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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no more powerful setting than Washington, D.C., in an election year for hosting residential real estate's most influential players. With three weeks left until RISMedia's 34th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, the company is set to welcome 400-plus industry thought leaders for its renowned educational and networking gathering.
"Informative, thought-provoking educational sessions, combined with ample networking opportunities, sets this event apart from all others," says RISMedia Founder, President & CEO John Featherston. "Hundreds of the most powerful residential real estate decision-makers will gather at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., September 6 - 8."
At the two-and-a-half day event, 120-plus speakers will participate in over 25 presentations and panel discussions. Topics being covered include:
- Economic Address: How Inventory, Affordability and Inflation are Impacting the Market
- The Global State of Real Estate & The Regional State of Real Estate: How Market Trends are Unfolding Around the World & Country
- The Road Ahead: The Top 3 Issues Facing Real Estate
- Evolving Your Leadership Approach for Today's Market
- Ready for What's Next: Staying Profitable in a Balanced Market
- The Changing Face of Luxury: How to Make Sure Game Plan Is Up-to-Date
- How to Make the Most of Your Marketing Dollars
- The MLS Issues track will address critical factors impacting the MLS environment
- The Brokerage M&A track will provide strategies and case studies for successfully growing your firm.
View the full agenda here.
Speakers being featured include:
- Gino Blefari, HomeServices of America
- Thad Wong, Christie's International Real Estate
- Christy Budnick, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
- Kymber Menkiti, Keller Williams Capital Properties
- Cindy Ariosa, Long & Foster Real Estate
- James Dwiggins, NextHome
- Anthony Lamacchia, Lamacchia Realty
- Dermot Buffini, Buffini & Company
- Wendy Forsythe, Fathom Realty
- Dontae Carroll, Compass
- Ashley Bowers, HomeSmart
- Nick Bailey, RE/MAX LLC
- Sue Yannaccone, Anywhere Franchise Group
- Helen Hanna Casey, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
- Mike Miedler, Century 21 Real Estate
See the full lineup here.
RISMedia will also celebrate and honor its 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers and Hall of Fame inductees during the Newsmakers Reception & Dinner on Sept. 7.
For more information, visit www.rismedia.com/ceo-exchange/.
For more information about RISMedia, visit, rismedia.com.
Kelli McKenna
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Security, Inc. announced today that Ron Wheeler has been appointed as the company's Chief Executive Officer. An expert in the industry, Wheeler has more than 40 years of experience in financial services with many of those years spent in leadership roles.
Former CEO Phil Gerlicher will remain with the company in the role of Chairman, where he will focus his energy on reaching broad, long-term company goals.
Wheeler's relationship to FFS stretches as far back as 2006. He was the first person with whom Gerlicher consulted when considering an acquisition of the company. Since those early years, Wheeler has aided Gerlicher as a confidante and strategic adviser. He officially joined the company in 2019 as Executive Vice President of Products & Distribution, already familiar with FFS operations and distribution strategies.
"Ron has been there for me and the company since day one. He knows First Financial Security inside and out," Gerlicher said. "The company is poised to reach new levels of success and touch more lives than ever before. I am taking this time to focus on broader goals for our firm, and Ron's experience and leadership is exactly what we need to help us meet today's great demand for financial security and peace of mind."
In addition to his extensive work with FFS, Wheeler has served on several national and regional committees, including the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration.
First Financial Security, Inc. (FFS) is a national financial brokerage agency dedicated to bringing all people financial security and peace of mind. With access to the most innovative products from renowned insurance carriers, FFS focuses on providing a full suite of support for a highly diverse sales force, including all the training, marketing, technology, and administrative support necessary to grow thriving businesses of their own and serve their clients in the field. www.FirstFinancialSecurity.com
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Birth marks a significant milestone in saving the critically endangered species
ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announces the birth of two Arabian leopard cubs, in a milestone moment for RCU's conservation captive-breeding program.
The cubs, now part of our pride of Arabian Leopards, were born in a captive-breeding programme at the Arabian Leopard Breeding Center in Taif, Saudi Arabia
The leopard's habitat, which formerly spanned the Arabian Peninsula and reached into the Levant, is now restricted to three countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen. While species numbers are estimated as fewer than 200 in the wild after centuries of habitat loss and poaching.
Through RCU's captive breeding program and conservation initiatives, which aim to restore the population through the breeding programme and prepare a suitable habitat in which the leopards can thrive, the species will eventually be reintroduced into the wilderness in the mountains of AlUla.
To learn more, visit https://www.rcu.gov.sa/en/meetourcub
Note to editors:
It is always AlUla / not Al-Ula
About the Royal Commission for AlUla
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) was established by royal decree in July 2017 to preserve and develop AlUla, a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in north-west Saudi Arabia. RCU's long-term plan outlines a responsible, sustainable, and sensitive approach to urban and economic development, that preserves the area's natural and historic heritage, while establishing AlUla as a desirable location to live, work, and visit. This encompasses a broad range of initiatives across archaeology, tourism, culture, education, and the arts, reflecting a commitment to meeting the economic diversification, local community empowerment, and heritage preservation priorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 programme.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since Rutter's February announcement launching a move beyond commerce and payment processor integrations and into accounting, the company has made significant progress towards its mission of being the single, universal API for commerce and business financial data, announcing:
- Coverage for all the major accounting platforms in the US and UK which cover over 85% of businesses
- Major customers like Mercury, Baton Market, Brightflow and several others choosing Rutter over Codat for accounting integrations
- Growth of Rutter employee count by 5x and revenue by 4x to date in 2022
"Our customers consistently call out our reliability, platform coverage, and customer support as differentiators versus other accounting API providers like Codat" said CEO, Peter Zhou, "and have been transitioning their accounting integrations to reap the benefits of Rutter across even more integrations."
Over the last 8 months, Rutter has used their Series A funding from a16z to grow the team from 10 to 50 people and added marquee customers like Ramp, Mercury, Parafin, and Airwallex.
Rutter's current accounting integrations include Quickbooks (Online and Desktop), Xero, Sage (Business Cloud and Intacct), Netsuite, and Freshbooks which means the majority of businesses' accounting data in the US and in the UK can be reliably connected through Rutter's API. Rutter continues to invest in building more integrations and expects to release dozens of additional platforms in the next few months.
Fintechs struggle to get access to all the business financial data they need (banking, accounting, and commerce) in a systematic, structured manner. Rutter initially filled that void for commerce and is excited to expand into accounting and help fintechs paint a holistic financial picture of their customers quickly and efficiently.
Mercury's Business Lead for its Capital division, Parker Wilf, notes in a blogpost announcing Rutter and Mercury working together, "We're eager to revolutionize the venture debt application process with Rutter. We believe that digitizing the diligence and underwriting process is an industry-first that will make applying for venture debt much quicker and more seamless for our customers."
Rutter is the Universal API for reading and writing data across different commerce platforms, marketplaces, accounting systems, and payment processors. Rutter makes it easier for companies to access data to offer data-driven loans, underwrite merchants and SMBs, launch in new marketplaces, and more. Visit www.rutter.com to learn more.
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First Mortgage Default Rate at Highest Since September 2020
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released today data through July 2022 for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The indices represent a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults and show that the composite rate rose four basis points to 0.57%. The bank card default rate fell 11 basis points to 2.44%. The auto loan default rate was four basis points higher at 0.66% while the first mortgage default rate was up four basis points to 0.42%.
Four of the five major metropolitan statistical areas ("MSAs") showed higher default rates compared to last month. Miami had the largest increase, up 14 basis points to 1.13%. Chicago rose nine basis points to 0.67%. Los Angeles was six basis points higher, at 0.52%, while Dallas increased five basis points to 0.62%. New York dropped six basis points to 0.65%.
The table below summarizes the July 2022 results for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. These data are not seasonally adjusted and are not subject to revision.
The table below provides the index levels for the five major MSAs tracked by the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices.
For more information about S&P Dow Jones Indices, please visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/.
ABOUT THE S&P/EXPERIAN CONSUMER CREDIT DEFAULT INDICES
Jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and Experian, the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices are published on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am ET. They are constructed to track the default experience of consumer balances in four key loan categories: auto, bankcard, first mortgage lien and second mortgage lien. The Indices are calculated based on data extracted from Experian's consumer credit database. This database is populated with individual consumer loan and payment data submitted by lenders to Experian every month. Experian's base of data contributors includes leading banks and mortgage companies, and covers approximately $11 trillion in outstanding loans sourced from 11,500 lenders.
For more information, please visit: www.spindices.com/indices/indicators/sp-experian-consumer-credit-default-composite-index.
ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES
S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.
S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/.
ABOUT EXPERIAN
Experian is the world's leading global information services company. During life's big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organisations to prevent identity fraud and crime.
We have 20,600 people operating across 43 countries and every day we're investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximise every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group.
Experian and the Experian trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Experian. Other product or company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that for the second year in a row, Connatix has achieved recognition on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
Connatix was ranked 2,882 on the list with a three-year growth rate of 189%. Connatix's impressive growth has been propelled by continuous product innovations for both advertisers and publishers including the launch of Deep Contextual, the most intuitive solution for smarter video advertising, and last year's launch of Marketplace, a unique content library designed to help publishers expand their video libraries with content that supports their current strategies. To support the growing demand for these solutions, Connatix received a significant investment from Court Square Capital Partners, leading to office expansion in major markets including Chicago and London.
"We recognized that the cookie-free world requires Deep Contextual targeting driven by the power of AI to match audiences with relevant ads, and this has been a huge driver of our company growth," stated David Kashak CEO and Founder. "We started Connatix to help publishers and advertisers succeed with video, and now we've grown into one of the most technologically advanced companies out there with first-to-market video capabilities that have increased revenue for publishers and given advertisers the most direct path to the page and unparalleled campaign scale. This focus and superior offerings have resulted in exponential growth, placing us on this impressive list for the second year in a row."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Since its inception in 2014, Connatix continues to trailblaze the next generation of video experiences that captivate consumers thereby maximizing advertiser and publisher returns. The rapidly expanding company offers the leading end-to-end platform featuring the foremost online video player, proprietary AI technology that analyzes both page and video content for deeper contextual targeting, turn-key engaging formats, and an integrated ad-server and exchange, all purpose-built for video. The company works with over 3,000 publishers and more than 1,000 advertisers worldwide and recently expanded to the UK market with a new office in London.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
For more information on Connatix, visit www.connatix.com.
CONTACT:
Lorene Bagley-Kane, Purpose Worldwide, Lorene@purposenorthamerica.com 307-713-1043.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
Connatix is a video technology company for publishers and advertisers. We believe in the power of engaging content and are on a mission to help publishers and advertisers deliver successful videos without compromise. With a cutting-edge video player, optimization engine, and suite of turn-key video monetization formats, publishers can amplify video revenue while delivering engaging experiences. With first-to-market video capabilities, Connatix sits at the forefront of content innovation and is building a new generation of video experiences that are optimized for publisher and advertiser success. Connatix works with over 500 publishers across 4,000 sites and 1,000+ advertisers worldwide and was named a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Company, one of the fastest growing companies on the Inc. 5000 list, and has been recognized as an AdExchanger Programmatic Player for two consecutive years. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in New York City with offices in London, Tel Aviv, Israel, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Miami, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois.
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The free e-book provides a straightforward, step-by-step approach for startup brands to maintain momentum in a turbulent economy.
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectacle, an award-winning brand strategy agency specializing in purpose-led, profit-enabled companies from start-ups to Fortune 100s, today announced the release of their free e-book titled "Recession-Proofing Your Brand: Five Actions You Can Take Instead of Freaking Out."
With inflation at a 40-year high and a contracting GDP, entrepreneurs are grappling with difficult decision making — especially if their startup is seeking product-market fit or raising funding. Yet, history shows that recession-born brands have distinct advantages over those started in boom times - with iconic brands like Apple, Netflix, and Microsoft all founded in times of economic woe.
"Facing a daily barrage of news coverage on the topic of a looming recession, we recognize that taking proactive measures is critical. A 'wait and see' approach only compounds risk and overlooks opportunities," said Michael Filippi, Spectacle Founder and CEO.
He continued, "Our team wanted to provide business leaders with actionable strategies and tactics they could use immediately to be ready for what's ahead."
The e-book features lessons, activities, and practical tips that Spectacle uses in their brand strategy process with startups, and is tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs who want to create meaningful growth, quickly, and with limited resources.
- A brand strategy crash-course for applying Simon Sinek's "golden circle" principle to your business
- Customer empathy exercises to DIY your target profile
- Four principles for effective brand messaging
- Prioritization & efficiency techniques to help founders do fewer things, better
To download your copy of the free report, visit: bit.ly/spectacleebook
Spectacle is the agency for change agents. Offering a range of brand-building services from insights to strategy, design and campaign development; Spectacle helps purpose-led, profit-enabled companies reach their full growth potential. Founded in 2017, Spectacle's team of strategists and designers partner with disruptive brands including Slack, Impossible, Webflow, Fifth Season and CoPilot. Their headquarters are located in the "Silicon Hills" of Austin, Texas.
Media Contact
Lori Reifert, Managing Director
lori@spectaclestrategy.com
Spectaclestrategy.com
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aspen GroupSM announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire AZPetVet, subject to governmental approvals and other customary closing conditions. AZPetVet is a market leader in veterinary care with a network of 22 animal hospitals in the greater Phoenix area.
TAG is one of the largest and fastest growing consumer healthcare support companies in the U.S. and is focused on a simple purpose: bringing better healthcare to more people. The company delivers on its purpose by bringing consumerism to healthcare while continuing to provide world-class support to practitioners
"We've proven and refined the model with Aspen Dental and built the only national dental brand. We've now applied it to three other consumer healthcare brands in ClearChoice, WellNow and Chapter and we couldn't be more excited to partner with AZPetVet," said Bob Fontana, TAG Chairman and CEO.
The TAG model combines shared centers of expertise like real estate, marketing, learning and development, sourcing, and human resources with a proven new clinic playbook to enable accelerated growth in a variety of healthcare sectors – including veterinary care. The company has also built world-class capabilities in customer experience, provider support, and building and developing highly engaged, purpose-built teams.
"Consumer expectations are changing at a rapid pace and we feel that the healthcare industry often fails at meeting those expectations," added Fontana. "Our brands are distinctly different, but the one thing they all have in common is they are single-mindedly focused on meeting the unique needs of their customers. AZPetVet is no different. They've proven it through their market leadership in Arizona."
AZPetVet was founded more than 35 years ago. Through its family of animal hospitals, the company provides advanced primary care for companion animals that range from domestic to exotic, as well as cutting edge medical, dental, and surgical care.
"We are excited to work with TAG as the additional resources will help us take AZPetVet to the next level and accelerate our growth trajectory into a national brand," said Shannon Gillis, CEO of AZPetVet. "We also share a purpose that's highly aligned with all of the TAG brands in that we are focused on providing the best possible service to every customer and care to every patient. Our goal is to wow our customers every step of the way."
JP Morgan acted as an exclusive financial advisor to TAG and Raymond James acted as exclusive financial advisor to AZPetVet in connection with this transaction.
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through four consumer healthcare brands: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Center®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BBBY, CEMI, GIGM, ARTL, and SNDL.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for TTOO, MYSZ, HLBZ, BBWI, and IONQ.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CVX, COST, JNJ, COP, and DG.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTNP) ("Titan" or the "Company") today announced that it has expanded its Board of Directors (the "Board") from five (5) to eleven (11) and appointed six new directors following their election at its special meeting of stockholders held on August 15, 2022 (the "Special Meeting"). The new directors, which were on a nominee slate proposed by Activist Investing LLC (together with its affiliates, "Activist Investing"), are Avraham Ben-Tzvi, Peter L. Chasey, Eric Greenberg, David E. Lazar, Matthew C. McMurdo and David Natan.
In addition, following the Special Meeting, Mr. Lazar was appointed interim Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with a mandate to lead Titan's continuing review of strategic alternatives. Mr. Lazar succeeds Marc Rubin, M.D., who will no longer serve as Executive Chairman, but will remain on the Board.
"As one of the largest investors in Titan, Activist Investing's goal is to help the Company unlock value for both ourselves and our fellow shareholders through a strategic transaction," commented Mr. Lazar. "I believe the reconstituted Board, which collectively possess decades of experience in pharmaceutical executive leadership, clinical research, strategic turnarounds, deal structuring, corporate governance, investment management, accounting, finance and corporate law, will be a tremendous asset in this endeavor."
Biographies of Newly Elected Directors
- Avraham Ben-Tzvi is the Founder of ABZ Law Office, a boutique Israeli law firm specializing in outsourced general counsel services for publicly traded as well as private companies and corporations, Investments & Securities Laws, Commercial Law & Contracts and various civil law matters, which he established in January 2017. Mr. Ben-Tzvi served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Purple Biotech Ltd. (formerly Kitov Pharma Ltd.), a clinical-stage company advancing first-in-class therapies to overcome tumor immune evasion and drug resistance, from November 2015 until April 2020. Prior to that, Mr. Ben-Tzvi served as General Counsel and secretary at Medigus Ltd., a minimally invasive endosurgical tools medical device and miniaturized imaging equipment company, from April 2014 until November 2015. Mr. Ben-Tzvi is a member of the Israel Bar Association, and is also licensed as a Notary by the Israeli Ministry of Justice. Prior to that he served as an attorney at one of Israel's leading international law firms where, amongst other corporate and commercial work, he advised companies and underwriters on various offerings by Israeli companies listing in US and on various SEC related filings. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Ben-Tzvi worked in a number of business development, corporate finance and banking roles at companies in the financial services, lithium battery manufacturing and software development industries. Mr. Ben-Tzvi holds a B.A., magna cum laude, in Economics from Yeshiva University in New York and an LLB, magna cum laude with Honors, in from Sha'arei Mishpat College of Law in Hod HaSharon, Israel.
- Peter L. Chasey serves as the Owner of Chasey Law Offices, a law practice specializing in personal litigation, business litigation and commercial law, since founding the practice in 2005. Earlier in his career, Mr. Chasey served as staff counsel for one of the largest insurance companies in the world defending general claims against insured businesses and also served as a land surveyor. Mr. Chasey holds a B.S. in Political Science and Government from the University of San Diego and a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law.
- Eric Greenberg has over 40 years of capital markets experience. As a trader and portfolio manager at hedge funds, his areas of expertise included the development of trading strategies, portfolio management and deal structuring. Mr. Greenberg was Co-Founder of Blink Charging Co., a leader in the EV charging infrastructure industry. In addition, Mr. Greenberg provides investor relation and digital marketing services for companies across a variety of industries, such as life sciences, fintech, internet platforms and others. Mr. Greenberg holds a B.B.A in Finance from Baruch College and an M.B.A. in Finance from Baruch College Zicklin School of Business.
- David E. Lazar has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Custodian Ventures LLC, a company which specializes in assisting distressed public companies through custodianship, since February 2018, and Activist Investing LLC, an actively managed investment fund, since March 2018. Previously, Mr. Lazar served as Managing Partner at Zenith Partners International Inc., a boutique consulting firm, from July 2012 to April 2018. In his role as Chief Executive Officer of Custodian Ventures LLC, Mr. Lazar has successfully served as a custodian to numerous public companies across a wide range of industries. Mr. Lazar currently serves as an Advisor to PROMAX Investments LLC, a position he has held since July 2022, and as an Ambassador at Large for the Arab African Council for Integration and Development, since March 2022.
- Matthew C. McMurdo currently serves as Managing Member of McMurdo Law Group, LLC, a corporate and securities law practice, since 2010. Previously, Mr. McMurdo was a Partner at Nannarone & McMurdo, LLP, a boutique law firm, from 2008 to 2010. In addition, Mr. McMurdo served as General Counsel of Berkley Asset Management LLC, the general partner of a real estate fund focused on opportunistic and distressed real estate assets, from 2011 to 2013. Mr. McMurdo holds a B.S. in Finance from Lehigh University and a J.D., cum laude, from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
- David Natan currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Natan & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm offering chief financial officer services to public and private companies in a variety of industries, since 2007. In addition, Mr. Natan currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Airborne Motorworks, Inc., a privately-held aerospace transportation company, since April 2020. From February 2010 to May 2020, Mr. Natan served as Chief Executive Officer of ForceField Energy, Inc., a company focused on the solar industry and LED lighting products. From February 2002 to November 2007, Mr. Natan served as Executive Vice President of Reporting and Chief Financial Officer of PharmaNet Development Group, Inc., a drug development services company, and, from June 1995 to February 2002, as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Global Technovations, Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of oil analysis instruments and speakers and speaker components. Prior to that, Mr. Natan served in various roles of increasing responsibility with Deloitte & Touche LLP, a global consulting firm. Mr. Natan currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee of Global Diversified Marketing Group, Inc., a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of food and snack products, since February 2021 and serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee of Sunshine Biopharma, Inc., a pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement company, since February 2022. Previously, Mr. Natan served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ForceField Energy, Inc., from April 2015 to May 2020, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Global Technovations, Inc., from December 1999 to December 2001. Mr. Natan holds a B.A. in Economics from Boston University.
About Titan Pharmaceuticals
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTNP), based in South San Francisco, CA, is a development stage company developing proprietary therapeutics with its ProNeura® long-term, continuous drug delivery technology. The ProNeura technology has the potential to be used in developing products for treating a number of chronic conditions, where maintaining consistent, around-the-clock blood levels of medication may benefit the patient and improve medical outcomes. In December 2021, Titan commenced a process to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.
For more information about Titan, please visit www.titanpharm.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our product development programs and any other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's current expectations include those risks and uncertainties relating to our ability to raise capital, the regulatory approval process, the development, testing, production and marketing of our drug candidates, patent and intellectual property matters and strategic agreements and relationships. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
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Industry Leader Expands Document Review Capacity and Language Service Capabilities
NEW YORK and NEW DELHI, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced the opening of a new office in Noida, India, part of the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
The latest addition to TransPerfect's global network of locations and the company's third office in India, TransPerfect Delhi serves as a regional hub and document review center for the company's TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) division. TLS is a world leader in supporting law firms and corporate legal departments in e-discovery, digital forensics, information security, data privacy, managed document review, and legal staffing.
TransPerfect Delhi joins existing operations in Pune and Chennai and will initially house up to 75 team members led by legal industry veteran Ritesh Miglani. Miglani is an attorney and e-discovery expert with experience managing projects arising out of internal investigations, commercial litigations, and actions initiated by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and other regulatory bodies. The team will support clients across a wide range of legal matters, including securitization, financial fraud, healthcare patents, benchmarking, breach of contract litigation, class actions, and more.
Miglani commented, "I am proud to join a team that is focused on providing high quality local service in Delhi. TransPerfect is a market leader and has demonstrated a long-term commitment to its clients and employees in India."
To support the rising demand in the region, TransPerfect Delhi is hiring for roles in document review, technology, project management, and sales. Openings can be found at www.transperfect.com/careers.
TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe stated, "We have seen incredible growth from our offices in Pune and Chennai and now have nearly 600 team members based in India. This new facility in Delhi underscores our commitment to continuing our growth in the region to better serve our clients."
About TransPerfect Legal Solutions
TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) is an industry leader in global legal support. Founded in 1992, TLS offers a full suite of services, including forensic technology and consulting, e-discovery and early data assessment, managed review and legal staffing, language services, deposition and trial support, and paper discovery and production. With offices in over 100 cities across six continents, TLS is a trusted partner for every Am Law 200 and Global 100 law firm, as well as the majority of Fortune 500 corporate legal departments. For more information, visit www.transperfectlegal.com.
About TransPerfect
TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 100 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.
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WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volly, an industry-leading provider of dynamic technology and marketing services for banks and mortgage companies, is proud to announce the appointment of Katharine Loveland as Chief Executive Officer. Jerry Halbrook, who has been Chief Executive Officer for the past three plus years, will transition to Executive Chairman.
Volly's technology provides digital engagement platforms, lending technology, and creative marketing services to facilitate the lending process for the borrower as well as the loan officer. Volly is a portfolio company of New Capital Partners, an operationally focused, lower middle-market private equity firm based in Birmingham, AL.
Loveland brings over 15 years of mortgage technology and financial services experience in driving growth across a broad portfolio of services and markets. Loveland will lead Volly's continued expansion in the mortgage technology market through new and innovative services backed by technology and industry expertise.
"Kat brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong track record of building customer relationships and executing on strategic initiatives in the mortgage industry," says Volly board member James Outland. "We appreciate Jerry's leadership for the past three and a half years."
Loveland most recently served as Vice President of Customer Success at Reggora. Prior to Reggora, she was an Executive Vice President with Accenture, where she led the Mortgage Cadence Delivery and Client Success teams. During her tenure at Accenture, she managed several teams, including Professional Services, Training, Client Success Executives, Strategic Engagement Managers, and Solution Architecture.
"I am thrilled to be joining the Volly team," said Loveland. "I look forward to scaling Volly's business by bolstering our customers' ability to thrive in this volatile mortgage market through the use of Volly's comprehensive technology suite of products and services."
"We are delighted to welcome Kat to the CEO role for its next phase of growth," said Jerry Halbrook, former CEO and Executive Chairman of Volly.
Loveland is a graduate of Dartmouth College and holds an International MBA from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business with additional leadership credentials earned from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management.
Volly powers borrower journeys with world-class lending technology and a team of marketing specialists with extensive industry experience. Volly provides an overall better financing process by ensuring that borrower, lender, and real estate professional operate in total synchronicity throughout a transaction. For more information, visit www.myvolly.com or call (866) 435-7050.
New Capital Partners (NCP) is a private equity firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. NCP partners with tech-enabled services companies in the healthcare, financial, and business services industries. Leveraging its extensive operational experience, NCP helps create significant value in portfolio companies by focusing on one core goal: building great companies. For more information, please visit www.newcapitalpartners.com.
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 75 years, The Vomela Companies today announced that it has acquired Visual Impact LLC, located in Blaine, MN.
"As a full-service provider in Out of Home Advertising, Retail, Hospitality and Events" said Vomela President and CEO Mark Auth. "Visual Impact capabilities align well with Vomela's current offerings and strengthen our ability to deliver branded experiences to a growing portfolio of clients."
The Vomela Companies are a full-service specialty graphics provider capable of producing a wide variety of promotional, store décor, event, fleet, OEM, commercial, and transportation graphics. The company employs more than 1,400 people in 23 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VOXX Automotive Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), announced today it is partnering with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.™️) which revolutionizes vehicle hazard warning systems to prevent crashes into disabled and vulnerable vehicles and their occupants, to make H.E.L.P.™ available to virtually every passenger and commercial vehicle on the road.
"VOXX Automotive is proud to partner with Emergency Safety Solutions to assist in bringing their H.E.L.P. feature to market. There are more than 280 million vehicles on the road today in the U.S. that would benefit from this lifesaving technology being built in, which presents an incredible roadway safety opportunity," said Pat Lavelle, President and Chief Executive Officer, VOXX International Corporation. "The interfacing of enhanced factory hazard lights and GPS-based digital alert technology is cutting edge. Our goal is to greatly reduce these preventable incidents, related injuries, and deaths. This really is a game changer to help us achieve that objective."
The agreement broadens the availability of lifesaving H.E.L.P.™ technology, including the manufacturing and distribution of solutions to automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, aftermarket, trucking, and powersports markets to help prevent collisions with all vulnerable vehicles on the roadway.
H.E.L.P.™ is a regulatory-compliant safety communication solution which provides multiple layers of enhanced protection for disabled vehicles, their occupants and other roadway users including:
- H.E.L.P.™ Digital Alerts – Notifications sent to oncoming drivers through in-vehicle displays and GPS navigation apps to provide advance warning as they are approaching a disabled vehicle.
- H.E.L.P.™ Lighting Alerts – Dramatically improved, scientifically-tuned hazard flash pattern which is proven to signal urgency to oncoming drivers, prompting them to slow down and move over.
- Intelligent Controls – H.E.L.P. auto deploys when conditions indicate a safety need, such as a collision, tire blowout, driveline failure or inattentive driver takeover (autonomous driving application). Drivers can also activate H.E.L.P. manually when the hazard signal is engaged, and the vehicle is in park.
Under the agreement, VOXX Automotive will design and manufacture OEM accessory and aftermarket kits featuring these products for sale across all VOXX Automotive and ESS sales channels. The scope of the agreement also includes H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFE™, a specialized version of H.E.L.P. tailored to the needs of heavy-duty, long-haul, and commercial delivery vehicles.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with VOXX Automotive to bring the benefits of H.E.L.P. to millions of motorists, commercial drivers and fleet owners who otherwise would not have this option," said David Tucker, Founder, Chairman and President of ESS. "More than 40 people a day across the U.S. don't make it home every day due to these preventable crashes. This partnership will significantly accelerate the broader adoption of H.E.L.P. to save lives on the road by modernizing the 71-year-old hazard warning system featured on today's passenger vehicles and commercial trucks."
About VOXX Automotive Corporation:
VOXX Automotive Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation and is made up of the company's OEM, Tier 1, and aftermarket automotive businesses with the most recognized brand names in vehicle technology. From the most innovative rear-seat entertainment solutions & advanced remote start, security, and telematic solutions to obstacle sensing & life sensing radar technology, VOXX Automotive Corp. has been working with many of the world's most respected OEM's, ports, dealerships and 12-volt retailers for decades. With over 160 engineers on staff and a vast North American footprint VOXX Automotive is committed to developing next-generation technologies that bridge the gap between content, connectivity, and cover. For more information on VOXX Automotive, please visit our website at www.voxxautomotive.com.
About Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc.
Emergency Safety Solutions is a certified minority owned enterprise, whose suite of H.E.L.P. solutions deliver advance warning communications to drivers. The company's mission is to save lives by eliminating preventable crashes involving vulnerable vehicles that are disabled and stopped on or near active roadways. This growing safety issue affects more than 72,000 people yearly in the U.S., with 15,000 injured or killed.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR).
Class Period: August 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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Ezra Miller, who stars in the upcoming DC film "The Flash," is seeking treatment for matters related to mental health, according to a statement Miller provided to CNN through a representative.
"Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment," Miller said. "I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior."
Miller, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, added: "I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life."
Miller's statement comes after a string of legal issues that have kept the actor in the headlines and their future on the big screen in question.
In March, Miller was arrested in Hilo, Hawaii and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after an incident at a bar, according to the Hawaii County Police Department.
Miller paid $500 bail and was released from custody, according to local police.
On April 19, the actor pleaded no contest and was fined $500 for the disorderly conduct charge, a court record shows, and the harassment charge was dismissed.
Earlier that same day, Miller was arrested for second-degree assault following an incident at a private residence in the district of Puna, near the town of Pāhoa, according to the Hawaii Police Department. There have not been charges filed related to that incident.
And on August 9, Miller was cited for felony burglary after allegedly stealing alcohol from a home in Stamford, Vermont while the owners were away, according to a press release from state law enforcement.
Miller is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court on September 26 for an arraignment on the burglary charge, the release said.
In light of the incidents, Warner Bros., the studio behind "The Flash," which, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, has faced questions about Miller's future in the role of the iconic character.
Miller has previously appeared as Barry Allen/The Flash in multiple DC superhero films. The film slated for June 23, 2023 is set to be Miller's first solo effort in the role.
Earlier this month during an earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav praised "The Flash," along with other upcoming projects, saying, "We are very excited about them."
This came after months of calls from comics enthusiasts for Miller to be replaced in the film by Grant Gustin, who portrays Barry Allen/The Flash in a series for the CW, of which Warner Bros. Discovery is also a co-owner. That series is set to conclude with its upcoming ninth season.
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First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, her spokesperson said on August 16. Biden is pictured here on her visit to Costa Rica on May 23.
First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, her spokesperson said Tuesday.
"After testing negative for Covid-19 on Monday during her regular testing cadence, the First Lady began to develop cold-like symptoms late in the evening. She tested negative again on a rapid antigen test, but a PCR test came back positive," said Elizabeth Alexander, her communications director.
The first lady, who is double vaccinated and twice boosted, is taking Paxlovid, Pfizer's antiviral drug, according to Alexander, who told CNN that Biden received her second booster shot in April.
A person close to the first lady told CNN Tuesday morning that Jill Biden is "feeling good" and has "common cold"-like symptoms. The first lady is 71 years old, making her the oldest sitting first lady in modern American history. She exercises several times a week, taking classes at local barre gyms.
This is the first time she has had Covid-19, according to Alexander.
The first lady is currently in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, with President Joe Biden, who is due to return to Washington for a bill signing later Tuesday.
"She is currently staying at a private residence in South Carolina and will return home after she receives two consecutive negative Covid tests," Alexander added.
The President, who recently recovered from his own case of Covid-19, continues to test negative, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Twitter. She added that President Biden will follow US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on close contacts and wear a mask for 10 days "when indoors and in close proximity to others."
"We will also increase the President's testing cadence and report those results," Jean-Pierre added.
President Biden initially tested positive for Covid-19 on July 21. He isolated while taking a course of Paxlovid, eventually testing negative on July 27. However, on July 30 he tested positive for the virus again as he experienced a rebound case, which happens to some people who take Paxlovid. He against entered isolation and eventually emerged from the White House on August 7 after testing negative for two days in a row. He did not see the first lady during that time.
The Bidens have been on a vacation on the resort island near Charleston with family -- including son Hunter, his wife Melissa and their son, Beau -- since last Wednesday. They celebrated Mass on nearby John's Island on Saturday and rode bikes on the beach on Sunday. The first lady stopped in some local shops by herself on Sunday.
Jill Biden has been an active voice encouraging Covid-19 vaccinations since the President took office. She has traveled to 40 states, many of which were for Covid-related events that included discussing vaccines, reopening plans, and the importance of booster shots. She spent several days last summer crisscrossing the southern United States pleading with Americans to get their shots.
"I want to make the point that people don't think they'll be affected. They think it won't happen to them, and then it does -- and then it's too late. I don't want them to take their health for granted," she told CNN in an interview last July as she encouraged vaccines in Savannah, Georgia.
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2-year-old goes home after heart transplant spending 283 days in hospital
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) – After spending 283 days in the hospital and undergoing his second open-heart surgery, a 2-year-old boy from Kentucky went home Monday.
Clay Goodwin was born in November 2020 with four congenital heart defects, Norton Healthcare said. He underwent his first open-heart surgery when he was two days old, WAVE reported.
Despite the efforts of caregivers and doctors, he was listed for a heart transplant in January 2022.
Clay received a heart transplant on July 5 and his parents, Brandon and Hannah Goodwin, were able to take him home Monday.
He was treated to a celebratory parade thrown together by the staff at the hospital.
Clay is one of three pediatric heart transplants done so far this year at Norton Children’s Hospital.
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5-year-old boy loses part of leg, hand in lawn mower accident
BONNEAU, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – A 5-year-old boy in South Carolina lost part of his leg and part of his hand in a lawn mower accident.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the home Saturday afternoon.
The boy’s parents told deputies their son was playing in the backyard while his father was cutting the grass. The incident report states the child’s mother said the boy was playing in the yard and had “come out of nowhere” just before the accident.
No foul play is suspected, officials said.
The child was flown by helicopter to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital for treatment of serious injuries to his left leg and left hand.
According to a GoFundMe page set up for the family, the boy lost his left leg below the knee and half of his left hand after multiple surgeries.
The boy’s mom, Lorena Carr, said in a GoFundMe update that her son has a long road to recovery, but they are staying hopeful.
“Wyatt has a long road ahead of him and still several surgeries. He’s going to be at the hospital for 2 weeks but we know how resilient he is and he WILL bounce back without a doubt,” she wrote.
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Aircraft part falls from sky, just missing man at Maine Capitol
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 12:26 PM EDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a large metal object crashed to the ground outside the Capitol building in Augusta.
It happened around 12:30 p.m. Friday outside the main entrance of the State House.
According to the Department of Public Safety, the 6- to 7-pound sleeve-like object landed at a high velocity about 6 to 8 feet from Capitol Police screener Craig Donahue, who was walking outside the entrance.
They say two other people were in the area and saw it happen.
No one was injured.
The FAA is attempting to locate the source of the part, which is likely from a large airliner on an international route.
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Colorado River cuts set to disrupt farming in American West
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The U.S. government on Tuesday is expected to announce water cuts to states that rely on the Colorado River as drought and climate change leave less water flowing through the river and deplete the reservoirs that store it.
Farmers in central Arizona will largely shoulder the cuts, as they did this year.
The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people across seven states in the American West as well as Mexico and helps feed an agricultural industry valued at $15 billion a year. Cities and farms across the region are anxiously awaiting official hydrology projections — estimates of future water levels in the river — that will determine the extent and scope of cuts to their water supply.
Water officials in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are expecting federal officials to project Lake Mead — located on the Nevada-Arizona border and the largest manmade reservoir in the U.S. — to shrink to dangerously low levels that could disrupt water delivery and hydropower production and cut the amount of water allocated to Arizona and Nevada, as well as Mexico.
And that’s not all: Officials from the states are also scrambling to meet a deadline imposed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to slash their water use by at least 15% in order to keep water levels at the river’s storage reservoirs from dropping even more.
Together, the projections and the deadline for cuts are presenting Western states with unprecedented challenges and confronting them with difficult decisions about how to plan for a drier future.
While the Bureau of Reclamation is “very focused on just getting through this to next year,” any cutbacks will likely need to be in place far longer, said University of Oxford hydrologist Kevin Wheeler.
“What contribution the science makes is, it’s pretty clear that that these reductions just have to have to stay in place until the drought has ended or we realize they actually have to get worse and the cuts have to get deeper,” he said.
The cuts expected to be announced Tuesday are based on a plan the seven states as well as Mexico signed in 2019 to help maintain reservoir levels. Under that plan, the amount of water allocated to states depends on the water levels at Lake Mead. Last year, the lake fell low enough for the federal government to declare a first-ever water shortage in the region, triggering mandatory cuts for Arizona and Nevada as well as Mexico in 2022.
Officials expect hydrologists will project the lake to fall further, triggering additional cuts to Nevada, Arizona and Mexico next year. States with higher priority water rights are not expected to see cuts.
Reservoir levels have been falling for years — and faster than experts predicted — due to 22 years of drought worsened by climate change and overuse of the river. Scorching temperatures and less melting snow in the spring have reduced the amount of water flowing from the Rocky Mountains, where the river originates before it snakes 1,450 miles (2,334 kilometers) southwest and into the Gulf of California.
Already, extraordinary steps have been taken this year to keep water in Lake Powell, the other large Colorado River reservoir, which sits upstream of Lake Mead and straddles the Arizona-Utah border. Water from the lake runs through Glen Canyon Dam, which produces enough electricity to power between 1 million and 1.5 million homes each year.
After water levels at Lake Powell reached levels low enough to threaten hydropower production, federal officials said they would hold back an additional 480,000 acre-feet (more than 156 billion gallons or 592 million cubic meters) of water to ensure the dam could still produce energy. That water would normally course to Lake Mead.
Under Tuesday’s reductions, Arizona is expected to lose slightly more water than it did this year, when 18% of its supply was cut. In 2023, it will lose an additional 3%, an aggregate 21% reduction from its initial allocation.
Mexico is expected to lose 7% of the 1.5 million acre-feet it receives each year from the river. Last year, it lost about 5%. The water is a lifeline for northern desert cities including Tijuana and a large farm industry in the Mexicali Valley, just south of the border from California’s Imperial Valley.
Nevada is also set to lose water — about 8% of its supply — but most residents will not feel the effects because the state recycles the majority of its water used indoors and doesn’t use its full allocation. Last year, the state lost 7%.
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Democrats press for records on deleted Secret Service Jan. 6 texts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional Democrats are demanding that the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general hand over information on deleted Secret Service text messages related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, accusing him of using delay tactics to stonewall their investigation.
In a letter released Tuesday, the leaders of the House Oversight and Homeland Security committees signaled they are willing to subpoena Inspector General Joseph Cuffari if he does not comply with their requests.
The lawmakers are pressing for Cuffari to provide records and testimony about alleged efforts to cover up the erasure of Secret Service communication related to the Jan. 6 attack. They also want Cuffari to recuse himself from the department’s internal investigation into the handling of the texts.
“Your obstruction of the Committees’ investigations is unacceptable, and your justifications for this noncompliance appear to reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of Congress’s authority and your duties as an Inspector General,” House Oversight Chair Carolyn Maloney and Homeland Security Chair Bennie Thompson wrote in the letter.
“If you continue to refuse to comply with our requests, we will have no choice but to consider alternate measures to ensure your compliance,” they wrote.
The renewed request comes one week after Cuffari told the committee that he would seek a legal opinion before he would provide internal documents about his office’s ongoing investigation or make his staff available for transcribed interviews with lawmakers.
“Sharing information about ongoing criminal investigations could impact potential witnesses or others who may be involved in the investigative process,” Cuffari wrote in an Aug. 8 letter to the two committees. “To protect the integrity of our work and preserve our independence, we do not share information about ongoing matters, like the information you requested in your letters.”
It’s just the latest back-and-forth over the text messages since mid-July, when Cuffari sent a letter to Congress disclosing that Secret Service text messages sent and received around Jan. 6, 2021, were deleted despite requests from Congress and federal investigators that they be preserved.
Since then, the two House committees say they have obtained evidence that shows the inspector general’s office first learned of the missing Secret Service text messages as part of its investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol, in May 2021. They say emails between top Homeland Security IG officials show the agency — which oversees the Secret Service — decided to abandon efforts to recover those text messages in July 2021, nearly a year before they first informed Congress they were erased.
Lawmakers want answers to why watchdog officials chose “not to pursue critical information from the Secret Service at this point in this investigation,” and only decided to renew their request to DHS for certain text messages more than four months later in December 2021.
The erasure of the messages has raised the prospect of lost evidence that could shed further light on then-President Donald Trump’s actions during the insurrection, particularly after testimony about his confrontation with security as he tried to join supporters at the Capitol. There are now two congressional probes into the Secret Service and DHS handling of those communications.
The missing texts are also at the center of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, of which Thompson is the chairman.
The Secret Service has since turned over a large number of records and documents to the committee investigating the Capitol insurrection, but only one text message between agents on the day before the attack and as a mob of rioters breached the Capitol building on Jan. 6.
The Secret Service has insisted that proper procedures were followed. Agency spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said last month that “the insinuation that the Secret Service maliciously deleted text messages following a request is false.”
Maloney and Thompson told Cuffari that his “failure to comply with our outstanding requests lacks any legal justification and is unacceptable.”
They gave his office until Aug. 23 to provide “all responsive documents” and make personnel available for interviews before lawmakers issue a congressional subpoena.
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Ex-cop who testified against friend avoids prison for Jan. 6
(AP) - A former Virginia police officer who testified against a friend and former supervisor he joined at the Capitol in the Jan. 6 insurrection avoided prison time on Tuesday for his role in it.
Former Rocky Mount Police Officer Jacob Fracker pleaded guilty to conspiring with his fellow officer to obstruct Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory over then-President Donald Trump and was sentenced to one year of probation, with 59 days in home confinement.
Prosecutors did not seek prison time for Fracker, pointing to his substantial cooperation and trial testimony against former Rocky Mount Police Sgt. Thomas Robertson. Fracker’s cooperation came at “great personal cost,” prosecutors said, noting that Robertson was not only Fracker’s colleague but also a father figure he sometimes referred to as “dad.”
Robertson, an Army veteran who was convicted by a jury of attacking the Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced last week to more than seven years behind bars. That matches the longest prison sentence so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.
Fracker, a Marine Corps veteran, told jurors that Robertson had invited him to Washington, D.C., to see Trump speak. The two off-duty officers traveled to Washington in the morning with a third man and donned gas masks as they approached the Capitol and joined the mob of rioters.
During his sentencing hearing in federal court in Washington, Fracker apologized for his actions.
“Yes, I was there with someone else. Yes, I was there because I trusted him based on lies, but he didn’t tell me how to act that day. I acted on my own, and for that I apologize,” Fracker told the judge.
Prosecutors said they wouldn’t have known that Robertson destroyed two cellphones containing incriminating videos and photos taken on Jan. 6 without Fracker’s cooperation. His testimony also helped prosecutors “establish Robertson’s corrupt intent” to obstruct the congressional proceeding without having to rely on Robertson’s social media postings, prosecutors wrote.
Fracker is the first Jan. 6 defendant to be sentenced for a conspiracy conviction and the first defendant to be sentenced after getting a cooperation deal with prosecutors.
Rocky Mount, a town of roughly 5,000 residents about a four-hour drive southwest of Washington, fired Robertson and Fracker after the deadly riot.
Robertson and Fracker are among roughly 850 people who have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. More than 350 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanor offenses, and more than 230 have been sentenced.
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Man stabs another man ‘50 to 70′ times, killing him, then steals his tablet, police say
MESA, Ariz. (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) – A man in Arizona was arrested after stabbing a man dozens of times, killing him, then stealing his tablet, according to police.
Mesa police said Roberto Villareal-Suarez, 38, is charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery.
Officers responded Friday morning to a report of a man found dead in the middle of an intersection. First responders arrived to find a man with “about 50 to 70″ stab wounds to his chest and torso.
The victim was identified as Jose Feliciano, 46.
Mesa police said they found Villareal-Suarez nearby with blood on his clothes and hands and took him into custody. He was also holding a tablet, which police said belonged to the victim.
Investigators also reviewed surveillance video from a nearby gas station, which they said shows Villareal-Suarez getting into a fight with Feliciano and stabbing him.
An eyewitness also told officers at the scene that it appeared that Villareal-Suarez was violently swinging his right arm while standing over Feliciano.
Police said during an interview, Villareal-Suarez admitted to stabbing Feliciano multiple times because he “wanted to kill him.” When asked about the tablet, Villareal-Suarez said he took it to try and use it or sell it for money because he was homeless.
As of Monday morning, Villareal-Suarez was being held on a $1 million bond.
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NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day this year
(AP) - The NBA will be off on Election Day.
The league’s schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on Nov. 7, the night before the midterm elections. The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.
But on Nov. 8, which is Election Day, no NBA teams have games scheduled. Teams are being encouraged to share election information — such as registration deadlines — with their fan bases in the weeks leading up to Nov. 8.
“The scheduling decision came out of the NBA family’s focus on promoting nonpartisan civic engagement and encouraging fans to make a plan to vote during midterm elections,” the league said Tuesday.
All 435 U.S. House seats will be up for grabs on Nov. 8, along with more than 30 U.S. Senate seats and gubernatorial races.
“It’s unusual. We don’t usually change the schedule for an external event,” James Cadogan, the executive director of the NBA’s social justice coalition, told NBC, which first reported the league’s Election Day schedule plan. “But voting and Election Day are obviously unique and incredibly important to our democracy.”
The move is a rarity for the league, which typically plays no games on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and tries to avoid scheduling games on the day of the NCAA men’s basketball championship game — often the first Monday of April. It also has a few days off built around the All-Star Game, which takes place in February.
The NBA and its players were openly involved in several election-related pushes in 2020, largely as part of the response after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor reignited the quest to eliminate racial inequality and police brutality.
Many players, including LeBron James, were involved in voting registration drives and other get-out-the-vote initiatives. Some teams turned their arenas into registration or voting centers.
The NBA’s full schedule for the season will be released Wednesday.
There are some sporting events in the U.S. scheduled for Nov. 8. The NHL has 11 games on Election Day this year, with eight of those in the U.S. And there are three FBS-level college football games being played on Nov. 8, all in the state of Ohio.
Major League Baseball’s season should be over by Election Day; the latest possible date for the World Series, barring postponements, is Saturday, Nov. 5. The NFL hardly ever plays on Tuesdays — there have been seven games on that day of the week since 1948, six of them for coronavirus-related rescheduling reasons in the last two years — and has no games scheduled this year on Nov. 8.
“The NBA is creating a culture of political participation, which extends not only to its athletes but to fans as well,” said Andrea Hailey, the CEO of Vote.org, which has partnered with the NBPA on various initiatives in recent years. “Players, coaches, event staff and fans all deserve to have the time and space to make their voices heard at the ballot box. The league is setting an important precedent that I hope other businesses and leagues will follow.”
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‘Pop Idol’ and stage star Darius Campbell Danesh dies at 41
LONDON (AP) — Performer Darius Campbell Danesh, who went from a British reality television show to a stage and music career, has died at the age of 41.
The singer’s family said Tuesday that he was found unresponsive in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on Aug. 11 and pronounced dead by the local medical examiners’ office.
“The local police department have confirmed that there were no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances,” the family said. “The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue.”
Born in Glasgow to a Scottish mother and Iranian father, Campbell Danesh appeared on reality show “Popstars” in 2001, making a splash with his intense interpretation of Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time.”
He had more success later the same year on “Pop Idol,” an early Simon Cowell reality-talent show hybrid that aimed to find a new singing star. He came third behind Gareth Gates and Will Young but topped U.K. charts in 2002 with the single “Colourblind,” from his debut album “Dive In.”
Campbell Danesh went on to major roles in musicals, including West End productions of “Chicago” and “Guys and Dolls,” and starred as Rhett Butler in a musical stage adaptation of “Gone With the Wind.” The big-budget show opened in London in April 2008 but closed two months later after poor reviews and ticket sales.
In 2010, he won another reality show, “Popstar to Operastar” and afterward performed in a production of “Carmen” at London’s O2 Arena.
He also made a foray into Hollywood as a co-executive producer on the 2016 horror film “Imperium,” starring Daniel Radcliffe.
Campbell Danesh married actress Natasha Henstridge in California in 2011; they divorced a few years later.
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For months, actor Alec Baldwin has said that he did not pull the trigger of a gun that fatally shot a crew member while they were filming in New Mexico. But new forensic evidence may tell a different story.
The FBI recently finished and sent a report to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, which is handling the investigation. Officials found that the weapon, meant to be a prop, could not be fired without pulling the trigger.
Baldwin's lawyer called the FBI's findings "misconstrued," adding that the gun in question was in "poor condition," in a statement to NPR.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and so far no one has been charged with any wrongdoing, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.
What happened and Baldwin's response
The incident took place in October, while Baldwin was rehearsing a scene on Santa Fe's outskirts for an upcoming Western movie, Rust. At the time, the actor was practicing how to draw a revolver and point it at the camera. When the gun fired, a bullet struck and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins as well as injured the movie's director, Joel Souza.
The state medical examiner identified a gunshot wound in Hutchins' chest and ruled her death an accident, according to documents obtained by NPR.
In a prime-time interview with ABC News last winter, Baldwin denied claims that he pulled the trigger. "I would never point a gun at anyone and pull the trigger at them. Never," he said.
"Someone is responsible for what happened, and I can't say who that is," Baldwin added. "But I know it's not me."
A number of lawsuits are ongoing
After the fatal incident, Hutchins' family filed a wrongful death suit against Baldwin and the production company.
Others who were on set when Hutchins was killed, including the film's script supervisor, the lead camera operator and the production's main medic, have filed lawsuits over the trauma they went through.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was in charge of the film's firearms, has also filed a suit against an ammunition supplier for including live rounds in an ammunition box that allegedly was meant to include only prop ones.
Baldwin's lawyers have also filed an arbitration against the production company, arguing that the actor's contract includes language that protects him from any costs or claims against him. They are also seeking coverage for his legal fees.
Rust Movie Productions has also challenged allegations made by New Mexico's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau, which fined the film production company nearly $137,000 for violating workplace safety protocols.
A spokesperson for the state bureau told NPR that the company has not been "cooperative" and has yet to pay the fine.
What the latest forensic report shows and what's next
According to the FBI report, the gun in question "could not be made to fire without a pull of the trigger" while the hammer was cocked at the one-fourth and half positions.
The ballistic analysis also found that the weapon "could not be made to fire without a pull of the trigger while the working internal components were intact and functional" when it was fully cocked.
"He was told by the person in charge of safety on the set that the gun was 'cold' and believed the gun was safe," said Baldwin's attorney Luke Nikas, adding that Baldwin was not aware of the unsafe conditions on set.
Gutierrez-Reed's lawyer, Jason Bowles, told NPR in a statement, "The newly released FBI reports show the revolver was in good working order and that Baldwin had to have pulled the trigger to fire the revolver, directly contradicting his prior statements."
Bowles said Baldwin "ignored" Gutierrez-Reed's request to do cross-draw training, which would have forbade pointing a weapon at anyone or having his finger on the trigger during the cross draw.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office told NPR that detectives are still waiting to receive and review phone records. Once that's done, the case file will be forwarded to the district attorney for review and final charging decisions.
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SALT LAKE CITY — The federal government on Tuesday is expected to announce water cuts to states that rely on the Colorado River as drought and climate change leave less water flowing through the river and deplete the reservoirs that store it.
The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people across seven states in the American West as well as Mexico and helps feed an agricultural industry valued at $15 billion a year. Cities and farms across the region are anxiously awaiting official hydrology projections — estimates of future water levels in the river — that will determine the extent and scope of cuts to their water supply.
Water officials in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are expecting federal officials to project Lake Mead — located on the Nevada-Arizona border and the largest manmade reservoir in the U.S. — to shrink to dangerously low levels that could disrupt water delivery and hydropower production and cut the amount of water allocated to Arizona and Nevada, as well as Mexico.
And that's not all: Officials from the states are also scrambling to meet a deadline imposed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to slash their water use by at least 15% in order to keep water levels at the river's storage reservoirs from dropping even more.
Together, the projections and the deadline for cuts are presenting Western states with unprecedented challenges and confronting them with difficult decisions about how to plan for a drier future.
While the Bureau of Reclamation is "very focused on just getting through this to next year," any cutbacks will likely need to be in place far longer, said University of Oxford hydrologist Kevin Wheeler.
"What contribution the science makes is, it's pretty clear that that these reductions just have to have to stay in place until the drought has ended or we realize they actually have to get worse and the cuts have to get deeper," he said.
The cuts expected to be announced Tuesday are based on a plan the seven states as well as Mexico signed in 2019 to help maintain reservoir levels. Under that plan, the amount of water allocated to states depends on the water levels at Lake Mead. Last year, the lake fell low enough for the federal government to declare a first-ever water shortage in the region, triggering mandatory cuts for Arizona and Nevada as well as Mexico in 2022.
Officials expect hydrologists will project the lake to fall further, triggering additional cuts to Nevada, Arizona and Mexico next year. States with higher priority water rights are not expected to see cuts.
Reservoir levels have been falling for years — and faster than experts predicted — due to 22 years of drought worsened by climate change and overuse of the river. Scorching temperatures and less melting snow in the spring have reduced the amount of water flowing from the Rocky Mountains, where the river originates before it snakes 1,450 miles (2,334 kilometers) southwest and into the Gulf of California.
Already, extraordinary steps have been taken this year to keep water in Lake Powell, the other large Colorado River reservoir, which sits upstream of Lake Mead and straddles the Arizona-Utah border. Water from the lake runs through Glen Canyon Dam, which produces enough electricity to power between 1 million and 1.5 million homes each year.
After water levels at Lake Powell reached levels low enough to threaten hydropower production, federal officials said they would hold back an additional 480,000 acre-feet (more than 156 billion gallons or 592 million cubic meters) of water to ensure the dam could still produce energy. That water would normally course to Lake Mead.
Under Tuesday's reductions, Arizona is expected to lose slightly more water than it did this year, when 18% of its supply was cut. In 2023, it will lose an additional 3%, an aggregate 21% reduction from its initial allocation. Farmers in central Arizona will largely shoulder the cuts, as they did this year.
Mexico is expected to lose 7% of the 1.5 million acre-feet it receives each year from the river. Last year, it lost about 5%. The water is a lifeline for northern desert cities including Tijuana and a large farm industry in the Mexicali Valley, just south of the border from California's Imperial Valley.
Nevada is also set to lose water — about 8% of its supply — but most residents will not feel the effects because the state recycles the majority of its water used indoors and doesn't use its full allocation. Last year, the state lost 7%.
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The NBA won't hold any games on November 8 — Election Day for the 2022 midterms — in an effort to focus on encouraging fans to vote.
"The scheduling decision came out of the NBA family's focus on promoting nonpartisan civic engagement and encouraging fans to make a plan to vote during midterm elections," the league said in a tweet.
The announcement was first reported by NBC News.
Additionally, the Monday before Election Day, the league's 30 teams will play in a "civic engagement night," to also encourage fans and staff to vote this year.
"It's unusual. We don't usually change the schedule for an external event," James Cadogan, the Executive Director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, told NBC. "Voting and Election Day are obviously unique and very important to our democracy."
This isn't the first time the NBA has taken steps to get involved in voter turnout.
In 2020, the league announced it was converting a number of arenas into polling locations for the presidential election. The decision was part of an agreement to resume games after players staged a walkout in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
NBA star LeBron James also launched an initiative the same year to protect voting rights.
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Mark Twain called it “the forest in exquisite miniature.” The boundless skies and green shrubs that define sagebrush country cover a third of the landmass in the Lower 48, from the Dakotas to Oregon and Nevada. The sagebrush ecosystem is a critical environment for hundreds of species and agricultural operations.
“It represents a Western way of life, and it's so vital to the health and economy and viability of these Western communities,” Martha Williams, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said last week.
Williams visited western Wyoming to highlight sagebrush restoration projects. The agency is using funds from last year's bipartisan infrastructure law to invest in the ecosystem throughout the region.
“It may not be perfect yet. But you are seeing improvements and that long term upward trajectory,” Williams said.
Sagebrush country is losing a million acres a year due to a variety of factors, including invasive species, development, harmful grazing practices and climate change. But the ecosystem is still thriving across parts of Wyoming, and Dave Kimble, a biologist for the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, said preventative measures now could save money in the future in some of these “core” ecosystem areas.
“Southwest Wyoming is maybe the best example of [where] it's not too late,” Kimble said. “There's a lot that we can save, conserve, [and] restore. And it still makes a big difference for the wildlife that's there.”
Eight million people also live in a sagebrush ecosystem. Matt Kales is a coordinator for the Sagebrush Ecosystem Team at the agency, and he argues it’s an undervalued part of the American landscape.
“It is a unique ecosystem and is a national treasure,” Kales said. “It happens to be in the middle of the country. A lot of people call this flyover country, but people live, work, and play here and have for many, many thousands of years.”
The Fish and Wildlife Service expects to spend $50 million over the next five years on restoration projects like habitat improvement and invasive species removal. A lot of these involve partnerships and grants with private and nonprofit landowners.
“These investments benefit wildlife, they benefit communities through sustainable agriculture,” Kales said. “They build climate resilience, and they really make these long-term strategic investments in the health of this land.”
More information on specific projects and an interactive map can be found here.
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A housing investor has bought 132 residential units in Cheyenne, seeking to preserve those developments and keep the units affordable.
Lincoln Avenue Capital takes advantage of federal tax credits to preserve, build, or provide affordable units. The group is purchasing two existing developments in Cheyenne – one for seniors and one for families.
Ben Taylor, Lincoln Avenue Capital vice president and project partner, said they will renovate and update the Cheyenne properties.
"That's kind of the beauty of the affordable program," Taylor said. "We can put that amount of money into a property. So on a property like this, that's going to be somewhere between a $4 to $5 million investment in the property, and their rents won't change."
It's not the first group of out-of-state investors to buy up or take over residential units in Wyoming. In Albany County, one trailer park saw their rents jump more than 50 percent in two years, while a "beautification project" required them to get rid of any dog larger than a chihuahua. In Teton County, an out-of-state firm bought a significant percentage of a trailer park and residents there were given a short eviction notice.
But Taylor said Lincoln Avenue Capital is not like other groups.
Lincoln Avenue Capital builds and operates what is known as Section 42 housing. With Section 42, tenants pay their own rent, but that rent is restricted by the local area's median income. In exchange, Lincoln Avenue Capital receives tax credits that allow them to keep the rent low. Taylor said the group can use its experience elsewhere to generate creative financing solutions to help afford renovations without raising rent.
"We have to operate with the regulations and requirements of Section 42," he said. "So that does not allow us to charge more rent because we added a pool to the property."
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2-year-old goes home after heart transplant spending 283 days in hospital
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) – After spending 283 days in the hospital and undergoing his second open-heart surgery, a 2-year-old boy from Kentucky went home Monday.
Clay Goodwin was born in November 2020 with four congenital heart defects, Norton Healthcare said. He underwent his first open-heart surgery when he was two days old, WAVE reported.
Despite the efforts of caregivers and doctors, he was listed for a heart transplant in January 2022.
Clay received a heart transplant on July 5 and his parents, Brandon and Hannah Goodwin, were able to take him home Monday.
He was treated to a celebratory parade thrown together by the staff at the hospital.
Clay is one of three pediatric heart transplants done so far this year at Norton Children’s Hospital.
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5-year-old boy loses part of leg, hand in lawn mower accident
BONNEAU, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – A 5-year-old boy in South Carolina lost part of his leg and part of his hand in a lawn mower accident.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the home Saturday afternoon.
The boy’s parents told deputies their son was playing in the backyard while his father was cutting the grass. The incident report states the child’s mother said the boy was playing in the yard and had “come out of nowhere” just before the accident.
No foul play is suspected, officials said.
The child was flown by helicopter to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital for treatment of serious injuries to his left leg and left hand.
According to a GoFundMe page set up for the family, the boy lost his left leg below the knee and half of his left hand after multiple surgeries.
The boy’s mom, Lorena Carr, said in a GoFundMe update that her son has a long road to recovery, but they are staying hopeful.
“Wyatt has a long road ahead of him and still several surgeries. He’s going to be at the hospital for 2 weeks but we know how resilient he is and he WILL bounce back without a doubt,” she wrote.
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Aircraft part falls from sky, just missing man at Maine Capitol
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 12:26 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a large metal object crashed to the ground outside the Capitol building in Augusta.
It happened around 12:30 p.m. Friday outside the main entrance of the State House.
According to the Department of Public Safety, the 6- to 7-pound sleeve-like object landed at a high velocity about 6 to 8 feet from Capitol Police screener Craig Donahue, who was walking outside the entrance.
They say two other people were in the area and saw it happen.
No one was injured.
The FAA is attempting to locate the source of the part, which is likely from a large airliner on an international route.
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Drought-stricken states to get less Colorado River water, officials announce
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. officials announced Tuesday that two U.S. states reliant on water from the Colorado River will face more water cuts as they endure extreme drought.
The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further than they have. The cuts will place officials in those states under extraordinary pressure to plan for a hotter, drier future and a growing population. Mexico will also face cuts.
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year. The river serves 40 million people in the U.S. West and Northern Mexico and is also a key source for farmers.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story is below.
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The U.S. government on Tuesday is expected to announce water cuts to states that rely on the Colorado River as drought and climate change leave less water flowing through the river and deplete the reservoirs that store it.
Farmers in central Arizona will largely shoulder the cuts, as they did this year.
The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people across seven states in the American West as well as Mexico and helps feed an agricultural industry valued at $15 billion a year. Cities and farms across the region are anxiously awaiting official hydrology projections — estimates of future water levels in the river — that will determine the extent and scope of cuts to their water supply.
Water officials in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are expecting federal officials to project Lake Mead — located on the Nevada-Arizona border and the largest manmade reservoir in the U.S. — to shrink to dangerously low levels that could disrupt water delivery and hydropower production and cut the amount of water allocated to Arizona and Nevada, as well as Mexico.
And that’s not all: Officials from the states are also scrambling to meet a deadline imposed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to slash their water use by at least 15% in order to keep water levels at the river’s storage reservoirs from dropping even more.
Together, the projections and the deadline for cuts are presenting Western states with unprecedented challenges and confronting them with difficult decisions about how to plan for a drier future.
While the Bureau of Reclamation is “very focused on just getting through this to next year,” any cutbacks will likely need to be in place far longer, said University of Oxford hydrologist Kevin Wheeler.
“What contribution the science makes is, it’s pretty clear that that these reductions just have to have to stay in place until the drought has ended or we realize they actually have to get worse and the cuts have to get deeper,” he said.
The cuts expected to be announced Tuesday are based on a plan the seven states as well as Mexico signed in 2019 to help maintain reservoir levels. Under that plan, the amount of water allocated to states depends on the water levels at Lake Mead. Last year, the lake fell low enough for the federal government to declare a first-ever water shortage in the region, triggering mandatory cuts for Arizona and Nevada as well as Mexico in 2022.
Officials expect hydrologists will project the lake to fall further, triggering additional cuts to Nevada, Arizona and Mexico next year. States with higher priority water rights are not expected to see cuts.
Reservoir levels have been falling for years — and faster than experts predicted — due to 22 years of drought worsened by climate change and overuse of the river. Scorching temperatures and less melting snow in the spring have reduced the amount of water flowing from the Rocky Mountains, where the river originates before it snakes 1,450 miles (2,334 kilometers) southwest and into the Gulf of California.
Already, extraordinary steps have been taken this year to keep water in Lake Powell, the other large Colorado River reservoir, which sits upstream of Lake Mead and straddles the Arizona-Utah border. Water from the lake runs through Glen Canyon Dam, which produces enough electricity to power between 1 million and 1.5 million homes each year.
After water levels at Lake Powell reached levels low enough to threaten hydropower production, federal officials said they would hold back an additional 480,000 acre-feet (more than 156 billion gallons or 592 million cubic meters) of water to ensure the dam could still produce energy. That water would normally course to Lake Mead.
Under Tuesday’s reductions, Arizona is expected to lose slightly more water than it did this year, when 18% of its supply was cut. In 2023, it will lose an additional 3%, an aggregate 21% reduction from its initial allocation.
Mexico is expected to lose 7% of the 1.5 million acre-feet it receives each year from the river. Last year, it lost about 5%. The water is a lifeline for northern desert cities including Tijuana and a large farm industry in the Mexicali Valley, just south of the border from California’s Imperial Valley.
Nevada is also set to lose water — about 8% of its supply — but most residents will not feel the effects because the state recycles the majority of its water used indoors and doesn’t use its full allocation. Last year, the state lost 7%.
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Democrats press for records on deleted Secret Service Jan. 6 texts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional Democrats are demanding that the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general hand over information on deleted Secret Service text messages related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, accusing him of using delay tactics to stonewall their investigation.
In a letter released Tuesday, the leaders of the House Oversight and Homeland Security committees signaled they are willing to subpoena Inspector General Joseph Cuffari if he does not comply with their requests.
The lawmakers are pressing for Cuffari to provide records and testimony about alleged efforts to cover up the erasure of Secret Service communication related to the Jan. 6 attack. They also want Cuffari to recuse himself from the department’s internal investigation into the handling of the texts.
“Your obstruction of the Committees’ investigations is unacceptable, and your justifications for this noncompliance appear to reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of Congress’s authority and your duties as an Inspector General,” House Oversight Chair Carolyn Maloney and Homeland Security Chair Bennie Thompson wrote in the letter.
“If you continue to refuse to comply with our requests, we will have no choice but to consider alternate measures to ensure your compliance,” they wrote.
The renewed request comes one week after Cuffari told the committee that he would seek a legal opinion before he would provide internal documents about his office’s ongoing investigation or make his staff available for transcribed interviews with lawmakers.
“Sharing information about ongoing criminal investigations could impact potential witnesses or others who may be involved in the investigative process,” Cuffari wrote in an Aug. 8 letter to the two committees. “To protect the integrity of our work and preserve our independence, we do not share information about ongoing matters, like the information you requested in your letters.”
It’s just the latest back-and-forth over the text messages since mid-July, when Cuffari sent a letter to Congress disclosing that Secret Service text messages sent and received around Jan. 6, 2021, were deleted despite requests from Congress and federal investigators that they be preserved.
Since then, the two House committees say they have obtained evidence that shows the inspector general’s office first learned of the missing Secret Service text messages as part of its investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol, in May 2021. They say emails between top Homeland Security IG officials show the agency — which oversees the Secret Service — decided to abandon efforts to recover those text messages in July 2021, nearly a year before they first informed Congress they were erased.
Lawmakers want answers to why watchdog officials chose “not to pursue critical information from the Secret Service at this point in this investigation,” and only decided to renew their request to DHS for certain text messages more than four months later in December 2021.
The erasure of the messages has raised the prospect of lost evidence that could shed further light on then-President Donald Trump’s actions during the insurrection, particularly after testimony about his confrontation with security as he tried to join supporters at the Capitol. There are now two congressional probes into the Secret Service and DHS handling of those communications.
The missing texts are also at the center of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, of which Thompson is the chairman.
The Secret Service has since turned over a large number of records and documents to the committee investigating the Capitol insurrection, but only one text message between agents on the day before the attack and as a mob of rioters breached the Capitol building on Jan. 6.
The Secret Service has insisted that proper procedures were followed. Agency spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said last month that “the insinuation that the Secret Service maliciously deleted text messages following a request is false.”
Maloney and Thompson told Cuffari that his “failure to comply with our outstanding requests lacks any legal justification and is unacceptable.”
They gave his office until Aug. 23 to provide “all responsive documents” and make personnel available for interviews before lawmakers issue a congressional subpoena.
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Ex-cop who testified against friend avoids prison for Jan. 6
(AP) - A former Virginia police officer who testified against a friend and former supervisor he joined at the Capitol in the Jan. 6 insurrection avoided prison time on Tuesday for his role in it.
Former Rocky Mount Police Officer Jacob Fracker pleaded guilty to conspiring with his fellow officer to obstruct Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory over then-President Donald Trump and was sentenced to one year of probation, with 59 days in home confinement.
Prosecutors did not seek prison time for Fracker, pointing to his substantial cooperation and trial testimony against former Rocky Mount Police Sgt. Thomas Robertson. Fracker’s cooperation came at “great personal cost,” prosecutors said, noting that Robertson was not only Fracker’s colleague but also a father figure he sometimes referred to as “dad.”
Robertson, an Army veteran who was convicted by a jury of attacking the Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced last week to more than seven years behind bars. That matches the longest prison sentence so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.
Fracker, a Marine Corps veteran, told jurors that Robertson had invited him to Washington, D.C., to see Trump speak. The two off-duty officers traveled to Washington in the morning with a third man and donned gas masks as they approached the Capitol and joined the mob of rioters.
During his sentencing hearing in federal court in Washington, Fracker apologized for his actions.
“Yes, I was there with someone else. Yes, I was there because I trusted him based on lies, but he didn’t tell me how to act that day. I acted on my own, and for that I apologize,” Fracker told the judge.
Prosecutors said they wouldn’t have known that Robertson destroyed two cellphones containing incriminating videos and photos taken on Jan. 6 without Fracker’s cooperation. His testimony also helped prosecutors “establish Robertson’s corrupt intent” to obstruct the congressional proceeding without having to rely on Robertson’s social media postings, prosecutors wrote.
Fracker is the first Jan. 6 defendant to be sentenced for a conspiracy conviction and the first defendant to be sentenced after getting a cooperation deal with prosecutors.
Rocky Mount, a town of roughly 5,000 residents about a four-hour drive southwest of Washington, fired Robertson and Fracker after the deadly riot.
Robertson and Fracker are among roughly 850 people who have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. More than 350 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanor offenses, and more than 230 have been sentenced.
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Man stabs another man ‘50 to 70′ times, killing him, then steals his tablet, police say
MESA, Ariz. (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) – A man in Arizona was arrested after stabbing a man dozens of times, killing him, then stealing his tablet, according to police.
Mesa police said Roberto Villareal-Suarez, 38, is charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery.
Officers responded Friday morning to a report of a man found dead in the middle of an intersection. First responders arrived to find a man with “about 50 to 70″ stab wounds to his chest and torso.
The victim was identified as Jose Feliciano, 46.
Mesa police said they found Villareal-Suarez nearby with blood on his clothes and hands and took him into custody. He was also holding a tablet, which police said belonged to the victim.
Investigators also reviewed surveillance video from a nearby gas station, which they said shows Villareal-Suarez getting into a fight with Feliciano and stabbing him.
An eyewitness also told officers at the scene that it appeared that Villareal-Suarez was violently swinging his right arm while standing over Feliciano.
Police said during an interview, Villareal-Suarez admitted to stabbing Feliciano multiple times because he “wanted to kill him.” When asked about the tablet, Villareal-Suarez said he took it to try and use it or sell it for money because he was homeless.
As of Monday morning, Villareal-Suarez was being held on a $1 million bond.
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‘Pop Idol’ and stage star Darius Campbell Danesh dies at 41
LONDON (AP) — Performer Darius Campbell Danesh, who went from a British reality television show to a stage and music career, has died at the age of 41.
The singer’s family said Tuesday that he was found unresponsive in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on Aug. 11 and pronounced dead by the local medical examiners’ office.
“The local police department have confirmed that there were no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances,” the family said. “The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue.”
Born in Glasgow to a Scottish mother and Iranian father, Campbell Danesh appeared on reality show “Popstars” in 2001, making a splash with his intense interpretation of Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time.”
He had more success later the same year on “Pop Idol,” an early Simon Cowell reality-talent show hybrid that aimed to find a new singing star. He came third behind Gareth Gates and Will Young but topped U.K. charts in 2002 with the single “Colourblind,” from his debut album “Dive In.”
Campbell Danesh went on to major roles in musicals, including West End productions of “Chicago” and “Guys and Dolls,” and starred as Rhett Butler in a musical stage adaptation of “Gone With the Wind.” The big-budget show opened in London in April 2008 but closed two months later after poor reviews and ticket sales.
In 2010, he won another reality show, “Popstar to Operastar” and afterward performed in a production of “Carmen” at London’s O2 Arena.
He also made a foray into Hollywood as a co-executive producer on the 2016 horror film “Imperium,” starring Daniel Radcliffe.
Campbell Danesh married actress Natasha Henstridge in California in 2011; they divorced a few years later.
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Trump allies arranged the copying of voting machine data from battleground states, report says
(CNN) - Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys hired computer experts to copy sensitive data from voting machines in multiple battleground states, including Georgia, Michigan and Nevada.
That’s according to the Washington Post, which got emails and other records that were collected from a subpoena to the forensics firm hired to obtain the information.
The subpoena is from a lawsuit over the security of Georgia’s voting systems.
It is the first confirmation that data from Georgia’s election system was copied, and the Washington Post said it shows these efforts were more organized than people initially thought.
“That entire hard drives of election systems software, election systems used to this day across the state of Georgia, and elsewhere were copied and then shared among a constellation of Trump allies,” said Aaron C. Davis, reporter with the Washington Post.
“And we, you know, if you look back at the early days after the election, it seems so frenetic, almost as if anybody, you know, working or interested in trying to support Trump’s ideas were just taking on their own volition to do something,” he added. “These documents show it was in fact organized, that attorneys -- in one case an outside counsel for the Trump campaign, another case Sydney Powell, were directing these computer forensic experts to go into states and, whenever they had the help of a local elections official, to go in there and copy as much as they possibly could.”
It is unclear if any of these breaches could be criminal. Courts permitted the examinations in at least two counties.
According to the Washington Post, “There is growing concern among experts that officials sympathetic to Trump’s claims of vote-rigging could undermine election security in the name of protecting it.”
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Ranking No. 4239 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 108 Percent
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Mindgruve is No. 4239 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This year marks the fifth time Mindgruve has secured a spot in the lineup. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"Since 2018, it continues to be an incredible honor to earn a spot on this list amongst so many highly-respected and innovative companies," says Chad Robley, co-founder and CEO of Mindgruve. "Our revenue growth is a direct result of our philosophy that if we grow our clients' businesses, we'll grow our own. Seeing Mindgruve receive this honor for the fifth year and placing No. 601 in the state of California is a testament to that."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are not only successful; they also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Despite the unexpected challenges caused by the pandemic, Mindgruve grew rapidly during this time. In 2021, the agency's headcount doubled in size, topping any single-year period of the company's 20-year history.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
"Our staff continues groundbreaking work that helps drive business growth for brands," Robley continued. "Our in-house, integrated capabilities allow us to collaborate and optimize marketing efforts at the speed of business, which is what truly differentiates us."
Throughout the agency's history, Mindgruve has worked with some of the top global consumer and B2B brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sony, Colgate-Palmolive, First Horizon Bank and Dupont. The San Diego-based company continues to expand its client base and deepen its expertise in a variety of industries such as beauty, technology, healthcare and finance. New to the client roster include First Horizon Bank, Tivic Health, QuietKat, and Bay City Brewing Company.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
We are a global, independent marketing agency comprised of strategists, creatives, media experts, data scientists and engineers from around the world driven by one common purpose — create groundbreaking work that helps brands drive business growth. For more information, visit https://mindgruve.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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Roundstone traction in health insurance market continues with 127% revenue growth and 91% increase in employees over same five year-period
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundstone, a health insurance provider specializing in self-funded medical group captive solutions for small and mid-sized companies, has been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. 5000 for the fifth consecutive year. During this time, Roundstone experienced 127% revenue growth and a 91% increase in employees.
The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"Being named to the Inc. 5000 list for five straight years means we are doing something right," said Michael Schroeder, Founder, and President of Roundstone. "We continue to gain traction in the health insurance market with growth driven largely by dissatisfaction with the status quo: rising costs, minimal transparency, and no control. We are committed to providing employees at small and midsize businesses a better alternative for healthcare benefits that offers affordability, full disclosure of information, and freedom of choice."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Roundstone is an innovative insurance organization founded in 2003 with a vision of giving small and mid-sized businesses a proven strategy for affordable employee health insurance – our customers pay only for the healthcare they use while keeping the savings. Our unique self-funded group captive solution delivers high quality of care, mitigates risk, reduces claims volatility, controls costs, and returns savings right back to the employers and employees– a win-win all around. Hundreds of businesses rely on Roundstone as their trusted health insurance provider, saving them an average of 20 percent annually over the past decade. Roundstone is headquartered in Lakewood, Ohio with representatives throughout the United States. For more information on Roundstone, visit www.roundstoneinsurance.com
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed that Lexitas is No. 2883 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"It is a special honor to have achieved an Inc. 5000 ranking for the 8th year in a row," says Gary Buckland, CEO of Lexitas. "Our continued growth is the result of our outstanding, dedicated employees and service providers. This honor belongs to them and their continued focus and execution on customer service and excellence while creating a work environment for success. I am so proud of the company we have built. This kind of growth and success doesn't just happen. It takes hard work, dedication and passion and I believe we have something special!"
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Founded in 1987, Lexitas is a leading national provider of legal support services to law firms, corporations, and insurance companies. Services include court reporting, record retrieval, process service, registered agent, legal staffing, document review and commercial contracts outsourcing. For more information visit https://lexitaslegal.com.
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Available in Four Flavors: Cappuccino, Vanilla, Maple Donut and Mocha
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alani Nu, the better-for-you health and wellness brand founded by entrepreneur and influencer Katy Hearn, launched a new beverage category within its portfolio today – Alani Coffee. This new, ready-to-drink line offers 10 grams of protein and natural caffeine derived from coffee beans, with only 90 calories per 12 oz. bottle.
"Expanding into the coffee category has been a dream for us. As a highly requested product for so long, we have taken every step possible to curate the best-tasting flavors," said Founder, Katy Hearn. "We are excited to share this new line with our Alani community."
Alani Coffee is gluten-free, high in calcium, low in fat and cholesterol, and sweetened with only 6 grams of sugar. A perfect blend of cold-brewed coffee and cream, Alani Coffee comes in four flavors including cappuccino, vanilla, maple donut and mocha, each sold in a 12-pack case.
Alani Coffee is now available on Walmart.com and rolling into select retail partners' brick and mortar locations including Walmart, GNC and The Vitamin Shoppe.
For more information, please visit www.alaninu.com. Additionally, find us on your favorite platform: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter to stay up to date on additional news.
Founded in 2018 by entrepreneur and influencer, Katy Hearn, Alani Nu® is a better-for-you health and wellness brand focused on providing low-calorie products with unique flavors. Alani Nu offers a range of products including energy drinks, daily essentials, healthy snacks and more, and can be found at Walmart, Target, on Amazon, in GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe and Kroger nationwide.
Please visit www.alaninu.com for additional information and follow Alani Nu on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok and Twitter.
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Last Great Salmon of the Season Available Now
CORDOVA, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska's Copper River Coho, in season from mid-August through September, signals the shift from summer to fall. Renowned as "The Last Great Salmon of the Season", Copper River coho lends itself to an array of preparations and pairs naturally with the flavors of late August as well as with the cozier flavors of autumn such as apples, squashes, root vegetables and earthy mushrooms.
Harvested sustainably according to strict guidelines set by Alaska Department of Fish and Game, these salmon are treasured for their delicate texture and mild flavor. The last of the salmon species to return to the majestic glacial fed Copper River Delta every summer, they average 12 pounds each and are naturally rich in protein and heart healthy omega three fatty acids. (One 7-ounce portion has 8 grams protein and 2200 mg omega 3s). Available fresh, they can be grilled over cedar planks which imbues a rich woodsy flavor. The fillets are equally versatile prepared stovetop or in the oven. Baked on a sheet pan over diced vegetables and herbs such as thyme and rosemary, they make a simple flavorful midweek dinner. Seared in a sauté pan and perched atop creamy risotto or cannellini beans, they become a delicious, nutritious, and elegant entrée for entertaining.
With the season underway, Copper River coho is being shipped fresh from Cordova to wholesale distributors, supermarkets, and fish markets nationwide. Adam Branin, Seafood Buyer for Quality Food Centers (QFC) based in Bellevue, Washington, reports, "It's been a great season this year for Wild Salmon and especially Copper River! Our customers have really responded when we have advertised Copper River Sockeye at great retails this year. They know how special Copper River is and that's why we are going to lean into Copper River Coho as well. We are excited about being able to sell such amazing fish this late in the season where people are still looking for great wild fish to grill outside and take advantage of the gorgeous weather we are having in the Pacific Northwest!"
To locate Copper River Coho in your area, check the Fish Locator on the Copper River website. Basic tips for cooking Copper River salmon can be also found on the Association's website, along with recipes. For inspiration, check out the Copper River Chef's Roll video which features Chef Mikel Anthony pan searing it and basting it with butter, thyme, and garlic.
The Copper River/Prince William Sound Marketing Association, a fishermen funded regional seafood development association, works on behalf of the 500+ commercial salmon fishermen of Coastal South-Central Alaska. The association works to build brand awareness and consumer preference for wild Copper River king, sockeye and coho as well as Prince William Sound sockeye, keta, and pink salmon.
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Wendy's Breakfast Menu Expands with a Taste of Nostalgia, Bringing Sweet Addition to the Savory Lineup
DENVER, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Wendy's® is sweetening its breakfast lineup with the addition of its NEW Homestyle French Toast Sticks, available in Denver restaurants beginning today. As the first sweet breakfast menu addition, this treat serves up syrupy goodness for fans in the 303 looking for a flavorful way to start their morning – whether at home or on-the-go.
Each bite of Homestyle French Toast Sticks delivers a mouthful of flavor striking the perfect balance of a soft, custardy interior and crisp, golden-brown crust with delicious notes of vanilla. Fans can pair this classic breakfast option with a new syrup dip to complement the flavor profile. Breakfast lovers can dip into a variety of size options, including a 4-piece or 6-piece a la carte option or a 6-piece combo featuring Seasoned Potatoes and a beverage.
Homestyle French Toast Sticks are available NOW at restaurants across the Mile High City.
Wendy's launched breakfast offerings to save fans from the boring and bland morning options that exist at competitors. The sweet new addition continues to deliver on its promise of offering high-quality, craveable and affordable breakfast options.
Place an order through the Wendy's mobile app or order in-restaurant at your nearest Wendy's. When ordering directly from the Wendy's app or with your MyWendy's™ account online, you'll earn points to treat yourself all. year. long. with Wendy's Rewards™.*
The only question that remains... will you enjoy your Homestyle French Toast Sticks with a dip, dunk, or drizzle?
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality Is Our Recipe®", which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef**, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising. Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys.
*Wendy's Rewards available at participating U.S. Wendy's. My Wendy's™ account registration and use required to earn points and redeem rewards. Points have no monetary value. See www.wendys.com/Rewards for details.
**Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Canada.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bidscale is announcing the public launch and refresh of their flagship software, Bidscale Select.
Federal contracting is the backbone of America. From combat helicopters to scientific research, contracts underpin the operational effectiveness of our country. Contracting is big business, with $680B spent annually. Quick and smart government procurement leads to a stronger and more prosperous America.
The current process is burdened by a lack of digitization resulting in a five-to-seven-year timetable from contract conceptualization to award. This stifles the Government's ability to obtain the latest and greatest innovation. For example, if it takes five years to buy a three-year-old combat system, by the time it is purchased and implemented, the technology would be at least eight years old.
Bidscale has proven that the slowdown comes from a lack of tools necessary for Contracting Officers. These officers need to advance away from the usage of pens, highlighters, and post-it notes and move into the digital realm where collaboration, communication, and effective workflow tracking occur all in one place.
Addressing this situation has garnered bipartisan support, illuminated by the AGILE Procurement Act, a reformation that enhances agile technology acquisition across the Federal Government. Bidscale is addressing the situation too, saving time by digitizing the source selection process. Through a secure environment, Bidscale supports the full lifecycle of source selection activities including proposal submission, evaluation, consensus, reporting, and artifact generation.
It can take weeks for a Contracting Officer to compile and export source selection artifacts, but Bidscale does it in under ten seconds, and that is just one of the many features.
"I'm very proud to have seen Bidscale already successfully implemented during several major Federal Government source selection processes," said Tony Kwag, founder of Bidscale, "this company is committed to developing even more tools to continuously improve and digitize this contracting process. I believe Bidscale is a Govtech company to watch."
Bidscale was made for Contracting Officers by Contracting Officers, so it addresses the most pressing needs through the following product modules:
Evaluation – Allows users to virtually conduct proposal evaluations with supporting data on a single screen.
Contracting Artifacts – Allows users to manage contracting artifacts and auto-generate comprehensive reports.
Consensus – Users can run consolidated reviews to ensure quality control and adherence to source selection requirements.
Contracting Workflow – A progress tracker where users can centrally manage and report on the source selection process by managing progress, schedule, risk, submissions, and reporting. This feature is especially useful when team members are not in the same room.
Ultimately, Bidscale creates a source selection process that is repeatable, traceable, defendable, and scalable.
To request a Demo, please reach out to the Bidscale team.
Founded in Arlington, Virginia, Bidscale is a software solution that is mission-focused on accelerating innovation across the Federal Government. Bidscale is a Small Disadvantaged Business pending 8(a) certification and has achieved SOC 2 compliance.
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Campspot recognized as one of the most successful independent small businesses in America out of six million applicants
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed that Campspot is ranked No. 487 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Campspot, the leading online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options, and more, has seen rapid growth in recent years and most recently processed over $1B in gross bookings within a 12-month period. Campspot offers the largest bookable inventory in the camping industry with nearly 200,000 total campsite listings.
On the 2022 list, Campspot is ranked No. 487 overall, securing its place as the fourth fastest growing company in the travel and hospitality segment, fifth in the state of Michigan, and no. 1 in Grand Rapids.
"We're really proud of this recognition both as part of the larger Inc. 5000 community, but also in the travel and hospitality industry and in our headquarters' state and city," says Campspot CEO Michael Scheinman. "Being included in the Inc. 5000 list is just another signal to keep doing what we're doing. We are deeply committed to being the best partner we can be to the campground industry, serving both campgrounds and campers. We're proudly taking the Inc. 5000 recognition with us as we continue to tackle bold goals and reach for new heights. It's an honor to be part of this esteemed list."
Since its introduction in 1982, the Inc. 5000 list has become a hallmark of entrepreneurial success in the United States, with notable alumni including Intuit, Under Armour, Microsoft, Clif Bar, Pandora, Patagonia and Oracle, to name a few. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have been ranked according to overall revenue growth over a three-year period. As an honoree, Campspot will be individually profiled on Inc.com and one of the top 500 companies featured in the September 2022 issue of Inc. Magazine, the leading entrepreneurial print publication.
About Campspot
Campspot is the leading online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more, providing access to more than 180,000 campsites across the United States and Canada. Campspot's real-time, cloud-based campground management solution enables a best-in-class reservation system (site inventory and ancillary add-ons) by giving its customers a POS system and the necessary management tools (utility billing, housekeeping tracking, etc.) to provide the best possible user experience. Campspot provides an intuitive easy-to-navigate guest booking experience that returns relevant and easy-to-modify searches, making planning a vacation seamless.
For more information, please visit www.campspot.com. Follow Campspot on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Download the Campspot Mobile App on Apple IOS HERE and Android HERE.
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Users can now outfit their Bitmoji avatars in Carhartt apparel to showcase unique personal styles
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carhartt, in partnership with Snap Inc., today launched a digital collection of workwear that enables users to deck out their Bitmoji avatars in their favorite Carhartt gear. With jackets, double-front pants and T-shirts, users can now rep their favorite Carhartt gear 24/7, 365 days a year.
"From the job site to the great outdoors, Carhartt is worn with pride by those who feel inspired by the brand values and styles," said Janet Ries, vice president of marketing at Carhartt. "We are inspired daily by these people and are excited that the Bitmoji community requested Carhartt become part of their digital wardrobe experience."
Inspired by Carhartt's most popular men and women styles, the new digital offering enables Snapchat and Bitmoji users everywhere to authentically represent themselves in the digital world through a variety of products and colors. The digital attire includes the brand's iconic Detroit Jacket, K87 Short Sleeve Pocket T-shirt, Force Sweatshirt, BO1 Double Front Pants and Duck Bib Overalls.
"Apparel is a form of self-expression and we love to see Bitmoji facilitate that experience in a fun and creative way for so many Carhartt lovers," said Rajni Jacques, Global Head of Fashion and Beauty at Snap Inc. "We value our community feedback, and we are inspired by their passion and desire to feel represented and fashionable both in real-life and in the digital world."
The products that inspired the Carhartt x Bitmoji collection are available to purchase on Carhartt.com, and in select retail stores, so consumers can match their Bitmoji digital look in the real world.
"As we continue into the digital age and explore disruptive ways to deliver our brand experience, this is another example of how we are connecting and engaging with a new generation in an authentic and empowering way," Ries added.
Fans will see their styled Bitmoji avatar in a variety of experiences on-and-off Snapchat, including in Chat and games, on the Snap Map, in Lenses, and personalized content like Bitmoji Stories, and more.
About Carhartt, Inc.
Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged products for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with approximately 5,400 employees worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company's founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more information, visit www.carhartt.com.
About Snap, Inc.
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. For more information, visit snap.com.
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MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After announcing last Friday that it was revising pre-cruise vaccination and testing requirements that will allow more guests to sail, Carnival Cruise Line said today that its booking activity for Monday, Aug. 15 was nearly double the level for the equivalent day in 2019.
Carnival announced simplified protocols last Friday that eliminated pre-cruise testing requirements for vaccinated guests, and eliminated the exemption request process for unvaccinated guests, who now will only need to show a negative test result at embarkation – effective for cruises departing on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 or later on voyages less than 16 nights. (The full announcement is available here.)
"We have previously disclosed strong occupancy projections for the summer, and our bookings through the end of 2022 have also been very solid," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "With the further alignment of protocols to other vacation choices, our guests are booking the remaining 2022 inventory, and getting a head start planning for 2023. Mid-August is typically not a busy month for cruise bookings, but it's clear that pent-up demand for Carnival has not been satisfied and guests are responding very favorably to our updated protocols."
Duffy reiterated that Carnival remains committed to the health and safety of guests, crew, and the communities it visits, and will continue to work with medical experts and public health officials to refine its protocols responsibly.
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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Invention transforms waste into profit and usable materials to reduce greenhouse gases
DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Terence Collier, president of CEC Solutions, has received approval from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a method of improving on existing CO2 repurposing technology. Specifically, the invention relates to a system for capturing and repurposing CO2 into usable materials, such as jet fuel, methane, carbon monoxide, kerosene and even plastics, transforming waste into profit.
Exhausted CO2, for instance from cement fabrication, steam formation, steel production and coal burning, ends up in the air and water. High concentrations of CO2 triggers increasingly devastating atmospheric, environment and ecological effects.
"By utilizing the seemingly unlimited resource of terrestrial, air and aquatic CO2, it is also possible to generate fuels and raw materials for complex organic compounds at a substantially reduced rate, thereby minimizing the need for consumption of non-renewable petroleum reserves."
Annually, 33 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide are discarded as waste. One ton of captured and transformed CO2 can generate between $500 and $1500 in revenue. The cement industry alone, generating over 200 million metric tons per year, could see additional revenue in the trillions of dollars.
"It's not only advantageous to have a solution to reduce CO2 emissions by capture but also to convert it into viable materials," Collier said.
Currently, the prevailing CO2 repurposing technique uses exotic and expensive nanoparticles, which are in limited supply and prone to corrosion. But CEC technology circumvents that process with more control, increasing surface area by orders of magnitude. By transforming CO2 into usable materials, the technology eliminates the need for carbon storage for companies that buy and sell carbon tax credits.
"Instead of capturing it and putting it underground and in the rocks, if you can turn it into fuel, that's transformative," Collier said.
Details of the patent are available at https://uspto.report/patent/grant/11,359296.
Based in Richardson, Texas, CEC reduces carbon dioxide emissions for profit and a better planet. CEC has invented technology that transforms carbon dioxide exhaust into useful materials and bioprecursors, providing a transformative financial incentive while reducing global CO2 levels. CO2/CO are repurposed into simple and complex hydrocarbons for internal consumption, storage or to be sold on the market.
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Crown Achieves the List for the 9th Time
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine has revealed that Crown is No. 1305 on its 2022 Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Crown is again honored to be included on the list. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"To make this list for the ninth time is just remarkable and is recognition of our global workforce efforts," said Jeff Bedard, Crown's President and CEO. "Our team continuously outperforms expectations, resulting in our ability to leverage significant business opportunities that lead to product portfolio and revenue growth. We are committed to skin science for life, bringing innovation and best in class technology to the market. It is because of our amazing employees and loyal customers that we find ourselves again a member of the Inc. 5000 list today."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
About Crown Laboratories, Inc.
Crown, a privately held, fully integrated global skincare company, is committed to developing and providing a diverse portfolio of aesthetic, premium and therapeutic skincare products that improve the quality of life for its consumers throughout their skincare journey. An innovative company focused on skin science for life, Crown's unyielding pursuit of delivering therapeutic excellence and enhanced patient outcomes is why it has become a leader in Dermatology and Aesthetics. Crown has been listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies List for nine years and has expanded its distribution to over 38 countries. For more information, visit www.crownlaboratories.com.
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Three of the world's leading browsers were measured for Phishing and Malware protection with time to block and protection over time as key metrics in test scores.
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberRatings.org, the non-profit entity dedicated to providing transparency on cybersecurity product efficacy, has published the results of its 2022 Web Browser Security Test. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox were tested for Phishing Protection and Malware Protection running on Windows 10 and 11.
The Malware tests ran for 24 days with 96 discrete test runs. Phishing tests ran for 20 days with 80 discrete test runs. The reports include measurements of protection against fresh new attacks, consistency of protection over time, and how effective the browser protection was overall.
The ability to warn potential victims that they are about to land on a malicious website or click on a suspicious URL puts web browsers in a unique position to protect the user from an attack. Websites that trick users into downloading malware and phishing campaigns often used for criminal activity have short lifespans, so it is essential that the URL is discovered and added to the reputation system as quickly as possible. A good reputation system must be both accurate and fast to achieve high catch rates.
"Phishing attacks pose a significant risk to individuals and organizations by threatening to compromise or acquire sensitive personal and corporate information," said Vikram Phatak, CEO of CyberRatings.org. "Phishing and Ransomware attacks continue to rise year over year. Consumers should not override the warnings offered by their web browser protection but instead take advantage of the free offering."
Key Take-Aways:
- Malware protection:
- Phishing protection:
- Average time to block a URL from malware:
- Average time to block a phishing URL:
The Comparative Test Reports provide detailed results for each product. As a service to the community, CyberRatings.org is providing these reports for free.
The following browsers were tested:
- Google Chrome: Version 101.0.1210.53- 102.0.5005.115
- Microsoft Edge: Version 101.0.1210.47 - 102.0.1254.39
- Mozilla Firefox: Version 100.0.1 - 101.0.1
Additional Resources
CyberRatings.org is a non-profit 501(c)6 entity dedicated to quantifying cyber risk and providing transparency on cybersecurity product efficacy through testing and ratings programs. To become a member, visit www.cyberratings.org
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Residents Have Been Able to Self-Certify Need Since July 6, Meaning No Healthcare Practitioner Recommendation Needed
Now Residents Can Get Temporary Cards Almost Immediately Upon Submitting Application and Make Purchases At A Legally Licensed Dispensary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DC Cannabis Trade Association (DCCTA) announced that DC residents 21+ may now purchase medical cannabis immediately upon applying for a medical cannabis card, according to the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA).
Once an application is submitted, a temporary registration card is issued which can be used to make purchases at any of DC's legal dispensaries while an application is under review. Temporary cards are valid for 30-days. Registration fees are currently being waived until September 30. To apply, click here.
DC residents whose applications are then approved will be sent a permanent digital and physical registration prior to the expiration of their temporary registration. The registration number included in both the temporary and permanent registrations will be identical.
DC residents can also walk into any DC-licensed medical dispensary, apply, receive a temporary card and immediately make purchases. Below are the four DCCTA-affiliated dispensaries in the District.
Ward 1 Ward 4
Capital City Takoma Wellness Center
1115 U Street NW 6925 Blair Road NW
Washington, DC 20009 Washington, DC 20012
(202) 292-5071 (202) 465-4260
capitalcitycare.com takomawellness.com
Ward 2 Ward 8
National Holistic Healing Center Anacostia Organics
1636 Connecticut Avenue NW 2022 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20009 Washington, DC 20020
(202) 234-0780 (202) 845-8574
nationalholistic.com anacostiaorganics.com
Purchasing at a legal medical dispensary is the ONLY way to legally purchase cannabis in the District of Columbia. It is also the ONLY way to ensure the product is grown and cultivated locally in inspected facilities. All medical cannabis facilities and cultivation centers in the District of Columbia comply with ABRA's high standards to ensure sustainability, sanitation, and production of safe and tested products.
ABRA is currently waiving registration fees through September 30, 2022, meaning no cost for patients. Medical cannabis patients may purchase up to eight (8) ounces of cannabis within a rolling 30-day period and possess up to eight (8) ounces at any time.
Non-resident patients may purchase medical cannabis from DC dispensaries if their jurisdiction has been extended reciprocity and must present their digital or physical government-issued medical cannabis registration. Medical cards or documents issued by private companies, even if issued by a healthcare practitioner, are not eligible.
The DC Cannabis Trade Association (DCCTA) is a coalition of legally licensed cannabis businesses. For more information on DCCTA, you can visit our website at dccta.org.
For more information about DC's medical cannabis program, please visit ABRA's website.
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Tickets on sale now in both English and Spanish through Fathom Events
DENVER, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new feature film SLAVES AND KINGS produced by the Claretians and Stellarum Films, directed by Pablo Moreno (Luz de Soledad, Poveda) and starring Antonio Reyes (The Ministry of Time, Gran Hotel), Alba Recondo (La Brujas de E'lente), and Carlos Canas (Luz de Soledad, Drug Squad), is set to premiere in movie theaters nationwide via Fathom Events and Bosco Films on August 22 (English) and August 23 (Spanish). Watch the official trailer here.
This is the first time that Fathom Events has released a full-length Catholic feature film through its distribution platform.
"We've seen notable success with other Catholic-based content – which has so far been in documentary format," said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. "Distributing this full-length feature film about such a prominent figure in history and the life of Catholicism is a watershed moment for us and our ability to connect with Catholic audiences and beyond."
SLAVES AND KINGS, set in the 1800s, is a Spanish produced film that brings to the screen the compelling story of Saint Anthony Mary Claret, a Spanish Roman Catholic Archbishop, writer and publisher, missionary, and confessor to Queen Isabella II of Spain. Declared a saint in 1950, Claret is the founder of the religious congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, known as the Claretians.
"We are thrilled to bring another inspiring story of faith to American film audiences and to be the first Catholic feature to be released by Fathom is historic!" said Lucía González-Barandiarán, founder of Bosco Films. "SLAVES AND KINGS presents a Catholic hero, a special friend of slaves and kings, who was unwavering despite persecution and whose story is largely unknown. It's important for us to look to those who exemplify heroic virtue and show us the way of faith amid trials. We are so grateful to Fathom Events for this opportunity to bring powerful stories to American audiences."
"Saint Anthony Mary Claret is a man for our times," said Pablo Moreno, director of SLAVES AND KINGS. "Claret gave everything he had to defend the truth - he is an apostle, an intellectual, a missionary and a saint."
As part of the Fathom Events experience, filmmakers have included bonus content to enable audiences to go behind the scenes with the missionary Catholic saint who was a congregation founder, reformer, queen's chaplain, writer, publisher and archbishop.
"Do not leave after the feature!" said Lucía González-Barandiarán. "We wanted to take the opportunity to expand on the film and go behind the scenes of this powerhouse Saint with bonus commentary on his influence that reached the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, and Paris, and the Catholic press worldwide."
SLAVES & KINGS coming to theaters is a powerful opportunity to come face to face with a hero of Catholicism, a saint whose life of faith teaches Christians how to follow Christ in and out of season. Parishes and groups are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and use the film and its message in ministry settings.
Tickets for SLAVES & KINGS can be purchased at Fathom Events or participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
For interviews and/or film stills, please contact: Alexis Walkenstein, President of AWE PR at walkensteina@gmail.com, (561) 445-5409. Fathom Events' contact is Colette Carey, ccarey@fathomevents.com, (720) 815-6800.
In 1930, the writer and intellectual Azorín discovered a hoax that had been propagated for almost 60 years: the life and works of the Spanish archbishop Antonio María Claret, founder of the Claretian Missionaries, had been adulterated. SLAVES AND KINGS, based on real events, uncovers the route of this investigation that leads to the history, thoughts and authentic facts that led to the action of the man who was archbishop of Cuba and later, confessor to Queen Isabel II.
The Claretians are an international, Roman Catholic religious Congregation of 3,500 priests, brothers, and seminarians serving in 65 countries around the world. Like our founder St. Claret, we are committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ and strive to respond to the most urgent needs of God's people in ways that are timely and effective. The varied ministries include education, inner city outreach, preaching, media, and immediate services to the poor and marginalized. For more information, visit claretiansusa.org
Based in the historic town of Ciudad Rodrigo (Spain), Stellarum Films was born in 2006, and became a reference in film production at an international level. Since then, director Pablo Moreno and his team have produced numerous short films, shows, plays, video games, documentaries and advertising campaigns of great quality. Their work has been recognized with the prestigious international award Mirabile Dictu, their co-production with San Pablo Editorial, Paul of Tarsus, the Last Journey, was nominated for best film at the XII International Festival Religion Today in Trento (Italy). In co-production with Claretians, he made the feature film A Forbidden God and Claret also called Slaves and Kings. Among his other cinematographic works are Red de Libertad, Luz de Soledad, and Proveda.
BOSCO FILMS is a company born in 2017 with the idea of bringing fresh air to the film industry. BOSCO FILMS seeks films of high artistic quality, with stories that defend human values. Its interest is cinema that invites you to grow and bring out the best in everyone, cinema that leaves a mark on the viewer like the most robust of trees: fresh, alive and at the same time remains firm in the face of the passage of time. For more information, visit boscofilms.es
Fathom Events 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 the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit FathomEvents.com.
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QUANTICO, Va., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Board of FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) denounces any calls for violence against or directed towards state, local, and federal law enforcement officers.
"The majority who serve in a law enforcement capacity are committed to justice and the FBI National Academy Associates condemns violence toward and/or inflicted upon any law enforcement officer, trooper, deputy, and federal agent" said FBINAA President Tim Braniff, "We must continue to recognize law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities. The men and women working on the streets daily should never have to work under the shadow of threats of violence toward them or their families. The public safety community needs to stand united and denounce the constant verbosity of violence toward our peacekeepers. This is not a political issue but a perseverance of public humanity and peace within our community and on our streets.
FBINAA joins those who continue to support the public safety community and stand united to support our officers against any threat of violence and terrorism.
The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest degree of law enforcement expertise, leadership training, and information to law enforcement executives around the world. The Association's Mission is "Impacting communities by providing and promoting law enforcement leadership through training and networking." Association members are graduates of the prestigious FBI National Academy Program. The FBINAA has nearly 16,000 members representing all 50 US states, over 8,200 law enforcement agencies, and 194 countries worldwide. The FBINAA is the strongest law enforcement leadership network in the world. Located in Quantico, VA, the FBINAA is a non-political organization and is not affiliated with any special interest group.
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Legislation Will Accelerate Investment in Critical Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, President Joe Biden will sign the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, undertaking an historic national investment in clean energy technologies and solutions, including hydrogen and fuel cells. This legislation includes a suite of tax provisions and funding opportunities that will enable monumental investments in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, fostering economic growth and encouraging decarbonization across a wide range of sectors of the American economy.
"Through continuous outreach across our broad membership, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) has long been leading the charge working with Congress and the Administration to develop the policy tools necessary to advance the American hydrogen sector," said FCHEA President and CEO Frank Wolak. "We are thrilled by the passage of this bill, as the robust clean energy package, including the crucial new clean hydrogen production tax credit, will accelerate investment in an emerging hydrogen economy, helping our nation achieve its decarbonization goals, while supporting domestic jobs and manufacturing."
"With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and now the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, our industry is positioned to support expanded clean hydrogen production and utilization for transportation, energy storage, power generation, industrial applications, and more," added Mr. Wolak. "FCHEA member companies will continue to lead the way in our growing hydrogen economy, building on the foundation these policies provide and driving deployment."
"FCHEA looks forward to continuing to work with Congress and the Administration to implement these new credits and policies and ensure the United States remains an innovative hydrogen technology leader in driving a prosperous economic and environmental future," added Mr. Wolak.
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is the leading industry association in the United States representing more than eighty-five leading organizations advancing production, distribution, and use of innovative, clean, safe, and reliable hydrogen energy. For over 30 years FCHEA has provided a consistent industry voice to policymakers and regulators, driving support at the federal and state level. Our educational efforts promote the environmental and economic benefits of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies. Visit us online at www.fchea.org.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With college campuses reopening, advocates are warning that the first weeks of the semester are the riskiest and most dangerous for drinking among students, especially those who are underage. With consequences including impaired driving and motor vehicle crashes also more likely, Texas's leading advocacy coalition on youth underage drinking and substance use prevention urged heightened awareness and coordinated action among parents and campus officials.
Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth highlighted data from last year's Texas Survey of Substance Abuse Among College Students (TSCS), which shows: 73% of college students and 62% of underage students reported ever using alcohol.
In addition to alcohol, marijuana is among the most frequently used substances on campuses. According to TSCS, 37.7% of college students reported ever using marijuana, and the vast majority (94%) of students who reported that they used drugs at least once during the academic year say that marijuana was the drug used.
First Six Weeks are Critical
First-year students are the most vulnerable as they experience new social settings and environments, and the first several weeks of campus life are the most critical for awareness, prevention and intervention. Reaching students early is essential: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, from the time they enter college until they reach the legal drinking age of 21, the number of college students with an alcohol use disorder nearly doubles.
"College can be an incredibly exciting time," said Nicole Holt, CEO of TxSDY. "But everything can change very quickly with alcohol in the mix. As adults, we must do everything possible to make sure our kids – even as college students – are supported and encouraged to make good decisions, limit risks, and stay on a path to success."
College Drinking, Marijuana Use, and Motor Vehicle Crashes
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates more than 1,500 college students die each year from alcohol-related accidents and injuries, including motor vehicle crashes. In Texas, 28% of drivers in alcohol-related crashes and 25% of drunk drivers killed in fatal car crashes were age 25 or under. Even still, 12% of Texas college students report driving after drinking at least once in a month.
According to the CDC, the risk of being involved in a car crash also increases with marijuana use, which can impair coordination, distort perception, and lead to memory loss and difficulty in problem-solving.
Academic Performance
A full quarter of all students experience academic problems as a result of drinking – and binge drinking leads to even more severe challenges: Students who binge drink are five times more likely to miss class and six times more likely to perform badly on an exam or assignment.
Coordinated Response
Parents and campus officials play equal parts in keeping students safe and healthy. Research repeatedly shows that parents are the most effective influence on their children's decision-making, and maintaining open, honest communication with their kids – before and after leaving for college – can have a dramatic impact. Schools must have protective measures in place – and enforce them. According to TSCS, nearly 40% of students did not know if their school had any policies concerning student alcohol use, and more than half did not know if their school had a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. Schools must increase awareness of all resources available to students, as well as take active steps to enforce policies intended to protect students.
For more information on alcohol use trends among college students go to: https://txsdy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/TxSDY_Alcohol-Use-Trends-Among-College-Students.pdf and to learn more about college campus alcohol policies visit https://cap.txsdy.org.
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NEW YORK, Aug 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Firstleaf is No. 1725 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"We're honored to be recognized in Inc. 5000's list for the second year in a row," said Philip James, founder & CEO of Firstleaf. "Firstleaf's expertise in winemaking and technology allows us to offer the best wine selections for every consumer, from beginners to experts. We look forward to continuing to grow in this $70 billion wine market and offering wine that's personalized to each individual's taste."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Firstleaf is America's most personalized wine company that uses millions of data points to produce and curate each shipment of award-winning wine from around the world so that members can explore new bottles and discover new favorites tailored to their tastes. The company, which was founded by Philip James, a wine industry veteran and Oxford-educated chemist, offers a subscription service that unites the art and science of wine.
Firstleaf brings together proprietary technology, expert winemakers and a WSET-certified concierge team, to build a unique Wine Profile for each member and curate each shipment individually. With no preset packs or boxes, Firstleaf has over 82 million combinations of wines possible and 98% of its monthly boxes are unique. Its team of winemakers sample over 10,000 wines each year across 5 continents and 12 countries to select only the finest bottles. With more than 700,000 12-bottle cases sold last year, Firstleaf is the #1 trusted wine brand in consumer rankings. Nearly one million people have tried Firstleaf since the brand's inception.
Its wines have won over 2,800 awards, including over 300 90+ point scores, and 92% of its wines are award-winning. This year, Firstleaf was named one of Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies in the data science category and recognized as one of Wine Business Monthly's 50 Largest Wineries. This came on the heels of being named Wine Company of the Year in Winemaker Challenge International's 2021 wine competition, one of the only U.S. wine competitions judged exclusively by professional winemakers.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 3,223% Percent, GRO Receives Ranking No. 157 Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that GRO is No. 157 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"Being recognized as the #157 fastest-growing private company in America is an incredible achievement for the GRO team," says Matt Pavlick, President of GRO. "It is especially meaningful because our rapid growth was achieved virtually 100% organic, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication our team puts forth every single day to take care of our clients and deliver results."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
"Being able to show such growth over the last few years amid the economic hardships this country faced, has been quite a gratifying experience," said Justin Widmayer, VP of Agency Operations. "I'm very thankful for our clients who have put their trust in us to help grow their own businesses, and our team, whose devotion and talent continues to impress us every day. We are very fortunate to have such an incredible group of people at GRO that helped us make this possible."
Founded in 2018, GRO is an award-winning full-service digital marketing agency that helps scaling businesses win and retain clients. Whether it is a better diversification of advertising spending, tighter definition around a client's consumer profile, reducing the cost of acquiring new customers, or better controlling and managing the changing needs of an effective digital marketing program, GRO has an exceptional team capable of delivering in a very transparent, high touch service way. GRO was recently recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as the 157th fastest-growing private companies in America. Services offered include Google Advertising, Social Media Advertising, Programmatic Advertising, Web Design, Creative and Video Production.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Hach & Rose, LLP, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act (ASA) into law on May 24, 2022. The ASA creates a one-year lookback window for sexual assault survivors to bring a lawsuit against their abusers, provided the sexual assault occurred when they were 18 or older.
During the one-year lookback window, the time limit established by the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims will be lifted, allowing survivors to sue no matter how long ago the alleged sexual abuse occurred. The statute of limitations establishes a timeline of three years for civil sexual abuse claims. Still, many survivors cannot or do not report sexual abuse or assault within that time. Survivors might initially be hesitant to sue their abusers for various reasons, including shame, fear of retaliation, fear that police won't help, and fear of telling friends and family.
Survivors of sex crimes that occurred when the victim was at least 18 years old can begin filing lawsuits in November 2022, six months from the date the governor signed the legislation into law. The one-year lookback window will officially close in November 2023. The language in the ASA also ensures that the courts prioritize survivors' cases and that the courts adjudicate these civil actions in a timely manner.
The ASA applies to about 20 sex crimes listed in Penal Law Article 130. Crimes include sexual misconduct, rape, forcible touching, persistent sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, female genital mutilation, and predatory sexual assault.
"We're very excited to stand with adult survivors and support them through their journey of reclaiming their voice through litigation. We know how emotional the process can be, and are looking forward to vigorously prosecuting their claims," said Hillary Nappi, a lawyer at Hach & Rose.
The ASA is modeled after the Child Victims Act (CVA), another piece of legislation passed by the Legislature and signed into law in 2019. The CVA also created a one-year lookback window (which was extended to two years due to COVID-19) for survivors of childhood sexual assault.
Under the CVA, any person who was sexually assaulted or abused as a minor was allowed to sue their abuser during the lookback window, regardless of when the assault or abuse occurred. The act also revised the statute of limitations on civil child sex abuse claims, allowing survivors of child sexual abuse to take legal action in civil court up until age 55.
Another notable feature of the ASA includes a provision for civil actions against institutions or employers who may have been partly liable if a lawsuit had been brought within the statute of limitations. Survivors of sexual assault that occurred in the workplace or within the scope of their employment will be legally entitled to name employers as defendants in lawsuits.
While it remains to be seen how many adult survivors of sexual abuse will come forward and take legal action, the passage of the ASA is undoubtedly a notable victory for survivors.
At Hach & Rose, LLP, our New York sexual abuse lawyers are committed to protecting victims of sexual abuse. We will be ready to investigate your case and work to uncover whether the perpetrator or negligent third party could be held accountable through criminal charges, a civil lawsuit, or both. If you or a loved one suffered any form of sexual abuse, don't wait until it is too late to get justice. Call us at (646) 969-3383 or reach out to us online for a 100% free and confidential consultation.
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ALL-AGES FRIGHTFULLY FUN & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE BRINGS THE ENTIRE HOLIDAY TO LIFE IN ONE BEWITCHED EXPANSIVE PLACE
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Experiential Supply Co., an innovative experiential productions and attractions company that drives high profile viral destination experiences, and Fever, the global entertainment discovery platform, today announced the return of their groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience: Haunt O' Ween LA. The fully immersive spooktacular event will take place September 30th-October 31st, 2022 at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills, California. Hundreds of thousands of guests are expected to enjoy over 200,000 square feet of the most over-the-top, spooky fun, and authentic Halloween environments in the entire country. The state-of-the-art event also is expanding nationally this season with a new New Jersey location.
All Hallows Eve, by its very nature and origin, has always been communal - bringing people together for the shared escapade of turning fear into fun. Though the past two years have put a wrinkle in that, Haunt O' Ween's epic concept is one of the first in the country to put the entire holiday on display in one place - in one very vast and unique format.
Comprised of nine distinctive and wholly immersive worlds, Haunt O' Ween LA lets guests adventure through the massive grounds with thousands of photo ops, over 25 live character performers that they can engage and interact with, face painting, rides, games, trick-or-treating, dancing, and more. Additionally, there is no time limit, so guests are welcome to stay for hours and enjoy all the ghoulish mayhem.
New attractions for 2022 include: Dance Domes in Beyond The Grave Rave, more rides, games, and even more candy. The organizers have spent almost $1,000,000 on candy this year - all to trick and treat the attendees. Live music, stunt performances, and pumpkin carving will also thrill guests this year.
"We've worked very hard this year to put on the country's largest and most magical Halloween experience for all ages. Over 200,000 square feet of immersive thematics flooded with interactivity, all built on the foundation of Halloween – trick-or-treating, pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun," said Jasen Smith, Experiential Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer. "We cannot wait to welcome thousands of families in the Southern Cal and New Jersey area this year to our massive creation. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth this year!"
Experiential Supply was born in the entertainment industry, putting on large scale experiences for film studios in Hollywood. From themed interactive screenings to multimillion-dollar micro theme parks to promote theatrical releases, the events were always free to attend and promotional in nature. Once the pandemic hit, the company began creating their own experiences - Haunt O' Ween LA was born in October 2020. The original experience was designed as a drive-thru to make sure kids could still trick or treat. Cars would drive from house to house (that were built by the company) and candy was quite literally dumped into their cars. Similarly crafted events are their Christmas Wonderland and Sugar Rush - a candy-inspired Wonka-like world.
In 2021, Haunt O' Ween LA transformed into an in-person format, focusing on the engaging nature of Halloween and immersing guests in a myriad of activities. Over 100,000 attendees received over 3,000,000 pieces of candy.
"This is about families having a safe and incredibly fun place to enjoy the holiday and there's just nothing like it." adds Smith.
There will be plenty of food and beverages available so that families can enjoy a full night out. Past sponsorships include FX - What We Do in The Shadows, Warner Bros. Pictures The Witches, KiwiCo, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, Malibu Wines, and The Addams Family 2.
The Haunt O' Ween LA experience is brought to you by Experiential Supply and Fever, two experts in their fields. Combining their decades of experience, the companies have partnered to curate this innovative production while they continue to conquer and elevate the immersive space together.
Tickets start at $40. Tickets can be purchased at www.hauntoween.com. For a taste of all Haunt O' Ween LA has to offer, please visit: https://vimeo.com/627608821
Experiential Supply is an award-winning company to which the Hollywood film industry turns when it comes to creating large-scale, immersive experiences for such big budget movies as IT: Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie, Smallfoot, and more!
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping millions of people every week to discover the best experiences in their cities, with a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, festivals, to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.
Contact:
Shae Savin
Experiential Supply
732-691-8559
Info@experientialsupply.com
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ONE-OF-A-KIND ALL-AGES EVENT BRINGS HALLOWEEN TO LIFE IN ONE BEWITCHED EXPANSIVE PLACE
LOS ANGELES , Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Experiential Supply Co., an innovative experiential productions and attractions company that drives high profile viral destination experiences, and Fever, the global entertainment discovery platform, today announced their groundbreaking one-of-a-kind Halloween experience: Haunt O' Ween NJ will land in New Jersey this Halloween. The fully immersive spooktacular event will take place September 30th - October 31st, 2022 at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd. in Holmdel, New Jersey. Hundreds of thousands of guests are expected to enjoy over 200,000 square feet of the most over-the-top, spooky fun, and authentic Halloween environments in the entire country. The storied Southern Cal state-of-the-art event has chosen New Jersey to begin its national expansion.
All Hallows Eve, by its very nature and origin, has always been communal - bringing people together for the shared escapade of turning fear into fun. Though the past two years have put a wrinkle in that, Haunt O' Ween's epic concept is one of the first in the country to put the entire holiday on display in one place - in one very vast and unique format.
Comprised of nine distinctive and wholly immersive worlds, Haunt O' Ween NJ lets guests adventure through the massive grounds with thousands of photo ops, over 25 live character performers that they can engage and interact with, face painting, rides, games, trick-or-treating, dancing, and more. Additionally, there is no time limit, so guests are welcome to stay for hours and enjoy all the ghoulish mayhem.
Specialized attractions include: Dance Domes in Beyond The Grave Rave, rides, games, and an inordinate amount of candy. The organizers have spent almost $1,000,000 on candy - all to trick and treat the attendees. Additionally, live music, stunt performances, and pumpkin carving will also thrill New Jersey guests this year.
"We've worked very hard this year to put on the country's largest and most magical Halloween experience for all ages. Over 200,000 square feet of immersive thematics flooded with interactivity, all built on the foundation of Halloween – trick-or-treating, pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun," said Jasen Smith, Experiential Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer. "We cannot wait to welcome thousands of families in the Southern Cal and New Jersey area this year to our massive creation. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth this year!"
Experiential Supply was born in the entertainment industry, putting on large scale experiences for film studios in Hollywood. From themed interactive screenings to multimillion-dollar micro theme parks to promote theatrical releases, the events were always free to attend and promotional in nature. Once the pandemic hit, the company began creating their own experiences - Haunt O' Ween was born in October 2020. The original experience was designed as a drive-thru in the Los Angeles area to make sure kids could still trick or treat. Cars would drive from house to house (that were built by the company) and candy was quite literally dumped into their cars. Similarly crafted Southern California-based events are their Christmas Wonderland and Sugar Rush - a candy-inspired Wonka-like world.
In 2021, Haunt O' Ween transformed into an in-person format, focusing on the engaging nature of Halloween and immersing guests in a myriad of activities. Over 100,000 attendees received over 3,000,000 pieces of candy. Bringing the event to New Jersey in 2022 is part of its plan to offer this type of complete immersion to Halloween fans everywhere.
"This is about families having a safe and incredibly fun place to enjoy the holiday and there's just nothing like it." adds Smith.
There will be plenty of food and beverages available so that families can enjoy a full night out. Past sponsorships include FX - What We Do in The Shadows, Warner Bros. Pictures The Witches, KiwiCo, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, Malibu Wines, and The Addams Family 2.
Haunt O' Ween NJ is brought to you by Experiential Supply and Fever, two experts in their fields. Both teams have partnered to curate this production, bringing decades of experience in the sector while continuing to conquer and elevate the immersive space together. With its cutting-edge concept and constant innovation, Haunt O' Ween will continue to grow into a national phenomenon.
Tickets start at $40. Tickets can be purchased at www.hauntoween.com. For a taste of all Haunt O' Ween NJ has to offer, please visit: https://vimeo.com/627608821
Experiential Supply is an award-winning company to which the Hollywood film industry turns when it comes to creating large-scale, immersive experiences for such big budget movies as IT: Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie, Smallfoot, and more!
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping millions of people every week to discover the best experiences in their cities, with a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, festivals, to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.
Contact:
Shae Savin
Experiential Supply
732-691-8559
Info@experientialsupply.com
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hellas Construction installed a Matrix Helix® synthetic turf system used by the Houston Texans at their 100-yard indoor practice facility. The unique Houston Methodist Training Center mandates installation of a synthetic turf system, which also includes RealFill™ infill by Hellas.
Hellas has been the Preferred Turf of the Houston Texans since it was first installed at NRG Stadium in 2017. The multi-year partnership has allowed Hellas and the Texans to give back to the Houston community.
Previous Texans fields once removed from NRG Stadium have been installed at local schools in the Houston area including C.E. King High School, Yates High School, and Brazoswood High School.
Reed Seaton, Hellas Construction's CEO and President says, "It has been rewarding to see our work and our products perform well for the Texans and contribute to their success."
Matrix Helix has shape memory technology which curls each fiber to secure the infill to prevent migration and 'splash-out' for a uniform, aesthetically pleasing playing surface.
Hellas RealFill infill provides proper fiber support, energy restitution, enhanced shock absorption and rapid drainage to prevent compaction under heavy-use for consistent G-Max ratings over time.
The Texans will play on their Matrix Helix synthetic turf field at NRG Stadium in the fall of 2022 with several new uniforms to choose from. In the past the Texans have always worn steel blue helmets, but now on "Battle Red Day" in November, Houston will sport new red helmets to complete their look with red pants and red jerseys. The Texans will also don the traditional white and blue uniform combinations with the trademark blue helmet as well this season.
Hellas Construction Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas, is America's largest sports contractor specializing in the construction and installation of sports surfaces. The firm owns and operates its own heavy construction equipment staffed by specially trained and certified employee crews. Controlling the supply chain and workforce means that Hellas can complete any turf, track, or court project – start to finish- without delay. To learn more about Hellas visit www.hellasconstruction.com
The Houston Texans are an American professional football team based in Houston. The Texans compete in the National Football League as a member club of the American Football Conference South division and play their home games at NRG Stadium.
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Hellas Director of Communications
jpower@hellasconstruction.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology that dramatically reduces environmental impacts and recovers valuable resources, will be positively impacted by the federal investment tax credits (ITC's) contained in the climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Under the new biogas tax credit, the anaerobic digesters (AD) used by Bion's platform to produce methane from the waste, as well as the cleaning and conditioning equipment used to upgrade the biogas to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas, will be eligible for the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC). In addition, the bill provides ITCs for solar installations.
The solar tax credits in the Act substantially improve the economics of incorporating solar energy production into Bion's sustainable beef projects. Each 15,000-head beef module, such as those in the recently announced Ribbonwire LOI, will be comprised of barns with about 450,000 square feet (10.3 acres) of available roof space. Adding solar will increase module capex from approximately $43 million to $53 million, before the tax credit. Besides further reducing the carbon footprint of its sustainable beef, Bion believes that implementing its own solar energy production capacity in appropriate locations will provide operational flexibility and a hedge against potentially higher energy costs in the future.
The combined AD and solar costs represent approximately 45 percent of the total project capex of approximately $53 million, so the ITC will effectively reduce costs by $7.2 million per project. In addition, Bion believes the tax credit may also apply to investment in the specialized barns and manure collection system needed to handle the waste and prepare it for processing once regulations are promulgated clarifying the provisions. If so, that would increase the portion of the combined capex benefitting from the Act to approximately 80 percent of total capex, reducing project costs by $12.7 million.
The Act also simplifies the procedure for project owners to monetize the tax credits. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, "The law is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build critical infrastructure, to protect communities from wildfire and extreme heat and to drive climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy initiatives nationwide."
Bill O'Neill, Bion's CEO, said, "The IRA's climate provisions are a big win for the environment, livestock agriculture, and the consumer. The livestock industry is faced with some very real and fundamental challenges, especially beef. Those same challenges also represent transformational opportunities to improve outcomes in all aspects of the beef supply chain: producers, consumers, animal welfare, and environmental and economic sustainability. We very much look forward to embracing that challenge and leading the transition to truly sustainable beef production."
About Bion: Bion's patented third generation technology was designed to largely mitigate the environmental impacts of large-scale livestock production and deliver a USDA-certified sustainable product to the consumer. The platform simultaneously recovers high-value environmentally friendly fertilizer coproducts and renewable energy that increase revenues. Bion's 3G Tech platform can create a pathway to economic and environmental sustainability with 'win-win' benefits for at least a premium sector of the $175 billion U.S. livestock industry and the consumer. For more information, see Bion's website at https://bionenviro.com.
This material includes forward-looking statements based on management's current reasonable business expectations. In this document, the words 'will', 'would', 'may', 'believe(s)', and similar expressions identify certain forward-looking statements. These statements are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Section 27A of the Securities act of 1933, as amended. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from expected outcomes.
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SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rewarded engagement company Influence Mobile today announced it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. With a ranking of 534, the company cemented its spot in the top 11 percent of the country's most successful private companies.
Led by Founder and CEO Daniel Todd, Influence Mobile has scaled rapidly since 2018, seeing a three-year revenue growth rate of 1,171 percent. Influence Mobile is transforming a part of the mobile ecosystem that has largely remained untapped: rewards through advertising. As one of the only rewarded engagement providers, Influence Mobile has a proven track record of success both supporting app developers and publishers like Scopely, Playtika and Peak Games as well as mobile gamers looking to earn high-value rewards.
"The company's success is a tribute to our outstanding employees who are committed to innovation and ensuring our players and clients receive tremendous value from working with us," said Todd. We are well-poised for explosive growth as we start our global expansion this summer and introduce new features such as rewarded surveys, which will debut by the end of 2022. We are excited to see where we go from here!"
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Founded in 2012, Influence Mobile is a rewarded gaming platform that entices and nurtures high-value mobile gamers by engaging them with relevant rewards. With its owned and operated apps, including Rewarded Play, the GooglePlay Store's top rewarded gaming app in the US, Influence Mobile boasts a community of highly-engaged players that create ongoing value for its growing list of clients.
For more information about Influence Mobile, visit www.influencemobile.com.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc.
For more information, visit www.inc.com. For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Israel Corporation Ltd. (TASE: ILCO) ("IC") announced today its second quarter results for the period ending June 30, 2022.
Selected Financial Figures for the second Quarter and 2022:
Debt Balances and Liquidity at the IC Headquarters Level1
As of June 30, 2022, total financial liabilities1 were $1,117 million, and investments in liquid assets amounted to $645 million, of which $8 are pledged deposits.
Net debt1 as of June 30, 2022, totaled $556 million. The net debt includes the fair value of derivative transactions, which increases the economic value of the financial liabilities in the amount of $5 million, and the fair value of the Bazan call options2 which increases the economic value of the financial liabilities by $19 million. As of March 31, 2022, the net debt1 was $686m.
Additional updates
On April 17, 2022, IC engaged in an agreement with the Hagag Group Real Estate Entrepreneurship Ltd. for the sale of shares of Bazan Group, Pursuant to the Agreement and subject to its conditions precedent*3. IC has undertaken to sell 16.687% of Bazan's issued share capital.
Immediately after the completion of the transaction, IC Board of Directors intends to distribute, as a cash dividend, 50% of the transaction proceeds subject to any law and to the criteria for the distribution of a dividend.
IC Total Assets, Net
About Israel Corporation
Israel Corporation Ltd. (TASE: ILCO) ("IC") is a reputable public investment company, which owns and invests in high quality companies with established managements and go-to markets.
In November 2019, IC announced its updated strategy, IC plans to expand its portfolio through new investments.
IC current core holdings include c.44% stake in ICL Group (NYSE:ICL, TASE:ICL), a c.24% stake in the Bazan Group (TASE:ORL) and c.18% stake in AKVA Group (OB:AKVA). IC is publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the ticker ILCO and is included in the TA-35 Index.
For further information on IC, see IC's publicly available filings, which can be found on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange website at http://maya.tase.co.il.
Please also see IC company website http://www.israelcorp.com for additional information.
Convenience Translation
The financial information found in this press release is an English summary based on the original Hebrew financial statements and is solely for the convenience of the reader. The binding version is the original in Hebrew.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which may not materialize and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are not under the control of IC, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the disclosures.
Investor Relations Contacts
Idan Hizki
Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations
Tel: +972 3 684 4500
idanh@israelcorp.com
1 Israel Corp and its wholly owned and controlled headquarter companies.
2 On November 11, 2021, IC completed a share sale of 9% of Bazan Group to qualified investors for ~$85m together with options for
additional stake of 7.3%, granted to the investors for no consideration, with exercise price of NIS 1.15, adjusted for dividends, with maturity of 22 months. Currently IC holds c. 24% in Bazan
3 For more details, please refer to IC immediate report dated April 17, 2022
4 As of June 30, 2022.
5 On March 9, 2022, IC completed a sale of ~1.6% ICL outstanding shares to international and Israeli institutional investors, post the sale IC holds 44.1% in ICL
6 Based on price per share of NIS 1.035 (adjusted to dividend) based on agreement to sale 16.687% of Bazan shares to Hagag Group. Remaining shares are according to closing price as of June 30, 2022.
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The purpose-built solution will help companies easily upgrade their conference room tech for the hybrid workplace
CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabra and Lenovo are expanding their collaboration to offer a seamless, easy to use meeting room system optimized for use with Microsoft Teams Rooms – the Jabra PanaCast 50 Room System. The purpose-built, modular room kit provides companies looking to upgrade their meeting room technology for the hybrid working world with enhanced business productivity and collaboration capabilities. The plug-and-play full room system is a first from Jabra and is certified for and preloaded with Teams Rooms software.
The system features the Jabra PanaCast 50 and Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Kit. The PanaCast 50 offers innovative 180-degree Panoramic-4K video and works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams Rooms' front row layout to make hybrid meetings more inclusive and engaging. Lenovo's ThinkSmart Core Kit includes the ThinkSmart Core and the ThinkSmart Controller, a 10.1inch, 10-point touch HD display that allows users to initiate and control meetings, as well as share content and work with colleagues working remotely.
"The typical meeting is not what it used to be, and it's time for meeting room technology to catch up," said Aurangzeb Khan, SVP of Intelligent Vision Systems at Jabra. "We're delighted to unite the PanaCast 50's unique capabilities with Lenovo's innovative solutions to equip offices with solutions to foster inclusive and interactive meetings for everyone, regardless of where they are. The system works at the touch of a button and can connect employees seamlessly whether they're in-person or connecting from home."
"The shift to hybrid work has undoubtedly led to more demand for video enabled conference rooms, which is why we're working with companies like Jabra and Lenovo to develop purpose-built Microsoft Teams Rooms," said Albert Kooiman, Senior Director of Microsoft Teams Devices Partner Engineering and Certification. "Bringing together Jabra and Lenovo's hardware with Microsoft Teams software allows users to experience key Teams features such as front row and Intelligent Camera, both for those in the meeting room and remote."
The new product bundle provides everything needed to set up a Teams Room. The Jabra PanaCast 50's 180-degree view allows for every attendee to be seen, no matter where they're sitting. This is further amplified by Dynamic Composition, an intelligent camera technology Jabra co-developed with Microsoft and released earlier this year. It helps to bridge the gap between in-person and remote meeting participants by providing a close-up view of in-room participants when they speak.
Lenovo's ThinkSmart Core is powered by an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® processor and delivers connectivity to support any meeting room configuration. Its understated yet stylish design means it can be placed discreetly, and it has ports to support multiple audio and visual accessories, along with integrated cable management. The ThinkSmart Controller's easy-to-use Teams Rooms interface makes it ideal for meetings and collaboration. It has Integrated Infrared sensors that detect when participants enter the room and automatically turns the system on and off.
"We're excited to collaborate with Jabra to provide businesses with a way to bring their conference rooms into the hybrid work era," said Shannon MacKay, General Manager of Worldwide Smart Collaboration Business, Lenovo. "Combining the power of our ThinkSmart Core solution with the Jabra PanaCast 50's intelligent video system and Microsoft Teams Rooms technology will allow us to empower users to have more productive and inclusive meetings no matter where attendees are located."
Building on the initial offering made available in EMEA last year, this joint-offering will be the latest full Teams Rooms system from Jabra. It will be available to order from September 15th 2022.
More information on the Jabra PanaCast 50 Room System website.
About Jabra
Jabra is a world leading brand in audio, video, and collaboration solutions – engineered to empower consumers and businesses. Proudly part of the GN Group, we are committed to letting people hear more, do more, and be more than they ever thought possible. Jabra engineering excellence leads the way, building on 150 years of pioneering work within GN. This allows us to create integrated tools for contact centers, offices, and collaboration that help professionals work more productively from anywhere; and true wireless headphones and earbuds that let consumers better enjoy calls, music, and media. GN, founded in 1869, operates in 100 countries and delivers innovation, reliability, and ease of use. GN employs more than 7,000 people and in 2021 reported annual revenue of DKK 15.8bn. GN Audio accounts for DKK 10.4bn. GN makes life sound better and is Nasdaq Copenhagen listed.
www.jabra.com
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General Admission, VIP, and Special Packages Available For Automotive Enthusiasts and Car Shoppers
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Presenting an extensive array of automotive attractions and unparalleled opportunities for comparison and on-site test drive experiences, the Los Angeles Auto Show® today announced that tickets are on sale. The 115th edition of the annual show will run from November 18 to 27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Spanning more than one million square feet of indoor and outdoor space, the show will unite the global automotive world, underscoring its position as the must-attend event for those with a passion for "all things automotive."
The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show will welcome the return of many of the auto industry's premier brands displaying cars, crossovers, SUVs, trucks and more. Show-goers will see newly introduced domestic and import models, concepts and historically significant collector cars, tracing the past, present and future of many brands.
Reaffirming its position at the epicenter of the nation's electric vehicle landscape and the capital of car culture, the Los Angeles Auto Show will showcase the newest entries in the ever-growing world of electrification. This will include established manufacturers as well as new brands, some of which are rooted in Southern California.
With EV consideration rising, the Los Angeles Auto Show will provide car shoppers extraordinary access and an up-close true sense of the latest electric vehicles via numerous indoor and outdoor driving tracks situated throughout the show. Test-drives and rides will also be available for gas-powered cars, SUVs and trucks.
As always, the event will offer show-goers a seemingly endless selection of auto-themed attractions encompassing the Southern California lifestyle and its impact on the automotive world. This will include displays honoring the show's 115-year history, multiple motorsports exhibits, micro-mobility and more.
True to its deep roots in the automotive styling and aftermarket world, the popular "Garage" area will feature the latest in products, accessories, special builds and performance accessories from popular brands.
"From design and innovation to cultural trends, the impact of Southern California on the automotive landscape is profound," said Los Angeles Auto Show President Terri Toennies. "This will be consistently reflected in all aspects of our 2022 Show, as evidenced by the sheer volume of cars and selection of attractions for our guests to experience. We look forward to welcoming automotive enthusiasts, families and new car shoppers in November."
The Los Angeles Auto Show will again be cashless this year; tickets can be purchased online at laautoshow.com/tickets or at on-site ticketing kiosks with a credit or bank card. Individual tickets, family and VIP packages include:
- Any Day General Admission Tickets: Adult $22, Senior $12, Child $6
- VIP Early Entry on Saturdays and Sundays: Adult $45, Senior $24, Child $12
- VIP Guided Tours on Select Weekdays and Weekends: Adult $100, Child $45
- Wednesday/Thursday Thanksgiving Family Four-Packs: $65
Special programs and ticketing options for military personnel and first responders are also available. For groups of 20 or more, please contact the Los Angeles Auto Show directly for group ticket pricing.
For additional information, please visit laautoshow.com.
About the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®)
Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®) is widely recognized as one of the most influential shows globally. Reflective of its location, the show celebrates the love affair Angelenos have with their cars and offers a global platform to industry technology and innovation, synonymous with California.
The show runs for 10 full days over the Thanksgiving period and is a must-attend destination for many industry influencers, car enthusiasts and families wanting to enjoy a day out over the holiday season. Held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the LA Auto Show contributes several hundred million dollars to the local economy, stimulates the local job market, and is the number one revenue generator for the LA Convention Center.
Taking place on November 17, AutoMobility LA media and industry day will include a range of groundbreaking industry announcements and reveals. Doors open to the public November 18-27. LA Auto Show is owned and operated by ANSA Productions. To receive the latest show news and information, follow the LA Auto Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and sign up for alerts at laautoshow.com.
For press inquiries, email Jeff Perlman at media@laautoshow.com.
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Boster brings global healthcare experience with roles across firms including Cigna, Humana and Mercer
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton welcomes Barry Boster as Vice President and Producer to the firm's Nashville office.
An industry leader for nearly three decades, Boster has worked for impressive global healthcare firms including Cigna, Humana and Mercer. Beginning as an Underwriter, he advanced his career through promotions, having held roles in client management, business development and overall market leadership.
While at Humana, where he spent nearly 18 years of his career, Boster consistently achieved Presidential Council status, ranking him in the top 20% highest achieving salespeople and sales leaders in the organization, nationwide. He joins Lockton with an entrepreneurial mindset and deep focus on partnering with employers to assist them in managing through their human capital challenges, as well as managing the overall risks these organizations face.
"I was drawn to Lockton's culture and focus on the customer," said Boster. "Lockton's tools and resources are differentiators in the industry and allow us to work closely with employers to deliver solutions, which help manage the many risks they face in this challenging environment."
"Welcoming Barry to the Nashville team will enhance our leadership from a client and recruitment perspective," said Brian Roberts, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Midwest. "We look forward to his success with the firm."
At Lockton, Boster will work across all industries. He holds impressive relationships in Tennessee, but his reach expands beyond, into Kentucky and the other surrounding states. He holds both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Belmont University where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Master of Business Administration.
ABOUT LOCKTON
Lockton is the world's largest privately held brokerage firm that provides insurance, risk management, employee benefits and retirement consulting services. What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 7,500 Associates doing business in over 125 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For over three decades, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."
To view and apply for open positions in Lockton's Nashville office visit lockton.com/careers
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Jay Brown joins as the first President in the Tennessee market for Lockton
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton welcomes Jay Brown to the firm's Nashville and Memphis offices as President, where he will focus on all areas of growth for Lockton.
With an impressive 25 year track record for helping his clients succeed and growing businesses, Jay joins as the first President in the Tennessee market for Lockton.
In his role, he will be responsible for culture, performance and business growth. Jay will also oversee client relationships, guide service teams, and advise global businesses on human capital and risk management strategies.
"I'm excited to hit the ground running and help Lockton strengthen their presence in the Tennessee market," said Jay. "I'll work alongside my clients to find creative solutions for their most pressing business concerns."
"As Lockton Tennessee's first President, we look forward to creating an environment for Jay to lead this dynamic team towards success," said Brian Roberts, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Midwest. "A successful team leads to successful clients, which is always our top priority."
Jay is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and alumni of the Nashville Health Care Council Fellows.
ABOUT LOCKTON
Lockton is the world's largest privately held brokerage firm that provides insurance, risk management, employee benefits and retirement consulting services. What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 7,500 Associates doing business in over 125 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For over three decades, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."
To view and apply for open positions in Lockton's Nashville office visit lockton.com/careers
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Ultimate MS Treatment Guide provides an innovative and easy-to-use digital platform to access disease-modifying therapy information
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to announce the launch of the Ultimate MS Treatment Guide – a unique and comprehensive tool to help people with multiple sclerosis learn about the different FDA-approved disease-modifying therapies. This online resource for the MS community, which can be accessed at www.MStreatmentguide.org, has been developed by MSAA in collaboration with Wondros, a global creative agency.
For those with MS, determining which disease-modifying therapy one should choose can be a complicated process. The Ultimate MS Treatment Guide is designed to provide the MS community with an easy-to-follow, step-by-step tool for understanding, comparing, and ultimately selecting the most appropriate disease-modifying treatment, in conjunction with one's physician.
The Ultimate MS Treatment Guide provides detailed information about each disease-modifying therapy, including a Quick Facts section; the type of MS for which each treatment is FDA-approved; the mechanism of action for each treatment; potential benefits; and possible side effects. Additional features of this innovative tool include a user-friendly comparison option, allowing one to easily select two or more treatments and, with the click of a button, view side-by-side charts outlining the specifics for each medication.
Educational videos from leading healthcare professionals accompany each treatment-specific webpage, allowing viewers to hear directly from an expert in the field of multiple sclerosis. Another unique and meaningful feature of the Ultimate MS Treatment Guide includes videos from patient advocates discussing topics such as starting a disease-modifying therapy, having to change therapies, the importance of advocating for oneself, and helpful tips to manage one's MS, among other important topics.
"We are fortunate to have a significant number of FDA-approved disease-modifying therapies available for the MS community, yet at the same time, determining the right treatment option can be a very complicated and overwhelming experience," says Gina Ross Murdoch, MSAA President and CEO. "We are proud to offer the Ultimate MS Treatment Guide to help people with MS navigate the complex landscape of MS, along with their physician, as part of the shared decision-making process. Having an online tool to access the many details associated with each treatment, in addition to videos from healthcare professionals and patient advocates, provides the MS community with another resource to help improve lives today."
MSAA's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Barry Hendin has played a critical role in the development of this very special online tool and is enthusiastic about the many benefits it provides. "I personally have never seen an online tool that so easily presents each FDA-approved treatment for MS," Dr. Hendin explains. "As a neurologist who specializes in MS, I am keenly aware of the complexities involved with choosing the right disease-modifying therapy for individuals with MS. Known as shared decision-making, we now are in a time when the patient and the doctor work together in learning about and selecting the best treatment option – taking many factors into account such as route and frequency of administration, benefits versus risks, plus lifestyle and personal preferences. MSAA's Ultimate MS Treatment Guide is an innovative tool that will be of tremendous assistance to both doctors and patients alike."
To learn more about MSAA's Ultimate MS Treatment Guide, please visit: www.MStreatmentguide.org
MSAA's Ultimate MS Treatment Guide is made possible through the generous support of Janssen Neuroscience, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Genentech, Novartis, and Sanofi.
For more information about MSAA's programs, including the Ultimate MS Treatment Guide, please contact Andrea L. Griffin, VP of Communications & Marketing at (800) 532-7667, ext. 123 or via email at agriffin@mymsaa.org.
About MSAA
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national nonprofit organization and leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support. MSAA provides free programs and services, such as: a Helpline with trained specialists; award-winning publications, including, The Motivator magazine; educational videos, webinars, and research updates; a mobile phone app, My MS Manager™; safety and mobility equipment products; cooling accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; MRI funding; My MSAA Community, a peer-to-peer online support forum; MS Conversations blog; a clinical trial search tool; podcasts; and more. For additional information, please visit www.mymsaa.org or call (800) 532-7667.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. MS damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves of the CNS, and can potentially injure the nerves as well. This damage causes reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. Common MS symptoms include visual problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and coordination, depression and cognitive issues, and various levels of impaired mobility. The prevalence of multiple sclerosis is estimated at nearly one million people nationwide and most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 50. MS is not contagious and researchers continue to look for both a cause and a cure.
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FDA issues final rule opening the market to over-the-counter devices, broadening choices for millions of Americans who need hearing help
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of American adults with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon have more choices in hearing aids, and the ability to get them without seeing a doctor or hearing care professional first. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) – the leading voice for the growing number of Americans with hearing loss – calls the step a win for millions of adults who have hearing loss and may have been waiting to get the help they need.
The FDA on August 16 issued the final rule for how over-the-counter hearing aids will be sold to consumers, and devices are expected to be available within the coming months. HLAA advocated for consumer protection pieces in the rule, including a clear return policy and labeling on cellphone connectivity.
HLAA is providing free resources available for anyone considering over-the-counter hearing aids at hearingloss.org/OTC.
"We are hopeful that over-the-counter options will inspire some to take a first step to treat their hearing loss sooner. Ultimately this can mean a better quality of life, and avoiding the increased risk of dementia, falls and isolation associated with untreated hearing loss," says HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley.
It's expected that the new over-the-counter class of hearing aids – recommended only for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss – will be significantly less expensive than those currently on the market which can average thousands of dollars a pair.
Forty-eight million Americans have hearing loss, and most never get diagnosed or treated. Cost and stigma are common barriers, even though untreated hearing loss is linked with other serious illnesses, isolation and even poor job performance. Hearing loss is often progressive, and HLAA thinks OTC products could inspire some people to get help earlier in the process, when they notice hearing changes in certain situations.
"This is an exciting step, but it's still important to remember there's no one-size-fits-all approach to hearing loss. For many, a hearing care professional will still be a part of an effective treatment plan. But opening more options is a big step in the right direction, for a growing problem that affects 1 in 7 Americans," says Kelley.
HLAA also urges all Americans to get their hearing checked, and not to wait to get treated, no matter what option you choose. HLAA provides ongoing advocacy, resources, and support to empower people to live full lives with hearing loss.
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation's leading organization representing the growing number of people with hearing loss in the U.S. Its mission is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy.
HLAA was instrumental in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) more than 30 years ago, and still fights for the rights of people with hearing loss at local and national levels and offers support online and in chapters across the country.
Walk4Hearing events raise awareness and funds in cities across the country and offer support to families dealing with hearing loss. HLAA also publishes Hearing Life magazine and other news and important resources at hearingloss.org.
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301.657.2248 ext. 109
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Pomelo launches a new type of credit card that enables families in the US to extend their credit abroad while avoiding expensive remittance fees – an industry first
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomelo announced a Series Seed of $20 million in venture capital and $50m in warehouse facility for a total of $70m in seed financing, and is the first company to combine credit and international money transfer. Pomelo also announced its official launch and availability to serve its first corridor, the Philippines. Keith Rabois at Founders Fund as well as Kevin Hartz, Co-Founder of Xoom and General Partner, at A* Capital led the round with Afore Capital, Xfund, Josh Buckley, the Chainsmokers, and the Weeknd also investing in the round.
"Pomelo is on a mission to change how international money transfer fundamentally works," said Eric Velasquez Frenkiel, Pomelo founder and CEO. "Our goal is to help our customers establish their financial future here in the United States by building positive credit history with their existing remittance obligations, and to financially include their loved ones in emerging economies with access to modern financial instruments. For many of our customers, Pomelo is their first credit card here in the US and the very first card for their loved ones overseas."
Frenkiel brings entrepreneurship and engineering experience from his previous work at other startups. Prior to founding Pomelo, he co-founded Singlestore, now valued at over $1 billion, which he led as CEO from 2011 to 2017. A graduate of Stanford University's School of Engineering and early engineer at Meta, Frenkiel was previously named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list of technology innovators for Singlestore. Frenkiel founded Pomelo after many years of experiencing the challenges of money transfer firsthand.
The company also announced its official launch and availability of the product to serve the US-Philippines corridor. After several months in private beta, customers love the fact that the product is both free and personally beneficial.
"It's been a game changer for me. Pomelo is so much easier than sending money, and the instant feedback on my family's spending gives me peace of mind," said John Simbajon, a physical therapist who sends money to three family members in Bohol, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines with Pomelo. "We've saved money with the real-time exchange rates and no transfer fees. Pomelo makes me the 'bank' for my family."
"When it comes down to it, banking is about trust," said Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank president and CEO. "Pomelo is weaving together expertise in financial technology with a true focus on the people at the heart of its business. Pomelo gives U.S. immigrants and their families an opportunity to build a financial future, which is why we were eager to be involved."
"It's amazing to me that something like Pomelo doesn't already exist," said Abel Tesfaye, also known as the Weeknd, who invested in the seed round. "Pomelo's focus on connecting families across borders and doing what's right by their customers is both powerful and refreshing. Investing in a company like that was a no-brainer."
Product
The Pomelo Mastercard is issued by Coastal Community Bank, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International, and features a mobile app available on both Android and iOS. U.S. citizens and permanent residents 18 years and older can apply for the Pomelo Mastercard and invite their loved ones abroad to join their family plan. Pomelo sends their loved ones a virtual card instantly and a physical card via courier delivery, enabling the convenience of shopping online and swiping at checkout instead of handling cash.
Pomelo ensures customers get the best real-time exchange rate for each purchase made with the Pomelo Mastercard, eliminating the need for tedious price hunting. Unlike traditional money transfer services that can charge up to 6% in transfer fees, Pomelo is paid by the merchant via interchange and daily foreign exchange rates, eliminating transfer fees for its customers.
For those with low or no credit, the company offers a secured version of their Pomelo Mastercard, which allows customers to establish or build credit with the funds they would normally remit.
"Establishing credit is critical to financial wellness in the U.S., but it is often challenging for new Americans," says Frenkiel. "Even when financial activity is conducted responsibly, individuals remain credit invisible unless it can be reflected on their credit score. Pomelo makes it possible to not only save up to several hundred dollars per year, but to be rewarded for helping family. That makes Pomelo a win-win outcome for our customers."
To apply for the Pomelo Mastercard, visit www.pomelo.com.
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ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Bariatric Group (NYBG), the nationally renowned bariatric practice with the country's most accomplished bariatric surgeons establishes NYBG Veins and opens 2 offices in Nassau and Westchester County, New York. Utilizing NYBG methodology of combining the latest technology, talent, and experience, NYBG Veins was developed to diagnose and treat chronic venous diseases such as varicose veins, spider veins and venous insufficiency.
NYBG Veins will be led by accomplished Interventional Radiologist Dr. Jiyong Ahn. Dr. Ahn brings over 20 years of diverse experiences in diagnostic and interventional vascular radiology. Combining minimally invasive image-guided techniques with specialized training in phlebology, Dr. Ahn and his team can provide patients with customized vein treatment plans with reduced risks, less pain, and faster recovery.
"I am proud to be part of the NYBG Veins team," says Dr. Ahn. "We can provide best-in-class techniques to treat vein disorders in a patient friendly environment. Venous diseases present symptoms like cramping, pain, swelling, heaviness, itching, and throbbing with accompanying skin changes. If left untreated, it can lead to more serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. Discussing your concerns with a vein specialist is the first step in addressing the condition."
Vein disease can be contributed to several factors such as genetics, age, gender, pregnancies, obesity and even a job that involves standing for extended periods of time. Founder of NYBG, Dr. Shawn Garber explains why it was essential to develop NYBG Veins and provide resources to address vein disease, especially for those who are symptomatic and overweight. "Extra weight increases venous pressure and causes veins to stretch, dilate and bulge. Patients should consult a qualified vein specialist who has the skill and experience to properly address the condition, alleviate pain, and improve health outcomes."
The advanced treatment options available at NYBG Veins include Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), Radiofrequency Ablations, a consistently direct heat treatment that collapses the damaged vein, thereby redirecting blood flow to healthy veins, and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, which seals off the unhealthy vein.
NYBG Veins is an affiliate of the New York Bariatric Group, the recognized leader in bariatric surgical procedures that elevate the standard of treatment with the most recently developed, innovative technologies and surgical techniques. NYBG Veins is committed to providing patients minimally invasive venous treatments that result in healthier legs.
NYBG Veins accepts most major insurances. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 888-8-NYVEINS or visit StopObesityForLife.com
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova Space a subsidiary of Pure Capital Solutions (OTC: PCST), and Space Prize have awarded the winners of the NYC Space Prize Challenge individual scholarships for the Nova Space Professional Development Program. Both organizations are passionate about diversifying and democratizing the space industry and have committed themselves to assisting STEM students from marginalized communities by offering programs and scholarships that pave the way for exciting careers in the growing space economy.
The unique collaboration between Nova Space and Space Prize supports national efforts to ensure that the space economy of the future is supported by a diverse workforce that includes underrepresented and minority communities. New projects currently under development from Nova Space include a K-12 space training program that supports creating a diverse pipeline of space professionals.
Nova Space's courses use proven learning science techniques to speed students to competency across the major mission areas for space-launch systems and understand concepts from spacecraft systems to environmental monitoring.
Completing the program gives learners the edge to stand out in the job market with digital credentials verifying skills crucial to success in today's space economy!
Nova Space's professional course is an excellent opportunity to launch individuals from all backgrounds into the space industry. The series design of courses is set to a new standard for baseline knowledge and professional development within the Space Ecosystem.
If you are excited about developing a career in the space industry, this opportunity is an excellent way to help you kickstart your dream.
Since 2006, Pure Capital Solutions, Inc has been assisting small to medium sized businesses by investment and consulting. We have provided short-term financing, factoring, loans and consulting using our diverse expertise. We also directly invest in our subsidiaries and help them grow. Learn more by visiting purecapitalsolution.com.
Nova Space is a professional development company aimed at bridging the space industry's skills gap by offering virtual, asynchronous, and interactive space professional courseware to individuals from all backgrounds and to organizations that want to enhance their recruiting, training, and retention efforts to become more efficient and proficient within the growing space ecosystem. Our Space Professional Course offers prospective students and professionals a comprehensive and standardized foundation in space operations and astronautics and is designed to keep students engaged and prepare them to collaborate with other space professionals within the industry. Learn more by visiting novaspaceinc.com and view our demonstration video.
Space Prize was founded by Roman Chiporukha, Co-founder of Space VIP. Space Prize seeks to promote universal space literacy and inspire the next generation of private astronauts by connecting private citizens with a thrilling range of astronaut, earthanaut and aquanaut experiences.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OIG) ("Orbital") and Mangan, Inc. ("Mangan") today announced that they have entered into an asset purchase agreement (the "Agreement") under which Orbital will sell its Houston, Texas gas business, Orbital Gas Systems North America Inc. ("Orbital NA") to Mangan.
Effective immediately, Mangan will assume operations of Orbital's North American gas business. Under the terms of the agreement, OIG will maintain ownership and control of its proprietary VE Technology and related products.
"This transaction is the final step in Orbital Infrastructure Group's transformation into a diversified infrastructure services company as we move forward with an aggressive and disciplined strategy to tap into the increasing secular demand trends across the electric power, telecommunications, and renewable industries," said Jim O'Neil, Vice Chairman and CEO of Orbital. "I want to thank the employees of Orbital Gas Systems NA for their past service to OIG and congratulate Mangan for completing this compelling, strategic transaction."
Amin Solehjou, Mangan's CEO stated, "We are very excited about this strategic acquisition and the value it brings to our customers. Coupled with our strong North American presence in providing Specialty Engineering services to many of our customers in the Industrial Market, this acquisition adds meaningful turn-key capabilities towards solving our client's environmental compliance as well as on-line process measurement challenges."
About Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc.
Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: OIG) is a diversified infrastructure services platform, providing engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to customers in three operating segments; electric power, telecommunications, and renewables.
Beginning in April 2021, Orbital Infrastructure Group transformed its infrastructure strategy with the acquisitions of GTS and Front Line Power Construction, the company's telecommunications and electric power segment platforms, as well as three synergistic "tuck in" acquisitions (IMMCO, Inc, Full Moon Telecom, and Coax Fiber Solutions) and the divestiture of its legacy Orbital Gas Systems business. The Company is now positioned to profitably grow its infrastructure services platform for years to come, organically and through synergistic acquisitions to capitalize on strong multi-year end market drivers in the industries we serve.
Orbital Infrastructure Group is dedicated to maximizing shareholder value, by striving to exceed our customers' expectations, building a diverse workforce, and making a positive difference in the lives of our employees and the communities in which we operate, and contributing to reducing the carbon footprint through the services we provide.
For more information please visit: http://www.orbitalenergygroup.co
About Mangan, Inc.
Mangan Inc. is a nationally-recognized Specialty Engineering, Automation and Integration Company providing a full-range of services for the Refining, Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Renewable Energy, Chemicals and Life Sciences Industries.
These Services include Automation, Design, Engineering, Control System Integration, Specialty Power and Distribution, Safety Instrumented Systems, Software Solutions, SCADA, Safety Lifecycle Management, Commissioning, Compliance, SmartPlant Instrumentation, Process Analyzers/CEMS Solutions, Project and Construction Management expertise.
For more information please visit: www.manganinc.com
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Acumatica Accelerates SEACOM's Decision-making Processes and Enables International Growth
KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acumatica, the world's fastest-growing cloud ERP company, has provided SEACOM, the Pan-African telecommunications provider, with the tools necessary to realise its ambitious growth plans and deliver high-speed internet connectivity around the world.
SEACOM launched Africa's first broadband submarine cable system along the continent's eastern and southern coasts in 2009. Today, SEACOM owns Africa's most extensive ICT data infrastructure – which includes multiple subsea cables, a continent-wide IP-MPLS network, and metro fibre in major African cities. This, and a comprehensive suite of scalable communications and cloud solutions, makes the company a leading partner for businesses, network carriers, and service providers across Africa.
SEACOM has grown rapidly in recent years on the back of a strategy to provide cloud and communication services across Africa. As it acquired other entities, SEACOM leaders noticed an opportunity to transform its accounting systems. Decision makers knew it was time to look for cloud-based software that could streamline accounting tasks, save employees time, and enable the company to scale. The new system also needed to be capable of handling multiple currencies and a high influx of transactions.
After implementing Acumatica's cloud ERP solution, SEACOM's accounting team were able to automate accounting tasks and saved 15-20% of their time. The new solution also provides real-time data visibility and enhanced decision-making over accounting systems, which will support the company's future growth and expansion plans.
"Acumatica has undoubtedly supported SEACOM's rapid expansion," said William Wilbraham, Head of Finance Planning and Excellence at SEACOM. "We've deployed Acumatica to several acquired companies in the last five months, so we know we can easily get new companies up and running on the platform very quickly."
SEACOM now has many of its acquired companies running on Acumatica – all with multiple divisions and currencies. The integrations have been seamless, which gives SEACOM confidence for future acquisitions.
"SEACOM's mission to give countries around the world access to high-speed internet inspires us and aligns perfectly with the values and goals of our AcumatiCares program," said John Case, chief executive officer at Acumatica. "It has been a pleasure to support SEACOM through their growth milestones and help the team embrace modern technologies that enable their operations to run smoothly and efficiently."
Learn more about how Acumatica cloud ERP has enabled SEACOM's expansion here.
Acumatica Cloud ERP provides the best business management solution for transforming your company to thrive in the new digital economy. Built on a future-proof platform with open architecture for rapid integrations, scalability, and ease of use, Acumatica delivers unparalleled value to small and midmarket organizations. Connected Business. Delivered. For more information, visit www.acumatica.com.
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D'Orazio to lead industrial imaging arm of SHINE
JANESVILLE, Wis., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHINE Technologies, LLC (SHINE), a next-generation fusion technology company, today announced Tom D'Orazio has joined as the CEO of Phoenix LLC (Phoenix). SHINE and Phoenix are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Illuminated Holdings, and Phoenix operates the industrial imaging arm of the business. D'Orazio succeeds Jess Giffey, who served as interim CEO and will continue in her role as General Manager of SHINE's Systems & Manufacturing division.
D'Orazio brings more than two decades of experience in sales leadership roles for start-ups, emerging and established companies across health care, biotech and software industries. He most recently was the Chief Operating Officer for Tryp Therapeutics, a clinical-stage pharma company, where he was also a founding member. Prior to Tryp, he was CEO and President at ImmnoPrecise Antibodies, a scientific services and research organization.
D'Orazio's leadership experience spans strategic planning, corporate partnerships, fundraising, and building sales and marketing teams.
"As a proven leader for science-driven companies, Tom will be a great addition to Phoenix," said Greg Piefer, Founder and CEO of SHINE. "Along with the announcement of a contract with the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year, Phoenix has signed several new imaging contracts this year. With his leadership and experience, Tom will continue to build on that momentum. I'd also like to thank Jess for serving as interim CEO for the past year."
"I'm delighted to be back in Wisconsin and working on growing an innovative service enterprise," D'Orazio said. "The advanced technology and opportunity to help create a safer world through neutron imaging is both inspiring and exciting. I'm anxious to meet the talented team and get to work."
D'Orazio holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Loyola University of Chicago and an MBA from Vanderbilt University with concentrations in marketing and finance.
SHINE is a next-generation nuclear technology company, deploying state-of-the-art fusion technology to create a scalable path toward fusion energy. Based in southern Wisconsin, with headquarters in Janesville, and with a future site in development in Europe, SHINE deploys its safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology in a step-wise approach. Our systems are used for industrial imaging of components in aerospace, defense, transportation, energy and other sectors. And SHINE's proprietary isotope production processes create molybdenum-99 and non-carrier-added lutetium-177 used in tens of thousands of daily procedures to diagnose and treat heart disease and late-stage cancer. For more information, follow SHINE on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Phoenix is an industry leader in neutron imaging, a critical tool for nondestructive testing in aerospace, defense, health care and other industries. This testing helps manufacturers design better, more efficient, safer products, and provides quality assurance and failure analysis. Located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, the Phoenix Neutron Imaging Center is the first facility of its kind to offer commercial neutron imaging services without the use of a reactor alongside X-ray imaging.
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Atlanta-Based Daily Fantasy Sports Leader Ranked 66th out of 5000 in First Year of Eligibility
ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest independently-operated daily fantasy sports company in North America, announced today it has been recognized as the fastest-growing sports company and 66th fastest-growing private company overall as part of the 2022 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America List.
Historically, the annual list has been a benchmark of growth and progress for emerging companies over a three-year period from when they begin generating revenue, particularly among the privately-held companies.
In past years, fellow consumer-facing brands such as Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and countless others have gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"To be recognized by Inc. as the fastest growing sports company in the country is a huge honor and speaks to the grit, ingenuity and determination from everybody at our organization." PrizePicks Co-Founder & CEO Adam Wexler said. "We have accomplished this feat primarily as a result of our highly-efficient customer acquisition engine and premium unit economics, all while operating near breakeven levels and primarily leveraging revenue-based financing."
Over the past three years, PrizePicks has transformed from an emerging startup to a prominent and innovative player in the daily fantasy sports industry. In addition to its explosive three-year revenue growth, notable accomplishments during the time frame include:
- Registering over 1 million iOS app downloads
- Offering over 60 different sports leagues for member play
- Increasing total revenue by more than 600% between 2020 to 2021
- Eclipsing full-year 2021 revenue within the first six months of 2022
- Growing the organization headcount from 20 to more than 100, while recently being named a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Metropolitan Atlanta was represented particularly well on this year's list, with over 200 companies from the area being recognized. Other notable honorees include Calendly, SnapNurse and Stord.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
PrizePicks is the most fun, fast and simple version of daily fantasy sports covering a wide variety of sports leagues from the NFL & NBA to League of Legends & Counter-Strike. Centered around selecting a fantasy roster of athletes, PrizePicks allows sports fans to pit their skills against the numbers rather than against a pool of thousands of other players. PrizePicks is currently available in the majority of the United States including top 10 markets like California, Texas, Florida & Georgia. With an existing digital footprint covering more than two-thirds of the U.S. population, PrizePicks is the most accessible type of game for the masses and has proudly paid out over $500 million in winnings during its lifetime. PrizePicks, born and based in Atlanta, GA, was recently recognized as the 2021 Fantasy Sports Business of the Year Award by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association and as the Fantasy/DFS Operator of the Year by EGR North America. PrizePicks is available in the App Store and Google Play or at prizepicks.com.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
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10 recipients will receive funds for use toward the purchase of a commercial vehicle for their business
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Progressive Insurance®, the leading commercial auto insurer in the United States, has announced the 10 recipients of its Driving Small Business Forward grant with Hello Alice in support of Hispanic entrepreneurs. Each small business owner has been awarded a $25,000 grant for use toward the purchase of a commercial vehicle for their business.
Hispanic entrepreneurs launch more businesses per capita than any other group in the U.S., but struggle to get traditional loans and navigate other obstacles according to a recent report from McKinsey & Company. With the Driving Small Business Forward grant program, Progressive is extending support to help close these gaps for Hispanic entrepreneurs that need funding but do not always have access to equitable resources.
"At Progressive, we recognize the concerns and challenges that come with being a small business owner," said Karen Bailo, Commercial Lines President at Progressive Insurance. "The Driving Small Business Forward grant program is one way we are aiming to support entrepreneurs on their small business journey and look forward to seeing what's next for these deserving recipients."
The full list of recipients for the 2022 Driving Small Business Forward grant program include:
- Felicity Day, owner of Alberton Learning Center in Alberton, Montana
- Andrew Fuentes, owner of Diesel Zone Instant Oil Change in Rowland Heights, California
- Sarah Heredia, owner of Sovereign Floors Co in Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Victor Garcia, owner of Helados La Azteca DBA Sol Dias in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- Rene Melendez, owner of Izlands LLC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Christine Najera, owner of Animal Kingdom of Santa Monica in Santa Monica, California
- Mario Rodarte, owner of My Appliance Guy LLC in Surprise, Arizona
- Chaim Romano, owner of Flippers Finds in Delray Beach, Florida
- Vivian Sojo, owner of Keystone Kitchen & Bath in Fresno, California
- Jorge Valcarcel, owner of J.V.S Remodeling Pro Services LLC in Kissimmee, Florida
Progressive partnered with business accelerator Hello Alice to administrate the grant program.
"The Progressive Driving Small Business Forward grant program demonstrates the positive impact that larger organizations can have when supporting the small businesses that contribute to a thriving and vibrant economy. We are delighted to support Progressive in awarding these grants to inspiring Hispanic entrepreneurs to purchase commercial vehicles and to provide them with the education, community, and resources they need to grow their businesses." said Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice.
To learn more about each recipient, visit https://helloalice.com/grants/progressive/
About Progressive
Progressive Insurance® makes it easy to understand, buy and use car insurance, home insurance, and other protection needs. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us whenever, wherever and however it's most convenient—online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is the third largest auto insurer in the country, a leading seller of motorcycle and commercial auto insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners insurance carriers.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot®, and HomeQuote Explorer®.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE: PGR.
About Hello Alice
Hello Alice is a free, multichannel platform that helps businesses launch and grow. With a community of over 600,000 business owners in all 50 states and across the globe, Hello Alice is building the largest network of owners in the country while tracking data and trends to increase the success rate for entrepreneurs. Our partners include enterprise business services, government agencies, and institutions looking to serve small- and medium-business owners to ensure increased revenues and promote scale. A Latina owned company, founded by Carolyn Rodz and Elizabeth Gore, we believe in business for all by providing access to all owners including women, people of color, veterans, and everyone with an entrepreneurial spirit. To learn more, visit www.helloalice.com, as well as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
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By John Thornsberry, Pharm.D, A4M member, and certified in Hormone Replacement Therapy
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) helps restore your natural hormone levels to what they were when you were younger. Anyone who experiences symptoms that might be related to hormone imbalance is a candidate for BHRT, including peri-menopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women; women who are estrogen-deficient; young women who are experiencing surgical primary ovarian insufficiency; and men struggling with andropause.
The benefits are numerous and include:
- Feeling more energetic
- Having fewer mood swings
- Losing weight
- Experiencing improved sex drive, sleep quality, and memory
- Reversing the symptoms of menopause
- Reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and other diseases
- Improving your quality of life and ability to work
Patients see noticeable results after three to six months of treatment, as symptoms lessen, and they start to feel better. BHRT generally does not interact with other medications, but some patients may experience side effects when first starting treatments. Dosages can be adjusted to manage such side effects.
To get started, visit a pharmacist who specializes in BHRT to discuss your symptoms and health medication history. Puramint pharmacists, for example, will give you saliva and/or blood test to help determine your current hormone function. Then, together with your physician, you and your pharmacist can work toward creating a customized treatment plan that may include estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, testosterone, thyroid levels, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). As with any other medication, results may vary, but most patients experience life-changing results quickly.
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SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, has expanded its overnight camping opportunities for guests in Greenland as part of this season's portfolio of immersive experiences.
"Camping overnight in the Polar Regions has long captured the imaginations of our guests," says Thomas Lennartz, Vice-President of Sales for Quark Expeditions. "We launched our first camping options in Antarctica, where guests could bed down for the night while gazing up at the indigo glow of an Antarctic night. Antarctic Camping has been such a huge success that we're launching this season a new option for camping enthusiasts in the Arctic: the Greenland Camp Experience along the Tasermiut Fjord in South Greenland."
Lennartz explains that the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option is available to guests who book the brand new itinerary, Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air. "Overnight camping in South Greenland is by no means roughing it in the wild," says Lennartz. "For starters, guests will travel on the technologically-advanced Ultramarine—which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters and superb onboard amenities—and they'll have the opportunity to join local Greenlandic hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, located along the 70-km Tasermiut Fjord. Comfort and fine food, provided by a local chef, will be part of the camping experience—which is suitable for all ages and levels of ability."
Quark Expeditions' camping options include:
Antarctic Camping:
Guests are transported ashore by Zodiac to camp out on the snow for the night in Antarctica. The overnight camping experience is limited to 50 participants, all of whom are briefed on the principals of basic camping. Prior to settling down for the night, Quark Expeditions staff will prepare the site, including setting up a perimeter in safe, flat to gently-sloping and beautiful site. Guests are free to choose where (within the perimeters) they wish to settle down for the night in their ready-to-roll bivy sack (tents can be used upon request). Once camp is set up, guests get to relax and enjoy the peace of the polar landscape as the Antarctic night unfolds.
Antarctic Camping is available on select voyages at an additional charge of US $295.
Greenland Camp Experience
Guests who book Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air, offered on the new ship Ultramarine, can sign up for the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option. Guests can join local hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, along the 70-km long Tasermiut Fjord. Participants will have ample time, in intimate groups, to walk through the beautiful landscapes and remote fjords of South Greenland, roam the tundra with a local chef who will showcase local ingredients and then prepare an incredible meal. Overnighting in comfortable tents at the camp enables guests to experience the magnificent colors of the polar twilight in beautiful mountainous surroundings.
Greenland Camp Experience is available on Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air itinerary at an extra cost US $795.
About Quark Expeditions:
Specializing exclusively in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading innovator of polar adventure since the company took the first group of consumer travelers to the North Pole in 1991. Quark Expeditions has been innovating ever since. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers—some of them equipped with helicopters—Quark Expeditions delivers deeply immersive polar experiences—and is able to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than anyone else. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offers an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.
About Ultramarine:
The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet, is a game-changer in polar exploration. Equipped with two twin-engine Airbus 145 helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs and the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry, Ultramarine changes the way guests explore the Polar Regions. Other features include a spa, sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, fitness centre, yoga space, spacious rooms and two restaurants plus a lounge and presentation theatre. Ultramarine has been designed with advanced sustainability systems that help us preserve the pristine Polar Regions for the next generation of explorers.
About Travelopia:
Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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Continues to Provide Growing Number of Best-In-Class Recreational Storage Facilities for Outdoor Enthusiasts
DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RecNation Storage ("RecNation" or the "Company"), formerly known as Recreational Realty LLC, and a leading owner, operator and developer of specialized recreational vehicle and marine storage facilities, today announced the launch of its new brand, which embodies the community-driven focus and enthusiasm for the outdoors at the core of its business.
"The launch of the RecNation brand represents our passion for recreational activities and for serving a community that enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends," said Gary Wojtaszek, Founder and Chief Camper of RecNation. "While we are owners and managers of specialized real estate assets, we are also full-time outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy all of the same recreational activities as our customers. We strive to not only be the go-to provider of premium recreational storage solutions, but to be a community for recreation lovers across the country."
Building on its momentum and rapid growth trajectory, the Company today also announced its inaugural expansion into the Southwest with the acquisition of its first location in the Greater Phoenix region. The property in Phoenix will provide the same specialized solutions for recreational and marine vehicles as all of RecNation's facilities nationwide, including enclosed garages, video surveillance, 24-hour accessibility and secured gated facilities.
RecNation plans to acquire additional locations across the Southwest in the coming months in key regions near national parks such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver and Salt Lake City.
Wojtaszek added, "We are helping our customers take advantage of a broader shift towards the 'work from anywhere' lifestyle and explore recreational activities year-round. National parks continue to see record attendance levels as more people visit these incredibly beautiful locations. As we follow Horace Greeley's advice and head west, our premier facility in Phoenix marks the first of many locations in the Southwest – all of which will be in close proximity to some of the most beautiful parks in the country, including the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Teton, Arches, Yellowstone and the Rocky Mountains."
As the first institutional grade specialized storage company created to serve the growing storage needs for both recreational and marine vehicles, RecNation has solidified its position as the leading recreational storage operator in the nation. Over the past year, the Company has significantly expanded its presence across Florida and Texas to serve a growing community of outdoor and recreational enthusiasts seeking a secure facility to store their recreational vehicles. RecNation currently owns 31 storage locations across Arizona, Texas and Florida and will close on an additional 9 locations in the next two months bringing leasable space to 4.1 million square feet.
In December 2021, RecNation partnered with Centerbridge Partners, L.P., a private investment management firm, and WOJO Capital Partners to accelerate its expansion into a national platform dedicated to serving recreational and marine vehicle enthusiasts across the nation.
About RecNation
RecNation acquires, builds and manages specialized RV and Boat storage facilities across the United States. The company was founded to meet the burgeoning storage requirements of the owners of recreational and marine vehicles. The company caters to the needs of the outdoor enthusiast by providing highly secure and professionally maintained facilities that provide superior customer service. To learn more and find a storage location near you, visit: https://www.recnationstorage.com/.
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Steven Wang, M.D., will be the Director of Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery for Hoag Family Cancer Institute
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is proud to announce that Steven Wang, M.D., a renowned, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the Director of Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery as part of the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program.
Dr. Wang joins Hoag after spending 16 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as the Head of Dermatology Section and Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology. Dr. Wang has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and academic textbooks, written five books and has lectured extensively throughout the world on the topics of skin cancer detection, treatment and prevention.
To improve diagnoses, the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program under Dr. Wang will begin offering new, cutting-edge technologies funded by Hoag's active philanthropic community to detect melanoma and other skin cancers at early stages while avoiding unnecessary skin biopsies. To achieve optimal treatment outcomes, Dr. Wang will use noninvasive screening modalities, helping to avoid unnecessary biopsies. He is also an experienced Mohs surgeon with a unique expertise in providing the whole spectrum of care to patients.
"Dr. Wang combines clinical expertise with a researcher's intellectual curiosity, making him a perfect fit for Hoag's culture of innovation," said Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag president and CEO. "He is also a compassionate physician. He listens to his patients and works with them through their fears and concerns."
Melanoma is the fifth most common – and the most deadly – form of cancer, and it hits California particularly hard, with an estimated 10,260 estimated new cases projected in 2022 alone. Dr. Wang said he is excited to combine clinical research and advanced technologies to help Orange County residents prevent and treat skin cancer.
"Hoag is known for bridging the worlds between an academic research facility and a community hospital. It is a place where doctors can provide the most innovative and advanced care while listening to each patient as an individual," he said. "I am excited to join the team."
Dr. Wang attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, completed his medical internship and fellowship training in melanoma at NYU School of Medicine and his residency in dermatology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. In 2005, Dr. Wang trained under world-renowned Mohs surgeon Dr. Leonard H. Goldberg in Houston.
Dr. Wang has held several academic appointments within Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University and serves as the president of the Photodermatology Society and chair of The Skin Cancer Foundation's Photobiology Committee. He is also an active member of several other professional organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and Cutaneous Oncology. For more information about the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program and Dr. Wang, please contact Hoag Family Cancer Institute at 949-7-CANCER.
ABOUT HOAG
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes six institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 620%, Rollick Ranks Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. Magazine revealed that Rollick is no. 1,040 overall and no. 136 in software on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Rollick's three-year revenue growth was 620 percent.
The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"Building one of the fastest growing companies at any time in history is a remarkable achievement, but doing so during these past few years is a testament to the team's hard work and smart planning," said Bernie Brenner, CEO of Rollick. "We are driven by a passion to make the outdoor recreation vehicle shopping experience better for manufacturers, dealers, and customers and we're committed to continuing our technology leadership in this space."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Rollick is a leading customer engagement technology provider for the recreation industry. Rollick connects manufacturers, dealers, and finance and insurance providers with in-market consumers in the Powersports, RV, and Marine industries to deliver a seamless customer journey. The company has rapidly built its GoRollick.com outdoor recreational vehicle buying marketplace to include a nationwide network of dealers, over 100 manufacturers, and an affinity partner network with access to over 250 million high-quality customers including policyholders of major insurance providers, employees at more than 2,000 top U.S. companies, members of the military, veterans and first responders. For more information, visit Rollick.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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Fort Worth-Based Firm Successfully Confirms Four Reorganization Plans During First Half of 2022
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The bankruptcy and reorganization team at Fort Worth's Forshey Prostok, LLP successfully confirmed four bankruptcy plans during the first half of 2022, continuing the Fort Worth-based bankruptcy and reorganization boutique's string of success in all areas of the reorganization practice.
"Because of the pandemic, many businesses faced severe financial difficulties in 2020 and 2021; but, thankfully, that wasn't the end of the story," says name partner Jeff P. Prostok, the firm's managing partner. "Thanks to a lot of hard work by my colleagues, many of these businesses are emerging from the bankruptcy process on a healthier financial footing, ready to serve their customers and support their communities."
Partner J. Robert Forshey and Of Counsel Matthew G. Maben represented Jack County Hospital District in its Chapter 9 bankruptcy case.
The Hospital operates the Faith Community Health System in Jack County, Texas, and the Faith Community Hospital in Jacksboro, Texas. The Debtor was organized under the Texas Constitution and Chapter 1079 of the Texas Special District Local Laws Code. As a municipality, the Hospital was required to file under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Forshey Prostok team assisted the Hospital with back-to-back Chapter 9 cases to allow the Hospital to take full advantage of pandemic-related financial relief available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Hospital voluntarily dismissed its first Chapter 9 case so that it could apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan that was not available to bankruptcy debtors. This allowed the Hospital to receive desperately needed funds during the most challenging period of the pandemic and permitted the Hospital to file its second Chapter 9 case with the financial wherewithal to successfully reorganize.
Ultimately, the team at Forshey Prostok assisted the Hospital in confirming a Plan of Adjustment providing for a restructuring of roughly $92 million in debt, thereby allowing the Hospital to continue delivering high-quality healthcare services to an underserved region.
Partners Jeff P. Prostok and Lynda L. Lankford and Associate Dylan T.F. Ross represented Flexible Funding Ltd. Liability Co. and Instapay Flexible, LLC in their jointly administered Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
Flexible and Instapay are privately held asset-based lending and factoring companies, primarily focused on the staffing and transportation industries. Immediately after filing the two Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, the team at Forshey Prostok sought the expedited auction and sale of the Debtors' portfolio assets. After two successful competitive auctions, the Debtors sold the portfolio assets – at a premium – for more than $85 million. The expedited relief allowed the Debtors to close the two asset sales within the first seven weeks of the Debtors' bankruptcy cases, thereby preserving the portfolio value of the assets and permitting the Debtors to retire all of their senior secured debt.
Following the sales, Forshey Prostok successfully confirmed a Joint Plan of Liquidation for Flexible and Instapay that provides for the Debtors' substantive consolidation and the efficient liquidation of remaining assets to maximize distributions to creditors.
Partner Jeff P. Prostok and Associate Dylan T.F. Ross represented LWO Acquisitions Company LLC, d/b/a Circuitronics, Inc. in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. Circuitronics is a provider of specialized printed circuit board assembly and related electronic manufacturing services.
The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Circuitronics' business, which relied substantially on a customer that supplied media and sound equipment for large festivals and music venues that virtually shut down during the pandemic. Circuitronics was further hampered by an economically burdensome office lease that placed the duty to maintain an increasingly unstable building on Circuitronics.
In the bankruptcy case, the attorneys at Forshey Prostok first assisted the Debtor in rejecting the burdensome office lease, and then helped confirm a Plan of Liquidation providing for the sale of substantially all of the Circuitronics assets and payment of the majority of creditor claims in full. The sale allowed operations to continue post-bankruptcy, thereby preserving jobs and the going concern value of the business.
Partner Lynda L. Lankford represented Four New Millennium Group, Inc. (d/b/a Sneaky Pete's) in its successful reorganization under Chapter 11 (Subchapter V).
Sneaky Pete's operates the largest restaurant on the shores of Lake Lewisville and has been an institution and familiar gathering place for multiple generations of families and friends since its inception in 1989. During the pandemic, Sneaky Pete's was forced to shutter operations for an extended period, ultimately resulting in the landlord declaring that the lease had been terminated.
In the bankruptcy case, Sneaky Pete's attorneys successfully defeated the lease challenge, allowing Sneaky Pete's to continue operations and emerge from bankruptcy with a Plan of Reorganization providing for payment in full of all non-insider creditor claims.
About Forshey Prostok LLP
Forshey Prostok LLP provides extensive experience in all areas of bankruptcy law from its offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston. The firm's scope of representation includes handling complex business reorganizations, enforcing of creditor's rights, leading commercial and bankruptcy-related litigation, overseeing creditors' committees, directing workouts, and closing bankruptcy acquisitions. Forshey Prostok is ranked by the Chambers USA legal guide and received a Tier 1 ranking from Best Law Firms for bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights. For more information, visit https://forsheyprostok.com/.
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Former Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director of Invitation Homes Inc. to Provide Guidance as AvantStay Continues Accelerated Growth
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AvantStay, the premier hospitality platform transforming short-term rentals for the way people travel and invest today, announces that Fred Tuomi, former CEO of Invitation Homes Inc. and a preeminent investor, board member, and leader in the real estate industry, has joined its board. Tuomi will work with AvantStay to provide leadership and capital market guidance to help the company bring institutional capital to short-term rentals (STRs) as the next disruptive asset class.
"Fred's breadth of experience and impact on real estate & PropTech over the last 15 years has been foundational to our industry," says Sean Breuner, CEO and Founder of AvantStay. "His leadership in the institutionalization of SFRs as a true asset class, leading the merger of Invitation Homes and Starwood Waypoint Homes, and direct involvement in multiple businesses that are spearheading the digital transformation of our industry has driven meaningful change in the real estate industry. We are proud that Fred has recognized the value of AvantStay's business model, and his appointment to our board signals the strong future of the short-term rental market."
Tuomi served as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director of Invitation Homes Inc, the nation's largest single-family rental company with a total market capitalization in excess of $23 billion, from 2017 until 2019. Prior to its merger with Invitation Homes, Tuomi served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Starwood Waypoint Homes. He also served as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of Colony American Homes, Inc. and as Executive Vice President and President—Property Management for Equity Residential, one of the nation's largest multi-family REIT, leading the growth of its property management group while helping to pioneer its leading operational platform.
"I firmly believe STRs are the next market for institutional investment and growth in the real estate sector," said Tuomi. "I have looked at a number of players in this space and I'm impressed by AvantStay's focus on building the leading hospitality brand in the industry with a true commitment to the consumer. Its proprietary end-to-end technology platform underlying the entire business enables the company to scale a fragmented industry nationally. As the first STR company to raise institutional capital for the asset class, AvantStay is poised to transform how both investors and consumers think about STRs."
Throughout his career, Tuomi has lent his expertise to numerous real estate industry boards and executive committees, serving on National Rental Home Council, National Multi-Housing Council, California Housing Council, California Apartment Association, Atlanta Apartment Association, the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, and the Audit and Compensation Committees of Tejon Ranch Co.
Tuomi currently serves as a Venture Partner with Real Estate Technology Ventures, and as the Lead Independent Director of SmartRent, the Non-Executive Chairman of Volumetric Building Company, a modular construction firm serving the multi-family and lodging sectors and as a Director for Lessen, a technology enabled property services provider. Mr. Tuomi also serves as an affiliate partner for the private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg as an advisor to Second Avenue, an integrated SFR platform. He also serves as board member for Cure Violence Global, which is dedicated to reducing violence through innovative intervention programs and rated 9th in the world among non-government organizations.
For more information on AvantStay, please visit: www.avantstay.com.
AvantStay is the premier next generation hospitality platform redefining the way in which people travel, transact, and invest. AvantStay delivers a highly curated experience customized to guests' needs, using a proprietary tech platform to power bookings, seamlessly operationalize in-field and remote management, and activate authentic and elevated consumer touch points. AvantStay currently operates in over 100 cities, with a drive-to market approach, including 1,500+ premier properties across their diversified portfolio, and an AUM of more than $2B. In 2019, AvantStay became one of the initial twelve partners of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, and currently offers distribution on more than 60 OTAs. AvantStay was founded by experienced real estate and technology entrepreneurs Sean Breuner and Reuben Doetsch.
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SME, committed to advancing manufacturing professionals, academia, and communities, has announced its 2022 SME College of Fellows. Since 1986, the SME College of Fellows has honored those members who have made outstanding contributions to the social, technological, and educational aspects of the manufacturing profession. These eight industry professionals have earned this highly prestigious honor through 20 years or more of dedication and service to manufacturing. Recipients will be honored at the SME Annual Gala event in Atlanta on Nov. 6.
The eight selected manufacturing leaders, all SME members, have diverse technical backgrounds spanning advanced technologies and processes including additive manufacturing, automation, machining and advanced materials.
"Our 2022 SME College of Fellows recipients demonstrate a wide range of expertise in manufacturing that is needed to drive innovation," said Bob Willig, SME executive director and CEO. "We're excited to honor these members and welcome them into the esteemed SME College of Fellows. We celebrate their lifelong commitment to manufacturing. It's individuals such as these eight fellows that will continue to push the boundaries of what is next in manufacturing."
The ongoing work by the 2022 SME College of Fellows has influenced all manufacturing industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, machine tool and design and more.
2022 SME College of Fellows
- Prasad Akella, PhD, FSME, Founder and Chairman, Drishti Technologies Inc., Mountain View, California
- Daniel J. Braley, FSME, CAM-T, Associate Technical Fellow – Additive Manufacturing & BGS Additive Manufacturing Technical Focal, Boeing Global Services, St. Louis, Missouri
- Matthew A. Davies, PhD, FSME, Director of Global Applications, Engineering and Training, Moore Nanotechnology, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Jeffrey DeGrange, FSME, Chief Commercial Officer, Impossible Objects Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Sunderesh S. Heragu, PhD, FSME, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Mingwang Fu, PhD, FSME, Chair Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- William P. King, PhD, FSME, Professor and Andersen Endowed Chair, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois
- Robert G. Landers, PhD, FSME, Advanced Manufacturing Collegiate Professor, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Since 1986, SME has recognized a select group as SME Fellows. Recipients are vetted through the SME International Awards & Recognition Committee and receive lifetime, dues-free membership and carry the designation "FSME" (Fellow of SME) after their names.
SME is accepting nominations for the 2023 SME College of Fellows through Dec. 1. Previous winners, award information and nomination criteria can be found at sme.org/fellows.
About SME
We believe in the power of technology and the innovation of people to advance our nation and solve some of the world's greatest problems. For 90 years, SME has been leading the manufacturing ecosystem to elevate manufacturers, academia, professionals, and the communities in which they operate. We build the bridge from today to the future by developing the next generation of manufacturing talent and informing industry on technology advances that can propel their operations into excellence. Learn more at sme.org, follow @SME_MFG on Twitter or facebook.com/SMEmfg.
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 684 Percent, Spool Receives Ranking No. 940 Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and 46 Fastest in Chicago
CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Spool was listed as the 940 overall fastest-growing private company in the country, positioning it within the top 20% of the overall Inc. 5000 list. Additionally, the Chicago-based creative marketing and communications agency was ranked as the 71st fastest growing company within the marketing space and 46th overall in Chicago where the agency's headquarters reside. The Inc. 5000 list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"I couldn't be more proud that Spool has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies, especially on the cusp of what will be the agency's fourth anniversary in September," said Catherine Merritt, CEO and founder of Spool. "Spool was founded to be a radically different company, with innovation and people at the center of all we do. For Spool to be named among some of the most innovative and successful companies in the nation means our promise is being kept."
Founded in 2018, Spool's mission is to be the leading people-first agency, for employees and clients alike, as it grows and invests in brands and companies that make daily lives, communities and the overall planet better for everyone. Spool's work is anchored in an entrepreneurial mindset, continuously thinking of ways to maximize reach and achieve business growth objectives, with a deep commitment to putting people over profits and working with clients in a true partnership capacity. Spool's clients include nutribullet, The General Auto Insurance, American Dental Association, OZO Foods, Alliant Credit Union and many others.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Named the fastest-growing agency globally by PRovoke Media in 2021, Spool has seen massive success since its launch and most recently, Spool was named a Bronze Winner in the Stevie Awards for Great Employers for the company's investment arm, PTO and sabbatical policy, and DE&I efforts. Spool was also named to PRNews Top 100 Agency Elite in both 2021 and 2022 and was awarded as a finalist for New PR Agencies of the Year from Provoke Media in 2021. In addition, Spool was previously listed as #20 on Inc. Magazine's 2022 list of Midwest Region's Fastest Growing Companies.
To learn more about Spool, visit www.spoolmarketing.com or follow us at @spoolmarketing on Instagram and @Spool on LinkedIn.
Spool is the leading people-first creative and innovation agency. In four years, Spool has seen exponential growth in its marketing services arm along with launching an investment arm (Spool Ventures) and soon-to-launch extension to work with startups with female, BIPOC or LGBTQ+ founders. With a startup hustle and global agency pedigree, Spool delivers strategic, integrated, high-impact communications and creative campaigns that drive maximum growth and scale for clients.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SpringML, Inc. ("SpringML"), a leader in AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics services, announces its new Java Application Modernization Accelerator, Javelin. This solution helps simplify and accelerate an organization's Java application modernization journey to migrating to Google Cloud.
The name "Javelin" stems from the idea of a spear thrown forward at high speed. The Javelin Accelerator is the spear that will help organizations move forward with their modernization efforts.
"Telelanguage has been providing language services to various industries such as healthcare, insurance, utilities and finance for over 30 years" said Lyndon Beckner, Director of Operations, Telelanguage, Inc. "We approached SpringML to help us move off a homegrown Java application that relied on a premise-based call handling platform that was outdated, expensive and incapable of scaling with the growing demand for our services. Having access to tools to help us adapt an entire custom platform to the cloud while preserving the features and functions we've developed specifically for our unique workflow has given us the best of both worlds in terms of upgrading and scalability."
Javelin is designed specifically to help companies migrate away from proprietary servers like WebLogic, WebSphere, and WildFly, which are costly to upgrade and maintain, to more open systems and technologies like Kubernetes, which allow businesses to modernize their infrastructure and move to the cloud.
Javelin is built on 3 key phases to address cloud readiness and modernization needs:
- Data-driven assessment to establish an organization's baseline and determine the best modernization path for businesses
- Building innovative, maintainable, cost-effective practices, tools, and technologies to achieve organizational goals
- Deployment that we work together to learn, improve, and deliver agile, reliable, and optimized tools
"This tool is for those customers that are not looking to simply lift and shift, but for those who want to modernize and simplify their applications" said Girish Reddy, Chief technology Officer, SpringML. "Javelin provides a guided framework starting with an automated assessment that provides a detailed modernization roadmap."
"Maintaining application features and functionality is a key priority for organizations looking to migrate and modernize their application development in the cloud," said Pallab Deb, Managing Director, Application ISV Partnerships, Google Cloud. "With SpringML's Javelin Accelerator available on Google Cloud, customers have access to the technologies and experts they need to simplify application migration as they transform their business for growth at cloud-scale."
SpringML delivers data-driven digital transformation outcomes with an experimentation and design thinking mindset. We provide Google Cloud consulting and implementation services and industry-specific analytics solutions that deliver high-impact business value from data. SpringML is a Google Cloud partner with capabilities to plan, assess, deploy, and manage data-driven engagements. We have been awarded Google Cloud specialization based on our expertise and customer portfolio for Data Management, Application Development, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning.
For more information on SpringML, visit https://www.springml.com/.
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Concentric Energy Advisors report reveals significant shortcomings accompany 'competitive' solicitations for regional transmission projects
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC) and other members of the Developers Advocating Transmission Advancements (DATA) Coalition are calling attention to a new study showing that unintended consequences of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Order No. 1000 include project cost increases and schedule delays.
The study titled "Competitive Transmission: Experience to Date Shows Order 1000 Solicitations Fail to Show Benefits" prepared by Concentric Energy Advisors, reveals that completed and active competitive transmission projects awarded to non-incumbent developers experienced an average of 12 months in schedule delays and 27% in cost increases, contrary to promises made by competitive developers in winning bids.
Ten years ago, FERC issued Order No. 1000 in response to the growing challenge of planning and constructing new transmission to keep pace with national and state energy policy priorities. The order allows for public utility transmission providers to use competitive bidding to solicit transmission projects or project developers. Now a decade later, new emerging data of so-called "competitive projects" now in service, or in advanced stages of development, show significant shortcomings.
Using six projects awarded to developers through competitive solicitations, the study investigated claims that Order No. 1000 solicitations contribute to cost savings and the timely development of transmission infrastructure.
- One project from New York Independent System Operator's service territory experienced a 67% cost increase above the developer's promised cost cap, which is now attempting to be recovered from customers. This calls to question whether competitive processes create incentives for outside developers to submit overly aggressive bids to win projects.
- Another example from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region found that the final cost for a competitive project was approximately equal to MISO's planning-level cost estimate and the average of all the submitted bids, indicating no benefit from the solicitation.
For the first time, these case studies provide policymakers the most accurate assessment of the Order No. 1000 competitive process.
"These results add to the growing case that it is time to move in a new direction," said Nina Plaushin, Vice President of Regulatory and Federal Affairs at ITC and DATA Coalition member. "As FERC considers new reforms to regional transmission planning processes, it is clear we must return to a collaborative planning model that has been proven to result in cost effective transmission infrastructure. At a time when transmission investment is sorely needed to power our transition to a clean energy economy and achieve the nation's climate goals, there is no time to waste."
The study was prepared on behalf of the DATA Coalition, a group of transmission-owning utilities consisting of Ameren, Eversource Energy, Exelon Corporation, ITC Holdings Corp., National Grid USA, Public Service Electric and Gas Company and Xcel Energy.
ABOUT ITC HOLDINGS CORP.
ITC Holdings Corp. is the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States. ITC provides transmission grid solutions to improve reliability, expand access to markets, allow new generating resources to interconnect to its systems and lower the overall cost of delivered energy. Through its regulated operating subsidiaries ITCTransmission, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, ITC Midwest and ITC Great Plains, ITC owns and operates high-voltage transmission infrastructure in Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, and in development in Wisconsin. These systems serve a combined peak load exceeding 26,000 megawatts along 16,000 circuit miles of transmission line, supported by 700 employees and 1,000 contractors. ITC is based in Novi, Michigan. For further information visit WWW.ITC-HOLDINGS.COM. ITC is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry. For further information visit WWW.FORTISINC.COM.
About Concentric Energy Advisors
Concentric Energy Advisors specializes in management consulting and financial advisory services focusing on the North American energy and water industries. Through its subsidiaries, CE Capital Advisors and Concentric Advisors ULC, Concentric provides capital market advisory support and consulting services in Canada.
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Swiftly experienced record growth so far in 2022 with a 100 percent increase in bookings year-over-year
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiftly Inc. has been named a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company and one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine, reflecting a year of record growth for the transit technology company. Over 125 transit agencies in 8 countries now rely on the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform™ to improve their service reliability, passenger information, and operational efficiency. The results for cities are increased transit ridership, fewer passenger complaints, and simplified transit operations.
The Fast Company 2022 Best Workplaces for Innovators ranks winners from nearly 1,500 applicants across a variety of industries. The Inc. 5000 recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in America. Both awards come on the heels of sustained momentum for Swiftly and the broader transit industry.
Swiftly has experienced its fastest period of growth to date so far in 2022, driven by its novel technology solutions and increased government investment in public transit. The company's sales in the first half of 2022 increased 100 percent compared to the same period last year. The number of new customers added in the first half of the year grew by 128 percent year over year, while maintaining a 95 percent customer satisfaction rate from transit agencies. Notable new client deals in 2022 include Atlanta's MARTA, Long Beach Transit, and an expansion of Swiftly's work with Austin's CapMetro to install onboard hardware for the agency's entire fleet.
"Innovating and thinking differently is core to our success and growth," said Jonny Simkin, CEO and co-founder of Swiftly. "We're thrilled to receive recognition for our hard work by making the Inc. 5000 list as well as being featured as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators."
Swiftly, the first Connected Transit Platform, helps transit agencies improve their service reliability, passenger information, and operational efficiency. Today, over 125 transit agencies in 8 countries worldwide – including Los Angeles Metro, Philadelphia's SEPTA, Boston's MBTA, and Washington DC's WMATA – partner with Swiftly to improve on-time performance by up to 40% and increase passenger information accuracy by up to 50%. The result is increased ridership, fewer passenger complaints, and more reliable transit operations. The platform is now used by over 7,000 transit agency professionals and impacts billions of passenger trips per year. For more information, visit www.goswift.ly.
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sam.bleiberg@goswift.ly
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NEW YORK, Aug 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Inc. revealed that tevixMD is on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"Being recognized by Forbes is an incredible validation of the value we bring to the forefront of improving our Healthcare providers' and partners' financial performance and the result of our team's dedication to constantly challenging status quo. We are extremely excited by this distinguished honor building on our increasing 2022 momentum as we look to continued success into 2023 and beyond," says Stephen Passalacqua, CEO of tevixMD.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
tevixMD is real time intelligent verification technology of patient demographic, insurance and other claim specific information that enables healthcare providers to efficiently process claims. The company was founded with the vision to improve the financial performance of healthcare providers and by doing so improve patient satisfaction. It's the only solution that provides real-world, extremely accurate patient data and insurance/MBI coverage information with minimal patient identification requirements. To learn more about how tevixMD can help your organization get paid faster, please contact us at www.tevixmd.com/contact
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Therap's Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) module is one of the components designed to provide Person-Centered Human Services Solutions.
TORRINGTON, Conn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Services is one of the leading Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions for service providers in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and the broader human services. Therap's Person-Centered planning tools include major development components and excellent reporting tools in order to provide valuable aggregate data to support provider organizations with value-based initiatives. These components include Service/Program Plan and Service Data Collection tools. In addition to this, Therap's Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) module is a Person-Centered planning framework developed by the Charting the LifeCourse Nexus and copyrighted by the Curators of the University of Missouri, University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development, Missouri's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Services (UCEDD).
Therap's Service/Program Plan and Service Data Collection tools offer service providers Person-Centered Planning tools to develop detailed service plans for individuals receiving support. Therap's Person-Centered Planning tools create a shared vision of a good life with a complete range of Service Data Collection tools which allow support professionals and case managers to reference goals and individual outcomes statuses.
Therap's CtLC module is a Person-Centered framework that includes several tools as part of a comprehensive approach of planning for an individual and/or the individual's family. The tools currently available are the Life Trajectory, Integrated Supports Star and the Vision Tool. Charting the LifeCourse is designed to be used to assist in the planning and problem solving for an individual's life in order to help them reach the best life. The framework and tools can be used to organize ideas, visions, experiences and goals.
Therap's Individual Home Page module is also designed for care providers to access a variety of Person-Centered information about an individual's background, support plans, health information, incident reporting, and activities, all within the same area.
For more information on Therap's comprehensive eSolution for Person-Centered services, please visit
https://www.therapservices.net/products/comprehensive-esolution-for-person-centered-services/
Therap's comprehensive and HIPAA-compliant software is used in human services settings for documentation, communication, reporting, EVV and billing.
Learn more at www.therapservices.net.
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OPELOUSAS, La., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the kids head back to school and life gets more hectic, the thought of making dinner can seem daunting. This weeknight cooking hack by My Diary of Us is the perfect solution, with enough chicken for three different dinners – Slow Cooker Cajun BBQ Chicken Salads, Slow Cooker Cajun BBQ Chicken Tacos and Slow Cooker Cajun BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. Made right in the slow cooker with minimal prep and effort, this chicken is full of honey, BBQ smoke, bacon, and Creole flavors thanks to Tony Chachere's seasoning, marinade and salad dressing.
By: My Diary of Us
INGREDIENTS
For the Chicken:
- 4 Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless
- 4 Chicken Thighs, Boneless & Skinless
- 1 Bottle Tony's 30-Minute Burger Marinade
- ½ Cup Ketchup
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
- ½ Cup Onion, Grated
- 1 Tablespoon Tony's Original Creole Seasoning
- 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 Tablespoons Dry Mustard
For the Salad:
- 1 Head Romaine Lettuce
- 2 Cups Grilled Corn, Kernels Removed
- 1 Avocado, Diced
- 1 Cup Cucumber, Chopped
- 1 Cup Black Beans
- 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese (Optional)
- Tony's Creole-Style Ranch Salad Dressing for Topping
For the Tacos:
- Tortillas
- Pico de Gallo
- Avocado, Sliced
- Monterey Jack Cheese, to Taste
For the Sandwiches:
- Hamburger Buns
- Coleslaw Mix
- Tony's Creole-Style Ranch Salad Dressing
PREPARATION
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes
Serves: 3-4
- Prepare the chicken by combining Tony's Burger Marinade, ketchup, garlic cloves, grated onion, Tony's Original Creole Seasoning, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, tomato paste, and dry mustard in the bottom of a slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken breasts and thighs and stir to coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Turn the slow cooker on and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and toss with the sauce.
- Serve as Slow Cooker Cajun BBQ Chicken Salads, Slow Cooker Cajun BBQ Chicken Tacos, or Slow Cooker Cajun BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. Enjoy!
NOTE:
For the sandwiches, you can combine the coleslaw mix with Tony's Ranch Dressing for an easy and delicious slaw idea!
Tony Chachere's® Famous Creole Cuisine is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Established in 1972 by Tony Chachere, the "Ole Master" of Creole cooking, Tony's remains family-owned and operated in Opelousas, Louisiana. Employing more than 100 people, the family maintains a tradition of Creole authenticity in its comprehensive line of seasonings, dinner mixes, marinades, and sauces for both pantry and table.
As part of Tony's 50th Anniversary Celebration, pick up your commemorative can of Tony's Original Creole Seasoning. Order it now at tonychachere.com.
tonychachere.com
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DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based Tri Global Energy (www.triglobalenergy.com) has strengthened its leadership position in developing clean, renewable wind energy, based on the Q2 2022 analysis recently released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). Each quarter, ACP provides a snapshot view of the latest U.S. utility wind, solar and battery storage projects under construction and in advanced development submitted by renewable energy companies operating in the U.S.
For the period April-June 2022, the data shows that Tri Global Energy now ranks:
- Number 10 for overall renewable energy development nationwide (includes onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and battery storage projects)
- Number three for onshore wind development in the U.S. (up from number four during the first quarter of 2022)
- Number one for onshore wind development in Texas (a position Tri Global Energy has held for 10 years)
Tri Global Energy is the only company listed in the top 10 developers with headquarters in Texas.
"Despite the headwinds faced this year by all segments of renewable energy – wind, solar, and battery storage – the industry is strong and growing," said Tri Global Energy Chairman and CEO John Billingsley. "No matter what your position is on renewable energy, clean power is here to stay.
"For a sustainable future, our planet needs 100% acceptance of renewable energy," Billingsley said. "This doesn't mean the elimination of fossil fuels, but it does mean that companies around the globe need to adopt practices to reduce their carbon footprints."
Tri Global Energy currently originates and develops utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects in Texas, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wyoming. American Clean Power is the voice of the clean power industry, uniting the power of America's renewable energy industry to transform the U.S. power grid to a low-cost, reliable and renewable power system.
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