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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The August 31, 2022, deadline is fast approaching! All new on-premise servers must take approved training and complete an exam. This mandate affects 56,000 license holders in over 40 different license types and over a million servers and managers in the state of California. If you check ID, take orders, pour, and deliver drinks, you are considered a server by the state of California. Managers are defined as any person overseeing, hiring, and training employees.
With many servers still not trained, we may see an increase in suspended locations. Failure to comply could result in a 10-day suspension. Repeated offenses could result in consecutive suspensions. Repeated offenses could result in closure lasting months.
To start the process of taking the Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training Program today:
- Register with the RBS Portal
- Take our California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training
- Return to the RBS Portal within 30 days to take the exam
More extensive instructions can be found on the California Alcohol News page.
Serving Alcohol Inc. was founded in 2007 and has trained hundreds of thousands of servers throughout the country and is the preferred provider to national hotels, restaurants, resorts, and entertainment businesses throughout the United States. We offer state training as well as master bartending, responsible alcohol management, how-to make tips, and much more!
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SINET widely recognized as premier catalyst for building a global community of interest and trust within the security domain
TEL-AVIV, Israel and BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CardinalOps, the AI-powered detection engineering company, has been named a finalist for the 2022 Security Innovation Network (SINET) 16 Innovator Awards.
CardinalOps will now enter Round Two of the scoring process, joining other cybersecurity leaders and past winners including CrowdStrike, Cylance, Phantom, FireEye, Siemplify, Axonius, Orca, TwistLock, SafeBreach, and CyCognito.
CardinalOps uses AI and automation with MITRE ATT&CK to address some of the biggest complexity headaches that SOC teams have in managing their SIEMs – including Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and IBM QRadar – without requiring them to walk away from the significant investments they've made in their existing security stacks.
This year's SINET16 applications represented 192 companies from 18 countries and were reviewed by an esteemed group of judges representing Fortune 500 CISOs, risk executives, and the world's leading venture capitalists and investment bankers. Every company was judged on criteria including: Urgency in Market, Innovation and Uniqueness, Solution Validation, Competitive Advantages, Product Readiness, Strength of Team, Financial Strength, and Go-To Market.
"We are pleased to receive this recognition of our innovative technology and vision," said Michael Mumcuoglu, CEO and co-founder at CardinalOps. "Although SIEMs are essential to the SOC, they are also complex to configure, often dependent on tribal knowledge, and require continuous updates for the latest threats plus constant monitoring to ensure detections and log sources are actually working as intended. Our mission is to improve the ROI and effectiveness of existing SOC tools by operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK and applying analytics-driven automation to simplify and accelerate the detection engineering process, thereby eliminating coverage gaps and avoiding complex and time-consuming implementations of new and unproven SOC platforms. Continuous innovation is the key to staying ahead of our adversaries."
Winners of the 2022 SINET16 Innovator Awards will be announced on Wednesday, September 7th.
Most security vendors pitch you on replacing your stack or adding new monitoring tools to it. CardinalOps has a more practical approach. The CardinalOps SaaS platform uses AI and automation to operationalize MITRE ATT&CK for your existing security stack and eliminate hidden detection gaps you may not even know you have. Setup takes less than an hour because there are no agents to deploy and it easily connects via the native APIs of your SIEM/EDR/XDR. What's more, it has the added advantage of boosting your detection engineering team's productivity 10x compared to manual processes.
Founded in 2020, CardinalOps is led by serial entrepreneurs whose previous companies were acquired by Palo Alto Networks, HP, Microsoft Security, IBM Security, and others. The company's advisory board includes Dr. Anton Chuvakin, Security Advisor in the Office of the CISO at Google Cloud; Dan Burns, former Optiv CEO and founder of Accuvant; and Randy Watkins, CTO of Critical Start. For more information, please visit https://www.cardinalops.com/.
Each year, SINET evaluates the technologies and products of hundreds of emerging cybersecurity companies from all over the world, and selects the 16 most innovative and compelling companies to be named SINET16 Innovators.
For Media Inquiries:
Nathaniel Hawthorne for CardinalOps
Lumina Communications
(661) 965-0407
CardinalOps@luminapr.com
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has been recognized as a top franchise for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by Entrepreneur magazine. The first-ever ranking conducted by the publication named Choice Hotels among the top 50 brands in the franchising industry who exemplify an enterprise-wide commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
"Cultivating an inclusive culture – in which diversity of thought, background and experience are celebrated – is a commitment driven at the top of the organization that extends to every facet of the company, from our corporate associates to our franchise owners and their guests," said Patrick Cimerola, chief human resources officer, Choice Hotels. "This latest ranking by Entrepreneur isn't just a testament to our ability to live out Choice's brand promise of ensuring everyone who walks through our doors feel welcome, wanted, and respected, but speaks to the many initiatives our company continues to undertake to fuel diversity and equitable opportunity across the entire hotel industry."
Choice Hotels has a long history of creating and supporting a diverse associate and franchisee base. For nearly 20 years, the company's industry-leading emerging markets team has been dedicated to making small business ownership a reality for underrepresented and minority entrepreneurs. Since the program began, the company has awarded and financially supported over 310 franchise agreements with underrepresented minority and veteran entrepreneurs, including 24 deals awarded last year despite the pandemic. Earlier this year, in an effort to expand its support, the company developed the newly enhanced HERtels by Choice, a program that leverages a multi-faceted approach to advance and empower women hotel ownership.
All of the companies recognized as Entrepreneur's first-ever Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion list were chosen editorially. Publication editors based their decisions on information submitted by the companies as well as their own independent research. Brands were selected for a variety of reasons. Some offer franchise fee discounts and other assistance to help those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), women, or LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Some promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in other ways, including the communities they serve and the services they offer; initiatives and programs they have implemented at both the corporate and franchise level; representation among their leadership team, franchisees, and employees; and more.
"Entrepreneur's first-ever selection of brands to our new Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion list highlights the extraordinary efforts the franchising industry has made to diversify its ranks," said Entrepreneur Senior Vice President of Franchising Liane Caruso. "The companies recognized by our editorial team underscore some of the ways that several franchise brands have focused on championing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and are providing meaningful and accessible opportunities for everyone to live their dream of being an entrepreneur."
To view Choice Hotels in Entrepreneur's list, check out the "50 Champions of Diversity'' feature in the September issue of Entrepreneur magazine on newsstands now or visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/432780.
For more information about Choice Hotels' commitment to diversity and inclusion Reach out to our dedicated emerging markets team visit www.choicehotelsdevelopment.com/diversity.
About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. On August 11, 2022, Choice acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands and approximately 67,000 rooms in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean to its portfolio. With 22 brands, Choice Hotels has more than 7,500 hotels, and nearly 650,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The Choice® family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a broad range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
Addendum
This is not an offering. No offer or sale of a franchise will be made except by a Franchise Disclosure Document first filed and registered with applicable state authorities. A copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document can be obtained through contacting Choice Hotels International at 1 Choice Hotels Circle, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850, development@choicehotels.com.
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Acquisition brings data and functions into an all-in-one solution for private and independent schools
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Brands, the leading provider of cloud-based software and payment solutions for associations, nonprofits, and K-12 schools, has acquired BigSIS, a market-leading School Management and Student Information System (SIS) platform, expanding its capabilities to better meet the needs of private and independent schools.
BigSIS is a cloud-based, all-in-one school information system (SIS) that unifies the admission, enrollment, tuition, fundraising and academics functions. With a singular data model, schools can manage information from initial contact with prospective families and enrolled student experiences to fundraising related activities. The powerful flexibility of the BigSIS platform allows it to be at the heart of the school. Easy-to-use and accessible for all users, the platform enables a digital-first approach for everyday tasks that private schools must embrace to stay and remain competitive.
"I am thrilled to announce the acquisition of BigSIS," said Dave Wirta, Chief Executive Officer for Community Brands. "It is purpose-built for schools and expertly serves the next generation of parents, students and administrators seeking self-service and integrated data. BigSIS is strategically important for our K-12 customers given the increased demand for innovation in a post-pandemic world. Now more than ever, making the lives of administrators and teachers easier is critical, as is helping schools meet their enrollment and family retention goals to ensure financial sustainability."
The BigSIS platform elegantly simplifies student reporting and accelerates access to information. Families, teachers, and staff can access data from anywhere. Staff can create online forms to collect information and payments from the office or home. Teachers have intuitive access to log attendance, modify schedules, and directly communicate with their students and families.
In addition to the "school year" calendar, BigSIS allows schools to easily offer programs like after-care and summer camps to families without needing third party vendor or IT assistance. The ability to extend student records into alumni management is a key advantage for private and independent schools creating more sophisticated fundraising strategies.
"BigSIS is very powerful technology with self-service capability and flexibility that links administrative offices with everyone in the school," said BigSIS Founder Ben Alexandra. "Pairing BigSIS with the Community Brands portfolio provides schools of all sizes an all-in-one option. Schools can also integrate BigSIS with Ravenna Admissions and MIP Fund Accounting for an unparalleled offering."
Community Brands is the leading provider of cloud-based software and payment solutions to associations, nonprofits, and K-12 schools. Specifically for charitable nonprofits and schools, the Community Brands Education and Nonprofit portfolio provides the industry's most complete set of software solutions for nonprofits and K-12 schools of all sizes. Nonprofits benefit from award-winning fund accounting and fundraising solutions, purpose-built from the ground up to empower them to achieve and grow their impact in our communities. Paired with a complete set of K-12 solutions encompassing enrollment management, financial aid, student information systems, and digital payments, schools are empowered to raise funds and deliver on their missions. To learn more, visit communitybrands.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Media Contact: David Brauer, Manager, PR & Influencer Marketing – david.brauer@communitybrands.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexport, the technology platform for global logistics, today announced that Darcie Henry will join the company as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 24, 2022. As a member of the Flexport executive team, Henry will report directly to incoming co-CEO Dave Clark.
As Chief Human Resources Officer, Henry will be responsible for all aspects of Flexport's global talent strategy and operations, including recruiting, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, talent management, leadership development, employer branding, compliance, compensation, and benefits.
"Darcie brings decades of leadership experience scaling fast-growing teams and building mission-oriented cultures at some of the world's most innovative and influential companies," said Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen. "As we look ahead to a new era of growth at Flexport, Darcie will be the perfect leader to help us build a world-class team to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone."
Henry has been a human resources leader for more than two decades. She joins Flexport from Snap Inc., where she has been the Chief Human Resources Officer since July 2021, responsible for building Snap's human resources team, infrastructure, and culture to drive growth. Prior to joining Snap, Henry spent 23 years at Amazon, where she played an integral role in scaling its global talent operations. In her role as Amazon's VP of HR, Global Consumer and Operations, Henry led a team of thousands of human resources professionals, serving hundreds of thousands of employees that made up Amazon's global workforce.
"What attracted me to Flexport is its mission-driven culture and ambition to build the technology and infrastructure for global logistics," said Henry. "Just like Ryan, Dave, and many others at Flexport, I am a builder at heart and my passion is building great teams. I can't wait to get started and work with the team in this new chapter of Flexport's growth."
About Flexport
We believe trade can move the human race forward. That's why it's our mission to make global trade easy for everyone. Flexport is the platform for global logistics – empowering buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with the technology and services to grow and innovate. Companies of all sizes – from emerging brands to Fortune 500s – used Flexport technology to move nearly $19B of merchandise across 112 countries in 2021. In 2022, Flexport was named #1 on CNBC's Disruptor 50 List as well as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
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CARLISLE, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickinson College, a nationally recognized leader in sustainability education and sustainable operations, will host internationally known climate scientists, policymakers and other experts for a three-day symposium featuring authors of the newest reports from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). "Science-Based Choices for Climate Action: Insights from the IPCC 6th Assessment Report," will take place on Dickinson's campus and via livestream from Oct. 24-26. Attendance is free. The schedule, speakers and registration information are available at dickinson.edu/climatesymposium.
The symposium is timely, coming as the IPCC has released three recent assessment reports on climate change and on the eve of the 27th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change. For decades, IPCC reports have informed and galvanized action by governments, businesses and activists to reduce climate change risks.
"Our goal is to engage the speakers in conversations with each other and our students about findings from the IPCC assessment, why they matter and how they can be used to mobilize more ambitious and equitable actions on climate change," said Neil Leary, chair of the symposium and a participant in past IPCC assessments. The symposium also celebrates the IPCC as the 2022 recipient of Dickinson's Rose-Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism.
Leading climate experts, including IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee, will participate in the symposium. "We welcome this opportunity to strengthen the nexus of climate change science and academia, allowing us to educate and engage new and diverse groups of young future scientists," said Lee. "This constant renewal of our volunteer scientific force is critical for preserving IPCC's authoritative voice. Our world is at a historic crossroads, and the global importance of IPCC's work on assessing and communicating scientific knowledge about our climate cannot be overstated. It is the foundation of informed and effective action on climate change."
"Dickinson is committed to working toward a world that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, we are excited for this opportunity to share the IPCC's critical work with our community and the public," said Dickinson President John E. Jones III.
The Natural Resources Defense Council, Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Citizens Climate Education, Global Council for Science and the Environment, Our Climate, Second Nature, The Stone House Group and Sustainable Development Solutions Network – USA are supporting organizations of the symposium.
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- Multiyear agreement is extension of longstanding partnership and includes event logo integration, on-field/uniform logo recognition, event signage, live and taped broadcast elements, and more
- 2022 All-American Classic will feature 61 of the top high school-aged baseball players competing for East vs. West supremacy at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, August 28
- 20th Annual All-American Classic will air live on ESPNU at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect Game, the world's largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced DICK'S Sporting Goods as title sponsor of its All-American Classic amateur baseball game, scheduled to be played at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, August 28. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
This multiyear agreement provides DICK'S Sporting Goods, the Pittsburgh-based leading omnichannel retailer serving athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, official title position of the All-American Classic including brand integration and a complete array of branded assets such as event logo, jersey patch, stadium signage, and in-broadcast elements related to the All-American Classic game and its connected events and activities.
"We want to thank our partners at DICK'S Sporting Goods for their continued support and passion for youth baseball, in general, and the All-American Classic, in particular," said Perfect Game CEO, Rob Ponger. "Perfect Game has many shared characteristics with DICK'S Sporting Goods, including our love and commitment to youth sports and our desire to provide first-class experiences. I'm confident that through this partnership both Perfect Game and DICK'S Sporting Goods will enhance and grow their connection to the baseball community."
"DICK'S Sporting Goods is excited to be the title sponsor of Perfect Game's All-American Classic. For 20 years, this game has served as one of the premier elite amateur sporting events on the calendar, and we're honored to take this shared commitment and love for the game to a new level," said Mark Rooks, VP, Category Marketing & Partnerships at DICK'S Sporting Goods
This agreement is an extension of an ongoing relationship between Perfect Game and DICK'S Sporting Goods that began in 2019. The entities are drawn together by their mutual love for the sports of baseball and softball, and a shared desire to grow the game by providing best-in-class services to the diamond sports community. Perfect Game and DICK'S Sporting Goods have significantly expanded their partnership to include official Perfect Game apparel being carried in DICK'S Sporting Goods stores across the country, and support of the Perfect Game Cares Foundation and its youth camps and Grow the Game fund.
The Perfect Game All-American Classic offers a glimpse at some of the most talented young athletes from around the world and provides the baseball community a sneak peek at several young players destined to make their mark at the collegiate and Major League levels of the sport. 250 past Perfect Game All-American Classic participants have gone on to play Major League Baseball, while 31 All-American Classic alums were selected on the first day of the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft held earlier this month.
In 2021, the East defeated the West, 9-1, as starting pitcher Dylan Lesko and nine teammates combined to throw the first no-hitter in All-American Classic history. Players from the West hold a 12-7 series lead over their counterparts from the East.
Over the past 19 years, All-American Classic fundraising activities have helped Perfect Game's charitable arm, the Perfect Game Cares Foundation, contribute more than $1.5 million to a variety of local causes. This year, Perfect Game Cares and DBacks Give Back will host a free kids camp at Chase Field on August 24 and a free coaches clinic at Chase Field on August 25. Proceeds from All-American Classic events will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and PG Cares Grow the Game Fund.
Admission to Chase Field to watch the 20th annual All-American Classic will be free and fans can enter through the main gate on the day of the game. Additionally, the All-American Classic will be broadcast on Sunday, August 28 live on ESPNU at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT.
For more information, please visit perfectgame.org/allamerican.
Media Contacts:
For Perfect Game – Greg Bouris, power x communications, gbouris@powerxcommunications.net
For DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
Perfect Game is the world's largest elite youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, producing over 8,600+ events, 300,000+ games and showcases each year across the country. Perfect Game is dedicated to giving amateur players exposure to take their game to the next level, whether that be in college or in the professional ranks. At Perfect Game events, players are performing with top-level competition in front of college recruiters and professional scouts from all over the country. Because of this, these events prove to be invaluable to the college coaches as well as Major League Baseball, as they can scout a large population of talented ballplayers in one location. To date, more than 1,650 players that have played in a Perfect Game event have also played in Major League Baseball. Since 2003, 13,324 Perfect Game alumni have been selected in the MLB First-Year Amateur Player Draft. In the 2021 Draft, for example, more than 95 percent of all players selected had played in Perfect Game events, and every player selected on the Draft's first day had previously attended Perfect Game events. And in the 2021 College World Series, every player on the rosters of national champion Mississippi State and runner-up Vanderbilt had played in a Perfect Game event.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming.
Driven by its belief that sports make people better, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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READING, Mass., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eliassen Group, LLC, a strategic consulting company, has acquired Foothills Consulting Group, an IT Services company operating across Southern California.
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, Eliassen provides professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences.
Founded in 2004, Foothills Consulting Group, (FCG) has a long and successful history in the IT Services Industry, delivering technology services along a value continuum from individual IT resource augmentation to full IT project outsourcing. Since 2004 FCG has provided hundreds of clients with exceptional services -- based upon a foundation in sourcing exceptional IT talent – providing rapid and flexible service delivery with a strong focus on customer execution and quality.
The strategic partnership between Eliassen Group and FCG will also provide Eliassen Group clients with a wider range of services and access to an even greater professional network of proven candidate talent and experience. Furthermore, the acquisition of FCG aligns with Eliassen Group's ongoing focus on transformational growth and enhancing the client and consultant experience with an expansion of our west coast presence.
"Joining Eliassen Group offers our clients and consultants alike an expanded breadth of professional opportunities," said Phil Ashworth, FCG co-founder and Vice President, Operations. "Absolutely," agreed Patrick Johannes, FCG co-founder and Vice President, Business Development. "Not only are our consultants now connected to opportunities for roles nationwide, but our clients can benefit from expanded expertise in Eliassen Group's areas of specialty, including cloud, Agile, and software engineering."
"Foothills Consulting Group comes to Eliassen with a wealth of incredible talent and experience, and we share the same values that drive our business and that ultimately serve our clients," said Dave MacKeen, CEO of Eliassen Group. "Not only does FCG prioritize their employees, but they also emphasize a focus on culture and community, just as we do," added Tom Hart, President – Talent Solutions. "We're excited to welcome Foothills Consulting Group into the Eliassen community."
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.
Founded in 2004, Foothills Consulting Group was created to be a different type of IT Services firm fusing the best traits of individual IT Resource Augmentation and IT Project Outsourcing. We assess and engage IT consultants across the SDLC spectrum to perform services for our clients who are addressing challenges in business process improvement, enterprise application integration, data engineering and analytics, project execution, and cyber security. We are committed to the success of our clients, the personal and professional growth of our consultants, and overall integrity and excellence in the information technology field.
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Senior Vice President - Head of Marketing, Brand, and Communications
Eliassen Group
781 205 8148
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PARIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prada announces today that actor, activist and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will front the new soon-to-be-revealed women's fragrance, launching worldwide from August 22nd. Watson, in her first collaboration with the brand, makes her directorial debut for the creation of the fragrance's film short and is captured by photographer Harley Weir for the print campaign.
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With razor-sharp intelligence, dynamic elegance and an authentic multi-dimensionality, Watson is the embodiment of Prada's disruptive new women's fragrance, rewriting the codes of femininity on a perpetual self-evolution that is never the same, yet always genuine to her.
Deeply connected to an engaged generation vocal about change and empowerment, Watson is a woman impossible to frame, wielding her influence in a way that inspires and motivates audiences of all ages and genders: the embodiment of the disruptive, encompassing spirit of Prada's new fragrance for women.
"Prada has always gone beyond traditional models and archetypes of conceived beauty and is famous for a femininity that challenges conventions. It's a pleasure to create a campaign and represent a fragrance with such a profound philosophical concept and sustainability initiatives in a way that feels genuinely real and relevant." - Emma Watson, Actor and Activist
"Emma Watson possesses an empowered elegance and a mindful, engaged spirit, determined for positive evolution – the perfect embodiment of Prada's new feminine fragrance. Her sprawling body of work, from acting to activism, is beyond inspirational, each a signifier of her authenticity and ability to inspire emotion and speak to a young, engaged generation who demand authenticity." - Yann Andrea, Prada Beauty International General Manager
Prada Beauty is working with Emma Watson and Good On You to improve its sustainability, ethical and disclosure practices.
Contact:
Mickael Roux
Mickael.roux@loreal.com
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The Barden Bellas are Back on the Big Screen for a Special Two-Day Engagement
Sunday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 14
DENVER, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Get out your cups and get ready for an exclusive, two-day celebration of the 10th Anniversary of 2012's global smash hit, "Pitch Perfect." Directed by Jason Moore, the film launched a cappella music into the cultural mainstream, skyrocketed the careers of its stars and became a global phenomenon, igniting a franchise that has earned almost $600 million worldwide. This special Fathom Events presentation will also include special footage, never-seen-before on the big screen.
Arriving at her new college, Beca (Anna Kendrick) finds herself not right for any clique but somehow is muscled into one that she never would have picked on her own: alongside mean girls, sweet girls and weird girls whose only thing in common is how good they sound when they sing together. When Beca leads this a cappella singing group out of their traditional arrangements and perfect harmonies into all-new mashups, they fight to climb their way to the top of college music competitions.
Pitch Perfect is a laugh-out-loud comedy and groundbreaking musical sensation that also stars Rebel Wilson (Jo Jo Rabbit), Grammy nominee Ester Dean (Trolls World Tour), Hana Mae Lee (Jem and the Holograms), Anna Camp (The Help), Brittany Snow (Hairspray), Emmy nominee Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games franchise), Tony winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen) and Adam Devine (Workaholics).
Tickets to "Pitch Perfect 10th Anniversary" can be purchased online at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices.
For artwork/photos related to the 10th Anniversary of "Pitch Perfect," visit the Fathom Events press site.
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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Agency Remains Committed to Protecting Youth by Enforcing Against Illegal Products
SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter for marketing illegal flavored nicotine gummies – the first warning letter for this type of product. These types of gummies are of particular public concern because of their resemblance to kid-friendly food or candy products and the potential to cause severe nicotine toxicity or even death among young children.
The manufacturer, VPR Brands LP (doing business as, "Krave Nic"), markets gummies that have 1 milligram (mg) of nicotine each and are available in three flavors – Blueraz, Cherry Bomb and Pineapple. The packaging claims that the products contain tobacco-free nicotine. This firm has not submitted a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) to the FDA, and does not have a marketing authorization order to manufacture, sell or distribute these products in the U.S.
"Nicotine gummies are a public health crisis just waiting to happen among our nation's youth, particularly as we head into a new school year," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "We want parents to be aware of these products and the potential for health consequences for children of all ages – including toxicity to young children and appeal of these addictive products to our youth. The FDA will not stand by as illegal products infiltrate the marketplace."
The manufacturer states that each gummy contains 1 milligram of nicotine with 12 gummies (12 mg) per tin. Research indicates that ingesting 1 to 4 milligrams of nicotine could be severely toxic to a child under 6 years of age depending on the child's body weight. However, nicotine toxicity among youth of any age may lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, increased blood pressure and heart rate, seizures, respiratory failure, coma and even death. Nicotine is also highly addictive and exposure during adolescence can harm the developing brain.
In a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers found that flavored non-tobacco oral nicotine products, including gummies and lozenges, were among the most commonly used tobacco product among youth in southern California – second only to e-cigarettes. Use was particularly high among certain racial or ethnic, sexual or gender minority groups, and those with a history of nicotine use. These flavored non-tobacco oral nicotine products present an increased risk to youth due to their resemblance to kid-friendly food or candy products, such as gummies or gum, the availability in youth-appealing flavors, and the ability for teenagers to conceal use from adults.
The warning letter issued today requests a written response from the manufacturer describing how the firm intends to address any violations and bring their products into compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Failure to promptly correct violations can result in further action such as civil money penalties, seizure, and/or injunction. Additionally, the firm must not sell or distribute violative products. The firm must submit a PMTA and receive marketing authorization from FDA before selling or distributing the product in the U.S.
In response to the increase of non-tobacco nicotine in tobacco products, including in some of the e-cigarette brands that are most popular with youth, Congress passed a federal law that went into effect on April 14, 2022, clarifying the FDA's authority to regulate tobacco products containing nicotine from any source. This law gives the FDA authority over products made with non-tobacco nicotine, including synthetic nicotine, and imposes requirements under the FD&C Act for manufacturers, importers, retailers and distributors of non-tobacco nicotine products. To date, no non-tobacco nicotine product has received a marketing granted order.
"We remain unwavering in our use of compliance and enforcement resources to curb all unlawful marketing of tobacco products, especially those that youth could easily confuse with something that they consume regularly – like candy," said Brian King, Ph.D., M.P.H., director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products. "Today's action should be a wake-up call for manufacturers of these illegal products that the FDA is actively working to identify violations and to swiftly seek corrective actions."
Efforts such as these support the FDA's commitment to using a science-based approach to protect youth from initiating tobacco use. In addition to the FDA's regulatory oversight, the agency recognizes the critical need for targeted youth tobacco prevention efforts designed to protect America's kids, including mass media campaigns such as "The Real Cost." The FDA also collaborates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the National Youth Tobacco Survey, the only nationally representative survey of middle and high school students that focuses exclusively on tobacco product use.
Additional Resources:
- Perspective: Update on FDA Review and Enforcement of Non-Tobacco Nicotine Products
- FDA Continues to Implement Law, Regulate Non-Tobacco Nicotine Products, Warns Retailers and Manufacturers Against Illegal Sales
- Requirements for Products Made with Non-Tobacco Nicotine Take Effect April 14
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VoiceOver PRO and PathFlow® integration improve tech interoperability for laboratories.
SPOKANE, Wash. and LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gestalt Diagnostics and Voicebrook today announced a strategic partnership to benefit information flow and technology interactions in the pathology laboratory. This tight integration of Voicebrook's Voiceover PRO software directly within Gestalt's digital pathology workflow platform, PathFlow, will positively impact lab interoperability.
VoiceOver PRO is the leading speech recognition-based reporting solution tailored to the unique needs of pathology allowing users to effortlessly create high-quality, standardized reports. PathFlow is the leading digital pathology workflow solution enabling a streamlined, fully integrated workflow for pathologists. The partnership between the two companies will provide a clean, automated experience that supports the unique reporting needs, including synoptic report templates, directly within the digital workflow.
"We are excited about working with Voicebrook to provide this added functionality directly within our solution," says Gestalt COO & Chief Strategy Officer, Lisa-Jean Clifford. "The development and product teams at both of our companies have worked together in a way that embodies our combined values and philosophy of supporting pathologists and pathology labs through innovative technology. Our goal is to support the entire pathologist's workflow through true interoperability so that pathologists are able to focus on their patients."
With more and more institutions adopting digital pathology, there is a large amount of data and information to manage for each case. All systems in the pathology lab must be able to communicate and share information more readily.
"Voicebrook is glad to be working with Gestalt to streamline the reporting process and provide for seamless interplay with all laboratory systems," says E. Bruce Sopko, Vice President of Sales at Voicebrook. "PRO is not just a reporting system. It can also function as an entire database for how pathology results are reported. Through this partnership with Gestalt, we can leverage PRO's integrated system capabilities to truly ease the compatibility between PathFlow and adjacent pathology technologies in the lab."
The integrated solution is available for customers of both companies.
Gestalt Diagnostics transforms pathology through an intelligent, configurable, vendor-neutral, and AI-driven digital workflow that provides true interoperability enabling pathologists to diagnose diseases faster and more efficiently. Our PathFlow® solution is a cloud-based digital pathology enterprise platform that can easily be customized based on your specific preferences. Our platform consists of professional, education, and research modules for ease of mixing and matching the digital needs of your facility in a single solution, freeing pathologists from tedious, repetitive, and manual tasks allowing them to focus on their expertise, providing invaluable expertise where it matters most. To learn more, visit www.gestaltdiagnostics.com.
Founded in 2002, Voicebrook is the leading provider of reporting solutions for pathology, with approximately 500 client sites and more than 3600 unique users across the US, Canada, and Australia. The VoiceOver PRO software application incorporates speech recognition, digital dictation, customizable templates, and an assortment of input devices, providing direct integration with the user's Anatomic Pathology (AP) system. VoiceOver PRO allows pathology professionals to rapidly and accurately create pathology reports, choosing one of three customizable workflows. Learn more at www.voicebrook.com. Follow @voicebrook on Twitter.
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Firm founder Marc Gravely named 'Lawyer of the Year' for construction litigation
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peer lawyers in Texas and the research staff at Best Lawyers in America have selected Gravely lawyers Marc Gravely and Michael Gavito for the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected guides to the U.S. legal profession. The publication also singled out Mr. Gravely as "Lawyer of the Year" for his construction litigation practice.
A recognized authority on construction defect litigation on behalf of commercial property owners and public entities, Mr. Gravely has earned repeat Best Lawyers recognition since 2013. For the 2023 edition, he is honored for his work in construction law, insurance law and construction litigation. Mr. Gavito is recognized for the sixth straight year for construction litigation.
One of oldest peer-review guides in the nation, Best Lawyers compiles its list from surveys of tens of thousands of attorneys nationwide followed by a rigorous vetting by the magazine's research staff.
In addition to Best Lawyers, Mr. Gravely has been honored by Chambers and Partners and Texas Super Lawyers. He has been named a "Trailblazer" by the National Law Journal and American Lawyer. Mr. Gravely is an author and speaker on a range of topics related to construction defects and insurance disputes. In addition, he is an authority on infrastructure issues and trends and wrote the book "Reframing America's Infrastructure."
Mr. Gavito's approach to construction defect litigation is informed by his experience representing construction industry clients as defendants. His expertise includes litigation involving roofing, exterior wall envelope, plumbing systems, HVAC, foundations, electrical systems and AIA agreements. His experience and background provide special expertise representing a range of entities, including public hospitals, condominium boards and retirement communities.
Gravely Attorneys & Counselors has developed a national reputation based on record outcomes in large and complex construction defect litigation and first-party and bad-faith insurance disputes. The firm's veteran litigators are trusted advisors to commercial property owners, boards and governmental entities in disputes involving general contractors, design professionals and insurance companies. The firm pioneered the use of the contingent-fee litigation model for construction defect disputes and is known for its high degree of expertise in the complex engineering, scientific and technical issues at the heart of these disputes. Visit: https://www.gravelylaw.com/.
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Guidehouse Digital focuses on mission critical projects; Empowering the digital employee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting services to public sector and commercial clients, has successfully completed the integration of its acquisition of Dovel Technologies ("Dovel") and launched Guidehouse Digital under the leadership of Paul Phaneuf. Guidehouse Digital focuses on mission critical projects that transform the market and support clients in solving their most complex challenges through digital innovations and transformations.
Guidehouse completed its acquisition of Dovel, a portfolio company of Macquarie Capital, in October 2021. Dovel added market leading domain expertise in Health, Human Services, and Public Safety at the intersection of science and technology. Extending this model across Guidehouse sectors focused on Financial Services, National Security, and Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure will bring increased capability and capacity to those clients looking to apply advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise digital modernization to unlock the opportunity of bioinformatics, digital engineering, environmental modeling, and next generation anti-money laundering in both traditional and digital banking.
"With the completion of the Dovel integration, Guidehouse will further empower our clients through innovative technology and differentiated state-of-the-art solutions," said Scott McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer at Guidehouse. "This integration creates a powerful, technology-driven organization characterized by deep industry experience and technical capabilities, and is the foundation for Guidehouse Digital, which serves as a catalyst for Guidehouse as a next-generation consultancy."
Led by Paul Phaneuf, who has more than 31 years of experience serving both public and private sector clients with a broad array of consulting and IT expertise, Guidehouse Digital is also focused on empowering and improving the digital employee experience.
"With a people-first mentality and commitment to innovation, Guidehouse Digital is building a best-in-class experience for the digital employee," said Phaneuf. "We help clients understand how to leverage new and emerging technologies to innovate, transform business operations, and better serve customers while creating an exciting and rewarding employee experience, unlike any other in our industry."
With 13,000+ employees and subject matter experts, Guidehouse is a next generation consultancy that has the insights and expertise across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services. With agility and scale unseen in legacy consulting models, Guidehouse creates innovative solutions that help their clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
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LANDSKRONA, Sweden, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAF-HOLLAND SE ("SAF-HOLLAND") declared the public offer for Haldex Aktiebolag ("Haldex" or the "Company") unconditional on 18 August 2022. SAF-HOLLAND controls more than 90 per cent of the shares in Haldex and has communicated its intention to squeeze out the remaining shares in the Company.
The Board of Haldex has today resolved to apply for delisting of the Company's shares from Nasdaq Stockholm. The last day of trading in the Company's shares on Nasdaq Stockholm will be announced as soon as the Company has received confirmation from Nasdaq Stockholm.
The Board of Haldex has further today resolved to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 14 September 2022, for the purposes of, among other things, electing new Board members.
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Linda Carlsson, Head of Legal
Jenny Boström, Investor Relations Manager
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The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 18:30 CEST on 18 August 2022.
About Haldex
Over 100 years of powerful innovation gives Haldex unsurpassed expertise when it comes to braking systems and air suspension systems for heavy trucks, trailers, and buses. We live and breathe our business with the goal to deliver robust and technically superior solutions which is founded in a deep insight in our customer's reality. Through focusing on our core competences and the passion we all share, we achieve the agility and flexibility that the market demands. Innovative collaborations aren't only the core of our products, but our philosophy. Our
2 000 employees, spread out across four continents, challenge the conventional on a daily basis in order to secure that the products we deliver create a unique value to our customers and the end users. We are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and have a turnover of approx. 4.6 billion SEK.
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A partnership with CBD Kratom elevates Mr. Nice Guy to new heights
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Nice Guy, a popular St. Louis headshop retailer, announced today the relocation of their St. Charles store to 1560 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in St. Charles, MO.
The St. Louis-exclusive Mr. Nice Guy brand has partnered with another locally-owned company, CBD Kratom, to offer a brand new experience. The fully remodeled location is now a CBD Kratom featuring Mr. Nice Guy and has moved into the newly-constructed building directly next door to its previous address of 1550 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.
A grand opening celebration kicks off on Thursday, August 18 with a ribbon cutting hosted by the St. Charles Regional Chamber of Commerce. Additional local partners have joined the grand opening celebration—Friday's festivities will be hosted by popular local radio personality and cannabis influencer Lux St. Lou. On Friday and Saturday, customers will receive free ice cream with their purchases from beloved local shop, Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Cream.
"We are beyond excited to partner with Lux St. Lou, a widely-respected authority in the industry, as well as Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Cream for the grand opening of our new St. Charles store," said Ocean Cohen, Director of Retail Growth and Development at CBD Kratom. When you walk through the door, you'll be introduced to a store experience that feels welcoming and intentional. The new store was designed with our customers in mind, flowing through the space to include an area that specifically highlights the Mr. Nice Guy brand. We can't wait for customers to explore and enjoy!"
CBD Kratom has 54 stores across five markets, with a 55th store slated to open in New York City in September 2022. CBD Kratom is the largest privately-owned cannabis dispensary and kratom retail chain in the United States. Known for its excellent customer service, CBD Kratom's extensively-trained and knowledgeable team helps customers find the right products for their unique needs while also educating them through the world of cannabis and kratom.
CBD Kratom is committed to helping customers lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Through their extensive product selection that includes edibles, topical creams, oils, skin care and pet treats, customers are guaranteed to find the right product for their unique needs. CBD Kratom has 54 retail locations throughout Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. For more information, visit shopcbdkratom.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medscape Education, the leading destination for continuous professional development for healthcare professionals, has launched Building Bridges Between Mental Health and Wellness, a learning center focusing on mental health and wellness for both patients and clinicians.
Guided by an expert steering committee, Building Bridges Between Mental Health and Wellness provides resources that explore the interconnectivity of mental and physical health.
"Mental health matters," said Hansa Bhargava, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Medscape Education. "Mental health and wellness are intertwined. When a patient has exacerbated mental health issues, there is also an impact on their physical health and risk of disease. Medscape Education is elevating this important topic through education. Through accessible and engaging activities, we are encouraging physicians to connect to the conversation about mental health and wellness to help eradicate stigma and address a growing and concerning issue."
Building Bridges Between Mental Health and Wellness takes an interprofessional approach, providing continuing education and resources across therapeutic areas and conditions, including:
- Insights and interviews from healthcare experts
- Education for multiple specialties and healthcare team members
- Patient education resources
- Clinical tools, resources, and references
An additional patient-focused resource center provides education and materials for patients and caregivers to manage their mental health and facilitate shared decision-making with their clinicians.
Medscape Education collaborates with partners such as The Anxiety & Depression Association of America, The JED Foundation and The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to offer important resources from these organizations to Medscape members. Patients and caregivers gain similar access through WebMD Education. Through these collaborations and others, education and tools will broadly reach healthcare professionals and patients to improve overall care and well-being.
The Building Bridges Between Mental Health and Wellness for healthcare providers is available at https://www.medscape.org/sites/advances/mentalhealthandwellness.
The Mental Health and Well-Being Resource Center for patients and caregivers is available at: https://education.webmd.com/viewcollection/36690
About Medscape Education
Medscape Education (medscape.org) is the leading destination for continuous professional development, consisting of more than 30 specialty-focused destinations offering thousands of free CME and CE courses for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
About WebMD Health Corp.
WebMD, an Internet Brands company, is at the heart of the digital health revolution that is transforming the healthcare experience for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers, health plans and health systems. Through public and private online portals, mobile platforms, and health-focused publications, WebMD delivers leading-edge content and digital services that enable and improve decision-making, support and motivate health actions, streamline and simplify the healthcare journey, and improve patient care.
The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, SanovaWorks, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites. WebMD®, Medscape®, CME Circle®, Medpulse®, eMedicine®, MedicineNet®, theheart.org® and RxList® are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.
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- First Acquisition in Florida Continues to Establish MSP as North America's Premier Medical Aesthetics Platform -
TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MedSpa Partners Inc. ("MSP") is proud to welcome Erin and Vic Owoc and their team at Ageless Medical to its top-tier North American medical aesthetics platform. Based near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Ageless Medical combines the latest research-proven technologies with advanced techniques and impeccable customer service to create a best-in-class experience that has delighted thousands of patients these past 15 years.
In addition to operating a thriving clinic, the Owocs are recognized leaders in the broader medical aesthetics industry. As a former National Trainer for both Allergan and Galderma, Erin leverages her two decades of experience as an aesthetic ARNP to elevate the skillset of aesthetic practitioners throughout South Florida. Vic is also a noted thought-leader in the business side of practice management and founded the Medical Aesthetic Mastermind Council, bringing together a subset of some of the most successful aesthetic practices across North America for developing growth strategies and best practice sharing.
Speaking on their decision to join MedSpa Partners, Erin and Vic shared, "The most important question we asked ourselves during the process of choosing a partner was, 'What is life going to look like after close for us, our team, and our patients?' It was imperative that whatever platform we joined would not just allow us to seamlessly continue to practice in the way that we know is best for our patients, but would actively champion and support everything that makes the Ageless Medical experience so unique. In asking ourselves that question, it became clear that MedSpa Partners was the right choice for us as the partner to help take our practice to the next level."
MSP CEO Dominic Mazzone commented, "I am so pleased to welcome Erin, Vic, and the rest of their outstanding team to MedSpa Partners. Erin and Vic have spent considerable time refining the perfect blend of outcome-focused approach combined with optimized business operations that we rarely see in the industry. The proof that it's working is evident with the consistently glowing reviews from patients about the Ageless team's dedication to creating a Michelin Star experience every day. Ageless Medical is the first location for MSP in Florida, and we look forward to working with Erin and Vic to welcome other like-minded clinics in the state to the MSP platform."
MedSpa Partners is acquiring North America's leading Medical Aesthetics clinics, with the goal of allowing our industry-leading partners to achieve their personal and professional aspirations by creating world-class customer experiences through support, collaboration, and community. MSP is a portfolio company of Persistence Capital Partners, the leading private equity fund exclusively focused on high-growth opportunities in the healthcare field. Additional information on MSP is available at www.medspapartners.com.
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Ongoing hurdles in scheduling, reimbursement and collections compound difficulties for a healthcare industry already under stress
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) released a report detailing new benchmarks related to the adoption rate of value-based reimbursement. The 2022 edition of MGMA DataDive Practice Operations includes data from more than 2,300 organizations across multiple specialties and practice types. The data reveals key performance indicators related to operational challenges affecting patient engagement and financial resilience for medical practices. With an accelerating emphasis on value-based care, a growing number of practices are experiencing revenue benefits from engaging in this approach while other practices have yet to realize the potential of engaging in value-based care.
For deeper data analysis, MGMA created the data report, "Patient Access and Value-Based Outcomes Amid the Great Attrition." Its findings build upon new MGMA DataDive benchmark data, including recent MGMA Stat polling of frontline healthcare leaders on ongoing challenges to ensure prompt patient access and quality care outcomes as the shift to value, stalled slightly during the COVID-19 pandemic, picks up steam.
MGMA's first-ever distributed benchmarking data shows that the average rate of value-based care only accounts for approximately 5.5% to 14.74% of revenue, with primary care and surgical specialties reporting lower revenue shares from value-based contracts in 2021 and nonsurgical specialties attributing 14.74% of total medical revenue to value-based contracts. The data also details the impact on appointment schedules from a surge in patient demand amid staffing shortages, with key performance data on no-show rates, cancellations and wait times.
"The medical workforce is grappling with burnout, staffing declines, decades-high inflation, operational challenges and a dynamic reimbursement environment that affects providers across the board," said Halee Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, FACMPE, president and chief executive officer of MGMA. "This report reveals how addressing scheduling errors and billing denials could help relieve the financial burden on health groups, moving them toward value-based care that promotes the welfare of physicians, staff, and patients."
MGMA's "Patient Access and Value-Based Outcomes Amid the Great Attrition" report includes enhanced analysis of this data. Key findings include:
- The median revenue amount across all practices from value-based contracts was $30,922 per full-time equivalent provider.
- Overall patient portal usage improved from 2020 to 2021, with a significant increase in patient logins.
- The percentage of practice claims denied on the first submission doubled across primary care, nonsurgical and surgical specialties.
- The return of patient volume in 2021 led to shifts in appointment scheduling benchmarks, as higher demand for care saw no-show rates hold steady and an uptick in cancellation rates.
The report includes additional findings on the burdens of prior authorizations, the appointment creation process and extended payment posting and collection timelines. Download the data report for more in-depth analysis and reporting.
Healthcare leaders have an opportunity to receive additional insights into value-based care at MGMA's upcoming Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference, taking place October 9-12, 2022, in Boston, Massachusetts. MGMA will share key insights into new benchmarking data and more high-priority topics that are critical to the success of medical practices across the country.
Founded in 1926, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is the nation's largest association focused on the business of medical practice management. MGMA consists of 15,000 group medical practices ranging from small private medical practices to large national health systems representing more than 350,000 physicians. MGMA helps nearly 60,000 medical practice leaders and the healthcare community solve the business challenges of running practices so that they can focus on providing outstanding patient care. Specifically, MGMA helps its members innovate and improve profitability and financial sustainability, and it provides the gold standard on industry benchmarks such as physician compensation. The association also advocates extensively on its members' behalf on national regulatory and policy issues. To learn more, go to MGMA.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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New technology enhances precision farming, boosts sustainability, and delivers insights to help mitigate food shortages as a result of natural disasters and global events
SAN FRANCISCO and ZURICH, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneSoil today launched OneSoil Map, a powerful new data visualization and mapping solution that combines proprietary AI with satellite imagery, providing live data and rich insights to understand the state of crops in fields around the world. Built with Mapbox Globe, the OneSoil Map enables agricultural businesses to visualize massive worldwide datasets, understand how crop yields are trending over time, and delivers insights at an unprecedented global scale. The technology that enables OneSoil Map also powers OneSoil application, a digital tool that helps farmers remotely monitor the state of crops, quickly detect field issues, work with productivity zones, apply variable-rate fertilizers and seeds, thus increasing yields and boosting sustainable farming practices.
As the world becomes drier and hotter, the need for more sustainable and profitable farming practices has become more important than ever. OneSoil technology helps drive precision farming that addresses this need by helping farmers to invest resources intelligently to increase yields and boost sustainability. Farmers can use data driven insights from OneSoil to work intelligently with field productivity zones, reduce the impact to the environment and help mitigate food security concerns, especially in regions heavily impacted by drought, flooding, or other disasters.
Jiri Neuzil, a farmer from the Czech Republic, increased yield by 20% for barley and 40% for mustard. "We used variable-rate maps from the OneSoil web app to prevent lodging, which is the displacement of crops from their vertical stance due to stem buckling. In hilly areas, we didn't apply too much nitrogen. Nitrogen goes downhill with rain, leading to over-fertilization of lower area and laying down of crops. New tactics worked well, and we saw an increase in yield." According to OneSoil, last year, their technology enabled the saving of 2,800 tons of fertilizers and 4,500 tons of CO2 emissions.
"OneSoil solves agricultural problems with satellite imagery and proprietary machine learning algorithms," explains Morten Schmidt, CEO at OneSoil. "OneSoil Map provides insights on 13 crops and fields in 59 countries at both the field and regional level. Our technology and expertise enable farmers to innovate farming practices and take meaningful, data-driven action to safeguard food supply. It also allows us to estimate the scope of food security based on global events."
"Mapbox 3D globe enables OneSoil to process and visualize an enormous amount of worldwide geographic data and deliver powerful insights to the farming industry in a way that boosts sustainability and helps farmers to accurately forecast and optimize crop yields." said Will White, Principal Evangelist at Mapbox. "With flooding and droughts currently impacting places like Kentucky, California, and Nigeria, and more regions in the near future, the need for this innovative technology has never been greater."
About Mapbox®
Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 3.5 million registered developers have chosen Mapbox because of the platform's flexibility, security, and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs, and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers. For more information, visit www.mapbox.com
About OneSoil
OneSoil is a Swiss company with headquarters in Zurich and research and development across Europe that develops precision farming apps based on satellite images and machine learning technologies. The OneSoil free app is used by more than 300K farmers worldwide, with around 5% of the world's arable land (56M+ hectares/ 135M+ acres) added to the app by its users. The company's data processing algorithms enable access to field insights in real-time, making it an important data source for farmers, various companies, non-profits, researchers, and international organizations. Website: https://onesoil.ai/en
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tamika Farr, CEO of Pathways LA issued the following statement on The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Upon review of the Inflation Reduction Act, I support the transformative investment in environmental protection and healthcare measures that the latest reconciliation package outlines. The Inflation Reduction Act allocates nearly $400 billion in transformational climate change proposals that will help reduce carbon emissions by approximately 40% by 2030 and includes enhancements in healthcare subsidies to the most vulnerable in our community. By any measure, the Inflation Reduction Act represents the most ambitious action taken by the federal government to combat climate change and mitigates the exorbitant cost of healthcare access. I applaud the monumental impact that these measures aim to achieve.
However, I am disheartened that our federal leaders have neglected to support child care providers and the millions of young children for whom they care for. Over the past 18 months, Congress and President Biden have deliberated on several iterations of a reconciliation package that promised to address the fractured child care sector and aid the countless families on the brink of poverty. Although Congress passed a Child Tax Credit provision in the American Rescue Plan ACT (ARPA) - a measure that temporarily lifted millions of children out of poverty – child care was omitted in this legislation by a handful of Congressional votes. As a result, a path forward - to build on similar regulations to support families and early care educators who cannot keep up with rampant inflation and the high prices for basic necessities - was obstructed. Despite the shortcomings on Early Childhood Education (ECE) policies, I commend President Biden and the supporting members of Congress for their unwavering convictions to support legislation that will help tackle our nation's most intractable economic challenges and position the country to lead in critical global policy initiatives.
Put simply, the ECE field faces a precarious fate without proper investments to help mitigate a ruptured infrastructure caused by decades of flawed policy-making across all sectors of government. Providers are indispensable to our nation's economy at large and to the families they provide care for; therefore, it's time all our leaders recognized them by implementing substantive investments for the ECE sector.
To this end, legislation akin to the ARPA bill is what the ECE sector and families across the country need. ARPA ensured that all children received adequate funds for day-to-day expenses and established child care stabilization grants. The Biden administration delivered key initiatives that benefited all American families and invested in the child care sector which is essential for a thriving U.S. economy. I'm hopeful the President will continue to prioritize these measures and ensure quality child care for all children and secure livable wages for all ECE workers.
I look forward to seeing subsequent proposals from Congress and the Biden Administration.
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- Continues expanding product portfolio beyond inhalation anesthesia with a focus on bringing critical care drugs to patients
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Piramal Pharma Limited's Critical Care business, a leading Complex Hospital Generics company, announces First to Market Generic U.S. launch of Zinc Sulfate Injection. This product is U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved with Competitive Generic Therapy (CGT) designation; an approval pathway intended to enhance market competition for sole source drugs. Zinc Sulfate is a trace element indicated as a source of zinc for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. This intravenous nutritional injection is available in two strengths – 30mg/10mL (3mg/mL) and 25mg/5mL (5mg/mL).
Peter DeYoung, Chief Executive Officer of Piramal Global Pharma commented, "At Piramal Critical Care (PCC), we are excited to launch our first CGT-designated product to support our core purpose of providing the market with drugs that contribute to saving and improving patients' lives. Zinc Sulfate Injection joins our growing US portfolio of injectable products, complementing our market-leading inhaled anesthesia products, as we strive to deliver critical care solutions to patients and healthcare providers around the world."
In addition to the recent launch of Zinc Sulfate injection, over the past several years PCC has launched a broad line of critical generic injectables in the U.S. market, including Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP, Dexmedetomidine Injection, USP, Dexmedetomidine HCl Injection, USP, Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP, Rocuronium Bromide Injection, and Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP. PCC's full product portfolio is available at piramalcriticalcare.com.
Through the ongoing expansion of its portfolio, PCC continues to strengthen its commitment to deliver high quality products to healthcare providers and their patients around the world.
About Piramal Critical Care:
Piramal Critical Care (PCC) is a global leader in anesthesia, pain management, and intrathecal therapy. PCC maintains a wide presence across more than 100 countries including the US and the European markets. Our product portfolio includes inhalation anesthetics, injectable pain and anesthesia drugs, anti-infectives, injectable drugs for myxedema coma, intrathecal therapy for spasticity management, and plasma volume expanders. Piramal Critical Care has strong manufacturing and process development capabilities with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bethlehem, PA, United States and Telangana, India, which are inspected by US FDA, UK MHRA and other regulators, and partners with leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organizations around the world. For more information and updates, please visit: www.piramalcriticalcare.com
About Piramal Pharma Ltd.:
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL) offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through end-to-end manufacturing capabilities across 15 global facilities and a global distribution network of over 100 countries. PPL includes: Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business, and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the counter products. In addition, PPL has a joint venture with Allergan, a leader in ophthalmology in the Indian formulations market. In October 2020, the company received growth equity investment from the Carlyle Group.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Migliorini International (PMI Foods), a global $3 billion enterprise that annually supplies 1.6 billion pounds of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, and seafood products all over the world, today announced a partnership with CityServe International to provide protein to Ukrainian refugees. PMI Foods first delivery of desperately needed food to CityServe's warehouse included 32,400 cans of shelf stable food that will go directly to assist those suffering in Ukraine.
This announcement is part of PMI Foods long-term food donation plan which aims to provide life-saving food to tens of thousands of displaced Ukrainian refugees impacted by the war. The conflict in Ukraine has displaced millions of men, women, and children from their homes in Ukraine and sent them to Poland, Moldova, and neighboring countries.
Darin Parker, President of PMI Foods, remarked "At PMI Foods, we believe that food should never be used as a weapon. As global supply chain experts with more than 25 years of experience, we are proud to partner with CityServe to provide life sustaining food to women, children, and the elderly in Ukraine." Parker continued, "We are calling on our global suppliers in more than 50 countries to join with PMI and as we work to supply even more food to Ukraine, with our goal of delivering 5 million meals to displaced Ukrainian refugees by 2023."
"The current food shortage in Ukraine makes this donation of nutritionally dense food critical," said CityServe executive director Karl Hargestam. "We are grateful to PMI and their partnership to help feed Ukrainians who are caught in the middle of the devastation. Thousands of people will receive life-saving food and avoid one more night of hunger because of the generosity of PMI Foods to resource local churches."
PMI is committed to creating solutions in the global food market that add value to both customers and suppliers. The partnership with CityServe will allow PMI to find solutions that benefit the most vulnerable in society across the globe. With more than 25 years of global supply chain experience operating in 19 locations across 6 continents, PMI is uniquely positioned to assist CityServe as we work together to help Ukrainian refugees and change lives.
PMI Foods is a global enterprise that supplies an extensive range of products to all major international markets with corporate offices strategically located in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. PMI Foods operates on several platforms representing two brands: PMI Global Solutions; managing product procurement, sales and logistics, and PMI Distribution; supplying the needs of local wholesale markets and PMI Food Service, that provides a constant supply source while focusing on personalized services and customer specific adaptation of products and packaging.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Redpoint Cybersecurity LLC ("Redpoint") has named David Duncan as its new Vice President of Cyber Operations. As leader of the Cyber Operations team, David will have oversight over the Breach Response group as well as the Redpoint Labs team. Redpoint's Breach Response has handled the most complex and extensive ransomware and other breaches, and the Redpoint Labs group houses Redpoint's Threat Mitigation Group as well as its DevOps team.
Prior to his newly expanded role, David was the Technical Director for Redpoint Labs and also worked closely with and led numerous breach engagements since joining Redpoint in 2020. David has a unique perspective as he focuses on offensive cybersecurity, with over a decade of experience supporting U.S. National Defense in the Intelligence and Cybersecurity sectors. He engaged with Threat Actors in real time and also assisted clients through their recovery from nearly catastrophic ransomware events. David is a strategic, tactical and technical leader who enjoys helping organizations in their cybersecurity journey. Prior to joining Redpoint, David was a Cyber Operations Officer in the U.S. Army, where he served as leader of a Cyber Protection Team in the defense of U.S. Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources. David's key military roles allowed him to track, defend and conduct offensive operations against Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups studying their Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), and he is now using that knowledge to secure organizations.
Russell Safirstein, President and CEO of Redpoint Cybersecurity, commented, "David's leadership and guidance since joining us more than two years ago is what led to his well-deserved promotion. It's been great watching him grow and take on a greater leadership role, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for him here."
Redpoint Cybersecurity is a human-led, technology-enabled cybersecurity firm. Redpoint's expertise spans the defense, intelligence, and Fortune 500 communities, with our teams providing commercial and US Government clients with cutting-edge solutions to emerging cyber threats. The firm's military grade cyber professionals have decades of experience in cyber operations, and apply their knowledge of the attacker perspective to facilitate efficient, effective and scalable responses to cyber breaches. Redpoint provides Digital Forensics, Incident Response Services, Threat Mitigation Services specializing in Threat Hunting, Ethical Hacking / Penetration Testing and Compromise Assessments designed to mitigate cybersecurity threats, and Risk Advisory Consulting providing secure cloud migration, security assessment and compliance road mapping, data and infrastructure protection and 24/7 managed detection and response.
For more information on Redpoint Cybersecurity, contact Anne Rusinak, Marketing Manager, at 646.531.3287, or via email at anne@redpointcyber.com and visit redpointcyber.com.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Front Systems (2F), a public benefit software company accelerating the delivery of mission-critical software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to government, announces its sponsorship of Capital Factory's 2022 Fed Supernova.
Fed Supernova is a three-day event, hosted by Capital Factory, that marries defense priorities with trending technology. The event will be held from Sept. 27-29 at Capital Factory in Austin, Texas. It also includes options to attend virtually.
"We can't wait to discover what new ideas and technologies are out there waiting for the right people to come together to make it happen," said Tyler Sweatt, 2F Chief Revenue Officer. "2F is a proud sponsor of Fed Supernova because we understand the importance of events like this that bring technologists, capital partners, and warfighters under one roof."
Capital Factory is a center for entrepreneurship based in Austin, Texas, with boots on the ground in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Capital Factory facilitates collaboration between entrepreneurs, programmers, and designers both in-person and online. It also connects these groups to investors, employees, mentors, and customers.
Fed Supernova brings together entrepreneurs, government, and industry to bridge the "Valley of Death" between commercial technology and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. Discussion topics are informed by DoD, federal, and corporate thought leaders.
Federal acquisition corps, entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and decision-makers from around the world will be in attendance. Past participants include AWS, IBM, Deloitte, MITRE, AFWERX, and more.
2F is sponsoring the "Driving Collaboration" track for this year's event to discuss solutions to the crisis of trust across the DoD, which stifles innovation and weakens national and global security. 2F will also be taking part in "Epic Office Hours," a speed dating style set of 20-30 minute meetings between startups and government/defense partners.
2F breaks barriers between commercial technology and the defense market with Game Warden. Game Warden is 2F's accredited DevSecOps platform that enables both commercial and government solutions to increase speed, security, and scalability for testing, evaluating, procuring, and hosting SaaS applications.
At Fed Supernova, anyone can discover start-ups and solutions like 2F and Game Warden. It is an opportunity to become a part of the discussion of defense innovation and collaboration, and an opportunity to bridge the gap.
2F is proud to sponsor Fed Supernova because Capital Factory and 2F share a goal of connecting small businesses with defense leaders to foster innovation across national security.
Learn more and register for Fed Supernova here.
Second Front Systems (2F) fast-tracks government access to disruptive, commercially-proven software as a service (SaaS) applications for national security missions. Leading software providers—ranging from publicly traded defense contractors to startups—and government agencies trust 2F's Game Warden DevSecOps platform and secure cloud hosting environment to accelerate their delivery and harness the cloud revolution at scale. Founded by former U.S. Marines, this public benefit, venture-backed software company is driven by firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat. For more information, visit https://secondfront.com/
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF), a leading West Coast CPA and business consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Dee Bowers as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this newly created role, Bowers will lead the strategy and execution of SSF's marketing, sales, and customer experience initiatives.
In announcing the appointment, Managing Partner John D. Sensiba stated Bowers will have a fundamental role in driving SSF's customer-first focus, interdepartmental alignment, and strategic vision as the company expands.
"We're in the business of helping people — that's the reason we exist as an organization," Sensiba said. "This role will enable us to be more deliberate about serving clients. By bringing more rigor and alignment to our processes and more visibility to the services our clients need, we will be better positioned to assist them throughout their journey.
"A side effect of helping people is that the organization also grows and sees areas where it can improve. This allows us to evaluate which service lines we need to develop and expand in order to continue to serve our growing client base,"
Dee Bowers has over two decades of experience in marketing, sales enablement, and customer experience for accounting and professional service firms. She has been heading up SSF's Consulting and Risk Assurance Services marketing strategy for the past three years. In addition, Dee has experience working with global teams to carry out clients' technology and strategic marketing initiatives.
"I'm honored to serve in this role and ensure the alignment and scalability of our talented teams while we double down on our customer focus and expand our ability to meet our client's needs, now and in the future," Bowers said.
About Sensiba San Filippo
With over 40 years of experience, certified B Corp accounting firm Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF) provides clients with comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services while using the power of business to solve social and environmental challenges. SSF ranks among the region's top 20 public accounting firms and utilizes regional and global expertise to serve clients across a variety of industries. As a member of Morison Global, SSF is a part of an international association of affiliated accounting firms that supports clients' global business needs in over 80 countries. Headquartered in Pleasanton, SSF has offices in San Jose, Bend, Portland, and Fresno. For more information, visit ssfllp.com.
Contact: Marketing Department, (925) 271-8700, marketing@ssfllp.com
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Data results will be available in Q1 2023
GAITHERSBURG, Md. and SUZHOU, China, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirnaomics Ltd. (the "Company" or "Sirnaomics", stock code: 2257.HK), a leading biopharmaceutical company in discovery and development of RNAi therapeutics, announced today that the Company has dosed the first patient in a Phase I/II clinical study of STP705, the Company's leading siRNA (small interfering RNA) drug candidate, for the treatment of patients with facial squamous cell skin cancer in situ (isSCC).
The open label, dose escalation study is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of various doses of STP705 administered by intralesional injection and to determine the recommended dose. The study will also analyze biomarkers common to isSCC formation pathways, including TGF-β1 and COX-2. The primary endpoint is to determine the number of patients with histological clearance (HC) of facial isSCC lesions at the end of treatment with STP705. HC is defined as the absence of detectable evidence of the isSCC tumor cell nests as determined by central pathology review. A total of 30 patients, divided into three cohorts of 10 patients each, will receive a given dose once per week for six weeks. Cohort A will receive a 30 μg dose, Cohort B a 60 μg dose, and Cohort C a 90 μg dose.
"We expect that the study of STP705 as a treatment for facial isSCC to yield positive results given previous studies of STP705 that have shown to be safe and effective as a cancer treatment," said Dr. Patrick Lu, founder, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, President and CEO of Sirnaomics. "Our drug has the potential to offer millions of patients with these non-melanoma facial lesions a non-surgical, non-invasive alternative to traditional lesion removal."
"With surgical removal being the only available treatment for isSCC currently, patients have normally found the results to be painful and aesthetically unpleasing on the face. By dosing our first patient in this Phase I/II study, we can begin to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of STP705 in eradicating these cancerous lesions," said Michael Molyneaux M.D., Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer of Sirnaomics. "Formulating this clinical trial as a dose escalation study also gives us the opportunity to determine which dose is the best suited in removing the cancer without adverse events."
The study started in the United States in August 2022, and is expected to be completed in Q1 2023. Additional information about this clinical trial is available at clinicaltrials.gov using the identifier: NCT05421013.
About STP705
Sirnaomics' leading product candidate, STP705, is a siRNA (small interfering RNA) therapeutic that takes advantage of a dual-targeted inhibitory property and polypeptide nanoparticle (PNP)-enhanced delivery to directly knock down both TGF-β1 and COX2 gene expression. The product candidate has received multiple IND approvals from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), including treatments of cholangiocarcinoma, non-melanoma skin cancer and hypertrophic scar. STP705 has also received Orphan Drug Designation for treatment of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). STP705 is currently in seven clinical trials for different indications: a Phase IIb for squamous cell carcinoma in situ (isSCC), a Phase II for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a Phase I/II for keloid scarring, a Phase I/II for hypertrophic scar (HTS), a Phase I/II for facial isSCC, a Phase I for liver cancer (basket), and a Phase I for medical cosmetology treatment.
About Sirnaomics
Sirnaomics is an RNA therapeutics biopharmaceutical company with product candidates in preclinical and clinical stages that focuses on the discovery and development of innovative drugs for indications with medical needs and large market opportunities. Sirnaomics is the first clinical-stage RNA therapeutics company to have a strong presence in both China and the United States, and also the first company to achieve positive Phase IIa clinical outcomes in oncology for an RNAi therapeutic for its core product, STP705. Learn more at www.sirnaomics.com.
CONTACT:
Michael Molyneaux, MD, MBA
Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer, Sirnaomics
Email: MichaelMolyneaux@sirnaomics.com
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Chief Financial Officer, China, Sirnaomics
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Mike Muskat, Corey Devine and Nicole Su recognized for work in Labor and Employment law
HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three attorneys with Houston-based Muskat, Mahony & Devine have been selected to the 2023 list of Best Lawyers in America, one of the most highly-respected legal guides in the United States.
Partners Mike Muskat and Corey Devine earned repeat honors for their work in labor and employment law, and associate Nicole Su was named to the list of Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch."
Mr. Muskat is a Board-Certified Labor and Employment lawyer who has litigated hundreds of cases on behalf of employers involving nearly every type of employment law claim. His work in Labor and Employment litigation has also been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation.
Mr. Devine is recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in labor and employment law management. Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law, his practice includes traditional employment, wage and hour, and unfair competition disputes and counseling. Mr. Devine has also been honored as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star and was named to Houston Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list.
Ms. Su currently focuses her practice on litigating employment matters and assisting employers navigating the complex issues that arise within the employer/employee relationship. This is Ms. Su's first year on the "Ones to Watch" list, which recognizes professional excellence in attorneys rising in their careers.
"We love working on behalf of our clients each and every day, so to be honored for the work we love is really something special," said Mr. Muskat. "And it doesn't get any better than being recognized based on feedback from our clients and our peers."
The Best Lawyers in America list is based on confidential client and peer evaluations, as well as extensive editorial research. To read more, visit: https://www.bestlawyers.com/firms/muskat-mahony-devine-llp/67626/US.
Muskat, Mahony & Devine, LLP is a Houston-based labor and employment law firm that delivers big firm expertise and sophistication with a personal approach. Founded in 2006, M2D partners daily with some of the world's largest and most sophisticated employers to find solutions to their toughest labor and employment challenges. Its lawyers have a successful track record for resolving all types of employment-related disputes, including those involving claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, violations of wage-and-hour laws, and unfair competition.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Township Capital ("Township") in partnership with Epic Investment Services ("Epic") has completed the sale of Las Brisas. The 176-unit garden-style apartment complex sold for $40 million – nearly double the acquisition price in 2020, achieving a project level 55% IRR. Las Brisas marked the first acquisition in the Epic Multifamily Fund I launched in 2020. Throughout the hold period, a $1.29 million renovation was completed. The renovation included modern unit finishes, improved property amenity package including the addition of a clubhouse, fitness center, and business center.
Las Brisas is a 176-unit garden-style, gated apartment community located within the northeast township of Sunrise Manor in Las Vegas. Constructed in 1999 Las Brisas offers efficient 1, 2 and 3 bedroom floor plans with an amenity package that includes a swimming pool, playground, gated community and laundry facilities.
Township Capital, LLC is a leading co-GP real estate investment firm headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. Founded by CEO Matthew Gorelik in 2014, the firm has experience investing across all major property types with a specialty in student housing, senior living, multifamily, and industrial. For more information on Township Capital, visit townshipinc.com
Epic Investment Services, which includes its wholly owned subsidiary MDC Realty Advisors in the United States, is a fully integrated North American real estate platform. Epic's Canadian head office is located in Toronto, Ontario and its U.S. head office is located in Denver, Colorado. Epic's portfolio comprises over 30 million square feet and $17.5 billion in assets under management in office, retail, industrial and multi-family residential properties.
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 299%, Upgrow Ranks in the Top 0.3% of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Upgrow is No. 2013 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, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"The last few years have been a wild ride - expanding our services and talented team while simultaneously continuing to scale sales. Making the Inc. 5000 list is a highly visible recognition of outstanding contributions from our team, clients, vendors, and network." - Ryder Meehan, Co-CEO
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 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the US, 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."
"We're really proud of where we've gotten and what we've been able to achieve in just a matter of a few years, and we're really excited to position our agency as a leader in accelerating growth for remarkable brands in B2B tech/SaaS. This is just the beginning, as we continue to expand our team and services in order to deliver exceptional value to our clients." - Danny Ng, Co-CEO
Launched in 2018, Upgrow is a performance digital marketing agency generating revenue through Paid Media and SEO for high-growth B2B tech companies.
Upgrow works with brands to create a highly customized conversion-optimized web design, paid media strategies, SEO programs, and complete digital marketing solutions with consistent results.
www.upgrow.io
Chelsea Queen, Administrative Coordinator (chelsea@upgrow.io)
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 US-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent.
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Showcase highlights partnerships, innovations to iconic roleplaying, card collecting games
RENTON, Wash., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wizards of the Coast, a gaming division of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced a lineup of innovative releases for later this year and beyond during their direct-to-fan virtual event, Wizards Presents. These initiatives enhance Hasbro's $2.1 billion games portfolio for players of all ages, which include iconic fantasy brands Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
Hosts Jimmy Wong, Ginny Di, and Sydnee Goodman showed off exciting fantasy storytelling products for use at the table, in the game store, and digitally online, cementing Wizards' leadership in the fantasy gaming category and building on the company's continued success within Hasbro's family of brands. Watch the entire video presentation of Wizards Presents on YouTube on our Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering channels and on our Twitch channels (twitch.tv/magic and twitch.tv/dnd) for details and commentary from the creative product designers.
"Wizards Presents" the following products and initiatives coming later this year, in 2023, and beyond:
Dungeons & Dragons
- Playtesting for One D&D starts today! One D&D is the codename for the next generation of Dungeons & Dragons that brings together updated rules, backwards compatible with 5th Edition, D&D Beyond as the platform for your D&D experience, and an early-in-development D&D digital play experience that will offer players and Dungeon Masters full immersion and rich 3D creation tools. Head to DnDBeyond.com today to sign up to join the public playtests for One D&D.
- Dragonlance means WAR! Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen is a D&D adventure set in the world of Krynn with the backdrop of the War of the Lance. Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn is a board game that allows the players to jump into a mass battle and make decisions on memorable events during the war. Fans can play both in conjunction to tell a single engrossing campaign, switching between the D&D adventure and the board game designed by Rob Daviau and Stephen Baker. Shadow of the Dragon Queen will be available everywhere with a standard cover and an alternate cover only available through game stores on Dec. 6, 2022. Also available on Dec. 6 is Shadow of the Dragon Queen Deluxe Edition, containing the adventure, the board game, and an exclusive Dungeon Master screen.
- Following the acquisition of the easy-to-use digital toolset of D&D Beyond earlier this year, Dungeons & Dragons is excited to offer bundles of physical and digital content to fans on D&D Beyond with Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. Preorder now at dndstore.wizards.com to get early access to the adventure on D&D Beyond early on Nov. 22, 2022.
- Everyone loves Drizzt! D&D is celebrating the drow hero's 35th anniversary with new covers of all the Legend of Drizzt novels by R.A. Salvatore. The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary will chronicle lore, creatures, weapons, enemies, and allies in one tome perfect for gift-giving season. And to take the Legend in new directions, a Drizzt Family webcomic will debut featuring Brie, the tween daughter of Drizzt and Cattie-Brie, "borrowing" her father's sword Twinkle to prove she is a heroic force just like her forebears.
- Here are five exciting products coming from D&D in 2023:
- Ocean's Eleven meets D&D in this book of short adventures revolving around heists.
- A companion to last year's Fizban's Treasury of Dragons focused on giants.
- A collection of creatures, locations, and other goodies that are connected to the mysterious Deck of Many Things.
- Expands the classic Lost Mine of Phandelver into a full campaign tinged with cosmic horror.
- The legendary setting returns! Like Spelljammer: Adventures in Space, Planescape is a three-book slipcase: setting guide, bestiary, and adventure campaign
Magic: The Gathering
- Wizards of the Coast revealed upcoming products in its Universes Beyond product line, a way for fans to play Magic: The Gathering beyond Magic's planes with cards representing iconic fictional settings and characters in pop culture.
- Fans got a first glimpse at details for the latest entry in Universes Beyond, Warhammer 40,000. In addition to four commander decks, four Sol Rings are themed after each faction representing The Imperium of Man, Tyranids, Necrons, and Chaos. The cards in the collector's edition of each commander deck have a new Surge Foil treatment.
- In Q3 2023, players can journey to Mount Doom with Frodo, Aragorn, and the rest of the Fellowship on their quest to destroy The One Ring in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ set. Magic designers showed off a sprawling piece of artwork for The Battle of the Pelennor Fields — the greatest battle of the War of the Ring at Minas Tirith—spanning 18 individual cards as part of a booster release that will immerse fans in Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set is also coming to Magic: The Gathering Arena as an Alchemy set later next year.
- Magic: The Gathering is joining forces with Doctor Who in a new Universes Beyond collaboration that includes Commander decks, collector boosters, and Secret Lair drops spanning the 60-year history of the longest running action-adventure television series in the world.
- Magic: The Gathering celebrates its 30th birthday in 2023. The year-long celebration kicks off this year and includes the Magic 30 event taking place at Las Vegas' EXPO at World Market Center on Oct. 28-30, special promotions commemorating Magic's history, and special promotions that will only be found in local game stores.
- Later this year, players will return to where it all started in Dominaria United. Home to the first Magic set that was released in 1993, and the centerpiece of storytelling for the first decade, Dominaria is the core of Magic's multiverse. Dominarians are pitted against the Phyrexians in the kickoff to an epic four-set story arc. Dominaria United releases on Sept. 9, but fans can preorder now.
- To round out the inaugural Wizards Presents, Wizards of the Coast unveiled their upcoming premiere Magic: The Gathering set releases coming in 2023. The Phyrexia story arc continues with The Brothers' War, releasing in November, followed by Phyrexia: All Will Be One, releasing in Q1 2023, and wrapping up with March of the Machine, a conclusion to the story, releasing in Q2 2023. March of the Machine: The Aftermath, also releasing in Q2 2023, ties up loose ends from March of the Machine and explores the fundamental changes that have taken place in Magic's Multiverse. In Q3 2023, players will return to Eldraine, a fan favorite plane that draws inspiration from classic fairy tales with Wilds of Eldraine. In Q4 2023, Lost Caverns of Ixalan will finish the year with Pirates, Dinosaurs, and Vampires vying for dominance.
Since 1993, Magic: The Gathering has thrilled players and card collectors. With more than 50 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon in more than 150 countries.
Dungeons & Dragons continues to innovate the tabletop and digital roleplaying genre with the next evolution of core rules to enhance players' imaginations and enjoyment of the game. Crossover opportunities with the film and book industries can only add to the more than 50 million people who play D&D, fast approaching its 50-year anniversary.
For more information about everything that was revealed in Wizards Presents, please visit https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/next-year-of-magic-wizards-presents-2022-08-18.
ABOUT MAGIC: THE GATHERING
Magic: The Gathering's compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for more than 25 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, and a critically acclaimed comic book series. With more than 50 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in more than 150 countries.
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Dungeons & Dragons has enchanted fans for nearly 50 years with innovative gameplay allowing friends and family to adventure in fantasy worlds together. The World's Greatest Roleplaying Game boasts more than 50 million fans to date who have enjoyed the franchise through video games, novels, comics, roleplaying games, and accessories. A major feature film produced by Paramount Pictures and eOne, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is poised to captivate audiences next year and fans can experience D&D online right now through easy-to-use tools on D&D Beyond.
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Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming, and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, and POWER RANGERS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 13 on the 2019 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine and has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the past eight years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
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Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE: GAW.L), based in Nottingham, U.K., produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar®, and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 500 of its own stores (branded Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other, related, brands, and product ranges (including our publishing division 'Black Library' and our special resin miniatures studio 'Forge World') can be found at www.games-workshop.com.
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Doctor Who is one of the longest running action-adventure television series in the world, spanning 59 years, and winning more than 100 awards. This quintessentially British show has a huge global following, with 9.6 million fans across social platforms/channels and 100 million video views on YouTube in the last year alone. It has been honored by Guinness World Records as the longest running science-fiction series in the world. Doctor Who has a proven track record in consumer products and live entertainment with more than 4.5 million Sonic Screwdrivers sold in the past 11 years, more than 13 million action figures sold since 2005, more than 19 million DVDs sold globally, and more than 1 million tickets sold for live events. Doctor Who logo and insignia © 2018 and TM BBC. Licensed by BBC Studios.
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HOUSTON and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, today announced it is launching advanced engineering plans to convert its existing assets in Houston to launch a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) hub that will enable the company to produce another 250 million gallons of SAF annually by 2025. On Earth Day, the company announced plans to produce 250 million gallons of SAF annually by 2024 at its Paramount, Calif. site in response to the growing demand for net-zero carbon aviation. Production in Houston will nearly double the company's volume capacity by 2025, making the low-carbon fuel available to most U.S. and many global markets for the first time. The move will also get the company more than halfway to meeting its commitment to produce one billion gallons of SAF by 2030, five years ahead of that goal.
World Energy's current biofuel facilities, acquired in 2016, are located on the Houston Ship Channel at mile zero of all major U.S. pipelines, with direct deep water access at the heart of the U.S. energy production and distribution complex, and directly connected to two local international airports.
"Houston is the logical choice for World Energy's Aviation Zero plant two," said Gene Gebolys, CEO, World Energy. "Not only does our positioning here provide unparalleled finished product access but provides tremendous access to global feedstocks, emerging sources of low-carbon hydrogen, and even access to captured carbon to advance commercialization of innovative new processes for the production of SAF. We've been operating here in various capacities nearly two decades and we recognize why Houston is the beating heart of America's energy complex."
World Energy operates the world's first and still America's only SAF plant in Los Angeles where the company is in the midst of a two billion dollar expansion project to boost capacity to 375 million gallons of renewable fuels to decarbonize road, rail, water, and air transport. Amazon Air, United, JetBlue, Rolls-Royce, and Boeing are among many current partners using SAF to advance low-carbon air travel and to accelerate the drive to large scale aviation decarbonization.
Neat SAF is a 100 percent sustainable fuel made entirely of renewable resources and contains no fossil-based feedstock. It is not co-processed with fossil fuel in traditional oil refineries, and its carbon attributes comply with all state and U.S. federal regulations for advanced biofuels. Its lifecycle carbon emissions are currently up to 85 percent lower than conventional jet fuel. It is currently approved at a 50/50 blend level with conventional jet fuel for commercial use. World Energy continues to collaborate with industry leaders to gain approval for pure 100 percent renewable SAF use in regular commercial aviation to enable a future of carbon net-zero fossil-free flight.
World Energy is a low-carbon solutions provider focused on helping the world's leading companies make their carbon net-zero commitments real. The company is delivering ever-better solutions at an ever-greater scale to efficiently cut, accurately account, and transparently report carbon emissions reductions in operations based in air and on water, rail, and road. Founded on Earth Day in Boston in 1998, the company has been commercializing, producing, and distributing low-carbon fuels for more than two decades. www.worldenergy.net.
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After his second impeachment, former President Donald Trump made it his mission to oust Rep. Liz Cheney, his chief Republican rival. On Tuesday, he succeeded.
In possibly the biggest congressional race in Wyoming’s history, Cheney lost to Trump-backed natural resources attorney Harriet Hageman.
It marked the first time a Cheney has lost an election in Wyoming in nearly half a century. Cheney struck a determined tone in her concession speech to supporters in Jackson.
“I have said since Jan. 6 that I will do whatever it takes to ensure Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office,” she told them. “And I mean it.”
At the time the race was called, Hageman held about 60% of the vote. Cheney trailed with 35%. About 22% of the total vote had been reported.
“Tonight, Harriet Hageman has received the most votes in the primary,” Cheney told her supporters. “She won. I called her to concede the race. But now the real work begins.”
The results did not come as a surprise: Polls showed the congresswoman losing badly. Wyoming voters repeatedly told the Star-Tribune that they feel “betrayed” and “used” by Cheney, as she battled the former president over his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection and repeated lies about the 2020 election.
Hageman, who grew up on a ranch near Fort Laramie and now lives in Cheyenne, entered the race with Trump’s endorsement nearly a year ago, prompting some other Republican challengers to bow out. Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Burns, however, remained in the race.
The congresswoman’s defeat — seen by some as a referendum on the strength of the former president’s grip on the future of the GOP — is the final flash point in a closely watched saga that has been building for over a year.
Following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Cheney was one of 10 House Republicans to vote to impeach the former president, beginning her fall from power.
Less than a month later, the House Republican Conference held a secret ballot on whether to remove Cheney as their chair. Cheney safely survived 61-145, but did not back down in her criticism of the former president.
Only days later, the Wyoming GOP censured her for her vote to impeach Trump.
In mid-May, Cheney was ousted from House leadership in a voice vote. But her adversaries did not stop there — in November, Wyoming Republican leaders voted to symbolically no longer recognize Cheney as a member of their party.
The incumbent congresswoman was then selected to serve as vice chair of the Jan. 6 investigative committee, which angered Wyomingites further.
During peak campaign season, Cheney spent most of her time in D.C. serving on the committee. When she did come to Wyoming, she campaigned almost entirely at private events.
The Cheney family has strong ties to Wyoming, and her candidacy in this race disrupted much of the political order here.
Lifelong Democrats switched their party affiliation to vote for Cheney, a staunch conservative who, despite her moral opposition to Trump, voted with him roughly 93% of the time during his term.
More money was poured into this race than has been seen in Wyoming’s recent political history, including funds from national super PACs.
Her candidacy also prompted Trump and high-profile Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to endorse an election reform bill during the state’s legislative session that backers saw as a way to lessen her chances of victory.
In early July, a Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategies/Star-Tribune survey of likely voters found Cheney was trailing by 22 points.
A few weeks later, a University of Wyoming survey of a random sample of Wyomingites found Hageman up 29 points.
The Star-Tribune poll found that only 11% of primary voters were undecided, reiterating the fact that this was not only a prominent race nationally, but statewide too.
Despite the fact that Hageman repeatedly touted Trump’s endorsement on the campaign trail, she did not take a firm stance on the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election until a few weeks before the primary.
“Absolutely the election was rigged,” she told a Casper crowd. “It was rigged to make sure that President Trump could not get reelected.”
Of likely voters who said they supported Hageman, only 16% believe that President Joe Biden’s election was legitimate, according to the UW poll. That’s compared to 94% of Cheney supporters who believe the result was legitimate.
Cheney has coasted to victory since she first ran for U.S. House in 2016. But before Hageman, she has never faced such a well-funded, well-supported challenger.
Cheney, the daughter of Wyoming political icon and former Vice President Dick Cheney, got her start in the federal government with a job in the Department of State’s Near Eastern Affairs bureau.
She first ran for elected office in 2013 against popular three-term incumbent Sen. Mike Enzi, but she bowed out a few months later, citing family health issues.
Now, Hageman is likely to be Wyoming’s next representative, as the Republican House nominee often easily wins in Wyoming’s general election.
Hageman is a fourth-generation Wyomingite who grew up on a ranch outside of Fort Laramie. She attended Casper College and the University of Wyoming.
Cheney and Hageman used to be political allies, and like other Trump-endorsed candidates, Hageman once publicly opposed him.
Cheney’s next steps are unclear, but she shows no sign of backing out of politics or her battle against Trump and his allies.
She has said that a 2024 presidential bid is not out of the question. Her failed House campaign has almost $7.5 million in the bank, which can legally be used in any federal race if it doesn’t get spent in her House race. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/cheney-s-focus-on-trump-remains/article_574ae276-1f06-11ed-98cb-3b684b3b9028.html | 2022-08-18T17:32:20Z |
In the days after Wyoming’s primary election, winning candidates in Carbon County have been masking plans for the future and thanking their supporters.
Alex Bakken, who ran against three challengers in the race for Carbon County Sheriff, said he was grateful and humbled to receive a winning 40.2% of the 3,649 votes cast in the race for sheriff.
“Words simply cannot express how grateful I am and how humbled I feel,” he said in a statement emailed to the Rawlins Times. “I sincerely thank everyone who supported me throughout this journey thus far. I could not have done it without all of you.”
Bakken began his Wyoming career as a caseworker and then correctional officer at the Wyoming State Penitentiary. He also attended the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy to become a state-certified firearms instructor. He then transitioned to the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office, starting as a detention deputy before he took his current position as a patrol deputy.
“To all of the candidates who put themselves out there and ran in the primary election, congratulations,” he said. “Running for office is not an easy task, yet you all committed to it and saw it through.
“I truly look forward to serving our community and making the Sheriff’s Office a reflection of the people’s voice.”
In city limits, Jacquelin Wells will be returning to her Rawlins at-large City Council seat, after garnering 1,050 votes over challenger Elizabeth McDonald’s 628.
“I’m just very grateful for the community continuing to support me,” she said Wednesday morning. “Being on the council for the last four years, and then going into a new term, we’ve been doing a lot of exciting things with the city under the new leadership.”
Wells said she hopes to see continued growth in the community.
“I’m looking forward to the new dog park and the new skate park, and I think those will help expand our community and give people more things to do,” Wells said. “I also would like to see (work done on) the dilapidated buildings in the community. We’ve made some progress in that area, but that’s a place that I really want to see taken better care of.”
R. Travis Moore, who is a current member of the Carbon County Board of Commissioners, secured the most votes for two open commission seats with 2,592. Willing “John” Johnson will also advance after the primary.
“Running for office, you’re always happy to win. Running unopposed, I didn’t have as much doubt, but at the same time, I’m grateful to the people who turned out to vote,” Moore said.
With a total of 4,399 votes cast in Carbon County, voter turnout was over 75%, representing an increase of about 25 percentage points over normal turnout during a primary election, said Lisa Smith, deputy Carbon County Clerk.
Moore said he was pleased with the turnout, especially after he worried that construction at the courthouse may deter some voters.
“My only real concern was that we had construction going on at the courthouse, so that limited one of the only entrances and exits into the main polling place in Rawlins,” he said. “That was poor timing, but it doesn’t seem to have to have impacted voter turnout. The turnout was awesome.”
Moore also received 250 votes and will become the next 2-1 Republican party precinct committeeman. He said he sought the position to learn more about the party.
While he suspected some crossover voting took place Tuesday, Moore said there has always been a strong Republican presence in Carbon County.
“I wanted to become more involved to see how the process works, how all the pieces connect to the state organization and of course, the national organization,” Moore said. “I’m signing up for the education and to meet people and get out and figure out what the people of Carbon County want.”
Dave Throgmorton, a longtime local Democratic leader in Carbon County, said that the only bright spot he could see coming off of Tuesday's election was that Wyoming voters favored Casper native Megan Degenfelder in her bid to become Wyoming’s next superintendent of public instruction. In Carbon County, Degenfelder received 1,184 votes to current Wyoming State Superintendent Brian Schroeder’s 1,268 votes.
“(Statewide), that was a good sign, because Schroeder has been trying to create a culture war in Wyoming where it doesn’t exist,” Throgmorton said. “I’m glad to see that there are enough people out there thinking (that) we don’t want to turn our K-12 system into a cultural battleground for the right.”
He said he suspected many Democrats in Carbon County switched parties to vote in the race for U.S. House District 1, where Harriet Hageman beat out sitting Rep. Liz Cheney. Of the 4,399 ballots cast in Carbon County, 304 were cast in the Democratic primary.
“A lot of Democrats jumped ship just for this election,” Throgmorton said. “We processed a whole lot of registration changes, party registration changes, at our table alone. I know that was happening at a lot of places around the county.”
But overall, it was not enough to save Cheney, he said.
“The Republican Party is not only the dominant party but it is becoming extraordinarily narrow,” he said. “If there’s not a place in the Republican Party for Liz Cheney, that party has become really, really narrow.”
Throgmorton said that while he’d like to be able to say the Carbon County Democrats will rally after an election like Tuesday’s, he just doesn’t think that is the case.
“I think we will see a migration out of the state. I think we will see people who look at (election results like Tuesday’s) and say, ‘Wyoming is not worth it,’” he said. “And I think the Republican Party is encouraging that.
“They don’t want any dissenting point of view. I don’t think it is a bunch of younger Democrats bailing. I think the Republicans are actively pushing that, and they will be very glad to have it.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/huge-turnout-for-local-primary/article_e9038408-1f0a-11ed-8663-674004e306b1.html | 2022-08-18T17:32:26Z |
ROCK SPRINGS – Thousands of voters chose who they thought should take office on Tuesday, Aug. 16 during the primary election.
Rock Springs resident Earl Wheatley voted at Bunning Hall, the restored freight station on South Main Street.
ROCK SPRINGS – Thousands of voters chose who they thought should take office on Tuesday, Aug. 16 during the primary election.
Rock Springs resident Earl Wheatley voted at Bunning Hall, the restored freight station on South Main Street.
“I’ve been voting since I was 18 and I wouldn’t miss it,” said Wheatley. “It’s my right.”
Rock Springs resident Lorraine Muniz was excited to fill in the circles next to the candidates she believes “would do a good job.”
“I voted to help make a change,” said Muniz.
One Rock Springs couple considers voting to be “an emotional experience.”
“We are very grateful to have this opportunity,” said Rock Springs resident Colleen Chidester. “Other places are not as fortunate. This opportunity is very special and we shouldn’t take it for granted.”
Chidester added, “It is a privilege to vote. If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain.”
Chidester’s husband, Kent, agreed and mentioned that there are many countries that do not give citizens the chance to vote.
“Most people in the world don’t have this privilege,” he said. “It’s always been here for us. We’re very, very lucky.”
Shirley Cukale was spending the morning with the Chidesters.
“I vote for justice,” Cukale expressed. “If we don’t vote, the wrong people will take office. If we don’t vote, we could lose our freedom.”
Cukale added, “If you don’t like the candidates and you feel you can do better, vote for yourself.”
Rock Springs resident Craig Nelson said that “It’s always important to have a voice in what’s going on in the state, county and city.”
He also echoed other voters by saying, “If you don’t vote, you shouldn’t complain.”
Rock Springs resident Donna Wisniewski expressed her passion for voting as well. She voted because she wanted to make sure that “the right people get in.”
“As citizens, we have to participate,” Wisniewski shared. “You have to speak up. Whether people agree or disagree with what you say, it is important to use your voice. These days, I’m not scared for myself. I am scared for my grandchildren. They’re the ones who will pay the price if the wrong individuals are in office.”
Wisniewski also pointed out that it’s important for children to learn politics in their homes.
“There are kids out there who don’t even know who the mayor is. Educating them is important," she said.
“I worry about them. By the time they get older, they could lose the rights we enjoy today and that’s why I voted.”
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The WNBA playoffs tip off Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET with eight teams chasing the championship and during this year's playoffs, there are several key storylines that are standing out.
The Chicago Sky are attempting to become the first team in 20 years to win back-to-back championships. Seattle Storm star Sue Bird will be retiring after this year, marking the end of a 19-year career in the league. And the Phoenix Mercury will be heading into their playoff run without Brittney Griner, who remains in Russian custody facing a prison sentence. Tom Goldman spoke to Morning Edition regarding the key storylines for fans to pay close attention to.
Sue Bird ends her 21-year career
Bird, the Seattle Storm's elder stateswoman point guard, is planning to retire when the playoffs end. She will retire as the career leader in assists. "She's a passing wizard, one of those players teammates love to play with. And she's also credited with helping spur the growth of women's sport in Seattle and even nationwide," Goldman said.
The Phoenix Mercury enter the playoffs without Brittney Griner
Griner, the Phoenix Mercury center, remains in Russian custody, where she's been since February. Griner was detained on at Sheremetyevo International Airport after federal security found she was carrying vaporizer cartridges containing less than a gram of hash oil. A court found her guilty and sentenced her to nine years in prison. "The Phoenix Mercury will go up against the No. 1 seed, Las Vegas Aces, without Griner, but they are also missing another legendary guard, Diana Taurasi, who sat out the end of the regular season with injury," Goldman notes.
The Chicago Sky try to make history
The Chicago Sky are looking to do something that hasn't been done since 2002 — win back-to-back titles. The last team to do so were the Los Angeles Sparks who won titles in 2001 and 2002. The Sky made history during their playoff run last year, being the first team in the league's history to win the title without being the No. 1 or No. 2 seed.
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For the last decade, Precious McCowan's life has revolved around organ transplants. She's a PhD candidate studying human behavior from Dallas who's already survived two kidney transplants. And in the midst of her own end-stage renal disease, her two-year-old son died. She chose to donate his organs in hopes they would save a life.
Now her kidneys are failing again, and she's facing the possibility of needing a third transplant. Meanwhile, the agency that oversees donations and transplants is under scrutiny for how many organs are going to waste instead of helping patients like her. The agency, the United Network for Organ Sharing, received a bipartisan tongue lashing at a recent Congressional hearing.
"Patients, we're not looking at that," McCowan said, referring to the policy debates. "We're like 'hey, I need a kidney for me. I need it now. I'm tired of dialysis. I feel like I'm about to die."
The number of kidney transplants increased last year by 16% under a new policy implemented by UNOS that prioritizes the sicker patients over those who live closer to a transplant center.
Still, nearly 100,000 patients are waiting on kidneys and even more for other organs. Roughly 5,000 a year are dying on the waitlist — even as perfectly good donated organs end up in the trash. A two-year inquiry by the Senate Finance Committee uncovered numerous incidents that were previously undisclosed publicly.
UNOS has held the contract to manage organ distribution since the beginning of the country's transplant system in 1984, and now U.S. senators — both Democrat and Republican — are questioning whether it's time for another entity to step in.
"The organ transplant system overall has become a dangerous mess," Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) said during the Aug. 3 hearing. "Right now, UNOS is 15 times more likely to lose or damage an organ in transit as an airline is to lose or damage your luggage. That is a pretty terrible record."
Outdated technology has no way to track organs in transit
The investigation places blame on antiquated technology. The UNOS computer system can go down for an hour or more at a time, delaying matches when every hour counts. There's also no standard way to track an organ, even as companies like Amazon can locate any package, anywhere, anytime.
"I can't even get a kidney that's 20 miles away from my transplant center, with UNOS thinking it was in Miami," said Barry Friedman, director of the transplant center at AdventHealth in Orlando. "It was actually in Orlando, 20 miles away."
In the decade between 2010 and 2020, the congressional report found UNOS received 53 complaints about transportation including numerous missed flights leading to canceled transplants and discarded organs. The report also cites a 2020 KHN investigation that uncovered many more incidents — nearly 170 transportation snafus from 2014 to 2019. Even when organs do arrive, transplant surgeons say the lack of tracking leads to longer periods of "cold time" — when organs are in transit without blood circulation — because often the transplant surgeons can't start a patient on anesthesia until the organ is physically in hand.
One in four potential donor kidneys, according to the latest UNOS data, now goes to waste. And that number has gotten worse as organs travel farther to reach sicker patients under the new allocation policy.
Organ deliveries arriving damaged or 'squished'
At the University of Alabama-Birmingham, a kidney arrived frozen solid and unusable in 2014, said Dr. Jayme Locke, who directs the transplant program. In 2017, a package came "squished" with apparent tire marks on it (though, remarkably, the organ was salvaged). And in one week in May of this year, Locke said four kidneys had to be tossed for avoidable errors in transportation and handling.
"Opacity at UNOS means we have no idea how often basic mistakes happen across the country," she said.
UNOS CEO Brian Shepard has already announced he's stepping down at the end of September. He defends the organization he's led for a decade, pointing to the rising rate of transplants.
The new kidney allocation policy, which was challenged in court, is partly responsible for that increased transplant rate. The policy also contributed to equity gains, boosting transplants for Black patients by 23%. Black patients, who are more likely to suffer from kidney failure, have had difficulty getting onto transplant lists.
"While there are things we can improve — and we do every day — I do think it's a strong organization that has served patients well," Shepard said.
Another independent government report published this year found that any blame should be shared with the hospital transplant centers and the local organizations that procure organs from donors. The three entities work together but tend to turn into a triangular firing squad when people start asking why so many patients still die waiting for organs.
"[UNOS] is not the only source of problems with efficiency in the system," said Renée Landers, a law professor who leads the biomedical concentration at Suffolk University. She was on the committee that helped produce the broader report. "Everybody had some work that they needed to do."
The recent watchdog reports, as well as several ongoing legal battles over revised organ distribution maps, are just noise to Precious McCowan of Dallas, as she faces the prospect of trying to get on yet another waitlist. She said she's encouraged by the rising transplant rate, especially for Black patients like herself, but also fears she may not get so lucky with a third round on the waitlist.
"I just need a kidney that works for me," she said. "And I need it now."
This story comes from NPR's health reporting partnership with Nashville Public Radio and KHN (Kaiser Health News).
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2020 election deniers won key races in the GOP primary. New York Times Magazine journalist Robert Draper says the swing state is a bellwether for the rest of the nation.
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2020 election deniers won key races in the GOP primary. New York Times Magazine journalist Robert Draper says the swing state is a bellwether for the rest of the nation.
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Accuser and star witness testifies at R. Kelly trial
CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who prosecutors say R. Kelly manipulated for sex starting when she was about 14 years old took the witness stand Thursday at Kelly’s child pornography and obstruction of justice trial, becoming the first accuser to testify in the singer’s hometown of Chicago.
The woman — now 37 and referred in pretrial filings as “Minor 1″ and during the trial by the pseudonym, “Jane” — has been a central figure in Kelly’s legal troubles going back more than 20 years. Prosecutors say a video Kelly took of himself having sex with Jane around the year 2000 led to the first investigations of the singer.
Speaking softly and tentatively at first, Jane described her upbringing in a musical family in a Chicago suburb, including that she was home-schooled because she was in a touring musical group that she joined when she was about 12.
Among the most serious charges the Grammy Award winner faces at the federal trial is conspiracy to obstruct justice by allegedly rigging a 2008 trial on state child pornography charges stemming from the purported video of him and Jane having sex. Among other things, prosecutors say Kelly paid off and threatened Jane to ensure that she didn’t testify at that trial. She didn’t, and he was ultimately acquitted.
Kelly is also standing trial on charges of producing child pornography and enticing minors for sex.
Unlike at the 2008 trial, Jane cooperated with prosecutors leading up to the current trial and is a pivotal witness.
A conviction in Chicago could add decades to a 30-year prison sentence he already received from a New York federal judge this year for convictions on charges that he used his fame to sexually abuse other young fans. Different accusers testified at that trial.
Jane first met Kelly in the late 1990s when she was in junior high school. She had tagged along to Kelly’s Chicago recording studio with her aunt, a professional singer working with Kelly. Soon after that meeting, Jane told her parents that Kelly was going to be her godfather.
Prosecutors have said Kelly shot the video of Jane in a log cabin-themed room at his North Side Chicago home between 1998 and 2000, when she was as young as 13. In it, the girl is heard calling the man “daddy.” Federal prosecutors say that she and Kelly had sex hundreds of times over the years in his homes, recording studios and tour buses.
Kelly, who rose from poverty on Chicago’s South Side to become a star singer, songwriter and producer, knew a conviction in 2008 would effectively end his life as he knew it, and so prosecutors say he conspired to fix that trial.
According to prosecutors, Kelly told the parents and Jane to leave Chicago, paying for them to travel to the Bahamas and Cancun, Mexico. When they returned, prosecutors say Kelly sought to isolate Jane, moving her around to different hotels. When called before a state grand jury looking into the video, Jane, her father and mother denied it was her in it.
Tears streamed down his faced on June 13, 2008, when he was acquitted on all counts of child pornography. Some of the jurors told reporters after the trial that they weren’t convinced that the female in the video was who state prosecutors said she was.
Before the 2008 trial, Kelly carried a duffle bag full of sex tapes everywhere he went for years, but some tapes later went missing, according to court filings. In the 2000s, bootleg copies of some videos appeared on street corners throughout the U.S.
In the early 2000s, the aunt showed the parents a copy of a video she said depicted their daughter having sex with Kelly. When they confronted Kelly, he told them, “You’re with me or against me,” a government filing says.
The parents took it as a threat.
Kelly, who has denied any wrongdoing, has been trailed for decades by complaints and allegations about his sexual behavior. The scrutiny intensified after the #MeToo era and the 2019 six-part documentary “Surviving R. Kelly.”
Kelly also faces four counts of enticement of minors for sex — one each for four other accusers. They, too, are expected to testify.
Prosecutors told jurors that the evidence includes at least three videos showing Kelly having sex with underage girls.
Two Kelly associates, Derrel McDavid and Milton Brown, are co-defendants. McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Like Kelly, they also have denied wrongdoing.
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Prosecutors rest their case against 2 men in Whitmer plot
Agent: There was talk of blasting 2 bridges in Whitmer kidnapping plot
(AP) - An FBI agent who was working undercover told jurors Thursday about a stop at a bridge near Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s vacation home during a night ride by anti-government extremists to continue planning a kidnapping.
Tim Bates, simply known as “Red” to the group, was one of the last government witnesses as prosecutors rested their case after seven days of testimony.
Bates said he encouraged Adam Fox to take a picture of the bridge after they got out of a pickup truck. The government alleges that destroying it was part of a scheme to get Whitmer.
“They wanted to slow down law enforcement response,” Bates testified.
No kidnapping took place in Elk Rapids. In October 2020, about a month later, Fox, Barry Croft Jr. and four others were arrested and accused of being domestic terrorists.
Fox and Croft are on trial for a second time on conspiracy charges. A jury in April couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict but acquitted two other men.
Bates said he pitched himself to the group as someone who could get explosives. By fall 2020, he said there was talk about buying bomb components, and the FBI wanted to stay on top of it. Another agent as well as informants already had infiltrated the group.
Bates said Fox also talked about destroying a second bridge in the Elk Rapids area, though the government didn’t offer any evidence of it on secretly recorded conversations. The agent also admitted during cross-examination that he hadn’t disclosed it during the first trial last spring.
“You were wearing a recorder the entire trip, correct? And the recorder functioned, true?” Fox attorney Christopher Gibbons said.
“I can’t speak to how all of them functioned,” Bates replied, “but I believe a recorder was on the entire time.”
The defense argues that Fox and Croft were entrapped by government operatives who fed their wild views. Prosecutors say the group wanted to trigger a national revolt and was especially furious over COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Whitmer during the early stages of the pandemic.
Defense lawyers have tried to make their case by sharply cross-examining the government’s witnesses. Like Gibbons, Croft attorney Joshua Blanchard picked at the lack of a recording about Fox talking about destroying a second bridge.
“We should be able to hear that, right?” Blanchard said.
Croft, 46, is from Bear, Delaware. Fox, 39, was living in the basement of a vacuum shop in the Grand Rapids area.
Whitmer, a Democrat, has blamed then-President Donald Trump for stoking mistrust and fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn hate groups and right-wing extremists like those charged in the plot.
Trump recently called the kidnapping plan a “fake deal.”
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Graham appeals order to testify in Georgia election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has formally appealed a judge’s order requiring him to testify before a special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally sought to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
The South Carolina Republican’s appeal had been expected following a judge’s Monday ruling that he comply with prosecutors’ efforts to compel him to testify Aug. 23 about his phone calls to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks following the election.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will consider Graham’s request, filed late Wednesday. Graham’s legal team also asked a federal judge to put his special grand jury appearance on hold during the appeal process.
Graham’s appeal was made the same day that another Trump associate, former campaign attorney Rudy Giuliani, spent roughly six hours before the special grand jury. The former New York mayor spread false claims of election fraud in Fulton County as he led efforts to challenge the election results in Georgia.
Met by an Associated Press reporter at the airport as he returned to New York on Wednesday, Giuliani said that he had “satisfied his obligation under the subpoena” from prosecutors but gave no further details of his testimony.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has indicated she is interested in the details of a phone call between Graham and Raffensperger shortly after the 2020 election. At the time, Raffensperger said that Graham asked if he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots and that he interpreted the question as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes.
Graham also “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign,” Willis wrote in a court filing.
Graham has argued that calls were part of his duties as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with his legal team — which includes former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn — arguing that Graham’s position in Congress protects him from having to appear before the grand jury.
Willis opened her probe into post-election actions by Trump and his allies after the disclosure of a remarkable Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Raffensperger and Trump in which the then-president suggested the state official could “find” the exact number of votes that would be needed to flip the election results in Georgia.
Denying any wrongdoing, Trump has described the call as “perfect.”
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, meanwhile, had received a subpoena to appear before the special grand jury on Thursday. But his lawyers on Wednesday filed a motion to quash it, and Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney said the governor doesn’t have to appear while that motion is pending, Kemp spokesperson Katie Byrd said.
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Lowe’s CEO announces $55M inflation bonuses for hourly associates
(Gray News) – Lowe’s Home Improvement announced Wednesday it will provide an incremental $55 million in inflation bonuses to its hourly frontline workers.
The bonuses are in effort to help hourly front-line associates during this period of high inflation, CEO Marvin R. Ellison said in a news release.
“I’d like to thank our associates for their continued hard work and dedication,” he said.
The company employs more than 300,000 workers in the United States and Canada, according to its website, but it is unclear how much associates will receive as part of this bonus.
Higher gas prices and rising rents are among some of the concerns for many consumers.
Additionally, the higher back-to-school costs are a concern for some families. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, education books and supplies are up 3.1%.
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‘My immediate thought was to protect my family’: Man fatally shoots bear inside home
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (KUSA) – A man in Colorado shot and killed a bear that entered his home over the weekend.
Fortunately, no one at the home was injured.
If a bear is willing to cross your driveway, hang on your front porch or crash a fundraiser, a home visit should come as no surprise, like one occurred at Ken Mauldin’s Steamboat Springs home on Saturday.
Mauldin said he was in bed at 2 a.m. when he said he was awakened by his wife screaming and his dogs “going crazy.”
“When I got out of bed, Kelly started screaming, ‘There’s a bear in the house,’” he said. “So, I grabbed a .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun.”
Mauldin said he recognized the shape of a bear and fired nine times.
“I shot it as soon as I could shoot it,” he said. “I shot it and then it charged me, and I kept shooting at it. It backed up and changed directions, busting through our banister railing and landing on the stairs, and then it slid down and wound up in a pile at the bottom of the stairs.”
Mauldin said someone had left a door unlocked, which may have led to the bear getting inside.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said most bear encounters don’t end like this. The department said it rely on people to report problems with bears so wildlife officers can tailor advice to individual homes and neighborhoods.
“We do see bears getting into homes a lot,” an official with the department said. “It seems in the Steamboat area we have seen an increase in that this year with bears getting in through unlocked doors and windows.”
If a bear does happen to break into your home, the department said the best thing to do is to give them a call and report it.
Regardless of how it ends up, no one wants to face an unexpected visitor like a bear in their home.
“I just recognized that it was a bear, and my immediate thought was to protect my family and to shoot it,” Mauldin said.
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Part of a foot, in a shoe, spotted in Yellowstone hot spring
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 1:18 PM EDT|Updated: 42 minutes ago
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park officials are investigating after an employee spotted part of a foot, in a shoe, floating in a hot spring in the southern part of the park.
Officials say the discovery on Tuesday led to the temporary closure of the West Thumb Geyser Basin and its parking lot. The area has since reopened.
Park officials had no more information about the discovery to make public on Thursday.
The shoe was spotted in Abyss Pool, a 53-foot-deep hot spring west of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake with a temperature of about 140 degrees.
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Sct’d showers & thunderstorms are on tap for this weekend
The humidity will rise a bit as well
As another area of low pressure approaches us into the weekend, rain chances will gradually rise. Our Thursday evening will be one of the drier ones we have until next week, so enjoy! We could see a stray shower before sundown, but most will stay rain-free. Temps will eventually drop into the 50s and low 60s overnight under partly cloudy skies and areas of fog.
Friday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, and a slightly better chance of hit-and-miss showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the late afternoon and early evening. A few storms could produce some heavier downpours, but right now the flood risk and severe risk remains nil. Highs Friday will again be in the 70s for most. Friday night will be partly cloudy and quiet besides a stray shower/storm, with lows falling into the 50s and 60s again.
Scattered showers and storms will become more likely through the weekend as low pressure continues to move in. We’ll be a bit more humid on Saturday and Sunday with highs in the 70s for most and hit-and-miss rain/storms throughout the afternoon and evenings of both days. Right now, the severe threat and flood threat remain low, but that could always change, so stay weather aware!
Wider-spread rain looks likely to begin the work week next week...and temps look to stay slightly below average for a while...stay tuned!
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Eric Bransby is one of the last living links to the great age of American mural painting. He studied with one of this country's most famous muralists — Thomas Hart Benton — and went on to create his own murals in prominent buildings across the west. The artist is now 98 and still painting.
At his Colorado Springs studio, Bransby attacks a drawing with tight, sharp strokes, a pastel pencil grasped between gnarled fingers. His studio is unheated, but he doesn't seem to notice the cold. He's completely engrossed in the image taking shape on his easel. It's a study for a new mural that he hopes to install at nearby Colorado College. He says he draws between two and eight hours every day.
"Drawing has been a continuous thing for me, like exercises for a musician," he says. "It's refreshing. I draw better. I paint better."
Drawing the human figure has been one of the few constants in the artist's patchwork career. Bransby was born in 1916 in Auburn, NY. His father was a preacher who took the family to Pennsylvania and then Iowa. His parents didn't encourage his artistic pursuits.
It was during the Depression, and when he demanded that he get sent to art school, he remembers his parents said: "Well he'll do one year and he'll come back so discouraged that we'll make something else out of him."
"But that didn't happen," Bransby says. "I found heaven."
Bransby hitched a ride from Iowa to enroll in the Kansas City Art Institute in 1938. At the time, Thomas Hart Benton was one of the most famous artists of the era — though Bransby had never heard of him. Under Benton, Bransby embarked upon a rigorous regimen of figure drawing and anatomy classes patterned after the European academies. Benton painted alongside his students and Bransby remembers him as a taskmaster.
"With Benton, it was all business," he says. "You got in the studio and, by god, you worked like hell."
Things looked promising for the young artist. Benton included two Bransby paintings in a high-profile show in New York in 1941. The following year, Bransby painted his first professional mural for what was then called the Work Projects Administration. Then he got drafted. By day, he painted military murals at Camp Leavenworth, and after hours, he improvised a way to do his own work.
I'd go down and paint at night in the latrine because they'd leave the lights on down there. I was called the latrine painter.
"I'd go down and paint at night in the latrine because they'd leave the lights on down there," he says. "I was called the latrine painter."
After the war, abstract expressionism hit the art world. The human figure was displaced by drips, splashes and abstract forms.
"For that generation it was very difficult to make your way as a figurative painter," says Henry Adams, an art history professor at Case Western Reserve University. "A number of artists who had been very successful in the late years of the 1930s then suddenly found that the whole art world had changed."
Bransby and his family criss-crossed the country looking for work and grants. In the late 1940s, he got a grant to study at Yale under the exacting European abstract artist Josef Albers. Bransby started to incorporate what he learned from his teacher into his figurative pieces.
"One of the things that makes his work unique is he combines that Renaissance-based figurative tradition with what he learned from Josef Albers," explains Blake Milteer, museum director at the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, home to many of Bransby's works. "He combines figures with a dramatic sense of abstraction and of architecture, placing these figures in a shifting kind of space.
Though Bransby managed to successfully combine the old with the new, his passion for the human form — and for murals — never left him. He says: "I thought about it quite a long time and I said 'Godammit, I'm going to draw the figure whether it's in favor or not. And if a wall comes along — I'm going to do it.'"
In the 1980s and '90s, Bransby's profile as a muralist rose again. He received commissions in Illinois and Colorado. His stick-to-it-iveness impresses painter Sushe Felix, who has assisted Bransby on several mural projects.
"I mean, here he is. He's 98 and he's still doing it," Felix says. "That was a really good lesson: To never give up. Keep trying. Keep growing."
Bransby's age has slowed him down; he gets around with the help of a walker and his hands shake when he paints. But he's always got his eye on the next project.
"I try to make each mural a project that will somehow expand my abilities a little bit more," he says. "Everything has to be a new adventure."
He's hoping to finish his latest mural in time for his 100th birthday.
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What would you do if you were locked in your body, your brain intact but with no way to communicate? How do you survive emotionally when you are invisible to everyone you know and love?
That's the first question asked by NPR's new program on human behavior, Invisibilia.
The first show tells the story of Martin Pistorius, who fell into a mysterious coma as a young boy. He had only one thing left as his mind began to function again — his own thoughts. Here's a glimpse into his story.
It was the late '80s, and young Martin Pistorius, growing up in South Africa, was mostly thinking about electronics. Resistors and transistors and you name it.
But at age 12, his life took an unexpected turn. He came down with a strange illness. The doctors weren't sure what it was, but their best guess was cryptococcal meningitis.
He got progressively worse. Eventually he lost his ability to move by himself, his ability to make eye contact, and then, finally, his ability to speak.
His parents, Rodney and Joan Pistorius, were told that he was as good as not there, a vegetable. The hospital told them to take him home and keep him comfortable until he died.
But he didn't die. "Martin just kept going, just kept going," his mother says.
His father would get up at 5 o'clock in the morning, get him dressed, load him in the car, take him to the special care center where he'd leave him.
"Eight hours later, I'd pick him up, bathe him, feed him, put him in bed, set my alarm for two hours so that I'd wake up to turn him so that he didn't get bedsores," Rodney says.
That was their lives, for 12 years.
Joan vividly remembers looking at Martin one day and saying: " 'I hope you die.' I know that's a horrible thing to say," she says now. "I just wanted some sort of relief."
And she didn't think her son was there to hear it.
But he was.
"Yes, I was there, not from the very beginning, but about two years into my vegetative state, I began to wake up," says Martin, now age 39 and living in Harlow, England.
He thinks he began to wake up when he was 14 or 15 years old. "I was aware of everything, just like any normal person," Martin says.
But although he could see and understand everything, he couldn't move his body.
"Everyone was so used to me not being there that they didn't notice when I began to be present again," he says. "The stark reality hit me that I was going to spend the rest of my life like that — totally alone."
He was trapped, with only his thoughts for company. And they weren't particularly nice thoughts.
"No one will ever show me tenderness. No one will ever love me."
And of course there was no way to escape. He thought, "You are doomed."
So he figured his only option was to leave his thoughts behind.
That was his first strategy — disengaging his thoughts — and he says he got really good at it.
"You don't really think about anything," Martin says. "You simply exist. It's a very dark place to find yourself because, in a sense, you are allowing yourself to vanish."
But occasionally there were things that elicited thoughts he could not ignore.
Like Barney.
"I cannot even express to you how much I hated Barney," Martin says.
Since all the world thought Martin was a vegetable, at the special care center where he spent his days he was often in front of the TV watching reruns of the children's cartoon hour after hour, day after day.
Then one day, he decided he'd had enough. He wanted to gain some small measure of control over his day. So he figured out how to tell time by how the sun moved across a room. That was the start.
Eventually Martin found a way to reframe even the ugliest thoughts that haunted him. Like when his mother said, "I hope you die."
"The rest of the world felt so far away when she said those words," Martin says.
But he began to wrestle with it. Why would a mother say that?
"As time passed, I gradually learned to understand my mother's desperation. Every time she looked at me, she could see only a cruel parody of the once-healthy child she had loved so much. "
Over time, Martin began re-engaging with his thoughts.
And slowly, as his mind felt better, something else happened — his body began to get better, too. It involved inexplicable neurological developments and a painstaking battle to prove that he existed.
To hear how Martin returned to life, listen to Invisibilia, NPR's newest program. It explores how invisible things shape our behavior and our lives. The program debuts this weekend on many public radio stations, and the podcast is available for download at NPR.org and on iTunes.
Martin Pistorius has published a memoir, Ghost Boy, of what it was like to be invisible for over a decade.
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Accuser and star witness testifies at R. Kelly trial
CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who prosecutors say R. Kelly manipulated for sex starting when she was about 14 years old took the witness stand Thursday at Kelly’s child pornography and obstruction of justice trial, becoming the first accuser to testify in the singer’s hometown of Chicago.
The woman — now 37 and referred in pretrial filings as “Minor 1″ and during the trial by the pseudonym, “Jane” — has been a central figure in Kelly’s legal troubles going back more than 20 years. Prosecutors say a video Kelly took of himself having sex with Jane around the year 2000 led to the first investigations of the singer.
Speaking softly and tentatively at first, Jane described her upbringing in a musical family in a Chicago suburb, including that she was home-schooled because she was in a touring musical group that she joined when she was about 12.
Among the most serious charges the Grammy Award winner faces at the federal trial is conspiracy to obstruct justice by allegedly rigging a 2008 trial on state child pornography charges stemming from the purported video of him and Jane having sex. Among other things, prosecutors say Kelly paid off and threatened Jane to ensure that she didn’t testify at that trial. She didn’t, and he was ultimately acquitted.
Kelly is also standing trial on charges of producing child pornography and enticing minors for sex.
Unlike at the 2008 trial, Jane cooperated with prosecutors leading up to the current trial and is a pivotal witness.
A conviction in Chicago could add decades to a 30-year prison sentence he already received from a New York federal judge this year for convictions on charges that he used his fame to sexually abuse other young fans. Different accusers testified at that trial.
Jane first met Kelly in the late 1990s when she was in junior high school. She had tagged along to Kelly’s Chicago recording studio with her aunt, a professional singer working with Kelly. Soon after that meeting, Jane told her parents that Kelly was going to be her godfather.
Prosecutors have said Kelly shot the video of Jane in a log cabin-themed room at his North Side Chicago home between 1998 and 2000, when she was as young as 13. In it, the girl is heard calling the man “daddy.” Federal prosecutors say that she and Kelly had sex hundreds of times over the years in his homes, recording studios and tour buses.
Kelly, who rose from poverty on Chicago’s South Side to become a star singer, songwriter and producer, knew a conviction in 2008 would effectively end his life as he knew it, and so prosecutors say he conspired to fix that trial.
According to prosecutors, Kelly told the parents and Jane to leave Chicago, paying for them to travel to the Bahamas and Cancun, Mexico. When they returned, prosecutors say Kelly sought to isolate Jane, moving her around to different hotels. When called before a state grand jury looking into the video, Jane, her father and mother denied it was her in it.
Tears streamed down his faced on June 13, 2008, when he was acquitted on all counts of child pornography. Some of the jurors told reporters after the trial that they weren’t convinced that the female in the video was who state prosecutors said she was.
Before the 2008 trial, Kelly carried a duffle bag full of sex tapes everywhere he went for years, but some tapes later went missing, according to court filings. In the 2000s, bootleg copies of some videos appeared on street corners throughout the U.S.
In the early 2000s, the aunt showed the parents a copy of a video she said depicted their daughter having sex with Kelly. When they confronted Kelly, he told them, “You’re with me or against me,” a government filing says.
The parents took it as a threat.
Kelly, who has denied any wrongdoing, has been trailed for decades by complaints and allegations about his sexual behavior. The scrutiny intensified after the #MeToo era and the 2019 six-part documentary “Surviving R. Kelly.”
Kelly also faces four counts of enticement of minors for sex — one each for four other accusers. They, too, are expected to testify.
Prosecutors told jurors that the evidence includes at least three videos showing Kelly having sex with underage girls.
Two Kelly associates, Derrel McDavid and Milton Brown, are co-defendants. McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Like Kelly, they also have denied wrongdoing.
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Augusta Health makes strides in staffing
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Many health facilities continue to bounce back from the Great Resignation.
Augusta Health said hiring is improving, but they’re still cautious.
“I think we’re all still trying to recover from COVID and the staffing impact that it had,” said Crystal Farmer, Augusta Health’s Vice President and Chief Nursing Office.
Many nurses left during the pandemic to travel, but overall their situation is improving.
“We are starting to see the nurses that left us to travel are coming back. Our turnover is slowly decreasing, and our ability to attract and hire experienced nurses to our system is getting better,” said Farmer.
Even though staffing is getting back to normal, absenteeism is up. That fact often puts more pressure on staff who are present; they may be asked to work overtime.
“We may have enough people on staff to take care of the patients, but because of COVID and just burnout, we are seeing more people call in, and that’s not just nursing. That’s just healthcare in general,” said Farmer.
Augusta Health is hosting a Nursing Professional Development Day at the Blackburn Inn on September 16. There will be more information available on their website. All nurses in the area and nursing students are invited.
Farmer said they work to make sure patients aren’t impacted by staffing issues, but it’s often hard to avoid.
“It certainly impacts it when they feel like they have to see the nurses or other team members really busy and answering other calls and in and out of the rooms. It does impact the patient experience because sometimes a patient may not want to call on a nurse to do something for them,” said Farmer.
However, Farmer and other staff members have stepped in to make sure any issues are ironed out.
“All of my nurse leaders, nursing managers, nurse leaders, myself, we round so that we can help address any perception issues or quality of care issues and so that has made a huge difference that they have one person that’s in charge of the care on that unit,” said Farmer.
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Metro Richmond Zoo welcomes 19 cheetah cubs in 2022
The cubs were born in March, June, July and August
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 9:57 AM EDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Metro Richmond Zoo welcomes nearly 20 cheetah cubs that were born this year.
In a news release, the zoo says 19 cheetah cubs from six different litters were born in March, June, July, and August - making it the greatest number of cubs born in a single year in the zoo’s history.
The Cheetah Conservation Center housed at the zoo is not open to the public.
The zoo says the cheetah’s wild population has decreased 93 percent in the last 120 years, making it Africa’s most endangered big cat.
Since 2013, 96 cheetahs have been born at the zoo.
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‘My immediate thought was to protect my family’: Man fatally shoots bear inside home
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (KUSA) – A man in Colorado shot and killed a bear that entered his home over the weekend.
Fortunately, no one at the home was injured.
If a bear is willing to cross your driveway, hang on your front porch or crash a fundraiser, a home visit should come as no surprise, like one occurred at Ken Mauldin’s Steamboat Springs home on Saturday.
Mauldin said he was in bed at 2 a.m. when he said he was awakened by his wife screaming and his dogs “going crazy.”
“When I got out of bed, Kelly started screaming, ‘There’s a bear in the house,’” he said. “So, I grabbed a .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun.”
Mauldin said he recognized the shape of a bear and fired nine times.
“I shot it as soon as I could shoot it,” he said. “I shot it and then it charged me, and I kept shooting at it. It backed up and changed directions, busting through our banister railing and landing on the stairs, and then it slid down and wound up in a pile at the bottom of the stairs.”
Mauldin said someone had left a door unlocked, which may have led to the bear getting inside.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said most bear encounters don’t end like this. The department said it rely on people to report problems with bears so wildlife officers can tailor advice to individual homes and neighborhoods.
“We do see bears getting into homes a lot,” an official with the department said. “It seems in the Steamboat area we have seen an increase in that this year with bears getting in through unlocked doors and windows.”
If a bear does happen to break into your home, the department said the best thing to do is to give them a call and report it.
Regardless of how it ends up, no one wants to face an unexpected visitor like a bear in their home.
“I just recognized that it was a bear, and my immediate thought was to protect my family and to shoot it,” Mauldin said.
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Part of a foot, in a shoe, spotted in Yellowstone hot spring
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 1:18 PM EDT|Updated: 57 minutes ago
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park officials are investigating after an employee spotted part of a foot, in a shoe, floating in a hot spring in the southern part of the park.
Officials say the discovery on Tuesday led to the temporary closure of the West Thumb Geyser Basin and its parking lot. The area has since reopened.
Park officials had no more information about the discovery to make public on Thursday.
The shoe was spotted in Abyss Pool, a 53-foot-deep hot spring west of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake with a temperature of about 140 degrees.
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For the last decade, Precious McCowan's life has revolved around organ transplants. She's a PhD candidate studying human behavior from Dallas who's already survived two kidney transplants. And in the midst of her own end-stage renal disease, her two-year-old son died. She chose to donate his organs in hopes they would save a life.
Now her kidneys are failing again, and she's facing the possibility of needing a third transplant. Meanwhile, the agency that oversees donations and transplants is under scrutiny for how many organs are going to waste instead of helping patients like her. The agency, the United Network for Organ Sharing, received a bipartisan tongue lashing at a recent Congressional hearing.
"Patients, we're not looking at that," McCowan said, referring to the policy debates. "We're like 'hey, I need a kidney for me. I need it now. I'm tired of dialysis. I feel like I'm about to die."
The number of kidney transplants increased last year by 16% under a new policy implemented by UNOS that prioritizes the sicker patients over those who live closer to a transplant center.
Still, nearly 100,000 patients are waiting on kidneys and even more for other organs. Roughly 5,000 a year are dying on the waitlist — even as perfectly good donated organs end up in the trash. A two-year inquiry by the Senate Finance Committee uncovered numerous incidents that were previously undisclosed publicly.
UNOS has held the contract to manage organ distribution since the beginning of the country's transplant system in 1984, and now U.S. senators — both Democrat and Republican — are questioning whether it's time for another entity to step in.
"The organ transplant system overall has become a dangerous mess," Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) said during the Aug. 3 hearing. "Right now, UNOS is 15 times more likely to lose or damage an organ in transit as an airline is to lose or damage your luggage. That is a pretty terrible record."
Outdated technology has no way to track organs in transit
The investigation places blame on antiquated technology. The UNOS computer system can go down for an hour or more at a time, delaying matches when every hour counts. There's also no standard way to track an organ, even as companies like Amazon can locate any package, anywhere, anytime.
"I can't even get a kidney that's 20 miles away from my transplant center, with UNOS thinking it was in Miami," said Barry Friedman, director of the transplant center at AdventHealth in Orlando. "It was actually in Orlando, 20 miles away."
In the decade between 2010 and 2020, the congressional report found UNOS received 53 complaints about transportation including numerous missed flights leading to canceled transplants and discarded organs. The report also cites a 2020 KHN investigation that uncovered many more incidents — nearly 170 transportation snafus from 2014 to 2019. Even when organs do arrive, transplant surgeons say the lack of tracking leads to longer periods of "cold time" — when organs are in transit without blood circulation — because often the transplant surgeons can't start a patient on anesthesia until the organ is physically in hand.
One in four potential donor kidneys, according to the latest UNOS data, now goes to waste. And that number has gotten worse as organs travel farther to reach sicker patients under the new allocation policy.
Organ deliveries arriving damaged or 'squished'
At the University of Alabama-Birmingham, a kidney arrived frozen solid and unusable in 2014, said Dr. Jayme Locke, who directs the transplant program. In 2017, a package came "squished" with apparent tire marks on it (though, remarkably, the organ was salvaged). And in one week in May of this year, Locke said four kidneys had to be tossed for avoidable errors in transportation and handling.
"Opacity at UNOS means we have no idea how often basic mistakes happen across the country," she said.
UNOS CEO Brian Shepard has already announced he's stepping down at the end of September. He defends the organization he's led for a decade, pointing to the rising rate of transplants.
The new kidney allocation policy, which was challenged in court, is partly responsible for that increased transplant rate. The policy also contributed to equity gains, boosting transplants for Black patients by 23%. Black patients, who are more likely to suffer from kidney failure, have had difficulty getting onto transplant lists.
"While there are things we can improve — and we do every day — I do think it's a strong organization that has served patients well," Shepard said.
Another independent government report published this year found that any blame should be shared with the hospital transplant centers and the local organizations that procure organs from donors. The three entities work together but tend to turn into a triangular firing squad when people start asking why so many patients still die waiting for organs.
"[UNOS] is not the only source of problems with efficiency in the system," said Renée Landers, a law professor who leads the biomedical concentration at Suffolk University. She was on the committee that helped produce the broader report. "Everybody had some work that they needed to do."
The recent watchdog reports, as well as several ongoing legal battles over revised organ distribution maps, are just noise to Precious McCowan of Dallas, as she faces the prospect of trying to get on yet another waitlist. She said she's encouraged by the rising transplant rate, especially for Black patients like herself, but also fears she may not get so lucky with a third round on the waitlist.
"I just need a kidney that works for me," she said. "And I need it now."
This story comes from NPR's health reporting partnership with Nashville Public Radio and KHN (Kaiser Health News).
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2020 election deniers won key races in the GOP primary. New York Times Magazine journalist Robert Draper says the swing state is a bellwether for the rest of the nation.
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2020 election deniers won key races in the GOP primary. New York Times Magazine journalist Robert Draper says the swing state is a bellwether for the rest of the nation.
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Bridge of Hope Harrisonburg creates ‘Birthday Library’
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A conversation between a case manager and a mom wanting to throw her child a birthday party has allowed for the creation of a ‘Birthday Library’ at a nonprofit in Harrisonburg.
Bridge of Hope Harrisonburg-Rockingham focuses on connecting homeless and low-income single-parent families with community resources, and their Executive Director said this is one way staff can take the stress out of what should be a happy day.
“With such a tight budget, a birthday party can really throw things over the edge. But every family deserves to be able to throw a celebration. Celebration is a really important part of hope and resilience,” Executive Director Chris Hoover Siedel said.
Siedel credits a local group for kickstarting the donations, which she says have been flooding in since the library started at the end of July.
“I want to give a shoutout to the ‘Buy Nothing’ group here locally because they are the ones that have been supplementing this. They have been an amazing example of community generosity,” Siedel said.
If you are interested in donating any birthday items, you can do that by contacting Bridge of Hope at 540-478-2356 or by visiting their website.
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CNN cancels ‘Reliable Sources’; host Stelter leaving network
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN has canceled its weekly “Reliable Sources” show on the media, and said Thursday that its host, Brian Stelter, is leaving the network.
The show will have its last broadcast this Sunday.
CNN has been looking to cut costs but also to put forth a less opinionated product. Stelter has written a book, “Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth” and been critical of Fox News, making him a frequent target of the CNN’s conservative critics.
Stelter came to CNN from The New York Times, where he was a media writer.
“He departs CNN as an impeccable broadcaster,” said Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent and content development at CNN. “We are proud of what Brian and his team accomplished over the years, and we’re confident their impact and influence will long outlive the show.”
Stelter said that he was grateful for his nine years at CNN, proud of the show and thankful to its viewers.
“It was a rare privilege to lead a weekly show focused on the press at a time when it has never been more consequential,” he said. “I’ll have more to say on Sunday.”
The “Reliable Sources” newsletter, a daily compendium of the media’s big stories, will continue and will be led by CNN senior media reporter Oliver Darcy.
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FDA targets illegal nicotine gummies in new warning letter
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Thursday issued a first-of-a-kind warning to the maker of nicotine gummies, saying the illegal candies pose a growing risk to teenagers and younger children.
The Food and Drug Administration said the fruit-flavored gummies from Florida manufacturer VPR Brands could cause nicotine poisoning or even death if eaten by small children. Regulators also cited recent research suggesting nicotine candies and similar products are becoming more popular among high school students.
“Nicotine gummies are a public health crisis just waiting to happen among our nation’s youth, particularly as we head into a new school year,” FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said in a statement.
In March, Congress passed a law granting the FDA authority over all forms of nicotine, regardless of whether from tobacco plants or manufactured in a laboratory. That closed a loophole in FDA’s oversight, which until then only included nicotine from plants.
Manufacturer VPR Brands markets its square-shaped gummies as containing “tobacco-free nicotine.” In recent years, many vaping companies have similarly claimed that they’ve switched to synthetic nicotine.
An employee at VPR Brands reached by phone Thursday declined to comment. The FDA’s warning letter gives the company 15 days to remove or address the violations. The agency said VPR Brands has not applied for permission to market the gummies. FDA warnings are not legally binding, but the agency can take companies to court if they are ignored.
The FDA has been working for years to reverse a rise in electronic cigarette use among U.S. teenagers, with mixed results. Last month the agency announced plans to ban e-cigarettes from Juul, only to put the order on hold after facing legal pushback from the popular vaping company.
A recent FDA-funded study found nicotine candies were the second-most popular tobacco product used by high school students in Southern California, behind only e-cigarettes. The FDA said Thursday’s action is the first warning to a maker of nicotine gummies.
The FDA has come under intense congressional pressure after announcing last month it would miss a deadline to remove thousands of unauthorized synthetic nicotine products from the market. The agency said it is working as quickly as possible to review nearly 1 million marketing applications it received from 200 companies.
The lack of action has sparked frustration from lawmakers, including Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, who called the delay “deeply disappointing and unacceptable,” in a letter last month.
FDA’s Califf subsequently announced plans for an outside review of FDA’s tobacco division, a rare step that followed recent criticism of the program.
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High school completion leads to increased earnings and contribution to local economy, plus higher postsecondary enrollment rates
Scholarships offered to Florida residents who can graduate through their public library for free
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Career Online High School today announced that 1,000 Florida adults have earned their high school diplomas through their local libraries. A leader in adult high school education, COHS has been delivered in FL libraries since 2015. It is available to residents ages 19+ through scholarships in 200+ library locations throughout the state. Learn more at the FL COHS website.
The potential impact of 1,000 new graduates in terms of earnings, contribution, and postsecondary enrollment is shown in this infographic. The program—which includes an entry-level certificate in areas like manufacturing, health care, professional skills, and childcare—aligns to The Florida 2030 Blueprint, which emphasizes building a talent pipeline, increasing employability skills and postsecondary completion, and reducing childhood poverty.
"COHS is an important pathway to improved financial, education, and career prospects for the more than 2.5 million FL adults who did not complete high school," said district Superintendent of Schools Dr. Howard Liebman. "Over 76% of our graduates plan to pursue further education through local community colleges, state universities, and vocational programs."
FL postsecondary institutions include:
- Miami Dade College
- Broward College
- Florida State College at Jacksonville
- Hillsborough Community College
- Tallahassee Community College
- Complete list here
For residents, finishing high school through their libraries has proven the stepping stone to career progression:
Latoya Freelove (Broward County Libraries): "I felt incomplete without my high school diploma. I wanted to do this to have a better future for my child and myself. I feel more optimistic. I'm now a Supervisor at the United States Postal Service."
Jasmine Camacho (Largo Public Library): "I'm currently working as a CNA. I want to sign up for college to become an RN and get my bachelor's."
- FL residents: Learn more at fl.careeronlinehs.org.
- Libraries: Visit shcoe.org.
COHS is part of Smart Horizons Career Online Education, the world's first accredited online school district. COHS was designed to reengage adults in the education system and prepare them for the workplace or postsecondary education. 13,500+ students have graduated from the district and COHS is available in 2,000+ U.S. library locations. shcoe.org.
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Attorneys John Kappel, Jacob Jeffries, Christopher Lambert receive Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch honors
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Law Firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) is honored to announce that 15 attorneys have been selected to the Best Lawyers in America 2023 edition. The legal guide is one of the oldest and most-respected peer review catalogs in the nation.
The 2023 guide includes partners Richard Orsinger, Keith Nelson, Scott Downing, Jeff Anderson and Brad M. LaMorgese for representation of clients in Family Law, with Mr. Anderson earning additional honors for his work in Family Law Arbitration and Mr. LaMorgese for his Appellate practice.
Firm partners William M. Reppeto III, Amber Liddell Alwais, Paula A. Bennett, David Housel, Paul Hewett, Holly Baird and R. Porter Corrigan earned Best Lawyers recognition for their representation of clients in Family Law, with Ms. Bennett also selected for her Family Law Mediation practice.
Partner John Kappel and attorneys Jacob Jeffries and Christopher Lambert received recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for their knowledge and expertise in Family Law matters. Attorneys with five to nine years in practice who exemplify outstanding professional excellence receive this designation.
The selection of Best Lawyers honorees is conducted using an intensive process based on peer nominations and feedback from attorneys in the same practice areas and geographic regions. Find the complete list of the 2023 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch honorees here: https://www.bestlawyers.com.
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson has served families for almost 30 years. With offices in Dallas, Frisco, Fort Worth and San Antonio, ONDA is one of Texas' largest Family Law firms. Each partner is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, as well as a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.
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DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAL is proud to announce that 19 of our attorneys have been recognized as The Best Lawyers in America® and 22 have been named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ in immigration law. They will be featured in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, the only purely peer-review guide to the legal profession.
"This is a record achievement for so many of our elite attorneys to be recognized by this prestigious publication, both our established attorneys and our next generation of lawyers," said BAL Managing Partner Jeremy Fudge. "We know they are the best at what they do – as do the countless people whose lives they have changed for the better. Now the world knows too."
The following BAL attorneys, who practice all aspects of corporate immigration, are recognized as Best Lawyers®:
- Roberto Caballero, Partner, Houston, Texas. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016.
- Shehryar Chaudhry, Senior Associate, San Francisco, Calif. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021.
- Josiah Curtis, Senior Associate, Boston, Mass. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022.
- Maria DeLapp, Partner, Chicago, Ill.
- Larry Drumm, Partner, Walnut Creek, Calif. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021.
- Jeremy Fudge, Managing Partner, Dallas, Texas. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020.
- Michelle Funk, Partner, McLean, Va. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021.
- Frieda Garcia, Partner, San Francisco, Calif. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016.
- Delya Ghosh, Partner, San Francisco, Calif.
- Kortney Gibson, Partner, Dallas, Texas. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022.
- Jeff Joseph, Partner, Denver, Colo. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010.
- Tiffany Lam-Bentley, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas
- Lynden Melmed, Partner, Washington, D.C. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013.
- Jessica Mullins-Ta, Partner, Dallas, Texas. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022.
- Edward Rios, Partner, Boston, Mass. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010.
- Petra Tang, Partner, Walnut Creek, Calif. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017.
- Carla Tarazi, Partner, San Francisco, Calif. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015.
- Mark Yelich, Partner, McLean, Va. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021.
- Susan Wehrer, Partner, Dallas, Texas. Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007.
These up-and-coming BAL attorneys are recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in immigration law for 2023:
- Nazish Ali, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas.
- Peter Alphonso, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas.
- Shane Andrews, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas.
- Christopher Barnett, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas.
- Lynn Bonnello, Senior Associate, Santa Clara, Calif.
- J. Gabriel Castro, Associate, Santa Clara, Calif.
- Taylor Chapman, Senior Associate, Houston, Texas.
- Susan Kivuvani, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas.
- Kyle Klaudt, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas.
- Jason Kyriakides, Associate, Houston, Texas.
- Chad Li, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas.
- Amy Lighter-Steill, Senior Associate, Santa Clara, Calif.
- Gloria Luan, Senior Associate, San Francisco, Calif.
- Tiffany Martinez, Senior Associate, San Francisco, Calif.
- Jennifer McGill, Associate, Boston, Mass.
- Heather Oh, Senior Associate, New York, N.Y.
- Steven Plastrik, Senior Associate, Washington, D.C.
- Steven Quezada, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas.
- Smriti Sahni, Associate, Santa Clara, Calif.
- Michael Sela, Senior Associate, San Francisco, Calif.
- Ashley Tseung, Senior Associate, Dallas, Texas.
- Emily Yao, Senior Associate, San Francisco, Calif.
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BAL, the world's leading corporate immigration law firms, is singularly focused on meeting the immigration challenges of corporate clients around the world in ways that make immigration more strategic and enable businesses to be more successful. Established in 1980, BAL has consistently provided immigration expertise, people-centered client services, and leading technology innovation. In 2018, BAL entered into a first-of-its-kind strategic alliance with Deloitte U.K. to create the world's first global immigration service delivery model.
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Michelle Singletary of The Washington Post to receive Lifetime Achievement Award;
#LoebAwards will return to New York City for an in-person banquet and celebration on September 29;
List of the journalists and outlets selected as finalists for all competition categories
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The G. and R. Loeb Foundation Inc. and UCLA Anderson School of Management today announced the career honoree and competition finalists of the 2022 Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism. The winners will be announced during the first in-person #LoebAwards event in three years on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Capitale in New York City.
The Gerald Loeb Awards were established in 1957 by the late Gerald Loeb, a founding partner of E.F. Hutton. In 1973, Loeb appointed UCLA Anderson the steward of the G. and R. Loeb Foundation. The Gerald Loeb Awards were created to encourage and support reporting on business and finance that inform and protect the private investor and the general public. The awards are considered the highest honor in business journalism in the United States.
The 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The Washington Post. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a journalist whose career exemplifies the consistent superior insight and professional skills necessary to further the understanding of business, financial and economic issues.
In 1992, Singletary began writing about bankruptcy and banking for The Washington Post. Her nationally syndicated twice-weekly column, The Color of Money, was launched in 1997 to speak directly and authentically to Americans whose economic struggles are often overlooked. Over the past 25 years, her columns have guided readers to build up their savings, stay out of debt, steel themselves against stock market volatility, and be wary of cryptocurrency and get-rich-quick stock schemes. Singletary infuses her columns with her experiences as a Black woman to give readers relatable information that empowers their financial confidence and opens their eyes to the pernicious myths about the causes of America's racial wealth gap. In 2020, The Washington Post celebrated her long and distinguished career at the paper with the Eugene Meyer Award, its highest journalistic honor. In 2021, she won a Loeb Award for commentary for "Sincerely, Michelle," a series on race and money. The series also landed her the 2021 National Association of Black Journalists award for commentary. She was the first-place winner in the general commentary portfolio of the 2022 Society for Features Journalism Excellence-in-Features awards.
Singletary has taken her financial advocacy beyond newsprint by founding Prosperity Partners Ministry, a monthly personal finance program at her church. She also teaches financial literacy to incarcerated individuals throughout the Maryland Correctional Enterprises system. She is the author of four books on personal finance, and throughout her career, she has been a frequent contributor to CNN, NBC, NPR and PBS. Singletary graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, and earned a master's degree in business and management at Johns Hopkins University.
The 2022 Gerald Loeb Awards return to New York City for an in-person banquet and celebration at Capitale on Thursday, September 29, 2022, to announce the winning journalists and outlets for each competition category and celebrate Singletary's career achievements. Tyler Mathisen, co-anchor of CNBC's Power Lunch, takes the stage as the host for this year's show, and additional presenters from television news will be announced in the coming weeks via @LoebAwards on Twitter. Winners are not announced in advance.
Visit theloebawards.com for the official invitation to the 2022 Gerald Loeb Awards and complete information about tickets, tables, sponsorship and tribute journal advertising. The G. and R. Loeb Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates primarily on competition entry fees, banquet ticket sales, sponsorships and private support.
Competition Finalists
The following 2022 #LoebAwards finalists were chosen among 498 entries submitted in all media by local, regional and national outlets and individual journalists:
AUDIO FINALISTS
"'We're Coming for You': For Public Health Officials, a Year of Threats and Menace" – Kaiser Health News and This American Life
Anna Maria Barry-Jester and Miki Meek
"Immediate Jeopardy: Death and Neglect in California Nursing Homes – KPCC (Southern California Public Radio)
Aaron Mendelson and Elly Yu
"How the Government Helps Investors Buy Mobile Home Parks, Raise Rent and Evict People" – NPR
Chris Arnold, James Sneed, Robert Benincasa, Sara Sarasohn, Mary Childs, David Blanchard, Alex Goldmark, Uri Berliner and Pallavi Gogoi
BEAT REPORTING FINALISTS
"Airbnb's Nightmare" – Bloomberg News
Olivia Carville
"Pipeline Connections" – E&E News
Mike Soraghan
"How the World Ran Out of Everything" – The New York Times
Peter S. Goodman
"The Facebook Files" – The Wall Street Journal
Jeff Horwitz, Georgia Wells, Deepa Seetharaman, Keach Hagey, Justin Scheck, Newley Purnell, Sam Schechner and Emily Glazer
"The Truth Behind Hospital Prices" – The Wall Street Journal
Anna Wilde Mathews, Tom McGinty and Melanie Evans
BREAKING NEWS FINALISTS
"The Week That Changed China" – Bloomberg News
Staff of Bloomberg
"60 Minutes: The Facebook Whistleblower" – CBS NEWS/60 MINUTES
Bill Owens, Tanya Simon, Scott Pelley, Maria Gavrilovic, Alex Ortiz and Michael Mongulla
"The imposition of Archegos" – The Financial Times
Ortenca Aliaj, Eric Platt, Kaye Wiggins, Katie Martin, Tabby Kinder, Leo Lewis, Stephen Morris, Jung-a Song and Edward White
"The GameStop Frenzy" – The Wall Street Journal
Juliet Chung, Gunjan Banerji, Julia-Ambra Verlaine, Caitlin McCabe and Akane Otani
COMMENTARY FINALISTS
"Shirley Leung, Columnist" – The Boston Globe
Shirley Leung
"Auto Insurance Columns" – Crain's Detroit Business
Chad Livengood
"S. Mitra Kalita" – TIME and Charter
S. Mitra Kalita
"Everything Screams Inflation" – The Wall Street Journal
James Mackintosh
EXPLANATORY FINALISTS
"The ESG Mirage" – Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Green
Cam Simpson, Akshat Rathi, Saijel Kishan, Ben Elgin and Rachel Adams-Heard
"The Methane Menace" – Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Green
Zachary R. Mider, Rachel Adams-Heard, Alan Jeffries, Aaron Clark, Matthew Campbell, Hayley Warren and Akshat Rathi
"Alana Semuels on the Supply Chain" – TIME
Alana Semuels
"Inside TikTok's Dangerously Addictive Algorithm" – The Wall Street Journal
Rob Barry, Georgia Wells, John West, Joanna Stern, Frank Matt, Tawnell D. Hobbs, Yoree Koh, Jason French and Julie Jargon
FEATURE FINALISTS
"The Lobster Trap" – The Boston Globe and The Portland Press Herald
Penelope Overton, Jenna Russell and David Abel
"Revolt of the Delivery Workers" – New York Magazine and The Verge
Josh Dzieza
"Abandoned at Sea" - The Wall Street Journal
Joe Parkinson, Drew Hinshaw and Vipal Monga
INTERNATIONAL FINALISTS
"The Amazon Is Fast Approaching a Point of No Return" – Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Green
Jessica Brice and Michael Smith
"China Propaganda" – The New York Times and ProPublica
Paul Mozur, Raymond Zhong, Jeff Kao, Aaron Krolik, Aliza Aufrichtig, Muyi Xiao, Nailah Morgan and Gray Beltran
"The Pegasus Project: A Global Investigation" – The Washington Post, The Guardian US and Forbidden Stories (Network)
Dana Priest, Craig Timberg, Soud Mekhennet, Reed Albergotti, Stephanie Kichgaessner, Elodie Guéguen and Drew Harwell
INVESTIGATIVE FINALISTS
"Unchecked: America's Broken Food Safety System" – ProPublica
Bernice Yeung, Michael Grabell, Irena Hwang, Mollie Simon, Andrea Suozzo, Ash Ngu and Maryam Jameel
"Poisoned" – Tampa Bay Times and PBS Frontline
Corey G. Johnson, Rebecca Woolington and Eli Murray
LOCAL FINALISTS
"Unfair Burden" – Houston Chronicle
Mike Morris, John Tedesco and Stephanie Lamm
"East Side Land Grab" – The Kansas City Star
Eric Adler, Mike Hendricks, Kevin Hardy and Cortlynn Stark
"Black Snow: Big Sugar's Burning Problem" – The Palm Beach Post and ProPublica
Lulu Ramadan, Ash Ngu, Maya Miller and Nadia Sussman
"How Pennsylvania's Biggest Pension Fund Squandered Billions, Hurt Taxpayers and Triggered an FBI Investigation" – The Philadelphia Inquirer and Spotlight PA
Craig McCoy, Joseph DiStefano and Angela Couloumbis
PERSONAL FINANCE AND CONSUMER REPORTING FINALISTS
"How American Car Buyers Are Being Taken for a Ride and Drowning in Debt: A Consumer Reports Investigation" – Consumer Reports
Ryan Felton, Joel Keehn, Margot Gilman, Andy Bergmann, Tracy Anderman, and Jamison Pfeifer
"Bill of the Month" – Kaiser Health News and NPR
Staff of Kaiser Health News and NPR
"Amazon's Advantage" – The Markup
Adrianne Jeffries, Leon Yin, Evelyn Larrubia, Gabriel Hongsdusit, Ben Tanen, Micha Gorelick, Ritu Ghiya and Jeff Crouse
"How America's Food Safety System Failed to Stop a Salmonella Epidemic" – ProPublica
Bernice Yeung, Michael Grabell, Irena Hwang, Mollie Simon, Andrea Suozzo, Ash Ngu and Maryam Jameel
VIDEO FINALISTS
"The Inside Story of the Ship That Broke Global Trade" – Bloomberg News
Matthew Campbell, Kit Chellel, K Oahn Ha, Angus Bennett, Jeffrey Grocott and Carla Howe
"CBS Mornings: Robinhood Steals a Life" – CBS NEWS
Tony Dokoupil, Michael Kaplan, Martin Finn, Shawna Thomas, Peter Burgess, Len Tepper, Brian Bingham, Jennie Kamin and Robert Kaplan
"Framing Britney Spears" – The New York Times, FX and Hulu
Liz Day and Samantha Stark
"How TikTok's Algorithm Figures Out Your Deepest Desires" – The Wall Street Journal
Joanna Stern, Frank Matt, Rob Barry, John West, Georgia Wells, Darnell Stalworth, Robert Libetti, Christina Vallice, Christopher S. Stewart and William Mata
VISUAL STORYTELLING FINALISTS
"Visualizing the Global Supply Chain Crunch" – Bloomberg News
Ian King, Adrian Leung, Demetrios Pogkas, Marcy Nicholson, Dave Merrill, Cedric Sam, Augusta Saraiva, Brendan Murray, Rachael Dottle, Christopher Cannon, Jeremy Scott Diamond, David Marino, Alex Tribou, Yue Qiu, Alistair Barr, Farah Shulman, Maria Wood and Graham Morrison
"3-D Worlds" – The New York Times
Staff of The New York Times
"Sacrifice Zones: Mapping Cancer-Causing Industrial Air Pollution" – ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Mountain State Spotlight
Al Shaw, Lylla Younes, Ava Kofman, Lisa Song, Max Blau, Kiah Collier, Ken Ward Jr., Alyssa Johnson, Maya Miller, Lucas Waldron and Kathleen Flynn
The final judging panel elected not to present the Minard Editor Award this cycle. This year's Minard Editor nominees will be considered for the 2023 award. The Loeb Awards offices will contact submitters if the resubmission of a nomination is required to comply with any revisions to the rules, requirements or procedures for career nominations when announced.
For more information about the awards, please visit anderson.ucla.edu/gerald-loeb-awards, connect with @LoebAwards on Twitter, email loeb@anderson.ucla.edu or call (310) 825-4478.
Gerald Martin Loeb was born in 1899 in San Francisco, California. He began his career in 1921, in the bond department of a securities firm. He moved to New York City in 1924 to help establish E.F. Hutton and eventually ascended to vice chairman of the board. During Gerald Loeb's career, he was a favorite of business and financial journalists for his willingness to be interviewed and was described as "probably the most quoted man on Wall Street" (Forbes Magazine, 1955). He was also an author of two investment strategy books, a guest columnist for Forbes Magazine and widely considered a Wall Street icon. In 1957, he established the G. and R. Loeb Foundation (under the stewardship of the University of Connecticut) to present the Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism. In 1973, he transferred the stewardship of the awards to UCLA Anderson School of Management under the deanship of Harold Williams.
UCLA Anderson School of Management is among the leading business schools in the world, with faculty members globally renowned for their teaching excellence and research in advancing management thinking. Located in Los Angeles, gateway to the growing economies of Latin America and Asia and a city that personifies innovation in a diverse range of endeavors, UCLA Anderson's MBA, Fully Employed MBA, Executive MBA, UCLA-NUS Executive MBA, Master of Financial Engineering, Master of Science in Business Analytics, doctoral and executive education programs embody the school's Think in the Next ethos. Annually, some 1,800 students are trained to be global leaders seeking the business models and community solutions of tomorrow.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., announced today the expansion of its lifestyle practice with the addition of a specialty retail and e-commerce team.
5WPR's 2022 Consumer Culture Report, which aimed to reveal the biggest influences behind buying behavior and emerging trends, shared insights of the growing retail power behind e-commerce and its staying power among consumers, while also revealing that shoppers continue to desire and seek out unique brick-and-mortar retail experiences.
"Our report's findings uncovered the complicated reality that many modern retailers are facing – how can they best meet the consumer when shoppers want to spend their money both in-store and online?" said 5WPR CEO, Dara A. Busch. "We've used our findings not only to better guide and assist our clients, but also guide the growth of our agency. We're confident the creation of a specialty retail and e-commerce team of experts is going to support a substantial shift in the strategy we offer our retail clients today."
Consumers surveyed in the 2022 Consumer Culture Report revealed that where a shopper makes a purchase is overwhelmingly eclipsed by when they need to have it, with 61% of consumers agreeing they are more likely to shop from a store that offers same-day shipping. At the same time, over half of the consumers surveyed prefer to find new products in-store as opposed to online, hinting at the complicated decisions modern retailers must make to meet the expectations of consumers and gain loyal shoppers.
In 2022, O'Dwyers, a leading public relations industry publication, named 5WPR's Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle PR division the third largest in the U.S. PR services offered to beauty, fashion and lifestyle clients includes messaging and positioning, media relations, influencer relations, product launches, new market expansion campaigns, executive visibility programs, fundraising announcements, content creation, sponsorships/partnerships, digital media campaigns, thought leadership, and speaking opportunities.
About 5WPR
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 275 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2022 list, awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year, and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication.
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Dara A. Busch
dbusch@5wpr.com / 212.999.5585
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HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamer Shorts is a first-of-its-kind mobile application in the world and the ultimate go-to destination for all gamers, with selected news, analyst perspectives, views on new investments, and innovations. The app, created by Hyderabad-based 7Seas Entertainment Limited (BSE: 7SEASL), already has 25 short and easy mobile games in place. Each swipe in the app caters to short games, and news in short format in a unique manner.
Quick games in a variety of genres, such as racing, puzzles, and arcade sports, are available to players. Games in this app particularly are designed to be played quickly and casually while also being enjoyable.
"These games typically do not necessitate a high level of game comprehension. They can be played by simply clicking the game and starting it right away. The Gamer Shorts app, which contains over 25 such simple games, is now available on the Play Store. The company will soon make the app available to Apple customers. Another significant advantage of these small games is that they are lightweight for Android and iOS, soon another 25 such short games will be added to the app," according to Mr. L Maruti Sanker, Managing Director, 7Seas Entertainment Limited.
The app's diverse content mix includes hardware, PC, esports, metaverse, NFT, and mobile device reviews, and articles. Short news consumption has grown in popularity in recent years due to its ease of use and ability to be shared on social media. Gamer Shorts fills a void in the gaming industry by providing quick and brief gaming news as it happens.
Sensor Tower data points out that casual games account for 80% of all mobile game downloads and 35% of In-App Purchases. The data also says that Word-games produce at least twice as much money when ad monetization is taken into account, and just Hypercasual games are predicted to bring in $3.4 billion in ad-monetization revenue.
About 7Seas Entertainment Limited:
7Seas Entertainment Limited (formerly 7Seas Technologies Limited), currently listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE –7Seas scrip code 540874), is an independent, IP-based game development company. The company has many award winning games in its portfolio with an unmatched, wide spectrum of genres.
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+91 40 495 33 636
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Rheumatology Network, LLC ("ARN"), has announced the appointment of Sarah McClain as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately.
Michael Cooper, chief executive officer, said Sarah's focus and drive to move forward with ARN's industry partnerships is tenacious, and her commitment to be an 'extension of the practice' is the underlying tenant to maximize understanding on how we better serve ARN members.
"Sarah is the triple threat," said Cooper. "She can account for the numbers, amalgamate the key drivers, and tell you the 'why;' she thinks strategically and is typically several steps ahead - compiling disparate independent variables and aligning potential outcomes. Most importantly, Sarah is relentlessly committed to our customers and members."
McClain joined American Rheumatology Network in 2021 and steps into the COO role from her position as Strategic Account Manager for ARN and Director, Strategy and Innovation for Articularis Healthcare Group, Inc. She brings nearly 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Prior to joining ARN, McClain worked at TSI Healthcare, CoverMyMeds and Cardinal Health with roles in specialty development, solutions engineering, project management, sourcing, and finance. Her functional experience includes account management, business development, technology implementations, and product launches. She holds an MBA in healthcare management from Middle Tennessee State University and a BA in accounting from Otterbein University.
"I am deeply honored to fulfill this role, and I am so excited by the potential ahead," McClain said. "I look forward to building upon the great foundation and growth established by the talented and dedicated ARN team. I am wholly committed to bringing value to our members and industry partners."
American Rheumatology Network (ARN) is a trusted industry partner and a national group purchasing organization dedicated to supporting independent, community-based rheumatology practices. Through its network, members have access to best business practices, innovative practice performance technology, and value-based treatment pathways.
Contact: Morgan Grubbs, marketing and business development manager, (843) 973-8780, or mgrubbs@arngpo.com.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific, a South Korean beauty and cosmetics conglomerate, in collaboration with Professor Kim Jeehwan at MIT, has developed the world's first chip-less wireless wearable electronic skin (e-skin) that is sweatproof and can continuously monitor skin changes over long periods of time. The academic value and significance of this co-development are underscored by the publication of the research results in the prestigious journal Science, under the title of "Chip-less wireless electronic skins enabled by epitaxial freestanding compound semiconductors."
The result follows four years of joint research between Professor Kim's engineering research team at MIT and researchers at Amorepacific's R&I Center in Korea. The key outcome is the development of a conformable e-skin in the form of a breathable patch which is enabled by epitaxial freestanding compound semiconductors. The patches are patterned with artificial human sweat ducts to ensure that sweat permeates through to prevent skin irritation and keep the patch from falling off. The ultra-thin patches are also the world's first to support skin monitoring and data transmission without requiring integrated circuit chips or batteries.
The breakthrough patches set to completely change the paradigm of e-skins and e-skin research, featuring long-term wearability and power-efficient wireless communication modules with sensors that are exceptionally sensitive and require no bulky chips or batteries. Compared to other e-skin designs that lack permeability, this e-skin has been proven to accurately measure the wearer's skin even in demanding environments. This scientific breakthrough is expected to further fuel the advanced development of cosmetics that can endure harsh conditions of various climates.
"What kickstarted this research was a question nagging one of our researchers while on a flight, wondering whether it would be possible to accurately measure how dry and sensitive our skin gets at 35,000ft," said Park Young-Ho, Head of Amorepacific's R&I Center. "This remarkable scientific achievement has played a major role in raising the bar in skin research, with findings and ongoing data that will help us develop new products across all our brands, including Sulwhasoo, enabling us to provide customers around the world with the most scientifically advanced beauty products and skin solutions."
In addition to this development, Amorepacific's R&I Center has developed a variety of customized beauty technologies for the global market, including the world's first intelligent tactile sensor capable of measuring skin sensations; a Mind-linked Bathbot that analyzes a person's feelings using brain waves to create a personalized bath bomb by a robot on the spot; and, the Myskin Recovery Platform, an integrative platform that lets customers easily measure daily skin conditions and monitor improvements based on a customized skin solution.
Professor Kim Jeehwan's research team has developed several source technologies related to single-crystalline compound semiconductor's ultra-thin film growth and transfer using remote epitaxy. His team's work on remote epitaxy made the cover of Nature in 2017, and the team's research works in the field of semiconductor technologies are considered seminal.
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Iconic Holiday Festival in Austin's Zilker Park to Kick-Off with Night Lights Preview Party on December 2nd; Registration for December 3rd Annual Fun Run Available Now
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trail of Lights Foundation announces today that the 58th Annual Austin Trail of Lights, powered by H-E-B, in downtown Austin's iconic Zilker Park will return to its traditional, in-person format Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 through Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, (closed on Mondays). Visitors seeking a first-look at the most beloved, and longest running holiday tradition of its kind in Texas' capital city, can attend the 9th Annual Night Lights Preview Party on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, presented by Broadway Bank, or participate in the 11th annual Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, presented by Chuy's.
Voted 10Best Public Display of Holiday Lights by USA Today and named one of the best places to see Christmas lights by CNN, the event has grown to be a not-to-be missed community-wide event. Starting as a small community gathering in 1965, the Austin Trail of Lights now welcomes more than 400,000 guests each year for its jubilant display of lights and nightly entertainment. It features more than 2 million lights, 90 lighted holiday trees and more than 70 holiday displays and lighted tunnels.
"H-E-B is honored to continue to sponsor Austin's longest running holiday tradition and grateful to the Trail of Lights Foundation for their passion and dedication to keeping the event free of charge for half of the public nights. Because of their efforts, the Austin Trail of Lights is continuing to bring magic to guests and is coming back even stronger in 2022," said Leslie Sweet, Director of Public Affairs, H-E-B.
Committed to ensuring the holiday tradition is accessible for all in the community, general admission is free and open to the public on seven out of the 14 nights, and children under 12 are always free of charge. Additional ticket options available this fall include early-entry ZIP passes, VIP Platinum passes, parking and shuttle passes for purchase on select nights. In addition, up to 50 private holiday parties are hosted each year at the Trail and are currently available for booking. All ticketing packages and hospitality parties directly support the community outreach efforts such as free nights, the STARS program and community entertainment platforms.
Tickets to the December 2nd Night Lights Preview Party presented by Broadway Bank, the Foundation's official fundraiser and a first-look opportunity, will go on sale in early October when the Box Office opens. Registration for the 11th annual Fun Run, an opportunity to jingle, jog or stroll through the illuminated Trail on December 3rd, is now open. In early October 2022, the full calendar, inclusive of special programming and online ticket purchase links, will be available at www.austintrailoflights.org.
The Austin Trail of Lights annual Fun Run, presented by Chuy's, includes a festive course beginning at the Zilker Holiday Tree. Thousands of guests sporting holiday costumes will run through the grounds of the Austin Trail of Lights, ending at the Finish Line Festival, which features a DJ dance party, food and drinks, photos with Santa, an expo and more. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in Chuy's long-standing annual effort to support the Austin Police Department's Operation Blue Santa Program.
"Chuy's is honored to partner with the Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, a wonderful holiday event that takes place right down the road from our original location," said Ashley Ingle, Vice President of Marketing for Chuy's. "Chuy's has always believed in giving back to our community and helping organizations in our local neighborhoods. Not only do we get to support the Austin Trail of Lights, but we will also help collect toy and monetary donations at the race for Operation Blue Santa."
Fun Run Early Bird registrations are on sale now through Monday, October 3, or until quantities run out, when regular registration pricing will begin. For more information visit https://austintrailoflights.org/2022-fun-run.
Nicholas C. Miller has been named President of the Trail of Lights Foundation Board, succeeding Rachel Green, who remains an active member alongside Executive Director James Russell, A.J. Bingham, Leah Davies, Enrique Duran and Mark Williams. "We are grateful to Rachel for stewarding us through the last few challenging years, allowing us to keep this important holiday event not only alive, but thriving during the holidays," said Miller. "As we return to an in-person, interactive event, we cannot wait to share exciting new additions and Austin's favorite long-standing traditions with the community at the Trail."
Operating entirely with support from sponsors, donations and funds from ticket sales, the Austin Trail of Lights in partnership with the City of Austin welcomes the return of longtime title sponsor H-E-B. Additional anchor partners include Ascension / Dell Children's, Vista Equity Partners, KXAN, Keller Williams Realty, Inc., Austin Parks Foundation, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin Convention Center Department, Northern Trust, Silicon Labs, Lori & Tito Beveridge, SHI, Samsung Austin Semiconductors, Broadway Bank and Chuy's Tex-Mex.
For general information on the 2022 Austin Trail of Lights, visit www.austintrailoflights.org, on Facebook @austintrailoflights, or on Instagram at @ATXLights. For more information about hosting a Holiday Party at the 2022 Austin Trail of Lights, visit www.austintrailoflights.org/private-parties and for Sponsorship opportunities visit https://austintrailoflights.org/why-sponsor.
The Trail of Lights Foundation is an independent nonprofit corporation dedicated to maintaining the Austin Trail of Lights as an authentically Austin community celebration. The organization raises funds from donations by individuals and the business community to produce and ensure the long-term sustainability of Austin's largest community celebration. It is curated in close conjunction with its long-time partner, Forefront Networks, who provides turn-key production, programming, sponsorship, and marketing services to the foundation.
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Cirium Airline On-Time Performance Report revealed Azul as the most punctual Global Mainline Airline
SÃO PAULO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul, the largest airline in Brazil in terms of number of flights and cities served, was ranked by Cirium, a leading aviation data analysis company, as the most on-time airline in the world in July. According to "The Airline On-Time Performance Report", Azul's on-time performance was 89.02% in the global ranking for "The most on-time Global Airlines – Mainline", leading all the airlines analyzed in Asia/Pacific, North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Latin America. The analysis tracked 99.4% of Azul's 25,003 flights during the month of July.
"Once again I am incredibly proud of my more than 13,000 colleagues for delivering an industry leading experience for our customers. This is the 2nd time in the previous 5 months that we have been number 1 in the world and we have been in the top 5 in every month since March. This achievement perfectly coincides with the historically high satisfaction scores we are seeing from our customers.", says John Rodgerson, President of Azul. "The culture we have within the company, the spirit of working together as one team was key to this achievement"
Currently, Azul operates 900 daily flights to more than 150 destinations, on more than 240 routes with a flexible fleet of 160 aircraft ranging from Cessna Caravans to A330neo widebody aircraft for its international operations to the United States and Portugal.
About Azul
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in Brazil by number of flight departures and cities served, offers more than 900 daily flights to more 151 destinations. With a passenger operating fleet of more than 160 aircraft and more than 12,000 crewmembers, Azul has a network of more than 240 non-stop routes. In 2020 Azul was awarded best airline in the world by TripAdvisor, the first time a Brazilian Flag Carrier ranked number one in the Traveler's Choice Awards. For more information visit www.voeazul.com.br/ir.
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Best Lawyers in America recognizes 3 from Dallas trial boutique
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three trial attorneys from the Dallas boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, are included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America.
Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, along with partner Ben Stewart, are each featured among the country's top commercial litigation attorneys. Additionally, Mr. Bailey was selected among the top appellate attorneys.
Mr. Bailey is a nationally known trial and appellate attorney, representing clients in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and the Packers and Stockyards Act. In addition to Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, the National Trial Lawyers, Texas Lawyer, BTI Consulting, Lawdragon, and Texas Super Lawyers.
With a practice focused on high-stakes disputes, business owners regularly turn to Mr. Brauer when facing allegations of fraud or deceptive practices in commercial transactions, breaches of fiduciary duties, and litigation relating to non-compete agreements. He also assists clients with disputes involving the sales and acquisitions of businesses. His work has earned multiple professional honors from Chambers USA, BTI Consulting, D Magazine, Texas Lawyer, and Texas Super Lawyers.
Mr. Stewart represents clients in federal and state courts in matters involving contractual disputes, breaches of fiduciary duties, insurance coverage, officer/director liability, and other complex litigation. He also serves as a mediator and assists companies with both internal and governmental investigations. In addition to his Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers.
Selection to The Best Lawyers in America is based on confidential evaluations by attorneys in the same practice area and from the same geographic region. For the full listing, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.
About Bailey Brauer PLLC
Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals, and class actions. Learn more about the firm at: http://baileybrauer.com.
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800-559-4534
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Barings Corporate Investors (NYSE: MCI) (the "Trust") met on August 18, 2022 and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
Key Highlights:
Commenting on the quarter, Christina Emery, President, stated, "During the second quarter, Barings continued to drive origination flow into quality, 1st lien senior secured and mezzanine middle-market investments. When constructing portfolios, we focus on investing in high-quality businesses that are leaders in their space and offer defensive characteristics that will allow them to perform through economic cycles."
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Trust reported total investment income of $6.4 million, net investment income of $4.7 million, or $0.23 per share, and a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $2.8 million, or $0.14 per share.
Net asset value ("NAV") per share as of June 30, 2022 was $16.46, as compared to $16.84 as of March 31, 2022. The decrease in NAV per share was primarily attributable to unrealized depreciation of $0.39 per share and the Trust's second quarter dividend exceeding net investment income by $0.01 per share, partially offset by realized gains of $0.02 per share.
The Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share payable on September 9, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 29, 2022.
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on November 17, 2022.
Recent Portfolio Activity
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Trust made nine new investments totaling $14.9 million and 16 add-on investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $2.8 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Trust had four term loans repaid at par and realized one equity investment totaling $14.7 million.
Liquidity and Capitalization
As of June 30, 2022, the Trust had cash of $13.3 million and $42.0 million of borrowings outstanding. The Trust had unfunded commitments of $20.0 million as of June 30, 2022
Net Capital Gains
The Trust realized net capital gains of $0.4 million or $0.02 per share during the quarter ended June 30, 2022. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the Trust realized net capital gains of $0.3 million or $0.01 per share.
About Barings Corporate Investors
Barings Corporate Investors is a closed-end management investment company advised by Barings LLC. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol ("MCI").
About Barings LLC
Barings is a $349+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more at www.barings.com.
*Assets under management as of June 30, 2022
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Beeline ranked as a leading VMS provider in Future of Work readiness, technology innovation, product roadmap, and more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beeline, the leading technology solution provider for managing the extended workforce, has been named the top VMS for Provider Strength, according to the 2022 VMS Technology Advisor report by Ardent Partners. This report validates Beeline's position as a Market Leader and continued commitment to leading the evolution of the VMS industry at large.
"Beeline has long represented the innovation that has been required for businesses across the world to succeed in transformative times," said Christopher J. Dwyer, SVP of Research at Ardent Partners, Managing Director of the Future of Work Exchange, and author of the new report. "A pioneer in the workforce solutions industry for 20 years, Beeline's unrivaled talent technology ecosystem, longtime commitment to a candidate-centric model, and powerful extended workforce management functionality has helped Beeline thrive in an evolving business climate. Beeline is the very definition of a Future of Work-driven platform that is an idyllic solution for optimizing how work is done."
Beeline achieved the #1 ranking for Provider Strength for its execution ability, client success, references, and product vision, as well as being a top VMS in core Future of Work, innovation, and product roadmap categories. Beeline was cited for its strength in direct sourcing functionality, deep integration of its robust partner ecosystem, and candidate availability. The company's acquisition of JoinedUp has enabled Beeline to capture the fastest-growing area of the extended workforce, the light industrial market. The report noted Beeline's AI-powered and data-led solutions that allow for more educated talent acquisition decision-making for its clients around the world.
Beeline CEO Doug Leeby shared, "It's great to see Ardent Partners confirm our unrivaled thought leadership and product vision in this report. In particular, the report's emphasis of future readiness is spot on, as we've seen the world of work transform quickly and our team stay ahead of what's needed next. We continue to build out Beeline Extended Workforce Platform to meet the needs of businesses today and into the future."
Enabling companies to increase profitability and flexibility by utilizing an agile mix of employee and non-employee talent, Beeline is the world's largest independent provider of cloud solutions for sourcing and managing the complex world of contingent labor. Our software helps procurement, sourcing, and human resources professionals optimize costs, reduce risks, and add value to their services procurement and contingent workforce programs.
We have the deepest, most seasoned team of contingent workforce solution professionals. From our locations around the world, we deliver innovative technology, end-to-end global and localized customer engagement services, and value-added capabilities which help many of the world's largest enterprises meet their most critical talent needs. To learn more, visit beeline.com.
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Jessica Ashcraft
Vice President of Marketing, Beeline
marketing@beeline.com
Ann Warren
awarren@clearedgemarketing.com
770.328.8384
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This marks the second Oregon property under Blue Water Management
OCEAN CITY, Md., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocean City, Maryland-based outdoor hospitality specialist Blue Water continues its rapid expansion by taking over management of Rising River RV Resort & River House in Roseburg, Oregon, in new partnership with Torres Capital.
This picturesque waterfront property in Oregon's countryside is ideally situated on 1,100 feet of South Umpqua River frontage. At Rising River RV Resort & River House, guests can enjoy riverfront recreation including fishing, kayaking, tubing, and swimming. With world-class wineries close by, hiking and beautiful scenic waterfalls, Crater Lake, the Oregon Coast, several casinos, and the Wildlife Safari, this resort has something for everyone.
"Rising River RV Resort & River House is a property rich in natural beauty that offers unlimited family experiences and activities to enjoy," said Todd Burbage, CEO of Blue Water. "We look forward to offering our guests even more exciting destinations as we expand, keeping our roots and our commitment to the guest experience at the forefront of everything we do."
The pet-friendly property features 91 sites, with over half available for monthly or extended stays. RV sites are full hook-up and come with free Wi-Fi and cable television. Resort amenities include a state-of-the-art laundry facility, recreation room, enclosed area for pets, and a well-outfitted general store. The large Sequoia trees at Rising River RV Resort create shade and beautiful views at every site.
In addition to RV Sites, Rising River also offers The River House. This three-bedroom, one full-bath home boasts a big country kitchen with a large comfortable living room and dining area. The house sleeps up to eight guests and has four designated parking spaces. Guests of The River House have access to an on-site professional team to meet their needs seven days a week.
All staff on board at the time of the transition have been retained. Returning guests can count on friendly and familiar faces continuing to provide great customer service. Military and First Responders can enjoy 10% off the daily rate by showing their card at check-in, as a thank you for their service.
Rising River RV Resort & River House is conveniently located close to Interstate 5, for easy access on and off the highway. Guests can enjoy a short day's trip to the Oregon Coast, to Crater Lake, up to Washington, or down to California.
Rising River RV Resort & River House is open year-round. Photos of the property can be viewed here. For more information on Rising River RV Resort & River House, please visit https://www.risingriverrv.com/ and follow the property on Facebook and Instagram.
Founded in 2002, Blue Water specializes in investing, developing, and managing RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions. Blue Water's integrated approach to marketing, revenue management, and operations has quickly established itself as a hospitality industry leader. With dozens of resort-area properties in East Coast states from Maine to Florida, and new additions out west in Texas, Montana, and Oregon, the Blue Water family is committed to creating elite assets, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and enhancing the communities we serve. To learn more, visit BWDC.com. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-development-corp/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueWaterDev/
Torres Capital acquires, develops, and manages manufactured home communities, RV resorts and short-term rental properties. We focus on both high-income generation and long-term value creation. Christian & Brooke Torres, founders and CEO, created Torres Capital to provide 1 million people an active lifestyle experience. The Torres family has been investing in real estate for over 16 years in Washington, Oregon, Florida and expanding.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BlueHalo expands its Albuquerque, New Mexico campus–opening the doors to its new 73,000-square-foot research and development, manufacturing, and office space within Sandia Science and Technology Park (SS&TP). Local, state, and federal partners were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the occasion alongside BlueHalo executives and team members.
"We are fortunate to have strong partnerships with leaders from across New Mexico and the local Albuquerque community as we partner to transform the state into a hub of space technology," said Jonathan Moneymaker, BlueHalo Chief Executive Officer. "These partnerships–along with our investments in leading facilities and a strong workforce–will enable BlueHalo to not only meet the demand for current products and programs but to collaborate, innovate, and develop our nation's next technological breakthroughs critical to National Security."
The opening of the new facility comes as BlueHalo announced last month an additional lease of the neighboring 1300 Eubank SE property, bringing the company's total Albuquerque footprint to over 200,000 square feet. This state-of-the-art campus will accommodate continued technology innovation and rapid transition to manufacturing for BlueHalo products across multiple mission areas, including Advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Systems; Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and Directed Energy; Laser Communications; and Space-Qualified Electronics and Systems, such as Stabilized Precision Optics and Tracking (SPOT) products.
"It is no accident that New Mexico has become the national leader in a wide range of new and emerging defense technologies. The success of homegrown companies like BlueHalo is the direct result of strategic investments over many years in the sustained success of program management and acquisition entities housed within our state's national defense labs and military installations," said U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM). "BlueHalo's rapid growth in particular—as evidenced by this brand-new, dedicated manufacturing facility—is emblematic of how successful we have been in building a thriving local innovation ecosystem both inside and outside the fence line at Kirtland Air Force Base and in close partnership with the Air Force Research Lab. I am so proud to see how far this work has come, and I commend everyone who has gone above and beyond to ensure our service members are equipped with the best defense technologies in the world."
BlueHalo currently employs 300 professionals on its SS&TP campus, including researchers, engineers, hardware and software developers, and security and intelligence experts. The new facility will create more than 70 additional jobs with an average salary of $90,000.
"Blue Halo's expansion at the Sandia Science and Technology Park demonstrates again that New Mexico's partnerships can help drive innovation and develop vital, breakthrough technologies," said New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes. "The State is proud to support this company and I congratulate Blue Halo as it moves forward creating 70 new jobs, bringing its skilled Albuquerque workforce to almost 400 employees."
Since BlueHalo first announced its plan to renovate the Gibson SE facility in March, company leaders have worked with commercial realtor David Hill of NAI SunVista and the architecture firm of Dekker/Perich/Sabatini along with construction consultant David Doyle and Jeff Slopek and Matt Martinez of Klinger Constructors, LLC to transform the facility. In addition to expanded office space, the new location features highly-equipped research and development labs, a sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF), and 37,000 square feet of high-bay manufacturing space.
"The new BlueHalo facility and Albuquerque expansion is a testament to the technology innovation and dedication of our employees, partners, and customers," said Katie Selbe, BlueHalo Chief Operating Officer. "The expanded capacity we gain, combined with our firm commitment to the development of inspired engineering innovation, people, and mission will poise BlueHalo to continue leading the transformation and facilitate the delivery of new technologies across multiple mission areas of national defense."
"The future of directed energy and aerospace will be built in Albuquerque," said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. "A lot of folks across government, business, and throughout this city's talented workforce have worked hard to ensure that. BlueHalo's continuing investment in this community is bringing more high-quality research and manufacturing jobs and it is another clear indicator that Albuquerque has the infrastructure and talent to lead in this high-growth industry."
BlueHalo is purpose-built to provide industry-leading capabilities in the domains of Space Superiority, Space Technology, Directed Energy/Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), Autonomy, Advanced Radio Frequency (RF), Cyber, and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). BlueHalo focuses on inspired engineering to develop, transition, and field next-generation capabilities to solve the most complex challenges of our customers' critical missions and reestablish our national security posture in the near-peer contested arena. www.bluehalo.com
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bret Talley has announced the Bret Talley Scholarship for Future Tech Pioneers, giving $1,000 in scholarship money to a deserving student studying technology who will be a future leader and innovator. The scholarship fund is open to all students currently enrolled at a university studying technology or high school kids who plan to attend university to study tech. This is an exceptional opportunity for any student interested in technology who wants to make a difference in the world! Applications are now being accepted.
Bret Talley has been a driving force in the tech industry for years. As the owner of Talley Digital Media, a digital marketing firm specializing in search engine optimization and web presence for companies and high-profile personalities, Bret has helped countless businesses and individuals reach new levels of online success. He is now using his knowledge and expertise to give back to the next generation of tech leaders and innovators through the Bret Talley Scholarship for Future Tech Pioneers.
Bret Talley believes that the tech industry's future lies in our youth's hands. He wants to help students who are passionate about technology and have the potential to be the next big thing in the field. The Bret Talley Scholarship for Future Tech Pioneers will provide $1000 towards the recipient's tuition, with preference given to those who demonstrate financial need.
Bret Talley advises future applicants to the Bret Talley Scholarship for Future Tech Pioneers to "dream big and never give up on your dreams." He knows it takes dedication and hard work to succeed in the tech industry, but he also knows it's worth it. He hopes this scholarship will help some deserving students achieve their goals and make a difference in the world.
Bret Talley is a Florida-based entrepreneur and business owner. He runs Talley Digital Media, a digital marketing firm specializing in search engine optimization and web presence for companies and high-profile personalities. Bret began the company in 2012 after working with several major media organizations in sales and management.
Applications for the Bret Talley Scholarship for Future Tech Pioneers are now open! Interested students can visit the website below for more information and to fill out an application.
Website: https://brettalleyscholarship.com
Spokesperson: Bret Talley
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Reimagines the Delivery of Community Health
MIAMI, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Care Resource, a South Florida-based nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), announces the opening of its new Midtown Miami location at 3510 Biscayne Blvd. According to Care Resource's CEO, Rick Siclari, "Our new health center significantly expands access to health services and transforms the delivery of vital health care and social services for Miami's rapidly growing populations."
Care Resource's new and innovative approach toward health care is reflected in the design of its Midtown Miami health center. "Visiting your doctor can often feel cold, impersonal, and stressful. We designed our health center to be inviting and welcoming for all our patients. This warm and relaxing atmosphere removes the stress and lets our patients know they're in good hands," Siclari explains. "The aesthetics support comfort with open spaces, large murals and artwork, and cozy colors that feel more at home, which contributes to improved physical and emotional wellness." In addition, the new health center incorporates Miami Modernist architecture (MiMo) - a regional style of architecture that developed in South Florida and can be observed along the Biscayne Boulevard corridor.
As the gap for health care access widens each year for underserved populations, this health center is poised to further serve those individuals that might otherwise be lost to care. Once the Midtown Miami health center reaches its capacity, it is estimated to provide medical and pediatric care to more than 7,000 individuals with over 21,000 annual visits. Additionally, the new dental care services are estimated to see a substantial increase.
Additional services include behavioral health, HIV prevention and linkage, social support services, and access to healthy food and nutritional counseling through the health center's Food for Life food pantry and nutritional center. These resources complement an array of comprehensive programs that address key social determinants of health, including housing assistance.
As an accredited Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), all the health center's services are delivered in one location and raise the bar in defining high-quality care. "This health center goes a long way toward building a healthier community. When people have access to affordable and high-quality primary care, they won't delay seeking assistance for health concerns, thus avoiding an emergency, and enjoying better health outcomes," states Siclari.
For almost four decades, Care Resource has provided affordable, high-quality healthcare and support services to the most under-resourced and diverse medically underserved populations. As one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in South Florida, Care Resource has four locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
As a safety net for thousands of low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals, Care Resource's patients reflect the unique diversity of the local area, including people of color, women, children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and others, and maintains a longstanding commitment to providing services for the LGBTQIA+ community and those living with HIV. Care Resource's doors are open to all in need, regardless of the ability to pay.
For more information visit www.careresource.org/midtown-miami-health-center
For media inquiries, please contact Jonathan Welsh, Associate Director of Communications and Development at jwelsh@careresource.org.
Care Resource is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with four locations in Midtown Miami, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. The health center provides comprehensive health and support services to address the full health care needs of South Florida's pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.
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BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After winning the fight against absolute poverty and completing the first centenary goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, the phrase "common prosperity" has gained prominence as China is determined to better the lives of more people.
"Chinese-style modernization is modernization featuring common prosperity and happiness for all, not just a few," President Xi Jinping said in his recent inspection in northeast China's Liaoning Province.
During his two-day visit which started Tuesday, President Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, called for coordinating the COVID-19 response with economic and social development, balancing development and security imperatives, fully and faithfully implementing the new development philosophy, and firmly promoting high-quality development.
China's northeast – comprising the three provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning – was once a thriving powerhouse on the back of traditional industries including steel, automobile and aircraft manufacturing, shipbuilding and petroleum refining. However, afflicted by deep rooted problems including an aging population, dwindling investment and talent outflow, the region gradually showed a sharp decline in its economic performance indicators.
In 2003, the CPC Central Committee launched a revitalization strategy for the region and in 2016, renewed an action plan of focused supportive measures.
Efforts should be made to promote common prosperity for all, advance the modernization of China's system and capacity for governance, and deepen the Party's full and rigorous self-governance, to set the stage for the 20th National Congress of the CPC, Xi told Liaoning officials during the visit.
Innovation-driven development
While visiting a robotics company on Wednesday in Shenyang, the provincial capital of Liaoning, President Xi pounded extra importance on independent innovation, which will facilitate the change of China from an economy of quantity to an economy and manufacturer of quality.
Xi called for immediate efforts to promote self-reliance in science and technology and a greater boost to secure the country's grip on core technologies in key fields and equipment manufacturing, while affirming the progress made by the company in independent innovation and industrialized development.
He highlighted the efforts to create a new pattern of development that is focused on the domestic economy but features a positive interplay between domestic and international economic flows, stressing that China would continue opening up to the world.
"We have full confidence in the revitalization of the northeastern region," he said on Tuesday in Jinzhou City, calling for accelerating industrial restructuring and meeting the requirements of reform and development in the new era.
In 2020, Liaoning Province, along with the other two northeastern provinces, achieved positive economic growth, a sign of the country's economic resilience against the backdrop of the world's worst pandemic in decades.
A sound business environment has also been formed. Official data in Liaoning shows that the number of market entities in the province reached 4.58 million, up 9.1 percent year-on-year. The number of scientific and technological small and medium-sized enterprises reached 18,158, up 34.6 percent year on year.
Xi: CPC is always with the people
President Xi also paid a visit to a local community in Huanggu District of Shenyang City, where he called for the renovation of old residential communities an important work to improve the quality of people's life, not just the living environment and amenities, but of community services as well.
More efforts should be made so that the people feel the CPC serves the people wholeheartedly and is always with the people, Xi said on Wednesday.
Considering China's aging population and increasing life expectancy of the elderly, aged care services should continue to expand, Xi said.
Xi also called for enhanced child care and development.
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The VC firm doubled its number of unicorns in 2021 with two IPOs and one acquisition for its portfolio.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cherubic Ventures today announced the successful completion of the venture capital firm's Fund V at $110 million, with a total of over $400 million in committed capital under management.
Operating under a multi-market, "First check" strategy, the VC firm saw two IPOs and one major acquisition in 2021, doubling its number of successful unicorns from the previous year. US telehealth platform Hims & Hers (HIMS) went public on the New York Stock Exchange in January 2021, while omnichannel eCommerce solution provider 91APP became Taiwan's first unicorn to launch an IPO on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Additionally, the Japanese buy now pay later platform Paidy was acquired by PayPal for $2.7 billion.
Cherubic Ventures will also reserve more than 50% of Fund V assets for supporting startups to their later rounds all the way to pre-IPO, providing long-term and full support to its portfolios. Managing its capital under a "sector-agnostic" strategy, the firm has partnered with over 150 startups from across the world in industries ranging from consumer to enterprise solutions to blockchain technology, among others.
Sustaining a "First Check" Strategy
Adding to its portfolio of market-leading unicorns in 2021, Cherubic Ventures was also among the first investors in industry-pioneering startups such as the world's top sleep meditation app Calm along with Flexport, the leader in digital transformation for the logistics sector.
Founder and Managing Partner Matt Cheng explained how Cherubic's Fund V will represent a continuation of the firm's "First Check" approach of seeking out high-potential teams that have yet to acquire any funding: "Putting faith in those startups that have yet to receive any investment is a challenging first step. However, Cherubic is very willing to be the first investor to believe in these teams."
Cheng added that his firm's criteria for choosing which startups to invest in are whether that team has a unique solution for a customer problem and how much experience they have in both entrepreneurism and their respective industries.
A founder-first VC firm
Cheng emphasized Cherubic's core value of "founders-first", noting how the company's support of startups goes beyond capital contribution to consultation, mentoring, and providing emotional support throughout the entrepreneurial journey. This culture comes from the founder's own personal experience as an entrepreneur and understanding of the journey: "From our creation eight years ago to today's important milestone, Cherubic has always relied on our tight-knit, global community of founders, investors, and industry experts. With our Fund V, we will continue to leverage both our financial and human assets to help founders build their startups with both a global perspective and keen insights into their local markets."
Established in 2014, Cherubic Ventures is one of the few institutional investors to be actively investing in both the US and Asia markets. Additionally, the firm has deployed its resource network of over 500 individuals comprising founders, investors, and industry experts into other overseas markets, being one of the first investors in Croatia's biggest Edtech startup Photomath, women's physical and mental health company Bellabeat, and Chaldal, the largest grocery delivery platform in Bangladesh.
[ About Cherubic Ventures ]
Founded in 2014, Cherubic is a global venture capital fund investing in the most ambitious founders from angel to pre-IPO. Cherubic aims to be the first institutional investor of the next iconic company and back founders who dare to dream big and change the world.
We have team members stationed in San Francisco, Taipei, and Shanghai. Some of our notable portfolio companies include Hims & Hers, Calm, Flexport, 91APP, Paidy, and Tezign. To date, Cherubic has a global network of more than 150 portfolio companies, as well as 500+ founders, advisors, and institutional investors, allowing us to provide top-tier support for founders on their startup journey.
[ About Matt Cheng ]
Matt is a venture investor, serial entrepreneur, company advisor, and former junior tennis player. Prior to founding Cherubic, Matt co-founded Tian-Ge in Mainland China and 91APP in Taiwan, both went public at over $1B+ in market cap. Matt is also a company advisor to Wish and Atomic VC, as well as an early investor in Flexport, Calm, and Hims&Hers.
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Chery SUV model, with Cipia's driver monitoring system integrated, will be sold globally
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cipia (TASE: CPIA), an AI computer vision in-cabin automotive solutions provider, today announced that the company had secured a design win for a sport utility vehicle (SUV) from automaker Chery. The SUV will be sold globally, in Europe, South America, Australia, Middle East and Africa, with an expected start of production (SOP) during Q3 2023.
"Driver Sense DMS is robust, computationally lean and enables OEMs and Tier 1s to meet the strict regulatory and safety requirements that the EU and other markets demand of new vehicles," said Yehuda Holtzman, CEO of Cipia. "We're proud to be working with Chery to deliver a safer driving experience for all road users."
The model will integrate Cipia's Driver Sense DMS running on Ambarella's CV28 SoC. The CV28 - Driver Sense integration utilizes neural networks to offer robust driver monitoring capabilities, complying with highest global automotive regulatory standards while maintaining the lightest possible computing requirements.
Cipia's Driver Sense software uses computer vision and AI to monitor the driver's state in real-time. The DMS detects signs of drowsiness, distraction, phone use, seatbelt and more, enabling lifesaving alerts to the driver.
The latest win increases the total number of design wins for Cipia globally to 25 vehicle models, on 8 different platforms across 5 car manufacturers. Cipia's OEM customers currently include an electric car manufacturer in the US, SAIC Motors, Chery, an American car brand in China, and one additional leading car manufacturer in China.
About Cipia:
Cipia is a leading provider of intelligent sensing solutions that use edge-based computer vision and AI for safer and better mobility experiences. The company focuses on the automotive in-cabin environment, offering Driver Sense - driver monitoring system, Cabin Sense - occupancy monitoring systems and Cipia-FS10 - a driver monitoring and video telematics device for fleets and telematics system providers (TSPs). Over a decade of research and development stands behind the company's proprietary market-leading computer vision technology. Cipia is constantly pushing the boundaries of what intelligent sensing solutions can see and accomplish, for better and safer mobility.
Cipia Company Contact:
Lazer Cohen
lazer@westraycommunications.com
347-753-8256
Liat Rostock
Liat.R@cipia.com
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Six attorneys from Columbus-based Grossman Law Offices were recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grossman Law Offices had six attorneys selected for inclusion in this year's edition of Best Lawyers. That includes three attorneys named to the prestigious list of The Best Lawyers in America and three named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Recognition by Best Lawyers is a considerable achievement that speaks to the respect honorees have cultivated amongst their peers. It's also a distinction earned by just 5.3% of all attorneys nationwide.
As a "purely peer review" rating system, Best Lawyers compiles annual listings by soliciting exhaustive feedback from tens of thousands of top-rated lawyers. Attorneys who earn enough votes are named to either the prestigious Best Lawyers list or Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, which showcases attorneys who are earlier in their careers.
- Andrew S. Grossman – Recognized since 2012
- Anthony R. Auten – Recognized since 2015
- Tracy A. Younkin – Recognized since 2019
- John H. Cousins IV – Recognized since 2021
- Nadia Khan-Ajam – Recognized since 2021
- Jodi R. Smilack – Recognized since 2021
Because Best Lawyers selects listees using a stringent process of nominations, peer review, and third-party evaluations, it's viewed as a meaningful resource for consumers in search of proven and respected counsel.
Grossman Law Offices is a Columbus-based firm with a regional reach. Comprised of award-winning attorneys, the firm represents clients across Ohio in cases involving divorce, child custody, property division, and other matters of family law.
In addition to having its lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers year after year, Grossman Law Offices also has four attorneys on staff who are Board Certified Family Law Specialists by the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA). Their insight and expertise equip the firm with the resources to handle complex and highly contested cases. For more information, visit: www.grossmanlawoffices.com.
Media Contact:
Andrew Grossman
asg@grossman-law.com
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobol Inc. is pleased to announce that we are a participating sponsor at the Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo! #WeCare about your lifestyle, health, and age. Please stop by our booth and get your hands and feet to our new and latest version of the PhysioPedal by Nobol. We will have games, prizes, and giveaways!
PhysioPedal is an Innovative, Self- Peddling, Portable, and Cordless Cycle that provides Assisted Cycling Therapy (ACT) designed to help improve the health of the elderly and individuals who are sedentary, injured, or are doing post-surgery rehabilitation by pedaling for the user. The user steps in, and the machine will get them moving. Nobol Inc. is a Southern California-based manufacturer of innovative home-based medical and health products.
Unlike stationary bikes, which are often manually powered by the user, the PhysioPedal Assisted Cycling Therapy Cycle (ACT) is a form of exercise intervention that improves physical and cognitive functions. The PhysioPedal helps the elderly, the injured, and those with limited voluntary movement improve their health outcomes and overall wellness.
The PhysioPedal is the first step to improving your health!
This event was created specifically for SoCal Baby Boomers and Seniors to explore options and resources available for retirement, learn about new products and services, and connect with others who share the same goal of healthy aging. The expo will showcase various exhibitors from healthcare, financial services, government programs, diet and exercise, Social Security, Medicare, and more! Attendees can also expect 60 exhibits, health screenings, networking, raffles, beauty makeovers, bingo, arts & crafts, job & volunteer opportunities, and educational seminars from industry experts.
The Golden Future 50+ Expo will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2022, 9 am - 1:30 pm at the Hilton Woodland Hills Hotel located at 6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Admission and Parking are Free.
Must park next door at 6400 Canoga Avenue for FREE Parking!
Visit www.goldenfutureseniorexpo.com for a complete schedule. Attendees can pre-register online or at the door.
Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Los Angeles
September 17, 2022 - Veterans Memorial Building 4117 Overland Avenue Culver City, CA 90230
Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Los Angeles
October 22, 2022 - Commerce Casino & Hotel Inside the Main Ballroom 6121 Telegraph Road Commerce, CA 90040
Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Orange County
November 12, 2022 - Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort Inside the Park Ballroom 1855 S Harbor Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92802
Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo Long Beach
December 3, 2022 - Golden Sails Hotel Inside the Crystal & Marina Ballrooms of the PCH Club 6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90803
Keep updated on our future events, and learn more about PhysioPedal and Nobol here: www.nobol.com
Media Contact: David Vanderveer, (949) 584-4397, d.vanderveer@nobol.com
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The company announces initial investment of $9.5 million and an estimated $14 million expected over 5 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc. ("Conterra Networks") today announced its continued investment in fiber network growth across Tom Green and Brown counties with its initial investment of $9.5 million and an estimated $14 million expected over 5 years.
Conterra designs and builds its 100% fiber network with symmetrical service, speeds of up to 10 Gbps, and 99.99% network reliability. The local team manages the all-fiber network, which is now available to approximately 3,646 businesses and growing in Tom Green and Brown counties.
"San Angelo is a community on the move. Being at the cutting edge of communication technology and a leader in infrastructure deployment is a big part of our growth strategy," said Walt Koenig, President and CEO of San Angelo Chamber of Commerce. "Conterra Networks is an incredible partner whose investments in San Angelo are making this strategy a reality."
Businesses on Knickerbocker Road will soon have access to Conterra's network. Through Conterra's estimated $14 million investment, Conterra is dedicating $1.4 million of that to Knickerbocker Road. Construction activity has begun and fiber services will be available to approximately 255 local businesses. Customers throughout the community may now sign up for presale as construction continues on Knickerbocker Road.
"Being a part of the San Angelo and Brownwood communities has been fantastic," said Craig Gunderson, President and CEO of Conterra Networks. "We are truly grateful for the outstanding reception we have received. Toward that end, we are now extending our network along Knickerbocker to reach even more businesses."
The expansion is part of the company's growing network infrastructure across the United States. To date, Conterra Networks has 13,250 fiber miles, 2,700 schools served, and over 7,500 on-net locations.
To learn more about Conterra Networks and the expansion efforts in Tom Green and Brown counties, visit www.conterra.com.
Founded in 2001, and now operating 13,250 fiber miles, Conterra Networks is one of the largest remaining independent broadband infrastructure companies in the United States based on its optical fiber and fixed wireless network assets and annual recurring revenues. The company is owned by affiliates of APG and Fiera, along with significant participation by the company's senior management team. For more information about Conterra Networks, please visit www.conterra.com.
Media Contact
Name: Jacquelyn Llorca
Phone: 704-936-1755
Email: marketing@conterra.com
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DeLorean Motors Reimagined Debuts Alpha5 at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeLorean Motors Reimagined's Alpha5 took the stage today during the 71st Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the world's premier celebration of the automobile.
The stylish coupe is an extension of DeLorean, one of the world's most iconic brands, and was inspired by the DNA of its famous predecessors, the DMC-12 and DMC-24.
Crafted in partnership with Italdesign, the all-electric, 2+2 vehicle maintains the signature gullwing doors, classic rear louvers and three-layered taillights. The design process also included the utilization of uncovered archives and representations of automotive design over the last 40 years to develop three generational concept vehicles that precede the Alpha5. The generational vehicles include the Alpha2 roadster representing 1996, Alpha3 luxury sedan representing 2006 and the Alpha4 SUV powered by hydrogen representing 2013.
"Our goal was to bridge the gap between the past and the future, so we produced extensions of the DMC-12 that would have been icons in their time to create the next generation of vehicles, starting with the Alpha5," said Joost de Vries, chief executive officer of DeLorean Motors Reimagined.
In addition to unveiling the Alpha5, DeLorean Motors Reimagined showcased the three concept cars at Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance.
The Alpha5 provides 60 mph in 2.99 seconds and a projected top speed of 155 mph. The all-wheel-drive vehicle offers an exceptional driving experience with multi-mode adaptive suspension, dynamic handling and an estimated 300-mile range with a 100kWH battery.
Sleek lines, large wheels and slim lights carry on the rebellious nature of the iconic brand.
The vehicle's interior design and high-performance technology are human-centered and create an environment that engages the driver and the passion for the drive, including enhancing the driver's connection with loved ones.
"As one of the premier events in the world, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an important steppingstone in the future of DeLorean Motors Reimagined, and we are grateful to be a part of this year's event to showcase the Alpha5 and its predecessors," added Troy Beetz, chief marketing officer of DeLorean Motors Reimagined.
The Alpha5 is expected to hit the road in 2024. Details on how to purchase will be announced soon. For more information, visit delorean.com/reserve.
In addition to the company's partnership with Italdesign, the support of Cambridge Audio, NFTIQ, Genesis Marketing, Michelin, Mattel, MotorTrend, artist Kelcey Fisher and Uli's Gelato were instrumental in the journey to Pebble Beach.
About DeLorean Motors Reimagined
DeLorean Motors Reimagined is a new energy mobility brand with historical roots in rebellious iconic design. After four generations of evolution, DeLorean embarked on its future and unveiled an electric vehicle in 2022, the Alpha5. Its vehicles and their technology create an environment that engages the driver and the passion for the drive, redefining what luxury means. Learn more about the company, advancements, and vehicles at delorean.com.
Contact:
Stefannie Curl
stefanniec@delorean.com
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 28,650 Percent, Distributed Ledger Receives Ranking No. 7 Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. revealed that Distributed Ledger (DLI) is No. 7 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.
"I remember being 6 years old and I could not wait to be 7. It has always been my favorite number. Today #7 represents the drive and dedication of our entire team and what we accomplish together. I am so proud of our amazing team at DLI, and we are just getting started!"
- CEO, Mike Francis
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."
Distributed Ledger provides blockchain and crypto mining services to businesses and individuals centered around the client's needs. DLI's core mission is to help businesses understand, utilize, and accumulate cryptocurrency. They do that by providing a fully managed Bitcoin mining product called Mining as a Service in addition to ASIC procurement and Miner Guard, a cleaning, maintenance, and repair program for miners. DLI operates around the United States and Latin America with offices in Alabama, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Mexico City. The company has its eyes on the future with its work towards combining traditional datacenter infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining.
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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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") is pleased to announce that, on August 18, 2022, its Board of Directors approved a dividend for the second quarter of 2022 of 5.50% (annualized). The dollar amount of the dividend will be approximately $64.6 million. The cash dividend will be distributed to member financial institutions on August 19, 2022.
"Through the first half of 2022, we have seen advances levels steadily increase both at the FHLBNY and across the Federal Home Loan Bank System as our members look to their reliable liquidity partner amid an ever-changing operating environment," said José R. González, president, and CEO of the FHLBNY. "Our reliability is reflected not only in the uninterrupted availability of our funding but our continued ability to provide a consistent and reasonable return on the capital our members have invested in our cooperative."
The health and economic crises resulting from COVID-19 continue to be unpredictable and may affect the environment in which the FHLBNY operates. Changes to market and business conditions may negatively impact the FHLBNY's financial performance and level of dividends. The FHLBNY will continue to assess the potential effects of changes in the environment on its financial performance and dividend strategy.
The FHLBNY filed its Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2022 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2022.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is a Congressionally chartered, wholesale Bank. It is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, a national wholesale banking network of 11 regional, stockholder-owned banks. As of June 30, 2022, the FHLBNY serves 315 financial institutions in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Federal Home Loan Banks support the efforts of local members to help provide financing for America's homebuyers.
This report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon our current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. These statements may use forward-looking terms, such as "projected," "expects," "may," or their negatives or other variations on these terms. The Bank cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk or uncertainty and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements or could affect the extent to which a particular objective, projection, estimate, or prediction is realized. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the Risk Factors set forth in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, as well as regulatory and accounting rule adjustments or requirements, changes in interest rates, changes in projected business volumes, changes in prepayment speeds on mortgage assets, the cost of our funding, changes in our membership profile, the withdrawal of one or more large members, competitive pressures, shifts in demand for our products, and general economic conditions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
CONTACT: Brian Finnegan
(212) 441-6877
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DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Capital, a private equity firm specializing in multi-family housing and solar energy development and investment, announced its new senior residence in Sugar Land, Gala at Four Corners, has received a funding commitment from the GCRE Impact Fund to install an on-site solar energy system as part of its sustainable energy commitment. The GCRE Impact Fund is part of Gardner Capital's Alternative Investments Platform, which provides funding for projects promoting clean energy for multi-family housing or upward social mobility.
Solar energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the United States, according to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. However, its use in multi-family housing generally remains low. With its Alternative Investments Fund, Gardner Capital aims to change that with plans to deploy up to $500,000 annually to expand access to clean energy with grants and soft loans to both individuals and businesses submitting innovative proposals.
"We are thrilled to announce this sizable funding commitment to install solar at Gala at Four Corners. The project will greatly boost the availability and benefits of solar energy for senior residents in Sugar Land and make a positive impact in their lives," said Mike Koehler, Vice President of Solar Business Development at Gardner Capital.
Applicants can apply for funding from the GCRE Impact Fund through the Alternative Investments Fund on Gardner Capital's website; funding is capped at $25,000 for any one specific proposal (subject to waiver for special considerations). All proposals that focus on increasing access to or adoption of renewable energy (or related projects) will be considered with a preference for proposals that are also focused on serving low- to moderate-income families or other underserved populations and communities.
Located at 15010 Old Richmond Rd. in Sugar Land, Gala at Four Corners is a senior community, which will offer 90 units. In addition to the solar energy system, other property amenities include a fitness center, media center and a resort-style pool.
Gardner Capital is a private equity firm and alternative investment platform with multiple operating businesses focused on affordable housing and renewable energy development, tax credit syndication, as well as real estate-related investments, joint ventures and capital partner relationships. The firm has offices in St. Louis, Dallas, Houston and Orlando. Since 1992, Gardner Capital has placed more than $3 billion of equity in affordable housing and related investments. In recent years, Gardner Capital added a rapidly growing national platform for solar development and investments, expanding its commitment to renewable energy and sustainability across its investment platform. Additionally, the firm launched multiple alternative investment funds focused on renewable energy and EV adoption, upward mobility and investments in underserved markets. We are committed to investing in communities, supporting upward mobility, and improving the wellbeing of families by developing, investing and increasing access to capital for affordable housing, clean energy and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit www.gardnercapital.com
Launched in 2020, the GCRE Impact Fund provides low interest soft loans, grants and other equity – investing in neighborhoods, people and businesses with innovative small business concepts or investments with notable local and neighborhood impact. The Fund is expected to commit more than $500,000 annually for programs that align with the Fund's investment goals and guidelines. The Fund is one of multiple socially focused Funds managed within the Alternative Investments Platform of Gardner Capital – focusing on upward mobility, renewable energy, EV adoption, or initiatives focused on investment in otherwise underserved markets. For more information or to inquire about funding opportunities, please visit GCRE Impact – Funding Page
Chief of Staff, Gardner Capital Corporate, Mike Koehler
314-561-6065
mkoehler@gardnercapital.com
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CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- G.H. Smart & Company, LLC, a preeminent Leadership Advisory firm, earned certification by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. This was the first year ghSMART participated in the qualifying Trust Index© Employee Survey, earning Certified™ recognition on their first attempt.
Ninety-six percent of ghSMART employees think that ghSMART is a great place to work compared to 57% of typical US-based companies.
Founder and Chairman, Dr. Geoff H. Smart shared his enthusiasm, "Twenty-seven years ago, I set-out to build a special kind of firm where wildly-talented and good-hearted people could do meaningful work by solving some of the highest-stake leadership challenges in the world while still having a balanced life outside of work. I think our colleagues' feedback celebrates our success in building a firm with a rewarding and flexible culture."
Ninety-nine percent of ghSMART employees surveyed agreed, 'When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.' The same 99% agree, 'People care about each other here.' And over 90% feel 'encouraged to balance their work and personal lives.'
President Jeff McLean reacted, "I am especially proud to be recognized as a great place to work as the certification is based entirely on team member feedback. It reflects our colleagues' real experiences working at ghSMART. I work with incredibly talented colleagues who have a deep commitment to each other and to our clients. And it is a privilege to work with those clients, some of the world's most influential leaders and investors, helping them use talent to drive their organizations' strategies."
About ghSMART
A preeminent Leadership Advisory firm, ghSMART was founded on the idea that leadership is the ultimate lever for change. Today, ghSMART is the trusted advisor to F500 and non-profit CEOs, boards and large private equity investors. ghSMART consultants are each charged with helping their 'top of the house' clients achieve their business goals and personal aspirations, build the most effective teams and align purposeful organizations. With more than fifty consultants, the team's unique mix of former strategy consultants from the top strategy firms and Psychology PhD professionals present a collective capability to connect business objectives to human behavior. Their rigorous assessments serve as the basis for all their work that ranges from leadership selection and development, portfolio performance to board effectiveness and CEO succession.
Consultants choose ghSMART for the impact of their work, connection with their influential clients and outstanding colleagues. They stay for the freedom and flexibility. Connect with ghSMART on LinkedIn.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
Media Contact: Carrie Miller, cmiller@ghsmart.com
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CINCINNATI, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HedgeFacts, a software solutions firm for hedge funds, family offices, pensions and investors is pleased to announce Harry Pagel has joined our firm as Senior Vice-President. This newly created position will enable Harry to leverage his deep industry knowledge and drive our business and revenue forward.
Harry brings almost 30 years of industry experience to this role, most recently spent over a decade with SCT Capital Management as Managing Director, Sales and Trading. In his role, Harry was Head of Business Development and oversaw the firm's execution trading. Harry began his career at Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. on the Middle Market Institutional Sales desk. Harry has also worked at Typhon Capital Management, Oppenheimer & Co. and co-founded a boutique asset management firm.
John Hynes, CEO of HedgeFacts said, "We are delighted for Harry to join the HedgeFacts team. Harry has a deep understanding of the benefits which HedgeFacts brings to all of our clients and is perfectly placed to promote the growth of our business."
Harry added, "I have known John for over twelve years and am excited to join such a dynamic, client focused team. I look forward to contributing toward HedgeFacts' continued growth and expansion, bringing custom tailored solutions to our expanding client list."
HedgeFacts is a leading provider of risk analytics, back-office accounting, automated trade capture, reconciliation, and performance attribution and reporting for the alternative investment industry with operations in the United States and Ireland. HedgeFacts is offered as hosted software (SaaS) or a fully outsourced back & middle office solution. Our clients include hedge funds, commodity trading advisors, asset allocators with transparent managed accounts and fund investments, proprietary trading groups, pensions, endowments, and family offices that trade a variety of asset classes including: futures, equities, options, fixed income, foreign exchange, and swaps.
HedgeFacts delivers a one-stop integrated solution, the alternative to which often requires sourcing from multiple vendors at significant costs. HedgeFacts' software is offered as an automated, secure, and managed application service, ensuring you have an institutional quality infrastructure that is professionally managed. Our services include outsourced back and middle office, performance accounting, and shadow NAV.
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Hyundai Releases 2023 Santa Cruz Pricing Including New Night Model
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
2023 Santa Cruz Night Model Features Bold Blackout Trim Theme
Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Safe Exit Warning are Now Standard for 2023 Santa Cruz
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has released pricing for the 2023 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle, including the new Santa Cruz Night model.
New Santa Cruz Night Model The 2023 Santa Cruz Night, in addition to AWD SEL Activity equipment, adds:
2.5-liter, turbocharged, direct-injected engine
Eight-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission
Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Dark chrome grille
NIGHT-exclusive dark, 20-inch alloy wheels
NIGHT-exclusive dark front and rear lower fascia design
NIGHT-exclusive gloss black mirror caps and door handles
Dual side steps
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Pricing
Freight Charges for the 2023MY Santa Cruz are $1,295.
Hyundai Motor America Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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Pair of Engagements to Premiere September 18th (Paris) and October 30th (Venice) in Select IMAX Theaters Globally
Fleming to Participate in an Exclusive One-Night-Only Live Conversation Hosted by Kelsey Grammer Across IMAX LIVE Connected Network
Tickets for RENÉE FLEMING'S CITIES THAT SING - PARIS Available for Purchase August 30th
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Stage Access today announced a pair of film experiences featuring Grammy®-award winning soprano Renée Fleming, as she performs iconic favorites and tours some of the greatest musical cities of the world. Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing - Paris and Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing - Venice will premiere in select IMAX® theaters globally on September 18th and October 30th, respectively.
Both films are Stage Access productions, Filmed for IMAX using IMAX-certified cameras and feature exclusive performances showcasing these great cities as never before seen through the eyes of one of the world's greatest opera stars. Stroll along with Fleming and her contemporaries as they explore unique art, history, cuisine, and music.
On September 18th, one time only, Renée Fleming will participate in a live conversation, which will be simultaneously broadcast across the IMAX LIVE connected network to participating theaters globally. Audiences from around the world will have the opportunity to ask questions of Fleming live. Actor and producer Kelsey Grammer will moderate the discussion with Fleming at 3PM ET from New York's AMC Lincoln Square IMAX® theater. Additional showtimes for Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing - Paris will occur on September 21.
Tickets for all Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing - Paris showtimes will be available for purchase beginning August 30th at tickets.imax.com. Tickets for the Venice engagement will go on sale at a later date. The trailer can be found here.
Additional details for Venice along with additional Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing destinations to be announced in the coming months.
"My life has taken me to some of the most magical cities around the globe, with legendary opera houses and centuries of musical history," said Renée Fleming. "It's thrilling to bring these places — and their glorious music — to audiences with the immersive power and scale of IMAX."
Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing - Paris will feature a performance from Fleming at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet. Fleming is joined on stage by special guest star, the world-renowned tenor Piotr Beczala and featured performers Axelle Fanyo and Alexandre Duhamel as they perform well-known opera selections with connections to Paris. As they tour famous locations in Paris, Fleming takes audiences through the beloved city to locations that influence arts and culture and most importantly those with a personal connection to her. She is joined by leading Couturier Alexis Mabille and acclaimed Director Robert Carsen in this love-letter to the culture of Paris and the music born from it. Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing - Paris is directed by François-René Martin and produced by Tripp Hornick and Elmar Kruse. Executive Producers are Jason Richmond, John Turner and Bruce H. Lipnick.
In Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing - Venice, Fleming welcomes star Italian tenor Francesco Meli, with baritone Mattia Olivieri and mezzo Paola Gardina on the world-famous stage of Venice's Teatro La Fenice. Home to many well-known opera premieres, La Fenice - or The Phoenix - is the backdrop for some of opera's most famous and enduring works. Set amongst the romantic canals, Fleming explores the city's incomparable landscape and visits some of her favorite Venetian destinations, both by land and by sea. Along her journey she is joined by La Fenice's Artistic Director, Fortunato Ortombina, and the orchestra's Conductor, Riccardo Frizza. François-René Martin returns as Director as well as Producers Tripp Hornick and Elmar Kruse. Executive Producers are Jason Richmond, John Turner and Bruce H. Lipnick.
"We are honored to have been able to create this remarkable series reinventing how classical music can be enjoyed and connected to culture in the most immersive of experiences with the incomparable Renée Fleming," said Bruce H. Lipnick, Founder and CEO of Stage Access, which produced both unique film experiences. "Fleming's ability to connect with audiences as both a performer and host is unmatched along with the intimacy and scale of IMAX."
"It is an honor to collaborate with Renée Fleming on this groundbreaking series that will bring the grandeur of her music and these unforgettable cities to life in IMAX for the first time," said Megan Colligan, President of IMAX Entertainment. "We can't wait to take Ms. Fleming's fans on an immersive musical journey across some of the world's most richly historied cities through the unrivaled sight and sound of IMAX."
American soprano Renée Fleming is one of the most beloved and celebrated singers of our time. Winner of four Grammy® awards and the US National Medal of Arts, Renée has sung for momentous occasions from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. She is the only classical artist ever to have performed the US National Anthem at the Super Bowl.
IMAX LIVE is bringing a differentiated offering to the market by connecting IMAX® theatres via a high-speed network capable of simultaneously broadcasting events and experiences of all kinds worldwide. Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing - Paris and Renée Fleming's Cities That Sing - Venice are the latest in IMAX LIVE's music series, following a presentation of Halsey's musical film If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power; and two sold-out concert experiences in support of Kanye West's latest studio albums Donda and Donda 2. IMAX LIVE has also hosted a number of exclusive film screenings featuring conversations with participating filmmakers and talent, including Peter Jackson (The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert); Jordan Peele (Nope); Frances McDormand and Joel Coen (The Tragedy of Macbeth); and Colin Trevorrow, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, and DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion). This year, IMAX LIVE expanded into the gaming landscape, with Summer Game Fest Live! and the upcoming The Game Awards airing live in IMAX® theatres for the first time in December.
For further information please visit tickets.imax.com.
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX is a premier global technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, theater architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers a unique end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX® brand is globally renown. Top filmmakers, movie studios, artists, and creators utilize the cutting-edge visual and sound technology of IMAX to connect with audiences in innovative ways. As a result, IMAX is among the most important and successful global distribution platforms for domestic and international tentpole films and, increasingly, exclusive experiences ranging from live performances to interactive events with leading artists and creators.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of June 30, 2022, there were 1,694 IMAX theater systems (1,610 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 72 institutional) operating in 87 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."
IMAX®, IMAX® Dome, IMAX® 3D, IMAX® 3D Dome, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, An IMAX Experience®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, IMAX DMR®, DMR®, Filmed For IMAX™, IMAX LIVE™, IMAX Enhanced™, IMAX nXos® and Films to the Fullest®, are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/imax), Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
About Renée Fleming
Renée Fleming is one of the most acclaimed singers of our time, performing on the stages of the world's greatest opera houses and concert halls. Honored with four Grammy® awards and the US National Medal of Arts, Renée has sung for momentous occasions from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. A ground-breaking distinction came in 2008 when Renée became the first woman in the 125-year history of the Metropolitan Opera to solo headline an opening night gala. In 2014, she brought her voice to a vast new audience as the only classical artist ever to sing The Star-Spangled Banner at the Super Bowl. Known for bringing new audiences to classical music and opera, Renée has starred in and hosted an array of television and radio broadcasts. She has sung with great artists ranging from Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti to Elton John, Sting, Paul Simon, Josh Groban, and Joan Baez. Renée's voice is featured on the soundtracks of Best Picture Oscar winners The Shape of Water and The Lord of the Rings. In November, she will star in the world premiere staging of The Hours, a new opera based on the award-winning novel and film, at the Metropolitan Opera.
About Stage Access
Stage Access is defining the performing arts in the digital era as the only company in North America that produces, distributes, and licenses classical arts programming across multiple platforms, including a theatrical relationship with IMAX. With a mission of Bringing the Stage to You®, the company's own fast-growing STAGE ACCESS on-demand streaming service is available online and for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Amazon Fire and Roku, and is a leading producer of acclaimed original programs, including Yo-Yo Ma, Six Solo Bach Cello Suites from the Odeon, Athens; and The 3 Tenors: From Caracalla to the World, The 30th Anniversary Documentary. Across all Stage Access platforms, Emmy® Award-winning performer Kelsey Grammer serves as host for new major programming, including such exclusive collections as the Rossini Opera Festival. Stage Access was founded by CEO Bruce H. Lipnick, and Tripp Hornick serves as the company's COO. For more details, visit www.StageAccess.com.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In preparation for the start of the Navajo Nation's first dedicated plumbing training program later this month, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) has finished the construction and setup of a new plumbing classroom and wet lab at the Navajo Technical University Kirtland Instructional Site in Kirtland, New Mexico.
The new education facility will offer a 34-credit plumbing certificate program. IWSH developed the introductory courses covering plumbing concepts and applications, which will equip learners with the skillsets and understanding needed for a career in the plumbing profession.
"Our IWSH team, in collaboration with DigDeep, has put together a solid plumbing program that will provide multiple opportunities for the students of NTU," said IWSH North American Program Director Randy Lorge. "It's the first plumbing program of its kind for the Navajo Nation in the Four Corners region. The class and wet lab will help provide students with hands-on, practical learning, which can help develop a skilled workforce that can support future water and sanitation services in these communities."
The road to a new plumbing training course for the Navajo Nation stretches back to the very first IWSH Community Plumbing Challenge hosted by the DigDeep Navajo Water Project in Baca-Prewitt, New Mexico, in 2018. Since that time, IWSH has focused on developing courses and the hands-on training facility to provide a pathway for residents to learn and become a part of the plumbing profession.
DigDeep Chief Program Officer Julie Waechter said the scarcity of trained technicians is a critical challenge to water access across the United States, one that will likely impact the quality of water service in the coming years. She said the plumbing program will improve employment opportunities while supporting DigDeep's work to expand water access to every person on the Navajo Nation.
"I am so proud of what we have been able to do through the partnership between NTU, IWSH and DigDeep to begin training new water technicians and certified plumbers on the Navajo Nation," Waechter said. "NTU, IWSH and DigDeep are working together to avert this crisis on the Navajo Nation by creating a world-class plumbing certification program with a wet lab for hands-on learning. Partnerships like this bring out the best in academia, the business world and philanthropic work to solve some of the most intractable challenges of our time; this type of program and this type of partnership are imperative to closing America's water gap."
In addition to IWSH's partners at DigDeep, this project was made possible by generous donations from Ferguson and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). The design and installation of the new wet lab, as well as the development of the new training curriculum, were due in large part to the contributions from UA Local 412 in New Mexico.
"In June, UA Local 412 members, IWSH North American Program Director Jed Scheuermann, NTU staff and I put the finishing touches on the lab by installing the plumbing fixtures, appliances and related piping needed to finish the job," Lorge said. "It was a humbling experience to see all the planning and work everyone did finally come together."
"We at NTU are proud to have partnered with IWSH and DigDeep to develop a new course and training facility focused on plumbing systems. We are excited to begin training students to become plumbers and support our community," said Dr. Elmer Guy, president of Navajo Technical University. "The new plumbing course at NTU will give students the valuable skills to help many households fix their poor plumbing and improve safe access to clean water."
Visit http://www.navajotech.edu/academics/certificate/plumbing to learn more about the new plumbing course.
Visit www.iwsh.org/iwsh/our-work/n-america/us to learn more about IWSH work in the United States.
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TROY, Mich. and HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KIRCO and Phoenix Senior Living today announced the completion and opening of Madison Crossings, an independent living and memory care community located in Madison, Ala., just 10 miles outside of downtown Huntsville.
Operated by Phoenix Senior Living, Madison Crossings offers 105 independent living apartments and 27 memory care residences and began welcoming residents in April. The active, resort-style community features many amenities, including: an outdoor pool; wellness center; industry-leading dining experience; pub; beauty salon and spa; yoga studio; outdoor pickleball and bocce ball courts; and more.
"We're proud to once again partner with Phoenix Senior Living as we enrich the life of seniors by bringing an all new, world-class senior living community to the Huntsville area," said Dean Kiriluk, chief investment officer for KIRCO. "Together, with Phoenix Senior Living, we look forward to providing the best level of service, care and hospitality for the residents of Madison Crossings now and in the years to come."
This project represents the 10th Alabama property under the Phoenix Senior Living brand. Phoenix Senior Living CEO Jesse Marinko added, "It's exciting to grow our brand of high-quality, family-centered care in Alabama, and we are pleased to serve families in the Madison/Huntsville market."
KIRCO is an investor and developer of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities that nurture and inspire senior residents and their families. KIRCO MANIX completed the construction for Madison Crossings, bringing forth their extensive experience in the design and construction of senior living communities. Experts in their industry, KIRCO and KIRCO MANIX understand that seniors' expectations and needs are unique to every market, and therefore assembles the perfect team to capture the local dynamic, including architecture, interior design, amenities and culture.
Phoenix Senior Living, founded in 2014, is a privately held senior living operator with over 50 communities throughout the southeast. Headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, Phoenix Senior Living's leadership is a dedicated and passionate Executive Team with an aggregate of 90+ years of seniors housing experience. A hallmark of the Phoenix brand is their unique Live, Love, Learn philosophy weaved into every aspect of their care programs and is intentionally designed to coincide with the National Wellness Institute's Six Dimensions of Wellness; Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, Occupational and Spiritual Wellness. Phoenix provides residents and families with a meaningful and joyful experience from their very first interaction at each community. The company was founded by the ideal that when it comes to family, everything matters. Influenced by their Southern roots and industry experience, the company takes pride in fostering a secure, positive, and unified environment with the support of dedicated and skillful employees. For information, please contact Phoenix Senior Living at 678.214.2900.
Founded in 1974, KIRCO is a commercial real estate development and investment firm, whose comprehensive offerings as a national developer, builder (KIRCO MANIX), and facilities manager, builds excitement and pride with every customer and community with whom it works. KIRCO has concentrated focuses in senior living and healthcare, and client-driven corporate facilities. KIRCO is third-generation family owned and operated, with operations in 17 states. For information, please visit www.KIRCO.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Labelbox today announced it has been awarded a $950 million ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the U.S. Air Force. The contract is for the maturation, demonstration and proliferation of capability across platforms and domains, leveraging open systems design, modern software and algorithm development in order to enable Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).
"In the complex, interconnected and dynamic battlefield envisioned as part of the JADC2 initiative, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are required capabilities. Enabling machines to detect patterns and make determinations from complex sensor data is critical to achieving the goals of JADC2. Labelbox is a foundational capability for developing these AI/ML applications," said Manu Sharma, Labelbox CEO and cofounder.
The contract is part of a multiple award effort to provide development and operation of systems as a unified force across all domains (air, land, sea, space, cyber, and electromagnetic spectrum) in an open architecture that enables capabilities via multiple integrated platforms.
Labelbox organizes the complex process of AI development. Labelbox's software processes raw images, videos and text to ensure that mission-critical AI applications are production-ready and trustworthy.
The JADC2 vision is to provide a cloud-like environment for the Joint Force to share data across multiple networks and enable faster decision-making. To fulfill this mission, the Joint Force needs the ability to rapidly field AI/ML applications that are battle-ready and explainable. Labelbox is the software-first platform that enables these workflows.
"Supporting the Air Force in this critical mission is more important than ever. We are excited to contribute Labelbox's best-of-breed capabilities in support of our national security and defense," said Manu Sharma, Labelbox CEO and cofounder.
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AMAGANSETT, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Loupe, fine jewelry curators of a more artful you, are hosting a special evening tonight at the Reform Club. One of Hamptons must attend parties will begin at 5pm and ends at 8pm. The Loupe will be showcasing celebrated designers, along with rare and unique pieces, fine foods and specialty cocktails from Aristocrat - all set in the luxe environment of The Reform Club.
NYC-based Kiki McMillan partnered with Los Angeles-based Dee Hewitt to combine and leverage their experience in the fashion and fine jewelry industries. Together with their love for designer jewelry brands, they bring the edge and energy from their respective coasts. The collections are deliriously elegant, sometimes avant-garde, unexpected, and always refined.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut Frank Rubio will virtually discuss his upcoming mission to the International Space Station during a news conference and follow-on interviews.
The activities, slated to begin with the prelaunch news conference at 9 a.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 22, will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website. Rubio also will be available for limited virtual interviews at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. Watch these events online at:
Media wishing to participate in the news conference or interviews must contact NASA's Johnson Space Center newsroom at 281-483-5111 or jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. Those wishing to submit a question on social media for the prelaunch news conference may do so using #AskNASA.
Rubio, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, is scheduled to launch to the space station Wednesday, Sept. 21, aboard the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. He will be a flight engineer and member of the Expedition 68 station crew.
This will be Rubio's first spaceflight since becoming an astronaut in 2017. The Miami, Florida native graduated from the U.S. Military Academy and earned a doctor of medicine degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Prior to attending medical school, he served as a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot and flew more than 1,100 hours, including more than 600 hours of combat and imminent danger time during deployments to Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Rubio is a board-certified family physician and flight surgeon.
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TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Propane Gas Association welcomes an overdue discussion of looming consumer costs anticipated from New Jersey's Energy Master Plan (EMP). Not surprisingly, the Brattle Group's study, accepted by the BPU August 17, relies on key assumptions and omissions to suggest, erroneously, that the EMP will cost consumers only a little bit more, compared to their current energy bills.
Yet, by their own admission, the Brattle study omits any discussion of capital costs for equipment conversions, building retrofits and other "up-front" costs. These costs are huge for all classes of customers but conveniently ignored in the Brattle study.
The report also assumes significant new savings from energy efficiency and conservation efforts, as if customers are wasting expensive energy today, and can afford even more up-front costs.
Then there's the assumption that natural gas price increases will gallop far more than electricity increases by 2030, partly because of state-mandated conversions away from fossil fuels. So the state will help to cause the gas rate increases that will allegedly justify electric conversions. Of course, there's no discussion of the ratepayer costs of wind or solar farms which don't exist yet, their transmission lines, substations and distribution systems, not to mention the continued reliance on nuclear plants whose state-approved subsidies will expire, and gas-fired peaking units.
Lower-income customers might be spared some impacts because more state subsidies might be available to cover the huge costs of conversion and operation of electric appliances.
But, not to worry, customers can still keep their gas-fired cooking and non-heating equipment.
And, the cost projections are based on customers served by South Jersey Gas and Atlantic City Electric, neither of which serves the majority of New Jersey homeowners, and neither of which has the highest rates in New Jersey. New Jersey's overall electric rates are already among the highest in the country, and the Master Plan will do nothing to ease the burden.
And finally, the report suggests that the state will save $1.7 billion due to lower greenhouse gas emissions, and, in the same section, notes this estimate was never actually calculated for the study.
New Jerseyans have been waiting since the Energy Master Plan's 2019 update to learn what it will actually cost. With this latest study, we're no closer to finding out, and it's unlikely to be only a little bit more.
NJPGA is the statewide trade association representing propane distribution and service companies who serve more than 120,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers who rely on propane for their energy needs including space heating, water heating, cooking, recreational uses, manufacturing processes and transportation.
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OSLO, Norway, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANOV) ("Nordic Nanovector" or the "Company") today announces that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Carnegie Investment Bank ("Carnegie") to explore strategic options available to the Company.
The Board has initiated this review aiming to optimise shareholder value following its recent decision to discontinue the PARADIGME study for Nordic Nanovector's lead asset Betalutin® and implement a restructuring of the Company.
Chairman, Jan H. Egberts commented: "The decision to discontinue the PARADIGME study was extremely disappointing. As a result, we are now focused on achieving an outcome for the Company that creates maximum value for shareholders. We believe this should include exploring all strategic options and, as a leading financial advisor in the Nordic region, Carnegie is strongly positioned to help us achieve the best possible outcome for our shareholders and other stakeholders."
No assurances can be given as to the outcome or timing of the review process. Nordic Nanovector does not intend to make any further public comment regarding the review until it has been completed or the Company determines that disclosure is required or appropriate.
Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS is acting as Nordic Nanovector's legal advisor.
For further information, please contact:
IR enquiries
Jan H. Egberts, Chairman of Nordic Nanovector
Tel: +31 614672518
Email: janegberts@aol.com
Media Enquiries
Mark Swallow/Frazer Hall (MEDiSTRAVA Consulting)
Tel: +44 203 928 6900
Email: nordicnanovector@medistrava.com
About Nordic Nanovector:
Nordic Nanovector is committed to develop and deliver innovative therapies to patients to address major unmet medical needs and advance cancer care. The Company aspires to become a leader in radionuclide therapy of cancer. In addition to Betalutin®, for which Nordic Nanovector retains global marketing rights, the Company's novel pipeline includes Humalutin®, a radioimmunotherapy candidate based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the beta emitter lutetium-177 for NHL; Alpha37, a based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the alpha emitting radionuclide lead-212, currently being explored with partner Oranomed for relapsed refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; a portfolio of fully humanized anti-CD37 antibodies with potential in haematological cancers and autoimmune diseases; and a CD37 DOTA CAR-T cell opportunity in haematological cancers, which is the subject of a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.
Further information can be found at www.nordicnanovector.com.
This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
This stock exchange announcement was published by Malene Brondberg, chief financial officer at Nordic Nanovector on 18 August 2022 at the CEST time stated in this announcement on behalf of the Nordic Nanovector.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to inter alia to the business and strategies, financial performance and results of the Company. Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on Nordic Nanovector's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release, including assumptions, opinions and views of Nordic Nanovector or cited from third party sources, are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Nordic Nanovector cannot provide any assurance that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors nor accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of opinions expressed in this release or the actual occurrence of any forecasted developments. Nordic Nanovector disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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LANDSKRONA, Sweden, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAF-HOLLAND SE ("SAF-HOLLAND") has declared its public tender offer to the shareholders of Haldex Aktiebolag ("Haldex") unconditional and controls more than 90 per cent of the total number of shares and votes in Haldex. Against this backdrop, the shareholders of Haldex are invited to an Extraordinary General Meeting (the "EGM") on Wednesday, 14 September 2022.
The Board of Directors has decided that the EGM is to be held only through advance voting (postal voting) in accordance with temporary legislation. This means that the EGM will be conducted without the physical presence of shareholders, representatives or external parties and that shareholders will only be able to exercise their voting rights by postal voting in advance of the EGM in the manner described below.
Right to participate
Shareholders who wish to attend the EGM by advance voting must:
Nominee-registered shares
In order to be entitled to participate in the EGM, shareholders who have registered their shares in the name of a nominee must, in addition to announcing their intention to participate in the EGM, request that their shares be registered in their own name so that the shareholder is entered into the register of shareholders by Tuesday, 6 September 2022. This registration may be temporary (so-called voting right registration) and is requested with the nominee in accordance with the nominee's procedures and in such time as determined by the nominee. Voting right registrations completed no later than the second business day following Tuesday, 6 September 2022, will be taken into account when preparing the shareholder register.
Advance voting
The shareholders may exercise their voting rights at the EGM only by voting in advance, so called postal voting in accordance with Section 22 of the Act on temporary exceptions to facilitate the execution of general meetings in companies and other associations.
A special form shall be used for advance voting. The form is available on Haldex's website, www.haldex.com/en/corporate. The advance voting form is considered as the notification of participation at the EGM.
The completed and signed voting form must be received by Haldex no later than Tuesday, 13 September 2022. The completed and signed form shall be sent to Haldex Aktiebolag, Linda Carlsson "Extraordinary General Meeting", P.O. Box 507, SE-261 24 Landskrona, Sweden. The completed form may alternatively be submitted by email and must in such case be sent to ir@haldex.com (state "Haldex Aktiebolag – advance voting" in the subject line).
The shareholder may not provide special instructions or conditions in the voting form. If so, the vote (in its entirety) is invalid. Further instructions and conditions are included in the form for advance voting.
Proxies
If the shareholder votes in advance by proxy, a written and dated power of attorney signed by the shareholder must be attached to the advance voting form. A proxy form is available on Haldex's website, www.haldex.com/en/corporate. If the shareholder is a legal person, a registration certificate or other authorization document must also be attached to the voting form.
Proposed agenda
1. Election of the Chairman of the EGM
2. Election of two persons to approve the minutes
3. Preparation and approval of the voting list
4. Approval of the agenda
5. Determination whether the EGM has been duly convened
6. Determination of the number of board members
7. Determination of the remuneration payable to the Board of Directors
8. Election of the members of the Board of Directors
9. Election of the Chairman of the Board of Directors
Proposed resolutions
Item 1: The Board of Directors proposes that Aleksander Ivarsson, attorney, be elected Chairman of the EGM or, to the extent he is prevented, the person that the Board of Directors appoints instead.
Item 2: The Board of Directors proposes that Patrik Marcelius, attorney, and Max Runesson, LL.M., be elected or, to the extent either or both or of them are prevented, the person(s) appointed by the Board of Directors, as persons to verify the minutes. The assignment to verify the minutes also includes verifying the voting list and confirming that advance votes received are correctly reflected in the minutes of the EGM.
Item 3: The voting list proposed to be approved is the voting list prepared by Haldex, based on the shareholders' register and advance votes received, and verified by the persons elected to verify the minutes.
Item 6: SAF-HOLLAND proposes three (3) board members without any deputy members.
Item 7: SAF-HOLLAND proposes that no remuneration be paid to the board members of Haldex for the period up to the next Annual General Meeting.
Item 8: SAF-HOLLAND proposes, with dismissal of all current board members, new election of Alexander Geis, Wilfried Trepels and Jörg Wahl as board members. Information about the board members proposed for new election is set out below.
Alexander Geis, born 1974, CEO SAF-HOLLAND SE.
Wilfried Trepels, born 1963, CFO SAF-HOLLAND SE.
Jörg Wahl, born 1977, Vice President Consolidation & Controlling SAF-HOLLAND SE.
Item 9: SAF-HOLLAND proposes new election of Alexander Geis as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The shareholders' right to require information
The Board of Directors and the CEO shall, if any shareholder so requests, and the Board of Directors believes that it can be done without significant harm to the company, provide information regarding circumstances that may affect the assessment of an item on the agenda or the company's relation to other companies within the group. A request for such information shall be made in writing to Haldex no later than ten days prior to the EGM, i.e. no later than Sunday 4 September 2022, to Haldex Aktiebolag, Att: Linda Carlsson "Extraordinary General Meeting", P.O. Box 507, SE-261 24 Landskrona, Sweden, or by email to ir@haldex.com. The information is provided by being made available on Haldex's website, www.haldex.com/en/corporate, and at Haldex's head office, P.O. Box 507, SE-261 24 Landskrona, Sweden, no later than five days prior to the EGM, i.e. no later than Friday 9 September 2022. The information is also sent to shareholders who so request and provide their postal address or email.
Further information
At the time of the issue of this notice, the total number of shares in the company amounts to 48,637,567. Each share carries one vote. Haldex holds 11,705 own shares as of the date of this notice.
Processing of personal data
For information on how your personal data is processed, see https://www.euroclear.com/dam/ESw/Legal/Privacy-notice-bolagsstammor-engelska.pdf
For further information, please visit, www.haldex.com/en/corporate or contact:
Linda Carlsson, Head of Legal
Jenny Boström, Investor Relations Manager
E-mail: ir@haldex.com
Phone: +46 418 47 60 00
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Landskrona in August 2022
Haldex Aktiebolag (publ)
The Board of Directors
The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 18:45 CEST on 18 August 2022.
About Haldex
Over 100 years of powerful innovation gives Haldex unsurpassed expertise when it comes to braking systems and air suspension systems for heavy trucks, trailers, and buses. We live and breathe our business with the goal to deliver robust and technically superior solutions which is founded in a deep insight in our customer's reality. Through focusing on our core competences and the passion we all share, we achieve the agility and flexibility that the market demands. Innovative collaborations aren't only the core of our products, but our philosophy. Our 2 000 employees, spread out across four continents, challenge the conventional on a daily basis in order to secure that the products we deliver create a unique value to our customers and the end users. We are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and have a turnover of approx. 4.6 billion SEK.
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PLATTSBURGH, NY, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract for up to 35 Nova Bus Artic, the 60' clean air diesel bus model of Nova Bus, by the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii. The buses will be delivered over a three-year period.
With this order, Nova Bus will be adding up to 35 articulated buses to the 24 Nova Bus 40' buses already part of the City and County of Honolulu's fleet. The City's transit system includes over 107 bus lines, serving over 600,000 passengers on a weekly basis. The new articulated buses will support the modernizing of the City's fleet by delivering a fuel-efficient and EPA-approved clean air diesel propulsion system, as well as the capacity to support growing demand for public transit in the region.
"We are looking forward to delivering our first 60' articulated buses to Honolulu," said Martin Larose, President of Nova Bus. "We're excited to partner once again with the City and County of Honolulu to provide reliable, energy-efficient and safe buses to public transit users in the region."
Nova Bus, member of the Volvo Group, is a leading provider of sustainable transportation solutions in North America. Its portfolio includes electric, hybrid, CNG and clean diesel buses, high-capacity vehicles, as well as integrated intelligent transport systems. Nova Bus accompanies transit authorities and bus fleet operators in their transition to electromobility with its flagship LFSe+ long-range electric bus, combining the proven Nova Bus structure with the latest innovations in electric drive. Nova Bus is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and positively contributing to a greener economy. For more information regarding Nova Bus products and services, please visit www.novabus.com.
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OCALA, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid.com facilitated the sale of over $39.3 million (gross auction proceeds) in assets last week. From August 8th through the 14th, HiBid.com averaged 1.57 million bids on the site per day, with over half a million lots sold in a combined total of 1,409 online-only and webcast auctions.
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- In partnership with the Brazilian City of Indaiatuba, Oxitec has successfully validated the Friendly™ Aedes aegypti solution at scale using new, sustainable product design, digital tools, and implementation of manufacturing innovations and processes designed to make the technology easy to deploy at scale and highly cost-effective.
- To validate this next-generation Friendly™ Aedes aegypti in urban communities, season-long deployments against the disease-spreading Aedes aegypti mosquito were conducted across neighborhoods home to 45,000 residents in Indaiatuba.
- This first phase of the scale-up program, supported by US$6.8 million of funding from Wellcome, has run in parallel with the targeted beta commercial launch of Friendly™ Aedes aegypti in São Paulo, Brazil's most populous state.
OXFORD, England and CAMPINAS, Brazil, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxitec Ltd, the leading developer of insect-based biological solutions to control pests that transmit disease, destroy crops, and harm livestock, today announced the conclusion of the first phase of a project dedicated to large-scale validation of the company's next-generation Friendly™ Aedes aegypti technology. In parallel with the ground-breaking commercial beta launch of Friendly™ Aedes aegypti in Brazil, Oxitec partnered with the city of Indaiatuba in areawide pilots validating new modes of manufacturing and deployment to accelerate the use of the product in dengue-impacted settings globally.
Supported by US$6.8 million in funding from Wellcome, one of the world's largest charitable foundations, Oxitec is accelerating the roll-out of the Friendly™ Aedes aegypti product to combat the invasive mosquito Aedes aegypti, which spreads dengue, chikungunya, Zika and other viral diseases. Optimized deployment systems, new materials, automated manufacturing, and tailored digital systems were integrated and successfully tested in this season-long deployment of next-generation Friendly™ Aedes aegypti just-add-water devices in Indaiatuba communities of 45,000 residents. The successes of this scale-up project are speeding the Friendly™ Aedes aegypti to wider impact, delivering greater affordability and operational accessibility for dengue-prone communities in Brazil and worldwide.
The next phase of this scale-up project, planned to commence in November 2022, will roll out additional innovations and scale-up to continue to drive down costs and optimize performance of Friendly™ Aedes aegypti in dengue-prone settings.
The successful first season of piloting new scale-up ran in parallel with the first beta commercial launch of Friendly™ Aedes aegypti in Brazil, which initially targeted select market segments in São Paulo state. Households, small and large businesses, schools, hotels, non-profits, and a range of other customers ordered subscriptions to receive season-long supplies of just-add-water kits to their doorstep. Oxitec is now preparing to scale commercial operations in Brazil, rolling out Friendly™ Aedes aegypti to more communities, governments, and businesses over the coming mosquito season.
Grey Frandsen, Oxitec's CEO, added "This represents a major leap forward in our efforts to build, manufacture and deploy the world's most effective Aedes aegypti control solution with a focus on driving costs down, accessibility up, and empowering everyone to participate in the fight against dengue and other vector-borne diseases. Of course, we can only make such leaps with the support of outstanding partners like Wellcome and the City of Indaiatuba."
The Mayor of Indaiatuba, Nilson Gaspar, commented, "As a public leader, I am very happy to continue this partnership with Oxitec. Friendly™ Aedes aegypti has helped us to control the mosquito population that conveys dengue in Indaiatuba. Notably, in neighborhoods where Friendly™ Aedes aegypti were applied, the number of confirmed dengue cases were much lower. Last year, we were the city with the least number of confirmed cases of dengue, per hundred thousand people, among the cities in the Metropolitan Region of Campinas."
Natalia Ferreira, Oxitec's Country Director in Brazil, said, "This first scale-up pilot season was outstanding and has fulfilled all our objectives. As we make the Friendly™ Aedes aegypti available to more cities and businesses across Brazil, this successful public-private partnership with the city of Indaiatuba has accelerated our mission to reach as many dengue-threatened communities as possible."
About Oxitec
Oxitec is the leading developer of biological solutions to control pests that transmit disease, destroy crops and harm livestock. Founded in 2002 at the University of Oxford, Oxitec is led by a passionate team comprised of 15 nationalities and is supported by world-class public, private and non-profit partners.
Learn more at oxitec.com.
About Wellcome
Wellcome supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. We support discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, and we're taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, global heating and infectious diseases.
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