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Seasoned nephrologist and renal industry veteran joins the CloudCath team to support the advancement of the company's peritoneal dialysis remote patient monitoring solution
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudCath Inc., a private medical device company advancing real-time fluid analytics and remote patient monitoring for peritoneal dialysis (PD), announced today a new addition to their executive leadership team with the hire of Don Williamson, MD as Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of Clinical Services. Dr. Williamson brings 30 years of medical practice and renal industry expertise to the organization to advance the development of the CloudCath solution for remote patient monitoring and managed care of PD patients.
"The possibilities for improving the care of peritoneal dialysis patients with the CloudCath platform are significant in that it will allow more end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients to stay on cost-effective PD longer for improved quality of life," stated Dr. Williamson. "Peritoneal dialysis is an important treatment option for ESRD, but it is highly underutilized, especially in the US, due to concerns with peritonitis infection and lack of adequate at-home patient monitoring. The CloudCath solution directly addresses these concerns with its advanced human fluid analytics and remote patient monitoring platform that supports a proactive, managed care approach to the clinician/patient relationship."
Dr. Williamson is a board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician with 20 years of clinical practice at Nephrology Associates, PC in Georgia where he served as President and Managing Partner. During this time, he also worked as a clinical investigator for the Southeastern Clinical Research Institute and has contributed to over 30 clinical research grants and peer-reviewed publications in the renal health space. In addition, Dr. Williamson held multiple executive leadership roles at American Renal Associates (ARA), the fourth largest dialysis provider in the US, including Chief Medical Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer. He also co-founded the Nephrology Centers of America and a privately held, nephrology software company, Kinetic Decision Solutions. In recent years, he was a lead investor and Board of Directors member for Virex Health, a rapid, point-of-care diagnostics company that underwent a successful acquisition with Sorrento Therapeutics in February 2022.
"The addition of Dr. Williamson to the CloudCath executive team brings essential clinical and medical leadership to the organization at an important time in the company's growth, and I am thrilled to have him on board," stated Aly ElBadry, CloudCath CEO and Co-Founder. "As we look to commercialize with our recent 510(k) clearance and develop advanced capabilities in our remote patient monitoring platform, Dr. Williamson brings critical insights into the needs of clinicians and patients, ensuring that CloudCath continues to deliver advanced managed care solutions for human fluid analytics to patients around the world."
About CloudCath
CloudCath is a private medical device company advancing real-time fluid analytics and remote patient monitoring of peritoneal dialysis. By driving innovation at the intersection of biologic insights, machine learning algorithms, and remote monitoring IoT technologies, CloudCath solutions provide automated, powerful health analytics from human fluid assessment to healthcare providers. The company's first solution addresses the needs of peritoneal dialysis patients. The CloudCath System is designed to activate the clinician/patient partnership through remotely monitoring patients' dialysis fluid, supporting higher peritoneal dialysis utilization rates, reducing high-mortality hospitalizations, maximizing the functional and social quality of patients' lives, and keeping ESRD patients on PD therapy longer. For more information, visit www.cloudcath.com.
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Dolcas Biotech adds full safety assurance to proven efficacy of its curcumin extract
LANDING, N.J., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A just-published research study confirms the long-term safety of Dolcas Biotech, LLC's CURCUGEN® curcumin formulation. With multiple scientific evaluations already having firmly established the oleoresin-based turmeric (Curcuma longa-L.) formulation's bioefficacy and high bioavailability, this recent preclinical safety evaluation demonstrated unequivocally that there is zero indication of any general toxicity, genotoxicity or adverse events associated with long-term use.
The independently conducted, safety evaluation published in the Hindawi Journal of Biomedical Research International1 and led by Somashekara Nirvanashetty, PhD, et al., sought to establish the safety of CURCUGEN using a standard series of in vitro and in vivo safety studies, in accordance with OECD guidelines. This included the toxicological assessment of acute, oral, and 90-day repeated dosing.
The single dose of CURCUGEN administered orally to Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats demonstrated a non-lethal dose of as high as 5,000mg/kg body weight. A sub chronic assessment of CURCUGEN, as administered to SD rats over 90 days resulted in a no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) at a dose of 2,000mg/kg body weight/day. This was confirmed through comprehensive screening of blood serum markers encompassing organ function and urine analysis. Moreover CURCUGEN did not elicit any genotoxic or mutagenic abnormalities with long-term use.
Confirming its safe and effective status, Dolcas Biotech president K. G. Rao remarked, "Not only does the knowledgeable, label-reading consumer of today demand to know what's in the products they consume, they want to be reassured of their impeccable safety."
CURCUGEN is a 100% turmeric-derived, bioavailability-enhanced, water-dispersible, and rich in active curcuminoids. Dolcas was awarded a patent for its unique, clean-label coextraction of polar-type resins from the turmeric oleoresin (the matrix where curcuminoids, essential oils, and resins exist together in nature). The proprietary manufacturing process does not remove, further refine, and then reconstitute these active compounds, as do other formulations on the market. Instead, the process optimizes their interaction – particularly with water – so that the otherwise lipid-soluble curcuminoids disperse for heightened functional and biological activity.
CURCUGEN already has proven an effective supplement to support joint function and reduce pain secondary to inflammation. A study published last year revealed that the natural turmeric extract helps support mood and gut health, including helping to ease the symptoms of IBS. CURCUGEN is a patent-pending, food, beverage, and supplement-friendly, pure turmeric-sourced botanical. It is standardized to 50% curcuminoids, 1.5% retained turmeric essential oil, turmeric polysaccharides, and resins. Overall, it has demonstrated powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity at doses of only 500mg per day.
Unlike standard formulated curcumin products, CURCUGEN preserves the natural composition of curcuminoids with fidelity to the turmeric rhizome.
CURCUGEN has already attained Self-GRAS status, and the new study positions the company to apply for full FDA GRAS status later this year. "The enhanced bioavailability of CURCUGEN, with its 39-times greater free curcumin absorption profile, allows the consumer to feel confident knowing the product is completely safe and fully clean label," Rao concludes.
Be sure to visit Dolcas Biotech at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, May 10-12, booth number B109.
1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35402613/
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Higher mortgage rates are compounding affordability challenges for home shoppers, but the market continues to move at a remarkable pace
- Monthly mortgage payments on the typical U.S. home are 19.5% higher than they were three months ago, and 38% higher than a year ago.
- Annual home value growth set a record for the 12th month in a row. The typical U.S. home is worth $337,560, up 20.6% from a year ago.
- Buyers remain ready to pounce on any inventory that hits the market. For-sale inventory and newly pending sales each grew 11.6% from the month prior, and typical time on the market decreased two days from February.
SEATTLE, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home shoppers are facing a one-two punch this spring: Quickly rising mortgage rates are compounding affordability challenges that have been brought on by record home value growth. The cost of a 30-year mortgage on the typical U.S. home is now 19.5% higher than it was just three months ago, according to the March Zillow® Real Estate Market Report.i Despite this, the pace and volume of sales picked up in March, showing the depth of the pool of home buyers willing and able to meet current asking prices.
The typical U.S. home is worth 20.6% more than it was a year ago, the 12th straight month in which a new record for annual home value growth has been set. Mortgage rates, which were below 3% a year ago, entered March at 3.51% and rose as high as 4.54% during the month.ii Combined, rising home values and mortgage rates have pushed the monthly payment on the typical U.S. home 38% higher than it would have been a year ago, assuming a 30-year mortgage with a 20% down payment.
"Higher mortgage rates were anticipated this year, but the speed of their rise has been breathtaking," said Jeff Tucker, Zillow senior economist. "Record low mortgage rates had been an affordability lifeline during the pandemic, keeping monthly payments in check even while prices climbed quickly. March was the biggest test yet of whether enough buyers can meet the new asking prices to keep home values growing at a record pace, and the answer was 'So far, yes.' There will be a point when the cost of buying a home deters enough buyers to bring price growth back down to Earth, but for now, there is plenty of fuel in the tank as home shopping season kicks into gear."
One bright spot for home shoppers is that the long-awaited seasonal inventory boost finally came in March. After six consecutive months of dwindling inventory — a streak that lasted longer into the year than is typical — 11.6% more homes were available in March than in February, the largest one-month jump in Zillow's records.iii
Still, inventory is 22.5% lower than it was a year ago, and the roughly 754,000 homes that were on the market in March represent a figure lower than in any month on record before January 2022. The number of newly listed homes in March jumped 35.8% from February to about 386,000, but that remains 8.5% lower than last March's pace of new listings.
Buyers proved they remain ready to gobble up any inventory that comes their way. Newly pending sales rose 11.6% in March from February — the exact same increase as inventory — demonstrating that demand is still outstripping supply, even with higher mortgage rates. The speed of sales also picked up in March, accelerating to nine days for the typical sale, down from 11 in February.
Zillow's home value forecast now calls for 14.9% growth through March 2023, down from a year-ahead forecast of 16.5% growth made in February. Zillow's existing home sales forecast has been lowered as well, to 6.09 million sales in 2022, which would mark a slight decline of 0.5% from 2021. Affordability headwinds — led by sharp mortgage rate increases — have strengthened faster than expected, but these figures still represent a remarkably competitive housing market in the coming year. Annual home value growth of 14.9% would have been the highest ever recorded by Zillow before June 2021, and 6.09 million existing home sales would mark the second-best calendar year total since 2006.
Rents may have hit a turning point. The typical U.S. rent grew 16.8% year over year to $1,904. That's down from 17.2% annual growth in February, marking the first slowdown in annual rent growth since February 2021. The rapid rise in rent prices over the past year has stretched affordability in much of the country and made it harder for potential first-time buyers to save for a down payment.
About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates offer customers an on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting or financing with transparency and ease.
Zillow Group's affiliates and subsidiaries include Zillow®, Zillow Offers®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans™, Zillow Closing Services™, Zillow Homes, Inc., Trulia®, Out East®, ShowingTime®, Bridge Interactive®, dotloop®, StreetEasy® and HotPads®. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).
i The Zillow Real Estate Market Report is a monthly overview of the national and local real estate markets. The reports are compiled by Zillow Research. For more information, visit www.zillow.com/research. The data in the Zillow Real Estate Market Report are aggregated from public sources by a number of data providers for 931 metropolitan and micropolitan areas, dating back to 2000. All current monthly data at the national, state, metro, city, ZIP code and neighborhood levels can be accessed at www.zillow.com/research/data.
ii Zillow's real-time mortgage rates are based on thousands of custom mortgage quotes submitted daily to anonymous borrowers on the Zillow Group Mortgages site by third-party lenders and reflect recent changes in the market. Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. is a licensed mortgage broker, NMLS #1303160.
iii Inventory figures stated in this report are from Zillow's raw for-sale inventory metric, which is more responsive to real-time market shifts. Previous editions of the Zillow Market Report have reported the smoothed for-sale inventory metric, which is a trailing three-month average. Each version of Zillow's for-sale inventory metric is available as a time series at www.zillow.com/research/data/. Please contact press@zillow.com with any questions.
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BlueKudu's artisanal infused chocolates will be available at all 45 Curaleaf locations statewide
WAKEFIELD, Mass., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced the launch of BlueKudu infused chocolates at all 45 Curaleaf locations in Florida. Acquired by Curaleaf in 2020, BlueKudu was founded in Colorado as one of the state's original and most experienced edible manufacturers known for utilizing culinary experts to create artisanal cannabis products. The expansion marks BlueKudu's first launch outside of Colorado and Curaleaf's entrance into Florida's infused chocolate category.
Patients in the Sunshine State can now experience the BlueKudu brand through three distinct 100mg gluten-free bars: Milk Chocolate (sativa), vegan Dark Chocolate Mint (hybrid) and Milk Chocolate (indica). Each BlueKudu chocolate bar consists of high-quality ingredients sourced from Rainforest Alliance Fair Trade Certified Farms. BlueKudu's alcohol extraction process produces a clean and more natural oil infused in easy-to-manage 5mg pieces that simplify the dosing process.
"BlueKudu's ability to produce consistent and premium edibles make it an ideal patient offering in Florida," said Joe Bayern, CEO of Curaleaf US. "We are thrilled to introduce the brand's line of artisanal infused chocolates to the state's growing base of medical patients. At Curaleaf, and especially in the important Florida market, we remain committed to enhancing our product offerings to meet the needs of the diverse patient community."
The expansion of BlueKudu follows the launch of Select Live Rosin and Select X Bites in Florida. For more information regarding Curaleaf's latest product offerings in the state, along with openings and hours of operation, please visit www.curaleaf.com/locations/#florida.
About Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to improve lives by providing clarity around cannabis and confidence around consumption. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf and Select, provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 23 states with 128 dispensaries, 26 cultivation sites, and employs over 5,600 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.
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Report reveals that nearly 90% of product security professionals feel they need to improve on key areas such as SBOM analysis and compliance readiness
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybellum, the leading provider of the Product Security Platform that enables product and device manufacturers and suppliers to continuously detect, manage, and remediate cyber threats and security vulnerabilities, released today its Medical Device Cybersecurity: Trends and Predictions 2022 Survey Report. The full survey report is available here.
Medical device cybersecurity has become an extremely complex challenge. With medical devices becoming software-driven machines, and the rapid pace at which cybersecurity risk evolves due to new vulnerabilities, complex supply chains, new suppliers, and new product lines, it has become seemingly impossible to keep the entire product portfolio secure and compliant at all times. It is now more important than ever to learn from peers and try to find the best way forward.
In this survey, security experts from hundreds of medical device manufacturers were asked, what their main challenges are and how they plan to address them in 2022, and beyond.
Here are some of the interesting things the survey revealed about medical device manufacturer's security readiness:
- Respondents' top security challenge is managing a growing set of tools and technologies, partly explained by the lack of high-level ownership
- 75% of respondents noted that they don't have a dedicated senior manager responsible for device cybersecurity
- Almost 90% admitted they need to improve on key areas, such as SBOM analysis and compliance readiness
- Almost 50% increased their cybersecurity budget by more than 25% in 2022
- More than 55% of medical device manufacturers do not have a dedicated response team (PSIRT) in place
"We embarked on this survey to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the main challenges facing product security teams at medical device manufacturers, as part of our effort to help to better secure the devices," said David Leichner, CMO at Cybellum. "Some of our findings were quite surprising and highlight serious gaps that exist both in processes for securing medical devices and in regulation compliance. We believe that medical device manufacturers, their suppliers, compliance professionals, and even product security professionals from other industries, can all benefit from reading the results and key findings from this survey."
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About Cybellum
Cybellum enables medical device manufacturers to keep the products they build secure and compliant, every single moment of their life. Industry leaders use Cybellum's Product Security Platform to fuse security into every phase of the product life cycle. Powered by Cyber Digital Twins™ technology -- a live digital replica of every software component inside your devices – Cybellum allows product security teams to manage cyber risk continuously, whatever new threat arises.
From living SBOMs to automated vulnerability management and continuous monitoring, teams can ensure their product portfolio is secure from design to post-production and beyond. To learn more visit www.cybellum.com
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Women in Data Selects CYPHER LEARNING to Help Support Organization's Growth
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CYPHER LEARNING, a leading provider of learning platforms for schools, universities and organizations around the world, today announced its partnership with Women in Data, a global community of 20,000 data enthusiasts located in over 30 countries. CYPHER LEARNING's technology enables Women in Data to implement dynamic learning programs and provide engaging educational resources to members.
A leading community for women in tech and AI, Women in Data helps increase diversity in data careers through awareness, opportunity and empowerment. To support its mission and increase knowledge-sharing, Women in Data deployed CYPHER LEARNING's MATRIX for Businesses platform. The nonprofit organization will use MATRIX to store all materials, such as learning modules and event recordings, in a single place, and enable real-time collaboration through groups. MATRIX will serve as a portal supporting the journey of the organization's members and their growing global community — enabling them to more fully realize the benefits of their memberships.
"As Women in Data continues to grow, we need a platform that supports our growth as an organization and community. MATRIX does just that," said Deni St. Lawrence, director of operations of Women in Data. "The CYPHER LEARNING team works with us to bring our ideas and vision to life, and helps us create a positive experience for Women in Data members where they can connect, grow and lead together, all in one place."
MATRIX is an intelligent learning platform for businesses that makes it easy to design and distribute learning materials, track learner progress, train clients and partners, and sell online courses.
"I am happy to welcome Women in Data as our new client," said Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER LEARNING. "Through this partnership, we're pleased to support Women in Data's mission and enable their members to connect, collaborate and learn from one another in an easy, engaging way. At CYPHER LEARNING, we're dedicated to providing our customers with the most innovative learning products to help drive their successes."
For more details about CYPHER LEARNING products and client successes, please visit www.cypherlearning.com or email info@cypherlearning.com.
About CYPHER LEARNING
CYPHER LEARNING provides an intelligent learning platform that is empowering schools, businesses, and entrepreneurs worldwide to reimagine online education and deliver the best learning experiences. CYPHER LEARNING has solutions for all major e-learning sectors: NEO LMS for K-20, MATRIX LMS for Businesses, and INDIE LMS for Entrepreneurs. Relied on by millions of users at more than 20,000 organizations, CYPHER LEARNING supports 40+ languages and has offices worldwide with global headquarters in San Francisco. For more information, please visit www.cypherlearning.com.
About Women in Data
Women in Data (WiD) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by Sadie St. Lawrence when she noticed the lack of women representation as she began her own journey into data. Concerned about the prospect of gender equality in a data-driven future, the first chapter of Women in Data was launched with a mission to increase diversity in data careers. Today, Women in Data is a global community of 20,000 data enthusiasts of all backgrounds located in more than 30 countries around the world coming together to increase awareness, create opportunities and empower women in data careers.
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Solution provides rich context surrounding VPN traffic, enabling security professionals to make smart decisions to protect their infrastructure and data
ATLANTA, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Element, the global IP geolocation and audience insights leader, today announced the launch of Nodify™, a threat intelligence solution designed to help security professionals respond to the recent changes in the VPN market, and the threats they pose to corporate and government networks and data. Nodify provides critical context surrounding VPN traffic, enabling cybersecurity teams to understand the level of threat such traffic poses, as well as set policy around that traffic.
Over the past few years, a plethora of VPN providers have entered the market, including high-end premium services and residential VPN proxy services, which seek to harvest the IP addresses of consumers who come through home residential IP address connections. Additionally, some VPNs offer features favored by nefarious actors, such as no-logging, anonymous payments, and come from regions of the world known to be hotspots for bad behavior.
To help security professionals assess VPN traffic, Nodify delivers key contextual insight, including VPN classification (masked, public, private), provider's name/URL, whether the provider allows for user anonymity and logs user activity, IP addresses related to a provider, languages of the target market of the VPN provider, and more.
This context allows security professionals to differentiate between extremely risky VPN connections and more benign ones. This insight, in turn, allows them to protect revenue streams by determining which transactions pose a risk, and prevent bad actors from infiltrating or hijacking their systems by identifying anonymized connections. Nodify also helps professionals protect against corporate espionage by ensuring inbound and outbound connections are not from a VPN, proxy or darknet.
"VPN usage exploded during the pandemic, and it continues to grow. While not all VPN usage is nefarious, enough of it is to warrant security professionals to look more closely at the VPN traffic that hits their networks," said Jerrod Stoller, President of Digital Envoy, parent company of Digital Element. "Nodify builds on Digital Element's expertise in IP intelligence data, and is an example of our commitment to innovation and delivering richer IP contextual data that can be applied to a wider range of use cases. In this example, Nodify allows our clients to consider the implications of VPN data, and make decisions about who can and cannot access their networks, and implement rules to enforce their policy decisions."
About Digital Element
Digital Element is the global IP geolocation and intelligence leader. In business for more than two decades, the company has unrivaled expertise in leveraging IP address insights to deliver new value to companies in a privacy-sensitive, transparent manner. Leveraged by the world's most recognized brands, Digital Element provides clients with innovative solutions designed to optimize engagement across industries and applications, creating unique value at every consumer touchpoint. Many of the world's largest websites, brands, security companies, ad networks, social media platforms and mobile publishers have trusted Digital Element's technology to target advertising, localize content, enhance analytics, and manage content rights as well as detect and prevent online fraud.
Visit www.digitalelement.com for more information on how to bring the power of location to the online world. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @DigitalElement then like us on Facebook.
Headquartered in Atlanta and London, Digital Element is a division of Digital Envoy, Inc.
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Dragonfly and AbbVie expand their existing collaboration in oncology and autoimmune disease to develop additional drug candidates in immune-mediated diseases using Dragonfly's proprietary Tri-specific NK cell Engager Therapy (TriNKET™) platform
WALTHAM, Mass., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragonfly Therapeutics, Inc. ("Dragonfly"), a biotechnology company developing novel immunotherapies that harness the innate immune system to treat disease, today announced an expansion of its research collaboration with AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) to discover and develop Dragonfly's novel immunotherapies for new targets in autoimmune and fibrotic diseases. AbbVie successfully licensed its first TriNKET™ drug candidate from Dragonfly, part of a multi-target collaboration initiated in November 2019, in January 2021.
"AbbVie is committed to delivering transformative treatment options for patients suffering from autoimmune and fibrotic diseases," said Dr. Jonathon Sedgwick, Vice President and Global Head of Discovery Research at AbbVie. "We have seen strong progress in our current collaboration with Dragonfly focused on their triNKET technology and are pleased to expand our partnership to include additional immunology targets of interest to AbbVie."
"AbbVie is a global leader in treating immune-mediated diseases, and they continue to be a terrific partner" said Bill Haney, co-founder and chief executive officer of Dragonfly, "we look forward to building on our successful collaboration, and rapidly progressing with the AbbVie team to advance new treatment options for patients."
Under the agreement, Dragonfly will grant AbbVie the option to license exclusive worldwide intellectual property rights to multiple new candidates developed using Dragonfly's TriNKET™ technology platform. AbbVie will pay Dragonfly an upfront payment, future success-based milestone payments and royalties.
About Dragonfly
Dragonfly Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing therapies that use its novel TriNKET™ technology to harness the body's innate immune system to bring breakthrough treatments to patients.
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LENEXA, Kan., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunflower Health Plan, in collaboration with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has awarded Dr. Dung Nguyen, Wichita-based physician, with its national distinction of provider excellence.
Sunflower selected Dr. Nguyen to recognize the extraordinary efforts he and his staff have made to deliver quality care and clinical excellence to Sunflower members. These results indicate a focus on ensuring appropriate screenings and follow up, which often requires coordinated outreach and patient education.
"On behalf of Sunflower Health Plan, I'm pleased to recognize Dr. Dung Nguyen for the excellent service he provides to our members in the Wichita area," said Sunflower President and CEO Michael Stephens. "Our goal at Sunflower is to provide the highest quality of care and services to our members, and that would not be possible without outstanding providers like Dr. Nguyen. With the 2021 Summit Award for Excellence in Care, we thank Dr. Nguyen and his team for their ongoing dedication to the best health of all they serve."
Sunflower Health Plan presented the award to Dr. Nguyen on April 19 at Nguyen Family Medicine.
"Dr. Nguyen and the Nguyen Family Medicine clinic staff have demonstrated that they are champions of exceptional patient care," said Dr. Michael Skoch, Sunflower chief medical director. "These exemplary results point to well-designed patient outreach procedures and a genuine commitment to improving health outcomes."
Dr. Nguyen earned his medical degree from Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University, and is board certified with the American Board of Family Medicine.
Centene has sponsored this annual award since 2008, recognizing practitioners for their exemplary performance in a variety of quality measures.
About Sunflower Health Plan – Sunflower Health Plan, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas through local, regional and community-based resources. Sunflower is committed to improving the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care in an approach based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. For more information, please visit www.sunflowerhealthplan.com.
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Award-winning ranges and cooktops recognized for significant greenhouse gas reduction
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux announced that four of its Frigidaire brand induction ranges and cooktops have been awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2021-2022 ENERGY STAR® Emerging Technology Award (ETA). These induction ranges and cooktops have been recognized for their significant greenhouse gas reductions driven by energy efficiency.
"Sustainability is at the heart of the experiences and solutions Electrolux develops," said Nolan Pike, head of Electrolux North America. "Not only are we developing products that make your food taste better and clothes cleaner, but they also eliminate food waste and extend the life of your favorite clothing."
The winning appliances include:
- Frigidaire Gallery 30'' Front Control Induction Range with Air Fry
- Frigidaire Gallery 30" Freestanding Induction Range with Air Fry
- Frigidaire Gallery 30" Induction Cooktop
- Frigidaire Gallery 36" Induction Cooktop
Electrolux has long been a globally recognized leader in sustainability and the company is furthering that leadership with its ambitious 2030 sustainability targets, including becoming circular and climate-neutral in its operations. These new induction ranges and cooktops represent the next step in meeting its 2030 targets by bringing innovations to consumer kitchens that make clean-up easier, have faster cooking times, more precise temperature control and are more energy efficient.
These four award-winning cooktops meet the EPA's rigorous performance criteria to reduce energy use and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The per-unit efficiency of induction cook tops is about 5-10% more efficient than conventional electric resistance units and about three times more efficient than gas, according to ENERGY STAR.
"The ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award is given to products that are on the cutting edge of environmental performance. Congratulations to Electrolux for its leadership in bringing four new induction cooktop models to the market. We look forward to working with them to promote these super-efficient products to consumers nation-wide," said Ann Bailey, Director, EPA ENERGY STAR Products Program.
About Electrolux
Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2021, Electrolux North America had sales of nearly $5 billion and employed about 12,000 people. For more information, go to www.electroluxgroup.com.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. Since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners have helped American families and businesses save 5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity, avoid more than $450 billion in energy costs, and achieve 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions.
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NEW YORK and LONDON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Corporation, the provider of intelligently automated Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions, has appointed experienced general manager and sales leader Steve Hadaway as its Chief Revenue Officer.
Hadaway takes up the newly created post after 15 years in senior management positions at analytics software company FICO, where he was responsible for overseeing relationships with its global financial services clients. Most recently, as Vice President & Managing Director, EMEA, Hadaway drove the regional strategy, leading 200 employees serving more than 50 markets worldwide.
Noted for his successful track record of achieving exceptional growth and instilling a high-performance culture within his teams, Hadaway will be a key executive figure at Encompass. He will head up its revenue-focused functions, including Direct Sales, Strategic Alliances and Marketing.
"We are delighted to welcome Steve to Encompass. His vast experience of working with major financial institutions and steering impressive business growth will be invaluable as we continue to expand at a rapid rate," said Wayne Johnson, CEO and co-founder at Encompass. "This will be a crucial year for us as we work to enhance our impact across all regions, developing our product and business to bring on new customers and better meet the needs of those existing to us, and we are pleased to have someone of Steve's caliber join in this capacity at what is an incredibly exciting stage."
"It is such a thrill to be joining Encompass at this exciting stage of their evolution. They have built an extraordinary platform to help banks fight financial crime, ensure compliance and deliver enhanced customer experience through automated and digitized customer journeys," added Steve Hadaway, Encompass' new CRO. "The numerous client successes to date have been impressive and I see a great deal of potential still for the business, and for our clients. It is also rewarding to be joining a company where growth is built on a positive culture of customer-led innovation, employee collaboration and empowerment. I am so excited to get started."
The news follows twelve months of significant growth in revenue and new accounts, including global banks, as well as the addition of specialist industry experts to the business across the U.K., Europe, Asia-Pacific and the U.S.
Encompass also recently announced a capital raise of approximately $33m. This will be used to accelerate its international expansion plans, which have included office openings in New York and Amsterdam.
About Encompass Corporation
Encompass Corporation (Encompass) transforms regulatory compliance and customer onboarding with Know Your Customer (KYC) automation. As a global leader in automated KYC due diligence worldwide, Encompass serves global banks and financial institutions to streamline their KYC process and comply with regulations and requirements. Launched in 2012, Encompass serves customers across the globe and features offices in Amsterdam, Belgrade, Glasgow, London, New York, Singapore and Sydney. To learn more, visit EncompassCorporation.com.
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McDonald's alum turned platinum rapper, Lil Yachty, kicks off the celebration by surprising a restaurant team in his hometown of Atlanta
CHICAGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From thoughtful gestures like greeting customers with a song or paying for their order at the Drive Thru, to extraordinary actions like saving a choking customer's life, McDonald's crew members are constantly showing up for customers and making their days a little brighter. And our fans love to celebrate them in return, with thank-you shout-outs at local restaurants and all over social media.
This week, we're launching a new initiative called 'Thank You Crew' to build the hype from coast to coast. We're inviting customers nationwide to join us in recognizing McDonald's crew and managers in their local restaurant who are going above and beyond.
Submit your stories at mcdonalds.com/thanks. We want to hear about the burger-making masters behind the counter that always deliver the perfect pickles-onion-lettuce-mayo-ketchup ratio, the manager who made sure your little sister got her favorite Happy Meal toy, or the crew member who did something truly inspiring that deserves to be shouted from the rooftops. As stories roll in, local franchisees who own and operate McDonald's restaurants across the US will recognize many of these crew with one-of-a-kind thank-you experiences that are personalized to them.
For a crew team known for going the extra mile for customers at a McDonald's restaurant in Atlanta, the surprise of a lifetime happened to be a visit from one of their favorite artists (and Atlanta hometown hero) Lil Yachty. A former crew member himself, Yachty dropped by this week to share a McChicken® and fries with the team and say thanks for everything they do.
"I learned a lot working at McDonald's before my music career took off, and this visit brought those memories right back," said Lil Yachty. "I give huge credit to all the McDonald's crew showing up and working hard every single day. They deserve big things, real celebrations, and I'm here for that."
These surprises are just the beginning as McDonald's and franchisees continue to celebrate crew nationwide in big and small ways. We know there's no one way to say thank you – local celebrations might include a party with friends and family at the restaurant, a surprise delivery of flowers and balloons, free tickets to see their favorite artist or sports team, or even a weekend getaway.
"So many of our customers have shared special moments with our crew – from celebrating important milestones in their lives to helping them get through the day with that special treat," said Tiffanie Boyd, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, McDonald's USA. "Our franchisees are thanking their restaurant crew in unique, meaningful ways for all this and more. This program was inspired by them, and I can't wait to celebrate even more outstanding crew as new thank-you's start rolling in."
To hear more real-life stories of how McDonald's crew have made our customers' days and inspired us to take these celebrations to the next level, check out our new TV spot and Thank You Crew submission page at mcdonalds.com/thanks. From morning coffee serenades to clearing off snowy windshields, our crew is making a difference for our customers and local communities every day.
About McDonald's USA
McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.
Media Contact: Morgan O'Marra (morgan.o'marra@us.mcd.com)
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CARY, N.C., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fathom Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FTHM), a national, technology-driven, end-to-end real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, and SaaS offerings for brokerages and agents, today announced it will release its 2022 first quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The Company will host an investor conference call the same day.
About Fathom Holdings Inc.
Fathom Holdings Inc. is a national, technology-driven, real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, and SaaS offerings to brokerages and agents by leveraging its proprietary cloud-based software, intelliAgent. The Company's brands include Fathom Realty, Dagley Insurance, Encompass Lending, intelliAgent, LiveBy, Real Results, and Verus Title. For more information, visit www.FathomInc.com.
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Roger Pondel/Laurie Berman
PondelWilkinson Inc.
investorrelations@fathomrealty.com
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Marco Fregenal
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CHENGDU, China, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 18, a departure ceremony was held at Chengdu (Shuangliu) Air-rail International Intermodal Port for the first cross-border special freight train from Shuangliu, Chengdu to Hanoi, Vietnam. After setting out from Shuangliu, the train will cross the border at the Pingxiang Railway Port, and travel southwards along the China-Vietnam Railway for 5 to 7 days before arriving at Hanoi, Vietnam.
This train signifies that a new logistics channel for economic and trade has been opened up between Shuangliu, Chengdu, which is an important gateway insouthwest China, and ASEAN.
Shuangliu has always been an important hub in western China. In March this year, Shuangliu opened the first international digital trade train along the China-Laos Railway; in April, a new land-sea channel train was launched, connecting Chengdu (Shuangliu) Air-rail International Intermodal Port with major surrounding cities.
The Air-rail International Intermodal Port has led to closer trade ties between Chengdu and ASEAN countries. The first cross-border special freight train carries 40 containers fully loaded with around 32-million-yuan worth of aluminum profiles manufactured by a local company based in Shuangliu. After being packaged at the doorstep of the local company, goods can be directly delivered to clients after the train moves across the border at the Pingxiang Railway Port.
The CFO of the company said, "We used to export goods to Vietnam by automobile transport. This is the first time we use rail transport." This new way of delivering goods is expected to save 20% of freight costs and 30% of time for customers in Vietnam.
In addition to the customized special freight train, public trains are also steadily available at Chengdu (Shuangliu) Air-rail International Intermodal Port.
Since it was put into operation last year, Chengdu (Shuangliu) Air-rail International Intermodal Port has successively opened multiple new rail lines to Vientiane, Laos via Mohan Port, or Port of Manila, Philippines via Qinzhou Port. These new lines are designed to help local companies leverage the global supply chain to procure materials, and produce and sell goods. As of now, a total of 52 international trains have set out from the port. These trains have shipped 1,937 TEUs of containers, with the value of imports and exports reaching 320 million yuan in total.
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Gallup has recognized UFCU as one of the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. UFCU, Austin's largest locally owned financial institution, joined an elite group of exceptionally committed organizations worldwide who received the 2022 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.
After another year of unpredictability in the workplace, Gallup found that UFCU has remained committed to being a workplace that engages and develops its people amid the disruption. Gallup noted UFCU's resiliency, determination, and commitment to making their people a priority.
UFCU strives to be an employer of choice and is committed to providing a working environment that supports what matters most to its employees. The credit union's comprehensive rewards package includes everything from an onsite gym, fitness discounts, and programs, to life and disability insurance, financial education and advice, and legal assistance. UFCU benefits are not solely for employees, but also available to spouses and domestic partners. In addition, UFCU prioritizes community service, and encourages employees to actively engage in the community with paid volunteer time off to serve. UFCU also makes matching charitable contributions.
The Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award is the most comprehensive workplace study ever conducted, with data on more than 2 million employees in 276 organizations across 54 industries and 96 countries. Its data found that UFCU and other highly engaged organizations significantly outperform their peers in important business outcomes, including customer ratings, profitability, productivity, turnover, safety incidents, shrinkage, absenteeism, quality, well-being, and organizational citizenship.
"Our employees have been the backbone of UFCU's success for more than 85 years. They demonstrate daily our mission to create a financially healthy community in which every person has the tools and guidance they need to meet their financial goals," said Tony Budet, UFCU CEO. "We are passionate about changing lives, those of our Members and of our employees, and this award is a reflection of that people-first culture."
About UFCU
As a Member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, UFCU is passionate about changing lives and strengthening communities. With more than 347,000 Members in Central Texas and Galveston County and total assets (under management and serviced*) exceeding $7.8 billion, UFCU offers a variety of products, services, and education programs to empower Members in achieving financial health. To learn more, visit UFCU.org.
*Total Assets ($3.980 billion) + Assets Under Management by Wealth Management ($0.608 billion) + Real Estate Loans Sold with Servicing Retained ($3.284 billion)
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GIDARA Energy and the Port of Rotterdam are pleased to announce GIDARA's next advanced biofuels facility in The Netherlands: Advanced Methanol Rotterdam ("AMR"). Located in the Port of Rotterdam, the plant will convert non-recyclable waste into advanced methanol. The advanced methanol achieves CO2 emission reductions outlined in the Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) and Fit-for-55 frameworks. The renewable fuel will replace fossil fuels, creating significant carbon savings. The Port of Rotterdam Authority has provided a unique site location in the port for this facility.
Converting non-recyclable waste to renewable fuels
Last year, GIDARA Energy announced Advanced Methanol Amsterdam, a state-of-the-art renewable fuels facility that will serve as a blueprint for AMR. The two facilities will be identical, utilizing GIDARA's patented High-Temperature Winkler (HTW®) technology, which converts non-recyclable waste to renewable fuels. This technology has been used commercially in four other waste to clean syngas production facilities
Advanced Methanol Rotterdam will achieve a reduction of 350,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per year, producing approximately 90,000 tons of renewable methanol yearly by converting 180,000 tons of local non-recyclable waste that is currently being incinerated.
All side streams of the conversion process at the AMR facility will be put to use so that the CO2 will be captured and led to local greenhouses; bottom product residue will be used for cement production; and other streams like ammonia and salts will be sold and put to use as feed stock for other industries and road salt respectively, creating a fully circular concept.
The facility is scheduled to start detail engineering and construction in the first half of 2023, when a permit is received, and start production of renewable methanol in 2025.
Wim van der Zande, CEO at GIDARA Energy:
"In order to meet the demand for cleaner fuels, GIDARA Energy needs to grow aggressively. This announcement of our Rotterdam facility demonstrates how dedicated we are to taking on the environmental and waste challenges we are all facing. As we have standardized our design and modularised our application, we are able to directly replicate the Amsterdam facility. The location, quality of infrastructure, and access to a broad network of partners were leading factors in deciding the location of our second facility. The cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam makes it possible to develop the integrated product value chain from waste to fuel and other valuable by-products."
Port of Rotterdam CO2 neutral in 2050
The AMR 8,5 ha site is strategically located at the Torontostraat within the Botlek area of the Port of Rotterdam and is connected to feedstock providers, storage terminals and other companies. The location of the facility is chosen to have an integrated product value chain within short distance.
The Port of Rotterdam's strategy is to facilitate its existing industries in reducing their carbon footprint and attracting new businesses that fit in the Port Authority's ambition to be a CO2 neutral port and industrial complex in 2050.
Allard Castelein, CEO at Port of Rotterdam:
"We welcome GIDARA Energy's decision to set up this state-of-the-art facility to produce sustainable methanol in our Port. The Advanced Methanol Rotterdam plant matches very well with our long-term vision for the transition of the industry in the Port. This development also shows the importance of clear and reliable governmental policies regarding the energy transition. In this case, regulations regarding the use of sustainable transport fuels make companies confident they can invest in plants like this."
Advanced Methanol
Advanced methanol is a versatile renewable transportation fuel that, amongst others, can be used in the road transport, marine and aviation sectors, helping these sectors to reduce their carbon emissions and become more sustainable.
One of the main off-takers of the AMR facility will be FinCo Fuel Group, a widespread network of sales companies, including Gulf Bunkering, GoodFuels, Licorne Fuel, Dalergy Group and Gulf Netherlands. Based in the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, FinCo is a major player in delivering various low-carbon energy carriers to road and marine clients.
Bart-Willem ten Cate, Renewables Strategy & Development at FinCo Fuel Group:
"At FinCo we aim to rapidly increase the share of sustainable, renewable fuels by adding new and innovative products to our portfolio. The bio-methanol that GIDARA Energy is going to produce at the Advanced Methanol Rotterdam facility converts waste stream into a renewable fuel that we can offer to our clients to displace diesel and fuel oil in shipping, both at sea as well as on our rivers. An added benefit of bio-methanol is that it not only reduces CO2 emissions but also improves local air quality."
References
For more information related to GIDARA Energy and AMR:
GIDARA Energy General: http://www.gidara-energy.com
Advanced Methanol Rotterdam: http://www.advancedmethanol.com
Media Resources: https://www.gidara-energy.com/about-gidara/media-resources
About GIDARA Energy
GIDARA Energy is focused on converting non-recyclable waste into advanced biofuels using patented technologies. Our High-Temperature Winkler (HTW®) technology can be utilized to produce valuable products such as advanced biofuels for use in the road transport, marine and aviation sectors, helping these sectors to reduce their carbon emissions and become more sustainable.
The patented HTW® technology is the leading gasification process, with decades of waste gasification experience at a commercial scale. Over the years, the technology has been significantly improved to achieve better results and handle a broad range of feedstocks.
GIDARA Energy's objective is to meet the demand for cleaner fuels, reduce global carbon emissions and create a more circular economy, with more advanced biofuel and biochemical facilities to come.
About Advanced Methanol Rotterdam
Advanced Methanol Rotterdam (AMR) is GIDARA Energy's second renewable fuels facility, based in the Port of Rotterdam. AMR will produce advanced methanol that meets the European biofuel mandate (RED II) as well as local Dutch legislation. The plant is expected to be fully operational in 2025, producing an average of 90 KTA (kilotons per annum) from 180 KTA of non-recyclable waste. Side streams such as green CO2 and solid residue are used for greenhouses and cement filling, respectively. Its objective is to contribute to better fuels and a circular economy while providing port expansion, thus more employment. AMR will be working in close cooperation with Advanced Methanol Amsterdam, local partners and several universities.
Media Relations:
Salva Mehtash, Brand Manager GIDARA Energy
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About the Port of Rotterdam Authority:
The aim of the Port of Rotterdam Authority is to strengthen the competitive position of the port of Rotterdam as a logistics hub and a world-class industrial complex in terms of both size and quality. The Port Authority is able and willing to make an impact and so it is focusing on accelerating sustainability in the port and it is a partner in the digitalisation of the port and logistics chains. The Port Authority's core tasks are the sustainable development, management and operation of the port, the maintenance of the smooth and safe handling of shipping and supporting the future-resilience of the port of Rotterdam.
Facts and figures for the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the port of Rotterdam:
Port of Rotterdam Authority: approximately 1,270 employees, revenue approximately €770 million. www.portofrotterdam.com Port area: 12,500 hectares (land & water, including approximately 6,000 hectares of industrial sites). The port area is more than 40 kilometres long. Goods throughput: approximately 470 million tonnes of goods a year. Shipping: approximately 30,000 seagoing vessels and 100,000 inland vessels annually. Employment: (Rijnmond and Maasmond Areas, direct and indirect) 565,000 jobs in the Netherlands. Added value: €63 billion, 8.2% of Dutch GDP.
Media Relations Port of Rotterdam Authority:
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The curriculum will train current and future clinicians on how to incorporate digital medicine in clinical care and practice
BOSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), Rocky Vista University (RVU) College of Medicine, and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) launched a new library of continuing medical education (CME) courses as foundational education for practicing clinicians to learn how to effectively and efficiently leverage new digital approaches to caring for their patients. The Digital Health CME Certificate consists of eight modules on digital health, which clinicians can now sign up for here.
"As digital medicine rapidly progresses towards becoming just plain medicine, a knowledge gap has emerged amongst our healthcare professionals. A new set of skills is required to deliver this new form of care, and we feel a responsibility to deploy this knowledge," says Smit Patel, Innovation Lead at DiMe. "Our hope is that this program will educate and encourage current and future healthcare professionals to embrace digital medicine, bring new advantages to the profession, and - ultimately - help reshape healthcare to work better for patients and clinicians."
To create the content and curriculum for the CME, DiMe guided and oversaw the direction of the work, which was then completed by RVU's Digital Health Track medical students and reviewed by RVU faculty members. ACOFP, a professional medical association that represents more than 18,000 practicing osteopathic family physicians, residents and students throughout the U.S., led the accreditation and hosts the courses on their platform. The eight modules consist of:
- Introduction to digital health
- Evaluative frameworks for selecting technology for patients and clinics
- Best practices for telemedicine
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare
- Integrating digital health technologies into clinical care
- Patient advocacy in digital health
- Consumer health informatics
- Health equity and ethics in the digital age
"There is a reason we chose this as DiMe's first foray into the educational space. We specifically wanted to partner with future providers to define what good looks like for the future of clinical care," says Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of DiMe. "As the first osteopathic medical school in the U.S. to incorporate a Digital Health Track (DHT) in medical education, RVU was the perfect partner for this project."
"In hopes of improving patient safety and health outcomes during the rapidly expanding digital era, a collection of innovative continuing medical education modules was crafted in partnership with the Digital Medicine Society. Each module is aimed at improving the physician's comfort with complex concepts such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other various novel implications emerging in digital health," says Danica Cecil Ujano, RVU Osteopathic Medical Student II.
"The COVID-19 pandemic shed a light on the need for physicians to adapt to telemedicine, and while we have come so far, there is more to learn in this space," says ACOFP President Bruce R. Williams, DO, FACOFP. "Digital health is the future of medicine, and this certificate program will take us one step further in reimagining healthcare delivery and meeting the needs of our patients as they evolve."
While education has always been a core DiMe activity, this is the non-profit organization's first foray into developing and offering a formal educational course. DiMe is currently working on another course offering, to be announced later this year, that will help educate the field, across audiences, to make advancements in digital medicine possible. To learn more about the Digital Health CME course/program, click here.
About the Digital Medicine Society: The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is the professional society serving the digital medicine community, driving scientific progress and broad acceptance of digital medicine to enhance public health. At DiMe, our commitment to fully integrating experts from all of the disciplines comprising digital medicine is unwavering. From regulators to white-hat hackers, ethicists to engineers, and clinicians to citizen scientists, we are proud to welcome all experts committed to ensuring that digital medicine realizes its full potential to improve human health. Join us!
About Rocky Vista University (RVU):
RVU is a health-sciences university based in Parker, Colorado and Ivins, Utah. RVU was founded in 2006 and opened its doors in August of 2008, enrolling students in its four-year program of study leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree in the University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM). The Ivins Campus matriculated its first class in 2017. RVU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a commission of the North Central Association. RVUCOM is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). RVU has also added a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) degree program and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) to its Colorado location. Rocky Vista University provides quality healthcare education while inspiring students to serve with compassion, integrity and excellence. For more information, visit www.rvu.edu.
About American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP):
Founded in 1950, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is a community of more than 18,000 current and future family physicians that champions osteopathic principles and supports its members by providing resources such as education, networking and advocacy, while putting patients first. ACOFP empowers its members with education and resources that allow them to adapt to new models of care and quickly changing government policy. For more information, visit www.acofp.org.
Media Contact: Jamie Gray, press@dimesociety.org
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Henderson Brothers, the largest independent insurance agent in the greater Pittsburgh region, announced two promotions to its professional staff.
Thomas Philbin, Director of Commercial Lines, has been named Director of Mergers and Acquisitions and Director of Strategic Accounts, newly created roles supporting the firm's ongoing, strategic growth.
Philbin's property and casualty expertise has served Henderson Brothers customers for more than three decades. That experience coupled with his commitment to excellence and professionalism empowers him to serve the comprehensive needs of the firm's largest accounts.
Daniel Coast, CCIC, Vice President of Commercial Lines, has been named Practice Leader of Large Commercial Lines.
Coast will oversee all operations of the division, including critical carrier relations and new business development. A 14-year firm veteran, Coast brings extensive commercial insurance experience to this new position, particularly in the development and management of insurance and risk management programs for national and international companies.
"We are continuing to look for more acquisitions of agencies, producers, and books of business in and surrounding Pittsburgh and other geographic areas," said Tom Grealish, President of Henderson Brothers. "These promotions and restructuring are a critical part of our strategy for significant growth."
About Henderson Brothers
Since 1893, generations have turned to Henderson Brothers for insurance and expertise to shield them from risk in both good times and bad. Today, we offer insurance and consultation to customers both regionally and nationally. Our deep bench of more than 175 experts is ready to assist you plus provide access to many of the nation's largest and most respected insurance carriers and their resources. We are proud to offer solutions in risk management; to design benefit plans to attract and retain our region's top talent; and to service lines of commercial, personal property, and casualty insurance.
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NEWPORT, R.I., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After months of onboarding Rhode Island-based contractors and suppliers, Dibbs is now available for homeowners to download. The construction bidding app provides homeowners with an innovative marketplace to help them to find local professionals for their home renovations. With one simple post, homeowners can reach an entire network of local professionals ensuring they are receiving the best quality of work and price for the job.
The app already has several hundred tradesmen and suppliers in Rhode Island actively bidding on projects and creating posts. Homeowners can expect to find services such as; painters, general contractors, interior designers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, flooring installers, roofing installers, pool installers, and more on the app.
Angi and Thumbtack tools that may seem similar to Dibbs act as lead generators only. Once users find the professionals they want to work with there are multiple steps that still need to be completed. This process is time-consuming and many times users are not getting what they need. This is where Dibbs is unique. All actions and communication can be done through the app, including bidding, chat messaging, and payment.
"I think every homeowner has had an experience where they call a professional and set up a time for them to come look at the job you need to be done. After waiting home all day the tradesmen comes and tells you a price that was way out of your budget. Not only did you waste your time, but the tradesmen just wasted theirs as well. The Dibbs app solves this common issue. Everything can be done through the app - you even have the ability to video chat if needed." Shares CEO Luke Fleury.
The company is excited to expand its reach and share the capabilities of the app with homeowners.
"We are receiving a lot of positive feedback from current customers on the app - we believe opening it up to homeowners will increase user activity and make it easier, and faster for users to find what they are looking for - that is the ultimate goal, to take the friction out of bidding." Shares COO Case Olszewski.
Individuals who want to download the app can do so on Google Play or the App Store. If those who live outside of Rhode Island want to be notified when it becomes available in their state, they can sign up for notifications through the app.
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HUB Invests in Digital Strategy to Streamline Quote and Proposal Process to Deliver Faster, Easier and Competitive Options for Clients
CHICAGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, has announced that it will provide condominium and homeowner associations with streamlined insurance quotes through HUB® HOA Insure Complete.
"HUB® HOA Insure Complete is an important step to provide condominium and homeowner associations clients access to tailored insurance and advisory services wherever and however they want to be serviced and fulfill their coverage needs," said James "Chip" Stuart, HUB's Real Estate Specialty Practice Leader. "HUB invests in digital solutions to make the process of selecting and purchasing specialized insurance more efficient."
HUB® HOA Insure Complete will allow HUB brokers to quickly provide insurance quotes for Homeowner Associations for condos and homes in the U.S. Coverage including, but not limited, to:
Property Insurance
- Tailored coverage based on association by-laws (all-in, single entity, bare walls)
- Comprehensive coverage including agreed value guaranteed and extended replacement cost options.
General liability insurance
- Limits to include $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate
- Insured status for property managers
- Board members and officers can be included as additional insureds
Crime insurance
- Social engineering fraud coverage
- Employee theft coverage
- Forgery or alterations coverage
- Theft of money and securities coverage
Auto Insurance
- $1 million hired and non-owned auto coverage
- Garagekeepers' legal liability coverage
- Ability to include hired and non-owned auto and garagekeepers' legal liability
Today's announcement continues to demonstrate HUB's commitment to providing comprehensive omni-channel transactional insurance services that are efficient and have even more expansive, competitive offerings and functionality to address clients' needs. The news also follows HUB's digital acceleration journey with the recent acquisition of Insureon.
About HUB International
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 14,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, Hub's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.hubinternational.com.
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The Semi-Annual Release includes newly added APIs, product lines, and product forms along with other features that allow for a quick match to target market graphics, independent business intelligence reports, and improved global product presentation.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Research Corporation (DRC), an industry leading provider of cloud-provisioned enterprise solutions for the P&C and Specialty insurance industry, is proud to announce the immediate availability of the DRC Insurance Platform Semi-Annual Release, complete with newly added capabilities and functions.
The DRC Insurance Platform is a full-service suite that integrates the robust RS X Rating engine with comprehensive Quote and Policy Administration, Billing, Claims, Analytics, and pre-configured third-party integrations – all made to handle the complex risks that P&C insurers (especially E&S and Specialty) face.
The March Release highlights DRC's continued commitment towards delivering innovation to the E&S and Specialty Industry. These newly added features will further enable insurers to exceed the ever-changing customer expectations in the industry and stay ahead of the market. Key features for the DRC Insurance Platform March Release include:
- Additional APIs have been added, bringing DRC's robust API library to 130 atomic, flexible, and non-prescriptive services.
- Customer Clearance/Internal Clearance. This allows for quick and accurate risk clearance to speed up submission, indication and quoting.
- Enhanced support for Azure Single Sign-On capabilities for the SAML standard to empower streamlined integrations.
- New product lines including Commercial Property, Directors and Officers, and Trucking were added.
Other exciting new features include a user interface theme picker to quickly match target market graphics, self-service data analytics for independent business intelligence reports, multi-currency enhancements to improve global product presentation and calculation, additional product forms, among other functionality enhancements to take advantage of a cloud deployment.
Rob Whitton, DRC's VP of Business Development says, "Underwriting teams are often assigned with non-underwriting tasks for the most trivial of procedures because of a lack of automation. DRC surveyed 100 industry professionals and found that nearly all executives believe that their underwriting team spends many hours a week on non-underwriting tasks. These new features are essential to eliminating these unnecessary hours so underwriters can focus on higher-level tasks."
Cleaner, more comprehensive, and timely data allows underwriters to respond more quickly to their agents and focus their time on the risks that really require human review. In a volatile market like E&S and Specialty, sustainable growth is key. This can only be achieved through reduced expense ratios and efficient, thoughtful underwriting that is powered by a cloud-provisioned, end-to-end full suite platform.
Les McElhaney, VP of Product and Technology testifies the following: "There has been less automation assistance in the Specialty and E&S markets due to the copious amounts of data to review and the highly customized pricing models. This base release delivers that much-needed automation to the industry and furthers insurance technology's capabilities of handling complex risks."
About DRC
DRC provides innovative, cloud-provisioned, enterprise solutions to P&C insurance companies looking to boost their business development efforts, reduce administrative overhead, and accelerate speed-to-market for their products through automation. RS X Rating, DRC's no-code rating solution, gives actuaries the ability to configure powerful automation functions without IT assistance, and to price risks and model products, no matter how complex, all through a familiar Microsoft Excel® interface. DRC's flagship product is the DRC Insurance Platform, a full-service policy administration system, including portals, quoting, billing, claims, and advanced analytics, powered by RS X Rating, and engineered to streamline internal processes and empower business users within a secure and robust enterprise ecosystem. DRC has remained committed to total customer satisfaction throughout its 50-year history, and its clients, running the gamut of size and scope from large global carriers to regional start-ups, continue to rely on DRC's trusted solutions to manage over $7 billion in written premium. To learn more about DRC, visit www.decisionresearch.com.
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Leonardo DiCaprio & Ashton Kutcher Join Cruz Foam as Advisors
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CRUZ FOAM, Inc., a circular materials company, today announced several significant developments in the company's transition to commercialization, including the opening of a major production facility and the addition of two new investors, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary's SOUNDWaves. DiCaprio and Kutcher also join as advisors.
On a mission to replace traditional petroleum-based protective packaging with a certified compostable alternative, Cruz Foam is scaling production to meet the demands of corporate partners. The larger facility will be used for scaled production of Cruz Foam, while the R&D lab will continue to innovate and create novel applications.
"We are excited to enter a new phase of growth with our new facility enabling the scaled production of Cruz Foam products which is currently being utilized in a series of pilot programs," said John Felts, CEO, and Co-Founder, Cruz Foam. "We are also honored to have the support of our new investors and advisors, with whom we will accelerate global awareness and adoption of regenerative solutions to improve the sustainability of life on our planet."
"Cruz Foam is taking a major step in reducing the environmental impact of the supply chain industry," said Leonardo DiCaprio. "The mission to eliminate single use plastics in the ongoing battle for a cleaner and more sustainable environment makes me excited to join as an investor and advisor and I look forward to what we'll achieve together."
"We see huge potential in the adoption of Cruz Foam's consumer packaging as the industry moves away from petroleum-based products and towards new biomaterial technologies," said Ashton Kutcher, SOUNDWaves.
This news follows the company closing its last seed round in the fall of 2021 led by At One Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, Regeneration.VC, and a group of environmentally-focused private investors with backgrounds across industries.
Cruz Foam is a unique, earth-friendly foam material used in protective packaging that matches the technical strength, flexibility, and protective qualities of petroleum-based foams (commonly known as "Styrofoam") and at a similar price. Cruz Foam's patented formula harnesses the power of naturally sourced biopolymers and will compost in at-home composting conditions with a variable timeline based on temperature, compost pile content, and a variety of other factors. Cruz Foam is ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868 certified compostable and is USDA Bio-based Preferred. Our circular materials biodegrade to produce high-quality organic waste, which can be used as nutrient-rich compost and biogas used for electricity.
For more information, please visit http://www.cruzfoam.com.
About Cruz Foam
Cruz Foam is a circular materials company that produces ASTM certified compostable, protective packaging foam, and other eco-friendly solutions that offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based products. Cruz Foam's patented products are circular in nature using biopolymers found in nature to create a compostable material using the existing supply chain and at a similar cost. Cruz Foam is currently working with consumer-packaged goods, electronics, appliance, and durable goods companies. Cruz Foam is a mission-driven company creating impact at scale by empowering industry leaders to be the catalyst for a cleaner environment. Cruz Foam is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California.
About SOUNDWaves
SOUNDWaves is a climate-focused investment vehicle that partners with leading brands and corporations to pilot and invest in early-stage solutions greening supply chains. SOUNDWaves is dedicated to supporting the next generation of clean, circular, and sustainable businesses and works closely with founders to scale for enterprise contracts. SOUNDWaves is an extension of SOUND Ventures and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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BUBLUV Bubble Tea Offers Less Than 1g of Sugar and 50-Calories Per 9.5oz Bottle
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BUBLUV, Inc., a New York based start-up on a mission to craft delicious, convenient, better-for-you, Asian-inspired food and beverages, announced today the launch of its highly-anticipated BUBLUV Bubble Tea, the first ready-to-drink, better-for-you boba alternative that boasts no added sugar, no artificial ingredients, and less than 50 calories per bottle. Available now, exclusively on BUBLUV.com, BUBLUV Bubble Tea offers a lightly sweet and refreshing taste with no mixing or at-home preparation needed.
BUBLUV Bubble Tea amassed a 28,000-person pre-launch waitlist after the founder's bubble tea story highlighting health concerns with calories and sugar in traditional boba tea went viral on TikTok and LinkedIn in January 2022. "After learning how unhealthy boba tea could be, I decided to create BUBLUV Bubble Tea so I could enjoy one of my favorite drinks without worrying about how much sugar I was consuming," said Diana Ark Chen, CEO and founder of BUBLUV Inc. "The incredible pre-launch demand has been a clear indicator that I was not alone in my sentiment. Consumers deserve to experience bubble tea in a simple and better-for-you way, and we're excited to bring this first-of-its-kind beverage to market."
Regular tapioca pearls in bubble tea are typically made of tapioca starch and brown sugar and/or food coloring, and reportedly can contain 200 or more calories per quarter cup serving*. BUBLUV Bubble Tea's tapioca pearls, on the other hand, are a blend of tapioca starch and konjac (a root vegetable), and have no added sugar. The addition of the konjac gives the pearls in BUBLUV Bubble Tea a texture in between jelly and a regular tapioca pearl.
In addition to its better-for-you tapioca pearls, BUBLUV Bubble Tea provides antioxidants (like Vitamin C), is keto-friendly and gluten-free and is available in three delicious varieties: Black Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls, Matcha Soy Latte with Tapioca Pearls, and Passionfruit Oolong Guava with Tapioca Pearls. With less than 1g of sugar per 9.5 oz serving, each flavor is brewed with loose leaf tea and is sweetened with all-natural sweeteners, including monk fruit and erythritol, resulting in a lightly sweet and refreshing taste, with a calculated up to 98% less sugar and up to 80% fewer calories than the classic boba shop chain boba tea flavor**.
For more information about BUBLUV or to purchase BUBLUV Bubble Tea, please visit www.bubluv.com.
ABOUT BUBLUV® BUBBLE TEA
BUBLUV® Bubble Tea is the first ready-to-drink, better-for-you boba alternative that boasts no added sugar, no artificial ingredients, and less than 50 calories per 9.5 oz. bottle. BUBLUV Bubble Tea provides antioxidants (like Vitamin C), is keto-friendly, gluten free and is currently available in three delicious varieties: Black Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls, Matcha Soy Latte with Tapioca Pearls, and Passionfruit Oolong Guava with Tapioca Pearls. It is the simplest way for consumers to enjoy boba tea at home - no mixing or preparation is required, and it can be easily stored in the refrigerator or pantry. Available now, exclusively on BUBLUV.com.
*Tapioca Pearl calorie count based on leading U.S. boba shop chain reported calorie count as of March 2022
**Sugar content based on leading boba shop chain reported Black Milk Tea product sugar, adding tapioca pearl sugar count from leading boba industry supplier, per 16oz serving, as of March 2022 Calorie count based on applicable, average calorie counts of Black Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearl products as reported by the top 5 boba shop chains in the U.S., as of March 2022
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Webcast scheduled for Wednesday, May 4 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) announced today that it will host a live webcast on Wednesday, May 4th at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its first quarter financial results and report on pipeline and business progress.
The webcast may be accessed at https://ir.ionispharma.com/events-and-presentations/upcoming-events. A replay will be available for a limited time at the same address.
About Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For more than 30 years, Ionis has been the leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care with its novel antisense technology. Ionis currently has three marketed medicines and a premier late-stage pipeline highlighted by industry-leading cardiovascular and neurological franchises. Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision of becoming a leading, fully integrated biotechnology company.
To learn more about Ionis visit www.ionispharma.com and follow us on Twitter @ionispharma.
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MONETT, Mo., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (NASDAQ: JKHY) announced today that it will host a live Webcast of its third quarter fiscal year 2022 earnings conference call on May 4, 2022. The press release announcing third quarter earnings will be issued after market close on May 3, 2022.
The live Webcast, which will begin at 7:45 a.m. Central (8:45 a.m. Eastern), can be accessed on the Jack Henry Web site at www.jackhenry.com. Please log on 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call. The earnings call US dial in number is 877-270-2148 and +1 412-902-6510 for international participants. Participants will request to join the Jack Henry & Associates call. An archived replay of the quarterly earnings call will be available on www.jackhenry.com approximately one hour after the live call or you can dial 877-344-7529, conference ID: 4203516 to listen to the replay.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading SaaS provider of technology solutions primarily for the financial services industry. We are an S&P 500 company that serves more than 8,000 clients nationwide through three divisions: Jack Henry Banking® provides innovative solutions to community and regional banks; Symitar® provides industry-leading solutions to credit unions of all sizes; and ProfitStars® offers highly specialized solutions to financial institutions of every asset size, as well as diverse corporate entities outside of the financial services industry. With a heritage that has been dedicated to openness, partnership, and user centricity for more than 40 years, we are well-positioned as a driving market force in future-ready digital solutions and payment processing services. We empower our clients and consumers with the human-centered, tech-forward, and insights-driven solutions that will get them where they want to go. Are you future ready? Additional information is available at www.jackhenry.com.
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Jengo Facilities LLC achieved 102% annual revenue growth, 100% client retention, hired a new vice president and diversified client base with adding global and national corporations.
DALLAS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jengo Facilities LLC, a facilities management company had their annual meeting to coincide with their third year of being in business which was on March 1, 2022. The meeting was convened to review their progress on accomplishing their five-year strategic plan which was developed in March of 2021. Their strategic plan outlined a strategy to diversify their clients, retain their existing clients, expand talent at all levels of the organization and grow their revenue.
Jengo Facilities LLC CEO, Alana Sutton Watkins shared at the meeting, "I am truly excited that we have accomplished our strategic goals. I want to thank all of our team members for making this possible". She then went on to share the following accomplishments:
- Diversified their client base to now support:
- Enhanced their relationship with K-12 schools by becoming a national consulting provider for the Allied Schools Cooperative.
- Improved their leadership team by bringing on a new vice president with Brian McPherson, CFM, FMP and SFP who is a globally certified facility management professional with over 15 years of experience.
- Increased their year over year annual revenue by 102% through organic sales and new customers.
- Achieved 100% client retention through improved customer service by retaining their account leadership team and adding new employees to perform work previously completed by contractors.
About Jengo Facilities LLC
A facilities management, maintenance, construction and consulting company. The company initially provided facility consulting and construction services. They have grown to now provide the following facilities services: cleaning, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance, landscaping and other services. A certified African American and woman owned company that is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. For more information about Jengo Facilities LLC services and organizations visit www.jengofm.com or @jengofacilities on Instagram or Twitter.
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A National Coalition of Business Leaders Committed to Hiring Black Talent Expands Their Partnership in New York City
NEW YORK , April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JobsFirstNYC, an organization dedicated to advancing economic mobility for young adults and their communities in New York City, announced today a new partnership with OneTen, a coalition of leading chief executives and their companies working together to hire and advance one million Black individuals without four-year degrees into family-sustaining jobs over the next 10 years. JobsFirstNYC, a nonprofit intermediary that drives social innovation and education and workforce solutions, will lead partnership development in the New York Metro area to assess and unite workforce developers and employers. It will strengthen the development ecosystem in New York City.
For Marjorie Parker, President and CEO of JobsFirstNYC, the partnership with OneTen is an extension of what has always been at the core of the organization's efforts. "OneTen is a natural fit with JobsFirstNYC's work to break down barriers and transform systems to increase economic mobility. OneTen's focus on a skills-first approach is accelerating long-needed structural changes, unlocking opportunities for qualified Black individuals to access family-sustaining jobs and promoting a more inclusive economy."
New York City has both the highest number of Black workers and family sustaining jobs in the country, however, access to these jobs for Black talent can be limited. Through their partnership, JobsFirstNYC and OneTen will work with member companies to recredential jobs and provide jobseekers with skills training, eliminating two barriers to employment that have been particularly persistent in this region. The shift to skills-first hiring is an imperative for achieving greater equity and inclusion. By focusing on candidates' credentials and removing the requirement for a four-year college degree, employers will be able to break down barriers keeping Black talent on the sidelines.
OneTen supports employers in their endeavors to open job positions to a more competitive and diverse talent pool. With its decades of experience and 160+ partners, JobsFirstNYC has the right tools right now to connect New Yorkers to training. Together JobsFirstNYC, OneTen, and partners will place thousands of New Yorkers into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities for advancement in the years to come.
"There is immeasurable talent and opportunity in New York City, yet economic mobility is far too often out of reach for young Black individuals without college degrees," said Maurice Jones, OneTen CEO. "OneTen's partnership with JobsFirstNYC bringing together the City's education and workforce development ecosystems will provide Black talent with the skills training and professional development they need to build their career confidence, and access services and supports that will put them on a path to economic and workplace success."
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers (NYSE: KOP), a global integrated provider of treated wood, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, announced today that President and CEO Leroy Ball will deliver the keynote address at the 54th annual Pittsburgh Chemical Day, scheduled for May 17, 2022, at Heinz Field. With wide-ranging leadership experience and more than two decades of chemical sector expertise, Mr. Ball's remarks will focus on "Preserving the Future Amid Winds of Change."
"Pittsburgh Chemical Day is an opportunity for industry professionals to share insights around the complex challenges we face in a rapidly changing world," said Mr. Ball. "The chemical industry has played a critical role in building our modern society and remains essential to maintaining and improving our quality of life. Our ability to respond with agility to the global challenges we face remains paramount to our future success. I'm honored to be chosen as this year's keynote speaker and looking forward to participating alongside so many accomplished leaders."
Pittsburgh Chemical Day serves as the region's premier chemical industry event, providing opportunities for networking, idea sharing and fortifying the region's dominance in the sector. In addition to Mr. Ball's keynote, the event includes a variety of speakers and panel discussions featuring category leaders such as Dr. Haakan Jonsson, President and Chairman of Covestro, LLC, and Bill Watson, General Manager of Shell Polymers' Monaca site.
The three-day event includes a networking reception, a full day of thought leadership sessions on diverse strategies in a dynamic market, and a number of virtual student sessions focused on career development. To showcase the ways in which chemistry provides the foundation for a multitude of fulfilling career options, Koppers representatives will host a virtual student panel, with panelists including Jason Bakk, Vice President, North American Carbon Materials and Chemicals; Ashley Coup, Manager, Global Corporate Innovation; and Natalie Hinkle, Environmental Manager.
"We're looking forward to Leroy's keynote as well as hearing from all our expert speakers throughout this year's event," said Von Fisher, Vice President, Value Ambridge Properties. "Moreover, we're thrilled to be expanding Pittsburgh Chemical Day this year to provide even greater opportunity to foster meaningful discussion, insights and connections for industry professionals at all levels."
For more information and to register to attend, visit pittchemday.com. To learn more about Koppers, visit www.koppers.com.
About Koppers
Koppers, with corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. Including our joint ventures, we serve our customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia and Europe. The stock of Koppers Holdings Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "KOP."
For more information, visit: www.koppers.com. Inquiries from the media should be directed to Ms. Jessica Franklin at 412-227-2025. Inquiries from the investment community should be directed to Ms. Quynh McGuire at 412-227-2049.
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Increased Use of Technology and Product Personalization Fuel Investor Trust, CFA Institute Investor Trust Study Reveals
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today published Enhancing Investors' Trust – the 2022 CFA Institute Investor Trust Study, the fifth in its biennial series, which measures trust levels and explores the factors that drive trust in financial services among retail and institutional investors in 15 markets globally. The study reveals that trust in financial services has reached an all-time high.
The study reveals five factors driving higher trust in financial services: strong market performance, fee compression, tech-enabled transparency, greater access to markets, and new personalized products. The study identifies increased use of technology as a major trust factor, simplifying investing by improving access to markets and information. Half of retail investors and more than four-fifths of institutional investors say that increased use of technology has increased trust in their adviser or asset manager, respectively.
The study also finds that personalization is additive to trust, and advisers who understand their clients personally, or provide investment products that align with clients' personal values and beliefs, can deliver the most value.
Rebecca Fender, CFA, Head of Strategy & Governance for Research, Advocacy and Standards at
CFA Institute, and lead author of the Trust Study, comments:
"The highs we're now seeing in investor trust are certainly cause for optimism, but the challenge is sustaining trust even during periods of volatility. Our ongoing examination of the dynamics required to build and maintain investor trust reveals what investors need from their advisors and managers through the highs and lows of market cycles. Technology, the alignment of values, and personal connections are all coming through as key determinants in a resilient trust dynamic.
"The under-44s, and particularly millennials, are leading the way in their use of technology and in their desire for personalized products. This investor cohort has relatively high trust in robo-advice, digital apps, and digital nudges such as alerts about new investment opportunities, and they are using online platforms to execute their investment strategies. They are also eager to use investment products that allow them to invest in line with their personal values, including sustainability and ESG preferences. Climate change and clean energy are the top ESG priorities for retail investors, while institutions are focusing on data protection and privacy, and sustainable supply chain management."
Key Findings
- The proportion of institutional investors with high or very high trust in financial services has risen to 86% (65% in the prior survey). Among retail investors, trust levels are up to 60% (previously 46%). Retail investors are now more trusting in all markets surveyed except India, where trust has fallen from 87% to 83%, although India remains the market with the highest trust level. The United States, Singapore and Australia recorded the highest increases in trust levels (increasing to 64%, 62%, and 45% respectively). Germany (37%) is now the lowest trust market (previously Australia). Millennial retail investors—and particularly those aged 25 to 34—are the most trusting of financial services (72% of this cohort have high or very high trust).
- Advisers add trust: Almost twice the number of retail investors with advisers (58%) are interested in trying new investment products compared to investors without an adviser (37%).
- Advised investors are also more interested in personalized products (82%) and are willing to pay additional fees for customization (62%). Direct indexing (cited by 56%), personalized impact funds (53%) and artificial intelligence-driven investments (44%), are of the most interest to retail investors with advisers.
- Most institutional investors (87%, up from 66%) and most retail investors (50%, up from 48%) say technology increases their trust in their asset manager or adviser – due to more transparency, simplified access to markets and products, and personalization.
- In terms of generational differences, the under-35s are nearly twice as likely as the over 65s to have a retail trading account (68% versus 37%, respectively), and are nearly three times more likely to trust digital nudges (92% versus 33% respectively). Overall, 71% of retail investors say that retail trading apps have increased their understanding of investing, and most say these apps have increased their frequency of trading (57%).
- For the first time, most retail investors (56%) envisage that in the next three years, access to technology platforms and tools through which they can execute their investment strategies will be more important than access to a human being for assistance. This reflects a steady shift in sentiment across 12 of 15 markets surveyed and resonates most loudly in India (90%) and the United Arab Emirates (84%). Canadian retail investors are least likely to prefer tech-led investment execution (29%).
- Advice is still the domain of humans. Three-quarters (74%) of retail investors are more likely to trust human advice versus robo-led advice—a level that has remained stable since 2020 (73%). China is currently the only market where fewer than half of retail investors distinctly prefer a human adviser.
- Globally, 84% of institutional investors would invest in a fund that primarily uses artificial intelligence to select investment holdings, with a similar proportion (78%) believing that use of AI in investment-decision-making will lead to better investor outcomes. A lesser proportion of retail investors (39%) would consider AI-driven funds.
- Two-thirds of institutional investors say they are now invested in cryptocurrencies, with government-sponsored pension plans the most likely holders (94% of those surveyed). Globally, 32% of retail investors invest in cryptocurrencies—ranging from 67% of surveyed investors in India, to 7% in Canada. Overall, fewer than half of retail investors trust cryptocurrencies to hold their value (42%), compared to 84% of institutional investors, consistent with the different usage levels of crypto by these two groups.
- Retail investors across all markets are either interested in or already using ESG investing strategies (77%). ESG areas of interest vary among retail and institutional investors: climate change, clean energy, air and water pollution are the top concerns for retail investors, while data protection, sustainable supply chain management, and climate change are the top concerns for institutions. Among institutional investors, best-in-class screening (cited by 57%) has overtaken engagement and active ownership as the most popular approach to ESG investing, and institutional investors are showing high levels of trust in ESG messaging and net-zero pledges (87% trust such messaging). In contrast, less than half (46%) of retail investors trust these pledges, illustrating some concerns over potential greenwashing.
- Globally, 40% of retail investors say it is important to have an adviser who shares their values. This sentiment is highest in China, where 74% believe shared values are important. Fewer than a quarter of respondents in Australia and Canada (23% and 18%, respectively), hold this view, however.
- Institutional investors are increasingly using brands as a proxy for trust, with 55% citing the importance of brand in selecting firms to work with. In-person connection still matters, particularly among retail investors in low-trust markets. Globally, 54% of respondents favor in-person meetings for establishing an investor-client relationship at the outset. In fact, most retail investors in every market say that in-person interaction is necessary to trust an adviser.
- Institutional investors revealed a change in the factors that could lead to lost trust. From a previous emphasis on financial performance, respondents reveal that a failure to adopt a standard voluntary code of conduct (cited by 23%), and a publicly stated corporate view on a social or political issue that does not align with those of the institutional client (21%), are now the top two factors for lost trust.
To view the full survey and results for the 2022 CFA Institute Investor Trust Study, visit: CFA Institute: Enhancing Investors' Trust.
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About the Trust Survey
On behalf of CFA Institute, Coalition Greenwich conducted an online survey of 3,588 retail investors and 976 institutional investors in October and November 2021. Markets included were Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States. Retail investors surveyed were 25 years or older, with investible assets of at least US$100,000, except in India, where the minimum investible asset level was INR 500,000 (5 lakh rupees). Institutional investors included those with responsibility for investment decisions at organizations with assets under management of at least US$50 million, including public and private pension funds, endowments and foundations, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds. The margin of error for total retail investors is +/-1.6% and for total institutional investors is +/-1.9% at a 95% confidence level. To view the full survey and results, visit: CFA Institute: Earning Investors' Trust.
About CFA Institute
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors' interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 180,000 CFA® charterholders worldwide in more than 160 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and there are 160 local societies. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @CFAInstitute.
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Signature of Lease Makes Way for Groundbreaking on the 833K sq. ft. Tower, Planned for Q2 2022
AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Property Company (LPC), the national commercial real estate developer behind Sixth and Guadalupe, 5th + Colorado, and 100 Congress, and co-developer Phoenix Property Company, have partnered with DivcoWest to develop The Republic, an 833K sq. ft. landmark office tower in downtown Austin. Today, the partners confirmed they have secured the building's first major tenant, which will advance construction forward and allow for a groundbreaking later this quarter.
Located at 401 West 4th Street, the 48-story office tower will offer sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and a direct connection to Republic Square Park - the building's historic namesake. With floor plates averaging 29K sq. ft., this transcendent tower is prime for new corporate headquarters or companies looking to expand into the Austin market.
The building's location across from Republic Square Park was the main driver behind the architectural design of the project. The City's downtown grid was established when Austin's first city land lots were sold under the historic oaks of the park in 1839. Designed by Duda Paine Architects, The Republic honors this legacy through its direct connection to Republic Square by pulling the footprint away from the street and adding a green public plaza to the main entrance that will act as an extension of the park. In addition to being the only building that opens to a full block of park space in the Central Business District, every office floor of The Republic will feature a private terrace, further connecting tenants to Austin's distinctive outdoor lifestyle.
"The building represents Austin's spirit and dynamic lifestyle - and we believe The Republic will be a modern hub for top talent," said Seth Johnston, Senior Vice President of Lincoln Property Company in Austin. "We have been intentional about every design feature throughout our process. From the moment you arrive at The Republic, you will be immersed in the beauty of our city, whether from a private terrace, shared amenity space or the ground-level plaza."
Ground-level elements include a 20K sq. ft. public plaza, restaurant space and additional retail. Drawing in the outdoors throughout the building, the 19th-floor amenity level boasts more than 50K sq. ft. of indoor-outdoor space, including conference rooms, fitness center and spin room, club room with a lounge and bar, and a 25K sq. ft. outdoor terrace covered by architectural shade canopies. The designers emphasized the health and wellness of the office tenants and guests by incorporating touchless access technology, enhanced air-filtration systems, and the pursuit of WELLv2 Core Certification, WELL Health-Safety Rating, LEED Gold Certification, and Austin Energy Green Building Program. Additionally, those who commute by bike will have access to a private elevator, which will take them directly to secure storage for nearly 350 bicycles, as well as a spa-quality locker room and showers.
The Republic marks the second development project partnership between LPC and DivcoWest in Austin, and DivcoWest's eleventh overall investment in the market.
"DivcoWest continues to make Austin a key part of its long-term investment strategy given the city's tremendous job and population growth, ability to attract a talented workforce, and long-term focus on sustainability and green space. The Republic was particularly compelling due to its unique connection to Republic Square Park and plethora of outdoor amenity space," said DivcoWest Senior Managing Director Michael Provost.
Additional project partners for The Republic include:
- Duda Paine Architects: Design Architect
- Harvey-Cleary: General Contractor
- HKS: Architect of Record and sustainability consultant
- TBG Partners: Landscape Architect
- WGI: Civil Engineer
- Blum Engineering: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineer
- BDD: Structural engineer
For more information on The Republic, visit www.RepublicAustin.com.
ABOUT LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY
Lincoln Property Company (LPC), founded in 1965 by its chairman Mack Pogue, is a privately-owned real estate firm involved in real estate investment, development, property management and leasing worldwide. Lincoln's international reputation for successful management of their own properties quickly attracted a large client base of owners and investors who recognized the value that LPC could provide in development, property management, brokerage, investing, advisory, construction management, engineering and all real estate consulting services. LPC has developed over 148 million SF of commercial space with an additional 8 million SF currently under development. Today, Lincoln Property Company is one of the most respected and diversified service firms in the United States, serving a growing client base that reaches coast-to-coast, as well as into Mexico and Europe. For more information, please visit www.lpc.com.
ABOUT PHOENIX PROPERTY COMPANY
Phoenix Property Company (PPC), formed in 1994, is a nationally recognized, diversified real estate company with developments and investments in major cities across the United States. Blake Pogue and Jason Runnels are the original principals. Noted for its extensive track record in developing award-winning multifamily and mixed-use communities on in-fill and urban sites, Phoenix has gained a reputation for recognizing emerging neighborhoods and creating iconic properties that encourage additional growth and revitalization. Phoenix also works with universities in evaluating their current and future real estate needs, and develops and owns college student housing communities in multiple cities. Since its inception, PPC and the affiliated GrandMarc have developed residential and mixed-use communities with a construction cost of over $1 billion. For more information please visit www.phoenixpropertyco.com.
ABOUT DIVCOWEST
Founded in 1993 by Stuart Shiff, DivcoWest is a vertically integrated, real estate investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Cambridge, Los Angeles, Menlo Park, Washington DC, and New York City. Known for long-standing relationships and experience across the risk-spectrum in innovation markets, DivcoWest combines entrepreneurial spirit with an institutional approach to commercial real estate. DivcoWest aims to create environments that inspire ingenuity, promote growth, and enhance health and well-being. Since inception, DivcoWest and its predecessor have acquired approximately 58 million square feet of commercial space - primarily throughout the United States. DivcoWest's real estate portfolio currently includes existing and development properties in the office, R&D, lab, industrial, retail, and multifamily spaces. www.divcowest.com
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Proprietary Technology Empowers Restaurants to Streamline Operations, Expand Offerings, Optimize Online Presence and Reduce Food Delivery Costs
Company Boasts 145 Percent Month-Over-Month Growth from October 2021 to March 2022 and Negative Churn Rate Among Restaurant Partners
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mealco ("the Company"), an AI-driven technology partner for restaurants, announced today the official launch of its platform across the United States, following six months of beta testing. Mealco's technology enables restaurants to streamline operations, increase brand offerings and optimize their online presence to maximize customer reach. Over 250 restaurants in 80 U.S. cities currently use Mealco to increase their revenue opportunities in today's digital age.
With Mealco, restaurants convert their back-of-house resources into a digital-friendly operation that can handle the high demand of online delivery, while keeping existing staff in place. This ultimately enables restaurants to create new revenue streams and maximize their bottom line.
Mealco's benefits to restaurants include:
- Streamlined operations and managed inventory using technology built by restaurateurs for restaurants
- Simplified interactions with third-party delivery apps to meet customers' expectations for a better, higher-quality food delivery experience
- End-to-end online presence management to maximize revenue opportunities from online channels
- Menu expansion and exclusive access to chef-crafted brands, matched to each restaurant's unique capabilities and customer base
By 2025, pick-up and delivery is expected to account for 40 percent of restaurant revenue in the U.S. Furthermore, online ordering has experienced 20 percent year-over-year growth for the last five years, due in large part to the proliferation of consumer apps and platforms offering convenience and a multitude of food options to customers.
Even so, restaurants remain plagued by operational inefficiencies, underutilized staff and resources and costly delivery fees that result in restaurants losing money on each delivery order. To truly streamline operations and improve the $800 billion food industry, restaurants need to leverage the proper technology to effectively manage, optimize and monetize their digital operations. This includes allowing restaurants to expand their offerings for a more diverse, delivery-focused brand portfolio.
"Mealco is a true partner to Koo with its proprietary marketplace platform that is clearly differentiated from other restaurant technology providers," said Vince Lam, Owner, Connecticut-based Koo Restaurant. "With minimal impact on our labor and resources, Mealco has provided us with a unique and simple solution to improve our operations in a market plagued with staffing challenges."
"Having grown up working in restaurants, I have always been impressed by restaurateurs' immense creativity, innovation and tenacity. At the same time, I have witnessed how difficult it is to run a restaurant, especially given the inefficiencies inherent in restaurant operations that manifest in stunted growth and, in the worst cases, result in failure," added Daniel Simon, Founder and CEO, Mealco. "These experiences drove me to capitalize on my expertise in technology to develop a platform that arms restaurants with the information and tools necessary to succeed. Our mission at Mealco is to be a restaurant's long-term technology partner, helping to improve operations and increase revenue."
Mealco has hundreds of restaurants waiting to be added to the platform. You can be the next one! Apply to join the waitlist at mealco.co.
About Mealco
Mealco's technology empowers restaurants in the $800 billion food industry to turn their back-of-house resources into digital-friendly operations. With a mission to leverage technology to empower restaurants to thrive in a digital age, Mealco streamlines operations through aggregating online delivery channels into a single, easy-to-use tablet; expanding meal and brand offerings to match customer tastes; optimizing restaurants' online presence; and reducing food delivery costs, all of which enable restaurants to grow their customer base and increase revenue and profitability. For more information, visit www.mealco.co.
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Expense Management Leader Rydoo Signs Up as Medius's First Radius Partner
STOCKHOLM, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius, a leading provider of accounts payable (AP) automation solutions, today announced the launch of Radius, a new, improved, and comprehensive program for Independent Software Developers (ISVs). Medius has named expense management provider Rydoo as its first official ISV member under the new program banner.
Medius's suite of products automate the process of receiving, handling, approving, and paying an invoice, and simplify the onboarding and managing of vendors, enabling organizations to better manage spend, reduce risk and fraud, and improve processes. Today, a major focus for the company is extending its wider partner ecosystem so its customers can access additional services that integrate with its end-to-end AP automation suite.
The launch of the new Radius program aims to support this objective by extending the network effect of the Medius platform even further through strategic integration, technology, and payment partnerships. These relationships create shared commercial opportunities for Medius and its ISV partners, while enabling customers to benefit from a broader suite of services through its platform.
For Medius customers, the Radius program not only extends the capabilities of its AP automation platform, but also creates an ecosystem of trusted, quality partners in a range of different technology and discipline areas. Through Radius, customers engaging Medius partners will also benefit from pre-built integrations that remove the friction and accelerate time to value.
Kevin Permenter, Research Director, Financial Applications at IDC comments: "Expanding the partner ecosystem is a smart move for Medius and its customers because it will give Medius greater scale and expertise. Customers will see greater value from partner solutions and services not provided by Medius from partners co-creating value on the Medius platform."
Matt Rhodus, VP of Business Development & Strategy at Medius, will lead the Radius partner program. He comments: "Partnerships have been in Medius's DNA from the very beginning with several strategic relationships already in existence. Now is the right time to evolve and formalize Radius as our new partner program. The program will generate exciting new commercial opportunities for Medius and its partners, as well as creating major benefits for our customers."
The first official partner is Rydoo, a fast-growing SaaS company on a mission to empower modern organizations by providing a better way to do expense management, with less admin and more impact. As an automated expense management provider, Rydoo allows users to submit their expenses to the finance team in less than 16 seconds while ensuring compliance and giving finance teams more visibility over company spend. The new partnership with Medius now extends that automation journey even further, eliminating the manual process of receiving, coding, posting, and paying that expense report.
Rhodus continues: "Expenses generate a huge amount of paperwork for accounts payable. By fully automating this traditionally manual process, the Medius-Rydoo partnership enables CFOs, accounting and finance departments to save precious time, valuable resources and reduce the potential for errors and or fraudulent behavior."
Founded in 2018, Rydoo has built a team of more than 150 employees serving more than 10,000 customers around the globe including Burger King, Deloitte, Singapore Airlines and Veolia. The company has built a base of over 1M users in a little over three years.
Justin Borja, Global Partnership Manager at Rydoo comments: "Our exponential growth since launch demonstrates the power of our product and the benefits it creates for our customer base. This partnership with Medius is an opportunity for us to support a wider cross section of organizations and we look forward to co-selling, co-marketing, and co-developing new services together."
More than 20 existing Medius partners, including SAP, Microsoft, and Pagero will also be welcomed into the Radius program in the coming weeks. This includes data management and integration leader ENZO Unified that signed an accounts payable and finance digital transformation partnership with Medius in January this year.
Medius is actively recruiting additional partners to Radius from across the globe. Companies who are interested in joining the program and benefiting from access to Medius's market-leading AP automation technology and deep relationships across the finance function should apply through the website: https://www.medius.com/partners/.
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Enhanced program equips partners to deliver Mendix Academy courses, dramatically increasing pool of certified Mendix low-code developers
BOSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mendix, a Siemens business and global leader in modern enterprise application development, today announced an enhanced Mendix Training Partner Program that enables qualified partners to deliver official Mendix training courses by their own trainers who are certified by Mendix Academy.
Mendix is using the Siemens Training Partner program (STP 4.0) as their contractual framework with partners to ensure high-quality Mendix training to customers and prospects.
Launched in 2021, the Mendix Training Partner program is designed to enable Mendix partners to extend their existing partnership with Mendix and provide additional value to their customers while increasing revenue and profitability.
To keep up with the rapid pace of digital transformation, there is an increased need for training among both citizen and professional developers who are struggling to cope with the accelerated growth of low-code along with the ever-widening digital skills gap within the labor market. With this in mind, the Mendix Academy's core mission is to enable a global pool of project-ready, low-code developers by standardizing certification and training programs across Mendix customers and its partner ecosystem.
"With this new training partnership model, Mendix Academy supports the growth of Mendix low-code and accelerates the enablement of thousands of makers globally," said Leo Bras, Global Director Academy & Partner Services at Mendix. "With digital transformation accelerating across all sectors, low-code provides an effective way for organizations to ensure they can keep up with the pace of change and deliver digitalization quickly."
By joining the Mendix Training Partner program, partners can now deliver the official Mendix training courses to their customers via their own Mendix Certified Trainers. These training programs help develop their customers' Mendix capabilities and increase overall platform adoption, enabling growth for both the training partners and Mendix in the long run.
Mendix Academy offers a fully integrated suite of training materials, learning paths, and certifications, all tailored to match the skillset of the developer so they can reap the maximum business value from the Mendix low-code platform. All courses are also designed to help develop customers' Mendix capabilities and increase overall platform adoption, enabling growth for both training partners and Mendix.
Each course is tailor-made to suit the specific needs of the organization to help developers get certified. The various courses offered by Mendix Academy include:
- Rapid Developer Course & Rapid Developer Exam: This basic course covers capturing project requirements and building apps using Mendix Studio and Mendix Studio Pro. Once completed, the developer/student will be able to deploy the app and run it in the cloud.
- Intermediate Developer Course & Intermediate Developer Exam: This developer course helps trainees learn best practices around collaborating in larger teams and adds next-level knowledge of the Mendix platform. In this two-day course, students learn how to constrain data, get familiar with the AtlasUI framework, enable users to perform functions with and without sign-in, make it easier for users to process data sets with list functions, and much more.
- Bootcamp & Intermediate Developer Exam: In this 10-day bootcamp, students work with Mendix's expert coaches to form small teams for more focused learning with case studies specifically designed to build experience with Mendix development. This course builds technical knowledge and cultivates the ability to think and build applications independently.
- Advanced Developer Course & Advanced Developer Exam: This course is designed to take Mendix skills to the next level and prepare to build apps using all the components of the Mendix platform. Students learn about advanced modeling, domain model best practices, design patterns, create real-life projects, and prepare to be a certified Advanced Mendix Developer.
The Mendix Academy is committed to providing extensive ongoing support to Certified Trainers through trainer recertification events that are held annually to share the latest program updates and content. In addition to the event, partners also receive access to training materials, including trainer guides, lesson plans, and more. As a Mendix Training partner, you also receive the license to resell Mendix courses and exams. So far, more than 11,000 students have participated through 1500 Mendix instructor-based courses enabled by certified trainers. Currently, Mendix has 30 Partner trainers in the program. This includes 20 certified trainers for one or more courses and trainer enablement in progress for 10 more Partner trainers.
Some of the well-known partners who have already signed-up for the Mendix Partner Program include Avertra (US/ME) Buildsystem (Japan), Capgemini (BNL), CLEVR (BNL), duh-GROUP (DACH), Goodzo (BNL), Mendify (BNL), Low-Code Academy (BNL), Orangeleaf (APAC-SEA), Ordina (BNL), TBN (APAC-SEA), TOCnDIX (France), and Titan Consulting (US).
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About Mendix
In a digital-first world, customers want their every need anticipated, employees want better tools to do their jobs, and enterprises know that sweeping digital transformation is the key to survival and success. Mendix, a Siemens business, is quickly becoming the engine of the enterprise digital landscape. Its industry-leading low-code platform and comprehensive ecosystem integrates the most advanced technology to support solutions that boost engagement, streamline operations, and relieve IT logjams. Built on the pillars of abstraction, automation, cloud, and collaboration, Mendix dramatically increases developer productivity and empowers a legion of not-so-technical, 'citizen' developers to create apps guided by their particular domain expertise, facilitated by Mendix's engineered-in collaborative capabilities and intuitive visual interface. Recognized as a leader and visionary by leading industry analysts, the platform is cloud-native, open, extensible, agile, and proven. From artificial intelligence and augmented reality to intelligent automation and native mobile, Mendix is the backbone of digital-first enterprises. The Mendix enterprise low-code platform has been adopted by more than 4,000 leading companies in 46 countries.
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The NFT platform provider will be dropping a new collection of NFTs to celebrate the success of the Kansas Jayhawks
BOSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury, a leading provider of white-label NFT platforms designed to give sports properties, universities, and leagues the power to create one-of-a-kind digital experiences for their fans, has been nominated for the Blockchain Award at NIL Summit on behalf of their "RockChalk" NFT platform.
Mercury is also dropping a "Moments Collection" at the end of the month that will be NFTs of the most iconic and significant points of the season for Kansas, such as winning the national championship and becoming the winningest program in college basketball, as well as big individual moments from star players throughout the season.
"We're honored to be nominated for the Blockchain Award as a result of our partnership with the University of Kansas," said Porter Grieve, CEO and co-founder of Mercury. "The RockChalk NFT platform gives KU fans of all ages and interest levels a place to connect and collect, and we're excited to see how it develops over time."
While the RockChalk Discord and community are open to anyone, access to the Moments Collection requires the purchase of the "Moment #1" NFT on sale now, which is specifically priced at $23.54 because win #2,354 is when KU became the winningest program in basketball.
For more information, visit www.rockchalk.io
About Mercury
Mercury builds white-label NFT platforms designed to give sports properties, universities, and leagues the power to create one-of-a-kind digital experiences for their fans. Providing a complete solution for companies and brands looking to enter the NFT space, Mercury is building communities of like-minded individuals and utilizing the web3 technology to create spaces for engagement and free discourse. From traditional fans looking to broaden their collections to younger generations looking for new ways to connect to the sports they love, Mercury is reimagining what it means to be a fan and the methods of connecting with fellow enthusiasts. For more information, visit https://www.mercurynft.io/.
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Highly decorated Army veteran and family will have their home fully updated through efforts of Military Makeover team, Patrick Industries, local businesses, and numerous volunteers
Those who wish to help, or simply be engaged throughout the process, are encouraged to follow Military Makeover on Instagram for most up-to-date information
INDIANAPOLIS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While on deployment in Mosul Iraq, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, Michael Stupar was tasked with providing security for a recovery mission.
As gunshots echoed all around, a convoy of injured Iraqi police officers approached seeking medical attention.
While providing first-aid to wounded Iraqi police officers, Stupar's team suddenly found themselves under fire. Stupar felt a sharp pain and realized he'd been shot. In terrible pain, but grateful to be alive, Stupar not only managed to secure medical care, but also saw a great deal more action having been deployed a total of four times.
Like many veterans though, the transition back home for Michael Stupar was challenging. He, along with his wife Crystal and two daughters recently moved to Michigan City, but complications from recent family tragedies along with health issues have made settling into a new home a difficult process.
Now, enter BrandStar's Military Makeover with Montel, where decorated veteran and host, Montel Williams, along with co-hosts Art Edmonds and Jennifer Bertrand, as well as Elkhart-based Patrick Industries, local businesses and numerous volunteers, will be working to provide the Stupar family with the home they truly deserve.
The process, which will begin this summer, includes replacing or refinishing bathrooms, flooring, furniture, kitchen appliances, kitchen cabinets, AC, siding, storage, windows and more.
"I can think of few greater privileges than helping to provide such a worthy hero and his family the type of forever-home they so desire," says Montel Williams. "Everyone involved states that it is a highlight of their lives to be a part of the Military Makeover process."
"As we begin this initial phase," says BrandStar Founder & CEO Mark Alfieri, "our goal is to generate awareness throughout the state of Indiana to garner support from local businesses, volunteers and anyone who wishes to simply be part of this amazing process."
Indiana-based primary partner, Patrick Industries, having worked with Military Makeover before, is thrilled to be the Title Sponsor for the Q3 program.
"Patrick is delighted to partner with Military Makeover with Montel in Q3 and provide the needed resources to help update and transform the home of the Stupar family," says Andy Nemeth, CEO of Patrick Industries. "We strive to always put our customers, team members and community first and are committed to lending a helping hand in any way we can to make the dreams of the Stupar family come true."
To volunteer and receive announcements about Military Makeover with Montel, please visit militarymakeover.tv/beontheshow
Military Makeover with Montel:
Military Makeover with Montel®, A BrandStar Original, is America's leading branded reality TV show that offers hope and a helping hand here on the home front to members of our military and their loved ones. A veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Navy, talk show legend and military advocate Montel Williams, who creatively co-produces the show along with a colorful cast that seeks to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country. The cast includes co-hosts Art Edmonds and designer Jennifer Bertrand. This special series enlists caring companies of all sizes as well as non-profits and the local community. Military Makeover airs on Lifetime® and on the American Forces Network which serves American servicemen and women, Department of Defense and other U.S. government civilians and their families stationed at bases overseas, as well as U.S. Navy ships at sea. Help starts at home for veterans on Military Makeover. Join us as our makeover team engages to change the living situation – and the lives – of these deserving families.
About BrandStar
BrandStar is a fully horizontally and vertically integrated production company, marketing agency, and content exchange platform. Offering everything a full-service marketing firm provides, but with a twist – our focus is on positively impacting people's lives. Fueled by the collective passion of entrepreneurs, creatives, technologists, and thinkers, we pride ourselves in being Marketing Matchmakers – connecting people with brands to do life better. Utilizing a combination of creative storytelling, marketing strategy, results-driven media, technology innovation, and unrivaled television production capabilities, we have succeeded in giving startups a national footprint, and national companies a global one. For additional information, visit www.brandstar.com.
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FinTech Global Recognizes Moxo for Second Year in a Row as One of Top Tech Companies Transforming the Global Investment and Banking Industries on Fourth Annual List
CUPERTINO, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moxo, the industry's leading client interaction management solution, announced today it has been named one of the top tech companies transforming the global investment and banking industries in the fourth annual WealthTech100 list. The new WealthTech100 list for 2022 launched today by specialist research firm FinTech Global. The prestigious ranking recognizes the world's most innovative technology solution providers that address the digital transformation challenges and opportunities faced by investment firms, private banks and financial advisors. A full list of the WealthTech100 and detailed information about each company is available to download for free at www.WealthTech100.com.
"In today's digital-first world, we're extremely proud to support wealth management companies with technology that enables them to provide access to high-value services quickly and efficiently," said Leena Iyar, Chief Brand Officer for Moxo. "Moxo is committed to continually providing an innovative client management solution to ensure businesses can build and support meaningful client interactions through modern digital automation."
Moxo's platform was built in partnership with some of the world's leading financial institutions including Standard Chartered, Citibank, MUFG, Van Lanschot and Raiffeisen Bank International and has evolved alongside them to ensure it's meeting the needs of its high-touch clients' most pressing challenges. While retaining a mobile-first approach, Moxo provides a powerful client management solution that encapsulates collaboration within the higher order framework of structured client interaction workflows. This enables snap-in business process integration and blending of structured and unstructured business interactions that support the entire lifecycle of client management - from onboarding and servicing to exception handling.
The WealthTech sector has experienced rapid growth over the last two years as the huge increase in digital financial products and remote client communications due to COVID-19 restrictions has accelerated the need for innovation. On the current trajectory, the global WealthTech market is projected to reach $11.9 billion by 2030.
Thus, it's not surprising this year's process to identify the 100 WealthTech innovation leaders was more competitive than ever. A panel of analysts and industry experts voted from a list of more than 1,200 businesses. The finalists were recognized for their innovative use of technology to solve a significant industry problem, or to generate efficiency improvements across the investment value chain.
FinTech Global director Richard Sachar said, "The rise of digital distribution channels and online financial products has opened new client segments for investment firms and financial advisors. As a result, businesses that fail to keep up with the latest technologies and innovation will be less competitive and lose market share over time. The WealthTech100 list helps senior decision-makers in the industry filter through all the vendors in the market by highlighting the leading companies in areas such as client acquisition, financial planning, portfolio management and digital brokerage."
To learn more about Moxo, visit https://www.moxo.com/.
About Moxo
Modernize your client interaction management with Moxo.
Today's client engagement activities are stuck in the chaos of fragmented silos — requiring significant manual intervention. Moxo provides a OneStop Client Hub for managing client interactions through modern digital automation. Businesses can streamline deadline-driven client interactions, including account onboarding, account servicing, exception handling.
Moxo powers client interaction workflows across a diverse set of industries including financial services, consulting, legal, accounting, healthcare, and more. Our customers include companies like Citibank, FIS, AMCK Models, Hibernia College, BNP Paribas, and more.
Our team has a rich history of pioneering in the engagement space: Moxo's co-founder and CEO, Subrah Iyar, was the co-founder and CEO of Webex, and Moxo's co-founder and CTO, Stanley Huang, held senior engineering management positions at Cisco Systems and WebEx. To learn more, visit moxo.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
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Leading HVAC Distributor Expands into Plumbing Category
NEW LENOX, Ill., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Munch's Supply (the "Company"), a leading Midwest-based heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") distributor has acquired T.A. Gentry Supply, Inc., including its three branches servicing Lansing, Kalamazoo and Holland, Michigan. This will expand the Company's geographic footprint to 70 locations serving 17 states and one Canadian province.
"The T.A. Gentry Supply Inc. acquisition is part of our long-term strategy to expand into the plumbing segment in the Michigan market. The company will continue to operate under the T.A. Gentry Supply Inc. name and its three locations will nicely complement our HVAC offerings in our eight Munch and Tommark locations," said Bob Munch.
"We couldn't have made it 50 years without the tremendous support from our customers and team members. I am very happy to find a trusted company like Munch's to continue the T.A. Gentry Supply Inc. legacy," said T.A. Gentry Supply Inc. President Patrick Gentry.
"With the help of dedicated staff and a great culture, Patrick and his family have done a wonderful job growing the company. We are excited to build on the tremendous foundation that they have established," added Munch.
"We are fortunate to have found a like-minded partner in Munch's Supply. We look forward to working with the Munch's Supply and Tommark teams to serve an even broader base in the home services marketplace in Michigan," added Gentry.
The acquisition demonstrates Munch's ongoing dedication to the HVAC and plumbing marketplace and reinforces its commitment to partnering with family and customer-service focused businesses looking for either a long-term partnership or an exit strategy.
Munch's Supply has been operating in the Chicagoland area for more than 65 years and is consistently ranked as a top 10 HVAC distributor in the United States. Marcone, a leading distributor of home appliance, HVAC and plumbing repair parts and equipment across North America acquired Munch's Supply, LLC in 2021, and strives to become the hub for parts and services to the home.
About Munch's Supply
Munch's Supply was founded in 1956 by Willard Munch, who wanted to develop a local source of electrical supplies for area contractors. Today the company has more than 1,200 employees focused exclusively on supplying heating, cooling and plumbing industry contractors with quality products. For more than 65 years, Munch's Supply has operated with a commitment to service as a leading distributor for trusted brands such as American Standard, Trane, Mitsubishi, Rheem, IPEX, AO Smith, Kohler, Tempstar, Keeprite and Frigidaire. Through Munch's Holdings, LLC, it operates Munch's Supply, Tommark, O'Connor Company, Comfort Air Distributing, C&L Supply HVAC and Plumbing, API of NH and Delta T, Marks Supply, TML Supply and System Aire Supply Company (SASCO) and Control Aire Supply Company (CASCO) which continue to serve as the premier sources for HVAC and plumbing equipment and supplies to contractors throughout North America.
www.munchsupply.com.
About Marcone
Marcone is an authorized distributor for major brands such as Whirlpool, Electrolux, General Electric, Maytag, Bosch, Samsung, L-G and many more. Through its vast distribution network, Marcone supplies the largest inventory of original replacement parts in the country for household appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, microwaves, washers, and dryers. Marcone exports globally and also operates a comprehensive training institute offering quality business and technical training. Headquartered in St. Louis, Marcone operates 113 facilities, has approximately 2,000 employees, and serves approximately 43,000 technician customers. For more information, visit www.marcone.com.
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FARMINGTON, Conn., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nest Collaborative, the nation's first virtual lactation consultation platform, has named "femtech" pioneer Judith Nowlin as Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of growth for the fast-expanding telehealth company. Company Founder Amanda Gorman will remain on the executive leadership team as Chief Clinical Officer.
Nowlin's appointment comes at a time of significant growth for Nest Collaborative and the industry at large. The company's virtual lactation consultations, which are covered in-full by most national payers, have quickly scaled to serve thousands of parents and babies across the country. The emergence of telehealth during the pandemic and the national shortage of certified lactation providers propelled 400 percent revenue growth for the company in 2021, leading to closure of a $4.1 million seed funding round.
Nowlin, an experienced tech entrepreneur who has spent nearly two decades transforming maternity care in the United States, founded iBirth, a patient care companion app for pregnancy, birth and postpartum designed to improve outcomes for women and children. Babyscripts, the market-leading maternal health remote patient monitoring app, acquired iBirth in 2018.
"Nest Collaborative has seen tremendous growth over the past year and is positioned to take the next step in reinventing the way breastfeeding care is provided to new parents," said Gorman. "Judith is one of the most qualified, experienced and passionate entrepreneurs I've met. I am excited for the future of Nest Collaborative under her leadership as we continue to expand our network of lactation consultants, accelerate our platform development, and grow our reach to thousands more families."
Nest Collaborative was launched in 2017 by Gorman, a nurse practitioner, to revolutionize the way the medical system provides breastfeeding care. Together, Nowlin and Gorman are writing a new chapter in breastfeeding support using a proprietary preventative care model that leads to a longer duration of breastfeeding and healthier women and babies.
Today, the Nest Collaborative has a platform provides same-day appointments with 40 International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and provides same-day appointments for parents in need of breastfeeding support in all 50 states. Nest Collaborative accepts insurance from the healthcare marketplace, employee-sponsored plans and Medicaid. Nest has IBCLCS who speak Arabic, English, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish and Urdu.
"The significant growth of Nest Collaborative highlights the enormous market need for easier, affordable access to lactation consultations," said Kristen Valdes, CEO and founder of b.well Connected Health, the digital transformation platform providing consumers a new front-end to health care, who is a Nest Collaborative board member. "Nest Collaborative's virtual platform and preventive model is a gamechanger for parents who have been unable to access or afford a consultation with a certified lactation consultant. It gives all families the opportunity to meet their breastfeeding goals regardless of where they live, their income or insurance provider."
The lack of certified lactation consultants is a significant barrier to breastfeeding especially for women living in rural America. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends 8.6 IBCLC's per 1,000 live births. Ninety percent of states had less than six IBCLC's per 1,000 live births and 40 percent had less than three IBCLS per 1,000 live births the last time it was measured in 2014. Nearly 98 percent of Nest Collaborative's parents live in a state with less than six IBCLCS per 1,000 live births. In addition, many lactation consultants do not accept insurance.
"The preventative model that Amanda created is completely changing the status quo of breastfeeding care which is currently problem-based and inequitable due to the shortage of lactation consultants," said Nowlin. "Bringing lactation support to new parents in the comfort of their own homes, all while covered fully by most health plans, is what's desperately needed in order to improve our nation's breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates."
The shortage, combined with insufficient education and poor integration into primary care, creates barriers that significantly reduce the rates of parents able to provide breastmilk for six months, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Nest Collaborative's lactation consultants have provided 13,000 visits to parents to date, many of whom would not have had access to breastfeeding support during COVID. Approximately 99 percent of 456 Nest Collaborative parents who were surveyed said online video visits improved their access to breastfeeding/chestfeeding. Families highly recommend Nest Collaborative's services with a consistent NPS rating of 90+.
About Nest Collaborative:
Nest Collaborative, Farmington, CT, is the creator of the nation's first virtual lactation platform. The company's nationwide network of lactation consultants is available to moms for same-day virtual consults, meaning more moms have access to the help that creates successful breastfeeding journeys. Nest Collaborative was recognized by Verywell Family as the Best Online Lactation Consultant of 2021, beating out competitors by offering insurance-covered appointments, same-day availability, and group sessions through their offering of Latch Lounge. For more information, visit: www.nestcollaborative.com.
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AMES, Iowa, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study shows that Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed carbon capture, transportation, and storage project will create jobs, generate new tax revenue for local communities, support local suppliers, and strengthen the Midwest regional economy. Ernst & Young, a global leader in accounting and professional services, conducted the study.
Summit Carbon Solutions has partnered with 32 ethanol plants across the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, to develop the largest carbon capture and storage project in the world. This multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project will have the capacity to capture and permanently store 12 million tons of carbon dioxide every year, while opening critical new markets for ethanol producers and bolstering the bottom line of corn growers.
"From the outset of this project, Summit Carbon Solutions has been committed to driving the future of agriculture by expanding economic opportunities for ethanol producers and by strengthening the marketplace for farmers in the Midwest," said Jake Ketzner, Summit Carbon Solutions Vice President of Government and Public Affairs. "In addition to those benefits, the latest analysis shows the overwhelmingly positive impact of this multi-billion-dollar private investment, including the creation of thousands of new high-quality jobs, the utilization of local suppliers and main street businesses, and tens of millions of dollars in new tax revenues that will help local communities fund our roads, hospitals, first responders, and more."
Several key highlights include the following:
Project-Wide Findings (Construction Phase)
Project-Wide Findings (Operations Phase)
State-by-State Findings (Construction Phase)
State-by-State Findings (Operations Phase)
Summit Carbon Solutions will strengthen the corn market and, by extension, positively impact the economy in all of the counties and communities across the Midwest. The report from Ernst & Young also includes county-level data showing the company's total investment and the forecast for incremental annual property taxes generated.
The full report along with state-by-state fact sheets can be found at www.SummitCarbonSolutions.com.
Summit Carbon Solutions is driving the future of agriculture by expanding economic opportunities for ethanol producers, strengthening the marketplace for Midwest-based farmers, and creating jobs. In developing the largest carbon capture and storage project in the world, the company seeks to lower greenhouse gas emissions by connecting industrial facilities via strategic infrastructure to store carbon dioxide safely and permanently in the Midwestern United States. For more information, visit: www.SummitCarbonSolutions.com.
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MERRILLVILLE, Ind., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) ("NiSource") today released its 2021 integrated annual report, highlighting a long list of accomplishments in safety, sustainability, customer service, financial performance and much more. It is now available on NiSource.com and stockholders will receive a copy in the mail.
"NiSource delivered on our commitments to all our stakeholders in 2021 and, through our key initiatives, is in a position to consistently deliver on those commitments going forward," said NiSource President and CEO Lloyd Yates. "Our employees and our customers are at the center of that success. As we build toward a more sustainable future, it will be our employees who lead that charge as they relentlessly focus on our customers, as they did in 2021."
Themes include:
- Delivering on plans for long-term growth. NiSource is committed to strong risk-adjusted returns for shareholders. 2021 financial performance exceeded both the company's original and updated guidance ranges.
- Showcasing our leadership in sustainability. In addition to being named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the eighth consecutive year, NiSource's ESG rating was updated by MSCI and Newsweek included NiSource in its list of America's Most Responsible Companies.
- Highlighting the advancements made in safety. Safety Management System continues to produce significant risk reductions. Progress continues through the use of advanced technology to protect employees and to detect gas leaks up to hundreds of feet away.
- Demonstrating our commitment to employees. In addition to adapting to the profound changes in employee workstyles due to the pandemic, investments in a diverse workforce and strengthening culture continue to make NiSource an employer of choice.
- Highlights our commitment to our communities. NiSource is committed to building and energizing an inclusive culture where our success is fueled by a workforce that cares. Employees donated more than 2,500 hours of service (despite the pandemic), and the NiSource Charitable Foundation contributed nearly $7 million to worthy causes.
"Thanks to the hard work of our employees, NiSource delivered results above expectations in 2021," Yates added. "We have ambitious plans for the years ahead, and I look forward to working with the team to achieve them."
About NiSource
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.2 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across six states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource's approximately 7,500 employees are focused on safely delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities we serve. NiSource is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability - North America Index. Additional information about NiSource, its investments in modern infrastructure and systems, its commitments and its local brands can be found at www.nisource.com. Follow us at www.facebook.com/nisource, www.linkedin.com/company/nisource or www.twitter.com/nisourceinc. NI-F
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- Special Meeting of NAAC (Nasdaq: NAAC) shareholders to approve the proposed business combination scheduled for May 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- TeleSign common stock and warrants to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols "TLSN" and "TLSNW," respectively, following the close of the business combination.
- Based on reported first quarter revenue and a preliminary review of second quarter revenue, TeleSign reaffirms its previously disclosed guidance
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Calif.,, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Atlantic Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: NAAC) ("NAAC") and TeleSign Corporation, ("TeleSign") announced today the effectiveness of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the previously announced business combination between NAAC and TeleSign.
NAAC also announced that the special meeting of its shareholders (the "Special Meeting") to approve the proposed business combination will be held May 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, unless postponed or adjourned to a later date or time. NAAC will distribute the definitive proxy statement and proxy card to its stockholders of record as of April 13, 2022, the record date for the Special Meeting. The Special Meeting will be held as a virtual meeting only via live audio webcast at https://www.cstproxy.com/naac/2022. Registration instructions for the Special Meeting are provided in the proxy statement included in the Registration Statement.
"As TeleSign transitions to the public markets, we are thrilled to partner with Gary and the entire NAAC team to drive sustainable, long-term growth for this exciting business," said Joe Burton, CEO of TeleSign. "This transaction will allow us to increase our global trajectory and deliver our solutions where they are needed the most."
"The TeleSign team continues to execute successfully on the tremendous opportunity the Digital Identity market represents," said Gary Quin, CEO of NAAC. "We look forward to presenting the business combination to NAAC shareholders."
TeleSign's management team, led by CEO Joe Burton, will continue to lead the public company following the business combination. TeleSign intends to use the proceeds from the business combination to target new customer segments, including mid-market and SMB, and develop new use cases to expand its identity offering.
Belgacom International Carrier Services (BICS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proximus NV/SA, will hold, assuming no redemptions, approximately 66 percent of the outstanding equity of the combined company immediately following the closing.
If approved by NAAC's shareholders at the Special Meeting, the business combination is expected to close shortly after the Special Meeting, subject to stockholder approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the business combination between NAAC and TeleSign, the post-closing company will be renamed TeleSign, Inc., and its common stock and warrants listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the renamed tickers "TLSN" and "TLSNW" respectively.
A link to the definitive proxy statement can be accessed via the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Additional investor materials are available at TeleSign's website at https://www.telesign.com/investors. NAAC shareholders who require assistance completing the proxy card, additional copies of the proxy materials or have questions regarding the Special Meeting may contact North Atlantic Acquisition Corporation, ℅ NAAC's proxy solicitor Morrow Sodali LLC at +1 (203) 658 9384 or +1 (475) 232 9850, or by email to j.peter@morrowsodali.com
About North Atlantic Acquisition Corporation
NAAC is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a business combination with a company with global ambition, with a primary focus on the consumer, industrials and TMT sectors in Europe or North America, where its Board of Directors has multiple decades of experience.
About TeleSign
TeleSign provides continuous trust to leading global enterprises by connecting, protecting and proactively defending their digital identities. TeleSign verifies over five billion unique phone numbers a month, representing half of the world's mobile users, and provides critical insight into the remaining billions. The company's powerful AI and extensive data science deliver identity with a unique combination of speed, accuracy and global reach. TeleSign solutions prevent fraud, secure communications and enable the digital economy by allowing companies and customers to engage with confidence. Learn more at www.telesign.com and follow us on Twitter at @TeleSign.
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination, NAAC Holdco Inc., an affiliate of NAAC, ("NAAC Holdco") filed the Registration Statement with the SEC, which includes a preliminary prospectus and preliminary proxy statement. NAAC will mail a definitive proxy statement/final prospectus and other relevant documents to its shareholders. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the definitive proxy statement/final prospectus or any other document that NAAC will send to its shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Investors and security holders of NAAC are advised to read, when available, the proxy statement/prospectus in connection with NAAC solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of shareholders to be held to approve the proposed business combination (and related matters) because the proxy statement/prospectus will contain important information about the proposed business combination and the parties to the proposed business combination. The definitive proxy statement/final prospectus will be mailed to shareholders of NAAC as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination. Shareholders will also be able to obtain copies of the proxy statement/prospectus, without charge, once available, at the SEC's website http://www.sec.gov or by directing a request to North Atlantic Acquisition Corporation, c/o McDermott Will & Emery LLP, One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, New York 10017.
Participants in the Solicitation
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Application Security Division of NTT Ltd., a world leader in application security, has been named a Major Player in two IDC MarketScape reports: Worldwide Application Security Testing, Code Analytics, and Software Composition Analysis 2022 Vendor Assessment — Coordinating Security and Quality for Resilience and DevSecOps (Doc #US47097321, March 2022) and Worldwide Mobile Testing and Digital Quality 2022 Vendor Assessment — Enabling Multimodal Dynamism for Digital Innovation (Doc #US47097521, March 2022).
Earlier this year, NTT Application Security researchers found that half (50 percent) of all sites tested were vulnerable to at least one serious exploitable vulnerability throughout 2021, while only 27 percent were vulnerable less than thirty days. Additionally, the report uncovered a concerning downward trend in organizations' remediation rates of critical vulnerabilities, which fell from 54 percent to 47 percent throughout the course of the year.
NTT Application Security's Vantage and Sentinel solutions portfolios focus on dynamic application static testing (DAST), providing integration into DevSecOps, API testing and cloud-native environments, as well as continuous, production-safe testing for websites, with detection, assessment and alerts to provide an early warning layer. This modern approach brings together robust security testing, strategic remediation efforts and contextual guidance to ensure developers, operations teams and security personnel can quickly adapt to the latest threats.
"We are honored to be named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape reports for both application security testing and mobile testing," said Craig Hinkley, chief executive officer at NTT Application Security. "We prioritize a customer-centric approach to application security testing, as well as providing enterprise-grade capabilities in our Sentinel and WhiteHat Vantage product lines that empower developers, DevOps and security teams to accelerate their AppSec programs to the speed of modern software development."
Industry professionals attending the 2022 RSA Conference in June can get a first-hand look at NTT Application Security's Sentinel and WhiteHat Vantage product lines at North Hall booth #4525.
To learn more about NTT Application Security, visit whitehatsec.com.
About IDC MarketScape:
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.
About NTT Ltd.
NTT Ltd. is a leading global technology services company. Working with organizations around the world, we achieve business outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital and secure. Our global assets and integrated ICT stack capabilities provide unique offerings in cloud-enabling networking, hybrid cloud, data centers, digital transformation, client experience, workplace and cybersecurity. As a global ICT provider, we employ more than 40,000 people in a diverse and dynamic workplace that spans 57 countries, trading in 73 countries and delivering services in over 200 countries and regions. Together we enable the connected future. Visit us at hello.global.ntt
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OneCare Media acquires Michael J. Breus, PhD website TheSleepDoctor.com
SEATTLE, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneCare Media announced today the acquisition of TheSleepDoctor.com, expanding their portfolio of sleep and health properties online.
Michael J. Breus, known as The Sleep Doctor, is one of the most well-known sleep experts in the world, as well as one of the most sourced Doctors in sleep. Breus will continue to represent The Sleep Doctor in media appearances and otherwise, as well as help advise OCM as they continue to expand their footprint and offerings in the world of sleep as their Chief Sleep Officer. He will lend his knowledge and expertise of the sleep space. In addition to growing The Sleep Doctor, Breus will help with work OneCare will be doing as a company across the world of sleep, cementing their foothold in the space.
"We're excited to bring somebody of Michael's caliber on board." Bill Fish, President of OneCare Media said, "Dr. Breus is the premiere expert on sleep. The Sleep Doctor will continue to help millions of people get a better night's rest. With our reach and in house expertise with regard to sleep health and product reviews, we hope to scale what Dr. Breus has built to help his expertise reach even more users."
TheSleepDoctor.com offers resources like free quizzes, sleep tips, product reviews, and insights from Dr. Breus' unique expertise in the world of sleep.
"I am thrilled to announce that I will be joining the team at OneCare." Dr. Breus said, "I feel incredibly fortunate to have found a company that understands, respects, and already contributes to the vision: to help everyone get a better night's sleep.
In this new partnership we plan to take sleep to the next level…Not only will everyone continue to get the amazing content, industry knowledge and opinions of The Sleep Doctor, but we'll also be leveraging the expertise of the OneCare team.
I feel fortunate that I get to help people with their sleep every day. I'm stoked to combine forces [with OneCare], and see if we can help even more people, sleep and heal."
About The Sleep Doctor, Michael J. Breus (Ph.D)
Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Speciality board without going to Medical School. Dr. Michael Breus was recently named the Top Sleep Specialist in California by Reader's Digest. Dr. Breus is on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show and has appeared on the show (40 times).
About OneCare Media
OneCare Media (OneCare.com) is a digital media company committed to bettering health & wellness. Through expert-driven resources and curated recommendations, OneCare Media helps over 7 million consumers per month make better informed, more personalized decisions in their healthcare journeys. Founded with the belief sleep is one of the three pillars of good health — OneCare Media is extending into the broader healthcare space.
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Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M accelerates database OLTP workloads in the cloud with 2.5 times more database cores and 87 percent more OLTP IOPS than the previous generation for the same price
Allows customers to run database analytics faster and with larger data sets using 80 percent more scan throughput and 28 percent more capacity than the previous generation
Provides more efficient support for developers and greater database consolidation benefits with flexible configurations for dedicated Autonomous Database deployments
AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced the availability of Oracle Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M, the latest generation of the most powerful Oracle Database platform in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). With Oracle Autonomous Database Service or Oracle Exadata Database Service running on Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M, customers can run existing workloads faster, with greater scale, and at a lower cost than previous generations. In addition, when upgrading from X8M to X9M, organizations can reduce costs by consolidating hundreds of OTLP, analytics, and mixed database workloads onto a single cloud service.
Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M offers up to 8,064 database server vCPUs, 2.5 times more than X8M, and up to 3.1 PB of uncompressed database capacity, a 28 percent increase. Together with 80 percent faster internal networks, and twice the bandwidth to application server clients, customers can run OLTP workloads with extremely low sub-19 microsecond SQL IO latency and up to 87 percent more IOPS. Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M on OCI also accelerates analytics workloads in the cloud with 80 percent faster scan rates of up to 2.88 TB/s.
"Autonomous Database and Exadata Database Service uniquely provide stock exchange-level performance, availability, and security transparently to all apps," said Juan Loaiza, executive vice president, Mission-Critical Database Technologies, Oracle. "With Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M, we adopted the latest CPU, networking, and storage hardware, and optimized our software to deliver Oracle's highest performance, most scalable, and most cost-effective cloud infrastructure for developing and running Oracle Database workloads—all at the same price as the previous generation."
The high level of performance delivered by Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M helps customers process more mission-critical transactions in less time and develop greater insights by analyzing larger amounts of data faster and with more sophisticated analytical algorithms. Additionally, the ability to consolidate more workloads on less infrastructure as compared to X8M reduces costs. Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M provides the following advantages over other cloud databases:
- Sub-19 microsecond IO latency—25 times better than the half-millisecond latency offered by Amazon RDS, and 50 times better than the one millisecond latency offered by Microsoft Azure SQL—directly improves OLTP responsiveness and throughput.
- With 64 storage servers, X9M delivers up to 2880GB/s of aggregate analytics scan throughput—137 times faster than possible with a single Azure SQL (21GB/s) and 384 times faster than Amazon RDS (7.5GB/s) instance.
Exadata's fault-tolerant hardware and integration with Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) provides continuous operations across failures and enables infrastructure to be expanded, upgraded, and updated without interruption. The scaling of other cloud databases often requires downtime when moving from one pre-defined virtual machine shape to another. Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M supports scaling up consumption on database servers and scaling out the number of database servers used—all without migrating databases or taking downtime. With the ability to use four to 252 vCPUs per database server and two to 32 database servers per system, enterprises can consolidate mission-critical databases in the cloud without running out of resources.
Organizations and developers deploying Autonomous Database on OCI can now increase performance and reduce costs by using more database and storage resources than previously possible on the X8M system. Autonomous Database customers have the flexibility to deploy the full range of Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M configurations in dedicated Autonomous Database environments. This enables customers to use additional vCPUs to execute more OLTP queries concurrently and more storage servers to parallelize analytics workloads with up to 38 times more scan throughput than possible with X8M. As a result, customers will be able to run database workloads faster, consolidate more of them on less infrastructure, and reduce costs. Additionally, Autonomous Database drives further cost reductions with less administration, consumption-based auto-scaling, and consolidation of up to five databases in one vCPU for lighter workloads such as development, microservices, and small databases.
Letsbank is a leading digital bank in Brazil for small and medium-sized businesses. "With Oracle Exadata Database Service, we've gained flexibility and the assurance that if there's abrupt growth or a spike, the bank will support that load," said Vitor Oliveira, head of Cloud and DevOps, Letsbank. "We've also improved performance by 2,000 percent, as well as security and reliability. We look forward to the advantages that Oracle Exadata Database Service X9M will bring to further enable our expansion and enhance the customer experience."
Martin Brower is a multi-billion-dollar supply chain company that supports over 25,000 restaurants in 18 countries. "We use Exadata Database Service with Exadata X8M infrastructure to accelerate analysis of our customer data warehouses, allowing us to run reports in a few minutes instead of hours," said Wayne Gryzbek, vice president of IT, Martin Brower. "Analyzing larger amounts of data and doing it faster has helped us become more competitive in the marketplace. We look forward to further accelerating analytics and generating deeper customer insights by using the higher levels of performance and capacity available with Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M."
"What's truly exciting about Oracle's Exadata Cloud Infrastructure X9M announcement is that they're the first to deploy in production the power and performance of AMD CPUs with Intel's persistent memory (PMem) in a single system," said Marc Staimer, senior analyst, Wikibon. "Oracle tightly integrated 64 core AMD CPUs in its Exadata Cloud Infrastructure database servers, RDMA networking, and the latest Ice Lake Intel CPUs with Intel Optane PMem on storage servers. The result is the highest performing enterprise multi-model cloud database platform available today."
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.
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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal-Touch Home Care of N.Y., Inc and Personal-Touch Home Care of Westchester, Inc. (collectively PTHC) have announced the acquisition of Bronx Community Home Care Inc. also known as Neighbors Home Care.
"We are delighted to welcome a truly phenomenal group of health care professionals," said Rob Caione, Chief Executive Officer of PTHC. "I am confident that this will not be our last acquisition as we expand our footprint throughout the New York market. The need for more robust and better care solutions became all too apparent during the recent pandemic. We are well positioned for the surge in demand we are already seeing for home care services."
The transaction, completed April 8, 2022, means PTHC now has 4,500 caregivers in its employ looking after 3,600 patients in the New York City, Long Island and Westchester communities. The move places PTHC among one of the largest licensed home care services agencies (LHCSA) in the state of New York. Personal Touch is also hiring new caregivers.
"Our plan is to grow through acquisitions as well as organically, recruiting and elevating people with the skills and passion this job demands," said Denise Tripodi, Vice President of LHCSA operations for PTHC.
Neighbors Home Care was founded in 1985 and their highly trained and patient-focused staff has primarily served the Westchester and Bronx communities.
"Neighbors Home Care's President & CEO, Jordan N. Shames, a U.S. Army, veteran, has been running the company for over 37 years," said Tripodi. "Though he is retiring following this acquisition, our mission will now be to continue – and build on – his great legacy."
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Recognize moms, dads and graduates this spring season with new cocktails and celebration offerings at P.F. Chang's
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is the season of recognition for moms, dads and graduates and P.F. Chang's is here for every special occasion with offerings including a celebration prix fixe menu for guests dining in and custom family meals for those looking to enjoy P.F. Chang's favorites at home. To further commemorate the spring season and provide guests with an exciting and memorable dining experience, P.F. Chang's is launching three refreshing new saké cocktails today available for a limited time through November 9.
"P.F. Chang's is an ideal destination to celebrate special occasions big and small to create lasting memories with loved ones," said Tana Davila, chief marketing officer for P.F. Chang's. "We're excited to welcome our guests in honoring moms, dads and graduates this season with our menu of signature Asian favorites with some special touches for guests to enjoy during their celebrations."
P.F. Chang's will observe Mother's Day from April 20 through May 8. Graduation will be observed beginning on May 9 through June 30, with Father's Day celebrations joining in on June 1 through June 19. For guests dining in, a prix fixe menu is available starting at $50 per person including an appetizer, soup, one entrée, dessert and a celebratory glass of wine perfect for toasting the occasion.
On trend with the growing popularity of cocktails made from saké, guests can raise a glass with innovative limited time only beverages including:
Kyoto Bloom: Kyoto, Japan, is known for having one of the world's largest varieties of strawberries. P.F. Chang's Kyoto Bloom cocktail uses fresh strawberries, yuzu saké and elderflower liqueur to give the cocktail a refreshing and sweet flavor that is backed by aromatic botanicals from Suntory's Roku Japanese Gin. The drink is topped with club soda to provide a touch of effervescence.
Lucky Lotus: The Lucky Lotus features Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori Saké and RumHaven Coconut Rum. When combined with pure cane sugar, fresh lemon and a touch of half and half, these ingredients create a silky tropical flavor.
Saké Warrior: The refreshing Saké Warrior features Moonstone Asian Pear Saké and white peach. The Saké Warrior paves the way for fresh lemon and lime juice to give this cocktail a bright flavor that is fortified by Tito's Handmade Vodka.
And for those who are ordering online, to celebrate at their own table, P.F. Chang's is offering custom family meals for groups of two, four and six. To add to the gifting occasion, limited-edition gift cards designed for Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation celebrations are available for purchase in-restaurant and online at pfchangs.com/gift-cards.
For more details on the new cocktails, celebration menu offerings, and observances for Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation, visit https://www.pfchangs.com/.
About P.F. Chang's
Founded in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang's is the first internationally recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand to honor and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. With roots in Chinese cuisine, today's menu at P.F. Chang's spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each item offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it's a handcrafted cocktail, wok-fired lunch bowl, or celebratory multi-course dinner. Worldwide, P.F. Chang's has more than 300 restaurants in 22 countries and U.S. airport locations, including a growing number of convenient P.F. Chang's To Go locations offering takeout and delivery. For more P.F. Chang's news, visit pfchangs.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @pfchangs.
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In a collaboration with The Michael J. Fox Foundation, de novo study finds PreciseDx's technology can accurately diagnose Parkinson's disease in living patients prior to severe onset of symptoms
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PreciseDx, recently spun out from the Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY, is the only Cancer Risk Stratification company to provide patient-specific risk information through the analysis of morphology features. The company today announced its AI-enabled digital pathology technology can accurately diagnose Parkinson's disease (PD) in living patients prior to severe onset of symptoms.
Diagnosing Parkinson's disease is challenging at all stages due to variable symptoms, comorbidities, and mimicking conditions, with definitive diagnosis only coming postmortem. This groundbreaking study found that PreciseDx's AI-enabled technology is able to facilitate a conclusive diagnosis of Parkinson's, providing critical information for earlier treatment.
"These findings show the potential for technology to aid in diagnosis of Parkinson's disease," said Jamie Eberling, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research Resources at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF). "Objective diagnostic tools, especially early in disease, are critical to drive care decisions and to design trials toward better treatments and cures."
MJFF partially funded the AI analysis and sponsored the study that provided the data (the Systemic Synuclein Sampling Study).
The PreciseDx study applied the company's AI algorithms (Morphology Feature Array™) for the IHC detection of α-synuclein within peripheral nerves of salivary glands [i.e., peripheral Lewy-type synucleinopathy (LTS)], along with quantitative feature extraction using morphology features to accurately distinguish LTS in early-stage Parkinson's disease biopsy specimens based upon expert pathologist annotation of the training samples. Following training, the algorithmic test was validated using a separate set of confirmed biopsy specimens.
PreciseDx's AI Morphology Feature Array was able to detect Parkinson's pathology in image patches from biopsy samples with 99% sensitivity and 99% specificity as compared to expert annotated ground truth. The AI edged out the human pathologist with an accuracy of 0.69 versus 0.64 in the prediction of clinical Parkinson's disease status.
PreciseDx's MFA approach to feature extraction and analysis enables new algorithms to be developed and validated against clinical endpoints. This is extremely valuable to create new diagnostic tests, accurate and reproducible diagnosis, prognosis, patient selection of therapy for a wide range of conditions.
"Traditionally, pathology grading systems look at a few morphology components to make a diagnosis. Unlike any human-powered grading method, PreciseDx's AI Morphology Feature Array (MFA) can examine thousands of different features and leverage those relationships between them," said John F. Crary, MD-PhD, a Professor in the Departments of Pathology, Neuroscience, and Artificial Intelligence & Human Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "This industry-changing study has shown that we need to revitalize the way we think about pathology and lean into using AI to detect diseases more accurately, such as PD. This enlightens the industry to a direct case study into how computational pathology can truly advance medicine in terms of accurately identifying and detecting diseases."
"We look forward to working with PreciseDx as it explores the potential of utilizing the AI platform in pathology across multiple diseases, including Parkinson's," said Erik Lium, PhD, President, Mount Sinai Innovation Partners and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Innovation Officer, Mount Sinai Health System.
The cancer risk stratification technology is based on intellectual property developed by Mount Sinai faculty and licensed to PreciseDx. Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai faculty have a financial interest in PreciseDx. Mount Sinai also has representation on the PreciseDx Board of Directors, which includes Dr. Lium.
To view the full study, visit: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35164870/
About PreciseDx
PreciseDx is the only Cancer Risk Stratification company to provide patient-specific risk information through the analysis of morphology features, enabling better and more personalized treatment and outcomes. Clinical teams can rely on PreciseDx for unmatched insights and actionable intelligence in determining the best treatment for each patient. Combining the power of artificial intelligence with its proprietary Morphology Feature Array™, PreciseDx creates disease-specific assays that deliver new levels of pathology information and insight on each patient's risk profile and likely outcomes to aid in treatment decision-making. To learn more about PreciseDx, visit https://precisedx.ai/
About the Mount Sinai Health System
The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City's largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. We advance medicine and health through unrivaled education and translational research and discovery to deliver care that is the safest, highest-quality, most accessible and equitable, and the best value of any health system in the nation. The Health System includes approximately 7,300 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 free-standing joint-venture centers; more than 410 ambulatory practices throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, and Long Island; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of the top 20 U.S. hospitals and among the top in the nation by specialty: No. 1 in Geriatrics and top 20 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Urology, and Rehabilitation. Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital is ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" among the country's best in four out of 10 pediatric specialties. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked among the Top 20 nationally for ophthalmology. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is one of three medical schools that have earned distinction by multiple indicators: ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Medical Schools," aligned with a U.S. News & World Report "Honor Roll" Hospital, and No. 14 in the nation for National Institutes of Health funding. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside as top 20 globally, and "The World's Best Specialized Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Heart as No. 1 in New York and No. 4 globally and the Division of Gastroenterology as No. 3 globally. For more information, visit https://www.mountsinai.org or find Mount Sinai on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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The funds will enable prezent.ai to increase investment in the core artificial intelligence that drives the platform and add new features to enhance customer experience
LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- prezent.ai, the AI-powered presentation productivity platform that supercharges business communication, has raised a $20M Series A funding round led by Greycroft. Other investors in this round include WestWave Capital and Emergent Ventures, both of which invested in their previous $4.3M seed funding round in June 2021.
The platform is a one-stop shop solution for business communications. prezent.ai provides data-based intelligence to mold hyper-personalized templates, storylines, and branded presentations at a rapid pace, cutting down on presentation creation time up to 70% on average. These new funds will assist prezent.ai in creating new features that will continue to save time and improve productivity. The Series A round will also help prezent.ai build out their go-to-market team.
"We believe everyone deserves a fair chance to bring their ideas to life. Our mission is to democratize business communication. We've built a platform that automates and simplifies the many communication-related challenges in an enterprise," said prezent.ai CEO Rajat Mishra, "I am grateful to the thousands of members in Fortune 2000 companies who trust prezent.ai. Their stories of saving 50%-70% time, getting recognized at work, and improving company productivity inspire us everyday."
Traditionally, access to advanced professional business communication services has been only available to a select few. These services are expensive and often inaccessible to the majority of business professionals. prezent.ai democratizes access to advanced visual storytelling, and business communication tools, ensuring maximum impact with every presentation.
"Breaking through the crowded enterprise software space is a tall order. prezent.ai meets and exceeds that challenge with its AI-driven, visual storytelling capabilities," said Mark Terbeek, Partner and Enterprise Software Head at Greycroft. "Our Enterprise team and Greycroft as a whole are looking forward to supporting Rajat and his early stage stand-out throughout the company's growth."
"I believe that effective business communication is critical as an organization grows and evolves. However, it is an area that is often overlooked or forgotten," said Nate Bitting, Vice President, Strategy and Transformation Office at Alteryx, and a customer of the company. "prezent.ai has helped people across our organization significantly up their presentation game - their storytelling, their professionalism, their confidence, and their influence. Beyond that, prezent.ai ensures each presentation that we deliver achieves maximum impact with the audience. We absolutely love prezent.ai!"
To date, prezent.ai powers presentation productivity in 25+ Fortune 2000 companies.
About prezent.ai
prezent.ai is the presentation productivity platform for enterprise teams. It's the only AI-powered platform that supercharges presentation productivity of teams by combining audience empathy, business understanding and beautiful design. Individuals can now sparkle with well-structured, hyper-personalized and company-branded presentations in a fraction of the time they spent on creating presentations earlier. Teams standardize content, distribute presentations instantly and invest in team communication. For more information, please visit https://prezent.ai/
Founded in 2021 by Rajat Mishra, a senior tech-executive turned entrepreneur on a mission to automate presentations and democratize great business communication.
About Greycroft
Greycroft is a seed-to-growth venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs of all backgrounds to build category-defining companies. We have deep experience investing in consumer, enterprise, digital health, and fintech sectors around the globe and work as a team to support and advise entrepreneurs, empowering them to execute on their visions. Greycroft manages over $2 billion in capital raised and has made over 200 investments since inception. For more information, please visit https://www.greycroft.com.
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New Patent-Pending Gummy Alternative is Vegan and Free of Refined Sugar and Artificial Dyes
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Uplifters' Prima, PBC ("Prima") the award-winning, science-backed whole body wellness brand making potent plant therapeutic skincare, body care and supplements announced its newest product launch, Chill Out, a highly innovative vegan CBD chew with a patent-pending, nutrient-dense formula that outperforms the traditional "gummy" and "CBD gummy" in ingredient quality, delivery system and overall efficacy.
Co-developed with a neuropharmacologist and nutritional biochemist, Chill Out is designed to address underlying nutrient deficiencies of the body that contribute to stress, burn-out, and fatigue. Its patent-pending, plant-powered delivery system addresses major deficiencies with traditional gummies. Combining 20mg broad-spectrum organic hemp CBD per serving plus magnesium and ten neuro-supportive nutrients, Chill Out reduces stress, soothes tension and supports healthy adrenal function.
"The modern day stress epidemic is wreaking havoc on our bodies and minds, and we all need daily, fast relief to escape the chaos. Unlike the standard gummies that are loaded with sugar and toxins, we spent over two years designing a truly health-conscious formula that enables immediate uptake via oral micro-vascular absorption, surpassing traditional gummies with its exceptional bioavailability and optimal absorption. Co-developed by leading doctors, Chill Out's patent-pending plant-based formula manages healthy cortisol levels and actively calms the body and mind within minutes. It's a delightful, instant way to take the edge off and just chill, without the hangover or the high," said Christopher Gavigan, Prima's Founder and Co-CEO.
The $3.7B global gummy vitamin and supplement market is ripe for innovation and a healthier, better-for-you solution. The majority of products on the market contain known questionable, unhealthy ingredient types: refined, immune-suppressing sugars, toxic and even carcinogenic FD&C food dyes, and animal by-products like gelatin. As the $14.2B vegan market size reaches $31.4B by 2026, informed consumers are demanding alternatives that align with their values as they adopt more plant-led lifestyles. The $21B global CBD gummy market is expected to grow to $13.9B by 2028, and Prima's Chill Out will set the new elevated standard for pure, conscious ingredients and format innovation.
"Due to the nature of the gummy product format and manufacturing process, the serving size is typically four to five gummies to ensure high doses of meaningful ingredients, which leads to excessive sugar and calories for a nutritional benefit, or alternatively, a very limited ingredient offering. Chill Out's novel food matrix allows for dense nutrient and vitamin delivery in only two refined-sugar-free chews," said Laurel Angelica Myers, Prima's Co-Founder and Co-CEO.
Chill Out's launch campaign, "No Gummy Business," aims to educate consumers about the negative health effects of traditional CBD gummies and gummy vitamins by questioning the typical ingredients in these products.
"The CBD gummy is contradictory in nature. How can we be calling this a health product when the majority on the market contain known toxins like refined sugar, artificial food dyes, and animal byproducts like gelatin that don't align with the vegan and plant-based lifestyle? It's time we stop undermining the helpful active ingredients in these products with unnecessary additives. Finally, there's a better alternative, with added benefits," said Jessica Assaf, Prima's Co-Founder and Chief Education Officer.
Prima is available online at prima.co and at over 1000 retailers nationwide, including Sephora, The Vitamin Shoppe, Thrive Market, The Detox Market, Amazon, Nordstrom, Pharmaca, Erewhon Market, and Milk & Honey. Chill Out is available on Prima's DTC website and app, and it will be launching in 600+ The Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide in July.
About Prima
Prima is a science-backed whole body wellness brand that makes potent plant therapeutic skincare, body care and supplements with organic hemp CBD and functional botanicals to help combat stress and target issues at their source. Prima's products are made with the highest standards of purity, potency and transparency, using clinically studied plant ingredients. Built on a core foundation of sustainability, transparency, accountability, and corporate responsibility, Prima is Climate Neutral Certified, certified Plastic Neutral, and a certified B Corps. Prima is a privately held Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) based in Santa Monica, CA. www.prima.co
About Chill Out
Chill Out features 20mg of Prima's bioavailable and organic hemp CBD per serving, with a magnesium and neuro nutrient blend and a patent-pending delivery system and formula composition:
Organic Hemp CBD Extract
Meticulously extracted broad-spectrum hemp rich in naturally occurring CBD, terpenes and polyphenols to support balance and overall wellbeing.
Magnesium + Neuro Nutrient Blend
100mg highly bioavailable Magnesium enhanced with Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vitamin C, Niacin, Citrus Bioflavonoids, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Thiamin, PABA, Chromium, and Biotin.
Patent-Pending Delivery System and Formula Composition
Mucoadhesive, saccharide-based, patent-pending, soft chew delivery system with formula composition designed for bioavailability and maximum benefit impact.
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Acquisition to increase PTC's strength in ALM
BOSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Intland Software for approximately $280 million. Intland develops and markets the Codebeamer™ Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) family of software products, including a next-generation, cloud-ready, fully integrated offering. The acquisition is expected to significantly broaden and deepen PTC's ALM footprint across safety-critical and regulated industries. Subject to the satisfaction of applicable closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in PTC's fiscal third quarter.
"The addition of Codebeamer will broaden and deepen our ALM portfolio and enable us to further support our customers' efforts to incorporate sophisticated software systems into their products," said Jim Heppelmann, President and CEO, PTC. "This acquisition will also complement our strengths in PLM and model-based systems engineering as part of our Digital Thread portfolio strategy."
Intland is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany and serves an impressive array of global enterprise ALM customers operating across the automotive, life sciences, consumer electronics, and aerospace and defense industries.
Key to Codebeamer's success is its flexible and modern, easy-to-use interface. Codebeamer provides customers with requirements-, risk-, and test-management capabilities, while supporting contemporary agile software development and integrating with the best-in-class DevOps and source code management tools that software developers love. Codebeamer's pre-built templates and partner integrations make it easier for customers to meet the stringent requirements common in regulated industries.
PTC plans to offer Codebeamer standalone and in conjunction with both its Windchill and Arena PLM offerings, and to continue to enhance and support its existing ALM solution.
"The entire Intland team is proud of the success we have had developing and delivering a modern ALM offering that has been widely accepted in the market," said Janos Koppany, CEO, Intland Software. "Our Codebeamer offerings are a perfect complement to PTC's portfolio of product development solutions, and we look forward to continuing our journey as part of PTC."
The transaction will be funded with cash on hand and amounts borrowed under PTC's existing credit facility. Management plans to discuss the expected impact of the Intland acquisition on PTC's financial and operating metrics during its fiscal Q2 quarterly earnings call on April 27.
Centerview Partners LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to PTC on the transaction.
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This news release contains statements about future events and expectations, including the closing of the acquisition, the effect of the acquisition on our future growth and customer base, the expected value of the acquired technology to our business, and the integration of and expectations about the companies' product offerings. These statements are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including that the closing conditions may not be satisfied when or as we expect or may be waived; the acquired technology may not provide the access to new customers and markets that we expect if those customers and markets are not receptive to the technology; existing customers may elect to replace their solutions with competitors' solutions; we may be unable to integrate the acquired technology when or as we expect and plans and expectations with respect to the companies' products could change; key Intland employees may not stay with PTC, which could disrupt the Intland business and our ability to successfully integrate and operate the Intland business; and other risks and uncertainties described in PTC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
About PTC (NASDAQ: PTC)
PTC enables global manufacturers to realize double-digit impact with software solutions that enable them to accelerate product and service innovation, improve operational efficiency, and increase workforce productivity. In combination with an extensive partner network, PTC provides customers flexibility in how its technology can be deployed to drive digital transformation – on premises, in the cloud, or via its pure SaaS platform. At PTC, we don't just imagine a better world, we enable it.
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TORONTO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QuadFi, a mission driven global fintech firm headquartered in Canada, today announced that it has entered into an agreement for a new financing facility of up to US $100M (CAD $127M) with Crayhill Capital Management, a New York-based minority-owned private credit manager. The facility will be used by QuadFi to provide personal loans to people with limited credit history, but with a strong current income and a bright financial outlook, including young people and immigrants.
Unlike traditional risk rating models which rely only on the historical behavior and income of customers, QuadFi's novel and adaptive underwriting model is forward-looking and considers a customer's future income and career trajectory. This innovative model is especially useful for customers with thin credit history but bright prospects, mainly newcomers, and younger demographic groups.
Further, the company offers immigrants the benefit of utilizing their home country financial history even after having left. Dr. Manny Nikjoo, Co-Founder and CEO of QuadFi noted, "Canada welcomes 400,000 new immigrants every year – and they deserve access to fair and affordable financial products. Our model incorporates credit data from their home countries, alternative data and open banking to provide accurate underwriting and deliver financial inclusion today. This partnership allows us to take a big step toward achieving our long-term pursuit of fostering financial inclusion and helping our customers, who are young, ambitious and educated, achieve the financial access they deserve. Crayhill understands our objectives, and now we have the runway to accelerate our growth, which will have benefits for our customers, investors, and communities," said Dr. Nikjoo. He added, "Our data-driven approach to lending was created to replace the outdated financial practices that currently lead to inequality of access to financial products for all groups."
"We are incredibly excited to partner with QuadFi and support their mission-driven growth. We believe that their cutting-edge technology and business model will enable them to deliver value to investors, clients and stakeholders across the economy," said Sloan Sutta, Managing Director at Crayhill Capital Management.
About QuadFi
QuadFi provides underserved credit groups, including immigrants and young people, with access to fair and affordable financial products. The company leverages data science to challenge outdated, biased, inaccurate underwriting, combining alternative data from domestic and international sources with proprietary AI/ML modeling.
QuadFi identifies opportunities to address financial exclusion by focusing on the intersection of global migration, financial data, and personal data. Created by first-generation immigrants and proudly based in Toronto, Canada, QuadFi is building a borderless financial future.
For more information on Quad-Fi, please contact Mehdi Ghaffari at m.ghaffari@quadfi.com.
About Crayhill Capital Management
Crayhill Capital Management LP is a New York-based, minority-owned alternative asset management firm that specializes in asset-based investment opportunities. The firm was launched in August 2015 and is registered with the U.S. SEC as an investment adviser. Crayhill strives to deliver capital solutions through tailored financing structures. Its asset-based investment strategies draw on deep sector expertise and relationships throughout the structured finance and specialty finance markets. For more information, please visit https://crayhill.com or email info@crayhill.com.
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Prosek Partners
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Tech-driven brokerage provides unequaled search-to-close experience for homebuyers and realtors
TORONTO and NEW YORK and MIAMI, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Real Brokerage Inc. ("Real" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: REAX) (TSXV: REAX), an international, technology-powered real estate brokerage, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Expetitle, Inc. ("Expetitle"), has been renamed as The Real Title Inc. Real acquired Expetitle in January 2022, creating an enhanced technology-driven experience from search to close for realtors and their customers.
The Real Title simplifies the paper-intensive and time-intensive title and escrow process, reducing errors and saving time. Tools such as title orders and tracking, title information, contacts and document storage that were a part of the original Expetitle app will now be integrated into Real's app. Sean Daly will remain CEO of The Real Title.
"Expetitle has been able to integrate into Real incredibly quickly," said Daly. "Since the acquisition, we have been embraced by the Real team and we are fully supported as we work to align our technology with their ecosystem. We are on track to be fully integrated with Real in a few short months and look forward to shaping the future of real estate together."
"Sean and the Expetitle team have proven to be a great addition to the Real family," said Real's Chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg. "Having Expetitle as part of Real has accelerated our efforts towards creating a much more convenient, transparent and accelerated home buying experience. Having the company under the Real name will strengthen our brand and our position as a leader in real estate."
About Real
Real (www.joinreal.com) is a technology-powered real estate brokerage operating in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Real is building the future, together with more than 4,500 agents and their clients. Real creates financial opportunities for agents through better commission splits, best-in-class technology, revenue sharing and equity incentives.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
The Real Brokerage Inc.
Elisabeth Warrick
elisabeth@therealbrokerage.com
Caroline Glennon
thunder11@therealbrokerage.com
201-564-4221
Investors, for more information, please contact:
Jason Lee
Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations
investors@therealbrokerage.com
908-280-2515
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Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to Real's business objectives, expected growth, results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities and financial results. Real considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. These factors should be carefully considered and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Real cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Real assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release, and the NASDAQ has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
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AEC selects Red 6's Augmented Reality technology for aircraft integration
MIAMI, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Red 6, a revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of augmented reality and synthetic air combat training, is proud to announce its first international partnership with Advanced Electronics Company, a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company. "This relationship is indicative of Red 6's commitment to delivering technology solutions for the U.S. and our Allies. We are honored to join the technical exchange between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, which has benefited both nations for decades, and will contribute to the Kingdom's Vision 2030," said Daniel Robinson, Founder, and CEO of Red 6.
Advanced Electronics Company, a national leader in the field of modern electronics, manufacturing, repair, and maintenance, has exclusively selected Red 6's Augmented Reality platform to integrate into Air platforms. "We are pleased to confirm a strategic partnership with Red 6. Their Augmented Reality System has demonstrated an advanced range of solutions that will be key to the future of our defense and aerospace business, moreover, this partnership will enable and accelerate Saudi Arabia's efforts in support of the Vision 2030 goal to localize 50% of the Kingdom's defense spending by 2030," said Eng. Ziad Al Musallam, CEO of Advanced Electronics Company. "The Augmented Reality system will support and improve training to meet current and future threats," continued Eng. Ziad Al Musallam. While initially focused on defense applications, the partnership also endeavors to bring Red 6's unique and fully outdoor capable augmented reality technology to commercial applications in the Kingdom.
This collaboration will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic regional partner through enhanced training, which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Arabian Gulf region and broader Middle East.
Red 6 has redefined how warfighters will train by developing Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) and Combined Augmented Reality Battlespace Operational Network System (CARBON). Both systems facilitate blending live, virtual, and constructive assets seamlessly into the real world and outdoors, which allows for more efficient and effective training for the Warfighter by enabling users to engage in both one-on-one and more complex campaign-level training.
"This is an exciting step forward for both the U.S. and our Allies, as the adoption of Red 6's technology will dramatically improve the quality of training they will receive. We owe it to them to continue innovating, so they remain the best trained and best-equipped warfighters globally," concluded Robinson.
About Red 6
Red 6, founded in 2018, is the creator of Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) and Combined Augmented Reality Battlespace Operational Network (CARBON). Red 6's Systems are the first wide field-of-view, full color demonstrably proven outdoor augmented reality solution that works in dynamic outdoor environments. They allow Virtual and Constructive assets into the real-world by allowing pilots and ground operators to see synthetic threats in real-time, outdoors, and critically, in high-speed environments. By blending augmented reality and artificial intelligence and using both the indoor and outdoor space around us as a medium, Red 6 has redefined the limits of how the world will experience, share, and interact with its information.
About Advanced Electronic Company
AEC Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC is a leader in the electronics, technology, and manufacturing industries. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis, who include over 800 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REGENXBIO Inc. (Nasdaq: RGNX) today announced it will present in a fireside chat at Chardan's 6th Annual Genetic Medicines and Cell Therapy Manufacturing Summit on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference will be held in a virtual meeting format.
A webcast of the fireside chat can be accessed in the Investors section of REGENXBIO's website at www.regenxbio.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available in the Investors section of REGENXBIO's website for approximately 30 days following the fireside chat.
About REGENXBIO Inc.
REGENXBIO is a leading clinical-stage biotechnology company seeking to improve lives through the curative potential of gene therapy. REGENXBIO's NAV Technology Platform, a proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene delivery platform, consists of exclusive rights to more than 100 novel AAV vectors, including AAV7, AAV8, AAV9 and AAVrh10. REGENXBIO and its third-party NAV Technology Platform Licensees are applying the NAV Technology Platform in the development of a broad pipeline of candidates in multiple therapeutic areas.
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Dana Cormack
Corporate Communications
dcormack@regenxbio.com
Investors:
Chris Brinzey
ICR Westwicke
339-970-2843
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RockStep Solutions Joins the Tetra Partner Network to Accelerate Digital in vivo Drug Discovery
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 8:10 AM EDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
BOSTON, April 20, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- TetraScience, the R&D Data Cloud company, announced today that RockStep Solutions, a leading provider of research management software designed for high throughput in vivo drug discovery, has joined the Tetra Partner Network to help pharmaceutical customers meet stringent scientific data requirements with greater velocity when identifying potential biochemical pathways that might serve as targets to cure or mitigate disease.
"RockStep is pioneering a powerful, cloud-native solution to the rigorous data requirements of in vivo research, which is essential for drug discovery and achieving Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from the FDA," said Alan Millar, Ph.D., Vice President, Tetra Partner Network. "We are thrilled to partner with them. By combining our strengths, we can help customers speed their ability to analyze the complex and highly regulated data sets necessary to create new drugs and therapeutics."
RockStep's Climb 2.0 LIMS software helps customers achieve operational consistency and data management and supports protocols that need to be designed and conducted with high degrees of precision and recorded for future replication and data validation experiments. The software carefully tracks time and process-sensitive tasks with a complete chain of custody and audit trails covering all operations. The Tetra R&D Data cloud produces Tetra Data, which is an engineered, universally adoptable data model that is comprehensive, containing raw data, processed results, and context. By combining Tetra Data with RockStep's Climb 2.0, customers can scale their in vivo research.
"By partnering with TetraScience, we are able to magnify the scope of RockStep's solutions to our customers," said Chuck Donnelly, CEO and Co-Founder, RockStep. "We're thrilled to accelerate scientific data outcomes with this partnership and more easily support increasing customer demand for collaboration between specialized teams throughout the development pipeline."
"Every partner added to the Tetra Partner Network creates value for customers," explained Patrick Grady, TetraScience Chairman and CEO. "As partners and customers continue to accelerate adoption of our open platform, the entire life sciences industry works in lockstep, eliminating data silos and delivering unrestricted scientific data innovation."
About TetraScience
TetraScience is the R&D Data Cloud company with a mission to transform life sciences R&D, accelerate discovery, and improve and extend human life. The Tetra R&D Data Cloud provides life sciences companies with the flexibility, scalability, and data-centric capabilities to enable easy access to centralized, harmonized, and actionable scientific data and is actively deployed across enterprise pharma and biotech organizations. As an open platform, TetraScience has built the largest integration network of lab instruments, informatics applications, CRO/CDMOs, analytics, and data science partners, creating seamless interoperability and an innovation feedback loop that will drive the future of life sciences R&D. For more information, please visittetrascience.com.
About RockStep
RockStep Solutions is transforming in vivo drug discovery with our comprehensive native-cloud research management platform, Climb. Developed with backing from the NIH, technical guidance from a Nobel Laureate at UCSF, and a world-class team of pharma experts, Climb was designed to address the specific challenges of in vivo research. Climb can manage all aspects of in vivo drug discovery; from study design to the vivarium, lab workflows, and sample tracking. Climb is configurable for any research area and provides global infrastructure to easily scale from small biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies. With a multinational customer base, Climb is now recognized as a best-in-class solution for in vivo drug discovery.
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WIXOM, Mich., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMTI) ("Rockwell Medical" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia management and improving outcomes for patients, today announced that the company is scheduled to present at the Noblecon18, Noble Capital Market's 18th Annual Investor Conference in Hollywood, Florida, on Thursday, April 21st at 10:00 AM ET.
A video webcast of the presentation will be available the following day on the Rockwell Medical website. The webcast will be archived on the company's website, the NobleCon website and on Channelchek.com for 90 days following the event.
About Rockwell Medical
Rockwell Medical is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing its next-generation parenteral iron technology platform, Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate (FPC), which has the potential to lead transformative treatments for iron deficiency in multiple disease states, reduce healthcare costs and improve patients' lives. The Company has two FDA-approved therapies indicated for patients undergoing hemodialysis, which are the first two products developed from the FPC platform. Rockwell Medical is also seeking to advance its FPC platform by developing FPC for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients outside of dialysis, who are receiving intravenous medications in the home infusion setting. In addition, Rockwell Medical is one of two major suppliers of life-saving hemodialysis concentrate products to kidney dialysis clinics in the United States. For more information, visit www.RockwellMed.com.
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BEIJING, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RYB Education, Inc. ("RYB" or the "Company") (NYSE: RYB), a leading early childhood education service provider in China, today announced that, it has received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") dated April 19, 2022, notifying RYB that it is below compliance criteria in connection with the performance of trading price of RYB's American depositary shares (the "ADSs").
Pursuant to NYSE rule 802.01C, a company will be considered to be below compliance criteria if the average closing price of a security as reported on the consolidated tape is less than US$1.00 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period. Following receipt of the notification, the company must bring its share price and average share price back above US$1.00 within six months.
The company can regain compliance at any time during the six-month cure period if on the last trading day of any calendar month during the cure period the company has a closing share price of at least US$1.00 and an average closing share price of at least US$1.00 over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of that month. In the event that at the expiration of the six-month cure period, both a US$1.00 closing share price on the last trading day of the cure period and a US$1.00 average closing share price over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of the cure period are not attained, the NYSE will commence suspension and delisting procedures.
To address this issue, the Company intends to monitor the market conditions of its listed securities and is still considering its options.
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About RYB Education, Inc.
Founded on the core values of "Care" and "Responsibility," "Inspire" and "Innovate," RYB Education, Inc. is a leading early childhood education service provider in China. Since opening its first play-and-learn center in 1998, the Company has grown and flourished with the mission to provide high-quality, individualized and age-appropriate care and education to nurture and inspire each child for his or her betterment in life. During its two decades of operating history, the Company has built "RYB" into a well-recognized education brand and helped bring about many new educational practices in China's early childhood education industry. RYB's comprehensive early childhood education solutions meet the needs of children from infancy to 6 years old through structured courses at kindergartens and play-and-learn centers, as well as at-home educational products and services.
For more information, please visit http://ir.rybbaby.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
RYB Education, Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@rybbaby.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Yang Song
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
E-mail: ryb@tpg-ir.com
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The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: ryb@tpg-ir.com
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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sailfish Royalty Corp. (TSXV: FISH) (OTCQX: SROYF) (the "Company" or "Sailfish") is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021 ("Q4 2021"). All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Cesar Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer of Sailfish states that, "Sailfish had a fantastic year highlighted by the receipt of 823 ounces of gold, primarily from the gold stream equivalent to a 3% NSR on the San Albino gold mine that declared commercial production in July 2021. We look forward to a full year of commercial production at San Albino as well as further details on the anticipated ramp up in milling capacity expected in 2023. We are also thrilled to report that we have declared and paid three quarterly dividends of $0.0125 per common share and rank among the highest dividend payers (ranked by yield) in the precious metals royalty sector."
2021 Highlights:
- Gold ounces earned of 823 for the year ended December 31, 2021;
- Revenues of $1,475,283 for the year ended December 31, 2021;
- Gross profit of $780,977 for the year ended December 31, 2021;
- Net income of $3,268,873 for the year ended December 31, 2021;
- Repurchased for cancellation an aggregate of 3,316,022 common shares of the Company under the current normal course issuer bid for the year ended December 31, 2021;
- Transferred an up to 2.75% NSR on the Tocantinzinho project to Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd for $10 million and a 0.75% NSR on the Tocantinzinho project to Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. for $9 million;
- Declared a Q3 2021 and Q4 2021 quarterly dividend of $0.0125 per common share which were paid on October 15, 2021 and January 17, 2022, respectively;
- Entered into a binding letter of intent with 1287398 B.C. Ltd. ("Pubco") to complete a transaction with Pubco (the "Proposed Transaction") with the goal of creating a silver focused exploration and development company; and
- Entered into a loan agreement with Mako Mining Corp., providing an $8 million unsecured gold-linked term loan in exchange for 24 monthly cash payments equal to the equivalent of 205 ounces of gold multiplied by the preceding month's average gold price with a floor of $1,750 and a ceiling of $2,000.
- Gold ounces earned of 394 for the three months ended December 31, 2021;
- Revenues of $702,687 for the three months ended December 31, 2021;
- Gross profit of $372,964 for the three months ended December 31, 2021; and
- Net loss of $486,936 for the three months ended December 31, 2021.
For complete details, please refer to the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 and associated Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or on the Company's website (www.sailfishroyalty.com).
- Subsequent to December 31, 2021, the Company declared and paid a dividend of $0.0125 per common share.
- Subsequent to December 31, 2021, Sailfish purchased 554,000 common shares on-market and cancelled 864,900 common shares.
- Subsequent to December 31, 2021, Sailfish purchased 27,000 common shares on-market, which have not been cancelled.
Sailfish is a precious metals royalty and streaming company. Within Sailfish's portfolio are two main assets in the Americas: a gold stream equivalent to a 3% NSR on the San Albino gold mine (~3.5 sq. km) and a 2% NSR on the rest of the area (~134.5 sq. km) surrounding San Albino in northern Nicaragua; and an up to 3% NSR on the multi-million ounce Spring Valley gold project in Pershing County, Nevada.
Sailfish is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "FISH" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "SROYF". Please visit the Company's website at www.sailfishroyalty.com for additional information.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as the term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain disclosures in this release constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by words such as the following: expects, plans, anticipates, believes, intends, estimates, projects, assumes, potential and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements also include reference to events or conditions that will, would, may, could or should occur, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expectation that the Proposed Transaction will complete on the terms as anticipated by management and the expectation that the Company will pay quarterly dividends in line with the Company's annual dividend policy. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable, including that the Proposed Transaction will complete on the terms as anticipated by management and that the Company will pay quarterly dividends in line with the Company's annual dividend policy. However, the forward-looking statements in this news release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including without limitation that the Proposed Transaction will not complete on the terms as anticipated by management or at all and that the Company will not pay quarterly dividends in line with the Company's annual dividend policy or at all. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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EAST MEADOW, N.Y., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprout Mortgage, one of the nation's fastest-growing lenders and largest non-QM originators, today announced the hiring of Vincent Daino as Senior Vice President, Strategic Relationships. In this new role, Mr. Daino will focus on growing and overseeing the company's joint venture/strategic relationship division. He will lead strategic planning, channel growth, and channel profitability for that division. He reports to Shea Pallante, Sprout Mortgage President.
"We are very excited to add someone of Vince's caliber to the Sprout leadership team," said Mr. Pallante. "His experience in joint venture management and business development will be a key to our growth in 2022 and beyond."
"I am very excited to be a part of a company as innovative and forward-looking as Sprout. The lending and real estate industry is changing, so being able to offer out-of-the-box solutions to partners as well as borrowers will be paramount to compete," said Mr. Daino. "It is becoming increasingly more important for real estate companies, builders, and others that are involved in the real estate transactional space to find a compliant way to increase their profitability. A mortgage joint venture is one important tool that can help attain that objective. Sprout, unlike many in the space, can offer this option to companies of all sizes, with a variety of structures, tailored to each individual company. Sprout's expansive product offering can help our partners sell more homes as well as create a new, highly profitable revenue stream."
Mr. Daino has twenty-five years of experience in the mortgage business, including senior leadership roles in retail, joint venture, and talent acquisition. He comes to Sprout from New Rez, LLC, where he most recently served as Vice President, Divisional Manager, responsible for management oversight and joint venture business development. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University.
About Sprout Mortgage
Sprout Mortgage crafts uncommonly good mortgage solutions, free of complexity and full of flexibility, for the unique situations and unmet needs of homeowners, real estate investors and mortgage professionals. With over 35 legendary loan programs combined with superior technology, sensible underwriting and aggressive pricing, Sprout is a "one-stop mortgage shop" for all. Learn more, today.
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Summit is the United States' exclusive distributor of Jabo
WHIPPANY, N.J., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Summit International Flooring, one of the nation's premier specialty flooring suppliers and consultants, is pleased to announce its partnership with Jabo Carpets, an innovative sisal producer in the Netherlands. As part of its partnership, Summit is proud to be the exclusive US distributor of Jabo's intricately woven sisal products, helping them ensure the best pricing and priority scheduling for their clients.
"Summit International Flooring is thrilled to distribute Jabo's beautiful and durable products, including its sisal line," says Marc Becker, National Sales Director for Summit International Flooring. "Sisal is what started it all for Jabo. It has stood the test of time in the design world and it will continue to stand the test of time for our clients."
Jabo has been around for nearly 70 years. In approximately 1953, Jan Bosman created a machine that processed hemp, sisal, and coconut fibres into broadloom carpets. Those same machines were responsible for the origin of woolen carpets, which gave rise to the Jabo name. Jabo's sisal line became so successful that customers in search of the innovative product began to simply request "Jabo" from their interior designers.
Today, Jabo continues to be an innovator in the textile world. Its sisal catalog includes the expected beiges and browns, but also boasts beautiful blacks and grays. Jabo also offers wool products for those looking for a more classic look and wool mixture for a more budget-friendly approach. The materials they use are both natural and sustainable – which is also a priority for Summit International Flooring.
"Summit's products are formulated to balance both performance and transparency, and many of our products meet the requirements for LEED, Living Building Challenge (LBC) or WELL Building Standard projects," continues Becker. "With Jabo's focus on sustainability, including them in our offering was a natural decision."
Summit's products, along with its team of professionals, have made a lasting impression on those who cater to affluent clientele around the world. Serving top interior design firms, architects, and floor covering professionals, Summit International Flooring provides European, minimalistic styles, along with true hospitality carpets, and spectacular resilient flooring for use in commercial and residential applications, with innovative design and quality that surpasses expectations.
For more information, visit https://summit-flooring.com/product/detail/jabo/
Summit International Flooring, headquartered in Whippany, N.J., was founded in 2003, and is one of the nation's premiere independent flooring suppliers and consultants providing the most unique and high-quality of floor coverings – ranging in part from OBJECT CARPET (Germany), Jacaranda Carpets (UK), Van Besouw Carpet (Netherlands), Bentzon Carpet (Denmark), Granorte Cork (Portugal), and Fitnice Woven Vinyl, (Spain). Serving top design firms, architects, and floor covering professionals who require top-quality goods with innovative design and exceptional value, Summit International Flooring is the exclusive U.S. distributor of many specialty floor coverings. For more information, visit www.Summit-Flooring.com.
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TORONTO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) is pleased to announce that it will host an IFRS 17 investor education session followed by Q&A on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. ET
Participants: Manjit Singh, EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Natalie Brady, SVP, Strategic Finance Initiatives (IFRS 17 Project Lead)
Kevin Morrissey, SVP & Chief Actuary
To listen to the live webcast and view the presentation slides, visit www.sunlife.com/UpcomingEvents 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation. An archive will be available on the website following the event.
To listen via telephone, please call 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time as follows:
Participant Dial In (Toll Free): 1-(877) 658-9101, conference ID 2486270
Participant Dial In (International): (602) 563-8756, conference ID 2486270
A replay of the conference call will be available from Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 12 p.m. ET until 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 by calling 404-537-3406 or 1-855-859-2056 (toll free within North America) using Conference ID: 2486270.
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance, and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2021, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.44 trillion. For more information please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars
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The former Paya and Capital One exec brings 25 years of payments and fintech experience to the cannabis payment platform
LAS VEGAS , April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperNet, the only payment network that enables credit card payments for cannabis merchants and consumers, is bringing on John Pfisterer, former CFO at Paya and Divisional CFO at Capital One, as CFO.
"The SuperNet opportunity is interesting for several reasons. First, the business model which combines credit card issuing and acquiring and is one that few companies are pursuing. Second, the company is creating a brand-new card network to support an underserved industry. Lastly, the company's mission - reducing the friction related to payments in the cannabis space - is something that I'm passionate about," said John Pfisterer, CFO of SuperNet, "I'm excited about joining SuperNet on this journey."
Pfisterer was CFO for Paya (and its predecessor Sage Payment Solutions) from 2013 to 2018 and helped lead the sale of the company to a private equity firm in 2017. He started his career with Capital One in 1995 and served as Divisional CFO for several business units during his 11-year tenure. He has additional financial services experience with First National Bank of Omaha, as well as RBS/Citizens Bank. Most recently, Pfisterer was CFO for LA-based edtech company Edlio.
The SuperNet team, headed by Michael Tsang, includes industry experts dress wedding, co-founder of Harborside, one of the world's oldest and most respected cannabis retailers, and Debra Wohlrab, a former Mastercard executive with 35 years of experience in global financial services. SuperNet also recently brought in Robert Hoban, an attorney with international law firm Clark Hill PLC as outside counsel.
"The legal situation for payment processing in the cannabis space is complex, but the work SuperNet is doing will make doing business in this sector that much more convenient," said Robert Hoban, SuperNet's outside legal counsel. "In essence, SuperNet is revolutionizing the industry, and I'm looking forward to helping them break through the existing barriers."
For more information, visit https://supernet.ai/
About SuperNet
SuperNet is the first payment network to serve the cannabis industry. Similar to Discover and American Express, SuperNet acquires new credit card holders by partnering with financial institutions and cannabis merchants and is the only payment network that officially accepts and grants permission to process transactions from cannabis merchants. SuperNet clears all transactions on a proprietary high velocity payment processing platform. For more information, visit https://supernet.ai/
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GENEVA, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "At Synergy Quantum, we are focused on building high impact industry solutions using Quantum Technologies. We are excited with the three recent contracts we have signed with a Swiss Private Bank for a client communication and data protection app, a research and design of a post quantum encrypted secure chip with a major European Semiconductor company, and the development of quantum satellite communication with the Quantum Mission of the Government of India. We are very encouraged by the trust shown by our investors backing us up in our journey to materialize commercial quantum computing advantage in real life applications. This is a wonderful recognition for our highly talented team." Jay Oberai, Founder and CEO of Synergy Quantum.
"We congratulate Synergy Quantum for completing this round of the capital raise. We are very excited by the progress of Synergy Quantum and are proud to support them as part of the Microsoft for Start-ups Program. We look forward to a continued strong collaboration in the future" Philipp Pabst, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft for Start-ups.
At the core of all Synergy Quantum Technologies is our innovative use of Post Quantum Encryption (PQE) security. In 2021 Synergy Quantum produced the world's first Post-Quantum Encrypted future-proof closed communication network, patents filed. The company is expanding towards the banking industry, Government National Identity Programs, secure microchips, and beyond.
We intend to use the current funding round to expand our team as well as to increase the marketing power.
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IT teams will benefit from integrated visibility and control over their full asset portfolio to automate lifecycle management, security, and user experience
TORONTO , April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SysAid, a service automation company and leading provider of IT service management software announced today that it has partnered with Oomnitza, a market leader in delivering Enterprise Technology Management (ETM) solutions. The partnership will provide customers looking to go beyond basic IT asset management (ITAM) capabilities with a holistic ETM practice that elevates IT service management and delivery supported by automation at scale.
The pandemic put new and unexpected demands on IT service delivery and management, with employees now relying on dozens of applications across on-premises infrastructure and cloud services to do their daily jobs, often from remote locations. As a result, the importance of being able to gain a holistic view of IT assets, and software to support services and employees has grown considerably.
SysAid and Oomnitza natively integrate allowing for bi-directional data flows across their respective platforms. This unique capability empowers IT teams using SysAid with Oomnitza to gain accurate and updated asset lifecycle intelligence - placing the what, where, who, and when context at the operator's fingertips.
"Our customers already enjoy the most robust and powerful ITSM solution on the market, and we are excited to extend these new advanced technology management capabilities to them," said Sarah Lahav, CEO of SysAid. "IT organizations around the world have been able to use our ITAM tool, built directly inside a ticket, to gain a view of assets that helps resolve incidents and identify problems faster. The integration will then bring the data and insights from both Oomnitza and SysAid back into the ticket itself – a huge advantage our customers enjoy."
"Whether enhancing IT service delivery or resolving issues, customers want more extensive asset intelligence and lifecycle context for analysis, management, and workflow automation across silos," said Udo Waibel, CTO of Oomnitza. "We're excited to integrate with SysAid to enable customers to take advantage of our best of breed ITSM and Enterprise Technology Management solutions."
About SysAid
SysAid is a service automation company that provides software for IT teams to control all aspects of service management. From ticket sorting through workflows that eliminate the need for manual repetitive tasks, and empowerment of users to resolve common IT issues, SysAid service automation enables faster service, lighter workloads and smoother experience for admins and users alike. And beyond IT, wherever there is a service—from HR to Procurement—SysAid makes things run smarter. With over 5,000 customers, SysAid partners with organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises across 140 countries.
For more information, visit www.sysaid.com.
About Oomnitza
Oomnitza offers comprehensive and automated Enterprise Technology Management solutions that unify visibility, insight, and control across users, endpoints, software, infrastructure, and cloud. Our SaaS platform, with built-in best practices and no-code workflows, allows customers to correlate asset inventory, orchestrate lifecycle processes, and ensure policy compliance. We help some of the most well-known and innovative companies optimize expenditure, mitigate cyber risk, and ensure user experience. Learn more at Oomnitza.com.
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Independent Research Shows the Smarter GTM™ Company Increases Revenue, While Boosting Sales & Marketing Productivity and Results
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Demandbase, the Smarter GTM™ company for B2B brands, today announces the results of its commissioned Total Economic Impact™(TEI) Study conducted by Forrester Consulting. The study's goal is to help enterprise organizations understand the costs, business benefits, and potential return on investment (ROI) they may realize by deploying Demandbase ABX and Advertising Clouds. With the analysis based on a $200 million, 650-employee composite organization, Forrester found that Demandbase delivered 367% ROI in three years, with a net present value (NPV) of $1.94 million, and payback in less than six months. The platform was also found to help increase revenue by close to $1 million and to enable customers to avoid the additional costs of third-party tools.
"We've seen the impact Demandbase Ones has on customers time and again," says Gabe Rogol, chief executive officer of Demandbase. "It's really valuable, though, to have a highly respected, third-party research firm like Forrester conduct an independent evaluation of this impact. Their findings confirm what we've seen to be true, which is that our customers' success in sales, marketing and overall revenue is wildly amplified by using Demandbase."
In addition to discovering ROI and revenue potential, Forrester also uncovered further benefits that organizations can experience when using Demandbase, including:
- Marketing productivity gains — By leveraging Demandbase's Account Intelligence functions, ABM teams saved days determining which accounts were most likely to buy and what content would generate the most interest. As such, ABM teams increased their productivity and improved KPIs, such as a 3% improvement in the close rate for marketing sourced leads.
- Sales productivity gains — After implementing Demandbase, sales development representatives (SDRs) saw immediate improvements in their metrics, doubling their productivity. One ABM specialist said her team opened 22 new opportunities in just six months.
- Improved sales & marketing relationships — Interviewees noted that Demandbase drove sales and marketing alignment, with one reporting a 90% adoption rate of account executives (AEs) and SDRs using the tool.
"Historically, one of the most difficult, but necessary, parts of growing revenue is a strong relationship between sales and marketing," says Allison Metcalfe, chief revenue officer of Demandbase. "It's clear through this study that Demandbase not only improves ROI and revenue, but also gets to the heart of an organization by building a bridge between these two essential departments. This creates cohesion and ultimately empowers them to achieve an aligned, optimized go-to-market that puts customers first. This is an incredibly important part of what Demandbase delivers, and what fuels its noteworthy economic impact."
Click here to access the Total Economic Impact™ Of Demandbase: Cost Savings And Business Benefits Enabled By Demandbase, April 2022, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Demandbase and sign up for the webinar taking place on Tuesday, April 26 in which the Total Economic Impact™ of Demandbase will be further explored.
About Demandbase
Demandbase is Smarter GTM™ for B2B brands. We help marketing and sales teams spot the juiciest opportunities earlier and progress them faster by injecting Account Intelligence into every step of the buyer journey and orchestrating every action. For more information about Demandbase, visit www.demandbase.com.
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TOKYO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, together with BROCCOLI Co., Ltd., announced that the smartphone rhythm game Utano☆Princesama Shining Live announced a special collaboration featuring the Sanrio Characters. In addition, the game has reached a combined 6 Million downloads worldwide and kicked off a series of exclusive events starting Monday, April 18, 2022. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/release/2022/0420/shining_live_6mdl_sanrio.html) for more details.
Sanrio Characters x Utano☆Princesama Shining Live Collaboration Announced
A special collaboration between Sanrio Characters and Utano☆Princesama Shining Live has been announced.
Starting from Tuesday, April 26 various in-game campaigns will be held in celebration of the Sanrio Character Collaboration.
In addition to the in-game campaigns, there will also be an event at Sanrio Puroland.
Further details for the collaboration will be announced after the regular maintenance on Tuesday, April 26.
Be sure to check out this dream collaboration featuring the adorable Sanrio Characters and the idols from Shining Live.
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6 Million Worldwide Downloads Campaign
Event Period: Monday, April 18 to Tuesday, April 26 (UTC+9)
There will be a 11-Shot Photo Shoot and paid Step-Up Photo Shoot where players can choose from the 11 idols and perform the Photo Shoot a maximum of ten times. Don't miss this special chance to get "Setsugetsuka" UR Photos.
There will be new missions for players to challenge every day. By clearing these daily missions they can receive up to 3000 Photo Shoot Points.
In addition to in-game campaigns, there will be three special sets on sale for a limited time.
Now is a great time to check out Shining Live.
Utano☆Princesama Shining Live Overview
Supported OSes: Android™ 5.0+, iOS 11.0+
* Not available on some devices.
Genre: Rhythm game
Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available)
Official Website: https://www.utapri-shining-live.com/en/
Official Twitter Account: @shininglive_en
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ShiningLiveEN
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Doctors pledge to blend medical expertise with the patient experience for better outcomes
NEW ORLEANS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Hess, the founder and CEO of the Veterans Alliance for Holistic Alternatives (VAHA), announced today that four groundbreaking physicians are joining the VAHA Medical Advisory Board. The Board will bring key medical expertise to fulfilling the mission of increasing the awareness and access to medical cannabis and other holistic alternatives in the veteran and patient community.
"The patient is our textbook. Our doctors will blend their vast medical expertise with a patient-first perspective. They will educate our clients, supporters, policymakers and the public about the revolution that's taking place in medicine and the incredible potential of cannabinoid therapies." Hess said.
"Too many of us who are suffering from chronic conditions are resorting to cannabis only as a last resort. But the growing evidence strongly suggests that we should be applying science of cannabinoids at the beginning of treatment and integrated into a holistic approach to healing," Hess said.
"The medical advisory board will explore and illuminate patient-focused approaches and establish evidence-based parameters for potential treatment options," he added.
Joining the Board today are:
Dr. Hemant Kumar Bid, Ph.D., MS, with over 20 years of cancer drug discovery scientist, cannabis educator, national expertise in cannabis research and pharmacology, faculty member of St. Louis University and the Cleveland School of Cannabis.
Dr. James Smith, a 30-year interventional cardiologist, educator, cancer survivor who is practicing a science-driven cannabis treatment plan.
Dr. Trevor Peck, a summa cum laude graduate of Louisiana State University, practicing anesthesiology, in level 1 trauma and rural medicine.
Dr. Maysa Alavi, a board-certified physician and nationally recognized practitioner in psychedelic therapies and integrative medicine.
"All of the members of the Advisory board share the VAHA passion for connecting patients with information, consultation and access. Their collaboration will have incredible benefit across all of our platforms," Hess said.
The Advisory Board will meet regularly and establish a framework for leveraging current research with deep knowledge and strong anecdotal evidence that can only be gained from working with patients on a holistic basis. Among the major topics, the Board will explore important insights around balance in the human primal functions, as a basis for therapy and treatment. They will make their findings public and engage allies across disciplines in pursuit of transformative approaches to treating chronic conditions, pain and opioid abuse.
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Dr. Manasi Jaiman, newly appointed Chief Medical Officer, to discuss patient-reported outcomes associated with cell therapy in type 1 diabetes
SAN DIEGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Manasi Sinha Jaiman, M.D., M.P.H., who was recently appointed Chief Medical Officer at ViaCyte, Inc., a clinical-stage cellular therapy company with an advanced stem cell platform that delivers therapeutic proteins to restore health in people with endocrine disorders, will participate in the 15th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes' (ATTD) session, Utility of PROs in Therapy Development for Type 1 Diabetes: Putting the End-User Upfront.
Dr. Jaiman will discuss patient-reported outcomes (PROs) associated with cell therapy in type 1 diabetes (T1D) on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 17:20 - 17:35 CEST. The session is organized by JDRF, the leading global funder of T1D research.
"Multiple factors drive patients' interest in participating in cell therapy clinical trials, and their personal experiences may not always be represented by traditional clinical indicators, including A1C," said Dr. Jaiman. "Given the diversity of perspectives and the lack of PRO questionnaires specific to diabetes cell therapy, we need to be looking at additional research to capture clinically meaningful patient-reported outcomes."
Prior to being named Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jaiman served as Vice President, Clinical Development at ViaCyte. She is focused on leading the development of stem cell therapy programs within the diabetes space toward the goal of changing the paradigm of medical care for patients with T1D. Dr. Jaiman is a pediatric endocrinologist with extensive experience in T1D research from the industry and academia, including working on the bionic pancreas trials at Massachusetts General Hospital and T1 and T2 diabetes drug and device development at Covance. Her experience with patients informs not only her drive to find a cure but also her understanding of what it would mean to patients and families.
About ViaCyte
ViaCyte is a clinical-stage cellular therapy company with an advanced stem cell platform that delivers therapeutic proteins to restore health in people with endocrine disorders. The platform includes a rigorously tested, regulatory-compliant proprietary cell line, gene-editing technology designed to eliminate the need for immunosuppression, and delivery systems consisting of simple, durable and retrievable devices placed under the skin. ViaCyte is currently evaluating its stem cell product candidates as a potential long-term treatment for patients with type 1 diabetes. The company was the first to bring into the clinic a gene-edited, immune-evasive cell therapy to treat patients with type 1 diabetes. To accelerate and expand the company's research capabilities, ViaCyte has established collaborative partnerships with leading companies, including CRISPR Therapeutics and W.L. Gore & Associates. ViaCyte is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, please visit www.viacyte.com and connect with ViaCyte on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Leading global video streaming solution hosts discussion about live sports streaming and building global fanbases
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With sports leagues and clubs launching new streaming platforms of their own, a diverse group of industry-leading experts will examine how they've built their global audiences during a panel at the 2022 NAB Streaming Summit, moderated by Rick Allen, CEO of ViewLift, the global leader in end-to-end streaming and OTT (over-the-top) solutions.
The panel will discuss how sports leagues and clubs can penetrate global markets, typically untapped by conventional broadcasting channels. The panelists will also share how they've successfully built global fanbases and offer best practices for subscriber acquisition and engagement.
The panel will feature expert commentary from industry leaders in sports media, including:
- Fabio Gallo, Head of Product at LaLiga Tech
- Riccardo Quaglia, Head of OTT and Partnership/Rights Manager at Italian Basketball League (LNP)
- Andy Wasef, Strategy & Business Innovation Lead, Next Gen at the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Attendees will also learn how to use data to personalize subscriber content, enabling maximum revenue. Finally, panelists will cover trade tips for customer retention in a world of exponential media choices.
"Live sports is finally returning to its fullest potential since the pandemic, but teams and leagues lost significant revenue and are seeking new ways of increasing fan engagement," said Rick Allen, CEO at ViewLift. "All three of our panelists are experts in global fan engagement and will offer significant intel on coordinating digital services and linear licensing. ViewLift has carefully curated these speakers to address the common challenges in building global fanbases."
"OTT and D2C are exciting trends but they cannot be thought of in isolation," said Fabio Gallo, Head of Product at LaLiga Tech. "For these ventures to see ROI, organizations need to have the right strategic process, which in our view has data analysis at the center."
The session, "Live Sports Streaming: Recipe For Global Fan Following," will be held Tuesday, April 26, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in room W311-W313 in the West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The panel is available to all attendees with a Streaming Summit Pass.
Additional information about the session is available on the NAB Show website. To learn more about ViewLift and its OTT solutions, visit www.viewlift.com.
About ViewLift:
ViewLift is a full-service digital content distribution platform empowering media companies, sports leagues and teams, broadcasters and others to monetize their content through native branded apps on major streaming devices including web, mobile, TV-connected devices, Smart TVs and gaming consoles. ViewLift operates across the digital ecosystem, understanding each device's unique requirements and best practices. ViewLift offers clients a range of monetization models on a proprietary platform with advanced analytics, tracking performance in real-time.
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TORONTO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - THE WATFORD GROUP (WG), led by international luxury real estate developer Harshal Dave, is pleased to announce a portfolio partnership with THE FOREST HILL GROUP (FHG) and FOREST HILL KIPLING (FHK). This partnership will include strategic planning, consulting, premium property management, and lifestyle service model execution at all new ultra-luxury condominium developments by WG in Richmond Hill Ontario, Unionville Ontario, Ottawa Ontario, Bal Harbour Florida, Brickell Florida, and Beverly Hills, California as well as other soon to be debuted international trophy assets.
The WG brand is synonymous with trust, craftsmanship, beauty and bringing luxury living to everyday life. This international expansion and partnership mark a milestone in the evolution of WG's curated condominium developments and master-planned communities, currently branded as The Watford Residences. WG has recently partnered with global brands Ralph Lauren Home, Richard Wengle Architects, Elizabeth Bolognino Interiors, Ric Wake curated film experiences and Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak. WG is also excited to engage CellArt for the creation of world class wine cellars and tasting rooms at all future communities.
All Watford Residences will feature construction development & lifestyle consulting services and a complete property management service model by The Forest Hill Group.
"As we continue to craft our curated lifestyle development philosophy, we are growing our development portfolio by investing in the strategic markets that our buyers will continue to live, work and play in for the long term. The launch of the Watford Residences in Richmond Hill this spring will be the first of several for us in 2022. With recent development site acquisitions in the United States, we are well-positioned to grow our community portfolio and luxury service model offering with The Forest Hill Group," says Harshal Dave, President & CEO, The Watford Group.
"We are thrilled to continue expanding on our long-standing relationship with The Watford Group through this international expansion. Harshal and his team share our passion and service philosophy to upscale condominium living. We look forward to creating personalized experiences by developing unique amenity spaces in partnership with global lifestyle brands, one-of-a-kind luxury services and best-in-class technology as we imagine the communities of tomorrow," says Robert Klopot, President & CEO, The Forest Hill Group.
Watford Group (WG) oversees the full spectrum of real estate development services, directing each aspect with proven expertise and a knowledgeable hand. (WG) manages a global portfolio of real estate, commercial and hospitality assets in some of the World's most recognized international urban centres. (WG) has concentrated its efforts on building luxury condominium communities in the strategic markets of Toronto, Ottawa, Miami and Beverly Hills.
The Forest Hill Group (FHG) and its affiliates Forest Hill Kipling (FHK) and FHG Maintenance Inc.(FHM) is a market leader in the delivery of Premium Property Management, Luxury Security/Concierge/Valet and Premier Maintenance and Facility Services. Through its Complete Service Model offering the company provides an integrated suite of services to leading condominium communities in North America.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wavemaker, the growth focused agency named 2021 Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, and 2020 U.S Media Agency of the Year by Adweek, has been appointed Media Agency of Record (AOR) by ticketing technology leader, SeatGeek, effective immediately.
The designation follows an internally led agency selection process that challenged agencies to raise awareness of SeatGeek, drive brand preference, and align the brand with big moments in culture as the ticketing technology leader looks to make its beloved product a household name.
"Wavemaker differentiated itself throughout the selection process by positively provoking us to push our own thinking and presented us with bold approaches for category disruption," said Steven Quach, VP of Media and Growth Marketing at SeatGeek. "We were also impressed by the agency's approach to holistic media planning and finding strategic audiences across legacy and new brand media at scale."
The scope of Wavemaker's work for SeatGeek will focus on brand media and encompass strategy, planning, investment and activation, marketing intelligence and science, video and out of home.
"What an incredible time to partner," said Sharb Farjami, Chief Operating Officer, North America, Wavemaker. "SeatGeek is poised to become the fastest-growing scaled company in its category. We're thrilled our provocative approaches resonated and are eager to help SeatGeek rapidly expand as a global technology ticketing leader. The SeatGeek team likes a challenge and we're excited to push boundaries together."
"Our passionate team shared the right strategy for propelling SeatGeek to be the first brand that comes to mind for consumers looking to buy tickets to live events," said Brad Backenstose, Executive Director, New Economy Lead, Wavemaker. "SeatGeek was impressed with our category knowledge and proven success driving growth for like-minded brands as well as our rigorous approach to accountable measurement as we track towards growth targets."
With strong business success in the past 24 months, Wavemaker has added new economy clients including Bumble, Coinbase, Square, Zwift, DiDi, Flixmobility and TikTok to its roster. The agency has had proven success taking fast-moving new economy clients – like delivery platform, DoorDash and cryptocurrency platform, Coinbase – on their journeys to disrupt their categories. As a result, Wavemaker continues to be appointed as media agency of record by like-minded challenger brands. Several disruptive brands in the past few months alone have selected Wavemaker for its new economy experience, agency leadership, provocative planning approach, access, and scale.
About Wavemaker
We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fueled by the world's most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales. Our 7,200 people across 90 markets have the deep knowledge, confidence, and courage to provoke growth for some of the world's leading brands and businesses.
We are a part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company. Discover more on wavemakerglobal.com, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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What Now?
New memoir explores the conversion process
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From Mindbuck Media Book Publicity. The brisket may be eaten, the matzah found and the four questions answered, but many gentile Seder guests may find themselves still searching for what it takes to truly convert to Judaism, with hopes of joining a faith that inspires and enriches as it challenges and educates.
How, exactly, do you convert to Judaism? What does it feel like, how long does it take?
While you can learn much from your local synagogue, forthcoming memoir Since Sinai: A Convert's Path to Judaism explores what conversion feels like for one woman.
Since Sinai explores New York lawyer Shannon Gonyou's decision to convert to Conservative Judaism and find her true spiritual home after years of searching. A powerful tour-de-force that will be of interest to anyone feeling the draw towards Judaism, Since Sinai is a personal and affecting memoir of the conversion process.
Author Shannon Gonyou is available for interviews, and the book will be available June 15, 2022 from MSI Press. For further information, please contact book publicist Emily Keough at Mindbuck Media Book Publicity, emily@mindbuckmedia.com.
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2nd newborn safely surrendered at Indiana fire station this month
CARMEL, Ind. (Gray News) – Another newborn was safely surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box at Carmel Fire Department Station 45 in Indiana.
This is the second baby to be surrendered at the same location this month.
“What a month for the Carmel Baby Box! We are so thrilled that this resource has helped two mothers in crisis and provided a place for safe surrender for these precious infants,” said Safe Have Baby Box founder Monica Kelsey.
Fire Chief David Haboush said he is proud his fire station could provide a safe way for a mother to surrender her infant.
The Safe Haven Baby Box at the Carmel Fire Department is set up in a way that provides complete anonymity to the person who is leaving the baby.
The person opens a door on the side of the department’s building that holds a bassinet, which triggers a silent alarm to alert firefighters that a baby has been placed inside. The exterior door automatically locks to protect the baby.
“So proud of the mom for making his anonymous life-saving decision and very proud of Carmel firefighters and their quick professional response,” Haboush said.
“This baby girl was so loved by her mother, and we know she will be adopted shortly by a wonderful family,” Kelsey added.
Indiana has now seen three surrenders to Baby Boxes in the month of April – two at the same location, which is the first for the Safe Haven Baby Box organization.
According to the organization, 18 babies have been surrendered inside Safe Haven Baby Boxes since 2017.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes are currently available in Indiana, Ohio, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky and New Mexico.
If you need help finding a Safe Haven location, or to speak to a licensed counselor, call the National Safe Haven crisis hotline at 1-866-99BABY1.
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8-year-old detained by police in New York, caught on video
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSTM) - A video of an 8-year-old child being led to a police car in tears has gone viral.
It is now the focus of an internal review by police, who said the child was not handcuffed, arrested or charged, but authorities said they are still reviewing body camera video from all three officers and from a nearby surveillance camera.
Kenneth Jackson saw police leading the boy to a patrol car and felt compelled to start recording.
“I felt his terror and decided to intervene,” he said.
In the video, Jackson accuses the police of detaining the boy over a bag of chips. He feels police did not handle the situation properly.
“There’s a way that the police need to interact with kids, and what they did that day was completely unacceptable,” he said.
Policing expert Dr. Keith Taylor said that after seeing the video himself, he thinks police did what they are supposed to do.
They detained the child, put him in the back of the car and drove him home to his family.
“You don’t see any inappropriate use of force by the officers. They’re simply doing their job,” he said.
The video shows Jackson yelling at the officers to let the boy go and officers raising their voices at Jackson, saying he does not know what is happening.
Jackson said he wishes he would have handled the interaction with officers a bit differently.
“Maybe I could’ve toned down my dialect, the profanity, things of that nature. Those things I could’ve done,” he said.
Taylor said that while many times a community member wants to protect any young person being detained, he said in this case, police were doing their job.
“Officers will wait for their supervisor to respond. If the supervisor is delayed, and they’re sitting and waiting there, meanwhile, the community is getting more people, and they’re getting more and more outraged and they’re feeling their own concern,” he said.
Taylor said the focus of the story has now changed.
“The focus seems to be on a bag of chips and not on the concerns of the store owners, the potential pattern and the child himself,” he said.
Ben Walsh, the mayor of Syracuse, said the officers knew the child from prior interactions. He said the officer explained to the child that he would be taken home.
The officers are still on duty.
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EXPLAINER: Here’s what happens in the post-mask world of travel
DALLAS (AP) — A ruling by a federal judge has ended — at least for now — the requirement that people wear masks on planes and public transportation, and there is plenty of confusion about the new, post-mask world of travel.
The Justice Department left the door open Tuesday to a possible appeal of the ruling, but only if the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention thinks the mandate is necessary. An appeal could be a politically risky move for the Biden administration.
The decision by a lone judge in Florida toppled 14 months of government insistence that travelers wear masks to reduce transmission of COVID-19. Within hours, all major U.S. airlines and many airports announced — sometimes to passengers in the middle of flights — that travelers could take off their masks.
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WHAT EXACTLY WAS THE RULING?
In a 59-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa, Florida, said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority in issuing the original health order that the Transportation Security Administration used to impose the mask mandate. She said the CDC didn’t follow proper rulemaking procedures.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Once TSA said it would no longer enforce the rule, airlines, airports, transit systems and ride-share services were free to decide for themselves whether to require masks. United, Delta, American, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue and other airlines all made masks voluntary.
On the ground, however, requirements could vary from place to place. New York City’s public transit system planned to keep its mask requirement in effect. In San Francisco, the regional commuter rail system known as BART made masks voluntary, but the city transit authority did not.
The transit agency serving Philadelphia and its suburbs said masks will no longer be required on subways, buses and trains or in stations, even though the city has a mask mandate.
Uber and Lyft said they won’t require passengers to wear masks.
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HOW SAFE IS IT TO TRAVEL NOW?
Air filtration on planes is generally excellent, but boarding and exiting a plane can put people close together in spaces with poor ventilation, said Dr. Babak Javid, a physician-scientist at the University of California, San Francisco. The risk on other forms of transportation varies.
Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious-disease epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said planes can carry the virus from place to place, but that we should be focusing more on big indoor events such as concerts and sporting events — even large weddings — where people get together and talk, shout and sing.
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SHOULD I STILL WEAR A MASK ON PLANES?
The CDC continues to recommend that people mask up indoors while traveling.
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DO MASKS WORK IF NOBODY ELSE WEARS ONE?
Yes, masks still give some protection from COVID-19, but they work better if others wear them too.
High-quality masks work in two ways, said Carl Bergstrom, a University of Washington evolutionary biologist who studies emerging infectious diseases: They protect the wearer by limiting the number of infectious particles inhaled, and they protect others by limiting particles exhaled if the wearer is infected.
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WILL I STAND OUT?
Probably not. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, who favored dropping the rule, said before the judge’s order that he expected to see a “surprising number” of passengers and airline employees wear masks even after the mandate expired.
“I may choose to wear a mask once in a while,” he said.
Still, tension among passengers over mask-wearing could continue, said Eileen Ogintz, who writes about family travel and advises parents of small children who can’t be vaccinated to keep masking up.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if you got some dirty looks or nasty comments” from unmasked passengers, she said. “That’s a conversation to have with the kids ahead of time — why you’re wearing masks.”
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CAN I GET A REFUND IF I DON’T WANT TO FLY NOW?
No, unless the airline cancels your flight.
However, if you call the airline and explain why you’re not comfortable traveling without a mask mandate, most will let you change the flight for free or give you a credit that you can use later, said Scott Keyes, founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights travel site.
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WILL THE LIFTING OF THE BAN AFFECT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS?
When flying between two countries, expect your airline to follow the rules in whichever country is more restrictive. Passengers flying to Canada, for example, will have to don masks at some point during the flight, but it’s not clear exactly whether that means when crossing into Canadian airspace or some other point.
Henry Harteveldt, a travel analyst for Atmosphere Research Group, said there might be international airlines that will still require masks even on flights to and from the United States.
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WILL THIS MAKE MORE PEOPLE WILLING TO FLY?
Industry officials don’t expect that. They say that there could be a small number of people who will start flying now because they don’t have to wear a mask, but that will be offset by a few people deciding not to fly if others are unmasked.
Although the airline industry lobbied to kill the mandate — after supporting it originally — airlines don’t expect the rule’s demise to affect revenue. They are far more interested in seeing the United States repeal another pandemic-era rule: The requirement that people test clear of the virus within a day of flying to the U.S.
A Biden administration official said Tuesday that there were no changes expected to the pre-departure testing requirement.
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WHEN DID THE U.S. REQUIRE MASKS?
The mask mandate for transportation began in February 2021, shortly after President Joe Biden took office, and was extended several times. Last week, the CDC extended it again until May 3. The CDC said the extra time was needed to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant, which is now responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S.
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HOW CAN A SINGLE JUDGE HAVE SO MUCH POWER?
Usually, decisions by a federal judge affect only the people involved in one case, or a limited geographic area. But judges can also issue so-called nationwide or universal injunctions that apply across the country, and it is happening more often — a practice that has drawn criticism from conservative members of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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WHO IS JUDGE KATHRYN KIMBALL MIZELLE?
Mizelle was nominated in 2020 by former President Donald Trump and confirmed in a party-line vote in the Senate, which was then controlled by Republicans, after Trump had lost his bid for re-election. At 33 when confirmed, she was the youngest Trump appointee on the federal bench, and the American Bar Association had rated her “not qualified” in part because she had been practicing law for only eight years.
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WILL THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION RESPOND?
The Justice Department said Tuesday it won’t appeal Mizelle’s ruling unless the CDC believes that the mask requirement is still necessary. The announcement doesn’t mean that an appeal is certain, but it signals that one could be filed if the CDC decides later that the mandate should be revived.
While the mask ban was popular in the beginning, support has waned over time, according to public-opinion polls. As state and local mask rules were scrapped, and Americans grew accustomed to going bare-faced, the mandate for transportation drew fire from Republican politicians and several Senate Democrats who face tough re-election fights in November.
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IS THE TIMING OF THIS RIGHT?
New reported U.S. cases of COVID-19 are relatively low compared with the past two years, but they have increased lately and are likely an undercount. Hospitalizations are nearly flat and deaths are still declining.
Dowdy, the Johns Hopkins epidemiologist, said it’s reasonable to consider removing the mask mandate on travel given the lull in severe disease.
“It would just be nice to do it when cases are falling rather than rising,” he said, “and for the decision to be made by people trained in public health rather than law and politics.”
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WHAT IF COVID CASES INCREASE?
A new surge in cases might not be enough to revive the mask rule, but it could roil travel in other ways. U.S. airlines canceled thousands of flights in late December and early January, largely because so many employees were out sick with omicron.
“Imagine what would happen if a critical mass of Southwest Airlines pilots are sick and can’t fly this summer?” said Harteveldt, the travel analyst. “Whether it’s Southwest or any airline, it could be highly disruptive to summer travel.”
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Medical Writer Carla K. Johnson in Washington state and Jessica Gresko and Zeke Miller in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.
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Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation, a new poll finds. A ruling by a federal judge has put the government’s transportation mask mandate on hold.
The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that despite opposition to that requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks, compared with 24% opposed and 20% who say they’re neither in favor nor opposed.
Interviews for the poll were conducted Thursday to Monday, shortly before a federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit. Airlines and airports immediately scrapped their requirements that passengers wear face coverings.
The Transportation Security Administration stopped enforcing the mask requirement, and the Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it will not appeal the ruling unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determines it’s still necessary.
The poll shows a wide partisan divide on the issue. Among Democrats, 80% favor and just 5% oppose the requirement. Among Republicans, 45% are opposed compared with 33% in favor, with 22% saying neither.
Vicki Pettus, who recently moved from Frankfort, Kentucky, to Clearwater, Florida, to be near her grandchildren, said she enjoys the view of Old Tampa Bay but doesn’t like the “very lackadaisical attitude” by Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, about masking. She said she will continue to wear her mask to protect against the coronavirus, including around her 55-and-older home community and on the plane when she travels to Kentucky in a few weeks.
“Especially in a plane where that air is recirculating,” said Pettus, 71, an independent who leans toward the Democratic Party. “I think people are really dumb not to wear their mask. But, hey, that’s their decision, and if they want to get sick that’s fine. I’m not going to.”
But Kriste Lee, who works in sales in South Florida, can’t wait to fly mask-free the next time she travels next month.
“I really wish I was on a plane when they made that announcement,” said Lee, 47. “I would have been dancing up and down the aisle.”
The continued support among Americans overall for mandating masks on transportation comes even as worries about COVID-19 are among their lowest points of the past two years. Just 20% now say they’re very or extremely worried that they or a family member will be infected. That’s down slightly since 25% said the same just a month ago and from 36% in December and January as the omicron variant was raging. Another 33% now say they are somewhat worried, while 48% say they’re not worried at all.
Count Betty Harp, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, as among the “very worried” and not because she’s turning 84 next month. She said she takes care of her large house and yard by herself, does a lot of canning and is in “fantastic health for my age.” But she’s lost a lot of friends and family to the virus, which has killed nearly 1 million people in the United States.
“I know COVID is still here. It’s still around,” said Harp, who described herself as a Republican-leaning independent. “I think we should all be wearing masks for a little while longer.”
In another AP-NORC poll conducted last month, 44% of Americans still said they were often or always wearing face masks outside their homes, though that was down significantly from 65% who said that at the beginning of the year.
The latest poll also shows about half of Americans favor requiring masks for workers who interact with the public, compared with about 3 in 10 opposed. Support is similar for requiring people at crowded public events such as concerts, sporting events and movies to wear masks.
On these, too, there are significant partisan divides. Seventy-two percent of Democrats favor requiring people attending crowded public events to wear masks, while among Republicans, 25% are in favor and 49% are opposed. The numbers are similar for requiring masks for public-facing workers.
Lee, who said she doesn’t “do politics,” wondered aloud why people are complaining about the judge’s ruling and said nobody is stopping anyone from wearing masks if they want to.
“We all have our beliefs and obviously different views,” said Lee, who is unvaccinated. “Mine are definitely different from the people who are angry and upset.”
Employed Americans are divided on whether people working in person at their own workplaces should be required to wear masks. Thirty-four percent say they’re in favor of that requirement, 33% are opposed and 33% are neither in favor nor opposed. Among workers who are Democrats, 48% are in favor and 18% are opposed. Among workers who are Republicans, 53% are opposed and 18% are in favor.
Mike Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said messaging over the mask mandate would have been more effective if it required N95 or KN95 respirators, which are more effective at preventing transmission of the virus.
“But you have actually created a real challenge with yourself with the public who are now being selective if not outright angry about these mandates,” said Osterholm, who added that he will continue to wear his N95 mask on planes.
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The AP-NORC poll of 1,085 adults was conducted April 14-18 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
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WEDNESDAY
Laramie Rivers Conservation District meets: Noon, 5015 Stone Road.
Laramie Tai Chi and tea: Meets at 1:30 p.m. at the north end of the stadium in Laramie Plainsman Park, North 15th and Reynolds. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Award-Winning Author Jesmyn Ward speaks: 5 p.m., UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.
Ivinson Medical Group women’s health prenatal education: 5:30 p.m., Ivinson Memorial Hospital in the Summit Conference Room. Learn more or register at ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Albany County post-redistricting meeting: 6-7 p.m., Albany County Commission room at the courthouse. Also via Zoom at tinyurl.com/2p94p7nn. Use ID: 86733040896 and passcode: 411120.
UW Jazz Studies program presents jazz combos in concert: 7:30 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall. Free to attend.
Relative Theatrics presents “Black Sky”: 7:30 p.m., Gryphon Theatre at the Laramie Plains Civic Center, 710 E. Garfield St. Tickets are $16, and $14 for students and seniors. Get them online at relativetheatrics.eventbrite.com.
THURSDAY
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Ivinson Medical Group women’s health prenatal education: 5:30 p.m., Ivinson Memorial Hospital in the Summit Conference Room. Learn more or register at ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
LHS musical theatre presents “Bye Bye Birdie”: 7 p.m., Laramie High School theater. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 students and can be bought online at lhstg7838.booktix.com or at the door.
UW Jazz Studies presents UW Jazz Ensembles I and II in concert: 7:30 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. For tickets, call 307-766-6666 or visit uwyo.edu/finearts.
Relative Theatrics presents “Black Sky”: 7:30 p.m., Gryphon Theatre at the Laramie Plains Civic Center, 710 E. Garfield St. Tickets are $16, and $14 for students and seniors. Get them online at relativetheatrics.eventbrite.com.
FRIDAY
Albany County CattleWomen meet: 11:30 a.m., location tbd. Visit wyaccw.com in the week before the meeting for location and more information.
Free stress relief clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
LHS musical theatre presents “Bye Bye Birdie”: 7 p.m., Laramie High School theater. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 students and can be bought online at lhstg7838.booktix.com or at the door.
UW planetarium presents “Earth Day”: 7 p.m., UW Planetarium. Observe our beautiful planet from the ground, sky and space as we learn about glaciers, atmospheric science, meteorology, extreme weather events and climate history.
Violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich with UW Chamber Orchestra: 7:30 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets available at uwyo.edu/finearts.
Relative Theatrics presents “Black Sky”: 7:30 p.m., Gryphon Theatre at the Laramie Plains Civic Center, 710 E. Garfield St. Tickets are $16, and $14 for students and seniors. Get them online at relativetheatrics.eventbrite.com.
SATURDAY
Laramie Home and Garden Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Laramie Ice and Events Center.
Free stress relief clinic: 10-11 a.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
UW planetarium presents “From Earth to the Universe”: 2 p.m., UW Planetarium. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people.
LHS musical theatre presents “Bye Bye Birdie”: 7 p.m., Laramie High School theater. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 students and can be bought online at lhstg7838.booktix.com or at the door.
Relative Theatrics presents “Black Sky”: 7:30 p.m., Gryphon Theatre at the Laramie Plains Civic Center, 710 E. Garfield St. Tickets are $16, and $14 for students and seniors. Get them online at relativetheatrics.eventbrite.com.
UW Theater and Dance presents Koresh Dance Co.: 7:30 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts main stage. Tickets $16, $13 for seniors and $8 for students. Call 307-766-6666 or visit uwyo.edu/finearts.
SUNDAY
Understanding Medicare informational meeting: 3 p.m., American Legion post, 417 E. Ivinson Ave. Free and open to the public.
UW Department of Music presents “Grieg, Violin Sonatas for Flute”: 7:30 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. Free to attend and public is invited.
MONDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Wyoming’s energy economy panel discussion: 6 p.m., online at uweconomists.eventbrite.com. Features four University of Wyoming economists.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
America Sewing Guild Laramie Chapter meets: 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Gibbon St.
TUESDAY
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
Albany County Public Library Board meets: 4 p.m., in the large meeting room at the library’s Laramie branch. Public comments can be emailed to rcrocker@acplwy.org to be read aloud at the meeting.
April 27
Laramie Tai Chi and tea: Meets at 1:30 p.m. at the north end of the stadium in Laramie Plainsman Park, North 15th and Reynolds. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
April 28
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
International Night at Laramie High School: 6-7:30 p.m., at the school. Tickets cost $15 and are available 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the lobby through April 22.
Stitching the Past Together creative aging class: 6:30-8 p.m., Albany County Public Library large meeting room. Students will learn memory-based storytelling through beading techniques in this free course. Register at acplwy.org or at the circulation desk.
April 29
Free stress relief clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
Pianist Cory Smythe public recital: 7 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. Performing with Sherry Sinift on violin and James Przygocki on viola. Free to attend.
UW planetarium presents “Mars”: 7 p.m., UW Planetarium. The red planet is host to many questions; did it used to be like Earth? Did it once harbor life? Could it still support life?
April 30
Free stress relief clinic: 10-11 a.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
UW planetarium presents “Mexica Archaeoastronomy”: 2 p.m., UW Planetarium. Illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico.
UW planetarium presents “Liquid Sky, Electronica”: 7 p.m., UW Planetarium. Enjoy a custom playlist of music from today’s top artists.
May 1
Learn about veterans benefits and how to apply: 3 p.m., American Legion post, 417 E. Ivinson Ave. Free and open to the public.
May 2
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
May 3
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 4
Laramie Tai Chi and tea: Meets at 1:30 p.m. at the north end of the stadium in Laramie Plainsman Park, North 15th and Reynolds. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson Medical Group women’s health prenatal education: 5:30 p.m., Ivinson Memorial Hospital in the Summit Conference Room. Learn more or register at ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
May 5
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Diabetes Support Group meets: 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Email questions@ivinsosnhospital.org for the link.
Cinco de Mayo at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Horse Barn Theater at the site. Free to public.
Stitching the Past Together creative aging class: 6:30-8 p.m., Albany County Public Library large meeting room. Students will learn memory-based storytelling through beading techniques in this free course. Register at acplwy.org or at the circulation desk.
May 6
Free stress relief clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 7
Free stress relief clinic: 10-11 a.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
VFW Post 2221 Commander’s Charity Dinner: 5:30-8 p.m., 2142 E. Garfield St. Tickets 412 at the door, all proceeds to benefit VFW Poppy Fund and Albany County Search and Rescue.
May 9
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
May 10
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
Albany County Republican Party meets: 6 p.m., Albany County Public Library.
May 11
Laramie Tai Chi and tea: Meets at 1:30 p.m. at the north end of the stadium in Laramie Plainsman Park, North 15th and Reynolds. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson Medical Group women’s health prenatal education: 5:30 p.m., Ivinson Memorial Hospital in the Summit Conference Room. Learn more or register at ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
May 12
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Stitching the Past Together creative aging class: 6:30-8 p.m., Albany County Public Library large meeting room. Students will learn memory-based storytelling through beading techniques in this free course. Register at acplwy.org or at the circulation desk.
May 13
Free stress relief clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 14
University of Wyoming graduation ceremony: 8:30 a.m., UW Arena-Auditorium, undergraduate ceremony for the colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Engineering and Applied Science and School of Energy Resources.
Free stress relief clinic: 10-11 a.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
University of Wyoming graduation ceremony: 10 a.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, for the College of Law.
University of Wyoming graduation ceremony: 12:15 p.m., UW Arena-Auditorium, for master’s and doctoral students from colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business, Education, Engineering and Applied Science, Health Sciences and Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.
University of Wyoming graduation ceremony: 3:30 p.m., UW Arena-Auditorium, for undergraduate ceremony for colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education, Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources and Office of Academic Affairs.
May 16
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
May 17
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 18
Laramie Tai Chi and tea: Meets at 1:30 p.m. at the north end of the stadium in Laramie Plainsman Park, North 15th and Reynolds. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson Medical Group women’s health prenatal education: 5:30 p.m., Ivinson Memorial Hospital in the Summit Conference Room. Learn more or register at ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
May 19
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Stitching the Past Together creative aging class: 6:30-8 p.m., Albany County Public Library large meeting room. Students will learn memory-based storytelling through beading techniques in this free course. Register at acplwy.org or at the circulation desk.
May 20
Albany County CattleWomen meet: 11:30 a.m., location tbd. Visit wyaccw.com in the week before the meeting for location and more information.
Free stress relief clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 21
Free stress relief clinic: 10-11 a.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 23
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
America Sewing Guild Laramie Chapter meets: 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Gibbon St.
May 24
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 25
Laramie Tai Chi and tea: Meets at 1:30 p.m. at the north end of the stadium in Laramie Plainsman Park, North 15th and Reynolds. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
May 26
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Stitching the Past Together creative aging class: 6:30-8 p.m., Albany County Public Library large meeting room. Students will learn memory-based storytelling through beading techniques in this free course. Register at acplwy.org or at the circulation desk.
May 27
Free stress relief clinic: Noon to 1 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 28
Free stress relief clinic: 10-11 a.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
May 30
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Women for Sobriety meet: 6:30-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting details, email 1093@womenforsobriety.org.
May 31
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Free stress relief clinic: 1-2 p.m., Laramie Plains Civic Center Phoenix Ballroom.
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CASPER — An abortion clinic is set to open in Casper this summer. The clinic would be the only facility to offer surgical abortions in Wyoming, and opponents have begun to organize against it.
Surgical abortions can end a pregnancy further in its term than abortions by medication. A Jackson doctor is currently the only provider of medical abortions in Wyoming.
The Casper clinic’s Second Street facility is still under construction, but its founder says it should be staffed and ready to open by the summer if all goes according to plan. It’s operated by Circle of Hope, a national health care nonprofit with a mission of providing reproductive care to underserved, rural areas.
In addition to performing abortions, the clinic plans to offer family planning, OB/GYN and gender-affirming services.
Casper will be the company’s first location, but founder Julie Burkhart said the organization is planning on expanding across the country. The nonprofit lists a Washington, D.C. address on its website but registered the Casper address with the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office earlier this year.
“Casper is centrally located, so this clinic will be as accessible as possible to the majority of Wyomingites ... including people in the rural parts of the state,” Burkhart said. It’s also positioned to be accessible to people in nearby areas of South Dakota and Nebraska, she said.
Abortion is a divisive topic in Wyoming. In this most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed three abortion-related bills through the committee stage, one of which became law. That bill would ban abortion in the state if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
The clinic is working with a community advisory board of Wyoming residents from local churches, tribes and health care.
“There is a robust, diverse community of people in Wyoming who believe that people should be able access the health care they need, including abortion,” said Rev. Leslie Kee of Casper’s Unitarian Universalist Church, who sits on the committee. “Opening this clinic is essential for those across our state who currently find that care is out of reach, including people living in rural areas, members of Native tribes, and those with low incomes.”
But others in Casper and around the state oppose the clinic’s opening.
“I don’t think there’s a market for it,” said Michelle St. Louis, an anti-abortion Casper resident. “We all know teenagers who chose to go through with their pregnancy; it’s not their first inclination to get an abortion. Most women don’t want to do that.”
Several local residents are planning a prayer event outside the facility on April 21, and a “life chain” demonstration the following Sunday.
A larger coalition from across Wyoming is coordinating a trip to Casper for the clinic’s anticipated opening in June, Park County Right to Life President Tim Lasseter said.
The groups are planning a peaceful protest for the opening, Lasseter said, reaching out to churches and anti-abortion groups around the state.
“We expect there to be a large turnout,” he said. “We’re not looking for confrontation, we’re just looking to let people know we disagree.”
Marti Halverson, president of Right to Life Wyoming, said the statewide group is planning “multiple tracks” of opposition to the clinic.
“The organization has some money we’re willing to put behind the effort,” she said Thursday, but declined to specify what members were planning. “You have 53 life-friendly legislators, a governor who says he’s pro-life,” Halverson said. “This should be shut down tomorrow.”
Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Burns, opposes abortion and said the practice shouldn’t be used as birth control.
Bouchard himself was adopted as a baby, and said that since Americans are leaving the country to adopt children, there should be no reason to abort a fetus that could be adopted in the U.S.
Burkhart says she’s no stranger to opposition — she’s operated reproductive health clinics in Washington, Oklahoma and Kansas. Her former boss, nationally known abortion provider Dr. George Tiller, was murdered in 2009 at his Wichita church.
“We do recognize that there are people in Wyoming who are opposed to what we’re doing, including many in the state legislature,” Burkhart said. “We hope that those who oppose our work will do so peacefully and without harassing or intimidating people seeking or providing reproductive health care.”
Surgical abortions can be performed later in a pregnancy than medical ones, which are limited to those who have been pregnant for 10 or fewer weeks.
Until recently, one doctor in Jackson provided surgical abortions — though state health department statistics from recent years show very few were actually performed. But after the doctor sold his clinic to St. John’s Health in 2020 and resigned as a hospital contractor in October, the Jackson Hole News & Guide reported that he’s barred from practicing there by a non-compete clause in the sale.
Another Jackson-based doctor is now the state’s sole abortion provider, though her office only offers medical abortions.
“Because of legal restrictions and other barriers to abortion access, people sometimes need access to abortion care after that (10-week) period,” Burkhart said.
Chelsea’s Fund, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to Wyomingites seeking abortions, has assisted 63 people so far in 2022.
Its money helps cover the cost of the abortion medication, which starts at $350 for a mail-in dose.
Nurse Cristina Gonzalez, who works with the fund, said the organization doesn’t turn away anyone who needs help.
“(The Casper clinic) would increase access because it’s providing options to individuals in the state, not overwhelming one resource,” Gonzalez said. “Now, if you’re outside that 10-week time frame, you’re looking at having to go to Colorado.”
A Wyoming law passed in 2019 prohibits all abortions after viability, the point when a fetus could survive outside the womb.
According to the health department, 91 abortions were performed by Wyoming providers in 2020 — the first full year the state required providers to report statistics. One of those was reported as a surgical dilation procedure. Eighty-eight were medical, and the other two did not specify the method.
Among those who received abortions in 2020, 48 (or 53%) were already mothers to at least one child. Four had four or more children.
Every abortion during that year was performed before 10 weeks, though one did not report. More than half were performed before reaching six weeks of pregnancy. Gonzalez said most of the people Chelsea’s Fund helps are single working mothers who already have children.
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Commercial flights at Laramie Regional Airport resumed Tuesday after more than a week of cancellations because of a malfunctioning piece of equipment.
Known as an automated surface observation system, the equipment helps pilots monitor the weather to ensure safe landing conditions. The Federal Aviation Administration requires the airport use the equipment for all commercial flights.
The cancellations started April 11 when the system began malfunctioning.
The FAA, which owns the equipment, contracted the National Weather Service to fix the broken sensor. While originally all the necessary repair materials were expected to arrive Friday, the equipment wasn’t fixed until Monday afternoon, said airport Executive Administrator Rachael Mrozinsky.
“We are thankful for the diligence of the National Weather Service and the FAA for getting this back into service for us and getting commercial flights back on their way in and out of Laramie,” Mrozinsky said Monday afternoon.
Travelers posted on the airport’s Facebook page expressing frustration over what they view as a lack of communication from the airport and airline. United Express reportedly listed flights as scheduled until the last minute, leading to confusion over whether or not people would be able to go through with their travel plans.
Some travelers opted to change their flights to Cheyenne or Denver and rent vehicles to make it to and from the airport. Others tried to connect with rides through social media.
In the midst of the equipment failure, a group of pilots and users of the airport released an open letter listing grievances with the airport's management. Among other concerns, the letter questions if the cancellations could have been avoided or better handled.
“The management of Laramie Regional Airport has failed this community and its users,” the letter says. “At the most basic level, an airport manager is responsible for the operations, safety and maintenance of the airport. What we have seen is an intense focus on revenue at the cost of all other duties.”
Airport Director Amy Terrell said that she and the Laramie Regional Airport board have worked to maintain compliance with state and federal agencies and value safety as a priority.
“Any suggestion that the board, the director or airport staff are lax in their obligations, (including) collecting and reporting truthful and accurate information on its operations, is blatantly false,” Terrell said. “The Laramie Regional Airport is proud of the working relationships it has fostered with its state and federal partners, as well as the network of airport managers and directors across the state.”
The airport board plans to meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Cowboy Aviation Center to debrief after the equipment malfunction.
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The Biden administration will resume oil and gas leasing on federal lands, the Department of the Interior said last week.
Officials issued final environmental assessments and notices Monday for a “significantly reformed” sale that address “deficiencies” in the existing federal oil and gas leasing program. Roughly 173 parcels will be offered across Wyoming and seven other states, down from the 646 originally considered for sale, more than 70% of which were located in Wyoming.
“For too long, the federal oil and gas leasing programs have prioritized the wants of extractive industries above local communities, the natural environment, the impact on our air and water, the needs of Tribal Nations, and, moreover, other uses of our shared public lands,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in a statement. “Today, we begin to reset how and what we consider to be the highest and best use of Americans’ resources for the benefit of all current and future generations.”
In November, following additional environmental review, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reduced the number of Wyoming parcels from 459 to 195. The agency then postponed the sale — the first federal onshore lease sale since President Joe Biden took office last January — over a since-reversed court decision blocking the administration from using its estimate of the social cost of carbon, a measure of climate harm, in federal analyses.
The BLM has not yet released the date of the upcoming sale or the number of Wyoming leases it will offer.
Regardless of the details, Wyoming’s oil and gas industry isn’t satisfied.
“Once again, President Biden’s words don’t match his actions,” Ryan McConnaughey, director of communications for the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, said in a statement. “Instead of ‘working like the devil’ to bring down gas prices, the administration has decided to lease just 20% of the acreage nominated for potential production by the oil and natural gas industry, all while making production more expensive.”
The royalty rate at the upcoming sale will — as anticipated — be set at 18.75%, up from the minimum 12.5% the BLM has used for more than a century. Wyoming’s oil and gas companies have been bracing for the royalty increase since November, when the Department of the Interior recommended in its internal review of the federal leasing program that the rate be raised. Two months later, the BLM briefly posted a draft notice that included the 18.75% royalty rate.
“While we don’t know the exact number and location of the Wyoming parcels, after 15 months without a lease sale in our state, to learn that royalty rates will be increased and available acreage significantly reduced is hardly cause for unbridled celebration,” Gov. Mark Gordon said in a statement. “I am concerned that these changes will have a chilling effect on Wyoming companies as they prepare their bids.”
For many conservation groups, however, the higher royalty rate is a victory.
“At a time when a lot of folks around the country are thinking about increased oil and gas production as a way to kind of bring us a little closer to economic security, there is a focus on on doing it right,” said Alan Rogers, communications director for the Wyoming Outdoor Council. “To make sure that we’re, No. 1, getting a good value for taxpayers, and No. 2, acknowledging the other values of our public lands.”
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The federal government will include one-third fewer Wyoming tracts than anticipated in the first oil and gas lease sale of the Biden presidency — about 28% of the 459 parcels analyzed across the state last fall.
A total of 129 offerings “containing about 131,771 acres of public minerals” will be available for leasing in Wyoming on June 21 and 22, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said Monday.
Roughly another 44 parcels will be up for sale in seven other Western states.
The sale, originally scheduled for the first quarter of 2022, was postponed because of a since-reversed court order barring the Biden administration from using its estimate of climate harm to inform decisions about leasing.
It’s now set for the final days of the second quarter — nearly a year and a half after the administration’s announcement that it would suspend new oil and gas leasing on federal lands until the program could be reviewed and reformed.
Comparatively, in 2019, before COVID-19 caused interest in leasing to temporarily plummet, the BLM under the Trump administration included 160 Wyoming parcels in its second-quarter sale notice.
Public comment on the upcoming sale will be accepted through May 18.
Reactions from interest groups to the Biden administration’s announcement Friday that the BLM would resume leasing but reduce the total number of leases substantially ran the gamut from enthusiasm to outrage. The details, released late Monday, didn’t change overall reception much.
To some conservation groups, the decreased number of potential leases and higher royalty rate of 18.75% — the first time in more than a century that the BLM has set the royalty for new leases above the federal minimum of 12.5% — was a victory.
“It’s high time to halt the underpriced giveaway of federal lands and mineral resources and reframe leasing to better serve American taxpayers, state treasuries, public land users, and the millions of citizens suffering accelerating harm from climate change,” Bob LeResche, a Powder River Basin Resource Council board member, said in a statement.
The Wyoming Outdoor Council, Taxpayers for Common Sense and other groups also advocating for a higher royalty rate celebrated the “long-overdue” announcement.
But to the conservation groups that want federal oil and gas leasing to end, the news felt like a betrayal.
“The Biden administration’s claim that it must hold these lease sales is pure fiction and a reckless failure of climate leadership,” Randi Spivak, public lands director at the Center for Biological Diversity, said in a statement. “It’s as if they’re ignoring the horror of firestorms, floods and megadroughts, and accepting climate catastrophes as business as usual.”
The Sierra Club criticized the move, calling it a handout to oil companies.
Jeremy Nichols, climate and energy program director for WildEarth Guardians, said it was “pure climate denial.”
Meanwhile, to an oil and gas industry already angered by the yearlong pause on leasing, the reduction came as yet another blow — one that is, according to Western Energy Alliance president Kathleen Sgamma, “unwarranted.”
In Wyoming, where nearly half of the land and more of the minerals are federally owned, industry is especially nervous about whether, and how significantly, the changes could affect companies’ willingness to drill.
Ryan McConnaughey, director of communications for the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, said reducing the number of available leases and raising the federal royalty rate “is going to put Wyoming in a difficult position.”
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When President Joe Biden announced a new federal rule banning the manufacture of unserialized, privately made firearms last week, state Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, went to social media to defend his Second Amendment protection bill that was killed in the 2022 budget session.
Senate File 87 would have prohibited the enforcement of unconstitutional federal actions infringing upon Second Amendment rights, denied immunities for law enforcement and provided cause for civil action against officers who knowingly denied law-abiding citizens the right to bear arms.
“My bill, SF-87 REAL SAPA was for this day with Biden’s Executive Order,” he posted to his congressional campaign page. “The RINOS Killed the bill.”
He shared with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle his concern that without his legislation in place, Wyoming residents would be at risk of federal overreach and loss of their gun rights.
The executive action recently taken by the Biden administration not only impacts gun manufacturers, it updates regulatory definitions of firearms. It is meant to reign in the increasing number of unserialized, privately made firearms that are known as “ghost guns,” according to the announcement. The president said the decision was influenced by the more than 20,000 suspected ghost guns reported in 2021 to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that were recovered by local law enforcement in criminal investigations.
Due to the difficulty involved in tracking the weapons without the serial number to the individual purchaser, the final rule put forward bans the manufacturing of the most accessible ghost guns.
One of the most popular is the unserialized “Buy-Build-Shoot” kits that can be purchased online or at a store without a background check. They can be assembled in as little as 30 minutes with common household tools.
“You know, if you buy a couch you have to assemble, it’s still a couch,” Biden said in his speech announcing the federal action. “If you order a package, like this one over here, that includes the parts you need, the directions for assembling a functioning firearm, you bought a gun.”
As well as banning the manufacturing, he included provisions that will turn some ghost guns already in circulation into serialized firearms. Federally licensed dealers and gunsmiths are required to take any serialized firearm into inventory to serialize it before they sell it to a customer, regardless of whether it was made from individual parts, kits or 3-D printer pieces.
Outside of his actions on ghost guns, Biden placed regulatory definitions and requirements on firearms with split receivers. By updating the regulatory definitions of “frame” and “receiver” to include multi-parts, he ensured the weapons are subject to serial numbers and background checks when customers purchase them from a licensed dealer, manufacturer and importer.
Finally, federally licensed firearm dealers have to retain key records until they shut down their business or licensed activity. They then transfer their records to the ATF, which is common practice, but now they are not permitted to destroy records after 20 years.
Although these do not directly ban individuals from possessing or the sale of unserialized firearms, Bouchard said the nation and Wyoming are a part of an experiment now. Instead of Congress passing a law, the executive branch is using the administration of rules and orders to control the circulation of weapons.
Bouchard, a founding member of Wyoming Gun Owners, condemned the action and said even the former President Barack Obama believed it was ultimately the responsibility of Congress to address gun control, not the executive branch. Obama announced efforts in 2013 to support gun safety measures following a series of shootings, but, ultimately, he asked for action by lawmakers to develop laws requiring a universal background check, to ban assault weapons and to create tougher penalties.
Now, Bouchard said he fears this ideal won’t be upheld. This is one of the reasons he said his Second Amendment Preservation Act should have been passed, because it would have protected citizens and provided significant recourse if their rights were infringed upon.
“Now that this shift is coming back and going through administrative changes, it’s flat out wrong,” he said. “And that’s why we needed to stand up during our last session, instead of sitting on our hands.”
But there was action taken by the Wyoming Legislature.
Instead of introducing Bouchard’s legislation, lawmakers passed a separate bill called the Second Amendment Protection Act. The two bills created a division among senators and representatives, because there were arguments made on the floor that Senate File 102 wasn’t strong enough. The Cheyenne lawmaker continues to be one of the harshest critics of the bill, and said those who supported it showed their true colors and do not care about the values of Republican constituents.
Bringers of the bill said this is not the case, and there was a reason the Second Amendment Protection Act received the majority of support from legislators and law enforcement.
“I would expect him to say that,” bill sponsor Sen. Larry Hicks, R-Baggs, told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. “He’s got to defend a bad piece of legislation.”
Hicks said Bouchard cannot admit SF 87 would have provided no relief for citizens under the argument of nullification of federal law, and would have put police officers at risk of thousands of dollars of legal fees. He argued if they removed qualified immunity for law enforcement, which was outlined in the bill not passed, there was risk of civil action every time a cop inadvertently implemented a federal law. This doesn’t mean there wasn’t a punishment for those who knowingly infringed upon Second Amendment rights, it was just done in a different way.
“They want people to be able to sue the cops personally to get their houses, to get their children’s college education trust fund,” he said. “That’s the difference in the bill. We said there’s a criminal penalty here.”
SF 102 first declares authority under the U.S. Constitution and Printz v. United States that prohibits the enforcement of federal regulation of firearms, accessories, magazines and ammunition.
“This state and all political subdivisions are prohibited from using any personnel or funds appropriated by the Legislature of the state of Wyoming or of Wyoming to enforce, administer or cooperate with any unconstitutional act, law, treaty, executive order, rule or regulation of the United States that infringes on or impedes the free exercise of individual rights guaranteed under the Second Amendment to the Constitution,” it states.
Following the standing and prohibition of enforcing actions such as the Biden administration’s on Monday, it lays out guidelines for public officers. Although nothing in the bill limits or restricts a public officer from providing assistance to federal authorities in other areas, or accepting federal funds, there are still consequences for enforcing an unconstitutional act. Violators who knowingly committed the misdemeanor are at risk of up to one year of jail time, a fine of $2,000 or both.
However, Bouchard and other critics of the bill said they have an issue with the fact that there is no way for people to take action into their own hands. The public officer would have to be prosecuted by local authorities, and no civil damages could be given out to those impacted. During the session, some legislators even alleged legal authorities might not take action against law enforcement agents they continually work with.
Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police President Dwane Pacheco, an advocate for the bill, said this was the furthest from the truth. He said there was no question that a county attorney would prosecute a police or peace officer, and he had seen cases where they were charged across the state.
“I feel like law enforcement officers are held to a higher standard because of who we are and what we do for a living,” he told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
While there is a debate over how the bill works and which is more effective, the Rock Springs police chief also said he is not concerned about the impacts of the most recent executive order in regards to local law enforcement anyway. He said often executive orders impact federal agencies, such as ATF or the FBI, and they don’t participate.
He said the cases where Second Amendment rights might be infringed upon by a police officer are often when weapons are seized directly. Because there are very few instances where Wyoming residents would be at risk of their weapons being taken by an officer, such as a domestic violence or other criminal act, he said the chances are even lower.
“I’ve heard from my officers, ‘They are coming to take our guns,’ And I always look at them, and I always say, ‘Who is they? They is we,’” Pacheco said. “That’s who the public thinks are coming to take their weapons. And I do not believe that law enforcement is going out and looking to take anyone’s weapons. We are Wyomingites, we strongly believe in the Second Amendment.”
The executive rule also has low risk in regards to weapon seizing because it directly impacts manufacturers and definitions under which certain receivers are placed; it does not ban the sale or possession of ghost guns by individuals. However, there may be certain barriers to purchasing an unserialized weapon now under the new definitions, which legislators and gun advocates are still concerned about.
Hicks said he is unsure whether the Biden’s administration’s action will even go into effect for manufacturers and licensed dealers due to a point similar to one made by Bouchard. He said not only is it unconstitutional to require a serial number on a firearm and infringes upon rights, it is not a law. He is confident lawsuits will be filed against the rule, and it is no different than the argument made against vaccine mandates through OSHA rules.
If no lawsuit is filed, he said, a risk assessment will be made. But he believes his bill will protect citizens when the legislation goes into effect in July, because unconstitutional acts will not be enforced in the state of Wyoming. He is also comfortable with the timeline, even as federal acts come to fruition. He said he wants the few months to analyze the legal options, create a tight argument for challenges and understand how it is going to affect people in Wyoming thoughtfully.
“When somebody comes out and announces these things, you really have to be clear-headed, thoughtful, and evaluate, instead of just running in there and jumping on a hand grenade,” he said.
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In Jackson, workers camp out in cars and tents.
In Cheyenne, hundreds commute from neighboring towns.
Meanwhile, Laramie is struggling to attract new businesses, Wyoming Public Media reported last year.
All because of an affordable housing shortage.
Lawmakers will look for solutions during this year’s interim legislative session.
The interim session is the Legislature’s brainstorming period. Lawmakers meet to research dozens of issues affecting the state, and blueprint bills to address them.
Earlier this month, the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee named workforce housing as its second-highest priority for the interim.
It’ll be new territory for lawmakers, said Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, co-chair of the committee.
Housing reform has had a fringe following in the Wyoming Legislature for years, especially among Teton County lawmakers. For the most part, though, the state’s left the matter to local governments and housing groups to sort out.
And they tried, said Brenda Birkle, head of Cheyenne’s affordable housing task force and executive director of My Front Door, a nonprofit that helps first-time home buyers. It wasn’t enough.
“Attempts to manage it elsewhere, outside of the Legislature, have failed,” she said.
Meanwhile, the affordable housing shortage is only getting worse, advocates and officials told the Star-Tribune, especially since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
The committee’s aim is twofold, Zwonitzer said: figure out why, and what can be done about it.
“I don’t think there’s a clear end point of where we want to get to,” Zwonitzer said. “It’s really a survey of the field and what possibilities are before us.”
The first task is nailing down the problem. The committee will consult a variety of groups for help, including housing advocates, realtors and construction companies, Zwonitzer said.
What is “workforce housing,” anyway?
Housing organizations often use the term to mean housing for low- or middle-income workers, especially those employed in major industries and essential services.
In Teton County, that’d be housing for those tourism and hospitality jobs, for instance.
Some housing groups define workforce housing by income level instead. In those cases, the term usually refers to housing for people making around 50% to 120% of their community’s area median income.
In Teton County, that’s roughly $43,500 to $104,500. That same bracket in Laramie County would be $33,500 to $80,400, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Birkle’s organization, My Front Door, primarily serves people who make a little less than that — between 30% and 80% of the area median income. (That’s around $26,100 to $69,600 in Teton County and $20,073 to $53,528 in Laramie County, according to HUD data.)
While quality housing is often woefully out-of-reach for households in this bracket, they make up a huge portion of the population, Birkle said. Helping them could have an enormous impact on stabilizing the workforce, she said.
“Really, if you want to break the poverty cycle permanently, it’s in that group,” she said.
So, what about solutions?
Birkle urged the committee to lean on nonprofits that work in workforce housing for help finding some direction.
Dan Dorsch, special projects coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County, recommended housing trust funds as a potential starting point. (Dorsch also sits on Cheyenne’s affordable housing task force.)
Housing trust funds set aside pools of money for affordable housing programs. There are a few different ways the state could pay for one, Dorsch explained.
Federal programs are available through the National Housing Trust Fund, “but they can be difficult to navigate and have a lot of red tape that smaller organizations don’t have the capacity to access,” he said in an email.
“Local housing trust funds make it easier to access funds, and can be used in conjunction with federal dollars,” he added.
Dorsch pointed to Iowa’s State Housing Trust Fund program as a potential model.
Wyoming lawmakers have no shortage of their own ideas for addressing the housing shortage.
Teton County delegates have long floated the so-called “McMansion Tax” bill, for example, to prop up Jackon’s housing programs. That legislation would let counties pull in extra cash by taxing high-end real estate transfers. The latest version of the bill, which was sponsored by the Joint Revenue Committee, failed its introductory vote on the house floor in February.
Shelly Duncan, R-Lingle, spoke against the McMansion Tax during the 2022 legislative session. Duncan works in real estate, and said the tax unfairly burdens commercial property owners and home buyers.
Duncan, who is a member of the Corporations Committee, is in favor of creating a state agency to keep stock of housing needs and coordinate relief efforts in times of crisis.
“We need to take a holistic look across the entire state,” she said.
It could also serve as Wyoming’s fair housing office, Duncan said. Wyoming is one of just a handful of states without an agency to enforce housing discrimination law.
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On the record April 20: On the record Apr 20, 2022 2 hrs ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save The following calls were included in the Albany County Sheriff's Office responses:FRIDAY, APRIL 15• 6:59 a.m., 2200 block of Asphalt Ln., accident• 8:36 a.m., 400 block of E. Fetterman St., possible possession of controlled substance• 9:36 a.m., Interstate 80, accident• 10:03 a.m., 600 block of S. Hayes St., possible possession of controlled substance• 10:55 a.m., 5000 block of Valley View Rd., disturbance/harassment-threatsSATURDAY, APRIL 16• 12:12 a.m., intersection of S. 19th St. and E. Custer St., possible impaired driving• 1:29 a.m., intersection of S. 3rd St. and E. Ivinson Ave., possible impaired driving• 2:17 a.m., 1300 block of S. 3rd St., possible impaired driving• 10:16 a.m., 200 block of Thompson St., emergency• 3:48 p.m., Snowy View Court, emergencySUNDAY, APRIL 17• 2:16 a.m., 400 block of N. 3rd St., fightingThe following calls were included in the Laramie Police Department responses:FRIDAY, APRIL 15• 7:11 a.m., 1000 block of N. McCue St., emergency• 10 a.m., 2000 block of Thornburgh Dr., report of death• 10:03 a.m., 600 block of S. Hayes St., possible possession of controlled substance• 4:08 p.m., intersection of N. 3rd St. and E. Lewis St., theft/unauthorized use of vehicle• 4:15 p.m., 1300 block of N. 22nd St., animal bite• 5:23 p.m., 2100 block of Thornburgh Drive, criminal entry• 6:29 p.m., 900 block of Reynolds St., theft/unauthorized use of vehicle• 10:21 p.m., 900 block of N. McCue St., animal biteSATURDAY, APRIL 16• 12:12 a.m., intersection of S. 19th St. and E. Custer St., possible impaired driving• 1:29 a.m., intersection of S. 3rd St. and E. Ivinson Ave., possible impaired driving• 1:59 a.m., 900 block of E. Sanders Dr., emergency• 2:17 a.m., 1300 block of S. 3rd St., possible impaired driving• 2:27 p.m., 600 block of S. Colorado Ave., accident• 3:10 p.m., intersection of N. 4th St. and E. Curtis St., traffic hazard• 6:09 p.m., intersection of W. Snowy Range Rd. and S. Adams St., accident• 6:30 p.m., 800 block of E. Lyon St., vandalism• 10:19 p.m., 3400 block of E. Grand Ave., accidentSUNDAY, APRIL 17• 12:33 a.m., 200 block of E. Ivinson Ave., possible impaired driving• 2:16 a.m., 400 block of N. 3rd St., fighting• 2:39 a.m., 1900 block of Banner Rd., accident• 6:03 a.m., 1500 block of N. McCue St., accident• 1:32 p.m., intersection of N. 30th St. and Willett Dr., accident• 5:33 p.m., 600 block of N. 3rd St., trespassing• 6:05 p.m., 1500 block of E. Shield St., possible domestic disturbance Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Recommended for you Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus Latest e-Edition Laramie Boomerang To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. 2022 Wyoming Legislature Updates Sign up to receive daily headlines on the 2022 Wyoming Legislature session. News Updates Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today! News Updates - Laramie Boomerang Want to keep updated on news headlines? Sign up today! News Updates - Rawlins Times Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today! News Updates - Wyoming Business Report Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today! You must select at least one email list. Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists
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Laramie Police Department LPD investigates thefts, asks for reports By Boomerang Staff Apr 20, 2022 2 hrs ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Anyone missing any power tools or catalytic converters from their vehicles are encourage to contact the Laramie Police Department. Courtesy Photo/Laramie Police Department An array of cordless power tools recovered Monday by Laramie police. Courtesy Photo/Laramie Police Department Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save The Laramie Police Department is investigating a rash of reported thefts of cordless power tools and catalytic converter from vehicles.As part of the investigation, the LPD is asking the public for help in identifying victims as numerous stolen items were recovered Monday.If you or someone you know were a victim, the police ask you call dispatch at 307-721-2526 and make a report.It's also a good time to encourage people to label or mark their tools and valuables and record serial numbers in the event of theft. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Recommended for you Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus Latest e-Edition Laramie Boomerang To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. 2022 Wyoming Legislature Updates Sign up to receive daily headlines on the 2022 Wyoming Legislature session. News Updates Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today! News Updates - Laramie Boomerang Want to keep updated on news headlines? Sign up today! News Updates - Rawlins Times Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today! News Updates - Wyoming Business Report Would you like to receive our daily news? Sign up today! You must select at least one email list. Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists
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CHEYENNE — Janelle Jones’ face lights up when she talks about her son.
On Nov. 4, Jones and her son, Makaili James Evans, called Mak, went out to dinner at Rib & Chop House in Cheyenne.
“(Mak) ordered this massive meal. They had this gentleman going around, and he was doing magic tricks, and he stopped at our table. He did a magic trick for both of us. And I just remember the look on (Mak’s) face, like, how did he do that?” Jones said. “And we both just started laughing, and I can still just vividly see that smile.
“He and I had so many memories like that,” Jones continued. “And I’m just so glad that we had some special times together – so many, too many to count.”
The next morning, 13-year-old Mak was struck and killed on his way to school while walking in a crosswalk near McCormick Junior High.
A 39-year-old woman named Kelly Lynn Gaskins was later charged with one count of vehicular homicide, a misdemeanor. She pleaded not guilty to the charge in Laramie County Circuit Court in late March.
A scheduling conference in the case is set for June 6. While she entered her plea of not guilty, Gaskins’ attorney told the court he did not expect the case to go to trial, meaning Gaskins may decide to change her plea.
Jones relishes scrolling through the endless photos and videos of her son stored on her phone – the selfies, the photos of them together, the ones that show him being the energetic, goofy kid she remembers.
Mak was a prankster, but never in a cruel way – he was kind and thoughtful.
He was the type of kid who would ask his teachers what they ordered at Starbucks and bring them drinks in the morning. Once, he approached a girl who was crying, and even though he didn’t know her well, he put his arm around her and offered to walk her to class.
“They’re wonderful,” Jones said of the photos and videos of her son. “All I have left.”
But Jones has something else, too: the organization she started earlier this year in her son’s honor, ForMak, which aims to improve crosswalk safety in Cheyenne and raise awareness of distracted driving.
The idea that became ForMak came to her during one of many sleepless nights, she said. She would repeat that day over and over again in her head, wondering if she, as Mak’s mother, could have done something differently – something that would have prevented the tragedy.
Eventually, she realized she couldn’t have done anything differently. But she still needed to take action.
“I needed to find some purpose, something to make it (so) that his death would not be for nothing,” Jones said in an interview with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. “He was such an inspiring human anyway – I mean, I’m not saying that just because he was my son. He was just an inspiration and such a friend and a loving human.”
Jones, alongside the other ForMak board members, are planning a 5K fun run/walk for Saturday, June 4, beginning at Lions Park. They want to make it an annual event, in conjunction with other fundraisers they plan to put on throughout the year.
The nine-member volunteer board is entirely women, all with experience Jones said has been vital to creating and running ForMak.
Among them is Vice President Lisa Radcliffe, Jones’ best friend. Jones said she, Mak and Radcliffe did everything together, and that Mak would only ditch them if his beloved older brother, Kaiser Cunningham, asked to hang out.
The response from the community to ForMak has been “overwhelming,” Jones said.
The organization, in the process of applying for 501©3 status, garnered an extensive list of sponsors, from local credit unions to auto body shops to individual residents and families.
Local food truck Yerbellies BBQ, for example, created “Loaded Mak and Cheeze” – a play on one of Mak’s many nicknames, his mom said.
Yerbellies said it was donating a portion of profits from the menu item’s sale to ForMak.
As of mid-April, the organization has raised about $55,000, Jones said – a combination of donations and small fundraisers.
The money the nonprofit raises will go toward helping the city of Cheyenne and Laramie County School District 1 fund citywide audits of school routes for pedestrians, conduct needed safety upgrades for crossings, and improve safety education in schools and for the public, Jones said.
Just three days after Mak was hit and killed in the crosswalk near McCormick, two juvenile pedestrians were struck by a vehicle at an intersection near East High School.
They suffered minor injuries, according to the Cheyenne Police Department.
The driver in that case remained on the scene and was cited for failure to yield, CPD spokesperson Alex Farkas said in February.
Last year, seven pedestrians, including Mak, were killed after being struck by vehicles in Cheyenne, according to CPD data. This was an increase from two fatalities each year in 2020, 2019 and 2018. In 2017, four pedestrians were killed.
While there was an increase in fatal incidents in 2021, they were “not isolated to one area, and the circumstances greatly vary,” Farkas wrote in an email Friday.
There haven’t been any pedestrian fatalities in Cheyenne so far this year.
Crosswalk improvements are expensive. Things like pedestrian-activated rapid flashers can cost about $30,000 per crosswalk, and overhead HAWK (high intensity activated crosswalk) signals may total up to $150,000, City Engineer Tom Cobb said.
And these prices don’t include long-term maintenance costs necessary for upkeep.
ForMak, the city and LCSD1 are currently working together to fund an audit, the purpose of which is to find out what areas of the city are most in need of crosswalk upgrades.
In addition to the crossings, the audit would take a “holistic view” of the area, Cobb said – how a pedestrian would navigate from a neighborhood to a school. The audit will also provide information for much-needed updates to Cheyenne’s Safe Routes to School Plan. The plan was last updated in 2010.
The city engineer estimated the audit would cost somewhere between $75,000 and $100,000.
And while the city is applying for grants, Cobb said it and ForMak, with help from the school district, may be able to fund the audit without grant money.
“I had gone to (Cobb), just initially thinking about getting a light for that one crosswalk, but then to learn that there are so many other areas in our community that need that – it became a broader picture for me, because it’s not just my kid that this had happened to, and I’m not just trying to keep those kids at McCormick safe, but I want those necessary changes made throughout our community so that nobody has to experience this,” Jones said.
ForMak doesn’t have a monetary goal, Jones said, because upgrading the city’s crosswalks is such a big, expensive project – one that could cost millions of dollars over the course of many years.
The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Judiciary Interim Committee also has made crosswalk safety a priority for its discussions over the interim, which begins this summer and concludes at the beginning of next year’s legislative session.
“This topic is in response to an accident involving a student within a crosswalk,” a Wyoming Legislative Service Office memorandum said. “The committee will explore current prohibitions and penalties related to crosswalks (particularly those within or adjacent to school zones) and evaluate solutions to help prevent future accidents and tragedies.”
“We’re seeing an increase of that type of activity across the state, and so there’s also a request from our constituents to review that particular topic,” committee co-chair Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, said at a recent meeting of the Legislature’s Management Council.
Nethercott also said that “enhancing the need for perhaps criminal sanctions associated with hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk or pedestrians, in general” would be discussed by the committee, according to previous reporting.
Jones told the WTE she hoped to make vehicular homicide a felony, and that she was working with members of the Legislature to try to make that happen.
“I’m advocating for pedestrians and bicyclists, that if you hit somebody and you are distracted driving (and) they are on a crosswalk or (in) a place of safety, that it is going to come with more serious consequences,” she said.
Gaskins, the driver who allegedly killed Mak, told law enforcement she had not seen the teenager as he was crossing the street, as it was dark, and she was looking at and talking to her passenger at the time of the collision, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in the case.
The affidavit said Mak was legally crossing Western Hills Boulevard. The crosswalk was marked, coated in white reflective paint and lit by nearby streetlights. Three vehicles driving westbound on the street were stopped for the teen and waiting for him to cross.
Jones declined to talk about the criminal case resulting from her son’s death.
Even so, she extended grace to the woman accused of hitting and killing her son.
“All the way around, it was a tragedy,” she said. “Good people make mistakes, too, and I wouldn’t wish anybody to go through either side of this. ... I think that if any of us could go back to that morning, we would have done a lot of things differently.”
About four months after the incident, Jones said she’s learned that grief is “kind of a lonely path.”
But she said she’s found “a lot of solace and comfort” in creating and running the ForMak nonprofit.
“I never thought I would find myself on the path of being an advocate for something,” she said. “But now, I am more passionate about it than ever.”
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GILLETTE — The officers involved in the shooting that killed a Gillette man this January have been named and cleared of criminal charges.
Park County Attorney Bryan A. Skoric found Gillette Police Department officer Patrick Totzke and Lt. Jason Marcus’ use of force justified in the death of 22-year-old Ismael Trinidad Montes earlier this year.
The incident began when Totzke and Marcus responded to the 500 block of Church Avenue around 7 a.m. Jan. 16 when homeowners reported a man was in their home who had made violent threats and refused to leave.
The police department released an edited 5-minute body camera video from the incident showing officers entering the home and finding Montes inside of the trailer with a machete.
“Ismael, put that down,” one of the officers is heard saying in the video when they first make contact. “Put that down right now, Ismael.”
After drawing a hand gun, the officer whose body camera footage was used in the video swapped it for a pepper ball gun while the other held a Taser and repeatedly asked Montes to drop the weapon.
According to the Park County Attorney’s Office review, Totzke entered the home first and held the pepper ball gun.
In that initial encounter, officers shot pepper balls and deployed the Taser, at which point Montes walked further into the trailer.
Officers followed him inside and down a hallway, where Montes tried opening what appeared to be a locked door before entering and closing himself in a bathroom. Montes opened the door and popped out of the doorway with the machete for a moment, at which point officers fired more pepper balls. He went back into the bathroom.
Eventually, Montes ran out of the bathroom and charged toward officers.
The body camera footage showed Montes absorb pepper balls and push through a Taser probe while moving toward officers with the machete raised. Montes swung the machete twice, appearing to make contact with Marcus while Totzke pulled out his gun and fired two shots, hitting Montes.
Montes dropped the machete, went to retrieve it and advanced toward officers again, at which point both officers shot at him.
Officers performed life-saving measure and EMS was called. He was pronounced dead at the scene. One of the officers was treated for minor injuries, according to the statement.
Marcus was hit at least twice by Montes, including one strike to the head that caused bleeding and another to the groin, which only left a mark on his uniform, according to the attorney’s review.
The Park County District Attorney’s Office received the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations report on the incident on Feb. 9 and after its review, deemed the shooting justified and that no criminal charges were warranted against the officers.
“Any sudden loss of life is a tragedy for our community. Sadly, this is a tragic example of the very serious dangers of illegal drug use,” said Police Chief Chuck Deaton in a press release. “We are grateful that our officers were not seriously injured. We are thankful for the dedicated men and women who choose to put their lives on the line every day for the safety of our community.”
A toxicology report on Montes found “methamphetamine, amphetamine, THC and metabolites of cocaine,” according to the review.
The video edits and redactions were made to “protect the identities of those involved and, to the extent possible, compassionately consider the loved ones of the deceased,” according to text from the video.
“The officers reasonably believed they were in immediate danger and were thereby justified in using deadly force,” the review read. “The body camera footage tells the story.”
The death of Montes was the first of two officer-involved shootings in Gillette this year. The second occurred on March 21, when Daren Lee Henle, 57, died from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso after officers responded to the report of shots fired in the 500 block of East Lincoln Street.
Wyoming DCI is still investigating the incident.
At the time of the second Gillette shooting, there had been four officer-involved shootings in Wyoming this year, according to numbers provided by DCI.
Since then, in early April, a Laramie County Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized but OK after he shot and killed a man while responding to the report of a Laramie County Community College student who was robbed.
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Masks no longer required on UW buses
In response to a federal judge’s ruling, masks are no longer required for people riding University of Wyoming Transit Service buses.
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle of the Middle District of Florida struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mask mandate on airlines and other forms of public transportation. As a result, the White House says the mask order is no longer in effect.
In a statement announcing the change in policy, UW says it continues to support people who choose to wear masks, and the only places they are now required — through May 13 — are UW offices where occupants request them and in health care settings.
LPD to swear in new recruits
The Laramie Police Department will welcome four new recruits to its ranks when they’re sworn in Monday morning.
The new recruits are Seth Meyer, Clara Shaw, Carson Schilt and Jesus Acevedo.
Top baby names for 2021: Olivia and Oliver
While Olivia remained as Wyoming’s most common name for newborn girls in 2021, the very similar name of Oliver was the top choice for boys, according to Vital Statistics Services, part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
For girls, Olivia was followed by Charlotte and Amelia. Emma, Evelyn and Harper tied as the fourth most popular names with Sophia, Elizabeth, Ava and Lucy rounding out the top ten.
For boys, Oliver was followed by Liam, Henry and Lincoln. Owen, Noah, William and Wyatt tied as the fifth most popular.
There were 6,232 births to Wyoming mothers last year compared with 6,132 in 2020. The high over the past decade was 2015 with 7,678 resident births.
“Last year was the first in quite some time with an increase recorded in the number of new babies in Wyoming,” said Guy Beaudoin, VSS deputy state registrar. “Previously, we had seen an ongoing significant downward trend over several years.”
New twine program to identify weed-free hay
A new color twine has been approved to be used on weed-free hay certified by the North American Invasive Species Management Association, in partnership with Wyoming Weed and Pest Control.
Hay bound with bright blue and orange twine will be marked as weed free. Previously, weed-free hay was identified with purple and yellow twine. It may still be common to see the old twine color as it is phased out. The new orange and blue twine can only be purchased by the WWPC to provide to certified hay producers.
The weed-free twine program is expected to help limit the spread of noxious weeds through the movement of forage or hay. Many federal and state lands require certified weed-free forage.
“It’s important to use weed-free forage whenever possible,” said Larry Smith, WWPC president. “It ensures that it’s free of invasive weeds and helps offset the billions of dollars that it takes to control those weeds. It helps us keep Wyoming’s natural beauty alive.”
Noxious weeds are increasingly damaging to the landscape and livestock in Wyoming. Invasive weeds are usually unpalatable and sometimes poisonous to livestock. Additionally, the management of invasive weeds in the United States costs upwards of $130 billion each year. Certifying hay or buying certified weed-free hay prevents the spread and can lower the cost of prevention.
Visit wyoweed.org to find certified weed-free hay or how to get your products weed-free certified.
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Let’s talk about something other than war and politics this week because, like, everyone needs a ding-dong break now and then.
Know what I mean, Vern (obscure reference to wacky 1980s television ads featuring Jim Varney)?
I got a haircut at Walmart last week, and they gave me the “wisdom discount” on my $18 basic, no-frills haircut.
I didn’t think I’d ever be going to Sam Walton for a haircut, but my COVID-era haircuts at home were painful (my wife’s clippers pull out as much hair as it cuts), I get hair down my back and she expects a tip. (A friend of hers cuts her husband’s hair topless, but no such luck at my house.)
I got a pretty good haircut at Walmart, but it didn’t include eyebrows, mustache or an Elvis Presley sideburn trim. That all costs extra and can run your bill up to, gosh, as much as $30.
I got the “wisdom discount” because I’m old. And society has gotten so darned sensitive that oldsters like myself might be offended by a “senior discount.” So they give us a “wisdom discount.”
They can call their discount whatever they want, as long as I don’t have to wait in line or get hair down my collar.
A couple weeks ago I wrote about the important things grandfathers teach their granddaughters, like burned toast makes hair grow on your chest. And I boasted that my 3½-year-old granddaughter is the only kid in preschool who knows the answer to the song, “What Do You Do with a Drunken Sailor?”
Obviously, you “put him in a longboat ‘til he’s sober.”
Duh.
Two readers, however, told me I was wrong. One said you “tie him to the mast until he’s sober,” and another that you “put him in the bunk with the captain’s daughter.”
Further research was clearly required, and I discovered that you can also “make him kiss the gunner’s daughter,” “soak him in oil ‘til he sprouts flippers” or “throw him in the bilge and make him drink it.”
But my favorite was this: “Shave his belly with a rusty razor.”
Not sure I’m going to teach my granddaughter these other versions.
If you know Cheyenne, you know Pershing Boulevard runs all the way from Warren Air Force Base on the west to a narrow, old bridge over the railroad way out at the east end.
I live at the base of that narrow bridge, which was summarily closed to traffic last fall when it was deemed unsafe. Barricades, detours, “Road Work Ahead,” “Road Closed,” “Dead End” and “Local Traffic Only” signs sprouted up.
People went around the temporary barricade so many times the county piled up dirt at the foot of the bridge and drove stakes into the pavement topped with fluorescent warning signs. Then a permanent barricade was erected with sturdy posts and a turnaround was fashioned.
And still six months later, just about every day we see people drive right up to the barricade after blithely driving past “Dead End,” “Road Closed” and “Local Traffic Only” signs.
Will Rogers had something to say about drivers like this.
“There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence to find out for themselves.”
I enjoyed Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” show on the Food Network last week that featured the Alibi in Laramie, which now serves awesome pizzas, a killer Reuben sandwich and other dishes.
When I worked at the Laramie Boomerang across the street from the Alibi, it was my job last thing on Monday nights to go over to the Alibi and buy two rather large bottles of beer to enjoy with the Monday night editor (a law school student at the time whose name you would recognize) as he waited to OK the front page.
To quote Mary Hopkin, “Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end.”
Great to see Laramie — one of my favorite towns — getting nation-wide acclaim.
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We frankly don’t understand the reasoning behind the push for hand counting the August primary election in Park County.
What exactly are those pushing the idea expecting to prove?
Is the outcome expected to be that hand counting is more accurate than machine counting?
If the result shows the same totals, will the concerned parties then believe that the 2020 presidential election was legitimate?
If the vote counting machines in Park County are not hacked in the next election is that evidence that no machines anywhere have ever been hacked?
If the results show counting by machine is as accurate or more accurate than hand counting, what does that portend? Will the hand counting then face a recount?
Will the results of the hand count prove there was ballot harvesting or other voter fraud in other parts of the country in the last election?
Of course not.
There is no question there has been voter fraud for hundreds of years.
In the 2020 congressional election in New York’s 22nd congressional district, three ballots cast by dead people were discovered and that was just the people that got caught.
But how will hand counting ballots prevent that kind of election fraud?
Park County already has in place one of the most secure systems to keep people from voting twice or dead people from voting or voting computers getting hacked.
That is not to say voting fraud can’t happen, but the odds of it happening here with those protections in place are slim.
And we can’t comprehend how hand counting ballots is superior.
Whether the Park County Commissioners decide to allow hand counting of ballots doesn’t really make much difference.
We don’t necessarily oppose the experiment even if it is costly in terms of volunteer hours and probably a waste of time.
We just don’t believe the group pushing for hand counting is going to get the results they hope to show or be satisfied with the outcome.
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The recent policy update by Teton County administration to limit telework options to a maximum of one day per week for all employees is shortsighted. During a time of major labor shortages, this kind of binary thinking is outdated. If there were ever a time to create more flexibility across government employees, it’s now and into the future.
Throughout the pandemic, employers and employees had to get creative in finding ways to adapt from traditional in-person office settings. There will always be jobs that must be done in person, while others can be done effectively from an entirely remote workplace (often the home office). Then there are hybrid roles, which can include some collaborative work in the office and some remote work.
Jackson Hole has a large number of retail and service industry jobs. Many important tasks require an employee to appear in person. Most community needs are served by in-person workers who provide law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services. Streets and highways are plowed, store shelves are stocked, and all those boxes that land on your front step or at the post office are delivered by hand, by hard-working humans. We are grateful for the dedicated people who make our valley tick, in person.
But there are plenty of roles that indeed can be done in a remote or hybrid workplace. Technology and expansion of high-speed internet service have unlocked a rapid progression of possibilities throughout the area. Collaboration is almost always best done in person, but the next best thing is via video or phone call.
Residents bemoan the “Zoom town” trend where local housing is increasingly occupied by people who work outside the valley. We have to be flexible enough to flip the script by allowing remote work in Jackson businesses and government roles.
Demanding employees work from offices — when tasks can be done remotely — can compound our housing crisis and add commuter traffic to local highways. A new county funded study shows employees pay $6,300 and $10,260 a year to commute from Teton County, Idaho, and northern Lincoln County, respectively. Another new study, the Housing Nexus Study [see story 2A], shows that newly built office space adds the highest density of new households needing somewhere to live among five commercial land uses studied.
When employers empathize with their staff’s desire or need to work remotely, a higher level of trust and accountability is required. With clear and consistent communication between coworkers and managers, much can be accomplished without sharing air in the workplace. If you’re an employer, ask what your employees need to be successful at work, whether it’s in person or completing tasks that can be done at different locations and times. If you’re an employee, collaborate with a manager to find better ways to be efficient and productive, whether in the office or remote. The future of work may require more flexibility than anyone previously imagined.
The Teton County policy begs an important question of culture and accountability that may be lacking, and our community simply can’t afford to suffer because of poor leadership and lack of innovation. If you too are concerned, reach out to your County Commissioners. They set the policy, and are accountable to the voters and residents of Teton County.
Jackson Hole News & Guide
April 13
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Carter Mangus of Laramie tries to take a stick from Kallie, a German shorthair pointer, while walking with Kevin Smith of Thermopolis, left, and Laramie resident Korey Smith along the Laramie River Greenbelt Park on Monday. The warm temperatures this week have brought out hikers, dog walkers and bikers. The park is located between Garfield and Spruce Streets.
The indecision of April weather has gripped Laramie of late with each day bringing a fresh breath of spring or a late encore of winter.
Sometimes the changes turn within hours.
After a warm, sunny day Tuesday with temperatures in the high 60s, conditions are expected to mellow into the mid 50-degree range Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. By Friday, a storm system will likely make its way to the Laramie area, causing rain in the afternoon and a wet snow overnight into Saturday morning.
About an inch of snow is predicted in the city and about a foot in the Snowy Range Mountains, the National Weather Service reports.
The moisture is much needed, as areas of central, southern and eastern Wyoming were listed at higher risk of fire Tuesday because of strong, drying winds, high temperatures and low humidity.
Winds gusts between 30 and 40 mph are forecast to continue Wednesday and Thursday.
While wildfires aren’t a major concern for the Laramie area yet, areas east of the Laramie Mountain Range are experiencing drier conditions indicative of the 4-6 week spring fire season, according to the National Weather Service.
Once vegetation starts to grow and turn green, the fire risk should subside until the next fire season begins as plants start to dry out in the summer.
As of Tuesday, the Laramie River basin was at 104% of the median for snow water equivalent levels for this time of year. Snowpack was at the same level last year and a bit higher in 2020, with a level of 126% of median. Laramie's level of snowpack is the highest in the state, with Cheyenne the lowest at 68%.
Statewide, snowpack levels are at 89% of the median level.
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CHEYENNE – A local man was sentenced Monday afternoon in Laramie County District Court for charges including felony strangulation of a household member.
Paul Anthony Gonzales Jr. received three years of supervised probation, with a suspended sentence of four to six years in prison, from Laramie County District Judge Thomas Campbell. He was given time served for a misdemeanor property destruction charge.
Gonzales pleaded guilty to the charges in January.
Three additional charges – felony aggravated assault and battery (threaten with a weapon), felony kidnapping by force and misdemeanor domestic battery (second offense in five years) – were dismissed at sentencing.
The sentence handed down by Campbell aligned with a plea agreement filed in the case.
Gonzales' attorney, Eric Phillips, said during the Monday court hearing that the crime stemmed from Gonzales' drug use issues.
Campbell said that he was concerned about Gonzales' history of domestic violence, but he felt probation was the correct road because he'd been accepted to a Volunteers of America treatment program.
Phillips said his client was "much more willing and eager than most" when it came to dealing with his substance use issues.
The judge noted that Probation and Parole had disagreed with the plea agreement in the case, and had asserted Gonzales was not an appropriate candidate for probation.
Gonzales chose not to make a statement to the court.
Last July, a Cheyenne police officer was dispatched for a possible welfare check on a woman. The officer contacted Gonzales, who told the officer he’d gotten into an argument with the woman. The woman said Gonzales punched her in the face, and it appeared she'd been struck multiple times, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Gonzales blocked the front door with the couch, and when the woman tried to leave, he dragged her down the hallway by her hair. The woman said a screw in the bedroom window had been put there by Gonzales to lock it closed, the affidavit said.
The woman told police Gonzales had pointed a handgun at her and told her he would kill her and then himself. Gonzales denied this, but a gun was found in the home, according to the affidavit. There were no rounds in the chamber.
The woman said Gonzales had choked her during the incident and that it had been hard to breathe.
During the argument, Gonzales threw the woman's cellphone, damaging the screen.
Hannah Black is the Wyoming Tribune Eagle’s criminal justice reporter. She can be reached at hblack@wyomingnews.com or 307-633-3128. Follow her on Twitter at @hannahcblack.
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Recently arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department:
Hailey G. Chafin, 21, of Converse Avenue on misdemeanor warrants for failure to pay and probation violation at 7:06 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of West Sixth Street.
Joseph A. Kirk, 50, transient, on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear at 1:45 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of West Lincolnway.
Xavier R. Curtiss, 22, of Holmes Street for misdemeanor public intoxication and fighting/riotous conduct at 12:55 a.m. Saturday in the 3300 block of Nationway.
Leif Rasmussen, 53, of Southaven, Mississippi, for misdemeanor driving under the influence (alcohol, first in 10 years), failure to maintain lane/unsafe lane change, fleeing/eluding and interfering/obstructing at 11:18 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Dell Range Boulevard and Parkview Drive.
Lisa M. Pena, 39, of Gopp Court on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay at 8:28 p.m. Friday at the intersection of East Ninth Street and Interstate 180.
Ronald C. Benzel, 59, transient, for misdemeanor public intoxication and profane/obscene/provocative language at 8:07 p.m. Friday in the 3600 block of East Lincolnway.
William T. McCurdy, 33, of East 10th Street for misdemeanor refusing to obey at 7:10 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Logan Avenue.
Brianna M. Delgado, 28, of Taft Avenue on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay at 7:10 p.m. Friday in the 3200 block of Randy Road.
Gregory G. Snyder, 59, transient, for misdemeanor public intoxication at 4:10 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of Capitol Avenue; also arrested for misdemeanor public intoxication at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the 900 block of Campbell Avenue.
Aja U. Johnson, 22, of East 22nd Street for misdemeanor resisting arrest and on a misdemeanor warrant out of Platte County for failure to appear at 9:50 a.m. Friday in the 1700 block of Taft Avenue.
Mahala L. Adams, 48, transient, for misdemeanor unlawful entry onto property at 9:41 a.m. Friday in the 300 block of Southwest Drive.
Seth A. Hill, 21, of Atkin Street for misdemeanor violation of a protection order at 9:40 a.m. Friday at the intersection of East Pershing Boulevard and Converse Avenue.
Ian R. Lambert-Martin, 20, of South Greeley Highway on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear at 7:36 a.m. Friday at the Laramie County jail, 1910 Pioneer Ave; and on misdemeanor warrants for failure to pay and failure to appear at 12:18 a.m. Friday in the 2500 block of Pattison Avenue.
Katrina L. Wambolt, 47, of East 11th Street on a misdemeanor warrant out of Natrona County for possession of methamphetamine at 2:38 a.m. Friday at her residence.
Jacolby L. Iglehart, 30, of Desmet Drive for misdemeanor fleeing/eluding, possession of marijuana and driving without a valid license at 1:35 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Stanfield Avenue and West Leisher Road.
Elijah C. McQueen, 30, of East Pershing Boulevard on two misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to comply at 1:15 a.m. Friday in the 2300 block of West Lincolnway.
Danielle J. McQueen, 33, of East Pershing Boulevard on two misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear at 1:11 a.m. Friday in the 2300 block of West Lincolnway.
Mark A. Sisco, 57, transient, for misdemeanor public intoxication at 1 a.m. Friday in the 200 block of West Lincolnway.
Richard D. Gomez, 48, of Lucky Court for misdemeanor DUI (combination drugs and alcohol, first in 10 years) and failure to maintain lane/unsafe lane change at 11:32 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and East Lincolnway.
Zain T. Burdine, 19, of West 24th Street for misdemeanor driving without a valid license and on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear at 7:20 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Morrie Avenue and East Lincolnway.
Mylisha L. Taylor, 31, of Taft Avenue on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay at 7 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Deming Drive and Walterscheid Boulevard.
James M. Gulley, 37, of East 12th Street on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay at 9:39 a.m. Thursday in the 3500 block of East Lincolnway.
Halana C. Schlosser, 20, transient, on a warrant for four felony counts of forgery (making), three felony counts of theft, two felony counts of conspiracy and a misdemeanor count of theft at 2:45 a.m. Thursday in the 900 block of West Lincolnway.
Maurice A. Bell, 38, transient, for misdemeanor public intoxication at 12:22 a.m. Thursday in the 2300 block of East Eighth Street.
Amanda M. Carlton, 31, of Cherry Court for misdemeanor unlawful entry into house at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday at her residence.
Michael R. McGhghy, 69, of Cahill Drive for misdemeanor DUI (alcohol, first in 10 years) and on a misdemeanor warrant for battery (touching in a rude manner) at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Missile Drive and West 24th Street.
Russell S. Osban, 62, of East 12th Street for misdemeanor DUI (alcohol, second in 10 years) at 9:32 a.m. Wednesday in the 2100 block of East Lincolnway.
Diego I. Corriveau, 21, of Desmet Drive for misdemeanor domestic battery and on a felony warrant out of Hot Springs County for failure to appear at 9:24 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of East Second Street and Pebrican Avenue.
Recently arrested by the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office:
Michael W. Reason, 39, of Eastland Court for misdemeanor DUI (alcohol), no liability insurance and duty upon colliding w/unattended vehicle/property at 9:26 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of West Fox Farm Road and Walterscheid Boulevard.
Christina L. Manzanares, 38, of Atlantic Drive on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to comply at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Laramie County jail.
Branson M. Potter, 35, of Darnell Place on a felony warrant for failure to comply through Laramie County District Court at 3 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Vosler Place and Basin Street.
Ashley A. Vongettrost, 31, of Van Lennen Avenue on a felony warrant for failure to appear through Laramie County District Court at 4:14 p.m. Thursday at the Laramie County jail.
Raymiego A. Limas, 29, of Casper on a felony warrant for probation violation through Laramie County District Court at 4:11 p.m. Thursday at the Laramie County jail.
Paul B. Lamphier, 30, transient, on a warrant for felony theft (greater than $1,000 or firearm/livestock from motor vehicle) and felony conspiracy to commit theft at 4:11 p.m. Thursday at the Laramie County jail.
Maria V. Vest, 51, of 17th Street on a felony warrant for probation violation at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday at the Laramie County jail.
Bobbi R. Mackinnon, 44, transient, on a misdemeanor court order at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Laramie County Governmental Complex, 309 W. 20th St.
Dakota J. Ashcraft, 23, of Gillette on a felony warrant for probation violation through Laramie County District Court at 12:43 p.m. Wednesday at the Laramie County jail.
Matthew S. Pruitt, 18, of 14th Street on a misdemeanor court order at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday at the Laramie County jail.
Jeffrey A. Hagstrom, 54, of Carpenter on a warrant for four felony counts of forgery (altering), three felony counts of theft, two felony counts of conspiracy and a misdemeanor count of theft at 2 p.m. April 7 at the Laramie County jail.
Recently arrested by Wyoming Highway Patrol:
Andrew F. Anderson Jr., unknown age, of Aurora, Colorado, on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay at 10:07 a.m. Sunday at mile marker 2 on southbound Interstate 25.
Jozlyn J. Dickinson, 29, of East 16th Street for misdemeanor DUI (alcohol, second in 10 years) at 11:04 p.m. Friday at mile marker 16 on northbound I-25.
Arsanios Assad, 28, of Elgin, Illinois, for felony possession of a controlled substance and felony intent to deliver at 7 a.m. Friday at mile marker 371 on eastbound Interstate 80.
Elmer L. Powell Jr., 45, of Aurora, Colorado, on a felony warrant out of Colorado for felony robbery at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at mile marker 7 on northbound I-25.
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https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/police_blotter/police-blotter-4-20-22/article_6d241dd2-60a9-5591-929f-fc46bcb4fa5f.html
| 2022-04-20T13:53:31Z
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Goals. We hear about them all the time. Goals at school. Goals at work. Goals for the new year. Goals for our finances, our love life and our status. Goals, goals, goals!
This is not a lecture on how to write a goal and stick to it. I want you to think about the goal that matters the most – your Soul Goal.
You may already be neck-deep in your life goals. You are probably already measuring them, tracking them and think you have everything under control. Yet, are you experiencing a little gnawing inside? Is there a tiny whisper nibbling at your heart? Has it been there for years, but you have hushed it?
That whisper is your Soul Goal. The good news is this is one goal you don’t have to write down, track or measure. You just need to listen to your heart, because it is already there.
I believe the soul is the script of all we have been and all we will be. It has drama, action, comedy, heartbreak and love coded into this personal documentary. Yes, there is an intended outcome to the story. I believe the ending to your script is to successfully learn how to love yourself and others. The Soul Goal is our personal method of how we accomplish that.
Have you always had a desire to paint, work with animals or heal?
If we are here to learn how to love ourselves and others, and your inner desire is to paint, then you learn to love yourself by painting. By painting, you create art that is a gift you can share with others. In doing so, you touch their hearts. You love others by creating your art.
If your inner desire is to heal, you may become a doctor, nurse, counselor or Reiki Master. You love yourself by following your inner voice, and by doing this, you heal and love others. You touch their hearts. You love others by healing.
Do you see how this works? Your Soul Goal is the technique by which you reach the outcome of loving yourself and others.
Listen to your whisper. Pay attention to the gnawing. If it is unclear what your Soul Goal is, pay attention to when you feel the most alive, happy and content. This is the criteria for your Soul Goal. This doesn’t have to be difficult.
I am a writer and a speaker. While working through other careers in my life, the whisper and the gnawing was always there. I would attempt to incorporate snippets of my Soul Goal into my work. I would speak about my work topics and I would write heart-filled stories and give them as gifts. I knew when I was doing this I felt the most alive, happy and content.
My Soul Goal is simple. It is one line: To share my life lessons through speaking and writing. In the process, I love myself by doing what makes me feel the most alive. I love others by reaching out my heart to touch theirs.
I’m not suggesting you give up all of your other goals. School, work, family and life goals matter. I’m not suggesting you quit your job to become a starving artist.
What I am suggesting is that you listen to your heart as it whispers your Soul Goal. I am suggesting you find a way to incorporate this whisper into your life.
You don’t have to create ideas that you format into action steps, and turn these into strategies and objectives. None of this is necessary. You can tiptoe into accomplishing your Soul Goal. Take a painting class one night a week. Volunteer at an animal rescue center or a nursing home. Whatever your whisper is calling you to do, find a place and begin.
Remember, your Soul Goal makes you feel alive, happy and content. It should be fun! It should bring you joy! It just takes loving yourself enough to do what your soul is asking you to do.
Pennie's Life Lesson: When you fulfill your Soul Goal, you feel alive, happy and content.
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https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/hunt-what-is-your-soul-goal/article_81b5a724-d69e-52ba-8326-90a76ad93d5b.html
| 2022-04-20T13:53:37Z
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Crosswalks. It should not take a tragedy for them to appear everywhere they are supposed to be.
They are not something you usually notice. Personally, I am more likely to take note of them due to their absence rather than their appearance.
I used to take it for granted that every intersection of every street in every city would have one. This is as American as apple pie, as natural as never forgetting how to ride a bike once you learn.
Recent developments have showed me that this is, unfortunately, not so. Perhaps nowhere else have I noticed the lack of crosswalks as much as here in Cheyenne.
Cheyenne has a lot of great attributes, and even more great people, but it is missing crosswalks in the majority of intersections that I come across.
The death late last year of a 13-year-old, who was walking in a crosswalk and had the misfortune to have crossed paths with an allegedly distracted driver, has attracted a lot of attention locally. Rightfully so, for this was an apparently avoidable tragedy that took the life of a Makaili James Evans, who also went by the nickname Mak.
This was a reminder that just a split second of diverted attention can kill someone.
The problem in Cheyenne is that more likely than not, there is not going to be a safe place to cross a street. If a teenager could lose his life when walking in a crosswalk, how much more likely is it that someone could die or be seriously injured when crossing a road that does not even have a designated safe space for walkers, joggers and bikers?
Usually, crosswalks are not something that is in the news. And it’s supposed to be this way. Their mere presence is supposed to help to avoid collisions between people and vehicles. So imagine trying to navigate across a busy street when there isn’t even a crosswalk there to begin with.
I find it downright scary when I do this. Especially if drivers do not have a clear view of me as they approach the intersection, I worry that I am taking my life in my hands just by trying to get from Point A to Point B.
State law
When crosswalks are not around, confusion reigns. Without consulting the law in Wyoming, I actually had no idea what a driver, let alone someone using nothing more than their own two feet to power themselves forward, should do when they encounter each other at a cross street.
It turns out that the state of Wyoming considers a crosswalk to be a place that “may or may not be marked. If there are no markings, a crosswalk is considered to be where imaginary lines would connect the sidewalks on each side of the street.”
While the state says that “pedestrians should cross only in crosswalks,” it also says, as a driver, you must “give the right of way or yield to a pedestrian” – but only when “a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk on your side of the roadway.”
If this interpretation of the law, which comes from the 2021 driver license manual, is correct, then this illustrates the very real safety risks posed by intersections without a marked crosswalk. Because this suggests to me that motorists do not need to stop for people crossing at places lacking a designated crosswalk.
The reason why I feel that I am acquainted with these two white lines that run perpendicular to a road is that I have begun to notice the lack of them in my daily walks around town.
I cannot think of a single day when I have not come upon what I would consider to be an intersection of some note that nonetheless lacks any proper markings. Every day at work, when I cross West Lincolnway, I am reminded of this. Every Sunday, when I walk past the grounds of the Capitol between my house and the Laramie County Library, I am reminded of this. Every time I go for a jog, it is a reminder that I need to be more cautious.
The tragic death of Mak, which, in part, spurred me to write this column, has also encouraged me to record every single intersection I come upon that does not have a crosswalk. At the very least, I will write a forthcoming news article about it, and I will make sure that I share my list of danger zones with the city. I feel pretty certain that, once informed of the situation, our local government will act to fix this.
More to the point, the mother of Mak has embarked on a similar quest, as reported by my colleague Hannah Black. I bet her son is proud of her, wherever he is now, and I am proud that I live in the same community as her.
It is just that I am still in disbelief that it took the death of her son, who had not even finished middle school, to draw attention to this situation.
We simply must, as a municipality and as a community, get this fixed once and for all. We need to make sure that Mak’s death was not in vain.
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https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/my-side-of-the-story-crosswalks-missing-in-many-local-intersections/article_3e53647f-84ed-5aef-88a9-7c40f25d2876.html
| 2022-04-20T13:53:43Z
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Let me take you back to Nov. 26, 2015, when Donald Trump blatantly made fun of disabled reporter Serge Kovalsky. In that moment, my dislike of the man turned to white-hot hatred.
I am disabled. I am legally blind in my left eye, my left hand is weak and spastic, and my left leg will never be as strong as my right leg.
I grew up here. I know the people of the state. I also know that many of my former teachers and current friends voted for Trump, someone who stated that I – and every other disabled person in the world – am worthless. I know they do not actually feel that way, but if I did not know them personally, I might.
This paper has published letter upon letter lamenting that Trump is no longer in office. I continue to be unable to understand why people who profess to be Christian on Sundays would think that it is OK to ridicule and denigrate people with whom they do not happen to agree every other day of the week.
There is a big difference between disabled and stupid. I have met a lot of people who are disabled, either physically or mentally, and not a single one of them has been anywhere close to being stupid. The only problem here is that the rest of the world seems to think we are.
I don't hold voting for Trump against anybody, not really, but by voting for the man, you betrayed yourselves and all the good things you said you stood for. I understand not wanting to deal with the problems of the world and wishing they had never happened, but implying we would not have these problems if Trump were still in office shows a profound lack of understanding of current events.
It's a lot easier to blame problems on others than think about fixing them. Apparently, it is also easier to ignore the fact that certain groups are shut out by someone in power when you think you might be able to make more money.
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https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/by-supporting-trump-you-betray-yourself-and-the-good-you-stand-for/article_c6a6db18-2530-5ef9-b439-01d39d7106d7.html
| 2022-04-20T13:53:49Z
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Look up. That’s the advice of University of Wyoming assistant professor Dr. Riley Bernard. Starting in about a month and going strong through the summer, looking up in the dark is the best way to spot bats.
These winged mammals perform aerial acrobatics in the evenings as they hunt for prey which, in their case, is a ton of insects. In fact, a bat can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes in a single hour. This noshing on bugs makes bats very beneficial to all of us, and especially for farming where they help minimize the need for pesticides.
“Bats are just so cool,” Bernard said. “They’re the only mammal that can truly fly, and are just very interesting.”
These interesting animals are in peril in many areas in North America. Biologists first discovered sick and dying bats in 2007 in a cave in upstate New York. The bats died from a disease called white-nose syndrome, or WNS, which now has already killed millions of bats in North America.
This fungus looks like white fuzz on bats’ faces, which is how it got its name. It attacks the bare skin of bats while they’re hibernating and in a relatively inactive state. As it grows, the fungus causes the bat to become more active than usual, burning up fat that is needed to survive through the winter. Afflicted bats might even fly outside their hibernation cave in the daytime and in the middle of winter. The bats actually die from starvation.
The disease spreads mostly from one bat to another or from bats touching areas in cold, damp places where the fungus lives. Humans also are a factor, inadvertently carrying the fungus from one roost site to another on their shoes, clothing and gear.
The disease jumped from the Midwest to Washington state in 2016. Given the distance, the likely transmission was via humans, not bats.
According to a Wyoming Game and Fish Department press release, WNS was confirmed in bats at Devils Tower National Monument last year. It was potentially detected in southeast Wyoming as early as 2018.
Bernard, who oversees numerous bat research projects in Wyoming, said she and the other biologists take extra precautions to ensure they don’t inadvertently spread the disease.
The team uses disinfectant wipes to clean their gear. They scrub and clean their boots, remove clothing and put it in bags to wash in hot water later. They wear N95 masks, gloves and other protective clothing.
Such precautions and decontamination methods are advised by the National Speleological Society. Spelunkers, or people who explore caves, are advised to follow decontamination protocols outlined on the White-Nose Syndrome webpage (whitenosesyndrome.org).
Caves in the east are known to contain hundreds, if not thousands, of hibernating bats. Ian Abernethy, vertebrate zoology program manager with the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database at the University of Wyoming, said the vast majority of hibernating bats in Wyoming have fewer than 50 bats at any given location.
“We still have a lot to learn about how and where bats hibernate in Wyoming,” Abernethy said. “They seem to spread out across rocky outcrops and scree fields rather than in large numbers in singular locations.”
Bernard said that tracking bats via radio-telemetry is problematic because of their small size.
“A bat weighs about the same as two pennies,” she said. “The telemetry equipment must weigh less than 5% of the animal’s weight, so the telemetry gear is very small. The battery life is only about 12 days.”
According to Bernard, there are 14 bat species that breed in Wyoming. The hoary bat is fairly common, but it doesn’t hibernate here; therefore, the species is not at risk of getting WNS. Little brown bats, northern long-eared bats and Townsend’s big-eared bats are three Wyoming species that are susceptible to WNS.
There is hope that the behavior of Wyoming bats where they spread out to hibernate will help limit the spread of the disease. Still, WNS is here and that is disheartening.
Female bats have only one pup per year, so recovery of the populations will be a slow process. Cavers and others exploring bat roosting or hibernation areas are urged to take the necessary precautions to minimize human-caused spread of the fungus.
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https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/bats-are-on-the-brink-in-wyoming/article_a64e96c9-0144-572f-98b8-aea4f4531d49.html
| 2022-04-20T13:53:55Z
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