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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to find a way to help lift a car with the assistance of a motorized system," said the inventor from Exeter, Calif. "I thought of this idea to make it easier for individuals to lift a car with minimal manual labor involved."
He invented EASY JACK, patent-pending, to provide a quick and safe means of lifting a flat tire off the ground for replacement with the spare. This device would not require motorists to use a traditional jack and help save time, effort, and an individuals clothes from becoming dirty. It can help simplify the tire changing procedure and provide an added measure of safety for an individual changing a tire. Additionally, this permanent installation would ensure the motorist is never caught with a misplaced jack.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-FMB-130, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a unique bird perch that allows a bird to enjoy ever-changing reflected images," said an inventor, from Arvada, Colo., "so I invented the HIDE-A-PERCH. My design could offer a fun activity for birds that like looking at themselves and different scenery."
The invention provides an improved perch unit for pet birds. In doing so, it enables the bird to observe his own image as well as his surroundings. As a result, it enhances entertainment for birds and it could provide added fun and amusement for bird owners. The invention features a unique and adjustable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the owners of pet birds. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Denver sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DNV-380, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to find a way that drivers could load a truck while remaining safe in their vehicle on the side of a busy roadway," said the inventor from Aurora, Colo. "I created this invention to be used to enhance productivity in loading materials quickly to a truck for transporting."
He invented HYDROSTRAP that saves time and effort for wrecker operators over manually engaging and releasing the straps at all for wheels for safe towing. This device would automatically secure the wheels hydraulically from the cab and help simplify the operation to minimize the amount of times stopped along the roadside. This could help keep the driver safe within the cab to reduce the chances of being overlooked, struck, and killed by another driver. Additionally, this could be adapted for use with cars, light trucks, construction equipment and even powersports equipment.
The original design was submitted to the Denver sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DNV-340, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeking to ensure that everyone has equal access to its website, Liberty HealthShare has added AudioEye's world-class technology to LibertyHealthShare.org.
AudioEye's technology and services help identify and resolve accessibility issues for online visitors who might have a disability that impacts their use of a website.
"We are excited about working with AudioEye, which will bring robust and easy-to-use accessibility solutions to our members and others interested in learning about medical cost sharing," said Dorsey Morrow, Liberty HealthShare chief executive officer. "By creating an equally accessible experience for all site visitors, AudioEye will help Liberty Healthshare reach the broadest possible audience."
The technology automatically monitors Liberty HealthShare's website for more than 400 accessibility issues, fixes 70 of those issues automatically, and monitors the site for other barriers for people with disabilities. It helps keep the website in compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards.
Website visitors can use this technology seamlessly with assistive technology, or they can mitigate certain issues by clicking on an icon displayed on the homepage. There, they can make changes to how the website is displayed and structured to make it easier for them to use.
Established in 1995, Liberty HealthShare is a non-profit 501(c) Christian medical cost-sharing ministry focused on members helping each other in times of need. The faith-based program is a caring community of more than 100,000 health-conscious individuals and families who choose to support one another and agree to the Christian values of stewardship to make healthcare affordable for all. Learn more about Liberty HealthShare at www.libertyhealthshare.org.
AudioEye, Inc. is an industry-leading digital accessibility platform delivering ADA and WCAG compliance at scale. By combining easy-to-use technology and subject matter expertise, AudioEye helps companies solve every aspect of web accessibility. AudioEye delivers automated remediations and continuous monitoring for accessibility issues without making fundamental changes to website architecture, source code, or browser-based tools. Learn more about AudioEye at www.audioeye.com.
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In response to high demand, Fathom Events adds four big screen dates September 14th, 16th, 17th and 18th
DENVER, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: In response to high demand for tickets, global content leader Lionsgate and Fathom Events, the premier name in event cinema, are adding four additional dates in select theaters to the big screen run of director Kevin Smith's highly anticipated "Clerks III".
Kevin Smith made the official announcement on Twitter this morning.
"I assure you, we're open! Many thanks to Lionsgate and Fathom for expanding our limited run of Clerks III to include a weekend," Smith said. "And even bigger thanks to the fans who already bought tickets to our Fathom screenings! All your pre-sales made this expansion happen!"
For over 25 years, the cult-classic filmmaker has maintained a unique and direct connection to his audience through the View Askew Universe. "Clerks III" makes its highly anticipated return to the big screen as Randal (Jeff Anderson), following a massive heart attack, enlists fellow clerks Dante (Brian O'Halloran), Elias (Trevor Fehrman), Jay (Jason Mewes), and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store that started it all.
WHEN: Originally set to premiere over two days only – Tuesday, September 13th and Thursday, September 15th. Fathom Events and Lionsgate are adding Wednesday, September 14th, Friday, September 16th, Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th. All showings begin at 7:00 pm local time and will include an exclusive look behind the scenes with Kevin Smith and the cast of the film.
WHERE: "Clerks III" will be playing in more than 700 theaters nationwide. Tickets can be purchased online at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices.
The official trailer for "Clerks III" is also now available HERE.
For artwork/photos related to "Clerks III," visit the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
About Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith first came to attention as the writer/director of a film called "Clerks". It's been all downhill ever since.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
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LONDON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Game-Changing Crypto Coin announced Presale Launch. The total supply of Persystic Token is 3B coins and 540 M of them are available on the 1st Stage of the presale. Persystic Token creates a network for people to freely communicate with one another. It's a tokenized mixed social network, allowing people to form communities based on democratic principles. Users of Persystic Token have a right to express themselves freely without the fear of demonetization, while of course respecting important boundaries. Cryptocurrency is here to stay. With an increase in brand adoption, increased NFT use, and an ever-growing metaverse, it is the future.
This coin's mission is rooted in social media. Persystic Token wants consumers and content providers to benefit from business opportunities that generate wealth. Persystic plans on achieving this by implementing these factors:
- Giving creators the right to ownership of their work
- Eliminating false news by verifying content production and consumption while keeping it open to the public
- Encouraging the creation of authentic content
- Utilising a 'Right to be Forgotten' policy, enabling users to choose if they want their content stored on Persystic. This keeps power and control in the hands of the creator.
Therefore, Persytic can be described as both the Internet of Things and the Internet of People. This coin has been made for content creators to earn a living while adding value to the social interactions that they participate in. Importantly, as creators express their talents, moral and ethical speech remains integral to this coin. Persystic token takes place on the Binance Smart Chain, while the functionality of its smart contracts is also built into Ethereum. The creators have made the coin interoperable with the Ethereum Virtual Machine and as a result, the BEP-20 standard expands the functionality of Ethereum's ERC-2016. Being compatible with Ethereum's Virtual Machine opens up access to Ethereum's ERC-20 token standards, valuable because of their use for a variety of decentralised applications (DApps).
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Expert tips for overcoming corn rootworm, soil compaction issues resulting from a late planting
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers are adept at making the most out of less-than-ideal conditions, whether it's an abridged growing season, pest pressure or marginal acres. This summer, many are facing challenges wrought by a cold start and a late planting, which set the stage for corn rootworm pressure and other issues.
"While no two growing seasons are alike, this one is unfortunately shaping up to be similar to the last few in terms of corn rootworm pressure, which has been trending upwards," says Joe Bollman, NK Seeds Corn Product Manager. "It's a billion-dollar-a-year issue and is arguably the No. 1 challenge that farmers contend with. It's intensified by a late planting, which gives corn rootworm a head start and younger plants to feed on."
The NK Seeds corn portfolio features DuracadeViptera™ trait stacks to protect yield potential from 16 above- and below-ground pests while helping to produce cleaner ears for improved grain quality. The Duracade™ component is a novel Syngenta corn rootworm trait to help farmers limit the effects of corn rootworm and to maximize their yield potential.
"Significant corn rootworm pressure can rob farmers of yield potential," warns Bollman. "On top of that, it limits the plant's ability to take up nutrients, especially in drought conditions. Thus, this increases the risk for stalk lodging in the fall on top of the root lodging risk from the reduced root mass due to corn rootworm feeding. These inefficiencies make corn rootworm a fundamental challenge — one that DuracadeViptera was created to combat."
In addition to recommending hybrids that offer corn rootworm protection, Bollman encourages farmers to monitor and manage corn rootworm this summer. Scouting or trapping corn rootworm beetles with sticky traps can help to determine whether economic thresholds have been surpassed and what future management plans are needed. Farmers should also develop multi-year, field-by-field management plans that, in addition to trait stacks, may consist of crop rotation and soil- or foliar-applied insecticides.
If you planted your 2022 corn crop late, you were likely in a hurry to take to the field when Mother Nature finally allowed. And if you ran your planters or tillage equipment over wet soil last spring, you may be noticing the ramifications of soil compaction this summer.
Running planters or tillage equipment across wet soil can cause soil compaction issues that reduce the size and amount of pore space and decrease water and oxygen movement — causing issues that you'll contend with all season long.
"We now have the ability to plant a crop in a hurry, compared to 10 or 15 years ago, which is both a blessing and a curse," says Bollman. "If you were lucky to get good conditions after planting, you probably got off to a strong start and made up for lost time. But if you were forced to plant into marginal conditions, your acres may now be susceptible to issues like soil compaction. Everyone knows, we only get one chance to plant, and a mistake can affect an entire season."
While the best way to manage soil is to prevent compaction from happening, there are steps farmers can take to make the most out of their compacted soil this summer.
- Diagnose the depth of compaction before deciding on the right compaction management tool.
- In a no-till environment, consider planting an aggressively growing cover crop to break compaction layers.
- A deep tillage pass at an angle to the normal cropping rows may be considered in the fall.
- For late-season management, monitor the fields for any potential stalk or root lodging, and plan to harvest those fields early to help minimize losses.
To see the NK Seeds lineup of corn hybrids with DuracadeViptera, consult the 2023 NK Seed Guide. To get help assessing and managing soil compaction, contact your local agronomist.
Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group, one of the world's leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources.
The content of this release is for information purposes only. This release is not, and should not be construed as an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or other property interests.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOTV).
Class Period: September 21, 2021 – June 13, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 22, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Inotiv lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/inotiv-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the AWA; (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a 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 Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacsun continues to grow its digital presence by collaborating with the first known virtual influencer, Miquela. As a leader within the metaverse, the addition of virtual influencers into its campaign initiatives is a natural next step for the retailer. Pacsun aims to further strengthen the connection with its core demographic who are exploring the digital space.
Pacsun and Miquela will collaborate on social content, amplifying the brand's back-to-school and 2022 holiday campaigns. Miquela became a phenomenon in 2016, when the 19-year-old robot based in Los Angeles appeared on Instagram and instantly went viral. Since then, she has graced a billboard in Times Square, has been named by TIME Magazine as a "most influential person on the internet," and has gained a millions-strong cult following known as her "Miqaliens." The digital personality is best known for her authenticity, inclusivity, and youthfully unique style, and has begun to claim her title as "queen of the metaverse." Pacsun has been following the evolution of the virtual influencer landscape and wanted to craft a special partnership with Miquela, especially as both were recently part of ComplexLand.
"I'm so excited to be working with Pacsun on this campaign," said Miquela. "As a fan of their fits, vibe and vision, I couldn't be happier to partner up as we explore what the future of fashion and culture looks like for a new generation."
Miquela paved the way for computer-generated virtual influencers, which have become an astonishing trend in full growth today. These digital personalities are popular amongst younger, Gen Z audiences and celebrate diversity and representation for all — pushing the boundaries of how technology, entertainment, and social media intersect. Major fashion houses including Dior, Balmain, Kenzo and Prada have helped spearhead the trend as well.
"Miquela has become a digital muse for Pacsun and we're thrilled to be working with a great example of a strong female advocate and inspiration," said Brieane (Brie) Olson, President at Pacsun. "She aligns with our core brand values and vision…speaking out on important social issues like BLM and Rally The Vote, as well as achieving inroads into metaverse fashion and culture. Miquela has been traveling to New York City, and we're excited to invite her to shop with us in our Soho location."
This partnership marks the beginning of an exciting marketing strategy for the specialty retailer, who will be leaning more into the virtual influencer space and the metaverse heavily throughout Q4.
Images can be downloaded HERE.
Pacsun is a leading specialty retailer offering a cross section of emerging brands and trending fashion through the lens of youth culture. Throughout the contemporary, streetwear and active lifestyle markets, Pacsun partners with the best brands to offer curated collections, rare and exclusive products, and creative collaborations on every level. Founded in 1980, Newport, CA. Curated in Los Angeles. Follow @pacsun on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
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NINGBO, China, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Risen Energy, a leading solar module manufacturer in China, announced that the company's 210mm 700W heterojunction (HJT) lineup – Hyper-ion series – has been tested and certified by TÜV SÜD, a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services, making it the first company around the world to be granted TÜV SÜD certification for its 210mm high-efficiency HJT product with ultra-thin wafer.
"The introduction of Risen Energy's Hyper-ion series marks another giant stride in the evolution of solar technology. The Hyper-ion series provides a solution to meet the rising demand of high efficiency and large wafer PV modules for solar plants," said Zhulin Zhang, Operation Director and Chief Technical Certifier of TÜV SÜD Smart Energy.
"Certification of the 700W solar module assures customers that performance, safety, reliability, and cost of the product meet the challenges in the solar sector, further reducing the cost while boosting the power generation."
"We're proud to be the first manufacturer to obtain this important certification. This is the result of two years of unremitting efforts by Risen Energy's R&D team. During this period, we overcame a lot of technical challenges to achieve this critical innovation breakthrough for the solar industry," said Yafeng Liu, Senior Director of R&D at Risen Energy.
"The TÜV SÜD certification validates the superior performance, stability, reliability and safety of the Hyper-ion series, which features ultra-thin 210mm silicon wafers, 24-busbar design, alloy steel frame, as well as a number of Risen Energy's patented designs and technologies. With its industry-leading advantages, we believed this product will help solar systems to achieve ultra-low CO2 emissions, reduce the overall costs and improve returns for investors, making a significant contribution to a long-term reliable and affordable power supply."
By gaining the certification compliant with IEC 61215 and IEC 61730, Risen Energy's 210mm HJT Hyper-ion series enriches the company's high-efficiency and high-power product portfolios and enables the company to better meet the needs of regional markets for solar modules with higher efficiency.
The Hyper-ion modules adopt 120μm half wafer with 4 chamfers, μc-Si doping layer, and low Ag content paste. With power output up to 700W, Hyper-ion's cell efficiency surpasses 25.5%, and its module efficiency achieves 22.53%. Designed to reduce the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) by 10% compared to PERC modules, Hyper-ion has passed the 5X IEC test, and the third-party verification result shows that its carbon footprint value (CFP) is lower than 400kg eq CO2/kWc.
About Risen Energy
Risen Energy is a leading, global, Tier1, "AAA" credit-rated manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic products and provider of total business solutions for power generation. The Company, founded in 1986 and publicly listed in 2010, compels value generation for its global customers. Techno-commercial innovation, underpinned by consummate quality and support, encircle Risen Energy's total Solar PV business solutions which are among the most powerful and cost-effective in the industry. With a local market presence, and strong financial bankability status, we are committed, and able, to building strategic, mutually beneficial collaborations with our partners, as together we capitalize on the rising value of green energy.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering") of the important September 12, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action first filed by the firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the IPO 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 Missfresh class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7370 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 September 12, 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, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its Registration Statement; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Missfresh class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7370 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Unity Software Inc. ("Unity" or the "Company") (NYSE: U).
Class Period: March 5, 2021 – May 10, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Unity lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/unity-software-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (3) accordingly, Unity had overstated its commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Blumenfeld — California Secretary for Environmental Protection under Governor Gavin Newsom and a senior leader at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency during the Obama Administration — will head Waverley Street Foundation's multi-billion-dollar efforts to support climate solutions and community priorities.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waverley Street Foundation, a more than $3 billion climate and community organization, today named California's Environmental Protection Secretary Jared Blumenfeld as its inaugural president. Jared is a national climate leader with a track record of delivering results for frontline and underserved communities. At the Waverley Street Foundation, Jared will champion actions that support the groundbreaking work being done in communities across the globe to urgently reduce carbon pollution.
"We have ten years to drastically cut climate pollution which is already causing extreme heat, mega-wildfires, destructive droughts, and sea-level rise. Our best solutions and climate heroes are in local communities that are struggling for survival. Waverley Street will place community voices at the center of our work" said Blumenfeld, who starts his new role in September. "Together with Lisa Jackson, Laurene Powell Jobs and the Waverley Board, we will supercharge efforts that result in an equitable and livable planet for all humankind."
He added: "I'm deeply grateful to Governor Newsom for the opportunity to serve the people of California, and proud of everything we accomplished at CalEPA. Governor Newsom has set the global standard for bold climate leadership. He has stood up against polluters and provided billions of dollars to help Californians tackle the climate emergency."
Waverley Street Foundation invests at the intersection of climate solutions and community priorities, supporting local leaders and organizations at work in the trenches of the battle for a livable planet. The Foundation will advance climate efforts grounded in the day-to-day lives of people and communities, while also responding to the growing challenges of those living on the frontlines of climate change.
"Jared has spent his career engaging with the people on the ground, working in urban neighborhoods, in rural areas, in tribal communities and beyond to directly address the challenges that climate change brings," said Waverley Street Foundation Board Chair Lisa P. Jackson. "He knows progress and innovation are possible when we put the voices and work of local communities at the forefront of climate action, and we're thrilled that he's going to be guiding Waverley Street's mission going forward."
Prior to his leadership at CalEPA, Blumenfeld served as Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Pacific Southwest, which covers Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands and 148 tribal nations. Jared hiked from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail, hosted an environmental podcast Podship Earth, has worked in China, India, Europe, Africa, and the Americas to protect more than 8 million acres of wildlife habitat. Blumenfeld served as Director of San Francisco's Department of Environment. During his tenure San Francisco was named "the most sustainable city in the nation."
"Our planet, and all of us who inhabit it, face no greater threat than our climate crisis. The Waverley Street Foundation was formed to address this crisis with the kind of bold, innovative ideas that are urgently needed," said Waverley Street Foundation Vice Chair Laurene Powell Jobs. "In Jared, the Waverley Street Foundation will have a proven leader with the vision and experience that this complex global challenge demands. His leadership at the city, state, and regional levels will prove invaluable as we seek to translate local action into worldwide impact."
The voices, experiences, and innovations of neighborhoods and communities around the world have a central place in protecting people, nature, health, and our planet. Waverley Street Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports grantees working closely with farmers, students, investors, Indigenous peoples, advocates, and many others. By 2035, the Waverley Street Foundation has committed to invest the entirety of its endowment — more than $3 billion as of 2022 — to support organizations working on solutions at the intersection of climate change and community priorities. In the coming weeks, the Foundation will launch its website to provide more details on its mission, grantees, and the impact of their work.
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Snapchat is rolling out parental controls that allow parents to see their teenager's contacts and report to the social media company — without their child's knowledge — any accounts that may worry them.
The goal, executives say, is to enable parents to monitor their child's connections without compromising teens' autonomy. Named Family Center, the new suite of tools released Tuesday requires both caregiver and teen to opt in.
"It allows parents to see who's in their teen's universe," said Nona Farahnik, director of platform policy for Snap, the company that makes Snapchat. "It offers parents the ability to ask who someone might be, how they might know a contact, which prompts those kinds of real-time conversations about who teens are talking to."
Farahnik says Family Center is modeled on real-life parenting.
"If your teen is headed to the mall, you might ask who they're going with. 'How do you know them? Are you guys on a sports team together? Do you go to school together?'" said Farahnik. "But you won't be sitting there at the mall with them listening to their conversations."
Similarly, parents cannot see the content that their teen is sending or receiving on Snapchat. They can only view whom their child has communicated with in the past seven days. Snapchat is popular with young people, partially because messages on the platform disappear within 24 hours.
The company says it consulted with safety experts and academics and conducted focus groups with parents to develop Family Center and it plans to roll out more features in the coming months. The tool is only for parents of kids under 18.
With Family Center, Snap follows other social media platforms, including Instagram, that recently have boosted parental controls. By at least one survey, Snapchat is the second-most popular social network among teens. The first, TikTok, offers "Family Sharing," which gives parents a few ways to limit the videos shown to their kids.
"I think these platforms want to show that they can take steps to protect kids, that they can self-regulate and that they're capable of doing it themselves without getting the government involved," said Irene Ly, policy counsel for Common Sense Media, which reviews apps, games and media for families.
Bipartisan legislation in Congress would require more sweeping changes targeted at protecting kids on social media, however lawmakers have yet to vote on the measures.
Advocate: Social media networks should be 'safer by design' for kids
Parental controls can be helpful to some families, says Josh Golin, executive director of Fairplay, an advocacy group focused on improving online safety for children. But they require parents to have the time, energy and commitment to figure out social media tools and use them regularly.
"Are you going to spend 20 minutes a day figuring out what's going on in Snap and another 20 minutes on TikTok and another 20 on Instagram?" he said. "I don't think that parents particularly want to be spending their time this way. What they would prefer to see is that these platforms take real steps to be safer by design."
For example, Golin says, it should be easier for kids to put down their phones and take a break from social media.
"As a 12-year-old, you might feel like, 'Oh my God, my life is going to be over if I don't communicate with my friend today on Snapchat,'" Golin said. "I don't think that we should be giving kids rewards and badges and things for using online platforms more. That's not fostering intentional, thoughtful use. I think that's fostering compulsion and only benefits the company."
Snap's terms of use require a child to state that they're 13 or older before signing up for the service. Snap says it screens for underage users in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
"We have millions of young people already on Snap, including millions who are under 13 and shouldn't even be there in the first place," said Golin.
He says the companies could do a better job of verifying their users' ages, rather than taking users at their word.
Ly, of Common Sense, says companies also could look at how their algorithms amplify content that might be harmful for children.
For example, Ly said, a kid might interact with a post that encourages healthy eating for a fitness routine. But algorithms created to show users more of what they like could quickly lead that child down a rabbit hole of misinformation about disordered eating or other harmful eating habits.
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Dozier and his songwriting partners Brian and Eddie Holland wrote the Motown hits "Stop in the Name of Love," "Baby Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love." He died Aug. 8. Originally broadcast in 2003.
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Dozier and his songwriting partners Brian and Eddie Holland wrote the Motown hits "Stop in the Name of Love," "Baby Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love." He died Aug. 8. Originally broadcast in 2003.
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Sandra Edwards was still dealing with damage from Hurricane Harvey, three years earlier, when the winter storm hit in February 2021.
Because of the damage, water seeped into her home in Houston's Fifth Ward and froze when the temperatures plunged.
"I had icicles from the inside of the house hanging down," Edwards, 56, said. “I stepped out the bed. I had ice on the floor. I wasn't aware of it, and I slipped and fell and I was laying there. I don't know how long I was unconscious. I was just laying there.”
Edwards woke up on the floor wet, cold and without power. The electricity returned four days later, but the damage to her home from two storms had mounted. Her monthly energy bills had also risen — effectively doubling this past spring to $198.
She was nearly speechless when she saw the first high bill; the second made her angry.
“My bill is usually like probably $98 — $100 if I use my [air] purifiers that much,” Edwards said.
And those bills are from the spring — not summer, when she runs her air conditioner. She’s not alone. Texas power customers are paying more for their electricity. So where does the money go and why would it cost more if it feels less reliable?
Spread the wealth
You might think the energy grid runs on natural gas or wind power, coal or maybe uranium. But really, it runs on money.
In Texas, it was decided decades ago that market competition — the drive to make a buck — would dictate in large part what gets built on the grid and what doesn’t. It determines who sells power and who doesn’t, and — like it or not — who gets power and who doesn’t.
The 2021 blackout was the first time a lot of people realized just how financially complicated this whole thing is: a system powered by competing interests, each trying to win a bigger share of the money we put into it.
Edwards' bill is about $200. She lives in Houston, so she pays that to a retail electric provider (REP). In some parts of the state, you're going to pay your electric co-op or a city-owned utility. In Houston, Dallas and some other cities, however, customers buy power from a REP and agree to a set price per kilowatt hour for a period of time.
“Think of this as a middleman,” Ed Hirs, an energy economist at the University of Houston, said. “The guy on the corner selling roses. ... That's a middleman because they've had to buy the roses from the back of the truck out of the airport that came from somewhere in South America the day before.”
REPs don’t make the power, they’re just the storefront for customers to compare energy rates.
The REP takes a cut of Edwards' money and uses the rest to buy the power it promised her. We'll say $10 of her $200 bill stays with the REP and then that $190 takes the next step through the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT. (Note: These are easy-math-type estimates used as an example, not what is actually charged.)
It’s important to remember that ERCOT does not make electricity. This is like when you buy tickets to a concert. ERCOT is not Bon Jovi. ERCOT is not the arena. ERCOT in this analogy is Ticketmaster.
ERCOT is a marketplace, an air traffic controller and a nonprofit quasi-governmental entity all in one. It sets the price for the REP to contract with the power generator to buy the actual electricity. ERCOT takes a fee for this transaction, say another $10.
It’s important to remember that ERCOT does not make electricity. This is like when you buy tickets to a concert. ERCOT is not Bon Jovi. ERCOT is not the arena. ERCOT in this analogy is Ticketmaster.
Just like there are other places to buy concert tickets, there is another place a REP can buy power: The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is a market where, for a similar transaction fee, REPS can buy a contract to deliver energy for a set price.
The electricity has to be transmitted, and those power lines are owned by another company that will take another chunk of Edwards' money, say $20.
The next stop for Edwards' money is at the power generators: the solar and wind farms or natural gas plants that make the electricity. These folks get a big chunk of the bill, say $40.
The generators also have costs. Maybe they're paying off the cost of building a power plant. They've got a whole bunch of people they have to pay to run the thing. But most of all, they need fuel.
About half of the electricity supply in Texas comes from natural gas plants. The gas has to get to the plant via pipeline. Of the $120 left from Edwards' money, the pipeline will get paid a piece and then the natural gas company will also take a lot — especially with natural gas prices so high right now.
On all of those stops, the fuel source provider, the generator, the transmission companies, they all have to pay investors — a bunch of people in monocles and top hats who get handed $2 or $5 from Edwards' bill every month.
Just to complicate things a little bit more, maybe some of the money goes into a pension fund. A few cents of Edwards' bill might actually make it back to her if she has a pension or 401K or something like that.
Pass on the costs
Investors are putting the squeeze on the companies that they've invested in to give them better returns. The natural gas market is way up right now because of the war in Ukraine and other places. Natural gas companies are charging more because there are people willing to pay those prices. In Texas, there’s a lot of talk about energy independence, but it is beholden to world events no matter how much oil comes out of the ground here.
After the 2021 storm, the generators did the lion's share of reworking their facilities. The state said they had to weatherize power plants with extra insulation, for example, to make sure they can operate in the cold. That costs money.
ERCOT is under pressure from state regulators to keep the lights on and make things appear more stable — at whatever cost. Those changes that regulators put in place — basically having power plants available to run more often, creating that added energy capacity — cost $1 billion extra.
That higher cost is passed on in the wholesale price to the REP. And all those extra costs flow down to the person paying the bill: Edwards.
To keep all of this going, the investors, the fuel providers, the REPs, the generators, the transmission line people and even some ICE traders will all pay lobbying firms or politicians and political campaigns directly with a little bit of Edwards' money.
In turn, those lobbyists and politicians will pay extra attention to certain bills that make their way through Texas' legislative session every two years. So Edwards, and every other Texan, all pay a little bit more every month to keep the system going.
'I just wake up with a prayer'
Edwards' electricity was shut off last month because she couldn't pay the bills.
"I guess my number came up," she said.
A local nonprofit stepped in to get her power back on. It's covering her payments for another two months. After that, she's just not sure.
"I don't have no plans. I don't have anything anymore," she said. "I just wake up with a prayer. What's going to happen today?"
In July, the state put $50 million of federal money into a program to help people like Edwards with energy debts.
The money ran out in two weeks.
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John Contos was recently named the new general chairman for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Contos has been a CFD volunteer for 39 years, is a member of the HEELS organization and has held various leadership positions within the organization, according to a news release. Photo courtesy of CFD
General Chairman Jimmy Dean Siler and others on the Cheyenne Frontier Days float wave during the 31st annual Cheyenne Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in downtown Cheyenne. More than 100 entries made up the parade that brought hundreds of spectators to the streets of downtown. Rhianna Gelhart/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
John Contos was recently named the new general chairman for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Contos has been a CFD volunteer for 39 years, is a member of the HEELS organization and has held various leadership positions within the organization, according to a news release. Photo courtesy of CFD
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General Chairman Jimmy Dean Siler and others on the Cheyenne Frontier Days float wave during the 31st annual Cheyenne Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in downtown Cheyenne. More than 100 entries made up the parade that brought hundreds of spectators to the streets of downtown. Rhianna Gelhart/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CHEYENNE – The Cheyenne Frontier Days board of directors has named John Contos as the organization's next general chairman, according to a Thursday news release from the CFD organization.
In this role, Contos will lead the General Committee in producing the 127th anniversary celebration next summer. Contos replaces outgoing General Chairman Jimmy Dean Siler.
Contos retired from Laramie County School District 1 as an administrator of health, physical education, and safe and drug free schools & communities. Prior to that, he was a physical/health education instructor, also working for LCSD1. He attended the University of Wyoming, where he received a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology and a masters degree.
Contos has been a CFD volunteer for 39 years. He joined the HEELS organization in 1998, and he was a CFD Public Relations Committee chairman. Contos was a CFD board member from 2016 to 2021, where he served as secretary/treasurer, vice president, and then board president in 2018.
The new general chairman will begin preparation for the 127th anniversary celebration by meeting with the General Committee to review the 2022 show and plan for improvements for the next year.
"I am honored, excited and humbled to be selected as the next General Chairman of the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration!" Contos said in the release.
This year's CFD just wrapped up, on July 30. The 126th anniversary “Daddy of ’em All” event brought more than 250,000 visitors to Frontier Park over 10 days, its organizer has reported. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/economy_and_labor/john-contos-named-cheyenne-frontier-days-general-chairman/article_ede17d10-1a67-11ed-aa97-4b32f21c7e1f.html | 2022-08-12T19:13:50Z |
HELENA – A federal agency has once again failed to consider possible damage to the environment caused by mining coal when setting land management policies governing a major coal-producing region in Wyoming and Montana, a judge ruled this past week.
The ruling rejected resource management plans created in November 2019 by the Bureau of Land Management offices in Miles City, Montana, and Buffalo, Wyoming. The BLM plans would direct the management of the Powder River Basin – where the land agency says nearly 44% of all coal produced in the U.S. comes from – for the next 20 years.
This is the second time, both under President Donald Trump, that the same jurist has rejected the agency’s resource management plans governing the potential use of just over 20,300 square miles of land in Montana and Wyoming. The Biden administration defended the second plan.
Those 2019 plans also failed to consider limiting the expansion of coal mines or eliminating some coal deposits from leasing eligibility, U.S. District Judge Brian Morris in Great Falls said in his ruling Wednesday.
Morris gave BLM up to a year to produce new resource management plans that take into consideration the public health impacts – both climate and non-climate related – of burning fossil fuels recovered from federal lands when it determines how much, if any, coal should be available to lease.
In the meantime, any new or pending leases of coal, oil or natural gas in the areas must undergo a comprehensive environmental analysis that complies with Morris’ order and the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions before making decisions.
BLM and the state of Wyoming argued the agency’s land-use planning process did not allow it to consider a no-leasing alternative, court records said.
“Coal mining represents a potentially allowable use of public lands, but BLM is not required to lease public lands,” Morris said.
But coal mines in the region have been closing as scientists say human-caused climate change will continue to make weather more extreme, wildfires more frequent and destructive, and water supplies less reliable.
“The Bureau of Land Management is singularly focused on propping up the dying coal industry at the expense of its legal obligations to consider public health and the climate,” Melissa Hornbein, a senior attorney at the Western Environmental Law Center, said in a statement. “That a federal judge ordered the Bureau to consider a no-leasing alternative and disclose to the public how many people will be sickened and die as a result of the combustion of federal coal is groundbreaking.”
BLM does not comment on pending litigation, spokesperson Brian Hires said.
Agency offices updated their resource management plans in 2015. Environmental groups – including the Western Organization of Resource Councils – challenged the Montana and Wyoming plans in court.
The plans would have made 80 billion tons of federally owned coal available for leasing and allow access to 12,500 square miles of land for oil and gas development, according to the National Resources Defense Council.
Environmental groups argued that the 2015 plans did not meet National Environmental Policy Act requirements in part because they didn’t consider the effect of offering less coal for lease and did not analyze the environmental and human consequences of burning the coal.
In March 2018, Morris ordered the agency to re-do the plans, in part to consider reducing the amount of coal available for leasing and to analyze the environmental effects of burning the coal, oil and natural gas available for lease under the plans. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/economy_and_labor/judge-blm-ignoring-environment-in-coal-region-plan/article_00a721f2-1a68-11ed-935e-d39eb598f0d7.html | 2022-08-12T19:13:57Z |
LARAMIE – Language in a new ordinance regulating landlords and rental units that generated an upswell of public comment and debate. Now, it has been ruled vague and unconstitutional by a District Court judge.
Judge Tori Kricken, who serves the 2nd Judicial District in Albany County, ruled partly in favor of a local property management company challenging the new regulations, which are set to go into effect Jan. 1. Kricken found some language in the ordinance to be vague or inadequate, prompting questions about what the future of its enforcement could look like.
The Laramie City Council adopted the measure in question, Enrolled Ordinance No. 1802, this January. It sets a minimum threshold of habitability standards landlords must maintain for every rental unit. It also sets a process in place for tenants to file complaints against landlord with the city manager’s office.
Bell Leasing LLC challenged the ordinance in court, asking for summary judgment to disqualify the law, which the court granted in part in an Aug. 1 ruling. The company owns 23 rental properties that have 64 units within Laramie.
The ordinance requires landlords provide basic habitability standards for their tenants, such as working appliances, heating, sanitation and fire safety on rental properties. It gives landlords about a year to register their rental properties with the city and pay a small fee for each of the properties.
The company argued the ordinance should not be implemented because it violates the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions and reaches beyond city authority. While Judge Kricken said the locality does have authority to set rental rules, she found a problem with the language of this particular ordinance, mainly it’s too vague about whether a violation of the rules would be civil or criminal matters.
If landlords fail to follow the requirements outlined in the ordinance, tenants can file a complaint with the city, but only after giving the landlord 10 days written notice of an issue. Another section of the ordinance states only 48 hours notice is required if the complaint involves a lack of essential services.
After conducting an investigation, the city manager may issue a notice with a time frame in which a landlord must make necessary repairs to the property, the ordinance says. Failure to do so could result in a fine of at least $100 each day past the deadline and revocation of the city rental license.
The court took issue with one section. It reads, “Failure to comply with the notice and order issued under this section by the specified date constitutes a violation subject to the penalties,” according to Kricken’s order.
The ambiguous language leaves it unclear whether or not failure to comply with the city manager’s notice is a violation of the law itself, regardless of whether the notice has merit, she wrote.
“This lack of clarity is precisely the type of situation which could impermissibly delegate basic policy matters to policemen, judges and juries for resolution on an ad hoc and subjective basis, with the attendant dangers of arbitrary and discriminatory application,” the order reads.Courts
The court found that the ordinance fails to clarify whether any municipal court hearings could be civil or criminal in nature and what rules and procedures would apply in this process.
Another problem area is language that says a landlord failing to follow the directions of the city manager “shall constitute a violation subject to the penalties” the city has set.
“The use of the phrase ‘shall constitute’ strongly suggests that simply failing to follow the city manager’s notice and order is, in and of itself, a violation – a violation which occurs prior to any judicial review of the ordinance violation alleged in a tenant’s complaint,” Kricken wrote in her order.
The phrase create an “apparent contradiction.” This, the judge wrote, could reasonably confuse someone and potentially outlines that simply failing to comply with the city manager’s directions is itself a violation “regardless of legal defenses or justifications” for them.
Controversy
Since it was debated by the City Council last year, this has generated controversy, questions and complaints from local residents.
Many renters express support for the regulations. Landlords are against them.
City Council candidate Brett Glass often spoke about the standards during public comment sections of council meetings, with his main complaint being they are illegal.
“We can hope that council will reconsider its approach and work within the law to deal with the actual problems that tenants face,” Glass said in response to the Aug. 1 ruling. “The last thing we need in these turbulent times when money is tight is to adopt an unfair ordinance that hikes rents and creates a new, costly, ineffective city bureaucracy.”
While city expected landlords to challenge the ordinance once it became law, the local government felt the ordinance was legally sound when they created it, said City Attorney Robert Southard.
“What we could foresee was a challenge,” Southard said. “We had beliefs about what was proper and tried to have the ordinance fall well within that, but you never know what a judge might think.”
The municipality is still undecided about how it will respond to the ruling, but will make sure to be in compliance with the law, Southard said. This could mean changing enforcement procedures outlined in the ordinance or choosing to appeal.
Conversation about the ordinance could be far from over, as Bell Leasing also has the right to appeal the decision and attempt to receive a more comprehensive rebuttal of the ordinance.
Bell Leasing attorneys Kermit Brown and Jeff Van Fleet of Laramie-based Brown & Hiser did not respond to a request for comment. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/legal_and_courts/court-rules-language-in-laramie-rental-law-vague-unconstitutional/article_d28b02ca-1a67-11ed-95a7-7f23340eb837.html | 2022-08-12T19:14:03Z |
Dollar store manager in critical condition after being stabbed by shoplifter, Alabama police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) – The manager of a Family Dollar store in Alabama is in critical condition after police say she was stabbed by a shoplifter.
Police said the stabbing happened at the store in Mobile on Thursday afternoon.
A store employee who witnessed the attack told WALA that a woman, identified as Takea Shackleford, was trying to steal bottles of dish detergent when the store manager started watching her. The employee, who did not want to be named, said that’s when Shackleford became aggressive and pulled out a knife.
“She bum-rushed her, and that’s when the lady swung the knife at her, twice, or three times,” the witness said. “She swung the knife at her three times and my manager was trying to fight back, but by that time she had already stabbed her in the neck.”
Police said the manager’s injuries are critical and she remains in the hospital.
As Shackleford was being escorted out of police headquarters, she admitted to WALA on camera that she was shoplifting and that she stabbed the manager. However, she claims the stabbing was in self-defense.
“That lady came at me and I was scared for my life. That’s why I stabbed her,” Shackleford said.
She also admitted that she was trying to steal a bag of Tide pods from the Family Dollar store and admitted she has been “shoplifting for days out of Walmart.”
Shackleford has been charged with attempted murder and first-degree robbery.
According to police, Shackleford faces additional charges connected to an incident at a local Walmart in July. In that case, police said she stole items from the store and hit two people with her car as she escaped. They suffered minor injuries.
Mobile Police Corporal Katrina Frazier is warning retail workers about the dangers of confronting suspected shoplifters.
“If you are working at a store, anywhere where you’re dealing with the general public, and they are attempting to leave that store with items, do not attempt to stop them because you do not know if they are armed with any type of weapon,” Frazier said. “And your life is more important than merchandise.”
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Police training event to be held at Tazewell High School
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 2:58 PM EDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Tazewell Police Dept. will be conducting a training event at Tazewell High School on Monday, August 15.
During the training, there will be a heightened police presence around the Fincastle Turnpike and Maplewood Lane area.
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Five years ago, 32-year-old Heather Heyer was killed at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va.
Heyer was part of a crowd of counter-protesters that filled a narrow, one-way street in downtown Charlottesville when an avowed white nationalist deliberately drove into the crowd. Heyer’s mom, Susan Bro, recalls how it happened.
“He sat there a minute, he backed up, and then he sped forward across two speed bumps into a crowd of counter-protesters,” Bro says.
The impact sent bodies flying. Several people were injured. Heyer died.
After her daughter’s death, Bro started the Heather Heyer Foundation, providing scholarships to high school students wanting to continue their education. She has since shut down the foundation to focus on her health.
A street in downtown Charlottesville was named after Heather Heyer. (Scott Tong/Here & Now)
Interview Highlights
On how she’s doing, five years after Unite the Right
“I have good days and bad the month before … and I wrote a piece about grief a couple of years ago, how it comes in waves. And that’s typical for everybody who’s lost somebody. It’s not just me by any means, but sometimes the waves are really high and sometimes the waves are shallow, and sometimes you’re just aware of their lapping at your ankles. But when you’ve lost a child, you always have that sense of loss. But you do learn to live and go on despite it. I mean, it’s either that or die. And I chose not to die. I chose to keep going.”
On if the city has recognized Heather at the location of her tragic death
“I don’t want Heather recognized anymore than she is. She got too much attention as it was. Heather was just there to walk in support that day. She was not an organizer. She simply wanted to walk in support of the young ladies in her office that day who were also marching and way too much attention has been given to Heather.
“I had to fend off people who wanted a park named after her or a statue in her honor. I said, ‘She wouldn’t want it. I don’t want it.’ I think naming the street after her is really all that needs to happen. And what we need to focus on going forward, and rightfully so, is to focus on the issues that led to her murder — and that is to combat white supremacy, institutionalized white supremacy, to combat racism, to combat division [and] find ways to make life equitable for everyone.”
On where Charlottesville stands in regard to equity and justice today
“Struggling and struggling. I remember meeting people from Ferguson right after Heather was murdered, and I asked them, ‘How was Ferguson doing?’ And they said, ‘struggling.’ Ten years later, they were still struggling. And Charlottesville was doing some of that.
“Housing is still a major issue for communities of color. Policing is still a major issue for communities of color. I just see all the same issues that they had before 2017 still being issues. But I will also add, I don’t live here. I don’t participate in government here. I read about it. I get the publications by email, but I’m not part of this community. I’m not involved.”
On whether commentators who watch alt-right hate and extremism for a living are making it more mainstream
“Oh, yeah … fully intentional. And they make no bones about it.”
On how she thinks Charlottesville fits into it the state of extremism in the U.S. today
“Movements like these tend to arise when communities are frustrated economically and they start looking for excuses and people to blame. They start looking for scapegoats. We’ve seen this pattern again and again in history. And then people are all too eager to follow somebody else’s solution.”
On finding hope
“Well, I’m hoping that this is the farthest that the pendulum swings. Moving forward, we’ve got to find a way to make it more equitable for everyone. We still have a long way to go with that.”
On spending the rest of her life as Heather Heyer’s mom and if it comes with a burden
“[It’s]funny because when I taught school, she said ‘I’m always Miss Heyer’s daughter’ …well, she’s got it even now.
“I have loved meeting people. I have loved traveling. I have loved being able to make a difference in the world. But it was the cost of someone so dear to me that … I would rather have her back than have any of that happen. But I don’t want to take away the good in the world that it caused to her murderer. It did serious harm to the white supremacy movement for a while, and in some aspects it’s still doing that. Not just her murder, but the car attack and the whole weekend. You know, there are people still being sued. Heck, I’ve still got a lawsuit going. I’m not looking for any money out of it, just trying to stop people from doing stuff.”
On what she sees when she looks at the world through Heather’s eyes
“Oh, she’s always skeptical. She’s always prodding people. Like I said, she’s not quiet. She’s not. She has a rest in peace. She rests in power. I often hear from people that they got this nudge from Heather or that nudge from Heather or they felt like something came together because of Heather.”
James Perkins Mastromarino and Jorgelina Manna-Rea produced and edited this interview for broadcast with Catherine Welch. Welch also adapted it for the web.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Gerry Keene was about 20 minutes into his caving excursion in the Tom Moore cave system near Perryville, Mo., when one of the kids with him said there was a dog ahead of them.
Dogs don't usually dwell in caves, but sure enough, there was a dog curled up on the mud floor.
"She didn't look real good," Keene said. "I mean, she had 11 people walk by her with lights and she just basically lifted her head, but she wouldn't move at all."
It was clear the dog was not in the right place, so Keene left the cave and started going to nearby houses with a photo of the dog to try and find its owner. Word got around and the dog's owner met Keene at the entrance to the cave and identified her as his dog Abby, who had been missing since June 9.
The owner was shocked to hear his dog was alive. Since Abby had been missing for so long, he told the rescuers that he assumed she was likely gone forever.
Keene called one of his friends, an assistant fire chief, to come help with the rescue mission. As they were about to go back into the cave system, Rick Haley, another experienced caver, came out of it. They quickly recruited him to help.
"We didn't want to leave Abby down there any longer than we had to," Keene said.
It wasn't clear how to get the dog out of the cave
But figuring out how best to get the dog out of the cave took a bit of brainstorming since the rescue equipment on hand was really meant for humans. Haley had the idea of using a duffle bag and a blanket to move the dog like a package.
Then, they began the descent.
"It is an entrance to the cave that is a little technical," Haley said. "It's vertical in places. It's windy. It's very tight."
The assistant fire chief stayed at the first constriction and Keene and Haley continued on. By the time they got to where Abby was, Haley estimates they were 500 feet from the entrance.
"Once we reached her, I did a quick assessment to see what kind of injuries she had. It was evident she had been there a long time," Haley said.
Abby was malnourished and lethargic and Haley said she didn't show much emotion as she was approached by people.
"She was just trying to stay as comfortable as she could, which was hard down there because it's very wet and it's 58 degrees or so," Haley said.
Haley and Keene tried to see if Abby would walk toward the entrance, but once it was clear that was not feasible, they decided to put her in the duffle bag. They put out the bag and the blanket and Abby moved right on top of it
She was probably glad to have something soft and warm to sit on and likely knew that she was being helped, Haley said. She laid down and seemed to go to sleep.
"You could tell that the blanket was a big comfort to her as she sat in the duffle bag," he said.
The newly-minted trio then began the journey back together, with Keene and Haley moving Abby foot by foot and handing her over to each other until they got out of the cave.
In total, the rescue mission took about an hour and a half.
A reunion and a beef stick
Once they were out of the cave, it took some time for Abby to adjust to the light. While they were waiting for her owner to return, they gave Abby a beef stick which seemed to rejuvenate her a bit and she appeared "ready to go up for another adventure," Keene said.
After she was missing for almost two months, Abby was reunited with her owner on Aug. 6 and is recuperating. Haley has kept in contact with the family, who said she's still weak and a bit wobbly when she walks around, but her spirits are much better.
Haley said the cave project for the weekend didn't go exactly as planned and the project cavers will have more to do next time, but "if it weren't for the project weekend, we'd have never found the dog."
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New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines say you don’t have to quarantine if you have been exposed to COVID. It says people who test positive should stay home for at least five days and wear a mask around others for 10 days. The new guidelines say people who became very sick from COVID-19 with moderate symptoms and those who were hospitalized should stay home for at least 10 days.
Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson talks with Dr. Peter Hotez about the latest guidelines.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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A merger between HBO Max and Discovery+ in 2023 has some fans focused on what won’t be on the new service. HBO Max decided to cancel a Batgirl movie that was already in post-production as well as a sequel to the 2020 movie “Scoob.”
Here & Now‘s Scott Tong talks to NPR’s TV critic Eric Deggans.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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The Friends of the Natrona County Public Library are raising money by selling Star Trek books and collectables this weekend. The collection will include around fifty boxes of books and comics as well as commemorative plates, dolls, and DVDs.
Friends of the Natrona County Public Library Sharyle Good has been a librarian for 40 years.
“Our purpose is really to support literacy in the community and largely through the public library. But we do a lot to support the literacy efforts throughout the community as well,” she said.
Last year, their organization donated around $38,000 to the Natrona Public Library and $3,000 to Wyoming Reads.
Good said there are other specialty Items as well.
“We have some autographed items that's limited. These plates too. So it's not just books,” she said.
Those interested must sign up for one of 90 slots to attend the sale this Saturday, August 13, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Friends of the Natrona County Public Library has existed for around 50 years. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/education/2022-08-12/library-group-having-star-trek-fundraiser-in-casper-to-support-literacy | 2022-08-12T19:39:36Z |
Today on the show An Arapaho headdress is in a London museum, and a young Indigenous law student is helping bring it back. A new University of Wyoming poll confirms that things don't look good for Liz Cheney. Western communities are trying to crack down on human-bear conflicts, but that's a tall task. And a look at the Wyoming Cowboys football team. Those stories and more. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/podcast/open-spaces-podcast/2022-08-12/open-spaces-august-11-2022 | 2022-08-12T19:39:43Z |
Traffic calming work begins in Sunset Heights neighborhood next week
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Road work will begin Monday, Aug. 15, to raise the intersection at Chestnut Drive and Ohio Avenue, and construct two speed cushions in the Sunset Heights neighborhood as part of City intersection safety improvements and traffic calming efforts.
One speed cushion will be located on Maryland Avenue close to Trinity Presbyterian Church, and the other will be located on Dogwood Drive, south of the Westover Park entrance.
Construction on these projects is projected to take two weeks, weather permitting. Harrisonburg Public Works has worked in conjunction with citizens of the Sunset Heights neighborhood and the Harrisonburg Police Department to develop a traffic calming plan for the neighborhood.
The addition of the raised intersection and two speed cushions are two measures being used to assist with intersection safety, speeding and cut-through traffic.
The road will be closed to thru traffic at the intersection of Chestnut Drive and Ohio Avenue while work takes place, but residents in the impacted area will be able to travel to and from their homes.
Additionally, there will be no thru traffic near road works on Dogwood Drive and Maryland Avenue during construction, but roads will open back to normal traffic in the evenings.
Road markings will be added following the construction of the raised intersection and speed cushions. Motorists should take extra caution when traveling through work zones.
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6 fire crew members in 1 department expecting children this year
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:40 PM EDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – Six crew members at a fire department in Kansas are expecting children by the end of the year.
According to KWCH, the McPherson Fire Department posted a photo on Facebook of the firefighters’ wives showing off their baby bumps while wearing their husbands’ gear.
The first of the six babies is due Sept. 27, with one other due in October, two in November and two in December.
“The joy of welcoming a baby has multiplied by six,” the fire department said in the social media post. “We feel blessed.”
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Turner Ashby picked to win Valley District
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:04 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Turner Ashby has been picked to win the Valley District football title this season.
The Knights came out on top of a preseason poll conducted by WHSV. Head coaches in the district along with local media members voted in the poll.
Valley District Football - WHSV Preseason Poll
1. Turner Ashby (3) - 42 points
2. Harrisonburg (1) - 40 points
3. Spotswood (1) - 30 points
4. Broadway - 28 points
5. Rockbridge County - 10 points
(First place votes in parentheses)
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United Way NSV and Local Businesses Hold “Tools for Teachers” Donation Drive to Support Shenandoah County Classrooms
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) -
(Woodstock, VA) – August 9, 2022– United Way of Northern Valley is partnering with Just Because, George’s Inc., Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce, and other businesses to help local educators. The groups are holding a donation drive to collect and distribute items to all Shenandoah County Public Schools in support of classroom teachers.
According to a survey by the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org, teachers spend an average of $750 of their own money each year to help students be successful in the classroom. With inflation costs, that number is expected to be even higher this year.
“At United Way NSV, we strive to advance equity in education. Understanding classroom needs directly from educators helps our organization provide much-needed assistance in areas where we can make the largest impact,” said Kaycee Childress, President and CEO of United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley. “When it comes to education, some of our most critical efforts focus on school readiness, quality childcare, and early reading. We are thrilled to mobilize the community around this project.”
This is the first drive of its kind designed exclusively to aid teachers in Shenandoah County and was the idea of staff at George’s Inc. who wanted to work with community partners to achieve a greater impact. “George’s is a family-owned business. We have many families who live and work here and we want to give back to our community by helping the teachers who educate our children,” said Billie Jo Espino, Human Resources Supervisor at George’s Inc.
The Wish List includes popular back-to-school items like markers, pens, glue sticks, and notebooks. However, some of the more “in demand” items for teachers include post-it notes, dry erase markers, command strips, and chart paper. For a full list of items being collected, visit www.unitedwaynsv.org/tools-teachers-supply-drive.
Donations can be dropped off at the Woodstock Walmart (461 W. Reservoir Road), August 19-21, 2022 from 10AM-6PM and the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce during business hours, August 15-19, 2022.
Volunteers are needed to help collect donation on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for 2-hour shifts, 10AM-6PM. Please contact Jennifer Hall at jhall@unitedwaynsv.org or (540) 536-6641 to sign up.
About United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley: Since 1946, the United Way NSV has led the fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community - to meet the needs that matter most to the people of Clarke, Frederick, and Shenandoah Counties, as well as the City of Winchester. United Way NSV convenes the people and organizations necessary to create solutions to our region’s most pressing challenges and collaborates with effective partners. United Way NSV seeks to serve as the catalyst for community change by supporting over 45 partner agencies in the area on income, health, and education. For more information visit our website www.unitedwaynsv.org.
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Woman accused of selling rental car for more than $22,000, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A Texas woman is wanted for allegedly selling a car that she did not own.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office reports a resident met with a woman on Feb. 10 to purchase a 2021 Toyota Tacoma from Craigslist for $22,500.
KWTX reports the woman, not yet identified by police, provided a Texas driver’s license, vehicle registration and a title to validate the purchase of the vehicle, according to the complaint.
Authorities said the Bexar County resident went ahead and purchased the vehicle for $22,500.
However, when the purchaser looked around the vehicle, they discovered documentation showing the car was registered to a rental company out of Arlington.
Authorities described the woman who reportedly sold the vehicle as Hispanic with long dark hair and a skin condition known as vitiligo that causes loss of skin color.
The sheriff’s department urged anyone with further information regarding this incident to contact their office at 210-335-6000.
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CHULA VISTA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many, taking the risk to new heights is a tough move, and with execution comes new challenges. For the Battle Bunker, taking risks is what the brand is built on — as the company ventured to a new milestone by partnering with Chula Vista Elite Training Center. The Battle Bunker is a Veteran founded fitness show that plans to expand the brand with fitness competitions.
"While Battle Bunker is dedicated to creating inspiring fitness series content, this partnership would mean we have an excellent place for physical events," says Austen Alexander, founder of the Battle Bunker.
The Story Behind Battle Bunker
The Battle Bunker produces challenge videos that take athletes, occupations, and creators through rigorous military-style fitness events to inspire viewers to burn through excuses and be at their best every day.
Austen Alexander, the founder, built an obstacle course consisting of 9 obstacles in the deserts of California after his discharge from the U.S Navy in 2020. "If you build it, they will battle" is the focus of Austen's thinking behind the building of the first course. He mentions this because he was unsure if athletes would want to come to the course or even if the series would work.
The Battle Bunker has run into challenges from the start. Since the business model is based on producing for Youtube, sometimes the platforms change, resulting in drops or spikes in viewership. But with 21 episodes and a little over 17,000,000 views across all platforms, the Battle Bunker has room to grow into a better location. With the partnership with the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, they now have access to hotels, cafeterias, showers, offices, and space to build their new obstacle course. This is something they never had before.
A Deeper Meaning
Chula Vista has a 155-acre Olympic training center with rolling hills, tracks, fields, and archery ranges. Within its perimeter, and with the Battle Bunker partnership, it will incorporate a 22 obstacle course that will test both endurance and strength. The number "22" is significant in the Veteran community as it is the number of Veterans on average that fall victim to mental health issues every day. The Battle Bunker is deeply rooted in the military community, so this is an anchor point to which the new course will bring awareness.
Contact: Austen Alexander, Austen@knight.co
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ATLANTA, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- R&B music is constantly making a comeback, and blind singer, musician, producer, and songwriter Rob Jones is guaranteed to be a part of that success with the release of his new single "Cold". "Cold", originally recorded by country music legend Chris Stapleton, is all about loss of love and heartbreak and Rob Jones puts his spin on it. Rob's version of "Cold" is a soulful timeless ballad filled with emotion, power, and grittiness showcasing Rob's amazing vocal ability and range. "Cold" is a song that is extremely relatable, and even with its simplicity, it quickly grabs your attention; from the first note that Rob sings to the musicality of the track. Rob states, "I love the passion and soul displayed in this song and the familiarity of the story is so relatable. I always wanted to do my own version to introduce this song to an audience that's not familiar with Chris Stapleton's version. It's actually one of my favorite songs by him." "Cold" is now available on all DSPs.
Rob Jones is a multi-talented musician, singer, and songwriter who was born and raised on the South side of Chicago. At the age of 10, he was struck in the head by a stray bullet which caused him to lose his sight immediately. Rob was introduced to music by his teacher who was also blind at Skinner Elementary School, and that's where his love for music began. Rob Jones became skilled in all genres of music; from classical to jazz to R&B to contemporary. Even through the losses he endured, Rob doesn't see himself as a blind man and doesn't want anyone else to treat him that way. Rob moved to Atlanta to further his music career in which he met and worked with a lot of top producers. Rob Jones is ready to let the world hear his immense talent with the release of his soulful, gritty, and emotional single "Cold" under Blackground Records 2.0. Be prepared for greatness because that's exactly what Rob Jones will bring to the music industry.
Founded by Barry Hankerson initially and launched in 1993, Blackground Records became a staple name in music and pop culture in the 1990s and early 2000s with the Hankerson's expert ear for artist development that would evolve into prolific careers for the aforementioned artists. Over the years, Blackground Records - with artists such as the late Aaliyah, Timbaland, Tank and JoJo - sold millions of records, had ten Top 10 Billboard 200 albums and won countless awards. Now as Blackground Records 2.0, Hankerson plans to continue its undeniable impact on pop culture.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") for the month of August 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $15.00 per share (the "Series B Preferred Dividends"). In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series T Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series T Preferred Stock") for the month of August 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $0.384375 per share (the "Series T Preferred Dividends").
The Series B Preferred Dividends will be payable in cash as follows: $5.00 per share to be paid on Friday, September 2, 2022 to Series B Preferred stockholders of record as of Thursday, August 25, 2022.
The Series T Preferred Dividends will be payable in cash as follows: $0.128125 per share to be paid on Friday, September 2, 2022 to Series T Preferred stockholders of record as of Thursday, August 25, 2022. Shares of Series T Preferred Stock held for only a portion of the applicable monthly dividend period will receive a prorated Series T Preferred Dividend based on the actual number of days in the applicable dividend period during which each such share of Series T Preferred Stock was outstanding, as permitted under the Articles Supplementary to the Company's charter dated November 13, 2019.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on developing and acquiring a diversified portfolio of institutional-quality highly amenitized live/work/play apartment communities in demographically attractive knowledge economy growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through value-add improvements to properties and to operations. BRG has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.bluerockresidential.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company's actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the potential adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance of the Company and its tenants, partners and employees, as well as the real estate market and the global economy and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company and its tenants, partners and employees will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact (including governmental actions that may vary by jurisdiction, such as mandated business closing; stay-at-home orders; limits on group activity; and actions to protect residential tenants from eviction), and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, including national and local employment rates and the corresponding impact on the Company's tenants' ability to pay their rent on time or at all, among others. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 11, 2022, and subsequent filings by the Company with the SEC. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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LONDON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celphish Finance (CELP) offers its users a seamless experience in trading and managing their crypto and NFT assets. This is done without losing ownership of their NFTs. Without any barriers, crypto enthusiasts can perform crypto activities with their smartphones on the Celphish Finance platform.
Currently, social media platforms are all centralised systems that harness your data, cast target advertisements, and reap large profits. The user sees none of the profits and instead has their privacy leaked. This is why Celphish Finance has focused on smartphones.
Nearly everyone who has an interest in crypto owns a smartphone. They have undoubtedly revolutionised our lives. Celphish Finance has expressed the importance of utilising smartphones as the smartphone industry keeps evolving with additional functionalities. This is why Celphish is launching wallets and dApps to provide crypto access to every smartphone user.
The project will be community-driven to make sure the voices of the users are heard. Celphish Finance will enable multi-chain liquidity sourcing and trading from various liquidity sources. Users can trade and swap tokens for the lowest prices at the fastest speeds.
Those who choose to stake their tokens are opened up to an array of benefits. Firstly, the overall amount of tokens in circulation will decrease, favourably increasing the price of the token. Secondly, users who stake their CELP tokens can participate in platform decision-making. Finally, stakers will earn a portion of the fees collected from the liquidity pools.
Celphish Finance has a decentralised exchange (DEX), CelphishSwap. It characterises itself as a highly user-friendly token exchange. CelphishSwap has simplified the trading experience for its users by allowing buyers and sellers to exchange value directly with other market participants.
CelphishSwap was designed on three principles; security, ease of use, and pleasure using the service. The exchange will be open and transparent without compromising security. It also has a fast transaction rate compared to other exchanges.
Ultimately, Celphish wants to create an NFT marketplace with social media features like chat messaging, educational resources, and the creation of memes. It will allow the user to profit from the service while maintaining a high level of security over their information and digital assets.
For more information on Celphish Finance (CELP), please visit the following links:
Presale: http://cel.celphish.io/presale
Website: http://celphish.io/
Telegram: https://t.me/CelphishFinanceOfficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelphishFinance
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Event: A program to raise awareness of the case of Austin Tice, a journalist and Marine veteran who has been held in Syria for 10 years.
When: Sunday, August 14 at 2 p.m.
Where: National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20045. Ballroom, 13th Floor.
Who: Speakers will include the following:
- Debra and Marc Tice;
- Tony Hunter, CEO, McClatchy;
- President John DeGioia, Georgetown University;
- Jen Judson, President, The National Press Club
- Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State (via video);
- Fred Ryan, Publisher, The Washington Post (via video);
- U.S. Rep. Al Green (invited);
- Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor (invited);
- President Joseph R. Biden (invited).
This is a private, invitation only event organized by the National Press Club and the Tice Family. Press Coverage is welcome but please let us know you are coming by emailing members@press.org.
The Event will be live-streamed: click here to watch on Youtube.
The Club has hosted awareness events on the anniversary of Austin's abduction for several years but, during the pandemic, safety issues precluded robust attendance and the Tices participated via video. This will be the first time they have joined us in person for this event. In the 2020 event the Club unveiled The Freedom Clock -- a 24/7 365 large display in the lobby dedicated to tracking the time of Austin's kidnapping in years, days, seconds.
We hope through this event we will raise awareness of who Austin is and discuss the current status of his case and what is being done to bring him home.
In the past year there have been significant breakthroughs in the case including a May 2, 2022 Oval Office meeting with President Biden. In that meeting, the President gave explicit instructions to his National Security team on exactly how they should proceed with respect to engaging with the Syrians. Also, in April 2022, the White House Correspondent's Assn. made Debra Tice a focus of their event and President Biden spoke of his interest in meeting with the Tices and bringing Austin home. Since last Fall The Washington Post has engaged in an unprecedented advertising campaign with dozens of full-page ads, first calling for a meeting with the President and now calling for the government to bring Austin home. In the current campaign they are unveiling a banner on their building. This is the most significant message support provided by The Washington Post for a press freedom case. And McClatchy Newspapers has prepared unprecedented news packages and coverage related to Austin's case. The Tices have made countless TV appearances including recent interviews with Jake Tapper and Lester Holt.
As a reminder, Austin Tice is the only U.S. journalist currently being held overseas. He has been held longer than any U.S. journalist – even Terry Anderson of the Associated Press. The position of the American government is that we have every reason to believe he is alive. The U.S. last sent a delegation to meet with the Syrians about releasing Austin in September of 2020 and there were significant steps taken during the meeting and more follow-up by the U.S. is now urgently required.
The Press Club has engaged in many campaigns to help obtain Austin's release over the years. In the last year these have included a 5k Run for Austin with participation in 13 states and four countries and a Change.org petition signed by 150,000 people as well as news conferences, panels, videos and social media. The National Press Club Journalism Institute, the Club's non-profit affiliate has created an exhibit on Austin and launched important and successful letter writing campaigns to Congress.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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Hundreds of military families will travel to Orlando, Florida to support their family members competing in the DoD Warrior Games
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Close to 650 family and friends of military athletes will travel to cheer on their loved ones at the DoD Warrior Games next week. Fisher House Foundation is proud to be a presenting sponsor of the Department of Defense Warrior Games and to lead the Family Program, making this experience possible. Athletes will compete in a series of adaptive sports that begins with the opening ceremony on Aug. 19 at ESPN Wide World of Sports and continues through Aug. 28.
As part of the Warrior Games Family Program, friends and families of U.S. athletes receive travel, lodging, and meals at no cost. This year, the Family Program also includes the Warrior Games Family and Athlete Welcome Event at Magic Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort on Aug. 18 and the Warrior Games Family Program Hospitality Suite at ESPN Wide World of Sports. The Family Program Hospitality Suite will include meals, snacks, beverages, resiliency activities, games, and more throughout the Games.
First Lady Jill Biden will deliver remarks at this year's Warrior Games Family and Athlete Welcome Event at Magic Kingdom in support of the White House's Joining Forces initiative.
Fisher House Foundation has sponsored the Warrior Games Family Program since 2012. The Foundation provides support to these competitors' families allowing them to be there to cheer on their service member or veteran and celebrate alongside them as they continue their recovery journey.
"We believe a family's love is the best medicine of all, and that is why bringing families to the Warrior Games is so important," said Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation. "Many of these families stayed at a Fisher House while receiving medical care for their injuries or illness. Through the Warrior Games Family Program, we can help them celebrate how far they have come."
Fisher House Foundation Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Tish Stropes will also participate in the Veterans Institute Summit panel on Aug. 19. The Summit, hosted by the Disney Institute, will be held in person and online Aug. 19-20. It is designed to help companies and organizations learn how to build or improve effective veteran-hiring initiatives. Several panels and guest speakers will discuss best practices and experiences with hiring veterans. Learn more about the Veterans Institute Summit at https://www.disneyinstitute.com/disney-institute-summits/veterans-institute-summit/
The DoD Warrior Games were delayed in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. This year's Warrior Games will also include teams from Canada and Ukraine. The Games will be streamed live at www.dodwarriorgames.com.
Fisher House Foundation is best known for its network of 92 comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, and in Europe, close to the medical center or hospital they serve. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging fee. Since inception, the program has saved military and veteran families an estimated $547 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation. www.fisherhouse.org
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LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Franchise announces the expansion in Texas with the Grand Opening of Crunch Laredo, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility in the heart of Laredo. Crunch Fitness will be located in a newly renovated space at 4601 San Dario Ave, previously occupied by SteinMart. The facility will be open 24 hours.
Crunch Fitness held their The One Day Only Presale yesterday, Thursday Aug 11 where prospective members toured the club for the first time, met the trainers and enrolled at discounted rates beginning at $9.99 per month. Founding members received a presale rate of $1 down and 1 month free, in addition to free t-shirts, discounts on small group and personal training, and more. The presale offer was extended through the weekend. The club is slated to open for workouts last week of August.
Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise fun, Crunch Laredo will offer top-quality cardio equipment and strength training equipment, circuit training, personal training, a functional training area with multiple indoor turf areas, a dedicated group fitness studio, a dedicated ride studio, Kids Crunch, HydroMassage® beds, and high-end tanning. Members looking for assistance reaching their goals will have access to staff of highly experienced Personal Trainers.
Crunch Fitness Laredo is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, the fastest growing franchisee in the Crunch system, and owns locations throughout the U.S. "We are excited to bring the Crunch brand to Laredo," stated CEO Brian Hibbard. "Crunch is for everyone, from the first-time gym-goer to the seasoned athlete. Add in a high-energy and fun environment, and we have options to meet everyone's goals and budget!"
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways; working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves over 1.6 million members with over 360 gyms worldwide in 30 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Spain, and Australia, and will soon be open in Portugal and Costa Rica. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.
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Program will Help Reduce Financial Barriers and Benefit Students Across 10 U.S. Cities
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frito-Lay today announced a partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) that will further enable Black and Hispanic students across 10 U.S. cities to attend college. The snack leader is investing $500,000 in need-based scholarships to help reduce the financial barriers of attending and graduating college. Students are encouraged to apply beginning now and until submissions close September 29.
The scholarship will be accessible to students in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Each scholarship will provide assistance of up to $5,000 each to 100 Black and Hispanic students.
"Investing in these students means investing in tomorrow's success. It's a privilege to play a role in their futures," said Steven Williams, CEO PepsiCo Foods North America. "At Frito-Lay, we're proud to celebrate diversity at every level of our organization and remain committed to supporting future generations through resources that enable them to continue their education journey and achieve long-term success."
This is one of the largest scholarships in Frito-Lay history and an extension of Frito-Lay's commitment to the PepsiCo Racial Equality Journey initiative, which will contribute $570 million to address issues of inequality over the next five years. This also represents the first partnership between Frito-Lay and UNCF, which has a 75-year legacy of helping to provide equal access to education for all Americans.
"We're thrilled to partner with Frito-Lay to support underrepresented groups in the communities that we call home," said Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr., executive vice president and chief development officer, UNCF. "This partnership helps us to further act on our vision of a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers and engaged citizenship."
The eligibility for scholarship selection requires that a student be Black or Hispanic and be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college. To view the full list of criteria and to apply, click here.
About Frito-Lay North America
Frito-Lay North America is the $19 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Frito-Lay snacks include Lay's and Ruffles potato chips, Doritos tortilla chips, Cheetos snacks, Tostitos tortilla chips and branded dips, SunChips multigrain snacks and Fritos corn chips. The company operates 30+ manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada, more than 200 distribution centers and services 315,000 retail customers per week through its direct-store-delivery model. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, www.fritolay.com, on Twitter (@fritolay), on Instagram (@fritolay) and on Facebook (Frito-Lay).
About UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students' education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. While totaling only 3% of all colleges and universities, UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 13% of bachelor's degrees, 5% of master's degrees, 10% of doctoral degrees and 24% of all STEM degrees earned by Black students in higher education. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste."® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware and services, today noted recent speculation in the press and financial markets regarding a potential transaction with PlayAGS, Inc.
As a matter of policy, Inspired does not comment on market rumors or speculation.
Inspired offers an expanding portfolio of content, technology, hardware and services for regulated gaming, betting, lottery, social and leisure operators across retail and mobile channels around the world. The Company's gaming, virtual sports, interactive and leisure products appeal to a wide variety of players, creating new opportunities for operators to grow their revenue. The Company operates in approximately 35 jurisdictions worldwide, supplying gaming systems with associated terminals and content for approximately 50,000 gaming machines located in betting shops, pubs, gaming halls and other route operations; virtual sports products through more than 32,000 retail venues and various online websites; interactive games for 170+ websites; and a variety of amusement entertainment solutions with a total installed base of more than 16,000 terminals. Additional information can be found at www.inseinc.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a better way to keep track of your credit/debit card or ID card," said an inventor, from Denton, Texas, "so I invented the DEE CTRL. My design would provide a convenient means of notifying you if you forget or leave your card behind."
The invention provides an effective loss prevention device for financial transaction cards, personal identity cards, etc. In doing so, it prevents the card from being lost or misplaced. As a result, it enables the user to quickly resolve any loss or theft issues and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a compact design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for the general population.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DAL-183, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to find a way to save on time and labor while on site working on an electrical box," said the inventor from Aurora, Colo. "I created this device to be used when rough installing an electrical box in a build."
He invented W O BOX, patent-pending, to provide an easy way of installing a rough-in electrical box that can be adjusted in any direction. This would allow the installer to control the level so that the box and front-mounted box plate would be in parallel and perpendicular alignment. This device could be useful to contractors, electricians, building construction workers, and more to help save them time. Additionally, this could be utilized in both residential and commercial settings.
The original design was submitted to the Denver sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DNV-344, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Next-gen partnership with close to $800 million AUM is Sanctuary's third this year from UBS
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth, home to the next generation of elite advisors, welcomes Marble Wealth, its first team in Alabama. Based in Montgomery, the four-person team had more than $770 million in client assets under management as of July 31, 2022. The firm includes Chief Executive Officer, Partner Matthew Murphy, CFP® and Chief Operating Officer, Partner Rebecca Baker, CFP®, who previously operated as Longleaf Wealth Management at UBS, and Chief Investment Officer, Partner Adam Rogers, previously Portfolio Manager at The Retirement Systems of Alabama.
"We're pleased to welcome Marble Wealth as our first partners in Alabama, but what's really important is what this team represents," said Jim Dickson, CEO and Founder of Sanctuary Wealth. "They are a highly credentialed next generation team with long careers ahead of them. Matthew and Rebecca built an incredible practice as UBS employees and have now unlocked that asset becoming business owners. Adding Adam's portfolio management expertise into the mix will allow them to serve clients even more fully."
Marble Wealth's CEO Matthew Murphy spent his entire career of more than 14 years with UBS rising to the position of Senior Vice President, Wealth Management. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a graduate of Auburn University where he earned a BS in Finance with a minor in Accounting. Matthew's professional accomplishments include being named to the Forbes Top Next-Gen Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Wealth Advisor lists as well as the UBS Top 35 Under 35.
"I started my career with UBS, learned the business there and had a great experience overall, but we feel that we are now ready to take the next step by establishing our own firm to serve clients in the manner that they and we think is best for them," explained Matthew Murphy, CFP®, Chief Executive Officer, Partner, Marble Wealth. "After extensive due diligence, we are convinced that aligning with Sanctuary is best for our clients and for us as business owners. The Sanctuary Wealth model of partnered independence provides tools and resources that will allow our team to go deeper with our clients."
"We chose independence because we wanted to be able to offer our clients more solutions and advise them on all facets of their financial life," added Rebecca Baker, CFP®, Chief Operating Officer, Partner, Marble Wealth. "Sanctuary Wealth offers us a wide range of resources as well as support with compliance and other back-office functions that don't directly touch our clients. Partnering with Sanctuary Wealth will allow us to focus much more of our time and energy directly on our clients."
Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Baker spent more than six years with UBS as a Financial Advisor. She also held a similar position with Morgan Stanley after beginning her career and spending a decade with the full-service CPA firm of Aldridge, Borden & Company. Her credentials include Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Exit Planner Advisor (CEPA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She has earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from The University of Alabama and an MBA in Accounting from Auburn University at Montgomery.
The firm's third partner, Adam Rogers, spent more than 17 years as Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst with The Retirement Systems of Alabama, the administrator of the pension fund for employees of the state of Alabama and one of the 20 largest internally funded pension funds in the world. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a graduate of the University of Alabama with a BS in Finance, Banking and Financial Services and a MA in Financial Risk Strategy from University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business.
"I've spent my career helping thousands of people prepare for retirement without ever meeting many of them, so the opportunity to work face to face with clients and put my investment experience to work for them is very exciting for me," said Adam Rogers, Chief Investment Officer, Partner, Marble Wealth.
"Going independent is a bold decision and this is a relationship business. While a robust platform is a must-have, often times trust and culture are the deciding factors for breakaway advisors who choose Sanctuary Wealth. The team at Marble Wealth and our Regional Director Dylan Isaacs developed a strong relationship during their years together at UBS. I'm sure that made a difference." said Vince Fertitta, President of Sanctuary Wealth.
To learn more about Marble Wealth, please visit: www.marblewealth.com.
Sanctuary Wealth (sanctuarywealth.com/) is the advanced platform for the next generation of elite advisors, who have the entrepreneurial spirit to build and own their own practices and desire the freedom to deliver the tailored service their clients deserve. Sanctuary Wealth's ecosystem of partnered independence provides a complete technology and operations platform, as well as support from a community of like-minded advisors and the resources of invaluable affiliated businesses. Currently, the Sanctuary Wealth network includes partner firms in 27 states across the country with approximately $25 billion in assets under advisement. Sanctuary Wealth includes the fully owned subsidiaries; Sanctuary Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, Sanctuary Securities, Inc. a FINRA member broker-dealer as well as Sanctuary Alternative Holdings, Sanctuary Asset Management, Sanctuary Insurance Solutions, Sanctuary Global, and Sanctuary Global Family Office.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its launch in February, Marshall Inu has grown to well over 10,000 holders, partnered with 500+ MMA fighters, and donated over $4.5 million to support MMA fighters worldwide no matter what stage they are in their careers.
The Marshall Inu team knows that getting to the top in MMA is extremely hard - and it only makes it more difficult when fighters struggle financially to pay for essentials like comps, trainers, and general living expenses.
That's where Marshall steps in: this is a project created by dedicated MMA fans to help fighters with that extra bit of income, with no strings attached, so they can focus on what they do best– fight!
More than a meme token, MRI has manifold utility; holders can buy exclusive Marshall Inu merch using MRI and can bet on a variety of sporting events through their partnership with Mystic Bets.
Additionally, this "Fight Club" NFT series grants revolutionary benefits and exclusive access to holders including income generated from their nascent OTC trade desk which will be split between NFT holders.
Another exclusive benefit NFT holders enjoy is perpetual entries into a lossless lottery where loyal holders can have regular chances to win UFC tickets, win a trip to Fighter meet and greets, and win access to exclusive events such as the Marshall Mansion nights where MMA superstars, crypto legends & #MRIFC holders party and mingle in luxury.
The most recent Marshall Mansion experience was just last weekend at UFC Texas and was a resounding success. Holders of three or more MRI: FC NFTs can have their chance to win this all-inclusive experience for the highly anticipated UFC280 in October headlined by Oliveria v Makhachev!
In the near future, $MRI will launch their own sportsbook and release a P2E game exclusively for MRI: FC holders and there are plans afoot to develop Marshall Inu's very own grassroots fight league! The future is bright for MMA athletes and the Marshall Inu family, don't fade this crypto dog!
Marshall Inu was designed to help MMA fighters succeed with an extra source of income. As a passionate group of MMA enthusiasts, the Marshall Inu team is on a mission to merge the worlds of MMA and meme coins to do something good with the Marshall Inu community. Marshall Inu is currently partnered with over 500+ MMA fighters, and has gifted over $4.5 million to these talented fighters from all walks of life to support the present and future of MMA!
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New Location Will Provide Expanded Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Care to Residents of Gwinnett County
SNELLVILLE, Ga., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta has opened a new location, at 1700 Tree Lane, Suite 300 in Snellville. The new office is located at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center's main campus.
One of 18 locations across the greater Atlanta area, Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Snellville provides expert orthopedic and sports medicine care to those who work and live in Gwinnett County and beyond, including Grayson, Loganville, and Stone Mountain areas.
"Our new Snellville office is designed with patient convenience, comfort and access in mind," said J. Ryan Mahoney, D.O., who specializes in Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow and is serving the location. "Piedmont Eastside presents a great location for us to serve more patients and provide these life-changing services to the community."
"We are excited to work with our partners at OrthoAtlanta to be able to provide care close to home for those requiring orthopedic services. With their presence, on campus at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, the community will benefit from greater access to a wide range of orthopedic services being offered by an OrthoAtlanta team of the highest caliber," said Trent Lind, CEO of Piedmont Eastside. "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan Mahoney and OrthoAtlanta to the South Gwinnett community. OrthoAtlanta has a strong reputation throughout metro Atlanta and we're excited to partner with them."
To schedule an appointment, call 678-205-4299, or visit www.OrthoAtlanta.com.
OrthoAtlanta is one of the largest physician-owned orthopedic and sports medicine practices in the Southeast providing an integrated approach to delivering musculoskeletal care. With over 50 physicians serving in 18 offices, the practice provides the highest level of patient care for injuries or deformity of muscles, joints, bones, and spine. OrthoAtlanta offers convenient accessibility to a full range of musculoskeletal surgeons, specialists and patient services including on-site physical therapy, pain management care, six MRI imaging centers and workers' compensation coordination. OrthoAtlanta Surgery Centers in Austell and Fayetteville provide cost-effective, same day surgical procedures in an accredited outpatient center. Comprehensive operative and nonoperative musculoskeletal care and expertise includes sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement, neck and spine surgery, elbow and shoulder surgery, hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, arthritis treatment, general orthopedics, work-related and acute orthopedic injuries.
For more information, visit www.OrthoAtlanta.com, or email pr@orthoatlanta.com.
Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia's growth through safe, high-quality care close to home – an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. Every year, we have over 30 million visits to Piedmont.org, more than 450,000 appointments scheduled online by patients and over 100,000 virtual visits. We are a private, not-for-profit organization that for centuries has lived up to our purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Today our organization is supported by a work force of more than 37,000 who care for 3.4 million patients across 1,400 locations and serving communities that comprise 80 percent of Georgia's population. This includes 22 hospitals, including three inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, 65 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 QuickCare locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and more than 2,800 Piedmont Clinic members. Piedmont has provided $1.4 billion in uncompensated care and community benefit programming to the communities we serve over the past five years. In 2022, Forbes ranked us No. 166 on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. In 2021, the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit that rates hospitals on safety, awarded Piedmont more A grades than any system in Georgia.
For more information visit piedmont.org.
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Unvaccinated Guests Required to Self-Test Within 3 Days of Sailing
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today announced updated COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, removing the vaccine requirement for most voyages of less than 16 days so that anyone can cruise, and adjusting pre-travel testing requirements to make it less complicated.
Starting Sept. 6, vaccinated guests sailing on voyages of less than 16 days will no longer have to test before boarding and only need to upload proof of vaccination while getting OceanReady. Unvaccinated guests, or those who do not provide proof of vaccination, on those itineraries will self-test within three days of sailing and upload proof of a negative test before boarding.
These new guidelines apply to itineraries from all departure ports except where government regulations and protocols may vary like Canada, Greece and Australia.
Below are the key points for Princess' updated CruiseHealth guidelines for embarkation:
- No pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests on voyages of up to 15 nights (guests 5 and older) with the exception of full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other special itineraries; unvaccinated guests must provide a negative self-test result taken within three days of embarkation (unvaccinated children under 5 years do not require pre-cruise testing)
- Guests sailing on voyages 16 nights or longer, or sailing on full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other specific itineraries, need to take a supervised test within three days of embarkation (guests 5 and older). Guests on these types of voyages will be contacted directly by an Ocean Navigator to assist.
Princess' updated guidelines reflect the cruise line's ongoing commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for all guests and crew.
"These updated guidelines help ensure a Princess vacation is available to everyone," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "The Princess experience is truly one-of-a-kind and we encourage everyone to take a Princess vacation that offers amazing service at unmatched value."
The updated guidelines are subject to the local regulations of applicable homeports and destinations.
About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries." In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation, giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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LONDON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proprivex (PPX), a platform for crypto asset and currency management, helps to get an overview of investors portfolios and engage with trading all from one place. Built on Avalanche (AVAX), Proprivex (PPX) will help simplify the crypto investing process, so investors can have a better overview of their assets and what they can do to maximise them.
Crypto is on the rise, with the growing number of users mirrored by the number of blockchains and tokens entering the market. For investors, this can make keeping up with their assets challenging due to the sheer number available. However, this is what Proprivex (PPX) has been designed to combat.
Cryptocurrency has had issues with bad actors, leading to distrust. This uncertainty is something Proprivex (PPX) is fighting against with an asset management platform that emphasises transparency and security. The ecosystem of Proprivex (PPX) allows for trading and staking, which is secure and efficient. They will also employ expert asset managers to help investors make the best decisions, giving Proprivex (PPX) users the chance to make their assets go further. All this, combined with top-of-the-range asset management tools and advanced smart contracts, makes Proprivex (PPX) an incredibly trustworthy investment management solution.
As well as tackling the issue of trustworthiness in crypto, Proprivex (PPX) is also tackling issues faced by crypto investment management services. Ease of use and access to information is a major concern for Proprivex (PPX). They will tackle this through an AI algorithm that will deliver essential, personalised reports and market information to the user. Proprivex (PPX) also provides information regarding international crypto use, as many countries have laws on cryptocurrency. This information is curated for the investor's specific situation, for peace of mind for all involved.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of the services provided by Proprivex (PPX). With their dedication to creating a safe, secure, and simple system for crypto investors to get on top of managing their assets.
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LONDON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Quilvius(QVIU), the first culture and art platform in the Metaverse, starts its presale. This Metaverse project is based on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), and it is the first culture and art platform targeted on writing, reading, and translating as an act. The project allows authors to introduce themselves to millions, gives job opportunities to translators, and offers unlimited resources to readers. All transactions will be made using the QVIU token which price has evolved into the primary factor responsible for the demise of book culture. Quilvius has instead created an ecosystem where the cost of reading and knowledge is almost free. This allows it to be sustainable in the short and long term.
The uniqueness of the project is in its complexity. The Quilvius Metaverse basically includes four universes: QVRead, ecosystem for readers; QVAuth, dedicated to authors and content creators; QVTrns, special space for translators; and QVInvst, which allows users to place money in the field of culture and art.
The first universe is especially for readers. It is called the QVRead universe, and it will be the most entertaining and populated of them all. Users will have access to a plethora of resources, including books, TV shows, and licensed movies. This universe will be accessible to all users of the Quilvius platform.
Next space in the project is called QVAuth. It is the second universe, which will be dedicated to authors and content creators. Anyone with a creative mind has the freedom to express themselves however they please in this universe. They can share their work with other users and earn an income doing so.
Throughout the pandemic, the number of translation services increased. This prompted Quilvius to make a universe, especially for translators, named QVTrns. This universe allows translators to offer their services or respond to various job offers. There will be a remarkable flow of trade in this universe.
Finally, there is QVInvst. This universe allows users to place money in the field of culture and art. Additionally, empty advertisement spaces can be found in each of the Metaverse universes. Users can reach millions of people by advertising in the empty spaces that users visit the most.
QVIU commission income will be partly donated to educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, and university funds. All of which will contribute to the development of culture and arts in the world. Ultimately, Quilvius (QVIU) wants to revive book culture by making it more engaging, affordable, and accessible. It allows authors to publish their work if they don't have the opportunity to do so and gives consumers a myriad of services accessible at the click of a button.
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Website: http://quilvius.com/
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Rogers-O'Brien Construction completes the Clinic at Jubilee Park, located in an area with significant healthcare disparities
DALLAS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) is proud to have been the builder of the Jubilee Park Community Clinic, in partnership with KDC, Parkland Health and Jubilee Park and Community Center. The new, 15,000 square foot facility is in the southeast Dallas neighborhood, near Fair Park. The 62-block area has been historically underserved in accessible healthcare options, with few physicians in the area.
The community clinic will provide primary care and dental services for people of all ages. The second floor of the facility will offer mental health services, provided by Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas (JFS).
RO is proud to have constructed a premier facility with a projection to serve 3,500 patients in its first year, and 7,000 patients each year following. With Jubilee Park Community Clinic anchored in the community, residents will gain access to healthcare, improving their quality of life.
RO partnered with th+a, the architect of record, as well as RLG Consulting Engineers, in collaboration with long-time customer, KDC.
About Rogers-O'Brien Construction: Founded in 1969, Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) has been committed to making our clients successful for more than five decades. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, construction at RO spans across diverse industries, including Corporate, Education, Healthcare, Multi-Family, Hospitality, Mission Critical, Mixed-Use, Senior Living, Worship, Life Sciences, Retail, Flood Mitigation, and Industrial. For more information, please visit r-o.com.
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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instrument, a leading digital agency within the Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) network, today announced it was honored on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list as a standout for women.
Instrument envisions a future where society and systems are just and inclusive, enabling all people to reach their full potential. The agency believes that differences in our backgrounds, identities, and the way we think make our teams stronger and more innovative.
In 2020, in the midst of a social justice uprising, Instrument publicly announced its vision for a diverse workplace beginning with goals of mirroring or exceeding the U.S. Census percentages in ethnicity, race and gender representation—aiming for at least 40% BIPOC and 55% female-identifying by 2025. The agency is ahead of its stepped goals for BIPOC and women representation, with 37% of employees identifying as BIPOC and 61% identifying as women.
"This digital agency is striving to maintain a healthy and inclusive workplace through addressing five categories of change: accountability, talent, education, belonging, and impact," Fast Company's Rebecca Barker writes.
Instrument uses a bi-annual employee engagement survey to stay accountable on its inclusion goals. Last year's scores of employees were 78% agreeable on markers of equity and 85% agreeable on markers of inclusion, while Instrument survey scores in 2022 exceeded 80% agreeable for both.
Instrument's workforce is led by a majority women-identifying Executive Leadership Team— 70% — demonstrating the importance of representation in leadership to create a workplace that supports inclusive workplaces. "Paths to leadership not only exist at Instrument, but they are mapped against equitable expectations and attainable goals. I have a seat at the table, I'm encouraged to use my voice at that table, and I am supported by unlimited invitations for more women to sit with us. I'm incredibly inspired by our leaders and proud that the values of Instrument continue to reinforce opportunities for all," says Instrument's CEO, Kara Place. Place became CEO in June 2022, succeeding co-founder Justin Lewis, who now leads Stagwell's Constellation network of agencies.
Creating an environment where women feel empowered and supported to be innovators also begins with the basics. Instrument believes that it should be standard practice for companies to offer health and wellbeing benefits, but that's not always the case. Most recently, Instrument added unrestricted access to reproductive care to its benefits package in addition to full fertility coverage, a work-from-home and wellbeing stipend, generous parental leave, full transgender coverage and alternative care, among other benefits.
About Instrument
Instrument is a digital agency with offices in Portland, Oregon and Brooklyn, New York. We are a dynamic group of creative technologists and storytellers that use the power of design and technology to co-create groundbreaking work with our clients. We connect brands like never before—helping organizations reimagine the most valuable pieces of their digital ecosystem. With deep talent in the areas of Strategy, Design, Development and Content Creation, we build modern experiences for ambitious brands.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 13,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
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DALLAS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based Tri Global Energy (www.triglobalenergy.com) is one of America's top developers of renewable energy, and the company's CEO says the just-passed Inflation Reduction Act will fuel "explosive growth" for his industry.
John B. Billingsley, the company's founder, Chairman and CEO, says "I've seen estimates from the White House that this bill will almost triple the number of wind turbines in America producing clean, renewable energy over the next eight years, and I think that is very realistic. Add that to solar, hydrogen, and other forms of clean energy that are incentivized by this legislation, and you have unprecedented growth for renewable energy in America.
"Many companies have been holding back on renewable projects until they knew what the legislation would deliver, and now we have that certainty – and we have it for the next decade in the form of tax credits. Because of this, I think the coming years will be the best-ever for developing clean energy projects in this country, which translates to jobs, tax revenue and an improved climate for everyone."
Tri Global Energy currently originates and develops utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage projects in Texas, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wyoming. The company is in the top 10 renewable developers in America and is the top developer of wind power in Texas.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, announced updates today on its financial and operational results for the three months ended June 30, 2022, which included:
- Same-Store 2022 vs 2021 GAAP Revenue and NOI were up +5.5% and +6.3%, respectively
- Executed 24 new leases totaling 62,000 square feet and 45 renewals totaling 110,000 square feet
- Achieved total leased percent of 96.3% vs 93.5% same quarter end 2021 (+280 bps)
- Achieved an inline shop leased percent of 92.8% vs 88.2% same quarter end 2021 (+460 bps)
- Achieved a total occupancy percent of 93.4% vs 92.1% same quarter end 2021 (+130 bps)
- Comparable new rent spreads were 9.8%; renewal rent spreads were 12.8%
- Acquired one property for the HILGARD STNL Fund
"The Westwood team continues to deliver remarkable results in the second quarter through superior leasing and strong income growth throughout our portfolio," stated Mark Bratt, Chief Executive Officer. "These are the highest leasing statistics in the Firm's history along with achieving excellent same-store NOI growth of 6.3% year-over-year." Given the recent volatility in the bond markets and the market sentiment of a recession on the horizon, Mr. Bratt comments that "Westwood is in a great position with a strong balance sheet that will enable us to take advantage of many opportunities over the next few quarters." Furthermore, Mr. Bratt adds that Westwood "is well insulated in this environment given that the majority of the Firm's debt remains fixed at sub-4% over the next 4 years."
The Company closed one single tenant net lease property for Hilgard (Dollar General) and put another four properties under contract which should close in the third quarter.
Mr. Bratt continued, "while macro-economic pressures persist, Westwood's grocery-anchored portfolio remains resilient. We head into the second half of 2022 with cautious optimism and are focused on not only operating effectively and efficiently, but also only acquiring properties that meet our long term financial and return expectations."
About Westwood Financial
Westwood Financial owns, manages, and operates over 119 high-quality shopping centers located in top U.S. metropolitan markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, and Raleigh. The centers are primarily anchored by top-tier grocers as well as leading service and experiential-based operators. Established in 1970, Westwood Financial is headquartered in Los Angeles, with regional offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and Scottsdale. More information is available at www.westfin.com.
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Brett Johnston
Vice President, Operations
bjohnston@westfin.com
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HUHHOT, China, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 10, Brand Finance, the world's leading brand valuation and strategy consultancy, issued its Food & Drink 2022 report, identifying the most valuable and strongest brands in the food and beverage industries. Yili has been recognized as the World's Most Valuable Dairy Brand, retaining its leading position in the global dairy industry.
A company's brand is among the most valuable intangible assets it holds. While the Covid-19 pandemic has posed major challenges for the global dairy market, Yili still maintained strong growth of its brand value, increasing it by 10% to $10.6 billion and extending its lead in the ranking. Such growth was attributed to the company's robust business performance and social value.
Commercial value grows steadily
Yili's market capitalization has expanded 553 times since its listing in 1996, from RMB 421 million ($62.5 million) to RMB 232.8 billion ($34.56 billion) in 2022. It has remained one of the world's top five dairy producers for three consecutive years, with the annual revenue exceeding RMB 100 billion ($14.85 billion) last year. Over the years, Yili has maintained consistent business growth, generating solid and appealing returns for investors. The company has issued dividends 22 times totaling RMB 36.59 billion ($5.43 billion) since its listing, making it a preferred target for A-share value investors.
Yili aims to empower industrial development by focusing on modern industry clusters. The company has established several contemporary dairy industry clusters in Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Gansu, Heilongjiang, Henan, Shandong, and Hebei, among other areas. The Yili Future Intelligence and Health Valley, known as the "Dairy Silicon Valley," is home to the world's largest intelligent production bases for liquid milk and infant formula, featuring the industry's highest level of digitization and the most advanced technologies. The National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy (NCTID) and National Dairy Metrology and Testing Center have also settled into the Valley.
Social value boosts sustainable development
Commercial and social value are inextricably linked. Yili has incorporated sustainability into company strategies and has actively taken initiatives to create social value. The company is at the forefront of energy conservation, emission reduction, and other innovative carbon reduction practices. In addition, Yili is working with its partners to create a more sustainable future by carrying out initiatives in areas such as environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, youth health, poverty alleviation, and disaster relief.
In 2022, Yili has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across the entire industry chain by 2050. It has also launched China's first net-zero carbon dairy product series, including milk, yogurt, organic milk powder, and ice cream. Yili follows a green, low-carbon, circular development path by constructing smart green farms, promoting integrated farming, and carrying out other initiatives. In terms of eco-friendly manufacturing, Yili's brand Satine uses FSC-certified packaging on all of its goods. The brand is committed to promoting green consumption and healthy lifestyles.
"Yili's insight into the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic through the promotion of their brand's health benefits and the responsiveness of their supply chain allows them to reach over 2 billion consumers worldwide, which has resulted in a 23% increase in brand value since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020," the Brand Finance report noted. Its consumer-focused technological and product innovations also contribute to the brand's success and fuel the company's growth. As the world's most valuable dairy brand, Yili endeavors to achieve robust corporate growth and drive high-quality industrial development by creating commercial and social value.
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LONDON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Youniverze Finance, whose mission is to make crypto markets as accessible as possible, announced its presale.
In the first part of the presale, strategic buyers will have the option of joining the project.18% of the Yuni coins with a 30% bonus for all first purchases will be allocated in Stage 1 with 2.34 M of the 13.5 M coins available. In the second part of the presale, based on their capital commitment, all users will have access to the token so that everyone gets a fair share.
The overall vision for Youniverze is to create a platform for end-users to have a seamless experience without the stress of complex transactions. This will hopefully encourage a wider range of people to join cryptocurrency trading.
The Youniverze is beginner-friendly and has a streamlined, user-friendly interface. The company focused on building up its community spirit and comradery. To achieve this, Youniverze has a series of incentives in place so that early users can earn rewards for their contributions via different programs.
One of the best features of Youniverze is its ability to ensure cheap rates. Youniverze will identify the most cost-effective bridge or DEX with the cheapest swap rate for its community to utilise.
The project also benefits from enhanced security, as chains are enabled to engage meaningfully with one another, maintaining their autonomy in terms of government and united in security features. Currently, its multichain capacity allows users to transfer assets across two blockchains, however, it has future plans to increase this amount. At the moment, Youniverze allows its users to access numerous liquidity providers at once, both in-chain and across multichain providers.
Users can also stake tokens to receive rewards while participating in decisions made on the Youniverze Finance ecosystem. These decisions could be regarding transaction costs, release timetables, or project migration to a new network. The users who stake tokens will receive a share of fees collected by Youniverze Finance from the ecosystem's liquidity pools.
Youniverze plans to launch on both centralised and decentralised exchanges, and within one year they plan to be listed on Binance.
Youniverze (YUNI)
Presale: http://join.youniverze.io/
Website: http://youniverze.io/
Telegram: https://t.me/YouniverzeOfficial
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LONDON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZomPot (ZPOT) is a multi-asset investment opportunity project, which uses the native ZPOT token for trading, will distribute around 175,000,000 ZPOT to the public.The distributed tokens, which make up 80% of available tokens, have been designated to create a balanced ecosystem, where both everyday crypto users and dedicated crypto investors can make the most out of their ZomPot (ZPOT) investments.
The token is built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), which provides stability, reliability, and low transaction costs. Stability and reliability in the ZomPot (ZPOT) ecosystem will give uncertain investors proof of the value of blockchain technology, in turn drawing in new users to continue growing the project.
In the near future the company will also launch an NFT marketplace, where users can create their own tokens for use in their own metaverses. One of the biggest aspects ZomPot (ZPOT) intends to utilise is its metaverse. In this project, users will be able to create their own universes within the ZomPot (ZPOT) metaverse, including having unique tokens, which can be formed in the ZomPot (ZPOT) NFT market. For investors, this unlimited metaverse potential gives the token a huge value, and an opportunity to reach a wide crypto audience. Security is ZomPot's (ZPOT) number one priority, as it intends to be the platform to convert crypto sceptics to crypto believers. This will be done in multiple ways. By utilising the specific benefits of the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), ZomPot (ZPOT) can guarantee a reliable and secure ecosystem, where cheap transaction fees will encourage an active economy. ZomPot (ZPOT) will also bring about a reliable ecosystem through its token distribution.
ZomPot (ZPOT) aims to counter their project, to show the many benefits that investing with crypto can provide. The security of blockchain technology is one of its biggest selling points. Despite this, there is still hesitance for some in getting involved in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
Learn more about ZomPot (ZPOT):
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Website: http://zompot.com/
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Man accused of bomb threat outside Library of Congress released on pre-trial house arrest
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A federal judge has ordered Floyd Roseberry, accused of making a bomb threat outside the Library of Congress, to be released to his wife and placed on 24-hour house arrest as he awaits trial.
Judge Rudolph Contreras said in a 7 page order written Wednesday, August 10, Roseberry was improperly medicated for bipolar disorder and PTSD during his standoff with law enforcement outside the Library of Congress in August of last year.
Contreras specified Roseberry will be released on the condition of strict supervision, 24-hour house arrest, and regular meetings with a psychiatrist.
Contreras said there is a “genuine dispute” about whether Roseberry threatened to use weapons of mass destruction during the altercation.
Roseberry drove a truck into the block of the Library of Congress and allegedly demanded to speak to President Joe Biden. Prosecutors claim Roseberry said he was one of five people with bombs throughout Washington D.C. and was willing to die for the cause.
Roseberry’s lawyer claims the now 50-year-old repeatedly emphasized he did not wish to hurt anyone, had no control over the bomb and told law enforcement the bomb would only detonate if he was shot. The bombs were not real.
Roseberry, who does not have a history of violence, said he was improperly medicated with Aderall and Valium at the time. A forensic pathologist testified that those drugs can lead to manic and psychotic episodes for those with bipolar disorder.
Roseberry does not have a history of violent behavior.
As part of his house arrest, Roseberry must take proper medication, meet with psychiatrist and check in with his probation officer within 48 hours arriving back in North Carolina.
A trial date has not yet been set.
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Naomi Judd’s family asks court to seal report of death investigation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The family of country singer Naomi Judd filed a court petition Friday to seal police reports and recordings made during the investigation into her death.
The family filed the petition in Williamson County Chancery Court, saying the records contain video and audio interviews with relatives in the immediate aftermath of Judd’s death, and releasing such details would inflict “significant trauma and irreparable harm.”
The petition was filed on behalf of her husband Larry Strickland and her daughters Ashley and Wynonna Judd. A representative provided it to The Associated Press with the family’s permission.
Judd, 76, died on April 30 at her home in Tennessee. Her daughter Ashley has previously said that her mother she killed herself, and the family said she was lost to “the disease of mental illness.”
The court filing also included details about how Ashley Judd found her mother alive after she shot herself. Ashley stayed by her mother’s side for 30 minutes until help arrived.
The petition asks the court to prohibit the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office from releasing the records for several reasons, including that the disclosure would include her medical records and that the family has a right to privacy.
Tennessee public records law generally allows local law enforcement records to be released, but police have the discretion to hold records while an investigation is ongoing. Once an investigation is closed, that exemption no longer applies.
Strickland and Ashley Judd both submitted statements outlining their concerns about the records. Strickland said in the court filing that he was unaware that his interviews with law enforcement were being recorded and that he shared personal and private information to assist in the investigation.
Ashley Judd said she was in “clinical shock, active trauma and acute distress” when she spoke with law enforcement and that she did not want those records, including video, audio and photos, to permanently stay in the public domain and haunt their family for generations.
The petition said that media outlets in Tennessee had already filed public records requests in her case.
Judd’s death the day before she was due to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame has garnered intense national media attention on the cause of her death, but also on the filing of estate and will paperwork.
A statement from the family said that misinformation about the Judds was being spread and they wanted to state the facts, while also protecting their grieving process.
“Our family continues to grieve together privately, in unity and community, recognizing our mother’s beauty and talents as a gift to the world,” the family statement said. “There has been misinformation circulated as we continue to mourn and we lament that. We ask news organizations only to cover facts. And as we recognize other families struggling as a loved one faces mental health crises, we encourage them to seek help through NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness available 24 hours a day at 800-950-6264.”
Naomi and her daughter Wynonna Judd scored 14 No. 1 songs in a career that spanned nearly three decades. The red-headed duo combined the traditional Appalachian sounds of bluegrass with polished pop stylings, scoring hit after hit in the 1980s. Wynonna led the duo with her powerful vocals, while Naomi provided harmonies and stylish looks on stage.
TheJuddsreleased six studio albums and an EP between 1984 and 1991 and won nine Country Music Association Awards and seven from the Academy of Country Music. They earned a total of five Grammy Awards together on hits like “Why Not Me” and “Give A Little Love,” and Naomi earned a sixth Grammy for writing “Love Can Build a Bridge.”
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Law enforcement warns of scams floating around
MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Law enforcement officials are warning the public not to fall for scams going on in Southern West Virginia. A number of scams and false information have been targeting people not only by phone but also on social media. Some posts say a serial killer is on the loose and others have received calls saying they have a warrant for their arrest and demand money.
“If it’s not posted on a law enforcement website or credible news source then I probably wouldn’t believe it. There’s a lot of different things that get spread around on social media to get people nervous or scared that just isn’t true,” said Captain J.J. Ruble with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department.
Ruble says you can call the sheriff’s department to verify if something is a scam or false information as well.
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No immediate plans for former school grounds
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:31 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Two sites of former schools in Bluefield were put up for auction on Aug. 10. The former Whitethorn and Memorial School lots were sold to separate people for nearly forty thousand dollars combined. The new land owner for the Memorial land says he doesn’t have any plans set in stone for the area just yet.
“I went to memorial, I grew up there you know. I live sixty seconds away from it and I just wanted to make sure whatever is done with it is good for the area, good for the neighborhood and good for the city,” said owner Jason Cole.
The Whitethorn property was sold to a local resident, Amy Law who says she also has no immediate plans for the area.
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Over 700 backpacks given out at ‘backpack bash’
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Parents and kids gathered in Princeton today to receive backpacks for school. Over 700 backpacks, stuffed with school supplies were up for grabs. There was also a resource fair set up. The event was made possibly by organizations like Starting Points Family Resource Center, Community Connections and the Princeton Church of God.
“COVID-19 is still ongoing and inflation is on the rise so financially I think families are really struggling so we wanted to find a way to you know help and kind of ease the financial obligation of going back to school,” said Starting Points Manager, Tonya Milam.
If you weren’t able to get a back pack from the event, Milam says you can contact starting points to see if they have leftover backpacks available.
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Sentence handed down to adults convicted in death of eight-year-old
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. (WVVA) - On Friday, the three adults found guilty in the death of eight-year-old Raylee Browning were sentenced in Fayette County.
In June, Mary Browning, Raylee’s biological father, his wife, Julie Titchenell Browning, and her sister Sherie Titchenell were convicted of neglecting Raylee. The jury determined that this lack of care resulted in her death in 2018. During trial, it was stated that Raylee died from severe necrotizing pneumonia that resulted in sepsis.
Friday afternoon, they were all sentenced by Judge Paul Blake to the standard for this type of conviction: a minimum of three and maximum of 15 years.
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Students forced to withdrawal from private schools after lawsuit against Hope Scholarship freezes funding
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - In 2021, the West Virginia Legislature passed the Hope Scholarship Bill, which designated vouchers for students leaving the public school system.
This summer, a Kanawha County Judge blocked the program after a lawsuit was filed. This halted families’ ability to receive scholarship funds.
“The Hope Scholarship has created some challenges for families, and some did have to drop out,” said State Senator Rollan Roberts. Roberts was actively involved in the passage of the Hope Scholarship. He also serves as administrator of Victory Baptist Academy in Beaver.
He says more than 3,000 students were accepted into the Hope Scholarship Program, and another 1,500 were waiting to see if they were eligible. Each student would receive roughly $4,000 to go toward costs associated with transitioning out of the public school system.
With West Virginia ranked as one of the lowest in the country in terms of academic success in public schools, Roberts says the lawsuit is barring students from receiving a quality education.
“You have almost five thousand children right here just with the Hope Scholarship that they think that this is something that might be able to help kids, but, bless their hearts, the kids are struggling, and the families are hurting.”
The plaintiffs of the lawsuit include former State Superintendent Clayton Burch and School Board President Miller Hall. Supporters of the suit say the scholarship program challenges the Constitution by taking away from the public school system.
President of the West Virginia Education Association (WVEA) Dale Lee shared his thoughts on the program:
“The proponents of this will say it’s about choice. It’s not about choice. Parents have a choice already. They can home school, private school, church school, whatever they choose to do, and I accept that. This is about the public tax dollars paying for that choice and taking money away from the public schools to do that.”
Roberts, however, says a light needs to be shone on what he calls an “out-of-balance” educational system. He says state educational leaders are more focused on their own gain than the success of the student and the well-being of the teacher.
“I am an advocate for, and I’m proud of our West Virginia teachers and service personnel. I think they sacrifice so much that they never get the credit that is due them; however, they are toiling in a system that is well-burdened with regulations and micromanagement and too much of a top-heavy administration set up in the system, and things need to be adjusted.”
The scholarship’s continuation is being supported by State Treasurer Riley Moore and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. Just last week, Morrisey made an appeal to the Supreme Court, asking for the program to be reinstated while it is being litigated.
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Wytheville Wine Festival returns for third year
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:35 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - The third annual Wytheville Wine Festival will be held this Saturday, August, 13, at Withers Park in Wytheville, Va.
There will be live music along with four Southwest Virginia wineries, including one that’s located in Max Meadows and another that’s located in Wise.
Shane Terry, event organizer, says “Festival goers can expect delicious wines from four local Southwest Virginia wineries, bringing all of their fantastic wines for everyone to sample and of course, purchase.”
The cost to enter is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event.
You can go to wythevillewinefestival.com to learn more.
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A judge has unsealed the warrant the FBI used to search the property of former President Donald Trump. The unprecedented search at the Mar-a-Lago resort has been shrouded in mystery.
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A judge has unsealed the warrant the FBI used to search the property of former President Donald Trump. The unprecedented search at the Mar-a-Lago resort has been shrouded in mystery.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Debra Tice. Her son Austin Tice, an American freelance journalist, was detained in Syria and disappeared a decade ago on Sunday.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Debra Tice. Her son Austin Tice, an American freelance journalist, was detained in Syria and disappeared a decade ago on Sunday.
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6 fire crew members in 1 department expecting children this year
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:40 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – Six crew members at a fire department in Kansas are expecting children by the end of the year.
According to KWCH, the McPherson Fire Department posted a photo on Facebook of the firefighters’ wives showing off their baby bumps while wearing their husbands’ gear.
The first of the six babies is due Sept. 27, with one other due in October, two in November and two in December.
“The joy of welcoming a baby has multiplied by six,” the fire department said in the social media post. “We feel blessed.”
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GRAPHIC: Man charged with beating blind man in wheelchair to death
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) – A blind man who used a wheelchair was beaten to death inside an Illinois home over the weekend, according to investigators.
Police said around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, 30-year-old Blake Streeb attacked two people inside a home in Granite City.
One of the victims, identified as 25-year-old Michael Reay, later died from his injuries. The second victim was hurt, but officials did not clarify the extent of injuries.
Streeb was arrested on the scene.
According to Reay’s uncle, Gary Reay, an accident as a teenager left Michael Reay blind and in a wheelchair. The family said he was defenseless when he was brutally attacked Sunday.
“Our understanding is (Streeb) showed up to the place and he beat Michael to a pulp, clearly from the picture here. He was beat beyond recognition and stomped,” Gary Reay said.
Photos from the hospital show Michael Reay on life support and with facial injuries beyond recognition.
The family said Michael Reay was visiting a friend the night of the attack. The family said they do not know Streeb.
Investigators with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department said this was not a random attack, although they are not yet sharing further information on a motive.
Investigators said Streeb lived nearby and was an acquaintance of the people who live in the house where the attack happened. The other victim who was injured lived at the home.
Capt. Brian Koberna said investigators believe Streeb was intoxicated at the time of the attack. The second victim was able to get away and call 911.
Investigators said they have responded to that house in the past for disturbance calls.
Michael Reay was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. His family said some of his organs were donated.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the Reay family with funeral expenses.
Streeb remains behind bars, facing first-degree murder and battery charges. His bond was set at $1 million.
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Man accused of bomb threat outside Library of Congress released on pre-trial house arrest
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A federal judge has ordered Floyd Roseberry, accused of making a bomb threat outside the Library of Congress, to be released to his wife and placed on 24-hour house arrest as he awaits trial.
Judge Rudolph Contreras said in a 7 page order written Wednesday, August 10, Roseberry was improperly medicated for bipolar disorder and PTSD during his standoff with law enforcement outside the Library of Congress in August of last year.
Contreras specified Roseberry will be released on the condition of strict supervision, 24-hour house arrest, and regular meetings with a psychiatrist.
Contreras said there is a “genuine dispute” about whether Roseberry threatened to use weapons of mass destruction during the altercation.
Roseberry drove a truck into the block of the Library of Congress and allegedly demanded to speak to President Joe Biden. Prosecutors claim Roseberry said he was one of five people with bombs throughout Washington D.C. and was willing to die for the cause.
Roseberry’s lawyer claims the now 50-year-old repeatedly emphasized he did not wish to hurt anyone, had no control over the bomb and told law enforcement the bomb would only detonate if he was shot. The bombs were not real.
Roseberry, who does not have a history of violence, said he was improperly medicated with Aderall and Valium at the time. A forensic pathologist testified that those drugs can lead to manic and psychotic episodes for those with bipolar disorder.
Roseberry does not have a history of violent behavior.
As part of his house arrest, Roseberry must take proper medication, meet with psychiatrist and check in with his probation officer within 48 hours arriving back in North Carolina.
A trial date has not yet been set.
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Naomi Judd’s family asks court to seal report of death investigation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The family of country singer Naomi Judd filed a court petition Friday to seal police reports and recordings made during the investigation into her death.
The family filed the petition in Williamson County Chancery Court, saying the records contain video and audio interviews with relatives in the immediate aftermath of Judd’s death, and releasing such details would inflict “significant trauma and irreparable harm.”
The petition was filed on behalf of her husband Larry Strickland and her daughters Ashley and Wynonna Judd. A representative provided it to The Associated Press with the family’s permission.
Judd, 76, died on April 30 at her home in Tennessee. Her daughter Ashley has previously said that her mother killed herself, and the family said she was lost to “the disease of mental illness.”
The court filing also included details about how Ashley Judd found her mother alive after she shot herself. Ashley stayed by her mother’s side for 30 minutes until help arrived.
The petition asks the court to prohibit the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office from releasing the records for several reasons, including that the disclosure would include her medical records and that the family has a right to privacy.
Tennessee public records law generally allows local law enforcement records to be released, but police have the discretion to hold records while an investigation is ongoing. Once an investigation is closed, that exemption no longer applies. The AP left a message for the sheriff on Friday seeking comment.
Strickland, Wynonna and Ashley Judd submitted statements outlining their concerns about the records. Strickland said in the court filing that he was unaware that his interviews with law enforcement were being recorded and that he shared personal and private information to assist in the investigation.
Ashley Judd said she was in “clinical shock, active trauma and acute distress” when she spoke with law enforcement and that she did not want those records, including video, audio and photos, to permanently stay in the public domain and haunt their family for generations.
The petition said that media outlets in Tennessee had already filed public records requests in her case.
Judd’s death the day before she was due to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame has garnered intense national media attention on the cause of her death, but also on the filing of estate and will paperwork.
A statement from the family said that misinformation about the Judds was being spread and they wanted to state the facts, while also protecting their grieving process.
“Our family continues to grieve together privately, in unity and community, recognizing our mother’s beauty and talents as a gift to the world,” the family statement said. “There has been misinformation circulated as we continue to mourn and we lament that. We ask news organizations only to cover facts. And as we recognize other families struggling as a loved one faces mental health crises, we encourage them to seek help through NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness available 24 hours a day at 800-950-6264.”
Naomi and her daughter Wynonna Judd scored 14 No. 1 songs in a career that spanned nearly three decades. The red-headed duo combined the traditional Appalachian sounds of bluegrass with polished pop stylings, scoring hit after hit in the 1980s. Wynonna led the duo with her powerful vocals, while Naomi provided harmonies and stylish looks on stage.
The Judds released six studio albums and an EP between 1984 and 1991 and won nine Country Music Association Awards and seven from the Academy of Country Music. They earned a total of five Grammy Awards together on hits like “Why Not Me” and “Give A Little Love,” and Naomi earned a sixth Grammy for writing “Love Can Build a Bridge.”
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with free and confidential support for anyone who needs it.
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Woman accused of selling rental car for more than $22,000, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A Texas woman is wanted for allegedly selling a car that she did not own.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office reports a resident met with a woman on Feb. 10 to purchase a 2021 Toyota Tacoma from Craigslist for $22,500.
KWTX reports the woman, not yet identified by police, provided a Texas driver’s license, vehicle registration and a title to validate the purchase of the vehicle, according to the complaint.
Authorities said the Bexar County resident went ahead and purchased the vehicle for $22,500.
However, when the purchaser looked around the vehicle, they discovered documentation showing the car was registered to a rental company out of Arlington.
Authorities described the woman who reportedly sold the vehicle as Hispanic with long dark hair and a skin condition known as vitiligo that causes loss of skin color.
The sheriff’s department urged anyone with further information regarding this incident to contact their office at 210-335-6000.
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In South Africa the city formerly known as Port Elizabeth is approaching “Day Zero,” the moment when the water taps may run dry.
Mpho Lakaje reports.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Abdul Wadud, a groundbreaking cellist who expanded a realm of possibilities for his instrument in avant-garde jazz and classical music, died on Aug. 10. He was 75.
His son, the R&B singer and songwriter Raheem DeVaughn, announced his death on social media without providing a cause.
Wadud was a pioneer on his instrument. Some legendary bassists like Oscar Pettiford and Ron Carter had doubled on cello before him, and a miniscule number of cellists, notably Fred Katz, had distinguished themselves as jazz improvisers. For Wadud, the cello was his primary ax — and an expansive vehicle for self-expression. Wadud's sound was unmistakable, rich and soulful, and he broadened the sonic range of his instrument.
Although much of his work was as a sideman, Wadud was one of the most important jazz musicians of the 1970s, '80s and '90s. Any session with him had a unique sound that went beyond the sonorities of his instrument. There was clarity, order and a lyrical quality to the music, which is one reason many fans followed his work as a sideman no less than they did his bandleaders.
One of those leaders, and one of Wadud's most frequent collaborators, was saxophonist and composer Julius Hemphill. Their shared contribution to a 15-minute piece called "Dogon A.D.," the title track of Hemphill's 1972 album, amounts to one of the defining statements of early '70s jazz.
"I think of Abdul's playing on 'Dogon A.D.' like a full gospel choir," says Marty Ehrlich, the multi-reedist and composer who curates the Julius Hemphill Archive in the NYU Fales Library. "He is covering the soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices. He is in many ways orchestrating the shape of the work. "
In the liner notes to Oakland Duets, released more than two decades later, Hemphill says of Wadud that "we're so close musically, I feel like I have total freedom. I feel like I could play anything, and he would respond. He knows he could do the same. I know for a fact that Abdul and I could count off a tempo and play for hours."
Abdul Wadud was born Ronald DeVaughn in Cleveland, OH on April 10, 1947. He grew up in a musical household; his father played trumpet and French horn and sang, and his older sister auditioned for the Metropolitan Opera. His brother, a guitarist, was recruited by legendary soul group The O'Jays. (The idea was quashed by their mother, who insisted he stay in school.)
Wadud started out playing alto saxophone, but made cello his focus after hearing the instrument in groups led by the stellar saxophonist Albert Ayler, who also hailed from Cleveland. Wadud always praised the level of arts education in Cleveland's public schools, where he received an education on his instruments. The thriving local jazz scene also nurtured his interests; in an interview with Point of Departure in 2014, he recalled listening to Miles Davis and John Coltrane while standing outside a local nightclub.
Wadud made his first recording at 18. He attended Youngstown State, then Oberlin College, where he converted to Islam — and met Hemphill, who had come to perform at the school. After earning a Masters from SUNY Stonybrook in 1971, Wadud began splitting his time between symphony orchestra work, Broadway pits, and the thriving loft jazz scene in New York City, where his associates included saxophonist Arthur Blythe, flutist James Newton and pianist Anthony Davis.
Wadud performed in several settings with Blythe, including an era-defining quintet otherwise featuring drummer Bobby Battle, tubaist Bob Stewart, and either James Blood Ulmer or Kelvyn Bell on guitar. Whether soloing or supporting, Wadud is a vital factor in the quintet portion of Blythe's classic recording Illusions.
Wadud had not been active in recent years, and the jazz scene was poorer for it. Through the body of work he did leave behind, he blazed a trail for inheritors like Akua Dixon, Dierdre Murray, Fred Longborg-Holm, Hank Roberts and Tomeka Reid, among others. For a June 2020 article in the New York Times titled 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love the Cello, Reid selected a piece from Wadud's 1977 solo album By Myself. "I love the freedom and creativity in his playing," she wrote. "He uses the whole range of the cello and moves between lyrical, free playing and groove with ease, something I strive to do in my own work."
Ehrlich, who featured Wadud in his Dark Woods Ensemble and other settings, tells NPR that his most striking characteristic was balance. "He brought a great intensity to all music making, and at the same time, he brought a great center to the music," Ehrlich says. "I always felt him hearing the whole proceeding, and centering it here, prodding it there. He amazed me always."
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Since the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday, researchers who track extremism have sounded the alarm about an escalation of violent rhetoric from the far-right, including talk of another "civil war" and threats against federal law enforcement.
By Thursday, an attempted attack on an FBI field office in Cincinnati appeared to underscore the real danger behind those threats, particularly given a digital trail of ominous posts that were left under the name of the suspect.
The FBI said an armed man attempted to breach the building, but fled after an alarm went off and special agents responded. After a car chase, a nearly six-hour standoff, and unsuccessful attempts at negotiation, police shot and killed that suspect, according to an account from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Law enforcement identified the man as 42-year-old Ricky Walter Shiffer, Jr. Shiffer is a veteran of the U.S. war in Iraq. He deployed to Iraq between 2010 and 2011 during his service as an infantryman with the Florida Army National Guard, before leaving the Guard in May 2011, the Guard confirmed to NPR. Shiffer also served in the U.S. Navy from 1998 to 2003, the Navy stated. During his service, he worked as a fire control technician on the USS Columbia, a Navy submarine. News of Shiffer's military service was first reported by Military.com.
Many details of the standoff are still unknown, including an official account of Shiffer's motive.
But on the Trump-backed social media site Truth Social, an account under Shiffer's name posted increasingly violent threats in response to the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago.
The account was deactivated shortly after Shiffer's identity became public. NPR was unable to independently confirm that it belonged to the man who attempted the attack on the FBI field office.
On Twitter, a post from another account under Shiffer's name indicated that he was at the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, though he does not appear to have been criminally charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol breach.
In the days prior to Thursday's attack, the Truth Social account described leading an "insurrection against the people who usurped our government," and made a "call to arms" to other Trump supporters. "I am proposing war," read one post. "Kill the FBI on sight."
In addition to the search of Mar-a-Lago, the account listed a series of supposed grievances as motivation.
"Steve Bannon might go to jail," the account wrote, referring to the former Trump White House adviser's recent conviction for contempt of congress. The account also referenced the recent verdict in the defamation case against the conspiracy theorist and far-right media personality Alex Jones. The post ended by stating, "1776 was for far less."
The Truth Social posts indicated a complete loss of faith in government institutions.
"We see the courts are unfair and unconstitutional, all that is left is force," stated one post. The account also compared the FBI to the Gestapo, Nazi Germany's secret police and a key perpetrator of the Holocaust.
Despite the explicit calls to violence, the posts remained available on Truth Social until Thursday evening. One user replied that they were forwarding the messages to the FBI, to which the Shiffer account replied, "bring them on."
Shortly after the Cincinnati attack began on Thursday morning, the account left one final post:
"Well, I thought I had a way through the bullet proof glass, and I didn't. If you don't hear from me, it is true I tried attacking the FBI."
The posts from the accounts under Shiffer's name generally include more explicit and specific calls for violent action than what's been seen on extremist forums this week. Still, experts say the rhetoric has noticeably intensified. After a court unsealed documents related to the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago, popular posts on an online pro-Trump forum suggested committing violence against the agents involved in the search, and described those agents as "traitors."
"There's almost a hysteria of violence coming out of these far-right circles in reaction to the search at Mar-a-Lago," said Heidi Beirich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism.
"We're seeing message boards just flooded with talk of violence, and the next 'civil war,' and this idea that they need to retaliate against the left," said Alex Friedfeld, an investigative researcher with the Anti-Defamation League.
Both Beirich and Friedfeld compared the level of online violent rhetoric to the run-up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Court documents filed in the more than 800 criminal cases show that many of the alleged participants in the Capitol riot discussed their violent plans in public posts on social media. Law enforcement authorities failed to take those threats seriously, which contributed to the lack of preparation for that day's chaos.
Both Beirich and Friedfeld said that Thursday's attack was exactly the kind of action they feared.
The Jan. 6 assault featured a unique confluence of volatile factors that contributed to a major violent event: There was a specific time and place, a goal of keeping Trump in power, and support from top political figures. Right now, researchers on extremism say they are more concerned about one-off incidents similar to what appeared to unfold in Cincinnati.
They said one contributing factor has been the intensifying rhetoric from major right-wing media personalities.
In many cases, those personalities have employed a kind of rhetorical two-step, where they simultaneously say they oppose violence, while describing their political opponents in apocalyptic terms and making calls for "war," though they insist those statements are metaphoric.
"I think they're playing a very dangerous game," said Friedfeld.
Former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon appeared on the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' show earlier this week and said the FBI was "a new American Gestapo." His show "War Room" continued to compare the FBI to the "Gestapo" on Friday. Republican members of Congress, including Florida Sen. Rick Scott and Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, have also compared the FBI search to Nazi Germany.
Without any apparent basis or evidence, Bannon also suggested that the federal government might be taking steps to kill Trump.
"I do not think it's beyond this administrative state and their deep state apparatus to actually try to work on the assassination of President Trump," said Bannon.
Bannon went on to call Jones' audience to action, comparing the present moment to the American Revolution, while adding, "I'm not talking about violence."
In a statement to NPR, Bannon said, "Those who watch War Room know our mantra is Investigate, Litigate, Incarcerate. There is no reason or place for violence, as we have the votes and the political muscle to win elections."
Even with those disclaimers, Friedfeld characterized that kind of rhetoric as reckless.
"When you tell a story of good versus evil, of the other side being willing to go to any lengths to harm you, to harm your community, to harm the country, they're essentially laying the dots out there for their listeners to connect," said Friedfeld. "And when you connect those dots, it becomes far more plausible to use violence."
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Updated August 12, 2022 at 4:14 PM ET
A federal judge in Florida has unsealed the documents related to an FBI search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home that took place earlier this week.
The documents include both the search warrant and the property receipt, which outlines what was taken by authorities. They outline that agents recovered top secret and classified documents in Monday's search.
Read the full warrant and property receipt below, or click here.
The search warrant also reveals that FBI agents were looking for evidence relating to three statutes. The first, Section 793, applies to gathering, losing or sharing with an unauthorized person information that relates to national defense. Sections 2071 and 1519 address concealing, destroying or removing documents.
The warrant allows for the seizure of "all physical documents and records constituting evidence, contraband, fruits of crime, or other items illegally possessed in violation of" various aspects of the Espionage Act.
The documents show that Judge Bruce Reinhart approved the search warrant on August 5 at 12:12 p.m., three days before the search took place. The search had to be completed by August 19, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
It also says that within the Mar-a-Lago estate, the places that could be searched included "45 Office," and "all storage rooms, and all other rooms or areas within the premises used or available to be used by FPOTUS and his staff and in which boxes or documents could be stored, including all structures or buildings on the estate."
The search did not include areas used by third parties, such as members of Mar-a-Lago, which also serves as a club.
Some of the documents seized by the FBI were listed with specific titles, including an Executive Grant of Clemency re: Roger Jason Stone, Jr. and one titled "Info re: President of France."
Other items are listed as top secret or classified documents. The list includes binder of photos and one item labeled "potential presidential record." There are also items simply listed as boxes.
Attachment B of the document shows what was to be seized and says agents were to gather evidence that include physical documents with classification markings, and the containers or boxes those documents were located in, as well as other containers that were stored or found together with those documents.
They also were to seize "information, including communications in any form, regarding the retrieval, storage, or transmission of national defense information or classified material."
The document also called for seizure of any presidential or government records and any evidence of alteration or destruction of those records or other classified documents.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in remarks Thursday he had filed the motion for the documents to be unsealed. Trump had the option to oppose the motion, but late Thursday night, the former president said he encouraged the "immediate release" of the documents.
Garland said Trump's attorney was given a copy of the search warrant and the property receipt so the former president could also have released the documents on his own accord.
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A judge has unsealed the warrant the FBI used to search the property of former President Donald Trump. The unprecedented search at the Mar-a-Lago resort has been shrouded in mystery.
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A 41-year-old woman is facing felony charges in Nebraska for allegedly helping her teenage daughter illegally abort a pregnancy, and the case highlights how law enforcement can make use of online communications in the post-Roe v. Wade era.
Police in Norfolk, Neb., had been investigating the woman, Jessica Burgess, and her daughter, Celeste Burgess, for allegedly mishandling the fetal remains of what they'd told police was Celeste's stillbirth in late April. They faced charges of concealing a death and disposing of human remains illegally.
But in mid-June, police also sent a warrant to Facebook requesting the Burgess' private messages. Authorities say those conversations showed the pregnancy had been aborted, not miscarried as the two had said.
The messages appear to show Jessica Burgess coaching her daughter, who was 17 at the time, how to take the abortion pills.
"Ya the 1 pill stops the hormones an rhen u gotta wait 24 HR 2 take the other," read one of her messages.
Celeste Burgess writes, "Remember we burn the evidence," and later, "I will finally be able to wear jeans."
According to police investigators, medical records show the pregnancy was 23 weeks along. A Nebraska law passed in 2010 forbids abortions after 20 weeks, but that time limit wasn't enforced under Roe v. Wade. After the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson ruling overturned Roe in June, Madison County Attorney Joseph Smith brought charges against Jessica Burgess.
It's not clear the illegal abortion charges against Burgess will stand. In his concurring opinion to Dobbs, Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote, "May a State retroactively impose liability or punishment for an abortion that occurred before today's decision takes effect? In my view, the answer is no based on the Due Process Clause or the Ex Post Facto Clause."
Regardless of the outcome, the Nebraska case shows how police may rely on digital communications to investigate abortions in states where they're illegal.
"Every day, across the country, police get access to private messages between people on Facebook, Instagram, any social media or messaging service you can think of," says Andrew Crocker, a senior staff attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Warrants for online messages are a routine part of police investigations, he says, but "a lot of people are waking up to it because of the far-ranging nature of how we expect abortion investigations are going to go. And it's going to touch many more people's lives in a way that maybe that they hadn't thought about in the past."
Facebook's parent company, Meta, wouldn't speak about the case on the record, but it released a statement saying, in part, "We received valid legal warrants from local law enforcement on June 7, before the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The warrants did not mention abortion at all."
What Meta hasn't said is whether it would have handled the warrants differently, had it known they involved an investigation into illegal abortion. Most major tech companies have a longstanding policy of complying with warrants that are legal and valid in the jurisdictions they come from.
"There isn't a whole lot of room for them to pick and choose," Crocker says. Companies might come under public pressure not to cooperate with abortion investigations, but Crocker says it's not that simple.
"We want the rule of law to operate normally," he says. "It's just that there are investigations, like into abortion, where we might hope the companies aren't holding the data in the first place, and aren't in the position of having to make the difficult choices like that."
As tech firms consider their options for handling warrants for abortion investigations, others in the tech world say the long-term solution is for communications platforms not to retain information that might be of use to police. And they say that if companies like Meta fail to minimize such data, people should consider shifting their online conversations to platforms such as Signal, which encrypt messages "end-to-end" and can't reveal them to police even when they get a warrant.
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The new school year is underway and so are new federal guidelines to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated recommendations on Thursday, largely loosening virus protocols and leaving much of the decision-making to individuals and local officials.
The changes to the existing guidance are a reflection of the country's sweeping immunity. Around 95% of the population have some immunity due to a combination of vaccination and past infections, according to Greta Massetti, a senior epidemiologist at the CDC.
"We also have a better understanding of how to protect people from being exposed to the virus," Massetti said in a statement. "This guidance acknowledges that the pandemic is not over, but also helps us move to a point where COVID-19 no longer severely disrupts our daily lives."
Health measures will probably look different depending on the school district, but here are some things to know about best practices recommended by the CDC.
Universal indoor masking is recommended in nearly half the country
The CDC calls on students and staff members to wear "well-fitting" masks at school if they live in communities where COVID-19 transmission rates are high. As of Thursday, that accounts for nearly 40% of counties in the U.S., including Los Angeles, Nashville and most of Florida.
In general, students who are sick from or exposed to the virus should wear face coverings for 10 days, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or previously infected. The latest guidance also advise people to put on a mask while in the school nurse's office or other health care settings.
The CDC asked school administrators to ensure that masking polices accommodate students with disabilities or those who are immunocompromised.
"Students with immunocompromising conditions or other conditions or disabilities that increase risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 should not be placed into separate classrooms or otherwise segregated from other students," the agency said.
Routine testing is no longer recommended, with some exceptions
The agency no longer recommends routine testing in K-12 schools unless COVID-19 transmission rates are high in the area.
If that's the case, school administrators should consider implementing health screens for "high-risk activities" like close-contact sports, band and theater. Large events like prom, tournaments and field trips should also incorporate testing or possibly be rescheduled if infection rates become concerning. The same rules apply for the first day back after the holidays and other vacation breaks, according to the CDC.
When it comes to testing, the new guidelines also make no distinction between vaccinated or unvaccinated people — which is a sharp difference from previous rules.
Quarantine requirements are dropped
Similar to routine testing, the CDC is no longer advising students or staff members who are exposed to the virus to quarantine. Instead, the agency's new advice is that people who were exposed wear face coverings for 10 days and get tested.
Because of the testing and quarantine policy changes, the CDC says that "test-to-stay" programs, which required exposed unvaccinated students to get tested frequently in order to attend school, are no longer necessary.
That being said, the agency urges schools to allow for "flexible, non-punitive and supportive" paid sick leave policies as well as allow for excused absences when students are sick.
"Avoid policies that incentivize coming to school while sick, and support children who are learning at home if they are sick," the new guidelines say.
What to do if you or your student is sick
Students and staff members who experience symptoms like a cough, fever or sore throat should head home and get tested immediately, the CDC said. For people who are at risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19, the agency recommends consulting their doctor.
Those who test positive should isolate at home for at least five days. Afterward, isolation depends on whether they continue to exhibit symptoms or test positive for the virus.
Students and staff members sick with the virus don't have to get a negative test result to end isolation, but it could shorten the number of days they should wear a mask after getting sick.
But generally, the CDC recommends students and staff continue wearing a mask for 10 days after symptoms began to show.
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Salman Rushdie -- a celebrated author and winner of the world's top literary prizes whose writings generated death threats -- was attacked and apparently stabbed in the neck on stage Friday before giving a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York, State Police said.
The attacker was taken into custody by a state trooper at the event, police said.
Rushdie was airlifted from a field adjacent to the venue -- in a rural lake resort about 70 miles south of Buffalo -- to a local hospital. His condition is unknown. An interviewer also suffered a minor head injury, police said.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters Friday that Rushdie is "alive" and "getting the care he needs." She said a state trooper "stood up and saved his life and protected him as well as the moderator who was attacked as well.
"Here is an individual who has spent decades speaking truth to power," the governor said of Rushdie. "Someone who has been out there unafraid, despite the threats that have followed him his entire adult life it seems."
Rushdie was being introduced at about 10:45 a.m. when the assault happened, according to a witness, who said he heard shouting from the audience. He said a man in a black shirt appeared to be "punching" the author. The witness, who was 75 feet from the stage, did not hear the attacker say anything or see a weapon.
Some people in the audience ran to render aid while others went after the attacker, the witness said.
Another witness told CNN there were no security searches or metal detectors at the event. The witness is not being identified because they expressed concerns for their personal safety.
The witness said the attacker "walked quickly" down an aisle and jumped on stage, approaching the author and "making a stabbing motion with his hand repeatedly."
A third witness, a longtime Chautauqua resident who asked not to be identified, recalled a commotion on stage and a man making about seven to 10 stabbing motions in the direction of the author, who was in a half-standing position. She said she fled the open-air amphitheater "shaking like a leaf" in fear.
'His essential voice cannot and will not be silenced'
On its website, the Chautauqua Institution described Friday's event as "a discussion of the United States as asylum for writers and other artists in exile and as a home for freedom of creative expression."
In a statement the nonprofit education center and summer resort said it is "coordinating with law enforcement and emergency officials on a public response following today's attack of Salman Rushdie on the Chautauqua Amphitheater stage."
Writers such as Stephen King and JK Rowling expressed well wishes for Rushdie via Twitter.
Rushdie is a former president of PEN America, a prominent US free speech group for authors, which said it is "reeling from shock and horror at word of a brutal, premeditated attack."
"We can think of no comparable incident of a public violent attack on a literary writer on American soil," PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said in a statement.
"We hope and believe fervently that his essential voice cannot and will not be silenced."
Furor over 'The Satanic Verses' hounded Rushdie
The 75-year-old novelist -- the son of a successful Muslim businessman in India -- was educated in England, first at Rugby School and later at the University of Cambridge where he received an MA degree in history.
After college, he began working as an advertising copywriter in London, before publishing his first novel, "Grimus" in 1975.
Rushdie's treatment of delicate political and religious subjects turned him into a controversial figure. But it was the publication of his fourth novel "The Satanic Verses" in 1988 that has hounded him for more than three decades.
Some Muslims found the book to be sacrilegious and it sparked public demonstrations. In 1989, the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini called Rushdie a blasphemer and said "The Satanic Verses" was an insult on Islam and the Prophet Mohammed, and issued a religious decree, or fatwa, calling for his death.
As a result, the Mumbai-born writer spent a decade under British protection.
In 1999, Rushdie told CNN that the experience taught him "to value even more ... intensely the things that I valued before, such as the art of literature and the freedom of expression and the right to say things that other people don't like.
"It may have been an unpleasant decade, but it was the right fight, you know. It was fighting for the things that I most believe in against things I most dislike, which are bigotry and fanaticism and censorship."
The bounty against Rushdie has never been lifted, though in 1998 the Iranian government sought to distance itself from the fatwa by pledging not to seek to carry it out.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The New York Post thought they had 'breaking SPAM news.'
'SPAM BLOCKER!' the paper declared, citing Crime & Inflation for the dystopian incarceration of lunchmeat.
HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The New York Post thought they had 'breaking SPAM news.'
'SPAM BLOCKER!' the paper declared, citing Crime & Inflation for the dystopian incarceration of lunchmeat.
But on Oahu, one of the biggest national retailers (Walmart) has had its spam in individual lock boxes for quite some time.
A store clerk told KITV4 last November, it's a loss prevention measure to deter petty theft. The President of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii says it's an all too common practice.
"And it's not just spam. It's meats, it's seafood, it's liquor, macadamia nuts is another one that's really big," Tina Yamaki told KITV.
And while mix blends don't get the lock and key treatment in Honolulu, 100% Kona coffee does, as does corn beef hash.
A store owner in Nuuanu told KITV4 he leaves the spam out in the open, and that in a tight knit community, locals keep an eye out.
Those at Skyson USA, a market in Kalihi, say it's a similar culture there.
"This is that type of store. Mom and pop stores, have more respect because they want to come back," Skyson USA employee Shane said, "They need a place to come back to. Here they've been coming for 20 years, you think they are gonna rob this place? We had some people rob this place, they came back and apologized."
It's a respect some corporate chains may be wanting. Liquor and shaving razors have always been under lock and key, but since the pandemic, shoplifting has become more brazen.
"There was a Longs in Chinatown. Shut down, because people came in with hammers. Security says, I don't get paid enough to handle this," Shane recounted, "On the 15th they're closing that center. Longs down there is closed. CVS closed."
It has been a deteriorating state of affairs.
"What we are seeing are those that are residentially challenged use it as a commodity. Or a way to barter for other things. We see people on the black market selling it," Yamaki said.
The recommendation is to buy from a retail store, rather than online where the origins may be mysterious. And though not all postings are stolen goods, with those that are, Retail Merchants of Hawaii warns the costs eventually do get passed on to the consumer.
Shane says, in the meantime, there's no need to panic. Your local market is standing by.
"This ain't locked up is it?," Shane challenged, as he posed by several shelves of boxed spam, "Is this locked up? No."
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Native Hawaiian fashion designer Kumu Micah Kamohoali'i is about to make history. In September, Kamohoali'i's designs will be hitting the runways of Europe, making him the first ever Hawaiian designer invited to present in three European Fashion Weeks.
Native Hawaiian fashion designer Kumu Micah Kamohoali'i is about to make history. In September, Kamohoali'i's designs will be hitting the runways of Europe, making him the first ever Hawaiian designer invited to present in three European Fashion Weeks.
WAIMEA, Hawaii Island (KITV4) -- Native Hawaiian fashion designer Kumu Micah Kamohoali'i is about to make history. In September, Kamohoali'i's designs will be hitting the runways of Europe, making him the first ever Hawaiian designer invited to present in three European Fashion Weeks.
Kamohoali'i will bring the essence of Hawaii to Europe through a three part cultural showcase featuring Hawaiian runway models (including his immediate family members), kapa pounding, chanting, and performances by award-winning vocalists Amy Hanaiali‘i, Kainani Kahauna'ele, musician Jeff Peterson; and dancers from his Halau Na Kipu‘upu‘u performing ancient and modern dances.
First up is London Fashion week on Sept. 17, 2022 at the UK's Hyde Park. The immersive cultural presentation is themed Hulu Ali'i - The Royal Feathers.
After London, Kamohoali'i and his team of 30 Hawaiian models and musicians will travel nearly 800 miles to Milan, Italy for Milan Fashion Week on Sept. 24, 2022.
The Milan show taking place at the famous Sala Barozzi is themed Hale Kua - The Kapa beating house, where Kamohoali'i will enthrall the audiences with his family's bark cloth fabrics.
Finally, the group will trek to the Eiffel Tower and the American Cathedral of Paris, France. The European Fashion Tour will end at Paris Fashion Week with Ulana Ho'oheno - The elegance of plaited leaves, showcasing Hawai'i's lauhala woven fibers.
WATCH: Kumu Micah Kamohoali'i joined GMH to talk about the upcoming trip to Europe
In his one-of-a-kind apparel, Dezigns by Kamohoaliii, brings indigenous Hawaii to life through traditional designs, bold colors, metaphoric imagery, and strong cultural symbolism.
“Our clothes are spiritual totems, they recount our history,” said Kamohoali'i. “There are so many deep connections in our designs and it is who we are. We are honoring the breath of life from our ancestors by perpetuating, preserving, and retelling our stories in the designs we wear on our clothing.”
By participating in Fashion Week Europe, Kamohoalii hopes to provide insight and education into authentic Hawaiian fashion, arts and culture.
Kamohoali'i’s Hawaiian lineage is at the heart of his designs, an art that encompasses Hawaii’s natural environments and honors their rich legacy. Kamohoali'i’s passion for art led him to study graphic design, and his family’s legacy in Hawaiian kapa led him to discover his passion for fashion. Kapa, a soft bark cloth, is an artisan tradition that dates back to ancient Hawaii and is now considered a rare art form. The process of creating kapa includes gathering the bark and beating it to loosen the fibers, and the end result is an incredibly soft fabric that can be dyed to create unique looks with vibrant patterns. Dezigns by Kamohoalii feature layers of “ike kuʻuna,” or traditional Hawaiian knowledge, embedded in each design.
And it's been an exciting year for the designer, having just opened two new stores on O'ahu at the Pearlridge Center uptown location and at The Windward Mall in Kane'ohe.
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The FBI recovered 11 sets of classified documents from its search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home earlier this week. Trump is pictured leaving Trump Tower in New York on August 10.
Donald Trump has agreed the historic search warrant that authorized the seizure of federal records from the former president's home at Mar-a-Lago should be released, the Justice Department told a federal court Friday.
The Justice Department had told the court it believes that unsealing the confidential investigative documents is in the public interest. The DOJ said it supports releasing four documents: The search warrant itself, two attachments that describe at least to some extent what was being searched and why, and a receipt handed to Trump's legal team documenting what was seized from the property.
The magistrate judge overseeing the case will still need to formally order the unsealing before the documents are released.
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier Friday that the FBI recovered 11 sets of classified documents from its search of Mar-a-Lago earlier this week, including some materials marked as "top secret/SCI." The newspaper reported that FBI agents removed about 20 boxes from Trump's resort and residence in Palm Beach, Florida -- including binders, sets of classified government materials, photographs and at least one handwritten note.
Federal agents reportedly seized one set of "top secret/SCI" documents, the highest level of classification. Agents took four sets of "top secret" documents, three sets of "secret" documents and three sets of "confidential" documents, the lowest level of classification, the Journal reported.
It's not known what these classified documents were specifically about.
Among the items taken from Trump's resort was a document about pardoning Roger Stone, a staunch Trump ally who was convicted in 2019 of lying to Congress during its probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election. (Trump pardoned Stone before leaving office, shielding Stone from a three-year prison term.)
It's unclear how the Stone-related document seized during the search is tied to the broader criminal probe into Trump's potential mishandling of classified materials.
During the search, FBI agents also recovered a document about the "President of France," according to the WSJ report, which didn't provide other details about the document.
The FBI search at the resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday was followed by days of silence from the Justice Department, as is the department's normal practice for ongoing investigations.
Then on Thursday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the department had moved to unseal the search warrant and two attachments, including an inventory list, but also stressed that some of the department's work must happen outside of public view.
"We do that to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans and to protect the integrity of our investigations," Garland said, while explaining that he would not provide more detail about the basis of the search.
Trump said in a late-night post on his Truth Social platform Thursday that he would "not oppose the release of documents," adding: "I am going a step further by ENCOURAGING the immediate release of those documents."
The court had instructed the Justice Department to confer with Trump about its request to unseal the warrant documents from the FBI search and to tell the court by 3 p.m. ET Friday if he opposes their release.
Trump's team had contacted outside attorneys about how to proceed, and the former President's orbit was caught off guard by Garland's announcement.
In a pair of posts to Truth Social following Garland's statement, Trump continued to claim that his attorneys were "cooperating fully" and had developed "very good relationships" with federal investigators prior to Monday's search at Mar-a-Lago.
"The government could have had whatever they wanted, if we had it," Trump said. "Everything was fine, better than most previous Presidents, and then, out of nowhere and with no warning, Mar-a-Lago was raided, at 6:30 in the morning, by VERY large numbers of agents, and even 'safecrackers.'"
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Beautiful weekend ahead
A break in the humidity
FRIDAY: A beautiful evening with clear skies and warm with temperatures in the 70s. Skies remaining clear throughout the evening and overnight. Very pleasant with overnight lows in the low to mid 50s!
SATURDAY: Plenty of sunshine to start the day and mild with temperatures rising into the 60s. Increasing clouds throughout the day and warm. Very pleasant with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. A beautiful day! Some clouds for the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Don’t forget the Perseids meteor shower peaks on this night. We will have some clouds for the night but there should still be a nice viewing for the Perseid meteor shower. However, the moon will be an obstruction but you can also check out Jupiter and Saturn rising in the East. Very pleasant with lows in the mid to upper 50s.
SUNDAY: More clouds than sun to start the day and mild with temperatures rising into the 60s. Plenty of clouds throughout the day. Warm and still pleasant with highs in the mid to upper 70s. An isolated shower or two arriving late in the day as our next system approaches. Cloudy for the evening and mild with temperatures falling into the 60s. An isolated shower or two early, turning more scattered as the night progresses. Comfortable with overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.
MONDAY: Cloudy to start the day and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Scattered showers throughout the day and cloudy as the day will be a washout. Warm with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Most areas will remain in the 60s if there is more rain. Mild for the evening with temperatures falling into the 60s as scattered showers will continue for the evening and overnight. Mild overnight with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.
TUESDAY: Cloudy to start the day with scattered showers and mild. Temperatures staying in the 60s throughout the day. Scattered showers will continue on/off throughout the day. Remaining in the 60s for the evening with scattered showers beginning to taper. Only an isolated shower after midnight. Mostly cloudy overnight and pleasant with lows in the mid to upper 50s.
WEDNESDAY: More clouds than sun to start the day and mild with temperatures rising into the 60s. Plenty of clouds throughout the day but still warm and comfortable. An isolated shower cannot be ruled out throughout the day. Highs in the low to mid 70s. Evening temperatures falling into the 60s with some clouds for the evening and overnight. Pleasant with lows in the mid to upper 50s.
THURSDAY: Plenty of sunshine to start the day with a few clouds and mild. Temperatures rising into the 60s. A mix of sun and clouds for the afternoon and very comfortable with highs in the mid to upper 70s.
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GRAPHIC: Man charged with beating blind man in wheelchair to death
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) – A blind man who used a wheelchair was beaten to death inside an Illinois home over the weekend, according to investigators.
Police said around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, 30-year-old Blake Streeb attacked two people inside a home in Granite City.
One of the victims, identified as 25-year-old Michael Reay, later died from his injuries. The second victim was hurt, but officials did not clarify the extent of injuries.
Streeb was arrested on the scene.
According to Reay’s uncle, Gary Reay, an accident as a teenager left Michael Reay blind and in a wheelchair. The family said he was defenseless when he was brutally attacked Sunday.
“Our understanding is (Streeb) showed up to the place and he beat Michael to a pulp, clearly from the picture here. He was beat beyond recognition and stomped,” Gary Reay said.
Photos from the hospital show Michael Reay on life support and with facial injuries beyond recognition.
The family said Michael Reay was visiting a friend the night of the attack. The family said they do not know Streeb.
Investigators with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department said this was not a random attack, although they are not yet sharing further information on a motive.
Investigators said Streeb lived nearby and was an acquaintance of the people who live in the house where the attack happened. The other victim who was injured lived at the home.
Capt. Brian Koberna said investigators believe Streeb was intoxicated at the time of the attack. The second victim was able to get away and call 911.
Investigators said they have responded to that house in the past for disturbance calls.
Michael Reay was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. His family said some of his organs were donated.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the Reay family with funeral expenses.
Streeb remains behind bars, facing first-degree murder and battery charges. His bond was set at $1 million.
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Gunman in Montenegro kills 10 then shot dead by passerby
CETINJE, Montenegro (AP) — A man went on a shooting rampage in the streets of this western Montenegro city Friday, killing 10 people, including two children, before being shot dead by a passerby, officials said.
Montenegrin police chief Zoran Brdjanin said in a video statement shared with media that attacker was a 34-year-old man he identified only by his initials, V.B.
Brdjanin said the man used a hunting rifle to first shoot to death two children ages 8 and 11 and their mother, who lived as tenants in the attacker’s house in Cetinje’s Medovina neighborhood.
The shooter then walked into the street and randomly shot 13 more people, seven of them fatally, the chief said.
“At the moment, it is unclear what provoked V.B. to commit this atrocious act,” Brdjanin said.
Andrijana Nastic, the prosecutor coordinating the crime scene investigation, told journalists that the gunman was killed by a passerby and that a police officer was among the wounded. She said nine of those killed died at the scene and two died at a hospital where they were taken for surgery.
Cetinje, the seat of Montenegro’s former royal government, is 36 kilometers (22 miles) west of Podogrica, the current capital of the small Balkan nation.
Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic wrote on his Telegram channel that the incident was “an unprecedented tragedy” and urged the nation “to be, in their thoughts, with the families of the innocent victims, their relatives, friends and all the people of Cetinje.”
President Milo Djukanovic said on Twitter that he was “deeply moved by the news of the terrible tragedy” in Cetinje, calling for “solidarity” with the families who lost loved-ones in the incident.
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Kamara healthy & ready to contribute again for Dukes
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Mikail Kamara is a name to know on the James Madison football team.
“He’s a big, twitchy guy,” said James Madison redshirt senior tight end Drew Painter. “He’s fast. He gets off the ball. He’ll give you a good punch off and when you gotta get him down, he’s hard to get down...he just plays hard and flies around.”
Kamara is expected to be a big-time contributor for JMU along the defensive line this fall. The Ashburn, Virginia native will likely start for the Dukes after missing all of last season due to injury. Kamara has worked his way back on to the field after multiple torn labrum injuries.
“I had a huge surgery where they put a bunch of rods in, a whole bunch of stuff,” said Kamara. “So the first month or so I was in a sling, back-to-back slings. And then after that was when I started getting a little bit of shoulder motion and the by October (2021) is when I started touching the weight room, I started running and doing stuff like that.”
The explosive defensive lineman first burst on the scene at JMU during the 2021 spring season when Kamara registered three sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss in just six games. He’s hoping to make even more of an impact for the Dukes in 2022.
“I just wanna let my game speak really,” said Kamara. “But I am definitely about to go out there and put on a show all season.”
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Mom charged with second-degree murder after infant drowns in bathtub
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 5:11 PM EDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago
LITHONIA, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) – A Georgia mother has been charged with second-degree murder in the drowning death of her infant, officials said.
According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Shaquilla Feaster, 31, was arrested Thursday.
The sheriff’s office said Feaster left her child, Ja’Lonnie Small, unattended in a bathtub on July 30. Ja’Lonnie was taken to the hospital but died days later.
Officials said Feaster is being held without bond at the DeKalb County Jail.
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Susan Bro, mother of Heather Heyer reflects on 5 years post-August 12th
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - It’s been exactly 5 years since since the Unite the Right Rallies in Charlottesville.
While protesting white supremacy, Heather Heyer’s life was taken, and many more were injured.
Heather Heyer’s mother, Susan Bro, is looking back at the legacy of activism her daughter left behind. Bro has spent these past few years honoring her daughter with a foundation in her name.
“We gave out over $50,000 in scholarships in five years, and those were all given to young people who had already demonstrated their activism and wanted further education to continue their activism for positive social change,” Bro said.
Bro says the foundation is no longer accepting donations, and that it’s turning a corner.
“We thank the community for their previous support, and we thank them tremendously for the endowment that has been built and that endowment will remain of the community. We’ll have that announcement within the next week or so,” Bro said. “Heather has become the focus point for many in Charlottesville, but I’m glad to see that the community is soldiering on and commemorating the weekend with a number of events that don’t have anything to do her.”
This is a shift in heart posture, Bro says she welcomes.
“It’s time to let it go, Heather’s story is now five years old. The focus moving forward should be on systemic change, and on a more equitable world for everyone,” Bro said.
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ARTISTS JOIN BAD BUNNY, TYLER THE CREATOR, LIL UZI VERT, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, BURNA BOY, SNOH AALEGRA, KODAK BLACK, PUSHA T, TATE MCRAE, FUERZA REGIDA, TORO Y MOI, LARRY JUNE, BABYFACE RAY, KEY GLOCK, RELS B, VICTORIA MONÉT, CHIMBALA, RYAN CASTRO, GLORILLA, ZAH SOSAA, AMBRÉ, KUR, KALAN FR. FR., DIXSON, BECCA HANNA ALSO HITTING THE STAGES ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY, LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2022
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What:
The innovative JAY-Z curated two-day music festival and a staple of Labor Day Weekend, Made In America, returns next month for the 10th year of performances. The incredible lineup is full of top luminaries and emerging talent in the music industry that will make for an unforgettable weekend.
Since launching in 2012, the festival has hosted the top performers in the industry while making a positive impact on the City of Brotherly Love by generating over $150 million in economic impact since the inaugural two-day concert began in 2012. This year, Cause Village powered by SHEIN, will boast local philanthropic organizations that continue to spotlight an array of causes ranging from animal welfare, arts & culture, criminal & social justice reform, education, environmental conservation, health & wellness, and voter rights, and more.
Who:
Armani White, Coast Contra, Young Nudy, Jeleel!, Jenevieve, and Kenny Mason join headliners Bad Bunny and Tyler The Creator and performances from Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan, Burna Boy, Snoh Aalegra, Kodak Black, Pusha T, Tate McRae, Fuerza Regida, Toro Y Moi, Larry June, Babyface Ray, Key Glock, Rels B, Victoria Monét, Chimbala, Ryan Castro, GloRilla, Zah Sosaa, Ambré, Kur, Kalan Fr.Fr.,Dixson, Becca Hanna
When:
Saturday, September 3, 2022
Sunday, September 4, 2022
Where:
Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA
Ticket Purchase:
To purchase tickets for Made In America visit https://madeinamerica.frontgatetickets.com/event/2j8jwpr3sonyytsj
Media Contacts: press@madeinamericfest.com
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For the latest on the "Made In America" Festival, visit www.madeinamericafest.com
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AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
WARREN, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avalon Holdings Corporation (NYSE Amex: AWX) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
Net operating revenues in the second quarter of 2022 were $19.5 million compared with $16.4 million in the second quarter of 2021. The Company recorded net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared with net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. For the second quarter of 2022, basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.12 compared with basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.19 in the second quarter of 2021.
For the first six months of 2022, net operating revenues were $33.8 million compared with $31.5 million for the first six months of 2021. The Company recorded a net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of approximately $0.8 million in the first six months of 2022 compared with net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.5 million in the first six months of 2021. For the first six months of 2022, basic net loss per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.20 compared with basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.37 in the first six months of 2021.
Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. Avalon Holdings Corporation also owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs Inc., which includes the operation of a hotel and its associated resort amenities, four golf courses and related country clubs and a multipurpose recreation center.
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MIAMI, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line today announced protocol updates that meet public health goals but recognize the evolving nature of COVID-19. With these changes, America's Cruise Line is making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption request process for unvaccinated guests, who will only need to show a negative test result at embarkation. All new guidelines are effective for cruises departing on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 or later, and include:
- Vaccinated guests must continue to provide evidence of their vaccination status prior to embarkation. Pre-cruise testing is no longer required, except for cruises to Canada, Bermuda, Greece and Australia (per local guidelines), and on voyages 16 nights or longer.
- Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail and are no longer required to apply for a vaccine exemption, except for cruises in Australia or on voyages 16 nights and longer.
- Unvaccinated guests or those who do not provide proof of vaccination must present the results of a negative PCR or antigen test taken within three days of embarkation.
- All policies are subject to local destination regulations.
Note: Guests under the age of five years are exempt from vaccination and testing requirements from the United States and under the age of 12 from Australia.
Voyages 16 nights and longer will continue to have vaccination and testing requirements that are specific to the itinerary. Requirements for long voyages and destination-specific protocols are available on Carnival's Have Fun. Be Safe. page on Carnival.com.
For guests who have a pending vaccine exemption application and are awaiting confirmation for cruises departing Sept. 6 or later, the booking is confirmed unless booked on a sailing that calls on Canada, Bermuda, Australia or if the voyage is 16 nights or longer.
"Our ships have been sailing very full all summer, but there is still room for more of our loyal guests, and these guidelines will make it a simpler process, and make cruising accessible for those who were not able to meet the protocols we were required to follow for much of the past 14 months," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "We've got lots happening, with Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Celebration joining our fleet this November and more to come in 2023. Whatever the ship, homeport or itinerary that works for you, our great onboard team is ready to deliver a fun vacation – something we all look forward to even more nowadays!"
Duffy added that Carnival is in the process of updating its website, communications, and processes, and sharing more details with guests and travel advisor partners to reflect these new, simplified policies. "We appreciate the patience of our guests and travel advisor partners as we update all materials, but the end result is a very positive one for all who are looking forward to cruising with us," she said.
For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise sector, making a cruise vacation an affordable and popular option for millions of guests. Carnival operates from 14 U.S. homeports and employs more than 40,000 team members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival's newest ship, Mardi Gras, featuring the first roller coaster at sea, is the first cruise ship in the Americas powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Carnival returns to Australia in October 2022 and will welcome four additional ships over the next two years, including Carnival Celebration, which arrives to Miami in November to close out Carnival's 50th birthday festivities.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today pending changes to its Realty Majors Portfolio Index (RMP), Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM) and International Realty Majors Portfolio Index (IRP), effective as of the close of business on August 19, 2022.
These free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted total return indexes of selected real estate equity securities are quoted intraday on a real-time basis by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The Indexes' modified capitalization-weighted approach and qualitative screening process emphasize companies that Cohen & Steers believes are leading the securitization of real estate globally.
The Indexes can be used as indexing benchmarks, stock selection universes, underlying indexes for derivative instruments or performance benchmarks. All index weightings are independently calculated by Standard & Poor's.
Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com/
Symbol: (NYSE: CNS)
About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
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MIDLAND, Texas, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dawson Geophysical Company (NASDAQ: DWSN) (the "Company") today reported unaudited financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported revenues of $921,000, a slight increase compared to $193,000 for the comparable quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter of 2022, the Company reported a net loss of $7,678,000 or $0.32 loss per common share compared to a net loss of $9,017,000 or $0.38 loss per common share for the second quarter of 2021. The Company reported negative EBITDA of $5,231,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to negative EBITDA of $5,667,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported revenues of $19,280,000, an increase of approximately 61% compared to $11,941,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported a net loss of $10,069,000 or $0.42 loss per common share compared to a net loss of $14,245,000 or $0.61 loss per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The Company reported negative EBITDA of $5,002,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to negative EBITDA of $7,525,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company did not operate a crew in the United States and had limited crew activity in Canada. Traditionally, activity in Canada is seasonal and is limited to projects in the fourth and first quarters. The company did generate a small amount of revenue related to rental of equipment.
The Company deployed a small crew in the U.S. in early August and expects the crew will be active through the first quarter of 2023 on projects of varying sizes and channel count requirements with the possibility of a second crew being deployed in the late fourth quarter or early first quarter of 2023. Activity in Canada is expected to increase in the upcoming season compared to last season and management anticipates beginning crew operations in the fourth quarter and potentially build up to three crews operating through the end of the first quarter of 2023. Visibility beyond the first quarter of 2023 is limited.
Capital expenditures were $95,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily for maintenance capital requirements. The Company's Board of Directors approved an initial capital budget of $5,000,000 for 2022 in January and anticipates spending a significant portion of the proposed budget on support vehicles to replace existing vehicles nearing their end of useful life. Cash, restricted cash and short-term investments at June 30, 2022 were $29,919,000 compared to $45,917,000 at June 30, 2021. Working capital was $29,882,000 at June 30, 2022 compared to $44,382,000 at June 30, 2021.
Stephen C. Jumper, CEO and President of the Company, said, "While market conditions in the seismic sector remain challenged, demand for services on near term projects has modestly increased. As noted above, we deployed a small crew in early August and expect that it will remain active through the first quarter of 2023 on varying projects. At the same time, we may have the opportunity to deploy a second crew toward the end of the fourth quarter or early first quarter 2023. Regarding operations in Canada, we expect an earlier start to the Canadian season compared to the prior year, with up to three crews operating through the end of the first quarter of 2023."
Jumper continued, "While Exploration and Production ("E&P") companies continue to maintain their focus on capital discipline, shareholder buybacks and dividend payouts, E&P capital spending levels have increased in 2022 and are anticipated to grow into 2023, primarily related to continued slight increases in rig count resulting in small increases in overall production and inflationary costs associated with oil service activities. That said, management is actively engaging in conversations with prospective clients for projects beyond the first quarter of 2023 and we are hopeful that the high-priced oil environment will encourage exploration and production companies to put capital back to work in exploration and development."
About Dawson
Dawson Geophysical Company is a leading provider of North American onshore seismic data acquisition services with operations throughout the continental United States and Canada. Dawson acquires and processes 2-D, 3-D and multi-component seismic data solely for its clients, ranging from major oil and gas companies to independent oil and gas operators, as well as providers of multi-client data libraries.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company's preliminary and unaudited results as determined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company has included in this press release information about the Company's EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by Regulation G promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company defines EBITDA as net income (loss) plus interest expense, interest income, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense. The Company uses EBITDA as a supplemental financial measure to assess:
- the financial performance of its assets without regard to financing methods, capital structures, taxes or historical cost basis;
- its liquidity and operating performance over time in relation to other companies that own similar assets and that the Company believes calculate EBITDA in a similar manner; and
- the ability of the Company's assets to generate cash sufficient for the Company to pay potential interest costs.
The Company also understands that such data are used by investors to assess the Company's performance. However, the term EBITDA is not defined under GAAP, and EBITDA is not a measure of operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. When assessing the Company's operating performance or liquidity, investors and others should not consider this data in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), cash flow from operating activities or other cash flow data calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the Company's EBITDA may not be comparable to EBITDA or similar titled measures utilized by other companies since such other companies may not calculate EBITDA in the same manner as the Company. Further, the results presented by EBITDA cannot be achieved without incurring the costs that the measure excludes: interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization. A reconciliation of the Company's EBITDA to its net loss is presented in the table following the text of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
In accordance with the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company cautions that statements in this press release which are forward-looking and which provide other than historical information involve risks and uncertainties that may materially affect the Company's actual results of operations. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors. These risks include, but are not limited to, dependence upon energy industry spending; changes in exploration and production spending by our customers and changes in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development; the results of operations and financial condition of our customers, particularly during extended periods of low prices for crude oil and natural gas; the volatility of oil and natural gas prices; changes in economic conditions; the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, related economic repercussions and the resulting negative impact on demand for oil and gas; surpluses in the supply of oil and the ability of OPEC+ to agree on and comply with supply limitations; the duration and magnitude of the unprecedented disruption in the oil and gas industry currently resulting from the impact of the foregoing factors, which is negatively impacting our business; the potential for contract delays; reductions or cancellations of service contracts; limited number of customers; credit risk related to our customers; reduced utilization; high fixed costs of operations and high capital requirements; operational challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, including logistical challenges, protecting the health and well-being of our employees and remote work arrangements; industry competition; external factors affecting the Company's crews such as weather interruptions and inability to obtain land access rights of way; whether the Company enters into turnkey or day rate contracts; crew productivity; the availability of capital resources; and disruptions in the global economy. A discussion of these and other factors, including risks and uncertainties, is set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K that was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 18, 2022 and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Höegh LNG Partners LP (NYSE: HMLP) (the "Partnership") announced today that it has established a record date of August 22, 2022 for a special meeting of its unitholders currently planned to take place on September 20, 2022. At the special meeting, the holders of the Partnership's common units will vote on the previously announced proposed merger of the Partnership and a subsidiary of Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. ("Höegh LNG"). Partnership common unitholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2022 will be entitled to receive notice of the special meeting and to vote at the special meeting.
This communication does not constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval with respect to the proposed transaction. This communication relates to a proposed business combination between Höegh LNG and the Partnership. In connection with the proposed transaction, the Partnership filed a Report on Form 6-K on May 26, 2022, which contains, among other things, a copy of the merger agreement, and the Partnership will furnish to its unitholders a proxy statement and other relevant documents. WE URGE UNITHOLDERS TO READ THE MERGER AGREEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE DISSEMINATED BY THE PARTNERSHIP BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Security holders will be able to obtain these materials (if and when they are available) free of charge at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. In addition, copies of any documents filed by the Partnership with the SEC may be obtained free of charge from the Partnership's website for investors at www.hoeghlngpartners.com.
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The IGB Group, Bryan Degnan, +1 (646) 673-9701 / Leon Berman, +1 (212) 477-8438
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) ("Ideanomics" or the "Company"), a global company focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial electric vehicles (EV), today announced that, as expected, the Company received an additional notice of non-compliance from the Listing Qualifications Staff (the "Staff") of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") due to the Company's failure to timely file the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), as required by Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). As previously disclosed, the Company earlier received notices from Nasdaq regarding its non-compliance with the Rule with respect to the Forms 10-K and 10-Q for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and quarter ended March 31, 2022, respectively. The Company plans to regain compliance with the filing requirement by no later than September 12, 2022, which is the deadline in order to remain compliant with Nasdaq requirements. In the event that such deadline is not met then the Company will apply to Nasdaq for a hearing panel.
Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) is a global group with a simple mission: to accelerate the commercial adoption of electric vehicles. By bringing together vehicles and charging technology with design, implementation, and financial services, we provide the completeness of solutions needed for the commercial world to commit to an EV future. To keep up with Ideanomics, please follow the company on social @ideanomicshq or visit https://ideanomics.com.
This press release contains certain statements that may include "forward-looking statements". All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, and include statements regarding the Company's plans to provide the Staff with an update regarding its compliance efforts and its plan to regain compliance with the filing requirement by no later than September 12, 2022. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risk factors in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, and similar disclosures in subsequent reports filed with the SEC, which are available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Contacts
Ideanomics, Inc.
Tony Sklar, SVP of Investor Relations
1441 Broadway, Suite 5116 New York, NY 10018.
Email: ir@ideanomics.com
Malory Van Guilder, Skyya PR for Ideanomics
malory@skyya.com
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Company to host conference call and webcast on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 8:00am ET
BOSTON and ATLANTA, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKT) ("Inhibikase" or "Company"), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics with the potential to modify the course of Parkinson's disease ("PD") and related disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and highlighted recent developments.
"In the second quarter, we continued to make progress across our entire portfolio. We recently opened enrollment in our Phase 2a '201' trial for IkT-148009 for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. We have now opened nearly a quarter of all sites for the study and we are actively screening patients. In addition, we have submitted our Investigational New Drug (IND) application for IkT-001Pro for patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and expect to initiate our '501' bioequivalence study of IkT-001Pro following FDA review and concurrence," commented Milton Werner, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Inhibikase. "Looking ahead, we also expect to share Parkinson's assessment data from our Phase 1/1b '101' clinical trial of IkT-148009 at the Movement Disorders Society Congress in September and are continuing to advance our regulatory activities in the U.S. and the EU27 as we plan a Phase 2 trial in Multiple System Atrophy. Taken together, we believe that these activities lay the groundwork for continued momentum across our business as we seek to deliver on our mission of bringing novel, disease-modifying treatments to patients suffering from devastating diseases."
Recent Developments and Upcoming Milestones:
- Phase 2a '201' Trial of IkT-148009 Open for Enrollment: In May 2022, Inhibikase opened enrollment for its Phase 2a study ('201 trial') evaluating IkT-148009 for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The Company has opened 11 of 40 planned sites and is actively screening patients. The 201 trial is a 1:1:1:1 randomized, double-blind, twelve-week dosing trial, designed to measure the safety, tolerability and steady-state pharmacokinetics (PK) of three doses of IkT-148009 in up to 120 untreated Parkinson's patients. The trial will further measure the potential for IkT-148009 to impact the disease globally in the body using a hierarchy of Parkinson's-related disease assessments in the brain and gut as secondary or exploratory endpoints.
- The advancement of IkT-148009 into Phase 2a followed a review of the study protocol, as well as the safety, tolerability and PK data from the 101 clinical trial by the FDA. In the 101 trial, the clinical pharmacology of IkT-148009 in patients paralleled the clinical pharmacology of IkT-148009 in older heathy volunteers. IkT-148009 also demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile up to a dose of 325 mg, with no clinically-significant adverse events observed. Inhibikase plans to present additional data from the 101 trial at the Movement Disorders Society Congress in Madrid, Spain, in September 2022.
- Filed IND Application for IkT-001Pro for Stable-Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML): On June 29, 2022, Inhibikase filed its IND application with the FDA for IkT-001Pro, the Company's prodrug of imatinib mesylate to treat Stable-phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (SP-CML). A clerical error delayed the review of the IND, however the Division of Hematological Malignancies I confirmed that FDA review of the IND should be completed no later than August 26, 2022. Following clearance by the FDA, the Company expects to initiate bioequivalence studies in accordance with the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway. IkT-001Pro will be evaluated in a two-part dose finding/dose equivalence study in up to 62 healthy volunteers. The study is designed to evaluate the steady-state pharmacokinetics of IkT-001Pro and determine the dose of IkT-001Pro equivalent to 400 mg imatinib mesylate, the standard-of-care dose for SP-CML. Inhibikase expects to initiate this two-part bioequivalence study in the normal course following review of the proposed clinical study by the FDA. Inhibikase will confer with the FDA once bioequivalence is established to begin the New Drug Application, or NDA, process on the proposed approval path for IkT-001Pro under the 505(b)(2) statute. The Company plans to simultaneously pursue a superiority study comparing the selected dose of IkT-001Pro to standard-of-care 400 mg imatinib mesylate in SP-CML patients using a novel two-period, wait-list-crossover-switching study.
- Evaluating ongoing studies of IkT-148009 in Animal Models of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA): Inhibikase continues to advance regulatory activities IkT-148009 in both the U.S. and EU27 for the treatment of MSA. The Company is preparing regulatory filings in the US and EU27 to enable the planned Phase 2 MSA trial if IkT-148009 is validated to be active in MSA in animal model studies. Execution of this trial will require the Company to raise additional working capital. Two animal model studies are ongoing and a preliminary assessment in one of the two studies demonstrated an apparent functional benefit following treatment.
- Receipt of new patent # 11,407,747 entitled Compositions and methods for inhibiting kinases: This patent was issued August 9, 2022 for the application of the Company's c-Abl kinase inhibitor portfolio to the treatment of cancer or bacterial or viral infections. This patent is the fifth U.S. patent issued for our portfolio of compounds that inhibit Abelson Tyrosine Kinases for a therapeutic purpose.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Net Loss: Net loss for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, was $4.6 million, or $0.18 per share, compared to a net loss of $ 2.6 million, or $0.22 per share for the second quarter in 2021.
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $9.3 million or $0.37 per share, compared to a net loss of $5.3 million, or $0.47 per share in the six months ended June 30, 2021.
R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $3.0 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase of $0.6 million was driven by a $2.1 million increase in non-grant related research offset by a decrease of $1.4 million in grant related research expenditures and a decrease of $0.1 million in non-cash stock compensation expense. The non-grant related research was expended primarily in connection with the Company's PD clinical trials.
Research and development expenses were $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $4.8 million in the comparable period in 2021. The $1.2 million increase was driven by a $4.3 million increase in non-grant related research offset by a decrease of $2.7 million in grant related research expenditures and a decrease of $0.4 million in non-cash stock compensation expense. The non-grant related research was expended primarily in connection with the Company's PD clinical trials.
SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 were $1.7 million compared to $1.6 million for the second quarter in 2021. The increase was primarily from increased headcount resulting in increased compensation expense of $0.1 million, increased legal fees, board fees, investor relation and consulting fees of $0.3 million and a net increase of $0.1 million for other normal operating expenses offset by decreased non-cash stock based compensation expense of $0.4 million.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $3.3 million compared to $3.2 million for comparable period in 2021. The increase was primarily from increased headcount resulting in increased compensation expense of $0.3 million, increased legal fees, board fees, investor relation and consulting fees of $0.6 million and a net decrease of $0.1 million for other normal operating expenses offset by decreased non-cash stock based compensation expense of $0.7 million.
Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $32.2 million as of June 30, 2022. The Company expects that existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund its normal operations and capital expenditure requirements through December 31, 2023.
Conference Call Information
The conference call is scheduled to begin at 8:00am ET on Monday, August 15, 2022. Participants should dial 844-825-9789 (United States) or 412-317-5180 (International) with the conference code 10169366. A live webcast may be accessed using the link here, or by visiting the investors section of the Company's website at www.inhibikase.com. After the live webcast, the event will be archived on Inhibikase's website for approximately 90 days after the call.
About Inhibikase (www.inhibikase.com)
Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKT) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for Parkinson's disease and related disorders. Inhibikase's multi-therapeutic pipeline focuses on neurodegeneration and its lead program IkT-148009, an Abelson Tyrosine Kinase (c-Abl) inhibitor, targets the treatment of Parkinson's disease inside and outside the brain. Its multi-therapeutic pipeline is pursuing Parkinson's-related disorders of the brain and GI tract, orphan indications related to Parkinson's disease such as Multiple System Atrophy, and drug delivery technologies for kinase inhibitors such as IkT-001Pro, a prodrug of the anticancer agent Imatinib that the Company believes will provide a better patient experience with fewer on-dosing side-effects. The Company's RAMP™ medicinal chemistry program has identified a number of follow-on compounds to IkT-148009 to be potentially applied to other cognitive and motor function diseases of the brain. Inhibikase is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Investors and others should note that the Company announces material financial information to investors using its investor relations website, press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. The Company intends to also use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube as a means of disclosing information about the Company, its services and other matters and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "anticipates," "plans," or similar expressions or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Inhibikase's current expectations and assumptions. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause Inhibikase's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in Inhibikase's filings with the SEC, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, including under the caption "Risk Factors" and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Inhibikase undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.
Contacts:
Company Contact:
Milton H. Werner, Ph.D.
President & CEO
678-392-3419
info@inhibikase.com
Investor Relations:
Alex Lobo
SternIR, Inc.
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