Hunter captures rare white turkey at national recreation area
Published: Apr. 19, 2022 at 9:21 PM EDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (Gray News) - A hunter captured an extremely rare turkey last week.
The U.S. Forest Service shared a picture of the hunter, whose name was not released, with a white turkey at the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky.
Officials said the bird had a condition called leucism which causes a partial loss of pigmentation, leading to the white-colored feathers.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2016 this brand was established by Chris, an active South Florida Law Enforcement Officer, who saw an opportunity to create a product that could be proudly worn within the First Responder community. The opportunity was met with tremendous demand and 13 Fifty Apparel was born.
Over the course of the next few years the brands mission, vision and goals were shaped, and we set out with the intention to not only create gear for First Responders but to be a part of something that was bigger than us, a community that we could give back to.
As you know, National Police Week is held in Washington, DC to honor the memory of our Fallen Officers. It is a time to come together in Unity and pay tribute for their ultimate sacrifice. Through #OPERATIONRESPONDER, we've proudly partnered with various Law Enforcement and First Responder Charities and will continue to carry those core values with us through every project and event we are a part of.
On May 15th, 2022, 13FA will pay tribute to those fallen brothers and sisters with a day of appreciation to our Law Enforcement Community. We hope to bring together Officers, both local, and afar, to our HQ to honor their memory and join in solidarity.
We are proud to partner with Team South Florida, a non-profit who's mission we back, to honor and remember those Law Enforcement Officers who have been killed in the line of duty while supporting the agencies and their families. We will also continue our partnership with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S) to support them in providing resources for the families and co-workers who are left behind to cope with the loss of a Line of Duty death. Proceeds generated from this event will be donated to these organizations.
We invite you to join us, along with the incredible members of our community, to enjoy amazing food from Okeechobee Steakhouse, local food trucks, live music, corn hole tournaments and children's activities. We will honor those who lost their lives in 2021 with a candlelight service and name reading.
To learn more about the event and RSVP, visit our website - www.thirteenfiftyapparel.com
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ZURICH, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor plc (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC) will announce its year to date results for the nine months ended 31 March 2022 after the US market closes on Tuesday 3 May 2021.
A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held at 5.30pm US Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday 3 May 2022 / 7.30am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday 4 May 2022. For those wishing to participate in the call please use the following dial-in numbers:
Access to the webcast and supporting materials will be available via the Investors section of Amcor's website (www.amcor.com/investors). A webcast replay will be available at the conclusion of the call.
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Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve value chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using a rising amount of recycled content. Around 46,000 Amcor people generate US$13 billion in sales from operations that span about 225 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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SINGAPORE, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiat-crypto payments provider, Alchemy Pay (ACH), has partnered with merchant payment provider, ePayments, to offer crypto payments and services in New Zealand and Australia. ePayments will integrate with Alchemy Pay to provide to their merchants with crypto payment acceptance, as well as payments with Binance Pay.
As part of the partnership, Alchemy Pay will also leverage ePayments' NZ and Australian fiat payment channels and provide global crypto service providers with access to users in these markets.
After integration with Alchemy Pay, ePayment's merchants will be able to manage fiat and crypto transactions from a backend portal provided by Alchemy Pay. Alchemy Pay's hybrid payment acceptance system enables merchants to accept payments in fiat and cryptocurrencies. Its solutions provide mainstream-friendly access to crypto services and facilitate the use of crypto for real-world goods and services.
Alchemy Pay CEO, John Tan commented on the partnership: "This partnership with ePayments will allow us to enter the New Zealand and Australian markets where crypto adoption is becoming exceptionally strong. Crypto payments are the future and we are pleased to be working with merchants who have a deep familiarity with the local markets. We are also happy to be opening up our crypto clients to new users in new markets."
ePayments is a New Zealand-based payment company servicing airport and hospitality merchants in Australia and New Zealand and notably, was the first company to bring Asia's highly popular WeChat Pay into New Zealand. ePayments works with New Zealand merchants and clients such as THL, the New Zealand Post, and TravelPharm.
Leo Liu of ePayments enthused: "Alchemy Pay is a leader in the crypto payment space. Their network of partners and crypto payments capabilities gives our merchants the cutting edge in modern digital payment."
Alchemy Pay has become increasingly important in the blockchain space as a payment bridging service for the industry. Leading networks such as Elrond, Polygon, Algorand, NEAR, and Avalanche are integrating Alchemy Pay's fiat payment channels. Alchemy Pay now has over 300 fiat payment channels that allow crypto services, DApps, and networks to onboard users with popular local and global mobile wallets as well as more traditional card and bank transfer payments.
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Did you lose money on investments in Lilium N.V.? If so, please visit Lilium N.V. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. ("Lilium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LILM, LILMW, QELL, QELLU, QELLW) between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Defendant Lilium purports to be a next-generation transportation company focused on developing an electric vertical take-off-and-landing ("eVTOL") aircraft, the Lilium Jet, for use in a new type of high-speed air transport system for people and goods. According to the Company's March 30, 2021 press release, the Lilium 7-Seater Jet has a projected cruise speed of 175 mph at 10,000 feet and a range of 155+ miles, including reserves. In the same release, the Company stated that proceeds from its merger with Qell Acquisition Corp. ("Qell") were intended to fund the launch of commercial operations, planned for 2024. This included the finalization of serial production facilities in Germany, launch of serial production aircraft and completion of type certification.
Plaintiff alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Lilium materially overstated the Lilium Jet's design and capabilities; (2) Lilium materially overstated the likelihood for the Lilium Jet's timely certification; (3) Lilium misrepresented its ability to obtain or create the necessary batteries for the Lilium Jet; (4) the merger with Qell would not and did not generate enough cash to commercially launch the Lilium Jet; (5) Qell Acquisition Corp. did not engage in proper due diligence regarding the merger; and (6) as a result, Defendants' public statements and statements to journalists were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
On March 14, 2022, market analyst Iceberg Research released a report regarding the Company entitled "LILIUM NV – THE LOSING HORSE IN THE EVTOL RACE" which detailed several alleged issues with the Company (the "Iceberg Report"). Among other things, the Iceberg Report expressed doubts about Lilium's claims that its vehicle can fly 155 miles and the report estimated the Company had about 18 months before it would run out of cash.
On this news, Lilium's stock price fell almost 34%, to close at $2.44 per share on March 14, 2022.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
If you purchased Lilium securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Lilium N.V. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of lawsuits and class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal's "Plaintiffs' Hot List" thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for ten consecutive years.
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Fat Joe Kicks Off Campaign with New PSA Calling for Enforcement of Federal Law – Watch HERE
NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Power to the Patients, a national organization working to combat hidden prices in healthcare, has announced a partnership with Grammy-nominated musician, entrepreneur and philanthropist Fat Joe to shed light on the injustices in the healthcare system and advocate for true healthcare price transparency.
The partnership is a collective effort to urge hospitals to obey a federally mandated rule that took effect in January 2021 requiring all U.S. hospitals to provide clear, upfront pricing information for all of the services they provide. Fat Joe's involvement in the effort kicks off with a televised public service announcement that raises awareness about patients' rights to receive healthcare prices upfront from hospitals, so they can compare and save.
"We have to hold the healthcare system accountable to provide more transparency on the price of care and change the system," said Fat Joe. "Right now, millions across the country are being dragged into debt because they're blindsided by the cost of medical bills. There's no excuse and I teamed up with Power to the Patients to educate our communities on their rights and help put an end to this injustice."
Although the Hospital Price Transparency Rule requiring hospitals to post their prices took effect more than 16 months ago, many hospitals continue to flout its requirements, leaving patients in the dark and vulnerable to financial turmoil.
Right now, prices for the same care can vary by thousands within the same hospital. This federal rule allows patients and their families to understand the real financial obligations of their healthcare decisions upfront and, with compliance, would also create a marketplace with meaningful price competition, resulting in better quality of care at lower costs for all patients in America.
"We are excited to have Fat Joe join this incredibly important movement to inform patients that it is their lawful right to have upfront prices of medical care," said Kevin Morra, one of the founders of Power to the Patients. "Partnering with Fat Joe adds an authentic and respected voice from the Bronx and will help bring awareness to his fans, followers, and the general public that hospitals are not following a federal law enforced over a year ago. We all have the right to know the price of care before receiving it and we are thankful Fat Joe is helping us spread that awareness."
In addition to the televised public service announcement, the campaign will initially include targeted digital efforts in the Washington D.C. area, encouraging the Biden Administration to robustly enforce the rule and transform healthcare into a competitive, price-transparent system that puts people ahead of profits.
Additional information about the partnership, other ambassadors including renowned artist Shepard Fairey, and the Power to the Patients campaign can be found at powertothepatients.org.
You can view the new PSA here.
About Power to the Patients
Power to the Patients is a national nonprofit dedicated to achieving systemwide price transparency in healthcare. Now that hospitals are legally required to post their prices online, Power to the Patients is focused on not only making sure all hospitals comply with the federal rule, but also that all Americans know they have the right to know prices up front. Learn more at powertothepatients.org.
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Rogers-O'Brien Construction to partner with Page architecture firm and developer Weston Urban on the new apartment tower, 300 Main
SAN ANTONIO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) is excited to have begun construction on 300 Main, a 32-story apartment tower in the downtown tech district of San Antonio. Once completed, the approximately 696,000 square foot building will contain ground-floor retail, a six-level parking garage and 354 multi-family residential units. 300 Main will be the third tallest building in the downtown district of the Alamo City.
The new tower will offer luxury apartments in the heart of the city. Residents will have access to two amenity decks, a state-of-the-art fitness center, high-end in-unit finishes, and more, all while enjoying unparalleled views of downtown San Antonio.
RO is excited to partner with Page, the architect of record, and the developer, Weston Urban, on this momentous project. The project is slated for completion in 2024.
About Rogers-O'Brien Construction: Founded in 1969, Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) has been committed to making our clients successful for more than five decades. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in Austin and San Antonio, construction at RO spans across diverse industries, including Corporate, Education, Healthcare, Residential, Hospitality, Mission Critical, Mixed-Use, Senior Living, Worship, Retail, Flood Mitigation, and Industrial. For more information, please visit r-o.com.
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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 Grab Holdings Limited f/k/a Altimeter Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: GRAB, GRABW) between November 12, 2021 and March 3, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 16, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Grab 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 Grab class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3876 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 May 16, 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, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Grab's driver supply declined during the third quarter; (2) as a result, Grab continued to invest heavily in driver and consumer incentives to "preemptively recalibrate driver supply"; (3) as a result, Grab's financial results would be adversely impacted, including, among other things, a significant decline in revenue; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Grab's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Grab class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3876 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.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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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 FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT, FATBB, FATBP, FATBW) between December 4, 2017 and February 18, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased FAT Brands 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 FAT Brands class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3635 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 May 17, 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, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company and the Wiederhorns engaged in transactions "for no legitimate corporate purpose"; (2) the Company ignored warning signs relating to transactions with the Wiederhorns; (3) as a result, the Company was likely to face increased scrutiny, investigations, and other potential issues; (4) certain executives, who are touted as critical to the Company's success, were at great risk of scrutiny—potentially, at least in part, due to the Company's actions; (5) the Company's touted chief executive officer (CEO) and chief operating officer (COO) were under investigation regarding transactions with the Company; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the FAT Brands class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3635 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.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
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New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: LICY, PDAC) between February 16, 2021 and March 23, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 20, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Li-Cycle 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 Li-Cycle class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4885 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 June 20, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Li-Cycle's largest customer, Traxys North America LLC, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycle's product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Pillar Communities, a vertically integrated manufactured housing investment company operating over 40 communities in 9 states, has hired Corey Wikstrom as its Chief Operating Officer. A seasoned executive in the manufactured housing industry, Wikstrom previously held senior leadership roles at Vineyards Management Group (backed by Utah's state pension fund) and Strive Communities (backed by TPG Inc.).
"Corey is a transformative hire for us," said Daniel Weisfield, co-founder of Three Pillar Communities. "He is a servant leader who has revitalized hundreds of manufactured housing communities across the country."
"Corey is a top talent in the manufactured housing industry," said Jeff Bennett, President of Vineyards Management Group, which currently owns 135 manufactured housing communities across the U.S. "We could not have done what we did at Strive without Corey," said Keith Gee, former CEO of Strive Communities, which grew to 117 communities before selling its portfolio to a strategic acquirer in 2021.
Wikstrom's hiring coincides with Three Pillar Communities' launch of its second mobile home park fund, MHC Fund 2. The fund has a unique multi-decade hold strategy and will acquire mobile home parks, manufactured housing communities, and RV parks across the U.S. Three Pillar Communities revitalizes the properties it acquires by installing new energy-efficient manufactured homes, rebuilding failing infrastructure, and launching neighborhood programs to improve residents' security, health, and financial wellbeing.
Three Pillar Communities plans to "seed" its new fund with several properties, including a new manufactured housing community that it is building outside of Austin, Texas, a recently-acquired RV park serving affordable housing demand in the Denver/Fort Collins market, and a new manufactured housing community development located in an Opportunity Zone north of Boise, Idaho. "We are able to take on 'heavy lift' turn-around projects and even develop new manufactured housing communities on raw land because we are vertically integrated," said Yoel Kelman, co-founder of Three Pillar Communities. "Having boots on the ground lets us get creative to really create value, and that value accrues to both our residents and our investors."
MHC Fund 2 will be open to qualified Accredited Investors until June 30, 2022. Three Pillar Communities deliberately set a low investment minimum for the fund—of $25,000—in order to encourage first-time investors to consider investing. Prospective investors can view additional information at www.threepillarcommunities.com/fund2.
"There is so much opportunity within the manufactured housing industry if you are entrepreneurial and if you treat people right, and that's why I joined Three Pillar Communities," said Wikstrom. "We're renovating communities, developing new communities, and breaking the stereotypes about manufactured housing. It's all about delivering value to our residents."
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CALGARY, AB, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion", "We", "Our", "Us" or the "Company") (TSX: VET), (NYSE: VET) today announced the pricing of its previously announced private offering of up to US$400 million of 8 year senior unsecured notes (the "New Notes"). The New Notes will be issued in the aggregate principal amount of US$400 million, and will have a maturity date of May 1, 2030 and a fixed coupon of 6.875% per annum, to be paid semi-annually. The notes were priced at 99.241% of par. The offering of the New Notes (the "Offering") is expected to close on or about April 26, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the New Notes to reduce the amount outstanding on our credit facility. Contingent upon the completion of the Offering, it is our intention to reduce the size of our credit facility from $2.1 billion to $1.6 billion. The completion of the Offering is not subject to the reduction of the size of the credit facility.
The New Notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("U.S. Securities Act"), or applicable state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The New Notes have not been and will not be qualified for sale to the public under applicable Canadian securities laws and, accordingly, any offer and sale of the New Notes in Canada will be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus requirements of such securities laws. Pursuant to the terms of the Offering, the New Notes will be offered and sold only on a prospectus-exempt basis to institutional "accredited investors" in certain provinces in Canada and, in the United States, will be offered and sold only to "qualified institutional buyers" in reliance on Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act and to certain non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking information includes statements regarding the size and terms of the Offering, the use of proceeds therefrom, the closing date for the Offering, and the renewal and reduction of Vermilion's credit facility. Vermilion believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon.
The forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon certain assumptions and factors including, without limitation, current and future economic and financial conditions and expected future developments. Vermilion believes such assumptions and factors are reasonably accurate at the time of preparing this press release. However, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results and circumstances to differ materially from any projections of future events or results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: closing of the Offering; failure to obtain any necessary consents and approvals required to complete the Offering and/or renew and reduce the Company's credit facility in the manner described herein or at all; and general economic, market and business conditions; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Vermilion. There is a specific risk that Vermilion may be unable to complete the Offering, in the manner described herein or at all. If Vermilion is unable to complete the Offering, there could be a material adverse impact on Vermilion and on the value of its securities. See also the risks and uncertainties described under "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information" and "Risk Factors" included in Vermilion's Annual Information Form dated March 4, 2022 filed under the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and Vermilion does not undertake any obligation, except as required under applicable law, to publicly update or revise such statements to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Vermilion is an international energy producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing assets in North America, Europe and Australia. Our business model emphasizes free cash flow generation and returning capital to investors when economically warranted, augmented by value-adding acquisitions. Vermilion's operations are focused on the exploitation of light oil and liquids-rich natural gas conventional resource plays in North America and the exploration and development of conventional natural gas and oil opportunities in Europe and Australia.
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MEXICO CITY, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Vesta") (BMV: VESTA), one of the leading pure play industrial real estate developers in Mexico, today announced a new strategic investment in Tijuana, Baja California, to begin construction of the Vesta Park Mega Region. The total investment for this development will be up to US$ 101 million dollars. Construction began in 2021 with expected completion in 2023.
The announcement was made in the presence of the Governor of Baja California, Lic. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, and the State Secretary for Economic Development, Kurt Honold.
Vesta Park Mega Region will consist of 1.0 million square feet, with six world-class buildings which will be constructed with the flexibility to meet tenants' needs, also with LEED certification aligned with the highest global standards for sustainability as well as a full suite of services including energy, water and drainage.
The park is located 25 kilometers from the Mexico-US border, enabling optimal e-commerce and distribution, as well as access to specialized labor.
Lorenzo D. Berho, Vesta´s CEO, stated: "This park is directly aligned with Vesta's Level 3 strategy, as well as our national focus on continuing to expand in the most important development regions in the country. Baja California is one of our Company's five target growth regions and our second highest growth area in Mexico, where we are focused on allocating resources towards our aggressive growth."
About Vesta
Vesta is a best-in-class, fully integrated real estate company that owns, manages, acquires, sells and develops industrial properties in Mexico. As of December 31, 2021, Vesta owned 189 properties located in modern industrial parks in 15 states of Mexico totaling a GLA of 31.1 million ft2 (2.9 million m2). The Company has multinational clients, focused on industries such as consumer retail, aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, logistics, medical devices and plastics, among others. For more information visit: www.vesta.com.mx
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California Would be the First State in the Country with Public Board Member Majority
LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Assembly member Bill Quirk and the California State Assembly Committee on Business and Professions took an unprecedented step today to restore the public's trust in their medical board by voting to support a public board member majority. AB 2060 (Quirk) was voted out of committee today and will be heard next in Assembly Appropriations committee. This bill will make California the first state in the country to require its medical board to be led by a majority of public board members.
Seventeen families whose lives were forever altered by medical negligence, and California's cap on compensation, voiced their overwhelming support for the bill in testimony before the committee.
The idea of a public board member majority has been a topic of discussion in the legislature and before the medical board for the past year. Testimony from legions of advocate families who have themselves been harmed or lost their loved ones to medical negligence moved the medical board to support and seek legislation creating a public board member majority.
Alka Airy's sister Shilpa, a research scientist who helped develop medication for a rare children's cancer, died after enduring medical negligence at two separate San Francisco hospitals. Alka reported her sister's preventable death to the medical board who chose to dismiss her complaint with no investigation.
"We need a public board member majority to restore public trust and reiterate the medical board's independence from special interest groups," stated Alka Airy from San Francisco. "There is a troubling yet growing perception that the medical board is beholden to physicians, rather than the public it serves to protect. A public member majority is the first step in protecting the rights of Californians."
Xavier De Leon's son, Malakhi, only lived for 18 hours. His mother was denied care for undiagnosed preeclampsia. Following his birth by postmortem c-section, Malakhi experienced a cascade of errors. Xavier and his family tried to file a complaint with the medical board but were discouraged from doing so. The doctor who was found to be responsible for gross negligence in the care of his mother was a repeat offender doctor who had been harming mothers and babies in Kern County for 25 years.
De Leon attended the meeting remotely and offered his support of the bill on the day that his son died from medical negligence. Had Malakhi lived, it would have been his third birthday today. "Families need accountability from this medical board," stated De Leon. "I believe that a public board member majority will provide the first step to consumer protection."
If AB 2060 is passed, it will make California the first state in the country to have a public board member-led board. The California Medical Board is the sponsor of the bill and Board President Kristina Lawson testified in support of the bill.
Organizing by injured families in California has been the foundation of this movement for a public member majority.
California injured families are also organizing to pass the Fairness for Injured Patients Act, a movement to update California's 1975 cap on compensation for medical negligence victims. The current cap not only limits access to the courtroom but is a huge barrier to families' recovery from lifelong harm and their ability to seek accountability for their loved ones.
Read Consumer Watchdog's letter in support of AB 2060.
Learn more about California's injured families at https://patientsforfairness.org
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BOSTON , April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESW Management client, Harry Gigliotti, is not your ordinary boxer.
Already making history during his win during Ryan Kavanaugh's "Triad Combat," the popularity of the young fighter is only rising.
It was Jeff "Hell Raza" Fraza that saw a posting by Harry who showed an interest in the sport. Inviting him to the gym, Fraza who had already appeared on seasons 1 & 2 of "The Contender," began training his cousin.
For Gigliotti, amateur boxing began when he was just 14 years old, with his first fight at just 16. He had an amateur record of 4-7, but as a novice to the sport, still became a New England Junior Olympic Champion. In 2019, Gigliotti obtained the KO of the year through Boston Boxing.
As the first ever Merrimack Valley Welterweight Champion in New England, Gigliotti received his first taste of national exposure when Kavanaugh, known for his work in film and television with such smash hit films as "Get Him To The Greek," took notice. When Ryan created "Triller," it was Harry who was called upon, and it was Harry who didn't disappoint.
He made history in November 2021 when he accomplished the first victory ever in Triad Combat.
Triller's next event may find him on the card again while considering what has been a flurry of offers every single day by matchmakers throughout the world.
He intends only to be a professional winner.
"In the boxing world we've learned that like any aspect of the entertainment business, there's always someone ready to try to take you down. Former promoters will kick you when they think you're down, only to have it haunt them down the road. When you're dealing with local media you sometimes have to take the hits the same way you would have to in the ring," says Jesse Stenger of ESW Management, who represents the boxer.
"Rumors become facts before the facts are even known, simply because a local paper with no real knowledge prints whatever comes out of a report of some kind, when the facts later will reveal a very different truth. Unfortunately, when you're dealing with local print media who will splash a broken high school pipe on the front page, that's the mentality you're having to deal with," says Jesse Stenger.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Permit approvals for drilling new Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) wells using higher risk steam injection techniques jumped up 59% in the first quarter of 2022 though California oil production continues to decline, according to analysis by FracTracker Alliance. The permits are posted on a map at www.NewsomWellWatch.com.
Moreover, while oil companies continue to apply for permits to drill new wells and to rework them, in the last two years nearly two thirds granted by state regulators have gone unused.
"The state continues to approve drilling permits to reach tar-like oil when industry sits on the permits it's been granted," said Consumer Watchdog Energy Project Director Liza Tucker. "This makes no sense. Governor Newsom needs to seize this moment and stop all permitting. This is the moment for a real transition to renewable energy rather than leaving it on the backburner."
California's oil and gas industry is asking the Newsom administration to streamline the approval of new drilling permits, but the data shows that it is a disingenuous request. FracTracker cross-referenced drilled well data sets from the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) going back to the start of 2020. It found that of the 2,686 new drilling permits approved by CalGEM since then, 1,689 of them—a whole 63%--currently remain unused.
"Oil and gas companies have plenty of permits to drill but choose to stock more instead," said Kyle Ferrar, FracTracker's Western Program Coordinator. "The real agenda for oil companies is clear, use any moment of crisis to lock in decades of future oil dependence that puts an unnecessary burden on the future of the climate and community health. That's a scenario that both the current climate crisis and war in Ukraine makes clear, we cannot afford."
According to the latest analysis by FracTracker Alliance of permits approved through December 31, 2021, and posted by Consumer Watchdog at www.newsomwellwatch.org, approvals of all types of oil drilling permits rose 3.2% in the first quarter of 2022 over 2021. But approvals for drilling new Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) wells using higher risk extractive techniques dependent on steam injection jumped up 59%. (See Table 1 below). Those permits included 16 new steam injection wells, though the majority were for gas storage and disposal wells. Fracking permit approvals ceased altogether, while permits to plug wells rose 62%.
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FracTracker Analysis Of California Geologic Energy Management Permit Data. The table shows the counts of permits issued by CalGEM in the first quarter of 2022, versus the first quarter of 2021.
New drilling permits for both oil and gas production and EOR wells rose 36% in the first quarter, while permits to rework existing wells fell 2.9%. The total number of wells approved by Governor Newsom since January 2019 is nearly 11,000.
Timeframes for approving drilling permits for new production and EOR wells have been lengthening and the slowdown appears to coincide with a court decision last year that denied Kern County, the heart of the state's oil drilling, the authority to issue new drilling permits. These applications have now been punted to CalGEM.
Historically high oil prices usually stimulate production, but while production has surged in some other states, California's has not expanded. In fact, FracTracker reports that the production rate continues to decline about seven percent a year though permitting has stayed consistent.
Spooked by the pandemic downturn and investors heading for the exit, California's oil industry appears to be concentrating instead on what it can do to tread water by extracting from existing wells to keep production going while cutting costs. "It is a sign of stagnation that permit approvals remain on automatic pilot when the industry isn't even using them," said Tucker. "It means once again, the oil industry and the and the market price of oil is what drives permitting, and not state policy in the context of public health or environmental protections. That's pathetic."
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CALGARY, AB, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) ("Frontera" or the "Company") today announced that its first quarter 2022 results will be released after markets close on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
A conference call for investors and analysts will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants will include Gabriel de Alba, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Orlando Cabrales, Chief Executive Officer, Alejandro Piñeros, Chief Financial Officer and other members of the senior management team.
Analysts and investors are invited to participate using the following dial-in numbers:
A replay of the conference call will be available until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 11, 2022.
Frontera Energy Corporation is a Canadian public company involved in the exploration, development, production, transportation, storage and sale of oil and natural gas in South America, including related investments in both upstream and midstream facilities. The Company has a diversified portfolio of assets with interests in 34 exploration and production blocks in Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana, and pipeline and port facilities in Colombia. Frontera is committed to conducting business safely and in a socially, environmentally and ethically responsible manner.
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SHENZHEN, China, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ImmVira announced that, company has reached a cooperation agreement with Roche to establish clinical research partnership recently, to conduct clinical studies in the U.S. on the combination therapy of ImmVira's MVR-T3011 IT and Roche's MEK inhibitor cobimetinib, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this combo strategy.
MVR-T3011, ImmVira's proprietary 3-in-1oncolytic herpes simplex virus ("oHSV"), is a novel genetically engineered oHSV which aims to achieve the most favorable profile of attenuated HSV-1 with replication potency in tumor cells. The incorporation of two latest and well-validated exogenous genes, PD-1 antibody and IL-12, further enhances immune responses in the tumor microenvironment. MVR-T3011 IT clinical trials started in 2020 and are currently in Phase II in both the U.S. and China. Single agent treatment has demonstrated good safety profile and preliminary efficacy results.
In 2021, ImmVira research group published a scientific paper, "Enhancing Therapeutic Efficacy of Oncolytic Herpes Simplex Virus with MEK Inhibitor Trametinib in Some BRAF or KRAS-Mutated Colorectal or Lung Carcinoma Models". In vitro and in vivo anti-tumor studies showed that, treatment with MEKi augmented oHSV oncolytic activity in BRAF V600E-mutated tumor cells and the combination treatment enhanced virus replication mediated by down-regulation of STAT1 and PKR expression or phosphorylation in BRAF V600E-mutated tumor cells as well as BRAF wt/KRAS-mutated tumor cells. Furthermore, a significant synergistic therapeutic efficacy was shown in vivo for BRAF wt/KRAS-mutated tumor models, when a combination of MEK inhibition and oHSV expressing PD-1 blockade antibody and IL-12.
"This combo clinical study further demonstrates the potential ability of MVR-T3011 to further extend clinical benefit to a wide range of approved treatment programs. This is also the first combination therapy other than checkpoint inhibitor of our core oncolytic products, and the first application of from scientific exploration to clinical studies. We are particularly pleased to collaborate with Roche with their leadership in the industry, global footprint and a deep pocket of established as well as novel programs driven by the inspiring purpose of doing now what patients need next," said Dr. Grace Zhou, CEO of ImmVira.
"Based on OvPENS new drug R&D platform, ImmVira will continue to push forward the envelope of vector-based oncology solutions. Leveraging a unique approach to modify the tumor environment, our pipeline of single agent and combo programs aims to become a new generation of safer and more effective therapies to address the increasingly complex cancer patients' needs worldwide."
About ImmVira
ImmVira is a biotechnology company focused on development of new generation novel anti-cancer drug vectors. Our advanced engineering created vectors that are highly oncolytic competent and as ideal exogenous gene delivery mechanisms. Leveraging intrinsic mechanism of action and tumor microenvironment modification, our products include replication capable oncolytic herpes simplex virus, and non-replicating exosome and tumor vaccine. The company has developed science, technology and know-how to support ongoing research, development and commercialization of best-in-class mono and combo therapies on the OvPENS (OV+ Potent, Enabling, Novel & Safe) platform.
Our clinical stage and development stage pipelines target a wide range of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, to be used as single agent or combination treatment solutions for cancer patients at different stages, unresponsive to immunotherapy or with rare tumors, by various administration methods including intratumoral, as well as first-in-class intravenous and intraperitoneal/pleural/vesical injections. The first three oncolytic virus products are currently undergoing five Phase I or Phase II clinical trials in both United States and China.
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- Doubled the sampling speed compared to company's 'minDALL-E' model
- Achieved enhanced quality and faster sampling speed by configuring high-resolution images as low-resolution 3D tensors
- Technology to be presented at global computer vision conference, CVPR 2022
SEOUL, South Korea , April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Brain has announced that it published its advanced text-to-image generator Residual-Quantized (RQ) Transformer on open-source community GitHub[1] in late March. RQ-Transformer, the text-to-image AI technology comprised of 3.9 billion parameters and 30 million text-image pairs, significantly improves the quality of generated images while reducing computational costs and achieving a sampling speed that exceeds every other text-to-image generator available worldwide.
RQ-Transformer successfully addresses the high computational costs and slow image generation of existing models. By primarily leveraging the residual quantization technique, which uses a fixed size of codebook to recursively quantize the feature map in a coarse-to-fine manner instead of simply increasing codebook size, RQ-Transformer is able to learn more information in a shorter period of time.
Boasting the highest number of parameters with 3.9 billion in Korea as well as the fastest sampling speed among Kakao Brain's text-to-image AI models, RQ-Transformer outperforms the 1.4-billion-parameter minDALL-E, another open-source text-to-image model created by Kakao Brain, with double the sampling speed.
RQ-Transformer can understand text combinations it sees for the first time and create a corresponding image. Sample images generated on the text condition, 'the Eiffel Tower in the desert,' are shown below:
RQ-Transformer is just the beginning of Kakao Brain's technology as it puts forward the fundamental technology that enables rapid image generation while maintaining cutting-edge performance. With this technology as its cornerstone, Kakao Brain plans to strengthen this model and improve the quality of images generated via computer programs, learn more data with greater cost-effectiveness, and build technologies that go beyond simply generating images on fed information to help humans visualize the ideas in their head on screen.
Recognized for its all-around superior approach, the text-to-image technology was selected to be presented at CVPR 2022,[2] an annual global computer vision conference which will be held in June this year. To uphold a high standard in its technologies, Kakao Brain's Generative Model (GM) Team, in charge of the research & development (R&D) of image generation models, will continue to finetune this model in the pursuit of even more sophisticated images and faster sampling speeds.
"The computer generating images based on human commands signifies the tech's ability to distinguish and understand the intention behind the demand," said Kim Il-doo, CEO of Kakao Brain. "We're incredibly excited to see where this research leads us, and we believe that this revolutionary AI model marks the beginning of the journey to a future where humans and computers can communicate freely."
More information on RQ-Transformer is available on GitHub at https://github.com/kakaobrain/rq-vae-transformer.
About Kakao Brain
Kakao Brain is a world-leading AI company boasting unparalleled AI technologies and research & development networks. The company was established by Kakao in 2017 to solve some of the globe's biggest 'unthinkable questions' with solutions enabled by its lifestyle-transforming AI technologies. Constantly driving innovation in the world of technology, Kakao Brain has developed numerous groundbreaking AI services and models designed to enhance quality of life for thousands of people, including minDALL-E, KoGPT, CLIP/ALIGN, and RQ-Transformer. As a global pioneer of AI, Kakao Brain has the responsibility of fostering a vibrant tech community and robust R&D ecosystem as it carries out its mission to form new tech markets with endless potential. For more information, visit https://KakaoBrain.com/.
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Chief Financial Officer to take over management responsibilities of the agency that oversees the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner intercity passenger rail service
ORANGE, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles–San Diego–San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency Board of Directors unanimously appointed Jason Jewell as the Interim Managing Director of the LOSSAN Agency, effective April 18, 2022.
Jewell has been with the LOSSAN Agency for seven years serving as the Agency's Chief Financial Officer. He has a longstanding career in transportation, acting in accounting and finance management roles at the Orange County Transportation Authority for more than 10 years before joining the LOSSAN Agency.
Jewell will take over management and operations of the Agency and continue his current responsibilities as the Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Donna DeMartino, who served as the LOSSAN Agency Managing Director since January 2020.
"I am honored for the opportunity to serve the LOSSAN Agency as the Interim Managing Director," said Jewell. "I am committed to working closely with the LOSSAN board and staff to advance the Agency's goals, including the further restoration of the Pacific Surfliner service as travel demands increase while also advancing projects that will benefit the LOSSAN rail corridor both now and in the future."
The LOSSAN rail corridor spans 351 miles and covers a six-county coastal region in Southern California, from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. It is the second busiest intercity passenger rail corridor in the United States, hosting intercity, commuter, long-distance, and freight rail services.
The LOSSAN Agency, which works to improve passenger rail service along the rail corridor and also oversees the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, is governed by an 11-member Board composed of officials representing rail owners, operators, and planning agencies.
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The Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile coastal rail route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, serving 27 stations. It is the busiest state-supported intercity passenger rail route in the United States. To learn more and plan a trip, visit pacificsurfliner.com.
The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency is a joint powers authority composed of rail owners, operators and planning agencies along the entire LOSSAN rail corridor. In addition to working to improve passenger rail ridership, revenue, on- time performance, operational flexibility, and safety, the LOSSAN Agency assumed management responsibility for the Pacific Surfliner service in July 2015, following the execution of an interagency transfer agreement with the state of California. For more information, visit Lossan.org.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) was named the Managing Agency of the LOSSAN Agency in November 2013 and provides all necessary administrative support for the LOSSAN Agency and its Board. For more information visit octa.net.
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MIAMI, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David A. Armstrong, J.D., President of St. Thomas University, will receive the Distinguished American Award from the Brian Piccolo Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc. at its annual awards banquet on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
The Distinguished American Award is presented on special occasions when an exceptional candidate such as President Armstrong emerges. The award is recognized as one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon former college football players or coaches. The recipients are outstanding people who have maintained a lifetime of interest in the game of football and who, over a long period of time, have exhibited exemplary leadership qualities and made significant contributions to the betterment of amateur football in Florida and across the United States.
"President Armstrong truly deserves -- and has truly earned -- this Distinguished American Award from the Brian Piccolo Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc. As a former college player, coach, and athletic director, and now as a college president, President Armstrong really represents and reflects all that is good about our great game of football," commented John P. "Jack" Seiler, member of the Board of Directors of the Brian Piccolo Chapter. "We are privileged and honored to recognize his extraordinary leadership at all levels of life, his countless contributions to scholar-athletes, his immense passion for building community and improving the lives of thousands, and his intense love of football not only as a game but as a 'game changer' for so many. Congratulations President Armstrong but, more importantly, thank you!"
Involved in football since childhood, Armstrong was a standout college player, semi-pro player, and went on to coach successfully for 22 years at the high school and collegiate levels. In 2009, as Vice President at Notre Dame College, he established their football program. In 2019, President Armstrong established the football program at St. Thomas University. Having had success at every level, Armstrong's most cherished football experience was coaching his son, David, and his friends for seven seasons of youth football, earning three championships, and making countless memories.
"Being honored by the National Football Foundation feels like I am living a dream, especially the Brian Piccolo Chapter. I am humbled by Jack Seiler and the Orange Bowl Committee's nomination and their recognition of my lifetime work in promoting the great game of football, which has done so much for me personally," said President Armstrong. "The skillsets that we learn on the field are the skillsets that we need to live a great life. I am so grateful to all my coaches over the years, my family, my teammates, my former players, and the people I work with for allowing me to continue the great legacy of amateur football."
Contact: Donna Jannine
St. Thomas University Media Relations
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Scams are on the rise during this pandemic. That's what the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns. It's offering some advice to keep seniors safe - and Aging Well.
Hawaii Kai resident Joe Recca says he almost fell victim to something called the Grandparents Scam. He got a call, and when he answered the phone, a sobbing young woman calling him "dad" said she was in trouble.
"I said, 'Delise, what's going on?' Anyways, she hung up. Within a minute, this guy called and said, 'Hello, this is your daughter's public defender,'" said Recca.
The person went on to say Delise was driving drunk, caused a car crash, and now needed bail money.
"What we need from you is a cash delivery of $25,000," the man said.
Recca's wife knew it was a scam. But the scare could have cost Recca so much more than money.
"My heart was racing sky high. If I was back when I was getting out of the hospital, I would died, it was horrible," he said.
The Better Business Bureau Great West & Pacific says that's the classic Grandparent Scam. The victim gets a frantic call from someone posing as their grandchild. This person explains they are trouble. It is often followed up by a fake official who asks for money for things like a hospital bill, bail money, or a plane ticket home. The fake victim usually begs the grandparent not to tell other family members.
"It usually results in a big loss of dollars. The banks have seen this. When the the consumer goes to get their money out and they try to warn them but that person is too scared that this is real and it will hurt their loved one," said BBB Public Relations & Communications Manager Roseann Freitas.
Freitas says this and all scams are on the rise in the last couple of years.
"Because a lot of us are isolated. We're coming out of that pandemic. We're coming out of fear of our health and economic crisis and isolation. So we're still running on emotions, and now they're just continuing to compound that," Freitas said.
Freitas says if you get one of these calls, don't react quickly. Do verify this story is true by calling your grandchild or their friends. And tell them to be careful what they're posting on social media. The scammers can make the lie sound more real by throwing in some information they found online.
"Limit your exact location, limit the last name of your family members, and be careful what we share online," Freitas reminded.
Recca says he's relieved his daughter is safe - and he's sharing this story in hopes another family can learn from his scare, and protect themselves.
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Hunter captures rare white turkey at national recreation area
Published: Apr. 19, 2022 at 9:21 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (Gray News) - A hunter captured an extremely rare turkey last week.
The U.S. Forest Service shared a picture of the hunter, whose name was not released, with a white turkey at the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky.
Officials said the bird had a condition called leucism which causes a partial loss of pigmentation, leading to the white-colored feathers.
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CHEYENNE – If you're noticing that your money doesn't go as far as it used to, you're not alone, new economic statistics confirm.
Statewide, the inflation rate for the fourth quarter of last year was a whopping 9.3% higher than it was in the same three-month period of 2021. That was the highest increase since 1981 from one quarter in a given year versus the same quarter in the previous year, according to the latest Wyoming Cost of Living Index.
If you think moving outside our state will help stretch your dollars further, you may be out of luck. That's because, as Wyoming's Economic Analysis Division noted in a report sent via email late Monday afternoon, the national rate of inflation from December 2020 to December 2021 was 7%, as previously reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via BLS' own Consumer Price Index.
The bottom line, both when it comes to business profitability and consumer spending, is that inflation is putting the squeeze on many of our wallets, pocketbooks and financial accounts. A local cab company affirmed that experience, with its owner telling the Wyoming Tribune Eagle Tuesday that its customers are also feeling the effects of inflation.
Here in Laramie County, it costs a little bit more to live locally than on average in the state, the Economic Analysis Division has found.
The Comparative Cost of Living Index for the county that includes Cheyenne was 105 in the fourth quarter of last year, versus 100 statewide. Only two counties were higher in the state, with Teton County coming in at 168. Second-highest at 108 was Lincoln-Afton, with a much lower cost of living compared to the county that includes Jackson.
Housing prices
Housing prices, which make up the biggest share of the cost of living, were relatively high in both Laramie and Teton counties, the statistics showed.
The average two-bedroom apartment was renting for $974 a month in Laramie County, and going for a stunning $2,780 monthly in Teton County. This represented a 7.4% increase in Laramie County from the same three-month period at the end of 2020 and a 12.4% hike in Teton County.
If you think that renting a house, instead of an apartment, is a better deal, think again. In both counties, as well as across the state on average, prices to rent a single-family home with two or three bedrooms rose by an even greater percentage than what it costs to rent an apartment.
Economic figures, anecdotal experiences and other trends show that, simply put, there is a housing crunch in our state. This holds true as well as in many other places in the U.S.
‘"There is a demand for housing, and the supply isn’t there," Amy Bittner, who put together the new report, said by phone Tuesday.
"Some of that demand might be partially due to some of the COVID stuff," noted Bittner, who is the principal economist at the Economic Analysis Division. "You had people who had the opportunity to remote work and maybe decided to move to" new areas, she continued. COVID-19 has spurred such mobility, including to less-populated areas from even more expensive large metropolitan regions.
A separate report, from the Center for Business and Economic Analysis at Laramie County Community College, shows just how much housing prices have escalated.
In fact, Laramie County homes, on average, have been above the half-a-million-dollar threshold for their selling prices. The center has reported the average selling price rose 14.4% over the course of last year to $514,793. Houses in Cheyenne itself are more affordable, with their average selling prices up by 11% to $331,048.
Gas costs
The second biggest contributor to what it costs to live in a particular area, according to the Wyoming Cost of Living Index and other research, is related to transportation.
In Wyoming, these costs rose 22.1% in 2021's fourth quarter from the year-ago period, versus a rise of 8.3% for food, among other components of the state's Cost of Living Index.
Automobile-related things that come under these costs include prices for gasoline, new and used cars, auto insurance, auto repairs and even oil changes, Bittner said.
Gas prices have been surging. Many consumers and professional truckers have told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle in recent months that they're feeling the pain at the gas pump.
On Tuesday, in Wyoming, as well as nationwide, a gallon of regular-grade unleaded gas would cost you an average of about $4.10 a gallon, according to the AAA association of motorists. That's just a few cents less than the statewide record, and a jump of some 40% from just a year ago.
"Gasoline is a large part of that category" for transportation costs, Bittner said. "We had pretty high gasoline prices over the year(long) time period.
"I think a lot of consumers, even without looking at my report, felt it, saw it," she said of the surging prices at gas station pumps.
That has been the case at Cheyenne cab company Cowboy Shuttle.
Like other businesses, it also is having a hard time hiring enough workers. Bittner and other experts note that because the tight job market often leads to higher wages, this, too, contributes to inflation.
The company currently has only four drivers, but it has six cabs, according to its owner, Pat Schumacher. If she could find the people, she said she would immediately hire perhaps another four drivers, or maybe even more people.
"We have a lot of business. Our wait times are horrendous, because we do not have the drivers to supply the need," Schumacher said. "That’s what we are struggling with right now."
Increased gas costs, plus surging auto insurance rates, have Schumacher of a mind to potentially consider raising some prices for cab fare.
"If it raises much more, it’s eating us alive, and we’re working for free," she said of gasoline, which she noted costs about $250 a day for the fleet of cabs.
"I’m really trying to be very considerate of our people. Because we do take a lot of people on fixed incomes, who do not have a lot of choices other than the city buses" or to pay for a cab, Schumacher said. "It’s a tough situation for a lot of people."
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CHEYENNE – Divisions were drawn among Laramie County School District 1 trustees as they debated a response to reports of racism, at the board meeting Monday night.
Following several hours of discussion on process and the purpose of an official statement from the board, a resolution designed to condemn discrimination and harassment was passed.
The action was prompted by military leadership at F.E. Warren Air Force Base asking for LCSD1 to properly address the harassment and bullying of students of color. Incidents experienced by military members' children at multiple schools were brought to the attention of Superintendent Margaret Crespo more than a month ago, after which a call to action for faculty and students to mitigate negative behaviors was announced.
However, base commander Col. Catherine Barrington was joined by community leaders in saying it is not enough.
“Our minority children have endured fights, have been called a word we dare not repeat, have been told to go back to a foreign country even though their entire family was born in the U.S. and have been told your own people want you dead,” Barrington testified during public comments. “This an ugliness that is too much to bear and can no longer be tolerated.”
Because of the continued bullying and a lack of safety, she said two of the families have requested early transfers from the base.
“This behavior is unacceptable,” Barrington continued. “And I am willing to work with the school board to make the changes that help protect minorities in our schools. It is my duty. I will not stop until we have clear solutions in place.”
Mayor Patrick Collins followed Barrington in his address to the school board and described the difficult conversations he had with the families about their experiences with hateful conduct directed toward them. He said it was hard to look in the eyes of a father whose son was harassed based on his skin color, and he could see the pain in the father's eyes.
Although Collins acknowledged LCSD1 administrators, military officials, Cheyenne business leaders and school board members had met previously, he said a strong statement needed to be made condemning racist actions.
“It is all of our responsibility to speak up and condemn these behaviors, and work to protect those being harrassed,” he told trustees. “Superintendent Crespo has been great at understanding and leading, but it’s also important for the elected leaders of the school district to speak up and publicly lead.”
The way the mayor suggested this was done was by drafting a resolution, which is what led to conflict not only between trustees, but also with community members.
Concerns on process
While all trustees said they supported condemning violence and bullying in the district, there were complaints about the process.
Since the resolution meant to address racism was not put on the agenda until the day of the meeting, some said there was not an adequate amount of time for members of the board and the public to be informed. The draft of the document was also kept private, meaning the content of the resolution was unknown before it was presented at the meeting.
The timing of the resolution was not the only issue. Board members debated the intention, language and appropriateness of the statement until 10:30 p.m. on Monday.
One of the first points made during the drafting discussion was by trustee Tim Boiln. He said he did not want the resolution to be associated with Cheyenne's new anti-harassment ordinance, which is meant to address racism in the community. He said the school board was not taking action because the Cheyenne City Council did first, and the school district had made positive strides in inclusivity long beforehand. Others were uncomfortable with the draft because it mirrored the wording of the city ordinance, and not specifically LCSD1 policy.
Similar opinions were held by stakeholders who testified. However, some were against the city ordinance altogether.
“Just because something is an ordinance or a law doesn't mean that it’s right,” local parent Joshua Fitch said. “There’s been many laws and ordinances in this country that have been inappropriate and wrong, so the City Council made a mistake.”
In regards to issues with wording of the proposed statement, Trustee Christy Klaassen said she wanted to make sure the intent of the resolution was clear so there was freedom to express different ideas. She made sure the words maliciously and intentionally were used only in describing behavior, because students shouldn’t fear debate.
Klaassen said there were concerns that if one person shared a perspective about their values that was different from another person, they might be expelled from a school.
“We’re not talking about the use of the n-word or something like that,” she clarified. “We’re talking about maybe a religious point of view.”
Despite disagreements such as these between trustees for more than two and a half hours, the board did come to a final decision. Members passed the resolution unanimously. The one-page statement is not a change to policy and does not hold the weight of a rule, but rather it is an expression of the board’s view on issues with discrimination and harassment.
“Be it resolved that LCSD1 and the Board of Trustees, in joining with the government, civic and religious groups, civil rights organizations, the business community and others in Cheyenne, reaffirm their commitment to enforce policies strictly prohibiting any activity or speech on district property or at a district sponsored event that maliciously intimidates or harrasses any other person based on the person’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law,” it reads in part.
Prohibited behavior includes assault and battery; damage, trespass upon or theft of any personal property; threat by word or act; and any other action prohibited in LCSD1 policy.
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Important information for WVU Gold-Blue spring game
Gates open at noon, and tickets are available for $10 each.
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU is hosting its annual Gold-Blue Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 23, at 1 p.m., at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
With numerous events taking place at Mylan Park and High Point racing this weekend, fans are encouraged to use Interstate 68 (not exit 155 on I-79) to prevent traffic congestion.
Gates open at noon, and tickets are available for $10 each.
Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance online by clicking here and select the mobile delivery option so they can avoid long lines at the stadium on game day. Fans with mobile tickets are strongly encouraged to add tickets to their Apple or Google wallet app prior to leaving for the venue.
Tickets can be purchased at the Milan Puskar Stadium North Gate ticket office and the Southwest Gate ticket windows (cash only) on game day beginning at 11:00 a.m. and at the Mountaineer Ticket Office located in the WVU Coliseum throughout the week.
WVU students will be admitted free with a valid WVU student I.D. at any gate, and Mountaineer Kids Club members can show their badge for free admission.
WVU’s Clear Bag Policy remains in effect, and the Athletics Department invites and encourages fans to click here for more information, to view pictures of permissible and non-permissible items and to obtain answers to frequently asked questions about the clear bag policy.
Fans are asked to reduce what they bring to the stadium to minimize contact points and bag searches.
When security personnel check bags at the gate, they will not be divesting the bags – each fan will be responsible for showing the contents of his/her individual bag. This includes fans removing all items from their bag for inspection as needed. For quicker entry, do not bring bags inside the stadium.
Fans are encouraged to check out the Mountaineer Gear Sale taking place inside the Caperton Indoor Practice Facility beginning at 9 a.m. The sale provides fans an opportunity to purchase apparel from football jerseys to shorts, shoes and other items from WVU athletics teams.
The Hall of Traditions will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
For the Gold-Blue Game, all fans, including WVU students, should enter the stadium through the North, West, Southeast and Southwest Gates.
There will be no stadium re-entry passes issued for the game.
Stadium seating, restrooms and concessions will be open on the lower sections of the East, West and South sides only (No upper deck seating).
Fans are reminded that umbrellas are not permitted inside the stadium.
There will be ADA seating available on the West, East and North sides based on demand.
Concession stands will open at noon. There will be multiple stands opened on the West and East sides of the stadium, but there will not be concession areas open in the South end. Beer sales will conclude at the end of halftime.
All parking for cars and RVs is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The following hospital parking lots on the East side will be available for parking: F1, F2, F3, F4, and E. The following hospital parking lots on the West side will also be available for parking: A1 and B1.
The center most parking lots and the western most parking lots of the large Blue hospital parking lot (Hospital parking lots C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, and C10) will be reserved for hospital patients, visitors and staff. Towing will be enforced.
There also will be parking available at the Law School based on availability.
The PRT is operating on its normal Saturday schedule (9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.), for the price of 50 cents each way. It is free for all students and WVU staff with a valid WVU ID.
The Gold-Blue Game, slated to begin at approximately 1:07 p.m., will conclude WVU’s spring football drills.
This year’s game will be a traditional, four-quarter Gold vs. Blue contest.
The veteran radio announcing crew of Tony Caridi, Dwight Wallace and Jed Drenning will bring the sights and sounds of the game to the listening audience on the Mountaineer Sports Network presented by Learfield.
The Gold-Blue Spring Football Game will be televised on the Big 12 Now on ESPN+ platform. Andrew Caridi will handle the play-by-play duties, Dale Wolfley will provide analysis and Amanda Mazey will be an on-site reporter.
Additional television coverage will start with a special Mountaineer GameDay Gold-Blue pregame show at noon on the all of the local Nexstar affiliates, followed by the game broadcast at 1 p.m., on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
There will not be an autograph session following the game. Mountaineer football will conduct its annual Fan Day in August with details being released later this summer.
A portion of the proceeds from the Gold-Blue Game once again will benefit WVU Medicine Children’s. Since 1984, the Mountaineers have donated more than $778,000 to WVU Medicine Children’s.
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Bizarre sighting: Young python found on Walmart shelf, officials say
Published: Apr. 19, 2022 at 10:41 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Gray News) - It’s something not seen every day, especially at your local Walmart.
Officials with the Bloomington Animal Care and Control in Indiana said a young python was simply hanging out on a shelf at an area Walmart on Tuesday.
A good Samaritan spotted the snake, and county officers were called to pick him up.
Animal control officers said it’s unclear how the python ended up at the Walmart, but they’ve taken it in and named him Wolverine.
The snake has since been added to the animal care’s adoption list as the team said they are looking to give Wolverine a forever home after his bizarre adventure.
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Puzzling outbreak of liver disease in kids spreads to EU, US
LONDON (AP) — Health officials say they have detected more cases of a mysterious liver disease in children that was first identified in Britain, with new infections spreading to Europe and the U.S.
Last week, British officials reported 74 cases of hepatitis, or liver inflammation, found in children since January. The usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis were not seen in the cases, and scientists and doctors are considering other possible sources.
Additional cases of hepatitis had been identified in Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said in a statement Tuesday without specifying exactly how many cases were found.
U.S. officials have spotted nine cases in Alabama in children aged 1 to 6.
“Mild hepatitis is very common in children following a range of viral infections, but what is being seen at the moment is quite different,” said Graham Cooke, a professor of infectious diseases at Imperial College London. Some of the children in the U.K. have required specialist care at liver units and a few have needed a liver transplant.
The liver processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. The infections caused symptoms like jaundice, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Hepatitis can be life-threatening if left untreated.
While it’s unclear what’s causing the illnesses, a leading suspect is an adenovirus. Only some of the children tested positive for coronavirus, but the World Health Organization said genetic analysis of the virus was needed to determine if there were any connections among the cases.
There are dozens of adenoviruses, many of them associated with cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat and pink eye. U.S. authorities said the nine Alabama children tested positive for adenovirus and officials there are exploring a link to one particular version — adenovirus 41 — that’s normally associated with gut inflammation.
Public health officials ruled out any links to COVID-19 vaccines, saying none of the affected children was vaccinated.
The WHO noted that although there has been an increase in adenovirus in Britain, the potential role of those viruses in triggering hepatitis is unclear. WHO said there were fewer than five possible cases in Ireland and three confirmed cases in Spain, in children aged 22 months to 13 years.
The U.N. health agency said that given the jump in cases in the past month and heightened surveillance, it was “very likely” more cases will be detected.
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Bizarre sighting: Young python found on Walmart shelf, officials say
Published: Apr. 19, 2022 at 10:41 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Gray News) - It’s something not seen every day, especially at your local Walmart.
Officials with the Bloomington Animal Care and Control in Indiana said a young python was simply hanging out on a shelf at an area Walmart on Tuesday.
A good Samaritan spotted the snake, and county officers were called to pick him up.
Animal control officers said it’s unclear how the python ended up at the Walmart, but they’ve taken it in and named him Wolverine.
The snake has since been added to the animal care’s adoption list as the team said they are looking to give Wolverine a forever home after his bizarre adventure.
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East Rock softball, Spotswood girls soccer teams earn district wins Tuesday night
Published: Apr. 19, 2022 at 10:52 PM EDT|Updated: 14 minutes ago
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The East Rockingham softball and Spotswood girls soccer teams earned district wins Tuesday night.
The Eagles held off rival Page County, 10-9, in Elkton. With the victory, East Rock improves to 8-4 overall (5-2 Bull Run District) while Page County drops to 6-4 overall (5-2 Bull Run District).
In Penn Laird, Riley Thorpe scored four goals to lead the Trailblazers to a 4-0 victory over Rockbridge County in Valley District girls soccer action. Spotswood improves to 6-3 overall (3-0 Valley District).
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JMU drops midweek home game to Richmond
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The James Madison baseball team suffered a home, non-conference loss Tuesday evening.
The Dukes fell to Richmond, 10-2, at Eagle Field on a chilly, windy day for baseball.
Kyle Novak hit an RBI triple for JMU while Mason Dunaway added an RBI single in the loss. Todd Mozoki started on the mound for JMU and allowed four earned runs on five hits over three innings of work while striking out three batters. The Dukes used five pitchers in Tuesday’s game.
Jake Elbeery went 5-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored to lead the Spiders’ offensive attack.
James Madison drops to 19-17 overall. The Dukes are back in action Wednesday afternoon for a road game at George Mason. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.
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School board continues HHS2 naming discussion
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Friendly City’s second high school has been known as HHS2 for years, but not for much longer as the Harrisonburg school board will soon decide on the official name.
The HHS2 naming committee presented its recommendations to the school board in early April, and discussions continued about the possible names on Tuesday evening.
The top suggestions were Valley View High School, Newtown High School, United or Unity High School, and the number one suggestion was South Ridge High School.
With its suggestions, the naming committee recommended also changing the name of Harrisonburg High School (HHS) to make the two names complimentary.
Board chair Nick Swayne explained Tuesday that they want to rule that out and just focus on HHS2, which was the same response from many students and HHS alumni, but the board did favor “thunder” as the mascot to compliment the HHS Blue Streaks.
In discussion, a few names continue to stand out to the board members, like Rocktown High School, South Ridge High School, and Valley View High School.
“The first time that we as a board has visited the land to see the site, the name Rocktown actually came to my mind before anybody had even mentioned about it,” board member Kaylene Seigle said.
The colors red and black were suggested by the naming committee, but other ideas were discussed, including some ideas submitted to board members by the community.
“[Someone suggested we] take some of the colors from the current high school and bring them into the next high school, like using a light blue from [HHS] dark blue,” board member Kristen Loflin said.
High school students will get the chance to share their thoughts in an open-ended online survey that will ask about the name, school colors, and mascot.
Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards said that feedback should be shared with the board and the public before the next meeting on May 3. At that meeting, there will be a public comment period before the board makes its final vote.
As far as construction goes at HHS2, winter weather only delayed work for a few days over the last few months.
Craig Mackail, the Chief Operating Officer at HCPS, said all of the steel is up and they hope to have the road along the school paved by the first week of May.
He said nearly all of the concrete is poured on the first level and is beginning to be poured on the second floor. He said they have not run into any labor or material shortages just yet.
“A lot of places are having material delays. The steel has been there when the steel needs to go up, we’re getting plenty of concrete and the asphalt. All those things, the supply chain is still intact for those right now,” Mackail said.
Once the school board decides the official name, colors, and mascot, more personalized items will start to be ordered, like bleachers and paint.
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- For the first time in its history to be co-organized through JDDJ and JD.com, the 415 shopping festival also reached its largest-ever scale with over 150,000 offline stores across over 1,700 cities and counties engaged.
- The best-selling TOP5 categories are dairy products, non-staple food, digital products, Mom&Baby products, and mobile communications products.
- The "Super Brand Day" live broadcast held by JDDJ and Yili attracted more than 1.56 million viewers on the channel of JD.com.
SHANGHAI, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "415 Intra-City Shopping Festival" (the "Festival"), co-organized by Dada Group's JDDJ and JD.com, released consumption data from April 8 to 17. Based on the sales generated on JDDJ and JD's Shop Now service, the single-day sales of FMCG products gained a historical peak on April 15. Sales in many categories like mobile phone, Mom&Baby products, alcohol have more than doubled. Offline stores and brands are embracing on-demand retail, the mega trends and sales growth driver in the industry.
Initiated by JDDJ 7 years ago, the Festival is known as the largest on-demand shopping spree in China, and the first time co-launched on both platforms. Various channels on JD.com participated the Festival, and products that are labeled with "Shop Now", are supported by Dada's "One-hour" delivery service that guarantees timely deliveries.
Boost sales
This year, the Festival was launched from April 8 to 17. During the period, Walmart continued to become the top seller of supermarket chains. Yonghui supermarket's sales in lower-tier cities were about 2 times of the same period last year, while sales of CR Vanguard's mini-supermarkets were about 2 times than last year.
Amid the new waves of pandemic, the sales of semi-finished vegetables increased by 2.4 times, bread increased by 7.4 times, and prunes increased by 4 times YoY. The sales of steaks and blueberries are both doubled. As for pharmaceutical products, sales of disinfection and sterilization products more than doubled.
Consumers are embracing on-demand retail and purchase almost everything on both platforms. Sales of home appliances increased by 6.7 times, sports products increased by 3 times, kitchenware increased by more than 3 times, and the beauty products increased by 1.2 times YoY.
Marketing Innovation
Innovative marketing tools and campaigns are always welcomed by retail and brand partners, and helping them create incremental sales. In the festival, home appliance brand SUPOR hit a historical peak on April 5 on the platforms, with a tenfold single-day sales YoY.
JDDJ allied with 8 brands to launch the Super Alliance campaign to celebrate the 7th anniversary of 415 shopping festival. The cumulative exposure of this event exceeded 52.5 million, assisting Wyeth and other brand partners to increase sales by 2.8 times on April 15.
On April 16, JDDJ joined forces with Yili's PRO-KIDO, the infant&adult milk powder brand, to kick off Super Brand Day campaign with the livestream broadcasting on both JDDJ and JD.com. The livestream show attracted more than 1.56 million viewers on JD.com, achieving great growth in the influence, customer traffic and sales. Yili's daily total sales through livestreaming went up to a record high in history, ranking the brand No. 1 in the infant&adult milk powder category on JDDJ. During the Super Brand Day period, sales of Yili's milk powers increased by 480% on a year-on-year basis.
About Dada Group
Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company's two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA."
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by American Campus Communities, Inc. (NYSE: ACC) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Blackstone Core+ funds. Stockholders will receive $65.47 for each share of American Campus Communities stock that they hold. The transaction is valued at approximately $12.8 billion and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022.
If you are a stockholder of American Campus Communities, Inc. and are interested in obtaining additional information regarding this investigation, please visit us at: http://www.rowleylawpllc.com/investigation/acc/. You may also contact Shane Rowley, Esq. at Rowley Law PLLC, 50 Main Street Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606, by email at info@rowleylawpllc.com, or by telephone at 914-400-1920 or 844-400-4643 (toll-free).
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"Heroes Work Here" by Lucinda M. Baier is available now
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living President and CEO, Lucinda "Cindy" Baier, celebrated the release of the book, Heroes Work Here: An Extraordinary Story of Courage, Resilience, and Hope from the Front Lines of COVID-19 by ringing the NYSE closing bell today.
In this book, Baier shares a candid look inside how Brookdale navigated through the pandemic and features first-hand accounts from the heroes on her team who helped save lives throughout COVID-19. The book also serves as a guide to leadership in times of crisis.
Several of Brookdale's leaders accompanied Baier to the stock exchange floor to mark the occasion.
"I'd like to thank the New York Stock Exchange for this tremendous opportunity," Baier remarked. "It is truly an honor to ring the closing bell on behalf of Brookdale's heroes; heroes who fulfill our mission of enriching the lives of our residents and their families every day. I am so grateful to be able to celebrate their extraordinary efforts and accomplishments."
Heroes Work Here is available for download. The hard copy version is scheduled to release on May 24, and pre-orders are available now. Net proceeds will be donated to the company's Associate Compassion Fund, which provides financial assistance to eligible Brookdale associates who are dealing with a catastrophe or personal crisis outside of their control.
About Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. The Company is committed to its mission of enriching the lives of the people it serves with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity. The Company operates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities. Through its comprehensive network, Brookdale helps to provide seniors with care and services in an environment that feels like home. The Company's expertise in healthcare, hospitality and real estate provides residents with opportunities to improve wellness, pursue passions and stay connected with friends and loved ones. Brookdale operates and manages 678 communities in 41 states as of March 31, 2022, with the ability to serve more than 60,000 residents. For more Brookdale news, go to brookdalenews.com.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boutique Los Angeles law firm Reuben Raucher & Blum announced today that its Partner and head of the firm's Family Law Practice Stephanie Blum 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, published today, recognizes professionals "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.
"We are delighted to see this well-deserved acknowledgement of Stephanie's legal prowess and dedication to her clients," said Managing Principal Tim Reuben. "She is an enormously skilled lawyer and has continually demonstrated her ability to deliver to the firm's clients the highest caliber of strategy and service."
Blum, a certified family law specialist who has practiced exclusively in the area of family law for 25 years, "supports those who face the turmoil, uncertaintly and challenges of divorce," says the publication. "Though her first preference is always to mediate spousal, financial and custody issues, Blum is also a fierce and relentless opponent in a court of law."
Recognized in 2022 as both a "Top Family Lawyer" by the Daily Journal and a "Family Law Trailblazer" by the National Law Journal, Blum is active in her profession and the community. She served on the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Family Law Section and has been a long-time supporter of the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law. She worked pro bono with both Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center and the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, representing clients who can't afford legal counsel.
A Cornell University graduate and USC School of Law alumna, Blum speaks regularly before professional organizations on various aspects of family law. She has appeared on radio and television shows, such as "Entertainment Tonight," "Celebrity Justice," "Inside Edition," "The Insider," KZLA Radio, and KOST Radio. Blum co-authored the book "Divorce and Finances: Know your Rights Clearly and Quickly." She has been featured and quoted in publications and print, such as iparenting.com, Variety, CBSMarketWatch.com, People Magazine, US Weekly and the Los Angeles Daily Journal and she is a Contributing Expert to Living Brentwood Magazine on family law topics.
REUBEN RAUCHER & BLUM has earned widespread recognition as a boutique litigation and family law firm representing a broad spectrum of clients. The firm has an outstanding track record in resolving complex disputes for its clients through mediation and other settlement methods, but also has obtained multi-million dollar results, as well as total vindication and recovery of attorney's fees when representing the defense. For more information, please visit https://www.rrbattorneys.com/.
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RICHMOND, BC, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edifier is a three-time winner of this year's iF DESIGN AWARD, the world-renowned design prize. The winning products, MC500, MP500+ and MP100 Plus, won in the discipline of Audio and the categories Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Live Streaming Sound Equipment and Microphone respectively. Each year, the world's oldest independent design organization, Hanover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD.
The MC500, MP500+ and MP100 Plus won over the 132-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, with their groundbreaking advancements in consumer technology.
The MC500 – Edifier's first foray into live-streamer accessories –– combines an inbuilt mixer and sound card with a host of features and aesthetically pleasing, robust design.
The MP500+ has a compact and portable design and comes with a diaphragm microphone fitted with a crystal-clear cardioid pickup, three-level reverb control (including dry/wet settings) and built-in headphone output monitors.
The MP100+ is a fashionable Bluetooth speaker developed for young people who like outdoor activities and features an eye-catching style, a durable, lightweight casing and IPX7 water resistance.
The competition was intense: almost 11,000 entries were submitted from 57 countries in hopes of receiving the seal of quality.
More information about MC500, MP500+ and MP100 Plus can be found in the "Winners & Ranking" section on www.ifdesign.com and the brands entry profile at
https://bit.ly/3KM4GVi
About Edifier:
Edifier specializes in the design and manufacture of premium audio solutions that showcase technological innovation and design excellence. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Edifier delivers outstanding sound experience through a wide range of audio systems for personal entertainment and professional use. Renowned for its award-winning design philosophy, expertise and innovation in acoustic technology, and superior manufacturing standards, Edifier is one of today's leading innovators of audio electronics.
More information about Edifier is available online at www.edifier.com
About the iF DESIGN AWARD:
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for excellent design. The iF Design brand is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. It honors design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, communication and service design, architecture and interior architecture as well as professional concept, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). All award-winning entries are featured on www.ifdesign.com and published in the iF Design App.
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that its Partners Pantea Yashar and Pooja Nair have been selected as honorees in a Los Angeles Business Journal special supplement recognizing the city's most influential women attorneys. The "Women of Influence: Attorneys" list, published today, 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.
"We are grateful to have some of our top women attorneys recognized alongside such highly respected professionals," says Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff. "In addition to Pantea and Pooja's commitment to clients, they are also influential leaders within the Firm."
As a partner in the Firm's Litigation Department, Yashar advises on, litigates, and resolves a wide range of real estate and business disputes, focusing on real property and projects in Southern California for large-scale commercial and residential landlords and developers. "From protecting their rights to negotiating resolutions to contentious challenges involving developers, property owners, commercial leaseholders, and buyers and sellers in the nation's most expensive property markets, Yashar brings a strategic handling of complex matters," says the feature. Among Yashar's recent matters, she obtained a favorable settlement for a client filing a lawsuit on behalf of other owners and leaseholders against a public municipality in connection with public nuisance and negligence issues, and rigorously litigated and obtained a favorable settlement involving a residential owner against previous sellers who failed to disclose a series of construction defect issues. Yashar has experience with all property types—shopping centers, mixed-use, retail, residential, industrial, and office building, and her litigation background includes purchaser/seller and neighbor disputes, partition, easement, property line, quiet title, constrution defect/breach, nuisance, and disability access issues.
As Chair of the Firm's Food, Beverage and Hospitality Practice, Nair is a go-to attorney for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries and handles partnership disputes, false advertising claims, employment disputes, and administrative law issues, including the Brown Act and California Public Records Act issues. "While she is a talented and experienced litigator, her specialty is finding creative means to ensure that legal problems have practical business solutions," reports the publication. "Some key representative matters over the past two years include her work handling a partnership dispute on behalf of the lead investor in a restaurant, which was resolved pre-litigation with a favorable settlement for her client; and her successful work representing a restaurant group against an insurance company." Nair regularly assists mid-market food and beverage clients in addressing false advertising complaints and demands related to product labels, advertising and reviews.
Both Yashar and Nair are Harvard Law School alumni who have been leaders in the alumni community. Yashar currently serves as the Vice-President—At Large on the Executive Board of the Harvard Law School Association; this is a position she assumed following her two-year Presidency of the Association's Los Angeles Chapter. Yashar is also an adjunct professor at Southwestern Law School. Nair is a director of the Harvard Club of Southern California.
Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP is a full-service firm that provides a broad range of business-related legal services including corporate law; litigation; intellectual property & technology law; real estate transactions and finance; construction & environmental law; tax planning and controversies; employment law; health care law; bankruptcy, receivership and reorganization; and estate planning. For more information, visit http://www.ecjlaw.com/
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CHENGDU, China, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keymed Biosciences (2162.HK) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted CMG901 Fast Track Designation as monotherapy for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer which have relapsed and/or are refractory to approved therapies. This is another milestone after CMG901 received Orphan-drug Designation from the FDA.
Among all the Claudin 18.2-targeted drugs, CMG901 is the first and only one which received this FDA designation so far. This designation was granted based on the phase 1 studies that assessed the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic (PK), and preliminary efficacy of CMG901. The dose-escalation stage of Phase I clinical trial of CMG901 in subjects with solid tumors is about to be completed in China, and the dose-expansion stage is expected to be initiated in the second quarter of 2022.
Fast Track Designation is one of the FDA's programs to accelerate the clinical development and review of new drugs to meet the unmet medical needs of serious diseases.
About CMG901
CMG901 is the first Claudin 18.2 ADC to obtained IND approval in China and in the U.S. CMG901 consists of three components: a monoclonal antibody targeting Claudin 18.2, a cleavable linker and a potent cytotoxic payload (MMAE). Claudin 18.2 has been identified as a highly selective molecule that is widely expressed in multiple solid tumors, including gastric cancer and pancreatic cancer, suggesting that Claudin 18.2 is an ideal target for tumor therapeutic development.
CMG901 can cause tumor cell death by several mechanism:
- CMG901 binds to Claudin 18.2 positive cell via its monoclonal antibody portion. After binding, CMG901 will be internalized into lysosome by tumor cells and release the cytotoxic payload, leading to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis of the tumor cells.
- CMG901 can stimulate cellular and soluble immune effectors that activate antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) to destroy the Claudin 18.2 positive cells.
Preclinical studies suggest that CMG901 can effectively kill gastric cancer cells with much stronger antitumor potency than zolbetuximab analog or the unconjugated antibody of CMG901. Meanwhile, CMG901 also shown good tolerance and favorable safety profile in preclinical studies.
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GEFestival set for the South American Youth Games in Rosario, Argentina
SINGAPORE, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Esports Federation is set to stage the first-ever South American Esports Championships in parallel with the 2022 South American Games, in Asunción, Paraguay on October 2-3, 2022.
"We are making exciting headway as we continue to bring our global events portfolio to different continents of the world. The South American Esports Championships supports the Global Esports Federation's mission and cements our commitment to fostering great collaborations across our #worldconnected community to elevate esports on the sport and entertainment world stage," said Chris Chan, President of the GEF.
As a lead-up to the major esports event, the GEF will feature the GEFestival – a dynamic celebration of esports culture and community esports activation – at the South American Youth Games at Rosario, Argentina from April 28 – May 8, 2022.
"The South American Esports Championships is the first esports event of a global scale to be held in South America. Alongside the 2022 South American Games, these events amplify Paraguay's aspiration to more major international events," said Camilo Pérez López Moreira, President of the Organización Deportiva Suramericana (ODESUR). "The partnership with the Global Esports Federation is taking shape, putting together the necessary capabilities and infrastructure to tap into the limitless potential of esports in the region."
The staging of the South American Esports Championship and the GEFestival at the South American Youth Games are tangible results of the strategic partnership between the GEF and ODESUR announced in June 2020; supported by the PanAm Esports Development Federation, established by the GEF in 2021.
"Esports is gaining a strong footing in South America. The inaugural South American Esports Championships will boost the growth of esports in the region through world-class activation led by the Global Esports Federation," said Mario Cilenti, President of the PanAm Esports Development Federation. "The GEFestival at the upcoming South American Youth Games, meanwhile, offers our esports community here the first glimpse into the world of the GEF and its many global events that promote inclusion for all in esports."
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SEOUL, South Korea, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Love Edellis, a representative brand of body mask packs for all body parts from hair to toe, will participate in the 2022 Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna Fair in Italy and officially start exploring the global market.
The Swiss eco-friendly brand Love Edellis, which leads the trend of K-beauty technology, announced on the 11th that it will participate in the Cosmoprof Bologna, a beauty fair to be held this year, to enter the global market officially.
The Cosmoprof Bologna is the world's largest and most prestigious beauty fair and a comprehensive beauty industry fair that will begin in Italy, followed by Hong Kong, Las Vegas, India, and Thailand.
In particular, 3,300 companies from more than 70 countries, including Europe, Asia, and North America, had participated in last year's fair, drawing global attention. This year's fair will be held from April 28th to May 1st in Bologna, Italy.
As a brand born in Switzerland of vast nature, Love Edellis continues to take steps toward nature and stated that it will showcase various eco-friendly products, including body mask packs using new eco-friendly materials that obtained USDA Certification and basic products using biodegradable and post-consumer recycled(PCR), recyclable packaging at this year's Cosmoprof Bologna.
Love Edellis established a Korean branch, Edellis Korea, to develop various products based on Korea's advanced technology that has become a global beauty trend. It also collaborated with ELUO (CEO Park Yoo-seok), which developed and received a patent for the world's first all-in-one hand and foot mask pack, becoming one of the representative brands of body mask packs.
ELUO, which acquired a patent for body mask packs for all body parts from hair to toe based on its product development expertise, was invited to participate in the Cosmoprof Bologna. During this time when home care and self-care markets have expanded due to the prolonged Covid-19 and post-pandemic era, Love Edellis will continue its growth by participating in the Cosmoprof Bologna.
ELUO, a partner company, is a global cosmetics company that produces and supplies the highest quality cosmetics to more than 50 countries worldwide and is emerging as a global company with a presence in more than 50 countries, including France, Italy, the U.S., the Middle East, Japan, Australia, and Southeast Asia, based on its excellent products and technology. While the K-beauty craze is trending globally, ELUO is also accelerating exports by aggressively pushing marketing in the global market, including the U.S.
Love Edellis is an eco-friendly brand that started with Swiss' beautiful nature and clean air and produces cosmetics that care for sensitive skin without irritation. All of Love Edellis' products use ingredients that are harmless to the skin and the environment, created with the consideration of the customer and the environment and adding art to allow consumers to enjoy their me-time and relaxing life.
Love Edellis' signature products are body mask packs for dry areas, such as hands and feet, and a 3-type art mask pack containing the brand's main ingredient, the edelweiss extract. Love Edellis announced that it will broaden its products to basic cosmetics based on Korean technology to expand its market dominance in the beauty market.
An ELUO representative said, "ELUO plans to understand the global market trends by participating in Cosmoprof beauty fair with the invitation of Love Edellis. Through continuous research and development, we will expand our global market dominance with global cosmetics OEM·ODM leading the rapidly changing cosmetics market."
Love Edellis Website_ www.edellis-cosmetics.com
Edellis Korea Website_ www.edelliskorea.com
Love Edellis Instagram_ @love.edellis
ELUO (Partner Company) Website_ www.eluo.com
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental and land use law firm The Sohagi Law Group announced today that its Managing Partner Margaret Sohagi 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.
"Women make a unique impact every day throughout Southern California, the country and the world," said Sohagi. "I am truly grateful to be recognized alongside a group of such highly respected professional women."
Sohagi's practice for the last 30 years has focused on assisting cities, counties, and other public agencies navigate the legal complexities of land use, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Sohagi "provides constructive, practical legal advice, working directly with lead agency counsel, staff, appointed elected officials," says the publication. "When necessary, she zealously defends lead agencies' land use approvals and environmental determinations in judicial proceedings, and frequently heads mediation teams in settlement discussions."
As a longstanding CEQA instructor for California's Continuing Judicial Studies Program, Sohagi has the unique opportunity to instruct Superior Court judges, appellate justices and court attorneys. "Her land use and environmental law expertise, and ability to keep public agencies informed about the latest legal developments and trends, is also demonstrated through her frequent planning and legal conference presentations, extensive UCLA and USC teaching experience," the feature says.
Sohagi currently serves as the Chair of the Santa Monica College Foundation Board. In 2021, Sohagi was recognized as a nominee for the Los Angeles Times' "Inspirational Women Award" and by the Los Angeles Business Journal for the "Community Impact Advocate Award."
About The Sohagi Law Group
The Sohagi Law Group handles complex transactional and litigation matters for public agencies, including cities, counties, townships, state agencies, special districts, commissions and authorities. Its attorneys draw upon their extensive expertise in all areas of environmental and land use law to advise clients navigate existing laws and regulations and keep them up to date on emerging environmental issues such as climate change and greenhouse gas regulation.
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Multiple programs and partnerships point to composite-cased offerings as future of small arms
GARLAND, Texas, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas-based True Velocity said Tuesday it is actively pursuing multiple domestic and international opportunities for advanced arms and ammunition development to benefit military and civilian end-users alike. The global focus on the modernization of small arms and ammunition has been galvanized in recent years by the U.S. Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon program, in which True Velocity and wholly owned subsidiary LoneStar Future Weapons were final contenders.
Chief among those opportunities is the ability to convert currently fielded weapon systems like the M240 belt-fed machine gun, the M134 rotary machine gun, and other weapons initially designed for standard 7.62x51mm ammunition to accommodate True Velocity's advanced, lightweight 6.8TVCM cartridge, a derivative of the NGSW program. This "switch-barrel" capability enables existing weapon systems to extend their effective range by as much as 50 percent and reduce ammunition weight by more than 30 percent with only a barrel change.
On March 15, the U.S. Army posted a "sources sought" solicitation seeking industry feedback on 6.8mm conversion kits for it's widely fielded M240B and M240L machine guns, which are traditionally chambered to fire 7.62x51mm ammunition.
"True Velocity stands by the unparalleled quality and accuracy of our world-class products, manufacturing processes, and IP, which through the last 24 months of evaluation in the NGSW program have generated significant interest from American and global defense markets," said Kevin Boscamp, chairman of True Velocity. "The NGSW program has served as an excellent proving ground for our advanced technology, and we look forward to equipping U.S. and allied forces alike with unprecedented capabilities."
True Velocity's proprietary composite-cased 6.8 TVCM ammunition delivers enhanced lethality, increased effective range, and an unmatched reduction in weight. The LoneStar Future Weapons RM277 rifle and automatic rifle offer maximum lethality in a compact, lightweight package capable of stable and accurate automatic fire, long-range effectiveness, and reduced recoil.
Production of a civilian version of the 6.8TVCM cartridge is also underway, and earlier this year True Velocity became the first ammunition manufacturer to receive certification from the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) for a composite-cased cartridge. The 6.8 TVC commercial variant delivers a maximum average pressure of 65,000 psi with a 135-grain bullet at a velocity of 3,000 feet per second and offers significant weight reduction and accuracy advances compared to traditional brass cartridges. LoneStar Future weapons, in partnership with Beretta USA, plans to launch a semi-automatic version of the RM277 rifle – named the "Amicus" – for civilian shooters, and True Velocity is working with more than 50 other commercial manufacturers to develop and market rifles chambered for the 6.8TVC cartridge.
"The Next Generation Squad Weapon program allowed True Velocity and LoneStar Future Weapons to showcase the transformative nature of our technology," said Craig Etchegoyen, chairman of LoneStar Future Weapons and president of True Velocity. "We see extraordinary opportunity and enthusiasm for our products not only in the domestic and international defense markets, but in the civilian shooting space as well. We are just getting started."
Lightweight, composite-cased ammunition from True Velocity is currently offered online and at major retail locations across the U.S. including multiple configurations of .308 Winchester, 6.8 TVC, and a soon-to-be introduced .223 Remington cartridge.
To learn more about True Velocity, LoneStar Future Weapons and the NGSW program, visit TVAmmo.com.
About True Velocity
True Velocity is an advanced technology and composite manufacturing company based in Garland, Texas. Founded in 2010, True Velocity has more than 300 patents pending or issued on its products, technology, and manufacturing processes. Initially, the company is focused on revolutionizing the ammunition industry. True Velocity's proprietary composite cartridge provides significant logistical advantages over traditional brass-cased ammunition and gives end users unmatched accuracy, repeatability, and reliability, all in a light-weight cartridge. True Velocity products are manufactured in the U.S. in a state-of-the-art facility and are currently available to public agencies, at select retail locations and direct-to-consumer at tvammo.com.
About LoneStar Future Weapons
Texas-based LoneStar Future Weapons is an advanced technology company focused on the manufacture of next-generation defense solutions. LoneStar Future Weapons is a wholly owned subsidiary of True Velocity. For more information, visit lonestarfutureweapons.com.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- A former Maui police officer, who had already been convicted in a separate federal case, pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to attempted child enticement.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 37-year-old Brandon Saffeels admitted to contacting the online profile of what he thought was 13-year-old girl. Turns out, it was an undercover officer posing as a teenager.
Saffeels offered to take the girl shopping and give her money in exchange for sex and nude photos. He was arrested when he showed up to meet the girl.
That happened last December, a month before Saffeels was supposed to report to federal prison to start serving his 30-month sentence for a federal public corruption offense.
In that case, Saffeels admitted to using his position as a Maui police officer to solicit sex from a woman he had pulled over for drunk driving.
Attempted enticement of a minor carries a sentence of 10 years up to life in prison, plus a fine of up to $250,000. Saffeels' sentencing is scheduled for September 7.
U.S. Attorney Clare E. Connors said: "This defendant violated the trust of the court, which had allowed him to remain out of custody prior to serving time for his public corruption sentence.
"Because the defendant's new crime sought to victimize a child, it requires a minimum term of 10 years. Our office remains firmly committed to prosecuting crimes that target our children."
Saffeels' conviction is the result of a multi-agency investigation involving the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, the Maui Police Department, and the U.S. Secret Service.
Marisa Yamane joined KITV4 in January 2022 as an anchor and executive producer. She is an award-winning veteran journalist, who’s spent most of her career in Hawaii. She’s a proud graduate of Iolani School and UCLA.
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WAIMANALO, Oahu (KITV4) - A joint effort between multiple state agencies, to eradicate a coqui frog infestation in Waimanalo via aerial spraying, has been postponed due to high winds, the Dept. of Agriculture announced Tuesday.
The state scheduled about 40 personnel to launch the air assault on Wednesday and did not mention a new date, waiting favorable weather conditions.
Located across 4 acres at the base of the Ko'olau Mountains, the infestation was found about a year ago. So far, the state removed 500 frogs.
"We know that it's spreading based on some of the regular surveys that have been done," Sen. Chris Lee, who represents Waimanalo, said.
According to the Dept. of Agriculture, the plan involves dropping citric acid by helicopter, based on how remote the infected area is.
The solution, Lee explained, is safe to humans, plants and other animals, "but for coqui frogs in particular, it is toxic."
"That's something that gives us a great tool that is harmless to the environment but can really target this specific invasive species and have a real impact in limiting its population."
The state used the same process in 2003 to wipe out another coqui infestation across 9 acres in Wahiawa, including the U.S. Army's east range. The population was declared eradicated four years later.
While Waimanalo residents cannot hear the invasive frog's call, some still see the infestation as a threat to their way of life.
"I'm more concerned about the frog destroying the natural habitat of what we have here in Waimanalo," resident Rebecca Fuller said. "The natural animals and plants that we have should not be destroyed by this."
Anyone who hears the coqui is asked to call 808-643-7378.
'A'ali'i is a reporter with KITV. He was born and raised on the island of Maui and graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- One of the founders and the namesake of Teddy’s Bigger Burgers, Ted "Uncle" Tsakiris passed away this past weekend, the restaurant announced on social media.
Tsakiris founded Teddy’s Bigger Burgers with his friend Rich Stula in Honolulu in 1998. Since then the restaurant expanded to Maui, parts of the US mainland, and even some international locations.
In a social post about his passing, the company said in part, “Though his life was far too short, we are so grateful to have spent the time we did with him. Hawaii and the world lost a legend, but his legacy will live on forever. He will be sorely missed by his friends, family and the Teddy's Team.”
Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii.
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Judge enters not guilty plea for mom charged in kids’ deaths
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (AP) - A mother charged with conspiring to kill her children, her estranged husband and a lover’s wife refused to enter a plea to murder and other charges on Tuesday, prompting an Idaho judge to enter a not guilty plea on her behalf.
Lori Vallow Daybell and her new husband, Chad Daybell, were both at the courthouse in the eastern Idaho town of St. Anthony for separate court proceedings: Lori Daybell for an afternoon arraignment that was delayed for months while she underwent treatment at a mental health facility, and Chad Daybell for a morning hearing over the trial venue.
The couple face numerous charges in the bizarre case, including conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Lori Daybell’s children, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, as well as Chad Daybell’s first wife, Tammy Daybell. Lori Daybell is also charged in Arizona with conspiring to kill her former estranged husband, Charles Vallow, with the help of her now-deceased brother, Alex Cox.
Chad Daybell pleaded not guilty to the charges months ago and is being held in the Fremont County Jail. The case against Lori Daybell was stalled after a judge found her mentally incompetent to aid in her own defense and ordered her to undergo treatment at a mental health facility. Last week, the judge said Daybell had been made competent and the case could go forward, and she was transferred to the Madison County Jail.
Lori Daybell kept her head down as she entered the courtroom and spoke quietly during her arraignment on Tuesday. The courtroom was mostly full, with JJ Vallow’s grandparents, Kay and Larry Woodcock, seated in one of the front rows. The Woodcocks wiped away tears as 7th District Judge Steven Boyce read the murder charge related to the young boy’s death.
Lori Daybell, wearing a light blue blouse and glasses, opted to stand silent when she was asked to enter a plea to the charges. Boyce, who told her she could face the death penalty or life in prison if convicted, entered a not guilty plea on her behalf.
Investigators say Chad and Lori Daybell began espousing an unusual, doomsday-focused system of religious belief involving “zombies,” teleportation and communication with other spiritual realms starting in 2018, when both were still married to other people. The Idaho prosecutors say they used their religious beliefs to justify or encourage the murders.
Lori Daybell’s brother Alex Cox shot and killed her estranged husband, Charles Vallow, in suburban Phoenix, according to an indictment in Arizona. At the time, Charles Vallow was seeking a divorce, and wrote in court filings that his wife believed she had become a god-like figure responsible for ushering in the biblical apocalypse.
Cox told police the shooting was in self-defense, and he was never charged. He later died of an apparent blood clot in his lung.
Shortly after Charles Vallow’s death, Lori Daybell — who then had the last name Vallow — and her children moved to the rural eastern Idaho community of Rexburg, near where Chad Daybell lived. At the time, Chad Daybell was married to Tammy Daybell. She died in October 2019.
Though Tammy Daybell’s obituary said her death was from natural causes, authorities grew suspicious when Chad and Lori Daybell married just two weeks later. Investigators had Tammy Daybell’s body exhumed for an autopsy, though authorities have not formally released her cause of death.
Police began searching for Lori Daybell’s youngest two children a few weeks later in November 2019 after relatives raised concerns. The Daybells quickly left town, and they were found months later in Hawaii without the children.
The children’s bodies were eventually found buried in Chad Daybell’s yard back in Idaho.
During a news conference after the arraignment, Larry Woodcock said he was happy that the case is moving forward, saying Lori Daybell’s “day will come.”
“She’s going to have a miserable life, and that’s all I ask for. I know that justice will be served,” Larry Woodcock said.
The arraignment was held about an hour after a motion hearing where prosecutors and Chad Daybell’s attorney, John Prior, argued over whether the entire trial should be moved to a more populated region or whether jurors from Ada County should be brought across the state to Fremont County for the trial, which is expected to last about 10 weeks.
The judge had originally ruled that the trial would be moved to Ada County, which includes the city of Boise, but Prosecutor Rachel Smith contended that would substantially raise trial-related costs for taxpayers and potentially witnesses.
Prior said ensuring a fair trial is more important than any financial burden faced by Fremont County. He also said sequestering a jury in Fremont County would essentially turn jurors into prisoners, with no phones, television or ability to move around town.
The judge said he would issue a written ruling on the matter.
The judge has previously ordered that Chad and Lori Daybell will be tried together. But though Chad Daybell has waived his right to a speedy trial — with the trial tentatively set for January 2023 — Lori Daybell did not.
Her attorney, Jim Archibald, told the judge on Tuesday that Lori Daybell would not waive her right to a speedy trial, which means the case has to be tried within six months. It’s not yet clear if that means the Daybells will be tried separately or if the date previously set for trial in Chad Daybell’s case will be moved up.
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Angry neighbor fired multiple shots into daycare, owner says
MILWAUKEE (WISN) - Seven children are safe after bullets whizzed through a Milwaukee home-based daycare. The daycare owner blames a neighbor angry at parking issues for the gunshots.
Bullet holes can still be seen inside and out at Little Warriors Child Care in Milwaukee after shots were fired April 12 at the building. Daycare owner Andjeia Harris put the kids in a bathtub for protection until police arrived.
“The daycare was shot into several times, and all I could do was just get all my kids and bring them down and protect them with, you know, trying to use my parenting skills,” Harris said.
She is currently operating from a temporary location.
Harris blames the shooting on a neighbor, angry about what they saw as parking issues caused by her new business.
“Bullets went right over my head. I felt the glass shatter on my back. It felt like melting glass. It felt like it melted through my back, as I’m like shielding down, trying to protect. I had a 1-year-old in a high chair. I had a 4-month-old still in her carrier seat,” she said.
That baby’s father, James Cooper, can barely comprehend bullets whistling through the daycare.
“I don’t know why people are like that. It’s just the way people are,” he said. “That honestly hurt my heart because I could have lost my little girl, and she’s like my everything.”
Harris says she was just getting her fledging business off the ground at that location. Now, she won’t be returning, if she reopens at all.
“I could have lost my life. Any of my children could have lost their life. Bullets don’t have a name. Them bullets could have easily went through the wall and hit any of my children,” she said.
Police have arrested four men in relation to the incident, but so far, no charges have been filed.
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Judge enters not guilty plea for mom charged in kids’ deaths
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (AP) - A mother charged with conspiring to kill her children, her estranged husband and a lover’s wife refused to enter a plea to murder and other charges on Tuesday, prompting an Idaho judge to enter a not guilty plea on her behalf.
Lori Vallow Daybell and her new husband, Chad Daybell, were both at the courthouse in the eastern Idaho town of St. Anthony for separate court proceedings: Lori Daybell for an afternoon arraignment that was delayed for months while she underwent treatment at a mental health facility, and Chad Daybell for a morning hearing over the trial venue.
The couple face numerous charges in the bizarre case, including conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Lori Daybell’s children, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, as well as Chad Daybell’s first wife, Tammy Daybell. Lori Daybell is also charged in Arizona with conspiring to kill her former estranged husband, Charles Vallow, with the help of her now-deceased brother, Alex Cox.
Chad Daybell pleaded not guilty to the charges months ago and is being held in the Fremont County Jail. The case against Lori Daybell was stalled after a judge found her mentally incompetent to aid in her own defense and ordered her to undergo treatment at a mental health facility. Last week, the judge said Daybell had been made competent and the case could go forward, and she was transferred to the Madison County Jail.
Lori Daybell kept her head down as she entered the courtroom and spoke quietly during her arraignment on Tuesday. The courtroom was mostly full, with JJ Vallow’s grandparents, Kay and Larry Woodcock, seated in one of the front rows. The Woodcocks wiped away tears as 7th District Judge Steven Boyce read the murder charge related to the young boy’s death.
Lori Daybell, wearing a light blue blouse and glasses, opted to stand silent when she was asked to enter a plea to the charges. Boyce, who told her she could face the death penalty or life in prison if convicted, entered a not guilty plea on her behalf.
Investigators say Chad and Lori Daybell began espousing an unusual, doomsday-focused system of religious belief involving “zombies,” teleportation and communication with other spiritual realms starting in 2018, when both were still married to other people. The Idaho prosecutors say they used their religious beliefs to justify or encourage the murders.
Lori Daybell’s brother Alex Cox shot and killed her estranged husband, Charles Vallow, in suburban Phoenix, according to an indictment in Arizona. At the time, Charles Vallow was seeking a divorce, and wrote in court filings that his wife believed she had become a god-like figure responsible for ushering in the biblical apocalypse.
Cox told police the shooting was in self-defense, and he was never charged. He later died of an apparent blood clot in his lung.
Shortly after Charles Vallow’s death, Lori Daybell — who then had the last name Vallow — and her children moved to the rural eastern Idaho community of Rexburg, near where Chad Daybell lived. At the time, Chad Daybell was married to Tammy Daybell. She died in October 2019.
Though Tammy Daybell’s obituary said her death was from natural causes, authorities grew suspicious when Chad and Lori Daybell married just two weeks later. Investigators had Tammy Daybell’s body exhumed for an autopsy, though authorities have not formally released her cause of death.
Police began searching for Lori Daybell’s youngest two children a few weeks later in November 2019 after relatives raised concerns. The Daybells quickly left town, and they were found months later in Hawaii without the children.
The children’s bodies were eventually found buried in Chad Daybell’s yard back in Idaho.
During a news conference after the arraignment, Larry Woodcock said he was happy that the case is moving forward, saying Lori Daybell’s “day will come.”
“She’s going to have a miserable life, and that’s all I ask for. I know that justice will be served,” Larry Woodcock said.
The arraignment was held about an hour after a motion hearing where prosecutors and Chad Daybell’s attorney, John Prior, argued over whether the entire trial should be moved to a more populated region or whether jurors from Ada County should be brought across the state to Fremont County for the trial, which is expected to last about 10 weeks.
The judge had originally ruled that the trial would be moved to Ada County, which includes the city of Boise, but Prosecutor Rachel Smith contended that would substantially raise trial-related costs for taxpayers and potentially witnesses.
Prior said ensuring a fair trial is more important than any financial burden faced by Fremont County. He also said sequestering a jury in Fremont County would essentially turn jurors into prisoners, with no phones, television or ability to move around town.
The judge said he would issue a written ruling on the matter.
The judge has previously ordered that Chad and Lori Daybell will be tried together. But though Chad Daybell has waived his right to a speedy trial — with the trial tentatively set for January 2023 — Lori Daybell did not.
Her attorney, Jim Archibald, told the judge on Tuesday that Lori Daybell would not waive her right to a speedy trial, which means the case has to be tried within six months. It’s not yet clear if that means the Daybells will be tried separately or if the date previously set for trial in Chad Daybell’s case will be moved up.
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- Global study finds 94% of people believe society has not made enough progress on sustainability and social efforts
- 78% of people are frustrated and fed up with the lack of progress made by businesses
- 96% of business leaders believe human bias and emotions hurt corporate sustainability efforts
AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- People around the world are demanding more progress on sustainability and social efforts and are looking to businesses to step up, according to a new study by Oracle and Pamela Rucker, CIO Advisor, Instructor for Harvard Professional Development. The "No Planet B" study surveyed more than 11,000 consumers and business leaders across 15 countries and found that people are fed up with the lack of progress society is making towards sustainability and social initiatives, want businesses to turn talk into action, and believe technology can help businesses succeed where people have failed.
People want businesses to step up sustainability and social efforts
The events of the past two years have put a spotlight on sustainability and social efforts with people worldwide fed up with the lack of progress and calling for businesses to step up.
- 93 percent of people believe sustainability and social factors are more important than ever and 80 percent said the events over the past two years have caused them to change their actions.
- 94 percent believe society has not made enough progress. 42 percent attribute the lack of progress to people being too busy with other priorities, 39 percent believe it is the result of more emphasis on short-term profits over long-term benefits, and 37 percent believe people are too lazy or selfish to help save the planet.
- 45 percent believe businesses can make more meaningful change to sustainability and social factors than individuals or governments alone.
- 78 percent are frustrated and fed up with the lack of progress by businesses to-date and 89 percent believe it's not enough for businesses to say they're prioritizing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), they need to see action and proof.
- 84 percent believe businesses would make more progress towards sustainability and social goals with the help of AI and 61 percent even believe bots will succeed where humans have failed.
Human bias and operational challenges are holding businesses back
Business leaders know sustainability efforts are critical to corporate success and even trust bots over humans alone to drive sustainability and social efforts:
- 92 percent believe sustainability and ESG programs are critical to the success of their organizations. Executives identified the top three benefits as strengthening the brand (40 percent); increasing productivity (39 percent); and attracting new customers (38 percent).
- Almost all business leaders (91 percent) are facing major obstacles when implementing sustainability and ESG initiatives. The biggest challenges include obtaining ESG metrics from partners and third parties (35 percent); a lack of data (33 percent); and time-consuming manual reporting processes (32 percent).
- 96 percent of business leaders admit human bias and emotion often distract from the end goal and 89 percent believe organizations that use technology to help drive sustainable business practices will be the ones to succeed in the long run.
- 93 percent of business leaders would trust a bot over a human to make sustainability and social decisions. They believe bots are better at collecting different types of data without error (43 percent); making rational, unbiased decisions (42 percent); and predicting future outcomes based on metrics/past performance (41 percent).
- Business leaders believe people are still essential to the success of sustainability and social initiatives and believe people are better at implementing changes based on feedback from stakeholders (48 percent); educating others on information needed to make decisions (46 percent); and making context-informed strategic decisions (42 percent).
People will cut ties with businesses that don't take action on sustainability and social initiatives
Businesses need to prioritize sustainability and social issues and rethink how they use technology to make an impact or risk facing major consequences.
- 94 percent of people want to make progress on sustainability and social factors to establish healthier ways of living (50 percent); save the planet for future generations (49 percent); and help create more equality around the world (46 percent).
- 70 percent of people would be willing to cancel their relationship with a brand that does not take sustainability and social initiatives seriously and 69 percent would even leave their current company to work for a brand that places a greater focus on these efforts.
- If organizations can clearly demonstrate the progress they are making on environmental and social issues, people would be more willing to pay a premium for their products and services (87 percent); invest in them (83 percent); and work for them (83 percent).
- Business leaders understand the importance and urgency. 94 percent believe sustainability and societal metrics should be used to inform traditional business metrics and 91 percent want to increase their investment in sustainability.
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"The events of the past two years have put sustainability and social initiatives under the microscope and people are demanding material change. While there are challenges to tackling these issues, businesses have an immense opportunity to change the world for the better," said Pamela Rucker, CIO Advisor and Instructor for Harvard Professional Development. "The results show that people are more likely to do business with and work for organizations that act responsibly toward our society and the environment. This is an opportune moment. While thinking has evolved, technology has as well, and it can play a key role in overcoming many of the obstacles that have held progress back."
"It's never been more critical for businesses to invest in sustainability and ESG initiatives, as people don't just want to hear about it – they're looking for decisive action and are demanding more transparency and tangible results," said Juergen Lindner, senior vice president and CMO, Global Marketing SaaS, Oracle. "Business leaders understand the importance, yet often have the erroneous assumption that they need to prioritize either profits or sustainability. The truth is this is not a zero-sum game. The technology that can eliminate all the obstacles to ESG efforts is now available, and organizations that get this right can not only support their communities and the environment, but also realize significant revenue gains, cost savings, and other benefits that impact the bottom line."
Learn more about this global report here: www.oracle.com/noplanetb
Methodology
Research findings are based on a survey conducted by Savanta, Inc. between February 25 – March 14, 2022 with 11,005 global respondents from 15 countries (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France, China, India, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Mexico). The survey explored attitudes and behaviors of consumers and business leaders towards sustainability and social efforts along with the role and expectations of artificial intelligence (AI) and robots in environmental, societal and governance (ESG) efforts.
About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at oracle.com.
About Pamela Rucker
Pamela Rucker is a CIO advisor and instructor for Harvard Professional Development. She brings more than 25 years of experience helping executives to understand their business drivers, and to develop solutions that increase their bottom line. She has used her practical experience to provide executive education for numerous Fortune 500 firms and has coached leaders at some of the world's most recognizable brands and leading academic institutions.
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STOCKHOLM, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioArctic AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) has announced that the company's partner AbbVie has decided to terminate its collaboration with BioArctic regarding the portfolio of alpha-synuclein antibodies, including ABBV-0805.
BioArctic and AbbVie have collaborated since 2016 regarding the research and development of BioArctic's portfolio of alpha-synuclein antibodies for Parkinson's disease and other potential indications. In 2019, a Phase 1 study of the lead asset, ABBV-0805, was initiated, and results from the study, presented at the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders (MDS) in September 2021, supports a continuation into Phase 2 with once-monthly dosing.
"We are disappointed that AbbVie has taken this decision. All available data indicates that ABBV-0805 has uniquely high selectivity for the pathological forms of aggregated alpha-synuclein, as well as Phase 1 data supporting progression to Phase 2. We believe that ABBV-0805 has the potential to become a disease-modifying treatment for people with Parkinson's disease and will now investigate options to continue the development of this asset," says Gunilla Osswald, BioArctic's CEO.
This release discusses investigational uses of an agent in development and is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy or safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational uses of such product will successfully complete clinical development or gain health authority approval.
For further information, please contact:
Gunilla Osswald, CEO
E-mail: gunilla.osswald@bioarctic.se
Phone: +46 8 695 69 30
Oskar Bosson, VP Communications and IR
E-mail: oskar.bosson@bioarctic.se
Phone: +46 70 410 71 80
This information is information that BioArctic AB (publ) is obliged to disclose pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was released for public disclosure, through the agency of the contact persons above, on April 20, 2022, at 07:50 a.m. CET.
About ABBV-0805
ABBV-0805 is a monoclonal antibody drug candidate that is designed to selectively bind and eliminate aggregated forms of alpha-synuclein such as oligomers and protofibrils, which participates in neurodegenerative maladies including Parkinson's disease. The goal is to develop a disease modifying treatment that stops or slows down the progression of Parkinson's disease.
About the collaboration between BioArctic and AbbVie
BioArctic has been collaborating with AbbVie since 2016, when the two companies entered into a research agreement. AbbVie then obtained the right to acquire a license to develop and commercialize BioArctic's portfolio of alpha-synuclein antibodies for Parkinson's disease and other potential indications. In late 2018, AbbVie exercised this option. In 2019, a Phase 1 study of ABBV-0805 was initiated. Results from the study, presented in September 2021, support a continuation into Phase 2. AbbVie has been managing and funding the clinical development of ABBV-0805. The scope of the drug candidate ABBV-0805 may be broadened to include, for example, Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy.
About BioArctic AB
BioArctic AB (publ) is a Swedish research-based biopharma company focusing on disease-modifying treatments and reliable biomarkers and diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. BioArctic focuses on innovative treatments in areas with high unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2003 based on innovative research from Uppsala University, Sweden. Collaborations with universities are of great importance to the company together with its strategically important global partner Eisai in Alzheimer disease. The project portfolio is a combination of fully funded projects run in partnership with global pharmaceutical companies and innovative in-house projects with significant market and out-licensing potential. BioArctic's Class B share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap (ticker: BIOA B). For more information about BioArctic, please visit www.bioarctic.com.
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CLEVELAND, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Royal DSM ("DSM") to purchase the DSM Protective Materials business (including the Dyneema® brand) (the "Dyneema business"). The purchase price of $1.485 billion is subject to certain customary adjustments. In conjunction with this proposed acquisition, Avient has also announced that it plans to explore sale options for its Avient Distribution business.
"We are thrilled to add the Dyneema® brand and its unique technologies to Avient, further expanding our growing composites portfolio," said Robert M. Patterson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Avient Corporation. "For 10 years, we have been building our advanced composites platform by focusing on high-performance materials for applications where failure is not an option. The addition of the Dyneema portfolio will raise Avient's material offerings to the highest levels on the performance spectrum of composites and engineered fibers."
The foundation of the protective materials business of DSM is the renowned technology and globally admired brand of Dyneema®, the World's Strongest Fiber™. The ultra-lightweight specialty fiber is 15 times stronger than steel and is used in demanding applications such as ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial protection and outdoor sports. Estimated sales and EBITDA for the Dyneema business in 2022 are approximately $415 million and $130 million, respectively. The business includes six production facilities, four R&D centers and approximately 1,000 employees located around the world.
Excluding intangible amortization, the acquisition will be immediately accretive to EPS, adding approximately $0.35 per share on a pro forma basis for 2022. Further, Avient's composites platform with the Dyneema business will represent over 50% of the company's Specialty Engineered Materials segment sales.
"In conjunction with our intent to acquire Dyneema, we plan to explore a potential sale of our distribution business," said Mr. Patterson. "This would allow Avient to remain modestly levered at 2.9x adjusted EBITDA while also expanding adjusted EBITDA margins from 12% to 18%, the highest amongst our formulator peers."
The acquisition has been approved by the Boards of Directors at both Avient and DSM and is expected to close later this year, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Committed financing for the acquisition is being provided by Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan. Jones Day served as outside legal counsel to Avient.
Avient will host a webcast on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. EST to discuss the key highlights of the expected acquisition of the Dyneema business as well as its first quarter 2022 financial results.
Avient will host a webcast on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. EST. The webcast can be viewed at avient.com/investors, or by clicking here: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/edkwvu9r. To participate in the audio-only portion of the call, dial 1-844-835-7433 (domestic) or 1-914-495-8589 (international) and provide conference ID number 4774915. There will be a question and answer session following the company's presentation and prepared remarks. A recording of the webcast and the slide presentation will be available at avient.com/investors. In addition, a recording of the audio will be available for one week, beginning at noon EST on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. To listen to this recording, dial 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) or 1-404-537-3406 (international) and provide conference ID number 4774915.
This webcast replaces the previously communicated earnings webcast date that was originally scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 27.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the time required to consummate the acquisition of the Dyneema business; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreement; completion of the consultation process with the relevant Dutch works council; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business and possible sale of the distribution business; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company uses both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures include estimated 2022 Dyneema business and Composites Platform pro forma EBITDA. Avient's chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment and to allocate resources.
The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for adjusted EBITDA, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, restructuring costs, environmental remediation costs, acquisition related costs, and other non-routine costs. Each of such adjustments has not yet occurred, are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
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Avient Announces First Quarter 2022 Results in Connection with Announcement to Acquire DSM Protective Materials (Dyneema®)
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 1:02 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
First quarter sales grew to $1.3 billion, an 11% increase over the prior year
GAAP EPS increased to $0.91 from $0.86 in the prior year first quarter
Adjusted EPS increased 11% to $0.99 compared to $0.89 in the prior year first quarter, exceeding first quarter guidance of $0.95
Second quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $0.92 introduced with full year adjusted EPS expectation maintained at $3.50 (excluding the impact of the acquisition)
Full year free cash flow now expected to approximate $285 million, an increase of $35 million from prior estimates
CLEVELAND, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced its first quarter 2022 results. The company delivered first quarter GAAP EPS of $0.91 compared to $0.86 in the prior year quarter. The company noted that GAAP EPS includes special items (Attachment 3), which impacted EPS in both periods.
The company noted sales growth in nearly all end markets, as it continues to more than offset inflation to deliver record results. Sales increased 11% to $1.3 billion in the first quarter and adjusted EPS grew 11% to $0.99 over the prior year first quarter.
"We continue to execute very well against a backdrop of macroeconomic challenges. I'm pleased with our results for the quarter, which exceeded our initial estimates as we began the year," said Robert M. Patterson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Avient Corporation. "Although we are being impacted by weaker foreign exchange rates, Covid-related lockdowns in China, and the war in Ukraine, we are maintaining our full year adjusted EPS guidance of $3.50 on stronger growth projections in the Americas. This excludes the impact of EPS accretion from the Dyneema acquisition."
The company is providing its first quarter results in anticipation of discussions with investors, following the signing of an agreement with Royal DSM ("DSM") to purchase the DSM Protective Materials business (including the Dyneema® brand) ("Dyneema").
Avient will be hosting a webcast on Wednesday April 20, 2022 to discuss the Dyneema transaction as well as its first quarter 2022 results.
Webcast Details
Avient will host a webcast on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. EST. The webcast can be viewed at avient.com/investors, or by clicking here: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/edkwvu9r. To participate in the audio-only portion of the call, dial 1-844-835-7433 (domestic) or 1-914-495-8589 (international) and provide conference ID number 4774915. There will be a question and answer session following the company's presentation and prepared remarks. A recording of the webcast and the slide presentation will be available at avient.com/investors. In addition, a recording of the audio will be available for one week, beginning at noon EST on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. To listen to this recording, dial 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) or 1-404-537-3406 (international) and provide conference ID number 4774915.
This webcast replaces the previously communicated earnings webcast date that was originally scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 27.
About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
Forward-looking Statements
In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the ability and time required to consummate the acquisition of Dyneema; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisition of Dyneema; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures include: adjusted EPS and free cash flow. Avient's chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment and to allocate resources.
The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for adjusted earnings per share, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, restructuring costs, environmental remediation costs, acquisition related costs, and other non-routine costs. Each of such adjustments has not yet occurred, are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results. Senior management believes these measures are useful to investors because they allow for comparison to Avient's performance in prior periods without the effect of items that, by their nature, tend to obscure Avient's operating results due to the potential variability across periods based on timing, frequency and magnitude. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Below is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. See Attachment 3 for a definition and summary of special items.
The table below reconciles pre-special income tax expense and the pre-special effective tax rate to their most comparable US GAAP figures.
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STOCKHOLM, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Husqvarna Group's has invested USD 7,5m of venture capital into Moleaer, a global leader in advancing nanobubble technology. Moleaer designs and manufactures industrial scale nanobubble systems that deliver extraordinary improvements in sustainable food production, chemical free water treatment and the recovery of natural resources.
"To always remain at the forefront, we are selectively investing in disruptive technologies and products that can further strengthen the Husqvarna Group. Moleaer is a very good fit and we truly look forward to being a part of their journey, with the ambition to create new sustainable nanobubble solutions together," says Henric Andersson, President and CEO of Husqvarna Group.
Moleaer is the seventh investment for Husqvarna Group's venture capital fund. By investing in Moleaer, Husqvarna Group's Gardena Division will be able to explore nanobubble technology's potential in addressing water scarcity.
"This investment enables Husqvarna to discover new opportunities resulting from a technology addressing key sustainability challenges within relevant adjacencies, such as agriculture and horticulture." says Mark Johnson, who heads up Husqvarna's Corporate Ventures.
"Husqvarna shares our passion for innovation and sustainability and we are excited to work together to address the need for products to help industries adapt to new climate realities and protect vital resources," said Nick Dyner, CEO of Moleaer. "This investment allows us to expand our presence further in Europe and accelerate the development of more products and innovations that help industries protect the environment and utilize water more efficiently."
Husqvarna Group Ventures
Husqvarna Group Ventures is looking for startups to invest in and partner with, where Husqvarna Group's industry knowledge and distribution network will deliver value and help scale these companies to maturity. Moleaer represents a great example of how Husqvarna Group likes to get involved at the early stages to help co-develop customer solutions.
Moleaer Inc
Moleaer™ is the leading nanobubble technology company with over 1,500 nanobubble generator installations in more than 30 countries. The company deploys the unique power of nanobubbles to enhance and improve the performance and productivity of many of the world's most critical industrial processes, unlocking the power of water to help farmers grow more food, empower businesses to manage their water needs more effectively and efficiently, and restore aquatic ecosystems sustainably without added chemicals.
Nanobubbles, which are 2,500 times smaller than a grain of salt, allow the scarce resource of water do more with less. They supersaturate water with oxygen, form natural oxidants for disinfection, improve plant health, and increase water's ability to permeate soil and rock. Moleaer's patented nanobubble technology also provides the highest oxygen transfer rate in the aeration and gas infusion industry, with an efficiency of more than 85 percent per foot of water. Its nanobubble generators are a cost-effective, chemical-free solution proven to increase sustainable food production, reduce the use of chemicals, restore aquatic ecosystems, and improve natural resource recovery. Moleaer technology has been validated by extensive research and renown universities.
To learn more, visit: www.Moleaer.com
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Johan Andersson, Vice President Investor Relations, +46 702 100 451,
ir@husqvarnagroup.com
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STOCKHOLM, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioArctic AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) will publish the company's First Quarter Report for January - March 2022 on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 08:00 a.m. CET.
In conjunction to the report, BioArctic invites investors, analysts, and media to an audiocast with teleconference (in English) on April 28, at 09:30 CET, where Gunilla Osswald, CEO, and Jan Mattsson, CFO, will present BioArctic and comment on the First Quarter Report for January – March 2022, followed by a Q&A-session.
To attend, please dial-in at one of the numbers below, from:
Sweden: +46 8 505 583 56
Denmark: +45 823 331 94
Germany: +49 692 222 391 66
The Netherlands: +31 107 129 162
Norway: +47 235 002 36
Switzerland: +41 225 805 976
UK: + 44 333 300 0804
US: + 1 631 913 1422
Webcast: https://tv.streamfabriken.com/bioarctic-q1-2022
The webcast will also be available on demand on BioArctic's corporate website https://www.bioarctic.se/en/section/investors/presentations/ after the presentation.
For more information, please contact:
Oskar Bosson, VP Communications and Investor Relations, BioArctic AB
E-mail: oskar.bosson@bioarctic.se
Tel: + 46 704 10 71 80
This information was submitted for publication at 08:00 a.m. CET on April 20, 2022.
About BioArctic AB
BioArctic AB (publ) is a Swedish research-based biopharma company focusing on disease-modifying treatments and reliable biomarkers and diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. BioArctic focuses on innovative treatments in areas with high unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2003 based on innovative research from Uppsala University, Sweden. Collaborations with universities are of great importance to the company together with its strategically important global partner Eisai in Alzheimer disease. The project portfolio is a combination of fully funded projects run in partnership with global pharmaceutical companies and innovative in-house projects with significant market and out-licensing potential. BioArctic's Class B share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap (ticker: BIOA B). For more information about BioArctic, please visit www.bioarctic.com.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SNIPR BIOME ApS, a leading CRISPR and microbiome gene therapy biotechnology company, today announced dosing of the first human subjects in its phase 1 clinical trial with SNIPR001, an orally administered CRISPR-based therapeutic.
The purpose of the study is to investigate safety and tolerability of SNIPR001 in healthy volunteers and to evaluate the effect of SNIPR001 on reducing E. coli colonization in the gut. The study plans to enroll 36 healthy volunteers for multiple ascending dosing of SNIPR001 (NCT05277350). SNIPR001 has been granted Fast-Track designation by the FDA and is being developed in collaboration with the US non-profit organization CARB-X.
With the initiation of the First-in-Human study SNIPR BIOME becomes a clinical stage company. The experimental CRISPR therapeutic, SNIPR001, is designed to selectively target and eradicate E. coli in the gut, thus preventing translocation of these bacteria to the bloodstream, in a high-risk population of hematological cancer patients at risk for neutropenia. This precision approach could transform the way E. coli infections are prevented and treated, especially in the cancer ward. Today, there are no approved therapies for prophylactic therapy in this setting.
"Today, is a very special moment for SNIPR BIOME. For the first time ever, we are dosing a CRISPR-drug candidate in humans. Getting to this point is a major achievement and I am extremely proud of the whole SNIPR BIOME team, our collaborators, and advisors and especially our skilled CMC partner, Jafral, for their relentless effort in successfully bringing our first CRISPR-medicine into humans. However, this is only the beginning, and we truly believe that SNIPR001 could have the potential to help hematological cancer patients at increased risk of life-threatening bloodstream infections caused by multidrug resistant E. coli", says Dr. Christian Grøndahl, Co-founder & CEO.
Dr. Milan Zdravkovic, Chief Medical Officer and Head of R&D at SNIPR Biome, comments: "We are excited about having brought our first asset into humans and expect top line results around year-end. We are in parallel pursuing our pipeline of CRISPR-medicines of exciting targets within oncology, immunology and cardio-metabolism, and have an ambition of selecting the next molecule from our pipeline to move into IND enabling studies also by the end of this year"
For more information, please contact:
Christian Grøndahl, Dr.Med, Co-founder & CEO
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Mobile: +45 20202747
www.sniprbiome.com
Please follow us on LinkedIn & Twitter: @sniprbiome
About SNIPR BIOME
SNIPR BIOME is a leading CRISPR, and microbiome biotech company incorporated in Copenhagen, Denmark. SNIPR BIOME is engaged in the discovery and development of CRISPR/Cas-based medicines deploying its proprietary and patent-protected CRISPR/Cas platform. The company applies its CRISPR technologies to selectively target microbial pathogens and remodel the microbiome to address important unmet medical needs. SNIPR BIOME is pioneering a novel use of CRISPR/Cas technology to selectively and precisely eradicate target bacteria, while leaving the rest of the patient's microbial community intact. SNIPR BIOME was recently awarded a several million-dollar grant by CARB-X for CRISPR-based treatment of haematological cancer patients at risk of neutropenic fever and life-threating infections (SNIPR001). In addition, SNIPR BIOME and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has a strategic collaboration agreement to advance new CRISPR-based microbiome therapeutics to reduce immune-related adverse events (irAE) in patients being treated with combined immune checkpoint inhibitors. The company also develops proprietary technologies for in situ production of therapeutics in the human microbiome. SNIPR BIOME and Novo Nordisk recently entered into a research agreement on an undisclosed target to evaluate this technology for gene therapy of the microbiome i.e., in situ production of therapeutics in the human microbiome. SNIPR BIOME holds an extensive portfolio of granted patents protecting CRISPR modification of microbiota as an adjunct to cancer therapy, vaccine therapy and other immunotherapies. In March 2019, SNIPR BIOME closed a $50 million Series A financing by Lundbeckfonden Emerge (Copenhagen), Life Sciences Partners (Amsterdam), North-East Family Office (Copenhagen) and Wellington Partners (Munich).
For more details, please visit: www.sniprbiome.com and follow us on LinkedIn & Twitter: @sniprbiome
About CARB-X
CARB-X (Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator) is a global non-profit partnership dedicated to supporting early development antibacterial R&D to address the rising threat of drug-resistant bacteria. CARB-X is led by Boston University and funding is provided by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) in the US Department of Health and Human Services; the Wellcome Trust, a global charity based in the UK working to improve health globally; Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF); the UK Department of Health and Social Care's Global Antimicrobial Resistance Innovation Fund (GAMRIF) funded by the UK Government Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC); the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and with in-kind support from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the US Department of Health and Human Services. CARB-X is investing up to US$480 million from 2016-2022 to support innovative therapeutics, preventatives and rapid diagnostics. CARB-X funds only projects that target drug-resistant bacteria highlighted on the CDC's Antibiotic Resistant Threats list, or the Priority Bacterial Pathogens list published by the WHO, with a priority on those pathogens deemed Serious or Urgent on the CDC list or Critical or High on the WHO list. CARB-X is headquartered at Boston University School of Law. https://carb-x.org/. Follow us on Twitter @CARB_X
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Research reported in this press release is supported by CARB-X. CARB-X's funding for this project is sponsored by the Cooperative Agreement Number IDSEP160030 from ASPR/BARDA and by an award from the Wellcome Trust. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of CARB-X or any of its funders.
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MEXICO CITY, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 19, The Official Daily of the Federation in Mexico authorized Todito as an Electronic Payment Fund Institution.
The authorization granted by The National Banking and Securities Comission comes to position the company as one of the few approved Fintechs in the country, thus providing greater confidence to Todito's investors and users.
In the Official Daily of the Mexican Federation (DOF) it is mentioned that the institution will be subject to the supervision of The National Banking and Securities Comission (CNBV) and The Bank of Mexico (BANXICO), in the exercise of their respective powers as well as other competent financial authorities under the terms provided by law.
Todito has been characterized by being in continuous evolution to offer its users a safe, easy, and simple way to manage their money and now with this regulation guarantees it in a forceful way.
Todito has 24 years in the financial market helping the country's financial inclusion.
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Though most pandemic restrictions in Oregon are gone, several dozen businesses cited by state safety officials for violating COVID-19 mandates still owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines to the state.
More than 200 companies were fined between March 2020 and March 2022 for violating state mask, capacity, physical distancing and closure mandates. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division levied nearly $1 million total in fines.
A majority of the companies, most of them fined a few hundred dollars, have paid.
But nearly 40 companies, including some that were cited more than once, that were accused of willful violations have appealed, according to the latest data released to the Capital Chronicle by OSHA.
The appeals of companies with some of the biggest fines claim that OSHA overstepped its authority and that the mandates were unconstitutional. The appeals are still underway and continue to take up state time, but work at OSHA is moving towards a normal pace of about 2,000 complaints a year.
During the pandemic, the agency received more than 31,000 complaints about COVID-19 violations.
“We worked as hard as we could on this. There was a lot to handle,” said Aaron Corvin, the department’s spokesman. “We had to make some adjustments. There’s just no getting around it.”
Some overtime was required, and the department hired temporary workers. Sometimes officials faced angry owners and in one instance an armed threat.
“No one was assaulted,” Corvin said. “We did have protesters show up at the house of one of our staff who conducted an inspection and had protesters show up at the home of the former administrator – Michael Wood.”
The department also faced online threats, mostly on Facebook.
“There was quite a bit of that,” Corvin remarked.
The agency gave compliance officers de-escalation training to help them defuse tense situations.
Corvin said OSHA followed up on each complaint and tried to get violations rectified quickly with a phone call.
“If we could get things straightened out this way, then that is what we did,” Corvin said.
Though the mandates were widely publicized, Corvin said owners were sometimes confused about the requirements. The state ordered temporary closures and later restricted indoor capacity in counties with soaring cases to stem transmission of the virus.
The agency had never faced such a changing situation.
“We instituted requirements, and it evolved over time,” Corvin said. “We passed one of the few emergency rules in the nation, and we extended it over time.”
The rule, adopted in December 2020, specified physical distancing, mask and sign requirements for a range of businesses, including restaurants, stores and and gyms.
Officials levied the largest fines on owners who openly defied the mandates. OSHA usually issues less than a handful of willful citations a year. Over two years, that number increased tenfold.
Usually, companies try to avoid getting a willful citation on their record, Corvin said. They give companies a bad reputation and can increase worker compensation rates.
“Not only are our penalties intended to affect the future behavior of the employer, but also it creates a potential deterrent effect,” Corvin said.
With so many complaints, OSHA inspected less than 10%, carrying out about 2,600 inspections since March 2020.
“If we had the sense in the process that the employer wasn’t engaging in good faith or was refusing to talk to us or was refusing to work through this, then that would increase the likelihood of an inspection,” Corvin said.
Even then, some companies were defiant.
Companies cited more than once
OSHA cited businesses in half of Oregon’s 36 counties. Few citations were directed at businesses on the coast or in largely urban counties. For example, only six businesses in the Portland area were cited for willful violations. A majority were filed in largely rural counties, including Crook, Deschutes, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Polk and Wasco, where anger against restrictions grew as the pandemic persisted.
“The pandemic created this unique environment where there were super strong feelings,” Corvin said.
Some business owners doubted the virus posed a significant threat. Others disagreed with OSHA requirements.
When inspectors visited Kevista Coffee in Bend in June 2020, five months after they had opened, owners Kevin and Krista Lauinger told them they would not comply with the restrictions, according to OSHA records.
“Kevin explained that through research, he found that face coverings were ineffective to prevent exposure to Covid-19 and that he believed that wearing face coverings for extended amounts of time could harm his employees,” the inspection report said.
In a written response to OSHA in May 2021, the Lauingers said several employees had submitted “medical exemptions” to explain why they were maskless.
The state allowed medical exemptions in response to vaccine mandates, but not for masks.
Last May, Sandy’s mayor, Stan Pulliam, a Republican candidate for governor, visited the coffee shop. OSHA noted the visit in its files with photos from social media or elsewhere that showed maskless people in the coffee shop, hands over hearts, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
OSHA cited the Lauingers three times for mask violations, allowing customers to eat and drink inside, lacking an infection control plan and failing to conduct a risk assessment. Their total fine: $116,470, the second highest.
They did not respond to requests from the Capital Chronicle for comment.
Capitol Racquet Sports, which operates five gyms in the Salem area under the name Courthouse Club Fitness, faces the highest total fine: nearly $217,000 for failing to close and violating red warning signs posted at the gyms. The required state sign says the business is an “unsafe place of employment” and should be avoided.
On Nov. 17, 2020, owner John Miller wrote to members, explaining his decision to keep the fitness centers open: “As a result of the harm done to our business from the first shutdown, we will not survive another closure. This is a horrible position I find myself (in), and it leaves with only one choice. Courthouse Club Fitness will remain open Wednesday and the days to follow.”
In an appeal, attorney Tyler Malstrom told OSHA its orders were “unlawful and unconstitutional” and usurped the Oregon Legislature. He said no cases of Covid had been traced to the business and called the requirements “arbitrary and capricious.”
Malstrom declined to comment to the Capital Chronicle.
More than a year later, the fine remains unpaid and the appeals process is ongoing.
OSHA encountered one of the most aggressive responses during inspections at Along Comes Trudy, a restaurant in Springfield, Corvin said. When inspectors turned up on March 1, 2021, they found a sign on the door stating “No Trespassing to Government and State Officials.”
People were standing outside guarding the restaurant, according to an Oregon OSHA report They wore pistols on their hips, and one person was armed with a sword.
“These people had made threats to other regulatory agencies saying if anyone tried to shut down Trudy, they would crack some skulls open,” the report said.
The inspectors left.
Trudy Logan, who owns the restaurant, told the Capital Chronicle that the restrictions were “unconstitutional.”
“We have a right to take care of ourselves,” Logan said. “When is it a sin to go to work? I was not holding anybody’s feet to the fire to come in here.”
She also said she had no choice but to stay open. Her husband had recently died.
“I was the sole breadwinner,” Logan said. “I had to stay open or I was done.”
OSHA fined her twice for not enforcing the mask mandate or following capacity restrictions. She appealed the $51,740 in fines. The case is before the Workers Compensation Board for an administrative judge to decide.
Open defiance brings a bigger fine
About 80% of the citations issued during the pandemic were what OSHA considers non-willful when owners are not knowingly disobeying the law. Through last December, it could levy between $100 and $12,750 for such a violation; the maximum is now $13,653. No business that did not break the rules on purpose was cited for anything close to that amount.
Most of the non-willful fines were in the hundreds of dollars. The biggest fine of $4,200, against K1, a go karting venue in Hillsboro, was for allowing indoor entertainment. The company appealed and a settlement was reached, allowing a six-month payment plan. K1 has paid the fine.
So have most of the other companies cited for a non-willful violation.
The fines for willful violations ranged from $8,900 to $126,749. The highest is now $135,653. OSHA only fined one company – Capitol Racquet Sports in January 2021 – the maximum amount for its second violation.
After being cited, companies can settle with OSHA. If they decline, the citation goes to an administrative judge at the Workers Compensation Board. About 30 willful citations that were appealed are at the compensation board, awaiting a decision.
If the judge rules in OSHA’s favor, companies can sue.
Kevin Mannix, a Salem attorney who represents three companies, said in one appeal that the restrictions were unconstitutional. He declined to discuss the cases.
“We will stand by the positions we take in our litigation,” Mannix said in an email to the Capital Chronicle. “We do not discuss our strategy or tactics in these cases.”
Alsea School District in Benton County, fined $43,000 for not requiring masks, had the third largest fine. In its appeal, the district blamed Marc Thielman, the former superintendent. It said the board signed off on his recommendation “without fully understanding the consequences.”
In March, the board passed a resolution stating that the district will comply with state guidance. “The Alsea Board also hired a new superintendent that will follow all state laws and regulations,” it said.
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CORVALLIS – The Cascade Conference announced its spring Academic All-Conference awards, with 59 Oregon Tech student-athletes earning the distinction.
To earn the award, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore in academic standing, have attended the institution for at least a full year, while maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.20 or greater.
The Owls baseball team recorded the most Academic All-Conference selections with 15 – the highest total of any CCC baseball program.
Below is the list of OIT selections to the Academic All-Conference Team:
Baseball (15): Patrick Arman, Brody Connell, Zeke Cruz, Spencer Dahlke, Cody Dubray, Dylan Grogan, Kaleb Keelean, Alex Malcolm, Brodie Maloney, Ryan Mendez, David Palmer, Ian Peteron, Ryan Poling, Kage Southern, Mitchel Swanson
Softball (11): Sarah Abramson, McKenna Armantrout, Jensen Becker, Maggie Buckholz, Maddie DeVerna, Kennedy Jantzi, Lexi Klum, Kaila Mick, Kacie Schmidt, Jayce Seavert, Krista Ward
Women’s track & field (13): Brittan Bratscher, Aarika Brooks, Delani Dietrich, Jade Hopkins, Lily Lavine, Hannah Mason. Amber Miller, Kira Morrow, Katie Mull, Ally Odell, Mackenzie Peterson, Mia Smith, Faith Widman
Men’s track & field (8): Nick McMillen, Mark Hodge, Jonas Hartline, Patrick Giraudo, Thomas Dodgen, Maxwell Cox, Chris Ramirez, Joseph Wilkinson
Women’s golf (6): Maiya Baker, Payton Canon, Madison Darnold, Grace Hull, Kirsten Reed, Ashley Zhu
Men’s golf (6): Hunter Eberhardt, Michael Gray, Preston Luckman, Zach Malina, Mason Snider, Maysen Tibbs.
Lady Owls sign hoopster
Oregon Tech women’s basketball coach Scott Meredith announced the signing of Trinity Lutheran standout Elli Kent to a letter of intent for the 2022-23 season.
Kent was a three-time All-Mountain Valley League selection, earning MVP honors at the conclusion of the 2020 and 2022 seasons and helped her team to a sixth-place finish in the 2021 1A state tournament.
The 1A All-State selection averaged 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists and six steals per game as a senior – averaging 24 points per game during her high school career. Kent scored 51 points in a game as a sophomore against North Lake – one of 16 50-point games in Oregon prep basketball history.
“Elli is a really exciting addition to our roster,” Meredith said. “She scored 51 points in a game which says a great deal about her offensive skill set. She has an incredible jump shot with tremendous range and can create her own scoring opportunities. She nearly averaged a double-double while being the focus of every opponents’ defensive scheme and just plays hard all the time.”
Kent was a multi-sport athlete at TLHS, also competing in water polo, volleyball and golf and looks to major in business.
“Elli is very coachable and cares about effort on the defensive end,” Meredith said. “She has a high GPA, sings in the school choir and has a starring role in the school play. Elli comes right up the road from us and was a great fit from the start.”
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When will the hallowed multilateral institutions of Western democracy call out China for its merciless human rights violations in Shanghai, one of the world’s most famous, if not beloved, cities? Where is the esteemed Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization? Where is Bill Gates, the man who once said China was a COVID fighting exemplar? Where are these people?
If there is one thing you should know about China it is this — whatever the Chinese Communist Party does to its people, you can count on the C-suites and jet-setting philanthropist class of the Western world to be quiet. The more harm it causes, the deeper these guys bury their heads in the sand. But imagining if they were not such a bunch of beta boy cowards, they would say that what they see happening in Shanghai disgusts them and no Western nation should copy them.
What’s happening?
Shanghai is on lockdown. It is, in fact, the city’s first full-fledged, Wuhan-style lockdown. In 2020, it had closed schools and instituted work-from-home policies, but no one was locked in their homes with curfews and mandatory testing. There were no long lines to get a foot-long cotton swap stuck up your nose. That didn’t exist. It does now.
Some 26 million people are barricaded in their homes. Shanghai, the jewel of mainland China, is a COVID hellscape.
If your kid is sick, she is sent to a quarantine center. If you test positive, too, you can join her. If you have pets at home, they will be left to starve. “Public health authorities” — now some of the most despised people on Earth, especially in China — round up dogs and cats left alone to cull them.
That means kill them.
People are seen in social media posts screaming from their apartment windows. Shanghai is a hellhole. Shanghai is emblematic of what two years of COVID policies have done to the souls of millions — punished them, destroyed them, humiliated them. Hated them.
The Port of Shanghai — the world’s largest — is technically open, but there is no one to work. Expect supply chain problems in the weeks ahead and more inflation here at home.
China’s “zero COVID” policy is D-student-level public health management. Many in the West think China did great against COVID, with all its masking and lockdowns and obedience.
According to Johns Hopkins University, only seven people died of COVID in Shanghai. If you believe only seven people died of COVID in Shanghai over the last two years, then you have to believe it makes sense for China’s public health officials to close a global city like Shanghai in order to save seven more lives.
Will the social contract between the “Shanghainese” and the Chinese government be torn asunder? It is hard to know. I suspect the Chinese Communist Party can’t possibly keep Shanghai on lockdown for much longer. Wuhan was locked down for nearly a month. Shanghai is going on week three.
What we do know is that the World Health Organization and our own Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will never say Shanghai’s actions are not the way to fight disease. Their silence should be taken as a sign. They are watching to see if this “works,” so they can do it, too.
Remember, lockdowns were first Made in China.
I believe that there is a reason the policy- and agenda-setting institutions are quiet about Shanghai. They don’t want the Chinese Communist Party to look bad. There is a reason for that. The Western establishment loves the party model — from its economic management to its social management. They’re just “wokefying” it for their educated audiences at home.
If they are successful, I suspect one day you will see New Yorkers screaming from Chelsea to Harlem, “Let us out of here,” as the local “experts” with master’s degrees in public health from storied universities slaughter their dogs and send their PCR-positive (polymerase chain reaction) 10 year old to the local Holiday Inn to recover from a disease that has a 0.001 percent chance of causing them harm.
Shanghai is suffering. Who will admit it? Surely not those who wish to one day emulate it.
Kenneth Rapoza is a former staff journalist for Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.
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KLAMATH FALLS — Klamath Community College’s annual business and innovation competition for students and recent graduates returns Wednesday evening with cash prizes and a trip to a statewide competition on the line.
Badger Venture is a collaborative effort to nurture inventions, business concepts and innovative ideas presented between KCC, Klamath IDEA, Business Oregon and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), according to a KCC news release.
Its purpose is to encourage entrepreneurial concepts among current KCC students and graduates eligible as far back as the class of 2016, providing cash prizes based on each team’s business pitch in front of a panel of judges. Cash prizes will be awarded, with one team advancing to the statewide InventOR competition.
Taking place Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. in the KCC Business Center (Building 7), the event is free and open to the public, with free food and refreshments provided. This year’s Badger Venture consists of two student teams seeking cash prizes totaling $5,250 through this year’s Badger venture sponsors: Klamath County, Business Oregon, Klamath IDEA, Virtue Lab, and ASKCC.
“This is a student innovation competition, for students who have an idea for a business or have a prototype,” said Linda Williamson, business administration program lead at KCC. “They have looked at something and figured out a better invention, a better way to make something work.”
Two diesel/automotive KCC students have invented a new tool, dubbed the wrench coupler, that connects two wrenches making it possible to reach tight spaces and produce sufficient torque in spots where hands may not fit. The concept was developed by Charisse Wells and Austin Nunn. Wells and Nunn will present their concept as well as a prototype that they have already built.
“The wrench coupler allows the clipping of two wrenches together to reach tight spaces, and it can go through both ends of the wrench,” said Wells. “They can hook together for a better way to reach tight spots.”
Also competing are KCC welding students Paul Monteith and Antheny Rasdal presenting their concept to spark a welding and fabrication shop specifically as peer support career opportunities for individuals who have dealt with addiction, rehab, or incarceration. It is intended as an expansion of a nonprofit that Monteith operates – Tayas Yawkes (“medicine bag” in the Klamath language) – which works with Klamath Tribes to assist individuals who need a second chance in life.
“I want to create an environment where people can get everything that they need plus gain the skills to have an all-encompassing livable wage,” said Monteith. “I am trying to get it accredited so that we can provide on-the-job training and bring them to KCC for certification as a pathway. It is a skilled trade, and you can make a good living out of it.”
Following Badger Venture on Thursday Oregon Tech will host its annual Catalyze Klamath – a similar innovation competition for students that also provides cash prizes and an invite to the statewide InventOR contest, held every June in Portland.
Each team at InventOR representing schools across the state receive $2,500 to develop their concept, vying for $30,000 in prize money. This year, approximately 40 student teams from 20 partnering colleges and universities are expected to compete.
For more information about Badger Venture, visit www.klamathcc.edu/en-US/Students/Badger-Venture.
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Klamath Chorale's annual spring concert at the Ross Ragland Theater presents "The Great American Songbook" on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m.
The 60-voice community choir is directed by Robin J. Schwartz and accompanied by Bill “Slippery” Eaton.
The all-volunteer singing group will present a program of familiar songs, mostly from the 20th century, including large scale choral works in unique arrangements, along with special solos and duets. This is the first spring concert by the Chorale in two years.
Reserved tickets are priced at $15 for adults, plus transaction fees, with discounts available for students, seniors and members of the military. Tickets are available in advance at the Ross Ragland Theater box office during regular business hours, online at www.rrtheater.org or by calling 541-844-LIVE. Tickets will also be sold at the door beginning at 12:00 noon on the day of the concert.
Weekly rehearsals for the choral group’s annual spring concert began in mid-January and additional rehearsals have been held in the several weeks leading up to the concert.
“We are celebrating the spring season with a concert of great American songs, several of which are in unusual arrangements,” notes Robin Schwartz, the group’s director. “This is a concert with something for everyone!”
The concert program includes many popular songs from the last century, including “All The Things You Are,” “On The Sunny Side Of The Street,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Take Five,” “Moonglow” and “The Impossible Dream,” among many others.
There will also be special arrangements of such classics as “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” “Blue Moon” and “Old Devil Moon” as well as such songs as “Daddy Sang Bass” and “Seven Bridges Road.
Other works on the program include “America, The Beautiful,” “God Bless America,” “Go Down, Moses” and “Goin’ Home.”
The Klamath Chorale was formed in 1979 as the Klamath Symphonic Choir and has generally performed one or two concerts each year. It is the largest all-volunteer choir in the Klamath Basin and is made up of people who love to sing choral music. Seasonal dues help defray the cost of purchasing music and presenting concerts.
The Chorale’s director, Robin J. Schwartz, is a well-known performer and popular vocal soloist and is a former instructor at O.I.T., director of music at BBC Ministries and as well as a director of both school and church choirs.
The long-time accompanist for the Chorale, Bill “Slippery” Eaton, is also well-known locally as a director of musical theatre and for a wide variety of special musical events. He has directed and been musically involved in productions at both the Ross Ragland Theater and at the Linkville Playhouse and at many other venues in and around the Klamath Basin.
For more information about the concert, which will be approximately two hours long, telephone Charles Cossey, the production coordinator, at 541-884-8484.
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The U.S. housing market — which posted impressive equity growth, significant wealth accumulation and double-digit price gains during the coronavirus pandemic — faces some serious headwinds with inflation and supply shortages colliding with higher interest rates and price volatility.
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank also worries about a brewing housing bubble after U.S. prices, values and home sales skyrocketed during the pandemic. Researchers from the Fed’s Dallas bank are concerned about the continued rise in home prices resulting in worrisome market over-exuberance.
“Our evidence points to abnormal U.S. housing market behavior for the first time since the boom of the early 2000s. Reasons for concern are clear in certain economic indicators — the price-to-rent ratio, in particular, and the price-to-income ratio — which show signs that 2021 house prices appear increasingly out of step with fundamentals,” the Fed researchers said.
The Fed report does not expect a potential market correction to the scale of the Great Recession from 2007 to 2009. But it does worry about speculative investments turning sour and overextended home buyers fueling a wave of bankruptcies and foreclosures.
Housing markets across the U.S. saw robust price gains during the pandemic fueled by strong buyer demand and limited supplies of homes for sale.
Growth markets and luxury real estate hotbeds have seen prices skyrocket, according to sales data from the National Association of Realtors. Last year, Punta Gorda and Ocala, Florida, posted prices gains of more than 28%, according to NAR.
Other high-flying markets last year included Phoenix (25.7%), Las Vegas (24.7%), Ogden, Utah (24.7%), Salt Lake City (24.4%) and Boise-Nampa, Idaho (24.3%). That followed strong sales and price growth in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic.
Prices were up and home builders posted record sales, according to real estate research firm ATTOM Data Solutions. The real estate wave has carried luxury property owners in New York, San Francisco and Miami as well as smaller markets where major growth spurts are challenged by limited sales inventories.
Southern Oregon
“Our prices are up and supplies are down — like everywhere else,” said Jill Russell, a real estate agent with EXP Realty in Klamath Falls.
Russell said local pricing data in Klamath County shows prices were up 11% from March 2021 to March 2022 — $260,000 to $287,000.
Russell said like other rural markets, areas of southern Oregon drew interest during the pandemic from buyers looking to escape the stresses and restrictions of urban areas.
The exponential growth of remote work along with professional and creative workers’ expectations of that flexibility has also allowed some transplants into rural areas and small towns such as southern Oregon and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
“A majority of our clients who were buying were coming from outside of the area,” said Russell, who has been in the real estate industry for 12 years.
She said those included buyers from Portland, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area as well as Florida and New York. “People just from all over the place came into buy,” Russell said.
Other Oregon housing markets are also grappling with low inventories of homes for sale, especially in affordable categories.
“The real estate market in Jackson County is currently in favor of sellers as there is high buyer demand and low inventory across most price points,” said Jake Rockwell, principal and broker with Rockwell Real Estate in Medford.
Rockwell said housing data for home prices for Jackson County, which includes Medford, have increased 58% over the past five years and 14.5% from 2020 to 2021.
“Sellers in our market often benefit from quick sales and multiple offers to choose from. It has been this way for several years now and as a result median home values are at record all-time highs,” Rockwell said.
Rockwell expects to see price gains but said low supplies and affordability is a challenge for many buyers. “We need inventory of all shapes, sizes, types, and locations. Lack of inventory is the biggest challenge to the market at the moment,” Rockwell said.
Rate hikes, inflation
That challenge is slated to increase with the Fed raising interest rates to help combat 40-year highs in inflation. The Fed could issue a full-point increase to U.S. interest rates in May and June after a 25 basis point increase in March.
The interest rate hikes come as the U.S. posted an 8.5% inflation rate for March — the highest since 1981, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The inflationary situation impacts everything from construction materials for home builders to rent hikes for apartment tenants.
Higher interest rates could make it even more difficult for first-time and entry level buyers to qualify for mortgages.
Russell said buyers looking for affordable options are already challenged by high prices in bigger cities and popular areas such as Bend.
But smaller town and rural markets have limited inventories and development pipelines. Russell said a market such as the Klamath Basin has its own logistics challenges with its more remote location away from Interstate 5 and serious drought conditions.
“We’re so low on inventory,” Russell said, referencing Henry Ford’s famous line about limited color choices for early motor vehicles. “You can have any color you want as long as it’s black,” she said.
The real estate sector is also challenged by continued labor shortages and supply chain challenges.
Those are magnified in small rural markets where it’s more smaller builders driving growth. COVID shutdowns in China and U.S. sanctions against Russia could result in added supply chain problems with raw materials, home technology and construction components.
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Angry neighbor fired multiple shots into daycare, owner says
MILWAUKEE (WISN) - Seven children are safe after bullets whizzed through a Milwaukee home-based daycare. The daycare owner blames a neighbor angry at parking issues for the gunshots.
Bullet holes can still be seen inside and out at Little Warriors Child Care in Milwaukee after shots were fired April 12 at the building. Daycare owner Andjeia Harris put the kids in a bathtub for protection until police arrived.
“The daycare was shot into several times, and all I could do was just get all my kids and bring them down and protect them with, you know, trying to use my parenting skills,” Harris said.
She is currently operating from a temporary location.
Harris blames the shooting on a neighbor, angry about what they saw as parking issues caused by her new business.
“Bullets went right over my head. I felt the glass shatter on my back. It felt like melting glass. It felt like it melted through my back, as I’m like shielding down, trying to protect. I had a 1-year-old in a high chair. I had a 4-month-old still in her carrier seat,” she said.
That baby’s father, James Cooper, can barely comprehend bullets whistling through the daycare.
“I don’t know why people are like that. It’s just the way people are,” he said. “That honestly hurt my heart because I could have lost my little girl, and she’s like my everything.”
Harris says she was just getting her fledging business off the ground at that location. Now, she won’t be returning, if she reopens at all.
“I could have lost my life. Any of my children could have lost their life. Bullets don’t have a name. Them bullets could have easily went through the wall and hit any of my children,” she said.
Police have arrested four men in relation to the incident, but so far, no charges have been filed.
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HONOLULU (KITV)- Dealing with rising costs of just about everything continues to be a big problem for local Hawaii residents.
The state's Consumer Price Index indicates an increase of almost 10% compared to last year. Prices on meat, eggs, chicken, and fish are up from last year according to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Honolulu, a 14.7% increase from 2021.
Still, people are buying meat, while being a little more selective on how they do it.
"You have to look for the lowest price sometimes. But if you are going to one place and you need it right away, buy it in cash if you have the cash," said Jonathan Antolin.
"People are so tired now these days from work. Its just easier to just come and buy their food," said Rose Valdez, who was eating at San Nicolas Chicharron restaurant in Honolulu.
According to Bureau of Labor statistics: the same amount of food bought with $100 in 2020, would only allow a purchase 85% of those groceries in 2021. In March 2022, that's down to 74% to buy the same food bundle.
Still, Rose Valdez says people are willing to continue buying food from where she works. "We had to raise our prices a little bit just to keep up," said Valdez.
Not everyone however, is able to keep up with meat price inflation. "I'm not going to buy it today. maybe next month. who knows," said shopper Ellen Dumlao. She says she's changed how she shops for food. "You sometimes buy vegetables. You sometimes have to buy the fish or shrimp. Next time you go buy the meat again," said Dumlao.
She says the climate has changed. Prices keep climbing up, so she's not only changed what she buys, but also how she cooks it. "If you don't have meat, you cannot make the soup. if you have meat, you can make it. If you have fish, you can make the soup you can make the soup. Ok love you," said Dumlao.
People may have noticed the price of your poke and seafood is on the rise. You may be seeing trouble when you pull out your wallet to pay for fish and seafood, but it's the fishing industry that's threatened right now.
She may not be loving the prices, but that's not going to stop her from making a good healthy meal.
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In those closing arguments, both sides said there were high doses and large amounts of oxycodone prescribed to close friends of Puana over many years.
Those friends admitted in court they sold the oxy. Some said they sold it for tuition money for their kids, another claimed the money went to cocaine which was then used by Puana when he partied with his friends.
Government prosecutors said the oxy selling scheme was set up and known by Puana.
The defense admits Puana doing cocaine with patients is outside the usual course of a professional practice. But they claim he believed the patients were in pain and that is what doctors do - help people in pain.
"The government has to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, so the burden is on them - and it is a high burden.
The defense will argue, 'My guy did something, but they haven't proved it."
Now the case is up to the jury, which had a short deliberation Tuesday afternoon before wrapping up for the day.
They will have to discuss 3 weeks of witnesses and testimony and will be able to review all the evidence - in order to make their final decision over which side to believe.
"That is the jury's job to find which side is more credible. If they do, then they can convict. If they can't, that is reasonable doubt."
In this case, all jurors must agree on a verdict for the charges against Puana.
"In order to be found guilty, it has to be a unanimous verdict in their finding of guilt. But the same is true for not guilty - all 12 have to vote not guilty."
If they can't come to a unanimous verdict, the jury is considered a hung jury and would be dismissed.
Then attorneys for both sides would argue over whether they should hold a second trial
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HONOLULU (KITV) -- Right now in the State of Hawaii, 223,438 residents have no diagnostic, preventative, or restorative dental coverage.
Back in 2009, when the State was struggling to make ends meet during the Great Recession, Hawaii cut dental care funding for adults insured by Medicaid.
Dr. Anthony Kim, the Dental Director at the Waimanalo Health Center, has witnessed the negative impacts of this decision first hand.
"We've seen their dental conditions deteriorate. We've seen increased levels of dental carries, gum disease, rising to the levels where they are having constant dental emergencies," said Kim.
A majority of Kim's patients at the clinic are Medicaid patients.
"It was surprising, shocking, patients were a little confused, very disappointed and they were searching for answers," Kim said.
According to Kim, patients thought the cut would be temporary, so many tried to wait it out.
But putting off care led to more urgent situations, more dental emergencies, which started spilling into hospital emergency rooms.
According to a study by the University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine, 29,536 adults ages 21 and older went to the ER for a dental related issue between 2016-2020.
"We should be preventing those dental emergencies from even happening, and that can be done with preventative and restorative funding," said Kim. "Dental infections, dental decay, and dental gum disease are all 100% preventable."
The Hawaii Oral Health Coalition has been advocating for the restoration of Medicaid dental services for more than 10 years. And for the first time, it looks like State Lawmakers are recognizing the need.
The Legislature has opted to insert funding as a line item in the State Budget Bill, but what that funding amount will look like remains to be determined.
The Department of Human Services in testimony on April 5, 2022 presented three different potential funding options:
“As background, in 2020, DHS Med-QUEST Division (MQD) with the Health Policy Institute of the American Dental Association (HPI ADA) released a study that updated cost estimates for the restoration of the adult dental benefit. MQD identified three coverage options, ranging from a basic dental coverage to a comprehensive option, which is also referenced in this bill.
Option 1. Limited dental benefit focused only on prevention and oral disease control (dental procedures such as diagnostics (x-rays), cleanings, and fillings).
Option 2. Basic dental benefit focused on oral disease control and some restoration of chewing functions (diagnostics, cleanings, fillings, some root canals, some crowns, and some dentures).
Option 3. Comprehensive coverage that includes most dental procedures with some limits. Since the study's release in 2020, the number of adult beneficiaries has increased substantially.
Accordingly, the costs of each option were also updated:
Option 1 (SB1294 SD2 & Gov recommended) $3,466,328 State and $6,728,754 Federal (Total $10,195,082)
Option 2 $8,823,781 State and $17,128,516 Federal (Total $25,952,297)
Option 3 $16,110,586 State and $31,273,490 Federal (Total $47,384,075)
Lastly, if an appropriation is forthcoming, we respectfully request that the Legislature consider adding the appropriation to the executive budget. Including an appropriation via this measure would only be a one-time appropriation which would not support the necessary continuity of an adult dental program.”
Based on a release from the Senate Committee on Ways and Means on April 7, it looks like legislators have opted to support Option 2.
You can find this in the document below under Department of Human Services, 8th bullet.
"I know so many people who can't afford to get their dental work done so they neglect their dental health," said Jean Markell Johnson.
Johnson is a resident of Kailua and has been a patient at the Waimanalo Health Center since before the budget cut. She is one person who would benefit from this funding.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," said Johnson. "If people can afford these procedures they won't let expensive conditions develop."
The Legislature is expected to make a decision to fund and how much within the next two weeks during conference committees.
Currently 34 states offer some type of preventative and restorative dental benefits to adults.
In a 2021 survey conducted by Ward Research for Hawai'i Public Health Institute, 9 in 10 registered Hawai'i voters (92%) strongly agreed that preventative dental benefits should be included in adult Medicaid coverage.
"We are looking at this dental coverage impacting 223,438 of our fellow residents...these are our neighbors, our friends, our ohana. It’s the right thing to do and the legislature should act on their behalf," said Kim.
If you care about this issue, you can call your legislator.
To learn more, visit the Hawai'i Oral Health Coalition website. Questions can be directed to info@hiohc.org.
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(CNN) - A California couple exchanged vows while making sure not to spend over $500 on their wedding.
Kiara and Joel Brokenbrough’s big day had all the hallmarks of a typical wedding: feeding each other cake, tossing the budget and dancing the night away.
But when the couple said “I do,” they also said “I don’t” to spending thousands on the wedding.
“We kept it under $500,” Kiara Brokenbrough said.
The average cost for a wedding these days is $28,000.
The bride’s dress alone can cost a fortune but not Kiara Brokenbrough’s dress, which only cost $47. Ordered online, it arrived at her door like an ordinary package.
The wedding location, which was beside a highway above Los Angeles, cost the couple $0.
As for the reception at a nearby restaurant-lounge, family and friends paid for themselves. Some chipped in for the cake and flowers, and Kiara Brokenbrough’s mother paid for their honeymoon.
The couple says they didn’t want to start their marriage up to their necks in debt. Kiara Brokenbrough is a social media manager, and Joel Brokenbrough is a high school couch.
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ZURICH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced the addition of new, more sustainable High Shield laminates to its pharmaceutical packaging portfolio. The new low carbon, recycle-ready packaging options deliver on two fronts, providing the high barrier and performance requirements needed for the industry while supporting pharmaceutical companies' recyclability agendas.
These new High Shield innovations include more sustainable pharmaceutical sachet, stickpack and strippack packaging, providing options in both paper-based and Polyolefin-based materials. The innovative material structure enables recycle-readiness in line with regional demands and supports the market differentiation efforts of pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, it enables manufacturers and packers to leverage existing filling machines, with no required investments or efficiency losses.
"Amcor's addition of more sustainable High Shield Pharma Laminates in its portfolio demonstrate our unwavering commitment to innovation for the healthcare industry, as well as our promise to the environment," said Virginie Maes, vice president Healthcare for Amcor Flexibles EMEA. "To Amcor, nothing is more important in our healthcare packaging than delivering the safety and efficacy needed for medicine and medical devices that millions of people rely on every day."
Global sales of pharmaceutical products, which many of these products rely on for their packaging, will reach $1.4 trillion by 2026, with the European market expected to grow 5.4% through 20281. The more sustainable High Shield Pharma Laminates options for pharmaceutical sachet, stickpack and strippack packaging will first be introduced throughout Europe to help meet this growing demand and to address the sustainability requirements established by the European Union and regional governments.
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About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. Around 46,000 Amcor people generate US$13 billion in sales from operations that span about 225 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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SHENYANG, China, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BMW Brilliance Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBA) officially opened its Plant Dadong Extension in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, according to the Information Office of Shenyang People's Government. The new extension to Plant Dadong has a footprint of 910,000m2 -- the equivalent of about 125 football pitches. Dr. Franz Decker, President and CEO of BMW Brilliance, said the company has established one of the most advanced and intelligent production bases in Shenyang. The upgraded Plant Dadong will continue to lead the industrial upgrading of the automotive industry.
Plant Dadong is the cradle of BMW Group's localized production in China, producing three major car systems for the Chinese market, including the new BMW X5, BMW X3 and BMW 5 series. It is also the unique plant producing the pure electric BMW iX3 for the global market.
The upgraded Plant Dadong interprets the corporate vision of "lean, green and digital". It incorporates extensions of the press shop, body shop, paint shop and a single-roof logistics and assembly building with two independent production lines. The body shop is equipped with KUKA's largest Titan robot with a loading capacity of 1.3 tonnes for under body grabbing, which ensures the stability of the body with an action repeatability accuracy of 0.1mm.
Meanwhile, nine new special railway lines have been added to Plant Dadong, which ranks first in the global production system of BMW Group. At present, nearly 80% of the vehicles in Shenyang production base are transported entirely or partly by railway, greatly reducing carbon dioxide emissions caused by traditional transportation. In addition, waste aluminum and scrap are recycled in the stamping workshop for recycling, and 100% renewable water has been used in the painting workshop for the process, and energy efficiency will be further improved in the future. Solar photovoltaic systems in Plant Dadong have also been upgraded. This year, 179,000 square meters of solar panels are expected to generate more than 21 megawatt hours of renewable energy.
Since 2010, the joint venture BBA has invested around 83 billion CNY in Shenyang and built up the production system integrating R&D, purchasing, powertrain and vehicle in one location, making Shenyang the world's largest production base in BMW Group production network. In the summer of 2022, the third vehicle plant will open in Shenyang, as the home of the All New BMW i3, a fully electric mid-size sporty sedan made exclusively for the Chinese market. By then, Shenyang will soon become home to four production facilities: three vehicle plants and one powertrain plant which manufactures high-voltage batteries as well as combustion engines.
Dr. Milan Nedeljkovic, BMW AG Board Member for Production, congratulated the completion of Plant Dadong product upgrade project, saying: "China is of great significance to the BMW Group. Last year, nearly one-third of the BMW's produced globally were made in Shenyang."
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- East Ventures has recorded more than US$ 86 billion of annualized GMV and US$ 6.7 billion of follow-on funding; strengthening its leading position in the Southeast Asia region to bring more impacts to the society.
- East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022 showcase the robust progress of East Ventures and its ecosystem toward a sustainable and inclusive future, where 25% of its active portfolio has at least one female founder and an ecosystem that has contributed to 16 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations
JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, today launched its inaugural report named East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022. This report lines out robust progress and a range of initiatives among the firm and its ecosystem in engaging the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and practices in achieving a more sustainable and inclusive future.
With more than a decade of experience as an investor, East Ventures has worked with and witnessed hundreds of entrepreneurs who have changed the direction of Southeast Asia's economy with innovative technologies to reach overall society's betterment. The firm has also recorded more than US$ 86 billion of annualized Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) and US$ 6.7 billion of follow-on funding, which further strengthens its leading position to provide more impacts and further embark on the progress toward sustainability.
This report summarizes the extensive experience of East Ventures and its ecosystem as well as serves as a playbook that provides a better understanding and guidelines for all the players in moving toward sustainability. East Ventures' continuous commitment toward sustainable practices has been reflected by strategic initiatives and progress made, including being the first venture capital in Indonesia to sign the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) supported by the United Nations (UN), possessing 52% woman employees by merit and 33% woman investing partners, etc. East Ventures' ecosystem has contributed to 16 SGDs Goals, and 25% of its active portfolio has at least one female founder.
Through this report, East Ventures also announces the establishment of its ESG Leadership Team to manage its responsible and sustainable investment. This robust governance structure has and will continue to articulate responsibilities and oversee ESG compliance, policies, investment processes, and standards within East Ventures. Not only focusing on the betterment of its internal policies, but East Ventures is also constantly promoting the same application across its portfolio and ecosystem.
This report presents the Sustainable Investment Framework, which provides guidelines for maximizing impact creation opportunities and mitigating ESG risks in the potential transactions across the investment lifecycle. This sustainable investment strategy sits within a two-pronged approach of East Ventures: Doing Good and Avoiding Harm. Moreover, the foundation of East Ventures' sustainable investment strategy is its impact statement to "enable high potential companies to grow sustainable market propositions, thereby empowering a more inclusive society and the region's economy to prosper".
"We are glad to launch this report as part of our commitments towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. We believe digital connectivity overlaid with sustainability, where it serves as the foundation and a key propeller for economic growth and improvement of livelihoods in the markets. Sustainability has been the core of everything that we do, and we believe this report will transcend and provide applicable guidelines for all relevant parties in their daily practices," said Avina Sugiarto, Venture Partner of East Ventures.
East Ventures believes there are three main outcomes achieved through investment, where digitalization serves as a strong foundation to accelerate the progress, starting with financial inclusion, better education and healthcare, and a sustainable and livable environment. Therefore, East Ventures has been active in creating and supporting some initiatives in these areas; some of the highlights include Indonesia PASTI BISA (IDPB) in overcoming the health crisis, East Ventures - Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) in boosting the digital transformation, as well as Women with Impact Forum in driving a more equal and inclusive society. Moreover, East Ventures believes that continuous digitalization, initiatives, and partnerships are required to promote a green, efficient, and sustainable future.
"East Ventures will ensure the creation and partnership of the right initiatives to support our progress towards sustainable development, which ranges from the digital transformation and how the investment we made should bring impacts for the society and environment as a whole," Avina added.
The full report of East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022 can be downloaded at www.east.vc/sustainability-report
About East Ventures
East Ventures is a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 2009, East Ventures has transformed into a holistic platform that provides multi-stage investment, including Seed and Growth for over 200 companies in Southeast Asia.
An early believer in the startup ecosystem in Indonesia, East Ventures is the first investor of Indonesia's unicorn companies, namely Tokopedia and Traveloka. Other notable companies in the portfolio include Ruangguru, SIRCLO, Kudo (acquired by Grab), Loket (acquired by Gojek), Tech in Asia, Xendit, IDN Media, MokaPOS (acquired by Gojek), ShopBack, KoinWorks, Waresix, and Sociolla.
East Ventures was named the most consistent top performing VC fund globally by Preqin, and the most active investor in SEA and Indonesia by various media. Moreover, East Ventures is the first venture capital in Indonesia to sign the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI), supported by the United Nations (UN). East Ventures is committed to achieving sustainable development and bringing positive impacts to society through its initiatives and ESG-embedded practices.
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STOCKHOLM, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2023 has been appointed in accordance with the Instruction for the Nomination Committee resolved by the Annual General Meeting 2012.
The Nomination Committee consists of:
- Johan Forssell, Investor AB;
- Karl Åberg, AB Industrivärden;
- Anders Oscarsson, AMF - Tjänstepension och Fonder;
- Jonas Synnergren, Cevian Capital Partners Limited; and
- Ronnie Leten, the Chair of the Board of Directors.
Johan Forssell is the Chair of the Nomination Committee.
Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee are welcome to contact the Nomination Committee. Proposals must be received in due time before the Annual General
Meeting to ensure that the proposals can be considered by the Nomination Committee.
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LIDKÖPING, Sweden, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announces the delivery of a record order to a global leader in logistic solutions.
The record order is for Handheld's newly launched SP500X ScanPrinter, an innovative wearable solution used for package sorting and printing across the customer's distribution facilities. The SP500X ScanPrinter is replacing a previous solution that Handheld has been providing to the logistics giant since 2012.
The compact and wearable SP500X ScanPrinter is a unique scan-and-print solution that eliminates the need for printed labels and combines 2D imaging, inkjet printing and wireless communication in one device. The hand-mounted SP500X scans a package and transmits the information to the warehouse management system (WMS) which recognizes the package and identifies where it should go. That information comes back instantly, and the device then prints directly on the package without the need for labels.
The SP500X is built around inkjet printer technology licensed from Hewlett-Packard (HP) and features innovative, new technology that will enhance package sorting and inventory management operations. Handheld also has an agreement with HP to develop and sell printing products worldwide based on HP's thermal inkjet print cartridges.
"We've been looking forward to fulfilling the first massive order," says Jim Rimay CEO of Handheld US. "We are thrilled to build on this long-term relationship by providing a unique and wearable solution to a global logistics leader like this. Their decision to continue the partnership with Handheld with this record order is a testament to the improved productivity and the increase in efficiency that the SP500X brings."
"It is a great achievement in challenging times to build and deliver such a key device to a customer of this stature. We are proud to once again have been chosen to supply mission-critical products to a global leader," said Thomas Löfblad, CEO, Handheld Group. "It highlights our success in closely partnering with customers to bring increased efficiency, greater usability and high value to their operations."
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Handheld Group is a manufacturer and global supplier of rugged mobile computers, including handhelds and tablets. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. Handheld Group, headquartered in Sweden, has subsidiaries in Finland, the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the USA. www.handheldgroup.com
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AMSTERDAM and OSLO, Norway , April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MPC Energy Solutions N.V. today published its Annual Report and ESG Report for 2021.
"MPC Energy Solutions is extremely well-positioned with our renewable energy project portfolio of 114 MW and a development backlog of another 750 MW in the very attractive Latin America and Caribbean regions. Since our successful USD 100 million capital raise ahead of the listing on Euronext Growth in Oslo in January 2021, we have made good progress in moving our diversified portfolio forward, and in Q1 2022 we reached a very important milestone, as our first project started generating revenue," said Martin Vogt, CEO of MPC Energy Solutions.
With the renowned German investment manager MPC Capital as its sponsor and largest single shareholder, MPC Energy Solutions is driving the transition to renewable energy concentrated in seven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that are at the forefront of renewable energy ambitions. The market opportunity is estimated at more than 45 GW in wind and solar alone by 2030, with an annual growth rate exceeding 14%.
"2021 was an eventful and at the same time challenging year for our company. While facing certain delays related to the Covid-19 pandemic and global supply chain disturbances, we were able to continue with all of our projects and are on track to generate the anticipated return on capital," said Martin Vogt.
MPC Energy Solutions' first ESG Report is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and inspired by the Euronext guidelines for sustainability reporting.
"Implications of climate change are becoming increasingly concerning, and the recent months' geopolitical events have illustrated significant challenges for the global energy supply. On this backdrop it is extremely inspiring and rewarding to dedicate all our efforts to rolling out renewable energy production. For us as a company it is vital to have a full overview of how we impact and get impacted by the environment we operate in, and we experience a growing interest in sustainability among our stakeholders, which we welcome. I am proud to present our company's first sustainability report which aims to furnish our stakeholders with a transparent overview and allows for further insights into our efforts on material topics," said Martin Vogt.
MPC Energy Solutions published its audited financial statements today as part of the annual report. The performance in 2021 was in line with management's expectations, in a year focused on ramping up the organization, progressing project development, and making first investments. The company did not generate revenues in its first full year of operations and ended 2021 with a negative operating income (EBIT) of USD 2.9 million and a net loss of USD 2.7 million. Total assets amounted to USD 86.1 million.
"We are well-financed to be able to deliver on our portfolio. We have no long-term financial debt, and at the end of 2021 we had a cash position of USD 56.9 million, part of which has now been invested in the first quarter of 2022 as planned," said Martin Vogt.
Compared to the preliminary and unaudited consolidated financial statements MPC Energy Solutions published on 3 March 2022, the following relevant changes were made as a result of the audit performed by Ernst & Young Accountants LLP Netherlands:
- The operating loss (EBIT) decreased from USD 3.1 million to USD 2.9 million, mainly following adjustments to foreign currency translations, with a subsequent impact on the net loss, which decreased from USD 2.8 million to USD 2.7 million.
- Total assets increased from USD 83.9 million to USD 86.1 million due to a recognition of rights-of-use-assets from land lease contracts in El Salvador and Colombia. Corresponding liabilities were also recognized, and there was no effect on the profit and loss.
- Cash and cash equivalents remain unchanged at USD 56.9 million. Only small adjustments were made following foreign currency translations of cash held in non-USD currencies.
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MPC Energy Solutions ("MPCES") is a global provider of sustainable energy and primarily focuses on low-carbon energy infrastructure, including solar and wind assets, and other hybrid and energy efficiency solutions. The Company participates in the full project lifecycle of renewable solutions, from early-stage development through construction and operation. More details at www.mpc-energysolutions.com
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New deployment helps streamline processes, reduce manual tasks for employees, and digitise member experience
READING, United Kingdom, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the software company that crushes business complexity, today announced Nationwide Building Society deployed Pega Smart Dispute for Issuers to transform its Visa card disputes process. This enabled Nationwide to improve agent performance and customer satisfaction by streamlining the systems required to handle a dispute from 15 down to two and reducing dispute processing time by approximately 15%.
Nationwide Building Society is a mutual financial institution, the seventh largest cooperative financial institution and the largest building society in the world, that is run for the benefit of its 16 million+ members. The COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented 251% surge in Visa card disputes, putting extreme pressure on branch staff and contact centers, resulting in challenges managing servicing queues. In response, Nationwide selected Pega Smart Dispute to modernise and consolidate its systems to improve the member experience and reduce operating costs. The new deployment also allows members to now initiate and track disputes online, making them more efficient and accessible.
Nationwide has realised several other improvements to the member and employee experience with Pega, including:
- Faster servicing times: Reduction of wait times for members with the introduction of a self-service function.
- Streamlined systems: By condensing the number of systems, one call handler can now deal with the member facing dispute process without handing off.
- Faster dispute processing: The straight-through processing capabilities of Pega allowed Nationwide to combat surges in demand, resulting in faster resolution of claims for members.
- Optimised interactions: With Pega's guided recommendations, the message from all call handlers is consistent, dramatically improving the member experience.
- Faster roll-out of compliance releases: With Pega's regular Visa compliance releases, the development team can quickly implement necessary changes, with all analysis conducted by Pega. This creates a repeatable cycle that reduces business risk.
For the implementation, Nationwide turned to its long-standing strategic partner, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Leveraging its deep contextual knowledge of Nationwide's payments business, and its technology expertise, TCS, a Global Elite Pega Partner, helped customise and deploy the Smart Dispute solution.
Nationwide plans to continue using Pega, and collaborating with TCS to improve member experience and roll out the payment disputes capability to other business units in the coming months.
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'We have now successfully completed thousands of consumer Visa dispute claims and have finally been able to retire our legacy forms system," said Martin Watkin, product owner, payment CIO, Nationwide Building Society. "With this digital transformation, our member facing colleagues are able to consistently deliver an excellent experience in a simple and straight forward manner that is also hassle free for colleagues in operational areas."
"In today's environment, it is crucial to streamline resolution of critical customer issues such as payment disputes and reduce the effort of servicing and operations staff," said Steve Morgan, banking industry market lead, Pegasystems. "Nationwide Building Society has demonstrated success with Pega by intelligently automating processes, retiring legacy systems, and saving both members and staff time. Nationwide will reap the rewards of their technology modernisation efforts, with the ability to more rapidly respond to future regulatory changes and evolving payment trends."
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Pega delivers innovative software that crushes business complexity so our clients can make better decisions and get work done. We help the world's leading brands solve their biggest business challenges: maximizing customer lifetime value, streamlining customer service, and boosting operational efficiency. Pega technology is powered by real-time AI and intelligent automation, while our scalable architecture and low-code platform help enterprises adapt to rapid change and transform for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.pega.com.
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BOSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vilas S. Dhar, a technologist, human rights advocate, and President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, was named a 2022 Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum. Dhar is being recognized as a visionary leader at the intersection of philanthropy, technology, and civil society, bringing a unique sense of humanity to an increasingly digital future. The Young Global Leaders are an esteemed cohort of individuals under the age of 40, whose members have gone on to become Nobel Prize recipients, heads of state, CEOS of Fortune 500 companies, and Grammy Award winners.
As the head of a 21st-century philanthropy, Dhar is driving an ambitious agenda connecting technological capacity to grand social challenges ranging from climate change to the delivery of front-line health services - all while reshaping philanthropy in the process. As a global expert on artificial intelligence (AI), Dhar co-chairs the Global AI Action Alliance at the World Economic Forum, has orchestrated an unprecedented philanthropic merger with a technology-focused foundation, and launched an in-house Data and Society team that partners with non-profit organizations to create pathways to data maturity at scale.
"Vilas is reimagining the role of civil society in shaping our shared digital future. He recognizes the urgent opportunity to foster relationships between philanthropy, governments, and the private sector to ensure technological tools are being harnessed for people and outcomes over product," said Sir Bill English KNZM, former Prime Minister of New Zealand. "Vilas sees past the technology itself and pinpoints the precise ways in which tech, data science, and artificial intelligence can solve our most pressing human challenges."
Dhar brings a dynamic professional background to the YGL Class of 2022. His career has included work as a human rights lawyer, CEO, and board director, and he has served as the Gleitsman Fellow on Social Change at Harvard University, an Expert on AI for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, and a Senior Fellow of the Berggruen Institute. Dhar holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law, a Master's in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Illinois. He is currently completing his doctoral dissertation at the University of Birmingham, where his research drives novel approaches to economic and policy infrastructure for a data-enabled society to support and empower vulnerable populations.
The Forum of Young Global Leaders supports visionary changemakers in accelerating solutions to global challenges. Dhar embraces the opportunity to work with fellow YGLs to build within the civil sector the same technological capacity and expertise that drives private sector advancements, and to stand with communities to catalyze technological solutions. Through collaboration with civil society leaders, technologists, and policymakers across the YGL community, Dhar is determined to advance an ethically-grounded, tech-enabled future that amplifies the very best of our shared humanity.
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation is a global 21st-century philanthropy bridging the frontiers of artificial intelligence, data science, and social impact to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. The Foundation's work focuses on bringing together academia, practitioners, and civil society to pursue the potential of AI and data science to address some of the world's most urgent challenges.
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- Samsung Biologics has now fully acquired Samsung Bioepis, as a wholly owned subsidiary
- First payment completed funded through paid-in capital
- Accelerated growth expected in biosimilars and future novel therapeutics R&D
INCHEON, South Korea, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS) announced today that it has completed the purchase of Biogen's stake in the Samsung Bioepis joint venture for USD $2.3 billion. With the completion of the first payment of USD $1.0 billion pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement, Samsung Biologics has now fully acquired Samsung Bioepis as a wholly owned subsidiary. The remaining USD $1.3 billion will be made in installments over two years.
"Today's announcement marks a significant milestone for Samsung Biologics in our continued venture into the biosimilar business and accelerating biosimilar growth," said John Rim, CEO and President of Samsung Biologics. "By leveraging our extensive experience as a leading CDMO, we will further contribute to saving lives of the patients and address a wide array of diseases."
The purchase was funded by a portion of paid-in capital increase of KRW 3 trillion (approximately USD $2.5 billion) raised by issuing new shares, the proceeds of which will be used to fund the company's strategic growth plans. The acquisition gives Samsung Bioepis improved autonomy and agility in business operations, accelerating sales growth, operating margin improvements, as well as biosimilar development capabilities and future performance in novel drug development.
Samsung Biologics will continue to deliver on its commitment to clients and shareholders by providing quality-driven CDMO biomanufacturing services. The company is currently building Plant 4, which will partially become operational in October 2022. In addition, Samsung Biologics is in the process of securing additional land of 350,000m2 for Bio Campus II, which will be 30% larger than the size of the current site for future growth.
About Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS) is a fully integrated CDMO offering state-of-the-art contract development, manufacturing, and laboratory testing services. With proven regulatory approvals, the largest capacity, and the fastest throughput, Samsung Biologics is an award-winning partner of choice and is uniquely able to support the development and manufacturing of biologics products at every stage of the process while meeting the evolving needs of biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. For more information, visit samsungbiologics.com.
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Strive to Empower Public Health with Disinfection Robotics Solution in Post-Pandemic Era
HONG KONG, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftBank Robotics Group Corp. ("SBRG") today announced its strategic equity investment in Avalon SteriTech ("Avalon"), marks a great step forward in strengthening the companies' collaboration since its joint venture was established in March 2021. Upon the completion of the transaction, SBRG will own approximately 5% stake in Avalon's disinfection business. Mr. Kenichi Yoshida, Chief Business Officer of SoftBank Robotics Corp, will take part in its board of directors to support the continuous growth of the company.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of April 2022.
Avalon and SBRG continue to see a strong market demand for robotic disinfection technologies and how they successfully raised the bar of cleaning and disinfection in combatting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, the two companies strive to innovate smart-cleaning products and customized solutions in Hong Kong and beyond, leveraging Avalon's strengths in biotechnology and healthcare, and SBRG's expertise in AI, automation, and robotics.
Building on the success of Whiz Gambit, the 2-in-1 AI-powered cleaning and disinfection robotics solution launched under the joint venture, has successfully extended its footprints worldwide from Asia Pacific to EMEA, forging ahead toward Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. As the pandemic rages on, Whiz Gambit has been widely adopted by the public sector, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries, with over 100 of them serving the city's extensive railway network in Hong Kong. Hence, Whiz Gambit was also a proud recipient of several international recognitions including the Innovation Honoree (Robotics) at the CES 2022 Innovation Awards.
"We are excited to deepen our strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics Group, the worldwide leader in robotics solutions. Since last year, we have been working closely in accelerating the adoption of smart disinfection solutions and uplifting the public health standard that transcends conventional concepts of hygiene. The investment from SoftBank Robotics will bring tremendous momentum to our global market expansion, as we continue to work hand in hand with businesses, governments, and societies to safeguard the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe," said Mr. Lewis Ho, Chief Executive Officer of Avalon SteriTech.
"SoftBank Robotics continues to identify innovative business approaches that enable us to stay at the forefront of providing robotics solutions. Equity investment is a capital efficient way for us to strengthen our participation in the ever-changing competitive robotics landscape. This opportunity to increase our stake and involvement will bolster our disinfection robots category. We are pleased to have found a like-minded partner like Avalon SteriTech, with their extensive knowledge in the biomedical sector, it will be integral to the success of this joint venture", said Mr. Kenichi Yoshida, Chief Business Officer of SoftBank Robotics Group Corp.
Moving forward, the strategic partnership will focus on creative product development and strengthen business collaboration, from technologies and robotics innovation, business operations, and sales network establishment, setting foot in the dynamic global disinfection market. As the world sees the aviation industry's recovery making its way, Avalon will be launching a new disinfection robot for mass transportation later this year. Currently, Avalon's disinfection robot for the sector is serving Cathay Pacific Airways and MTR's Airport Express for daily disinfection.
About Avalon SteriTech
Avalon SteriTech strives to provide next-generation cleaning, disinfection and sterilization technology infrastructure for public spaces. Led by a diverse team of world-class scientists, medical doctors, academic advisors and business professionals, Avalon SteriTech is able to use its knowledge and market insights to deliver customized solutions that address unmet public health needs. As part of the Avalon Group, a Hong Kong homegrown biomedical group founded in 2013, Avalon SteriTech aspires to become a worldwide leader in public health infrastructure and protection.
About SoftBank Robotics Group
SoftBank Robotics is driving technology forward by becoming a worldwide leader in robotics solutions. Rapidly expanding with offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, Boston, London, Paris, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Singapore, Sydney, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
SoftBank Robotics is constantly exploring and commercializing robotics solutions that help make people's lives easier, safer, more connected, and more extraordinary. SoftBank Robotics' robots are used in more than 70 countries worldwide and we offer innovative applications relevant in the fields of retail, tourism, healthcare, finance, education, facilities management, cleaning, warehouse, and logistics.
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Couple spends just $500 on their wedding
(CNN) - A California couple exchanged vows while making sure not to spend over $500 on their wedding.
Kiara and Joel Brokenbrough’s big day had all the hallmarks of a typical wedding: feeding each other cake, tossing the budget and dancing the night away.
But when the couple said “I do,” they also said “I don’t” to spending thousands on the wedding.
“We kept it under $500,” Kiara Brokenbrough said.
The average cost for a wedding these days is $28,000.
The bride’s dress alone can cost a fortune but not Kiara Brokenbrough’s dress, which only cost $47. Ordered online, it arrived at her door like an ordinary package.
The wedding location, which was beside a highway above Los Angeles, cost the couple $0.
As for the reception at a nearby restaurant-lounge, family and friends paid for themselves. Some chipped in for the cake and flowers, and Kiara Brokenbrough’s mother paid for their honeymoon.
The couple says they didn’t want to start their marriage up to their necks in debt. Kiara Brokenbrough is a social media manager, and Joel Brokenbrough is a high school couch.
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Innovative off-road electric vehicle manufacturer brings trailblazing snowmobiles to the Nordics
SÄLEN, Sweden, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Taiga Motors Corporation (Taiga) (TSX: TAIG), a leading electric off-road vehicle manufacturer, today debuted its snowmobiles at SkiStar, the leading operator in alpine mountain tourism in Scandinavia, at its resort in Sälen, Sweden. After the company's milestone deliveries in March, this European unveiling marks another significant landmark for the electric powersports manufacturer. This is an important step in Taiga's global expansion aspirations, whose product line innovation began with electrifying the snowmobile, one of the most challenging vehicles in the off-road segment. For SkiStar, it is an important next step in its sustainability transformation to have a net-zero climate impact from an operations standpoint by 2030.
"Sweden continues to be a global pioneer in electrification and sustainable solutions. It's only a natural decision for us to debut our Nomad snowmobile in Europe at SkiStar in Sälen," said Taiga CEO Sam Bruneau. "We're excited for the SkiStar team to experience these two revolutionary machines, while also bolstering our mission in providing an electric snowmobile that does not compromise on performance, while also preserving the environment."
"Protecting the unique mountain environment in which SkiStar operates is fundamental for the sustainable development of our business. We therefore recognized Taiga's innovation in the off-road space early on and are excited for them to debut their sleds here at SkiStar," said Fanny Sjödin, Head of Sustainability at SkiStar. "Low emissions, good performance and a vast improvement on the snowmobiles environmental impact, has encouraged us to choose Taiga's electric snowmobiles for use by ski patrol and other mountain operations."
Taiga snowmobiles allow outdoor enthusiasts to consciously explore winter terrains without compromising performance, noise, reliability, and efficiency. Leveraging a clean sheet design and mechanically simplified snowmobile platform, Nomad delivers optimised functionality for work-related tasks, family outings, or trail riding. No powertrain maintenance, customizable drive parameters and hyper-precise throttle control contribute to Nomad's ease of use and approachability. Bringing peak performance in all conditions and standard automotive charging, Taiga is setting the standard for durability and reliability in electric snowmobiles.
For more information or to order a Taiga snowmobile, please visit TaigaMotors.com, and to read more about Taiga's inaugural deliveries click here.
About Taiga
Taiga (TSX: TAIG) is a Canadian company reinventing the powersports landscape with breakthrough electric off-road vehicles. Through a clean-sheet engineering approach, Taiga has pushed the frontiers of electric technology to achieve extreme power-to-weight ratios and thermal specifications required to outperform comparable high-performance combustion powersports vehicles. The first models released include a lineup of electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft to deliver on a rapidly growing demand from recreational and commercial customers who are seeking better ways to explore the great outdoors without compromise.
About SkiStar
SkiStar AB (publ) is listed on the Mid Cap list of the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. The Group owns and operates mountain resorts in Sälen, Vemdalen, Åre and Stockholm (Hammarbybacken) in Sweden and in Hemsedal and Trysil in Norway. Operations are divided into three segments: Operation of Mountain Resorts, Property Development & Exploitation and Operation of Hotels. As the leading holiday tour operator for Scandinavia, SkiStar's business concept is to create memorable mountain experiences, develop sustainable destinations, offer accommodation, activities, products and services of the highest quality with our guests in focus. For further information, please visit www.skistar.com/en/corporate.
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This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to expectations regarding market trends, the Company's future objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, the anticipated performance of customer experiences and customer demand for our products, as well as information with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations and intentions.
This forward-looking information is identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "may", "would", "should", "could", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "foresee", "believe", and "continue", as well as the negative of these terms and similar terminology, including references to assumptions, although not all forward-looking information contains these terms and phrases. Forward-looking information is provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding the Company and its business, operations, prospects and risks at a point in time in the context of historical and possible future developments and therefore the reader is cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in, or implied by, such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the effect of further supply chain disruptions, and the impact of such disruptions on ability to fulfil orders, pre-orders for the Company's vehicles being cancelled and those described in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2021, and under the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's annual information form filed on March 28, 2022 on the Company's SEDAR profile at sedar.com.
Forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are based on information currently available to management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes or results anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such statements.
All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements, and there can be no guarantee that the results or developments that we anticipate will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on our business, financial condition or results of operation. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained herein is provided as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Bills to Expand Access to Medical Marijuana Advance
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Legislation aimed at expanding patient access to medical marijuana in Louisiana was advanced Tuesday by a state House committee.
Tuesday’s votes in the House Health and Welfare Committee sent the bills to the full House for debate.
The News-Star reports that the legislation would change the agency that regulates the medical marijuana industry, and adds the University of Louisiana at Monroe to the list of institutions that can do research on medical marijuana.
Lawmakers said current law allowing only 10 licenses for regional marijuana pharmacies can be a hardship on patients who have to travel. Bills advanced by the committee address that criticism in different ways.
Rep. Joe Marino, an independent from Gretna, won approval of a bill that would expand the number of licenses from 10 to 25 with 30% of the new licenses set aside for minorities and women.
Republican Speaker Pro Tempore Tanner Magee of Houma pushed a bill that would keep the number of licenses at 10, but allow those pharmacists licensed to open second locations within their regions when their patient counts hit 5,000. A currently unissued 10th license would go to Jefferson Parish.
Magee’s legislation also would shift regulation of the state medical marijuana program from the state Department of Agriculture to the state Department of Health. And it would require medical cannabis pharmacies to make home deliveries at least once a month.
“The fastest growing demographic of patients is the elderly,” Magee said. “They often need the medicine delivered to them.”
Another bill approved, by Rep. Travis Johnson, a Vidalia Democrat, would allow nurse-practitioners to write recommendations for the drug.
None of the bills that advanced increases the number of growers, now limited to the LSU and Southern agriculture centers, according to the News-Star.
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Earth Day Volunteer Opportunity in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana will deploy the second phase of its Plaquemines Community Reef this Friday and Saturday to protect a sensitive heritage site used for centuries by the Atakapa-Ishak/Chawasha of Grand Bayou Indian Village. Volunteers will travel by water from the Buras Boat Harbor to the reef site to assemble a living shoreline by hand using bags of oyster shell recycled from New Orleans restaurants. This Earth Day weekend project offers people from throughout southeast Louisiana an opportunity to take action that will help minimize storm surge and coastal erosion.
CRCL, the first statewide nonprofit dedicated to confronting coastal land loss, has recycled more than 10 million pounds of oyster shell since the shell recycling program began in 2014, keeping it out of landfills to create living shorelines. CRCL’s recycled shell oyster reefs have slowed shoreline erosion by up to 50%, while creating habitat for new oysters and other wildlife. More than a dozen New Orleans restaurants participate in the program; there are also two sites in the city where residents can drop off their own shell for recycling. The program is supported by businesses and organizations including the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Meraux Foundation, Henderson Hutter, Shell, Chef’s Brigade, TC Energy Foundation, Stolthaven Terminals, Phillips 66 and EMR Metal Recycling.
“Our reef deployments are a unique, meaningful and fun way to help protect the coast,” said Kellyn LaCour-Conant, the restoration programs director at CRCL. “The first phase of this reef protected an irreplaceable Indigenous mound site from worse damage during Hurricane Ida. By adding more shell to this reef, we can maximize its shoreline protection capacity ahead of this year’s hurricane season. We’ve had volunteers describe the deployment experience as life-changing, and we always need more helping hands, so don’t miss out.”
Volunteers will meet at the Buras Boat Harbor, about 50 miles from New Orleans by car. At the harbor they will move bags of shell onto boats, which will then travel to the reef site, where the deployment team will place the bags of shell into the water to construct the reef. Volunteers are invited but not required to get onto the boats or in the water.
Lunch, snacks, drinks and all necessary equipment are provided by CRCL. Registration and more information are on CRCL’s events webpage.
To learn more about the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, visit the organization’s website.
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Great Southern Wood Preserving Announces $22.5M Expansion in Avoyelles
MANSURA, La. – From Louisiana Economic Development:
Great Southern Wood Preserving, the lumber processing company best known for its YellaWood brand pressure-treated pine, is investing $22.5 million to expand the selection of wood treatments for residential, industrial and marine use produced at its Avoyelles Parish facility. In addition to its residential and marine use products, the expansion will allow the company to target new commercial and industrial markets in Louisiana. The company will retain 75 jobs and create 58 new direct jobs with an average annual salary of $42,200 plus benefits. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in 144 indirect jobs, for a total of more than 200 new jobs in Central Louisiana. At peak development, the company estimates the project will result in 300 construction jobs.“Great Southern Wood Preserving joins a growing list of lumber companies that have announced new or expanding operations that created more than 600 direct new jobs in Louisiana the past two years,” said Governor John Bel Edwards. “The timber industry is thriving in our state, and investments by existing Louisiana producers like Great Southern reinforce our agribusiness sector and contribute to the revitalization of our rural communities.”The Great Southern facility in Mansura, located on 35 acres, will be expanded to include a 187,500 square-foot warehouse to protect treated lumber, 112,500 square-foot manufacturing facility, office building and truck maintenance shop.“This expansion in Mansura is the culmination of the long-range plan we had in mind when we began operations there in late 2011,” Jimmy Rane, Great Southern’s founder, president and CEO, said. “We’ve experienced continued growth through those years, and have reached the stage where investing in expanded product offerings will allow us to serve the broader Louisiana market with new products and additional manufacturing capabilities for residential, construction and industrial markets. We have a very strong leadership team and workforce in Mansura, and we’re poised to continue growing in Louisiana, which is a key growth area for us. We couldn’t be more excited about our expansion in Mansura, and we’re looking forward to getting underway.”Construction on the expansion began in March and is expected to be complete by the end of 2023. Hiring for the new positions and early phases of operations at the expanded site will begin in early 2023. “The Town of Mansura and the Avoyelles Police Jury partnered to enhance drainage for Great Southern and the surrounding area, helping to make their expansion plans a reality,” Mansura Mayor Kenneth Pickett said. “I’m proud to see that our collaboration is helping to generate new jobs and increased economic activity in our area.” To secure Great Southern’s expansion in Mansura, the State of Louisiana provided the company with a competitive incentive package that includes the services of LED FastStart, the No. 1 statewide workforce development program in the U.S. Great Southern is expected to participate in the state’s Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs. The company also will receive a $750,000 award from the state’s Retention and Modernization Tax Credit program, and $750,000 from the CLECO economic development fund established in 2017 as part of the public utility’s transition to private ownership. The fund, which is administered by LED, was created to support job-creating projects across CLECO’s largely rural 24-parish service area. “Great Southern Wood is an important component of the wood products industry, which is a driver of the Central Louisiana economy,” said Larkin Simpson, executive vice president of Louisiana Central. “We applaud their leadership and commitment to the region with the addition of new jobs and capital investment in Avoyelles Parish. Investments like this one continue to strengthen our regional economy and showcase the ability and capacity of our people. Louisiana Central is proud to work alongside our valued partners to grow jobs, grow opportunity, and grow our region.”“Avoyelles Parish and the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury are very proud and fortunate to have Great Southern Wood located in our Parish,” Avoyelles Parish Police Jury President Kirby Roy said. “We have a great relationship with Great Southern, and we will do all we can to keep them in our parish.”
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