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- Vertically integrated food tech brand 'Neat Food Co.' brings its award-winning alternative proteins to the US with the goal of making plant-based eating more appealing and accessible to the masses
- New senior hires include Jeff Fried (ex-Chairman of Sweetgreen Inc) and Henrik Fjorbak (ex-COO of Joe & The Juice) on the Advisory Board, with Vincent Herbert (ex-CEO of Le Pain Quotidien) joining as US CEO
- Group plans to launch new alternative-protein range into multiple retailers, bringing their superior tasting product to nationwide US grocery outlets
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neat Food Co. ("NEAT") – one of the world's fastest growing alternative-protein food groups backed by Formula 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton, a key investor who helped found the company in 2019 – announces multiple senior hires as it builds critical mass in key roles as part of its international expansion plans, starting in the key US market.
- Neat Food Co. has bolstered its Advisory Board with two new appointments: Jeffrey S. Fried, former Chairman of Sweetgreen, who has a wealth of experience nurturing high growth companies; and Henrik Fjordbak, former COO at Joe & The Juice, who is an expert in equity funds, specializing in F&B and lifestyle companies
- At the helm of NEAT's expansion into the US market is newly appointed Vincent Herbert, the former CEO of Le Pain Quotidien, who joins the brand as Chief Executive of Neat Burger USA and will oversee all aspects of the group's rapid site expansion strategy in the US including the development of products at Neat Burger's innovation centre in New York and CPG distribution into the retail arena
- The group is expanding its food technology division with the establishment of new innovation centres, and implementation of its' cutting edge texturized protein innovation
- NEAT plans to roll out its award-winning burger patty and a range of other proprietary products – including new and improved versions of its plant-based chicken patty, hot dog, nuggets and shakes – by the end of the year
- Neat Food Co plans to expand to 1,000 corporately owned, franchise and dark kitchens by 2030
NEAT's expansion will begin in the US covering a nationwide roll-out, as well as the introduction of its award-winning proprietary alternative-protein products into the CPG retail market. The first Neat Burger pop-up in mid-town New York opens this month, with its flagship location opening in Manhattan in Fall 2022. The roll-out will then span major hubs across the US in a bid to fulfill its vision to make sustainable food products an everyday staple as increasing numbers of conscious consumers look to reduce their meat intake and adopt a flexitarian lifestyle.
Zack Bishti, Co-Founder and CEO of Neat Burger, said: "We are on a mission to fundamentally change how the world consumes protein and are excited to announce these new appointments whose expertise will make a real impact. With Jeff and Henrik's success in nurturing industry-leading brands, and Vincent's prowess in delivering global expansion, we have a powerhouse team primed for explosive entry into new markets; to shift consumer behaviour and be a force for good."
Tommaso Chiabra, Co-Founder and Chairman of Neat Food Co, said: "By 2040 we see a world where alternative proteins have replaced animal proteins completely. NEAT is leading the charge in the development of these alternatives that not only satisfy the needs of conscious consumers, but that also deliver on flavour. We're here to prove that the easiest choice can also be the best choice for the planet."
Neat Burger's vision is to make alternative-proteins an everyday staple as increasing numbers of consumers look to adopt a vegan and flexitarian lifestyle. Growth in the sector outpaced all other food categories in the coronavirus pandemic, with the overall plant-based food market set to top $74 billion by 2027.
Neat Burger is focused on harnessing the latest food technology techniques and ingredients to develop what is in effect the 3.0 version of alternative-proteins. Neat Burger is taking earlier iterations of vegan products and is focused on delivering a new and significantly improved taste, texture and flavor profile underpinned by the use of wholesome, sustainable ingredients, such as its super-food patty grain mix of quinoa, chickpea and mung beans.
All of Neat Burger's alternative-proteins are suitable for vegans and are allergen and GMO-free. The group is focused on providing healthy products and avoiding ultra-processed ingredients. It does not add refined sugar, its emulsifiers are all plant based and it avoids using leghemoglobin, glucose syrup or sweeteners. Its signature patty has a lower fat content than other plant-based and meat equivalents and its proprietary manufacturing process gives remarkably life-like consistency and texture to its products.
Neat Burger's pioneering approach ensures its products appeal to plant-based consumers and the growing flexitarian market by delivering a taste profile that appeals to all.
About Neat Burger
Established in 2019, Neat is one of the world's fastest growing alternative-protein food group. In October 2021, Neat completed a $7m funding round led by SoftBank's Rajeev Misra.
Neat has rapidly gained a reputation for its pioneering approach ensuring it products appeal to flexitarian and plant-based consumers alike. With a focus on high quality, fresh ingredients with no compromise on taste, Neat is all about accessibility and providing people with an alternative in a fun and engaging environment. Neat's purpose is to offer ethical, sustainable and delicious plant-based food served with passion and style.
Neat Burger has achieved not only a loyal fanbase but industry recognition too, having won for a second year running the UK's Best Vegan Restaurant of the Year at the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards and it was nominated for the 2021 GQ Food & Drink Sustainability Award. Most recently, the brand was awarded PETA's inaugural Company of the Year Award for its game changing approach to a plant-based diet, encouraging people to eat delicious, protein-packed plant-based meals.
As part of its mission to save the planet, one bite at a time, Neat Burger is working with Eden Projects on its large scale reforestation initiatives. In 2021 Neat Burger funded the planting of over one million trees in Madagascar and it is now planting 50,000 mangrove trees in recognition of the brand reaching the same number of Instagram followers. The mangroves are being planted in Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya and Nepal.
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Midwest's leading independent waste diversion, recycling and portables provider also promotes 14 executives as part of ongoing internal talent recognition
ROSEMONT, Ill., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LRS, among the nation's leading independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services providers, today announced it has appointed Corey H. Grauer to Executive Vice President & General Counsel, effective immediately.
Grauer brings an experienced and diverse portfolio of career legal accomplishments to LRS spanning more than three decades, and will be responsible for executive management and oversight of LRS legal, HR, risk management, compliance and ESG initiatives.
Most recently, Grauer served seven-and-a-half years at Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, comprising more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses across 11 market sectors. At Marmon, Grauer served as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Compliance Officer, overseeing legal and compliance related matters for five of Marmon's business groups.
Grauer earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from University of Illinois in Urbana - Champaign.
"I couldn't be more excited and honored to join LRS, and look forward to providing sound legal counsel based on a career of truly rewarding experiences," Grauer said. "LRS has reached a notable size and scale in the waste, recycling and portables industry that requires effective legal, compliance and risk management oversight, and I look forward to making a difference."
Commenting on the appointment, LRS President and Chief Executive Officer Alan T. Handley said Grauer brings proven experience and expertise colored by a career of high-profile successes.
"We welcome Corey to the LRS executive management team, and look forward to his many contributions as we continue to grow our waste diversion, recycling and portables markets across our nation's Midwest and South-Central states," Handley said. "We expect Corey's judgment and counsel will serve us well as we continue to scale LRS throughout the greater Midwest."
Handley added LRS recently announced the promotions of 14 executives for numerous contributions that helped the company accelerate its growth trajectory as a sustainability industry leader:
Frank Piecukionis, LRS South – Topeka, Kan., General Manager
Thomas (Ben) Jennings, Rosemont, Ill., Senior M&A Analyst
Mike Vasich, Rosemont, Ill., Enterprise Applications Manager
Jim Fedash, Rosemont, Ill., Vice President of Revenue
Brian Grosse, Rosemont, Ill., Senior Vice President of Portables
Jim Engineer, Rosemont, Ill., Manager, ESG, Government Affairs & Communications
Ryan McGuire, Rosemont, Ill., Director of Mergers & Acquisitions
Jerry Golf, Jr., California MRF, Ill., Manager of Post Collections Operations
Sylvia Corona, California, MRF, Ill., Post Collections Account Manager
Alex Bahena, Heartland MRF, Ill., MRF Manager
Steven Schilling, PE, Rosemont, Ill., Senior Project Manager
KJ Loerop, Rosemont, Ill., Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions
Matt Cacciatore, Rosemont, Ill., Assistant Billing Manager
Mark Molitor, Heartland MRF, Ill., Director of MRF Operations
To-date in 2022, LRS announced the acquisitions of Rochester, Minn.-based Sunshine Sanitation, South Bend, Ind.-based Junoll Services, and Chicago-based Auburn Disposal. In 2021, the company successfully completed 22 acquisitions to complement organic growth across its primary lines of business.
About LRS
Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, LRS is among the nation's leading independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services providers. Since 2012, LRS has specialized in delivering an exceptional customer experience for millions of residential and commercial customers across nine states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Kansas, Arkansas and Tennessee. Diversified and growing exponentially, LRS also offers affordable roll-off container services, C&D recycling, street sweeping, portable restroom rentals, on-site storage and temporary fencing. LRS owns and operates more than 60 facilities and thrives on the passion of over 2,000 full-time employees. The company provides safe, innovative, sustainability-driven services to clean and beautify the cities, neighborhoods, and communities it serves. To learn more visit www.LRSrecycles.com. #BeyondWaste
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Charge AR enables retailers to turn AR engagement into targeted incentives
MIAMISBURG, Ohio, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Augmented reality is gaining wider consumer adoption as interest in the "metaverse" explodes. Ohio-based Magnetic Mobile, a loyalty and targeted marketing firm, announced the launch of Charge AR (ChargeAR.com), the first-of-its-kind solution for incorporating targeted promotional offers into an e-commerce augmented reality (AR) experience.
With Charge AR, consumers can view a 3D model of a product in their space using their smartphone. Alongside the product, they'll see a 3D animation with the retailer's chosen marketing message. This could be a financial incentive like "20% Off" or an additional benefit such as "Gift with Purchase." Showing the offer together with the product itself creates a more seamless experience for the customer and strengthens the sense of urgency to complete the transaction. Notably, different offers can also be targeted to different consumers based on their interest or behavior.
Retailers can use the Charge AR bundle of products and services to tailor the offers delivered in AR to support their business goals and target audiences. The Charge AR platform supports the creation of multiple offers for the same product, allowing for targeting, segmentation, and A/B testing, which enables retailers to maximize conversion and ROI.
"We're combining proven approaches into a new solution that's as much about the business as it is about the buzz," said Brian Sichi, Magnetic Mobile CEO. "AR is a fun and exciting feature that engages customers. By placing promotional offers in the actual AR scene, marketers can connect the 3D experience to ROI in a tangible, measurable way while optimizing their marketing spend."
As a Platinum Partner of 3D Cloud™ by Marxent, Magnetic Mobile taps into many years of 3D and AR expertise. In 2021 alone, 3D Cloud™ by Marxent clients saw a 250% increase in sales conversions after a product was viewed in AR and a 180% increase in total dollar value of the resulting transactions. Charge AR clients will also benefit from the infrastructure of the 3D Cloud™ platform, which has been proven to support large-scale 3D model delivery with superior performance and security.
"We've seen the power of 3D visualization in the furniture and home improvement industry for years," said Beck Besecker, 3D Cloud™ by Marxent's CEO and Magnetic Mobile Co-Founder. "Now AR is expanding to many more categories and it's becoming table stakes for any online shopping experience. With their background in digital offer management and customer loyalty, the Magnetic team is a natural fit to take AR models a step further by combining them with marketing messages that drive sales."
Magnetic Mobile combines data-driven design strategy with the latest technology to create digital experiences that keep customers coming back for more. Magnetic Mobile has partnered with retail organizations for nearly a decade supporting the digital components of their go-to-market activities. Charge AR adds an innovative tool to the portfolio of Magnetic Mobile products and services to drive value for customers and create compelling shopping experiences.
"We've designed our process so that brands can get started with the technology quickly and scale up as rapidly as they'd like," said Sichi.
Interested retailers should visit chargear.com or contact chargear@magneticmobile.com to schedule a demo.
About Magnetic Mobile
Magnetic Mobile is a full-service digital agency focused on creating best-in-class mobile applications, responsive websites, and engaging experiences for national manufacturing and retail brands. Magnetic combines expertise in user experience, content strategy, and creative design with the latest technology and development best practices to influence the entire customer journey—maximizing brand recognition and loyalty for clients. In 2022, Magnetic introduced Charge AR, the retail industry's first solution for in-scene augmented reality promotional offers. For more information, visit magneticmobile.com and chargear.com.
About 3D Cloud™ by Marxent
3D Cloud™ by Marxent is the global leader in 3D e-commerce for furniture, kitchen, bath, outdoor, office furniture, and closets and storage. The 3D Cloud™ platform allows retailers and brands to build endless applications from a single 3D product catalog. With 3D Cloud™, 3D content is created, managed, and published to all 3D applications from a single source of truth for consistency across every touchpoint in the customer journey. Applications that run on 3D Cloud™ include 3D Product Configurators, 3D Sectional Configurator, 3D Room Planner with Design from Photo, 360 Product Spins, 3D Renders, WebAR, Augmented Reality retail apps, and Virtual Reality retail apps. Marxent has offices in Miamisburg, Ohio, and St. Petersburg Florida as well as an international presence with offices in London, England, and Paris, France. Clients include Lowe's Home Improvement, Macy's, HNI Corporation, La-Z-Boy, Joybird, and John Lewis and Partners. For more information, visit 3dcloud.com.
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TROY, Mich., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Michigan's winter turns to early spring rains, municipalities need to keep a watchful eye on erosion control and slope destabilization possibilities around rivers, roadways, commercial sites and any site where excess water and loose soil conditions could trigger unwanted soil movements.
G2 Consulting Group, a Troy-based leader in geotechnical, environmental, and construction engineering services, works with communities, state agencies, commercial property owners and homeowners on preventative slope stabilization designs, and, when necessary, remediation efforts to repair failures.
"Snowmelt and spring rains are the two most common causes of soil erosion on Michigan slopes," said Mark Smolinski, P.E., G2 principal. "Since slopes are common around important natural and made-made environments, it's important to monitor and plan for a potential destabilization event, where soil can easily spill into waterways, onto roads, or even impact commercial and residential structures."
G2 Consulting works with clients across all stages of slope management, often beginning with a risk assessment and analysis to help property owners identify problem areas. Slope stabilization efforts run the gamut, from easy and low cost to more complex engineering projects:
- Slope geometry: When there's available land nearby, one of the most cost effective solutions is simply to remove soil from the slope, thereby lessening its severity and likelihood of slide.
- Water drainage: Since water is a primary trigger of destabilization events, drains and culverts can be installed.
- Soil improvement: Soil conditions can be improved mechanically through compaction, mixing and other remedies or chemically by adding cement or aggregates.
- Natural slope support: Plants, bushes, and trees can be planted, with their root structures significantly aiding stabilization while enhancing natural beauty.
- Engineered slope support: Ranging from simple netting and geosynthetic reinforcements to more complex implementation of anchors, piles, and retention walls, G2 offers solutions for even the most severe and perilous terrain.
"It's impossible to reinforce all slopes in the state, and we know many city managers will wake up to news of a slope failure in their area," Smolinski said. "In those cases, we're able to respond quickly, assess the problem and identify remedies that make the most sense at the particular site."
G2 has more than 30 years working on Michigan slopes, from investigating subsurface conditions, performing visual surveys, and providing design solutions to prevent and remediate slope erosion or global slope failure. Visit www.g2consultinggroup.com.
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STAMFORD, Conn., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MKM Partners announced today that David Bellinger has joined its award-winning equity research department as Executive Director – Senior Analyst covering the Consumer Growth & eCommerce verticals. Previously, David worked at Wolfe Research where he was an integral part of the consumer team (ranked by the Institutional Investor All-America Research Team survey for the past two years). In addition, David has over a decade of prior equity research and financial advisory services experience, including positions at Citigroup and Oppenheimer & Co. where he followed a wide array of consumer-oriented companies. He holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance, both from Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.
David remarked, "The energy behind the growing MKM platform is unmatched, and I look forward to working with the firm's various business groups to offer clients a more holistic view of the markets. This represents one of the most unique opportunities on the Street, especially at a time of rapidly shifting consumer preferences."
MKM Partners' CEO Sagar Sheth commented "I'm pleased to welcome David to MKM. His thoughtful, digital-first approach will extend our consumer team's expertise, and will serve as a foundation of innovative alpha generating products for our clients." MKM Partners has increased market share significantly over the past few years and continues to actively invest in its human capital as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
About MKM Partners
MKM Partners is an institutional equity research, sales and trading firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with additional offices in Boston, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Austin. MKM combines high-impact fundamental analysis with macroeconomics, technical insights, derivatives strategies, event-driven commentary, alternative research, and first-rate execution. With over 1000 institutional clients and one of the largest trading floors in the U.S., the firm has trade execution abilities in both global equity markets and U.S. options markets. More information about MKM Partners can be accessed at www.mkmpartners.com.
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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 MP Materials Corp. ("MP Materials" or the "Company") f/k/a Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. ("FVAC") (NYSE: MP).
Class Period: May 1, 2020 – February 2, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: April 25, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their MP Materials 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) FVAC had overstated its due diligence efforts and expertise with respect to identifying target companies to acquire; (2) FVAC performed inadequate due diligence into Legacy MP Materials prior to the Business Combination, or else ignored significant red flags regarding, among other things, Legacy MP Materials' management, compliance policies, and Mountain Pass's profitability; (3) as a result, the Company's future business and financial prospects post-Business Combination were overstated; (4) MP Materials engaged in an abusive transfer price manipulation scheme with a related party in the People's Republic of China to artificially inflate the Company's profits; (5) MP Materials' ore at Mountain Pass was not economically viable to harvest for rare earth metals; 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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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. , April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The gloves are off! Q1 results are in. According to revenue numbers released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and the Michigan Gaming Control Board that were compiled by OddsSeeker.com, online casinos in NJ generated just over $401 Million in revenue versus $375 Million for Michigan online casinos during the first quarter of 2022.
While New Jersey still reigns king, Michigan online casinos closed the gap, with only a 26 Million dollar difference in gross gaming revenue for the quarter. It's worth noting that New Jersey is home to 32 online casinos while Michigan has only 14. Which are all listed below.
Michigan's strong land-based gambling market has proven to be a major factor in its climb to becoming one of the top online gambling markets in the US. The experts at Odddseeker.com predict that MI will become the largest online casino marketing, shortly surpassing NJ, as new online operators plan to enter the still nascent online gaming market.
"The Garden State has been the center of the US online gambling universe from 2013 until the explosion of legalization across the country in 2021. With many operators still basing their operations out of New Jersey, it'll be interesting to see if their first-mover advantage for job creation & innovation will hold or if other gaming technology hubs will pop up as legalization continues its way across the country (and Canada)." said Alicia Butler, Managing Editor at OddsSeeker.com
New Jersey and Michigan Online Gambling Revenue by The Numbers – Q1 2022 ($ In Millions)
Here is the full breakdown for New Jersey and Michigan online casino revenue in Q1 2022:
For more information, visit https://www.oddsseeker.com. Data referenced from the MGCB and the NJ DGE.
About OddsSeeker:OddsSeeker.com is a leading source for iGaming news, online games, and online casino & sports betting promotions in the U.S. regulated online gaming markets.
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Glen D. Smith and Associates is delighted to announce that they are changing their company name to GDS Wealth Management. This exciting news reflects changes that the company is making as they grow and expand.
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GDS Wealth Management is a financial planning firm located in Flower Mound, Texas. For several years, GDS Wealth Management has been providing the DFW community with comprehensive financial planning and investment management, and they look forward to continuing to do so under their new name. Their dedication to personalized service has earned the company's founder, Glen D. Smith, CFP®, CRPC®, a position on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor list for four consecutive years. Glen Smith is also approved as an NFLPA Registered Player Financial Advisor, allowing him to help current and former NFL players with their financial needs. Alongside these accomplishments, GDS Wealth Management team members hold numerous important accreditations for managing money and financial planning, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) certifications. They are also members of Dave Ramsey's SmartVestor Pro service program.
Glen Smith, GDS Wealth Management's founder, says that "although our name may be changing, our commitment to our clients remains stronger than ever. We are committed to providing the same superior level of service and ensuring that our clients feel confident in their financial future." The client has always been, and will always be, at the heart of GDS Wealth Management's work.
GDS Wealth Management remains dedicated to providing the excellent service that their company has become known for. Whether you are an individual with personal and family goals or the person charged with the financial goals of your organization, GDS Wealth Management is here to provide you with an array of financial and investment planning services essential to your success. Their experienced team of financial planners is proud to offer both the credentialed guidance and expertise needed to reach your lifelong financial goals.
GDS Wealth Management has been a staple in the DFW area for many years, and they look forward to continuing to serve their clients and community in the coming years. For more information, please call (469) 212-8072 or visit GDS Wealth Management's new website at: https://www.gdswealth.com/.
Investment advice offered through GDS Wealth Management, a registered investment adviser.
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices; also considered are: client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK's research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client's experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please visit www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Data as of 6/30/21. Neither GDS Wealth Management nor any of its Financial Planners or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/ to learn more. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements. All investing involves risks. The use of a professional advisor does not guarantee your objectives will be met.
SmartVestor is an advertising and referral service for investing professionals ("SmartVestor Pros") operated by The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions ("Ramsey Solutions"). Pursuant to an arrangement between Ramsey Solutions, One Way Holdings, LLC and your advisor, your advisor pays Ramsey Solutions a flat monthly fee to: (a) be a SmartVestor Pro, (b) advertise services through the SmartVestor website, and (c) receive client referrals in the form of an initial introduction to interested consumers who are located in your advisor's Pros geographic region. One Way Holdings, LLC and its affiliates do not endorse and are not affiliated with Ramsey Solutions, except with respect to the arrangement described above, and neither Ramsey Solutions nor its agents are officers or employees of One Way Holdings, LLC. Further, neither Ramsey Solutions nor its agents are authorized to provide investment advice or act in any way on behalf of One Way Holdings, LLC, except in connection with providing your contact information to your advisor.
Glen D. Smith's status as a Registered Player Financial Advisor does not constitute an endorsement recommendation by the NFLPA of the Registered Player Financial Advisor, or his/her qualifications, or services. The NFLPA is not affiliated with GDS Wealth Management. GDS Wealth Management are not tax advisers. Please see your qualified tax professional for tax advice.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OCEANIX today announced Philipp A. Hofmann as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. The Board unanimously made the appointment as the company enters a pivotal new phase executing on the historic prototype in Busan, South Korea – the world's first-ever sustainable floating city blueprint.
Hofmann has over 20 years as a leader in the built environment and construction industry. Most recently, he was a Managing Partner at Hofmann Facades Group and President at Horus Investments. A civil and structural engineer by training, he pioneered the use of ultra-high performance concrete technology for innovative structural and architectural uses.
"We are excited to bring Philipp on board to lead OCEANIX at this inflection point. We have utmost confidence his stellar track record in engineering, construction and investment will allow him to hit the ground running to create impact," said Gaetano Crupi on behalf of the Board of Directors of OCEANIX. Outgoing CEO Marc Collins Chen will remain on the Board.
As OCEANIX's CEO, Hofmann will raise funding to ignite growth, build the team, and drive business expansion. Hofmann has Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Civil and Structural Engineering from the Technical University of Berlin. In addition, he holds a Joint Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management and studied at the Harvard Business School and the London School of Economics. Hofmann has successfully worked on complex construction projects internationally and speaks five languages.
ABOUT OCEANIX
OCEANIX is a blue tech company that designs and builds floating cities for people to live sustainably on the ocean. Severe land shortages in coastal cities are creating a global housing crunch, compounded by climate change and sea level rise. Sustainable floating cities offer significant value to visionary investors and cities by unlocking an abundance of ocean view land for scenic living, commerce, recreation, or marine ecosystem regeneration. OCEANIX is headquartered in New York. More details are available on: www.oceanixcity.com
For further inquiries, please contact: Michelle Will, Director of Communications at OCEANIX
Email: michelle@oceanixcity.com
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 19, 2022, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (Nasdaq: OVBC) Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per common share payable on May 10, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 29, 2022. OVBC once again continues the tradition of maintaining a consistent, regular quarterly dividend.
"It's no secret that the past two years have been challenging for many people. As we celebrate the return of normalcy, the goal of your company – to remain an independent, community bank – remains. This spring, we were pleased to officially open our Community First Conference Center to the public. This venue, located at our OVB on the Square office in downtown Gallipolis, aligns with our Community First mission as it was created with intent to serve local groups, organizations and events. As we work to grow as a company, we will continue to prioritize our communities," Tom Wiseman, OVB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said.
OVB is also gearing up to award its newest class of $3,000 OVB 4-H Scholarships and is in the early stages of planning events to celebrate the bank's 150th anniversary this fall.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is based in Gallipolis, Ohio. The primary subsidiaries of the company are: Ohio Valley Bank and Loan Central. Ohio Valley Bank is an FDIC-insured, state member bank of the Federal Reserve operating 16 offices in Ohio and West Virginia. Loan Central, specializing in tax preparation and loans, is a finance company with six offices in southern Ohio. Ohio Valley Banc Corp. stock is traded on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol OVBC. For more information, visit www.ovbc.com or www.myloancentral.com.
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Sharma will lead more than 25,000 professionals across EY Americas Consulting service line
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced the appointment of Raj Sharma as EY Americas Vice Chair – Consulting, effective April 1, 2022. Sharma succeeds Steve Payne, who was recently named EY Americas Deputy Managing Principal.
"I am honored to serve as the new EY Americas Vice Chair for Consulting and to lead, grow and mentor our people," said Sharma. "I'm passionate about finding innovative ways to embed technology into everything we do and offer as an organization. My objective will be to cultivate a diverse workforce that through its inclusiveness makes our enterprise increasingly resilient."
In his new role, Sharma will lead more than 25,000 consultants across the Americas, providing them with guidance and inspiration to foster innovation, while cultivating a workforce that can adapt to quickly evolving client needs, redefine sustainable workplaces and support effective risk management.
As Managing Partner of the EY Americas Financial Services Organization – Consulting group, Sharma, an innovative technologist with a 25-year track record of being at the forefront of growth and change, guided a team of 10,000 professionals across the United States, Canada, Latin America and India. Under his leadership, the team consistently sought to embed emerging technologies and repeatable assets to support clients along their transformation journeys while growing the network of EY practices.
Julie Boland, US Chair and Managing Partner and Americas Managing Partner-elect, said, "Raj is a strong change agent with extensive strategic transformation and technology consulting experience, supporting our most complex global clients to generate long-term value. He is dedicated to advancing our people and culture priorities by cultivating a diverse workforce that can adapt to quickly evolving client needs, fueling innovation and unlocking potential throughout our Consulting business."
Errol Gardner, EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting added: "EY is committed to supporting clients as they integrate technology to deliver their business strategies. Raj is equal parts an inclusive leader and technologist who encourages the embedding of technology and digital into everything we do. We are fortunate to have his leadership as we navigate the ever-changing technology and business landscape."
Sharma has a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Technology in India.
About EY Consulting Services
In Consulting, we are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology and innovation.
It's our ambition to become the world's leading transformation consultants.
The diversity and skills of our 70,000+ people will help EY clients realize transformation by putting humans at the center, delivering technology at speed and leveraging innovation at scale.
These core drivers of 'Transformation Realized' will create long-term value for our people, our clients and society.
For more information about our Consulting organization, please visit ey.com/consulting.
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.
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Intelligent LED headlights provide glare-free high beam and can project animations onto the road
WIESELBURG, Austria, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new Range Rover illuminates the road with a new type of lighting system from ZKW. The "Digital Light Processing" LED headlights not only produce stepless, glare-free high beams that automatically block out oncoming or other road users. The smart, digital front lighting also enables animated images to be projected onto the road. In addition to the "Digital Light Processing" modules, stripeZ light modules are also offered, which are significantly smaller than conventional LED headlights - with the same performance. This enables a particularly slim design as well as a wide range of new functional options. "The digital headlights on the new Range Rover reflect our current developments and technologies. Intelligent lighting systems increase comfort, enhance road safety and mark the way towards autonomous driving," explains Oliver Schubert, CEO of the ZKW Group.
Smart premium light
With ZKW's "Digital Light Processing" (DLP) technology, the new Range Rover brings intelligent lighting functions to the road for the first time - in the form of dynamic projections. This is made possible by innovative LED modules with 1.2 million pixels whose light is directed via microscopically tiny, electronically controlled mirrors. As standard, the slim headlights provide stepless, glare-free high beam, which is controlled via a front camera and further enhances road safety.
High-tech made in Austria
The DLP lighting system for the new Range Rover is developed and manufactured by ZKW in Austria. For the first time, a 3-component injection molding technology is used, which allows the implementation of a novel daytime running light concept. ZKW also equips Jaguar Land Rover models with fog lights as well as the new Land Rover Defender with main headlights and the Land Rover Discovery Sport with rear lights.
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About ZKW
The ZKW Group is the specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. As a system supplier, ZKW is a global partner to the automotive industry. The group develops and produces products based on our motto of "Bright Minds, Bright Lights," combining bright minds with modern production technologies to produce complex premium lighting and electronic modules for international automotive manufacturers.
Our top products include powerful and cost-efficient complete LED systems. The ZKW Group has a total of twelve locations worldwide, with intelligently networked development and production. In 2021, the Group employed around 10,000 workers and generated total revenues of 1.07 billion euros.
In accordance with the corporate vision "Ground-breaking premium lighting and electronic systems from ZKW for all mobility concepts of the global automotive industry", the company's primary goal is to produce top-quality high-tech products and to promote the development of innovative holistic lighting systems.
With our discoveries and inventions, the ZKW corporate group makes vehicles more desirable, more unique, safer, and more energy efficient.
Our 360 degree product portfolio includes headlamps and fog lamps, rear lamps, flashers, interior and license plate lamps as well as electronic modules. Major automotive manufacturers trust their brands to innovative products from ZKW. We are proud of our customers like BMW (BMW, Rolls Royce), DAIMLER (MERCEDES-BENZ Cars and Trucks), FORD (Lincoln, Ford), GEELY (Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co, Geely), GENERAL MOTORS (Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac), Hyundai (Kia), JLR (Jaguar, Land Rover), Stellantis (Opel, Citroen), RENAULT/NISSAN (Infiniti, Alpine), VGTT (Volvo Trucks, MACK) and VW (Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Lamborghini, MAN, VW, Seat).
With intelligent lighting systems and innovative styling, ZKW is shaping the look and character of vehicles worldwide.
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Fan favorites are back in time for Mother's Day and Father's Day
ADDISON, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Razzoo's Cajun Cafe®, the spirited casual eatery that spotlights the flavor, fun, and festivity of New Orleans, is introducing new Cajun Cocktails featuring Red Bull, the original energy drink. The Zydeco Zombie and Big Peach Energy are packed with flavor and Cajun flair. Razzoo's is also featuring some popular off-the-menu entrée's, Shrimp en Brochette and Creole Pork Chops, as well as Blue Moon Light Sky, a low-calorie beer infused with tangerine and bright citrus notes. These entrées and beverages are available for a limited time starting on April 18.
"We serve up great tasting food and festive times throughout the year and know that guests like to celebrate their special moments with us, so we're thrilled to welcome back some of our fan favorites just in time for folks to treat their parents and family members for Mother's and Father's Day," said Jeff Powell, Razzoo's Chief Executive Officer. "In addition to these delicious entrées, guests may toast their loved ones with our new Cajun Cocktails or other sensational sips from our extensive bar offerings."
The Shrimp en Brochette and Creole Pork Chops are hitting the town for a limited time starting mid-April and will be available through early July. The Shrimp en Brochette is shrimply delicious with eight grilled and bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed with jalapeno. These flavorful shrimps are served over dirty rice with garlic toast, side of vegetables and jalapeno cheese sauce.
For those who like a meatier meal, Razzoo's has you covered with their Creole Pork Chops featuring two boneless pork chops that are hand breaded and perfectly fried to a golden crisp, then smothered with Jalapeño Cheese Sauce. The pork chops are served with mashed taters, a side of vegetables, and garlic toast.
These Cajun-inspired dishes pair perfectly with Razzoo's new cocktails featuring Red Bull. The Big Peach Energy mixes Mardi Rita with Deep Eddy Peach Vodka, Disaronno Amaretto, and the original Red Bull Energy Drink. If you're craving a zestier cocktail, the Zydeco Zombie may do the trick. This new beverage features Bacardi Light Rum, Cruzan Aged Dark Rum, Triple Sec, premium citrus sour, mango puree, grenadine, and the Red Bull Yellow Edition that boasts a citrus flavor.
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For more information about Razzoo's Cajun Cafe, visit www.razzoos.com
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DALLAS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Re-Teck, a leading electronic waste recycling company, is celebrating Earth Day at Flower Mound Elementary School in Texas, where they will launch their Recycle Avengers gaming app. Students, faculty and community members will learn about the harmful effects of electronic waste (e-waste) when used smartphones, computers and tablets are discarded in landfills. The Recycle Avengers electric car will be on site and game character, Kit, will be distributing t-shirts and signing posters at the event. Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, has been invited as a guest. Click for Photos
Recycle Avengers, available for download in the Apple and Android stores, is an educational and interactive game that enables educators and parents to teach the importance of electronics recycling while simultaneously giving players the opportunity to win great prizes including gift cards, t-shirts, and posters. In 2023, a LEAF electric car will be given away to one lucky player. Click to Watch Video
"At Re-Teck, we felt an urgency to reach and educate this younger demographic on the dangers of used electronics being improperly discarded in landfills where they can leak dangerous chemicals into the environment," stated Tony Wang, CEO of Re-Teck. "The hope is that the game inspires them to take an active role in their homes, schools and communities as they engage and educate others to properly recycle electronics. Recycle Avengers enlightens players to the possibilities that exist when we recycle, repurpose and reuse discarded electronics."
STEM students at R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas, played an integral role in the creation of the gaming app by developing game concepts. Katheryn Wendling, Director of Technology at R.L. Turner, believes the real world experience her students gained by participating in the creation of a game that made it into the marketplace will propel them in their education and careers beyond high school.
The Time Group, Re-Teck's Dallas-based Marketing Firm, is coordinating kick off events with schools nationwide as well as placing Recycle Avengers collection bins in schools, businesses and government facilities to help communities recycle smarter.
To schedule a Recycle Avengers event, contact Margaret McKoin at margaret@thetimegroup.net or call 807.403.0866. To learn more about Recycle Avengers or to download the app, visit www.recycleavengers.com. For more information on Re-Teck, visit https://www.re-teck.com/ or follow them on Facebook, Instagram or on LinkedIn.
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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 Homology Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIXX) between June 10, 2019 and February 18, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 24, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Homology 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 Homology class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4851 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 24, 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) Homology had overstated the efficacy and risk mitigation regarding HMI-102, which is in Phase I/II pheNIX clinical trial and a gene therapy for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in adults; (2) accordingly, it was unlikely that Homology would be able to commercialize HMI-102 in its present form; and (3) as a result, defendants' 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 Homology class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4851 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) between November 15, 2021 and February 28, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 31, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Lucid 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 Lucid class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4992 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 31, 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 material adverse facts about the Company's business and operations. Specifically, Defendants overstated Lucid's production capabilities while concealing that "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" were already significantly hampering the Company's operations. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Lucid class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4992 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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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scali Rasmussen announced today that Principal Colleen O'Brien has been selected as an honoree in a Los Angeles Business Journal special supplement recognizing the city's most influential women attorneys. The "Women of Influence: Attorneys" list, published earlier this week, recognizes women lawyers "for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and for contributions to the Los Angeles community at large," writes the publisher.
"Colleen is a skilled lawyer who regularly demonstrates her ability to provide the firm's clients with the highest degree of strategy and service," says firm Founder and Managing Shareholder Christian Scali.
Trial attorney and litigator O'Brien tries and resolves lawsuits and challenges related to toxic torts, catastrophic injury and complex employment matters. Her experience includes "leading a range of civil litigation, from consumer fraud to defamation to chemical exposure and personal injury claims," says the publication. "O'Brien defends companies against plaintiffs' sophisticated claims involving long-term occupational injury, infectious disease, property damage and groundwater contamination. A former military prosecutor, O'Brien guides business clients as first chair, lead counsel in bench and jury trials in state and federal courts throughout the United States." She successfully tried more than 30 matters to verdict for her clients, both as a government attorney in criminal contexts and in private practice. The publication notes that O'Brien is "known for her skillful preparation and examination of medical and technical experts at deposition and trial. Her keen attention to detail and commitment to cases have helped clients settle their disputes efficiently and quickly."
O'Brien's current emphasis on defending product liability litigation focuses on claims by former workers of injuries caused by occupational exposures to hydrocarbon solvents and other workplace chemicals. In addition, on the employment law front, O'Brien has defended numerous allegations of wrongful termination and discrimination for corporate clients. O'Brien is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and later graduated from its school of law. She served as an enlisted Army reserve radio operator and then went on to become a Coast Guard JAG officer and boarding team member.
In her pro bono practice, O'Brien has worked on numerous immigration cases, including successful applications for asylum and visas for LGBTQ individuals and international victims of trafficking, gang violence, and domestic abuse. She also volunteers in the Los Angeles Public Library's Adult Literacy Program.
About Scali Rasmussen
Scali Rasmussen attorneys are thought leaders within their areas of practice, including a formidable knowledge of the automotive industry. The firm's attorneys provide litigation services in a broad scope of practice areas as well as counsel and education on new and trending issues including distribution and franchise, consumer product safety, privacy & advertising and employment law. For more information, visit Scali Rasmussen
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. ("Stronghold" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SDIG).
Class Period: October 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 13, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that the Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) that contracted suppliers, including MinerVa, were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) that, due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) that, as a result, Stronghold would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 14th annual Healthcare Revolution conference (formerly the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Conference) is one week away. On April 26 – 28, 2022, self-funded employers, brokers, consultants, executives, academics, and professionals from aerospace, manufacturing, school districts, sheriffs' offices, travel, technology, and more will virtually convene for the nation's leading event for self-funded employer healthcare, benefits, and well-being. The conference, organized by Global Healthcare Resources, unites thought-leaders to collectively focus on catapulting employers towards 3 moonshots on costs, culture, and care:
Costs - Reduce employer healthcare and benefits costs by 25% by 2025.
Culture - Reimagine engagement and well-being.
Care - Provide 40% of healthcare services virtually and through technology by 2025.
This year, Healthcare Revolution is making it easier than ever for self-funded employers to achieve these moonshots. Through its advanced workshops, no holds barred keynotes, and unique sessions, the event ensures that employers leave with a blueprint to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and increase overall employee well-being. Some of the highlights of the conference's agenda include:
- "Save Billions, Increase Participation Five-Fold, and Put $300 Million Into Employee Pockets – A Case Study"
A lens into Cleveland Clinic's 6+2 "Healthy Choice Program" that transformed employee health and well-being and put over $300 million in employee pockets, saved the organization over $1 billion, and increased participation in this program from 12% to 75%. - "C-Suite Leadership, Culture, Health, and Well-Being – Prioritizing what Matters"
A session featuring the CEO of MarineMax, Brett McGill, and the Founder, President, and COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Harris Rosen. Here, Brett McGill reveals how MarineMax hasn't had a rate increase in 6 years and has lowered out-of-pocket expenses and employee deductibles for the last 10. Harris Rosen also shares how Rosen Hotels & Resorts has saved up to $500 million over the past 30 years and is paying half of the national average in terms of health insurance premiums with copayments that are a fraction of the national average. - "The PBM Games"
Pharmaceuticals comprise nearly 50% of employer healthcare costs, and this workshop shows employers a simple, contractual PBM trick that could save them between 8% and 27% on their pharma spend each year. - "Why You Are Paying 20,000% More for Less Effective Prescription Drugs"
Harvard professor and national litigation expert on the drug industry for the Department of Justice, Dr. John Abramson, shares how pharmaceutical companies have employers, and the rest of the American public, paying 20,000% more for less or equally effective prescription drugs. - "The Future of Healthcare and Well-being"
This session features top healthcare leaders discussing the future of healthcare and well-being. These leaders include the CEOs of CareATC and Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), as well as executive coach, author, and renowned keynote speaker Chester Elton. Part of the discussion will feature what programs and initiatives these organizations have invested in for the future.
One such accreditation program, Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) For Business, has just been completed by NAH. GHA For Business is the gold standard in externally validating an organization's commitment to the safety, health, and well-being of its stakeholders within a framework of organizational resiliency and increased productivity and profitability. Florence Spyrow, CEO and President of NAH, said the following regarding why her organization went through the accreditation process, "We chose GHA For Business as it supports best-in-class responses to the pandemic, builds organizational resiliency, and prioritizes a culture of safety, health, and well-being in the workplace."
CareATC and Vitality Group are also in the process of completing the GHA For Business program. To learn more about GHA For Business, click here.
You can view Healthcare Revolution's complete agenda here.
The conference was initially scheduled to be a two-day event on April 26-27 but was subsequently turned into a three-day affair to facilitate even more of the most sought-after conversations in employer healthcare, benefits, and well-being.
More than 30 sessions at this year's event are eligible for continuing education (CE) and professional development credits (PDC). This amounts to over 40 hours of available CE credits delivered by speakers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Royal Caribbean, Harvard Medical School, Aon, Citrix, Willis Towers Watson, Mercer, Lockton, MarineMax, Johns Hopkins Medicine, AECOM, and more. The CE and professional development credits are available for SHRM, HRCI, Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, and CHRS. Healthcare Revolution is where professionals can complete their annual CE and PDC requirements from the comfort of their office or home while learning strategies, techniques, and secrets from the country's leading employers.
Speakers at this year's Healthcare Revolution include:
- Health Transformation Alliance's Chief Strategy Officer, Lee Lewis
- Willis Towers Watson's North America Health Analytics Practice Leader, Thi Montalvo
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise's VP of Benefits, Culture, M&A, and Mobility, Samanntha DuBridge
- Citrix's Senior Well-being & Global Absence Manager, Kate Stemle
- Aon's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Neal Mills
- Midwest Business Group on Health's President & CEO, Cheryl Larson
- Rosen Hotels & Resorts' Founder, President, and COO, Harris Rosen
- Royal Caribbean Group's Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Amy Alexy
- AECOM's Head of Global Benefits & Well-being, Bernie Knobbe
- MarineMax's CEO, Brett McGill
- Abett's CEO, Mike Hanlon
- Harvard Medical School's, Dr. John Abramson
- Wagstaff Inc's Chief Human Resources Officer, Dr. Wade Larson
- Northern Arizona Healthcare's CEO and President, Florence Spyrow
- Johns Hopkins Medicine's Dr. Richard Safeer
- Prudential Financial's Director of Corporate Employee Benefits, Daniel Reber
- Lockton Companies' VP of Well-being, Kembre Roberts
- DocuSign Inc's Senior Director of Global Benefits, Well-being, & Mobility, Ellen Meza
To view the full list of speakers, you can click here.
The sponsors of Healthcare Revolution are solution providers that exist to ensure that the conference's moonshots of costs, culture, and care are attainable to self-funded employers. These sponsors include:
Diamond sponsors:
- Lyra Health
- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA)
Platinum sponsors:
- Abett
- DayTwo
- Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)
- CLX Health
Gold sponsors:
- Carrot Fertility
- AKLOS Health
Silver sponsors:
- Big Health
- Genomic Life
- Northwind Pharmaceuticals
- Corporate Health and Wellness Association
- Corporate Wellness Magazine
To view all of our sponsors and access their virtual booths, you can visit the following link.
Personalized networking events are available to both sponsors and self-funded employers. These networking meetings are crafted by industry professionals and introduce organizations based on their respective strategic objectives. Qualifying employers receive gift cards up to $200 in value from either Amazon or Visa for participating in networking opportunities. More information about networking and introduction meetings can be found here.
Registering for Healthcare Revolution is free, and attendees can receive updates via SMS about when their favorite speakers are about to take the stage.
Whether you're an employer or a solution provider, a professional or a consultant, a disruptor or a government official, or anywhere in-between, you're welcome at Healthcare Revolution, and you can register for free here.
Are you ready to join the revolution?
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PistenBully100 E's first North American deployment is helping Taos achieve net-zero commitment
TAOS, N.M., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taos Ski Valley today took a major step forward in its commitment to be net-zero by 2030 by being North America's first ski resort to announce it will deploy a fully electric PistenBully snowcat . The 100 E from Kässbohrer is a state-of-the-art snowcat that will be used to groom Taos' slopes next ski season. The snowcat is just the latest in a series of major investments Taos has made to significantly reduce grooming and snowmaking emissions, in addition to a variety of other energy-saving investments.
Grooming is a major operational effort for any ski resort, with snowcats deploying every day before and throughout the entire ski season to prepare the slopes for skiers and riders. Taos has already invested in high-efficiency snowmaking and grooming equipment that use significantly less energy, and now with the new fully electric snowcat, the resort is further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and its B Corp promise to use business as a force for good.
"Our mantra is to be better, not bigger, and this investment exemplifies that," said David Norden, CEO of Taos Ski Valley. " Achieving net-zero carbon emissions is the right thing to do for our community, our local environment, and the entire outdoor recreation industry, which is on the frontline of the climate crisis. We're grateful to the teams at PistenBully and Kässbohrer All-Terrain Vehicles that partnered with us and worked to help us secure this new snowcat."
The PistonBully 100 E uses a 126kwh battery and can operate for four hours per charge. Taos plans to install specialty charging stations for it in strategic locations throughout the mountain, and the resort has also installed 20 EV charging stations for guests and the local community to use. Taos secures its electricity through the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, so the daytime electricity used at the EV charging stations is generated through solar arrays, furthering the resort's net-zero commitment. Kit Carson Electric will be 100% daytime solar in June 2022.
"Whether it's snowcats, food composters that significantly reduce food waste and the associated methane gas, LEED-certification of our award-winning hotel, or our unwavering commitment to forest and stream health, we refuse to cut corners in environmental sustainability," continued Norden. "We must ensure this mountain community remains a viable, thriving outdoor respite for generations to come."
Taos is a three-time Golden Eagle award winner from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), which honors ski resorts for their environmental initiatives. In 2021, the most recent year awards were given, Taos was recognized for its climate change impact, and its overall environmental excellence.
The new PistonBully 100 E is expected to be delivered to Taos in Q1 2023 and will be deployed on the mountain during the Winter 23 ski season.
Nestled among the pristine peaks of northern New Mexico, Taos Ski Valley is undergoing a $300 million renaissance making it one of North America's premier vacation and adventure destinations. With over more than 300 inches of average annual snowfall, 300 days of sunshine and more than 1,200 skiable acres, Taos Ski Valley is the world's first B Corp Certified ski resort, which means it operates with the highest standards of environmental sustainability, and social and economic justice. An independently owned and operated resort, Taos maintains an authentic charm while delivering a world-class experience both on-mountain and off for skiers and riders of all abilities. Taos Ski Valley is proud to participate in the Mountain Collective and Ikon Pass. To learn more about Taos Ski Valley and its B Corp commitment, please visit www.skitaos.com.
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Global Team Supports Digital and Supply Chain Technology Development
EMERALD ISLE, N.C., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransImpact, a leading supply chain optimization, intelligence, and profitability company opened its office in Pune, India. The company welcomed 24 employees to the new office space which features state-of-the-art technology, collaboration-friendly workspaces, recreation areas, along with room for additional team members.
The office will serve as an extension of TransImpact's US digital and technology teams with specialists in product development, software engineering, digital marketing and analytics. Teams in the Pune office are at work on innovations for the company's SaaS products that support parcel contract negotiations, logistics network optimization, inventory and demand planning as well as unified business intelligence.
"Today we have the opportunity to work seamlessly with great colleagues around the world, enabling us to better meet the needs of our clients who continue to face challenges with many aspects of their supply chain," Berkley Stafford, TransImpact CEO. "Our team in Pune is an integral part of delivering on our vision to be the leading end-to-end supply chain technology company."
TransImpact is an industry leader offering the first end-to-end supply chain technology solution. The company pioneered small parcel negotiations over a decade ago and since then has helped clients save hundreds of millions in shipping costs. TransImpact has more than 214 employees serving customers internationally and offers SaaS+ solutions and products that enable companies to make faster and better decisions as they optimize their supply chain network. www.transimpact.com
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Director of Marketing
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Nation's only retailer of lost luggage emerges from the pandemic with one-of-a-kind online store and U.S. road tour
SCOTTSBORO, Ala., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unclaimed Baggage, the nation's only retailer of lost luggage and a highly popular tourist destination, is emerging from the pandemic with a one-of-a-kind online store and a launch of its belated "50 years, 50 states" road tour.
Located in Scottsboro, Alabama – population 16,000 – Unclaimed Baggage attracts over one million tourists annually from all 50 states and 40+ countries. These treasure seekers travel far and wide to visit Unclaimed Baggage's 50,000-square-foot store that stretches more than a city block and to shop the weird and wonderful contents of lost luggage. Store finds range from clothing and sporting goods, to musical instruments, vintage concert tees and even exotic treasures, such as a 40-carat emerald, all priced at a bargain.
While the pandemic caused Unclaimed Baggage to temporarily close its doors for the first time in 50 years, it was also the catalyst for a one-of-a-kind ecommerce platform that has attracted more than 5.5 million visitors and counting. Coming out of the pandemic, Unclaimed Baggage is seeing online and foot traffic surge. The retailer is also readying to launch its long-planned celebratory "50 years, 50 states" road tour, which was initially scheduled for March 2020. The tour will begin on May 6, 2022, and visit all 50 states over the span of 14 weeks, surprising and delighting fans with games, prizes and experiences unique to Unclaimed Baggage.
"It's amazing to see how even here, in Scottsboro, Alabama, Unclaimed Baggage could grow into an international tourist destination," said Bryan Owens, owner of Unclaimed Baggage and son of the retailer's founder, Hugo Doyle Owens. "It all started with my father's big idea, a borrowed pickup truck and a $300 loan to go to Washington, D.C. and buy his first load of unclaimed bags from Trailways Bus Line. Fifty years after that fateful trip, we decided to bring the Unclaimed Baggage experience online and make our unique offering of found treasures accessible to people everywhere, anytime. We look forward to bringing our story on the road and engaging with our fans in their hometowns."
"50 years, 50 states" Road Tour
Led by "Hugo," the restored 1965 Chevrolet truck named after Unclaimed Baggage's founder, the "50 years, 50 states" road tour will begin by following Owens' original route from Scottsboro to Washington, D.C. Over the course of the tour, Hugo will be seen all over the U.S. – and social media – posing with some of the country's most iconic and unusual roadside attractions. Tour stops will feature a range of experiences, including The Museum of Oddities; virtual pop-up shops; and fan-favorite games, such as Finders Keepers and Bag Openings, where customers see firsthand what it's like to sort through an unclaimed bag.
Unclaimed Baggage set the stage for its 50th Anniversary celebration with a contest that enticed fans nationwide to share their favorite experiences for a chance to win the ultimate shopping spree, complete with roundtrip transportation, lodging and meals. From nearly 2,000 entries received from every state, Marylee Jackson of South Carolina earned the grand prize for recounting her first of many trips to Unclaimed Baggage.
Jackson says when an Unclaimed Baggage team member learned they had traveled from South Carolina for two days of shopping, the staffer made them feel like celebrities, buying them coffees at the café and giving them gift bags with coupons and T-shirts. "My gal-pal and I LOVE coming to Unclaimed Baggage because of the fabulous hunt, the amazing finds and the excellent customer service," Jackson said. "We start planning and anticipating our next annual shopping trip the minute we drive away and head for home."
Unclaimed Baggage will award a second grand prize winner this summer.
Unique Retail Model
From its inception, Unclaimed Baggage quickly became a word-of-mouth hit, drawing shoppers looking for great deals on the contents of lost luggage. The unique retail model starts in the rare instance a suitcase gets lost in transit. When this happens, airlines conduct a comprehensive 90-day baggage tracing process, after which only 0.03% of bags are deemed truly orphaned. If a suitcase can't be returned to its owner, often because of a missing identification tag, the airline compensates the traveler. It's only after this extensive search that Unclaimed Baggage buys the orphaned bag and gives it a second life by selling, recycling or donating the contents. On average, Unclaimed Baggage stocks nearly 7,000 new items daily in-store and 4,500 new items weekly online, creating an unparalleled retail experience for shoppers.
"On average, for every item we sell, we donate another one to incredible organizations helping underserved communities through our 'Reclaimed for Good' foundation," said Owens. "With the wide variety of items that pass through our doors, we are able to support a remarkably diverse set of causes close to our hearts."
Reclaimed for Good
As part of the road tour, Unclaimed Baggage will make donations at nonprofit organizations along the way. Examples of Reclaimed for Good at work include a partnership with Lions Club International Foundation's SightFirst program, where Unclaimed Baggage serves as the number one provider of eyeglasses with over one million pairs donated over the last 30 years. Unclaimed Baggage also delivers broken wheelchairs to prisons where they are repaired and distributed to disabled children and adults in need through Wheels for the World. Additionally, through partnerships with Samaritan's Purse and other organizations, millions of dollars in medical supplies and clothing make their way to communities where they're needed most all over the globe.
For more information on Unclaimed Baggage and the stops on the "50 Years, 50 States" road tour, please visit UnclaimedBaggage.com/roadtour. Fans can also track the road tour's progress by following #50years50states on social media.
About Unclaimed Baggage
Located in Scottsboro, Alabama, Unclaimed Baggage is a one-of-a-kind retail store that draws one million shoppers annually from all 50 states and around the world. As the country's only merchant of unclaimed and lost baggage and its contents, Unclaimed Baggage offers a treasure trove of goods that airlines and other hospitality companies have been unable to reunite with their former owners. Besides clothing, footwear, formal wear and electronics, shoppers might find anything from a suit of armor and a 40-carat emerald to a Chinese dragon kite and a puppet created at Henson's Creative Workshop. The store has made national news for its ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all sold at an incredible value. Unclaimed Baggage also runs a philanthropic program called Reclaimed for Good. The initiative provides charities with millions of dollars' worth of unsellable clothes, medical supplies and equipment, such as wheelchairs. Reclaimed for Good's Love Luggage initiative has also supported thousands of foster children by providing personalized suitcases to replace the garbage bags many typically use to transport their belongings. Learn about Unclaimed Baggage at www.unclaimedbaggage.com or connect online through Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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Mr. Flaherty will take over responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Academy on May 9
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a nationwide search, USCAP is delighted to announce that Patrick Flaherty, JD, MNM, has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Academy. An experienced non-profit and association manager, Mr. Flaherty will assume responsibilities on May 9, 2022, succeeding Dr. David Kaminsky, who retired in the fall of 2021.
Mr. Flaherty has 28 years of experience in managing nonprofits and associations to excellence, including expertise in instituting highly successful DEI initiatives. Most recently, he was the Executive Director of the jointly managed Colorado and Denver Bar Associations from 2014-2020. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Policy Advocacy Programs for the Gill Foundation from 2005-2014.
"We are delighted to have found a new EVP with such a wealth of knowledge and experience in association management," said USCAP's Board President Dr. John Hart. "This is a departure from our physician-led model, but we believe that USCAP as an organization has evolved to the point that we need an experienced non-profit executive at the helm. We look forward to seeing his ideas and energy take USCAP to the next level."
Mr. Flaherty holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver and a Master of Nonprofit Management with Honors from Regis University. He lives in Cathedral City, CA with his husband, John Albersen.
"USCAP has become the global leader in advancing knowledge in the field of pathology towards improving practices and patient outcomes," said Mr. Flaherty. "I'm excited to work with the dedicated board and professional staff to build upon that excellent reputation in this foundational and evolving area of medicine."
USCAP is a member organization that is dedicated to offering top quality continuing medical education and translational research to improve practices and patient outcomes globally. The diverse educational activities and modern educational delivery methods using digital assets provided by USCAP ensure personalized education in pathology.
Lisa Olson, Marketing and Production Manager – lisa@uscap.org; 760-327-6777
www.uscap.org
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study, conducted by TechySex.com, reveals people's interest in sex toys throughout the United States and Europe with Sweden on top of the list, leaving all U.S. states behind with search volumes at least 56% lower than their European counterparts. There is a trend showing a correlation between a higher income and higher search volume in Europe, while in the U.S., the correlation is the opposite.
The U.S. States Share Similar Interest Level
Overall, the states in the U.S. showed very uniform search volumes and relatively low deviation from the average. In Europe, the deviation was much more significant, with typically northern countries leading the way and outnumbering search volumes in the U.S.
Nordic Countries Leading With Sweden In Front
Swedish people show an interest to research generic terms for sex toys on Google two times more than any other country in Europe and over 3 times more than any state in the U.S. The monthly "dildo" searches in Europe were led by Norway, while the highest-ranking state in the U.S. was Alaska, lagging behind Europe's frontrunner by 36.6%.
Male Masturbators are as Popular as Dildos
While dildos are responsible for roughly one-fifth of sex toys sales worldwide, in the U.S, searches for male masturbators are more popular than for dildos by almost 33%. However, in Europe, the situation is slightly different and the research on male masturbators is 23% lower than on dildos.
Wealth and Interest In Sex Toys
The average income appears to correlate with search interest as well, with lower-income states showing slightly higher interest in sex toys. Europe showed a stronger correlation, but in the opposite direction, with high-income countries showing higher search volumes.
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Unique verification tool saves time, accelerates leasing
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VERO, the modern leasing platform for owners and renters, today announced the addition of a residency verification offering to its robust leasing platform. Designed to remove the time-consuming process of leasing agents manually contacting previous landlords, VERO's verification of residency capability electronically gathers feedback from the applicant's most recent landlord. As a result, property managers seamlessly gain insights into the quality of applicants to inform approval decisions, all while reducing friction and mitigating fraud.
VERO is the first and only technology solution in the industry to automate the time-consuming task of verifying an applicant's previous residency, relieving staff from burdensome tasks while accelerating the time from lead to lease.
"During peak leasing season, every minute matters," said Lou Baugier, CEO at VERO. "VERO's new residency verification tool complements our already robust, centralized offerings to cut down on tedious tasks–adding even more protection and automation for our clients."
Once the applicant provides the contact information of the previous landlord, VERO automatically contacts the previous landlord with a short, mobile-optimized survey. VERO collects responses and provides the client with scored surveys to inform approval decisions. With verification of residency embedded in the platform, clients are able to move swiftly to execute qualified leases faster and more securely.
VERO's modern platform mitigates application fraud, saves teams 92% of time processing leases, and recovers 96% of leasing costs. Additionally, VERO provides transparency to owners, operators, leasing teams, and renters, while surfacing actionable insights that increase NOI.
ABOUT VERO
VERO is the modern leasing infrastructure for renters and owners. Designed to automate operations and mitigate risk, VERO consolidates a broken leasing process into one simple platform. By implementing proprietary technology, VERO makes lease management easier and more affordable for property managers, while providing transparency and cost savings for renters. Learn more about VERO: sayvero.com.
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Chosen Family Wines serves as the inaugural launch partner for X-Drop™ Beta by Vinohead
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinohead, a community and media brand that embraces modern wine culture and brings an entirely new generation to the forefront, is announcing today the launch of its beta for X-Drop™, a first-of-its-kind, eventized sales "drop" where consumers can buy wine direct from a single winery through Vinohead's platform, on a limited time basis. Vinohead is partnering with Chosen Family Wine to release its 2019 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir ($35). X-Drop™is the first and only e-commerce partner to offer this exclusive wine, and it will be available starting April 20 through April 24.
The beta launch of X-Drop™furthers Vinohead's mission to simplify and modernize the often intimidating and outdated process of buying wine. Vinohead is dedicated to providing Millennials and Gen-Z the resources to identify what they like, why they like it, and where to get it, and X-Drop™will serve as an incredibly important resource that not only helps the consumer, but puts the control back into the winery's hands. This modern online shopping experience bypasses middlemen and retailers, and forges the relationship between the winery and the customer.
"Vinohead is a new media brand that is focused on providing curated wine recommendations, expert reviews, engaging content, and an online marketplace through one seamless experience for a new generation of wine drinkers," said Josh Entman, Founder of Vinohead. "With X-Drop™, we took what we love about other industries and applied it to the wine industry. We're reimagining an antiquated approach by creating a demand marketplace and serving as a direct-to-consumer channel, which ultimately allows us to support small, independent wineries and give exclusive access to great wines that would not normally be sold to consumers. Chosen Family Wines understands our mission of bringing consumers and producers closer together to make the act of buying and enjoying wine easier. We know everyone will love their wine as much as we do."
Chosen Family Wines, a wine brand based in the Willamette Valley, OR, is led by NBA champions Channing Frye and Kevin Love. The label offers Rosé, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, with prices ranging from $30 to $75 per bottle. Similar to Vinohead, Chosen Family's mission is to impact the wine industry both culturally and economically. Through a collective desire to share amazing wines, the people that made them, and the places they come from, Chosen Family is dedicated to helping people understand that wine is for everyone.
"We're thrilled to be part of this new product with Vinohead," said Channing Frye, Founder of Chosen Family Wines. "Chosen Family Wines is all about celebrating life and connecting consumers with the best wines imaginable. X-Drop™ makes that goal a reality through an incredibly innovative platform. We're proud to be the official launch partner and can't wait to see what the future holds and reach a new community of wine drinkers."
About Vinohead
Vinohead is a trusted source that guides the next generation of wine drinkers through their journey to identify what they like, why they like it, and where to get it. Based in Los Angeles, it maintains a keen eye and strong passion for the top domestic wine producing regions throughout the United States. Vinohead serves as an all-in-one wine destination that is equal parts enthusiast community, digital magazine, and online marketplace, providing Millennials and Gen-Z audiences with information and access to the wines that matter, from the brands that matter. Vinohead is a powerful curator, your best friend, and a believer that good wine should be enjoyed on any occasion. For more information, visit www.vinohead.co.
About Chosen Family Wines
Chosen Family Wines is a brand that has the unique opportunity to impact the wine industry, culturally and economically. When NBA Champions and people from the wine industry share a passion for connecting people, places, and varietals, we believe that we can attract new consumers and help them explore their journey into wine. We want people to understand that wine is for everyone. Chosen Family Wines is bound by our desire to share amazing wines, the people that made them, and the places they come from. We encourage you to drink with your favorite people, with the promise that what you are drinking is cultivated with great care and intention.
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Virtual event to take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 11:00 AM EDT
SAN DIEGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a precision oncology company targeting virus-associated malignancies, will host a key opinion leader (KOL) webinar on Nana-val (nanatinostat and valganciclovir) for the treatment of advanced Epstein-Barr virus-positive (EBV+) solid tumors on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 11:00 AM EDT.
The webinar will feature a presentation from KOL Ezra Cohen, MD, FRCPSC, FASCO (Chief of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine and Co-director of the Gleiberman Head and Neck Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego), who will discuss the current treatment landscape in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and the unmet medical need for the treatment of patients with NPC.
Additionally, members of Viracta's management team will provide an overview of the ongoing Phase 1b/2 clinical trial evaluating Nana-val in patients with recurrent or metastatic NPC and other advanced EBV+ solid tumors. Preclinical data supporting the use of Nana-val in solid tumors and the program's future outlook will also be discussed.
A live question and answer session will follow the formal presentation.
To register for the webinar, please click here. Following the event, materials from the presentation and a replay of the webcast will be available in the "Events and Webcasts" section of the Viracta website at https://viracta.investorroom.com/events-and-webcasts.
Ezra Cohen, MD, FRCPSC, FASCO, is the Chief of the Division of Hematology-Oncology, and Co- Director of the San Diego Center for Precision Immunotherapy. A physician-scientist, Dr. Cohen led an independently funded laboratory interested in investigating the mechanisms of action of novel therapeutics and made major contributions to the development of targeted- and immuno- therapies. His research in areas such as epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors, cell therapy, and immunotherapy in head and neck cancer has received peer-reviewed funding. He has made major contributions to the understanding of critical signaling pathways, the integration of novel agents into standard of care, and to the defining of mechanisms to overcome resistance to drug therapy. He also recently co-developed a personalized neoantigen vaccine using unique cancer mutations to boost an anti-tumor immune response.
Dr. Cohen also serves as Associate Director for Clinical Science, Co-Leader of the Solid Tumor Therapeutics Research Program and Co-Director of the Hanna and Mark Gleiberman Head and Neck Cancer Center at Moores Cancer Center. Additionally, he is a member of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC), the Cancer Council, and the Cancer Center's Executive Committee.
About Nana-val (Nanatinostat and Valganciclovir)
Nanatinostat is an orally available histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor being developed by Viracta. Nanatinostat is selective for specific isoforms of Class I HDACs, which is key to inducing viral genes that are epigenetically silenced in EBV-associated malignancies. Nanatinostat is currently being investigated in combination with the antiviral agent valganciclovir as an all-oral combination therapy, Nana-Val, in various subtypes of EBV-associated malignancies. Ongoing trials include a pivotal, global, multicenter, open-label Phase 2 basket trial in multiple subtypes of relapsed/refractory EBV+ lymphoma (NAVAL-1) as well as a multinational Phase1b/2 trial in patients with EBV+ recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma and other EBV+ solid tumors.
About EBV-Associated Cancers
Approximately 90% of the world's adult population is infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Infections are commonly asymptomatic or associated with mononucleosis. Following infection, the virus remains latent in a small subset of lymphatic cells for the duration of the patient's life. Cells containing latent virus are increasingly susceptible to malignant transformation. Patients who are immunocompromised are at an increased risk of developing EBV+ lymphomas. EBV is estimated to be associated with approximately 2% of the global cancer burden and is also associated with a variety of solid tumors, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma and gastric cancer.
About Viracta Therapeutics, Inc.
Viracta is a precision oncology company targeting virus-associated malignancies. Viracta's lead product candidate is an all-oral combination therapy of its proprietary investigational drug, nanatinostat, and the antiviral agent valganciclovir (collectively referred to as Nana-val). Nana-val is currently being evaluated in multiple ongoing clinical trials, including a pivotal, global, multicenter, open-label Phase 2 basket trial for the treatment of multiple subtypes of relapsed/refractory EBV+ lymphoma (NAVAL-1), as well as a multinational Phase 1b/2 trial for the treatment of EBV+ recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma and other EBV+ solid tumors. Viracta is also pursuing the application of its inducible synthetic lethality approach in other virus-related cancers.
For additional information please visit www.viracta.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 Vertiv Holdings Co ("Vertiv" or the "Company") (NYSE: VRT).
Class Period: April 28, 2021 – February 23, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 23, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Vertiv lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/vertiv-holdings-co/. 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 Company could not adequately respond to supply chain issues and inflation by increasing its prices; (2) that, as a result of the increasing costs, Vertiv's earnings would be adversely impacted; 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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ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced it has received a low six figure dollar follow-on order for additional customized waveguide-based head-worn AR display engines from a major US defense contractor. The Company expects further NREs in subsequent phases before a customer accepted final product design would lead to an eventual production program order.
"We are very pleased with the progress we continue to make with this major US defense contractor as we pursue an ultimate production opportunity with them," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "OEM custom waveguide-based projects such as this represent a profitable vehicle for leveraging our extensive optical expertise and IP and we look forward to announcing further developments with this firm as this project proceeds."
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 246 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2022 and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
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Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix Smart Glasses, our relationship with the referenced defense contractor, potential for further development phases and an ultimate volume production program, and among other things the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
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The groundbreaking marketing, media and entertainment studio will meet and connect with fans and partners around the world right where they are through storytelling-focused and data-driven creative content.
LANDOVER, Md., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Washington Commanders have established an in-house branded entertainment studio called Washington Branded. This new creative arm will offer partners two collaborative options – original content and branded content – focused on the creation of cross-platform content that fans and wider audiences see as entertainment they genuinely want to watch. With talent from a variety of brand, entertainment, media, sports and film backgrounds, Washington Branded is set to stand apart from other similar entities in the industry.
"The idea of the studio was born from a process of honest self-reflection and an analysis of ever-changing brand and consumer needs," said Chief Creative & Digital Officer Will Misselbrook. "In today's fragmented media world, where technology enables consumers to control what, where and when they experience their entertainment, traditional methods of reaching audiences aren't enough. By harnessing the power of storytelling, we're seeking to break through and engage wherever fans and audiences happen to be, leading to deeper, long-lasting connections."
While still relatively new in the NFL, the effectiveness of a branded entertainment studio in increasing reach and leveling up engagement has been demonstrated in other spaces, including streaming services and news media outlets. Through Washington Branded, partners will have the ability to take advantage of the organization's robust creative team, comprised of content creators, designers, producers, marketing, innovation and social media specialists, and more, who will work thoroughly and thoughtfully to produce innovative programming from idea to execution.
"We've already done considerable work to improve our fan experience and expand our partnership offering. Under Will's leadership, we've continued to push our creative strategy in new and exciting ways. The Commanders' recent rebrand is a perfect example of that," Team President Jason Wright said.
With its emphasis on staking a new position in entertainment, Washington Branded reflects and propels the values and spirit central to the kickoff of the Commanders era. The tenets that guide the studio's work, which include being authentic, modern, inclusive and innovative, mirror those that have energized the team's next chapter.
"Washington Branded is yet another important part of our commercial transformation and multi-pronged approach to becoming an innovative and inclusive business of the future," Washington Commanders' Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Greg Resh said.
The launch of the team's new name and brand identity in early February provided the first opportunities for Washington Branded to showcase its content creation capabilities. Over the last several months, the studio has produced buzzworthy, eye-catching content that's driven millions to the Commanders' platforms. The team's four-part docuseries "Making the Brand", which gave fans a peek behind the curtain of an unprecedented rebrand, generated four million views. Tapping into nostalgia, inspiration, excitement and legacy in chronicling the journey to the team's new identity, the team's official brand launch film became the Commanders' most-watched video of all time with 14 million social views.
Utilizing Washington's legacy as a world-renowned professional sports franchise, Washington Branded is ideally situated to serve brands around the world and put forth unrivalled content that will measurably inspire and entertain audiences.
To learn more about Washington Branded, visit www.washingtonbranded.co
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About the Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders were founded in Boston in 1932 and are one of the original members of the NFL's Eastern Division. A proud and storied franchise, the Team has won five World Championship titles including the 1937 and 1942 National Football League Championship games, as well as Super Bowls XVII, XXII and XXVI. The Washington Commanders relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1937. Since then, the team has become one of the most recognizable professional sports franchises in history, featuring multiple Hall of Fame coaches, 19 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and one recipient of the Walter Payton Man of The Year Award, Darrell Green. Since 1997, the team has played their home games at FedExField, a multi-purpose stadium located in Landover, MD. Washington Commanders' Football Operations are headquartered at the Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Virginia, and their Business Operations are headquartered at FedExField.
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Funding accompanies relaunch of revenue management & financial intelligence platform for the flex-rental space, and expansion from 42 countries to availability worldwide
SAN FRANCISCO , April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheelhouse, the leading revenue management & financial intelligence software for the $500B+ flex-rental space, today announced it has spun out of parent company Lyric, and has raised $16M in funding led by NEA and Highgate Ventures. Additional participation came from investors such as Signalfire, Fifth Wall, Tishman Speyer, 01 Advisors, Certares, RXR, and PAR Capital, plus numerous CEOs & industry leaders from the short-term rental, real estate & prop-tech space.
With this financing Wheelhouse will be able to accelerate the development of its award-winning revenue management platform, in order to empower hospitality teams to improve the revenue performance and scalability of their portfolios & businesses.
Today, Wheelhouse's platform empowers businesses that are building in new brands & businesses at the convergence of the accommodations ($1 trillion in annual revenue) and residential real estate space (a $265 trillion asset class).
Therefore, Wheelhouse's customer base manages listings ranging from single-family homes, to resorts, to multi-family buildings & even boutique hotels, all of whom are addressing the needs of a growing traveler demo that seeks short & mid-length (1 - 100+ days) accommodations, in spacious, furnished & amenity rich spaces.
"We believe travelers & residents alike will continue to seek flexible travel & rental options that enable them to live & work anywhere," said Andrew Kitchell, Wheelhouse founder & CEO. "Wheelhouse builds technology that helps businesses in our space thrive, so they can deliver unique & amazing experiences to the guests & residents who stay with them. In 2021, we helped our customers increase revenue by an average of 21%, by improving both revenue from & the utilization of their spaces. With our new financing round, Wheelhouse is even better positioned to deliver professional operators the software & service-level they both need and deserve."
The funding news follows the recent launch of "Wheelhouse Worldwide," a data & software initiative that expanded Wheelhouse's presence from being available in major markets in 42 countries, to being available in any market, in 180+ countries.
In 2021, Wheelhouse Pro was named "Innovation of the Year" in 2021 at DARM (Data and Revenue Management), the industry's leading data & technology event.
With this financing, Wheelhouse will continue to invest in the tools & features to drive their core revenue management offering.
In addition, Wheelhouse will focus development efforts on addressing the needs of larger clients, who continue to flock to Wheelhouse's scalable & easy-to-use platform.
And, Wheelhouse will expand investments into research & software that enables corporate & mid-length stay operators to maximize revenue from their portfolios. With the rapid rise of 30+ day to 10 month stays, Wheelhouse's unique pricing engine is perfectly positioned to help operators drive stronger performance from this increasingly important category.
"Wheelhouse shares our enthusiasm for maintaining strong conviction for cutting-edge innovation – despite overwhelming challenges," said Rick Yang, general partner, New Enterprise Associates. "Their technology and collaborative approach have a lot of potential for the future generation of rental tech. We're excited to work with Wheelhouse on their mission to produce category-defining software."
In 2021, Wheelhouse experienced 150% growth, partly based on their success in being named "Innovation of the Year" as voted by their major target clients - large, short-term rental operators.
In addition to its SMB & enterprise customers, Wheelhouse also now powers more than 12 software products via its pricing & demand-alert APIs.
"With this financing behind us, Wheelhouse is positioned to deliver category-defining software to our customers in 2022 and beyond," said Kitchell. "In Q1 of this year, our product team shipped 30+ new product enhancements in just 90 days. Now, we're positioned to scale our product team, in order to further develop our category's most trusted & powerful pricing & financial intelligence platform."
About Wheelhouse
Wheelhouse is a remote-first team founded in San Francisco in 2014. From its inception the company has developed premier software & operations teams in the short-term rental space. Currently the company is focused on delivering pricing & financing intelligence software to empower professional operators in the short-term, flex, & mid-length rental categories - the fastest growing segment of accommodations. www.usewheelhouse.com
About NEA
New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. With nearly $24 billion in cumulative committed capital since the firm's founding in 1977, NEA invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages in a company's lifecycle, from seed stage through IPO. The firm's track record of investing includes more than 260 portfolio company IPOs and more than 430 mergers and acquisitions. www.nea.com
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SEATTLE, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZenLedger, a global leader in cryptocurrency data analysis, accounting, and tax, today announced the hiring of several c-suite level executives. Bringing a wide array of experience ranging from government to IT, the latest round of hires will support the exponential growth the business has been experiencing, laying the groundwork to propel the company into new territories.
- Duyane Norman - Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) - Norman joins ZenLedger to lead strategic initiatives in data analytics to government and enterprise customers globally. Norman retired from the CIA in 2019 as a member of their Senior Intelligence Service with 27 years of distinguished service, including seven overseas tours. Before joining ZenLedger, Norman led the Defense Innovation Unit's engagement with the Department of Defense's Agencies and Activities and served as DIU's link to the Intelligence Community.
- Daniel D. Escobar - Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Escobar brings over 20 years of leadership and entrepreneurship experience in crypto, enterprise software development, and IT consulting with companies from start-up to Fortune 100. He spent the last four years as Head of Enterprise Onboarding and Engineering Services with Bitpay, where he worked closely with top crypto exchanges, blockchains, NFTs, wallets, and governments across the USA and around the world.
- Jonté Harrell - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - A former U.S. Army Captain and combat veteran, Harrell brings 18 years of international experience in Finance & Technology. Harrell joins ZenLedger to lead the Finance function, including Controllership, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, Tax and Internal Audit. Prior to joining ZenLedger, Harrell co-managed public equity offerings for many of the largest IPOs and SPACs of 2020 & 2021. Before, he led FP&A globally across Amazon's ultrafast delivery businesses.
- Greg Adams - Chief Operations Officer (COO) - A former Major in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets), Adams joins ZenLedger to lead the scaling of the company's operations, sales & marketing, and software development teams, globally. Prior to ZenLedger, Adams was the Co-Founder and CEO at machine-learning enterprise SaaS startup Stabilitas, which successfully exited to a strategic acquirer, OnSolve, in 2020. He led innovation and M&A efforts at OnSolve as Chief Strategy Officer until December 2021.
"We are thrilled to welcome Duyane, Daniel, Jonté and Greg, who bring a plethora of experience that will only allow ZenLedger to reach new heights," said Pat Larsen, chief executive officer at ZenLedger. "On the heels of one of ZenLedger's best tax seasons, the business has experienced 5x sales growth year-over-year and to support this growth, our employee base has tripled. Driven by the increased market demand for crypto tax and accounting services, coupled with a product that continues to impress customers with industry integrations, ZenLedger is poised to reign as a leader and to expand into new products, services and locations."
ZenLedger's powerful software and analysis is used by the IRS, Big 4 accounting firms UHNW practice, top 10 blockchain core developing teams, and token/crypto founders - providing a tax and analysis suite that leads in accuracy, flexibility, as well as breadth and depth of crypto integrations.
For more information, please visit: www.zenledger.io.
About ZenLedger.io
Founded in 2017, and built by veterans in technology, finance, and accounting. ZenLedger collects, analyzes, and accounts for your transaction information across thousands of exchanges, NFTs, DeFi, wallets, and tokens in one simple dashboard. The company leads the industry in number of blockchains and tokens supported. Crypto investors can gain easy, valuable portfolio and cash management insights while also saving time and stress. ZenLedger helps cryptocurrency investors stay compliant with integration support for over 500+ exchanges, 50+ blockchains, and 40+ DeFi protocols including NFTs. Zenledger supplies blockchain protocols, investment funds, corporations, and governments with the tools needed for taxation, accounting, investigation, and audits. ZenLedger's investors include blockchain venture funds, crypto founders, and leading crypto & fintech venture capital firms.
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(CNN) -- Extreme land use combined with warming temperatures are pushing insect ecosystems toward collapse in some parts of the world, scientists reported Wednesday.
The study, published in the journal Nature, identified for the first time a clear and alarming link between the climate crisis and high-intensity agriculture and showed that, in places where those impacts are particularly high, insect abundance has already dropped by nearly 50%, while the number of species has been slashed by 27%.
These findings raise huge concerns, according to Charlotte Outhwaite, the lead author on the study and researcher at the University College London, given the important role of insects in local ecosystems, pollination and food production, and noted that losing insects could threaten human health and food security.
"Three quarters of our crops depend on insect pollinators," Dave Goulson, a professor of biology at the University of Sussex in the UK, previously told CNN. "Crops will begin to fail. We won't have things like strawberries.
"We can't feed 7.5 billion people without insects."
Outhwaite said their findings "may only represent the tip of the iceberg," because of the limited amount of evidence in some regions.
"But I think there are also a lot of consequences that we probably don't really know because obviously there are so many different kinds of insects," Outhwaite told CNN. "They do so many important things. We just don't have a strong handle on how much we rely on them for certain situations."
Tom Oliver, a professor of applied ecology at the University of Reading, said in a statement that scientists don't yet know when insect populations could reach a point of no return, where their losses would be too great to overcome.
"In terms of a potential tipping point where the loss of insects causes whole ecosystems to collapse, the honest answer is we just don't know when the point of no return is," said Oliver, who was not involved in the study. "We know that you can't just keep losing species without, ultimately, causing a catastrophic outcome."
He likened the gradual loss to removing rivets from an airplane, which you can't keep doing "without it eventually falling out of the sky."
The researchers defined high-intensity agriculture as the kind characterized by the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, low crop diversity, large field size or high livestock density, among other things — all of which are relatively common features of modern-day farming.
And, scientists say, extreme land use has a compound effect with the climate crisis. Razing natural habitats for agriculture can dramatically alter the area's local climate and trigger temperature extremes. Researchers found substantial declines in insect populations in areas of the world that are much warmer, particularly in the tropics, where Outhwaite noted finding alarming reductions in insect biodiversity.
Researchers analyzed data from a 20-year period for more than 6,000 locations and studied nearly 18,000 insect species, including butterflies, moths, dragonflies, grasshoppers and bees.
They concluded that in areas with low-intensity agriculture, less climate warming, and a nearby natural habitat, insects only declined by 7%, compared to the 63% decrease in areas with less natural habitat cover. Many insects rely on plants for shade during sweltering days — the loss of nearby natural habitats could leave them more exposed and vulnerable to warming temperatures. And as climate change advances, scientists say these natural buffers may become less effective.
Outhwaite told CNN there are things we can do at an individual level to help stave off this crisis -- planting more native species and wildflowers, reducing pesticides used in gardens and even limiting the frequency of lawn mowing.
"And then, thinking a little bit more broadly about perhaps protecting insects in other areas, it's probably a good idea to think about where the foods that we are buying are being sourced from," Outwaite said. "So if they're being sourced from tropical countries, there's probably going to be a high impact on biodiversity there."
She also noted that governments have a large role to play in recognizing the impact of trade and food production, and could try to not source food "from areas which are implementing deforestation."
"I think people are becoming more aware now that biodiversity and insects in particular are at risk, but we haven't quite got them into the thoughts and thought processes" that would result in protective action, Outhewaite said.
A recent UN report on adapting to the climate crisis underscored how the world's ecosystems are very much connected to human systems. And unless the planet slashes heat-trapping emissions, those systems will continue to see major losses in biodiversity — particularly insects.
"Whether these remaining insects can continue to support ecosystem functioning, or whether they will eventually be lost themselves is still an open question," Oliver said. "Under the precautionary principle, however, it would be best to act now so we don't ever find out about ecosystem collapse by experiencing it."
This story has been updated with additional information.
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The study, published in the journal Nature, identified for the first time a clear and alarming link between the climate crisis and high-intensity agriculture and showed that, in places where those impacts are particularly high, insect abundance has already dropped by nearly 50%, while the number of species has been slashed by 27%.
These findings raise huge concerns, according to Charlotte Outhwaite, the lead author on the study and researcher at the University College London, given the important role of insects in local ecosystems, pollination and food production, and noted that losing insects could threaten human health and food security.
"Three quarters of our crops depend on insect pollinators," Dave Goulson, a professor of biology at the University of Sussex in the UK, previously told CNN. "Crops will begin to fail. We won't have things like strawberries.
"We can't feed 7.5 billion people without insects."
Outhwaite said their findings "may only represent the tip of the iceberg," because of the limited amount of evidence in some regions.
"But I think there are also a lot of consequences that we probably don't really know because obviously there are so many different kinds of insects," Outhwaite told CNN. "They do so many important things. We just don't have a strong handle on how much we rely on them for certain situations."
Tom Oliver, a professor of applied ecology at the University of Reading, said in a statement that scientists don't yet know when insect populations could reach a point of no return, where their losses would be too great to overcome.
"In terms of a potential tipping point where the loss of insects causes whole ecosystems to collapse, the honest answer is we just don't know when the point of no return is," said Oliver, who was not involved in the study. "We know that you can't just keep losing species without, ultimately, causing a catastrophic outcome."
He likened the gradual loss to removing rivets from an airplane, which you can't keep doing "without it eventually falling out of the sky."
The researchers defined high-intensity agriculture as the kind characterized by the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, low crop diversity, large field size or high livestock density, among other things — all of which are relatively common features of modern-day farming.
And, scientists say, extreme land use has a compound effect with the climate crisis. Razing natural habitats for agriculture can dramatically alter the area's local climate and trigger temperature extremes. Researchers found substantial declines in insect populations in areas of the world that are much warmer, particularly in the tropics, where Outhwaite noted finding alarming reductions in insect biodiversity.
Researchers analyzed data from a 20-year period for more than 6,000 locations and studied nearly 18,000 insect species, including butterflies, moths, dragonflies, grasshoppers and bees.
They concluded that in areas with low-intensity agriculture, less climate warming, and a nearby natural habitat, insects only declined by 7%, compared to the 63% decrease in areas with less natural habitat cover. Many insects rely on plants for shade during sweltering days — the loss of nearby natural habitats could leave them more exposed and vulnerable to warming temperatures. And as climate change advances, scientists say these natural buffers may become less effective.
Outhwaite told CNN there are things we can do at an individual level to help stave off this crisis -- planting more native species and wildflowers, reducing pesticides used in gardens and even limiting the frequency of lawn mowing.
"And then, thinking a little bit more broadly about perhaps protecting insects in other areas, it's probably a good idea to think about where the foods that we are buying are being sourced from," Outwaite said. "So if they're being sourced from tropical countries, there's probably going to be a high impact on biodiversity there."
She also noted that governments have a large role to play in recognizing the impact of trade and food production, and could try to not source food "from areas which are implementing deforestation."
"I think people are becoming more aware now that biodiversity and insects in particular are at risk, but we haven't quite got them into the thoughts and thought processes" that would result in protective action, Outhewaite said.
A recent UN report on adapting to the climate crisis underscored how the world's ecosystems are very much connected to human systems. And unless the planet slashes heat-trapping emissions, those systems will continue to see major losses in biodiversity — particularly insects.
"Whether these remaining insects can continue to support ecosystem functioning, or whether they will eventually be lost themselves is still an open question," Oliver said. "Under the precautionary principle, however, it would be best to act now so we don't ever find out about ecosystem collapse by experiencing it."
This story has been updated with additional information.
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In this July 26, 2013, photo, the Sturgeon Cemetery near Sewal, Iowa stands as an island among corn plants. New federal efforts aim to promote rural economic development. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Biden administration is launching a new effort aimed at better connecting rural communities to federal agencies and their economic development programs.
The White House is launching a new Rural Partners Network initiative involving federal agencies such as the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Interior and Agriculture, as well as the Small Business Administration and community and economic development groups, local agencies and Native American tribes.
The RPN effort is kicking off with regional efforts in Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico and Arizona with plans to expand to other rural areas. The White House launched the program Wednesday, April 19.
“Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, USDA and its federal partners are committed to unlocking the full potential of rural America by investing in its people and the unique visions they have for the places they call home,” said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “Rural America is incredibly diverse – economically, racially, culturally and geographically. What makes sense for one community may not for another. The Rural Partners Network will help communities get funding for investments that create long-lasting benefits for their communities, especially those that have been overlooked in the past. By providing one-on-one support to these communities, we can lay the foundation for people to build healthy, successful futures on their own terms.”
Each rural area included in the federal effort will have a dedicated team to focus on economic development efforts. Rural areas — including in southern Oregon and northern California — face challenges ranging from jobs and economic growth to a rise in fentanyl overdoses, digital divide challenges and the impacts of droughts.
Rural areas went overwhelmingly for former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election though President Joe Biden and Democrats are hoping to make some inroads into rural areas by promoting economic development and community investments.
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Family of Beckley man who died in jail custody seeks answers on cause of death
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - The family of a Beckley man who died in Southern Regional Jail (SRJ) custody on March 1, will be laying their loved one to rest on Saturday.
Quantez Burks, 37, died at the jail a day after his arrest on charges of Wanton Endangerment and Obstruction at his home in Beckley. While a spokesperson for the regional jail system said Burks died after being moved into a segregated section of the jail for being combative, his family said the preliminary findings of a second autopsy have raised new questions.
According to the complaint, Beckley Police were called to Burks’ home on February 28, by a neighbor who said he was Burks’ tenant. He claimed Burks had fired a gun in the home after a fight over the tenant’s cats.
But it is what happened after Burks was taken to SRJ that remains shrouded in mystery. After speaking to Burks around 9 a.m. the morning after his arrest, his fiance, Latasha Williams, said she called magistrate court that afternoon to work on a bond.
“Between 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., I said I’d like to get Quantez Burks’ bond. They told me we hate to tell you but he passed last night around 9 p.m. I threw my phone down and cried and was with his mom. But then I stopped and remembered I’d talked to him at 9 a.m. this morning. And they called back and said, oh our mistake, it happened between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
In a release by Lawrence Messina, a spokesperson for regional jail system, he said Burks had been combative both days he was in custody and had just been taken to a segregated section of the facility when he collapsed and died.
After his body was sent to the state medical examiner’s office for further inquiry, his family said they paid for a second autopsy to be done in Pittsburgh, PA. While the official results of that inquiry are not complete, they said the preliminary findings showed blunt force trauma, two broken wrists, among other injuries.
“If it’s the last thing I do in my lifetime, they will be held responsible. Don’t ever get comfortable. Don’t ever think this will go away. You will be held accountable for what happened to my child,” said Burks’ mother, Kimberly Burks.
Williams said her fiance had high blood pressure, but no other pre-existing conditions. She said no one from the jail or state has called her to explain how a seemingly healthy man walked into the jail one day and left in a body bag the next.
“I go to bed every night and cry. I want him to come home. I cry for justice because that’s going to happen. One way or another, justice will be served,” said Williams.
Meanwhile, the family wanted to let the public know they will be having a memorial service for Burks this Saturday at Heart of God Ministries on South Kanawha Street starting at 11 a.m.
They said they are still working to raise funds to cover Burks’ expenses at Fundraiser by Diane Rector-Washington : Burial Expenses & Justice - Quan (gofundme.com)
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FDA recalls zucchini from Walmart over salmonella concerns
(CNN) - On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced that World Variety Produce is recalling organic zucchini sold at Walmart stores in 18 states.
The two-count pack of zucchini was sold under the brand Organic Marketside.
The vegetables have potentially been contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes deadly infection.
Walmart stores in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin received shipments of the potentially contaminated vegetable.
The set of two zucchinis was sold in a clear overwrap tray weighing about 6 ounces with a UPC code of 6-81131-22105-4 and case lot number 38706503.
The FDA says no illnesses have been reported and that customers should throw it away.
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Mom charged after driving drunk with 2 young children in backseat, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Gray News) - A Tennessee mother is facing charges after police said she was driving drunk with her two young children in the backseat and nearly caused multiple car crashes.
The Memphis Police Department said Tara Hunter, 30, was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of DUI, child endangerment and reckless driving.
According to police, an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives noticed Hunter behind the wheel of her car that was stopped a quarter of the way into an intersection and was blocking traffic. The agent pulled up to check on the driver and saw she had her head down, and the agent was concerned she suffered a medical episode or was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The agent also noticed two young children in the backseat.
Police said the agent was able to wake the driver, who then rolled her window down, and a “strong odor of alcohol came from the interior of the vehicle.”
The agent asked Hunter to pull to the curb, but she then drove off, almost hitting the agent’s parked vehicle.
Because the agent was concerned for the safety of the children, he followed Hunter and saw her almost hit another car head-on, Memphis police said. Hunter stopped again in the middle of traffic, almost causing yet another crash. Eventually, the agent was able to stop the vehicle and waited for officers to arrive.
According to Memphis police, officers spoke with Hunter and observed slurred speech, bloodshot and watery eyes, and the smell of alcohol coming from her. Officers also found two bottles of wine in the vehicle, one of which was open and half consumed.
After arresting Hunter, police released her children in the back seat, ages 4 and 6, to family members. Hunter was taken to Memphis Jail East.
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Court halts South Carolina plan for firing squad execution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s highest court on Wednesday issued a temporary stay blocking the state from carrying out what was set to be its first-ever firing squad execution.
The order by the state Supreme Court puts on hold at least temporarily the planned April 29 execution of Richard Bernard Moore, who drew the death sentence for the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg.
The court said in issuing the temporary stay that it would release a more detailed order later.
Attorneys for the 57-year-old inmate had sought a stay, citing pending litigation in another court challenging the constitutionality of South Carolina’s execution methods, which also include the electric chair. Moore’s lawyers also wanted time to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether Moore’s sentence was proportionate to his crime.
It has been more than a decade since the last firing squad execution in the U.S. The state of Utah carried out all three such executions in the nation since 1976, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center. The most recent was in 2010, when Ronnie Lee Gardner faced a five-person squad.
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday also set a May 13 execution date for Brad Sigmon, 64, who was convicted in 2002 of the double murder of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in Greenville County.
A state judge agreed last week to examine a legal challenge brought by Moore, Sigmon and two other death row inmates who have mostly exhausted their appeals. Their lawyers argue that both electrocution and the firing squad are “barbaric” methods of killing. The prisoners’ attorneys also want the judge to closely examine prisons officials’ claims that they can’t get hold of lethal injection drugs, citing executions by that method carried out by other states and the federal government in recent years.
South Carolina’s last execution was in 2011. State officials have attributed the decadelong hiatus to an inability to secure lethal injection drugs after the state’s last batch expired in 2013. Efforts to contact manufacturers and compounding pharmacies have proved unfruitful, Corrections Department officials have repeatedly said.
A 2021 law intended to solve that problem made the electric chair the default execution method instead of lethal injection, and also codified the firing squad as an alternative option for condemned inmates.
Moore’s execution date was set after corrections officials disclosed last month that they had completed renovations on the state’s death chamber in Columbia to accommodate the firing squad and also developed new execution protocols.
Though Moore elected execution by firing squad earlier this month, he maintained in a written statement that he was forced to make a decision by a deadline set by state law and still found both options unconstitutional.
Moore is also separately asking a federal judge to consider whether the firing squad and the electric chair are cruel and unusual.
South Carolina is one of eight states that still use the electric chair and one of four — including Mississippi, Oklahoma and Utah — to allow a firing squad, per the Death Penalty Information Center.
Moore has spent more than two decades on death row after he was convicted in 2001 in the fatal shooting of convenience store clerk James Mahoney. Prosecutors said at his trial that he entered Nikki’s Speedy Mart in Spartanburg looking for money to support his cocaine habit. He then got into a dispute with Mahoney, who drew a pistol that Moore wrestled away from him. Mahoney pulled a second gun, and a gunfight ensued, with Mahoney shooting Moore in the arm and Moore shooting Mahoney in the chest.
Moore’s lawyers have said Moore couldn’t have intended to kill someone when he entered the store because he didn’t bring a gun with him.
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Tennessee bill aims to not require teachers to use students’ preferred pronouns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – A new bill is traveling through Tennessee legislature Tuesday, calling for education leaders not to be required to use students’ preferred pronouns.
Introduced by Senator Mike Bell, SB2777 is a bill that will not legally require teachers or staff to use a student’s preferred pronouns, absolving them of any discriminatory accusations.
“A teacher or other employee of a public school or LEA is not required to refer to a student using the student’s preferred pronoun if the pronoun does not align with the student’s biological sex,” the bill reads.
It continues that a teacher or employee would be protected from “civil liability and adverse employment action for referring to a student using the pronoun aligned with the student’s biological sex instead of the student’s preferred pronoun.”
In a fiscal note for SB2777, lawmakers acknowledged that if the bill is found to violate federal law, this could jeopardize federal funding for the 2022-23 school year.
The note references a fact sheet issued by the U.S. Department of Education in June 2021 titled “Supporting Transgender Youth in School,” which includes “Adopting policies that respect all students’ gender identities, such as the use of the name a student goes by, which may be different from their legal name, and pronouns that reflect a student’s gender identity, and implementing policies to safeguard students’ privacy, such as maintaining the confidentiality of a student’s birth name or sex assigned at birth if the student wishes to keep this information private unless the disclosure is legally required.”
The Tennessee bill has moved onto the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee and will be further discussed on Tuesday.
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Colonial Heights woman arrested after 35 dogs were taken from home
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WWBT) - A Colonial Heights woman has been charged with animal cruelty after over 30 canines were seized from a home by Animal Services.
On Feb. 28, 2022, police and animal services agencies in Colonial Heights and Hopewell executed a search warrant at a home located on Buckingham Drive in connection to an ongoing animal cruelty investigation.
Authorities found 35 dogs - several of which were pregnant, and have had puppies while in the care of Colonial Heights Animal Services - bringing the total number of dogs to 41.
On March 17, 2022, the owner of the canines, Paula Sadler, 56, was charged with 15 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, 15 counts of inadequate care for a companion animal, and one count of felony animal cruelty.
Police said due to the extensive medical conditions of many of the canines - the majority of them were placed with area rescue organizations.
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FDA recalls zucchini from Walmart over salmonella concerns
(CNN) - On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced that World Variety Produce is recalling organic zucchini sold at Walmart stores in 18 states.
The two-count pack of zucchini was sold under the brand Organic Marketside.
The vegetables have potentially been contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes deadly infection.
Walmart stores in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin received shipments of the potentially contaminated vegetable.
The set of two zucchinis was sold in a clear overwrap tray weighing about 6 ounces with a UPC code of 6-81131-22105-4 and case lot number 38706503.
The FDA says no illnesses have been reported and that customers should throw it away.
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Mom charged after driving drunk with 2 young children in backseat, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Gray News) - A Tennessee mother is facing charges after police said she was driving drunk with her two young children in the backseat and nearly caused multiple car crashes.
The Memphis Police Department said Tara Hunter, 30, was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of DUI, child endangerment and reckless driving.
According to police, an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives noticed Hunter behind the wheel of her car that was stopped a quarter of the way into an intersection and was blocking traffic. The agent pulled up to check on the driver and saw she had her head down, and the agent was concerned she suffered a medical episode or was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The agent also noticed two young children in the backseat.
Police said the agent was able to wake the driver, who then rolled her window down, and a “strong odor of alcohol came from the interior of the vehicle.”
The agent asked Hunter to pull to the curb, but she then drove off, almost hitting the agent’s parked vehicle.
Because the agent was concerned for the safety of the children, he followed Hunter and saw her almost hit another car head-on, Memphis police said. Hunter stopped again in the middle of traffic, almost causing yet another crash. Eventually, the agent was able to stop the vehicle and waited for officers to arrive.
According to Memphis police, officers spoke with Hunter and observed slurred speech, bloodshot and watery eyes, and the smell of alcohol coming from her. Officers also found two bottles of wine in the vehicle, one of which was open and half consumed.
After arresting Hunter, police released her children in the back seat, ages 4 and 6, to family members. Hunter was taken to Memphis Jail East.
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Court halts South Carolina plan for firing squad execution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s highest court on Wednesday issued a temporary stay blocking the state from carrying out what was set to be its first-ever firing squad execution.
The order by the state Supreme Court puts on hold at least temporarily the planned April 29 execution of Richard Bernard Moore, who drew the death sentence for the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg.
The court said in issuing the temporary stay that it would release a more detailed order later.
Attorneys for the 57-year-old inmate had sought a stay, citing pending litigation in another court challenging the constitutionality of South Carolina’s execution methods, which also include the electric chair. Moore’s lawyers also wanted time to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether Moore’s sentence was proportionate to his crime.
It has been more than a decade since the last firing squad execution in the U.S. The state of Utah carried out all three such executions in the nation since 1976, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center. The most recent was in 2010, when Ronnie Lee Gardner faced a five-person squad.
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday also set a May 13 execution date for Brad Sigmon, 64, who was convicted in 2002 of the double murder of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in Greenville County.
A state judge agreed last week to examine a legal challenge brought by Moore, Sigmon and two other death row inmates who have mostly exhausted their appeals. Their lawyers argue that both electrocution and the firing squad are “barbaric” methods of killing. The prisoners’ attorneys also want the judge to closely examine prisons officials’ claims that they can’t get hold of lethal injection drugs, citing executions by that method carried out by other states and the federal government in recent years.
South Carolina’s last execution was in 2011. State officials have attributed the decadelong hiatus to an inability to secure lethal injection drugs after the state’s last batch expired in 2013. Efforts to contact manufacturers and compounding pharmacies have proved unfruitful, Corrections Department officials have repeatedly said.
A 2021 law intended to solve that problem made the electric chair the default execution method instead of lethal injection, and also codified the firing squad as an alternative option for condemned inmates.
Moore’s execution date was set after corrections officials disclosed last month that they had completed renovations on the state’s death chamber in Columbia to accommodate the firing squad and also developed new execution protocols.
Though Moore elected execution by firing squad earlier this month, he maintained in a written statement that he was forced to make a decision by a deadline set by state law and still found both options unconstitutional.
Moore is also separately asking a federal judge to consider whether the firing squad and the electric chair are cruel and unusual.
South Carolina is one of eight states that still use the electric chair and one of four — including Mississippi, Oklahoma and Utah — to allow a firing squad, per the Death Penalty Information Center.
Moore has spent more than two decades on death row after he was convicted in 2001 in the fatal shooting of convenience store clerk James Mahoney. Prosecutors said at his trial that he entered Nikki’s Speedy Mart in Spartanburg looking for money to support his cocaine habit. He then got into a dispute with Mahoney, who drew a pistol that Moore wrestled away from him. Mahoney pulled a second gun, and a gunfight ensued, with Mahoney shooting Moore in the arm and Moore shooting Mahoney in the chest.
Moore’s lawyers have said Moore couldn’t have intended to kill someone when he entered the store because he didn’t bring a gun with him.
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Tennessee bill aims to not require teachers to use students’ preferred pronouns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – A new bill is traveling through Tennessee legislature Tuesday, calling for education leaders not to be required to use students’ preferred pronouns.
Introduced by Senator Mike Bell, SB2777 is a bill that will not legally require teachers or staff to use a student’s preferred pronouns, absolving them of any discriminatory accusations.
“A teacher or other employee of a public school or LEA is not required to refer to a student using the student’s preferred pronoun if the pronoun does not align with the student’s biological sex,” the bill reads.
It continues that a teacher or employee would be protected from “civil liability and adverse employment action for referring to a student using the pronoun aligned with the student’s biological sex instead of the student’s preferred pronoun.”
In a fiscal note for SB2777, lawmakers acknowledged that if the bill is found to violate federal law, this could jeopardize federal funding for the 2022-23 school year.
The note references a fact sheet issued by the U.S. Department of Education in June 2021 titled “Supporting Transgender Youth in School,” which includes “Adopting policies that respect all students’ gender identities, such as the use of the name a student goes by, which may be different from their legal name, and pronouns that reflect a student’s gender identity, and implementing policies to safeguard students’ privacy, such as maintaining the confidentiality of a student’s birth name or sex assigned at birth if the student wishes to keep this information private unless the disclosure is legally required.”
The Tennessee bill has moved onto the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee and will be further discussed on Tuesday.
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A generous commitment from Wharton alumnus Jay Alix will support the construction of a new indoor track & field facility, the first of its kind in greater Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Pennsylvania today announced a $17.5 million gift to The Penn Track & Field and Cross-Country Campaign for Excellence from Jay Alix, a 1977 graduate of the Wharton School, noted philanthropist, and founder of AlixPartners, the global consulting firm. This milestone gift will support the centerpiece of the Campaign, a planned indoor track and field facility to be located at the southeast corner of campus. Alix's gift provides vital support that will allow construction to begin on this long-planned project. Once complete, the new track & field center will be the only collegiate indoor facility of its kind in the greater Philadelphia region.
Alix's commitment complements a lead gift from Wharton alumni Jane Ott and David Ott and will name the Jay Alix Throws Area in the new Jane and David Ott Center for Track & Field.
"We are incredibly grateful to Jay Alix for this extraordinary gift, which provides the additional support needed to turn a decades-long dream into reality," said Interim Penn President Wendell Pritchett. "The new track & field center will have a dramatic impact on Penn's program, enhancing our ability to recruit and develop scholar-athletes into leaders on and off the field."
The planned 73,000-square-foot structure will be located behind the existing Hollenback Center near the South Street Bridge. Designed specifically for track and field, it will include a six-lane, 200-meter banked track; an eight-lane sprint track; dedicated areas for field events; and seating for spectators during competitions. Construction is slated to begin in August 2022.
For Alix, this gift is personal. "My time at Penn was made all the more memorable by training and competing as a thrower, often in inclement weather. Track and field is an incredibly diverse sport and serves as an ideal platform for students to develop the teamwork and leadership skills that will serve them far beyond their college years. Investing in these talented student-athletes is more important than ever. I am pleased to help launch this new facility into construction. It will build on Penn's legacy of track and field achievement to create an even brighter future for Penn athletes."
The planned Ott Center will offer countless benefits to Penn's track and field athletes. "This modern venue will not only allow us to attract elite scholar-athletes but will also serve as a home for Penn's cross country and track & field teams. Enhancing the training and competition facilities for our talented student-athletes sends a strong message that Penn Track & Field is committed to helping them reach their full potential," said Steve Dolan, James P. Tuppeny/Betty J. Costanza Director of Track & Field/Cross-Country.
Alanna Shanahan, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr., W'69, Director of Athletics and Recreation, sees the impact through an even wider lens. "We are so thankful to Jay for his generosity to this project and the Penn Track & Field and Cross-Country Campaign for Excellence. With new, state-of-the-art facilities like the Jay Alix Throws Area in the Ott Center, Penn Athletics is elevating its profile nationally while expanding the experiences we offer our scholar-athletes. As former executive director of the Penn Relays, track and field is a sport close to my heart. In addition to inspiring excellence for Penn's track and field athletes, the Ott Center will also have a positive impact far beyond athletics, serving as a welcoming hub for recreation and wellness for the greater Penn and West Philadelphia communities."
Additional naming opportunities in the new facility are available. Please contact Tim Folan, Senior Associate Athletics Director, to learn more: (215) 573-0315 or tfolan@upenn.edu.
The University of Pennsylvania Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics (DRIA) is a broad-based division comprised of 33 intercollegiate teams, 37 club sport teams, and expansive intramural sport and campus recreation programs, all taking place within 22 athletics and recreational facilities. Students, faculty, and staff are also served through membership-based access to the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, ranked #2 nationally this year, the Fox Fitness Center and access to a variety of shared facilities. The facilities are contained within a contiguous 24-acre footprint at the eastern end of campus, commonly thought to be one of the best athletics infrastructures among urban campuses, with assets such as Franklin Field, The Palestra, and Penn Park.
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CHICAGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Medicine of Chicago 2022 Healthcare Awards are open for nominations. The seven award categories are open to all through May 2-4, 2022. IOMC is proud to recognize the achievements of leaders in healthcare, public health, and population health. There is no fee to submit an entry. Awards will be presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting on June 30, 2022, at VenueSix 10 in Chicago, Illinois. For more details, visit this page. See last year's award recipients here.
The Henry P. Russe, MD Citation for Exemplary Compassion in Healthcare
Deadline for Nominations: May 2, 2022. Download the Nomination Form for The Henry P. Russe, MD Award here.
Humanitarian Global Health Award
The Portes/IOMC Award for Excellence in Prevention of Disease
Innovation in Health Care / Health Care Delivery New Award Category- two award opportunities!
The IOMC Award for Public Service
Deadline for the above Nominations: May 2, 2022. For more details and to download the Nomination Form visit this page.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Deadline for Nominations: May 4, 2022. For more detail and to download the Nomination Form visit this page.
The awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting, if awarded this year. All submitted materials must be submitted in a single PDF. Do not combine award entries. Submit a single PDF for each award submittal. There is no fee to submit nominations. Contact us if you have questions by sending an email to iomcstaff@iomc.org.
The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC), since 1915, is an independent non-profit organization of distinguished leaders in the health field who collaborate to improve the health of the public. Drawing upon the expertise of a diverse membership and other regional leaders, the IOMC addresses critical health issues through a range of interdisciplinary approaches, including education, research, communication of trusted information, and community engagement. With the public's health at its core, IOMC is building new programs and services to better meet the needs of its members and the Chicago, Counties, and the State of Illinois community. 501c3 non-profit organization. Visit www.iomc.org.
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Ace Hardware will be holding the New at Ace Launch Party this Saturday, April 23rd from 11am-2pm at local participating stores across the nation
OAK BROOK, Ill., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ace Hardware announced it will be holding the New at Ace Launch Party on Saturday, April 23rd, at participating local stores across the nation.
"The New at Ace Launch Party is all about the unveiling and bringing our customers new and exciting products from three of our best brands, featuring the new Traeger Timberline, Weber Genesis and EGO Zero Turn Mower" said Matt Flentge, Director of Marketing at Ace Hardware.
The party will feature product demonstrations, great deals, and customer giveaways on Saturday, April 23rd, from 11am-2pm, at participating stores in thousands of neighborhoods across the country.
In addition to the new product launches, the full array of the best grills from Weber, Traeger and Big Green Egg plus the best in outdoor power equipment from Ego, Stihl, Milwaukee and more will be available for customers both in store and online at acehardware.com.
According to a 2021 release, "In a near sweep for the past 15 years, Ace Hardware captured the top spot in the "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Home Improvement Retail Stores" category in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study. Since the study was launched, Ace has earned the top ranking 14 of the last 15 years."
About Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,500 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries.
Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.
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AKRON, Ohio, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Archbishop Hoban High School's annual Extravaganza fundraiser ended in record-setting fashion on Saturday, April 9, with a sold-out crowd and grossing more than $1,040,000. Extravaganza is a year-round effort, which included two other fundraising events leading up to this year's Live at the Disco. Extravaganza, which benefits student scholarships and other school needs, was the school's 37th annual. After two years of virtual events, the Hoban community responded in a big way to support Hoban students.
"The Hoban community never wavers," President Chris DiMauro '99 said. "Their generosity and belief in our Holy Cross values consistently amaze me. Extravaganza is a true testament to the power of family and belief – it was great to have some of our closest friends back together in person."
Guests were treated to dinner, silent and live auctions, dancing and live music from a national act, Disco Inferno. During a welcome address to the crowd of nearly 430 guests, DiMauro and Hoban Principal, T.K. Griffith, Class of 1989, announced an ambitious new capital campaign, the school's first major facilities project since 2014. The Every Knight, Every Day Capital Campaign includes wholesale renovations to Hoban's classrooms and the construction of a new 8,500-square-foot student center space.
"The new student center will serve as a wellness hub for our building," Griffith said. "While it will function as our cafeteria space, it is so much more than this. We envision the new student center as a large group meeting space, as well as a space to house our wellness initiatives and student activities."
The campaign also includes a sizable gift to the Hoban Endowment Fund, which provides annual access to funding for student scholarships. In his remarks to the crowd, DiMauro stressed the pillars of achievement, access and community, which will serve as foundations of the campaign.
"The Every Knight, Every Day Capital Campaign is fittingly named," DiMauro said. "The holistic design of the project will positively impact Hoban students every day of their high school journey."
To learn more about Archbishop Hoban High School and the Every Knight, Every Day Campaign, please visit www.everyknight.org.
Archbishop Hoban High School is a college preparatory Catholic high school that serves a diverse community of more than 800 students in the greater Akron area. Founded in 1953 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, the first order of teaching brothers in the United States, the school received a Special Purpose Charter from the Ohio Department of Education for focusing on college preparation programs for grades 9-12 with 97 percent of its students pursuing college degrees. More information is available by visiting www.hoban.org.
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~The Bahamas' Most Famous Resort Raises the Bar Again with Multimillion-Dollar Upgrades and Bold Names in Lifestyle~
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantis Paradise Island is going bigger and bolder in 2022 by announcing multimillion-dollar renovations and exciting new partnerships at the iconic resort located on five miles of white sand beaches in The Bahamas. For nearly 25 years, Atlantis, best known for exuding Bahamian culture, serving as a marvel and custodian of marine life, and its landmark pink architecture – specifically the highly recognizable Royal Towers and Bridge Suite - has paved the way for luxury, hospitality and entertainment in the Caribbean and around the world. Now the resort is raising the bar even higher by embarking upon a new chapter with an array of massive upgrades and striking enhancements that include the redevelopment of The Beach Tower and all Royal Tower guestrooms and suites, a reimagined Atlantis Casino, and the addition of another Michelin-starred chef to its already impressive dining roster.
Stunning accommodations, innovative cuisine, and dynamic experiences travelers will experience from Atlantis Paradise Island, the most famed and fantastical island destination.
EVOCATIVE CUISINE
Caribbean's premier culinary destination
- Chef Michael White, the multi-starred New York Times and Michelin recognized Italian chef, and former chef/owner of prominent dining destinations Convivio, Alto, Ai Fiori and Marea in New York City, will join Nobu Matsuhisa and José Andrés, making Atlantis the only resort in the region to boast three Michelin star-rated chefs. The four-time James Beard Award nominee will serve modern coastal Italian cuisine at his latest outpost, Paranza at The Cove, expected to open this year.
- Pita, a Mediterranean-style beachside concession situated near Atlantis' renowned Aquaventure, offers homemade shawarma, falafel, chilled bites, dips, salads, and desserts- an ideal spot to satisfy all-day cravings.
VIP-LEVEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Blending Bahamian hospitality and comfort with superior design
- Renovation of all guestrooms and suites in The Royal East Tower will be complete by summer 2022, closely followed by newly renovated rooms and suites in The Royal West Tower. Design elements celebrate the natural seascape of aquamarine waters, white-sand beaches, and coral reefs to inspire a soothing environment where guests can relax and unwind.
- The Royal's world-famous Bridge Suite is on track for total renovation and completion next year. The epitome of relaxed luxury on a grand scale, the design elements will include bold, organic, rich and opulent textures and details that reflect the legend of Atlantis and its oceanic design motif found throughout the resort. Gold finishes will remind guests of found treasures of the lost city of Atlantis.
- Looking beyond 2022, in partnership with David Grutman of Groot Hospitality, Atlantis will open a brand-new "oasis within an oasis," resort dubbed Somewhere Else. Replacing the current site of The Beach Tower, this unique oceanfront escape, opening in 2024, will offer 400 guestrooms and suites alongside top-tier dining venues, lushly landscaped grounds, multiple pools, recreation areas, upscale amenities, and live performances—all within easy reach of the myriad of dining and entertainment options synonymous with Atlantis.
A WORLD-CLASS WONDERLAND
Fostering fun and leisure with experiential moments
- The Atlantis Casino will undergo a refresh that will include modern finishes, shimmering textures, celestial fixtures, and flowing lines echoing the refractions of the sea. Upon entering the Atlantis Casino, guests will be welcomed with a grander and even more elegant sense of space. Other updates will include the expansion of the Atlantis Casino's two on-site lounges, an exciting high-limit slots lounge, and an expansion of the exclusive gaming salon.
- The Cove, the resort's luxury all-suite hotel, recently debuted the Lapis Club Lounge offering breathtaking views of Paradise Island, daily breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, and a full-service bar. The hotel also introduced Sapphire Services, new bespoke concierge offerings, including bookable experiences such as intimate beach dinners, exclusive programming at the resort's 14-acre marine mammal habitat - Dolphin Cay, and private cabanas. The ever-popular adults-only Cove Pool will also undergo a refresh.
- Splashers, the pool and water playground for Atlantis's youngest guests, will be adding thrilling slides, climbing areas, and more later this year.
- Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), the resort's nonprofit and conservation organization, celebrates its 15th anniversary. Since its inception in 2007, the foundation has been a longstanding environmental leader in The Bahamas, creating coral nurseries to propagate corals, cultivating and donating hundreds of mangroves each year to help restore wetlands around The Bahamas, educating the local community about ocean conservation and more.
"We could not be more excited for all of the developments coming to Atlantis this year," said Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director of Atlantis Paradise Island. "With these incredible additions, we are continuing Atlantis' legacy of offering guests endless, immersive experiences during their stay."
About Atlantis Paradise Island:
Atlantis Paradise Island, a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in The Bahamas, is a dynamic destination that launched over 25 years ago as a first-of-its-kind modern marvel of nature and engineering. Bahamian culture and the spirit of its beloved team members are the heart and soul of this legendary resort. The immersive programming connects guests to the rich history, art, people, food, and festivities of The Bahamas while remaining dedicated to sustainability and environmental conservation.
Atlantis features five unique lodging options: the grand iconic towers of The Royal, family-friendly accommodations at The Coral, water-side villas at Harborside Resort, all-suite luxury accommodations at The Cove, and residential-style accommodations with full kitchens at The Reef. The resort is centered around Aquaventure, an innovative, 141-acre waterscape of thrilling slides and river rides, eleven pools, and five miles of white sand beaches. Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, over 50,000 marine animals from 250 species make their home in natural ocean-fed environments. With its unparalleled meeting and convention space, the well-appointed Atlantis Marina with 63 slips hosting vessels up to 250 feet/76 meters overlooking Marina Village and more, the Atlantis experiences are endless and unique to each traveler. Additional resort amenities include the 30,000 sq ft tranquil Mandara Spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and wellness programs, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a 400-seat movie theatre, Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) for children ages 3-12, gaming arcade and CRUSH, a nightclub for teens. Jokers Comedy and Night Club offers nightly entertainment and live music. The resort is also home to an award-winning 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, renowned Atlantis Casino, duty-free shopping, and restaurants and lounges with celebrity chef culinary masterpieces, including Fish by José Andrés, Nobu, by Nobu Matsuhisa, and Olives, by Todd English. Guests of Atlantis Paradise Island have exclusive access to unforgettable excursions led by local partners including Pieces of 8 boat tours, Tropic Ocean Airways and Coco Bahama Seaplanes. Day trips to The Bahamas' out islands of Exuma and Eleuthera to swim with pigs and nurse sharks or feed iguanas in their natural habitats are a few of many #BahamasAtHeart itineraries travelers can discover.
Atlantis has committed to a meaningful connection with the ocean, marine life, sustainability, and environmental stewardship through its purpose-led efforts with Dolphin Cay and the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF). Dolphin Cay, the resort's 14-acre marine mammal habitat, is an advanced marine education center and animal rescue rehabilitation hospital whose first residents include 17 rescue dolphins from Hurricane Katrina. Visitors to Dolphin Cay, one of the world's largest and most sophisticated marine-mammal habitats in the world, can participate in creative, non-disruptive "interactions" that build real awareness, stir emotion, and help fund the resort's conservation efforts. Every visit to Dolphin Cay and each Atlantis Marine Adventure, such as snorkeling and SCUBA diving, benefits ABPF, the resort's nonprofit 501©3 organization dedicated to saving sea species and their extraordinary habitats throughout The Bahamas and surrounding Caribbean seas. Atlantis Paradise Island offers a variety of unforgettable excursions with local partners including Pieces of 8, which offers day trip trips to Exuma and Eleuthera to swim with pigs and nurse sharks or feed iguanas in the wild, and Coco Bahamas Air to help visitors explore the destination.
About The Cove, Atlantis Paradise Island
The Cove, Atlantis Paradise Island's luxury hotel, is nestled along a protected cove between two private white sand beaches. The Cove offers 600 elegant suites with balconies, floor-to-ceiling ocean views, and impeccable butler service. The adults-only Cove Pool features 20 private beach cabanas with Bahamian-inspired art and design. Guests can enjoy outdoor gaming at the pool, indoor gaming at Sea Glass Lounge, exceptional cuisine at FISH by the world-renowned and Michelin star Chef José Andrés and authentic Bahamian cuisine at Sip Sip by celebrated Bahamian Chef Julie Lightbourn, as well as shopping at Escape Boutique. The Cove recently announced an exclusive partnership with niLuu to create vegan silk mini-kimono robes in the hotel's signature plum color available exclusively for VIP guests of The Cove and for purchase at Escape boutique. The Cove recently debuted the reimagined Lapis which offers private access to daily breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, a full bar, and breathtaking views of Paradise Island to guests staying in select suites. There is also a dedicated concierge on site to assist with reservations.
Enhancing the luxury experience and white-glove services offered by The Cove, the Sapphire Services program provides bespoke, exclusive concierge services to guests. From private dinners and VIP programming at Dolphin Cay to collaborations with high-end brands and private jet and yacht charters, this new program will elevate the exclusivity of the elegant retreat, adding an experiential element to the high-end amenities already offered.
Visitors staying at The Cove also have access to Atlantis' Aquaventure with its various slides, lazy rivers and pools, Atlantis Casino, five miles of pristine beaches, diverse dining, spa, golf, shopping, and more. For more information and reservations please visit: coveatlantis.com or call 888-497-5997.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLogiQ, Inc., a global innovator and manufacturer of plant-powered biopolymers for use in the production of plastic products, has launched a unique scientific study of the effects of plastics in the ocean at a local aquarium in Idaho Falls. BioLogiQ's NuPlastiQ® iQ® technology is made entirely from plants and has been engineered to biodegrade much faster than normal plastic, including in the ocean.
Steven Sherman, BioLogiQ's CEO, said "This study is unique because we're showcasing our innovative technology in a realistic aquatic environment that is open to the public." Sherman continued, "iQ technology can help fight the truck loads of plastic pollution accumulating in our ocean every minute."
The objective of this study and exhibit is two-fold. BioLogiQ wants to educate the public on how pollution caused by traditional plastics in our rivers and oceans negatively impacts not only marine life but each of us personally. BioLogiQ also wants to demonstrate that technologies like iQ® reduce microplastics by accelerating the biodegradation process.
Just as we invite the public in the exhibit, we encourage everyone to understand how plastics get into the ocean and support effective realistic solutions like improving collection of more plastic and encouraging technologies with faster biodegradation.
About BioLogiQ
BioLogiQ, Inc. is the leading developer and manufacturer of plant-based materials for use in the production of biopolymers, products, and solutions that enable significant reductions in the use of fossil resources, GHG emissions, and that contribute to the reduction of microplastics by accelerating the biodegradation process.
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Real estate developer adds Holly Shores Camping Resort to portfolio in partnership with Sun Outdoors
OCEAN CITY, Md., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Water, a leading outdoor hospitality specialist, is pleased to announce that it recently assumed management of the top-rated Holly Shores Camping Resort in partnership with Sun Outdoors. Located four miles from Wildwood and Cape May beaches, this resort is the perfect location for campers looking for a coastal New Jersey retreat. As part of the recent Sun Outdoors rebrand, the resort recently changed their name, transitioning to Sun Outdoors Cape May.
Encompassing 38 wooded acres in Cape May County, the property offers an all-inclusive resort experience with glamping tents and vacation rental offerings, making it a perfect fit with the rest of Blue Water's portfolio. The park currently has 124 seasonal sites, 138 short-term sites, and 48 vacation rentals where guests can choose from a variety of tiny houses, cottages, and cabins. The location also includes safari tents equipped with furnishings for a cozy and comfortable stay. RV sites are nestled among oak and maple trees and accommodate RVs up to 40 ft in length.
Amenities at the property include two playgrounds, a dog park, a heated pool, a kiddie pool, hot tub spas, golf cart rentals, a nature trail, and much more for the whole family to enjoy. The surrounding area is also home to the Cape May County Zoo and the Tree to Tree Adventure Park. The resort is also close to golf courses, breweries, wineries and vineyards, festivals, boardwalks, museums, and lighthouses, making for an outstanding vacation destination.
The Holly Shores management team is looking forward to joining the Blue Water family and continuing the mission of providing a premier family experience. Blue Water is currently working with the local Chamber of Commerce regarding membership and has partnerships underway with local businesses to help support the property and foster excellent relationships with the community for years to come. Returning visitors can expect the same exceptional service they are accustomed to, elevated to the Blue Water standard.
"Blue Water is always looking for opportunities to evolve and provide memorable guest experiences, whether it's in our backyard or across the country," said Todd Burbage, Blue Water's CEO. "We are thrilled to have this wonderful asset join our portfolio of elite resorts and to be part of the community in Cape May County, and for even more opportunities to provide waterfront vacation experiences for our guests."
The property is open from April 15 to October 31. To learn more about and book reservations at Holly Shores Camping Resort, visit https://www.sunoutdoors.com/new-jersey/sun-outdoors-cape-may.
About Blue Water:
Founded in 2002, Blue Water specializes in investing, developing, and managing RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions. Blue Water's integrated approach to marketing, revenue management, and operations has quickly established itself as a hospitality industry leader. With dozens of resort-area properties in East Coast states from Maine to Florida, and new additions out west in Texas, Montana, and Oregon, the Blue Water family is committed to creating elite assets, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and enhancing the communities we serve. To learn more, visit BWDC.com.
About Sun Outdoors:
Sun Outdoors is a leader in outdoor hospitality and is committed to its mission of offering guests exceptional and transformative outdoor experiences. With over 250 locations across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, Sun Outdoors offers guest several ways to stay: from RV sites to vacation rentals, from tent camping to glamping, whether they stay for a weekend, season, or longer. Visit www.sunoutdoors.com to learn more.
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CHANDLER, Ariz., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) 2022 Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) – A CULTURE OF CARE: Empathy, Advocacy, and Non-Traditional Student Success – takes place November 1-3, 2022.
The UAGC TLC is an online event that provides faculty, staff, students, researchers, and practitioners a platform to share their knowledge and experiences of critical issues in online higher education. This year, TLC aims to broaden the concept of access to higher education through a discussion of the role of institutional empathy and advocacy in student success.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
We invite all educators, staff, researchers, and UAGC alumni to learn more about the 2022 TLC and to submit their proposals via the TLC website. Proposals are due by June 15, 2022.
For non-traditional students, empathy and advocacy can ensure that institutional practices do not unnecessarily obstruct access to learning opportunities on a day-to-day basis. They also can help ensure that students have the skills necessary to advocate for themselves, both in academics and in the workforce, which is crucial to their continued success.
An annual community of learning event, the UAGC TLC facilitates collaborative discussion of issues pertaining to online learning, including diversity, equity, inclusion, instructional practices, learning technology, and institutional policies that support the contemporary learner. TLC connects, educates, and inspires faculty, staff, researchers, and students by offering a platform for interdisciplinary and inter-institutional work.
"The UAGC Teaching and Learning Conference 2022 explores new ways to address the issue of equitable access to higher education," said Dr. Sarah Steinberg, provost and senior vice president at UAGC. "Our exploration does not end at enrollment but persists to support students' continued access to meaningful learning opportunities throughout their higher-ed careers, regardless of their backgrounds and circumstances. We look forward to learning from each other about how to give all students supportive, empathetic, and assuring learning spaces along their educational journeys."
During the 2022 TLC Conference, November 1-3, 2022, live TLC sessions will occur between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. MST each day, and asynchronous sessions and engagement opportunities will be available on the TLC conference app. To learn more, visit the TLC website.
About University of Arizona Global Campus
The University of Arizona Global Campus ("Global Campus" or "UAGC") is an independent university that is operated in affiliation with the University of Arizona. Global Campus is designed to provide flexible opportunities for working students from diverse backgrounds who seek to gain knowledge and skills that will help them to achieve their life and career goals. Global Campus is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and is one of the nation's most innovative online universities with approximately 35,000 students. UAGC offers more than 50 degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. For more information visit uagc.edu.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Center for Policing Equity (CPE) and the City of St. Louis announce the release of Reimagining Public Safety in the City of St. Louis: A Vision for Change, a comprehensive report outlining recommendations for a unilateral reimagining of public safety systems. The report details guidance for redirecting police services to critical areas of public need and building a network of systems and services to support community needs and ensure measures of safety for the entire community.
"Programs like Cops & Clinicians and 911 call diversion demonstrate how our alternative responses can save officer time and resources while connecting the right professional to the right call," said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. "I look forward to continuing to work with the Center for Policing Equity to reimagine the way we deploy our public safety resources.
Dr. Tracie L. Keesee, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Social Justice Initiatives, Center for Policing Equity, states: "Reimagining public safety is the first step to improving access to resources that do more to reduce harm and create the opportunity for a holistic public safety system for each community member in St. Louis."
The recommendations are designed to address racial disparities and reduce the harm caused by the reliance on police. The report addresses gaps and inconsistencies in law enforcement policies, staffing and resourcing needs in the police department, and a need for improvement in both oversight and community resources. The recommendations are divided into suggestions to the Mayor's Office, the St. Louis Department of Public Safety, and guidance to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD).
The efforts to improve public safety began in 2016 when the City partnered with CPE to utilize the National Justice Database to thoroughly assess incidents, interactions, and various datasets related to policing trends in St. Louis. The reimagining report is the culmination of a comprehensive review of those findings and strategic collaboration between CPE, the Mayor's Office, the SLMPD, the St. Louis Department of Public Safety, the nonprofit Forward Through Ferguson, and the St. Louis Violence Prevention Commission. Collaboration has been and will continue to be integral to this process.
In addition, the report's recommendations were developed with structured research and a firm commitment to:
- Far-reaching community perspectives
- Quantitative research and data analysis
- Qualitative interviews with the City of St. Louis and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department; and
- Thorough public safety policy review
The next stage of this reimagining process will include additional public discourse and close analysis of these recommendations by city leaders and community members. St. Louisans are encouraged to read the report and follow the official community page for updates and upcoming event details at facebook.com/CPEinSTL.
Contact our community partners directly via email at STLCommunity@policingequity.org to make your voice heard.
About Center for Policing Equity: As a research and action organization, Center for Policing Equity (CPE) produces analyses identifying and reducing the causes of racial disparities in law enforcement. Using evidence-based approaches to social justice, we use data to create levers for social, cultural and policy change. Center for Policing Equity also holds a 501(c)3 status.
Media Contacts
Center for Policing Equity – comms@policingequity.org
St. Louis Mayor's Office – Nick Dunne, dunnen@stlouis-mo.gov, (314) 622-4072
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEYEBER Corporation ("CEYEBER") today announced its strategic alliance and investment in Blink Energy Ltd. ("Blink"), located in Haifa, Israel, to co-develop the future of enhanced vision. Blink provides energy and communication flexibility to smart devices, taking them to a new level of autonomy, wearable experience, and ease of use.
In consideration of CEYEBER's investment in Blink, CEYEBER shall receive preferred equity in Blink and the parties shall work towards a license agreement providing CEYEBER an exclusive license to use Blink's power technology in connection with its intraocular lens applications. The parties' intention is to ultimately enter into a definitive agreement allowing for the development of a power and communication platform that will support CEYEBER's smart intraocular lens.
Robert E. Grant, CEYEBER's Chief Executive Officer and Founder, said, "Our partnership with Blink Energy is an extremely important part of our broader vision to develop ground-breaking, medical grade ocular-smart implantables".
Yariv Bar-On, Blink's Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, said, "We are extremely excited to partner with CEYEBER team on a novel project such as this and looking forward to making a difference in the future of intraocular lens applications".
About CEYEBER
Ceyeber Corp is the developer of implantable intraocular lens technology designed for medical applications and augmented reality. The Company is currently in the research and development phase of creating a medical-grade ocular smart implantable that integrates cellular, WIFI and 802.11 transmissions in a cognitive interface. This would enable clients to enhance cognitive functions and digitally capture experiences and individual memories. The Company is currently developing a benchtop working prototype of their U.S. Patent No. 9,662,199 B2, which covers an implantable intraocular lens with an optic (including accommodating, multifocal and phakic configurations), a camera and an LED display, along with a communications module that wirelessly transmit and receive information from an external device.
About Blink Energy
A company envisioned by entrepreneurs, ophthalmologists, and engineers, Blink's ground-breaking and patented technology accelerates the adoption of intelligent ocular devices, reducing their time-to-market and total cost of ownership, with a minimal footprint. Blink IT™ ergonomic eyepatch, fits onto the eyelid epicanthal fold, and contains a designated power and communication platform that wirelessly connects a smart lens to a mobile app provides energy and communication flexibility to smart ocular devices, taking them to a new level of autonomy, wearable experience, and ease of use.
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Ed Inal
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Email: ed.inal@ceyeber.co
Blink Energy CEO and Co-founder
Yariv Bar-On
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Email: yariv@blinkenrg.com
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Coalition Raising Funds, Partnering on Services to Support Refugees Who Are Making Detroit their New Home
DETROIT, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Samaritas, the Detroit-based statewide health and human services organization that operates one of Michigan's largest refugee resettlement programs, announced today the launch of the Detroit Refugee Network (DRN), which will provide support services to refugees from Afghanistan and other nations as they resettle in Detroit. The DRN is a coalition of corporate, civic and community leaders coming together to welcome refugees into our community.
Co-chaired by Samaritas Chief Advancement Officer Kelli Dobner and Detroit's First Lady, Dr. Sonia Hassan, the DRN will serve clients of three resettlement agencies, including Samaritas, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) and Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) in a coordinated effort. DRN seeks $1.13 million to provide refugees in Detroit with a full range of services, including housing, education, transportation, legal service support, ESL learning opportunities, utility assistance and employment services. Donations can be made at www.samaritas.org/Detroit-Refugee-Network.
Via the three resettlement agencies, more than 650 Afghan refugees have come to Southeast Michigan since 2001, with more than 250 planning to settle in Detroit. To date, DRN has already secured leases for 183 refugees in Detroit. They need additional support, especially in the first year of resettlement, as the majority of Afghan refugees have a limited "humanitarian parolee" status and there is not yet a large community of Afghans in Metro Detroit.
"Thanks to the partnership and vision of the City of Detroit, we are going to be able to help more refugees from Afghanistan and elsewhere become more acclimated Detroiters, more quickly, so they can thrive in their new community," said Kelli Dobner, chief advancement officer for Samaritas and co-chair of the Detroit Refugee Network. "Our aim is to place more than 250 individuals in Detroit, more than in any other single city in Michigan. We know this will be a welcoming city for them."
DRN has already received nearly $50,000 in donations from its partner, CARE USA, which has joined the effort to provide needed cash payments up to $1,000 to refugee families who have resettled in Detroit, helping to fill in the gaps that government assistance does not cover.
Detroit's First Lady, Dr. Sonia Hassan, serves as volunteer co-chair of the Detroit Refugee Network. "As the daughter of Egyptian immigrants, I have witnessed how my parents' drive, passion, and determination led to the American dream after starting from nothing," Dr. Hassan said. "The Detroit Refugee Network is helping families to embark on new lives in the City of Detroit. I am deeply committed and honored to be a part of this cause."
The Detroit Refugee Network focuses on a set of priorities designed for families to succeed, thrive and stay in Detroit:
- Immediate placement in affordable permanent housing on the road to home ownership
- Basic needs, safety and legal services
- Access to health care and family wellness
- Employment programs
- Transportation
- Cultural and social education
- Education and school integration
- Faith community partners
Based on Samaritas' decades of service to refugees from around the world, more than 75% of refugees are self-sufficient within 180 days.
"These families have left everything behind and are starting over in an unfamiliar environment," said Ryan Shepard, CARE US associate vice president of U.S. programs. "Imagine fleeing your home and now worrying about providing your family with everything from shelter, food, and education. We hope providing this extra cash, as CARE does in other humanitarian emergencies globally, will make the adjustment a little easier for these families arriving in Detroit and beyond."
The DRN will also see additional capacity through workforce support coordinated by the Rocket Community Fund, with seven team members embedded within Samaritas as part of the DRN, representing a $750,000 in-kind donation. These team members will help identify and execute housing opportunities, manage relationships with landlords, monitor inventory leads, coordinate move-ins and assist with job placement once refugees are settled into housing.
"We are committed to providing lasting and sustainable housing for Detroit residents, including the vulnerable populations who now call our city home," said Laura Grannemann, Vice President of the Rocket Community Fund. "The Detroit Refugee Network is a critical initiative that provides supports to those who need it most, and we are proud to be providing Samaritas and its partners with the support they need to fulfill this urgent mission."
Samaritas serves as the fiduciary of the DRN, but funds raised will be made available to clients of Samaritas, USCRI and CCSEM, all of which have welcomed Afghan refugees, as well as those from other countries, and all of which are working with the City of Detroit to settle clients inside the city.
About Samaritas
Since 1934, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan's troubled families and disadvantaged individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state's largest foster care agency with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together. Samaritas also manages five senior living facilities with a variety of geriatric care options. Additionally, Samaritas has
resettlement services for refugees, housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities,
homeless families and Affordable Living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing.
Visit samaritas.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook @IAmSamaritas, Twitter
@IAmSamaritas or on Instagram @WeAreSamaritas.
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CARMEL, Ind., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACES announced today that Christopher D. Haas will succeed Riley "RB" Sloan as Meridian Cooperative's Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16, 2022. RB Sloan has served as President and CEO of Meridian since 2013 and will be retiring.
Chris Haas is currently Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at ACES, an energy risk management service provider headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. At ACES, Chris has overseen physical and cyber security, telecommunications, software development, data analytics, project management and customer integration, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance, analytical portfolio modeling, physical fuels trading, meteorology services and operational forecasting for solar and hydro generation, battery storage, power and natural gas prices, and demand across ACES' four offices.
"Utilities are facing change at a more rapid pace than ever. Meridian is committed to anticipating these changes and delivering innovation that transforms the utility customer experience. Chris' background and experience across many facets of our industry give him a deep expertise that will undoubtedly help guide Meridian into a new era," said Meridian's Board Chairman, Tom Stackhouse. "He has a long history of serving electric cooperatives and public power entities. Just as importantly, Chris embodies the cooperative spirit and shares our company values," he adds.
"The future of Meridian is bright," shares Chris. "As we continue to practice the stewardship modeled by RB, we will rely on our innovative team to imagine the future and elevate our customer experience."
ACES' President and CEO, Mike Steffes, commented, "Chris Haas joined ACES in 2000 as one of the first Information Technology employees at ACES. He was integral in creating ACES' foundation of people and systems and providing an engine for our company's growth and success. Chris established himself as an effective leader early in his tenure at ACES and has been a tremendous asset to the company. The structures and systems he established and people he has mentored and helped develop has been instrumental in setting ACES up for success in serving our Members and Customers. We wish him the best as he begins this new chapter in his career."
About Meridian
The Meridian Cooperative Enterprise is a trusted leader in the development of innovative utility software and technology solutions. As a cooperative, they're committed to providing its users with the Billing, Accounting, Engineering, and Operations applications they rely on to provide essential services in their communities. Their all-in-one solutions are cost-effective, flexible, and backed by teams of expert designers and dedicated support staff. With over 45 years of experience, they are second to none in terms of developing cutting-edge technologies and building lasting relationships in the communities they serve.
About ACES
ACES is owned by twenty-one generation and transmission cooperatives and one independent distribution cooperative. The company assists its Members and Customers in the management of their energy risk. The Members and Customers served by ACES operate in all of the major electricity markets in the United States and have a collective portfolio of over 50,000 MW of both load and resources. Because ACES does not buy or sell energy on its own behalf, it avoids conflicts of interest and ensures alignment with the best interests of the organizations it serves.
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New SaaS Healthcare Interoperability and Data Quality Solution that Liberates Patient Data for the Masses has a New Name.
CARMEL, Ind., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical Architecture announces a new name for their turnkey, fully-managed, interoperability and data quality solution. "Nomentys™" (previously known as "Nomad") is aimed at helping healthcare organizations easily comply with the 21st Century Cures Act through a cost-effective, easy-to-use SaaS approach.
Nomentys ingests patient data in various formats, normalizes it to USCDI v2, enhances the data for improved quality, and then transforms it into a standard, predictable output such as FHIR. Drawing on the capabilities of Symedical®, Clinical Architecture's industry-leading healthcare terminology and semantic normalization platform, Nomentys combines powerful normalization and data quality capabilities into an integrated service. Using Nomentys dramatically reduces the barriers and effort necessary to make high-quality, nationwide health information exchange a reality.
"Clinical Architecture is excited to announce the rebrand of our fully-managed interoperability SaaS solution to Nomentys. The new product name is more in-line with our suite of innovative healthcare solutions, and our mission to help healthcare organizations quickly and easily achieve syntactic and semantic interoperable exchange of their patient's health information," said Charlie Harp, Chief Executive Officer at Clinical Architecture.
Nomentys differentiates itself by providing the following capabilities:
- A Message Flow Engine that ensures the delivery of refined, normalized and enriched patient information to consuming applications using the format and terminologies needed
- Message transformations using FHIR, C-CDA, HL7 V2, X12, and OMOP formats
- Managed mapping services of patient data to USCDI v2 by Clinical Architecture's informatics experts
- The use of community-based algorithms and mapping libraries to ensure high mapping throughput and data consistency across maps
- Out-of-the box support for most message format variations in standard formats like HL7, CDA/C-CDA, and FHIR
- The timely addition of new format variations by Clinical Architecture, and their entry into the library of formats available to all clients
- A fully scalable, secure and robust infrastructure hosted by Clinical Architecture using Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Flexible SaaS bundling options that enable organizations to pay for only the options and transaction volumes that they need
- Valuable add-on options such as consolidation of multiple messages into a single output, de-duplication of merged messages, and format / clinical content validation to improve data fidelity for organizations that require these capabilities
For more information, please visit our website at: www.clinicalarchitecture.com/nomentys.
About Clinical Architecture:
Founded in 2007, Clinical Architecture delivers healthcare enterprise data quality solutions focused on managing vast amounts of disparate data to help customers succeed with analytics, population health, and value-based care. We comprehensively address content acquisition and distribution, master data management, reference data management, data aggregation, semantic interoperability, normalization, clinical decision support, and clinical NLP. Our solutions are currently used by 4 of the top 5 health systems, HIEs, population health vendors, and EHR vendors as well as The Joint Commission, the CDC, the Defense Health Agency (DHA), and other government organizations. For more information, visit www.clinicalarchitecture.com.
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WealthTech 100 recognizes the tech companies transforming the global investment and banking industries
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Docupace, the leader in cloud-based fintech digital operations software for the wealth management industry, is proud to announce inclusion in the 2022 WealthTech100 list and be recognized as one of the world's most innovative technology solution providers by FinTech Global.
"Enhancements around compliance, new account opening, disclosure delivery and client engagement have pushed the Docupace Platform ahead of alternatives in terms of overall impact we can have on a business," says Ryan George, chief marketing officer at Docupace. "I have a front-row seat to the wonderful work our teams deliver each day and it's great to see it recognized in such an esteemed list."
"Docupace is so much more than document management or going paperless. For wealth management firms and RIAs, it's a yellow brick road toward a better, more efficient and more effective business operation. For many, back office transformation is just a few steps away," said George.
The recognition from FinTech Global is the latest in an extensive list of accolades Docupace has received over the past 24 months. The company was named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies; listed as a Top 100 FinTech by Cramer + Associates, named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2021 list of "Disruptors", won the 2021 Gold Globee® Award for "Hot Technology of the Year", and included in Industry Wired's Top 10 list of Most Recommended FinTech Solution Providers in 2020. Docupace also acquired award-winning client onboarding platform PreciseFP in September 2021. In addition, Docupace chief executive officer David Knoch was named to the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Class of 2021 and was awarded CEO of the Year by WealthTech Americas.
The fourth annual Wealth100 list 2022 recognizes tech companies around the globe transforming the investment and banking industries. The prestigious ranking from specialist research firm FinTech Global includes innovative technology companies who directly address the digital transformation challenges and opportunities faced by investment firms, private banks and financial advisors. Click here to see the full list.
To gather the highly competitive list of wealthtech leaders, a panel of analysts and industry experts evaluated a list of more than 1,200 businesses, and recognized finalists for their innovative use of technology to solve a significant industry problem or generate efficiency improvements across the investment value chain.
"The rise of digital distribution channels and online financial products has opened new client segments for investment firms and financial advisors. As a result, businesses that fail to keep up with the latest technologies and innovation will be less competitive and lose market share over time. The WealthTech100 list helps senior decision-makers in the industry filter through all the vendors in the market by highlighting the leading companies in areas such as client acquisition, financial planning, portfolio management and digital brokerage," said FinTech Global director Richard Sachar.
A full list of the WealthTech100 and detailed information about each company is available to download for free at www.WealthTech100.com.
About Docupace
Docupace is a solutions provider focused on digitizing and automating operations in the financial advice and investment industry. Financial services firms use the Docupace Platform (a cloud-based, integrated software suite) to reduce back-office expenses, improve efficiency, strengthen recruiting, and enhance the experience of advisors and investors. With headquarters in Los Angeles, California, Docupace is proud to serve some of the largest independent broker-dealers and registered investment advisers (RIAs) in the financial services industry. The company won the 2021 Gold Globee® Award for "Hot Technology of the Year" and was named to 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. For more information, please visit www.docupace.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dollar Bank's 23rd annual free mortgage home buying workshop returns in person after a two-year hiatus as The Way Home on May 14, 2022 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This free program began as a workshop for single mothers, Mortgages for Mothers in 1999. The free program has grown over the years and today is available to anyone who wants to learn how to stop renting and start owning their own home.
The Way Home Workshop is an educational experience for attendees, providing information about the power of credit and credit counseling services, ways to save, and how the mortgage process works. Highlights also include testimonials from new homeowners who broke the rent cycle with the help of Dollar Bank's credit enhancement program. Talk show host, Lynne Hayes-Freeland, will join us again as our guest host.
"It's hard to know where to start when you want to become a homeowner. We break down the process and empower our attendees by preparing them for what comes next. Our goal of the workshop is to make this process feel manageable by sharing our educational resources and offering time with experts in credit counseling, budgeting, and mortgages," said Morton Stanfield, Senior Vice President of Community Development. "Dollar Bank believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to take those first steps toward homeownership."
The Way Home is only one part of Dollar Bank's effort to provide help to would-be borrowers who have credit-building needs. Workshop attendees will be encouraged to continue working with Dollar Bank counselors beyond attending The Way Home Workshop. Judith Mason, Vice President of Community Development, works closely with participants of Dollar Bank's Homeownership Program. "The training and credit counseling we provide create a safety net resulting in low mortgage default rates and homeowners who are prepared for homeownership," describes Mason. Assistance includes educational classes, private credit restoration counseling sessions, special savings programs, down payment assistance, and other informational group sessions.
The Way Home Buying Workshop will begin at 9:00 AM on May 14, 2022 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. To register, call 1-800-345-3655 or online at Dollar.Bank/TheWayHome.
Dollar Bank has assets of more than $11.5 billion. Today, Dollar Bank operates more than 90 locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia and has over 1,400 employees. For more than 166 years, Dollar Bank has grown to become the largest mutual bank in the United States, committed to providing the highest quality of banking services to individuals and businesses. Dedicated to aiding the communities it serves, Dollar Bank supports quality of life initiatives, financial literacy programs, and organizations devoted to helping individuals and families in need. Dollar Bank (www.dollar.bank) is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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New stain repels rain within four hours; available exclusively at Menards®
CLEVELAND, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the warmer months upon us, a surge of do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) are taking their paint and stain project to-do lists outdoors. To continue inspiring these DIYers, Dutch Boy® Paints is introducing a new product that's specifically formulated for exterior stain projects. The all-new Dutch Boy® Exterior Stain + Sealer applies easily and repels rain quickly—within just four hours of application—so homeowners can enjoy their outdoor spaces sooner.
Developed by the paint brand customers rely on, the new Dutch Boy® Exterior Stain + Sealer is available in four opacities. The water-based 100% acrylic stain product delivers all-weather protection for decks and other horizontal and vertical exterior wood surfaces in just a single coat. It's resistant to dirt, scuffs, mold, mildew and degradation caused by UV rays. It also cleans up nicely with nothing more than soap and water. Plus, within four short hours after application, it repels rain and moisture—making it perfect even for days when rain is in the forecast.
"Understanding the priorities of DIYers, the Dutch Boy® Exterior Stain + Sealer is a natural extension to our evolving product line," said Brandon Poole, assistant product manager of exterior woodcare, Consumer Brands Group. "We have created a solution consumers can depend on from every angle—moisture, humidity, convenience, ease of application, the focus on enhancing the natural look of the wood itself—while also preserving the longevity of DIY creations. Plus, these stains repel rain within four hours of being applied."
One Quality Brand, Four Beautiful Looks
The durable, quality finish Dutch Boy® Paints is known for translates seamlessly to the new line of Exterior Stain + Sealer. Available in clear, transparent, semi-transparent and solid opacities, there are plenty of choices for customers to get beautiful, enhanced wood looks that last, with or without a hint of color.
Clear: As the name implies, it goes on in a single, slightly ambered, clear coat and allows the beauty of wood surfaces to shine through, maintaining the natural look of a deck, fence or wooden furniture, like a picnic table or chairs.
Transparent: Enhances the look of wood grain while also adding a hint of color to mirror the natural hues of pine, redwood, cedar or walnut.
Semi-Transparent: Brings out the look of your wood grain and adds rich coloration in 75 Dutch Boy® hues and countless custom color matches.
Solid: The ultimate in durability, this Exterior Stain + Sealer provides full-coverage color for any outdoor project—large or small. Plus, this formula is offered in 75 Dutch Boy® hues and can be matched in custom colors.
Each stain delivers long-lasting preservation in the face of changing conditions thanks to its all-weather protection and requires one-coat application to exterior wooden surfaces. Available at Menards®, Dutch Boy® Paints' exclusive retailer, the Exterior Stain + Sealer lineup is another easy and very practical solution from the Dutch Boy® brand.
"For DIYers who prefer to tackle their home improvement projects themselves, Dutch Boy® is the trusted brand for all their interior and exterior needs," said Michelle Bangs, senior brand manager, Dutch Boy® Paints. "That legacy is built on high-quality and innovative products, which are now available in a lineup of exterior stains and sealers. Dutch Boy® Paints makes transforming your world easy, leaving you more time to enjoy your home."
Available Exclusively at Menards
Dutch Boy's Exterior Stain + Sealer will be available in clear, transparent, semi-transparent and solid opacities, and sold exclusively at more than 350 Menards locations at the affordable price consumers have come to expect. The new product is available in 1-gallon cans (MSRP starting at $33.98) and select products in 5-gallon pails (MSRP starting at $172.00).
Pairing the Dutch Boy® Exterior Stain + Sealer 100% acrylic stain with Purdy® applicators ensures DIYers have the right paint and tools to transform any space, any time.
Visit dutchboy.com/exterior-stain or your local Menards retailer to explore the Dutch Boy® Exterior Stain + Sealer.
About Dutch Boy® Group
Founded in 1907, Dutch Boy® Paints continues to be an industry leader in delivering innovative and high-quality products and packaging solutions and is one of the most recognizable brands in the market over 100 years later. In recent years, a new vitality, youthfulness and the promise of Simple Solutions have also shaped the brand. Heritage and trust have been brought to life with energy and empowerment, inspiring DIYers and paint enthusiasts for generations to come. For more information, visit dutchboy.com.
About Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group
Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group offers innovative products to meet customers' paint and coating needs. The Group manufactures products under well-known brands such as Valspar®, HGTV Home® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Purdy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® WaterSeal®, Cabot®, Dupli-Color® and many more. Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. For more information, visit www.Sherwin-Williams.com.
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JACKSON – She is risen.
The day before Easter, Grizzly 399 and her four cubs emerged from the den. On Saturday afternoon, the bear family promenaded down along Pilgrim Creek, made it across the highway to Willow Flats, and forded the Snake River before continuing south as they showed themselves to the public for the first time this spring.
While onlookers reported about 15 to 20 cars in the Pilgrim Creek area when the famous fivesome first emerged, a full entourage of roughly 100 vehicles quickly assembled to tag along for the bears’ stroll.
On Sunday, a smaller group reassembled, following 399’s trail and scrambling to get eyes on her as she emerged near Signal Mountain Lodge.
“They all look pretty healthy,” said Joe Stone, a wildlife photographer who watched 399 and her cubs swim across the Snake River as snow fell Saturday afternoon.
“It was a bit of a relief to see them all out,” he said. “They were running around, stretching their limbs.”
Having successfully raised her cubs along the roadsides of Grand Teton National Park since 2007, Grizzly 399 is one of the most well-known animals in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, if not the most well known.
At 26, she is also relatively old for a grizzly. Bear watchers wondered what condition she and her cubs would be in when they emerged this spring. Some wondered whether 399 would emerge at all.
“I was starting to worry about her,” said Tom Mangelsen, a Jackson Hole wildlife photographer who has followed 399 around the valley for years.
When 399 did emerge, Mangelsen was mollified.
“All five of them look very healthy,” he said.
Grizzly 399’s cubs are now approximately two years old, and wildlife managers expect they will separate from their mother sometime this season.
When that happens, if not before, wildlife managers are concerned about what will happen.
For the past two years, 399 has led her cubs into the valley’s developed southern reaches where they have gotten into livestock feed, garbage and beehives: human-related food sources that can be deadly for grizzlies and other bears.
After receiving food rewards, bears can get used to accessing that food source and become aggressive in trying to reach it, potentially posing a danger to humans. When that happens, wildlife managers consider hazing, relocating or removing bears, either by euthanasia or live placement.
All of those options are on the table for dealing with 399 and her cubs, wildlife managers have said.
To prevent any of those interventions, wildlife officials are putting the onus on people.
They’re asking residents to store garbage in bear-resistant containers; secure livestock feed, pet food, compost and beehives; and hang bird feeders to make them inaccessible to bears.
Teton County will require all of that as part of a recently approved update to its land development regulations. But that update won’t go into effect until July 1. Compliance in the meantime is voluntary but encouraged by local, state and federal wildlife officials.
“We want people to be able to see bears in their natural habitat,” Wyoming Game and Fish Large Carnivore Supervisor Dan Thompson said at an early April press conference. “And with that comes great responsibility, I think. If that gets abused, things can go awry extremely quickly.”
For now, Mangelsen said the path 399 and her cubs are on is fairly “typical.”
He isn’t anticipating her going south of Jackson Hole Airport anytime soon, although he didn’t rule it out for this summer.
“I don’t think there’s any indication that she would head ‘south of town’ at this point,” he said.
But if 399 does head farther south this season, she could once again enter developed areas where she has encountered human foods in the past. There is concern that the young bears have learned that behavior from their mother.
Hilary Cooley, the grizzly bear recovery coordinator from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who was called out to Jackson last fall to manage 399’s time in developed areas, expects conflicts will arise.
“We’re probably going to have to deal with at least one of the cubs in some shape or form,” Cooley previously told the Jackson Hole Daily.
All of that has onlookers like wildlife photographers Tiffany Taxis and Joe Stone concerned about what’s to come.
“I’m more worried about people than I am anything else,” Stone told the Daily. “I’m just hoping our community can do the right thing.”
But, in the meantime, crowds are gathering in Grand Teton National Park to watch 399 as she moves through her traditional home range.
Park officials were not able to respond to a request for comment before press time Sunday because they were in the field managing bear traffic.
But bear watchers were having a ball, albeit in smaller numbers than Saturday.
Jill Hall is among fans keeping an eye on the mother griz. When she spoke with the Daily around 11:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, Hall said she was headed to church. If it wasn’t for the holiday, she would have had other plans involving 399.
“I’d be up there by now,” she said.
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LARAMIE – In the ramp-up to Easter this past Sunday, people may have noticed eggs were another commodity to show a dramatic price hike.
The price of a dozen eggs is up more than 25% compared to a year ago, according to analysis of U.S. Department of Agriculture data from Texas A&M University economists. Overall, egg prices are up 59% from pre-pandemic levels, according to the Food Institute.
Egg prices average more than $2 a dozen nationally or more, according to USDA data. And prices continue to rise north of $2.50, as much as $5 or more a dozen for some varieties at certain grocers.
Local restaurants are feeling the impact in their bulk orders.
Maria’s Mexican Grill and Cantina in Laramie had to raise the price of its breakfast burritos that contain eggs by $1 to make up for an increase in cost, said co-owner Edna Galvan.
Its supplier, Shamrock Foods Co., has been struggling with an avian flu outbreak, which also is contributing to a national supply issue and inflation for eggs. While the restaurant used to pay between $30 to $45 for 30 dozen eggs when buying in bulk, that has increased to about $90 over the past two weeks.
“It’s tough,” Galvan said. “Right now it’s eggs, but another thing is the price of chicken. Sometimes there’s not even any there (available to order).”
The U.S. outbreak had reached Wyoming by the end of March.
“We are at the mercy of nature since our chicken flocks are free-range and we don’t have the means for them to be confined from the outdoors completely,” said BJ Edwards, co-owner of Taste of the Wind farm located about 30 miles west of Laramie. The farm is bracing for the possibility of losing its entire flock.
Edwards and her husband, Chris, have been feeding their animals indoors and at night in an effort to keep food remnants away from wild birds that could spread avian flu. They also are experimenting with the use of deterrents like scarecrows and owl decoys to keep birds away from livestock areas.
She expects the risk to increase as the weather gets warmer and more birds migrate into the area.
Unlike other farms, Taste of the Wind processes its own meat birds on location. Insurance companies refuse to cover their operations.
“Our only strategy at this point is prevention, and a lot of prayers,” Edwards said.
Other farmers
Other local farmers have less concern their flocks will be impacted by the avian flu, but report having felt the brunt of increasing prices for gas and other supplies.
“Prices are outrageous right now,” said Mollee Gilgen. Her family operates Middle Fork Farm down the road from Taste of the Wind. “We have high fuel prices, which drives up feed costs, and it costs more to drive to town and pick up your feed.”
Gilgen said that because it’s hard enough for people to afford food, she’s chosen to absorb increased costs.
An important way to combat the supply chain issues at the ranch has been diversifying products and services, Gilgen said. The ranch produces fodder to cut down on feed costs and sells other products like lettuce and pesto. It also has branched out as a venue for ranch weddings.
“I think anyone in agriculture understands that everything fluctuates,” Gilgen said. “You never know what your day’s (going to bring), so you prepare for anything.”
Supply chain issues have caused the Laramie Walmart to increase egg prices despite efforts to minimize the impacts of higher costs, said company spokesperson Tricia Moriarty.
Taste of the Wind also has slightly increased some prices to account for delivery cost increases because of higher fuel prices.
For Edwards, localizing all aspects of the food production process is the best defense against experiencing these problems to a greater degree like large producers.
“We are seeing, on a massive scale, just how fragile our supply chains and global economies are. When we source our products locally, we automatically insulate ourselves from being affected by large-scale issues like we are seeing,” Edwards said. “With local producers … I do feel that eating can sustain us and our families and support healthy communities built on relationships and trust, rather than speed, greed and convenience.”
Enterprise Editor Mike Sunnucks contributed to this story.
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Vancouver, BC, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE: EQX) ("Equinox Gold" or the "Company") will announce its unaudited first quarter financial and operating results on May 3, 2022, after market close, and will host a series of meetings on May 4, 2022, as described below.
The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, commencing at 7:30 am PT to discuss its first quarter results and answer questions from participants.
Conference Call
Toll-free in U.S. and Canada: 1-800-319-4610
International callers: +1 604-638-5340
Webcast
www.equinoxgold.com
The Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders ("Meeting") will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 commencing at 1:30 pm PT via webcast. Equinox Gold's Chairman, Ross Beaty, will host a corporate update immediately after the Meeting, commencing at approximately 1:40 pm PT, to discuss the Company's business strategy and objectives. Shareholders can submit questions in advance about Equinox Gold, the Meeting or the voting process using the Submit a Question form on our website at www.EquinoxGold.com/investors/shareholder-meetings. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the Meeting and the Chairman's Update.
All interested parties are invited to participate using the login below.
Webcast: https://meetnow.global/MGDZ65R
Unless you intend to vote during the Meeting, registered shareholder proxy forms must be received by 1:30 pm PT on May 2, 2022. The deadline for non-registered shareholders may be earlier. Meeting materials and information regarding how to participate in the meeting have been distributed to shareholders and are also available for download at www.EquinoxGold.com/investors/shareholder-meetings and from Equinox Gold's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
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Nationwide, concern is rising about the potential for Russian cyberattacks, and cybersecurity experts are warning that Wyoming is not immune to that threat.
“It really depends on whether they can get in (and) whether they can trick you, not necessarily your size or where you live,” said Laura Baker, executive director of CyberWyoming.
President Joe Biden’s administration has warned repeatedly that Russia may launch cyberattacks against U.S. entities in retaliation for economic sanctions meant to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine.
Locally, those in the cyber- security field say they’ve seen a marked increase in attacks originating from Russia, though it’s difficult to say if they are directed or sponsored by the Russian government.
According to Baker, at a February CyberWyoming meeting, the group’s members agreed that they’d seen a dramatic increase in attempted attacks.
One even said they’d seen a 100-fold jump, Baker said.
Those attacks aren’t unprecedented, though, according to Shane Brown, CEO of the information technology and cybersecurity firm DigeTekS.
DigeTekS contracts with various entities in Johnson County to provide security, including the county, the Johnson County Healthcare Center and First Northern Bank, which received first place in a cybersecurity competition in 2019.
While the number of attacks nationwide has increased significantly in the past few months, the same kinds of attacks have been deployed for years by hackers in Russia and throughout the world, Brown said. While small targets — like those in Buffalo — may not seem as appealing as large ones, successfully attacking enough small targets can turn a profit quickly, Brown said.
“Even if they can get 10 bucks from something that costs less than a cent to send out, I mean, that adds up after they put it on time and time and time again,” Brown said.
A small bank might see anywhere from 3,000 to 6,000 attempted attacks in just one day, Brown said, whereas a small liquor store might see 1,000 attempted attacks in a day.
Not all of those attempts are readily evident; many of them are just automated scans probing for vulnerabilities. If no vulnerabilities are found, the hackers will move on.
For many hackers, including those based in Russia, the interest is financial, Brown said.
But others infiltrate systems without intending to do anything immediately. In time, they might be able to use their access to launch a separate attack or gain access to a more important system. Doing so from another computer also makes the attack more difficult to track, Brown said.
Baker added that, from her experience, the Russian government’s goal is to disrupt the course of everyday life, everything from the operations of a small business to spreading misinformation and disinformation online.
Hackers, Russian and otherwise, have pivoted from attacking big cities to attacking small communities, where governments and businesses aren’t used to combatting significant assaults, Brown said.
According to an FBI white paper distributed at the end of March, local governments are often targeted by hackers, leading to the disruption of essential services. Many of those local governments targeted are small counties or municipalities, in part because small communities often lack the resources to keep their security systems up to date.
“What they’ve determined is that rural areas, smaller areas, typically don’t have the same capabilities that they’re finding when they get to bigger areas,” Brown said.
But Marilyn Connolly, Johnson County’s emergency management director, said she and the county take cybersecurity seriously.
About three years ago, the county conducted a cybersecurity assessment that revealed potential vulnerabilities in their system. That led the county to contract with DigeTekS and begin ramping up its security. While the extra layers of protection — such as changing passwords more often and using multi-factor authentication — can sometimes seem like a nuisance, it’s worth the extra effort, Connolly said.
“You’d think it wouldn’t be a problem in Buffalo, Wyoming, but it’s amazing how many things our IT guys pick up on a daily basis,” Connolly said.
Other entities in Wyoming have suffered serious cyberattacks, and healthcare facilities are at particular risk, according to the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report.
In 2019, Campbell County Memorial Hospital was hit with a ransomware attack that blocked access to 1,500 computers, according to reporting by the Gillette News Record. It took the hospital almost three months to begin operating as normal again.
In December, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s payroll software was hit by a ransomware attack, causing 55% of its employees to be overpaid and 45% percent to be underpaid, according to Wyoming Tribune Eagle reporting.
And in March, the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County suffered a ransomware attack, a statement released by the hospital said.
Ransomware attacks are increasingly common and sophisticated, according to the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a federal agency created in 2018. Such attacks involve the distribution of a virus that blocks access to computers and the information on them. Affected organizations or individuals can regain access to the information — for a price — or wipe their computers, losing the data forever (unless it is backed up on a separate system).
But while those threats are real, there are things governments, businesses and individuals can do to protect themselves, Baker and Brown said, such as purchasing antiviral software or following best cybersecurity practices. Hackers are looking for the weak link, they said, and if they encounter much resistance, they’re likely to move on.
Right now, the most important thing people can do is educate themselves and remain aware of the threat, Baker and Brown said.
“If we start talking about (cybersecurity issues) at the library and the dinner table, we’re all going to be more secure,” Baker said.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Bruce E. Toppin, III, a Texas-based financial services attorney with 15 years of experience working with banks, thrifts and other financial institutions across the United States.
"Bruce is known throughout the Texas market, and he has a wealth of banking experience," said Robert L. Harris, leader of Waller's financial services industry team. "He's an excellent complement to Waller's banking and financial services teams, and our clients will benefit greatly from the skills and perspective he brings to the table."
Toppin's corporate and commercial transaction expertise includes M&A, securities offerings, the formation of holding companies, de novo charters, regulatory applications and compliance issues, corporate governance, enforcement actions, and more. His financial service practice additionally includes commercial finance experience representing both lenders and borrowers in a broad range of secured and unsecured debt financings, including term loans, lines of credit, government guaranteed loans, loan participations, modifications, renewals and assumptions.
Toppin, a lifelong Texan, is an active member of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and the Texas Bankers Association. He is the former Executive Director of the Subchapter S Bank Association. He earned his J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law and his B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University. He serves on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
About Waller
With nearly 300 attorneys across Tennessee, Alabama and Texas, Waller assists clients in complex transactional, regulatory and litigation matters. The firm has a national reputation in healthcare and financial services and boasts robust practices in private equity and real estate. Waller was named one of the best law firms for women by Working Mother and was spotlighted by Chambers Associate as one of the nation's leading firms for recruiting, retaining and supporting legal talent. Waller is ranked as Nashville's largest law firm by the Nashville Business Journal and was awarded a Best Places to Work award by the Nashville Business Journal and the Birmingham Business Journal four years in a row.
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GREEN RIVER -- Southwest Wyoming BMX (SWBMX) requested funding from the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Rec Mill to construct a racetrack and community pump track.
Originally, SWBMX asked for $50,000 during their presentation.
The SCSD No. 2 Board of Trustees had several questions for the representatives of SWBMX at the Board of Trustees regularly scheduled meeting on April 12.
Trustee Steve Core was especially curious about how many bike riders are in Sweetwater County and whether the racetrack would be adequately utilized.
Siobhan Ledford of SWBMX gave an estimate of how many riders participate in the BMX events, but Core’s main focus was how many in the county itself would take advantage of the new racetrack.
“I want to help you. I think this is a good project,” said Core. “I think this fits into the rec mill deal, but I’m just a little concerned about the total cost to the rec mill.”
SWBMX representatives had pointed out that the Green River City Council approved to lease the land that the bike park is currently located at, which is in Stratton Myers Park.
The representatives of SWBMX explained that on this land, they will build a race track to use for BMX events, as well as a community pump track. While the race track will only be used for races and events, the pump track will always be open for residents and visitors to use.
Ledford said if they were to build the track with everything they initially wanted, the cost would be as much as $100,000. They have been able to get equipment and labor donated by businesses throughout the county, which has helped lower the cost.
According to Heather Salinas of SWBMX, the group’s list includes the dirt for the track, fencing for the area, a starting gate which costs $30,000 alone, a canopy for the riders, buildings for registration and bleachers.
“The dirt is going to be the most expensive,” Salinas said.
The only other source of funding for the racetrack comes from donations and fundraising efforts.
Core suggested that SWBMX could possibly ask for funding more around $20,000 and then if they still needed more funding next year, they may visit the board again and ask for more.
The board expressed interest in the project, saying that it fits the rec mill well, but more information on expenses would be helpful to make a final decision and the project itself before approving any amount of funding.
Trustee Tom Wilson pointed out that the racetrack would benefit the community and tourism but wanted to know where the money would come from.
The board also indicated some interest in planning a walk-through on the project on-site to learn more about the race track and pump track. The board voted 7-0 to table the request. They will open it up for discussion at the next meeting on Tuesday, May 10.
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Nearly 2,000 trees will be donated and planted by FirstEnergy across Stark County in April
MASSILLON, Ohio, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Earth and Arbor days this month, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has donated 500 trees to the City of Massillon's Community Park in Stark County, Ohio. A variety of arborvitaes were planted on April 20 by employees of FirstEnergy and its Ohio Edison electric company throughout the 46-acre park, which is a popular attraction this time of year with baseball fields, walking trails and a playground.
Since April 2021, FirstEnergy has donated and planted more than 17,000 trees throughout its five-state service territory. The company is on track to plant more than 14,000 additional trees this spring. This initiative is an important part of the company's efforts to reduce FirstEnergy's carbon footprint, promote responsible use of natural resources and further the advancement of sustainable practices.
Led by FirstEnergy's Green Team in northeast Ohio, the Massillon tree-planting event is one of several projects employees will complete this year to help nearby parks, nature preserves and communities across FirstEnergy's entire footprint.
"FirstEnergy contributed the funds to cover the cost of the trees, and more than a dozen employee volunteers spent several hours planting them around the park, which will be enjoyed by many of our local employees and their families," said Amy Hopkins, an external affairs consultant at FirstEnergy who organized the event. "We were also joined by an employee and volunteer from the Boys & Girls Club of Massillon who wanted to help make a difference this Earth Day by planting trees within our community's treasured park."
FirstEnergy's 10 Green Teams consist of employees from Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia who volunteer their time and talents to support a wide variety of environmental initiatives. The groups plan to continue to partner with state park systems, watershed and recycling groups, garden clubs, schools and other environmentally focused organizations in the future to support FirstEnergy's commitment to building a brighter and more sustainable future.
This year's donation of trees to the City of Massillon complements FirstEnergy's donation of a pine tree planted at the Massillon Community Park last year on Arbor Day.
"Trees offer an unlimited number of advantages to our daily lives, such as cleaning the air we breathe, making our city beautiful and providing a home for local wildlife," said City of Massillon Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry. "We appreciate FirstEnergy and Ohio Edison's commitment to preserving our local environment so that our plants, trees and animals can continue to thrive for many years."
In addition to the trees donated and planted in Massillon, FirstEnergy also plans to donate approximately 1,400 trees to the Stark County Park District. The trees will be planted at several parks throughout the area by FirstEnergy employee volunteers beginning April 28.
For more information about FirstEnergy's environmental and corporate responsibility efforts, please visit www.fecorporateresponsibility.com.
Ohio Edison serves more than one million customers across 34 Ohio counties. Follow Ohio Edison on Twitter @OhioEdison and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OhioEdison.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of FirstEnergy employees planting the trees at Massillon Community Park are available for download on Flickr. Video/B-Roll footage from the tree-planting event can be viewed and downloaded here.
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CHEYENNE – If you're noticing that your money doesn't go as far as it used to, you're not alone, new economic statistics confirm.
Statewide, the inflation rate for the fourth quarter of last year was a whopping 9.3% higher than it was in the same three-month period of 2021. That was the highest increase since 1981 from one quarter in a given year versus the same quarter in the previous year, according to the latest Wyoming Cost of Living Index.
If you think moving outside our state will help stretch your dollars further, you may be out of luck. That's because, as Wyoming's Economic Analysis Division noted in a report sent via email late Monday afternoon, the national rate of inflation from December 2020 to December 2021 was 7%, as previously reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via BLS' own Consumer Price Index.
The bottom line, both when it comes to business profitability and consumer spending, is that inflation is putting the squeeze on many of our wallets, pocketbooks and financial accounts. A local cab company affirmed that experience, with its owner telling the Wyoming Tribune Eagle Tuesday that its customers are also feeling the effects of inflation.
Here in Laramie County, it costs a little bit more to live locally than on average in the state, the Economic Analysis Division has found.
The Comparative Cost of Living Index for the county that includes Cheyenne was 105 in the fourth quarter of last year, versus 100 statewide. Only two counties were higher in the state, with Teton County coming in at 168. Second-highest at 108 was Lincoln-Afton, with a much lower cost of living compared to the county that includes Jackson.
Housing prices
Housing prices, which make up the biggest share of the cost of living, were relatively high in both Laramie and Teton counties, the statistics showed.
The average two-bedroom apartment was renting for $974 a month in Laramie County, and going for a stunning $2,780 monthly in Teton County. This represented a 7.4% increase in Laramie County from the same three-month period at the end of 2020 and a 12.4% hike in Teton County.
If you think that renting a house, instead of an apartment, is a better deal, think again. In both counties, as well as across the state on average, prices to rent a single-family home with two or three bedrooms rose by an even greater percentage than what it costs to rent an apartment.
Economic figures, anecdotal experiences and other trends show that, simply put, there is a housing crunch in our state. This holds true as well as in many other places in the U.S.
‘"There is a demand for housing, and the supply isn’t there," Amy Bittner, who put together the new report, said by phone Tuesday.
"Some of that demand might be partially due to some of the COVID stuff," noted Bittner, who is the principal economist at the Economic Analysis Division. "You had people who had the opportunity to remote work and maybe decided to move to" new areas, she continued. COVID-19 has spurred such mobility, including to less-populated areas from even more expensive large metropolitan regions.
A separate report, from the Center for Business and Economic Analysis at Laramie County Community College, shows just how much housing prices have escalated.
In fact, Laramie County homes, on average, have been above the half-a-million-dollar threshold for their selling prices. The center has reported the average selling price rose 14.4% over the course of last year to $514,793. Houses in Cheyenne itself are more affordable, with their average selling prices up by 11% to $331,048.
Gas costs
The second biggest contributor to what it costs to live in a particular area, according to the Wyoming Cost of Living Index and other research, is related to transportation.
In Wyoming, these costs rose 22.1% in 2021's fourth quarter from the year-ago period, versus a rise of 8.3% for food, among other components of the state's Cost of Living Index.
Automobile-related things that come under these costs include prices for gasoline, new and used cars, auto insurance, auto repairs and even oil changes, Bittner said.
Gas prices have been surging. Many consumers and professional truckers have told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle in recent months that they're feeling the pain at the gas pump.
On Tuesday, in Wyoming, as well as nationwide, a gallon of regular-grade unleaded gas would cost you an average of about $4.10 a gallon, according to the AAA association of motorists. That's just a few cents less than the statewide record, and a jump of some 40% from just a year ago.
"Gasoline is a large part of that category" for transportation costs, Bittner said. "We had pretty high gasoline prices over the year(long) time period.
"I think a lot of consumers, even without looking at my report, felt it, saw it," she said of the surging prices at gas station pumps.
That has been the case at Cheyenne cab company Cowboy Shuttle.
Like other businesses, it also is having a hard time hiring enough workers. Bittner and other experts note that because the tight job market often leads to higher wages, this, too, contributes to inflation.
The company currently has only four drivers, but it has six cabs, according to its owner, Pat Schumacher. If she could find the people, she said she would immediately hire perhaps another four drivers, or maybe even more people.
"We have a lot of business. Our wait times are horrendous, because we do not have the drivers to supply the need," Schumacher said. "That’s what we are struggling with right now."
Increased gas costs, plus surging auto insurance rates, have Schumacher of a mind to potentially consider raising some prices for cab fare.
"If it raises much more, it’s eating us alive, and we’re working for free," she said of gasoline, which she noted costs about $250 a day for the fleet of cabs.
"I’m really trying to be very considerate of our people. Because we do take a lot of people on fixed incomes, who do not have a lot of choices other than the city buses" or to pay for a cab, Schumacher said. "It’s a tough situation for a lot of people."
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CLEVELAND, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Freedonia Group projects global demand for packaging machinery to expand 5.8% per year to $71.1 billion in 2026, driven by rising manufacturing output. The global food, beverage, and pharmaceutical and personal care product industries – which are the most intensive users of packaging materials and equipment – are expected to account for 71% of all new product demand during this time.
The food market alone is expected to account for nearly one-third of global packaging machinery gains as industry output grows and manufacturers invest in new production and packaging capacity:
- Evolving consumer preferences and intensifying competition in the global food industry will also push operators to replace older machines with more capable models (e.g., those capable of shorter packaging runs or greater customization).
- Growth will be aided by the strengthening of regulatory frameworks in developing nations (e.g., food safety standards, improved labeling) and the adoption of more demanding product, safety, and environmental standards in more established markets.
The pharmaceutical and personal care product segment is forecast to expand at the fastest rate of any market through 2026. Spending on pharmaceuticals and personal care products around the world will continue to rise because of population growth, improving living standards, increasing lifespans, and product development. Pharmaceutical companies will be among the first adopters of advanced packaging technologies because they have significant financial resources and are required to comply with countless regulations.
Global Packaging Machinery is now available from The Freedonia Group. This study provides historical data for 2011, 2016, and 2021, and forecasts for 2026 and 2031 for global packaging machinery shipments, demand by product type, and net exports on a country-by-country basis, valued in millions of current US dollars, including inflation.
Products:
- filling equipment
- case forming, packing, and sealing machinery
- labeling and coding machinery
- wrapping equipment
- other types of packaging machinery
- packaging machinery parts
Demand is also analyzed by the following markets:
- food
- beverage
- pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- chemicals
- other markets
About the Freedonia Group - The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is the premier international industrial research company, providing our clients with product analyses, market forecasts, industry trends, and market share information. From one-person consulting firms to global conglomerates, our analysts provide companies with unbiased, reliable industry market research and analysis to help them make important business decisions. With over 100 studies published annually, we support over 90% of the industrial Fortune 500 companies. Find off-the-shelf studies at https://www.freedoniagroup.com/ or contact us for custom research: +1 440.842.2400.
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Commercial flights at Laramie Regional Airport resumed Tuesday after more than a week of cancellations because of a malfunctioning piece of equipment.
Known as an automated surface observation system, the equipment helps pilots monitor the weather to ensure safe landing conditions. The Federal Aviation Administration requires the airport use the equipment for all commercial flights.
The cancellations started April 11 when the system began malfunctioning.
The FAA, which owns the equipment, contracted the National Weather Service to fix the broken sensor. While originally all the necessary repair materials were expected to arrive Friday, the equipment wasn’t fixed until Monday afternoon, said airport Executive Administrator Rachael Mrozinsky.
“We are thankful for the diligence of the National Weather Service and the FAA for getting this back into service for us and getting commercial flights back on their way in and out of Laramie,” Mrozinsky said Monday afternoon.
Travelers posted on the airport’s Facebook page expressing frustration over what they view as a lack of communication from the airport and airline. United Express reportedly listed flights as scheduled until the last minute, leading to confusion over whether or not people would be able to go through with their travel plans.
Some travelers opted to change their flights to Cheyenne or Denver and rent vehicles to make it to and from the airport. Others tried to connect with rides through social media.
In the midst of the equipment failure, a group of pilots and users of the airport released an open letter listing grievances with the airport's management. Among other concerns, the letter questions if the cancellations could have been avoided or better handled.
“The management of Laramie Regional Airport has failed this community and its users,” the letter says. “At the most basic level, an airport manager is responsible for the operations, safety and maintenance of the airport. What we have seen is an intense focus on revenue at the cost of all other duties.”
Airport Director Amy Terrell said that she and the Laramie Regional Airport board have worked to maintain compliance with state and federal agencies and value safety as a priority.
“Any suggestion that the board, the director or airport staff are lax in their obligations, (including) collecting and reporting truthful and accurate information on its operations, is blatantly false,” Terrell said. “The Laramie Regional Airport is proud of the working relationships it has fostered with its state and federal partners, as well as the network of airport managers and directors across the state.”
The airport board plans to meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Cowboy Aviation Center to debrief after the equipment malfunction.
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WASHINGTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Halifax Group ("Halifax"), a leading private equity firm that partners with management to invest in lower middle-market businesses, today announced that it has formed an exclusive Operating Executive engagement with Ed Nalbandian, a longtime IT services executive who works with leading vendors and service providers. Over the past several years, Mr. Nalbandian has consulted on various IT services investment opportunities with Halifax, and through this partnership will now help lead an initiative with the firm to build a managed services platform.
"We have known and worked with Ed for quite a while and are pleased to welcome him formally as a Halifax Operating Executive," said David Bard, Partner at Halifax. "His expertise in leading best-in-class IT services companies and his demonstrated ability to drive growth and successful exits all speak to his deep experience in the industry. Ed's appointment is the next step in our continued investment focus on IT services, highlighted by our recent successful exit of TriMech."
Mr. Nalbandian's extensive experience has a variety of facets, including driving strategic plans and prioritization, building out and deepening customer solutions, and building out service delivery and go-to-market capabilities. Most recently, he served as a board member for Carousel Industries, and prior to that, as global President of Services for Avaya, a leading Unified Communications provider. Earlier in his career, Mr. Nalbandian built a managed services provider, Enabling Managed Services, which he sold to SPS, which he then led to a successful sale to ConvergeOne. Mr. Nalbandian also built another managed services provider, AimNet, which he sold to Cognizant. He began his career at IBM and AT&T.
Mr. Nalbandian commented, "I have enjoyed working with the Halifax team and am eager to strengthen our relationship by building a best-in-class managed services business. I look forward to exploring opportunities in a variety of end markets, developing great companies and unlocking value for entrepreneurs, customers, and investors."
Mr. Nalbandian is the Managing Owner of NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). He is also actively involved in the Bridgeport, CT Big Brothers/Big Sisters and school mentoring program. He graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, with a degree in Economics.
About The Halifax Group
Founded in 1999, The Halifax Group is a private equity firm that partners with managers and entrepreneurs to recapitalize and invest in lower middle-market businesses with total enterprise values generally between $100 million and $300 million. Halifax specializes in equity recapitalizations, corporate carve-outs, and management buyouts and invests across a variety of industries, including health and wellness, outsourced business services, and franchising. The firm is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and maintains an office in Raleigh, NC. For more information, please visit www.thehalifaxgroup.com.
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ROCK SPRINGS – Summer is around the corner and food trucks are sprouting up around Sweetwater County.
The Snak Shak, LLC has been serving Wyoming communities since 2014. They sell ice cream, shaved ice, popcorn and cotton candy.
“I was working at the school district and did not generate an income in the summer,” Owner Ranae Johnson said. “I thought it would be fun.”
It has grown into a side business they operate roughly from mid-April through ugh mid-October each year.
“Our main seller is shaved ice so it's not something most people want during the winter months so we don't operate while it's cold,” she shared.
Since Johnson and her family live in Green River, they do most of their events in Green River and Rock Springs but they park their truck in towns outside of Sweetwater County as well.
Her husband works at Tata Chemicals and she is a notary signing agent in addition to being a coach at Green River High School for the speech and debate team.
“I keep pretty busy!”
She said that she enjoys the food truck business because “it's a great way to meet people in the community.”
“I see people I already know as well,” she mentioned. “I enjoy interacting with people and providing a product that they love.
“I won't sell something that I wouldn't buy. I make sure my products are high quality and we try to be as reasonable as possible with our prices too.”
She added, “That has become more challenging this year since all of our costs have gone up significantly due to inflation and gas prices. Unfortunately, we end up passing some of that on to the consumer.”
According to Johnson, they have also made some great friends who are in the food truck industry as well and they help each other.
The Snak Shak will be operating the concession stands at Veterans Park and Stratton Myers Park in Green River again this year. They will be in the concession's buildings during baseball season almost every evening Monday through Friday and some Saturdays from about 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Locals and visitors can catch Snak Shak at many of the events during the summer including Swingin’ in the Springs on Saturday, May 7th. Swingin’ in the Springs takes place at Bunning Hall. Music will be provided by the Green River High School Jazz Ensembles and Jazz Choir.
Snak Shak will also be at the Green River Overland Stampede Rodeo June 3-4, the car show at Whisler Chevrolet on June 25th, and Sweetwater Speedway in Rock Springs.
They will sell treats at The Outlaw Derby Car Show on July 16th at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, River Festival in August, and the downtown Green River Street Fair as well as the Green River Farmers Market.
“I'm sure we'll add more to our schedule,” Johnson said. “We like to leave some time to enjoy the summer ourselves too.”
“We'd like to participate in the events as patrons and vendors but you can't do both!” she laughed. “One day we’ll hang up our ‘closed’ sign for good to enjoy some of these same events as a patron and support someone else's truck.
“For now, we'll continue to enjoy serving the people of this community. We've been in business since 2014 and don't have plans for retiring yet.”
Johnson pointed out that before becoming a food truck operator, it’s important to do the homework first.
“There are a TON of requirements and regulations that you have to abide by within your trailer or truck, as well as specific business licensing and insurance requirements,” she revealed. “Know what is needed before jumping in so you have all the information and can make the decision with eyes wide open, so to speak.
“It can be a great adventure but it's also a huge commitment. It's been a fun adventure that will continue for a while.”
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Commitment to broader and deeper coverage of the energy industry demonstrated with addition of veteran investigative journalist
HOUSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hart Energy today announced the appointment of Deon Daugherty as Editor-in-Chief of Oil and Gas Investor, the company's C-level content brand providing news, information and data about energy finance, capital markets, acquisition and divestitures, and the exploration plays.
Daugherty most recently served as Senior U.S .Correspondent for Energy Intelligence Group, where she led investigative reporting on the U.S. oil and gas sector. Prior to that position, she served in senior editorial positions at Rigzone and the Houston Business Journal.
"Deon brings a wealth of investigative journalism experience to Oil and Gas Investor and Hart Energy, which only strengthens our already solid roster of reporters and editors," said Len Vermillion, Editorial Director for Hart Energy. "Her extensive background reporting for digital media entities redoubles our initiatives to drive a digital-first strategy and joining us today is well timed with the company's just introduced new HartEnergy.com website."
Daugherty has garnered several awards for her reporting from the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, the American Society of Business Publications Editors and the Houston Press Club. She was named Print Journalist of the Year by the Houston Press Club in 2013.
In addition, Nissa Darbonne has been named Executive Editor-at-Large for Hart Energy, and Darren Barbee has been named Senior Editor, A&D.
Both longtime members of the Oil and Gas Investor staff, Darbonne will continue her role leading content development for Hart Energy's DUG conferences and remain a key leader of the Oil and Gas Investor content development. Barbee, also an award-winning investigative journalist will redouble efforts on Hart Energy's acquisitions and development coverage, an area in which it is known as a leader in news and analysis.
About Hart Energy
Since 1973, Hart Energy has been the global energy industry's comprehensive and omni-channel source for news, data, and analysis. At Hart Energy, our mission is to create, aggregate, organize and analyze timely and targeted information across platforms in ways that business professionals and investors can trust for making energy-related decisions.
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Californians for Homeownership, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) that aims to address California's housing crisis through impact litigation, today announced that it has filed lawsuits against six Southern California cities for violating state laws that require cities to plan for the development of housing. The cities are Bradbury, La Habra Heights, Laguna Hills, Manhattan Beach, South Pasadena and Vernon.
"The housing element process is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to create robust housing plans across the state," said C.A.R. President Otto Catrina. "The goal of these lawsuits is to fundamentally change the way that California's cities and counties approach their housing planning obligations. For far too long, cities have treated compliance with these laws as optional, and we hope to put an end to that approach."
The litigation aims to enforce the requirements of California's RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Allocation) and housing element laws. Under the RHNA system, the state and local governments work together to identify regional housing needs and distribute them among a region's cities and counties. Each city and county must then develop a "housing element" — a component of the city's general plan that identifies sites available for future housing development sufficient to meet the city's RHNA allocation. If the city cannot identify adequate sites, it must change its zoning to allow additional housing development.
Housing elements in the Southern California region were due on October 15, 2021. Some Southern California cities embraced the process, but all six cities targeted for litigation missed the state law deadline.
"Three of the cities we are suing had not even submitted a draft housing element for review by state regulators when we approached them in March — something they were required to do by August of last year," said Matthew Gelfand, the in-house litigator for the nonprofit. "Time is of the essence because we are already more than six months into the eight-year period that these cities are planning for. Developers are waiting for these plans to be finalized, and every month that these cities delay is another month working with outdated land use rules that make it hard to develop housing."
Enforcing these laws has been a major focus for the organization over the last year, and it has approached around 50 cities in Southern California to discuss their compliance with the law. Later in 2022, the focus will shift to the Bay Area and other parts of the state, as those regions complete their housing elements. The nonprofit typically offers to forgo litigation against cities that are willing to acknowledge the state law penalties for failing to adopt a housing element.
The organization's lawsuits against Bradbury, La Habra Heights, Lagna Hills, South Pasadena and Vernon fault those cities for failing to adopt updated housing elements by the state mandated deadline. These cities were chosen for being far behind their peers in the housing element process, having demonstrated a hostility toward adequate housing planning or both.
In prior housing element cycles, without litigation, some cities have allowed the process of developing their housing elements to drag on for years after the state law deadlines. For example, the City of La Habra Heights did not develop its 2013 housing element until 2020. Many Southern California cities have prioritized other non-urgent matters, including implementing policies to limit housing production, while putting off the housing element process.
"There are some harsh penalties for failing to adopt a housing element under state law," Gelfand said. "These penalties are designed to encourage cities to prioritize planning for housing, which is a critical statewide issue, over less critical work."
The organization's lawsuit against the City of Manhattan Beach focuses on problems with the city's recently adopted housing element. State law requires housing elements to identify sites that are likely to be developed into housing over an eight-year planning period — by 2029. For sites with existing uses, such as shopping centers or office buildings, cities must provide evidence that the existing uses will be discontinued during that time. The requirements are even stricter for sites identified for lower-income housing.
Manhattan Beach's housing element relies on a number of sites that have little or no chance of being redeveloped by 2029. For example, the city included the Manhattan Country Club as a site likely to be developed with 149 low-income housing units. But the Club was purchased in 2017 by a national operator for $73 million, and the city has not cited any reason to believe that it is going to close any time soon. With these inappropriate sites excluded, the city's housing element comes nowhere near satisfying its RHNA allocation.
Each lawsuit seeks an order requiring the city to adopt a compliant housing element on an expedited basis, as well as a judicial declaration that the city is subject to certain state law penalties for being out of compliance. Among other penalties, cities without a compliant housing element are prohibited from using their ordinary zoning rules to reject certain types of housing developments. The court also has the discretion to control aspects of a city's land use approvals — for example, halting the issuance of all non-residential building permits or judicially approving housing development projects that have been held up by a city.
The lawsuits are:
Californians for Homeownership v. City of Bradbury, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01381.
Californians for Homeownership v. City of La Habra Heights, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01394.
Californians for Homeownership v. City of Laguna Hills, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01255365-CU-WM-CJC.
Californians for Homeownership v. City of Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01417.
Californians for Homeownership v. City of South Pasadena, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01388.
Californians for Homeownership v. City of Vernon, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01397.
Copies of the filings are available at caforhomes.org/housingelements.
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Californians for Homeownership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sponsored by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® devoted to using legal tools to address California's housing crisis. For too long, California's cities have treated compliance with state and federal housing law as optional. The organization seeks to change that attitude by proactively enforcing the law, on behalf of the important public interest in having additional housing available to families at all income levels. Californians for Homeownership was established by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), and it receives financial support from C.A.R. and private donors. To make a tax-deductible charitable contribution today, visit caforhomes.org.
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IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- INNOVATIVE BEVERAGE CONCEPTS Inc., a purveyor of specialty coffee & tea bar products sold under the brand MOCAFE® and distributed to cafes globally since 1996, is proud to announce their latest summer offering: CHOUX CRÈME latte.
MOCAFE® has always stayed at the forefront of innovation to create destination-driven drink concepts, and this is no different.
CHOUX CRÈME cream puff latte is a rich mix of French puff pastry flavors, sweet custard, and creamy vanilla bean notes with all the elements of a classic French bakery item enjoyed sipped through a straw in a blended iced drink or served with a shot of hot espresso that is sure to entice customers.
CHOUX CRÈME cream puff latte is distributed nationwide through specialty coffee distributors as well as DOT foods, Houston's, and other fine food distributors.
For more information, please visit www.ibevconcepts.com, www.mocafeusa.com, or call 888.662.2334 to find a distributor near you.
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GILROY, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Bank (OTCQB: PBNK) headquartered in Gilroy, CA announced today that Joe Servi has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager.
"I am very excited to announce that Joe Servi has joined Pinnacle Bank's professional team of bankers, as Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager. He is a well-known and respected banker in the Monterey County area and we look forward to working with him and continuing to expand our footprint in Salinas, Monterey and the surrounding areas," stated Tony Marandos, Regional President.
Mr. Servi joined Union Bank in 2008 as Vice President Business Client Advisor. He was responsible for maintaining a $180MM+ loan portfolio. In 2016, he joined Pacific Valley Bank in Monterey as Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager where he exceeded loan goals each year and was a top producer in 2021. Joe is currently a board member of the Monterey Peninsula College Foundation, board member and treasurer of the Housing Resource Center of Monterey County, board member of the Monterey Commercial Property Owners Association and a loan committee member for Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center.
"I am excited to join Pinnacle Bank. They have become a well-known community bank in Monterey County and their banking philosophies and community minded approach work really well, with how I want to service my clients," stated Mr. Servi.
Pinnacle Bank is a full-service community business bank dedicated to providing quality depository and credit services in Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey counties. The bank focuses on commercial banking services for small to medium-sized businesses, offering a variety of products and services that combine the best of personal touch with convenient technology-based client service. Pinnacle Bank has locations in Campbell, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and Salinas. For more information, visit www.pinnacle.bank.
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Canary Speech joins SMK Corporation and Japan's National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center to bring early detection of dementia using AI vocal biomarkers.
PROVO, Utah, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canary Speech announced a collaboration with SMK and Japan's National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (NCVC) that will create and validate AI speech algorithms for early detection MCI and dementia and other diseases in the Japanese language, such as anxiety and stress.
A key initiative in Japan is to create access to care for their aging population. A critical aspect of doing this is the ability to accurately and cost-efficiently identify those individuals with dementia and early-stage dementia. According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in 2015, the number of dementia patients in Japan continues to increase as the population ages, and it is estimated that the number of patients will exceed 7 million by 2025.
This research study is designed to explore the appropriate use of Canary's patented technology. Canary's technology can enable a new approach to capturing and measuring critical data, through advanced analysis using AI and machine learning techniques that use features in speech (biomarkers) enabling the possibility of replacing today's subjective behavioral health measurements with a standard approach to objectively and comprehensively measure an array of data points.
"Working with respected industry leaders, such as SMK and NCVC, to help realize the critical need for data and serving the medical needs of the Japanese population is such an important aspect of what Canary Speech was created to accomplish," said Henry O'Connell, CEO and co-founder of Canary Speech.
Canary Speech is the global leader in the speech digital biomarker industry by achieving real time vocal analysis on as little as 20 seconds of speech using smart devices. Canary Speech is seeking to advance speech and language applications for the hospital, health and wellness, and pharmaceutical markets, the Utah-based company enhances patient care and outcomes by improving quality of care and quality of life with its patented AI speech technology. Canary Speech technology also provides the opportunity to enhance telemedicine and remote medical services. For more information, visit www.canaryspeech.com
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CHICAGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmarks Illinois announced the 2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois at a virtual press conference this afternoon. This year's Most Endangered list is a targeted call to action for historic and culturally significant sites in Cook, Will and Winnebago Counties that face a serious risk of demolition and/or are suffering significant neglect due to lack of maintenance or insufficient funding for repair.
"The 2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois are prominent examples of how a lack of funding, planning, creative vision and political will to invest in our historic sites has a detrimental effect on our communities," said Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois. "These endangered sites all have historic, cultural and economic value, and we want their preservation to serve as catalysts for hope and positive change. Demolishing or improperly redeveloping them would rob current and future generations of the chance to experience them and learn about their unique stories."
2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois
Below are the sites included on the 2022 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Please visit our website to see full descriptions and photos of each site. A downloadable digital press packet, which includes contact information for local advocates of each site, is also available on the website.
Century & Consumers Buildings - Chicago, Cook County
Two highly visible, early 20th-century commercial buildings at 202-220 S. State St., which sit within the National Register-listed Loop Retail Historic District, face demolition by the federal government. Previous redevelopment plans were halted due to security concerns by the adjacent federal courts, but demolition will leave a noticeable hole in the downtown State Street corridor.
Eugene S. Pike House - Chicago, Chicago County
The picturesque, late 19th-century home once used as a "Watchman's Residence" for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County sits at the southern edge of the Dan Ryan Woods and is part of the National Register-listed Ridge Historic District. The house is vacant and deteriorating and needs an outside user and investor.
Will County Courthouse - Joliet, Will County
Built in 1969 and designed by Otto Stark of C.F. Murphy Associates in partnership with Krugel, Healy & Moore Architects, the Brutalist building is at risk of demolition due to Will County's current lack of interest to explore reuse opportunities for the architecturally significant but vacant structure.
Elks Lodge No. 64 - Rockford, Winnebago County
A former community meeting space built in 1912, the architecturally significant but long-vacant structure faces demolition by neglect. The building, which serves as an important gateway to the West Downtown Rockford Historic District where revitalization and reinvestment is booming, requires emergency repairs as well as a rehabilitation and reuse plan.
Gillson Park - Wilmette, Cook County
A 60-acre, Prairie-style public park sitting along Lake Michigan that features naturalist landscapes and open space beloved by locals. However, the Wilmette Park District is considering changes to the 107-year-old park that would alter its passive design and remove greenery to add more roads and parking.
More information about the Most Endangered program
The annual Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois is Landmarks Illinois' largest and longest-running advocacy program, beginning in 1995. The annual list aims to boost advocacy efforts and build support for each property's eventual preservation.
For the first time in the program's 27-year history, Landmarks Illinois has less than 10 sites on the Most Endangered list.
"We had a number of places come close to being included on the 2022 list, but thanks to partnerships with local and state government officials and the tireless dedication of local advocates and our staff, these places no longer face an imminent threat," said McDonald. "We think this year's more compact Most Endangered list is proof our efforts are working to save Illinois' historic places."
Sites included on the Most Endangered list are places that have been nominated by people in Illinois and evaluated by the Landmarks Illinois staff, board and regional advisors. Landmarks Illinois works with local advocates associated with each property to understand the historic/cultural significance of the sites and the preservation challenges it faces.
Once a property is included on the Most Endangered list, Landmarks Illinois remains committed to its preservation efforts, continuing communication and relationships with local advocates and elected officials to provide resources (including small grants) and connections where possible. In many cases, this has led to years- or decades-long relationships between local advocates and Landmarks Illinois. Staff at Landmarks Illinois can also serve as a link to pro bono services from other preservation professionals such as architects, engineers, historians and more.
Learn more about our Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois and see previous Most Endangered lists at our website.
About Landmarks Illinois
We are People Saving Places for People. Landmarks Illinois is a membership-based historic preservation nonprofit organization serving the people of Illinois. We inspire and empower stakeholders to save places that matter to them by providing free guidance, practical and financial resources and access to strategic partnerships. For more information, visit www.Landmarks.org.
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Award-winning app celebrates Earth Month by developing sustainability certified hotel filters and moving its users closer to carbon neutrality
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- App in the Air, the personal travel assistant application loved by more than six million frequent flyers worldwide, is marking Earth Month (April) by joining the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and furthering its commitment to helping travelers achieve carbon neutrality.
Created to establish and manage global sustainability standards, known as the GSTC Criteria, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council has brought uniformity to the travel sector through four key sustainability pillars: sustainable management, socioeconomic impacts, cultural impacts, and environmental impacts. These pillars form the standard that is used by certification bodies to assess the sustainable practices of destinations, hotels, tour operators and transport providers, and create a common language for the responsible travel movement.
As a member of the GSTC, App in the Air will be involved in key decision-making processes about the future of sustainable tourism, have access to important education and training opportunities that will help the team to further their ambitious carbon neutrality goals, and to enhance its own sustainability initiatives, which are core to the values of the app and its Founder.
For App in the Air's global community, the partnership with GSTC means that there will be greater transparency about the sustainability practices of hotels and access to the biggest ever database of sustainability certified hotels. Search filters, currently in development and available later in the year, will make it easier for the app's users to choose sustainability certified and responsible accommodation options, and allow frequent fliers to further manage and reduce the carbon footprint of their travels.
Bayram Annakov, Founder and CEO of App in the Air, said:
"As Earth Month shines a very necessary spotlight on sustainable tourism practices, we are proud to announce our membership of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, embrace their best practices, and implement new developments that allow our community of six million global frequent fliers to move closer to carbon neutrality. In addition to our existing filters that allow users to select the least polluting flight options, and our carbon offsetting tools, the GSTC database is allowing us to inform our community about the best accommodation options and helping them make more conscious purchasing decisions at all their travel touchpoints."
Roi Ariel, General Manager of the GSTC, said:
"We welcome App in the Air as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, with their plan to utilize the GSTC framework to allow frequent fliers to identify sustainable accommodation options easily through the app. Such action not only helps travelers make more conscious purchasing decisions but also provide a market-based benefit to those sustainable accommodations that gained certification."
App in the Air is free to download, or a Premium Version (with upgraded features that include real-time flight status, offline access, family notifications and automatic check-ins) costs $29.99 (USD) for the annual subscription and $49.99 (USD) for Lifetime.
For more information and app downloads please visit www.appintheair.com.
About App in the Air
Founded by entrepreneur Bayram Annakov and his team in 2012, App in the Air is a technology company for frequent flyers and the airlines and airports that serve them. To make travel seamless and enjoyable, App in the Air created the award-winning, all-in-one personal travel assistant application for frequent flyers, its eponymous App in the Air. The app offers many essential functions from real-time flight updates to an AR luggage measurement tool, and its audience has grown from a small network of dedicated flyers to over six million active users with 20 million itineraries tracked per year. App in the Air has earned esteemed accolades including one of Apple's Best Apps of 2015, the leading travel app in the Samsung Galaxy Store and a favorite Apple Watch app of 2018.
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Limeade bolsters leadership team with Marie Rowcliffe joining as VP Chief of Staff to strengthen its investment in profitable growth
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, immersive well-being software leader Limeade released new employment data demonstrating concentrated focus on increasing gender representation across its global workforce. As of February 2022, Limeade reported 51% women make up the employee population and 48% of director-level and above leadership roles are held by women.
According to predictions by Deloitte Global, large technology firms are expected to reach 33% female representation in 2022 — a 2% increase from the previous year. Limeade has shattered industry trends by transforming its employee experience, retention, recruitment and leadership development strategies to continue to balance representation in all roles.
"We are looking for people who share our passion for transforming work into a source of positivity, energy, humanity and purpose," said Limeade CEO, Henry Albrecht. "We get all of these things when we promote diversity, equity and inclusion at every level. This is good for our business, our people, the tech industry and for under-represented populations in the world."
Alongside this milestone, Limeade bolsters its leadership team with the strategic hire of Maria Rowcliffe as Vice President, Chief of Staff. Rowcliffe will be responsible for driving strategic focus, alignment, transparency, and accountability across Limeade to accelerate employee engagement, operational rigor and business results.
Rowcliffe has over 25 years of experience as executive chief of staff, head of global business operations, multi-functional leader and management consultant. Prior to joining Limeade, she helped Fortune 500 global enterprise and SaaS organizations to harness the transformational power of objectives and key results (OKRs), installing digital operating rhythms to accelerate growth using the Workboard results management platform.
"As a remote-first organization creating healthy employee experiences and driving business results at some of the biggest and best companies in the world, we need the type of strategic clarity, focus, transparency and organizational rigor Maria has a track record of driving," said Henry Albrecht, Limeade CEO. "The Board, my team and I welcome Maria to the leadership team."
About Limeade
Limeade is an immersive employee well-being company that creates healthy employee experiences. Limeade Institute science guides its industry-leading software and its own award-winning culture. Today, millions of users in over 100 countries use Limeade solutions to navigate the future of work. By putting well-being at the heart of the employee experience, Limeade reduces burnout and turnover while increasing well-being and engagement — ultimately elevating business performance. To learn more, visit www.limeade.com (ASX listing: LME).
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Select Panel Advises on Intuit's Products and Services that Partners and Their Customers Want Most
NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Knowify announced that CEO and Co-Founder, Marc Visent, has been appointed to the Intuit, Inc (Nasdaq: INTU) U.S. Partner Council advisory board. Intuit is a global technology platform that helps customers and communities overcome their most important financial challenges. Intuit serves approximately 100 million customers worldwide with TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint and Credit Karma, with the mission of powering prosperity around the world.
Visent is one of 9 council members who will share their insights, experience and expertise to help Intuit develop new products and services for accounting professionals and small businesses worldwide. Visent has more than 10 years of experience in providing value add services that help small and mid-size businesses thrive.
"As a collaborator who embraces new technology and forward-thinking practices, Marc will be a critical member of our advisory board," said Gavin Orleow, Vice President of Partner Sales at Intuit. "He will be instrumental in helping us develop, enhance and deliver products and services that meet the needs of customers across the globe, ultimately allowing them to better serve their small businesses."
"I am excited about the opportunity to make a difference in our industry as the future of bookkeeping and SaaS solutions evolves, especially as more of our work becomes more focused on value-added, managed services that help small and mid-size businesses prosper," said Marc Visent, CEO and Co-founder of Knowify.
Intuit's QuickBooks Partner Council meets virtually and periodically in-person at Intuit's Silicon Valley headquarters to get an inside look at the company's strategy and product development. Members participate for up to two years, sharing their thoughts and insights on critical accountant and small business tools.
About Knowify
Knowify is a cloud-based software helping contractors gain better control and visibility over their construction projects and business finances. With thousands of clients worldwide, Knowify serves as the beating heart of the small and medium-sized construction industry, enabling teams with the real-time insights needed to work more efficiently, every single day. Visit https://www.knowify.com to learn more about how we are revolutionizing the way construction works.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Within two months Medicare Advantage (MA) health plans must file their 2023 benefit packages with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. While each insurer's details will not be made public until October, Patrick Phillips, CEO of Cavulus, a leading technology firm in the industry, anticipates an increase in "at-home care" benefits offered to beneficiaries.
"The pandemic was an accelerant for home health care", notes Phillips, "but the winds have been shifting in this direction for several years." In 2019 Phillips told Home Health Care News that MA plans offering mobile nursing units, in-home visits and virtual monitoring would become a positive disruptive force in the health care industry.
"Transportation and mobility issues are hurdles, especially among our older Medicare population," points out Phillips. "Overcoming these challenges has become a key focus for MA insurers. They receive monthly reimbursement for managing a beneficiary's coverage in lieu of Traditional Medicare along with a reasonable expectation that better health outcomes will outperform the original government program."
Phillips cites a recent Washington Post article about some MA health plan's utilization of Papa Pals, an organization that "provide [s] companion care services and support for everyday needs to members of Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and other commercial health plans."
"We're seeing real health value in such services," stated Phillips. "These in-home services don't just provide needed companionship, the care-givers are checking to make sure prescriptions are filled and refrigerators are appropriately stocked."
But as the Post article points out, the health plans themselves stand to benefit by sending Papa Pals into members' homes. Phillips says the in-home companions "can help plans obtain incentives via quality programs by encouraging beneficiaries to complete wellness exams, screenings and assessments – something I have no issue with if there are positive measurable outcomes."
Phillips said: "Time will tell what value adds are meaningful and which ones will attract new members, but there's certainly a growing trend in high-touch and individualized benefits that seem poised to succeed."
ABOUT CAVULUS - Cavulus is a technology driven specialist in Medicare Advantage insurance solutions. The Cavulus Cloud-based MA Platform (Cavulus MAP™) unifies marketing, sales and enrollment operations, and is utilized by many of America's top insurers, including several BlueCross/ BlueShield companies, UPMC Health Plan, Johns Hopkins, Lumeris and United Healthcare. For details: www.cavulus.com. Media Inquiries: 800-760-6915. Email: info@cavulus.com
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Retailer's participation in Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program to focus on beach cleanup, pollution awareness and education
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today a $1 million donation to the charitable arm of the Council of the Great Lakes Region in the United States – the CGLR Foundation – to clean up Midwestern beaches and waterways, and ultimately inform the public about the scale of the plastics pollution problem in the Great Lakes and actions to take to end plastic waste and litter.
"We are lucky to live near the beautiful Great Lakes, which not only provide immense economic value to the region, but they also act as a hub for recreation, travel and biodiversity. It's our responsibility to protect them," said Vik Srinivasan, Senior Vice President of Properties and Real Estate. "These lakes represent a fifth of the world's surface freshwater, and our partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes is the perfect opportunity for Meijer to be hands-on in the protection of our local waterways."
The Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system in the world, and models estimate that 22 million pounds of plastic litter enter them annually. An estimated 80 percent of the litter that washes up on those shorelines is plastic.
The $1 million donation from Meijer to the CGLR Foundation will fund the purchase and use of three innovative litter capture and cleanup technologies at more than a dozen locations in the Midwest. They're part of the expansion of the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup's plastic capture and recovery effort, an initiative that started in 2020 by the Council of the Great Lakes Regional and Pollution Probe:
- BeBot: Eco-friendly, remote-controlled electric (solar and battery powered) beach cleaning robots – that clean 32,000-square-feet per hour – will be deployed to busy beaches in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin to rake through the sand without altering the beach environment, and collect plastic litter and other waste – bottles, cans, food wrappers, cigarette butts – in a basket for disposal and recycling.
- Pixie Drone: Eco-friendly, remote-controlled water drones – that can collect up to 200 pounds of material per use – will navigate through marinas and other waterways in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin to collect plastic litter and other waste debris floating on the surface of the water. It will also collect other water data, such as temperature, pH, salinity, turbidity and dissolved oxygen.
- Gutter Bins: Gutter bin stormwater filtration systems will be installed at select Meijer supercenters. The gutter bins will capture and prevent trash, debris, microplastics and other harmful stormwater pollutants from flowing into nearby waterways. Each bin captures hundreds of pounds of pollution per year.
"We are very excited to be working with Meijer to expand the GLPC in the United States in 2022, the 50th anniversary of the United States-Canada Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement," said Mark Fisher, President and CEO for the CGLR. "Meijer has had a long-standing commitment to protecting the environment and this investment in the GLPC will reduce plastic pollution and keep this globally significant natural resource beautiful and clean for generations to come."
Meijer and the CGLR will lead these cleanup projects at the local level working with a variety of community, state, and environmental NGO partners, including the Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin Sea Grant organizations, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and Pollution Probe. Each project will collect, sort, weigh and itemize waste materials to better inform – and educate – the public, regional companies, and policymakers at all levels on the problem and the solutions.
In addition to sustainability partnerships and initiatives currently underway, Meijer continues to prioritize its longstanding commitment to the environment by integrating sustainability into daily operations. This includes addressing carbon and waste reduction, recycling, offering local and sustainable products and continuing responsible growth.
About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 258 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the "one-stop shopping" concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter at twitter.com/Meijer and twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.
About the Council of the Great Lakes Region: The Council of the Great Lakes Region is a binational network of organizations comprised of: (1) the Council of the Great Lakes Region USA, an Ohio-based trade association; (2) the CGLR Foundation, an Ohio-based public charity; and the Council of the Great Lakes Region Canada, a not-for-profit corporation. Together, these organizations, collectively referred to as the Council of the Great Lakes Region, are leading a new era of economic growth, environmental protection, and individual well-being by building the region's long-term competitiveness and sustainability today. For additional information, please visit https://councilgreatlakesregion.org/ and https://www.greatlakesplasticcleanup.org/. Follow CGLR on Twitter at twitter.com/CGLRGreatlakes and the GLPC on Twitter at twitter.com/GLPCleanup.
About the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup: The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, spearheaded by the Council of the Great Lakes Region and Pollution Probe with support from a wide network of funders and collaborators, is the largest initiative of its kind in the world, using innovative plastic capture technology to quickly capture and remove plastics and other litter from Lake Ontario to Lake Superior and everywhere in between. Through research, outreach and education, the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup is gathering data on litter entering our waterways and identifying how government, industry, and consumers can work together to reduce, reuse and recycle material waste. To learn more, visit www.greatlakesplasticcleanup.org.
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HOUSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meriplex, a nationwide leader in managed cybersecurity and IT solutions, announces its asset acquisition of Indiana-based managed services provider, Cyberian Technologies. For over 15+ years, Cyberian has been focused on providing custom managed IT, cloud, consulting, and security solutions for businesses in the Indiana market.
"We are excited to have Cyberian Technologies joining the Meriplex team and allowing us to have a physical presence in the mid-west," said David Henley, CEO of Meriplex. "Their technical expertise and excellent customer support will make us successful in moving up-market in Indiana as we continue to expand our presence nation-wide."
"By merging into the Meriplex organization, our clients will continue receiving the exceptional support they are accustomed to, but also be introduced to a larger portfolio of services that will enhance business efficiency," said Brody Ertel, Partner and Owner at Cyberian Technologies. "Our employees will also benefit greatly from being a part of a bigger organization by having access to more resources and tools as we grow our client base in Indianapolis."
Meriplex focuses on strategically acquiring managed services providers in growing markets in order to establish a local presence in the region and acquire top talent to support their initiative to be the leading MSP / MSSP in the nation. If you are interested in learning more about our M&A process, please reach out to us here.
About Meriplex:
Meriplex is a managed cybersecurity, IT, and SD-WAN solutions provider that enables transformation by combining secure, innovative technology with advanced expertise. As a trusted partner, we deliver business-driven solutions that provide the scalability and support needed to power growth for organizations. To learn more, visit www.meriplex.com or follow us on Linkedin.
About Cyberian Technologies:
Cyberian Technologies is a full-service IT integration company that specializes in improving technology efficiencies through proactive engagements in managed IT and project services since 2005. Cyberian caters to each client's unique business and IT environments by examining their infrastructure and developing a custom service and support plan that best meets their needs and solves their challenges.
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaMedia, the world's first global entertainment platform that delivers movies, premium content and live events to cinemas and other venues, today announced that Premiere Cinemas and Fridley Theatres will join its network.
"We're thrilled to partner with Fridley and Premiere as we continue to help usher in a content and technology renaissance for the cinema industry," said MetaMedia CEO Jason Brenek. "Where movie theatres have always been a mainstay of entertainment, now many cinema circuits are finding that with the MetaMedia network, they can also become centers for concerts, sports, faith-based, education, gaming, fan gatherings and other live events. Ultimately, our platform enables cinemas to evolve from being a part of a community, to the center of it."
In total, the two additional cinema circuits will add more than 350 movie screens to the MetaMedia network. Premiere Cinemas, which was one of the first cinemas to convert from 35 mm film to digital projectors and the first exhibitor to deploy cinemas without traditional projection booths, operates 266 screens across 18 theatres. Fridley Theatres, an Iowa-based exhibitor, operates 18 theatres and 98 screens.
"As an exhibitor that has always leveraged leading-edge technology to provide the most innovative cinematic experience possible, we are excited to adopt MetaMedia's game-changing technology" said Premiere Cinemas Chief Operating Officer Joel Davis. "We are eager to realize both the operational and expense efficiencies of MetaMedia's broadband delivery network as well as the new content opportunities that MetaMedia is helping us to have access to."
For nearly fifty years, Fridley Theatres has been at the forefront of the Iowa cinema industry, and MetaMedia's new technology will help us be continue to deliver new and exciting content to our audiences for another fifty more" said Fridley Theatres President Russell Vannorsdel. "With MetaMedia's technology we can look forward to providing even more of the best entertainment experiences for our guests."
As cinemas continue to see attendance rising above pre-pandemic levels, Premiere Cinemas and Fridley Theatres will join MetaMedia's revolutionary cloud-based network, which provides users with access to a variety of premium pre-recorded and live content from a number of content producers and distributors. Over the past year, MetaMedia delivered more than a hundred Bollywood, Japanese Anime and Hollywood Studio movies, premieres and fan events. This includes esports and concerts, involving BTS, Bon Jovi, Florida Georgia Line, Radiohead side project The Smile and more.
MetaMedia also maintains an exclusive partnership with Magic Screen, the world's first interactive platform for animated and live content. The groundbreaking technology, supported by industry leading partners, engages audiences and allows them to have individual, unscripted conversations with live-action and animated characters. It also allows thousands of people in multiple theatres and cities to simultaneously share the same experience, which is all controlled from one centralized location.
About MetaMedia
MetaMedia is the first global entertainment platform that delivers movies, premium content and live events to cinemas and other venues around the world. Powered by Microsoft Azure, MetaMedia's cloud-based platform provides for the secure, rapid and cost-effective delivery of big-screen entertainment to cinemas, drive-ins, arenas and other commercial venues. MetaMedia is headquartered in Los Angeles. For more information, please visit www.metamedia.global.
About Premiere Cinemas
Texas-based Premiere Cinemas is among the nation's largest independent cinema circuits and is known for the state-of-the-art all digital multiplexes it has built throughout the South. Together with its in-house design and construction division, Premiere Development Corp., and its equipment supply division Premiere Projection Technologies, Premiere has positioned itself as a one-stop cinema shop handling all aspects of the cinema implementation initiative by focusing on innovation, aesthetics, and functionality and value. For more information, please visit www.pccmovies.com.
About Fridley Theatres
R.L. Fridley Theatres, Inc. was formed as an Iowa corporation in 1974 and operates 98 screens across its 18 theatres. For more information, please visit www.fridleytheatres.com.
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GRATZ, Pa., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MI Windows and Doors reveals a new parent brand for its business: MITER Brands™. The announcement was made at the company's annual leadership meeting last week in Dallas.
The nationwide company will retain two fast-growing regional product brands – MI Windows and Doors in the East and Milgard Windows and Doors in the West. Sunrise Windows & Doors products will be available under the MI Windows and Doors' brand in the eastern U.S. MITER Brands and refreshed MI and Milgard product branding will be introduced into the market throughout 2022.
"Through strong organic growth and the recent acquisitions of Milgard and Sunrise, our team has built a strong family of leading window and door brands," said Matt DeSoto, MITER Brands CEO. "The name MITER Brands reflects our culture, values, and growth strategy and encapsulates our people-first approach centered around our team's priority to drive value for our customers."
More than the name of a parent company, MITER Brands establishes a way of doing business. With optimized manufacturing, valued relationships, and dedicated team members coast to coast, MITER Brands instills confidence and drives quality customer experiences with an owner-operated, family-first approach.
About MITER Brands
MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of windows and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. Through MI Windows and Doors and Milgard Windows and Doors, MITER Brands is one of the largest suppliers of precision-built and energy efficient windows and doors, with more than 10 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States servicing thousands of dealers.
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N.J., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seastreak, a long standing leader for providing high-speed commuter ferry services connecting New York City and the Jersey Shore, is set to resume their service connecting New York City and Highlands, NJ to popular summer destinations in New England. Starting Memorial Day weekend, passengers will have the opportunity to travel with Seastreak to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Not only is this route the longest passenger ferry journey operating within the United States, this year, the journey will occur aboard the largest and fastest high-speed passenger catamaran operating in the country, Courageous.
At 157ft, Courageous is a couple feet longer than Seastreak's Commodore, which entered service in 2018 and previously held the title as the largest vessel in this class. "Courageous has a modified bow radius that will allow for more versatility with bow loading at different landings and the windows have been upgraded to the latest technology of insulated glass that will reduce the solar load of the cabin to provide a fog free experience." Said Brian Achille, Seastreak's Director of Engineering. "She also has 360 degree open-air views, two fully stocked bars, and specially designed engine and jet room noise insulation that provides a comfortable and quiet ride."
This season will be the 12th year that Seastreak provides service from New York City and Highlands, NJ to some of New England's most beautiful islands. "Historically, families looking to escape the city for a weekend and young professionals searching for a convenient getaway have been most interested in this route." Said James Barker, Seastreak Vice President. "There is something for everyone to enjoy on these islands. Beaches to explore, nightlife to check out, and charming villages with great shopping and dining." While there are 750 seats on board, Seastreak will be capping the number of passengers at 500 to facilitate a more luxurious travel experience. On board, there will be a full bar with a variety of dining options to choose from.
Built by Midship Marine shipyard in Harvey Louisiana, the vessel arrived to her home port of Highlands, NJ last December. Since then, Seastreak has utilized Courageous for weekday commuter service to New York City. The Courageous will make her debut trip to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard on May 27th. Service will continue into early September.
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WTTC and JLL release latest 'Destination 2030: Global cities' readiness for sustainable tourism growth'
LONDON and CHICAGO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and JLL released today a new major report which addresses what makes a city better prepared for Travel & Tourism growth.
The report, 'Destination 2030: Global cities' readiness for sustainable tourism growth,' was released during WTTC's 21st Global Summit in Manila, Philippines.
Prior to the pandemic, the Travel & Tourism sector had been outpacing the global economy for almost a decade, with an annual average growth of 4.3% compared to 2.9% through 2019, and a contribution of nearly $9.2 trillion to the global economy in the same year.
After the damaging disruption caused by the pandemic, the global Travel & Tourism sector is finally seeing signs of recovery. As the sector continues to evolve, the halt to international travel not only provided new challenges, but also the opportunity for policymakers, destination leaders and stakeholders to enhance the sector's readiness.
The report, also known as 'Destination 2030', addresses what makes a city ready for sustainable Travel & Tourism. 63 global cities were measured and categorized into one of five levels of "readiness" while providing attainable solutions to promote sustainable growth in tourism activity in each destination.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: "Travel & Tourism plays an incredibly important role in a city's economy, not only boosting GDP, but also creating jobs and improving the livelihoods of those who rely on our sector.
"We are delighted to continue our partnership with JLL building on our initial report launched in 2019 with a special focus on sustainability.
"For a city to truly thrive and for Travel & Tourism to develop in a sustainable manner, stakeholders need to understand how prepared the city is for the expected growth in tourism and the resulting challenges and opportunities that lay ahead."
"The notion of 'readiness' has a ripple effect throughout the hospitality and tourism industry," said Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality. "The progression and planning that a country, region or destination achieves will impact the financial health of the industries that make up the tourism industry. This includes property values, tax generation and workforce development."
"The collective research that has produced the readiness index underscores the importance and breadth of engagement that is needed from the tourism industry," added Dan Fenton, Director of Global Tourism and Destination Development Services, JLL Hotels & Hospitality. "Our industry must take a leadership role in virtually all indicators that make up the index."
According to the innovative report, the "readiness" levels range on a scale from emerging to established-market tourism hubs with varying levels of infrastructure. It goes on to explain the current opportunities and challenges faced by cities and offers recommendations for building and maintaining tourism activity.
Although the five typologies will require different approaches to development, no one typology is better than another, and all will demand proactiveness in strategic planning and implementation at the destination level:
- Dawning Developers, such as New Delhi and Riyadh, are cities with emerging tourism infrastructure, slower tourism growth, and lower visitor concentration. Such destinations often have a clean slate in planning long-term tourism development with many opportunities ahead.
- Emerging Performers, such as Dubrovnik and Buenos Aires, are cities that are experiencing growing tourism momentum, enabled by emerging tourism infrastructure, and providing tremendous opportunities for strategic development. However, destinations in this category may experience pressures and challenges such as overcrowding.
- Balanced Dynamics, such as Auckland and Vancouver, are cities that have established tourism infrastructure and potential for further Travel & Tourism growth, across both leisure and business segments, whilst balancing scale and concentration.
- Mature Performers, such as Miami, Berlin, and Hong Kong, are cities with a strong leisure and/or business travel dynamics and an established tourism infrastructure. As these destinations look to further drive Travel & Tourism growth, they will need to proactively consider potential pressures as well as opportunities for diversification to avoid strains linked to visitor volumes.
- Managing Momentum, such as Amsterdam, London, and Las Vegas, are cities with a historically high growth momentum, supported by an established tourism infrastructure. Destinations within this typology are more likely than 'Mature Performers' to have already reached the stage of feeling the pressures of balancing scale and concentration as they continue to benefit from Travel & Tourism.
The readiness categories were determined by analyzing data on 79 indicators within eight pillars. In addition to the six pillars included in the previous report – scale, concentration, leisure, business, urban readiness, and policy prioritization – two new pillars were added: environmental readiness, and safety and security.
These additions allowed for an improved focus on sustainability, social impact, and safety and security in conjunction with the more conventional indicators that continue to drive the sector.
The pandemic has shown the pressing need for a holistic view when addressing destination planning and management. The importance of cities as drivers of success cannot be undervalued, making it a priority to recommit to the future of destinations.
To read the report in full, please click here.
About JLL: JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. For further information, visit jll.com.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector. Members include 200 CEOs, chairs and presidents of the world's leading Travel & Tourism companies from all geographies covering all industries. For more than 30 years, WTTC has been committed to raising the awareness of governments and the public of the economic and social significance of the Travel & Tourism sector.
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LAS VEGAS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NEWSnet, the 24/7 news channel with a focus on the headlines, announced today that it will invest heavily to propel the network forward and provide solutions that better meet the financial needs of broadcasters and carriers. NEWSnet is exhibiting for the first time at the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas this week.
NEWSnet was recently purchased by Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-hour ENERGY® and the largest shareholder of Gray Television. For NEWSnet, Bhargava has set aside an additional $50 million investment for content creation and production. Founder Eric Wotila remains as president and part owner.
In addition to showcasing its 24/7 news product, NEWSnet will reveal its latest turnkey Weather Report solutions for broadcasters during NAB, an innovative and cost-effective solution to stations' local weather needs.
- 24-hour NEWSnet - is available to both over-the-air (OTA) broadcasters and multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), now offers a range of economic solutions that give NEWSnet an edge by offering high quality 24-hour news, by using an innovative barter solution.
- The Weather Report product provides OTA stations with turnkey localized forecasts presented by the network's weather team, delivered ready-to-air within stations' newscasts, lowering an OTA station's weather costs.
- Custom Newsroom Solutions – localized newscast solutions for stations that need a cost effective and quality local newscast for any size market.
"Having NEWSnet in your OTA or over-the-top (OTT) channel lineup helps attract and keep viewers, and can lower your costs and improve your bottom line," said Eric Wotila, president of NEWSnet.
NEWSnet recently began construction of additional studios in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with plans to significantly expand its news team.
NEWSnet is the first 24/7 news channel available both OTA and OTT streaming. This revolutionary concept allows viewers to consume news at any point of the day, regardless of if they have cable or not. NEWSnet can be found OTA in nearly 60 markets nationwide and online via fuboTV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV and mobile apps.
NEWSnet will be exhibiting every day of the NAB conference at booth C2228.
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ST. LOUIS, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, April 28, 2022, Peabody (NYSE: BTU) will announce results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. A conference call with management is scheduled for 10 a.m. CT on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
The call, replay and other investor data will be available at PeabodyEnergy.com.
Participants may also access the call using the following phone numbers:
For all other international participants, please contact Peabody Investor Relations at (314) 342-7900 prior to the call to receive your dial-in number.
Peabody (NYSE: BTU) is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. For further information, visit PeabodyEnergy.com.
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Award Recognizes Excellence in Clinical Quality, Member Experience, and Commitment to Value-Based Care
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospect Medical Group announced today it has received the Advanced Provider Partner Award from Wellcare, a leading Medicare Advantage plan. The award recognizes Prospect Medical Group for providing excellent quality and service to Wellcare Medicare Advantage members based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Plan Year 2022 Star Ratings.
"We are honored to be recognized as an Advanced Provider Partner by Wellcare," said Jim Brown, CEO of Prospect Medical Systems. "For more than 25 years, through our extensive network of providers, we have provided support to our members. We've done this with a commitment to the highest level of coordinated care, resulting in better outcomes and better overall healthcare experiences in California, Texas, and Arizona. Working with health plans like Wellcare, which share our commitment to quality care, complements our company's long history of providing the best care for each individual patient."
Advanced Provider Partners (APPs) are multi-state Medicare physician groups committed to providing high-quality care, while operating under a value-based care model. Nationally, Wellcare partners with 16 APPs across 25 states.
For Plan Year 2022, Prospect Medical in California achieved a 4.5 Rating (out of a possible 5 Stars) as its Medicare Part C & D Star Rating.[1]
CMS publishes its annual Star Ratings to help Medicare beneficiaries make informed decisions when selecting health plans. The annual ratings are determined by a number of factors, including clinical care, member service experience, and member feedback regarding how well plans performed annually in several categories, including quality of care and customer service.
"We want to congratulate Prospect Medical on their impressive performance," said Rich Fisher, SVP and CEO of Medicare for Centene, Wellcare's parent company. "Prospect Medical's unrelenting commitment to quality is evidenced by their recent Star scores, and we look forward to continuing to partner with their practices across the country to ensure our Medicare members have access to high-quality care and services."
About Prospect Medical Group
The Prospect Medical Group IPAs have provided top quality medical care through our networks of physicians for more than 25 years, and are managed by Prospect Medical Systems, which develops, implements, and manages a full range of support services. Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Prospect Medical Systems. To learn more about Prospect or to select a primary care physician, visit www.prospectmedical.com.
About Wellcare
For more than 20 years, Wellcare has offered a range of Medicare products, including Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP), which offer affordable coverage beyond Original Medicare. Today, the company offers benefits with every Medicare beneficiary in mind, such as dental, hearing and vision services; Flex cards to assist with co-pays; transportation services; telehealth visits; wellness and fitness programs; in-home support services; and special supplemental benefits for the chronically ill. Wellcare is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise committed to transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Centene's Medicare brands, including Allwell, Health Net, Fidelis Care, Trillium Advantage, 'Ohana Health Plan, and TexanPlus transitioned to the Wellcare brand. For more information about Wellcare, visit www.wellcare.com.
Wellcare is the Medicare brand for Centene Corporation, an HMO, PPO, PFFS, PDP plan with a Medicare contract and is an approved Part D Sponsor. Our D-SNP plans have a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal.
Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
Provider may also contract with other Plans/Part D sponsors.
Please contact your plan for details.
Other [physicians and providers] are available in Wellcare's network.
- Scores calculated based on Wellcare's PY2022 Star ratings.
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Senior Technology Leader Brings Deep Expertise in Digital Transformation for Wealth Management
OAKS, Pa., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced that Jonathan Brassington has been appointed to its Board of Directors. He joins Chairman and CEO Alfred P. West, Jr.; current directors Sarah Blumenstein, William Doran, Carl Guarino, Kathryn McCarthy, and Carmen Romeo; and Ryan Hicke, future director and SEI's next CEO, effective June 1. In addition to his board responsibilities, Brassington will serve as a member of the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating Committees.
As Executive Vice President and Digital Customer Experience (DCX) Business Line Leader of Capgemini, Inc. in North America, Brassington focuses on DCX transformation for Global 1000 clients. From March 2018 to December 2019, he led Capgemini Invent in North America, the management consulting division of Capgemini, Inc. Prior to Capgemini, Brassington was the CEO, Partner, and Co-founder of LiquidHub, a digital transformation company focused on re-imagining customer engagement.
West commented:
"We're thrilled to welcome Jonathan to SEI's Board of Directors. His deep expertise in the use of digital technologies to transform the wealth management sector will provide great insight into the opportunities that lie ahead for SEI. We're confident he will be a significant asset to the board, and we will benefit from his experience providing strategic advisory to asset and wealth management firms. We look forward to working with him, as SEI continues to deliver technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry."
Brassington said:
"SEI has a rich history of innovation in the fintech and asset management spaces that has always stood out to me, and I'm excited to join during an energizing time of change for the company. The financial services landscape is in a state of constant evolution, creating challenges and opportunities for SEI's markets. I have admired Al and Ryan for some time, and I look forward to using my experience to support Ryan and the board with a continued focus on strategic growth and building brave futuresSM for SEI, our clients, and communities."
Brassington is a member of the Board of Overseers at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science. He also serves on the board and Executive Committee of Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technology and on the Board of Trustees at Misericordia University. He earned a bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics from Misericordia University and a master's degree in telecommunications from the University of Pennsylvania.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change, and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of Dec. 31, 2021, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
If you own shares in any of the companies listed above and
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Antares Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATRS)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Antares Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATRS), in connection with the proposed acquisition of ATRS by Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. via a tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, ATRS shareholders will receive $5.60 in cash for each share of ATRS common stock owned. If you own ATRS shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/atrs
Sierra Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRRA)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Sierra Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRRA), in connection with the proposed acquisition of SRRA by GlaxoSmithKline plc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, SRRA shareholders will receive $55.00 in cash for each share of SRRA common stock owned. If you own SRRA shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/srra
Huttig Building Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBP)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Huttig Building Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBP), in connection with the proposed tender offer for HBP by Woodgrain Inc. Under the terms of the tender offer, HBP shareholders will receive $10.70 in cash for each share of HBP common stock owned. If you own HBP shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/hbp
Emclaire Financial Corp (NASDAQ: EMCF)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Emclaire Financial Corp (NASDAQ: EMCF) in connection with its proposed merger with Farmers National Banc Corp. ("Farmers"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, each shareholder of EMCF may elect to receive either $40.00 per share in cash or 2.15 shares of Farmers' common stock, subject to an overall limitation of 70% shares and 30% cash. If you own EMCF shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/emcf
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CLEVELAND, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.60 per common share payable on June 3, 2022, to shareholders of record on May 20, 2022.
Investor Relations Contacts:
Jim Jaye
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Sherwin-Williams
Direct: 216.515.8682
investor.relations@sherwin.com
Eric Swanson
Vice President, Investor Relations
Sherwin-Williams
Direct: 216.566.2766
investor.relations@sherwin.com
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Vice President, Global Corporate Communications
Sherwin-Williams
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New project develops neutron-based technology to detect and identify illegal narcotics and contraband in commercial cargo at ports of entry
JANESVILLE, Wis., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHINE Technologies, LLC (SHINE), a next-generation nuclear technology company, today announced it has been awarded a potential 42-month contract with a total funding potential of approximately $16.8 million to help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expand its Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) program and improve border security. The contract, awarded by the DHS Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) on behalf of the DHS Science & Technology Directorate, will fund the R&D and testing of an advanced prototype NII system using SHINE's neutron generator technology.
SHINE's project, titled "Interrogation with Neutrons – Screening for Threats and Interdicting Narcotics in Cargo at High Throughput" or IN-STINCT, is intended to develop a safe, new tool to detect and identify illegal bulk narcotics and other contraband material in commercial cargo at ports of entry. If successful, the system would complement current methods, tools, and suite of high-energy x-ray screening equipment within DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"IN-STINCT aligns with SHINE's mission to deploy safe and reliable fusion technologies in ways that benefit humanity, in this case, by enabling the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to detect and identify illegal narcotics and contraband at ports of entry," said Jess Giffey, general manager of SHINE's Systems & Manufacturing Division. "This project demonstrates our ability to leverage the maturity of our technology to meet the ever-changing demands of organizations like the Department of Homeland Security."
Initial modeling, design, and project management for IN-STINCT will begin immediately at SHINE's Systems and Manufacturing Division near Fitchburg, Wis., along with extensive data collection and testing activities for IN-STINCT's contraband detection system in both SHINE's facilities and at its sister company Phoenix LLC's neutron imaging center.
About SHINE
SHINE is a next-generation nuclear technology company, deploying state-of-the-art fusion technology to create a scalable path toward fusion energy. Based in southern Wisconsin, with headquarters in Janesville, and with a future site in development in Europe, SHINE deploys its safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology in a step-wise approach. Our systems are used for industrial imaging of components in aerospace, defense, transportation, energy and other sectors. And SHINE's proprietary isotope production processes create molybdenum-99 and non-carrier-added lutetium-177 used in tens of thousands of daily procedures to diagnose and treat heart disease and late-stage cancer. For more information, follow SHINE on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loyola Marymount University will welcome Olympian, activist and author Abby Wambach as the keynote speaker for the university's 2022 undergraduate commencement exercises on May 7. Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D., chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District, will address graduate students on May 8.
Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award. She was the United States' leading scorer in the 2007 and 2011 Women's World Cup tournaments and the 2004 and 2012 Olympics. A National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, in 2015 Ms. Wambach was also included on the Time Magazine 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
An activist for equality and inclusion, she is the author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller "WOLFPACK" as well as the adaptation of "WOLFPACK" for the next generation, an instant New York Times bestseller.
Wambach is the host of "Abby's Places" on ESPN+, in which she showcases what makes her beloved sport of soccer a worldwide sensation. She sits on the board of directors for the all-women-led nonprofit organization Together Rising. She lives in California with her wife, Glennon Doyle, and their three children.
Rodriguez is chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest community college district in the nation, with an annual budget of $5.8 billion. Its nine accredited colleges enroll more than 200,000 students. Appointed in 2014, Rodriguez has guided the hiring of close to 700 full-time, tenure-track faculty and led the efforts for a taxpayer-approved $3.3 billion local facilities bond in 2016 to transform the nine-college system.
Rodriguez was a principal architect for the statewide California Promise Program, which was the result of LACCD-sponsored legislation with Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, that provides all first-time, full-time California students with two years of tuition-free education at any of the state's community colleges.
A noted scholar, practitioner and educator-activist, Rodriguez has more than 30 years of experience as an educator, faculty member, and administrator within California public higher education. He has dedicated his career to high-quality public education and championing equity and inclusion, diversity, and outreach to under-resourced communities. Rodriguez is a first-generation English-language learner, and proud son of immigrant factory workers.
The ceremonies for LMU's 110th Commencement Exercises are returning home following a pandemic-related postponement in 2020 and the combined "mega-mencement" for the Classes of 2020 and 2021, held last year at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Both the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies this year will take place at Sunken Garden on the LMU Westchester campus.
Watch President Timothy Law Snyder's commencement video briefing here.
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis Talk 101, the World's #1 source for everything cannabis, has announced the release of the newest episode from their critically-acclaimed product series featuring renowned rap artist, actor, and business mogul, Soulja Boy.
The episode features Cannabis Talk 101 hosts Christopher Wright "Blue" and Joe Grande interviewing Soulja Boy alongside Grizzly Peak CEO Dave Gash and Los Angeles representative Chadel Waites. Grizzly Peak is the Oakland-based cannabis brand responsible for Soulja Boy's new line of cannabis flower, Soulja Exotics.
During the interview, Soulja Boy shares details about his partnership with Grizzly Peak and how long it took to land on the perfect strain for Soulja Exotics. He confirms only smoking Grizzly Peak flower for a month in order to find the right cultivar.
DeAndre Cortez, aka Big Draco, aka Soulja Boy also confirms that his girlfriend Jackie and him have chosen a name for his firstborn son on the way, saying "honestly, I got it, I just feel like it's too soon…it's a nice name, it's a very nice name." We can't wait to meet Baby Draco.
Interview Timeline:
Segment 3 of 3: Rocket Seeds
- 1:00 Soulja Boy smokes a lot during his visit
- 1:20 Soulja Boy FaceTimes one of his SODMG Records signees
- 2:00 How many others are asking Soulja to try their product?
- 3:27 Why Soulja has respect for Grizzly Peak
- 3:58 Talking with Soulja about if people know what weed they're smoking
- 4:50 What's the baby's name? It's too soon for Soulja
- 5:18 Coming up with Soulja's baby's name
- 6:30 The feeling of finding the name
- 7:10 Soulja Boy getting up and talking about Kanye and Kim
- 8:03 Talking about Jeen-Yuhs on netflix
Listen to the full episode on iHeartRadio or watch it on Youtube here.
Visit https://cannabistalk101.com
About Cannabis Talk 101:
Cannabis Talk 101 is the World's #1 source for everything cannabis. Together, the Cannabis Talk 101 team has embarked on a mission to spread the truth about cannabis while guiding and connecting industry professionals along the way. Christopher Wright "Blue" is the CEO and creator of Cannabis Talk 101 and the Cannabis Talk Network. Joe Grande is a former Co-Host on Big Boy's Neighborhood on Power 106 and On Air With Ryan Seacrest on 102.7 KIIS FM.
Contact Information:
Jennifer Carrasco
Digital Media Director
Email: Jennifer@cannabistalk101.com
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PHOENIX, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a year of unprecedented events and challenges, Televerde Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to women impacted by incarceration so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, is pleased to announce that it has doubled its workforce since the start of 2021. The foundation added four new staff members, bringing the total number of employees to eleven. The new hires include Tami Martinez, head of Employment Services; Tina Schnaitman, certified peer support specialist; Yolanda Ewing, workforce development facilitator; and Ashlee Liberty, project coordinator.
"The depth of knowledge and experience these new team members bring to our foundation is critical as we continue to work to improve reentry outcomes by providing opportunities for women impacted by incarceration to support themselves through legitimate and productive work," said Michelle Cirocco, executive director, Televerde Foundation. "The effectiveness of learning behind bars cannot be overstated. By increasing access to education, skill-building, and technology certification and by providing support mechanisms such as mentoring, personal development, and career readiness, the women with whom we work can reclaim their independence and break the cycle of recidivism, strengthening their families, communities, and the global economy."
Today's announcement is yet another gratifying proof point that more leaders in business, academia, and volunteer organizations are stepping up to help reduce the prison population by strengthening opportunities for those incarcerated to successfully re-enter their communities upon completion of their sentences.
"We're seeing a transformation in society today," added Cirocco. "Leaders across all sectors are recognizing the importance of second-chance hiring and the work we are doing to improve outcomes for women impacted by incarceration. Because of their growing investments in our foundation, we can scale, expand opportunities for women, and help organizations build an inclusive hiring pipeline that includes people with criminal backgrounds."
Televerde Foundation recently released its 2021 Impact Report, which shows 100 percent employment and zero percent recidivism among the women who have graduated from their program since May 2021.
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"My passion is to provide hope to the women as they transition and introduce them to great opportunities for their personal and professional development." — Tami Martinez, head of Employment Services
"I joined the foundation because the women and their success are my passion; they are like my children. I want them to have the best of everything. They bring joy to my life." – Tina Schnaitman, certified peer support specialist
"The reason why I joined the Televerde Foundation is to inspire and be inspired by amazing people who empower others to live their best life every day." – Yolanda Ewing, workforce development facilitator
"I joined the foundation after completing Career Paths and seeing how much it had done for me. I wanted everyone to have that experience. I'm passionate about encouraging women with similar experiences." – Ashlee Liberty, program coordinator
About Televerde Foundation
Televerde Foundation's mission is to provide women impacted by incarceration with the personal and professional development programs necessary to successfully join and advance in the global workforce. We seek to enable women to break the cycle of poverty and recidivism by becoming financially independent, positive role models for their children and families, thereby changing the lives of future generations, and building stronger communities.
Media Contact:
Sienna Walenciak, Televerde Foundation
sienna.walenciak@gmail.com
908-377-9968
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Organization is redefining how nonprofits talk about childhood hunger
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is no secret children need proper nutrition to grow into healthy adults. Many are experiencing the uncomfortable reality of chronic food insecurity – the struggle of not being sure how or when they will get their next meal. That's why Feed the Children is redefining how nonprofits talk about childhood hunger through its spring hunger awareness campaign 'Color of Your Love.' The international anti-hunger nonprofit is inviting the public to help kids bloom so they can truly flourish.
In the U.S., the prevalence of food insecurity increased for all households with children from 13.6 percent in 2019 to 14.8 percent in 2020, including in married-couple households1. Food insecurity occurs most often when families don't have room in their budgets to cover basic food costs. Organizations like Feed the Children help families afford to keep more and better food on the table by supplying not only food, but also essential household items, like cleaning and hygiene products. These items can help parents and caregivers close the gap and ultimately provide more stable households. When a family is experiencing food insecurity, parents have a harder time creating healthy habits for their children, which is crucial for the first 1,000 days of a child's life as they grow and develop.
"Children cannot succeed unless their basic needs are met," said Travis Arnold, president and CEO of Feed the Children. "A widespread issue like childhood hunger will only be solved when enough people work together. Through our work with corporate and community partners, we want to raise awareness of the various approaches we can take in the U.S. and beyond to help children thrive—and we need to make sure awareness leads to action."
To be truly fed in ways that support their growth and development, children need a diverse diet of foods, rich with vibrant colors and nutrients. And, students can't learn unless they have the right resources, so what children need to thrive extends to the classroom. That's why Feed the Children provides free school supplies, books and classroom materials to teachers in at-risk school districts. Resources like this help underprivileged kids blossom, increasing their chances of breaking the cycle of poverty when they grow up. Much like spring bursts forth filled with new life and a variety of blooming colors, children, too, will bloom and grow to be their best selves when they are nourished.
The nonprofit is using an illustrative method to tell the story of what kids need by creating a dynamic, multi-channel campaign, including a national public service announcement and billboards filled with unique and captivating visuals.
Visit feedthechildren.org/helpkidsbloom to watch the video, to show the color of your love, or to learn more about Feed the Children's work. Every dollar given will provide $9 worth of food and other essential resources to children and families in the U.S. and around the world.
About Feed the Children
At Feed the Children, we feed hungry kids. We envision a world where no child goes to bed hungry. In the U.S. and internationally, we are dedicated to helping families and communities achieve stable lives and to reducing the need for help tomorrow, while providing food and resources to help them today. We distribute product donations from corporate donors to local community partners, we provide support for teachers and students, and we mobilize resources quickly to aid recovery efforts when natural disasters strike. Internationally, we manage child-focused community development programs in eight countries. We welcome partnerships because we know our work would not be possible without collaborative relationships.
Visit feedthechildren.org for more information.
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As the world prepares to celebrate Earth Day, this year's report uncovers that 2021 energy-related carbon dioxide emissions were more than 6% higher than 2020.
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative committed to making government data easy to access and understand, today launched its third annual State of the Earth report. In the lead up to Earth Day, the organization analyzed metrics from government agencies responsible for measuring the nation's air, land conservation, and energy production to provide Americans with a fact-based snapshot of changes in land, energy, and air through the years.
"Earth Day is an opportunity to reflect on the health of our environment. To deliver on our mission to empower Americans with the facts, USAFacts has pulled together government data to create a comprehensive picture of the state of our environment, by the numbers," said Poppy MacDonald, president of USAFacts. "Our State of the Earth report can help Americans assess the health of our natural resources. They can then determine what changes they'd like to see from local and national policymakers — and what they can do in our daily lives to preserve the planet for future generations."
The 2022 State of the Earth report touches on environmental numbers from organizations including the Environmental Protection Agency, the US National Park Service, and USDA Forest Service Forest/Wildlife from 1895 to 2021. Key insights from the report include:
- Energy Consumption: Coal provides a decreasing share of US energy, from about 20% of energy consumption in 1980 to about 11% in 2021. Natural gas, which produces half as much carbon dioxide per unit of energy as coal, is a growing fossil fuel energy source, about 32% of US energy consumption in 2021.
- Climate Patterns: 2021 was the sixth-warmest year on record. All states, and especially in the Northeast and upper Midwest, were warmer in 2021 than the 20th century average.
- Federal Land Extraction Revenue: The federal government collected $11.3 billion in revenue from energy and mineral extraction on its lands and waters in 2021, a 19% decrease from 2011, after adjusting for inflation.
- The National Park Service: There were 297 million visits to land managed by the National Park Service in 2021 (including national parks, historical sites, and national monuments), 25% greater than in 2020.
- Policymaking: Combining bills that became public law, executive orders and presidential memoranda, and significant rulemaking by executive agencies, there were 81 federal actions on land, energy, and the environment in 2021.
This year's State of the Earth report is the latest example of how USAFacts is using data to empower people to better understand the changes in the United States how they affect their lives. It follows the recent launch of an interactive climate tool, which showcases facts on localized climate fluctuations and the historical frequency of severe weather. With the tool, readers can track if temperature, precipitation, or a combination of both is within or outside of historical monthly averages dating back to 1895. They can explore how their weather has shifted over time and learn/analyze climate trends to see which states, counties, and demographics are most affected.
Throughout the year, USAFacts publishes a series of data-driven reports, including the recently released 2022 Government 10-K and State of the Union in Numbers, to give people a clear, unbiased snapshot of issues impacting their lives. To learn more about the organization visit USAFacts.org.
About USAFacts
USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative making government data easy for all Americans to access and understand. USAFacts provides engaging visuals on data and trends in US spending, revenue, demographics, and policy outcomes to help Americans ground public debate in facts. It produces topical content throughout the year and has produced annual reports and 10-Ks on the nation. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @USAFacts, and sign up for the data-driven newsletter at USAFacts.org.
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Monique Dinor, Vice President, Media
Lippe Taylor
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