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New program seeks to make a measurable impact on women and underrepresented genders in cybersecurity leadership roles
BETHESDA, Md., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute (SANS), the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has partnered with Secure Diversity (SD) to create a leadership academy in cybersecurity for women and underrepresented genders.
This partnership addresses the scarcity of women and non-binary people holding and advancing to cybersecurity leadership roles. This new cybersecurity SANS SD leadership academy enables participants to obtain leadership skills, management knowledge, and certifications necessary to pursue cybersecurity leadership positions.
"SANS Institute is excited to partner with Secure Diversity in this initiative to create more pathways to education, community, and career advancement for women and underrepresented genders," said Lodrina Cherne, SANS Institute Certified Instructor and SANS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion taskforce leader. "SANS champions the opportunity to provide professional training and mentorship, towards a goal of achieving better gender diversity in management and executive positions in cybersecurity."
"I spend a lot of time thinking about my career and why it's so different from other women; the freedom, the happiness, and the financial well-being my career has given me, is rare for a woman to have. Why aren't there more women at the top? The answer: training and investments in women for advancement to executive seats aren't happening. This is a national security issue," said Deirdre Diamond, Founder of Secure Diversity, and Founder and CEO of CyberSN. "We must invest in women and underrepresented genders who want to advance to executive roles. Together with SANS, Secure Diversity will support and empower women and underrepresented genders to get to the top of the career chain! Lots of them!"
This new gender-focused cybersecurity leadership academy includes career coaching, three program options, and mentoring sessions from cybersecurity leaders. The three tracks cover skill areas related to Cloud Security Leadership, Transformational Cyber Leadership, and Operational Cyber Executive Management.
The program is also timed along with COVID-19 related economic and workforce recovery to create opportunities for leadership development in cybersecurity. With a disproportionate impact from COVID-19 on women, marginalized genders, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), there is a need for initiatives to help make a measurable impact on the lack of gender diversity in executive cybersecurity roles across the United States.
To be considered for this leadership academy, the candidate must have a minimum of three-to-five years of professional experience, including, but not limited to, cybersecurity. The application also asks the candidate to share what experiences they have had to prepare for the SANS leadership training and GIAC certification.
Applications open on May 11, 2022. The application deadline for the academy is Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
For more information about the SANS SD Leadership Academy, please see this link here.
The new SANS SD Leadership Academy adds to the already robust portfolio of US
cyber immersion academies offered by SANS Institute, including, but not limited to, the SANS Women's academy, the SANS Diversity Academy, the SANS VetSuccess Academy for veterans, the SANS Cyber Workforce Academy, and the SANS HBCU Academy. There are also a variety of cyber immersion academies being offered by SANS Institute globally.
About SANS Institute
The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. Today, SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals in government and commercial institutions world-wide. Renowned SANS instructors teach more than 60 courses at in-person and virtual cybersecurity events and on demand. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on, technical certifications in cybersecurity and provides the highest and most rigorous assurance of cybersecurity knowledge and skill globally. The SANS Technology Institute, a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's and bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and an undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity. SANS Security Awareness, a division of SANS, provides organizations with a complete and comprehensive security awareness solution, enabling them to manage their "human" cybersecurity risk easily and effectively. SANS also delivers a wide variety of free resources to the InfoSec community including consensus projects, research reports, webcasts, podcasts, and newsletters; it also operates the Internet's early warning system–the Internet Storm Center. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners, representing varied global organizations from corporations to universities, working together to support and educate the global information security community. www.sans.org
About Secure Diversity
Secure Diversity (SD) was founded in 2015 as an innovative non-profit organization with leaders that think out of the box to create strategies and solutions to place qualified individuals who are in marginalized groups women and underrepresented humans into cybersecurity roles. The mission of Secure Diversity is the equal representation of all genders women and men in the cybersecurity workforce by engaging and collaborating with organizations and businesses to improve the recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented genders, to utilize marketing and social media platforms to raise awareness of women in cybersecurity careers, to remove cybersecurity institutional barriers, and innovate new strategies to leverage existing resources. www.securediversity.org
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HOUSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) announced it expects to issue a press release with financial results for the first quarter 2022 on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. A conference call will be hosted by SCI Management on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Details of the conference call are as follows:
About Service Corporation International
Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America's leading provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, as well as final-arrangement planning in advance, serving more than 600,000 families each year. Our diversified portfolio of brands provides families and individuals a full range of choices to meet their needs, from simple cremations to full life celebrations and personalized remembrances. Our Dignity Memorial® brand is the name families turn to for professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail that is second to none. At March 31, 2022, we owned and operated 1,467 funeral service locations and 488 cemeteries (of which 300 are combination locations) in 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit our website at www.sci-corp.com. For more information about Dignity Memorial®, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.
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The partnership offers the most comprehensive personalized commerce marketing solution, facilitating one-click purchases to establish consumer identity along with the in-depth purchase behavior metrics to scale ads in a cost-effective manner
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E-commerce pioneer, Shoppable®, today, announced a partnership with cloud-based marketing and personalization leader, Jivox, to further simplify and enhance the consumer purchasing experience while enabling brands to drive, transact, measure, and attribute sales.
The integration with Shoppable's headless commerce platform allows consumers to receive a personalized ad, click to buy, arrive at a landing page fully customized to the brand, and purchase from their retailer of choice, all within the ad. There is no redirect or link-out, unlike affiliate ads. This frictionless user experience is enabled by Shoppable's patented Universal Checkout API for fulfillment by top-tier retailers and bolstered by Jivox powered Personalized Commerce Marketing.
With the combination of Jivox and Shoppable® functionality, advertisers will have the ability to automate ad personalization and improve the precision of their analytics through the granular sales data collected. Jivox's recommendation engine allows rapid experimentation with a carousel of creative elements such as images, copy, product selection, discounts, and limited-time offers to easily determine what is relevant and engaging for potential customers. Shoppable® provides advertisers with valuable first-party order data and customer behavior analytics from sales and throughout the consumer journey. The purchase intelligence compiled by Shoppable® shows the impact of the creative assets used, informing both ongoing and future marketing efforts–at a time when consumer data privacy concerns continue to mount, and third-party cookies will soon disappear.
"Our partnership with Jivox opens a world of possibilities for brands and marketers working to crack the code to optimize active campaigns to achieve sales growth, while capturing first-party data," said Heather Marie Udo, founder and CEO of Shoppable®. "Our embeddable architecture paired with Jivox's personalized marketing platform marks a leap in the advertising industry's ability to scale mass personalization and streamline sales."
"Shopper and eCommerce marketing is exploding, globally, as the pandemic drove consumers to experience and experiment with online shopping. Consumers are demanding personalized shopping experiences online and ease of purchase," said Diaz Nesamoney, founder and CEO of Jivox. "Shoppable's market leading headless commerce paired with the Jivox personalized commerce marketing platform is a big win for brands."
The Shoppable® and Jivox deal is expected to achieve vast improvements in advertising decision-making, conversion rates, and ROI, providing clients a new path to connecting with consumers and delivering the most customer-centric online shopping experience available in the market.
About Shoppable®
Shoppable® enables e-commerce on websites, videos, apps, and ads. The company has modernized affiliate marketing by removing the need to redirect shoppers to external websites for completing purchases. Shoppable® holds three U.S. patents for its universal checkout technology, which minimizes friction in the buying process via embeddable multiple-retailer checkout capabilities. It allows brands, media companies, advertisers, publishers, influencers, content creators, and nonprofits to bring the checkout experience anywhere that a consumer discovers or engages with products online.
About Jivox
Jivox is transforming the way the world experiences digital marketing by connecting brands with their audiences in the most personalized way. Jivox's Dynamic Canvas technology drives engagement and digital commerce across paid and owned media, delivering ROI by reducing production costs and increasing media performance using big data, AI/machine learning, Dynamic Content Optimization (DCO), and identity technologies. Jivox personalized commerce marketing innovation drives sales by matching the right products with consumers that have the highest purchase intent. Jivox Data Clean Room enables privacy-first sales attribution. Jivox is SOC 2® Type 2 certified and trusted by hundreds of leading companies including Electronic Arts, Marriott International, Mazda, Nestle, T-Mobile, Unilever, and more.
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LANSDALE, Pa., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SKF, a leading global manufacturer of bearings, seals, and lubrication, has been named an Overdrive Award winner as part of GM's 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards. First presented in 2012, the Overdrive Award is a distinction reserved for suppliers who display outstanding achievement across the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain organization's key priorities. These include sustainability, innovation, relationships, total enterprise cost, launch excellence, and safety.
"We're grateful to be recognized for our tenth GM Supplier of the Year award and the third year in a row in the Brake Foundations category. This year SKF was also recognized with the prestigious Overdrive award for sustainability, emphasizing the joint vision SKF and GM have to drive climate goals throughout the full value chain. We value our continued partnership with them as a customer. For over 70 years, our world-class bearing and seal technologies have been a critical component for many GM vehicle programs, and more recently, we are proud to be supplying GM with bearings for the next generation of all electric vehicles." said Greg Zimmerman, President, SKF Automotive Americas.
SKF was also named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors for 2021. This is the tenth time that SKF has received this award and the third time in a row for wheel bearings. The company celebrated honorees at an awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona, in March of 2022. GM's Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM's requirements, providing GM customers with innovative technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This year, GM recognized 134 suppliers from 16 countries with the Supplier of the Year distinction.
"This year's Supplier of the Year event was special not only because it's the 30th anniversary of the program but because it provided us with the opportunity to recognize our suppliers for persevering through one of the most challenging years the industry has ever faced," said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. "These top suppliers showed resilience and reinforced their commitment to pursuing sustainability and innovation. Through our strong relationships and collaboration, GM and our suppliers are poised to build a brighter future for generations to come."
A global cross functional team selected the 2021 Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award winners based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales and Logistics.
About SKF USA
SKF USA Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of SKF Group, a world leader in rolling bearings and related technologies including bearings, seals, lubricants, and condition monitoring systems.
Media Contact:
Terri O'Neill
Director, Portfolio and Industry Marketing
NAM.Media@skf.com
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.
SKF's mission is to be the undisputed leader in the bearing business. We do this by offering solutions that reduce friction and CO2 emissions, whilst at the same time increasing machine uptime and performance. Our products and services around the rotating shaft, include bearings, seals, lubrication management, artificial intelligence, and wireless condition monitoring. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2021 were SEK 81 732 million and the number of employees was 42,602. www.skf.com
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Together addressing the most pressing problems plaguing the food industry
BEDFORD, Mass., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Soft Robotics Inc. announced it has teamed with Quest and Ossid to offer a robotic handling and packaging solution to the food industry powered by Soft Robotics' mGripAI™ technology.
The total solution includes Quest's primary product handling system utilizing a FANUC robot designed to load, orientate, stack and group products into a wide variety of primary packaging machines, Ossid's flexible and tray packaging solutions, ideal for fresh proteins, produce, baked goods, and more and Soft Robotics' mGripAI platform that uses ultra-fast 3D vision, artificial intelligence, and soft robotic grasping to enable picking of irregular and delicate food items directly from bulk.
Key Benefits of the integrated packaging solution:
- Combats workforce shortages by reducing dependency on labor
- Increases available floor space by eliminating the need for upstream singulation and sortation equipment
- Improves food safety with a complete sanitary and IP69K, wash-down-ready design
- Increases throughput by reducing product damage
"This new partnership with ProMach aligns well with our mission to enable automation system manufacturers to tackle some of the most difficult food processing challenges with robotic solutions," said Mark Chiappetta, Chief Operating Officer at Soft Robotics. "Our easy-to-integrate, mGripAI platform makes possible high-speed, sanitary packaging of proteins, produce, baked goods, and prepared foods, directly from bulk, without requiring upstream singulation."
"The shared focus in high-demand sanitary protein and produce applications makes the partnership between Quest, Ossid, and Soft Robotics a great fit, said Tucker Behrns, Vice President and General Manager at Quest. "We have an excellent opportunity to solve some of the industry's largest challenges through a complete integrated offering capable of random incoming product handling with Ossid's full range of product packaging equipment for a wide range of applications."
"As a leading provider of packaging and labeling equipment in the food sector, we understand the daily challenges of our customers to provide the global food chain with consumer products as quickly and safely as possible," said Jason Angel, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Ossid. "Teaming with Quest and Soft Robotics to maximize productivity at a time when labor shortages are so impactful is one of the most important initiatives for our company."
About Soft Robotics: Soft Robotics is an industry-leading and award-winning technology company that designs and builds automated picking solutions using proprietary soft robotic grippers, 3D machine perception, and artificial intelligence. The company's transformational robotic automation solutions enable machine builders to solve the hardest picking problems in food automation.
Soft Robotics is backed by leading venture capital firms and strategic investors that include ABB Technology Ventures, Calibrate Ventures, FANUC, Hyperplane Venture Capital, Material Impact, Scale Venture Partners, Honeywell Ventures, Tekfen Ventures, Tyson Ventures and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Learn more at SoftRoboticsInc.com.
About Ossid
Ossid is the industry leader for leak-resistant tray sealing for case-ready products, flexible packaging for healthcare, horizontal thermoform, fill and seal equipment, weigh/price labeling equipment, flow wrappers and case scales. Catering to customers of all sizes around the world, Ossid's packaging solutions are ideal for fresh and processed meats, produce, convenience foods, consumer goods, and medical devices. Ossid is a product brand of ProMach, a global leader in packaging line solutions. As part of the ProMach Flexibles & Trays business line, Ossid helps our packaging customers protect their reputation and grow the trust of their consumers. ProMach is performance, and the proof is in every package. Learn more about Ossid at Ossid.com and more about ProMach at ProMachBuilt.com.
About Quest
Quest is a leading manufacturer of industrial automation equipment focusing on robotics and vision-guidance. With expertise in the food, beverage, and dairy markets, Quest optimizes floor space for customers experiencing growing demand and helps improve their overall production line flexibility and efficiency. Quest offers application-specific software on their robotic products, including pick and place, case packing, and palletizing systems to simplify system setup and streamline configurability. Quest is a product brand of ProMach, a global leader in packaging line solutions. As part of the ProMach Robotics & End of Line business line, Quest helps our packaging customers protect their reputation and grow the trust of their consumers. ProMach is performance, and the proof is in every package. Learn more about Quest at QuestIndustrial.com and more about ProMach at ProMachBuilt.com
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Director, Marketing Communications
Soft Robotics, Inc.
jcollura@softroboticsinc.com
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Director, Business Development
Soft Robotics, Inc.
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Industry-led collaboration intends to pioneer broad adoption of a cloud-native approach to automotive system development
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonatus, a global leader in software-defined vehicle technology, today announced it has joined The Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE), a collaboration defined by automakers, semiconductor suppliers, open source and independent software vendors, and cloud technology leaders. The goal of the project is to deliver a cloud-native architecture enhanced for mixed-criticality automotive applications, with corresponding open-source reference implementations to enable commercial and non-commercial offerings.
The power and potential of SOAFEE lies in the diverse perspectives and expertise of its members, which include ARM, AWS, Bosch, Cariad, and Woven Planet. Sonatus brings a unique approach to software-defined vehicle development to the group, underpinned by its team's experience across both the IT and automotive industries.
"Our mission at Sonatus is to empower automakers with complete control over the architecture needed to build and operate software-defined vehicles, which aligns closely with SOAFEE's objective," said Jeffrey Chou, Co-founder and CEO of Sonatus. "We're proud to join SOAFEE and bring our expertise in software-defined technologies to the community to help accelerate the digital transformation of the automotive industry."
Sonatus and SOAFEE have shared beliefs in the value of open source software and the potential of service-oriented architectures to transform how automakers approach software development.
"Perhaps the biggest benefit of software-defined vehicles is the ability to enhance their functionality and add new features post-production; service-oriented architectures built for seamless integration will allow OEMs to do that much faster," said Yu Fang, Co-founder and CTO of Sonatus. "We're excited to lend our software-defined technologies expertise to SOAFEE and champion the next era of automotive software innovation."
To learn more about SOAFEE please visit soafee.io, and you can find more information on Sonatus and its award-winning Digital Dynamics™ software-defined vehicle platform at www.sonatus.com.
ABOUT SONATUS
Sonatus helps automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles that can evolve and adapt over their entire lifetimes through code-less updates that don't require new software. Leveraging extensive software-defined and automotive expertise, the company compresses decades of digital innovation into scalable vehicle and cloud software solutions, empowering OEMs to innovate faster, reduce complexity and costs, and become more agile. Sonatus' award-winning Digital Dynamics™ platform is currently in-market in Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, and will be on the road in millions more vehicles by 2023. The company is backed by world-class automotive, technology, and venture investors including Hyundai Motor Group's Kia Corporation, LG Electronics, Marvell, SAIC Capital, Translink Capital, UMC Capital, and Wanxiang Group Company. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with offices in Detroit, MI, and Seoul, Korea. For more information visit www.sonatus.com.
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- Actions by New Leadership and Board Driving Compliance-Focused Culture -
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL) has agreed to resolutions with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as Brazilian authorities – both the Comptroller General's Office (CGU) and the Attorney General's Office (AGU) – to resolve anti-corruption investigations that began in 2017 into Stericycle's historical operations in Latin America. Stericycle fully cooperated with the investigations, which focused on conduct prior to 2017 by employees in its Latin American businesses, including in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Stericycle has since sold its operations in Argentina and Mexico and currently operates within the Latin American region only in Brazil. Through these resolutions, Stericycle has agreed to pay a total of approximately $90 million, which the company primarily accrued in the third and fourth quarters of 2021.
As part of the resolutions, Stericycle entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the DOJ and agreed to an administrative order with the SEC. No further enforcement action will be taken against Stericycle by the DOJ and SEC if, for a period of three years, the company meets the obligations it assumed as part of the resolutions. Stericycle will also engage an independent compliance monitor for two years, after which the company will self-report to the U.S. agencies on its compliance with the agreements for an additional year.
"Resolving this legacy matter represents another important milestone in Stericycle's business transformation journey," said Cindy J. Miller, president and chief executive officer at Stericycle. "Over the past several years, we have focused on fully remediating the issues identified during the investigation. This includes instituting new policies, procedures and internal controls and building a culture of compliance, integrity and accountability that aligns with our core values across our entire global operation."
Under the direction of the board's audit committee, Stericycle conducted its own thorough internal investigation, cooperated fully with the DOJ, SEC and Brazilian authorities, and took extensive steps to establish a strong global anti-corruption compliance program by enhancing its compliance policies, procedures and internal controls in every country in which it operates. Stericycle's remedial actions were acknowledged by the DOJ, the SEC and the Brazilian authorities in the settlements.
Since 2017, Stericycle has transformed its board of directors and leadership team. The company has named multiple new members to its board of directors and added new, experienced executives to its leadership team, including Cindy J. Miller, who was named president and chief operating officer in 2018 and chief executive officer in 2019. The company also created a new Operations, Safety and Environmental Committee to enhance board oversight and hired compliance personnel including an experienced chief ethics and compliance officer reporting directly to Miller and the chair of the audit committee.
Building a Culture of Compliance—Remedial Measures and Global Enhancements
U.S. authorities credited Stericycle for its cooperation in the investigation and for steps the company's new leadership has taken to enhance and ensure compliance and internal controls. As detailed in Stericycle's deferred prosecution agreement, these steps have included:
- strengthening its corporate governance by appointing new executive leadership and board members;
- strengthening its compliance function by hiring additional personnel, including an experienced chief ethics and compliance officer;
- updating its code of conduct and internal controls relating to anti-corruption, retention and management of commercial agents and other third parties, and gifts, travel and entertainment;
- enhancing its internal reporting, investigations and risk assessment processes;
- overhauling its compliance training and communications;
- terminating employees involved in the relevant conduct; and
- divesting its subsidiaries in Argentina and Mexico.
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About Stericycle
Stericycle, Inc., is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Stericycle serves customers in the U.S. and 16 countries with solutions for regulated waste and compliance services, secure information destruction and patient engagement. For more information about Stericycle, please visit stericycle.com.
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Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café Hosts Instagram Giveaway to Gift Six Concert Tickets
HOUSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular, Instagram-worthy restaurant specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, waffles, salads, hot drinks and more, is thanking their customers by launching an INCREDIBLE GIVEAWAY for a chance to win amazing second row tickets to the Coldplay Concert. Sweet Paris has extended this golden opportunity to not one, but THREE WINNERS, where each winner will receive 2 tickets to the concert.
How to enter the Giveaway:
- Like Sweet Paris' Giveaway post
- Follow @sweetparis on Instagram
- Tag your friends in the comments
- Those friends must be following @sweetparis
- Sign up for Sweet Paris's Sweet Passport Rewards Program at: https://www.sweetparis.com/sweet-passport
"Our team at Sweet Paris loves Coldplay and thought it would be fun to do 'something just like this' for our loyal customers with a chance to win front row concert tickets," said Allison Chavez, Co-Founder of Sweet Paris. "We love surprising our customers with giveaways here and there to fully express our gratitude and love that we have for our community. We can't wait to see all of our customers participate – good luck!"
The concert takes place Sunday May 8, located at NRG Stadium at 7 p.m. The contest will begin April 21st and the winner will be announced May 2nd over Sweet Paris' Instagram page. Sweet Paris will select 3 winners by using a random generator and announce the winner on its Instagram page. For a complete list of rules and regulations for the contest, visit (www.sweetparis.com/giveaway).
This Coldplay giveaway comes after the success of the Trip to Paris Giveaway held in December 2021 and is just one of many giveaways that Sweet Paris plans to do in the future. Moving forward, the brand will host major giveaways twice a year to show appreciation to guests who have continually supported the restaurant.
Sweet Paris was founded in 2012 by Allison and Ivan Chavez to "Revive the Art of Eating Crêpes," one crêperie at a time. The brand has quickly become one of the hottest restaurant franchises in Texas with an extravagant ambiance and delicious food and drinks made of the highest quality ingredients and bold flavors. Made from scratch, the dishes are as delicious as they are beautiful. The lavish interiors and the artful food and drinks make Sweet Paris a favorite place for haute social media influencers.
ABOUT SWEET PARIS:
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is a fast-growing restaurant franchise specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, waffles, salads, hot drinks and more. On a mission to "Revive the Art of Eating Crêpes," Sweet Paris is seeking qualified Strategic Partners, especially those with a background in hospitality, to expand the concept in new markets. For more information about the brand, please visit www.sweetparis.com, and for more information on Strategic Partnership Opportunities, visit www.sweetparisfranchise.com.
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This unique opportunity will donate 100% of the posted sales price (excluding any fees and commissions*) from two Baltic cruises to help victims of conflict, famine, and disease
SALT LAKE CITY, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square—the renowned 360-member volunteer chorus—and Azamara—the leading cruise line in Destination Immersion® experiences—have joined together to invite worldwide travelers with compassionate desires to help victims of conflict, famine, disease, and other crises in a way that fosters humanitarian relief and peace. In the face of global humanitarian crises like the conflict in Ukraine and drought in Africa among others, this charitable collaboration will donate 100% of the posted sales price (excluding any fees and commissions*) from two Baltic cruises to CARE, the International Rescue Committee, and the American Red Cross to alleviate suffering around the world.
Due to scheduling challenges from the pandemic, The Tabernacle Choir was forced to cancel its long-planned Nordic tour. With the help of Azamara, the Choir has turned this cancellation into a remarkable charitable opportunity. Azamara will offer two cruises (a seven-night and a five-night voyage, starting June 17 and June 24, 2022, respectively) visiting ports in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Germany aboard the Azamara Pursuit—the ship the Choir had originally reserved for travel during its tour. Anyone booking either cruise can support the work of the three charities while enjoying the beauty of the Nordic countries and traveling with the hospitality of Azamara. Guests can also choose to book both cruises for a total of twelve nights aboard the Azamara Pursuit, without repeating any ports throughout the Baltic voyage.
One hundred percent of the posted sales price (excluding any fees and commissions*) from the cruise bookings will be distributed equally between three non-profit charities: CARE, an international humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting global poverty, achieving social justice, and fighting for the equality of women and girls around the world; the International Rescue Committee, an organization working in more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities to help those affected by conflict and natural disasters to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives; and the American Red Cross, an organization providing international humanitarian aid and support to communities in crises around the world. These charities were chosen due to their commitment to providing lifesaving aid to those displaced by ongoing global conflict, as well as those affected by poverty and natural disasters around the world. Guests who book these sailings will enjoy Azamara's immersive cruising experience while also contributing to worthy global causes.
"We are pleased to use this opportunity to honor the sacred directive to love our neighbors," said Mike Leavitt, President of The Tabernacle Choir. "We are enormously grateful to be able to assist CARE, the International Rescue Committee, and the American Red Cross in bringing much-needed aid to those suffering worldwide and express our sincere thanks to Azamara for working with us to create this charitable cruise opportunity."
The first of the two cruises will depart from Stockholm, Sweden on June 17, 2022, for a seven-night journey through the Nordics, with stops in Finland, Poland, Germany, and Denmark. Guests who book this voyage will have the unique experience of spending the summer solstice at sea aboard the Azamara Pursuit. Travelers interested in diving deeper into the destination of Norway can enjoy a five-night sailing departing from Copenhagen, Demark on June 24, 2022, and stopping in Norwegian cities including Bergen, Stavanger, and Arendal, ending in the capital, Oslo. A 12-day cruise option which includes both itineraries is available.
"We are proud to be partnering with The Tabernacle Choir to do our part in aiding global communities in need," said President of Azamara, Carol Cabezas. "We are committed to connecting our guests with the people and destinations of the world, so we understand the importance of helping refugees across the globe receive the care and resources they need."
Pricing for these charitable sailings start at $999 per guest, plus taxes and fees. To book, please visit www.azamara.com/charitycruises or call 855-AZAMARA (292-6272).
* For each purchase of a 7-day, a 5-day, or a combined 12-day Baltic cruise on the Azamara Pursuit, departing on June 17, 2022 (7-day or 12-day cruises) or on June 24, 2022 (5-day cruise), Azamara will donate to The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square the posted sales price less credit card fees of up to 3.5%, and for certain transactions, up to 25% in travel agent commissions. Taxes and port fees are not included in the posted sales price. The Choir pledges, grants and will distribute 100% of the funds received from Azamara, in equal parts, to the American Red Cross, CARE, and the International Rescue Committee. For more information about the humanitarian work of these organizations, visit www.redcross.org, www.care.org, and www.rescue.org. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Bookings for these cruises are not available for purchase in Alabama or Hawaii until May 5, 2022.
No portion of the sales price is tax-deductible.
About The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square:
The world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square can be heard weekly as part of the Music & the Spoken Word broadcast. This 30-minute program is the world's longest continuing network broadcast and currently airs on over 2,000 radio, TV, cable, and satellite stations worldwide. The 360-voice Choir and accompanying Orchestra at Temple Square are active recording artists with their own recording label which has released over 100 CDs, DVDs, books, and other products since 2003. Their most recent album, Christmas Best, was ranked the #1 Classical Album by Billboard® Magazine upon its release. This is the Choir and Orchestra's 15th album to achieve this recognition. The Choir has an expanding digital first strategy with an active presence on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Pandora.
About Azamara:
Azamara is an upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences. With a fleet of four intimate-style ships, Azamara Quest®, Azamara Pursuit®, Azamara Journey® and its newest ship, Azamara Onward, the cruise line allows travelers to reach marquee ports around the world and dock in smaller, hidden gem destinations. Azamara aims to Change the Way You Sea, through its commitment to creating immersive experiences for guests through longer stays, more overnights and night touring for a deeper and more meaningful travel experience. Guests can experience an intimate hotel at sea with inclusive amenities such as gratuities, select beverages, cultural events and can take advantage of exclusive loyalty membership benefits through the Azamara Circle Program. For more information visit www.azamara.com.
About CARE:
Founded in 1945, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE has more than seven decades of experience helping people prepare for disasters, providing lifesaving assistance when a crisis hits, and helping communities recover after the emergency has passed. CARE places special focus on women and children, who are often disproportionately affected by disasters. To learn more, visit www.care.org.
About International Rescue Committee:
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. Learn more at www.rescue.org and follow the IRC on Twitter and Facebook.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the United States' blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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One of the Finest Homes in the South is Available for the First Time
COLUMBUS, Miss., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Auction Company is offering the French Normandy-inspired estate, Windy Hill, located on 310± acres in Columbus, Mississippi, at online auction. Bidding for 1481 Primrose Road concludes Thursday, May 12th.
According to Target Auction Company Vice President Jeff Hathorn, the 11,000± SF Nancy Imes estate, known as Windy Hill, is one of the finest homes in the South. He called it a dream home that recalls the architecture of the French countryside, emphasizing that this property has never before been available for purchase and what a privilege it is to offer it at auction.
Conveniently located just 17 minutes from downtown Columbus and 27 minutes from Starkville.
Hathorn said quality and fine detail are evident throughout the home. "The owner insisted on only the finest materials and craftsmanship. The home was built for entertaining, and each room is arranged to suit an intimate gathering to the grandest of all celebrations." Some of the impressive features of this estate include:
- Gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances
- 5 bedrooms and 5 ½ baths
- 2 master bedroom suites with seating areas on the main floor
- 3 fireplaces
- 60-foot pool with fountain features
- Pool house with bath and wardrobe area
- Multi-storied dovecote playhouse for children
- Wine cellar
- Whole house backup generator
- Stone and iron fencing
- Long winding driveway lined with 150+ crepe myrtles
- Ideal horse farm with ample room to ride
- Endless outdoor activities
The lush terraces, courtyards and porches make the exterior just as ideal for entertaining as the interior. Guest and family are sure to enjoy the serene sunsets from the luxurious outdoor living space.
The property boasts a stocked lake and, since it borders the Black Prairie Wildlife Management Area, it is ideal for hunting. "It's a recreational treasure featuring fields, hardwoods, thick cover, creeks, trails and lanes in place, food plots and farmable acreage." Hathorn added.
Target appreciates the opportunity to work with real estate agents and offers a three percent (3%) buyer agent commission.
More details about this property can be found here.
Target Auction Company specializes in auctioning luxury homes, commercial, land, and other high-value real estate throughout the U.S. For more information, call 800-476-3939 or visit https://www.targetauction.com.
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Sets in motion complex assembly process of India's first private sector quantum computer dedicated to research in Kolkata
Kolkata, India, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The TCG group is planning to set up a one of its kind university in Kolkata. The group, led by Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee, has committed all the resources that would be required to realise the global scale research aspirations the proposed university has. As a first towards this the group has already set up a centre for translatable research in fundamental sciences. The proposed university will be unique in its concept as it will also be completely focused on translational fundamental research.
With a focus on collaborative research on a global scale, this university will also have its own Quantum Computer, again the first from the private sector in India. The computer, proposed to be dedicated to helping high-end research, is being installed in Kolkata. The complex installation process has already been initiated. Once fully operational, Kolkata can boast of being in step with its fame for striving to stay ahead of the rest in the field of the academic initiative.
The university will strive to:
- Create one of the best infrastructure facilities and onboard the best educators and researchers from across the globe, that will foster quality higher education, research, product development and industrial consultancy.
- Develop a network with the world's leading Universities, Research Institutions, and Industries that will synergize the collective efforts in contemporary education and research thrust areas and culminate in regional and global wellbeing.
- To act as the anchor university to the world's top university departments, research labs, innovation centres, and business incubators who would collocate and cooperate for mutually beneficial goals and objectives.
- To be agile and flexible in designing programs and operational constructs to keep pace with the ever-expanding world of knowledge while ensuring compliance with the regulatory guidelines.
The university has already resumed its journey as a research centre called TCG CREST with PhD scholars working in frontier technologies. It's working in the areas of Quantum Computing, Neurosciences, Cryptology, Data Driven Intelligence, and Sustainable Energy. The researches are being led by globally renowned scientists who have joined the initiative from institutions and universities like UC Berkeley which are known for their leadership in research efforts globally. They are all working on ideas that are translatable to industry use.
As an institution, the not-for-profit TCG CREST is especially dedicated to the three Ks: Knowledge Creation, Knowledge Application, and Knowledge Dissemination. The focus is on creating a strong network with highly-reputed knowledge centres throughout the world --- universities, research institutions, technology-driven global corporate entities, and academic communities. The goal is to inculcate a strong culture of continual knowledge exchange through: research, student exchange, faculty exchange, joint projects, collaborative workshops, and participative seminars.
Since translational research will be a prime focus area of TCG CREST University, it is envisaged that working opportunities for more than 200 research scholars will be created every year. It will eventually build up to a large critical mass for each of the focus areas sustaining at over 5000 at a steady state. As a part of the global innovation ecosystem, these research centres along with a university will help curate an intellectual property (IP) base with entrepreneurial opportunities and high-end jobs in the state. It will also provide a technology boost to the local Agro/Food Services sector and result in dramatic improvements in productivity across infrastructure, industry and Government sectors.
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Top-Selling Electronics Brand Continues Award-Winning Recycling and Educational Programs
CORONA, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL®, one of the world's best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced that it received another prestigious award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its sustainability efforts during 2021. For the fourth consecutive year, the EPA presented TCL North America with the Gold-Tier Award in the EPA's Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge for its continued commitment to accessible electronics recycling and widespread educational efforts across the United States. The EPA recognizes contributions in sustainable design and electronics recycling as part of the 8th annual SMM Electronics Challenge awards.
TCL has consistently been recognized for its innovative efforts to bring convenient, accessible, and safe electronics recycling solutions to communities throughout America. After testing several approaches and working with its industry partners, TCL created exemplary electronics collection and recycling programs, enabling participants to safely drive up, drop off, and go, which yielded great success. This pioneering approach earned the EPA's first Special Sustainability Leadership Award in early 2021. TCL now recycles more than 30 million pounds of electronics per year.
"TCL is thrilled that the EPA has recognized us once again for our efforts in safe, accessible electronics recycling. Receiving gold-tier honors for the fourth consecutive year in the SMM Electronics Challenge is a testament to TCL's thoughtful leadership and steadfast commitment to our environment," said Jonathan King, Vice President of Corporate and Legal Affairs for TCL. "Though 2021 was another tumultuous year for everyone, programs like the TCL Take Back Tour allowed us to continue making a big impact in so many communities to help build a sustainable future. Last year, the goal was to recycle our 100 millionth pound of electronics and after exceeding that with the extraordinary efforts of the TCL Team, we've raised the bar for 2022."
In support of its commitment to promoting Earth Day and bringing solutions to underserved areas, TCL's Take Back Tour will continue in April with free electronics recycling events in Wisconsin, raising awareness of the benefits that effective electronics recycling can bring to communities. The two-day event in Janesville, WI - a local community where television recycling has not previously been available - will take place on Friday, April 22nd, and Saturday, April 23rd from 8:00 am–1:00 pm to make it as convenient as possible for the community to divert electronics from landfills.
"It's going to take all of us working together to build a sustainable future, and I applaud the organizations recognized for their leadership in essential electronic recycling efforts," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. "Electronics are a global economic driver with supply chains that reach around the world and products that play a big role in our daily lives. Because of these organizations' efforts, we're able to recover and recycle valuable resources like precious metals, critical minerals, plastics, and glass."
"We congratulate the companies recognized by EPA for their outstanding leadership and innovation in electronics recycling," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA). "This year's winners demonstrate the consumer technology industry's significant progress on reducing e-waste to create a more sustainable future for generations to come."
TCL will continue to extend its environmental leadership and minimize its footprint through a series of new sustainability initiatives in 2022. Enhanced package labeling techniques, expanded electronics and packaging recycling, and participation in new energy efficiency programs are core components of TCL's goal to create a more sustainable future.
Since 2014, the TCL North America leaders have committed to creating a high-performing culture that allows the company to have a successful business they can feel good about. TCL Cares is the "guiding hand," a simple set of rules that all decisions are filtered through:
#TCLCares for our users. It is our responsibility to add joy and simplification to their lives by innovating and advancing technology.
#TCLCares for our employees. It is our commitment to provide an environment that embraces diversity, excellence, learning, and laughter.
#TCLCares for the communities we serve. We are all one, and we are committed to finding ways to give back and make a positive impact.
#TCLCares for our environment. We have an obligation to minimize our footprint on the planet our users and employees call home.
For additional details on TCL's efforts and to learn how to recycle in your communities, please visit https://www.tcl.com/us/en/sustainability.
About TCL TCL empowers customers to enjoy more. With a lineup of award-winning televisions, audio products, mobile devices, and appliances, TCL takes pride in delivering meaningful experiences by combining thoughtful design and the latest technology. As one of the world's largest consumer electronics brands, our extensive manufacturing expertise, a vertically integrated supply chain, and state-of-the-art panel factory helps TCL deliver innovation for all.
For additional product information, please visit www.tcl.com for the full portfolio.
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HOUSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning, Texas-based fast casual brand Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a five-unit franchise deal in Qatar, fulfilling a key geographic goal in the franchisor's international expansion strategy. In partnership with the new franchisee, Russo's Founder and CEO, Chef Anthony Russo, will introduce Qataris to a trove of original family recipes from Naples and Sicily, utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients, as well as premium, hand-tossed New York-style pizzas, including a giant, signature pie measuring 71 centimeters.
Authentic Italian dishes range from gourmet pastas to calzones, and the menu also features salads, deli sandwiches, soups and desserts. Standouts include homemade lasagna, baked ziti, truffle mushroom pasta and a selection of gluten free pasta and Halal pizza options.
Set to open as soon as November of 2022 – just in time for the country's FIFA World Cup hosting debut - the inaugural restaurant will be located at the remarkable Doha Oasis mixed-use district. It will join an array of premier global food and beverage concepts in addition to a world-class hotel, theme park, department store and Vox Cinema, where Russo's pizza options will also be spotlighted.
"We're thrilled to grow our international footprint and showcase our elevated fast casual dining experience in Qatar, an incredibly exciting global market that I have become very fond of," said Russo. "We are honored to have the support of our new Qatari franchisee. And opening just ahead of the World Cup is the perfect opportunity to grow brand awareness among an influential, global audience."
Russo, the son of first-generation Italian immigrants who initially emigrated to New Jersey before settling in the Houston, Texas area, launched Russo's in 1992 and has since expanded the brand in partnership with 27 franchisees. There are currently more than 50 locations across the United States, as well as eight restaurants situated throughout Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
He is continuing to seek out global franchise partners - specifically entrepreneurs interested in proven brands that are entirely chef created and chef driven. Several floorplan options provide flexible design and layout choices, spanning from pizza and delivery only to fast casual, full-service dining and full-service with coal oven and elevated interiors.
About Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen is a domestic and international franchisor of fast casual restaurants featuring classic New York-style pizza and authentic Italian dishes, including handcrafted pastas, calzones, salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts. Based in Houston, TX, Russo's currently has 52 corporate and franchised locations across Texas, California Oklahoma and Florida, plus international sites in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. As the son of first-generation Italian immigrants, Chef, Founder and CEO Anthony Russo discovered his love of cooking at age 12, honed his culinary skills working in his parent's fine dining Italian restaurant at age 18, and opened his first pizzeria at age 25. After launching three independent restaurants as proprietor, he created Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, applying a trove of recipes passed down through generations to a menu made with love. At its heart, Russo's reflects Chef Anthony's commitment to his old world and east coast roots where food and family come first, and the kitchen is the center of all activity. For more information, consumers can visit www.nypizzeria.com and interested franchisees www.russosfranchise.com.
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Therapy Brands is pleased to expand its Applied Behavioral Health Advisory Board
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Therapy Brands is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new members to its Applied Behavioral Health (ABA) advisory board. Rebecca Urbano Powell, MA, BCBA, Executive Director at Seven Dimensions Behavioral Health in Evergreen, Colorado, and Dan Cross, Chief Financial Officer at 360 Behavioral Health in Chatsworth, California, join the board effective immediately.
Rebecca is an experienced executive and clinical director, and healthcare services professional focused on the mental health industry. Her areas of expertise include empathetically supporting interfering behaviors across all settings, ABA, behavior management, child development, leadership and mentorship, and care coordination and collaboration. Dan is a financial and operational leader in the behavioral health industry with a demonstrated ability to drive successful financial performance through strategic and operational enhancements, enabling organic growth and successful acquisitions.
As advisory board members, Rebecca and Dan will be part of a team of industry experts that help Therapy Brands continue to strengthen value for ABA practitioners. Specifically, the ABA advisory board recommends product and service initiatives, and bolster strategies that advance Therapy Brands' ABA product offerings including WebABA, Accupoint, CodeMetro, and Catalyst. The board also advises on emerging trends in the industry to enable Therapy Brands to best support ABA practitioners' needs now and in the future.
"I am very passionate about supporting individualized ABA services for all ages and diagnoses. As a board member for Therapy Brands' ABA advisory board, I will be able to support growth and alignment to meet the needs of ABA practitioners," says Rebecca Urbano Powell, MA, BCBA, Executive Director, Seven Dimensions Behavioral Health.
"Rebecca and Dan will have early visibility into key strategic decisions, challenges, and opportunities within our ABA solutions. We are grateful to have their expertise and dedication," says Nick Padula, Executive Vice President, ABA segment, Therapy Brands.
About Therapy Brands
Therapy Brands is the leading healthcare IT partner for mental, behavioral, and rehabilitative therapy. Our purpose-built practice management, revenue and data solutions drive exceptional clinical and financial outcomes. Therapy Brands is the trusted partner of thousands of therapy practices who rely on our solutions to simplify their administration, improve revenue, and enable them to focus on patient care. (www.therapybrands.com)
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CALGARY, AB and SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced the completion of its strategic growth investment in Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. ("Circle CVI"), the global leader in cardiovascular imaging solutions.
Circle CVI is the leading provider of AI-based cardiac imaging and reporting solutions, including cardiac MRI ("CMR") and cardiac computerized tomography ("CT") imaging post-processing software. The company has developed a deep portfolio of specialized, accurate and intuitive solutions that are an integral part of precision medicine and enable physicians to deliver the highest quality care to their patients. Circle CVI's solutions are used by thousands of clinical users, at both hospitals and academic institutions, in more than 50 countries. Thoma Bravo's investment will bring significant operational and financial resources to allow the company to grow its leadership in the global cardiac imaging industry.
"With the close of this transaction, we're excited to work with the Thoma Bravo team to accelerate our growth, drive continued product innovation and further solidify Circle CVI as the market leader," said Greg Ogrodnick, CEO and Co-Founder of Circle CVI. "Together, we can continue building even better solutions and products to serve cardiovascular professionals and their patients across the world."
"Circle CVI is the category leader in cardiac image post-processing solutions, and through our partnership we can help continue the company's momentum and advance its product offerings while unlocking new global growth opportunities," said Carl Press, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. "We are thrilled to work with Greg and the entire Circle CVI team and look forward to helping the company reach even greater heights."
AGC Partners served as financial advisor to Circle CVI and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP served as legal counsel. Kirkland & Ellis, LLP and McMillan LLP served as legal counsel to Thoma Bravo. Deutsche Bank Credit Solutions and Direct Lending provided committed financing for the transaction.
About Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo is one of the largest private equity firms in the world, with more than $103 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021. The firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging the firm's deep sector expertise and proven strategic and operational capabilities, Thoma Bravo collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices, drive growth initiatives and make accretive acquisitions intended to accelerate revenue and earnings. Over the past 20 years, the firm has acquired or invested in more than 375 companies representing over $190 billion in enterprise value. The firm has offices in Chicago, Miami and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.thomabravo.com.
About Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc.
Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. develops world-class, advanced reading and reporting solutions for cardiac imaging. Circle CVI is a prominent company in the global cardiac imaging community, bringing together an experienced and dedicated team of over 150 people and offering multi-language support around the globe. Circle CVI's imaging platform, cvi42, is the best-in-class cardiovascular imaging reading and reporting solution for cardiac MR, cardiac CT, cardiac interventional planning and electrophysiology. Annually, millions of cardiac exams – in over 1,000 hospitals and in more than 50 countries – are interpreted using cvi42. For additional information, please visit www.circlecvi.com or contact: marketing@circlecvi.com.
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Series C Comprised of Leading Fintech Investors Including: Long Ridge, Kayne Partners, and Synchrony Financial
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Treez (www.treez.io), the leading enterprise cloud commerce platform that powers retail and supply chain operations for the cannabis market, today announced completion of a $51 million Series C funding at a valuation in excess of $260 million.
The round brings new investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners, a New York-based growth equity fund focused on high growth software and fintech companies, Kayne Partners, a Los Angeles-based growth equity group, and Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer (B2C) financial services company. Existing investors also participated in the round.
Treez will use the funding to fuel its aggressive sales growth, accelerate product innovation, including developing new payments and advanced analytics solutions, enhance the functionality of its open cloud commerce platform for single-store and multi-store operators, and expand its geographic reach. Already, Treez has unveiled new integrations that enhance online ordering and delivery options for retailers. Treez was also one of the few cannabis technology companies to achieve a successful SOC 2 Type 1 audit earlier this year, demonstrating the company's commitment to compliance and customer data security. The company has recently expanded into two state regulated markets, and now supports retailers in eight states.
As part of the funding round, Treez named Angad Singh, partner at Long Ridge, and Gowri Narayanan, an experienced FinTech investor and global leader, to the Board of Directors.
Nishita Cummings, managing partner and co-head of Kayne Partners, the growth private equity group of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, and Josh Aycock, principal at Synchrony, were named as observers on the Board of Directors.
"We look forward to working with a renowned group of investors and new board members with deep fintech expertise," said John Yang, CEO of Treez. "They are very excited about this space, aligned and supportive of our vision to deliver the most innovative open cloud commerce platform that powers retailers' growth as the industry moves forward."
This latest funding round follows Treez's 82 percent revenue growth in 2021, where it was recognized as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology's Fast 500. Last year, it expanded its workforce by 40 percent across 19 states and three countries.
About Treez.io
Treez is the leading enterprise cloud commerce platform that streamlines retail and supply chain operations within the cannabis market. Through its innovative technology for retailers and brands, the company provides a robust breadth and depth of software solutions required to operate a successful modern dispensary.
Solutions include point of sale, dispensary inventory management, omnichannel sales capabilities and multiple cashless payment options all on a mission-critical platform that ensures regulatory compliance across every supply chain transaction. The innovative platform also connects essential brands with their retailers through a centralized brand catalog with real-time market insights. The extensible open API platform provides smooth integration into a variety of best-of-breed solutions, including CRM, marketplace, cashless payments and data analytics across the partner ecosystem, giving retailers everything they need to grow their business.
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DALLAS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, Tri Global Energy is debuting a full-page message in the Wall Street Journal celebrating renewable energy, a leading contributor of America's energy.
"As one of America's leading developers of renewable power, Tri Global Energy recognizes the important role all renewables, such as wind, solar and storage, play in a clean energy future for our country and how important that clean future is for our economy and our way of life," said John Billingsley, Chairman and CEO of Tri Global Energy (www.triglobalenergy.com).
"On this Earth Day 2022, I am calling upon Congress to strongly consider tax extension legislation before the end of 2022 – which should include extensions of the production tax credit (PTC) and investment tax credit (ITC). The clean energy tax credits – a set of incentives that would push the U.S. to generate more electricity through wind, solar and other zero-carbon resources – would be one of the most cost-effective climate policies in our history."
Despite setbacks caused by the pandemic, renewable energy continues strong forward momentum. March 29, 2022 marked the first time that wind energy became the country's number-two source of electricity in a 24-hour period. In early April, California hit a record mark when its grid ran for a time on 97% renewable energy. "Renewable energy has faced headwinds recently, and that may have slowed progress – but it definitely didn't shut us down," said Billingsley. "With the right policy in place, the future possibilities are unlimited."
We are developers of sustainable energy. Tri Global Energy's mission is to improve communities through local economic development generated by originating and commercializing renewable energy and storage projects. Tri Global Energy's headquarters is in Dallas with regional development offices in Lubbock, Texas; El Paso and Forreston, Illinois; and Reynolds and Hartford City, Indiana. For more information, visit www.triglobalenergy.com.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agro.Club, a digital sales enablement platform, and Crealsa, the first Spanish neo-bank for professionals, join forces to offer innovative financing tools for the agriculture industry. Agro.Club's deep expertise in Agribusiness and Sales Enablement Platforms, combined with Crealsa's cutting edge Financial Services offering, will deliver a comprehensive suite of products tailored for this sector. Among others, this partnership will offer factoring, supply chain financing, transactional services – and "Buy Now Pay Later," in the near future.
According to fi-compass research, Spain is the third largest agricultural producer in the EU-27. It has a highly diverse agriculture sector, with a very clear regional specialization. However, according to the surveys conducted among Spanish farmers, high production costs and low selling prices are the central problems for them. As the research states, more than 70% of Spanish farmers applied for financing in 2017, which is substantially higher than the EU-27 average of 30%. While purchase of machinery, equipment and facilities turned out to be the main purposes for bank loans, working capital financing is still an underserved need.
Michiel de Jongh, Chief Growth Officer and Board member of Agro.Club, "As our industry knowledge backed up by recent research shows, agriculture needs innovative technology tools. An Agro.Club recent survey reveals that more than 90% of Spanish farmers and distributors are interested in acquiring analytical tools to better manage orders and optimize marketing programs. With such a reliable partner like Crealsa we're eager to embed financial solutions across the platform to unlock new business and to provide financing for under-serviced market segments. The collaboration is tech-enabled by Toqio, an embedded finance infrastructure provider".
José Molina, CEO of Crealsa noted, "Crealsa is the alternative to traditional banking for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as self-employed professionals and Sole Traders. To consolidate this positioning, we have forged alliances with national and international leaders in the Financial and Technological fields like Agro.Club in order to offer an outstanding value proposition to clients." Molina continues, "as a neobank, Crealsa provides Companies and Self-Employed Professionals with agile and flexible financing options with full transactional functionality, providing its customers with a unique range of services for their entire business."
Founded in 2018 Agro.Club is a U.S. based technology company operating in three of the world's largest agriculture hubs. With its platform modules including e-commerce, grain procurement, order management, business intelligence, CRM, and sales enablement, Agro.Club provides digital solutions for input manufacturers, retailers, grain companies and farmers. The company has over 100 major corporate customers and $200 million of annualized transaction value.
Crealsa is the first Spanish Neo-bank specialized on Companies and Sole Traders to offer financial services such as IBANs, cards, immediate transfers, factoring, confirming, loans or payroll advances to Companies and Sole Traders. Since its creation in 2009, it has supported 4,000 customers funding 50,000 transactions totaling around €450 million euros.
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Industry veterans Brian Craig, Kuldip Pabla and Seth Blank tapped to enhance Valimail's growth strategies
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valimail, the global leader in zero-trust, authentication-based solutions, welcomed two new executives, Brian Craig and Kuldip Pabla, to its leadership team and promoted Seth Blank to Chief Technology Officer.
Brian Craig has joined Valimail as the company's new VP of Product, where he will lead Product Management, UX Design, Data Operations and Product Support. Previously, he led product management, product marketing and demand generation at Marchex as VP, analytics marketing and product management. A veteran of Microsoft and Silicon Valley, Craig has led product management, product marketing and demand generation marketing for a variety of companies. Previously, he was VP, marketing and co-founder of Centrik, VP of marketing for CWR Mobility BV, director of Windows server family marketing for Microsoft, director of strategic partnerships for eShop Inc., and product line manager for Sun Microsystems.
"I look forward to leveraging more than 30 years of experience at hi-tech industry leaders and innovative startups to drive momentum at Valimail," said Craig. "As a product strategist and entrepreneur with a love of storytelling, I'm eager to help guide the company as it evolves and grows its DMARC solution and expands its global market share even further."
Kuldip Pabla is Valimail's new VP of Engineering where he will define and lead the execution of engineering strategy. Pabla brings over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, where he has worked both with global companies and startups. Most recently, he was the EVP of R&D for Siera.AI, where he led a team of software and hardware engineers to build safety sensors and autonomous forklifts using robotics and AI.
Pabla also serves as a board member for dopomo and a technology advisor for eyeVueLive. Previously, he served as SVP of R&D for K4Connect, and his earlier experience includes serving as co-founder and chief technology officer for Cooldimi, senior director of innovations and engineering at Samsung's Cloud Services Innovation Lab and as senior engineering manager for Yahoo!'s Cloud Platform Group. Pabla began his career at Sun Microsystems and Sun labs, where he held numerous engineering and management roles. He has also authored 70+ patents for a wide range of technology innovations.
"I've spent my career building and empowering software and hardware engineering teams to innovate and excel within the tech industry," said Pabla. "This is a wonderful opportunity to foster creativity and guide the execution of engineering strategies designed to build scalable architecture that helps propel Valimail to the next level and drive its momentum forward."
Seth Blank is a serial entrepreneur involved with multiple startups and exits. He joined Valimail in 2017 and has held multiple leadership roles running open-source software and standards development and innovation. In 2021, Blank was promoted to VP of product and then chief product officer overseeing all of R&D. Now, as the company's chief technology officer he will focus on extending Valimail's market-leading technology and vision into the next decade, engaging with partners to ensure the protection of their customers and users.
"As the ultimate social engineering attack, phishing presents a serious threat to companies and individuals everywhere — in every sector," said Blank. "I am humbled to work as a key player in making the email ecosystem safer and more efficient for everyone. It is deeply fulfilling to work with a global leader committed to developing best-in-class zero-trust email security solutions for its customers."
Blank serves as the chair for AuthIndicators Working Group developing the BIMI standard, as DMARC working group co-chair for the Internet Engineering Task Force, and as a member of the Board of Directors and holds multiple leadership roles at the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group (M3AAWG).
About Valimail:
Valimail, the global leader in zero-trust email authentication security, invented hosted DMARC in 2015 and DMARC-as-a-service in 2021. The company's full line of cloud-native solutions authenticates sender identity to stop phishing, protect brands, and ensure compliance. From neighborhood shops to some of the world's largest brands, many organizations use these solutions to secure their emails. Valimail holds the most robust portfolio of patents that unlock DMARC for businesses at scale, and is the only DMARC solution to earn FedRAMP certification. The premier DMARC partner for Microsoft 365 environments, Valimail also holds leadership positions on every key industry standards body, driving today's email authentication policies and tomorrow's cybersecurity advancements for everyone. For more information, visit www.valimail.com.
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—Benjamin Vandegrift, Who Brings a Decade of Industry Experience, Enters Role at Pivotal Moment for TV Measurement and Currency—
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) today announced Benjamin Vandegrift as Vice President of Measurement Solutions. In this newly created position, Vandegrift will lead VAB's critical industry modern measurement initiatives focusing on demystifying the complexities in TV measurement and highlighting quality innovations. Vandegrift will collaborate with VAB's Measurement Innovation Task Force as well as other key industry partners such as OpenAP.
Vandegrift joins VAB seven months following the creation of the Task Force—which was formed to mobilize a highly effective group of the top strategic minds in research, analytics and insights from TV publishers and distributors to accelerate the pace of overdue innovation in media measurement and currency.
Prior to joining VAB, Vandegrift spent two years at TVSquared, where he served as Director of Product Marketing, leading activation efforts across the Enterprise and Advanced TV client base. While at TVSquared, he educated and coached over 5,000 media professionals across the U.S. and Europe on measurement technology, methodology and data positioning. Previously, he spent seven years at Effectv, where he worked his way from Research Analyst to Manager of Data Innovation and Deployment.
Vandegrift will be reporting to Danielle DeLauro, Executive Vice President, VAB, who stated, "As the industry ushers in a new era of modern measurement, we are thrilled to have Ben join the VAB, and our Measurement Innovation Task Force. His deep, multi-faceted experience plus proven ability to educate, enlighten and empower media professionals across all sectors of the industry is certain to fast-track TV's path towards a better measurement future."
"At VAB, my mission is to propel modern measurement solutions to the forefront of the industry. A cornerstone of that mission is educating industry players and empowering them to stay ahead in the ever-growing world of video measurement. We will be putting the spotlight on what matters most and simplifying the complex—so that, ultimately, better-informed decisions utilizing modern video measurement technology can be made," said Vandegrift. "I am honored to take on the role of VP of Measurement Solutions, and look forward to contributing to our new world of TV measurement and currency."
Vandegrift is a classically trained pianist, enjoys the outdoors and visiting museums wherever he travels. True to his love of advertising and media, his favorite TV show is Mad Men. He earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and Minor in French from the University of Maryland, College Park. He resides in Brooklyn, NY.
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ABOUT VAB
The Video Advertising Bureau (VAB)—whose members include the national TV networks alongside a broader community of influential media companies—is an insights-driven organization that inspires marketers to reimagine their media strategies resulting in smarter, more educated decisions. Visit VAB online and access its continuously growing content library at thevab.com.
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Programs tackle opioid epidemic by providing pharmacists with disposal tools and reimbursement
ATLANTA, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute (WV DII) and DisposeRx, Inc. shared details on the new trend of opioid misuse prevention education within a growing number of states during a session this morning at the Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit (Rx Summit).
WV DII President Susan Bissett, PhD, and Carol Dorn Sanders, MA, FACHE, a senior vice president for DisposeRx, led the session "Opioid Misuse Prevention Education: Providing Pharmacists with the Tools Needed and Reimbursement Deserved."
Rx Summit—the largest, most influential annual conference addressing the opioid and addiction crisis, runs through April 21.
Earlier this month, WV DII launched the Nalox(ONE) project—a pilot program designed to train and reimburse pharmacists for the opioid education they provide to their patients, as well as to provide pharmacists with the tools they need to better screen and engage with patients. Nalox(ONE) involves multiple stakeholders and has three primary components: an Opioid Education and Screening Tool developed by North Dakota State University—OneRx; NARCAN; and DisposeRx medication disposal packets.
"We are thrilled to be able to share details about our comprehensive program to help curb the opioid crisis in West Virginia by providing pharmacist education, overdose reversal medication, and a simple drug disposal tool when opioid prescriptions are filled," said Dr. Bissett. "Further, we believe pharmacists should be compensated for the critical counseling they provide and hope that more organizations will develop these types of important programs in their own states."
Iowa and Missouri have implemented opioid disposal education and reimbursement programs within the past year.
About DisposeRx Packets
DisposeRx at-home medication disposal packets are comprised of materials that are FDA-approved for oral medications and provide a simple, convenient and effective solution for the disposal of unused or expired medications. The active ingredient in the medication is chemically and physically sequestered in a polymer gel when water and the DisposeRx powder are added to a prescription vial and shaken. Patients can use the patented product with pills, tablets, capsules, liquids and powders and can then throw away the vial in the household trash.
About DisposeRx, Inc.
North Carolina-based DisposeRx, Inc. is dedicated to decreasing the risks of drug diversion, overdoses, suicides, accidental poisonings and antibiotic resistance by facilitating medication safety behavior change and eradicating the misuse of leftover medications. DisposeRx's market-leading, patented medication disposal packets and education programs are currently available at 60% of retail pharmacies, 90% of wholesale distributors, and through health plans and provider organizations across the U.S. The company has donated more than 750,000 packets to approximately 450 community non-profits since 2018. For more information, visit DisposeRx.
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In the final days of SmartTab's StartEngine equity crowdfunding campaign, Tina Aswani Omprakash will discuss the needs of people suffering from Crohn's disease and other chronic illnesses.
DENVER , April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartTab is a digital health startup and is continuing its healthtech innovation through patient-centered drug delivery with an upcoming webinar.
Tina Aswani Omprakash, an award-winning blogger who writes Own Your Crohn's is going to share her insight and hope for a future with drug delivery that's more patient-centric on Thursday, April 21, 11 a.m. MST—register here.
Tina will courageously share her powerful story of living with Crohn's disease and speak to the needs of patients in today's healthcare system. The webinar will explore how healthcare providers can fuel patient-centered innovation and develop breakthrough technologies that tackle the unmet needs of IBD/Crohn's patients. Sacha Francois Heppell, Chief Marketing Officer of SmartTab will lead a fireside chat and an insightful Q+A session with Tina and the founders of SmartTab.
SmartTab offers an injection capsule for oral delivery of biologics and large molecules called InjectTab. It's revolutionizing the treatment of self-injections with an ingestible capsule that delivers proteins internally to the stomach or upper GI areas. This advancement will allow painful injections via syringe and needle to be replaced by swallowing a capsule that injects active ingredients into the lining of the stomach, where there are little to no pain receptors.
SmartTab opened up investments to the public to accelerate the production of its advanced drug delivery platforms through its StartEngine campaign. With their ethos vested in the empowerment of patients, this funding strategy gives individual investors more access and direct engagement.
Crowdfunding is unique because it offers an opportunity for investors, both large and small, to join SmartTab's mission to provide novel administration routes and effective therapies that improve patient lives. Participants in this crowdfunding enjoy direct ownership of the digital drug delivery startup.
"SmartTab is all about creating more effective ways to deliver medication—we've opened up an opportunity for early investors to have a stake in our company and join us in causing a paradigm shift to patient-centric drug delivery."
—Robert Niichel, Founder and CEO
SmartTab's StartEngine campaign will secure additional capital to increase its capacity to establish additional pharmaceutical partnerships, move through clinical studies and FDA submission to optimize the way medications are delivered.
This crowdfunding campaign follows a successful PK Preclinical Animal study that demonstrated a Proof-of-Concept working model of TargetTab—according to the pharmacokinetic profiles, the capsule achieved actuation and released active ingredients when receiving the wireless communication signal. The findings validated that the capsule is capable of receiving wireless power and monitoring signals from the external source to deliver an active ingredient in a very targeted area. This is a game-changer to improve patient outcomes and help people lead healthier lives.
Tina Aswani Omprakash's webinar continues SmartTab's efforts to pioneer drug delivery through equitable, caring, and patient-centric innovation.
About SmartTab
Veloce Corporation (dba "SmartTab" or the "Company") is currently engaged in the design, development and validation of next-generation ingestible capsule drug delivery systems (http://www.smarttab.co). Based in Denver, Colorado, it operates from its world-class innovation center for patient-centered delivery systems in various stages of clinical trials and FDA submission.
About StartEngine
StartEngine is committed to revolutionizing the ways companies raise capital through the JOBS Act and helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. is not a broker-dealer, funding portal or investment adviser. StartEngine Capital, LLC is a funding portal registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). StartEngine Primary LLC is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA/SIPC.
Disclaimer: The SmartTab Drug Delivery Platform is a candidate medical product and uses are not approved, cleared, or licensed under sections 505, 510(k), and/or 515 of the FD&C Act. Investigational and not available for commercial sale.
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc. (CSE: YOUR) (OTC: YOURF) (FSE: HOB) ("YourWay") and Ionic Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FSE: IB3) ("Ionic Brands") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") on April 20, 2022 pursuant to which YourWay will acquire all of Ionic Brands' issued and outstanding common shares (the "Ionic Brands Shares"), including all Ionic Brands' Shares issuable on conversion of Ionic Brands' issued and outstanding preferred shares in accordance with the terms thereof (the "Transaction").
Pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, Ionic Brands shareholders will receive 0.0525 of a YourWay common share in exchange for each Ionic Brands Share held. The Transaction provides Ionic Brands shareholders with a premium per Ionic Share of approximately 21% based on the closing price of the YourWay common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") as of April 19, 2022 and the 10-day volume weighted average price of the Ionic Brands Shares on the CSE for the period between April 6, 2022 and April 19, 2022.
The arm's length Transaction is expected to provide several benefits to both YourWay and Ionic Brands shareholders. Notably, following completion of the Transaction, YourWay will possess a strengthened brand portfolio including one of Washington's leading brands, which is expected to enable broader market penetration.
- Anticipated Growth Opportunities: The Transaction enables potential expansion of YourWay's 'House of Brands' into two additional leading cannabis markets: Washington and Oregon, while also exposing YourWay to an additional 16 million consumers.
- Increased Retail Footprint: The combined company's products are expected to be carried by more than 450 retailers, with significant market penetration in Arizona and Washington. In 2021, Ionic Brands distributed over 6,970,889 million packaged products.
- Robust Brand Portfolio: Following the Transaction, the combined company will have 12 owned brands brands in four key states, with expanded consumer offerings and exposure to high growth categories, including edibles, beverages, and packaged flower. Ionic Brands' flagship brand, IONIC, is a top three premium brand in Washington State with a series of vape and prerolls SKUs. Ionic Brands' portfolio also includes; ZOOTS, a popular consumables brand with a variety of form factors, the value concentrate brands DABULOUS, WICKED, a premium infused preroll and Cowlitz County Cannabis which includes seven packaged flower and preroll brands.
- Product Innovation: The combined company will have nearly a decade of data, formulation, and product development experience, enabling the development of products that closely align with consumer preferences.
- Bolsters Leadership Team: The management team of the combined company will have more than 70 years of combined cannabis industry experience to support the company's ongoing growth.
- Ongoing Upside Potential for Ionic Brands Shareholders: Ionic Brands shareholders will receive YourWay common shares pursuant to the Transaction and will have the opportunity to participate in the future growth of YourWay.
- Immediate Attractive Premium for Ionic Brands Shareholders: The Transaction provides Ionic Brands shareholders with a premium per Ionic Share of approximately 21% based on the closing price of the YourWay common shares on the CSE as of April 19, 2022 and the 10-day volume weighted average price of the Ionic Brands Shares on the CSE for the period between April 6, 2022 and April 19, 2022.
- Opportunity to Achieve Potential Cost Synergies: YourWay and Ionic Brands anticipate post-Transaction cost synergy opportunities as the combined company optimizes and integrates operations and shared services.
- Improved Financial Position: Considering the challenging economic environment and volatile financial market conditions, particularly for cannabis companies, the Transaction provides Ionic Brands shareholders with access to YourWay's stronger financial position, which is expected to enable the combined company to pursue key growth projects.
"The Transaction is expected to accelerate YourWay's 'House of Brands' strategy and represents an opportunity for entry into key markets with limited competition from national multi-state operators. Ionic Brands brings complementary strength to our existing business, providing the ability to bring more innovative products to consumers and bolstering our footprint in two new US markets."
- Jakob Ripshtein, Executive Chairman of the Board, YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc.
"We believe the Transaction is highly strategic for Ionic Brands, its brands, team members and shareholders, and will allow Ionic Brands shareholders to participate in the shared vision of the combined company. The Transaction was entered into with a view to the long-term growth and success of the Ionic brand and the potential to increase shareholder value."
- John Gorst, CEO, Ionic Brands Corp.
The Transaction will be effected by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and will require the approval of: (i) 66⅔% of the votes cast by the holders of Ionic Brands Shares and the Series D preferred shares of Ionic Brands, voting together as a single class, on the Transaction, (ii) a simple majority of the votes cast by the holders of Ionic Brands Shares and the Series D preferred shares of Ionic Brands, voting as a single class after excluding any votes of "related parties" and "interested parties" and other persons required to be excluded under Canadian Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions, on the Transaction, (iii) 66⅔% of the votes cast by the holders of the Series D preferred shares of Ionic Brands on an amendment to the articles of Ionic in order to remove the dividend entitlement for the holders of the Series D preferred shares (the "Series D Amendment"), and (iv) 66⅔% of the votes cast by the holders of the Series E preferred shares of Ionic Brands on an amendment to the articles of Ionic in order to remove the dividend entitlement for the holders of the Series E preferred shares (the "Series E Amendment"), all at a special meeting to consider the Transaction expected to take place in June 2022.
YourWay has entered into voting support agreements with certain of Ionic Brands' directors, officers and significant shareholders, together holding (i) at least 21.66% of the outstanding Ionic Brands Shares and Series D preferred shares of Ionic Brands, (ii) approximately 70.57% of the outstanding Series D preferred shares of Ionic Brands, and (iii) 100% of the outstanding Series E preferred shares of Ionic Brands, pursuant to which they have agreed, among other things, to vote their shares in favour of the Transaction, the Series D Amendment and the Series E Amendment, as applicable.
In addition to shareholder and court approvals, the Transaction is subject to applicable regulatory approvals including, but not limited to, CSE approval and the satisfaction of certain other closing conditions, including the Series D Amendment, the Series E Amendment and various amendments to the terms of Ionic Brands outstanding convertible debentures. The Arrangement Agreement includes customary provisions, including non-solicitation, "fiduciary out" and "right to match" provisions as well as a termination fee payable by Ionic Brands to YourWay in certain specified circumstances.
Assuming timely receipt of all necessary court, shareholder, regulatory and other third-party approvals and the satisfaction of all other conditions, closing of the Transaction is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2022.
A full description of the Transaction will be set forth in the management information circular of Ionic Brands, which will be mailed to Ionic Brands shareholders and filed with the Canadian securities regulators on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR") at www.sedar.com.
The Transaction was approved by the Board of Directors of each of YourWay and Ionic Brands, and the Ionic Brands Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Ionic Brands shareholders vote in favour of the Transaction.
LUI, Inc. provided the Ionic Brands Board of Directors with an opinion, dated April 19, 2022, to the effect that, as of the date of such opinion, the consideration payable pursuant to the Transaction is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Ionic Brands shareholders, in each case, based upon and subject to the respective assumptions, limitations, qualifications and other matters set forth in such opinions.
None of the securities to be issued pursuant to the Transaction have been or will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and any securities issuable in the Transaction are anticipated to be issued in reliance upon available exemptions from such registration requirements pursuant to Section 3(a)(10) of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable exemptions under state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.
YourWay is a publicly traded, multi-state and consumer-centric House of Brands committed to redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact, with sales and operations in Arizona and California. Through building their own brands, partnering with others, and supporting retail partners house brand strategy, they are dedicated to expanding their reach; remolding the cannabis industry and ultimately, redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact.
YourWay aims to connect with the cannabis consumer on a deeper level, utilizing decades of brand-building expertise and an integral understanding of the customer experience to create an intuitive suite of branded products that closely aligns with consumer need states. The YourWay portfolio is an all-encompassing house of brands designed to create a sense of belonging for every cannabis consumer regardless of their relationship with the plant. Please visit www.yourwaycannabis.com for the latest news and information about YourWay and its brands.
Website: www.yourwaycannabis.com
Ionic Brands is dedicated to building a regionally based multi-state consumer-focused cannabis concentrate brand portfolio with strong roots in the premium and luxury segments of vape concentrates and consummables. The cornerstone brand of the portfolio, IONIC, is a top vaporizer brand in Washington State along with its economy brand DABULOUS and has aggressively expanded throughout the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The brand is currently operating in Washington and Oregon. Ionic Brands' strategy is to be the leader of the highest-value segments of the cannabis market.
Your Way Contacts:
Glen Shear
Head of Investor Relations
Glen@YourWayCannabis.com
For media inquiries, please contact: media@yourwaycannabis.com
For investor inquiries, please contact: ir@yourwaycannabis.com
Ionic Brands Corp. Contacts:
John Gorst
Chief Executive Officer
For inquiries, please contact: investor.relations@ionicbrands.com or 253-248-7928
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of YourWay and Ionic Brands with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding: the timing and outcome of the Transaction, the anticipated benefits of the Transaction, the potential synergies as a result of the Transaction, the anticipated timing of the Ionic Brands special meeting of shareholders and the closing of the Transaction, the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions set out in the Arrangement Agreement, including approval of the Series D Amendment and the Series E Amendment and the receipt of all regulatory approvals, and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including: assumptions as to the time required to prepare and mail meeting materials to Ionic Brands shareholders; the ability of the parties to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary regulatory, court and shareholder approvals; the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the other conditions to the completion of the Transaction; the prompt and effective integration of YourWay and Ionic Brands' businesses and the ability to achieve the anticipated synergies contemplated by the Transaction; inherent uncertainty associated with financial or other projections; risks related to the value of the YourWay common shares to be issued pursuant to the Transaction; the diversion of management time on Transaction-related issues; expectations regarding future investment, growth and expansion of YourWay and Ionic Brands' operations; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial and stock markets; legal and regulatory risks inherent in the cannabis industry, including the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and the interpretation of various laws regulations and policies; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; and such other risks contained in the public filings of YourWay and Ionic Brands filed with Canadian securities regulators and available under their respectvie profiles on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical fact but instead reflects management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although YourWay and Ionic Brands believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance, or achievements of YourWay and Ionic Brands.
YourWay and Ionic Brands, through their respective subsidiaries, are indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. Local state laws where YourWay and Ionic Brands operate permit such activities however, investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the US Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable United States federal money laundering legislation.
While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward nonenforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with recreational and medicinal cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve YourWay and Ionic Brands of liability under United States federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against YourWay or Ionic Brands. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of YourWay and Ionic Brands and any proceedings brought against YourWay or Ionic Brands thereunder may adversely affect YourWay and Ionic Brands operations and financial performance, respectively.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Although YourWay and Ionic Brands have attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date of this news release. YourWay and Ionic Brands disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Zales is empowering women to propose and will be the Official Proposal Sponsor of The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in New York City
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate strong, independent women everywhere, Zales is saying "I Do" to female proposals as part of their #SheProposed campaign. Beginning April 28 – May 1, Superfly X and Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment will be re-creating the iconic proposal scene at The FRIENDS™ Experience in New York City of when Monica proposes to Chandler, candle by candle, for a limited engagement installation, with Zales as the Official Proposal Sponsor. Together they are encouraging women, couples, and FRIENDS™ fans to propose to their partners during their visit, making their own special moment to remember. Through June 28, position markers of Monica and Chandler's proposal will stay in place at The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in New York City, allowing everyone to book a visit and stage their own proposal.
As part of the #SheProposed campaign celebration, fans are encouraged to post messages of love and support with the hashtag #SheProposed, especially when they visit the set re-creation at The FRIENDS™ Experience in New York City, inspired by one of television's most iconic proposals.
"Could we BE any more excited?," laughs Jamie Singleton, Signet Chief Marketing Officer and President of Zales, Kay and Peoples, "The wedding landscape today is quickly evolving and we're here to empower and encourage strong women everywhere. Equality and mutual respect are both important in any relationship, so this trend is a monumental milestone recognizing her voice. We can't wait to see how it develops, whether it's women taking the lead in proposing or counter-proposing to their partners."
The FRIENDS™ Experience in New York City has seen over 50 proposals since the opening in March 2021 and truly makes for a remarkable and memorable backdrop for everyone to get engaged. Voted a 10Best New Attraction by USA Today and included in CNN's 12 Best Immersive Experiences around the world, The FRIENDS™ Experience features 18 nostalgia-packed rooms and activations including Monica's kitchen, the Las Vegas Chapel where Ross and Rachel get married and the iconic FRIENDS fountain. The interactive space provides opportunities to explore the show's history and re-create your favorite moments.
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in New York City is located at 130 E 23rd Street, New York, NY. Tickets to visit the limited installation between April 28 - May 1 can be purchased in advance. Can't make those dates? No problem as The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in New York City is open year-round. For tickets, please visit the website.
To ensure a safe environment for all staff and guests, The FRIENDS™ Experience remains "Monica Clean" and plans to continue COVID-19 protocols throughout the space including, but not limited to social distancing, requiring masks and thorough cleaning and sanitization measures. Learn more about the enhanced cleaning and safety measures as well as additional experience details at www.FriendsTheExperience.com.
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Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits, and theme park experiences based on Warner Bros. Discovery's iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends, and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans worldwide to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.
Superfly X is the global themed entertainment division of Superfly. Founded in 2020, Superfly X is transforming the way fans interact with their favorite entertainment properties with The FRIENDS™ Experience and The Office Experience. Superfly X is building on its expertise in creating iconic live experiences like Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Outside Lands and Clusterfest as well as for some of the most recognized brands in the world. Superfly is headquartered in New York.
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its debut in 1994, FRIENDS remains one of television's most beloved series. One of the highest-rated shows on television in its original network run, the series remains a perennial go-to in syndication and on streaming services, where it continues to be a smash hit worldwide. A favorite among critics and fans alike throughout its 10-season run, FRIENDS not only won the Emmy® for Outstanding Comedy series, but also garnered Emmy® Awards for series stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow. From Warner Bros. Television, FRIENDS follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston). FRIENDS was created by David Crane and Marta
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Governor, Google announce support for computer science partnerships
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - Google has pledged to invest $300 million in Virginia with a total economic impact to the Commonwealth at about $8.8 billion.
That announcement was made Tuesday by Governor Glenn Youngkin and Google Vice President & Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf. Google also announced a $250,000 grant to Virginia’s computer science advocacy and service provider, CodeVA, which will partner with Google and other stakeholders to develop a network of Computer Science Lab Schools, provide computer science professional development opportunities for computer science teachers and expand computer science resources for Virginia’s students and workers looking to be skilled for the knowledge economy.
Google will also partner with Virginia Community College System’s 23 colleges and five higher education centers to provide a turnkey set of professional certificates to help workers and learners gain the most in-demand skills and competencies, according to Youngkin.
“Google’s investment and partnership announcement is a timely and exciting development for the Commonwealth. Code with Google and CodeVA will prepare the next generation of Virginia’s students for careers in computer science. As governor, I am committed to creating workforce development opportunities, expanding our computer science opportunities for Virginia’s students, and reestablishing high expectations in education. Now the general assembly must act to move forward with lab schools to maximize the potential of the partnerships announced today for the benefit of Virginia’s students,” said Governor Youngkin.
“I have lived in Virginia for more than 40 years and am thrilled to see Google continue to grow and invest in the region,” said Vint Cerf, VP and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google. “We’re committed to playing a positive role in the communities we call home, and our latest partnerships with CodeVA, VCCS, and the Department of Education to help nurture the next generation of tech talent in Virginia are another testament to that commitment.”
The Grow with Google Partner Program provides free resources community organizations can use to teach digital skills that can help people grow their careers and businesses, according to the governor’s office. Partners receive, at no cost, program materials, training and a dedicated support team. To learn more, click here.
With its data centers in Loudoun County and a growing office in Reston, Google has more than 480 employees across the Commonwealth working in functions such as Google Cloud and the company infrastructure. Learn more about Google in Virginia here: g.co/economicimpact/virginia.
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Department of Education announces more student loan changes
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 10:48 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Some financial aid help may be coming to those who are still paying federal student loans.
The Department of Education announced Tuesday it’s making changes to the system.
The actions will benefit nearly 4 million people, bringing them a few years closer to forgiveness through the income-driven repayment program.
The income-driven repayment program offers four repayment plans and allows those in debt to avoid loan default by lowering monthly payments based on family size and income.
It also promises loan forgiveness after at least 20-years’ worth of payments is completed.
Thousands of other borrowers will also get immediate forgiveness due to the public service loan forgiveness program.
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Johnny Depp says he was demeaned, berated by Amber Heard
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Actor Johnny Depp returned to the stand Wednesday for testimony in his libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who he says berated and attacked him constantly during their short-lived marriage.
Heard had a “need for conflict, a need for violence” that “erupts out of nowhere,” Depp told the jurors in Fairfax County Circuit Court during his second day of testimony. “And the only thing I learned to do with it is exactly what I did as a child: retreat.”
Heard has accused Depp of physically and sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions. Depp has not addressed those accusations in detail, beyond dismissing them on Tuesday as false and heinous.
“I’ve never struck a woman in my life,” Depp said.
Most of his day 1 testimony focused on his descriptions of a difficult childhood, his rise to fame as an actor after an aborted music career and his early relationship with Heard after meeting her in the 2011 film “The Rum Diary.” The two married in 2015 and she filed for divorce a year later.
Taking the stand for a second day, Depp said things began to change in his marriage when he felt that he “was suddenly just wrong about everything” in Heard’s eyes.
Depp said that Heard made little digs at him to demean him. The insults escalated into full-fledged circular arguments from which there was “no way in or out,” Depp said.
“It was sort of a rapid-fire, sort of endless parade of insults,” Depp said.
He added: “Ms. Heard was unable to be wrong. It just didn’t happen. She couldn’t be wrong.”
He said he was constantly being told about how wrong he was about various aspects of his life, including his 30-year acting career.
“I was sort of not allowed to be right,” he said. “Not allowed to have a voice.”
Violence would often ensue, sometimes with a slap or a shove from Heard or his wife throwing a television remote control or a glass of wine in his face, Depp said.
“There were times when I would just go and lock myself in the bathroom or a place where she couldn’t get to,” Depp said.
“Why did I stay? I stayed I suppose because my father stayed (with my mother) … I didn’t want to fail,” Depp said. “I wanted to try to make it work. I thought maybe I could help her. I thought maybe I could bring her around.”
Depp said he used drugs and drank alcohol as a way to cope with Heard’s abuse and said she was also a heavy drinker.
He added: “I had to have something to distance me and distance my heart from those verbal attacks. I had to have something to be able to maintain me.”
Depp said he at one point stopped drinking to try to save the relationship. But Depp said Heard refused to abstain, even when he asked her to help him in his sobriety.
Depp sued Heard after she wrote a 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post in which she referred to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”
She never mentioned Depp by name, but Depp and his lawyers said it was a clear reference to accusations Heard made in 2016 when the couple divorced and she sought a restraining order against him.
Depp said the accusations and the article contributed to an unfairly ruined reputation that made him a Hollywood pariah and cost him his role in the lucrative “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise.
Heard’s lawyers say the article is accurate and does not defame him. They say Depp’s ruined reputation is the result of his own bad behavior, including drug and alcohol abuse.
On the stand Tuesday, Depp called the accusations of drug addiction “grossly embellished,” though he acknowledged trying every drug known to man and that he started abusing medication at age 11 when he snuck his mother’s “nerve pills.”
His testimony Tuesday featured long, stream-of-consciousness responses to his lawyer’s questions, often wandering well beyond what he was asked.
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Finley reported from Norfolk, Virginia.
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Marine Corps veteran lucks out with $1M scratch-off win
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM EDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Gray News) – A Marine Corps veteran has simple plans for his prize money after winning $1 million in the LUCK Scratch-off game in Florida.
James Musselwhite has already traveled the world while serving his country; now he says all he really wants is a new golf cart.
According to the Florida Lottery, Musselwhite chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $760,000.
He was joined by his family at lottery headquarters to celebrate his big win.
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Mother charged in death of 5-year-old boy found buried in park
CONCORD, N.H. (WCVB/WMUR) - The mother of a 5-year-old New Hampshire boy, whose body was found buried in a Massachusetts park last year, has been charged in his death.
A grand jury returned the indictment on Friday with counts of first- and second-degree murder.
Danielle Dauphinais, 35, has been indicted by a Hillsborough County grand jury for purposely causing the death of Elijah Lewis, her 5-year-old son.
“Every murder is difficult. It’s especially difficult when we’re dealing with a young child. Like I said, our team has been working hard on this and will continue to work hard as the case moves forward,” New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said.
The search for Elijah started in October of last year when it was brought to the attention of the Division of Children, Youth and Families that he had not been seen for about a month before being reported missing.
His body was found partially buried in a state park in Abington, Massachusetts, a few weeks later, his death officially ruled a homicide.
Neighbors in Merrimack, New Hampshire, where the boy used to live, said they feel like they’ve been living in a crime scene and said. that the indictment brings some closure.
“It just ain’t right. That poor child wasn’t abused, that child was tortured,” said neighbor Eric Robey.
“Basically gonna help buy it, and I’m fixing the place up. I’m trying to clean up the misery,” said Bill Roy, who is moving into a home in the neighborhood.
Reminders of Elijah’s story remain on display in the neighborhood, like this sign in front of a neighbors house, asking people to Google the case.
“I never locked my doors when I moved in,” Robey said. “Been here for six or seven years now, now I lock my doors. I have security cameras, you know? I never had that before so, I mean that’s what my neighborhood is coming to.”
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Oil industry hopes increasing U.S. production can slash gas prices
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Hitting the road has become more expensive for many businesses, especially moving companies like OMX.
“We travel a lot,” OMX Vice President Jim Durfee said. “Trucks eat a lot of gas.”
Durfee said increasing fuel costs could result in businesses cutting employee wages or even jobs.
“The biggest overhead is our building, and the second is our employee cost,” Durfee said. “We can’t get rid of the building. We finally had to institute a fuel surcharge.”
For now, OMX is adjusting to increasing prices the same way many other companies have, by passing the price to customers.
According to the American Petroleum Institute, gasoline prices are often governed by simple supply and demand. API Senior Vice President Frank Macchiarola said if the U.S. produces more oil, prices at the pump will decrease.
“It is important that we produce more energy here in the United States, that we ramp up supply,” he said.
Macchiarola said the Texas Permian Basin is leading the charge by producing more oil than anywhere else in the U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) said the Permian Basin’s success is a result of innovation and hard work.
“They’ve stepped up even with less rigs and less people,” Pfluger said. “The innovation has allowed the production to exceed 5 million barrels a day. That’s nearly 40% of the U.S. production.”
But Macchiarola said there are limits to how much oil production can expand, partially due to supply chain issues.
“You’re seeing difficulty getting frack sand,” Macchiarola said. “So sand to frack wells.”
Macchiarola said the U.S. has still not been able to reach the oil production seen before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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TSA officer faked burglary as excuse for being late for work, detectives say
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Detectives in Florida said they arrested a TSA employee for faking a police report in which she claimed she was late for work because she was robbed.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Taleta Collier called into work on March 20 to say she was going to be late for her shift.
Once she arrived at work, Collier told her supervisor she was late because while she was at her parents’ home, a man with a knife tried to steal her parents’ vehicle. Collier told her supervisor she drew her agency-issued weapon and pointed it at the suspect, who ran off.
Collier told her supervisor she reported the incident to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Her supervisor asked for documentation of the report, which Collier couldn’t provide at the time.
According to detectives, two weeks later, Collier texted her supervisor a photo of a document that looked like a police report. But when the sheriff’s office reviewed the image, they determined it was a fake report.
Detectives said they could tell it was fake because it was not an official Polk County Sheriff’s Office form, and Collier used the name of a deputy who was on an international vacation at the date of the incident, so it was impossible that he responded to the supposed burglary.
The deputy confirmed he did not have any knowledge of the incident and did not know Collier.
Collier’s parents also told detectives they had no knowledge of the incident and that their vehicle had not been burglarized.
Prior to this incident, Collier was already on a TSA employee improvement plan for excessive tardiness, the sheriff’s office said.
Collier was arrested Monday for criminal use of a personal ID and uttering a false document.
“I don’t understand why anyone would go to the extent of creating a fake police report to avoid a reprimand at work for tardiness,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news release. “Collier has violated the trust of her coworkers and the people she was supposed to keep safe.”
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Victoria’s Secret gets first male ambassador
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 12:02 PM EDT|Updated: 14 minutes ago
(CNN) - The Victoria’s Secret brand has its first male ambassador.
Darren Barnet, an actor and producer best known for his role in the Netflix series, “Never Have I Ever,” will promote Pink’s gender-free collection and participate in the launch of its fleece shirt jacket.
Barnet will also be part of the company’s Mental Health Awareness Month events, including an Instagram live conversation.
The company said this move is part of its overall focus on inclusivity.
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Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war
LONDON (AP) — Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year because of the war in Ukraine, the All England Club announced Wednesday.
Among the prominent men’s players affected by the ban are reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev, who recently reached No. 1 in the ATP rankings and is currently No. 2, and No. 8 Andrey Rublev. The women’s players affected include No. 4 Aryna Sabalenka, who was a Wimbledon semifinalist last year; Victoria Azarenka, a former No. 1 who has won the Australian Open twice; and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, the French Open runner-up last year.
Medvedev, Rublev and Pavlyuchenkova are from Russia; Sabalenka and Azarenka are from Belarus.
Wimbledon begins on June 27. The All England Club confirmed in March that it was having discussions with the British government about whether Russians should be able to play in the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.
“It is our responsibility to play our part in the widespread efforts ... to limit Russia’s global influence through the strongest means possible,” the All England Club said in a statement first posted on Twitter. “In the circumstances of such unjustified and unprecedented military aggression, it would be unacceptable for the Russian regime to derive any benefits from the involvement of Russian or Belarusian players with The Championships.”
Russian athletes have been prevented from competing in many sports following their country’s invasion of Ukraine. Belarus has aided Russia in the war.
Soccer, figure skating and track and field have all banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and teams from their events because of the war. The Russian men’s national soccer team was excluded from last month’s World Cup qualifying playoffs, forcing them to miss a chance to reach this year’s tournament in Qatar.
Wednesday’s move signals the first time a tennis tournament has told players from Russia and Belarus they are not welcome.
The seven groups that run the sport around the world decided March 1 that players from those countries would be allowed to compete in WTA, ATP and Grand Slam tournaments but not under the name or flag of Russia or Belarus. Those two nations also were kicked out of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup team competitions; Russia had been the reigning champion in both.
The French Open, which starts on May 22, will be the first Grand Slam tournament held since Russia invaded Ukraine in February and is expected to permit Russian and Belarussian players to compete.
The All England Club said that if “circumstances change materially between now and June,” it would “respond accordingly.”
“We recognise that this is hard on the individuals affected, and it is with sadness that they will suffer for the actions of the leaders of the Russian regime,” All England Club chairman Ian Hewitt said.
“We have very carefully considered the alternative measures that might be taken within the UK Government guidance but, given the high profile environment of The Championships, the importance of not allowing sport to be used to promote the Russian regime and our broader concerns for public and player (including family) safety, we do not believe it is viable to proceed on any other basis at The Championships.”
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Woman charged with bigamy after husband claims she married another man
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 10:48 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (Gray News) – A woman in North Carolina is facing charges after her husband claimed she married another man while still married to him.
Detectives with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office investigated the claims and discovered Sue Ann Allison was legally married to two men at the same time.
According to the sheriff’s office, both men live in Alamance County.
Allison was charged with felony bigamy.
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast to east winds to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel and Maui County Windward Waters.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) - Cloudy and breezy with passing windward and mauka showers. Moderate to breezy trades are expected to hold into early next week. More stable conditions will develop today over the Big Island. Highs 80 to 85. Trade winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight, Cloudy conditions continue with numerous showers at night, a few of the stronger showers will drift into leeward areas.
A subtropical jet stream south of the trough axis will keep periods of high-level cirrus clouds drifting over the state through the week. These high clouds will enhance sunrise and sunset colors. A disturbance west of Kauai may increase shower activity over the western half of the state by the end of the week.
Surf along north and west facing shores will trend up through the day as a larger, longer period northwest swell from what was once Typhoon Malakas travels down around the state through Thursday. Surf associated with this swell will peak later today and Thursday and then gradually lower Friday as the north-shifting swell begins to fade late this week. The next moderate size north northwest swell will arrive this weekend. This swell will boost weekend north shore surf heights to levels similar to what will be experienced the next couple of days. A new south swell is forecast to arrive sometime Friday night or Saturday. This will pick south surf back up to more seasonable heights early next week. A slight increase in upstream trades later this week will increase weekend into early week shorter period east wind wave chop along many eastern facing exposures.
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CASPER — With the Biden administration planning to resume oil and gas leasing on federal lands, some areas but not as much as previously expected will be in Wyoming.
The Department of the Interior had said last week that it was resuming such auctions, after a lengthy hiatus.
Officials were planning to issue this week the final environmental assessments and notices 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. That is 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 had reduced the number of Wyoming parcels from 459 to 195. BLM then postponed the sale — the first federal onshore lease sale since President Joe Biden took office in January 2021 — 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.
Regardless of the details, Wyoming’s oil and gas industry isn’t satisfied, according to interviews and statements provided to media including the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
“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, 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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At approximately 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, Green River Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire on Highway 414 in the McKinnon area. Approximately five acres were burned with the cause of the fire unknown. Green River was assisted by Castle Rock Ambulance, BLM Fire, Fire District No. 1, Daggett County Fire and Manila Fire.
Crews were on scene for a little over five hours. GRFD was then dispatched to another reported wild fire in the area at approximately 7:30 p.m. Since crews were still on the scene of the first fire, Green River sent another crew and truck to the second reported fire at mile marker 25 on County Road 1 in the McKinnon area. While the truck and crews from GRFD were in route Chief 1, Larry Erdmann, finished up at the earlier fire and headed to the second fire. Upon arrival Erdmann discovered that this fire was someone performing a prescribed burn.
With the continuing winds and lack of moisture, the fire danger in the region is high. GRFD is asking that people please refrain from outside burning and to report to your local agency if you are performing a prescribed burn. Sweetwater Combined Communications non-emergency numbers are Green River: 307-875-1400 and Rock Springs: 307-362-6575.
The GRFD would like to thank all crews from the area that helped keep the communities safe as well as Sweetwater Combined Communications. SCC not only dispatched the crews but were able to relay messages when crews were in low signal areas.
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ROCK SPRINGS – Rock Springs High School senior Faith Brandt has spent many hours working toward and eventually achieving the Congressional Medal.
The Congressional Award’s origin dates back to 1979, according to congressionalaward.org.
The United States Congress established the award to “recognize initiative, service and achievement in young people.”
“It began as a bipartisan effort in both the United Stated Senate and the House of Representatives.”
The program is open for those between the ages of 14-24 in the United States.
In order to receive the Congressional Award, students work towards earning their Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals.
Each of the levels has participants achieving goals in the following areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration.
To earn the Bronze Medal, participants have to reach 100 hours of voluntary public service; 50 hours in personal development; 50 hours of physical fitness; a two day/one night trip for the expedition/exploration category.
In order to earn the Silver Medal, participants have to reach 200 hours of voluntary public service; 100 hours of personal development; 100 hours of physical fitness; a three day/ two night trip for the expedition/exploration category.
For those working to earn the Gold Medal, participants have to reach 400 hours of voluntary public service; 200 hours of personal development; 200 hours of physical fitness; a five day/four night trip for the expedition/exploration category.
Brandt said that she began the process of working toward achieving the Congressional Award due to hearing about it from friends that had already started on it.
Brandt reached the Bronze Medal during her freshman year.
“I was a freshman in high school when I heard about it from some friends of mine. I went to a meeting at the library where they were discussing it and started getting involved by participating in little volunteer events,” Brandt said. “Later on, I started volunteering at the hospital all summer long when I was around 14.”
For Silver and Gold, it took Brandt a little over a year to reach each of them.
“They have certain due dates for the paperwork to be submitted if you want your medal. I got my Silver Medal junior year of high school,” Brandt said. “Due to COVID-19, they sent it in the mail because they couldn’t hold the ceremony.”
Brandt said that volunteering at the high school national rodeo allowed her to get a significant amount of her volunteer hours completed in order to get the Silver Medal.
“That was definitely the biggest opportunity. There were a lot of us there and it was just so much fun,” Brandt said.
According to Brandt, putting in all of her volunteer hours allowed her to see how much work goes into putting events on.
“It really showed me how important volunteering is. We have a small town and community so we wouldn’t be able to have these fun events without the help from volunteers.”
Baking and cooking were the prominent activities chosen by Brandt in order to complete her personal development hours.
“For one of the medals, I chose to cook for my family 2-3 times a week. That helped me learn how to make dinner and things like that,” Brandt said. “Recently, I took up baking and decorating cakes for family, friends and parties. It was a lot of fun. I liked gaining those new skills and learning things on my own.”
Brandt also got the chance to plan a trip to complete some of her hours for the expedition/exploration category to complete one of the medals.
“I got the chance to go up to Pinedale for a couple of days to learn how to snowboard,” Brandt said. “Because of that trip, it became one of my favorite things to do. The excursions really push you to do new things.”
Recently, Brandt received her Gold Medal during a ceremony in Cheyenne. Along with the other students who achieved all three medals, Brand will receive her Congressional Award during a future ceremony.
For students considering making the choice to start the process of working toward the Congressional Medal, Brandt said that she would encourage them to jump into it.
“Just go do it. It gives you a great opportunity to give back to the community.”
After graduation, Brandt plans to attend a college in St. George, Utah, to work toward a career in the health field.
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ROCK SPRINGS -- The second reading of an ordinance amending Article 4-2 of the ordinances of the city of Rock Springs, entitled “Garbage Collection,” and establishing a citywide disposable waste recycling program was presented during the Rock Springs City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 19.
During a special city council meeting held on March 16, the Ray Lovato Recycling Center’s board president Devon Brubaker gave a presentation in reference to the recycling services offered in Rock Springs.
The letter of intent addressed to the Ray Lovato Recycling Center to require garbage collectors to offer curbside recycling within the city of Rock Springs was approved during the city council meeting on Tuesday, April 5.
Ray Lavato Recycling Center Board President Devon Brubaker was at the meeting to discuss the changes he recommended to the proposed ordinance.
Of the changes that were recommended to be made, one included adding a requirement to the proposed ordinance for the collectors to let residents know which recyclables “are acceptable at least once per quarter.”
Brubaker also suggested making an addition to the ordinance by providing language concerning what type of “receptacle” residents can place their recyclables in.
In order for it to be ready for the third and final reading, the Rock Springs city attorney Richard Beckwith said that he would make all of the changes and additions to the proposed ordinance for it to be read at the next city council meeting.
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Biden to attend White House Correspondents’ Association gala
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner, the first time a sitting president will be at the event since Barack Obama in 2016.
The organization said in a tweet that it was pleased to host Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the dinner April 30 that will honor the First Amendment.
Donald Trump opted to skip the event when he was president, and it was canceled in 2020 and last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” is serving as the event’s entertainer. In 2018, Michelle Wolf’s biting, after-dinner comedy routine grabbed headlines, even in Trump’s absence.
After the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington earlier this month, some of those who attended, including Cabinet members, other administration officials and members of Congress tested positive for COVID-19 amid a surge of cases around the nation’s capital.
Capacity for the upcoming dinner is more than 2,600 and the event is fully booked.
Ashish Jha, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, suggested last weekend that the correspondents’ dinner should move forward. He told “Fox News Sunday” that “we are at the point in this pandemic” where “I think we can gather safely.”
“I don’t think events like that need to be canceled,” Jha said. “I think, if people put in good safeguards, they can make it substantially safer, make sure people are vaccinated, make sure you have testing, improve ventilation.”
The association is requiring that everyone who attends the dinner must be fully vaccinated, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and produce a negative result from a rapid COVID-19 test taken earlier in the day.
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Biden set for first Pacific Northwest trip since election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is stretching his legs this week with a rare overnight visit to the Pacific Northwest, heading to Portland, Oregon, and Seattle.
The trip is part of an expanded travel schedule ahead of the November elections as Biden tries to demonstrate that he has made progress on his agenda while also prodding Congress to do more.
As with most of Biden’s recent trips, new spending on infrastructure will be a centerpiece.
The White House said he plans to visit Portland’s airport on Thursday to talk about investing in a runway that can withstand earthquakes.
Biden is expected to reaffirm his calls for Congress to pass legislation to lower prescription drug prices, as well as highlighting executive actions such as extending the freeze on student loan payments and tweaking the Affordable Care Act.
There will be politics on Biden’s agenda, too. He plans to participate in a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee while in Portland.
Biden is set to spend Thursday night and Friday in Seattle, where he plans to talk about limiting price increases and will observe Earth Day.
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College majors that earn the most money
(Stacker) - Choosing a college major is a big decision. Students must decide to study something that challenges and interests them while balancing the hard realities of the job market and outlook on career paths. A good salary coming out of college is key to a financially secure future, and with increasing student loan debts, choosing a major that yields bigger salaries out the gate becomes even more desirable.
To show just how valuable some college majors can be, Stacker used data from a 2020 PayScale report to rank the top college majors that alumni make the most money from in their respective professional careers.
The rankings, released in 2021, are based on the highest average mid-career salary. For each major, information is provided about potential jobs, the skills students will attain in school, and Bureau of Labor Statistics projections regarding the likelihood of finding a job upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
#20. Actuarial Science
- Early career pay: $67,700
- Mid-career pay: $134,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 43%
Assessing risk within a particular industry falls under the purview of an actuarial science graduate, who uses math and statistics. Insurance companies are the primary employers of actuaries, who help create rates on premiums from life to car insurances. The field is expected to grow rapidly in the next decade, while adding business and analytics courses can help boost graduates’ prospects in what’s becoming a highly competitive job market.
#19. Cognitive Science
- Early career pay: $68,700
- Mid-career pay: $135,200
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 42%
Cognitive science involves studying how the brain processes information, learns, and behaves. A wide range of potential careers awaits those with a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science, including marketing and teaching, as well as game and web development. Attaining a master’s degree or doctorate in the field can greatly enhance job prospects by honing skills like psychology, biology, and chemistry.
#17. Building Science (tie)
- Early career pay: $53,800
- Mid-career pay: $135,900
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 53%
Designing the next generation of buildings that meet the needs of safety, human comfort, and environmental demands is the goal of a building science major. This study combines the skills learned in architecture and construction management and building science majors can expect a job market projected to grow by 10% in the next decade. While a master’s degree is preferred to earn more, those with bachelor’s degrees will attain skills in economics, physics, and construction technology.
#17. Chemical Engineering (tie)
- Early career pay: $76,900
- Mid-career pay: $135,900
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 55%
Skills in math and multiple scientific disciplines are required for a career as a chemical engineer, and graduates will be prepared to tackle issues related to chemical manufacturing. Choosing to focus on a certain discipline, like nanomaterials or oxidation, can give job-seekers a bump in both prospects and pay, as the profession will grow at an average rate. A push toward domestic natural gas and oil will maintain the need for chemical engineers.
#16. Aerospace Studies
- Early career pay: $55,800
- Mid-career pay: $136,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: data not available%
Some majors in aerospace studies are preparing for a life in the Air Force, as coursework falls under the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Graduates are eligible to be commissioned as officers in the Air Force, which sought 3,500 officers to fill recruitment and instructor positions in 2019. Outside of recruiting or teaching, graduates learn about military planning, from developing national security policy to using air and spacecraft for strategic purposes.
#15. Pharmacy
- Early career pay: $68,600
- Mid-career pay: $138,700
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 78%
Becoming a full-fledged pharmacist requires a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in pharmacy. Four-year grads undertake an intensive study of biology and chemistry, while learning about the production and manufacture of pharmaceuticals. The need for professionals in this field is expected to increase rapidly over the next decade, as a growing elderly population creates a rise in demand within the health care industry.
#14. Econometrics
- Early career pay: $64,200
- Mid-career pay: $139,000
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 35%
Econometrics entails using existing financial data to either test existing economic hypotheses or predict future performance. Graduates can find work in a variety of fields, including banking, investment, government, and academics, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting above-average job growth in the next decade.
#13. Systems Engineering
- Early career pay: $77,700
- Mid-career pay: $139,200
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 53%
Systems engineers will finish their four-year degree with the ability to build and manage complex systems, including people, equipment, and software for a variety of businesses. Aside from strong interpersonal and management skills, a systems engineer will possess high mathematics and information security acumen. The International Council on Systems Engineering offers a number of certifications for graduates to enhance their job prospects in this growing field.
#12. Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Early career pay: $77,600
- Mid-career pay: $139,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 56%
Aeronautics and astronautics involve learning the design, manufacturing, and testing of everything that flies in the skies (aeronautics), and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere (astronautics). The job outlook for graduates with a degree in the field is average, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 3% growth by 2029. Proficiency in math, science, and engineering is a must for obtaining an entry-level position, while additional training in computer software can enhance an applicant’s prospects.
#11. Information and Computer Science
- Early career pay: $58,600
- Mid-career pay: $140,900
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 62%
Using both concrete and abstract principles, information and computer science majors learn to solve problems and explore new areas using computers. Graduates will leave school with the ability to create algorithms, understand different programming languages, and utilize artificial intelligence, data mining, and security skills. The need for these professionals is expected to grow at a rate well above the national average, although obtaining a master’s degree is a wise choice to further enhance job prospects.
#10. Electrical Power Engineering
- Early career pay: $76,100
- Mid-career pay: $142,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 68%
Designing, manufacturing, and maintaining electrical equipment are the fields of expertise for graduates with electrical power engineering degrees. A downturn in manufacturing and telecommunications will have an adverse effect on job prospects in the next decade, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting only 3% growth. Students can get ahead by completing internships, and will have to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an engineer-in-training, while further work experience is needed before becoming a professional engineer.
#9. Actuarial Mathematics
- Early career pay: $64,300
- Mid-career pay: $143,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 51%
Actuaries use math and statistics to analyze and assess financial risk for a business, usually in the finance or insurance fields. The field is relatively small, but competitive, and is expected to explode in the next decade at a rate of 20%. Graduates who pass two actuarial exams and have gained valuable internship experience in college in addition to possessing exceptional business skills, will set themselves apart while seeking a job.
#8. Business Computing
- Early career pay: $73,000
- Mid-career pay: $143,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: data not available%
A business computing degree prepares graduates to manage and leverage information systems to support a business. This may even require building new technology systems to maximize efficiency. Alumni of this degree program most often work in information technology roles.
#7. Applied Economics and Management
- Early career pay: $66,100
- Mid-career pay: $146,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 67%
Applied economics and management majors use economic models to predict financial outcomes based on the decisions of a business or individual. Micro and macroeconomics, statistics, advanced algebra, and finance are just a few of the skills necessary to succeed in the field, which is expected to see solid growth in the next decade. Graduates can find work in public policy, private business, and as financial planners, among other paths.
#6. Operations Research
- Early career pay: $83,500
- Mid-career pay: $147,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 54%
The need for increased efficiency among businesses has the demand for operations research analysts projected to grow by 25% in the next decade. Students in the program will learn how to apply practical solutions to complex business problems, using math and statistical analysis to make informed decisions. Since these analysts are needed in a variety of business settings, adding additional specializations, like computer programming, political science, or economics can enhance job prospects.
#5. Public Accounting
- Early career pay: $59,800
- Mid-career pay: $147,700
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 47%
Public accountants offer financial services to businesses and people, like preparing tax documents, auditing financial statements, and providing consulting services. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree isn’t enough to find a job in this growing field, as becoming a Certified Public Accountant requires passing an industry exam, ethics exam, and being supervised by a CPA for six months to two years.
#4. Interaction Design
- Early career pay: $68,300
- Mid-career pay: $155,800
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 55%
The very best interaction design—the process of anticipating and facilitating behaviors between users and technology— is undetectable to the user. When you engage with technology through the click of a mouse or touch of your finger, that is the result of interaction design. When a website feels intuitive or responds to your natural behaviors, that, too, is interaction design. While interaction design is a critical component of UX design, or user experience, smaller companies may only hire a UX designer, a more all-encompassing title. Conversely, large companies often break out the components of UX into separate roles, including interaction designers, visual designers, and information architects.
#3. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Early career pay: $108,500
- Mid-career pay: $159,300
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 46%
There are a wide range of careers for a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science that all involve knowing the workings of both software and hardware for electronic devices. Jobs with this degree vary, from software design for major companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google, to creating systems for the aeronautical field. A firm understanding of computer languages, mathematics, and logic are critical to success, while continued education and certifications can advance job prospects.
#2. Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
- Early career pay: $84,800
- Mid-career pay: $170,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 28%
Utilizing an operations research and industrial engineering degree means using mathematical models, statistical analysis, and real-time observations to design, optimize, and modify complex systems. Managing the flow of guests through an amusement park or scheduling a city’s bus routes are both examples of large scale and highly complex operational systems. As an industrial engineering and operations research degree holder, you can find work in a wide array of industries that require decisions to be made around safety, optimization, and efficiency, including transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and entertainment.
#1. Petroleum Engineering
- Early career pay: $93,200
- Mid-career pay: $187,300
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 67%
Finding and removing oil and natural gas from the Earth falls under the well-paid direction of petroleum engineers. They analyze, design, and implement plans for extraction when a reservoir is found, requiring skills in math, science, mechanical engineering, and physics. The push toward renewable and clean energy may have an adverse effect on job prospects for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, though additional certifications and cooperative programs can boost job prospects.
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Human activity could lead to ‘insect apocalypse,’ study says
(CNN) – Some areas of the world could be heading toward an “insect apocalypse.”
Researchers at the University College London released a new study looking at 20 years of data from more than 6,000 locations.
They also studied nearly 18,000 insect species including butterflies, grasshoppers, dragonflies and bees.
Researchers found that extreme land use combined with warming temperatures are pushing some insect ecosystems toward collapse.
Some areas around the world have already seen a nearly 50% drop in insect populations, with the number of species cut by 27%.
The study’s lead author Charlotte Outhwaite says losing insect populations would threaten global food production due to the important role they play in local ecosystems.
Scientists also say they don’t know when the point of no return is but the findings could be the tip of the iceberg due to limited data in some regions.
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Judge delays Alex Jones trial as Infowars seeks bankruptcy
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 12:27 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge has pushed back the first jury trial over how much conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay the families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
The Infowars host has already lost defamation cases over his comments that the shooting was a hoax. But a judge Wednesday delayed the trial after Infowars this week sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas.
Attorneys for Sandy Hook families have accused Jones of trying to hide millions of dollars in assets.
A new trial date was not set.
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New Mexico fines ‘Rust’ for willful gun safety failures
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin.
New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau said Rust Movie Productions must pay $136,793, and distributed a scathing narrative of safety failures in violation of standard industry protocols, including testimony that production managers took limited or no action to address two misfires on set prior to the fatal shooting. The bureau also documented gun safety complaints from crew members that went unheeded and said weapons specialists were not allowed to make decisions about additional safety training.
“What we had, based on our investigators’ findings, was a set of obvious hazards to employees regarding the use of firearms and management’s failure to act upon those obvious hazards,” Bob Genoway, bureau chief for occupational safety, told The Associated Press.
At a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe on Oct. 21, 2021, Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins inside a small church during setup for the filming of a scene when it went off, killing Hutchins and wounding the director, Joel Souza.
Baldwin said in a December interview with ABC News that he was pointing the gun at Hutchins at her instruction on the New Mexico set of the Western film when it went off without his pulling the trigger.
The new occupational safety report confirms that a large-caliber revolver was handed to Baldwin by an assistant director, David Halls, without consulting with on-set weapons specialists during or after the gun was loaded. Regulators note that Halls also served as safety coordinator and that he was present and witnessed two accidental discharges of rifles on set, and that he and other managers who knew of the misfires took no investigative, corrective or disciplinary action. Crew members expressed surprise and discomfort.
“The Safety Coordinator was present on set and took no direct action to address safety concerns,” the report states. “Management was provided with multiple opportunities to take corrective actions and chose not to do so. As a result of these failures, Director Joel Souza and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were severely injured. Halyna Hutchins succumbed to her injuries.”
A spokesman for Rust Movie Productions did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. An attorney for Baldwin was not immediately available.
James Kenney, secretary of the Environment Department that oversees occupational safety, said the agency dedicated 1,500 staff hours to its investigation, examined hundreds of documents and conducted at least a dozen interviews with cast and crew members.
Investigators found production managers placed tight limits on resources for a small team that controlled weapons on set and failed to address concerns about a shotgun left unattended twice.
Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the daughter of a sharpshooter and consultant to film productions, was limited to eight paid days as an armorer to oversee weapons and training, and was assigned otherwise to lighter duties as a props assistant. As her time as an armorer ran out, Gutierrez Reed warned a manager and was rebuffed.
Safety investigators also note that the production company did not develop a process to ensure live rounds of ammunition were not brought on set, in violation of industry safety protocols. Safety meetings were conducted, but not every day weapons were used, as required.
Kenney said the separate investigations into possible criminal charges are still underway.
He said his agency received no direct safety complaints from cast or crew prior to the fatal shooting, even though anonymity is offered.
“This tragedy, this loss of life, it could have been prevented, and we want people to say something,” he said.
Kenney was appointed in 2019 by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a staunch advocate for the film industry who increased a state cap in industry incentives shortly after taking office.
New Mexico competes with non-Hollywood production sites in states such as Georgia, Louisiana and New York. Film productions have flocked to New Mexico in recent years to seize on its diverse outdoor scenery, moderate costs and generous state incentives, including a rebate of between 25% and 35% of in-state spending for video production that helps filmmakers large and small underwrite their work.
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This version corrects the state workplace safety fine to $136,793 instead of $139,793.
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Pfizer: COVID-19 shots for kids younger than 5 may be ready by June
(CNN) - The COVID-19 vaccine may be available for children younger than 5 years old by this summer.
Pfizer said the shots could be ready by June if the Food and Drug Administration gives its authorization.
The drug maker’s CEO said the FDA has been involved in parts of the process.
Last year, Pfizer and BioNTech had a vaccine for younger children, but officials there weren’t happy with the result from two doses and started testing a possible third dose.
However, the FDA wanted to begin the process for emergency use authorization, so the request was submitted for the two doses.
In February, the FDA said it wanted more data from the third vaccine trial as it moves forward with emergency use authorization.
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Rapper A$AP Rocky arrested at LA airport in connection with 2021 shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper A$AP Rocky was taken into custody Wednesday morning at Los Angeles International Airport in connection with a shooting in Hollywood last year, authorities said.
The performer, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was detained on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement Wednesday.
Mayers, 33, was wanted in connected with a Nov. 6, 2021 shooting after an argument escalated, authorities said. Mayers is accused of firing a handgun at an acquaintance, who sustained a minor injury and later sought medical treatment, police said.
Mayers and two other men ran after the gunfire, police said.
Mayers’ RCA Records publicist and attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
TMZ and NBC News first reported the arrest and details of the 2021 shooting.
Mayers had been photographed days earlier in Barbados with Rihanna. The high-profile celebrity couple announced in January that they were expecting their first child together. They haven’t revealed the due date.
Mayers released his last studio album four years ago and like Rihanna has become as known for fashion trendsetting as he is for music. He was the focus of international attention in 2019 after being detained for nearly a month in Sweden following a street brawl. He was found guilty of assault and given a “conditional sentence” that meant no additional time in jail.
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Arts Council of the Valley participates in Great Community Give
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The five major programs of Art Council of the Valley are Advancing the Arts Grants, Court Square Theatre, First Fridays of the Valley, Smith House Galleries and Public Art.
“We help cultivate the arts in Harrisonburg. The arts truly connect people and connect communities,” Jenny Burden, executive director of the Arts Council of the Valley, explained.
Last month, the organization was able to award local artists $15,000 in grants. For the past 20 years, they have awarded more than $400,000 in grant funding to artists as well as school art programs.
“For example, at Bluestone Elementary School in Harrisonburg, the fifth grade students wrote and performed their own song,” Burden explained. “The teachers are appreciative because sometimes the arts budget gets cut and we try to fill that void.”
The Smith House Galleries shows 12 different exhibitions year-round.
“We show local and regional artists, here at the galleries we show emerging artists as well as well established,” she said.
One exhibit open right now is the work of local artist Greg Versen.
“These are a result of his exploration of water,” Burden said.
Burden says the money raised from this year’s Great Community Give will help fund all their programs, supporting not only local artists but students and the community to interact with art.
“It is a common language for everyone. Everyone can speak art.”
For more information on the Arts Council of the Valley, click here.
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Biden to attend White House Correspondents’ Association gala
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner, the first time a sitting president will be at the event since Barack Obama in 2016.
The organization said in a tweet that it was pleased to host Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the dinner April 30 that will honor the First Amendment.
Donald Trump opted to skip the event when he was president, and it was canceled in 2020 and last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” is serving as the event’s entertainer. In 2018, Michelle Wolf’s biting, after-dinner comedy routine grabbed headlines, even in Trump’s absence.
After the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington earlier this month, some of those who attended, including Cabinet members, other administration officials and members of Congress tested positive for COVID-19 amid a surge of cases around the nation’s capital.
Capacity for the upcoming dinner is more than 2,600 and the event is fully booked.
Ashish Jha, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, suggested last weekend that the correspondents’ dinner should move forward. He told “Fox News Sunday” that “we are at the point in this pandemic” where “I think we can gather safely.”
“I don’t think events like that need to be canceled,” Jha said. “I think, if people put in good safeguards, they can make it substantially safer, make sure people are vaccinated, make sure you have testing, improve ventilation.”
The association is requiring that everyone who attends the dinner must be fully vaccinated, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and produce a negative result from a rapid COVID-19 test taken earlier in the day.
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Biden set for first Pacific Northwest trip since election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is stretching his legs this week with a rare overnight visit to the Pacific Northwest, heading to Portland, Oregon, and Seattle.
The trip is part of an expanded travel schedule ahead of the November elections as Biden tries to demonstrate that he has made progress on his agenda while also prodding Congress to do more.
As with most of Biden’s recent trips, new spending on infrastructure will be a centerpiece.
The White House said he plans to visit Portland’s airport on Thursday to talk about investing in a runway that can withstand earthquakes.
Biden is expected to reaffirm his calls for Congress to pass legislation to lower prescription drug prices, as well as highlighting executive actions such as extending the freeze on student loan payments and tweaking the Affordable Care Act.
There will be politics on Biden’s agenda, too. He plans to participate in a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee while in Portland.
Biden is set to spend Thursday night and Friday in Seattle, where he plans to talk about limiting price increases and will observe Earth Day.
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College majors that earn the most money
(Stacker) - Choosing a college major is a big decision. Students must decide to study something that challenges and interests them while balancing the hard realities of the job market and outlook on career paths. A good salary coming out of college is key to a financially secure future, and with increasing student loan debts, choosing a major that yields bigger salaries out the gate becomes even more desirable.
To show just how valuable some college majors can be, Stacker used data from a 2020 PayScale report to rank the top college majors that alumni make the most money from in their respective professional careers.
The rankings, released in 2021, are based on the highest average mid-career salary. For each major, information is provided about potential jobs, the skills students will attain in school, and Bureau of Labor Statistics projections regarding the likelihood of finding a job upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
#20. Actuarial Science
- Early career pay: $67,700
- Mid-career pay: $134,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 43%
Assessing risk within a particular industry falls under the purview of an actuarial science graduate, who uses math and statistics. Insurance companies are the primary employers of actuaries, who help create rates on premiums from life to car insurances. The field is expected to grow rapidly in the next decade, while adding business and analytics courses can help boost graduates’ prospects in what’s becoming a highly competitive job market.
#19. Cognitive Science
- Early career pay: $68,700
- Mid-career pay: $135,200
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 42%
Cognitive science involves studying how the brain processes information, learns, and behaves. A wide range of potential careers awaits those with a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science, including marketing and teaching, as well as game and web development. Attaining a master’s degree or doctorate in the field can greatly enhance job prospects by honing skills like psychology, biology, and chemistry.
#17. Building Science (tie)
- Early career pay: $53,800
- Mid-career pay: $135,900
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 53%
Designing the next generation of buildings that meet the needs of safety, human comfort, and environmental demands is the goal of a building science major. This study combines the skills learned in architecture and construction management and building science majors can expect a job market projected to grow by 10% in the next decade. While a master’s degree is preferred to earn more, those with bachelor’s degrees will attain skills in economics, physics, and construction technology.
#17. Chemical Engineering (tie)
- Early career pay: $76,900
- Mid-career pay: $135,900
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 55%
Skills in math and multiple scientific disciplines are required for a career as a chemical engineer, and graduates will be prepared to tackle issues related to chemical manufacturing. Choosing to focus on a certain discipline, like nanomaterials or oxidation, can give job-seekers a bump in both prospects and pay, as the profession will grow at an average rate. A push toward domestic natural gas and oil will maintain the need for chemical engineers.
#16. Aerospace Studies
- Early career pay: $55,800
- Mid-career pay: $136,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: data not available%
Some majors in aerospace studies are preparing for a life in the Air Force, as coursework falls under the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Graduates are eligible to be commissioned as officers in the Air Force, which sought 3,500 officers to fill recruitment and instructor positions in 2019. Outside of recruiting or teaching, graduates learn about military planning, from developing national security policy to using air and spacecraft for strategic purposes.
#15. Pharmacy
- Early career pay: $68,600
- Mid-career pay: $138,700
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 78%
Becoming a full-fledged pharmacist requires a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in pharmacy. Four-year grads undertake an intensive study of biology and chemistry, while learning about the production and manufacture of pharmaceuticals. The need for professionals in this field is expected to increase rapidly over the next decade, as a growing elderly population creates a rise in demand within the health care industry.
#14. Econometrics
- Early career pay: $64,200
- Mid-career pay: $139,000
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 35%
Econometrics entails using existing financial data to either test existing economic hypotheses or predict future performance. Graduates can find work in a variety of fields, including banking, investment, government, and academics, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting above-average job growth in the next decade.
#13. Systems Engineering
- Early career pay: $77,700
- Mid-career pay: $139,200
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 53%
Systems engineers will finish their four-year degree with the ability to build and manage complex systems, including people, equipment, and software for a variety of businesses. Aside from strong interpersonal and management skills, a systems engineer will possess high mathematics and information security acumen. The International Council on Systems Engineering offers a number of certifications for graduates to enhance their job prospects in this growing field.
#12. Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Early career pay: $77,600
- Mid-career pay: $139,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 56%
Aeronautics and astronautics involve learning the design, manufacturing, and testing of everything that flies in the skies (aeronautics), and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere (astronautics). The job outlook for graduates with a degree in the field is average, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 3% growth by 2029. Proficiency in math, science, and engineering is a must for obtaining an entry-level position, while additional training in computer software can enhance an applicant’s prospects.
#11. Information and Computer Science
- Early career pay: $58,600
- Mid-career pay: $140,900
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 62%
Using both concrete and abstract principles, information and computer science majors learn to solve problems and explore new areas using computers. Graduates will leave school with the ability to create algorithms, understand different programming languages, and utilize artificial intelligence, data mining, and security skills. The need for these professionals is expected to grow at a rate well above the national average, although obtaining a master’s degree is a wise choice to further enhance job prospects.
#10. Electrical Power Engineering
- Early career pay: $76,100
- Mid-career pay: $142,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 68%
Designing, manufacturing, and maintaining electrical equipment are the fields of expertise for graduates with electrical power engineering degrees. A downturn in manufacturing and telecommunications will have an adverse effect on job prospects in the next decade, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting only 3% growth. Students can get ahead by completing internships, and will have to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an engineer-in-training, while further work experience is needed before becoming a professional engineer.
#9. Actuarial Mathematics
- Early career pay: $64,300
- Mid-career pay: $143,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 51%
Actuaries use math and statistics to analyze and assess financial risk for a business, usually in the finance or insurance fields. The field is relatively small, but competitive, and is expected to explode in the next decade at a rate of 20%. Graduates who pass two actuarial exams and have gained valuable internship experience in college in addition to possessing exceptional business skills, will set themselves apart while seeking a job.
#8. Business Computing
- Early career pay: $73,000
- Mid-career pay: $143,600
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: data not available%
A business computing degree prepares graduates to manage and leverage information systems to support a business. This may even require building new technology systems to maximize efficiency. Alumni of this degree program most often work in information technology roles.
#7. Applied Economics and Management
- Early career pay: $66,100
- Mid-career pay: $146,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 67%
Applied economics and management majors use economic models to predict financial outcomes based on the decisions of a business or individual. Micro and macroeconomics, statistics, advanced algebra, and finance are just a few of the skills necessary to succeed in the field, which is expected to see solid growth in the next decade. Graduates can find work in public policy, private business, and as financial planners, among other paths.
#6. Operations Research
- Early career pay: $83,500
- Mid-career pay: $147,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 54%
The need for increased efficiency among businesses has the demand for operations research analysts projected to grow by 25% in the next decade. Students in the program will learn how to apply practical solutions to complex business problems, using math and statistical analysis to make informed decisions. Since these analysts are needed in a variety of business settings, adding additional specializations, like computer programming, political science, or economics can enhance job prospects.
#5. Public Accounting
- Early career pay: $59,800
- Mid-career pay: $147,700
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 47%
Public accountants offer financial services to businesses and people, like preparing tax documents, auditing financial statements, and providing consulting services. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree isn’t enough to find a job in this growing field, as becoming a Certified Public Accountant requires passing an industry exam, ethics exam, and being supervised by a CPA for six months to two years.
#4. Interaction Design
- Early career pay: $68,300
- Mid-career pay: $155,800
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 55%
The very best interaction design—the process of anticipating and facilitating behaviors between users and technology— is undetectable to the user. When you engage with technology through the click of a mouse or touch of your finger, that is the result of interaction design. When a website feels intuitive or responds to your natural behaviors, that, too, is interaction design. While interaction design is a critical component of UX design, or user experience, smaller companies may only hire a UX designer, a more all-encompassing title. Conversely, large companies often break out the components of UX into separate roles, including interaction designers, visual designers, and information architects.
#3. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Early career pay: $108,500
- Mid-career pay: $159,300
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 46%
There are a wide range of careers for a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science that all involve knowing the workings of both software and hardware for electronic devices. Jobs with this degree vary, from software design for major companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google, to creating systems for the aeronautical field. A firm understanding of computer languages, mathematics, and logic are critical to success, while continued education and certifications can advance job prospects.
#2. Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
- Early career pay: $84,800
- Mid-career pay: $170,400
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 28%
Utilizing an operations research and industrial engineering degree means using mathematical models, statistical analysis, and real-time observations to design, optimize, and modify complex systems. Managing the flow of guests through an amusement park or scheduling a city’s bus routes are both examples of large scale and highly complex operational systems. As an industrial engineering and operations research degree holder, you can find work in a wide array of industries that require decisions to be made around safety, optimization, and efficiency, including transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and entertainment.
#1. Petroleum Engineering
- Early career pay: $93,200
- Mid-career pay: $187,300
- Share of alumni who say their work makes the world a better place: 67%
Finding and removing oil and natural gas from the Earth falls under the well-paid direction of petroleum engineers. They analyze, design, and implement plans for extraction when a reservoir is found, requiring skills in math, science, mechanical engineering, and physics. The push toward renewable and clean energy may have an adverse effect on job prospects for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, though additional certifications and cooperative programs can boost job prospects.
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Human activity could lead to ‘insect apocalypse,’ study says
(CNN) – Some areas of the world could be heading toward an “insect apocalypse.”
Researchers at the University College London released a new study looking at 20 years of data from more than 6,000 locations.
They also studied nearly 18,000 insect species including butterflies, grasshoppers, dragonflies and bees.
Researchers found that extreme land use combined with warming temperatures are pushing some insect ecosystems toward collapse.
Some areas around the world have already seen a nearly 50% drop in insect populations, with the number of species cut by 27%.
The study’s lead author Charlotte Outhwaite says losing insect populations would threaten global food production due to the important role they play in local ecosystems.
Scientists also say they don’t know when the point of no return is but the findings could be the tip of the iceberg due to limited data in some regions.
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Judge delays Alex Jones trial as Infowars seeks bankruptcy
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 12:27 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge has pushed back the first jury trial over how much conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay the families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
The Infowars host has already lost defamation cases over his comments that the shooting was a hoax. But a judge Wednesday delayed the trial after Infowars this week sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas.
Attorneys for Sandy Hook families have accused Jones of trying to hide millions of dollars in assets.
A new trial date was not set.
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New Mexico fines ‘Rust’ for willful gun safety failures
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin.
New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau said Rust Movie Productions must pay $136,793, and distributed a scathing narrative of safety failures in violation of standard industry protocols, including testimony that production managers took limited or no action to address two misfires on set prior to the fatal shooting. The bureau also documented gun safety complaints from crew members that went unheeded and said weapons specialists were not allowed to make decisions about additional safety training.
“What we had, based on our investigators’ findings, was a set of obvious hazards to employees regarding the use of firearms and management’s failure to act upon those obvious hazards,” Bob Genoway, bureau chief for occupational safety, told The Associated Press.
At a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe on Oct. 21, 2021, Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins inside a small church during setup for the filming of a scene when it went off, killing Hutchins and wounding the director, Joel Souza.
Baldwin said in a December interview with ABC News that he was pointing the gun at Hutchins at her instruction on the New Mexico set of the Western film when it went off without his pulling the trigger.
The new occupational safety report confirms that a large-caliber revolver was handed to Baldwin by an assistant director, David Halls, without consulting with on-set weapons specialists during or after the gun was loaded. Regulators note that Halls also served as safety coordinator and that he was present and witnessed two accidental discharges of rifles on set, and that he and other managers who knew of the misfires took no investigative, corrective or disciplinary action. Crew members expressed surprise and discomfort.
“The Safety Coordinator was present on set and took no direct action to address safety concerns,” the report states. “Management was provided with multiple opportunities to take corrective actions and chose not to do so. As a result of these failures, Director Joel Souza and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were severely injured. Halyna Hutchins succumbed to her injuries.”
A spokesman for Rust Movie Productions did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. An attorney for Baldwin was not immediately available.
James Kenney, secretary of the Environment Department that oversees occupational safety, said the agency dedicated 1,500 staff hours to its investigation, examined hundreds of documents and conducted at least a dozen interviews with cast and crew members.
Investigators found production managers placed tight limits on resources for a small team that controlled weapons on set and failed to address concerns about a shotgun left unattended twice.
Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the daughter of a sharpshooter and consultant to film productions, was limited to eight paid days as an armorer to oversee weapons and training, and was assigned otherwise to lighter duties as a props assistant. As her time as an armorer ran out, Gutierrez Reed warned a manager and was rebuffed.
Safety investigators also note that the production company did not develop a process to ensure live rounds of ammunition were not brought on set, in violation of industry safety protocols. Safety meetings were conducted, but not every day weapons were used, as required.
Kenney said the separate investigations into possible criminal charges are still underway.
He said his agency received no direct safety complaints from cast or crew prior to the fatal shooting, even though anonymity is offered.
“This tragedy, this loss of life, it could have been prevented, and we want people to say something,” he said.
Kenney was appointed in 2019 by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a staunch advocate for the film industry who increased a state cap in industry incentives shortly after taking office.
New Mexico competes with non-Hollywood production sites in states such as Georgia, Louisiana and New York. Film productions have flocked to New Mexico in recent years to seize on its diverse outdoor scenery, moderate costs and generous state incentives, including a rebate of between 25% and 35% of in-state spending for video production that helps filmmakers large and small underwrite their work.
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Pfizer: COVID-19 shots for kids younger than 5 may be ready by June
(CNN) - The COVID-19 vaccine may be available for children younger than 5 years old by this summer.
Pfizer said the shots could be ready by June if the Food and Drug Administration gives its authorization.
The drug maker’s CEO said the FDA has been involved in parts of the process.
Last year, Pfizer and BioNTech had a vaccine for younger children, but officials there weren’t happy with the result from two doses and started testing a possible third dose.
However, the FDA wanted to begin the process for emergency use authorization, so the request was submitted for the two doses.
In February, the FDA said it wanted more data from the third vaccine trial as it moves forward with emergency use authorization.
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Rapper A$AP Rocky arrested at LA airport in connection with 2021 shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper A$AP Rocky was taken into custody Wednesday morning at Los Angeles International Airport in connection with a shooting in Hollywood last year, authorities said.
The performer, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was detained on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement Wednesday.
Mayers, 33, was wanted in connected with a Nov. 6, 2021 shooting after an argument escalated, authorities said. Mayers is accused of firing a handgun at an acquaintance, who sustained a minor injury and later sought medical treatment, police said.
Mayers and two other men ran after the gunfire, police said.
Mayers’ RCA Records publicist and attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
TMZ and NBC News first reported the arrest and details of the 2021 shooting.
Mayers had been photographed days earlier in Barbados with Rihanna. The high-profile celebrity couple announced in January that they were expecting their first child together. They haven’t revealed the due date.
Mayers released his last studio album four years ago and like Rihanna has become as known for fashion trendsetting as he is for music. He was the focus of international attention in 2019 after being detained for nearly a month in Sweden following a street brawl. He was found guilty of assault and given a “conditional sentence” that meant no additional time in jail.
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Victoria’s Secret gets first male ambassador
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 12:02 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
(CNN) - The Victoria’s Secret brand has its first male ambassador.
Darren Barnet, an actor and producer best known for his role in the Netflix series, “Never Have I Ever,” will promote Pink’s gender-free collection and participate in the launch of its fleece shirt jacket.
Barnet will also be part of the company’s Mental Health Awareness Month events, including an Instagram live conversation.
The company said this move is part of its overall focus on inclusivity.
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Virginia COVID-19 cases rise by 1,207 Wednesday
13,347,522 total PCR tests have been run for the virus in Virginia, with 1,688,068 positive cases.
Due to the number of vaccinations across our region, we will no longer be updating the COVID-19 hotline.
As of Wednesday, April 20, Virginia has had 1,688,068 total cases of COVID-19, including confirmed lab tests and clinical diagnoses, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
The Virginia Department of Health reports a 7.2% 7-day positivity rate for total PCR testing encounters.
Additional deaths were reported this Monday, leaving the death toll at 20,099.
For a comprehensive summary of COVID-19 cases and testing in Virginia, you can visit the Virginia Department of Health’s website and view their COVID-19 dashboard.
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, vaccine eligibility expanded to all individuals in the Commonwealth age 16 and above.
On Thursday, April 22, 2021, former Governor Northam announced an ease in some of the COVID-19 restrictions for social gatherings that began on Saturday, May 15:
- Social gatherings: The maximum number of individuals permitted in a social gathering will increase to 100 people for indoor settings and 250 people for outdoor settings. Social gatherings are currently limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.
- Entertainment venues: Indoor entertainment and public amusement venues will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity or 1,000 people, up from 30 percent capacity or 500 people. Outdoor venues will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity — up from 30 percent — with no specific cap on the number of attendees.
- Recreational sporting events: The number of spectators allowed at indoor recreational sporting events will increase from 100 to 250 spectators or 50 percent capacity, whichever is less. Outdoor recreational sporting events will increase from 500 to 1,000 people or 50 percent capacity, whichever is less.
- Alcohol sales: Restaurants may return to selling alcohol after midnight, and dining room closures will no longer be required between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday, May 13, 2021, vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear a mask in most circumstances. On Friday, May 14, 2021, Former governor Ralph Northam announced the mask mandate in Virginia would be lifted, and capacity and social distancing restrictions will end on May 28.
Statewide case totals and testing numbers as of April 20
By April 20, the Virginia Department of Health had received reports of 1,211,990 confirmed cases and 476,078 probable cases of COVID-19 across the commonwealth.
Those positive test results are out of 13,347,522 total PCR tests administered in Virginia.
At this point, 49,612 Virginians have been hospitalized due to the disease caused by the virus, and at least 20,099 have died of causes related to the disease.
Where are our local cases?
Here’s a breakdown of cases for our region as of 10:00 a.m. April 20.
Central Shenandoah Health District: 67,225 total cases
Beginning March 10, 2022, the Locality dashboard is no longer being published. Cases by report date and cases by date of illness can be viewed by locality on the Cases dashboard.
Total PCR tests: 427,700
Lord Fairfax Health District: 54,559 total cases
Total PCR tests: 365,337
Northwest Total Outbreaks: 1,002 reported, including 322 in long term care facilities, 89 in K-12 settings, 73 in healthcare settings, 41 in correctional facilities, 330 in congregate settings, 65 in colleges/universities, and 82 in child care settings.
Note: VDH has changed the way it tracks outbreaks. They are now grouped by regions instead of health districts.
COVID-19 Vaccine in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health has launched a data dashboard showcasing the number of COVID-19 vaccines that have been distributed and administered throughout the commonwealth.
According to the data dashboard, as of April 20, 7,018,841 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 6,278,039 people are fully vaccinated.
18,760,725 total vaccine doses have been distributed throughout the state.
Recovery
The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association’s online dashboard indicates that, as of April 20, at least 107,798 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the hospital.
Unlike the VDH data that reports cumulative hospitalizations, their data on hospitalizations reflects hospitalized patients confirmed positive for COVID-19, and that number is 166.
West Virginia updates
Here at WHSV, we cover Grant County, Hardy County and Pendleton County. The below information is the most recent data from each counties’ health department. You can find West Virginia’s COVID-19 dashboard here.
There are 499,445 total cases in West Virginia as of April 20.
Grant County: 3,774 total COVID-19 cases
Hardy County: 4,180 total COVID-19 cases
Pendleton County: 1,962 total COVID-19 cases
For the latest factual information on COVID-19, you’re encouraged to check both the Virginia Department of Health and the CDC.
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Free Resources Identify Top Scams Facing Military Community and Ways to Fight Back
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AARP launched the AARP Veterans Fraud Center, a new online education and resource center to help protect veterans, service members and their families against fraud.
According to an AARP survey, one in three military/veteran adults reported losing money to scams that are specifically trying to take advantage of the trust they have in the military community. Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population. These individuals lost more than $267 million in 2021, up from $102 million in 2020 (a 162% increase), according to the Federal Trade Commission.
"Targeting scams at members of the military community is unconscionable," said Troy Broussard, Senior Advisor, AARP Veterans and Military Families Initiative and U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran. "The AARP Veterans Fraud Center is designed to alert veterans and their families about the latest scams and how to avoid them."
Top scams aimed at veterans include:
- Benefit Buyouts: Turning over U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pension and/or disability benefits for a supposed lump-sum payment that never materializes (47%).
- Fraudulent records scam: Paying for updated personal military records (32%).
- The fake charitable giving request: Donating to fake veteran charities (32%).
Free resources in the AARP Veterans Fraud Center include:
- A new AARP Watchdog Alert Handbook: Veterans' Edition, highlighting tips to detect the most common ways con artists target veterans and military families;
- The AARP Fraud Watch Network and Scam-Tracking Map; and
- Operation Protect Veterans—a joint program of the AARP Fraud Watch Network and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Some top tips AARP's Fraud Watch Network recommends include: signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry and using a call-blocking service; using strong and unique passwords for each online account; using two-factor authentication when available; and placing a free security freeze on credit reports at each of the three major credit bureaus. Also, veterans never have to pay for their service records or earned benefits—if told otherwise, it's a scam.
To learn more about the AARP Veterans Fraud Center and to download a free copy of the new Watchdog Alert Handbook: Veterans' Edition, visit www.aarp.org/vetsfraudcenter. For additional resources and information on AARP's support for veterans and military families, including caregiving, competing in today's job market, and connecting with earned service benefits, visit www.aarp.org/veterans.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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Shareholders with $100,000 losses or more are encouraged to contact the firm
BENSALEM, Pa., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Affirm Holdings, Inc. ("Affirm" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AFRM).
Class Period: February 12, 2021 – February 10, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: April 29, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Affirm investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Affirm's buy now, pay later service facilitated excessive consumer debt, regulatory arbitrage, and data harvesting; (2) the foregoing subjected Affirm to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action; (3) Affirm maintained inadequate disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (4) the Company's Tweet contained only selected metrics from its second quarter 2022 financial results, which caused investors to believe that the Company had performed better than it actually did; (5) the Tweet omitted material details, including that Affirm's quarterly loss was $0.57 per share, which was necessary in order to make the statement made not misleading; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA) between June 28, 2018 and September 2, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Akebia securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Akebia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4028 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) vadadustat was not as safe in treating NDD-CKD patients with anemia as defendants had represented; (2) as a result, defendants overstated the PRO2TECT Program's clinical prospects; (3) accordingly, defendants also overstated vadadustat's overall commercial and regulatory prospects; and (4) as a result, Akebia's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Akebia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4028 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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BRUSSELS and TEL AVIV, Israel, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aliaxis, a world leader enabling access to water and energy through inventive fluid management solutions, has signed an investment agreement and will be partnering with CropX, a global leader in agtech solutions for full farm management.
Through this partnership, Aliaxis and CropX will collaborate in the field of data driven precision irrigation. As irrigated crops, livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and forestry account for roughly 70 per cent of total freshwater withdrawals globally, efficient water usage in agriculture is clearly becoming more and more important.
Eric Olsen, CEO of Aliaxis says: "Among the focus areas of Aliaxis Next, our recently created division, is 'Water for Food'. With this division, we focus on growth beyond our core business and want to create a next generation of solutions with real societal impact. Partnering with CropX is fully in line with this ambition, as their unique approach allows farmers to monitor both below & above ground crop data, and to significantly increase crop efficiency."
Tomer Tzach, CEO of CropX declares: "We are very happy to be teaming up with Aliaxis. It is very exciting for us to get the support of a global leader that offers water and irrigation systems to customers in different parts of the world. It will support our expansion and the further development of our business. I am confident that the advanced digital intelligence we offer will also be beneficial to Aliaxis' agricultural customers."
The financial details of this agreement will not be disclosed.
Media contacts:
Aliaxis
Lars Vervoort
E: lvervoort@aliaxis.com
T: +32 (0)2 775 57 33
CropX
Hanna Day-Woodruff
E: hanna.dw@cropx.com
About Aliaxis: Aliaxis is a global leader in fluid management systems for building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture applications. The company provides communities around the world with sustainable innovative solutions for water and energy, leading the industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of its customers and of society. With a global workforce of 14,000+ employees, Aliaxis offers specific solutions that meet our customers' most demanding needs across the globe. Aliaxis is active through leading local brands and operating in over 40 countries, combining local solutions with global innovation and operational excellence. The company is privately owned, with its global headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. More on www.aliaxis.com
About CropX: Since 2017, CropX has been helping farmers everywhere grow more with less - less water, less fertilizer, less chemicals and less stress. Its technologies and cloud-based platform offer advanced farm intelligence to farmers in over 50 countries, across all the arable continents, on over 75 crop types. With experienced teams of agronomists, data scientists, and engineers, CropX is committed to improving and simplifying digital tools for profitable and sustainable farm management. More on www.cropx.com
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Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb, a U.S. Navy veteran, assisted by 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan, make the reveal and pledge support to the cause
INDIANAPOLIS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an interesting turn of events, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb got behind the wheel today at the state capitol to drive 2013 Indianapolis 500 Winner Tony Kanaan to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The two joined forces to reveal Chip Ganassi Racing and The American Legion's No. 1 Honda livery for the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500.
"The Governor provided me some great tips on how to drive and win," said Kanaan, who hopes to take home a second title at the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend. "In the past, I have driven with two ones on my car, but this year I am proud to have only one and encourage all Americans to "Be The One" to help The American Legion end veteran suicide."
The eye-catching race car is covered with the words "Be the One," which will serve as the tagline for the nationwide awareness campaign The American Legion will launch Memorial Day weekend.
"Creating awareness to help end veteran suicide is a cause we can all get behind," said Chip Ganassi, owner of Chip Ganassi Racing. "When you have that kind of purpose driving you, you fight harder to win, and we want to win for our nation's veterans."
Among the goals of the "Be the One" campaign is ending the stigma around veteran suicide which is preventing military members and veterans from asking for help.
"Stigma is real," said Dean Kessel, chief marketing officer for The American Legion. "We must remove the barriers that are preventing veterans from asking for help and we could not think of a better place to get the message out there than at the greatest race in all of motorsports."
The American Legion, the nation's largest veterans service organization, is also an official charity of INDYCAR. They hope to leverage this relationship and engage other important leaders like Governor Holcomb, a veteran of the United States Navy, to get the message out there and their goal across the finish line.
This is the second year that The American Legion and Chip Ganassi Racing have teamed up for the Indianapolis 500. This is Kanaan's 21st appearance in the race and he finished 10th in last year's 500.
About The American Legion
The American Legion is the largest veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members in more than 12,000 posts across the nation. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to service members and veterans.
About Chip Ganassi Racing
Chip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for over 30 years and is considered one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports. Today, his teams include four Honda cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, two Cadillac Dpi's in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and one GMC Hummer EV in Extreme E. Overall, his teams have 21 championships and more than 230 victories, including four wins in the Indianapolis 500, eight Rolex 24 At Daytona victories, and wins in the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ganassi boasts state-of-the-art facilities in Indianapolis, where INDYCAR, IMSA and Extreme E teams are located, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh. For more information, visit, www.chipganassiracing.com.
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Names TEZ Founder Ken Lovegreen Vice Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer
PLANO, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- App-free parking software and payments innovator TEZ Technology ("TEZ" or the "Company") today announced it has appointed industry veteran Mike Simmons to Chief Executive Officer, given the Company's rapid growth trajectory. Mr. Simmons is a proven leader of high-growth companies, having previously founded and scaled parking technology provider T2 Systems as its CEO. Now as CEO of TEZ, Mr. Simmons will be responsible for expanding the Company's North American operations while also leading its growing international footprint.
TEZ, whose customers include hospitality, retail, restaurants, healthcare, Class-A office, mixed-use, residential, sports and entertainment, university, and municipal clients, is a portfolio company of Tritium Partners, a private equity firm focused on technology and services companies.
Concurrently, the Company announced that founder and former CEO Ken Lovegreen will become Vice Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer. Mr. Lovegreen will work closely with Mr. Simmons and other key stakeholders to set the Company's vision for the future, focusing his time and expertise on key strategic initiatives including the advancement of cutting-edge innovation and product enhancements for the benefit of TEZ clients. Mr. Lovegreen is known for having invented and patented the world-renowned restaurant paging systems as founder and CEO of Long Range Systems.
"TEZ is leading the way in app-free innovation during this transformational time in the parking and mobility industry. We are pleased to combine Mike's operational expertise and demonstrated leadership capacity with Ken's unwavering commitment to innovation as a passionate 'Idea Guy.' I am very excited to have two proven industry thought leaders and subject matter experts working side by side with the TEZ board as we tackle new opportunities and expansion plans," said Matt Bowman, Managing Partner at Tritium Partners.
Mr. Simmons is a 30-year parking industry technology veteran who joined TEZ in 2021 as its Executive Chairman to work closely with management on strategy, operating plans, and organizational structure. Before that, he served as founder and CEO of T2 Systems, where he helped create multiple parking solutions, including parking management and enforcement platforms. He oversaw the company's ascension through multiple phases of unprecedented growth and institutional acquisitions over a period of 25 years. Previously, Mr. Simmons served as CEO of Sharpen Technologies, where he helped the company raise $40M in growth capital and grow its operations, fueling a significant increase in enterprise value.
"My continued interest in technological innovation in the parking and mobility industry led me to TEZ, where Ken and a team of innovators had been transforming the industry through modern, app-free, hardware-light solutions since 2011. I believe our app-free approach and functionality make it easy for customers to access and make payments in multiple venues including self-park and valet operations, and I am extremely pleased to be working with Ken and the entire TEZ team as we increase utilization and adoption of the TEZ suite of solutions," said Mr. Simmons.
"With the rapid adoption of contactless payments for consumer transactions in public and private-sector parking and mobility operations, TEZ is perfectly positioned as the app-free innovator. I look forward to continued collaboration with our leadership, research and development teams, and industry partners, as we capitalize on TEZ's core differentiators to fuel our growth," added Mr. Lovegreen.
TEZ empowers owners and operators of parking related real estate to "go mobile" and generate significantly more revenue and efficiencies, automating traditional paper ticket processes, promoting client brand awareness, and greatly enhancing guest experiences. For more information visit https://teztechnology.com/
Founded in 2013, Tritium Partners is a private equity firm focused on technology and services companies with exceptional growth potential. With more than $1.2 billion of assets under management, Tritium actively partners with talented founders and executives to build market-leading companies through high-growth strategies, while maintaining capital efficiency. Tritium's approach emphasizes creating long-term value through both strategic growth initiatives and acquisitions, with specialized expertise in FinTech and financial services, Internet marketplaces, software data and analytics, supply chain and logistics, and tech-enabled business services. For more information, please visit www.tritiumpartners.com.
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Leinart Consulting
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MEXICO CITY, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the United States, and Colombia, today announced that shareholders approved the following resolutions and considered the following matters at the General Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting held in Mexico City on April 20, 2022:
General Annual Ordinary
Meeting Summary of Resolutions
- Approval of the report submitted by the Chief Executive Officer to the Board of Directors, accompanied by the independent auditor's report, with respect to the operations and results of the Company during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as well as the Board of Directors' opinion regarding the content of said report.
- Approval of the report submitted by the Board of Directors which contains the principal accounting and reporting policies and criteria followed in the preparation of the Company's financial information. Furthermore, note was taken of the report submitted by the Board of Directors with respect to the transactions entered into with Related Persons and Relevant Shareholders, or contracts exceeding US$2,000,000.00.
- Due note was taken that the report of the activities and operations in which the Board of Directors intervened, pursuant to Article 28 IV (e) of the Securities Market Law, was not prepared because during the fiscal year ended on December 31st, 2021, the Board of Directors did not intervene in any such activities or operations to be reported.
- Approval of the audited individual and consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2021.
- Approval of the report submitted by the Audit and Corporate Practices Committee of the Company with respect to its activities during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
- Approval of the activities of the Board of Directors during the year ended December 31, 2021.
- Approval of the report on fulfillment of the tax obligations of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Due note was taken that the report for the year ended December 31, 2021, has not yet been issued and will be presented for approval at the first General Shareholders' Meeting to be held after the report is issued.
- Approval to set aside 5% of the accumulated net profits for the year ended December 31, 2021, to increase the legal reserve of the Company, in accordance with Article 20 of the Mexican General Corporations Law (Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles).
- Approval of (i) an ordinary cash dividend from accumulated retained earnings in the amount of Ps. 9.03 (nine pesos and three cents, Mexican legal tender) per share; as well as an extraordinary cash dividend from accumulated retained earnings in the amount of Ps. 6.00 (six pesos and zero cents, Mexican legal tender) per share, to be paid out on or after June 1, 2022 in a single installment to each of the outstanding, common, Series "B" and "BB" shares representing the paid-in capital stock of the Company, and that are issued, subscribed, fully paid and released on such date and (ii) the taxes that the Company incurs with respect to the dividend payment.
Payment of the dividend shall be made through the Variable Income (Renta Variable) department of S.D. Indeval, S.A. de C.V., at its offices located at Paseo de la Reforma No. 255-3rd floor, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, 06500, Mexico City, Mexico, from Monday through Friday from 9:30 through 13:00 hours as of June 1, 2022. Payment of the dividend shall be made against delivery of coupon "14" (fourteen) of the outstanding stock certificates in accordance with the terms notified to shareholders.
The dividend payment notice shall be published no later than April 21, 2022, in a newspaper in general circulation. - Approval to set aside all remaining accumulated net profits for the year ended December 31, 2021 for the repurchase of shares by the Company during the fiscal year 2022, pursuant to Article 56 of the Securities Market Law.
- Approval of the activities of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Assistant Secretary during the year ended December 31, 2021, and release from any liability they might have incurred in the execution of their duties.
- Ratification of Mr. Fernando Chico Pardo as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
- Ratification of all other members and alternate members of the Board of Directors, as well as ratification of non-member Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Board of Directors.
- Ratification of Mr. Ricardo Guajardo Touché as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
- Ratification of Ms. Bárbara Garza Lagüera Gonda, Mr. Fernando Chico Pardo and Mr. José Antonio Pérez Anton as members of the Nominations and Compensation Committee.
- Approval of the proposal made by the Nomination and Compensation Committee to pay the following compensation to the members of the management bodies of the Company:
- Each member of the Board of Directors will receive Ps. 77,600.00 (seventy-seven thousand six hundred pesos 00/100 Mexican currency), plus travel expenses, if any, per meeting attended.
- Each member of the Audit and Corporate Practices Committee will receive Ps. 110,000.00 (one hundred and ten thousand pesos 00/100 Mexican Currency), plus travel expenses, if any, per meeting attended.
- Each member of the Operations Committee will receive, Ps. 77,600.00 (seventy-seven thousand six hundred pesos 00/100 Mexican currency), plus travel expenses, if any, per meeting attended.
- Each member of the Nominations and Compensations Committee will receive Ps. 77,600.00 (seventy-seven thousand six hundred pesos 00/100 Mexican currency), plus travel expenses, if any, per meeting attended.
- Each member of the Acquisitions and Contracts Committee will receive Ps. 25,900.00 (twenty-five thousand nine hundred pesos 00/100 Mexican Currency), plus travel expenses, if any, per meeting attended.
Special delegates of the Ordinary Annual General Shareholders' Meeting were appointed to appear before a notary public to legalize the minutes of the meeting and to undertake any other action necessary to formalize and give effect to the resolutions taken at this meeting.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a leading international airport operator with a portfolio of concessions to operate, maintain, and develop 16 airports on the American continent. The company operates nine airports in the southeast of Mexico, including Cancún Airport located in the biggest tourist destination in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America; as well as six airports in northern Colombia, including Medellin international airport (Rionegro), the second busiest in Colombia. ASUR also holds a 60% stake in the capital stock of Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. The airport in San Juan is the main point of entry to the island for international flights and continental flights from the U.S.; it was the first and is currently the only airport in the United States to have achieved a successful public-private partnership under a pilot program implemented by the FAA. Based in Mexico, ASUR is traded on the Mexican Bolsa (BMV) under ticker symbol ASUR, and on the NYSE under the symbol ASR. One ADS represents ten (10) B-series shares. For further information, visit www.asur.com.mx
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BOGOTÁ, Colombia, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco de Bogotá S.A. ("Banco de Bogotá") announced today the final results in connection with its previously announced offer to purchase for cash up to U.S.$300 million (the "Maximum Principal Amount") of the outstanding 4.375% Senior Notes due 2027 issued by Banco de Bogotá (the "Notes") upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated March 22, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase") for a purchase price for the Notes equal to the applicable Purchase Price (the "Tender Offer"). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Offer to Purchase.
The expiration date for the Tender Offer was 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on April 19, 2022 (the "Expiration Time"). Banco de Bogotá has been advised by Global Bondholder Services Corporation (GBSC), the information and tender agent (the "Information and Tender Agent"), that, after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 4, 2022 (the "Early Tender Date"), but at or prior to the Expiration Time, U.S.$8,395,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Notes had been validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) pursuant to the Tender Offer. The Notes that have been validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) cannot be withdrawn, except as may be required by applicable law. As previously announced, Holders who validly tendered their Notes after the Early Tender Date but at or prior to the Expiration Time, in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase will be eligible to receive the Total Consideration, which includes the Early Tender Payment, plus Accrued Interest (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), on the Final Settlement Date, which is expected to be April 21, 2022, or as promptly as practicable thereafter.
Together with the Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date, a total of U.S.$128,102,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Notes, or approximately 21.35% of the outstanding Notes were validly tendered pursuant to the Tender Offer.
The table below summarizes certain payment terms for the Notes:
(1) Per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Notes, validly tendered and accepted for purchase, plus Accrued Interest.
Banco de Bogotá's obligation to purchase Notes in the Tender Offer is subject to and conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase. Banco de Bogotá reserves the right, in Banco de Bogotá's sole discretion, to amend or terminate the Tender Offer at any time.
The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase.
Banco de Bogotá will only accept for purchase Notes up to the Maximum Principal Amount. As any Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) in the Tender Offer will be accepted for purchase by Banco de Bogotá subject to the Maximum Principal Amount (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), purchases of validly tendered Notes will be prorated, as more fully described in the Offer to Purchase.
Contact information of the Information and Tender Agent is set forth below.
A copy of the Offer to Purchase is available at the following web address: https://www.gbsc-usa.com/bogota.
Any questions or requests for assistance or for additional copies of this notice may be directed to the dealer managers at their respective telephone numbers set forth below or, if by any Holder, to such Holder's broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Tender Offer.
The dealer managers for the Tender Offer are:
This notice does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to purchase, or any solicitation of any offer to sell, the Notes or any other securities in the United States or any other country, nor shall it or any part of it, or the fact of its release, form the basis of, or be relied on or in connection with, any contract therefor. The Tender Offer is made only by and pursuant to the terms of the Offer to Purchase, and the information in this notice is qualified by reference to the Offer to Purchase. None of Banco de Bogotá, the dealer managers or the information and tender agent makes any recommendation as to whether Holders should tender their Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer.
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NAPA, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boisset Collection, the leading Franco-American, family-owned fine wine company, and the American Truffle Company® (ATC), the leader in truffle science and cultivation in North America, are pleased to announce their partnership to cultivate Périgord black truffles at Raymond Vineyards in Napa Valley in California. The truffles produced will be marketed by Boisset Collection and ATC to both professional chefs and consumer home chefs alike. This special partnership is a marriage of Boisset's luxury wine and spirits, food, and home and lifestyle goods portfolio and ATC's leading truffle brand, advancing Old and New World traditions with the best cutting-edge truffle science possible.
"We are thrilled and honored to partner with Jean-Charles and his team at Boisset Collection," says Robert Chang, ATC's Chief Truffle Officer. "We're confident that our extensive cutting-edge science will help him realize his vision of producing European black truffles here in the U.S., in the same way that his vision brought his family wine business from France to North America. We look forward to forging and deepening our synergies for decades to come."
Périgord black truffles are among the most expensive foods in the world, with soaring demand continuing to far exceed declining supply. Routinely commanding over $1,000 per pound, they have been produced almost exclusively in Europe. Using extensive science, however, ATC has been producing this culinary treasure (aka black diamond) in many areas outside of its native European habitat, including Northern California where the wine growing regions offer particularly suitable climates and soil.
"We are ecstatic to partner with American Truffle Company and fortunate to be an early pioneer for growing Périgord black truffles in the Napa Valley," said Jean-Charles Boisset, Proprietor of Boisset Collection. "We have always believed in providing the very best, highest quality products and ingredients to passionate food and wine lovers… To be able to revel in the experience of cultivating truffles in harmony with nature; to be able to grow them on our own land and make an epicurean delicacy from the Old World locally available to the New; and to share it all with our guests at dinners and events is a dream!"
Cultivating truffles, like growing grapes, requires extensive science and technology. The key difference is while the science for growing conventional crops like grapes is widely available publicly, the substantial science for successfully cultivating truffles is not. ATC shares its proprietary scientific methodologies and data developed by Chief Scientist Prof. Paul Thomas by partnering with its client-partner growers to bring these rare fungi to the forefront of global truffle cultivation. Part of ATC's rapid growth, Boisset has been an avid supporter since 2010, participating repeatedly as a host winery for ATC's annual Napa Truffle Festival. Now, in 2022, Boisset has taken on the exciting mantle of truffle cultivation with soil preparation to begin this spring and planting to follow later in the year. Born in Burgundy, France, Boisset is no stranger to truffles. Recognizing that the success of growing European black truffles in the U.S. requires deep scientific expertise and a reliable, long-term partner, he will rely on ATC to lead all facets of his truffle orchard, including:
- site selection and preparation
- supplying the highest quality DNA-confirmed truffle inoculated trees
- application of data-driven, world-leading scientific expertise and methodology for ongoing orchard management.
- distribution of harvested truffles to ATC's extensive network of Michelin star, master- and consumer-home chefs.
Boisset will complement ATC's efforts in truffle distribution by sharing them with their existing restaurants and chef clientele, at Boisset's Oakville Grocery, the oldest continuously operating grocery store in California, and at Raymond Vineyards and JCB events and VIP dinners.
ABOUT BOISSET COLLECTION
Boisset is a family-owned collection of historic and unique wineries and lifestyle destinations bound together by a common cause: authentic, terroir-driven wines in harmony with their history, their future and the land and people essential to their existence. With more than twenty-six historical and prestigious still and sparkling wineries in the world's preeminent terroirs, including Burgundy, Beaujolais, Jura, the Rhône Valley, the south of France, and California's Russian River Valley and the Napa Valley. Its California properties include: DeLoach Vineyards, Raymond Vineyards, Buena Vista Winery, JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset, Elizabeth Spencer Winery, the Oakville Grocery, and the Calistoga Depot. Its French properties feature: Domaine de la Vougeraie, Jean-Claude Boisset, Bouchard Aîné et Fils, J. Moreau et Fils, Louis Bouillot, Domaine Maire, Fortant, and Bonpas. Each house retains its unique history, identity, and style, and all are united in the pursuit of fine wines expressive of their terroir. Wine is at the center of Boisset's mission and is complemented by spirits, beer, cider, gourmet foods, and luxury goods.
To learn more about the Boisset Collection, please visit http://boissetcollection.com/.
ABOUT AMERICAN TRUFFLE COMPANY® ATC is the leader in truffle science, cultivation and distribution in North America, and is unique in forming long-term partnerships with client-partner growers to ensure their shared, ultimate success. Founded by Robert Chang and Prof. Paul Thomas in 2007, ATC works closely with client-partner growers across North America by applying extensive scientific expertise developed over decades of research, derived from unique large-scale data from truffle orchards they established in 25 countries across four continents. ATC distributes truffles produced by its client partner growers to its extensive network of Michelin star and master chefs, as well as consumer home chefs. ATC also created and presents the annual Napa Truffle Festival, the premier truffle event in North America. For more information, visit www.americantruffle.com.
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DALLAS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bottle Rocket, a Dallas-based experience consultancy that provides digital product strategy, design, and technology solutions for some of the world's largest brands, announced today 4x year-over-year growth in its Product Management Practice. While the discipline has grown multifold over the past few years, this marks the practice's largest growth to date and sets the path for future expansion. The mission of the practice is to drive clarity, velocity, and outcomes across every stage of the digital product lifecycle while helping clients maximize value faster and delighting customers with every interaction.
"It's been an amazing experience leading this growing group of highly-skilled product professionals at a time when our clients need to realize value faster and create elegant, more delightful experiences for their customers," says Bottle Rocket's VP of Product Management, Alex Cohen. "Product Management as a service offering is a clear market differentiator and when you pair that with the additional talent that Bottle Rocket has to offer, we are able to deliver sustainable digital products that are mission critical to business."
Bottle Rocket's Product Management Practice has been built and scaled to keep product strategy top of mind. With an added focus on this core capability, Bottle Rocket has been able to add even greater value to businesses through iterative product development. The company focuses first on delivering MVPs (minimum viable products) to market and then in a continuous delivery fashion, adds incremental features, enhancements, and bug fixes as a part of a long-term product strategy, while integrating user feedback.
"The company plans to continue investing in its thriving Product Management Practice as the need for product-related services and capabilities grow and becomes an even more important staple for those that rely on high-functioning, sustainable digital solutions for their businesses," says Rajesh Midha, Bottle Rocket's CEO. "This growth is a testament to the value of this discipline and the imperative role that it plays in the overall creation and lifecycle of a leading digital experience. I am so proud of our team members and leadership for all that they have accomplished and will accomplish in the future."
To learn more about Bottle Rocket or to view our open Product Management positions, please visit www.bottlerocketstudios.com.
About Bottle Rocket
Bottle Rocket is a digital experience consultancy that provides strategy, product, design, and technology services that drive business results and exceed customer expectations. Bottle Rocket is part of the Ogilvy Experience worldwide network. To learn more, visit us at bottlerocketstudios.com or drop us a note at hello@bottlerocketstudios.com.
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Cutting-Edge Facility Designed to Meet Growing Demand for Services
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Rehabilitation is now welcoming patients to its new 60-bed, state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The additional 76,056 sq. ft. hospital is located on its existing 115-acre campus in the Bartram Park area of Jacksonville, Fla.
"For more than 50 years, thousands of patients world-wide have come to Brooks Rehabilitation for exceptional care after a stroke, brain injury, orthopedic surgery, transplant, spinal cord injury or other disabling illness," said Doug Baer, Brooks Rehabilitation, President and CEO. "This new hospital will allow us to expand access to even more patients in need of our specialized services."
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – Bartram Campus joins Brooks' two existing rehabilitation hospitals to meet the demands of a growing population .The original 160-bed rehabilitation hospital on University Blvd. is the only US News and World Report nationally ranked rehabilitation hospital in Northeast Florida and 1 of only 3 in Florida. It is one of the busiest in the country providing care for more than 3,000 patients per year coming from across the globe. It is currently undergoing an expansion to include 10 additional beds. Brooks also manages a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in partnership with Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Frontline staff members were actively involved in the design of the new Bartram hospital. The hospital's design committee consisted of multiple clinical disciplines – physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers and the Brooks Projects team – to ensure exceptional mobility, functionality and technology were core components of the new facility's design. From the patient's admission to its overall flow, even the smallest details - such as the placement of outlets - was considered to ensure a best-in class offering. The cross-clinical collaboration and staff input was invaluable to those creating the space. Design partners Gresham Smith and contractor Perry-McCall Construction then worked tirelessly to navigate the complexities of a COVID-19 global pandemic and supply chain shortages to bring the ideas and recommendations to fruition.
The hospital also features:
- Private patient rooms: The 60 private patient rooms are larger for increased safety and functional movements. Bariatric rooms also have a lift and ceiling track that leads into the bathroom for additional safety.
- Best-in-class therapy spaces: Two state-of-the art therapy gyms provide world-class rehabilitation therapy. Brooks invests heavily in technology to provide patients with the latest innovations available. An outdoor therapy courtyard features different inclines and terrains to help patients practice walking and wheeling when they return home. It also includes a putting green, hand bike and tricycle for additional leisure activities.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Suite: This unique training space closely mimics the home setting. It includes a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and laundry area to practice functional tasks. A Brooks Home Health educator will conduct training for staff in the ADL suite, focusing on tools to help them prepare their patients and caregivers for their return to home.
Brooks hired 80 new employees for the hospital opening but expects to ramp up to 150 when fully staffed. The team consists of passionate and caring leaders who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Bryan Murphy, MHA, RN, BSN, CRRN, was selected as Vice President of Operations for the new hospital. Mr. Murphy started his career as a CNA at Brooks in 2009. During his 13–year tenure, he earned his master's degree in Health Administration, B.S. in Nursing and certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN). He most recently served as the Director of Inpatient Admissions at their existing University campus hospital.
Parag Shah, MD, FACHE, was promoted to Medical Director. Dr. Shah has been with Brooks for six years and served in multiple roles including medical director of the stroke program and the data solutions department. He received his medical degree from St. George's University in 2012, completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Wayne State University and earned his board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in 2016. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Wayne State University. In 2022, he earned his Fellow designation from the American College of Healthcare Executives.
"Brooks has been a national leader in physical rehabilitation for more than 50 years. We are committed to meeting the needs of this region now and for many years to come," said Murphy. "Our acute care partners rely on us to be able to serve complex patients – and our complexity is at the top 1 percent in the nation. Our Bartram hospital features the innovative technology, clinical expertise and proven treatments that we've been providing for more than 50 years at our University Campus hospital. We're excited to share the same level of excellence to patients in our new facility on our Bartram campus."
The Brooks Bartram campus currently includes a 100-bed skilled nursing facility, a three-story, 61-unit assisted living facility and two GREEN HOUSE® 12-bed memory care homes to provide specialized services for the aging population. When it opened nearly 10 years ago, the campus was planned to accommodate Brooks' future growth. Adding a rehabilitation hospital provides a continuum of post-acute services in this one location, making it a convenient option for patients, residents and guests.
Brooks is actively hiring nurses and therapists to join its award winning clinical team.
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About Brooks Rehabilitation
For more than 50 years, Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive source for physical rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, Brooks operates one of the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. with 160 beds, a second 60-bed inpatient hospital opening in April 2022, and a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Brooks also has one of the region's largest home healthcare agencies, more than 40 outpatient therapy clinics, the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group, two skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care. Brooks will treat more than 60,000 patients through its system of care each year. In addition, Brooks operates the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in research to advance the science of rehabilitation. Brooks also provides many low- or no-cost community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities.
For more information, visit BrooksRehab.org.
Contact: Jill Matejcek jill.matejcek@brooksrehab.org
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New series of scanners provide fast, high-quality scanning for easy integration into a range of business environments from the home office to busy offices and workgroups
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brother International Corporation, an industry leader in document and print solutions, today announced the availability of a new series of desktop scanners built to support the hybrid work environment – from home offices to corporate offices and busy workgroups. These high-speed, feature-rich desktop scanners help streamline the process of digitizing, organizing, and sharing documents – saving users time and enabling immediate access to important documents. Leveraged across a range of business industries, including financial, healthcare and education, Brother continues to provide solutions for customers and businesses of every size. An included three-year standard limited warranty on select models and lifetime at your side support adds peace of mind to ensure business and performance continues with limited downtime. The new series of scanners are also ENERGY STAR® compliant and EPEAT® Silver rated, providing an energy-efficient choice for business fleets and groups of all sizes.
To maximize efficiency, these new scanners offer enhanced productivity with reliable performance, easy integration into existing processes and systems with wide driver compatibility, versatile connectivity options, advanced image optimization features, and Triple Layer Security to help limit document and device access and protect against network intrusions. The Brother ADS-3100 and ADS-3300W high-speed desktop scanners are ideal for the small office and home office professionals that require a compact footprint. For higher volume scanning needs, the Brother ADS-4300N, ADS-4700W, and ADS-4900W professional desktop scanners are ideal for business workgroups looking for added functionality and features, including users in the healthcare, education, government, court systems, financial services, and legal space.
According to Forrester research1, less than 50% of survey respondents reported that their organizations' current document management infrastructure meets employees' current needs, and their preparedness drops below one-fifth when they consider what their employees will need in the future. As organizations evaluate the tools needed to power their document management strategies with print volumes continuing to decline, facilitating digital transformation initiatives is a top priority. With the introduction of the new Brother desktop scanners, users can streamline how documents are captured and converted into electronic images and files. Documents can be scanned to email, folders, or other applications for easy archiving, organization, and retrieval. These can then be shared between employees, departments, clients, remote office locations, work from home employees, and other organizations.
Clear the Clutter and Streamline Simple Workflow Applications
The Brother ADS-3100 and ADS-3300W High-Speed Desktop Scanners are designed to help small office, home office, or work from home users organize any workspace. Each model includes a robust software2 bundle valued at over $250 to optimize, enhance and customize documents and workflows, Hi-Speed USB 3.0 local connectivity and scan-to popular cloud services3.These devices feature fast, easy one-touch scanning, with multiple media paper handling capability with up to 40 pages per minute4 and a 60-page auto document feeder capacity for more scanning and less waiting, all in a compact footprint. The ADS-3300W also features a 2.8" color touchscreen for user-friendly one-touch control, wireless connectivity and mobile device scanning5.
Jacquie Hunter, Director, Product Marketing, Labeling and Scanners, Brother International Corporation noted, "document management and de-cluttering can be stressful for the home office professional, especially when running an independent business from a small or home office. With our newest series of scanners, Brother is addressing our customer needs where they are to simplify their work life so they can focus on what truly matters to them, regardless of their business or workspace size."
Improve Productivity and Efficiency in Business Environments
Designed for how work now works, the Brother ADS-4300N, ADS-4700W, and ADS-4900W offer business-class performance, as well as flexible connectivity options and easy integration into existing workflows. For greater productivity, these machines are equipped with a large capacity auto document feeder to help support higher scan volumes – 80-page capacity on the ADS-4300N and ADS-4700W, and 100-page capacity on the ADS-4900W. Featuring a 4.3" color touchscreen display on the ADS-4700W and ADS-4900W, customers can create over 56 customizable shortcuts for one-touch scanning to common destinations and scan job previews with ease. Ideal for busy offices and workgroups, customers can also scan-to a mobile device with AirPrint® and Brother Mobile Connect5. With support for a wide range of scan-to destinations and the ability to convert hard copy documents into Searchable PDFs and editable Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, Brother professional desktop scanners can help simplify the way documents are captured, managed, processed, and delivered.
"The way we think of work, document management and digital transformation has evolved over the past two years and listening to the customer was imperative," stated Bob Burnett, Director of B2B Solutions Development and Planning, Brother International Corporation. "Our Brother series of desktop scanners enable workgroups and professionals, regardless of their size, to streamline workflows, create custom integrations and help cut down on costs, even in the healthcare and education spaces that saw many shifts in recent years. Making our customers lives easier and more productive remains a core focus at Brother with our at your side tagline, our desktop scanners are no exception."
The series will be available to purchase starting May 16, 2022, starting at $329.99. Prices set by retailers may vary. For more information, please visit Brother-usa.com/ads-desktop-scanners.
About Brother International Corporation
Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research, and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois, and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Mexico. For more information, visit www.brother.com.
Disclaimers:
1 Forrester Consulting Opportunity Snapshot: A Custom Study, Commissioned by Brother International Corporation, June 2021: https://www.brother-usa.com/future-of-work
2 Additional download required. Software application compatibility may vary based on operating system. Application availability may vary based on country.
3 Requires an internet connection and an account with a desired service.
4 Color and monochrome scan speed with all advanced features turned off, LTR at 300dpi.
5 Requires connection to a wireless network.
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Students Named to the All-USA Academic Team for Making a Difference in Their Communities
BOSTON and JACKSON, Miss., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty of the nation's top college students have been named to the 2022 All-USA Academic Team and will each receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Students were selected for their intellectual rigor, academic achievement, leadership, and civic growth, and for extending their educational experiences to better themselves, their colleges, and their surrounding communities. These students were nominated by their colleges for the scholarship program.
The 2022 All-USA Academic Team is sponsored by education technology company Cengage, with additional support from Phi Theta Kappa and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). In addition to the scholarship, Team members receive a special medallion, and their college presidents receive a commemorative obelisk in recognition of their leadership. The All-USA Academic Team will be officially introduced and recognized during the American Association of Community Colleges' convention, scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2022, in New York City.
"Community colleges play an important role in providing affordable education that helps students transition successfully to the workforce," said Kevin Carlsten, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Higher Education Institutional Group at Cengage. "Unfortunately, community colleges felt the largest enrollment impact from the pandemic with a decline of nearly 15% in two years. We want to do all we can to support community college leaders and students with affordable access to quality education and are deeply inspired by the achievements of this year's All-USA Academic Team, as prime examples of the power of learning."
The All-USA program is widely recognized as the most prestigious academic honor for students seeking an associate degree or credential, and this year, more than 2,200 students were nominated for this award.
"The All-USA Academic Team represents the very best students from the nation's two-year colleges," said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. "We are proud of their outstanding engagement both in the classroom and in their communities, and can't wait to see the inspiring things they will do next. We thank Cengage for recognizing these student leaders and for investing in their futures."
The members of the 2022 All-USA Academic Team are:
To learn more about each student and their accomplishments, click here.
To learn more about the All-USA Academic Scholarship, click here.
About Cengage
Cengage, the U.S. Higher Education business of global education technology company Cengage Group, serves millions of instructors, learners, and institutions. Cengage delivers affordable, high-quality digital products and personalized support to power learning individually and at scale. Cengage's customer-centered approach enables innovation, including Cengage Unlimited, the first and only all-access digital subscription for textbooks and course materials. Cengage's textbooks, homework tools, and flagship online learning platforms, MindTap and WebAssign, help educators and students achieve their goals. Visit Cengage at www.cengage.com/institutions or on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter.
About the American Association of Community Colleges
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The association represents more than 1,100 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students.
About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.8 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 10 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation's colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.
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Kristina Massari
kristina.massari@cengage.com
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chardan, a global investment bank, has announced its role as lead financial advisor in the sale of Neos, a provider of smart home technology, from Aviva plc (AV.LN) to Sky. Sky is Europe's leading media and entertainment company and part of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), a global media and technology company. The transaction will provide Sky the opportunity to accelerate its connected home strategy.
"We are delighted to support the outstanding team at Neos in the sale of their company. Neos' smart home technology fits well into Sky's capabilities of delivering best-in-class content to its customers through connected solutions," said Alex Weil, Chardan's Co-head of FinTech Investment Banking.
This transaction further demonstrates Chardan's commitment to disruptive fintech M&A, through its ability to provide differentiated advisory services via competitive positioning, sectoral insights, valuation, and strategic relationships.
Richard Korhammer, Chardan's Co-head of FinTech Investment Banking added, "Chardan's FinTech practice has grown significantly over the past 12 months. We've advised or led several exciting technology-oriented transactions like Neos, and more recently, we have been active in the trading platform and crypto spaces. We look forward to continued support for our corporate and SPAC clients."
Recent fintech-focused transactions include: ThinkMarkets', a multi-asset, multi-geography on-line trading platform, $10 million growth capital fund raise where Chardan acted as lead financial advisor and the business combination between Quantum FinTech and TradeStation, an online multi-asset trading platform and self-clearing online broker, where Chardan acted as co-advisor on the M&A and joint placement agent on the PIPE transaction. The transaction value of the business combination is approximately $1.34 billion. Chardan also acted as co-sponsor and sole lead underwriter of the Quantum FinTech SPAC. Additionally, Chardan recently acted as M&A advisor on ABRI SPAC I's announced business combination with digital asset trading network company, Apifiny, as well as on Arisz Acquisition Corp.'s announced business combination with BitFuFu, a digital assets cloud mining service provider.
About Chardan
Chardan is an independent global investment bank specializing in healthcare, disruptive technologies, and SPACs. Our range of services include capital raising, merger and acquisition advisory, strategic advisory, equity research, corporate access, and institutional trading. Headquartered in New York City, Chardan is a registered broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is a member of the following: FINRA, SIPC, NASDAQ and the NYSE Arca, Inc.
Learn more about Chardan at www.chardan.com
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Matthew Zogby and Christopher Lang join imre in key data leadership roles
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today imre puts a stake in the ground to be a leading data-driven marketing agency by naming Matthew Zogby as Chief Data Officer. Matthew's hire coincides with the addition of Christopher Lang as Head of Data Science, and the pair will set out how to redefine what data means to the agency and how data shows up for client partners.
Matthew joins imre with a focus on building out a data and analytics services stack capable of delivering against what modern marketers are looking for from their agency. Over the better part of the last two decades, he's worked with hundreds of clients to plan, build and generate value from data, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Media Effectiveness at Dentsu following previous roles at 360i, Solve(d) and FCB Health. Matthew's experience spans both consumer and healthcare and he enjoys applying practices and insights from both verticals to develop effective solutions and drive innovation. Matthew will report to David Imre, CEO at imre and serve as a member of the firm's Executive Leadership Team.
Integral to the development of the agency's data practice and vision is Christopher Lang, Head of Data Science. Christopher joins imre with nearly 10 years of data science experience supporting a mix of health and consumer brands, most recently serving as Vice President and Director of Data Science at Solve(d) as well as previous roles at FCB Health.
"Our agency superpower has long been led by empathy-driven insights. We're now looking to validate human insights with data points to build a stronger case for marketing investment with our client partners. We know that having the most sophisticated data practice is integral to growing into those responsibilities as AOR," said Dave Imre, CEO and Partner at imre. "The rich experience Matt and Chris bring to our mix of services is spotlighting the efficacy of the amazing programs we're already developing with our partners, and we're pleased to welcome them!"
"It's important we take an imaginative approach to data to help make decisions on the next best action, and the opportunity to bring this mindset to a quickly growing organization, reimagining how we think about data, is an exciting proposition, said Matthew. "It's been a pleasure to jump in with my cross-discipline partners to align our approach and focus on what is most important to our client partners, and I'm encouraged to see where the agency is headed."
The team expects to continue growing the data practice with additional services and key hires in the coming months.
About imre:
Imre works with many of the world's leading and high growth brands. Driven by innovation, the agency's integrated suite of marketing communications services include brand strategy, creative, digital marketing, social media, public relations and media, data & analytics. Imre partners with a diversified and growing portfolio of brands including AstraZeneca, Bausch & Lomb, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, among others. The agency maintains offices in New York, Los Angeles, Baltimore and Philadelphia in addition to a growing group of employees who work from anywhere. Imre is an LGBTQ-founded company.
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RADNOR, Pa., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Grab Holdings Limited ("Grab") (NASDAQ: GRAB; GRABW). The action charges Grab with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of Grab's materially misleading statements to the public, Grab's investors have suffered significant losses.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: MAY 16, 2022
CLASS PERIOD: NOVEMBER 12, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
James Maro, Esq. at (484) 270-1453 or via email at info@ktmc.com
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
GRAB'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Grab develops delivery management, mobility, financial services, and enterprise software solutions. In particular, Grab operates a "super app" that functions as Southeast Asia's largest ride-hailing and delivery service, similar to Uber.
On March 3, 2022, Grab disclosed that its fourth quarter revenues had declined 44% from the previous quarter and reported a $1.1 billion loss for the quarter. During a conference call held in connection with the results, Anthony Tan, Grab's Chief Executive Officer, attributed the poor financial results to "invest[ing] heavily" in driver incentives. During the conference call, Peter Oey, Grab's Chief Financial Officer, stated that it would take one or two quarters "to get that equilibrium between drivers and riders, between supply and demand." He also stated that "for the first quarter, we expect to see deliveries GMV of $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion, mobility GMV of $760 million to $800 million, and financial services TPV of $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion."
Following this news, Grab's stock price fell $2.04, or 37.3%, to close at $3.28 per share on March 3, 2022.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Grab investors may, no later than May 16, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Grab investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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WHO CAN BE A LEAD PLAINTIFF?
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
James Maro, Jr., Esq.
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Both Companies will Optimize the World's Smallest LED Light Engine For Augmented Reality to Work With the Nanotech-Enhanced Waveguide Technology From Dispelix
ESPOO, Finland and SAN MATEO, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dispelix™ (Espoo), the acknowledged leader in see-through waveguide displays for AR and MR wearables, today announced it is partnering with Avegant (San Mateo), developers of miniaturized LED-based LCoS light engine technologies for Augmented Reality (AR) glasses.
The results of this partnership will see Dispelix's nanotech-enhanced LED waveguides optimized at both a materials- and manufacturing-level for ideal pairing with Avegant's newly-announced AG-30L 30° LED light engines.
The LED light engine is the primary source of illumination in most of today's shipped AR glasses and headsets (typically residing in the frame of the device), while waveguides are the key technology enabling most enterprise and consumer AR glasses to-date, including devices such as Microsoft® HoloLens™, Magic Leap®, and more.
A waveguide is a predominately-clear, thin piece of glass or plastic inside AR glasses or headsets that bends and combines light beams from multiple sources into the eye. This added light represents the virtual 3D objects meant to be seen 'on top' of the real world.
Avegant joins the Dispelix extended partnership program along with AAC®, which recently became one of the company's strategic partners for the mass-manufacturing of Dispelix see-through waveguide displays. The AAC partnership is a necessity to support the massively-growing global demand associated with the Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) wearables market. Working with Avegant now enables full optimization of the two primary components in an AR hardware solution.
"This new partnership with Avegant builds on the AAC agreement by giving OEMs and ODMs alike a turnkey solution for developing the highest-performance AR glasses on the market. AAC's unparalleled expertise in wafer-level optics mass manufacturing and the new Avegant LED optimization allows any manufacturer to quickly bring their proprietary AR solution to scale and to market with the extreme quality and unmatched performance that only Dispelix offers," said Antti Sunnari, CEO of Dispelix.
"Combined optimization of waveguides with light engines is key to enabling the best AR experiences. The pairing of our small high performance light engines with the Dispelix waveguide will offer the most compelling solutions for the industry," said Ed Tang, CEO of Avegant. "Together we are going to enable true glasses-like devices with unparalleled performance."
About Dispelix
Dispelix is a waveguide designer and manufacturer that delivers visionary augmented and mixed reality see-through displays for consumer and enterprise solutions. Its patented DPX waveguides unlock new freedoms in AR product design with unmatched image quality, performance, and efficiency. Led by the world's most sought-after experts in optics, photonics, and manufacturing, Dispelix powers AR experiences that push boundaries. Dispelix is headquartered in Finland, with offices in US, China, and Taiwan. Learn more at dispelix.com.
About Avegant
Avegant is a well-funded, venture-backed technology company developing next-generation display technology to enable previously impossible augmented reality experiences. The company uses its deep scientific understanding of human sight and head-mounted display ergonomics together with its consumer electronics manufacturing experience to develop displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Avegant's AR Light Engines will enable customers to provide a compelling AR experience in a consumer wearable AR device. For more information visit avegant.com
Dispelix is a trademark of Dispelix Oy – all other trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are hereby recognized and acknowledged.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From distribution at a mobile food pantry to packing and sorting healthy meals or helping to build affordable housing, hundreds of Duly team members will partner with 8 non-profit organizations across Chicagoland during National Volunteer Week.
The theme for this second annual Duly celebration of service, "Growing Goodness Together," will shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to volunteer—not just during volunteer week, but all year long.
"We believe in supporting communities that depend on us for their healthcare needs every day, "said Angela Beck, vice president of Social Impact at Duly Health and Care. "Our Week of Service gives us additional opportunities to fulfill our purpose of helping people flourish in all aspects of their lives."
The Duly sponsored events and opportunities to give back will support: Catholic Charities in Joliet and Plainfield, IL; Greater Chicago Food Depository in Chicago, IL; Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva, IL; KidsMatter in Naperville, IL; Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Aurora, IL; West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge, IL; DuPage Senior Citizens Council's Home Delivered Meal Program in Lombard, and DuPage Habitat for Humanity in Hanover Park, IL.
"We are extremely appreciative of the continued support that Duly Health and Care has provided to DuPage Habitat for several years and we truly value their partnership," said Jennifer Taff, executive director for DuPage Habitat for Humanity. "Volunteering with us during this National Week of Service is just one of many days that Duly has been out swinging a hammer with us. We so appreciate that Duly understands that having a safe, decent, and affordable home is a critical factor to great health."
Learn more about how Duly Health and Care is planting the seed of volunteerism on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter with the hashtag #DulyGooder.
About Duly Health and Care
DuPage Medical Group is now known as Duly Health and Care. It is one of the largest independent, multi-specialty physician-directed medical groups in the nation with more than 1,000 primary care and specialty care physicians and more than 7,000 team members, in over 150 locations. The organization is wholly dedicated to helping all it serves flourish by challenging the expected to deliver the extraordinary in health and care.
Duly Health and Care physicians and team members support nearly 2.5 million individuals in their personal health journeys each year, helping each one to meet their extraordinary potential through a holistic care delivery model designed to make health and care welcoming, simplified and personalized.
For more information, visit www.dulyhealthandcare.com.
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- EY 2022 Work Reimagined Survey shows employees now have greater influence over employment terms; 42% of employees say pay increases are needed to address staff turnover, while only 18% of employers agree
- 22% of employers say they want employees to come back to the office five days a week; 80% of employees want to work remotely at least two days a week
- 32% of employers have succeeded in boosting productivity and culture, through hybrid work and investing in amenities and workplace technology
LONDON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employees around the world now hold more sway in the global job market, with two-fifths (43%) of respondents saying they are likely to quit in the next 12 months – driven mostly by a desire for higher total pay, better career opportunities and flexibility amid rising inflation, a shrinking labor market and an increase in jobs offering flexible working – according to the EY 2022 Work Reimagined Survey.
The survey – one of the largest of its kind – canvassed the views of more than 1,500 business leaders and more than 17,000 employees across 22 countries and 26 industry sectors. It shows that, as many countries emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, employees have gained significant influence over their employers and that their "wish list" from potential employers is changing.
Search for increased pay overtakes desire for flexibility
The main motivation for employees seeking new jobs, according to the survey, is now a desire for higher pay. With record inflation, in many countries around the world, more than a third of those searching for new roles (35%) say that a salary increase is their main objective, and 25% say they are looking for career growth. Forty-two percent of employees surveyed say that pay increases are the key to addressing staff turnover – but only 18% of employers agree.
Flexible working arrangements – which were by far the biggest factors leading to employee moves according to last year's survey – are now less of a driver given that most are already working for companies that offer flexibility in some form. Only 19% are seeking remote-work flexibility from a new job, while 17% say that well-being programs would prompt them to move.
Looking at the various age groups across the countries surveyed, Gen Z employees and millennials in the US are the most likely to quit their jobs this year (53%), while across the sectors, it is those with technology and hardware jobs (60%) that are most eager to leave.
Liz Fealy, EY Global People Advisory Services Deputy Leader and Workforce Advisory Leader, says:
"This latest survey shows that employees around the world are feeling empowered to leave jobs if their expectations are not met. As employers have increasingly provided flexible work approaches, higher pay is now the biggest motivation for changing jobs, particularly given rising inflation and available unfilled roles."
Shifting views on culture and productivity
Interestingly, the desire amongst employees to seek out new roles persists even though they hold relatively upbeat views about company culture. The number of employees who believe their organization's culture has improved, has risen from 48% to 61% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, employers' confidence in their own company culture has dropped from 77% to 57%. Additionally, while employees believe new ways of working have increased productivity, companies' confidence in their own productivity is being eroded by increased turnover.
Growing skills and talent gaps
Fifty-eight percent of employer respondents agree it is important to have a strategy in place to match talent and skills to future business needs; and 74% say that they are prepared to hire employees from other countries and allow them to work from anywhere if their skills are critical or scarce. Slightly more than a fifth of employer respondents (21%) believe improving opportunities to build skills will help address turnover.
Pressure to return to the office
Despite the continuing shift towards flexible working models, 22% of employer respondents say they want employees to come back to the office five days a week. Although reluctance to work remotely among employees has fallen (from 34% to 20%) most employees (80%) say they want to work remotely at least two days per week.
Boost to culture and productivity from new ways of working
The survey reveals that a large population of "optimist" employers (32%) are managing to improve both culture and productivity. It shows that they are achieving this by ensuring that their leaders have a shared understanding of company issues, external practices and strategies (94%). Other factors cited by this group of businesses as drivers of their success include hybrid work (90%), investing in on-site amenities (39%), enhancing workplace technology (45%) and giving employees more empowerment and autonomy (44%). By way of contrast, other businesses are continuing to watch and wait, or are only taking selective action.
Roselyn Feinsod, EY Work Reimagined Leader, says:
"We are seeing a top third of companies successfully navigating these divergent positions on pay, career opportunities and flexibility. They have moved from 'resistance' to 'renaissance' and that's a win-win for their companies and their workforce. Organizations have to work to retain their employees, instill trust and provide a package that takes into account total pay, career path and flexibility to balance market concerns and risks."
About EY
EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients.
About the survey
The EY 2022 Work Reimagined Survey is the latest and largest in a series of surveys comparing employer and employee perceptions since 2020. It compares the views of thousands of respondents, and the insights are meant to help businesses to create a sustainable workforce that helps them drive business growth, meet customer needs, and generate long-term value.
The Survey was conducted January through March 2022 and received responses from 17,498 employees and 1,575 employers from 22 countries across 26 industries.
The survey was conducted using a third-party panel and targeted employers with a range of 500 to 15,000 employees.
Survey data is segmented by 88 different personal and work-related demographics and preferences. Participant responses ranged from 21 years to 65 years plus, with responses from senior leaders and individuals at all different functions.
For a one-hour CPE credited results webcast on Tuesday, May 17, please visit and register here: Work reimagined: How to prepare for 'renaissance and recommitment' | EY - Global
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LEBANON, Ore., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ENTEK announced strategic investments to expand the company's global manufacturing footprint of Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) separator materials into the United States and India to serve the expanding demand for energy storage solutions for inverters, industrial applications and electric vehicles (EVs). ENTEK is actively engaged in site selection in India and the US for the development of fully integrated AGM production plants, including both fiber production and paper lines. ENTEK will be the first producer of glass fiber for AGM in India, ensuring control over quality, cost and security of supply to provide a strong value proposition for customers.
"ENTEK is committed to producing high quality AGM in India and the US to serve the growing need for this product in energy storage solutions for our changing world. Our outstanding team in Japan has a long history and wealth of experience producing high-performance AGM products for some of the most demanding customers in the world. That technical expertise, together with our equipment manufacturing capabilities, provides the core competencies to successfully scale local production to serve the growing markets in India and the US," said Larry Keith, CEO of ENTEK.
ENTEK is the only separator manufacturer in the world producing all three primary separator technologies (PE, AGM, and lithium separators). It is well positioned to leverage this broad portfolio of products to energy storage applications globally, including both internal combustion and electric vehicles.
Increasing vehicle power demands and the growth of EV production resulting from consumer demand, stricter emissions regulations, comfort and convenience features, and safety requirements is driving an evolution from standard flooded batteries to advanced battery types such as EFB and AGM. In India, in addition to transportation, there is rapid growth in industrial, telecom, and inverter battery demand requiring AGM. This outsized growth opportunity in advanced batteries for automotive, coupled with a significant AGM market opportunity for industrial and telecom batteries globally, presents a scalable long-term growth opportunity for ENTEK.
About ENTEK
For more than 35 years, ENTEK has been an innovator and leading worldwide designer and producer of highly reliable microporous polyethylene battery separators for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. ENTEK separators are used in SLI, golf carts and a wide range of industrial applications, and are in great demand for products that require high energy or high voltage systems such as secondary batteries in portable devices and as primary batteries in critical systems. ENTEK's vertically integrated equipment division, with decades of battery separator production equipment experience, uniquely positions ENTEK to provide the agility and expertise to produce the equipment employed in ENTEK's battery separator lines. ENTEK is headquartered in Lebanon, Oregon, USA with facilities in the United Kingdom, Japan, China and Indonesia. Its products are sold through its sales offices and distributors worldwide. For more information, visit www.entek.com.
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Premium CBD Brand Doubles Down on Commitment to Female-First, Plant-Based Wellness
CHICAGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equilibria, a leading functional wellness company specializing in personalized coaching, today announced that it has acquired Gen-Z focused Fleur Marché. As the company looks to expand its offering of innovative, daily wellness solutions to women of all ages and stages, the acquisition brings together two powerhouse female-led brands that share a mission of democratizing plant-based therapies such that all women have access to high quality wellness solutions.
"Since inception, Equilibria has been focused not just on premium products, but on an accompanying personalized service to help the idea of daily 'wellness' feel more concrete and easier to achieve. Whether you're in need of products, functional wellness education, or personalized support, we want to be the name that women think of first when they find themselves in need of better ways to feel better," said Equilibria's CEO, Coco Meers. "Bringing Fleur Marché into the fold allows us to further demystify progressive plant-based therapies like cannabis for women of all ages, and we're so excited to bring our female-focused missions together to serve women 18 to 80."
The acquisition will see Fleur Marché and its team continue to operate independently, led by co-founders Ashley Lewis and Meredith Schroeder.
Founded in 2019 by Lewis and Schroeder, former goop executives, Fleur Marché originally launched as an elevated, female-focused CBD marketplace but has since shifted focus to developing its own brand of plant-powered products that offer easier, healthier, more affordable ways to feel better. Its eponymous brand of wellness patches launched in 2021 after its founders got sick of hearing women respond with "fine" when asked how they were doing. Fleur Marché's products simplify wellness for a younger generation of consumers with big goals and busy schedules in need of healthy, hassle free daily solutions. Their affordable and delightfully fool-proof patches are sold in a wide array of specialty retailers nationwide including Nordstrom, Anthropology, Urban Outfitters.
"Throughout Fleur Marché's lifecycle our goal has always been to help women be, feel and do their best. By partnering with Equilibria – a company obsessed with quality, efficacy, and innovation, whose uniquely hands on approach is improving the lives of its customers daily – we are so excited to deliver more products, reach more women and get closer to achieving a true wellness fempire that can serve women across spectrums of need, age, budget, and location," said Lewis, Fleur Marché's President.
As part of the acquisition, Equilibria will help Fleur Marché accelerate product development, optimize for innovation, and double down on national distribution.
Equilibria launched in the spring of 2019 with an innovative, personalized approach to functional wellness, starting with CBD, that set a new standard in the industry and differentiated it from the sea of competitors. Founded by serial tech entrepreneurs Coco Meers and Marcy Capron-Vermillion, Equilibria's mission is grounded in helping women find balance through efficacious plant-based therapies and personal 1:1 support (Equilibria pairs its premium product-based routines with personalized 1:1 dosage support led by 25+ seasoned functional wellness educators around the nation). Since launch, Equilibria's industry-leading product quality and education-first routines have delivered explosive growth and helped Equilibria bring real results to hundreds of thousands women. Celebrating 3 years of helping women thrive through their various routines, Equilibria recently announced the launch of its much-awaited loyalty program, EQ Rewards, offering customers a more rewarding shopping experience.
With functional wellness trending across the globe, categories like CBD (predicted at $20 billion by 2024), mushrooms, nootropics, and adaptogens are more accepted than ever, the two brands are committed to developing new and innovative products across cannabinoid and other efficacious plant-based categories, and using its combined omnichannel platform to help women across the globe achieve balance - or equilibria - and live their fullest lives.
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Equilibria helps hundreds of thousands of women across the country manage through daily struggles, both physical and mental, by pairing their plant-based supplement routines with personalized support. Starting with CBD and expanding into other functional health categories, their commitment to personalized education has separated them from a sea of competitors:
TELE-EDUCATION & CLINICAL SUPPORT - Understanding that all women are unique, Equilibria's personalized wellness model ensures women get the most out of their products, and start to see real results sooner. Throughout 2022, Equilibria will double down on this 1 on 1 support with improved access to tele-ed coaches, a mobile app for booking calls and other mindfulness and accountability features, and specialist appointments with experts around sleep, stress, women's health and more.
PRODUCT INNOVATION, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN - Equilibria's Member Education teams are trained to personalize every member's routines to meet her unique needs. In 2022, Equilibria will build on their high-quality offering with more plant-based functional products that address specific health concerns, including specific women's health products in new formats that deliver exceptional systemic bioavailability for women.
FARM-TO-HOME QUALITY & TRANSPARENCY - Equilibria is committed to transparent and strategic supply chain relationships to ensure farm to home quality in every product. As partial owners in a Colorado-based organic hemp farm and bioscience lab, Equilibria uses its clinical data and member insights to inform R&D of the genetics program and help influence strain development. As a part of this unique vertically integrated strategy, Equilibria is positioned to influence earlier parts of the value chain to help inform the future of women's wellness through natural therapies.
To learn more and find your perfect routine, please visit myeq.com.
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Fleur Marché is here to offer the next generation of changemakers better ways to feel better. Built for all the hustlers, side-hustlers, activists, and dreamers who are sacrificing their time, energy, and often health, for their cause. Let us help you show up as your best, strongest, most focused and confident self, on the daily. Our plant powered products are a low maintenance daily wellness solution that won't break the bank and don't require you to fit one more thing into your already busy schedule. They work in the background to make sure you feel 100% every.single.day. Because you can't do big things if you feel like sh*t.
To learn more, please visit fleurmarché.com.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today announced the winners of the Back to Business Contest. Designed to celebrate resilient businesses in the communities the bank serves, the bank awarded $1 million in total cash prizes to 48 small businesses across 16 regions including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.
"Strong businesses are the cornerstone of strong communities, and championing those businesses is at the heart of everything we do," says Anthony Restel, President of Regional Banking. "First Horizon provides capital and counsel to local businesses and we look forward to working with these exceptional companies throughout the Southeast."
Click here to view the finalists and winners from each region below:
- Alabama – Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile
- Arkansas – Little Rock, Fayetteville, Jonesboro
- Florida – Ft. Myers, Naples, Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Sarasota
- Georgia – Atlanta
- Louisiana – Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Monroe, New Orleans
- Texas – Dallas, Houston
A few of the winning businesses from across the region include:
- Atlanta – The Kaizen School, a Montessori-inspired family childcare group
- Dallas – PLNTD Juice, a cold pressed juice company
- Huntsville – The Veggie, a quick-service cafe offering vegan comfort food
- Jacksonville – I WANT A BELT, handcrafted Italian Leather Belts
Special Awards:
- Best Video – Houston, Masterpiece Desserts
- Best Photo – Tampa/Sarasota, Aaron's Against the Grain Barbershoppe
"We are so grateful to First Horizon for this opportunity to invest more in The Kaizen School," says owner, Loren Howard. "We look forward to the opportunity to enhance our classroom spaces and create a safe and nurturing home-away-from-home for our daycare students."
About the Contest
To enter, businesses submitted a short description highlighting how they would use the money, along with a photo or video. The contest received 2,300 entries, ranging from a wide variety of businesses and services, including boutiques, trucking companies and local restaurants. Fifty finalists were selected and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners were determined by public voting in each city. The winning businesses were awarded $30,000, $10,000 and $5,000, respectively. A $5,000 sweepstakes prize was awarded to one individual in each community. There are also winners for Best Video and Photo Submission ($25,000 each) and six Judges' Picks winners ($25,000 each). For more information on the Back to Business Contest, please visit www.winwithfirsthorizon.com.
About First Horizon
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $88.7 billion in assets as of March 31, 2022, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Gatos Silver, Inc. ("Gatos" or the "Company") (NYSE: GATO).
Class Period: October 28, 2020 – January 25, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: April 25, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Gatos lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/gatos-silver-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the technical report for Gatos's primary mine, the Cerro Los Gatos deposit, contained certain errors; (2) that, among other things, the mineral reserves had been overestimated by as much as 50%; and (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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Growth Highlights Virgo's Expertise In The Web3 and Metaverse Space
Other Client Experience In The Space Include Opensea, Upland, Nway Petaverse And More
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgo PR, A New York PR agency, that continuously delivers results for their clients leading to growth and conversion worked beside Genies, culture's leading avatar technology company empowering humans to create their own avatar ecosystems on their new 150M Series C round, valuing the company at 1 billion. This marks Virgo's first unicorn client.
Genies provides tools (Genies Avatar Creator OS) that allows users to create their own avatars, avatar wearable fashion lines, avatar worlds, and avatar interactive experiences in web3. The company has 99% celebrity avatar market share through its partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group as their "official avatar and digital goods NFT provider" with thousands of Genie creators including Justin Bieber, Migos, Cardi B, and J Balvin. Bringing the power of NFTs and crypto to culture, Genies' avatar ecosystem NFT marketplace "The Warehouse" built with Dapper Labs, allows talent, IP, and creators to design and sell their avatar ecosystem creations (i.e. avatar fashion lines) to the masses. Prior to the new funding announcement, Genies has raised $100M from investors such as BOND, NEA, Breyer Capital, Tull Investment Group, and more.
Stories for this announcement included:
The New York Times -https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/12/business/dealbook/yelp-texas-abortion.html
TechCrunch - https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/12/avatar-startup-genies-hits-1-billion-valuation-in-latest-raise/
Venturebeat -https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/12/genies-raises-150m-at-over-1b-valuation-for-metaverse-avatars/
Virgo also ran a recent campaign announcing Bob Iger had joined the Genies board-https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-walt-disney-robert-iger-heads-to-the-metaverse-11647259201
Virgo PR has extensive experience in all aspects of PR, including day to day media relations, public relations, digital PR, metaverse PR and more. For further information or to see more of Virgo PR's work, please visit https://virgo-pr.com/.
About VirgoPR
VirgoPR offers its clients many services to drive growth, engagement, sales, and increase lead generation and conversions. Our team of professionals in all things PR and marketing can support brands in developing different strategies and campaigns that allow them to better understand their brand and industry and provide various services that drive knowledge through our expertise. We're able to execute worldwide integrated campaigns for our clients' brands by playing on the strengths and constraints of any niche.
ABOUT GENIES, INC.
Genies is culture's leading avatar technology company empowering humans to create their own avatar ecosystems. Genies provides tools (Genies Avatar Creator OS) that allows users to create their own avatars, avatar wearable fashion lines, avatar worlds, and avatar interactive experiences in web3. The company has 99% celebrity avatar market share through its partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group as their "official avatar and digital goods NFT provider" with thousands of Genie creators including Justin Bieber, Migos, Cardi B, and J Balvin. Bringing the power of NFTs and crypto to culture, Genies' avatar ecosystem NFT marketplace "The Warehouse" built with Dapper Labs, allows talent, IP, and creators to design and sell their avatar ecosystem creations (i.e. avatar fashion lines) to the masses. Prior to the recent round, Genies has raised $100M from investors such as BOND, NEA, Breyer Capital, Tull Investment Group, and more.
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WASHINGTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from the Gensler Research Institute outlines the principle framework for how communities and cities can be strategically designed to minimize the negative impacts of global climate change and protect their properties from severe weather events.
According to U.S. Climate Action Survey 2022, U.S. adults report that they are currently being negatively impacted by changing weather patterns. 87% report to have been personally impacted by extreme weather events since 2019; however, only 18% believe their communities are built to withstand climate change. The report finds 62% of U.S. homeowners say they have already experienced disruptions to their daily lives as a result. Of those who have been impacted by extreme weather, 82% are open to making changes with their homes with cost being the biggest barrier to making changes.
The findings of this report serve as a warning to community builders and public officials concerned with the economic development of their communities. By highlighting the importance of climate change and the public sentiment around taking preparedness action, the report has implications for those making investments to attract residents, workers, and employers to their communities. The perception of community viability and transparency about how the built environment is responding could signal a future trend of people actively seeking out communities that are intentionally built to be resilient.
U.S. Climate Action Survey 2022 advances bold interconnected steps for the private real estate sector and public sector leaders to proactively address both climate change mitigation and adaptation:
Environmental Preparedness
- Minimizing the amount of new carbon emitted into the environment.
- Reducing the resource needs/impact of new development.
- Investing in natural capital and greening our communities.
- Supporting/preserving local ecologies and resources.
Economic Preparedness
- Business continuity in the face of climate events.
- Incentives or cost recovery vehicles for adaptation/resilience upgrades.
- Prioritizing investments in energy and resource efficiency and adaptation.
- Addressing insurability and long-term value of real estate.
Experiential Preparedness
- Promoting cultural resilience and preparedness.
- Creating places that improve human health, well-being, and social connection.
- Creating awareness and optimism in our communities.
Equitable Preparedness
- Prioritizing marginalized communities, who are already feeling the most negative impacts from climate change.
- Addressing the impacts of climate change on local and regional identity.
A key theme of the report is the opportunity for developers and planners to incorporate design resilience strategies to minimize the negative consequences of climate change on people and the environment. With increasing scientific studies indicating the more frequent extreme weather events and widespread disruptive changes in weather patterns, U.S. Climate Action Survey 2022 serves as a principle framework for how the real estate industry can make immediate investments to lower its carbon footprint and improve the relevance, insurability, and value of all property types.
The report's data is based on two online surveys of 2,756 U.S. adults conducted between October 30 to November 1, 2021. The studies were conducted via an anonymous, panel-based survey, with 1820 and 936 respondents respectively. The sample of 936 U.S. adults were selected based on homeownership and experience of disaster-related hardship.
About Gensler
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 50 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965 the firm serves more than 3,300 active clients in virtually every industry. Guided by determined optimism, we believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
About the Gensler Research Institute
The Gensler Research Institute is a collaborative network of researchers focused on a common goal: to generate new knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of the connection between design, business, and the human experience. Through a combination of global and local research grants, and external partnerships, we seek insights focused on solving the world's most pressing challenges. We are committed to unlocking new solutions and strategies that will define the future of design.
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The Iconic Restaurant Chain Introduces A Mouth-Watering New Charburger For A Limited Time Beginning April 20
IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California-based restaurant The Habit Burger Grill is once again adding an exciting new item to its already innovative roster - the Cubano Charburger. Inspired by the original Cuban Sandwich dating back to the late 1800s, The Habit's version will take your taste buds on a flavor-packed adventure beginning April 20.
"At The Habit, we're constantly innovating and adding exciting new flavors to our menu," said Adam Baird, Vice President of Food and Beverage at The Habit Burger Grill. "The Cubano Charburger is The Habit's take on a classic sandwich with Caribbean roots paired with our signature Southern California style chargrilled patty."
True to The Habit's creative culinary culture, the Cubano Charburger features a crave-worthy mix of classic chargrilled flavor with flavorful Cuban-inspired additions. Handcrafted between a toasted Brioche bun, the Cubano Charburger is layered with mustard-grilled honey ham, two slices of melty cheese and zesty mustard atop The Habit's signature seasoned chargrilled patty, giving guests a unique blend of flavors and textures all in one satisfying bite.
The Habit Burger Grill is California's best-kept secret, named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!" Guests at The Habit Burger Grill can always count on freshly-made, handcrafted quality served up with genuine hospitality. By continually pushing innovation across their menu, these new culinary creations are what make The Habit a habit.
Connect with The Habit Burger Grill on social media at facebook.com/habitburgergrill, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger, tiktok.com/@habitburgergrill, and youtube.com/habittube. Grab your next favorite meal online or on The Habit Mobile App for curbside pick-up or delivery.
About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
Born in Santa Barbara, California in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast-casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cooked-to-order chargrilled burgers and handcrafted sandwiches featuring grilled tenderloin steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade ahi tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh handcrafted salads and an appealing selection of sides and shakes. The Habit Burger Grill was named the "best tasting burger in America" in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America's leading consumer magazines, named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!" and featured in Newsweek's "America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022." The Habit Burger Grill has since grown to over 325 restaurants in 14 states throughout Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia and Washington as well as 13 international locations, seven in China and six in Cambodia. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hahn & Hahn LLP announced that its Mangaging Partner Christianne Kerns and Partner Laura Farber have been selected as honorees in a Los Angeles Business Journal special supplement recognizing the city's most influential women attorneys. The "Women of Influence: Attorneys" list, published today, recognizes professionals "for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and for contributions to the Los Angeles community at large," writes the publisher.
Farber, a member of the firm's litigation and employment practice groups "is an accomplished trial lawyer in employment and commercial litigation, and personal injury," says the feature. "She is also a noteworthy leader in many organizations, including the American Bar Association (ABA)." This year, Farber has co-chaired the ABA's Coordinating Group on Practice Forward that has undertaken one of the largest surveys of the legal profession to understand the impact of the pandemic on the legal workforce, "which has had a disproportionate impact on women and parents of young children due to lack of childcare options. This survey identified the impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion given racial injustices," reports the publication. Based on the survey results, the ABA adopted childcare policies and is lobbying Congress to implement such policies to improve economic outcomes for women, parents of children, and those providing family care for seniors.
The publication notes that Kerns is "the first female managing partner of the prestigious 123-year-old Pasadena-based law firm, which has transitioned from a historic 'old-line firm' into a majority woman-owned firm." The feature adds that Kerns "is responsible for managing day-to-day business operations, developing, implementing, and driving organizational goals, procedures, and policies, managing firm lawyers and the executive director, collaborating with other partners and maintaining positive client relationships." A member of the firm's business practice, Kerns and her team handle sophisticated financing transactions and debt restructures, manage complex commercial business relationships and contracts, and lead multifaceted real estate deals and projects. She is a trusted board member and advisor to boards of directors, equity holders, and C-suite executives with a "track record of identifying and effectively addressing risks and legal issues and strategic and operational challenges with the overarching goal of optimizing results, value and ROI," says the feature.
Hahn & Hahn LLP has been an active member of the Southern California business and legal communities since 1899. The firm represents entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, family offices and charitable organizations in their corporate, real estate, employment, estate planning and family law issues and in litigation. For more information visit https://www.hahnlawyers.com/
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Homeowners, experts tell judge damages and potential sinkhole fixes too costly for individual lawsuits
RAPID CITY, S.D., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hideaway Hills homeowners have completed an important step in efforts to obtain justice for damages caused when a state-owned mine began collapsing beneath their neighborhood.
During a class-certification hearing earlier in April, residents and scientific experts testified about how a class action lawsuit is the best recourse for all 158 households in the neighborhood. The team from the Fox Rothschild law firm introduced extensive research material and other records documenting that underground instability caused by the shuttered mine has rendered every home in the neighborhood worthless.
"The damage that the state of South Dakota caused must be considered as a whole. It simply does not make sense to require these homeowners to go to court one at a time. It would not be economically feasible, and it would take far too long," said Fox Rothschild trial lawyer Kathleen Barrow. "The state has damaged this entire community, so justice must take every household into account."
The underground dangers were exposed in April 2020 when a mine collapse opened a large hole near East Daisy Drive. According to geological and engineering analysis, correcting the subsurface dangers would require removing the homes, which would cost more than the homes are worth and provide no guarantee that the remediation would work. In addition, mounting a lawsuit would be too costly for any individual homeowner. As a class-action lawsuit, those costs would be shared by all of the plaintiffs.
Circuit Court Judge Kevin Krull will rule on the class certification later this year. If certified, all Hideaway Hills homeowners will be included in the lawsuit unless they choose to opt out. Judge Krull previously ruled that the homeowners "demonstrated that their injuries likely will be redressed by a favorable decision – i.e., an award of damages, based on their constitutional right to individually bring an inverse condemnation case against the State."
The case is Andrew Morse and John and Emily Clarke et al. v. State of South Dakota et al., No. 46CIV-20-000295 in the Circuit Court, 4th Judicial District, County of Meade, South Dakota.
Fox Rothschild has grown to a 950-lawyer national law firm with 27 offices by focusing on client service and responsiveness and by attracting bright and creative lawyers who know how to deliver. More information at foxrothschild.com.
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GEORGETOWN, Ky., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liana Craven did not know what the days and weeks ahead would hold for her as her cancer progressed, but she knew one thing for sure. She did not want to spend that time in the hospital.
Bluegrass Care Navigators made it possible to be where she wanted to be.
"I did not want to be stuck in the hospital with a limit on how many friends and family could visit me," said Liana. "Without them, I don't think I would be able to stay home like I have."
With her hospice team, she started to tackle her bucket list. At the top of the list? Finally getting to marry her high school sweetheart of 21 years, Richard.
"He had already known before I was diagnosed that I wanted to be married. And he made it happen," she said.
Liana's family surprised her with a wedding ceremony on March 30. A best friend purchased a new dress for Liana while others arranged makeup and hairstyling, food and music at the family's Kentucky home.
"It was special. It was precious. It was meaningful," said Liana's stepfather, Dennis Dio Parker. "I have no doubt in terms of a bucket list this becomes her crown-topping moment."
As a newlywed, Liana has been able to check other bucket list items off her list. She has taken a joy ride with her dad in his sports car. And she has enjoyed a massage at home thanks to Bluegrass Care Navigator's Integrative Medicine program, which provides therapies to patients and families that complement their medical care.
Most importantly, Liana has enjoyed time with friends and family, especially her new husband and twin sister Melissa.
"I just thought that going home with hospice meant you'd be gone in a few days. I got married March 30 and I just feel like, I can do this," said Liana. "Hospice is not just the end of the line. Sometimes it's making things you've been waiting 21 years for happen faster."
Hospice care is a choice for patients who are no longer seeking curative treatment for an illness, and instead seek to focus on quality of life and managing symptoms. Patients receive care wherever they call home from an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers and chaplains. The hospice team helps the patient with pain and other discomforting symptoms, daily activities, emotional and spiritual support, medication and equipment management, and support for caregivers.
Hospice care is typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. As a nonprofit hospice organization, no family is turned away from Bluegrass Care Navigators based on their ability to pay for services.
About Bluegrass Care Navigators
Serving Kentuckians for more than 40 years, Bluegrass Care Navigators provides hospice care in 32 counties across central, eastern and northern Kentucky. In addition, the agency supports those facing serious illness or chronic disease with private duty nursing, home primary care, transitional care, adult day health care, adult and pediatric palliative care services and through specialized programs such as integrative medicine, dementia care and telemedicine.
For more information, visit www.bgcarenav.org.
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- Phase 1/2 clinical trial of COVID-19-Influenza combination vaccine candidate indicates vaccine is well-tolerated and immunogenic
- Data from this combination trial will inform planned Phase 2 dose confirmation trial, scheduled to begin by the end of 2022
- Immune response confirmed in stand-alone influenza vaccine and combination vaccine with potential path forward for both
GAITHERSBURG, Md., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced initial results from the Phase 1/2 clinical trial of its COVID-Influenza Combination Vaccine (CIC). The CIC combines Novavax' COVID-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, and its quadrivalent influenza vaccine candidate. The CIC trial demonstrated that formulating the combination vaccine is feasible, well-tolerated and immunogenic.
"We continue to evaluate the dynamic public health landscape and believe there may be a need for recurrent boosters to fight both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza," said Gregory M. Glenn, M.D., President of Research and Development, Novavax. "We're encouraged by these data and the potential path forward for a combination COVID-19-influenza vaccine as well as stand-alone vaccines for influenza and COVID-19."
The safety and tolerability profile of the combination vaccine was consistent with the stand-alone NVX-CoV2373 and quadrivalent nanoparticle influenza vaccine reference formulations in the trial. The combination vaccine was found to be generally well tolerated. Serious adverse were rare and none were assessed as being related to the vaccine.
The study employed descriptive endpoints, assessing safety and the immunological responses of different CIC vaccine formulations. A Design of Experiments (DOE) modeling-based approach was used to design the trial, enabling more powerful fine-tuning of dose selection of both the COVID-19 and influenza antigens for further development compared to traditional approaches. The preliminary trial results found that various CIC vaccine formulations induced immune responses in participants comparable to reference stand-alone influenza and stand-alone COVID-19 vaccine formulations (for H1N1, H3N2, B-Victoria HA and SARS-CoV-2 rS antigens). Modeling results also showed that a combined formulation has the potential to reduce total antigen amount by up to 50% overall, optimizing production and delivery.
Both protein-based vaccines used in the trial were formulated with the patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. These data support advancement to a Phase 2 confirmation trial, expected to begin by the end of 2022.
Data from the trial were presented at the World Vaccine Congress (WVC) in Washington, DC.
At the WVC, Novavax also reviewed key findings from the Phase 3 trial of its stand-alone influenza candidate, previously referred to as NanoFlu, which met its primary immunogenicity endpoint. These results have previously been published in The Lancet.
Neither NVX-CoV2373 or the influenza vaccine candidate have been authorized or approved for use in the U.S. by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- NVX-CoV2373 is contraindicated in persons who have a hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the excipients.
- Events of anaphylaxis have been reported with administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of the vaccine. Close observation for at least 15 minutes is recommended and a second dose of the vaccine should not be given to those who have experienced anaphylaxis to the first dose of NVX-CoV2373.
- Anxiety-related reactions, including vasovagal reactions (syncope), hyperventilation, or stress‐related reactions may occur in association with vaccination as a psychogenic response to the needle injection. It is important that precautions are in place to avoid injury from fainting.
- Vaccination should be postponed in individuals suffering from an acute severe febrile illness or acute infection. The presence of a minor infection and/or low-grade fever should not delay vaccination.
- NVX-CoV2373 should be given with caution in individuals receiving anticoagulant therapy or those with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder (such as haemophilia) because bleeding or bruising may occur following an intramuscular administration in these individuals.
- The efficacy of NVX-CoV2373 may be lower in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Administration of NVX-CoV2373 in pregnancy should only be considered when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks for the mother and foetus.
- The effects with NVX-CoV2373 may temporarily affect the ability to drive or use machines.
- Individuals may not be fully protected until 7 days after their second dose. As with all vaccines, vaccination with NVX-CoV2373 may not protect all vaccine recipients.
- The most common adverse reactions observed during clinical studies were headache, nausea or vomiting, myalgia, arthralgia, injection site tenderness/pain, fatigue, and malaise.
For additional safety information, including the full Summary of Product Characteristics with Package Leaflet, please visit www.NovavaxCovidVaccine.com.
The Phase 1/2 CIC vaccine trial is evaluating a combination of Novavax' recombinant protein-based NVX-CoV2373 and influenza vaccine candidates and patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant in a single formulation. The trial will evaluate the safety, tolerability and immune response to the combination vaccine in 642 healthy adults 50 to 70 years of age. Participants will have been either previously infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 or vaccinated through an authorized vaccine at least eight weeks prior to enrollment. All participants will be randomly assigned to cohorts to evaluate multiple formulations and will be dosed on Day 0 and again at Day 56. The trial is being conducted in Australia at 10 sites. (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04961541)
NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. NVX-CoV2373 was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
Novavax' COVID-19 vaccine is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization and distribution of NVX-CoV2373 worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
Novavax' influenza vaccine, previously known as NanoFlu, is a quadrivalent recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine produced by Novavax in its SF9 insect cell baculovirus system. The influenza vaccine uses HA amino acid protein sequences that are the same as the recommended wild-type circulating virus HA sequences, and contains Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received conditional authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the European Commission and the World Health Organization. The vaccine is also under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the timing of clinical trial results, including the Phase 2 confirmation trial expected to begin by the end of 2022, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, NanoFlu, its COVID-seasonal influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and its COVID-Influenza Combination Vaccine, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and its COVID-19 Influenza Combination Vaccine in protecting populations, and the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of the COVID-19 Influenza Combination Vaccine, NanoFlu, and NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to increase visibility of the neck and fretboard when playing a guitar," said an inventor, from Detroit, Mich., "so I invented the GUITAR SUPPORT PAD. My design enables you to better see the instrument and strings and it could reduce strain on the fretting hand/wrist and arm."
The invention provides an effective way to tilt the lower body of a guitar while playing. In doing so, it enables the user to easily see the fretboard. As a result, it could improve performance and comfort and it could help to prevent mistakes. The invention features a durable and portable design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for guitar players. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Detroit sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DOD-1013, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I came up with this idea after I saw a child sneeze all over a shopping cart. I thought there should be an efficient way to dispense a disinfectant upon carts," said an inventor, from Mesquite, Texas, "so I invented MR. MIST. My design ensures that carts are clean, sanitized and ready for use."
The invention provides an effective way to sanitize shopping carts at groceries and stores. In doing so, it eliminates the need to manually wipe or spray carts. As a result, it helps to reduce the spread of germs and viruses and it enhances sanitation and safety. The invention features an automatic design that is easy to use so it is ideal for grocery stores and shopping centers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DAL-116, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient tool for cleaning dirt, buildup and other particles from shower walls," said an inventor, from Colorado Springs, Colo., "so I invented the SHOWER CLEAN HOSE. My design could contribute to a cleaner, more sanitary shower."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to clean shower walls. In doing so, it enables the user to easily remove dirt, scum and soap. As a result, it saves time and effort and it offers an alternative to traditional cleaning tools and methods. The invention features an efficient design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households and professional cleaning companies. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Denver sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DNV-257, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a fun way to show team spirit when ironing laundry," said an inventor, from Fort Worth, Texas, "so I invented the SPORTS IRON. My design would offer a unique and novel alternative to traditional laundry irons."
The invention provides a unique laundry iron for sports fans. In doing so, it enables the user to display and support his favorite sport or team. As a result, it could spark attention and conversation. The invention features an eye-catching design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and sports fans. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DLL-3888, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a fun and flavorful line of cigarillos," said an inventor, from Cleveland, Ohio, "so I invented the GLAM GAR. My trendy design enables you to match your cigarillo to your outfit or car."
The invention provides a unique new line of cigarillos for smokers. In doing so, it offers an alternative to bland and boring cigarillos. As a result, it enhances flavor and style and it could provide added fun. The invention features an eye-catching design that is easy to use so it is ideal for smokers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Cleveland sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DKC-170, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a fun new puzzle with a surprise reward for children who solve it," said an inventor, from Dallas, Texas, "so I invented PUZZLE PALS. My design could offer a more enjoyable alternative to traditional puzzles, games and toys."
This patent-pending invention provides a unique and challenging puzzle for children. In doing so, it offers a built-in incentive for children to solve the puzzle. As a result, it enhances fun and entertainment and it could help to develop spatial reasoning and fine motor skills. The invention features a unique and user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for children. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DLL-3838, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Approved Energy, a leading provider of energy products and services headquartered in New York City, has added industry-veteran John Tang in the role of Director, Power Supply and Pricing. In this position, Tang will lead, manage, and expand Approve Energy's power portfolio, while building-out a pricing desk to support Company growth.
John Tang has over 20 years of experience in competitive retail energy markets. He previously served as Vice President of Supply at Indra Energy where he was responsible for both wholesale and retail power and natural gas operations. Prior to that he was the Power Structuring Manager at Engie North America, acting as the head of the wholesale and retail power operations for Engie Power & Gas LLC. Tang also previously served as the Senior Pricing Manager at Plymouth Rock Energy LLC, and Director of Commodity Pricing at Great Eastern Energy. He has held roles at Direct Energy and Hess Corporation as well.
"Any time we can add a seasoned expert like John Tang to our management team, Approved Energy becomes strong, smarter and better-positioned for success," noted Chris Fazio, Executive Vice President at the Approved Companies. "John's depth of experience, particularly in the NY-metro markets, makes him an ideal pick to guide and grow our Power platform. We are fortunate to have him on board."
Approved Energy is a division of Approved Companies, the leading provider of energy products and services in the NYC metro area for over 90 years. With a product suite offering fuel oil, natural gas, electricity, mechanical services and renewable products to thousands of customer, Approved is committed to a plan of growth, innovation and diversification of its energy services to all customer classes.
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Rockets safely destroyed at Blue Grass plant
RICHMOND, Ky., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The last U.S. chemical weapon containing VX nerve agent has been destroyed at the Bechtel-led Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP), near Richmond, Kentucky. The milestone marks another step toward eliminating the entire U.S. chemical weapons stockpile, which the government has committed to do by the end of 2023.
The final VX M55 rocket was processed through the facility April 19, ending the destruction campaign that began last July.
"Our team safely completed the first nerve agent rocket campaign using a collective approach to meet and overcome various challenges," said Ron Hink, Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass project manager. "We now turn our attention to the last destruction campaign, GB rockets, which will start later this year."
"We are celebrating two milestones today," said Dr. Candace Coyle, BGCAPP site project manager. "First, the entire U.S. stockpile of VX nerve agent is now completely destroyed. Next, this marks the completion of the fourth of five chemical weapons destruction campaigns in Kentucky."
Nearly 18,000 rockets were disassembled and the VX agent drained, then neutralized by mixing it with water and caustic to produce hydrolysate. After confirmation that the agent was destroyed, the hydrolysate was pumped to storage tanks before being shipped for further processing at Veolia Environmental Services in Texas.
The drained rocket warheads were containerized and placed in temporary storage at the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD). Marked as secondary waste, they will be destroyed in a Static Detonation Chamber unit located on BGAD.
The chemical weapons stockpile at the depot originally consisted of 523 U.S. tons of chemical agent configured in 155mm projectiles containing mustard and VX nerve agent, 8-inch projectiles containing GB nerve agent, and M55 rockets containing GB and VX nerve agent.
The mustard destruction was completed in September 2021. GB nerve agent in 8-inch projectiles was destroyed in 2020 while VX nerve agent in projectiles was destroyed in 2021.
Learn more about the Blue Grass plant here.
About Bechtel
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com
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Kentucky's Premier CBD Company Expands its Female Offerings with Women-Focused Beauty and Wellness Brand Acquisition
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Keoni CBD, a Midwestern-based disruptor in the CBD space, has announced its acquisition of Blush Wellness and it's proprietary women-focused CBD and cosmetics today.
"Blush provides a wide array of beauty and wellness products aimed at reducing the signs of aging and relieving menstrual cycle discomfort," said Brent Garr, CEO at Wellness Brands. "We are excited and proud to add Blush to our growing family of brands and plan to bring these new high-end CBD products to our online retail store and local boutiques."
Blush Wellness offers two product lines curated for female beauty and wellness. Their Blush beauty products combine high quality ingredients from the beauty industry with broad-spectrum CBD to soothe skin and hair while reducing daily stress. Blush wellness products offer relief for the body and mind by fusing broad-spectrum CBD with essential oils and vitamins.
Keoni CBD is committed to offering high quality CBD products to their diverse clientele. Through Blush, Keoni aims to expand their product line to best serve the needs of the female CBD market.
Blush beauty and wellness products are available for purchase on their website.
For more information about Keoni and Blush, visit www.keonicbd.com and www.blushwellness.com. Follow www.instagram.com/keonicb to stay updated on all things Keoni CBD.
Keoni CBD is an American, Mid-Western company that's composed of a team of highly dedicated individuals working synergistically to provide everyone with easier access to high quality CBD products that enhance their lifestyle. Guided by the principle of ensuring efficacy, simplicity, sustainability, and balance of Mother Nature's goodness, Keoni continues to be one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the country focused on providing affordable quality CBD infused oils, edibles, and topicals to address customer's challenges with sleep, anxiety, and pain relief. Last October, Keoni debuted Keoni Sport.
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PORTLAND, Ore., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In late 2021, Oregon enacted a vaccine mandate for health care workers to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
This was an understandable step taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the requirement also inadvertently highlighted the inequities that Black, Indigenous, and communities of color (BIPOC) face when it comes to health care. These inequities were founded on historical forces that Legacy Health wanted to understand better.
While its overall employee vaccine rate was impressive, Legacy's rates for Black and Hispanic staff were low. Legacy wanted to increase these numbers. Indeed, over the course of several weeks, it successfully raised vaccine rates for its Black and Hispanic employees through a thoughtful, proactive approach.
After the mandate came out, a cross-functional team of Legacy staff was formed. Members shared diverse cultural backgrounds, a passion for public health, and inclusive education. Together, the group figured out how Legacy would comply with the state mandate and not lose valuable employees through a forced termination. The strategy was straightforward: Face vaccine hesitancy by staff of color and understand their reasons without judgment - reasons rooted in a history of systemic racism and a lack of trust in the health care experienced by BIPOC communities over generations.
"Vaccine hesitancy among our staff of color is bigger than any single moment in time," says Lisa Goren, a senior vice president at Legacy and chief people and culture officer. "A long-standing and understandable sense of distrust born out of systemic racism perpetuated by the health care industry. A mandate doesn't instantly turn that around."
The team identified very reachable goals for getting unvaccinated staff safely vaccinated within a short period:
- Building trust and meet staff in their workplace.
- Being available to employees who do not regularly use computers or email. The lack of technological access causes a gap in awareness and understanding of vaccine requirements.
- Making information about COVID-19 simple and understandable.
- Being ready to administer vaccines at locations convenient to working staff.
To achieve these goals, the team:
- Hosted virtual town halls for Black and Spanish-speaking employees focused on vaccine safety and pregnancy or general COVID-19 questions.
- Created a confidential clinician-staff hotline for English and Spanish-speaking staff.
- Joined daily employee huddles to help staff who had limited access to electronic communication or language barriers.
"It was critical for us to be visible and easily available to employees," says Dominic Chan, a pharmacy director at Legacy and a team member. "We gave them as much personal time needed to ask questions so they could make an informed decision about vaccination."
These collective efforts resulted in a dramatic increase in rates among Legacy employees of color. Within a few weeks, the overall vaccination rate jumped from 84% to 94%. But the rates for Black employees were even more compelling, rising from 72.1% to 90.6%. The rates for Hispanic employees increased from 79.4% to 93.5%, while rates for employees who identify as two or more races climbed from 78.7% to 92.6%.
"This was a reminder about earning employee trust for the current moment and beyond the pandemic," says Chan. "We learned a few valuable lessons during this process."
- Start as fast as possible to create and sustain employee appetite for change.
- Realize that some employees have personal reasons for vaccine decisions. These reasons require patience and understanding.
- Gather diverse staff to relay the messages.
Finally, Chan says a major takeaway of this project is embracing why employees need a safe space to make choices. A safe space gives people the freedom to understand the options in front of them.
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