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With IHG One Rewards, tennis enthusiasts can access an exclusive suite curated by US Open Champion and former world No. 1 tennis player Andy Roddick
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its fourth year of partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), IHG Hotels & Resorts – the official hotel partner and hotel loyalty program of the 2022 US Open – is launching a set of new and exclusive experiences designed to bring IHG One Rewards members and tennis fans alike closer to the tournament and the athletes they love most.
Combining the unmatched spirit of the US Open Tennis Championships with IHG's unrivaled service and hospitality provided at its 17 brands and more than 6,000 properties around the globe, the one-of-a-kind lineup includes:
Recently, IHG Hotels & Resorts unveiled a series of thoughtfully selected celebrity collaborations designed to allow members to explore how their favorite musicians, athletes, and beyond like to be cared for at IHG hotels, starting with GRAMMY award-winning artist Jazmine Sullivan. Next up on the roster is a specially curated suite from US Open Champion and former world No. 1 tennis player Andy Roddick.
The 'Guest How Andy Roddick Guests' suite at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi will feature the athlete's favorite ways to be cared for as a guest at IHG hotels as well as his hand-selected travel amenities and must haves that help keep the self-proclaimed early riser feeling well-rested and energized on or off the court, including his favorite foods, (healthy snacks and sushi), freshly brewed coffee, ergonomic pillows, and more.
Available for IHG One Rewards members, the one-of-a-kind package includes courtside level tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium, a custom hotel stay in Andy's curated suite, and more including:
- Two (2), courtside level tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 6 session #18 starting at 7pm ET
- Two (2), courtside level tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 7 session #19 starting at 12pm ET
- Two (2) nights in the Andy-curated suite at Kimpton Hotel Eventi, checking in on Tuesday, Sept. 6 and checking out on Thursday, Sept. 8
- Meet and Greet with Andy Roddick
- Signed memorabilia from Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick, former world No. 1 tennis player, said: "From traveling around the world throughout my tennis career to spending quality time with family on vacations, I'm no stranger to spending many nights at hotels. My collaboration with IHG Hotels & Resorts brings to life exactly how I like to customize my hotel experiences by recharging after a strenuous workout or winding down after a jam-packed day of meetings. I'm excited to give a behind-the-scenes look into how I've spent a large part of my life in between matches and family time."
It will be a rally to the finish to claim the 'Guest How Andy Roddick Guests' room experience. Bidding is available starting Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 9am ET and will close on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 5pm ET. Visit auctions.ihg.com for more information.
In addition to the 'Guest How Andy Roddick Guests' offering, IHG is giving fans the chance to stay in an over-the-top tennis-themed room, The IHG Racquet Room, at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi. The ultimate tennis lover can now sleep on a gigantic tennis ball bed or lounge on it while watching the matches. Every inch of the unique, limited-time room will be brilliantly decked out in custom, natural wooden furniture crafted from racquet material, eye-catching tennis ball lined walls and décor, and court lined turf flooring. Fans can apply to reserve the room or capture some Insta-worthy photos by emailing experienceihg@ihg.com.
The 2022 US Open festivities officially begin with an ace performance by DNCE at IHG's kick-off celebration at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi on Aug. 24. Additionally, Andy Roddick and WTA Tour Champion Amanda Anisimova will show off their skills during a one-on-one, table tennis match. Highlights from the duo serving, swinging, and rallying their way through the match will be shared across IHG's social channels.
Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Global Guest Experience, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: "We are excited to bring people together and provide memorable moments that not only speak to IHG's love of tennis, but our passion for design, music, and unique experiences around the world. We are thrilled to be collaborating with tennis legend Andy Roddick for a second time, and even more delighted to bring his very own hotel room must-haves into a one-of-a-kind hotel experience guests can enjoy during the US Open."
In 2019, IHG Hotels & Resorts and the USTA announced their multi-year partnership, naming IHG as the official hotel partner and hotel loyalty program for the US Open Tennis Championships. The US Open presents an exciting way to showcase IHG's luxury travel portfolio, expanding number of luxury properties and the brand's new loyalty program – IHG One Rewards – uniting its diverse collection of 17 brands and more than 6,000 global destinations. Guests and IHG One Rewards members will continue to enjoy the benefits of this partnership, including opportunities to experience IHG brands on-site during the tournament itself.
The 2022 US Open will run from Aug. 29 to Sept. 11 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York.
To learn more about IHG's partnership with US Open, visit ihg.com/usopen, and for more information about IHG One Rewards, visit IHGOneRewards.com.
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 17 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,800 in the development pipeline.
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Integration Will Enable More Reliable Corporate ESG Reporting on the "S"
CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Impact Genome Registry™, the world's leading impact verification platform, announced it has partnered with Benevity, the leading provider of global corporate purpose software. The partnership will make the Impact Genome Registry available to the 940 companies who rely on Benevity's corporate purpose platform to manage their social impact initiatives. Once implemented, Benevity clients will be able to search for, verify and report on the social outcomes achieved through their corporate philanthropy and employee and consumer engagement products.
"By offering a standardized, independent registry for verifying social impact, Impact Genome Registry is solving a major ESG challenge for corporations – reliably measuring and reporting on the 'S' in ESG," said Jason Saul, CEO, Impact Genome. "Through this partnership, Benevity is enabling more companies to measure and report on their social impact with the same specificity and confidence currently used for reporting environmental impact."
The Impact Genome Registry enables companies to objectively evaluate social impact outcomes of any grant, partnership or corporate initiative. Outcomes are standardized, verified and benchmarked using quantifiable cost-per-outcome and efficacy metrics. The Impact Genome Registry is built on peer-reviewed standards that enable positive social outcomes to be reported in ESG scores. This approach provides a significant advantage over reporting static ESG indicators such as dollars granted or volunteer hours spent. The Impact Genome Registry is widely used by corporations, governments, nonprofits and philanthropic foundations.
Benevity's corporate purpose software is a holistic and integrated solution used by some of the world's most iconic brands including Microsoft, Google, Pfizer and UPS to manage their community investments and grants, drive DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging), engage their employees and customers in supporting the causes they care about and measure impact. To date, Benevity's clients and their people have donated more than $10 billion and volunteered over 46 million hours to support 326,000 nonprofits worldwide.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Impact Genome to enable more companies to understand, measure and report on their impact in a way that is less manual and burdensome to nonprofits than ever before," said Sona Khosla, Benevity's Chief Impact Officer and Head of Benevity Impact Labs. "As more businesses embed purpose into their overall business objectives, they are being asked to report on their total social impact, which has not been possible in a tech-enabled, scalable way that is efficient for both nonprofits and companies until now. We look forward to being able to provide the only complete reporting solution on the 'S' to companies who want their employees, customers and broader stakeholders to know they are serious about being a force for good."
The partnership was first announced in June during Benevity's Goodness Matters 2022 Conference. A video of Saul's keynote presentation can be viewed here.
The Impact Genome Registry allows users to precisely identify the causes they want to support and to objectively predict which programs will have the most significant outcomes based on the goals the company wants to achieve, allowing users find and support nonprofit organizations based on their precise outcomes, size of impact, cost-effectiveness and beneficiaries, among other criteria. The Impact Genome Registry provides standardized, comparable impact data on more than 2 million charities.
The Impact Genome Registry enables companies to verify and report on social impact with a level of rigor and confidence commensurate with measurement of environmental impact (or 'E') in ESG. The Impact Genome Registry's common data model enables industry-wide outcomes benchmarking and portfolio impact reporting. Users are able to report verified social impacts to ESG ratings and ranking firms, improving investor/stakeholder confidence and ESG data quality.
Importantly, the Impact Genome Registry also benefits and provides efficiencies for nonprofits. Using the Impact Genome Registry, nonprofits are able to generate a verified impact report for all donors, freeing up time spent writing individualized reports for every different donor. In addition, the Impact Genome Registry makes nonprofits more discoverable by donors seeking precise outcomes and beneficiaries, improving access to funding and lowering the cost of capital for charities. This new level of discoverability will help nonprofits of all sizes compete for funding based on their ability to consistently and reliably deliver outcomes.
The Impact Genome Registry enables nonprofits and funders to report standardized, verifiable data on 132 common social impact outcomes. It was created through a public-private research initiative that included leading social scientists, economists, statisticians, and evaluators. The Impact Genome Registry has standardized impact data for 2.2 million social programs and has verified more than $3.5 billion in social spending for Fortune 500 companies, foundations, and leading government agencies. Learn more at impactgenome.org and follow us on LinkedIn.
Benevity, a certified B Corporation, is the leader in global corporate purpose software, providing the only integrated suite of community investment and employee, customer and nonprofit engagement solutions. Recognized as one of Fortune's Impact 20, Benevity offers cloud solutions that power purpose for many iconic brands in ways that better attract, retain and engage today's diverse workforce, embed social action into their customer experiences and positively impact their communities. With software that is available in 22 languages, Benevity has processed more than $10 billion in donations and 46 million hours of volunteering time to support 326,000 nonprofits worldwide. The company's solutions have also facilitated 530,000 positive actions and awarded 1.2 million grants worth $12 billion. For more information, visit benevity.com.
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Big & Bulky enables retailers to offer a wider assortment of items for same-day delivery, including large items like outdoor furniture, home office supplies and electronics
Big & Bulky launch partners include Big Lots, Container Store, Mastermind Toys, Office Depot, Spirit Halloween and Staples
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced that it is launching "Big & Bulky" nationwide, a new fulfillment capability that enables same-day and scheduled delivery for large items, helping retailers offer more of their catalogs online to consumers. Big Lots, Container Store, Mastermind Toys, Office Depot, Spirit Halloween and Staples are some of the first retailers to use Instacart's new Big & Bulky fulfillment solution, unlocking same-day delivery of larger items like outdoor furniture, home office supplies and electronics via the Instacart App and select retailers' Instacart Platform-powered websites.
With Big & Bulky, customers can order their grocery items and household goods – such as grilling items, beverages, printer ink or packing tape – directly alongside their large item orders for delivery at the same time. Whether they are tailgating for the big game, building a home office or planning a residential move, customers can now rely on Instacart for all of their shopping needs with a single order.
"By introducing Big & Bulky, consumers can now access an even wider selection of items for same-day delivery. With football season just around the corner, Instacart's Big & Bulky solution can provide customers with items like portable grills and tents for a tailgate or a 55" TV in case they're watching from home — all in as fast as an hour," said Daniel Danker, Chief Product Officer at Instacart. "As a retail enablement partner, our goal is to support retailers' bottom lines by expanding their online catalogs through our enterprise solutions. We're excited to introduce Big & Bulky today and look forward to continuing to serve as an industry-leading fulfillment platform."
"We're excited to continue to expand our partnership with Instacart to offer customers on their platform even greater access to products and solutions from Office Depot and OfficeMax stores," said Jamie Columbus, Vice President of eCommerce for Office Depot. "The new Big & Bulky fulfillment solution offers busy professionals and families a quick and convenient way to receive the office and school supplies they need to succeed, with the ability to pair large items like desks, bookcases, file cabinets, office chairs, and more, with smaller items like tech accessories, binders and printer ink, for delivery together, same-day."
"At Staples, we're giving customers access to even more same-day delivery offerings through an expanded assortment on the Instacart platform," said Ory Adler, Vice President, Digital and eCommerce at Staples US Retail. "This omnichannel approach allows us to remain on standby for customers, whether they need fast access to back-to-school supplies or items to build out their home office, and we look forward to our continued partnership."
The fulfillment technology behind Big & Bulky is powered by Carrot Delivery, an Instacart Platform enterprise solution, providing end-to-end fulfillment for retailers. With this technology, retailers can further meet customer demand by delivering signature large items, further streamline their fulfillment pipelines and build incremental revenue.
For Big & Bulky orders, Instacart shoppers who drive large vehicles can opt-in to shop batches with large items, unlocking new earnings opportunities and giving them the ability to shop even more batches. It is the latest example of Instacart's dedication to maximizing shoppers' earnings potential, an initiative that furthers the company's ingredients to earn on your terms commitment that was announced earlier this year. Instacart's shopper community responded positively to the new offering — in pilot regions, 97% of shoppers with eligible vehicles opted in to shop bulky batches.*
Carrot Delivery powers a number of different fulfillment options, including same-day delivery, long range delivery, last mile delivery and more. To learn more about Instacart Platform, visit www.instacart.com/company/platform. To check out the Big & Bulky hub, visit www.instacart.com/store/hub/big_and_bulky.
*Based on shopper responses from pilot zones launched from May to July 2022.
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 900 national, regional, and local retail brands to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 75,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of busy people and families to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for more than 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders for customers on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company, and to start shopping, visit www.instacart.com. For anyone interested in becoming an Instacart shopper, visit https://shoppers.instacart.com/.
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Combined entity will operate under the InterWell Health brand, and expects to be responsible for more than 270,000 covered lives and $11 billion in costs under management by 2025
Uniquely positioned to deliver strong physician leadership and leading-edge care management and technology to improve outcomes for chronic kidney disease patients and reduce costs to payers and the overall healthcare system
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InterWell Health today announced it has completed a three-way merger between Fresenius Medical Care's value-based care division, Fresenius Health Partners; InterWell Health, a leading physician organization driving innovation in the kidney care industry; and Cricket Health, a provider of value-based kidney care with an industry-leading patient engagement and data platform. The new independent company, which will operate under the InterWell Health brand, will set the standard in value-based kidney care by partnering with a patient's nephrologist, improving their care delivery throughout the entire spectrum of their journey with kidney disease. With extraordinary capabilities, expertise, and reach, the new company expects to improve health outcomes for individuals with kidney disease and reduce costs to public and private payers, health systems, and all others that take risk for this vulnerable and complex patient population. The transaction has satisfied customary closing conditions and received regulatory clearance in the U.S.
The completed merger, first announced in March 2022, positions the new InterWell Health to engage and manage the care of more than 270,000 individuals living with kidney disease in the U.S. It expects to have $11 billion in costs under management by 2025, an increase from 100,000 covered lives and $6 billion currently under management.
"In a value-based world, it is no longer enough just to provide quality care – providers must help patients change behavior, and this requires a fundamental shift in how we engage patients," said InterWell Health CEO, Robert Sepucha. "The new InterWell Health is bringing together cutting-edge data analytics capabilities that identify high-risk patients with the industry's leading patient engagement platform to deliver a rich in-person and virtual experience where they can immerse themselves in information about their disease. At the same time, we offer real-time access to multidisciplinary care teams, patient peer mentors, as well as the largest network of nephrologists in the country, to help patients live their best lives. Working closely with our physician partners, we will reduce hospital admissions and readmissions, increase transplant referrals and rates, accelerate the transition to home dialysis, and improve health equity."
The company will utilize its StageSmart™ machine learning and predictive glomerular filtration rate (GFR) model (known as pGFR™). This transformative technology will enable the combined entity to identify and risk stratify patients with kidney disease prior to kidney failure with 96 percent accuracy, helping slow disease progression and giving patients the time necessary to choose a treatment option that is right for them. Through the company's web-based patient engagement platform, InterWell Health intends to grow its reach across the U.S., providing patients with a deeply immersive and transformative experience with their care teams.
"In order to best support patients with kidney disease, the new InterWell Health puts nephrologists at the center of our efforts, including as investors and as members of our Board of Directors and Clinical Committees. By partnering with InterWell Health, physicians will obtain the resources they need to provide superior care, manage disease progression, and improve outcomes," said InterWell Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr. George Hart. "We are focused on helping patients better navigate the complex and fragmented care delivery system through the identification of opportunities to keep them upstream for longer and ensure that those already living with kidney disease are the biggest beneficiary of this exciting endeavor."
The new InterWell Health is a standalone entity backed by leading investors, including: Fresenius Medical Care; Valtruis, a WCAS company; Oak HC/FT; Cigna Ventures; and Blue Shield of California. InterWell Health has the financial flexibility to strategically invest and scale, with the ability to explore adjacent value-based care opportunities.
"The combination of Cricket Health with Fresenius Health Partners and InterWell Health creates a truly comprehensive, value-based kidney care offering and benefits all stakeholders, including patients and physicians," said Tracy Bahl, Managing Director at Valtruis. "The Valtruis team has been inspired by Cricket Health's growth and innovation throughout our partnership thus far, and we are excited to witness the acceleration of this progress by the new InterWell Health."
Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC served as financial advisor and Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal counsel to InterWell Health. Piper Sandler & Co. served as financial advisor and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP served as legal counsel to Fresenius Medical Care. Barclays served as financial advisor and Perkins Coie LLP served as legal counsel to Cricket Health. Ropes & Gray served as legal counsel to Valtruis and WCAS.
Additional information can be found at www.TransformingKidneyCare.com.
About InterWell Health
InterWell Health is a physician-centered organization dedicated to transforming the future of kidney care in the U.S. by improving the health outcomes and quality of life of people living with chronic kidney disease. The company is differentiated by its ability to deliver improved clinical outcomes and better quality of life for patients, reduce the total cost of care for payer partners, and provide the resources physicians need to thrive in a value-based world – all at scale. Learn more, visit: https://www.interwellhealth.com/.
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Corporate Communications
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Helping Nintex customers thoughtfully transition to the cloud to create new opportunities for innovation.
BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, today introduced the Nintex Workflow Upgrade Program.
The success of the Nintex business and those of their customers have flourished because of Nintex's early investments in workflow technology and the strong partnership they continue to have with Microsoft.
Microsoft has indicated that it plans to wind down support for the SharePoint workflow engine in Office365. Many Nintex customers rely on these workflows to manage and run their business-critical processes. As a result, customers of this product will need to upgrade to next generation automation platform, Nintex Workflow Cloud.
- Register for the Nintex Workflow Cloud Upgrade Symposium on September 13th at 8:00 a.m. PT here: https://www.nintex.com/resources/nintex-workflow-cloud-upgrade-program-symposium/
To help their customers smoothly make this transition, the process intelligence and automation company is introducing the Nintex Workflow Cloud Upgrade Program. This program is designed to help customers upgrade their existing workflows into a modern, cloud-based environment with dedicated support and guidance from process experts at Nintex.
On September 13th beginning at 8:00 a.m. PT, Nintex will be hosting their Workflow Cloud Upgrade Symposium where they will outline in detail the many options they're making available to customers to help seamlessly manage the process of migration together.
Attendees at the symposium will:
- Hear from members of the Nintex product engineering team who will outline plans to support customers with heterogenous environments both on premises and in the cloud.
- Hear how Nintex is building new services that allow customers to run automation at scale.
- Learn about the range of self-service tools, guidance, and complimentary upgrade service offerings, designed to handhold their customers through the upgrade to the Nintex Workflow Cloud.
You can find out more about the Nintex Workflow Cloud upgrade program at www.nintex.com/upgrade and please register to attend the upgrade symposium on September 13th at https://www.nintex.com/resources/nintex-workflow-cloud-upgrade-program-symposium/
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About Nintex
Nintex is the global standard for process intelligence and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Process Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimizing business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA).
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lottery.com, Inc. ("Lottery.com" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LTRY) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired Lottery.com securities between November 15, 2021 and July 29, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/ltry.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company lacked adequate internal accounting controls; (2) the Company lacked adequate internal controls over financial reporting pertaining to revenue recognition and the reporting of cash; (3) the Company was not in compliance with state and federal laws governing the sale of lottery tickets; and (4) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/ltry or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Lottery.com you have until October 18, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Carlyle-backed Company Brings Total Capacity Across Ohio to 10MW to Enable Regional Enterprise Growth and Digital Transformation
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of strategic leadership shifts and appointments, Involta announces the expansion of its Independence data center in the sought-after Cleveland market. The industry-leading hybrid IT, cloud computing, and data center services company has added 14,000 square feet of space and an additional 1MW of much-needed power to the facility to meet the increasing demand for enterprise colocation in Ohio's Northeast corridor.
Involta introduced its Independence data center in 2017. Backed by capital from the Carlyle Group, the expanded facility now spans 40,000 square feet and brings Involta's total capacity across Ohio to 10MW. As a hybrid IT provider, customers of the facility will also be able to leverage Involta's advanced portfolio of cloud-based solutions and cybersecurity services to empower secure, compliant digital transformation.
- Leverages efficient Datasox design in the cold aisles to deliver supply air
- Provides dedicated backup generators for ultra-redundancy
- Allows delivery of utility and network services from multiple points in the facility Demarc and Headend rooms for added resilience
To mark the expansion of its Independence data center, Involta hosted an all-star celebration on August 23, featuring keynote speaker Nic Barlage, CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Additional speakers included Involta's newly appointed President and CEO, James (Jim) Buie, Bruce Lehrman, Founder and Vice Chairman of Involta's Board of Directors, and Ken Kremer, Founder and Chief Technical Officer of Involta. Sponsors of the event included Rinderknecht, VMware, Veeam, Arista, Pure Storage, and CBRE.
"It was an honor to be here with Involta as they launched the expansion of their data center in Cleveland," said Nic Barlage, CEO of Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. "Involta has established a great reputation by supporting businesses with technology and promoting philanthropic efforts across the region. We applaud their continued investment into Northeast Ohio and look forward to seeing them grow locally and nationwide."
Involta's Independence data center is designed to Uptime Institute® Tier III facility criteria. It's connected to the company's Akron, Ohio, data center through a robust fiber ring that provides millisecond latency along the routes and between the two sites.
"Our Independence data center expansion in Cleveland marks the next phase of Involta's growth as we increase our footprint to deliver mission-critical infrastructure and services to healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing enterprises – along with the ever-evolving technology sector," said Jim Buie, President and CEO of Involta. "Having Nic of the beloved Cavaliers join us to mark this occasion is not only special, but it also illustrates the strong synergies between modern basketball and technology from wearable tech to analytics — all essentially enabled by data centers. We're looking forward to enabling growth and transformation for our customers in this thriving market and supporting them along their IT transformation journeys."
To learn more about Involta's Independence data center and how they help enterprises navigate their digital transformation roadmaps across infrastructure, facilities, public or private cloud environments, consulting or security solutions, visit involta.com.
Involta is an award-winning hybrid IT and cloud-forward consulting firm orchestrating digital transformation for the nation's leading enterprises. Involta's ongoing mission is rooted in partnership. Its personalized approach identifies customers' requirements while earning their trust to ultimately deliver Superior Infrastructure and Services, Operational Excellence and People Who Deliver, keeping with the Involta brand promise.
Involta pairs strategic consulting with the unique ability to leverage owned data centers and infrastructure assets, empowering businesses with necessary security and reliability requirements. Its well-defined, rigorous process to deliver hybrid cloud, edge, consulting, and data center services have earned the company several designations, including a KLAS rating and review for partial healthcare IT outsourcing excellence. The company has also been recognized on several CRN lists and has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. 5000 for nine consecutive years.
Involta enables customers with the power to transform their technology and the freedom to focus on their core business. To learn more about Involta, visit involta.com or follow them on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), North America's premier society of eyelid and eye related plastic surgeons, joins Safe Eyes America in strongly opposing California AB 2236. This legislation if enacted would allow non-medical physicians (optometrists) to perform surgery on the eyelid with a scalpel to remove an eyelid growth. With what training? Far less than the years of medical and surgical training required to ensure that Californians continue to get only the safe, quality surgical eye care that they deserve.
Most people don't realize that eyelid "lumps and bumps" are lesions and cysts and can be cancerous. These cancerous lesions can kill patients if not recognized and treated appropriately. AB 2236, which the California Senate is now considering, would allow non-medical physicians (optometrists), who have not completed the necessary years of medical education, clinical and surgical training, to perform surgery on the eyelids of Californians along with other eye surgeries. AB 2236 does not contain the necessary training requirements to address this safety issue. The lowering of the licensing requirements as outlined in AB 2236 to allow a non-medical physician to perform eye surgery is simply dangerous.
As noted by ASOPRS President Jennifer Sivak-Callcott, MD, "ASOPRS mission is to advance education, research, and the quality of clinical practice in the fields of plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, face, eye socket and tear system. For the past 53 years ASOPRS been overseeing the rigorous training of these eye surgeons. AB 2236, if passed, would put patient safety, general health, and the eyes of Californians at risk by allowing minimally trained non-surgeons to use needles, scalpels, and lasers to perform injections and surgery on eyelids and the eye."
Dr. Sivak-Callcott went on to say, "We Americans enjoy the highest standard of medical care. This is based on years of training including medical school, residency, and very frequently fellowships. The training of a competent eye surgeon is a multi-year, side-by-side with a mentor at the operating table, progression in the development of surgical judgement and skill. California AB 2236 erodes this standard of care. Optometry school and any sort of supplemental training held over a number of days, not years, is simply not adequate or safe. ASOPRS cannot stand by when patient safety and health are put at risk."
The California state Senate could take final action on AB 2236 any day now. It is imperative that Californians contact their state Senator NOW and urge them to Vote NO on AB 2236. To find your state Senator click on the following link (https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/). The California legislature adjourns for the on August 31.
About Safe Eyes America
Safe Eyes America is a 501(c) 4 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the delivery of the highest quality medical and surgical eye care to the American public. SafeEyesAmerica.org.
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GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southfield Capital, a premier lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that the Kelvin Group, ("Kelvin" or the "Company"), a leader in the field of industrial and commercial mission-critical mechanical services, process safety management and environmental compliance, has appointed Harry Gray as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Gray has a long history of transformative leadership positions across many industries and takes the reigns at Kelvin as the Company accelerates its growth trajectory.
Mr. Gray began his career as an officer in the U.S. Navy and has held senior positions in the manufacturing, technology, energy, transportation, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Most recently, he was President of Advanced Valve Technologies and a member of the Executive Leadership Team for ClockSpring|NRI, a manufacturer of engineered products for global critical infrastructure.
Mr. Gray succeeds Kelvin co-founder Mike Sirois, who will transition into an Executive Chairman role, focused on spearheading the Company's M&A efforts and maintaining his influential presence in the industrial refrigeration market. Mr. Sirois commented, "This is a very exciting time for Kelvin and our family of companies offering mission critical mechanical services. Harry's enthusiasm, drive and deep leadership experience will help take Kelvin to its next level of scale while maintaining the culture of customer focus that we've developed over our 34-year history."
Tim Lewis, Partner at Southfield Capital, commented, "On behalf of the Board and the Company's investors, we would like to acknowledge Mr. Sirois' role in building one of the leading mechanical services companies in the U.S. and commend him for his many years of leadership and service to the Company and its employees. Harry comes onboard at a very exciting and important point in the history of Kelvin. Not only is the Company aggressively growing its size and the scope of its offerings, but it is also expanding its geographic footprint to better serve its national customer base. Harry's vision and guidance will be invaluable as Kelvin continues to evolve both organically and through strategic acquisitions."
Mr. Gray said, "I am incredibly honored to join this remarkable team. Kelvin Group is a true industry leader and customer servant, and I am very excited to participate in such a fast-growing success story."
Mr. Gray earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.
The Kelvin Group is a leader in the field of industrial and commercial mission-critical mechanical services, process safety management and environmental compliance. Its turnkey solutions provide design/installation and ongoing service and preventative maintenance of world-class mechanical systems for leaders in the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, educational, health care, and process industries. Once engaged with customers, it assists business owners achieve mandated health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
For more information, please visit www.kelvin.cool.
Southfield Capital is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, lower middle market companies in the outsourced business services sector. The firm targets companies with $4 – 15 million in EBITDA and partners with management to scale the business through a combination of organic and acquisition growth strategies.
For more information, please visit www.southfieldcapital.com.
Andy Levison, Managing Partner
Andy Cook, Partner
Heb James, Partner
Tim Lewis, Partner
Brandon Pinderhughes, Principal
Chris Grambling, Principal
Jason Perlroth, Principal & Head of Business Development
Josh Sylvan, Vice President
Logan Vorwerk, Senior Associate
Matt King, Senior Associate
Mike Weber, Associate
Jon Goldstein, Chief Financial Officer
140 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: 203.813.4100
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New KINGSHIP Video 'Rider - Chapter 2' Available HERE
Captain, KING, Arnell, Hud and 10:22PM will pay homage to M&M'S place in Rock'N'Roll Lore with TODAY'S release of three limited collectible packages
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KINGSHIP™, the NFT supergroup created by 10:22PM™, consisting of three Bored Apes and one Mutant Ape, today announced they will appear on limited edition boxes of M&M'S® in honor of KINGSHIP's mythological tour rider containing required backstage items, which always includes M&M'S candies of all colors.
The fundamental inspiration for this first-of-its-kind collaboration with M&M'S is rooted in rock 'n' roll lore and legend. For decades, rock bands notoriously insisted on tour riders to satisfy talent requests for specific backstage beverages, snacks and accommodations. Mars' iconic candies – including world famous M&M'S, have been included in some of the most discerning requests from some of rock n' roll's most illustrious legends.
Music critics and operations experts have debated the rationale for decades – was it rock n' roll extravagance? Or were the clauses a brilliant way for artists to quickly check if they were playing a buttoned-up venue with detail-oriented management?
In all cases, M&M'S were involved and necessary accessories to some of the greatest moments in rock history. KINGSHIP — Captain, KING, Arnell and Hud — are seriously smart and of discerning taste, making sure to request bowls of colorful M&M'S within their precious show rider. But were they checking to see if the venue can follow directions? Or did they just need the taste of delicious morsels of fun ahead of their concert?
These physical collectible boxes have been created for fans of both KINGSHIP and M&M'S and are only available for a limited time. Just 4000 have been created in total: The Gold edition, the rarest version, comes in a white and gold foil gift box and includes custom printed candies with KINGSHIP group members Captain, KING, Arnell and Hud in individually numbered boxes from 1 to 100. M&M'S will also produce only 3,900 exclusive celebratory gift boxes in Brown. Additionally, there will be 6,000 gift jars of the candies, available TODAY to fans in the U.S. for a limited time at https://mms.com/kingship.
Holders of KINGSHIP Key Card NFTs were the first to know about this exclusive collaboration and were given an early opportunity to access the products on mms.com.
"Consumers' expectations for what they want from their favorite brands has shifted, and at Mars, we know we need to be more innovative than ever with such a culturally famous brand like M&M'S," said Jane Hwang, Global Vice President at Mars Wrigley. "We're excited to continue our Mars foray into the metaverse through this partnership with 10:22PM and KINGSHIP, as a way to engage our fans in a new and exciting space."
"KINGSHIP is a group dedicated to the art of storytelling, so it was a great opportunity for us to both pay homage to rock'n'roll history, and one of the greatest bands of all time, but also create a unique fan experience for those that have joined this community at the start of their journey," said Celine Joshua, founder of 10:22PM and the creator of KINGSHIP. "We are grateful to Mars and team at M&M'S for this incredible partnership to help introduce KINGSHIP and NFT culture to the masses, alongside M&M'S, a true icon of pop culture."
In one of the most well-known tour rider requests, a rock band asked venue operators to provide a bowl of M&M'S with a certain candy color removed as a way to check that all of their instructions were followed. But what happened to those missing M&M'S? At last, that mystery has been solved. KINGSHIP has all of them.
As KINGSHIP grew in stature and began playing larger venues, Hud convinced the rest of the group to join him during the downtime between sound check and the show: A search through the labyrinthine backstage areas of each venue for these legendary M&M'S to make each concert sweeter. They found several crates of M&M'S in a broom closet at one of New York's most historic arenas, a buried cache at a rustic Amphitheater in Colorado and a few strays in the Queen's Royal box in London. The members of KINGSHIP knew the key to living in the present is inclusion and bringing people of all backgrounds together. So, they resisted the temptation to consume the candy and instead united all the colors of the M&M'S family. The result of this incredible feat of dedication is today's M&M'S collaboration — with KINGSHIP becoming the first Bored Ape characters to do so.
In addition, M&M'S will play a key role in KINGSHIP's story, with the group traveling to a mysterious island stacked with what appears to be boulders that are later revealed to be a sky-high pile of M&M'S in all six colors.
Since launching in November, the KINGSHIP team has quickly grown to include celebrity animator Jack Lanza, Grammy Award-winning music producers and well-respected NFT collector Jimmy McNelis, a.k.a. J1mmy.eth. KINGSHIP, whose Bored Ape characters include rare Golden Fur and Blue Beams Apes, was created by Celine Joshua, who recruited the members of the group from McNelis. In February, 10:22PM announced Manager Noët All (Bored Ape #5537) as KINGSHIP's manager.
Last month, KINGSHIP sold out their entire collection of 5,000 access-enabled Key Cards in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The Key Cards sold out 24 hours after the start of the mint on Thursday, July 14. The collection ranked No. 1 on OpenSea's Music Chart and ranked as the marketplace's No. 1 Trending NFT collection across all categories on release day. As of today, KINGSHIP ranks #1 on OpenSea's Music NFT chart.
The collectible Key Cards feature different members of KINGSHIP and contain unique attributes, some more rare than others. In addition to membership to the group's virtual world, located on an island far away from the swamp where Captain, KING, Arnell and Hud were born, the Key Cards will also unlock exclusive access to music, content, products, and a token-gated community. Only Key Card holders can access a special token-gated channel recently launched in the group's Discord.
For more information on the story behind KINGSHIP's rider and to learn more about the group, visit KINGSHIP.io.
For Editors:
Images, animation, logos and other KINGSHIP and M&M'visual assets can be found here.
KINGSHIP, stylized in all uppercase capital letters, consists of three rare Bored Apes and a rare Mutant Ape: Captain (vocals, bass), KING (lead vocals), Arnell (beats, producer, drums) and Hud (guitar, keyboards, vocals)
For more information on KINGSHIP:
Web: KINGSHIP.io and https://www.MMS.com/Kingship
Discord: https://discord.gg/kingship
Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealkingship
ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED
Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a global, family-owned business, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving to make a positive impact on the world.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of quality confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 140,000+ dedicated Associates. With almost $45 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including Ben's Original™, CESAR®, Cocoavia®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, KIND®, M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and WHISKAS®. We are creating a better world for pets through our global network of pet hospitals and diagnostic services – including AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™ – using cutting edge technology to develop breakthrough programs in genetic health screening and DNA testing. For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About 10:22PM
10:22PM is Universal Music Group's next-gen label, 10:22PM has been discovering, developing and empowering artists, digital creators and brands since 2018. Providing an innovative framework with a team of industry endemics, 10:22PM enables boundary-pushing talent to operate as fast and fluidly as the space requires. Using new technology and platforms, alongside first-of-their-kind strategies and execution, 10:22PM keeps its talent & IP at the forefront of entertainment and commerce. Leading the charge toward a web3 future, the label sits at the intersection of music, gaming, NFTs, blockchain and the metaverse.
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Brings a career in applied analytic solutions to a growing government consulting company
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Significance Inc. today announces the promotion of Leland Owens to Vice President of Delivery. This position will be responsible for serving as the primary executive interface with the company's clients and teaming partners to ensure successful engagements and quality delivery. Mr. Owens will oversee the management, development, financial, and administrative performance of Significance's U.S. Government contracts.
"Leland is a proven leader, relationship builder, and strategist and has been a dedicated partner in supporting our tremendous growth over the past 7 years. Elevating him to this role will allow us to leverage these strengths, as well as his coaching skills, strong business judgment, and demonstrated technical experience leading and coaching cross-functional teams," said Mary Ahern Snyder, founder, and president.
Significance has experienced tremendous growth since its founding in 2014, achieving an average YOY revenue growth of 70% over the past 5 years, placing it in the top 25% of Inc. Magazine's 2022 Fastest Growing Private Companies list.
Mr. Owens previously served as Director of Client Success. "It's been exciting to be a part of the growth of the company and the expanded services that Significance provides its federal government consulting clients. I'm looking forward to focusing on continued growth, innovation, and client success in this new role", said Mr. Owens.
Significance Inc. is designated an Economically-Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business with offices in Alexandria, VA and Annapolis, MD. Founded in 2014 by Mary Ahern Snyder, the company provides government consulting services in the areas of Financial Management & Audit Support; SAP; Business Systems; Program & Project Management; Advanced Analytics & Decision Support; Transformation & Strategy; and Systems Support Training. Significance has been named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for the past four years and ranked No. 1074 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies. To learn more, visit www.significanceinc.com
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Software, a leading provider of visual collaboration software, today announced that it has achieved "In Process" status as part of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) under the planned initial authorization of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), an agency of the Department of Justice. Lucid's entire suite of products – Lucidchart, Lucidspark and Lucidscale – are now listed in the FedRAMP Marketplace for federal agencies and government contractors, and when full accreditation is achieved, all will be approved for federal agency use
Working with the DEA to coordinate progress with the FedRAMP Program Management Office, Lucid has completed all preparatory steps for the authorization process. FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services, with a goal to protect US citizen data in the cloud. The program administers a marketplace of approved providers to increase the use of cloud services and facilitate digital transformation across government agencies.
"This milestone is a welcome validation for both the security of our platform and the demand for visual collaboration solutions that exist within the government," said Dave Grow, CEO of Lucid. "Organizations in virtually every industry are looking to Lucid's Visual Collaboration Suite to align around a shared vision, clarify complexity and collaborate visually with each other from any location, and government teams are no exception. We are thrilled to have our platform included in the FedRAMP marketplace, and look forward to helping federal agencies improve how they work and collaborate."
For more information about Lucid's Visual Collaboration Suite, visit lucid.co.
Lucid Software offers a leading Visual Collaboration Suite that helps teams see and build the future from idea to reality. With its products—Lucidchart, Lucidspark and Lucidscale—teams can turn ideas into reality, clarify complexity and collaborate visually, no matter where they're located. Top businesses use Lucid's products all around the world, including customers such as Google, GE and NBC Universal. Lucid's partners include industry leaders such as Google, Atlassian and Microsoft. Since the company's founding, it has received numerous awards for its products, business and workplace culture. For more information, visit lucid.co.
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SAN FRANCISCO and SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LumaBridge (formerly known as Cancer Insight), a clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to discovering, developing, and testing emerging biotechnologies related to cancer therapies, and the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), the largest network of immuno-oncology expertise in the world, have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at accelerating breakthrough immunotherapies from bench to bedside with greater ease. The new collaboration offers affiliated scientists and organizations a one-stop shop to advance research studies.
The two organizations are collaborating to provide PICI Affiliated Partners—PICI Network institutions and investigators, affiliated companies, and nonprofit collaborators—direct access to the full suite of clinical trial services from LumaBridge. Offerings range from clinical trial design through regulatory strategy support, including patient accrual, clinical operations, quality assurance, data management, medical writing and biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, and beyond.
"PICI was founded to clear the path from scientific idea to best possible clinical outcomes," said Ute Dugan, MD, PhD, chief medical officer of PICI, based in San Francisco. "By combining our focus with additional expertise in clinical trial design and oversight, we aim to streamline the development process and ultimately accelerate novel immunotherapies to patients."
PICI's first valued CRO partner, LumaBridge also is focused on accelerating the development of immunological cures for cancer through innovative science, advanced technologies, and new modes of research collaboration. Through this mission-focused alliance, PICI Affiliated Partners gain preferred access to and pricing for an array of clinical trial services and expertise, including early consulting on clinical trial design and development, protocol development, regulatory support, and full-service clinical trial support.
"Patients awaiting new therapies deserve an effective, efficient process," said George E. Peoples, MD, FACS, founder and chief medical officer of San Antonio-based LumaBridge. "Through this partnership, we will harness our pioneering experience in immuno-oncology research alongside the expertise of academic, clinical, and industry partners to reduce turnaround time and safely test the most promising novel therapies for our cancer patients."
More specifically, available LumaBridge services include:
- Regulatory support for pre-investigational new drug meetings and investigational new drug (IND) preparation, publishing, filing, and maintenance
- Clinical trial design, execution, and support such as medical monitoring, clinical operations, data management, and quality assurance
- Medical writing and biostatistics support such as statistical analysis, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) application writing, and abstract or journal publication preparation
- Guidance in navigating government/military contracts and funding
- Clinical development and commercialization strategies for Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) applicants
The partnership advances PICI's focus on bringing together top researchers, nonprofits and industry collaborators, providing resources and eliminating barriers to get treatments to patients faster.
"Collaboration is critical to achieving our mission," said Tarak Mody, PhD, chief business officer of PICI. "By offering access to LumaBridge's services and expertise to our PICI Affiliated Partners, we intend to accelerate breakthrough scientific discoveries, moving them into the clinic sooner to deliver patient impact."
The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI) is radically changing how cancer research is done. Founded in 2016 through a $250 million gift from Silicon Valley entrepreneur and philanthropist Sean Parker, the San Francisco-based nonprofit is an unprecedented collaboration between the country's leading immunotherapy researchers and cancer centers. The PICI Network includes researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Stanford Medicine; the University of California, Los Angeles; the University of California, San Francisco; the University of Pennsylvania; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; City of Hope; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Institute for Systems Biology; Gladstone Institutes; and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. By forging alliances with academic, industry, and nonprofit partners, PICI makes big bets on bold research to fulfill its mission: to accelerate the development of breakthrough immune therapies to turn all cancers into curable diseases.
Find out more at parkerici.org and follow us on LinkedIn and on Twitter @parkerici.
LumaBridge is a specialty clinical research organization (CRO) focused on creating innovative clinical trial solutions for biopharma companies. Founded in 2014 as Cancer Insight, the company offers customized clinical trial guidance, strategic partnership, and personalized attention to each sponsor, accelerating the development of potential therapies.
LumaBridge builds on the success and experience of a seasoned team, led by Dr. George Peoples, to support drug development, accelerating therapies to patients and guiding biopharma companies through clinical and regulatory pathways. As part of their comprehensive CRO services, LumaBridge offers consultation on trial design and clinical development strategy.
For more information, visit lumabridge.com.
LumaBridge
contact@lumabridge.com
PICI
Laurie Peters
lpeters@parkerici.org
818-635-4101
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR driver Joey Gase, alongside McGruff the Crime Dog®, are spotlighting the harms of counterfeit products, at the WAWA 250 on August 26. With his #35 car displaying the Go For Real logo, Gase is promoting the successful anti-counterfeiting campaign, which is sponsored by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to raise awareness of the importance of buying authentic products.
"I am extremely excited to be teaming up with McGruff the Crime Dog this weekend in Daytona!" said Gase. "I remember McGruff coming and visiting my class when I was in elementary school and how cool that was. I also know my boys will be so excited to meet McGruff at the track on Friday!"
This partnership is driven by NASCAR and Gase's deep understanding of the harms that are caused by fakes. The Go For Real campaign educates fans and consumers on the dangers of dupes that permeate multiple industries, including professional sports.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has valued the counterfeit auto-part market at roughly $12 million annually, with 80% of these dupes coming from China.
"NASCAR drivers rely on the safety of real auto parts to compete in various races annually," said Paul DelPonte, Executive Director of the NCPC home of McGruff the Crime Dog. "Whether on a track, or on the street, it is vital to choose real products that are tested for safety. Through this partnership we can reach millions of Americans with one message: You're Smart. Buy Smart."
"Buying smart and buying real is key to keeping our drivers, as well as our kids and loved ones, safe," said Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, and an amateur race car driver herself. "Counterfeit goods, which cross our borders into the U.S. at the rate of over $9 million in value per day, not only harm and cause death, they also take jobs away from American families. Whether it is car or video game components, make-up or prescription drugs, or purses and shoes, this pervasive criminal activity must be stopped. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and I are committed to cracking down on counterfeit goods for the benefit of every American and entrepreneur. I am thrilled that NASCAR – an iconic brand in and of itself – and driver Joey Gase are doing their part to change the narrative and shifting this import work into high gear."
You can catch the crime fighters on the USA Network at 7:30 PM ET.
To learn more about the Go For Real campaign, visit www.ncpc.org/goforreal or visit NCPC's social media channels @McgruffatNCPC. For more information related to Joey Gase, visit www.joeygaseracing.com or visit Joey's social media channels @JoeyGaseRacing.
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (MGI), a global life science leader and innovator, has been awarded Gold by Instrument Business Outlook (IBO) at the 2022 IBO Design Awards for the outstanding design and functionality of its DNBelab C4 Pocket Single-Cell Lab.
"MGI is proud to be recognized by IBO for the innovative thinking, as well as consistent and thorough consideration we put into designing the DNBelab C4," shared Yajun Zuo, Product Manager at MGI. "During the design process, we carefully and holistically contemplated the portability, ease-of-use, and family design specifications of the user's needs, while taking into account the accuracy and stability of its product performance. This award is a testament to our hard work and MGI's overall inclusive approach towards product design and innovation."
Published by Strategic Directions International, IBO is a twice-monthly newsletter for the life science and analytical instrument industry. Each year, IBO seeks to recognize innovative and eye catching industrial design of laboratory instruments and equipment. In shining the spotlight on stand-out products, the awards not only highlight an instrument's aesthetics but also how the industrial design contributes to functionality and user experience as well as how it can serve as a marketing tool.
Lauded for its handheld size and streamlined modern appearance, the DNBelab C4 Pocket Single-Cell Lab measures 230 mm long, 42 mm wide and 57 mm high and weighs only about 220 grams – a clear juxtaposition to standard benchtop systems for single-cell NGS sample preparation. The device is a "single cell laboratory that can be packed into a pocket", operating with no power supply required and directly driven by negative pressure. Single cell sorting with barcoding can be done with a one-step pull, reaching a high degree of automation, greatly simplifying user experience and lowering the barrier to single-cell research.
"We developed the system with the intended end market and user base at the forefront of our minds. These are people who may use the C4 for research, clinical applications or drug development, therefore the end result is an intuitive and readily accessible tool at low cost," Zuo elaborated. "By employing microfluidics, the design of the C4 contributes to a shortened turnaround time to accommodate the time-sensitive nature of single-cell or nuclear suspensions. In addition, it is made from ABS plastic which can be recycled or safely disposed of after completion, avoiding contamination of the instrument or different samples."
Besides its superior design, the DNBelab C4 stands out for its reliable and precise performance. The system has demonstrated low multiplet rate, high gene detection sensitivity, and the ability to efficiently capture rare cells. It can currently capture up to 12,000 cells every time with doublet rate of 1-8% and is compatible with two of MGI's different sequencing systems, DNBSEQ-T7*and DNBSEQ-G400*, to meet the needs of different users. Paired with the ultra-high throughput sequencer DNBSEQ-T7*, the C4 can achieve a throughput of tens of samples per day and obtain 100,000-level cells.
As single-cell sequencing continues to be a hot industry topic, the DNBelab C4 Pocket Single-Cell Lab is revolutionizing single-cell research. At MGI, product design and innovation centers around the user experience and is rooted in a deep and comprehensive understanding of the diverse needs and pain points of its customers. With sequencing applications entering more market segments, MGI is committed to facilitating advances in the industry and bringing more opportunities for rapid growth through the development and introduction of cost-effective, user-friendly products.
About MGI
MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (MGI), headquartered in Shenzhen, is committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science through intelligent innovation. Based on its proprietary technology, MGI focuses on research & development, production and sales of sequencing instruments, reagents, and related products to support life science research, agriculture, precision medicine and healthcare. MGI is a leading producer of clinical high-throughput gene sequencers*, and its multi-omics platforms include genetic sequencing*, medical imaging, and laboratory automation. MGI's mission is to develop and promote advanced life science tools for future healthcare. For more information, please visit the MGI website or connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube.
*Unless otherwise informed, StandardMPS and CoolMPS sequencing reagents, and sequencers for use with such reagents are not available in Germany, Spain, UK, Hong Kong, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal, Austria and Romania. No purchase orders for StandardMPS products will be accepted in the USA until after January 1, 2023.
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Over $6.2M Raised in Total Creating Life-Changing Opportunities for Wisconsin Dells High School Students
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation hosted Golf for the Future at Trapper Turns Golf Club and Wild Rock Golf Club. Yesterday, more than $1.7 million was raised. The annual fundraiser has raised more than $6.2 million over the past 11 years to help fund endowed scholarships for local Wisconsin Dells High School students. These scholarships help provide area students an opportunity to attend accredited secondary education programs after graduation from high school.
The fundraiser began to raise the necessary funds to operate the Wisconsin Dells High School music department, but before long, the foundation raised enough money for the music program and then some, launching the Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation. Just over 52 percent of students in the Wisconsin Dells district qualify for free or reduced lunch, emphasizing the need for financial support.
"Last night's event was a rousing success," said Todd Nelson, owner and founder of Kalahari Resorts and Conventions and board member of Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation. "We were delighted with the turnout and the resulting financial support we are able to provide Wisconsin Dells High School students".
In addition to existing scholarships, there are eleven new ones being offered this year:
- Dells Boat Tour Scholarship
- The Dan & Jennifer Gavinski Scholarship
- Anna & Jim Hutchison Scholarship
- Al Pentell Memorial Scholarship
- Louise M. Uselman Memorial Scholarship
- The S & L Companies Agricultural Science Department Scholarship
- WDHS Football Booster – Fred Kuhl Memorial Scholarship
- Key Club Scholarship – Sponsored by The Del Bar
- The Bob Gavinski Memorial Scholarship
- The Original Wisconsin Ducks Scholarship
- The Kwik Trip Scholarship
For more information about the Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation or to donate, please visit www.wdhsfoundation.org.
Established in 2011, the Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation raises, invests and distributes scholarship funds for the benefit of graduates from Wisconsin Dells High School. The foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide all Wisconsin Dells students wishing to pursue post-secondary education the financial support to do so. For more information about the Wisconsin Dells Education Foundation, please visit www.wdhsfoundation.org.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, Sandusky, Ohio, the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania and Round Rock, Texas, deliver a beyond-expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The authentically African-themed Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, privately owned by the Nelson family, are home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks. All Kalahari Resorts feature well-appointed guest rooms, the full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center. To learn more about Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, members of the media are encouraged to visit KalahariMedia.com.
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This year's fundraiser brought the nine-year program total to more than $1 million
CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the ninth year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the Chicago-area's new-car dealer association, partnered with the USO Illinois to host Barbecue for the Troops fundraisers. This summer, 63 local new-car dealerships fired up their grills to host community Barbecue for the Troops events featuring everything from patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music, games for kids of all ages and, of course, barbecues. The dealerships rallied their communities once again, bringing in more than $81,000 for local military and their families.
"CATA dealerships are committed to giving back to their communities, and the USO Barbecue for the Troops initiative is one great example of dealers helping people in need – right in our own backyards!" said CATA Chairman JC Phelan. "This year is especially wonderful because of the $1 million fundraising milestone we achieved and I am so proud to present this check to USO Illinois on behalf of all participating dealers."
This year's fundraiser brought the grand total of the nine-year program to more than $1 million overall, supporting the USO Illinois initiatives with nearly 700 fundraisers. These funds enable the USO Illinois to lend support to more than 326,000 service members and their families annually.
"We are overwhelmed with the amount of support we have seen this year from our partners at the Chicago Automobile Trade Association and the local new-car dealerships," said USO Illinois Executive Director, Christopher Schmidt. "What started as a grassroots effort has now turned into more than $1 million in support for our local service members and their families."
In addition to the community fundraisers, awareness spread via social media. The CATA and USO Illinois ran a #BBQ4Troops social media contest where people could nominate individuals they deem worthy of winning the Ultimate Backyard Barbecue. Entries poured in throughout the month of July; wives nominated husbands who served overseas, parents nominated children who are active duty military and friends nominated deserving friends and neighbors.
Ultimately, the CATA and USO Illinois selected Tim Kilpatrick, who was nominated by his wife. In her submission, she noted, "Tim is a Marine Corp Veteran and Veteran of Foreign War who is a devoted father and husband. He is an extremely hard worker and puts 100% into everything he does." This summer, the Kilpatrick's will enjoy the Ultimate Backyard Barbecue for 20 family members and friends, complete with mouth-watering barbecue fare from Mission BBQ. The runner-up, Michael Duzenski, nominated by Michelle White, honorably served in the Navy for 20 years. Michael will receive a summer-themed basket from the USO including a signed Bears football, USO swag and a bags yard game set.
To celebrate another successful program, CATA board members joined the USO Illinois onstage at Clark After Dark last week to present their check for last week's total of $78,012. Clark After Dark is the USO's annual summer street festival fundraiser, held in the heart of Chicago's River North district.
"This program could not have been a success without the incredible support of our media partners," said Phelan. "Many thanks are due to all of our partners in TV, radio and outdoor advertising media who helped us promote this worthwhile program. And a special thanks to ABC 7 for producing the TV spot that aired throughout the market."
The CATA and USO Illinois are already planning for next year. The USO Barbecue for the Troops fundraising events are set to take place at local new-car dealerships on Sat., July 15, 2023.
For more information on the CATA, visit www.cata.info. For more information on the USO Illinois, please visit Illinois.USO.org.
Founded in 1904, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is one of the nation's largest metropolitan dealer organizations. It is comprised of more than 420 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group's dealer members employ about 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the world-famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information please visit www.CATA.info.
The USO strengthens America's military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. At hundreds of locations worldwide, we are united in our commitment to connect our service members and their families through countless acts of caring, comfort, and support. The USO is a private, nonprofit organization, not a government agency. Our programs, services and entertainment tours are made possible by the American people, support of our corporate partners, and the dedication of our volunteers and staff. To join us in this important mission, and to learn more about the USO, please visit Illinois.USO.org.
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CARTERVILLE Ill. and SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The IBA (Illinois Broadcasters Association) has selected Neal Sabin, Vice-Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting, as its 2022 "IBA/Vincent T. Wasilewski Broadcaster of the Year."
A lifelong Chicago and native of Skokie, IL., a Chicago Tribune article once proclaimed Sabin as "the programming mastermind behind Weigel's Me-TV," turning a "burgeoning television network into a national powerhouse."
"The formula for broadcasting success is simple," said Sabin in the article. "There's some research. There's my history. There's my gut."
"Neal Sabin single-handedly changed the landscape of digital television," remarked Dennis Lyle, President, and CEO of the IBA. "I've long admired his genius, his creativity, and his passion for the industry," Lyle continued. "He is a true visionary and is more than qualified for selection as IBA's "Vincent T. Wasilewski Broadcaster of Year."
"I am humbled to join the ranks of Illinois broadcasters who have received this prestigious award," said Sabin upon learning of the award. "So many of them provide inspiration to me and many other broadcast professionals here in Illinois and beyond. I am grateful to the Association for awarding me this honor."
Sabin is scheduled to accept the award on opening night of IBA's annual conference, October 24-25 in Normal, IL. For more details visit https://ilba.org/event/iba2022-leadingfortomorrow/ .
About Vincent T. Wasilewski: Born December 17, 1922, in Athens, Illinois, Vincent T. Wasilewski would become the 18th President of the National Association of Broadcasters in January 1965. Wasilewski entered the University of Illinois College of Engineering in 1940, but World War II would interrupt his studies. He served in the US Air Force from September 1942 until October 1945 and returned to the University at the close of the war. He switched to political science and received his bachelor's degree in 1948, followed by a degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence the following year. Wasilewski joined the NAB's legal staff in 1949, where he spent his entire professional career. Like any true broadcaster, Wasilewski was no stranger to public service, having served on the Board of Directors of the Advertising Council, the Advisory Council on Federal Reports, and the American Advertising Federation. The IBA inducted Wasilewski into its Hall of Fame in 1976. In his honor, the IBA renamed its "Broadcaster of the Year Award" in 1989, as the "Vincent T. Wasilewski Award." The award was created to honor those Illinois broadcasters who exhibit the same passion and dedication to this industry as Wasilewski did. Honorees are recognized for broadcast excellence with their Illinois station(s) and within the broadcast industry as a whole, for the respect they receive from their peers both on a local market and national level, and for their work to achieve a favorable legislative climate for the broadcast industry.
About the IBA: (Illinois Broadcasters Association)- The IBA is the leading advocate for the broadcast industry in Illinois and is engaged in shaping public policy to create a positive legislative and regulatory environment for its members.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelson Hardiman, LLP is pleased to announce seven attorneys are receiving significant honors from The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ in their 2023 edition. This recognition honors the professional accomplishments of the top tier legal talent in the country who were selected by their peers through Best Lawyers' rigorous and peer-reviewed selection process. More than 12.2 million evaluations were analyzed, resulting in the recognition of only 5.3% of lawyers in the United States. Achieving this recognition signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
Seven Nelson Hardiman attorneys made Best Lawyers' lists this year: Harry Nelson, Mark Hardiman, Aaron C. Lachant, and John A. Mills, Zachary Rothenberg, and Moshe Kupietzky were named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America List, and Daniel R. Eliav was named to the 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ List. The Ones to Watch awards recognize attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence. "We are grateful for the professional recognition of the expertise of a growing number of Nelson Hardiman attorneys," said Managing Partner Harry Nelson.
Additionally, Nelson Hardiman partner Aaron C. Lachant was named by his peers as "Lawyer of The Year" for Litigation – Health care. This is a significant honor: only one lawyer per practice area in each region of the country with the highest overall feedback from their peers is awarded the "Lawyer of the Year" honor. Only the top 0.4% of lawyers earned this exceptional distinction in the 2023 edition, placing Aaron in elite company.
This year marks the 16th consecutive year that Moshe Kupietzky, who joined the firm after Best Lawyers inclusion at the Sidley and Reed Smith law firms, was recognized, the 11th consecutive year that Harry Nelson was recognized, and the seventh consecutive year that Mark Hardiman and John Mills were recognized by Best Lawyers. This is the first year that Daniel Eliav, who joined the firm after working at the Nixon Peabody and Sheppard Mullin law firms, was included. Mark Hardiman, Harry Nelson, Zachary Rothenberg and John Mills were nominated for their specialty in Health Care Law. For the second consecutive year, Harry was recognized by Best Lawyers for leadership related to COVID-19.
Best Lawyers in America is the oldest and one of the most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Carrier's EcoHome Program will help match consumers with Inflation Reduction Act-eligible, energy-efficient HVAC solutions
- Program offers special low-rate financing options to amplify cost savings available from federal programs and Carrier Cool Cash promotions – up to $3,750 in certain instances
- Carrier will also invest in development of new energy-efficient heat pump solutions and designate U.S. facility as a Center of Excellence for high-efficiency heat pump production
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of the ambitious new Inflation Reduction Act, which provides Americans with access to $370 billion for clean energy investments in the form of tax credits, incentives and rebates to improve energy efficiency, Carrier has launched its new Carrier EcoHome Program. Designed to help homeowners, home builders and HVAC contractors best utilize the long-term tax credits available, the program also helps consumers further maximize savings while improving sustainability. Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR) is the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.
Carrier's EcoHome Program features strategic financing options available only through Carrier's network of experienced dealers. For qualified buyers in 2023, the new Carrier EcoHome Program will offer low-rate financing on eligible high-efficiency products such as Carrier's Infinity® series air conditioners and heat pumps. Additionally, consumers may qualify for up to $1,750 of additional savings with Carrier's Cool Cash seasonal program offered by most Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers. Eligible buyers have the potential to increase system savings from $300 up to $3,750 or more on certain high-efficiency heat pump systems through a combination of Inflation Reduction Act incentives and Carrier's Cool Cash offerings.
Eligible products include Carrier's Infinity 24 heat pump with Greenspeed® intelligence. These solutions can lower heating and cooling costs, saving consumers up to 20% annually, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 13 metric tons over their average lifespan.1 The Carrier rebates and financing options available through its dealer network, coupled with federal incentives related to energy-efficient models, present consumers with a win-win of sustainable, cost-effective heating and cooling solutions.
"The unprecedented incentives available present consumers with a compelling opportunity to replace any aging, lower-efficiency HVAC systems with advanced, high-efficiency technology at a fraction of the cost," said Chris Nelson, President, HVAC, Carrier. "The cost savings are measurable – for both the initial purchase and monthly energy costs – as are the environmental benefits. Recent studies have shown that if all single-family homes in the U.S. adopted heat pumps, the total annual emissions reduction would be at least 160 million metric tons – equivalent to taking 32 million cars off the road. The support of the Administration and Congress to encourage this shift to climate-friendly technologies signals an important step forward, and Carrier is committed to doing its part to drive progress."
In anticipation of an expected increase in consumer demand, Carrier is also designating its Collierville, Tennessee facility as its Center of Excellence for high-efficiency heat pump production and will invest in the development of new energy-efficient, low Global Warming Potential (GWP)-refrigerant heat pump solutions. Carrier has already committed to investing $2 billion by the end of 2030 on sustainable solution innovation, with a focus on more energy-efficient air conditioning systems, lower-GWP refrigerants and refrigerant alternatives, and electric heat pumps.
Consumers can also turn to the experts at Carrier for educational resources about the various tax credits available, including:
- Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit: Provides a tax credit to homeowners equal to 30% of installation costs for the highest efficiency tier products, up to a maximum of $600 for qualified air conditioners and furnaces, and a maximum of $2,000 for qualified heat pumps effective Jan. 1, 2023.
- Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit: Provides a tax credit to homeowners equal to 30% of installation costs for ENERGY STAR® geothermal products.
- New Energy Efficient Home Credit: Provides tax credits to building contractors for meeting specific, energy-savings criteria. The tax credits for ENERGY STAR 3.1 certified housing are $2,500 for single-family homes and $500 for multi-family units. For meeting the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready requirements, the tax credit increases to $5,000 for single-family and $1,000 for multi-family residences.
- High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program: Provides income-depending rebates of up to $8,000 for all-electric heat pumps to eligible homeowners.
To learn more about the Carrier EcoHome Program, the Inflation Reduction Act and eligible solutions, visit carrier.com or find an expert dealer near you.
About Carrier
Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier is a world leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts provide sustainable solutions, integrating energy-efficient products, building controls and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport and food service customers. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. For more information, visit carrier.com or follow @CarrierAtHome on Twitter.
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Integration provides go-to-market teams with an augmented view of customer interactions along the entire sales journey
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gong, the Reality Platform™ leveraging artificial intelligence to transform go-to-market teams, today announced an integration with Workato, the leading enterprise automation platform, that securely makes customer interaction data across all applications in an organization more accessible and actionable for go-to-market teams.
The Gong and Workato integration makes it easy to build secure, custom workflows between the Gong Reality Platform and more than 1,000 enterprise applications for sales and go-to-market teams like Docusign, Sendoso, and Drift. The integration pushes data from the other applications into the Reality Platform to provide sales leaders and reps with a complete view of all interactions in a sales cycle. For example, a sales rep using Gong can see when prospects are engaging with a contract with the Docusign recipe from Workato, enabling them to better gauge intent and inform a stronger forecast.
"Having a complete view of customer interactions across all touchpoints in the sales cycle is imperative for accelerating revenue growth, especially in today's economic environment," said Craig Hanson, Senior Director of Market Strategy, Gong. "The Reality Platform autonomously captures and analyzes customer interactions and delivers insights on what to do next, enabling sales leaders and reps to act on business reality. The Workato integration augments Gong insights with relevant data from other enterprise apps to provide the most accurate, timely, and complete view of the customer so teams can make more informed decisions to close more deals."
"We've built our platform so enterprises can securely create and leverage applications that fit their specific needs without dedicating time to coding or development," said Stephen Farnsworth, Director of RevOps Solutions, Workato. "The integration with Gong gives customer-centric enterprises the ability to infuse customer interaction data into every part of their business, enhancing their experience by making it accessible, available, and actionable."
For more information about Gong's integration with Workato, please visit the Gong Collective page.
About Workato
The leader in enterprise automation, Workato helps organizations work faster and smarter without compromising security and governance. Built for Business and IT users, Workato is trusted by over 17,000 of the world's top brands, including Broadcom, Intuit, and Box. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Workato is backed by Altimeter Capital, Battery Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, Tiger Global, and Redpoint Ventures. For more information, visit workato.com or connect with us on social media:
About Gong
- Blog: https://www.workato.com/the-connector
- Business Systems Community: https://systematic.workato.com
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/workato
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workato
Gong unlocks reality to help people and companies reach their full potential. The Gong Reality Platform™ autonomously empowers customer-facing teams to take advantage of their most valuable assets – customer interactions, which the Gong platform captures and analyzes. Gong then delivers insights at scale, enabling revenue and go-to-market teams to determine the best actions for repeatable winning outcomes. More than 3,000 innovative companies like Morningstar Inc., Paychex, LinkedIn, Shopify, Slack, SproutSocial, Twilio, and Zillow trust Gong to power their business reality. For more information, please visit www.gong.io.
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The Vilcek Foundation has partnered with artist Hiroki Otsuka on the third in a series of biographical manga celebrating outstanding immigrants
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation has published a new manga biography celebrating the creative roots of Ghanaian-born artist Samuel "Blitz" Bazawule. A musician, visual artist, filmmaker, and novelist, Bazawule received the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music in 2013. The Vilcek Foundation Prizes recognize outstanding immigrants and honor immigrants' contributions to the arts, culture, and society in the United States.
The manga comes at a time when Bazawule's work is reaching more audiences than ever before. His debut novel, The Scent of Burnt Flowers, was published to critical acclaim in June 2022. Bazawule also recently wrapped filming on The Color Purple, a new full-length musical drama based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel.
"With each new medium Blitz explores, his creative vocabulary and reach expands, adding new layers to the stories he shares with audiences and readers," says Vilcek Foundation President Rick Kinsel. "It has always been the foundation's intention that our Creative Promise Prizes could catalyze growth and new developments for the young artists who receive them. Blitz's trajectory since his receipt of the prize demonstrates the influence that a meaningful investment in artists can have on their career."
Following his receipt of the Creative Promise Prize, Bazawule tried his hand at filmmaking, with short films and his debut feature, The Burial of Kojo in 2018. In 2020, Bazawule was named a Guggenheim Fellow; later that year, millions would see his directorial work on Beyoncé's Black Is King, for which he received a Grammy.
The manga is the third in a series of visual biographies produced as a collaboration between the Vilcek Foundation and artist Hiroki Otsuka. The series celebrates notable immigrant artists and scientists living and working in the United States. Previous editions highlighted architect and urban planner Denise Scott Brown (b. Zambia), and molecular biologist Mohamed Abou Donia (b. Egypt).
The full manga is available as a free download from the Vilcek Foundation. Through this engaging visual format, the foundation aims to celebrate the importance of immigration in a format that is accessible to readers of all ages.
The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation for the arts and sciences. The foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia. The mission of the foundation was inspired by the couple's respective careers in biomedical science and art history. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded over $6.6 million in prizes to foreign-born individuals and has supported organizations with over $5.8 million in grants.
The Vilcek Foundation is a private operating foundation, a federally tax-exempt nonprofit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3). To learn more, please visit vilcek.org.
Contact
Elizabeth Boylan
The Vilcek Foundation
212-472-2500
elizabeth.boylan@vilcek.org
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Filling a long-standing knowledge gap with objective, comprehensive data to make it easier for all Americans to engage with their local school board
MIDDLETON, Wis., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ongoing debates over what should be taught in public schools and the role of school boards has generated lots of headlines. But essential context on how many school boards there are, and who serves on them has been missing. Until now.
Ballotpedia today announced the release of its comprehensive new research report on U.S. school boards, "Analysis of School District and Board Member Characteristics, 2022."
"School board members comprise about 15% of all elected officials in the United States," said Ballotpedia Editor-in-Chief Geoff Pallay. "As we head into the 2022-2023 school year, we're providing our readers the ability to understand who represents them in these critical offices."
Exclusive research from Ballotpedia on the nation's public school boards has found:
- There are 13,194 school districts nationwide with 82,423 school board members.
- Hawaii and Washington, D.C. have the fewest school board members – nine total each – while Texas has the most with 6,994.
- The average school board has 6.25 members. West Virginia has the lowest average membership – 3.45. Connecticut has the highest average membership – 9.97.
- 71% of school board members are elected to at-large seats. The rest represent individual districts.
- Nationwide, 52.15% of school board members are male, while 43.29% are female. Our researchers were unable to find gender information on about 4.57% of school board members (but we're still digging).
- Arkansas has the highest percentage of male school board members—63.90%
- Florida has the highest percentage of female school board members—59.02%
"The new study fills a long-standing knowledge gap with objective, comprehensive data that will make it easier for all Americans to engage with their local school board officials," said Pallay. "Up until now, data on school boards has been hard to find and based on random studies and samples."
- Hall Pass, Ballotpedia's weekly school board focused newsletter covering the conversations driving school board politics and education policy.
- Tracking conflicts in school board elections, Ballotpedia's report around the topics of race in education/critical race theory, responses to the coronavirus pandemic, and sex and gender in schools.
- School board elections, 2022 contains links to school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022 by state. Ballotpedia covers school board elections in 470 school districts. This includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population and the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment.
- Ballotpedia also covers all school board recalls in the United States.
- Our coverage scope for local elections continues to grow, and you can use Ballotpedia's sample ballot tool to see what school board elections we are covering in your area.
Ballotpedia is America's most trusted source of unbiased information on politics, elections and policy. Founded in 2007, Ballotpedia has grown from a collection of dedicated volunteers working on a handful of ballot measures to an essential resource for voters, media and researchers. Ballotpedia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the public interest in creating an educated, engaged electorate, and building a strong, healthy democracy. For free access to more than 360,000 professionally authored articles, visit Ballotpedia.org.
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Enables Fast, Easy, and Secure Optical Drop Cable Deployment
DENVER, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ISE EXPO 2022, Booth 909 -- OFS, a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of innovative fiber optic products, today announced the introduction of Go!Foton's Midspan Clamshell Hardened Terminal (MCHT) is an integrated connectivity solution for network projects supporting OFS customers worldwide. The Midspan Clamshell Hardened Terminal offers hardened connectivity without the need for hardened connectors. The innovative clamshell design provides IP68 protection for each individual connection while enabling fast, easy, and secure optical drop cable deployment.
The MCHT's IP68-rated water-sealed mid-span enclosure, including splice tray, optical splitter, or other passive components, is designed to enable effortless add-drops, including fiber cable splicing as well as post-splicing drops with pre-terminated MCHT pigtails. The F2 drops port can be accessed without opening the main splicing chamber, supporting faster and thereby potentially safer customer additions than traditional closures. The MCHT deployment also translates into significant cost savings opportunities for network operators through the simplicity of ordering, inventory, and installation, as the MCHT terminal can be deployed below-grade, pole-mounted, or for messenger applications and uses the common SCA connector.
"The Midspan Clamshell Hardened Terminal helps to simplify and expedite network installations for our global solutions customers," said Dan Hendrickson, Director, NAR Network Systems PLM & R&D for OFS. "Fundamentally most of our customers prefer traditional industry connectors. The CHT mid-span enclosure allows installers to add and drop cables with traditional connectors in the field while securing connections without opening an enclosure. This simplified approach to building out the network is what OFS strives to deliver in each element of our solution."
Go!Foton CTO Dr. David Z. Chen said, "The MCHT represents a major advance in optical connectivity management and a completely fresh approach to managing the proliferation of fiber drops in confined spaces for both inside and outside plant networks. By hardening the individual drop connection chamber rather than the actual connectors themselves, the MCHT can offer hardened fiber terminal functionality using widely available, standard fiber drop cables and connectors. We are excited that OFS has chosen to employ the mid-span element of Go!Foton's innovative mid-span terminal platform in its global network architecture."
With its ability to effect secure connections regardless of connector type MCHT unshackles network managers and technicians from the hardware restrictions imposed by today's proprietary connector-centric approaches to field terminations. Instead, this innovative enclosure is a more efficient and potentially lower-cost alternative to existing multiport service terminal (MST) solutions.
The highly compact clamshell terminal design provides an isolated, IP68-rated chamber-and-latch for each individual connection while affording fast, and easy access. With MCHT's isolated ports, new subscribers can be added without disturbing other active users. With its compact footprint, MCHT fits easily into the small spaces that characterize OSP environments and thereby allow quick and effective build-out of fiber networks. Available in 4-port and 8-port versions with both external and concealed mounting options and a variety of cable stub lengths, MCHT's versatility makes it the perfect solution for a wide variety of telecommunications and data communications implementations, including 5G, small cell, rural, and DAS networks.
ISE Expo 2022 attendees may view the MCHT at OFS booth 909 and at Go!Foton booth 521.
About OFS
OFS is a world-leading designer, manufacturer and provider of optical fiber, fiber optic cable, connectivity, fiber-to-the-subscriber (FTTx) and specialty fiber optic products. We put our development and manufacturing resources to work creating solutions for applications in such areas as telecommunications, medicine, industrial networking, sensing, aerospace, defense, and energy. We provide reliable, cost-effective fiber optic solutions that help our customers meet the needs of consumers and businesses today and into the future.
Headquartered in Norcross (near Atlanta) Georgia, U.S.A., OFS is a global provider with facilities in several countries worldwide. OFS is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.
Please visit www.ofsoptics.com/.
About Go!Foton:
Go!Foton (www.GoFoton.com) brings innovation to the market with proven expertise in optics and photonics that solves real-world problems for its customers with a scalable and customized approach. The company serves the data center and telecom markets with connectivity solutions including its Platform with Enhanced Access for Compact Optical Connectors (PEACOC®), a groundbreaking technology that has revolutionized the way network operators manage the increasingly complex world of optical connectivity. The company also supplies optical materials and components to the imaging, medical, and instrumentation industries. A global enterprise with sales offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, Go!Foton maintains R&D and manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Japan, China, and the Philippines.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continued commitment to diversity within the cyber and information security fields, Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, is accepting applications until January 27, 2023 for its annual $40,000 scholarship for Black, African American identifying STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students.
Awarded by Optiv's Black Employee Network, the scholarship is paid out over four years. Previous recipients include AJ McCrory, a freshman studying computer science with an emphasis on software development at James Madison University, and Lauren Harris, a sophomore studying biology and computer science at Princeton University.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications to apply:
- Be a graduating high school senior.
- Verify acceptance into an eligible degree program in a STEM related field (including but not limited to computer science, electrical engineering, math, etc.).
- Minimum cumulative high school GPA is 3.5 on 4.0 scale.
- Must maintain a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.8 on 4.0 scale over the course of four years to remain eligible for the scholarship.
- Be planning a career in cybersecurity/information security.
- Complete the scholarship application, including a one-page essay and two letters of reference.
- Identify as Black and/or African American (African, African American, Caribbean, for example) and be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and learn more about the scholarship program here.
"It's our belief that our organization is at its best and our clients are better-served when a diverse range of voices has the opportunity to be heard, lead and make an impact," said Heather Strbiak, Optiv's chief human resources officer. "We want boardrooms and breakrooms across our industry to more closely represent the population at-large. By dedicating effort and resources to spur that outcome, we're aiming to close the talent and diversity gap in cybersecurity."
Optiv's Black Employee Network (BEN) is entirely employee-driven and part of the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative.
"The most creative, thought-provoking and successful projects I've worked on have been the result of inclusive environments where everyone's unique ideas were valued and represented," said Tesfaye Williams, Optiv's BEN community outreach leader. "This scholarship is our way of ensuring the cybersecurity industry continues to progress and be an attractive career path for people of color seeking to make a difference."
Optiv honors and embraces the diverse perspectives, ideas, backgrounds and experiences of its people. The company's approach to DEI is grounded in listening, learning and growing.
Learn more about Optiv at https://www.optiv.com/company/optiv-newsroom.
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Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit www.optiv.com.
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PEORIA, Ill., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OSF Ventures, the investment arm of OSF HealthCare, has joined a $75 million Series B financing round to support Iowa-based Digital Diagnostics' efforts to speed growth, implementation and sales, plus deepen the development pipeline for digital tools aimed at improving patient access to early disease detection and treatment. OSF Ventures participated in the latest financing that was led by global investment firm KKR and also includes Cedar Pine, Kinderhook Industries, 8VC, Optum Ventures, Gundersen Health System, Edward - Elmhurst Health Venture Capital and the University of Iowa.
Digital Diagnostics has a mission to benefit patients by transforming accessibility, affordability, equity and the quality of health care through technology that enables disease detection at the point of care that would typically involve specialists. The company currently has two autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) products, including the first-ever FDA De Novo cleared AI diagnostic platform that can make a diagnosis without physician review. The company's IDx-DR platform can, within minutes of an easy exam, detect diabetic retinopathy (DR) (including macular edema (ME)) in the early stages for people who might not have had previous access to a diabetic eye exam.
OSF Medical Group has piloted use of the Digital Diagnostic platform. OSF Medical Group President Jeff Tillery, MD, has been impressed with the accuracy and ease of use of the equipment.
"Our ongoing pilot of IDx-DR showed more than 21% of patients screened at eight primary care locations tested positive for diabetic retinopathy and were referred for follow-up with an ophthalmologist. That early identification, offered through easy access, is critical to improving the chance we can prevent loss of vision for our patients," Dr. Tillery says. "That's exciting because our goal always is to prevent disease or at a minimum, detect it early for better treatment results."
Diabetic retinopathy is the number one cause of blindness in the U.S.
OSF Ventures Vice President Mayank Taneja believes Digital Diagnostics is focusing on tools that can be scaled easily and that impact a large percentage of the population.
"Diabetes is a large and growing problem in the U.S. with more than 34.2 million people who are vulnerable to developing DR or ME. In addition, we know one-third of Americans don't wear sunscreen and many, particularly vulnerable populations, are not educated about melanoma and other types of skin cancer and disease," Taneja stresses. "OSF HealthCare and many health systems need options to address health equity and a key to that is providing more access to diagnosis and treatment through easy-to-use tools at a significant entry point – the primary care office."
Digital Diagnostics is also focusing on improving outcomes for patients with other diseases. One example is in dermatology where a platform is deployed for easy referrals and AI support using highly standardized skin images to detect melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.
John Bertrand, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Diagnostics commented, "We know OSF is committed to using ethical principles as it relates to the creation of algorithms to benefit patients, and we are proud that we have done that with our flagship product, IDx-DR. We plan to use what we've learned in the design, development and validation of IDx-DR as we push to make AI a standard of care." Bertrand adds, "OSF HealthCare also shares our goal of transforming health care so we're proud to have the Ventures team among our supporters."
OSF Ventures specializes in venture optimization, partnering financially and operationally in companies that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs to health care systems. OSF Ventures is a division of OSF HealthCare. More at osfventures.org.
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare employs nearly 24,000 Mission Partners in 150 locations, including 15 hospitals – 10 acute care, five critical access – with 2,089 licensed beds, and two colleges of nursing throughout Illinois and Michigan. The OSF HealthCare physician network employs more than 1,500 primary care, specialist and advanced practice providers. OSF HealthCare, through OSF Home Care Services, operates an extensive network of home health and hospice services. It also owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses and OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization. More at osfhealthcare.org.
Digital Diagnostics Inc. is a pioneering autonomous AI diagnostics company on a mission to transform the quality, accessibility, equity, and affordability of global healthcare through the application of technology in the medical diagnosis and treatment process. The company, originally founded by Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD, a neuroscientist, practicing fellowship-trained retina specialist, and computer engineer, is led in partnership with co-founders, John Bertrand, and Seth Rainford.
Digital Diagnostics is paving the way for AI diagnosis to become a new standard of care, contributing to democratizing healthcare and closing care gaps. The company works closely with patient advocacy groups, federal regulators, and other quality of care and ethics-focused stakeholders to enable adoption of AI. For more information and the latest news follow: digitaldiagnostics.com.
Contacts: Colleen Reynolds | Media Relations Coordinator, OSF HealthCare | cell: (309) 825-7255
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Ragnar Relay and Paceline Partner to Reward Runners for Collective Fitness Wins & the Fun of the Run
As Registration to Running Events Returns, Paceline Doubles Cash Back on Qualifying Apparel, Gear and Groceries Runners Invest in to Train, Race and Recover
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paceline, the award-winning fintech-meets-fitness startup that rewards you for working out through its app and cash back credit card, today announced its partnership with Ragnar Relay, the largest (and arguably most fun) series of running relay races in the United States. Reinforcing the rise of running as a community sport, a recent survey* found that running a relay race is appealing to 77% of people, more than marathons (62%) and 5Ks (68%).
As the official credit card of Ragnar Relay, Paceline will offer all new and existing Card Members up to a $200 credit toward any Ragnar Relay race registration through 2023. Paceline's rewards app, which offers gift cards and discounts to top wellness brands, will also offer exclusive rewards from Ragnar and its partners, including Athletic Brewing, Nathan Sports, and Kodiak Cakes - for those who hit their weekly "Streak" of 150 minutes of exercise.
"We're so inspired by what Ragnarians accomplish together every year," said Joel Lieginger, CEO and Founder, Paceline. "At Paceline, we want everyone who invests in their physical health to fully realize its financial value as well. Our partnership with Ragnar Relay puts a megaphone to our shared goal to incentivize, reward, and champion each other for health and wellness wins everyday."
The Paceline Visa Signature Card is the unrivaled credit card powered by movement, doubling the amount of cash back you receive when you hit your Streak. Card Members can earn up to 5% unlimited cash back on eligible Health & Wellness spend; up to 3% unlimited cash back on all other eligible purchases; and can earn back the cost of the latest Apple Watch (up to a $429 value) in weekly statement credits over 12 months.
For Ragnarians, that means earning double cash back for all qualifying apparel, gear, and groceries, as well as dining, travel to races, costumes, van and camp decorations, and more - when they hit their weekly Streak. Ragnarians who sign up for the Paceline Card can also earn an additional $50 cash back credit when they hit their first four consecutive Streaks, as well as $10 credit on every purchase over $50 on RagnarGear.com.
"Ragnarians are all-in on fitness and fun, camaraderie and the cumulative power of miles run together," said Tanner Bell, CEO and Co-Founder, Ragnar Relay. "We're excited to introduce our hundreds of thousands of Ragnarians to Paceline's community, who equally understand the value of investing in fitness adventures, and who believe we should all be rewarded for our pursuit of health and wellness."
Ragnar Relay events take place over the course of two days and one night, with teams leaning on each other to conquer great distances, 120-mile trail events and 200-mile road races throughout the country. As part of the partnership, Paceline will pop up at Ragnar Relay events throughout the year to unlock rewards every 150 minutes, create surprise and delight moments, and bring inspirational figures from the running community to fire up the crowd. Paceline will also offer unique rewards and prizes to those Ragnarians who bring the most hype, sportsmanship, spirit, and life to their Ragnar Relay. It's not just about the medal at the finish line, it's the fun of the run!
Paceline kicked off its partnership with Ragnar Relay at their new trail race, Ragnar Trail Oregon, last weekend August 19-20, 2022, with a weekend of experiences, including a panel discussion and race warm up led by SISSFiT — two sisters, fitness trainers, and former D1 athletes.
Visit Paceline.fit/Ragnar to learn more, join the Paceline movement, and sign up for an upcoming Ragnar Relay. Download the Paceline App to begin getting rewarded for your movement and to apply for the Paceline Card.
The Paceline Card is powered by RailsTech, Inc., the US subsidiary of Railsbank Technology, Ltd., the world's leading embedded finance experience platform, and is issued by Evolve Bank & Trust; Member FDIC pursuant to a license from Visa® USA, Inc. Terms and conditions apply.
*The random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Americans was commissioned by Paceline between August 11 and August 18, 2022. It was conducted by market research company OnePoll, whose team members are members of the Market Research Society and have corporate membership to the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).
ABOUT PACELINE
Paceline is an award-winning, fintech-meets-fitness startup that rewards you for working out through its free rewards app and unrivaled cash back credit card. Paceline is the first unified wellness platform that leverages proprietary fintech to connect the data from fitness wearables (Apple Watch, FitBit, Garmin, etc.) with the power of financial services to fundamentally pay people to live healthier lives.
With its mission to change the nature of preventive health, Paceline has the unique ability to incentivize better health outcomes by creating financial value for the pursuit of health and wellness. Recognized by Fast Company on this year's Most Innovative and World Changing Ideas lists, Paceline has hit its stride with more than a million users on the app, 200+ health and wellness brand partners, and a 4.9 rating in the Apple Store.
Visit paceline.fit to learn more and join the Paceline movement. Download the Paceline App to begin getting rewarded for your movement and to apply for the Paceline Card.
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Funding will be Used to Continue the Petfolk Team's Already Impressive Trajectory, with over 40,000 Pets Set to Receive Care in 2022, Representing 5,000% YoY Growth
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petfolk, the new breed of veterinary care that offers a better connected community for today's vets, pets and the humans who love them, announced today the closing of a $40 million Series A fundraise. The round was led by White Star Capital and Michael Wystrach, founder of Freshly, with participation from Triple Point Capital, and celebrity animal lovers Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Midland's Mark Wystrach and Cameron Duddy, Jimmie Johnson, Erik Jones, and Danica Patrick.
Petfolk is a modern vet practice built by vets who love pets. Petfolk is at the forefront of transforming the fragmented, understaffed veterinary industry by providing modern, accessible, professional pet care facilities accompanied by a proprietary technology and data platform for consumers. Family-founded by Co-CEOs Dr. Audrey Wystrach and her brother, second-time founder Michael Wystrach, Petfolk was created by a group of proven leaders that have built and scaled billion dollar businesses. Petfolk launched in 2020 and is currently operating in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida and will see over 40,000 pets this year representing a 5,000% year over year growth.
"I couldn't be more excited to have the support of this amazing group of investors and pet lovers as we set out to reshape the industry," said Dr. Audrey Wystrach, Petfolk Co-CEO and Founder who has been practicing veterinary medicine for 25+ years. "This capital will allow us to rapidly expand our #1 ranked veterinary practices to more communities, pets, and vets. Our aim is to make ownership and care significantly more enjoyable for pet parents and the amazing vets who provide their services."
Co-CEO and Founder Michael Wystrach continued, "Our aim is to be the most loved, fastest growing and eventually largest vet service provider in the country. We are very unique in the space because we are long-term builders who believe there is opportunity to drastically improve the veterinary service industry for both the vet staff and pet parents."
Dr. Wystrach has 25+ years of clinical, managerial, and ownership experience in the veterinary industry and is the Co-founder and former COO of Zippivet Pet Hospitals in Austin, Texas. She is also a founding board member of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association. Michael Wystrach was most recently the CEO and Founder of the leading prepared meal delivery subscription service, Freshly, which he sold for $1.5 Billion to Nestle in 2020. Joining forces with his sister, Mike brings a myriad of expertise to Petfolk including finance, real estate, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Petfolk's world-class service and tech-enabled industry advances, from scheduled on-site appointments in a serene, stress-free designed space, to telehealth and mobile pet care access make it easier for pet parents and veterinarians to be seen and heard. The company will also soon be launching its new 24/7 virtual care service, a revolutionary offering that will allow pet parents access to expert advice and veterinarians; anytime, from anywhere. Petfolk sees itself intrinsic to the greater community of people with pets, and recognizes its differentiators are as much for pet parents as they are for their animals. The brand champions that with the right technology, tools and knowledge, pet parents will be empowered to make the best decisions for their dogs and cats.
"At White Star Capital, we only invest in truly disruptive businesses that have the potential to change an industry for the better. Petfolk fits this description perfectly. Dr. Audrey Wystrach, Michael Wystrach and the team at Petfolk are combining decades of experience with veterinary medicine and innovative consumer technology to fundamentally transform the veterinary industry as we know it," comments Eric Martineau-Fortin, Founder & Managing Partner at White Star Capital. "Our team is very excited to be working with Michael again (having been early investors in Freshly), and Dr Wystrach, to ensure the 70% of Americans who currently own a pet have access to the best possible care and support for their animals."
Also joining their journey as investors are founders and industry leaders of other successful consumer brands including Ty Haney (Founder of Outdoor Voices and TYB.XYZ), Trina Spear and Heather Hassan (founders of FIGS Scrubs), Carter Comstock and Alberto Lopez Toledo (Founders of Freshly), Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran (Founders of Beam), David Nolan and Kevin Glynn (Founders of Butternut Box), Mayur Gupta (CMO of Krayken), Bob Davis (Founder of Lycos), Jason Finger and Billy Libby (Founders of Upper90), Mark Cushing (Founder of Animal Policy Group), Chris Kelly (Founder of Antelligence), Arthur Rubinfeld (Founder of Airvision) and Seth Waugh (CEO of PGA of America).
To learn more about Petfolk and its upcoming announcements, please visit www.petfolk.com and follow along on Instagram @mypetfolk.
Founded by vets who love pets, Petfolk is a new breed in pet care that provides a community of knowledge and accessible solutions right at pet parents' fingertips. Petfolk is beyond what your typical veterinary office experience would entail, as the brand embodies a community of care that makes it easier for pet parents and veterinarians to be seen and heard with advances such as 24/7 virtual and instant care, mobile pet care centers, technology for personal and transparent care plans, a vet-minded employment model, and stress-free designed spaces.
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Leading Bathroom Remodeling Franchise Finds Development Success through Existing Franchisees
GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Re-Bath, the nation's largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise, has announced a signed agreement for a new territory that will service the Ashville/Greenville market, spanning North Carolina and South Carolina. With large retailer partnerships contributing to the brand's growth and market share gains driving nearly an 80% YOY increase in systemwide sales, existing and new franchisees are flocking to the franchise opportunity.
Behind this deal is current franchisee Drew Kittleson, a former professional golfer whose family has been Re-Bath franchisees for more than a decade. His family purchased the Phoenix metro market in 2010, where his dad is still the majority owner, and he started working as a sales manager before taking on more responsibility. In August 2021, Kittleson decided to purchase his own territory at 32-years-old which brought Re-Bath to the Charlotte market. Now, he looks to continue the family business and expand his portfolio with a signed agreement for Asheville/Greenville. The territory is currently open for business and the community can visit the Re-Bath showroom at 20 Freedom Pond Road Greer, SC 29650.
"My dad has always been my role model in life and in business, so being a franchisee alongside him is truly rewarding," said Kittleson. "The support network provided by the Re-Bath team has helped our franchises grow in their respective territories and influenced my decision to purchase my first solo market, and now Asheville/Greenville. I look forward to keeping our family business going, and growing with the Re-Bath brand for many years to come."
Re-Bath has seen proven success across the East Coast with nearly 40 territories, seven of which are in North Carolina and South Carolina. The brand has grown into a trusted and respected service provider known for expert, affordable, and effortless bathroom remodeling solutions that transform homeowners' bathrooms in days, not weeks. Whether seeking a tub or shower area update, better accessibility and safety in your bathroom or a complete bathroom remodel, Re-Bath makes bathroom remodeling easy. The company's exclusive remodel process removes old materials and fixtures and replaces them with beautiful new options in a wide variety of colors and styles.
"The Kittleson's have been ideal partners for our brand with territories across the country," said Sharon Villegas, Chief Revenue Officer of Re-Bath. "When existing franchisees decide to further invest in our system, it speaks volumes to our team and franchise opportunity. We are excited a young entrepreneur such as Drew wants to continue his entrepreneurial journey with us, and are confident he'll help expand our footprint across the nation."
As the largest bathroom remodeling company in the United States, Re-Bath has established a proven business model, unparalleled franchise office support, and an infrastructure for growth as it continues to seek strategic franchise partners to expand its footprint nationwide. The executive leadership team has seen immense development success across the East Coast with up to 12 territories available for growth.
Per Re-Bath's Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees with territories between 500,000 and 1.25 million had average revenues of over $2.35 million in 2021, up 9.5% from 2020*.
The success achieved by the brand has not gone unnoticed as Re-Bath ranked No. 2 on Qualified Remodeler's Top 500 Nationals List and was recognized by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Most recently, Re-Bath earned the No. 1 spot on Bob Vila's 2022 Best Home Improvement Contractors of 2022 Ranking for "Best Bathroom Renovations." The franchise is building off this momentum for repeated success throughout 2022, with a goal of awarding 18 franchise agreements while strengthening performance and same-store-sales.
For more information on Re-Bath and franchise opportunities, visit www.rebathfranchise.com/ or call 888-454-8842.
For more information on Re-Bath Asheville/Greenville, visit https://www.rebath.com/location/asheville-greenville/ or call 864-668-2389.
*The figures reflect average and median sales revenue and average gross profits for 30 Re-Bath franchised businesses with territories of between 500,000 and 1.25 million residents, and which were in operation for at least one year. These averages and medians are based on a 52-week fiscal period from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Of these 30 franchised businesses, 14 (or 47%) attained or exceeded the average sales revenue and 15 (or 50%) attained or exceeded the average gross profit. Some outlets have sold this amount. Individual results may vary. There is no assurance that you will sell as much as the average. See the Re-Bath 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document for details.
About Re-Bath
Re-Bath is the nation's largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise that has grown to more than 100 locations across the country. The parent company's first entry in the bathroom remodeling industry occurred in 1978 and focused on the hospitality sector. In 1991, Re-Bath launched its first franchise location to focus on the residential market. The company offers complete bathroom remodels, tub and shower updates, plus aging and accessibility solutions. From simple bathtub replacements to complete bathroom redesigns, Re-Bath makes bathroom remodeling effortless, convenient and affordable, all with professional, friendly and factory-trained installers. Re-Bath is a one-stop service that covers the entire process – from design to done – in three easy steps: consultation, removal, and installation. Re-Bath assembles its own exclusive line of products at its headquarters located in Phoenix, Ariz., and offers best-in-class products from national brands for its customers. For more information, please visit www.rebath.com or www.rebathfranchise.com for more details on the franchise opportunity.
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30% increase in participation from the world's leading international falcon breeding centers at the International Saudi Falcons & Hunting Exhibition
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Falconers from around the world are set to attend the fourth annual International Saudi Falcons & Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh. The event has already attracted global attention from local and international falconers ahead of the launch of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, organized by the Saudi Falcons Club in conjunction with the exhibition's activities, especially with record numbers recorded in the first edition of the international auction. The world's most expensive falcon "Gyr Qarmousha" (Falco Rusticolus) was sold for 1.75 million SAR ($466,000), which was owned by the American falcon breeding center, Pacific Northwest Falcons, widely regarded as one of the best falcon farms in the world.
Saudi Arabia prides itself on its position as a global destination for heritage tourism in the field of falconry, as well as in the field of preserving the cultural and civilizational heritage of the region. The event is expected to record a 30% increase in the number of participants and will take place in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on August 25th featuring falcon breeding centers from around the world, including the United States, France, Spain, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Belgium and the Czech Republic. In addition to their world-class falcons, Gulf and Saudi Arabian companies will showcase their various products through the exhibition's 25 pavilions.
Saudi Arabia has succeeded in integrating the financial transactions services for the products of the exhibition within the electronic payments program, where all purchases of weapons, ammunition and accessories are made only through the electronic platform of the Saudi Falcons Club, where the value of commercial transactions during the exhibition is expected to increase by 25% compared to last year's figures.
In its fourth edition, the exhibition will run for 10 days and is expected to see a strong presence of elite falcons and hunting weapons presented for the first time, in addition to the customized 4x4 vehicles exhibit. A special pavilion has been allocated for modified and rare four-wheel drive cars, as well as for four-wheel bikes to meet the different climatic and environmental conditions facing hunting and outdoor travel enthusiasts. It's expected that the exhibition will also see the entry of new exhibitors of customized 4x4 vehicles from around the world.
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New tools and streamlined navigation help educators maximize teaching time with students
PARAMUS, N.J., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by input from its educator users, Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce that for back to school it has updated its award-winning Savvas Realize platform with powerful enhancements and a new user experience intended to save teachers time, freeing them up to focus more on classroom instruction with their students.
Savvas Realize, recognized as one of the most innovative learning management systems (LMS) in the industry and the winner of seven edtech awards, has now been made even easier to use with intuitive navigation for both teachers and students and time-saving tools for teachers to make the most of their teaching day. These updates include a more streamlined interface with faster grading workflows, improved classroom management tools, and greater integration with the edtech tools that schools use most.
"Teachers have a lot on their plates, especially this school year with trying to get their students caught up. They need an LMS that's easy to navigate for them and their students — one that provides robust support for personalized learning and the right tools to make their jobs easier," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. "After a year-long collaboration with nearly 100 educators, our highly acclaimed Savvas Realize LMS has been updated with significant enhancements to provide greater simplicity, shareability, and interoperability — helping teachers be more productive in the classroom."
Unlike many other learning management systems on the market, Savvas Realize offers a dynamic platform that meets all of a district's needs, from central office tools to classroom curriculum across all K-12 grade levels and disciplines. Realize is the digital home to more than 1,000 of Savvas Learning Company's high-quality, rigorous, and research-grounded programs — all purposefully developed for blended learning environments.
With one login, teachers can access everything they need, from standards-aligned content and customizable assignments to rich student data and powerful class planning tools. Meanwhile, Realize's Playlist Sharing feature, an educator-favorite, enables teachers to exchange lesson plans, curated resources, and teaching materials with other teachers and tutors in their district, saving time and increasing collaboration.
For administrators, Savvas Realize provides robust reporting of student progress data by class and school along with flexible features designed to help them expand district-wide collaboration. The district assessment sharing tool allows administrators using Savvas Realize to customize and share formative assessments to support progress throughout a school or across their district.
The game-changing platform that pioneered learning happening anytime, anywhere, is now even more powerful with an array of key features specifically designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience, including:
- Streamlined Navigation — A new, redesigned program dashboard provides unmatched simplicity, with quick links, larger thumbnails, more visual displays, refined search filters and shortcuts, and an overall better user experience accessing Savvas programs — all on one platform.
- Interactive Digital Content — New, exciting videos, animations, games, and adaptive resources that make learning experiences even more engaging and personalized are now even simpler to browse.
- Easier Assignment Grading — Savvas Realize makes quick work of reviewing and scoring class assignments, giving teachers the option to manually score items or review auto-scored responses to optimize student grading.
- Greater Data Portability — Grades and assessment scores will soon be able to move with students if they transfer to a new class within a school or district, allowing them to smoothly pick up where they left off.
- Interoperability — Seamless integrations with more than two dozen major edtech applications offer plug-and-play interoperability with top classroom tools.
To help move learning forward in the coming school year, Savvas Realize supports personalized learning with data-driven insights to enable teachers to provide differentiated instruction, as well as interactive content that fosters greater student engagement. Easy-to-administer, screeners and diagnostic assessment tools — delivered on the Realize platform and utilizing cutting-edge adaptive technology — offer an integrated approach to identifying students' growth opportunities paired with targeted instructional content, helping teachers address the needs of all learners.
"By combining real-time data with customizable instructional resources, Savvas Realize helps make personalized learning more effective for students while optimizing classroom instruction time for teachers," Forsa said. "Savvas Realize stands out as the only LMS that can provide all of a district's K-12 curriculum and administrative needs, all on one easy-to-use platform."
At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting, we design next-generation learning solutions that help prepare students to become global citizens in a more interconnected, digital world. To learn more, visit Savvas Learning Company. Savvas Learning Company's products are available for sale in Canada through its subsidiary, Rubicon.
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Savvas Learning Company
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CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine organizations are joining forces to present the second annual ILD Day on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to drive awareness of interstitial lung disease (ILD).
There are over 200 causes of ILD, which is characterized by inflammation and/or scarring in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe and get oxygen to the bloodstream.
There are more than 50,000 new cases of ILD diagnosed annually in the U.S., and more than 250,000 Americans are living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and ILD. PF can be seen in many types of ILD and the damage caused by ILD can be irreversible and worsen over time.
"Awareness of ILD remains extremely low, and its symptoms are similar to other common illnesses, which makes it difficult to diagnose," said William T. Schmidt, president and CEO of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. "The goal of ILD Day is to expand the understanding of ILD among patients and healthcare providers, and to share resources and support for those who are living with the disease."
Symptoms and Risk Factors of ILD
The most common symptoms of ILD include shortness of breath, dry cough, and fatigue.
Causes of ILD include the use of certain medications, radiation to the chest, and environmental and occupational exposures. In addition, patients with some diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, myositis, including dermatomyositis and polymyositis (DM and PM), sarcoidosis and Sjögren's, may develop ILD. A specific form of ILD, namely idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), occurs in older individuals.
"We are proud to collaborate with eight healthcare organizations to educate at-risk patients about interstitial lung disease so those who experience symptoms can be diagnosed more quickly to receive proper care and treatment to manage their condition," added Schmidt.
Educational Webinar
An educational webinar hosted by internationally recognized ILD expert, Dr. Anna Podolanczuk, will be held at 12 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The presentation will focus on "Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis: What Patients Need to Know," and provide information to help patients better understand the disease and its progression, its symptoms, and available treatments. Webinar registration is available here.
ILD Day is a collaboration between the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Arthritis Foundation, Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, The Myositis Association, PF Warriors, Scleroderma Foundation, Scleroderma Research Foundation, Sjögren's Foundation, and Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis.
To register for the ILD Day webinar or for more information about ILD, visit www.ILDDay.org.
About ILD Day
ILD Day was created to drive awareness of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in 2021 and is recognized annually on the second Wednesday in September. It is presented by a collaboration of nine organizations representing patients affected by interstitial lung disease: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Arthritis Foundation, Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, The Myositis Association, PF Warriors, Scleroderma Foundation, Scleroderma Research Foundation, Sjögren's Foundation, and Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis. For more information, visit www.ILDDay.org.
About the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
The mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, the PFF is committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and health care providers. The PFF has a three-star rating from Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. The Foundation has met all of the requirements of the National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification Program® and has earned the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, visit pulmonaryfibrosis.org or call 844.TalkPFF (844.825.5733).
Contact: Anna Figy
L.C. Williams & Associates
312-565-4634
afigy@lcwa.com
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee, a leading wellness company, announces today it has launched the Essential MultiV Drink, a convenient and naturally delicious Peach Mango vitamin powder. This supplement drink mix contains core nutrients to help you feel your best each day and fill any nutritional gaps in your diet.
"With more than 40% of the general population reporting having difficulties swallowing pills or tablets1 our new MultiV drink is an ideal format for this growing segment and those looking for convenient, on-the-go vitamin solutions," said Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO, Shaklee Corporation. "At Shaklee, we have helped millions of people over the last 65 years get the foundational nutrition they need through our collection of multivitamins and this new format allows us to support a wider set of the population."
With essential vitamins and minerals foundational to overall health and well-being, the Essential MultiV drink is a great multivitamin solution for anyone. Specifically designed for people who struggle with swallowing tablets, it is also a solution for those who prefer alternative delivery forms, and ones looking for convenient, on-the-go vitamin solutions. It's also easy to take with a stomach-soothing effervescent fizz.
The new Essential MultiV Drink delivers:
- 17 essential vitamins and minerals
- 100% or more of the daily value of all essential vitamins (A, C & E)
- Vitamin D
- All 8 B vitamins
- 4 major and trace minerals
Shaklee has been on the forefront of innovation in the health & wellness industry since its inception when Dr. Shaklee invented "Shaklee's Vitalized Minerals" – the first multivitamin in the United States in 1915. The new MultiV Drink rounds out the brand's additional vitamin offerings in tablets, chews and gummies. To learn more about Shaklee and its MultiV Drink, visit: https://us.shaklee.com/.
Shaklee is a leading wellness company founded by Dr. Shaklee, who invented the first multivitamin in the U.S. more than 100 years ago. As a pioneer in sustainability, Shaklee was the first company in the world to fully offset its carbon emissions and have a net zero impact on our planet. Shaklee products are backed by over 110 published clinical studies proving safety and efficacy and are marketed through more than 2 million micro-influencers in North America and Asia. With a complete wellness portfolio, Shaklee is committed to providing consumers with the products and support they need to live their healthiest lives. For more information, visit us.shaklee.com, follow @shakleehq on Instagram, or like us on Facebook.
Roger Barnett is the Chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation, the first company in the world to become certified carbon neutral. A graduate of Yale College, Yale Law School, and Harvard Business School, Roger has spent the majority of his career as an impact investor. In 2004, he acquired control of Shaklee, the pioneer of nutritional supplements, and has since transformed this once analog business into a digital powerhouse with a network of 2 million ambassadors across the globe. He has been selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum and is a member of the Harvard and Yale Schools of Public Health Leadership Councils, the University Council of Yale University, and the Yale University President's Council on International Activities.
1DeRoche, C., Macclaren, G., & Sonies, B. (2000). Pill swallowing in America: A national survey of adults. In Poster, Dysphagia Research Society Annual Meeting, Savannah GA
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP, a class action law firm dedicated to representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating a potential breach of fiduciary duty claim involving the board of directors of Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVST).
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Powerful hair dryer meets versatile multi-styling tool to style while you dry – with no heat damage and for all hair types
NEEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Because every hair type deserves to be cared for and celebrated, Shark Beauty™, a part of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (HKEX: 1691.HK) is expanding its presence in the hair care category with today's announcement of the Shark FlexStyle™ Air Styling & Drying System – a powerful, fast, versatile hair drying and multi-styling tool. An estimated 65 percent of the U.S. population has curly, coily or wavy hair, but the hair stylers currently available don't offer what this majority needs. Tested rigorously with diverse stylists, consumers and influencers, the Shark FlexStyle™ was created by and for all hair types and skillsets.
This announcement comes as Shark Beauty™ embarks on a mission to champion and celebrate hair diversity through the company's first global brand campaign, For All Hairkind™. The campaign will spotlight all hair types and the unique stories they tell, with the goal of helping consumers embrace their hair – regardless of length, color, thickness or texture – and explore its possibilities without compromising on hair health.
"Our hair stories are as personal and distinctive as our hair itself," says Bill Davaris, Chief Marketing Officer at SharkNinja. "For All Hairkind™ celebrates all hair types and is a true testament to the power of Shark's innovative technology in promoting inclusion."
The 30-second For All Hairkind™ spot will go live in early Q4, accompanied by digital and social cuts showcasing how the product delivers an incredible array of styles for any occasion, with no heat damage. Shark Beauty™ is investing in diverse partners at NBCu, including Telemundo, to promote stronger representation of all hair types in the media.
Shark Beauty™ Stands For All Hairkind™
Shark Beauty™ is introducing its Shark Beauty™ Collective with diverse celebrity stylists who have significant influence in the hair space: Glen Coco, Ursula Stephen and Dafne Evangelista. The stylists will represent all hair types – the diverse, the eclectic and the yet-to-be celebrated – and help consumers celebrate their hair through brand activations and social media content.
"I'm so excited to partner with Shark Beauty™ to help people of all skillsets and hair types look and feel their best," says celebrity hairstylist Glen Coco. "Shark FlexStyle™ is truly a game-changer for all textures, types and lengths of hair. Each of my clients is unique – and as a stylist, it's essential the tools I use reflect that."
Shark Beauty™ will bring the Shark Beauty™ Collective across the country and celebrate hair diversity at key consumer events and music's biggest cultural moments in markets that are passionate about beauty – from Los Angeles and Miami, to New York City and Las Vegas.
The stylists within the Shark Beauty™ Collective will weigh in on future product development to ensure Shark Beauty continues to deliver products that work for all hair types.
Embrace Your Hair with Shark FlexStyle™
With the Shark FlexStyle™, beauty lovers can easily rotate back and forth from a powerful hair dryer to a multi-styling tool with just a twist. Thanks to the product's blend of power and performance, consumers can dry wet hair and curl, volumize or smooth hair simultaneously for a quicker daily routine without any heat damage, whether they're prepping for date night or going out with friends.
Shark FlexStyle™ is compact and lightweight at just over 1.5 lbs. Product attachments across different configurations include 1.25" Auto-Wrap Curlers, a Styling Concentrator, an Oval Brush, a Paddle Brush and a Curl-Defining Diffuser. A wide tooth comb attachment for curly and coily hair types will be available later this year.
Shark FlexStyle™ is available for pre-sale starting today, August 24th, and will be available on SharkBeauty.com on September 6th for $269.99. Exclusively on SharkBeauty.com, consumers can choose any three stylers and build their own Shark FlexStyle™ Air Styling & Drying System for $249.99. The product will also be available at retailers including Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Kohl's and Macy's, starting mid-September.
In the coming months, the Shark FlexStyle™ will become available for purchase in Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union.
About JS Global
JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) is a world leading producer of small household appliances. As of Dec 31st, 2020, JS Global ranked number 3 among the small household appliance focused companies. It primarily operates three major brands: Shark, Ninja and Joyoung. The Company's success is centered around its deep understanding of consumer needs, and is built on its strong product innovation and design capability powered by a global research and development platform, marketing strengths driving high brand engagement, and an omni-channel distribution coverage with high penetration.
About Shark Beauty™
Shark Beauty™ is an innovation leader in the personal care industry, creating powerful products with all hair types in mind, and never compromising on hair health. Shark Beauty™ is For All Hairkind™—we celebrate the diverse, the eclectic, and the yet-to-be celebrated hair, because all hair types are beautiful. Developed with consumer needs in mind, and designed for salon quality results, Shark Beauty™ products include the Shark HyperAIR™ and Shark FlexStyle™ Air Styling & Drying System, available at SharkBeauty.com.
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– Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and German Chancellor Scholz on Hand as World Energy Launches Canada's Largest and One of the World's First to Market Green Hydrogen Projects –
STEPHENVILLE, NL and BOSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canada and Germany last night, entered into an agreement to stimulate the development of green hydrogen production in Canada for supply to Germany at what is scheduled to be Canada's first large-scale green hydrogen facility.
World Energy GH2 officially launched its project to invest $12 billion in Newfoundland and Labrador to produce green hydrogen to power world markets. The accord, together with the launch of this project, signals the birth of an emerging and vibrant clean hydrogen industry in Canada.
World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, will supply 250,000 metric tons of green hydrogen per year to global markets at the completion of its renewable hydrogen project. The joint declaration of intent was signed by Germany and Canada on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, during a hydrogen event hosted at World Energy GH2's project site in Stephenville, Newfoundland, and Labrador.
The project is first of its kind, bringing together global leaders who are committed to reducing carbon emissions and providing the scale necessary to expand the reach of decarbonization efforts throughout the world. The declaration of intent targets Canadian hydrogen exports coming online by 2025. This positions the World Energy GH2 project, which targets production for 2024, to be a key contributor to the accord's success.
"The Canada-Germany agreement on hydrogen is born out of a geopolitical and environmental imperative to accelerate the development and trade of clean energy among close committed democratic allies. Canada is blessed with some of the best resources in the world and is home to a quarter of the world's fresh water. It is 25 times larger than Germany with a population half its size. We are natural partners." said Gene Gebolys, World Energy CEO. "The time to act is now, the place to act is here."
"Canada has enormous potential as a reliable supplier of energy in a net-zero world. Our government is committed to working with our allies to ensure Canadian resources ensure clean energy security at home and around the world" said the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources Canada.
"Atlantic Canada is positioned to be a global leader in the production of green hydrogen but there is no time to waste. World Energy GH2 is thrilled to deliver tangible support to our friends in Europe who urgently need reliable sources of clean energy," said John Risley, director, World Energy GH2.
"As important as this project is to Canada, Germany, and the world at large, it's critical that this initiative is of great value and pride to the communities in which it is based," said Brendan Paddick, lead director, World Energy GH2. "As a native Newfoundlander, I am 100 percent committed to making sure it is."
Harnessing Atlantic Canada's vast wind energy to split water (H2O) into hydrogen and oxygen through a process called electrolysis, World Energy GH2 will use renewable power to produce green hydrogen which can be used as an immediate solution to decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors. The green hydrogen will be delivered in the form of green ammonia which will allow the global delivery of clean, renewable power at scale.
About World Energy
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 over two decades. www.worldenergy.net.
About World Energy GH2
World Energy GH2 is a subsidiary of World Energy which delivers solutions to those leading the push toward net-zero carbon transport. World Energy GH2's Project Nujio'qonik is a consortium of Canadian partners investigating the feasibility of the construction and operation of cost-effective green hydrogen/ammonia from wind power in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Project Nujio'qonik will be Canada's first commercial green hydrogen/ammonia producer created from 3+ Gigawatts of wind energy in one of the world's best wind resource regions. https://worldenergygh2.com/
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OSO's 340+ clinics are on a mission to give all children the opportunity to experience the joy of reading
GEORGETOWN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to uplifting the communities it serves and making a positive impact on children's futures, Smile Doctors, the largest and fastest-growing ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S., has launched an organization-wide Scholastic Literacy Partnership program. The program will provide free books to children in the communities the brand's 340+ affiliated practices serve.
Through this partnership, the Smile Doctors network of affiliated practices aims to enhance reading development in their communities by helping build home libraries to foster a culture of literacy, provide access to age-appropriate books and empower families to build their children's reading skills with practice every night at home. Any child who is enrolled in Smile Doctors' Rising Star program can stop into a participating clinic to pick out a free book.
The brand's Rising Star program is focused on providing complimentary, high-quality, early orthodontic care for children ages 7 to 10. Bringing a child in for a consultation at a young age, may ease the correction of some orthodontic treatment in the future and prepares them to reach their full smile potential. Any child between 7 and 10 years old can be enrolled in the Rising Star program to receive an exam at no cost.
"The Scholastic Literacy Partnership is a perfect alignment with our Rising Star program. We are proud to be a resource to inspire early and continued reading and orthodontic care, as both are important investments in the future of our children," said Jenn McClain DeJong, CMO of Smile Doctors.
In addition to the books available at the clinics, Smile Doctors affiliated practices are partnering with local schools to provide free books for classrooms and educational "Tooth Talk" visits by local team members. The brand is also partnering with local libraries and after-school programs to provide even more children with access to books in the community.
"Creating confident smiles in our community is what we do, so when we had the opportunity to partner with Scholastic to provide books to area families, it was a no-brainer. Seeing the smiles on our patients' faces, when they come to the clinic and pick up a book, aligns with the "why" behind what we do," shared Ryan Hurley, D.D.S., M.S. from Hurley & Volk Orthodontics in the Chicagoland area.
On Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6pm CT, Smile Doctors will kick off its virtual read-aloud events with How to Catch the Tooth Fairy by Adam Wallace being read by Dr. Joyce Jamerson, a Scholastic Education strategist. The event will be streamed live on Smile Doctors' Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for families to tune in together at home. Click HERE to RSVP. The second event will be hosted on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6pm CT with My Toothbrush is Missing by Jan Thomas read by Scholastic Education's Vice President of Academic Planning and Solution Development, Mr. Jimmy Brehm.
"We are proud to partner with Smile Doctors and share the joy of reading that so many generations of people have enjoyed with Scholastic," shared Allison Bobbitt, Account Executive, Scholastic.
The Smile Doctors network of affiliated practices continues to explore opportunities to partner with local organizations and schools. To connect with the local practice nearest you to learn more about the Scholastic Literacy Partnership or to donate books, visit smiledoctors.com.
About Smile Doctors, LLC
Smile Doctors, LLC, is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. The organization has the fastest-growing network of leading orthodontists. With more than 340 convenient locations in 25 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow their orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers. Smile Doctors orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, and American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence. Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in their patients, each other, and the communities they serve. For more information, please visit: www.smiledoctors.com.
About Scholastic
Scholastic is the largest and most trusted children's book publisher in the world. Founded in 1920, Scholastic has been working with educators, parents, and community partners in support of literacy for over 100 years. Scholastic is home to an unparalleled roster of acclaimed authors and literacy experts. In addition to working to ensure children have access to high quality, authentic literature, Scholastic is committed to developing research-based print and digital instructional programs to support literacy development from birth to high school.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients and advance research that brings us closer to the cures. The Walk will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at Freedom Plaza.
"We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year's Walk. Funds raised from the MORE THAN PINK Walk will further our ability to meet the needs of people in treatment through trained patient navigators and financial assistance, as well as fund research aimed at improving outcomes for all," said Adrienne Johnson, State Executive Director, DMV, at Susan G. Komen.
Komen is pleased to welcome returning sponsors this year: Embassy of the United Arab Emirates,
Brown's Automotive Group, WTOP News Radio, WASH-FM and Meadows Farms. Additionally, Sam Ford, veteran reporter for WJLA-ABC7, and Toby Knapp, morning host at WASH-FM, will serve as Emcees of the event.
Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the Walk:
- Water, bananas and granola bars from Giant Food Stores
- Hope Village, a place for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer to gather
- Free henna tattoos provided by the Embassy of United Arab Emirates
- On-site food truck serving breakfast for purchase
- Recognition of Survivor and Co-Survivor of the Year during Opening Ceremony
Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
DMV Tri-State
Washington, DC
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022
7 AM EVENT OPENS
8:30 AM OPENING CEREMONY
9 AM WALK
Register Online
https://www.komen.org/DCwalk
Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
CONTACT: Amanda DeBard
Susan G. Komen (972) 701-2131
adebard@komen.org
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Seasoned Strategic Marketer Was EVP for Edelman's Unilever Foods and ekaterra's Tea Business
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tenth Avenue Holdings, LLC (TAH) has announced the hiring of Kimberly Francis to the newly created position of Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Francis will bring strategic brand-building expertise to support TAH and its subsidiary businesses. She has also been named to the board of directors of PackIt. She joins TAH from Edelman. TAH is a privately held, diversified holding company that operates and invests in privately and publicly held businesses.
"As we continue to grow our collaborative business relationships to impact the world positively, our leadership team recognized it was time to bring on board a like-minded passionate marketer to build our brands strategically," said Joel Citron, co-CEO, Tenth Avenue Holdings. "Kimberly has nearly two decades of marketing experience working with emerging and legacy brands. Her experience sits at the intersection of driving business growth, consumer value, and resonance in culture."
While at Edelman, Francis was executive vice president, client lead and operations director overseeing Unilever Foods and its refreshments portfolio, including the spin-off of the tea business. During her four-year tenure, she led large integrated teams in disciplines that included creative, planning, analytics, digital, and earned media. The teams she led at Edelman garnered many awards, including a Gold Effie, a Cannes Lions, a Clio Award, and a D&AD Gold Pencil: Cultural Driver for Good Humor's "A New Jingle for a New Era."
"I believe in TAH's mission to create long-term value while maintaining a friendly and inclusive culture that fosters caring, curiosity, intellectual integrity, and fun," said Francis. "I'm thrilled to bring my marketing and business leadership experience to the team, and partner with the exceptional talent at our subsidiary companies."
Before Edelman, Francis held positions at VaynerMedia, General Mills, Target, Omnicom, and Right Management. Her volunteer work includes Tech for Campaigns, Art Connects New York, Taproot Foundation, Good Works, and the New York City Wine & Food Festival. Francis holds an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Human & Organization Development from Vanderbilt University.
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About Tenth Avenue Holdings: Tenth Avenue Holdings, LLC, is a privately held, diversified holding company that operates and invests in privately and publicly held businesses. It was founded in 2008 with the intent to combine the founders' close friendships with a shared desire to build an entity with enduring value. The company's passion is for long-term value creation that is rooted in relationships with founders and operators. TAH's current portfolio of private holdings includes Big Barker, Bronx Brewery, Brook & York, Caulipower, E-Garderobe, EQL by Kerrits, Eve's Addiction, FaceVase, From You Flowers, H.Bloom, Horsemen's Pride, Jolly Pets, Kerrits, Kitty Kasas, Lula's Garden, Oughton, PackIt, sendflowers.com, The Gift Basket Store. For more information about Tenth Avenue Holdings, visit www.tenave.com.
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Coalition seeks fairness for Texas business owners in property damage claims
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Business and industry groups in the state are asking the Supreme Court of Texas to reverse a series of legal opinions that for generations have allowed insurance companies to exempt coverage for property damage claims while leaving policyholders the burden to prove that those claims should be covered.
Texas is the only state in the nation that places policyholders in such a disadvantaged position.
Veteran insurance and construction litigation attorney Marc Gravely filed a friend of the court brief on Tuesday on behalf of the Texas Hospital Association, the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association, the Texas League of Community Charter Schools, the Texas Community Association Advocates, the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, the Texas Independent Automobile Association, and the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals.
The amicus brief urges the Supreme Court to reverse earlier opinions and follow Section 554.002 of the Texas Insurance Code statute that was specifically created in 1991 to clarify the issue, and which places the burden squarely on insurance companies. For more than 30 years, courts have applied faulty logic and effectively ignored the plain language in the statute, according to the amicus brief.
"Every other state follows the well-worn rule – reiterated over and over in all the major academic treatises on insurance law for decades – that the insurer bears the burden of proving when a loss falls within the exclusionary language of a policy," the Gravely brief states.
The matter before the court is Harold Franklin Overstreet v. Allstate Vehicle and Property. In that case, a homeowner filed a claim for roof damage following a hailstorm. Allstate claimed that most of the damage was from other causes, like wear and tear and previous storm damage. A lower court dismissed the lawsuit because Mr. Overstreet was not able to prove what portion of the damages was caused by the storm.
"The fact that we're in the middle of hurricane season puts this injustice in sharp relief," said Mr. Gravely. "This issue is of paramount importance to a range of Texas businesses and commercial property owners who pay their property insurance premiums with the assumption that insurance companies will act in good faith to honor those agreements."
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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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SPRC, TUFN, FTCH, ET, and NERV.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SPCB, JWN, AVYA, UEC, and HSDT.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for OXY, AMD, MOS, ZM, and KR.
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The accomplishment underscores Tinuiti's expertise and legacy with Amazon Ads
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinuiti, one of the largest independent performance marketing firms across Streaming TV and digital advertising, today announced it has achieved Amazon Ads advanced partner status— another hallmark of the longstanding and beneficial relationship between Tinuiti and Amazon Ads.
The newly launched global recognition program recognizes partners based on the growth they deliver for their advertising clients and their level of engagement and expertise with Amazon Ads products like Amazon DSP and sponsored ads. Specifically, Tinuiti has earned the advanced partner status by demonstrating expertise in both brand building and customer engagement on Amazon.
Obele Brown-West, Chief Solution Officer at Tinuiti, said: "From becoming an initial member of Amazon Ads original partner directory in 2018, to beta testing the newest iteration of the Partner Network, Tinuiti has been a long-term and active participant in the thoughtful and collaborative process behind the program's development. We're incredibly thankful for our ongoing relationship with Amazon Ads and for the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge innovation and the type of forward-thinking that truly affects change and moves the needle for our client brands."
With a leadership team made up of former Amazonians with deep-rooted experience, Tinuiti provides the end-to-end Amazon strategy capabilities designed to meet all of a brand's needs on Amazon. Specialized in both solving day-to-day problems, steering long-term strategy, Tinuiti strives to achieve the most out of the relationship for its client partners.
Tinuiti is one of the first agencies to utilize proprietary advertising tech around Amazon Ads infrastructure– leveraging MobiusX, the firm's proprietary technology. Designed to help drive online retail sales, MobiusX is one of the longest-standing and most sophisticated AI-powered AdTech developed for the Amazon seller and vendor Uis and ads consoles on the market today. Built in 2014, Tinuiti has continually grown and evolved this custom dashboard to help sell more product, sell it faster, and across all the retail industry's top networks. In 2021, Tinuiti further enhanced its Amazon capabilities and acquired an agency specialized in Amazon, Ortega Group, to create one of the industry's most robust full-service programs for Amazon and marketplaces.
Today's Amazon Ads advanced partner status follows a momentous Q1 and Q2 for Tinuiti, including a series of strategic partnership deals that includes being named Microsoft's Global Agency of the Year and Partner of the Year— a first for any independent agency. In April, Tinuiti announced an agreement with Snap Inc. and in February announced a partnership agreement with Reddit to become the platform's first independent agency partner. Tinuiti's growing roster of partnerships includes the Amazon Ads Partner Network, as well as Google Premier Partner (top 3% of all agencies) and International Growth Partner; Meta Premium Marketing Partner, Kochava Authorized Agency Partner. Tinuiti is also the first independent agency in the US to receive official TikTok Marketing accreditation.
Since 2017 Tinuiti has experienced rapid expansion, grown seven-fold, and welcomed nearly 700 new employees in the last 12 months alone. With an employee headcount now surpassing 1,100, the agency has experienced an unprecedented 59% year-over-year increase and climbing, with an additional 10.2% in 2022. Tinuiti is continuing to hire for multiple roles across divisions to keep pace with growth. For a closer look at Tinuiti's culture, please visit https://tinuiti.com/culture/.
Tinuiti is the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV and the Triopoly of Google, Meta, Amazon, with more than $3 billion in digital media under management and over 1,200 employees. With industry-leading expertise in search, social, Amazon and marketplaces, addressable TV and mobile apps, CRM and email marketing, and more, Tinuiti understands that success requires both strategy and channel expertise. Each solution is delivered through Tinuiti's performance planning framework, GAMMA, and is enabled by a proprietary suite of marketing intelligence and media activation technology – Mobius. For more information visit http://www.tinuiti.com.
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Top Stack Makes Inaugural Appearance on the Inc. 5000 List, Ranking No. 568 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 1,113%
WAYNE, Pa., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Stack, a national provider of staffing services for information technology, accounting and finance, human resources, and sales and marketing positions, ranks in 568th place on the Inc. 5000 annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies with 1,113% revenue growth since 2017. The Inc. 5000 list celebrates the successes of America's independent businesses, highlighting innovation and originality, and observing the risks and rewards the honorees have experienced.
"This award has exceptional meaning for our company. Not only is this our first opportunity to rank on the list itself, but we also ranked high despite the challenges we experienced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The labor shortages certainly impacted our business, but our team remained steadfast and was able to continue to provide quality service to our clients," says Michael Masiello, Founder & CEO.
Top Stack has differentiated itself in the staffing marketplace as a service-focused and transparent boutique recruiting firm. Company leadership takes pride in building strategic partnerships—not just a list of customers—to support an organization's enterprise initiatives and long-term goals. Top Stack offers customized recruiting services that fit the client's unique needs while also providing consultative feedback on industry trends and job market insights. Top Stack's client approach has not only resulted in over 1,000 successful permanent and contract placements since 2017, but this focus on authenticity has also been the key to the company's overall success within its first few years of business.
"We genuinely care about our clients' businesses and strive to be a true partner," says Masiello. "Our team has been intimately involved in specific client initiatives such as rebrands, organization restructures, and department expansions. We've been able to successfully support these projects by providing top talent while accommodating talent acquisition initiatives, such as diversity programs and return-to-office plans. We developed personalized recruiting strategies that take into consideration internal equity challenges, talent shortages, and other economic and industry trends. Serving our clients in these concentrated and demanding situations has rewarded Top Stack with recurring business and priority status. Supporting our clients on their path to success has directly contributed to our own company's success, and we are incredibly grateful for these partnerships."
Top Stack also recently ranked as #18 on the 2022 Inc. Regionals list for the Northeast Region, as well as #5 on the 2021 Philadelphia100® list.
Top Stack was launched to solve a problem in the human capital industry: technology replaced humanity. The Top Stack team makes it their top priority to be people-focused, cultivating strong professional relationships but with a human touch and open communication. This unique approach within the staffing industry has quickly made Top Stack one of the region's most respected and fastest-growing companies. Opening its doors in 2017, Top Stack quickly grew from a small yet robust crew to the strategic and structured team it has today. Each person on the team brings unique insight and expert experience, allowing Top Stack to scale with ease and precision.
Diversified Staffing Group, LLC d.b.a Top Stack Group, is a fast-growing recruiting and professional services firm, partnering with top employers and top talent across the nation, filling permanent, contract, and contract-to-hire positions. Top Stack excels at information technology, accounting and finance, human resources, and sales and marketing positions. Top Stack has made it their priority to be people-focused, with consistent, transparent, timely communication. This personal approach is how they select top candidates, simplify decisions, and save everyone's time. Connect with Top Stack at www.topstackgroup.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
CONTACT: Karen Lopez, Operations Manager, 610-255-2081 – klopez@topstackgroup.com
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced that Scott Stanzel will join the company as executive vice president and chief communications officer, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Stanzel will report to Chief Legal Officer and Head of Public Affairs Ellen Fitzsimmons and will lead the bank's corporate communications function, overseeing internal and external communications from the bank's Charlotte, North Carolina, headquarters.
"Scott is a forward-thinking, compelling leader with an extensive banking, technology and public sector background. His experience and insights will immediately help Truist even more constructively and impactfully engage our numerous stakeholders," said Fitzsimmons. "Transparent, accountable, actionable and timely communication is critical to advancing Truist's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities, and we look forward to the expertise and contributions Scott will bring to our team. Additionally, we are deeply grateful to Brian Davis for his service as head of communications and pleased he will be taking on a new role at Truist, which will be announced soon."
Stanzel brings decades of corporate communications, public sector and leadership experience. He most recently served as managing vice president for corporate communications at Capital One Financial Corporation. Before joining Capital One, he served in communications roles at Amazon and Microsoft. Previously, Stanzel served as deputy White House press secretary during the George W. Bush administration.
"Truist is purpose-built for the banking needs of consumers and businesses and is extremely well positioned in the marketplace as a top 10 U.S. bank. I am honored to join Truist and lead a growing communications team that provides confidence to our clients and inspiration to our teammates at a time of transformational change in the industry and economy," said Stanzel.
About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $545 billion as of June 30, 2022. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
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Camera drone from DJI granted certification / Advantages of flying with certified Class C1 drones / First certification from TÜV Rheinland for an unmanned aircraft system.
LITTLETON, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland has granted the world's first certification for a drone in accordance with the new EU regulation for civil unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Experts from the international testing service provider comprehensively tested the Mavic 3 system from manufacturer DJI for compliance with the drone class C1 requirements of the new regulation (EU) 2019/945. The scope of the so-called EU type examination in the laboratories of TÜV Rheinland included features such as mechanical strength, safe controllability in a wide range of flight and operating conditions, and compliance with the sound power level and thus the volume on the device of a maximum of 83 decibels. To be certified, Class C1 systems must also have, among other things, a remote identification system and a reliable data link as well as a data interface for a geo-awareness system to comply with airspace limitations.
"TÜV Rheinland is an official Notified Body allowed to certify unmanned aircraft systems for classification according to the requirements of the new regulation which makes things easier for manufacturers and pilots," says Stephan Scheuer, Head of the Technical Competence Center of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at TÜV Rheinland. "For TÜV Rheinland, this certification is also special because it is the first time in our 150-year history that we have certified an aircraft for its flight safety characteristics."
The C1 designation associated with the certification means DJI's Mavic 3 series UAS can now fly in the open A1 category. Previously, drones of this design could only be operated there with an official permit to fly for most flight maneuvers. Sub category A1, as defined in the EU regulation for drone operation, covers environments in which the aircraft never overflies assemblies of people. Another advantage is that pilots of certified C1 drones do not need to hold a certificate of remote pilot competency to fly in sub category A1, nor do they have to maintain a minimum horizontal distance of 50 meters from people, as actually is required without a C1 classification. The certification also applies to previously purchased Mavic 3 series UAS if users have updated the firmware required for C1 certification and request appropriate marking from the manufacturer, which is confirmed upon completion.
The EU regulation divides UAS into classes C0 to C6. Class C1 devices have to weigh below 900 grams and are popular for professional use – for example, photography and filming. TÜV Rheinland is accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAKKs) for all seven classes of drones and is thus qualified to carry out the technical tests, as well as being designated by the German Federal Office of Civil Aeronautics to assess and issue the EU type examinations.
For further information on the certification see also DJI's press release www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dii-granted-worlds-first-c1-certificate-for-mavic-3-series and www.tuv.com/world/en/uas-testing.
TÜV Rheinland stands for safety and quality in virtually all areas of business and life. Founded 150 years ago, the company is one of the world's leading testing, inspections and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees and annual revenues in excess of 2 billion euros. Highly qualified experts at TÜV Rheinland test technical systems and products around the world, support innovations in technology and business, train people in numerous professions and certify management systems according to international standards. In doing so, the independent experts generate trust in products as well as processes across global value-adding chains and the flow of commodities. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption.
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ChenMed data, combined with UM/Jackson data
MIAMI, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiple generations of the Chen family have graduated from the University of Miami and the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. And like the Miller School, the Chens have had a longstanding passion for reducing health disparities and improving the lives of residents in the most medically underserved communities.
The Chen Family Foundation is looking to expand that shared mission even further by donating $3 million to advance research through the Chen Family Endowed Chair to Advance Primary Care and Health Equity Research.
"The foresight, leadership, and dedication of Dr. Chris Chen and his family will propel the University forward in our pursuit of health equity," said University of Miami President Julio Frenk. "We are incredibly appreciative of their generosity and partnership."
The Chen Family Endowed Chair to Advance Primary Care and Health Equity Research will enable the Miller School's Department of Medicine to recruit a leader with extensive experience in primary and population health care that will allow UM to become the leader in primary care and medicine among academic institutions. Once aboard, that expert will be tasked with researching and improving the way primary care, and health equity, is delivered throughout South Florida.
"We are lucky to have Dr. Chris Chen's expertise as a partner and are excited about the establishment of this new chair, which will enhance the way we look at primary care and how we can make it accessible to all members of our community developing new models of compassionate delivery," said Roy E. Weiss, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Medicine, the Rabbi Morris I. Esformes Endowed Chair in Medicine and Endocrinology, the Kathleen and Stanley Glaser Distinguished Chair, and chief medical officer for ambulatory services for UHealth. "We are proud to be partnering on such an important health initiative that will ultimately benefit residents throughout our community and beyond."
In a way, the Miller School is like an extension of the Chen family. In addition to his father, Jen-ling Chen, Ph.D., M.D. '81, and younger brother, Gordon Chen M.D. '05, Chris Chen, M.D. '00, has other relatives who are Miller School alumni: Uncle Peter Chang M.D. '79; Uncle Kenneth Lo M.D. '82; sister-in-law (Gordon's wife) Jessica Lane Chen, M.D. '06. Dr. Chris Chen's roommate and Dr. Gordon Chen's brother-in-law, Jason Lane, M.D. '01.
The Chen family's mission to reduce health disparities is based on their Christian faith to serve and help others. That mission was intensified in 2003 after their struggle with the health care system. Chen's father, Jen-ling, was diagnosed with cancer and given only two months to live. He and his family say they experienced what it was like to be on the receiving end of fragmented and unsympathetic health care where the multiple specialists involved in his care did not collaborate, appointments had to be booked weeks in advance, and compassion seemed lacking.
Miraculously, Chen's father recovered and soon delved into a new mission; developing a method of delivering medical services that provided a superior level of care and positively impacted patients' lives, particularly in underserved communities.
"When we began building out ChenMed, we were very much aware of what the delivery system felt like from the other side of the glass," said Chris Chen, the CEO of ChenMed. "That drives many of our decisions: What would we want if we were in the patient's shoes? Our goal was to deliver superior patient outcomes and a positive patient experience to a typically underserved population during the most vulnerable time of their lives."
The result is ChenMed, a concierge-style health care practice that strives to be America's leading primary care provider, transforming the care of the neediest populations. It operates more than 100 primary care medical practices in 15 states, and with its emphasis on preventive care, the organization's hospital admission rate is 30 to 50 percent lower than the national average.
"This is why we are investing in the University of Miami," Dr. Chen said. "The unique UHealth, Miller School, and Jackson partnership that cares for one of the most racially and socioeconomically diverse populations in the U.S. is the perfect place to build the beachhead for this movement in academia."
The Chen endowment aligns with the Miller School's commitment to health equity and medical education. As home to one of the most diverse populations in the nation, the medical school is committed to treating patients respectfully across distinct cultures and ethnicities and furthering its mission to improve health equity.
Innovative community-based programs, many run by medical student-volunteers, provide thousands of South Florida residents with access to comprehensive care and services. And the Miller School's innovative NextGenMD curriculum trains today's physicians to go beyond traditional medical care and become specialists in preventive care, precision medicine, and personalized health care that focuses on understanding of the social determinants of health.
"We have prioritized creating an optimal learning environment for students of all backgrounds because we believe diversity in the classroom produces doctors who are better equipped to serve the patients who need them," said Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the Miller School. "Health equity is one of the pillars of education that we teach at the Miller School and establishing this chair will help further that goal."
Dr. Chen credits that community focus with preparing him for his career. As a medical student, he and his classmates gained valuable training serving a much more heterogeneous demographic than they would encounter at other schools.
"Doctors who come out of programs with a strong urban presence, such as UM, do a great job of making people better," Dr. Chen said. "They have discovered that 85 percent of health care is about what lies outside the clinic — a person's genetic code, where they live, and their lifestyles and behaviors. We saw that daily at UM when dealing with patient challenges that have nothing to do with pills, procedures, specialists, and tests."
The Chen Family Mission Foundation strives for solutions for the marginalized, vulnerable and least-served. This begins with finding common ground, building a bigger table of trust, and encouraging rigorous conversations through robust, measurable social investment and actions. The Foundation represents three generations of Chen family members, who are compelled by their Christian faith to drive change in initiatives related to education, economic development, healthcare, youth development and spiritual enrichment.
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is an innovative institution that empowers students to transform lives and serve our global community. As the No. 1 NIH-funded medical school in Florida, the Miller School is advancing cutting-edge discoveries. From our leading genetics/genomics program, to our contributions in the field of cellular therapeutics, cancer care, immune therapies, and much more, the Miller School is at the forefront of advances in translational medicine and clinical care.
The Miller School is committed to recruiting and retaining seminal faculty, clinicians, and researchers who are leading scientific and social change. With more than 1,700 faculty members, our research programs are designed to support interdisciplinary, team-based scientists and physicians.
Medical education is the heart of our school, and we are shaping future physicians who will be well-equipped to advance groundbreaking research and become transformational leaders. Our dual medical degree program is the largest in the nation, and we continue to increase our class size and offerings to meet the ever-growing demand for health care providers. The most recent graduating Miller School class earned a 96% match rate, higher than the national average.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that members have ratified a new master contract with Goodyear covering about 6,000 workers at facilities in Akron, Ohio; Topeka, Kan.; Danville, Va.; and Fayetteville, N.C.
They join roughly 4,000 unionized workers at Bridgestone locations in Akron; Des Moines, Iowa; Bloomington, Ill.; Russellville, Ark.; LaVergne and Morrison, Tenn., and 1,800 USW represented Michelin-BF Goodrich employees in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Fort Wayne, Ind., who ratified contracts on August 19, 2022.
USW International President Thomas M. Conway said that workers won meaningful economic and contract language improvements in the agreements, which were ratified by an overwhelming majority of members across the three employers.
"The hard work of our negotiating committees and the solidarity of the membership throughout the industry have been rewarded with fair contracts for everyone," Conway said. "We made it a priority to raise wages and retain cost-of-living adjustments without giving in to management's demands that we sacrifice quality, affordable health insurance options."
The newly ratified contracts feature wage increases, maintain cost-of-living adjustments, provide lump-sum payments, improve retirement options, eliminate two-tier wage systems, provide access to much improved health care for some members—that was previously unavailable to them—and preserve access to quality, affordable health insurance plans for all of the membership.
The agreements also allow recently hired and younger employees to accrue vacation and progress through the wage scales more quickly in an effort to help the employers retain more workers.
The contracts with Goodyear and Bridgestone set terms for four years, while the Michelin-BF Goodrich agreement is set to expire after three.
The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in tech, higher education, public sector and service occupations.
More information, contact: Tony Montana – (412) 562-2592 or tmontana@usw.org
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Steelworkers District 10 Director Bernie Hall issued the following statement after the union endorsed Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania governor and Austin Davis for lieutenant governor:
"The USW is proud to endorse Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis to lead Pennsylvania, as we look to expand opportunity and provide long-term economic security, not just for the ultra-wealthy but for everyone in the Commonwealth.
"Shapiro and Davis recognize that in order for working people to have the fair wages, safe working conditions and voice on the job that they deserve, our elected leaders must fight to protect workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively.
"Both Shapiro and Davis have proven track records of standing up for working families, and as governor and lieutenant governor, they will continue to ensure workers and their values remain front and center in Harrisburg."
The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in manufacturing, metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in tech, public sector and service occupations.
Contact: Jess Kamm Broomell, 412-562-2444, jkamm@usw.org
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Valhallan Continues Aggressive Growth, Providing Capabilities to a Broader Audience and Never-Before-Seen Esports Opportunities to Students
HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Growing esports franchise Valhallan announced today its acquisition of the United Federation of Esports Athletes (UFEA) league - solidifying Valhallan as the largest youth esports franchise in the country. The UFEA is a youth esports league designed for high school students that encourages camaraderie among players and further opportunities in the esports industry.
The acquisition of the UFEA and the recent acquisition of the North American Esports League (NAEL) further establishes Valhallan as a leader in youth esports, bringing its exclusive training program and arenas together with high-profile tournament play for all players aged 7-18 years old. Under Valhallan Holdings (VHH), Valhallan's holding company that claims ownership of the NAEL, UFEA, an upcoming European league and any future esports acquisitions; Valhallan now boasts thousands of teams and players.
The UFEA began in early 2021 with just a few schools from Trinity League - an athletic powerhouse. The UFEA started as a modest attempt to meet the needs of a few schools but has grown into a program that focuses on competitive play and collegiate opportunities for players. In less than two years, the UFEA has grown to include dozens of schools and organizations domestically - with teams across more than ten states and every U.S. time zone. The UFEA also collects data and helps to find fits for college recruitment, forging a path toward collegiate esports opportunities.
"The acquisition of the UFEA and our global league expansion plans are exciting opportunities for Valhallan, our franchise owners, our players and their families and the entire esports industry," said Matt Phillips, brand president of Valhallan. "Valhallan continues to build on its established, high-profile platform to compete and grow the best esports training arenas and league available."
The acquisition of the UFEA aims to add value to school esports programs, franchise-owned esports teams, and other programs such as participating LAN centers. All esports programs and teams are invited to join the UFEA and NAEL for the upcoming fall season. After that, the UFEA will be rolled up to the North American Esports League moving forward.
"We at the United Federation of Esports Athletes are thrilled to join Valhallan and the likes of the North American Esports League to help actualize the reality of esports as a career to students," said Christopher Baarstad, UFEA league director. "With Valhallan, we are excited to offer more than just a gaming platform. We can teach our players different aspects of the esports world, including team management and marketing."
The UFEA and NAEL are actively seeking to add teams for the upcoming 2022 Fall Season. The UFEA will cover the games: Valorant, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, League of Legends, Apex Legends and Halo. Registration closes on September 21. Discounts are available for early registration and new teams registering to the UFEA. For more information about registration for the UFEA 2022 Fall Season, please visit ufea.gg/register.
Designed for teams ages 7-15, the NAEL 2022 Fall Season will include the titles: Fortnite, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and the newly-added Apex Legends. The season begins on September 10. For more information about the fall season, please visit playnael.com/NAEL-2022-fall-season. More details on the NAEL are available at playnael.com.
Valhallan, launched by FranchiCzar, a developer of world-class software and services designed to help franchise brands scale their growth, is actively recruiting potential franchise owners. The initial investment for a Valhallan franchise is approximately $52,950 to $201,400 in the U.S. Prospective franchisees in the U.K. can contact Valhallan for pricing information.
More information on Valhallan and how to inquire about franchise opportunities nationwide is available at valhallan.com/franchise and valhallan.com/franchise-UK for the U.K.
More information about the UFEA is available at ufea.gg.
Valhallan brings education, life skills, and inclusive competition to the world of esports while providing a path to esports business ownership to entrepreneurs. Based in Houston, TX, the Valhallan team has years of experience building platforms, curricula, training systems and franchise brands – including several team members with esports industry experience.
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Designed for legal professionals, the world's leading digital platform for international arbitration research has won in the Legal Information Solution category
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that Kluwer Arbitration, the world's leading digital solution for international arbitration research, has been recognized as a gold Stevie Award winner in the 19th Annual International Business Awards under the Legal Information Solution category.
Kluwer Arbitration provides exclusive access to arbitration resources and a streamlined research experience that supports legal professionals in selecting the right arbitrator for a case to building a winning strategy. With 6,100+ data-driven arbitrator profiles and relationships of 14,870+ arbitration professionals and experts, the solution offers practical guidance, data-driven information, a rich collection of awards, and superior deep domain expertise content that together save time, make information easily accessible, and drive efficiency in the arbitration research process.
"Kluwer Arbitration is a user-focused solution that transforms customers' workflow with extensive materials, leading to an overall efficient arbitration process," said David Bartolone, Vice President and General Manager for the International Group within Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "We are proud of this recognition as we strive to continue solving the main challenges in international arbitration."
Developed from data-driven information, Kluwer Arbitration provides a bird's eye view to arbitrators' experience, visualized with pie charts and tables. Users can also access valuable information associated with the arbitrator, including links to publications and awards, to gain a deeper understanding of the arbitrator's views and approach. Additionally, Kluwer Arbitration users can identify connections of arbitrators to uncover potential conflicts of interest. Together, these data-driven tools empower legal professionals to find, compare, or challenge arbitrators while minimizing involved risks and increasing predictability and efficacy of arbitrator appointments for the parties.
The International Business Awards are the world's premier business awards program. More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories across industries. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 300 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.
Details about the International Business Awards and the list of 2022 Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
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The Ideal Tool for Back-to-School
TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - ParagraphAI Inc., a leading developer of advanced AI-powered productivity tools, today announced the release of their natural language processing ("NLP") AI Writing Assistant. ParagraphAI instantly drafts original and accurate paragraphs of text on any topic with proper grammar and tone correction. The productivity tool is now available to download for free in Google's Chrome Web Store and is the first AI Writing Assistant powered by GPT-3 to launch in Apple's App Store.
ParagraphAI can generate essays, articles, emails, messages and more with perfect spelling, grammar, tone and vocabulary. Its release comes just in time for the back-to-school season with an NLP model and integration that generates 99% original plagiarism-free drafts. Still, in order to get the best results from ParagraphAI, they recommend that users incorporate their own edits and perform both plagiarism checks and fact checks once the text has been generated. ParagraphAI currently offers an indefinite "Free Forever" plan that enables users to write 20 paragraphs a day for personal use, with no credit card required. There are also a variety of affordable payment plans–including a student discount–for those wishing for a more robust service.
Shail Silver, the company's Co-founder and Executive Chair, put the tool's efficiency into perspective: "On average, it takes around 50 minutes to handwrite 1,000 words. ParagraphAI can write 1,000 original words in seconds – by collaborating with AI a writer becomes more like an editor, reviewing the AI-generated text and fine-tuning their message." ParagraphAI is poised to change the way we think about writing.
Built on top of GPT-3 technology from OpenAI, an AI research lab co-founded by Elon Musk, ParagraphAI is one of the most powerful AI productivity tools on the market for both students and professionals. ParagraphAI prioritizes the end-user experience, and it has been designed with dyslexic and visually impaired users in mind. ParagraphAI is accessible to users of all comfort levels and is easy to integrate into pre-existing routines.
"Our mission is to ethically and productively make AI accessible to everyone," said Kevin Frans, a graduate student of AI at M.I.T. and Co-Founder/CTO of ParagraphAI.
For more information, contact ParagraphAI's Communications Manager, Lauren Murillo at lauren@paragraphai.com, (917) 768-9144 or visit their website at www.paragraphai.com.
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Real sales growth for US small businesses slowed to just 2.8% year-over-year two years after pandemic-induced recession
DENVER, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xero, the global small business platform, today announced the launch of its Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) program which includes quarterly updates on the small business economy for the United States and Canada, based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of Xero customers. It also launched a special XSBI report: Small business snapshot: United States and Canada which provides insights on business performance and the impact inflation is having on US small businesses.
The report found that, while small business growth seemed to be nearly double the pre-pandemic average, this was largely due to higher prices rather than an increase in the amount of goods and services sold. In short, it was likely due to inflation and small businesses increasing their prices to solve for market conditions.
Inflation is skewing the numbers
The report, produced in partnership with Accenture, tracks the performance of small businesses all the way back through 2017, reveals:
- Sales growth in March 2022 was 11.3% year-over-year (y/y). This is not quite double the pre-pandemic average growth of 6.7% (y/y), but slower than the 12.6% (y/y) rise recorded in February 2022.
- Inflation rose 8.5% (y/y) in March 2022 which means real sales growth, which excludes price effects, was a much slower 2.8% (y/y) (and down from a 4.7% (y/y) rise in February 2022).
"In March 2022, the US was experiencing higher inflation than any other major economy1," said Chris O'Neill, Chief Growth Officer, Xero. "As borrowing costs rise, expenses increase, and customer dollars decline in purchasing power, it is more important than ever that small businesses get in control of their finances. Understanding exactly what is happening to their costs and profit margins at all times will help them better navigate this tricky period."
Payment times a more positive sign of stability
Fortunately, the report's insights did contain some better news for small businesses in terms of payment times and late payment delays for small businesses in the US. Delays in payments generally have an adverse effect on cash flow and liquidity, often causing smaller businesses to seek extensions and increase their borrowing; as such, payment times generally reflect how business cash flow is functioning:
- Small businesses waited an average of 23.5 days for invoices to be paid in March 2022, which was quicker than the 2021 average of 25.0 days.
- Payments were an average of 5.6 days late in March 2022 after averaging 7.0 days in 2021.
"It's encouraging to see timely payments to US small businesses; naturally, this helps support cash flow, which is the lifeblood of any business. This could be, at least in part, due to increased use of electronic invoicing processes and online payments as more small businesses embrace digital solutions," said O'Neill. "However, small business owners should note that as inflation continues to rise over the remainder of the year, they need to stay on top of their accounts and work hand-in-hand with a trusted advisor to ensure they are maintaining cash flow and profitability."
Amit Singh, Managing Director, Accenture, said: "Small businesses are the heartbeat of the US economy – making up more than 99% of all businesses. Understanding and tracking the performance of small businesses, particularly during times of economic uncertainty, is absolutely crucial for effective economic management and public policy. The Xero Small Business Insights program provides timely insights about the health of small businesses. The metrics in this report have proven the resilience of small businesses in times of challenge – lockdowns, social distancing mandates and now unprecedented growth in inflation."
The launch of Xero Small Business Insights for US and Canada was announced at Xerocon New Orleans, one of the world's premier events for cloud accounting leaders. Accounting and bookkeeping partners and the Xero app partner community are gathered over two days to hear the latest from industry leaders and gain expert insight into the newest Xero tools and features to help save time, grow their business and have a greater impact on their clients' success. Xero also produces regular Xero Small Business Insights for Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Visit xero.com/xerosbi for more information.
For access to the full Small business snapshot: United States and Canada report and access quarterly updates, visit xero.com/xerosbi.
Methodology and Background
The Small business snapshot: United States and Canada report is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of small business customers across the US and Canada. That is, it is actual data not a survey. The report, including the insights and analysis contained within it, was prepared by Accenture with the support of Xero, using Xero Small Business Insights data, publicly available data and Accenture estimates for the purpose of informing and developing policies to support small businesses.
Xero, in partnership with Accenture, has been providing small business performance reports, based on the aggregated and anonymized data of its customers, in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom for several years. Now, with this report, it is expanding Xero Small Business Insights to the United States and Canada.
Each quarter, Xero will provide small business performance data for the United States and Canada, covering sales, time to be paid, and late payments. The data and a summary report will be available to download for free each quarter at www.xero.com/xerosbi.
About Xero
Xero is a global small business platform with 3.3 million subscribers which includes a core accounting solution, payroll, workforce management, expenses and projects. Xero also provides access to financial services, and an ecosystem of more than 1,000 connected apps and more than 300 connections to banks and other financial institutions. Through Xero's open platform, small businesses can connect to a range of solutions that help them run their business and manage their finances. For three consecutive years (2020-2022) Xero was included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. In 2021, Xero was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), powered by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Xero has been named as a FIFA Women's Football partner under FIFA's new commercial structure.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 710,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.
1 Major economy refers to G7 economies, CPI data for March can be found at https://data.oecd.org/
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeus Living, a leading property management and hospitality platform, today unveiled its inaugural FlexLiving with Pets Report ahead of National Dog Day on August 26. Based on proprietary data, the report shares the best time of year to be on the move with animals and the top pet-friendly destinations in the U.S.
"Many of our residents bring their pets during extended stays, and that percentage is only growing," said Anni Jones, Director of PR at Zeus Living. "Working from anywhere is a trend that's here to stay, which means people increasingly want to bring their family — including furry companions — when relocating, embarking on a workcation, or experiencing a new city. We wanted to help them plan their next stay with pet needs in mind."
McKinsey's American Opportunity Survey released in late-June stated that 92 million U.S. workers, amounting to 58%, work remotely at least part time, while 35% can work remotely whenever they want. In the same month, a study commissioned by Zeus Living reported 67% of survey respondents plan to live and work from a new destination in 2022.
Takeaways from the report include:
- The best time of year to be on the go with pets is spring, peaking in April.
- A quarter of Zeus residents bring their pets during stays of 30 days or more.
- The top three pet-friendly destinations are on the West Coast, with quick access to bodies of water. Seattle, Wash., Portland, Ore., and San Diego, Calif. claimed the first spots on the list.
About Zeus Living
Zeus Living designs and manages modern homes that can be rented for 30 days or longer across more than 125 destinations in the U.S. Through its leading technology platform and the expertise of dedicated hospitality professionals around the country, Zeus Living strives to help people live well, and on their own terms. Zeus Living drives revenue for owners while taking care of their properties, and delivers unparalleled support to residents, ensuring memorable experiences wherever they choose to stay. To date, Zeus Living has raised over $150 million in capital from leading investors and hosted more than 40,000 residents for 1.7 million nights. For more information, visit zeusliving.com or follow @zeusliving on Twitter.
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Hundreds of tiny jellyfish found living in a park pond
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - Hundreds of tiny jellyfish are living in the pond at a park in Kentucky, officials said.
According to authorities, the peach blossom jellyfish are about the size of a contact lens and can be seen pulsing up and down inside of the pondwater, WAVE reported.
Liz Winlock, project manager with Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, said the jellyfish could have come into the area by dropping in from plant materials or from other animals.
She said the peach blossom jellyfish have been seen in around Louisville, Kentucky, since the late 1970s but hadn’t been seen inside the parks until now.
“It’s your chance to see something unique, and helps people interact with the park,” Winlock said.
While the jellyfish are a non-native species to the area, Winlock said their presence are not being seen on other plants and animals within the area.
The jellyfish can sting, but because of their size, their stinging cells would not be able to penetrate a person’s skin.
Winlock said the jellyfish will likely remain inside the pond until it gets colder, or if native animals like birds or turtles take them away or eat them.
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Man dies after being run over by his tractor, sheriff says
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:09 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Idaho (Gray News) – A man in Idaho died after he was run over by a tractor in what officials are calling a tragic accident.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday evening, a 911 caller reported a tractor-related accident. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found 58-year-old John Winegar in a cultivated field.
Officials said Winegar had been run over by his own tractor and died at the scene.
The sheriff’s office did not provide further details but said the accident remains under investigation.
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YMCA camp bus driver drunk on Fireball, troopers say
EAGEN, Minn. (WCCO) – A charter bus driver is charged with driving drunk while taking 35 boys to a YMCA in Minnesota.
In a statement, the YMCA said all the campers made it to camp safe.
The situation was a first for John Benjamin, president of Northfield Bus Lines.
“In 34 years, I’ve never dealt with anything like this before,” Benjamin said.
According to a criminal complaint, one of the company’s drivers, 49-year-old Patrick Bullard, was going “from shoulder to shoulder” on I-35 and almost went “off the road into the ditch” Sunday.
Troopers say he blew a 0.257 on a breathalyzer.
They said they found bottle of Fireball Whisky, which was a third empty, inside his backpack, and he had a plastic cup with a mixed drink that smelled like Fireball.
A chaperone told troopers they saw Bullard drink from that cup as he drove.
“It’s embarrassing for me as an owner of a company,” Benjamin said.
Employees said the driver left from the Eagan facility that morning and that he interacted with a couple of people before he left, but no one noticed anything unusual.
“I can just thank god that all the children are safe,” Benjamin said.
Benjamin says all employees go through a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and that drivers are subject to random testing, too.
Bullard was fired after his arrest. Benjamin said the driver had been with the company for about a year with no previous problems.
A parent who spoke off-camera said she attended Bullard’s virtual hearing Tuesday morning. She’s relieved but angry and says she hopes he is never in a position to hold lives in his hands again.
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Updated August 24, 2022 at 12:18 PM ET
On Wednesday, President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other qualifying borrowers. Biden also extended the federal student loan payment pause through Dec. 31.
"In keeping with my campaign promise, my Administration is announcing a plan to give working and middle class families breathing room as they prepare to resume federal student loan payments in January 2023," Biden said in a tweet on Wednesday.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a statement, "Today, we're delivering targeted relief that will help ensure borrowers are not placed in a worse position financially because of the pandemic, and restore trust in a system that should be creating opportunity, not a debt trap."
To qualify for the $10,000 forgiveness, individual borrowers must earn less than $125,000 a year, or less than $250,000 a year for couples.To qualify for the $20,000 forgiveness, borrowers must meet those income requirements and must have received a Pell Grant in college. Pell Grants are designed to help low-income students pay for higher education. About a third of undergraduate federal student loan borrowers receive Pell Grants every year.
About 43 million borrowers will benefit, and 20 million will have their debt completely canceled, according to a senior administration official.
The Education Department said it will announce further details on how borrowers can claim this relief in the weeks ahead.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-08-24/biden-is-canceling-up-to-10k-in-student-loans-20k-for-pell-grant-recipients | 2022-08-24T16:28:21Z |
The Uvalde school board is holding a termination hearing for the district’s police chief Wednesday evening, three months after the worst school shooting in Texas history.
Pete Arredondo’s termination hearing was originally scheduled to take place a month ago, but that hearing was canceled at the request of Arredondo’s attorney, who told the district the police chief was entitled to due process.
The families of the 21 victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary have been demanding Arredondo be fired since news first broke in late May that the police chief was in charge of the law enforcement response during the shooting. Officers waited more than an hour to confront the gunman while children in the 4th grade classroom where he was holed up called 911.
Despite growing calls for action, Uvalde Superintendent Hal Harrell waited almost two months to recommend Arredondo’s termination.
At a heated school board forum in July, Brett Cross, the uncle and guardian of Uziyah Garcia, even gave the board a deadline. Uziyah is one of the 19 children killed in the shooting.
“I'll tell you this. If he's not fired by noon tomorrow, then I want your resignation and every single one of you board members because y'all do not give a damn about our children or us,” Cross said. “Stand with us or against us, because we ain't going nowhere.”
During the forum, Harrell and board president Luis Fernandez said they were still reviewing the Texas House committee’s investigative report on the shooting released the day before. Two days later, the board scheduled a termination hearing for Arredondo on Harrell’s recommendation.
The Texas House committee report said there was no clear leadership during the shooting, but that the Uvalde school district’s active shooter plan called for the school district’s police chief to be in charge. Arredondo co-wrote the district’s active shooter plan.
In the first few weeks after the shooting Harrell refused to answer any questions about Arredondo’s employment status. Then, in late June, the superintendent placed Arredondo on administrative leave. At the time, Harrell said he wanted to wait for the investigations to be completed before deciding what to do, but he decided to place Arredondo on leave because it wasn’t clear when those investigations would be completed.
The district placed Arredondo on unpaid administrative leave July 22 when it canceled Arredondo’s original termination hearing.
Wednesday’s hearing will be the second time the Uvalde school board meets this week. On Monday, the board heard grievances filed by members of the public against the superintendent. The board took no action against the superintendent Monday. Instead, they voted to coordinate with the superintendent on an ongoing outside review of the district’s police department and directed Harrell to recommend organizations that could provide a review of district administrative practices. The board also asked Harrell to organize another open forum before the first day of school Sept. 6.
This story will be updated with the results of Wednesday’s hearing.
Copyright 2022 Texas Public Radio. To see more, visit Texas Public Radio. | https://www.keranews.org/education/2022-08-24/uvalde-school-board-reconvenes-for-second-try-at-terminating-police-chief | 2022-08-24T16:44:24Z |
Reproductive rights groups on Tuesday filed a federal class-action lawsuit to head off possible prosecution from Texas officials for helping Texans gain access to legal abortions in other states.
The suit filed in Austin names Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as well as a class composed of the county and district attorneys who could enforce the state’s near-total abortion ban, which goes into effect on Thursday.
The law, known as House Bill 1280, was passed last year. It is “triggered” into taking effect on Thursday by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June on Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturned Roe v. Wade’s constitutional protection for abortion access.
The plaintiffs want a federal judge to issue an injunction barring Paxton and prosecutors from using that law and other statutes to target those reproductive rights groups for activities the groups say conservative state leaders may politically oppose but are still legal.
The groups want the court to confirm that “the Trigger Ban cannot be enforced by any Defendant … in a manner that violates Plaintiffs’ rights to freely travel, freely associate, freely speak, and freely support members of their communities through financial assistance, as guaranteed by the United States Constitution and federal law,” according to the suit.
The named plaintiffs are Fund Texas Choice, the North Texas Equal Access Fund, the Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity, Frontera Fund, The Afiya Center, West Fund, Jane’s Due Process, Clinic Access Support Network and Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, an outspoken Texas provider.
They’re asking for legal protection to continue fundraising and paying for out-of-state abortion expenses, including raising funds for travel or other costs or for the procedure itself, as well as helping pregnant Texans with logistical information about legal abortions out of state, according to the lawsuit.
The Lilith Fund and others have already been targeted by the lawyers and lawmakers who helped craft the Texas abortion bans seeking to depose them over abortions they helped people pay for, although no depositions have happened yet.
Abortion clinics have already stopped performing the procedure, fearing prosecution under state laws that were on the books before Roe v. Wade. In this lawsuit, the plaintiffs say they too have stopped working in Texas as conservative state leaders and lawmakers vow to punish them too with ever-increasing threats of criminal and civil action.
“Agents of the state of Texas contend that virtually every activity of those who assist pregnant Texans to understand their rights and medical options is now subject to criminal prosecution,” the lawsuit reads. “The threats have been repeated and far-ranging, and the intimidation has chilled helping professionals from providing counseling, financial, logistical, and even informational assistance to pregnant Texans who may need to access abortion care outside of the state.”
Paxton could not be reached for comment late Monday.
The suit argues that Paxton, along with “activist legislators and their associates,” are waging a coordinated effort to harass organizations exercising their right to free speech by defending access to abortions and helping pregnant Texans seek them legally under the current bans. Most of the latter involves financial or logistical help in obtaining an abortion in another state where the procedure is still legal.
The court filing points to, as an example, several statements in late June by state Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park, asserting that donors, volunteers, employees and anyone else connected to these groups are guilty of violating the law for helping people legally outmaneuver the Texas ban. He also has suggested that the constitutionally protected right to travel interstate for any reason doesn’t translate to the right to pay for someone else to do it, such as for an abortion. | https://www.keranews.org/texas-news/2022-08-24/abortion-rights-groups-sue-texas-ag-prosecutors-to-protect-ability-to-seek-legal-abortions-in-other-states | 2022-08-24T16:44:25Z |
A federal judge in Texas has blocked the Biden administration’s guidance on abortion that stated doctors who provide the procedure in emergency situations are protected by federal law.
The decision, from U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix, was handed down late Tuesday, Reuters reported. Hendrix is based in Lubbock and his ruling comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued last month to prevent the guidance from going into effect.
Texas is one of several states with a near-total ban on abortion. Currently on the books is Senate bill 8, a law that bans the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy. A 1925 law that opens abortion providers to civil penalties and lawsuits was also resurrected by the Texas Supreme Court last month.
In the July guidance, Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services said the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act protects abortion providers when they offer “legally mandated, life- or health-saving abortion services in emergency situations," Axios reported.
Paxton celebrated the news Wednesday morning by hailing the decision as a victory for the anti-abortion movement.
“Another win against Biden. I recently sued Biden to block his attempt to use HHS regs to transform every emergency room in the country into a walk-in abortion clinic,” Paxton tweeted. “Last night, the court ruled in favor of Texas! A WIN for mothers, babies, & the TX healthcare industry.”
The Biden administration issued the guidance after the U.S. Supreme Court’s late June overturning of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that guaranteed a person’s right to terminate a pregnancy.
In the Texas lawsuit, Paxton argued the Biden administration was ignoring the high court’s decision.
“President Biden is flagrantly disregarding the legislative and democratic process—and flouting the Supreme Court’s ruling before the ink is dry—by having his appointed bureaucrats mandate that hospitals and emergency medicine physicians must perform abortions,” he argued in the filing.
Judge Hendrix ruled that the Biden administration’s guidance was unauthorized and extended beyond the scope of current law, Reuters reported. The ruling came just days before Texas’ so-called “trigger law” goes into effect Thursday.
That law, Texas House Bill 1280, makes it a second-degree felony “for a person who knowingly performs, induces, or attempts an abortion” according to the bill analysis. The penalty increases to a first-degree infraction “if the unborn child dies as a result of the offense.” There is no exception for rape or incest.
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Amber Alert issued for missing 1-year-old out of Austin, Texas
AUSTIN (Gray News) - Authorities in Texas are searching for a missing 1-year-old girl believed to have been abducted and may be in immediate danger.
An Amber Alert was issued for Sailor Tucker, who was last seen in the 4700 block of White Elm Ct in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 23 at about 8 p.m., according to the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.
Sailor is described to be about 2 feet and 5 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes. She weighs about 25 pounds.
She was last seen wearing a teal shirt with a mermaid design and teal shorts.
Her possible whereabouts are unknown at this time, according to NCMEC. Authorities also reported the suspect in her disappearance is unknown.
Sailor is believed to be in immediate or grave danger and is possibly the passenger in an unknown vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or contact the Austin Police Department at (512)974-5250.
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Hundreds of tiny jellyfish found living in a park pond
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - Hundreds of tiny jellyfish are living in the pond at a park in Kentucky, officials said.
According to authorities, the peach blossom jellyfish are about the size of a contact lens and can be seen pulsing up and down inside of the pondwater, WAVE reported.
Liz Winlock, project manager with Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, said the jellyfish could have come into the area by dropping in from plant materials or from other animals.
She said the peach blossom jellyfish have been seen in around Louisville, Kentucky, since the late 1970s but hadn’t been seen inside the parks until now.
“It’s your chance to see something unique, and helps people interact with the park,” Winlock said.
While the jellyfish are a non-native species to the area, Winlock said their presence are not being seen on other plants and animals within the area.
The jellyfish can sting, but because of their size, their stinging cells would not be able to penetrate a person’s skin.
Winlock said the jellyfish will likely remain inside the pond until it gets colder, or if native animals like birds or turtles take them away or eat them.
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Jerry Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly, dead at 82
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jerry Allison, an architect of rock drumming who played and co-wrote songs with childhood friend Buddy Holly and whose future wife inspired the classic “Peggy Sue,” has died. He was 82.
His death was confirmed Wednesday by a spokesperson for Gold Mountain Entertainment, which manages Holly’s one-time backing band The Crickets, of which Allison was the last surviving original member. Further details of his death were not immediately available.
Born in Hillsboro, Texas, Allison met Holly in junior high, and they started playing together in roller rinks and The Cotton Club in Lubbock in the early 1950s, predating the rise of rock music. The two wrote numerous hits together as teenagers, including “That’ll Be the Day,” inspired by a line from John Wayne in the classic Western “The Searchers.”
The Crickets, who also included Joe B. Mauldin and Niki Sullivan, broke through in 1957 with “That’ll Be the Day,” followed by “Oh, Boy!”, “Maybe Baby,” and other singles. Allison’s teenage girlfriend (Peggy Sue Gerron, whom he later married) was the namesake for “Peggy Sue,” which features Allison playing one of rock’s most celebrated drum parts — a rolling pattern called paradiddles.
“Peggy Sue” was covered by numerous artists, including John Lennon and the Beach Boys, and referenced in “Barbara Ann” and other songs. Holly followed with “Peggy Sue Got Married,” later the title of a Francis Coppola film starring Kathleen Turner as a woman who travels back in time.
The Crickets’ sound was often stripped down to rock ‘n’ roll basics: guitars, bass and drums behind Holly’s “hiccupping” vocals. But they also liked experimenting in the studio with multi-tracking and overdubbing and inspired generations of musicians, including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and other British Invasion rockers. One band, the Hollies, named themselves after Holly.
Allison’s innovative work is also apparent on “Everyday,” where he ditches the drums and keeps time in the song by slapping his knees. On “Well... All Right,” Allison is drumming just on the cymbals.
But as its fame grew, the band stayed behind in Texas, while Holly moved to New York in 1958. In February 1959, Holly was killed at the age of 22 in a plane accident along with fellow musicians Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, also known at the Big Bopper. The tragedy inspired Don McLean’s 1972 hit “American Pie.”
After Holly’s death, The Crickets continued as a band to tour and record together for decades, including recording the first version of “I Fought The Law,” a Sonny Curtis tune that was a hit later for The Bobby Fuller Four. They backed the Everly Brothers and toured with Waylon Jennings, and they became well respected session players who worked with Bobby Vee, Eddie Cochran and Johnny Burnette.
The Crickets were voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, while Holly was inducted in 1986 in the first class of inductees. Sullivan died in 2004 and Mauldin died in 2014. Allison and Gerron eventually divorced. Gerron died in 2018.
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President announces largest student loan forgiveness extension to date
Not everyone is happy, with critics saying the measures unfairly benefit certain Americans.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Joe Biden announcing an extension on student loan forgiveness and the help will also be the largest borrowers have received to date. However, critics are torn over if the money is enough and if the program should exist at all.
The student loan debt forgiveness program started at the height of the pandemic and was set to expire on August 31st. Under the President’s new extension, people who make less than $125,000 are eligible for $20,000 in forgiveness if they went to college with Pell grants. If they did not go to college with Pell grants, borrowers at that income level can receive $10,000 in student loan forgiveness.
The program also freezes payments through December 31st. The Department of Education is also set to propose a new program to allow people with undergraduate loans can cap repayment at 5% of their monthly income.
Read more details of the student loan forgiveness extension here from the White House
Read more on how to claim the relief here from the U.S. Dept of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is calling the announcement a final extension. They are warning everyone to be prepared to start payments again in January 2023. They’ll be announcing more details on how to claim relief in the weeks ahead.
The president’s program is also receiving criticism for not going far enough. In an opinion piece written prior to the announcement for CNN, top NAACP leaders Derrick Johnson and Wisdom Cole wrote “We are fed up. The NAACP has been calling for a minimum of $50,000 in student loan debt cancellation because our research indicates it is what is necessary to make a meaningful difference.”
The White House acknowledged in a statement “the student debt burden also falls disproportionately on Black borrowers. Twenty years after first enrolling in school, the typical Black borrower who started college in the 1995-96 school year still owed 95% of their original student debt.”
It said, however, it is working to advance racial equality by targeting relief to borrowers with the highest need and that “the Administration’s actions are likely to help narrow the racial wealth gap. Black students are more likely to have to borrow for school and more likely to take out larger loans. Black borrowers are twice as likely to have received Pell Grants compared to their white peers. Other borrowers of color are also more likely than their peers to receive Pell Grants. That is why an Urban Institute study found that debt forgiveness programs targeting those who received Pell Grants while in college will advance racial equity.”
Meanwhile, several Republicans also criticized the extension.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) called the help a “slap in the face.”
He said in part in a statement, “Washington Democrats have found yet another way to make inflation even worse, reward far-left activists, and achieve nothing for millions of working American families who can barely tread water. President Biden’s student loan socialism is a slap in the face to every family who sacrificed to save for college, every graduate who paid their debt, and every American who chose a certain career path or volunteered to serve in our Armed Forces in order to avoid taking on debt. This policy is astonishingly unfair. The median American with student loans already has a significantly higher income than the median American overall. Experts who studied similar past proposals found that the overwhelming benefit of student loan socialism flows to higher-earning Americans. Democrats specifically wrote this policy to make sure that people earning six figures would benefit.”
The White House said the forgiveness will help 20 million people and 90% of the help will go t those earning less than $75,000. It said no one in top 5% will earn relief. The President also claims the announcement will offset inflation, or could have a neutral impact.
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SEC regulators question Twitter on method of calculating fake accounts
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. securities regulators are questioning Twitter about how it calculates the number of fake accounts on its platform.
The Securities and Exchange Commission in June asked the company about the methodology for calculating the false or spam accounts and “the underlying judgments and assumptions used by management.”
The agency’s Division of Corporation Finance made the request in a June 15 letter, shortly before Tesla CEO Elon Musk raised the issue as grounds to back out of a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion.
Such questions can be routine, and it wasn’t clear whether the SEC has opened a formal investigation into Twitter’s fake accounts. Messages were left Wednesday seeking comment from the agency and Twitter.
The law firm Wilson Sonsini of Palo Alto, California, replied in a June 22 letter saying the company believes it adequately disclosed the methodology in its annual report filed for 2021.
The letter says that Twitter makes its estimates of false accounts with an internal review of sample accounts. The number of fake accounts “represent the average false or spam accounts in the samples during each monthly analysis period during a quarter,” the letter said.
It added that fewer than 5% of Twitter’s “Monetizable Daily Active Usage or Users,” or mDAU, were fake accounts in the fourth quarter of last year, the period that the SEC had questioned.
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WHO: COVID deaths down by 15%, cases fall nearly everywhere
GENEVA (AP) — The number of coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 15% in the past week while new infections dropped by 9%, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
In its latest weekly assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.N. health agency said there were 5.3 million new cases and more than 14,000 deaths reported last week. WHO said the number of new infections declined in every world region except the Western Pacific.
Deaths jumped by more than 183% in Africa but fell by nearly a third in Europe and by 15% in the Americas. Still, WHO warned that COVID-19 numbers are likely severely underestimated as many countries have dropped their testing and surveillance protocols to monitor the virus, meaning that there are far fewer cases being detected.
WHO said the predominant COVID-19 variant worldwide is omicron subvariant BA.5, which accounts for more than 70% of virus sequences shared with the world’s biggest public viral database. Omicron variants account for 99% of all sequences reported in the last month.
Earlier this week, Pfizer asked U.S. regulators to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives, BA.4 and BA.5, a key step towards opening a fall booster campaign.
The Food and Drug Administration had ordered vaccine makers to tweak their shots to target BA.4 and BA.5, which are better than ever at dodging immunity from earlier vaccination or infection.
Meanwhile, in the U.K., regulators authorized a version of Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine last week that includes protection against the earlier omicron subvariant BA.1. British officials will offer it to people aged 50 and over beginning next month.
In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Cabinet approved legislation Wednesday that ensures basic protective measures against the coronavirus pandemic are continued during the fall and winter, when more virus cases are expected.
Meanwhile, in the Philippines, millions of students wearing face masks streamed back to primary and secondary schools across the country on Monday for their first in-person classes after two years of coronavirus lockdowns.
Officials had grappled with daunting problems, including classroom shortages, lingering COVID-19 fears, an approaching storm and quake-damaged school buildings in the country’s north, to welcome back nearly 28 million students who enrolled for the school year.
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asieris Pharmaceuticals, a global biopharma company specializing in discovering, developing and commercializing innovative drugs for the treatment of genitourinary tumors and other related diseases, issued its 2022 semi-annual report today. As disclosed in the report, the company has made significant progress in multiple global and China clinical trials for its core investigational products and is making steady progress in implementing its strategy of providing integrated diagnosis-treatment commercial solutions. In the meantime, Asieris has continued its investment in the R&D, including the expansion of its Shanghai R&D Center, to support the advancement of Asieris' innovative drug discovery programs. Looking into the future, the company will continue to implement its R&D strategy that, identify and address unmet medical needs, create an advantageous product portfolio from disease diagnosis to treatment, and become a global leader in diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary cancers and other related diseases.
Rapid Advancement of Key Innovative Projects and Strengthened Global Coverage of Product Pipelines
In the women's health area, Asieris' core product APL-1702 (trade name: Cevira®), a drug-device combination photodynamic therapy product for non-surgical treatment of cervical high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) caused by any HPV subtypes, has received regulatory approvals for its international multi-center Phase III clinical trial in China, Hungary, Ukraine, Germany, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Poland. Patient recruitment was complete at the end of July 2022. APL-1702's Phase III study protocol was also published in June 2022 in BMJ Open. At present, non-surgical options do not exist on the market for HSIL patients. APL-1702 could provide patients with a new option that alleviates the pain and risky side effects commonly associated with surgical treatments. APL-1702 would be especially beneficial to women of childbearing age by eliminating the adverse effects of surgical treatment on reproductive functions.
In the genitourinary (GU) disease area, Asieris independently developed the core product APL-1202 (trade name: VesiqueTM). APL-1202's ANTICIPATE study, examining combination of oral APL-1202 with tislelizumab as a neoadjuvant therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), has completed treatment of the first dose cohort and is currently in dose escalation phase. It will enter Phase II Proof-of-Concept (PoC) stage once the recommended Phase II dose level is selected. In addition, the ANTICIPATE study was presented at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in June 2022. APL-1202's ACCRUE trial, examining oral APL-1202 in combination with intravesically instilled chemotherapy in relapsed intermediate- and high-risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) patients, continues to collect target events. The company will actively conduct follow-up clinical data review and NDA filing preparations as soon as the clinical endpoint event number fulfills protocol requirements. As an oral drug with a novel antitumor mechanism and the world's first oral targeted therapy for NMIBC in the pivotal Phase III trial, APL-1202 is expected to avoid adverse events such as urethra irritation caused by intravesical administration, potentially lower the recurrence rate of NMIBC, and help patients avoid or delay radical cystectomy.
APL-1706 (trade name: Hexvix®), another core product in the GU area from Asieris Pharmaceuticals, received approval from China NMPA for a Phase III clinical trial in February 2022. It was also approved by the CDE to be included in the Real-World Data pilot program in March 2022. As the world's only approved imaging agent indicated for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of bladder cancer, APL-1706 has been approved and launched in over 30 countries around the world. Combined with blue light cystoscopy, APL-1706 has proven to be able to effectively improve the detection rate of NMIBC (especially on carcinoma in situ), resulting in more complete resection and reduction of tumor recurrence rate.
Asieris' First Integrated Bladder Cancer Center Launched, Demonstrating the Steady Progress of its Commercialization Strategy
Positioned as an integrated diagnosis-treatment solution in the genitourinary area, Asieris Pharmaceuticals has built and launched a comprehensive product portfolio covering bladder cancer diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance. Its Uro-3500 (electronic endoscope image processor) and Uro-G (disposable flexible cystoscope) for bladder cancer diagnosis and follow-up were first used in Hainan General Hospital in Bo'ao Lecheng in August 2022. This is the second product Asieris launched in Bo'ao, after APL-1706. The company also independently developed an online doctor service platform called "Miyihui" to integrate online disease management with offline in-person clinical diagnosis and treatment services, to provide full-range disease management to benefit more patients with innovative drug and device products and diagnosis-treatment solutions. In August 2022, the company launched its first Integrated Bladder Cancer Center (IBCC) in Hainan Province, introducing the latest technologies, products, academic and scientific research in the bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment area, and providing strong support to doctors for comprehensive disease management. The establishment of IBCC lays a solid foundation for the company to steadily advance its comprehensive disease management strategy with integrated diagnosis and treatment solutions. Asieris will continue to broaden its strategy in integrated diagnosis and treatment and gradually implement its commercialization strategy.
R&D Expansion and Improved Incentive Program.
The R&D capability in Asieris Pharmaceuticals is in a period of rapid expansion, with continued increase in its core innovation and competitiveness. In the first half of 2022, Asieris' R&D team has grown to 126 staff members, a 38% increase over the same period last year, together with an R&D expenditure totaling RMB 93 million. The company also expanded its R&D Center in Shanghai and reported steady development progress across multiple core products in the pipeline. At the end of this reporting period, the monetary funds and trading financial assets amounted to RMB 2.892 billion, a capital reserve sufficient to enable the company to move forward at a steady pace over next several years. In July 2022, Asieris also optimized its long-term incentive program through implementation of the "2022 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan (Draft)", which aims to create more value for its stakeholders by aligning key employees' performance with the company performance.
"Despite the pandemic and challenging international environment, we still made significant advancement in the first half of 2022, marked by our steady progress in globalization and commercialization," summarized Dr. Kevin Pan, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Asieris Pharmaceuticals. "Next, we will continue to adhere to our differentiated development strategy, focus on genitourinary tumors and related diseases, expand global reach of our innovation, accelerate implementation of the integrated diagnosis-treatment commercialization strategy, and bring innovative drug-device products to benefit patients worldwide."
About Asieris
Asieris Pharmaceuticals(688176.SH), founded in March 2010, is a global biopharma company specializing in discovering, developing and commercializing innovative drugs for the treatment of genitourinary tumors and other related diseases. We strive to improve human health and help people live a more dignified life. We aim to become a global pharma leader that integrates R&D, manufacturing and commercialization in our areas of focus, as we provide best-in-class integrated diagnosis and treatment solutions for patients in China and worldwide.
The company has been developing its proprietary R&D platform and core technologies, exploring new mechanisms of action, and efficiently screening and evaluating drug candidates. With a well-established in-house R&D system and expertise in global drug development, Asieris is committed to launching first-in-class drugs and other innovative products to address huge unmet needs in its areas of focus.
Asieris is also enhancing its pipeline for genitourinary diseases via proprietary R&D and strategic partnerships, while closely following cutting-edge technologies and therapeutics. The company strives to discover and identify unmet clinical needs, and adopts a forward-looking approach in product planning and life-cycle management. We aim to establish an outstanding portfolio that covers diagnosis and treatment in a bid to benefit more patients in China and globally.
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Apollo and Centre partner to support and promote up-and-coming urban fashion designers using the latest blockchain technology to ensure transparent, decentralized voting and crypto-based funding to turn passion into a career
DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centre co-founder, Nick Sunderman, today announced a partnership with Apollo Crypto, a revolutionary platform that is changing the way creators are discovered and funded. Centre will utilize Apollo's blockchain-based contest system, which is sustainably funded by cryptocurrency, to find and fund undiscovered fashion talent through a design contest that kicks off on September 12, 2022. The winning designer's work will be on display at Centre's Dallas location.
"We're really excited to partner with Apollo because they support creators and their dreams through community support and a crypto-based funding system," said Sunderman. "Apollo helps undiscovered creative talent breakthrough by giving them a community to share their talent with. As a company that supports creators in the urban apparel space, this partnership is a natural fit to help us expand those efforts."
Apollo is a next-generation, competition-based funding platform that uses blockchain technology to provide ultimate transparency in the voting process. Creators enter a weekly contest to compete for funding opportunities provided by the tokenomics of Apollo's Ethereum-based cryptocurrency ($APOLLO) and its Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) ecosystem. Apollo hosts a series of contests during a "season" followed by a champion's playoff contest. In its first season, Apollo distributed over $153,000 to 12 winning creators prior to the championship playoff contest.
Leveraging Apollo's contest platform, Centre is sponsoring a special series of three contests beginning next month focused exclusively on shoe design artists. Artists interested in competing will submit a profile for Centre to review. Accepted artists will be provided a pair of all-white Nike Air Force 1 shoes to design. Members of the Apollo contest community will vote on each design via Apollo's blockchain-based voting system. Winners receive funding for their creative projects and a shot to win the finals where they will receive the grand funding prize as well as a contract with Centre to showcase and sell the winning designer's work.
"Web 3.0 technologies are the future of the creator economy," said Matt Johnson, the founding developer of the Apollo protocol. "The beauty of the Apollo process is that it is sustainable, transparent, and community-governed. Token holders decide what content they want to reward, and this puts a spotlight on creators who are resonating with a wide audience. By funding these individuals using Apollo's tokenomics, we make a positive difference in their lives by giving them more artistic reach and stability to make careers out of their passions."
Online contest coverage and contestant interviews will be hosted by Henok Crypto's $100M Challenge on YouTube. As a prominent figure in the crypto space, Henok is using his platform to spotlight contestants, giving them a broader reach and exposure to more audiences. He connects with contestants each week to give them an opportunity to share their stories with the world. He has worked to produce valuable content for creators that they can use not only in this contest but in their own promotional growth moving forward.
"Apollo not only awards creators with the financial support they need; it also provides a community that celebrates the many unique talents that are essential to a thriving, vibrant culture," said Daniel Henok Weldegebriel, founder of Henok Crypto. "My mission is to help people break through and turn their passion into a career through storytelling. Partnering with Centre and Apollo on this contest was a natural extension of our purpose and brand."
For more information on the Centre contest, please visit www.apollocrypto.org/centre. You can learn more about the Apollo creator movement on the Apollo website.
Established in 2007, Centre is a Dallas-born clothing brand and premium athletic and lifestyle footwear boutique. Centre is committed to being a leader in new retail by manufacturing responsibly, investing in the community, uplifting customers through unique experiences, and giving back.
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Apollo is a next-generation, competition-based funding platform that uses blockchain technology to provide a transparent voting process and its own Ethereum-based cryptocurrency as a sustainable source for prize funding. Apollo's mission is to build communities that help aspiring artists and content creators get the resources they need to get their big break. The cornerstone of Apollo is its Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), a community that holds 1% of every purchase, sale, or transfer of $APOLLO in a Creator Prize Fund. Each week, creators enter contests and have an opportunity to win money to help turn their passions into careers. To find out more about how to enter a contest or to join the Apollo community, please visit https://www.apollocrypto.org.
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Henok is a crypto consultant, motivational speaker, and social media influencer. As a prominent figure in the crypto space, Henok is leading the 100 million-dollar challenge where he is publicly documenting the journey from 1 million to 100 million in crypto. He subscribes to the mindset of "you can 100x anything in life" and is known for his ability to inspire and motivate others. Additionally, he is the host of the Apollo Spotlight Show where he features artists competing in the Apollo Crypto creator contest to win funding for their creative projects.
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - In a significant evolution of its business, Mass Minority, a North American pioneer in integrating analytics and creative services, is carving out its multi-patented marketing intelligence platform, BAM™, into a standalone company based in Austin and Toronto.
The next evolution of BAM™ has positioned itself to become a leader in the $65 billion global marketing analytics market — the fastest-growing sector of the $1 trillion global marketing industry. The carve-out is being supported through a Series B funding round that will be used to fully automate and scale the user experience already available in desktop and mobile, with a lens on AI for predictive analytics reporting. In addition, the creation of a dedicated North American-wide sales and marketing team will be established with expansion into Europe and South America on the horizon.
BAM's patented platform offers the largest breadth of real-time integrated analytic systems intelligence between brands and people made easy in the information age. From working with Global Creative Effectiveness leaders in one of the FANG companies along with analytics groups in some of the largest CPG companies in the world, Mass Minority have expanded and patented what BAM is capable of, including free competitive reporting of some of the biggest brands in the US, and are all currently available on the BAM+ app. The company is now ready to bring all of its real-time consumer behavior analytical advantages to market by expanding all its automated systems.
"Our clients call it their unfair advantage that guides them to winning positions in their markets with comparable, easy-to-understand, actionable reporting," said Mass Minority CEO Brett Channer. "Coming from leadership roles in creative-based agencies, I could no longer look clients in the eye and tell them what was working and not working. This drove me to assemble the science team that helped invent an unbiased inflight contribution to the ROI platform that puts the control back into marketer's hands. At Mass Minority, better ROI for clients has been our single-minded unit of value and our BAM technology is a result of that focus," Mr. Channer said.
Mass Minority assembled a team of data scientists, mathematicians, statisticians, and market analysis experts to invent and validate BAM as a lead indicator of marketing effectiveness and brand efficacy. All informed by the broadest breadth of unbiased, real-time consumer behavior available. The cloud-based framework houses a system that takes the complexity of mass, digital and owned media data down to a single comparable score. The real-time consumer data eliminates the dependency for post-campaign survey reporting that is often too late to be actioned on, and instead provides unbiased, actionable reporting.
BAM's technology not only propelled Mass Minority into the top 100 fastest growing communications companies in the world, ranked by adweek, but scientifically validated and proved the market power of BAM's accuracy and contribution to marketing and is now ready to scale as a major marketing analytics venture.
BAM helps determine marketing effectiveness, efficiency, and efficacy, with 93.7% accuracy and has helped Mass Minority clients achieve significant double-digit growth and improved ROAS with better overall marketing ROI.
BAM™ was proven in-market for clients including Serta/Simmons Bedding, Edward Jones, Grupo Bimbo, A&W Ancestry, Good Eats, and regional professional services companies including Brandt & Sherman LLP, and HawkLaw P.A.
ABOUT BAM™ BAM is a high growth, tech-driven, business intelligence development company who patented a cloud-based marketing analytics platform capable of monitoring marketing efforts seamlessly across all paid, earned, and owned marketing channels. Available through both app and desktop, the cloud-based BAM system uses patented technology to monitor marketing performance against real-time consumer behavior to determine brand efficacy and marketing effectiveness within specified brand categories. The information system distills the data into a single easy-to-understand brand attraction score, as well as individual scores across metrics for sales performance, web attraction, paid media effectiveness and efficiencies along-side brand efficacy, ranking & analysis, inflight campaign monitoring & optimization, brand sentiment contribution scrubs, and brand portfolio management.
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The latest G-STEEL exudes extravagance with a brushed IP bezel and dial treatments
DOVER, N.J., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio America, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to G-SHOCK's G-STEEL line with the launch of the GSTB100GB-1A9. It's gold brushed IP Bezel and indexes offset the black dial to exude extravagance and style. Eye-catching style and refined toughness go together with this bold timepiece, reminiscent of the brand's trusted qualities yet perfect for the self-proclaimed trendsetter.
The soft, black urethane band with gold IP buckle, subtly complements the gold accents on the dial itself, establishing the perfect balance of discretion for those toying with modesty. A rotary turbine sub-dial at the 9 o'clock position exudes functional beauty, doubling as the watches solar charge level indicator. In typical G-STEEL fashion, humility ends with the design, as the tech features catapult this latest model into a category of its own. One of these features being Bluetooth capabilities that enable connectivity to the G-SHOCK Connected app expanding many of the timepiece's features with built-in Smartphone Link functions such as simple watch setting, timestamp with location, calendar reminder and the ever important phone finder function. The new model also includes advanced technical capabilities like Tough Solar Technology, made possible by the inclusion of a highly resilient film-like solar panel on the dial that allows the watch to convert power from even the weakest light sources. The high brightness LED (SUPER) light ensures visibility in the dark, while the World Time allows users to check the exact time in two cities simultaneously. Wanderlust has officially met its match in the GSTB100GB-1A9.
This timepiece also comes equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology including:
- Shock Resistant
- 200M Water Resistant
- Full Auto Calendar
- World Time (DUAL TIME)
- Daily Alarm
- Stopwatch
- LED (SUPER) Light
- 1s, 24H Stopwatch, SPL
- 1s, 24H Timer
Available at the beginning of September, the GSTB100GB-1A9 will retail for $420, along with the other G-STEEL series models the GSTB400GB-1A9 for $390 and the GSTB500BD-1A9 for $380 and are available for pre-order starting today at gshock.com. Select retailers, and the G-SHOCK Soho store will have it available for purchase early September. For more information about the G-SHOCK brand, visit gshock.casio.com/us.
CASIO's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up." www.gshock.casio.com/us/
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/us/.
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- 70 total Tentrr sites will be outfitted with latest outdoor gear from Coleman by the end of the year
- New sites are conveniently located within driving distance of major US cities
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tentrr, the leader in ready-to-go camping accommodations, and The Coleman Company Inc., part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of brands, and a leader in helping people experience the outdoors, announced an expanded partnership to bring elevated camping experiences to approximately 70 Tentrr sites by the end of 2022. These sites will be in close proximity to major US cities, enabling more people of any experience level to get outside and enjoy nature.
"We believe when people connect in the outdoors, anything is possible. We also believe the outdoors is a place for everyone," said Jim Pisani, Business Unit CEO of Newell Brands Outdoor and Recreation. "Tentrr and Coleman share these values. Through this partnership we are providing an elevated and easy outdoor experience accessible to outdoor pros as well as those headed for their first outdoor weekend."
The Tentrr x Coleman Outfitted Experience will be available at approximately 70 amazing Tentrr locations across the US, each providing a unique, amazing ready-to-camp environment by the end of 2022. Campers, regardless of their experience, will enjoy a ready-to-go Tentrr Signature campsite equipped with the latest Coleman® gear including stoves, coolers, and lighting for a camping experience unlike any other.
"The shared values of Coleman and Tentrr are foundational to the experience we are delivering to campers," said Todd King, Vice President of Marketing for Tentrr. "More people want to experience nature and the outdoors - this partnership is about building a gateway to the outdoors so we can share these special spaces that bring out the best in each of us."
Tentrr x Coleman Outfitted Signature Sites
The Tentrr x Coleman Outfitted Signature sites are fully equipped with Tentrr's Signature canvas wall tent, a queen-size memory foam bed for a good night's sleep, Adirondack chairs for optimal stargazing, and a fire pit to keep you warm. Coleman complements each camping experience with the latest outdoor essentials including its RoadTrip® Grill, OneSource™ rechargeable lanterns, flashlights and fans and a Reunion™ Steel Belted® Cooler.
Full details, locations and booking availability for each of the Tentrr x Coleman Outfitted Experiences can be seen on Tentrr.com. Check back frequently as more sites will be added weekly.
About Tentrr:
Less roughing it and more enjoying it. Tentrr's fully equipped, ready-to-go campsites are the newest way to experience the great outdoors. Spacious canvas wall tents come with a comfortable bed for a good night's sleep, Adirondack chairs for optimal stargazing, and a fire pit to keep you warm (don't forget to bring marshmallows). Other amenities include a solar shower, propane heater, table + benches, and a Tentrr Loo with privacy tent. With more than 1,000 completely outfitted sites around the country, Tentrr connects those seeking the respite and adventure of the outdoors with private landowners and unique, exclusive opportunities to camp in State Parks. The platform is revolutionizing the campsite booking process, providing new income streams for land trusts and landowners, supporting local economies, conserving natural lands, boosting tourism, and getting more people outdoors. Sites are $150/night on average. Tentrr is a better way to camp. For more information, visit www.tentrr.com.
About Coleman:
Built from 120 years of experience, The Coleman Company, Inc. inspires connections between people and the outside, and our gear is everywhere you are: on the trail, by the lake, at the campsite—and these days, even in your backyard. Coleman believes that time spent outside reconnects people with each other and with the planet, paving the path for a better tomorrow—for everyone. The Outside is Calling. Answer it. For more, visit coleman.com and follow them on Instagram.
About Newell Brands:
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, FoodSaver, Calphalon, Sistema, Sharpie, Paper Mate, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Yankee Candle, Graco, NUK, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Spontex, Coleman, Campingaz, Contigo, Oster, Sunbeam and Mr. Coffee. Newell Brands' beloved, planet friendly brands enhance and brighten consumers lives at home and outside by creating moments of joy, building confidence and providing peace of mind.
This press release and additional information about Newell Brands are available on the company's website, www.newellbrands.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexla (https://www.nexla.com), a pioneer in data engineering automation whose customers include JPMorgan, Johnson & Johnson, LinkedIn, Doordash, Poshmark, and Instacart, announced today the acquisition of Fidap. Fidap provides clean data for advanced analytics and machine learning.
Nexla is a pioneer in data engineering automation that simplifies the process of making data ready-to-use for enterprise data users. Fidap was started by former Google and Bloomberg product leader Ashish Singal based on the challenges he had seen in getting readily usable external data for machine learning. Fidap was backed by Google's AI-focused fund Gradient Ventures, Engineering Capital, and several key angels including Keenan Rice, Sabrina Hahn, and Ankit Jain.
The global big data and data engineering services market is expected to grow to $77.37 billion by 2023 and the Financial Data Service Providers industry is valued at $19.8 billion.
"Nexla has been helping scale data engineering at enterprises through automation," says Saket Saurabh, Co-founder and CEO at Nexla. "With Fidap's acquisition, we will be solving last mile challenges in getting ready-to-use data into the hands of data users. It will also broaden the capabilities of Nexsets, our data product solution."
In addition to data engineering tools that help users make data usable, Nexla will now have pre-packaged ready-to-use data sets. These include public datasets such as US Census and Federal Reserve data, and commercial data sets such as equities market data. These datasets will be available in multiple velocities and formats and in major cloud warehouses, live streams, and files in popular cloud storage systems.
Nexla originally started with tools to simplify how companies integrate external and third-party data. This acquisition will bring in Fidap's team and technology to help Nexla go a step further with prepared datasets for data scientists and analysts.
"Despite the economic downturn, Nexla has been running a responsible cash-flow positive operation for the last fifteen months while maintaining a 300% year over year growth rate and a 400% growth rate in its team," says Saurabh.
"At a time of industry wide layoffs and venture capitalists wanting to see a revenue model from the outset, our company has benefited from disciplined execution since day one. We are now leveraging our strategic mergers and acquisitions capabilities to expand both our product portfolio and team."
Nexla is a pioneer in data engineering automation and makes data ready to use for enterprises. Nexla's platform helps teams create scalable, repeatable, and predictable data flows for any data use case. Nexla's customers include JPMorgan, Johnson & Johnson, LinkedIn, Instacart, and Doordash. Analysts, business users, and data engineers across any sector including e-commerce, insurance, travel, and healthcare can use Nexla to integrate, automate and monitor their incoming and outgoing data flows. The end result is predictable and reliable data access inside and outside the organization. In 2021, Nexla was voted a Gartner Cool Vendor for Data Fabric. To learn more, visit www.nexla.com
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Experlogix, whose CPQ software and document automation solutions simplify the most complex sales and other processes, today announced its plans to consolidate all Experlogix LLC and Xpertdoc Technologies products and services into a unified Experlogix brand. The brand transition follows an operating name change of Xpertdoc Technologies Canada to Experlogix Technologies Canada.
After the acquisition of Xpertdoc Technologies in December of 2020, Experlogix expanded its best-in-class CPQ offering to include integrated document generation and automation capabilities through Xpertdoc. Under the new corporate Experlogix brand, all customers — CPQ and document automation customers alike — can expect the same dedication and support of all products and services, now offered as a set of solutions.
Xpertdoc document generation and automation products will now be offered as part of Experlogix Document Automation. The Experlogix Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) product will now be sold as Experlogix CPQ.
The two existing company web domains will be merged to facilitate the transition into one brand. The new website will incorporate Xpertdoc content and support into Experlogix.com, with the transition of all digital properties currently slated for early 2023 of this year.
"CPQ and document automation share one common element: They help companies effectively manage complex processes to enhance their customer and employee experiences and accelerate revenue generation," said Bill Fox, CEO of Experlogix. "From the beginning, we knew we wanted to be one strong company with multiple product offerings. Now, as a singular brand, Experlogix can bring our team of over 300 experts and unmatched experience together to drive success for customers and partners."
The acquisition has enhanced value to customers and helped fuel significant company growth, including the addition of more than 100 new hires across multiple regions, 49% increase in year-over-year revenue, and support for over 600 companies worldwide — marking Experlogix's position as the No.3,079 Fastest-Growing Private Company in the U.S., as ranked in the 2022 Inc. 5000.
"We've grown from a small to a medium-size company that can still be nimble and flexible, with the resources and stability of a larger organization," Fox said. "As a combined entity, our goal is for the Experlogix brand to reflect that evolution and become more navigable for our customers, partners, and industry-watchers — allowing us to bring them into our vision of the future."
The announcement follows new leadership hires to bolster expertise, market expansion, and continued company growth, including:
- Beth Thornton, Chief Revenue Officer
- Renee Gregor, Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
- Mark Conway, Vice President, Sales EMEA
- Angie Cox, Vice President, Sales North America
- Arjun Nukal, Chief Financial Officer
Experlogix will invite customers to an upcoming Community Summit North America in booth 406, where it will share more information on its world-class suite of products, partnerships, and powerful CRM and ERP platform integrations.
Experlogix solutions simplify and humanize the most complex products and processes to unlock workflow velocity and create a better customer experience. Experlogix CPQ makes configuration and other processes faster than you ever thought possible and simpler than you dared to imagine. Experlogix Document Automation simplifies and optimizes even the most complex document processes for companies worldwide, in any industry. Experlogix — simplifying the complex.
Experlogix is a global company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with European headquarters in Veenendaal, Netherlands. We're online at www.experlogix.com
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The Special "BROS Presents Your Favorite ComRoms" Screenings Will
Include Exclusive Pre-Show Commentary from BROS Director
Nicholas Stoller and Stars Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane
September 19, 20 and 21
DENVER, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The guys behind Universal Pictures' new, groundbreaking, R-rated romantic comedy BROS (in theaters September 30) are here to save date night! BROS director Nicholas Stoller, along with star and co-screenwriter Billy Eichner and star Luke Macfarlane are bringing some of their favorite, hilarious movies back to theaters—"Forgetting Sarah Marshall," "Trainwreck" and "Knocked Up"—each for ONE NIGHT ONLY events on September 19, 20 and 21.
Join them for a "thruple" of exclusive screenings on three consecutive nights in select theaters nationwide, with each screening preceded by a unique introduction from Stoller, Eichner or Macfarlane that highlights why the film is one of his favorite romantic comedies.
Tickets for "BROS Presents Your Favorite ComRoms" can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters; for a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
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Event Overview:
Monday, September 19 at 7:00 pm local time
BROS PRESENTS – FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL
- General Event Description: Peter (Jason Segel) is a struggling musician who finds his world turned upside down when his TV celebrity girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), dumps him for a tragically hip rock star (Russell Brand). Directed by Nicholas Stoller from a screenplay by Jason Segel.
Tuesday, September 20 at 7:00 pm local time
BROS PRESENTS – TRAINWRECK
- General Event Description: Since she was a little girl, Amy (Amy Schumer) has been taught that monogamy isn't realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo, but when she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of an article she's writing (Bill Hader), Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups might be onto something. Directed by Judd Apatow from a screenplay by Amy Schumer.
Wednesday, September 21 at 7:00 pm local time
BROS PRESENTS – KNOCKED UP
- General Event Description: They say that opposites attract. Well, for slacker Ben (Seth Rogen) and career girl Alison (Katherine Heigl), that's certainly the case—at least for one intoxicated evening. Two months and several pregnancy tests later, Ben and Alison go through a hysterically funny, anxious and heartwarming journey to parenthood. Written and directed by Judd Apatow.
About BROS
This fall, Universal Pictures proudly presents the first romantic comedy from a major studio about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They're both very busy.
From the ferocious comic mind of Billy Eichner (Billy on the Street, 2019's The Lion King, Difficult People, Impeachment: American Crime Story) and the hitmaking brilliance of filmmakers Nicholas Stoller (the Neighbors films, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and Judd Apatow (The King of Staten Island, Trainwreck, The Big Sick), comes Bros, a smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about how hard it is to find another tolerable human being to go through life with.
Starring Billy Eichner, the first openly gay man to co-write and star in his own major studio film—and featuring an entirely LGBTQ+ principal cast, including Luke Macfarlane (Killjoys), Ts Madison (The Ts Madison Experience), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), Guillermo Díaz (Scandal), Guy Branum (The Other Two) and Amanda Bearse (Married …with Children)—Bros is directed by Nicholas Stoller from his screenplay with Eichner. The film is produced by Judd Apatow, Stoller and Josh Church (co-producer Trainwreck, Step Brothers) and is executive produced by Eichner and Karl Frankenfield.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Capital is delighted to announce that Jay Clayton, Kevin Warsh, and Pratiti Raychoudhury are joining as advisors to support Web3 projects and founders.
Building companies and protocols in Web3 is incredibly challenging. Founders must create easy-to-use products on entirely new software platforms, navigate complex and nuanced regulatory questions, and understand the world's financial plumbing. Electric advisors are the world's leading experts in these areas and are available to help Electric Capital portfolio companies navigate these challenges.
Electric advisors are experts across product, engineering, research, design, legal, regulatory, finance, and economics. Web3 founders in the Electric community leverage this network to help solve their biggest strategic challenges.
By bringing together experts in product design, the global financial system, and regulation, Electric Capital founders are able to accelerate innovation and the adoption of Web3 tools.
Jay Clayton served as the 32nd Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission between 2017 and 2020, where he worked with the CFTC, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to address the classification and regulation of digital assets. His focus was on making public capital markets more accessible by recognizing and adapting to rapid changes in technology. Chairman Clayton is an Adjunct Professor at the Wharton School and the Carey School of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, and currently serves as Lead Independent Director of Apollo Global Management.
Chairman Clayton is a champion for responsible innovation that benefits investors and consumers, while safeguarding against fraud and manipulation. He is an active advocate for improving cybersecurity, highlighting the dangers of poor corporate security, the importance of resiliency, and the necessity of modernizing software infrastructure. His experience provides founders with invaluable expertise balancing rapid consumer innovation with necessary regulatory protections.
Kevin Warsh served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors between 2006 and 2011. As the central bank's point man during the global financial crisis, he was a key architect of the policy response that ultimately averted economic collapse. Governor Warsh previously served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, Executive Secretary of the White House National Economic Council, and executive director at Morgan Stanley & Co. Currently, Warsh is the Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Economics at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and its Graduate School of Business. He is a partner of Stanley Druckenmiller at Duquesne Family Office LLC and a member of the board of directors of UPS, Inc.
Warsh is a leading monetary policy expert. He writes frequently on matters of economics and finance, especially the effects of macroeconomic forces on growth, productivity, and innovation. His service in the public and private sectors provides valuable insight on financial infrastructure, capital markets, trade and capital flows, and recent developments in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins.
Pratiti Raychoudhury is VP, Head of Research at Meta, leading teams across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, MetaQuest and more. She oversees an organization of over 1,200 researchers around the world and has held a number of leadership roles at Meta since joining in 2010. She was instrumental in helping navigate Facebook's existential move from Web to Mobile, and led the product strategy behind some of Facebook's most popular and utilized products including Timelines, Marketplace, Facebook Developer Platform and many others. Most recently she has been instrumental in shepherding Meta's research work on wellbeing and social issues.
Raychoudhury is deeply invested in how research informs product development and how the things built by Meta connect people around the world in inspiring ways. She is hyper focused on building products that address the diverse needs of our global world and ensuring her teams reflect the diverse perspectives and communities they serve.
Prior to joining Meta, Raychoudhury was the Director of Customer Insights at Yahoo!, as well as one of PayPal's first market researchers where she spent four years leading the Consumer Research team.
Electric Capital is one of the largest crypto-native, venture capital firms that invests globally. Electric recently announced $1 billion in fresh capital to invest in early-stage Web3 companies and protocols with investment sizes ranging from $1m to $50m. Electric is unique in its ability to provide founders with deep expertise in engineering, product design, token economic design, liquidity provisioning, on-chain governance support and cryptography because two-thirds of the Electric Capital team are engineers or product designers and over half of the team are former founders with successful exits. Electric Capital's investments include category leading companies such as Aven, Bitwise, Bitnomial, Certora, dYdX, Frax, Hashflow, Magic Eden, NEAR, Slingshot and more.
For more information, please visit electriccapital.com.
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, is kicking off its marketing campaign for the 2022-2023 college football season to shine a light on the gap between health insurance and medical bills. This season, Aflac is introducing a new character, Gap Goat, who serves as a nemesis to America's favorite spokesduck in a series of humorous commercials airing throughout the season.
Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders and Coach Nick Saban return as part of the Aflac Duck vs. Gap Goat campaign, which also features a new original and recurring character starring opposite the Aflac Duck. Throughout the campaign, the Gap Goat serves as an antagonist who shows up with unexpected medical bills for hardworking Americans at inopportune times, all the while bleating out the catch phrase, "GAAAAP!" The goat represents the gap that can be left when health insurance doesn't cover all of one's medical expenses.
"While the Aflac Duck remains a household name, the Gap Goat presents new marketing opportunities to build a story that leverages both humor and purpose to help educate fans on the gaps for those facing medical debt," said Aflac U.S. President Teresa White.
The Aflac Duck, who opposes the Gap Goat in these spots, represents a solution to help American consumers who are concerned about their health care and finances — Aflac — by showing them how to help close the gap between what health insurance covers and what is left behind. Coach Prime and Coach Saban serve as translators for the Aflac Duck and Gap Goat.
"Last year, I had an unexpected medical event, and while I am fortunate enough to have the means to pay the onslaught of medical bills, many are not afforded the same peace of mind and are often tackled by the cost of care," said Coach Prime. "That makes being a part of this year's campaign especially meaningful for me as I continue to work with Aflac to ensure that fans are better prepared to help close the gap between where insurance ends and medical debt starts."
"For the last three years, I've had the opportunity to work with Aflac and advocate for those facing medical debt," said Coach Saban. "In football, we run into unexpected situations in games each week, but only through preparation are we able to overcome the challenges. It's the same thing in life, which is why I work with Aflac to help fans better prepare for unexpected health expenses they may encounter."
The Aflac Duck vs. Gap Goat campaign will run across television, digital, social and audio platforms. The first spot, "The Arrival," makes its debut Aug. 27 on ESPN during the opening weekend of the college football season. The second spot, "Stadium Worker," will land Oct. 15 and the third spot, "Treadmill Race," will air Oct. 29.
Aflac will be extending the campaign across different marketing efforts through social media, digital and on-site experiential activations at high-profile games, including HBCU mainstays like the Celebration Bowl. Fans can also get to know Aflac at Aflac.com.
ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the U.S., Aflac is the number one provider of supplemental health insurance products.1 Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. In 2021, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year. Also in 2021, the company was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). In 2022, Aflac Incorporated was included on Fortune's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 21st time and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."
1 LIMRA 2021 US Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report
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Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young, 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or dyoung@aflac.com
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Awarded OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION and GLOBAL DESIGN BEST INNOVATOR DISTINCTION at CONNECT 2022 Marriott Select Brands Owner and Franchise Awards
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graves Hospitality is pleased to announce its recognition as the winner of two awards from Marriott International at the recent CONNECT 2022 Marriott Select Brands Owner and Franchise Awards ceremony.
Over the past 47 years, Graves Hospitality has developed and managed a portfolio of more than 100 hotels, restaurants, residential and commercial properties. The distinctive Marriott awards honor two Moxy brand properties brought to market in 2021 by the Minneapolis-based company.
The Arne Sorenson Outstanding Contribution award for significant and outstanding contributions to Marriott brands was given to Graves Hospitality for the Moxy Portland Downtown. Located at the intersection of the lavish Pearl and Culture Districts, the 197-room Moxy embraces local maker-culture with a dose of signature style and splash of outdoor adventure, making it the perfect destination for guests visiting the Rose City. Graves Hospitality recently opened Food Cart Alley - a food hall incorporating distinct culinary purveyors into the heart of the hotel - which allows guests convenient access to a variety of outstanding dining options while simultaneously opening for a seamless street connection to the public. Big E by Chef Justin Sutherland and Fast Feathers by Chef Anthony Brown are now open.
Graves Hospitality was the sole recipient of the Global Design Best Innovator award in recognition for the Moxy Oakland Downtown project. The Global Design Best Innovator award recognizes a superior commitment to creative ideas, resources and construction methods while maintaining strong collaboration, and communication with Marriott's project team. Located at the gateway to the Oakland Arts and Entertainment District, all interior and exterior spaces of the 172-room hotel were expertly designed to reflect the creative urban vitality of the dynamic neighborhood, including a six-story art installation titled, Shapeshift Oakland, created by world-renowned artist Thom Faulders. Innovative in every aspect down to its construction, the hotel's completion marked the first-ever, fully modular Moxy Hotel, capitalizing on the cost-saving advantages as compared to a site-built building in the Bay Area.
The Moxy brand combines dynamic design, spirited service, and approachable pricing for the adventure-seeking, modern-day traveler. Since 2018, Graves Hospitality has developed and managed four of the more than 80 lifestyle centric Moxy hotels open across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Benjamin Graves sits on the Moxy Franchise Advisory Committee and has been actively involved in the brand's development and execution.
Consistently recognized as a results-driven industry leader, Marriott's awards for Innovation and contribution are just two of the more recent accolades received by family-owned Graves Hospitality. With a strong corporate team, focused on the pulse of demographic market drivers, financing strategies and lifestyle trends, Graves Hospitality tenaciously looks for new management partnerships and joint venture development opportunities.
"We're committed to projects that fuel our creative passions, in vibrant markets that excite and inspire, with people we sincerely enjoy. When those elements are rooted at the core of our management and development strategies, outstanding contributions and design innovations just come naturally," said Benjamin Graves, president, and CEO of Graves Hospitality. "We're both humbled and invigorated to have earned these stamps of distinction from Marriott."
The CONNECT 2022 Marriott Select Brands Owner and Franchise Awards honoring Graves Hospitality and other winners was held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, CO.
About Graves Hospitality: Graves Hospitality turns ideas into action and Real Estate into enterprise. Graves Hospitality offers a comprehensive range of development and management services adeptly tailored to answer the unique needs of independent and branded hotels, resorts, and restaurants as well as residential and commercial projects. The company's development skills and management services, including sales, marketing, distribution, human resources and accounting, are honed by over 40 years of continued success. Consistently recognized as an industry leader, Graves Hospitality has developed and managed more than 100 hotels and restaurants, as well as residential and commercial developments. Graves Hospitality is passionate about providing owners, guests, and associates with an unparalleled level of service and expertise. Partnering with smart, creative and sincerely enjoyable people and then fiercely maintaining those relationships, results in a positive synergy that naturally fosters success. Graves Hospitality takes great pride in being able to identify, develop, build, and manage projects that create great profits for our investors. To learn more information about Graves Hospitality, visit www.graveshospitality.com.
Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart. With more than 80 properties open across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay across the globe. The nontraditional experience starts with check-in at Bar Moxy and comes to life throughout its social public spaces, like the Lounge and Library, and the small but smart bedrooms. Moxy provides stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an attractive price point, so that guests can splurge on the experiences that matter most to them during their travels. Moxy celebrates nonconformity, open-mindedness, and originality above all – forever giving its guests permission to Play On #atthemoxy. For more information, visit www.moxyhotels.com and join the fun #atthemoxy on Instagram. Moxy is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.com.
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Clinical trial results published in JAMA Psychiatry show reduction in alcohol consumption by an average of 83% among heavy drinkers following two doses of psilocybin combined with psychotherapy
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B.More Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of psychedelic medicines for substance abuse disorders, is proud to announce that its Principal Investigator, Michael Bogenschutz, MD, of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has published the first placebo-controlled trial exploring the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD) with psilocybin.
The trial, which involved 93 participants diagnosed with AUD, demonstrated that those who received two doses of psilocybin had an 83% average reduction in alcohol consumption within an eight-month period from the start of the trial compared with a 51% average reduction in alcohol consumption among those who received an antihistamine as placebo. In addition, 25% of those who received psilocybin stopped drinking entirely compared with 9% of those in the placebo group. All trial participants received standardized psychotherapy.
The trial's impressive findings set the stage for a Bogenschutz led Phase 2b clinical trial planned by B.More for later this year.
According to Dr. Bogenschutz, the study's senior author and Director of the NYU Langone Center for Psychedelic Medicine, "The positive findings of our trial provide significant encouragement regarding the potential of psilocybin therapy as a safe and effective method of treatment for alcohol use disorder, a condition which affects 14.5 million Americans over the age of 12. With B.More's Phase 2b clinical trial planned for later this year, I am looking forward to further investigating the lifechanging potential of psilocybin as a treatment for AUD."
B.More's Phase 2b, multicenter, randomized, double blind, active placebo-controlled trial will examine the efficacy and safety of psilocybin for the treatment of moderate to severe AUD.
"Congratulations to the team at NYU Langone on these exciting results", said Carey Turnbull, Co-founder and CEO of B.More. "B.More's psilocybin AUD Phase 2b clinical trial will be one of the largest psychedelic trials ever undertaken and we are thrilled to have Michael Bogenschutz leading that work as our Principal Investigator. The findings of his latest study further bolster our belief in the life-altering potential of psilocybin as a treatment for those struggling with alcohol use disorder."
About B.More
Founded in 2017 by Carey and Claudia Turnbull, B.More is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a mission to develop better treatment options for those struggling with alcohol use disorder and other substance use disorders. Named after Claudia Turnbull's brother, Brett Moore, who died of a drug overdose 50 years ago, B.More is focused on the development and commercialization of psychedelic medicines that offer the potential to dramatically improve the lives of those for whom current treatment options have not proved effective. With a long history of partnership with researchers at the NYU School of Medicine, B.More is advancing clinical research to help these individuals and their loved ones live a better tomorrow.
For more information, please visit www.bmoreinc.org
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDrive Backup has added new edge locations for IDrive® e2 in Montreal, London, Paris, and Frankfurt, continuing to expand and offer customers all over the world an opportunity to utilize one of the fastest and most affordable S3-compatible cloud object storage solutions.
Since the inception of IDrive® e2, there has been plenty of international demand for the service, prompting IDrive to continue to add data centers across the globe. These new data centers are the first IDrive® e2 has launched in these countries, drastically improving speeds for Canadian and European users when uploading their data.
This enables users to point their data to the edge center closest to them for a faster network and ease of access, as well as retrieve their data based on their convenience. Data can be accessed via the IDrive® e2 web console or any S3 Compatible client such as MSP360, Veeam, Cyberduck, Rclone, Fastly, iconik, Arq, QNAP, Synology, Arcserve, Duplicati, WinSCP, NovaBackup or S3 Browser.
With the addition of the new international locations, IDrive® e2 now has a total of 13 locations worldwide including 8 locations in the United States, giving users around the world access to a high-performance cloud object storage service.
"We are proud to be expanding e2 across new international locations," said Raghu Kulkarni, CEO of IDrive Inc. "As customers are looking for better performance and more cost effective alternatives, e2 meets those requirements and much more. Now any customer, partner or reseller within the EU can leverage IDrive e2, which is important for sensitive industries as e2 provides features that help organizations meet GDPR requirements."
IDrive® e2 offers true affordability with the first 10GB free and pricing starting at $0.004/GB/month. IDrive® e2 costs 80% less than AWS S3 offering no fees for ingress or egress.
IDrive Inc. is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®, RemotePC™ and IBackup.The company's services help over 4 million customers back up over 500 Petabytes of data.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earl Barnes, Managing Director of Customer Technology at American Airlines, joins the INROADS National Board of Directors. Earl leads the Global Fields Support, Global IT Help Desk, Unified Communications, Collaboration Tools, and Air to Ground Communications teams. He has global experience delivering transformation strategy and creating cross-functional groups supporting American's external customers and over 100,000 team members.
"I am humbled and honored to serve on the INROADS National Board of Directors. Their mission aligns with my goals to make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless young people in our community. It is also another opportunity to use my platform to advance equity and diversity within my span of influence and community," Barnes said.
With over 35 years of technology experience, Barnes is a pioneer in the areas of global architecture, design, and implementation for companies in the manufacturing, financial, telecommunications, and transportation sectors. His approach includes collaborating with top management to develop and implement a digital transformation strategy that makes the most of existing technologies to realize the company's long-term goals.
Barnes takes great pride in the fact that he is a servant leader, and he has devoted many hours to improving American Airlines' approach to diversity and inclusion. He is heavily involved in the company's DEI Black Executive Leadership Council and mentoring programs. The goal of these initiatives is to nurture and promote Black leaders.
"With more than 35 years of experience, Barnes has proven leadership in global architecture, design, and implementation across multiple industries," said Yvette Smith, INROADS National Board of Directors Chair. "We know his vision and leadership experience will be an asset to the growth of INROADS and ultimately the success of our students."
Founded in 1970, INROADS delivers innovative programs and creative solutions that identify, accelerate, and elevate the development of underrepresented talent throughout their careers. Through this development, students become equipped for corporate and community leadership that affects community renewal, social change and elevates economic status and quality of life. INROADS has more than 30,000 alumni, over 900 interns and serves 4,000+ students and 200 corporate clients. Learn more at INROADS.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn: @INROADSInc.
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The Company plans for revenue-generating divisions in different sectors
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Cannabis Solutions, Inc. ("Integrated Cannabis" or the "Company"), (OTCPINK: IGPK) is pleased to share the following update.
Integrated Cannabis will encompass 3 operating divisions all held under its wholly owned holding company. These divisions will be: Cannabis, Branding and a 3rd to be named later (this division is being created from within). Our plan provides for each of these divisions to be generating revenue by the end of December 2023.
We estimate that we will file the Super 8-K and financial statements within days after receiving the audit for Consolidated Apparel, Inc ("Consolidated"), which is currently producing about $1.2 million in annual revenues and will remove the Company's Shell designation and add revenue to our books. Consolidated has identified several acquisition targets that complement the Consolidated operations, which if assimilated will potentially increase annual revenues. These transactions, if completed will be structured as Asset Purchases to expedite closings.
In July of 2022, the Company issued 598,800 shares of Series B Preferred for 49.9% of GCTR Management, LLC ("GCTR"), a management company in the cannabis sector in California with two clients. GCTR currently grosses revenues of approximately $300,000 per month. We have an option to purchase the remaining 50.1% percent but will look to extend that date until the end of 2023, so we can pursue other opportunities to increase our presence in the cannabis sector in California. We will continually seek new acquisitions to potentially increase our revenues and will look to lock down 49.9% of two other entities with options to acquire the remaining portion by the end of 2023.
We have agreed to work on new projects with our partners in California with each side owning 50%.
Our new division is being set up from within services of a sector our management has decades of experience in, which we are planning to roll out during the 4th quarter of 2022.
Additionally, in the 4th quarter, we plan to begin setting up operations in the Caribbean to expand both our Branding and Cannabis divisions. For our Branding division, we plan to manufacture products on the island to be sold on the island and export products back to the United States. For Cannabis, we plan to acquire the real estate and equipment needed to operate a manufacturing operation. We will not be involved in the day-to-day operations, but plan to receive a monthly fee for the building and use of the equipment equal to 25% of the monthly revenue.
The Company, in compliance with SEC regulations, will use social media outlets like Facebook or Twitter and its own website at www.igpk.org to announce key information in compliance with Regulation FD.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27(a) of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the relative growth of the Company's future business, target markets, demand for products and services, and business strategy. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations, and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions will prove to be accurate. Despite our Shell designation being removed in conjunction with our Super 8-K filing, pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 we are required to post Form 10 Information in the form of the Super 8-K filing for 1 year in compliance with Rule 144. No information in this press release should be construed in any manner whatsoever as an indication of our future revenues, financial condition, or stock price. There is no assurance that GCTR or Consolidated will maintain its current revenue level; as such, future periods may generate less revenue than its historical revenues to date.
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The Emmy-Nominated actor brings new meaning to his role as Entertainer in an exclusive collaboration with the iconic vodka brand
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Known for toasting moments of celebration and making occasions remarkable, Ketel One Family Made Vodka is thrilled to return as the Official Spirits Partner of the 74th Emmy® Awards Season. Inspired by those who continue to elevate their craft, Ketel One Vodka once again raises a glass, with cocktails as captivating as the iconic performances that brought television fans together over the past year. To commemorate the occasion, Ketel One Vodka is teaming up with Emmy-nominated actor, Colman Domingo, for an exclusive partnership with Social Studies that brings the worlds of entertainment and elevated cocktails together, with the curation of an ultimate at-home Emmys hosting collection, available to television fans 21+ across the country.
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Domingo and Ketel One Vodka invite consumers into the Emmy-nominated actor's world as he plays the role of the gracious host, sharing everything from tips and tricks to decor and his love for creating epic cocktails. As viewers prepare to celebrate the best moments in television, Ketel One is making Domingo's entertaining favorites available for purchase in an exclusive collection with Social Studies. A brand known for being a one stop shop for all things entertaining, Social Studies has innovated the art of hosting, offering their creative, cohesive collections of items for either purchase or rent. For the Ketel One x Emmys Hosting Edit, Domingo has curated a collection of items specially designed to elevate anyone's award night experience, including a bartending kit, glassware, snacking board, and an acrylic neon lightbox that reads 'Cocktails' to set a spirituous mood.
"I've been in love with entertaining for as far back as I can remember, during my 15 years as a bartender and throughout my journey as an actor," says Colman Domingo. "I'm excited to be working with Ketel One and share a bit of what I've learned from my time behind the bar and in front of the camera, with the hope that I can bring more confidence, skill, and flair to anyone's next gathering."
Because Ketel One was Born to Cocktail, the iconic vodka brand honors the art of the drink by spotlighting bartenders who move the hospitality industry forward, and who consistently elevate their craft. As the Emmys marks a moment to celebrate peers and their creativity, this year Ketel One and Diageo Reserve World Class award-winning mixologist, Charles Joly, welcome bar visionary Lauren Paylor O'Brien into the fold. Imparting her own expertise and flair to a new slate of sophisticated serves, Paylor O'Brien and Joly together have developed an impressive cocktail lineup of unexpected twists on classics, comprised of four new original serves (inclusive of one non-alcoholic option).
"The Emmys are a moment we look forward to year after year, where we can truly celebrate in the best way we know how – with exceptional serves that are worthy of toasting these incredible talents," explains Ketel One Director, Olivia Kupfer. "The people who are nominated this year, like Colman Domingo, and our mixologist partners, were born to share their craft with the world. It is our hope this year that we can bottle this magic and bring it to consumers' homes everywhere."
Each year, Ketel One Vodka strives to create better offerings for the next generation of nominees who are as unique as the cocktails they drink and as discerning as the vodka they choose. Just as important, are the viewers at home. Recipes for this year's signature sips will be available on Social Studies, Ketel One and Emmys social media channels, offering batched versions to put the perfect flourish on an Emmys party. Step-by-step instructions and easily accessible ingredients make it simple for any host 21+ to create these twists on classic cocktails.
The Ketel One Vodka Official Emmys Cocktail Collection includes:
- Waking Dream - Bracing cold brew, velvety caramel and vanilla teas, and orange peel chocolate come together in a decadent twist on an Espresso Martini
- Starlight - A bright, effervescent combination of Ketel One Vodka, fresh watermelon and a whisper of salt, finished with an aromatic mint bouquet
- Breakfast For Dinner - A tasty and tropical take on a Breakfast Martini, featuring a hint of banana amongst the modern classic cocktail's citrus notes
- The Butterfly - Violet-hued and full of flavor, this non-alcoholic milk punch is a delight for the eyes and palate, with Seedlip Spice, strawberry, pineapple, coconut, and clarified soy milk
The Ketel One Vodka x 74th Emmy Awards Hosting Edit is available nationwide for purchase or rent on Social-Studies.com starting today. For more information, please visit KetelOne.com or follow along on Instagram @KetelOne_US.
Whether viewing from home or at the awards ceremony, Ketel One Family Made Vodka reminds everyone to sip responsibly. The 74th Emmy Awards will air live on Monday, September 12 (8:00-11:00 PM ET/5:00-8:00 PM PT).
About Ketel One Family Made Vodka
Ketel One Family Made Vodka is inspired by 330 years and 11 generations of the Nolet Family's distilling expertise. Ketel One is crafted using only the highest-quality ingredients, including 100% non-GMO grain and is gluten-free. That quality has led to global recognition with Drinks International as the number one trending vodka in the world's best bars, a top ten bartenders' choice of vodka, and one of the best-selling vodkas in the world's best bars (Drinks International Brands Report, 2022). Inspired by the passionate pursuit of excellence in their craft, Ketel One continues to toast to the artists, trailblazers and innovators in the entertainment industry. Follow Ketel One Family Made Vodka on Instagram for additional inspiration and information: @KetelOne_US.
About Diageo North America
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practices. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
About Social Studies
Social Studies is America's go-to for all things entertaining helping our customers gather better without the stress. Our flagship product is a rentable kit with everything needed to set a beautiful, Instagram-worthy table. We also offer a retail assortment of items from - and inspired by - our rentable looks, either pre-curated as bundles or a la carte, as well as entertaining essentials from games to candles. We are available nationwide and offer white glove customer service. We equip hosts with all the resources and tools they need, including pre-curated playlists on our Spotify channel that fit any mood and hosting tips and tricks on our editorial arm The Social and @socialstudiesparty.
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September is Healthy Aging Month - the perfect time to invest in your health and happiness
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Actively enjoying their retirement years is a reward most people eagerly anticipate following decades of hard work and taking care of others. Sadly, when they finally have the time to focus on themselves, millions of Americans are too unhealthy or isolated to reap the fruits of their labor.
That's why healthy living experts at Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, compiled a list of seven practical tips to help older adults enjoy their lives to the fullest. And the timing couldn't be better because September is Healthy Aging Month.
"It's never too late to make changes to improve your own health and happiness," said Renee Main, Sr. VP of Healthy Aging for Life Time. "The key to success is often finding others to participate in healthy lifestyle activities with you. It's amazing what can be accomplished when you belong to a supportive community."
Seven Tips for Healthy Aging
- Expand Your Social Circle: Research shows that "People who are more connected to family, to friends, to the community, are happier, healthier, and live longer than people who are less connected."
- Pick Up a Pickleball paddle: Want to live longer – and happier? Studies show that people who play racket sports regularly live nearly 10 years longer than others. And researchers believe the "social" aspect of racket sports has a lot to do with that.
- Dance, Dance, Dance: Have you ever noticed how happy, agile, and flexible older adults who dance seem to be? That's no accident. Grab a partner and take some dance lessons. It's good for your heart – in more ways than one.
- Make a Splash: Do you worry that exercise might take too much of a toll on your body? If so, then jump (or ease yourself) into a pool and join others for some low impact moves. You don't even need to know how to swim – and the music will make you smile.
- Find the Right Coach: Don't know how to get started on an exercise routine? A personal trainer or group fitness instructor can help. But not just any coach will do. Find one who is certified to train active, older adults. These trainers have extensive knowledge in common injuries, surgeries, medications and more — all to customize your training experience.
- Join a Community of Like-Minded Adults: You're not the only one who wants to make the most of their "Golden Years." If you know that remaining active and social are key to your happiness, then go places where others feel the same way. A health club is a great place to find support and make new friends.
- Get Down on the Ground: If you want to play with your grandchildren, instead of just watching them play, then do what you can to improve your flexibility and mobility. It's amazing what a little stretching – or a yoga class – each morning can do.
"At Life Time, we know that being social is a key component to happiness," said Main. "That's why we developed ARORA – a wide variety of social, exercise and educational activities designed for older adults who want to remain healthy, active, and social. From pickleball, to aqua and dance classes, to coffee clubs, monthly social events and educational workshops, ARORA is a community within Life Time that benefits your body and mind, increasing the odds that the most enjoyable years of your life are yet to come.
Learn more about special membership for seniors at Life Time: HERE
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of nearly 160 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The company's healthy way of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 30,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events, and comprehensive digital platform.
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Upscale, Fast Casual Dining Powerhouse with House-Crafted Menu Opens in Lincoln Park
LINCOLN PARK, Ill., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, has debuted a new location in Lincoln Park at 1730 W. Fullerton Ave. on August 22. Capriotti's brings the Chicago community its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand-pulling them every morning.
Capriotti's is known for its wide array of sandwiches including The Bobbie®, made with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo, the Capastrami, made with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade coleslaw and the cheesesteak is made with premium steak, chicken or Impossible plant-based meat and melted cheese plus hot or sweet peppers. The Lincoln Park Capriotti's will offer a convenient order-ahead option, in addition to third-party delivery services. The new shop will bring 20 new jobs to the Lincoln Park community.
The new location is locally owned and operated by friends and business partners, Justin Thomas and Jaison Chacko. The pair both grew up in India and met while studying together in college. They quickly became friends, and had always talked about owning a business together. After graduating, both decided to become respiratory therapists. Having seen the impact they can have in that role especially given the COVID 19 pandemic, they knew that they wanted to continue to contribute to the community as much as they can. While still working as respiratory therapists, the pair didn't want to give up on their dream to open a business together, and will now be bringing Capriotti's to their city.
"In college we worked together at a gas station and we pitched the idea to the owners of opening a deli," said Thomas and Chacko. "We completely designed the menu ourselves and really enjoyed the concept. With that as our background, when we saw the amount of care that goes into Capriotti's sandwiches we knew it was something we needed to bring to the community."
Lincoln Park Capriotti's fans can download the CAPAddicts Rewards app on iOS and Android to earn and redeem rewards and score free food. The restaurant also features online ordering. Capriotti's in Lincoln Park offers catering for any event from corporate events to birthday parties with items such as party trays with cold subs or box lunches.
For additional information, visit www.capriottis.com or call the location at (872-243-5700)
About Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti's fresh ingredients, homemade subs and unique menu items have won numerous accolades including being named one of the "10 Great Places for a Surprising Sandwich" by USA Today and many "Best of" awards across the country. Capriotti's cold, grilled and vegetarian subs, cheesesteaks and salads are available at more than 170 locations across the U.S. Capriotti's signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of readers across the country and reported by AOL.com. Capriotti's fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti's on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
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Wound Healing & Gut Health Supplements Debut at Booth 1339 at NACDS Total Store Expo
BOSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Megalabs USA, a subsidiary of Megalabs Inc., that manufactures, markets and distributes pharmaceutical products and nutritional supplements throughout the Americas, has added two new products, Abintra and Glutapak R, to its North American portfolio. These additions join the brand's other science-based nutritional products, which include Enterex Diabetic, a nutritionally complete, high-protein shake specially formulate for for people with diabetes, and Prunelax, a popular lineup of laxative supplements.
Megalabs USA CEO Fabian Rivero said the portfolio expansion further supports the company's mission. "We are passionate about creating products that improve the lives of our customers," Rivero said. "These new products offer proven, evidence-based therapies, and I couldn't be prouder to bring them to our North American markets."
Abintra is Megalabs USA's nutritional supplement formulated to help heal wounds. Although it's an often-overlooked aspect of wound care, nutrition is a key factor for healing. Abintra features a unique combination of arginine, glutamine, high-quality protein, and antioxidant vitamins and minerals in a quick-dissolving powder. The formula works to promote tissue synthesis and wound healing from within.
Glutapak R is a probiotic glutamine supplement for gut health and intestinal healing. Glutapak R is currently the only therapeutic intestinal product on the market that both restores healthy microflora in the gut with a clinically proven probiotic and helps to repair intestinal damage with glutamine. Though the products have just launched, they are already seeing positive reviews, especially among healthcare providers.
"As physicians have long known, proper nutrition is a key aspect of wellness," Rivero said. "Products like Abintra and Glutapak R support optimal nutrition in cases when it matters most, which is why we've seen such a positive reception for them within the healthcare community."
Abintra and Glutapak R are available on Amazon.com. Glutapak R can also be found at Navarro and other local Miami pharmacies.
About Megalabs USA
Megalabs USA is a subsidiary of Megalabs, an international pharmaceutical company that manufactures, markets and distributes pharmaceutical products and nutritional supplements throughout the Americas, including the United States and Canada. It distributes over-the-counter products formulated with plant extracts known for their medicinal attributes, combining them with nutraceuticals, vitamins, and minerals to produce highly effective products for various wellness categories. Our mission is to develop and market effective over-the-counter medicines and nutraceuticals, preferably of natural origin, that improve the health and quality of our customers' lives. Company products are readily available in all markets in the Americas through subsidiaries and distributors that are highly committed to our brands, and active in multiple retail channels, including drug, food, mass, and e-commerce. Our vision has led us to build a successful multinational company with leading quality and effective products in the essential categories of over-the-counter medicines and nutraceuticals. And we have achieved this while complying with the exacting standards and procedures required for drug manufacturing to ensure the efficacy and safety of our products. Megalabs USA develops and provides effective, over-the-counter products and supplements that use natural ingredients to improve people's health and quality of life.
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ELMSFORD, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off the success of Kingdom Faire and hot on the heels of Spellbound, Megara Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a Community Round on WeFunder, where investments are already above $90k from over 100 passionate guests, supporters, and fans who are now shareholders of the company.
Experiences are the future of entertainment, with over 74% of Americans preferring to spend money on participatory events rather than products. Through this equity round Megara will be well-poised to capitalize on this exploding trend while providing strong returns for its shareholders.
"It's one of the fastest growing markets that no one is talking about." says CEO Christopher Francia. "While buzzwords like Crypto, FinTech and EdTech tend to get the headlines, they have struggled to meet investors' expectations in recent times. Experiences may sound old school but it's what the new generations are demanding and very few companies exist to fill that need, especially in the very lucrative New York market."
Megara's statistics show they are onto something. Their first festival Kingdom Faire attracted over 5,000 visitors amidst what many are calling some of the worst months for the economy since 2008.
"Having unprecedented inflation on top of a slowdown of the global economy is not something you typically prepare for," says Frank Segro, Chief Operating Officer of Megara. "However, even against that backdrop, we were able to draw fantastic numbers for our first festival. The critical response and reception to Kingdom Faire have given us confidence in knowing that what we are doing is hitting the right audience, and that we have barely scratched the surface of what is possible."
Megara's core focus has always been to build a strong community surrounding its events, while creating safe, accessible and fun spaces for all. With WeFunder, Megara has now further expanded that focus to allow anyone to be part of the company.
"We expect to have very strong growth over the next few years with returns of around 5-6x for shareholders. By building a central hub for our events, we will be able to increase our offerings and the size of our impact tenfold."
Megara is in the advanced stages of bringing an Immersive Entertainment Resort an hour north of New York City. Their campaign is currently open and the early bird investment period will be closing soon.
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Needham Bank, the leading financial institution in Massachusetts for marijuana banking, is pleased to announce it has closed a cannabis business loan to Bostica, LLC, a premium cannabis cultivator and manufacturer of cannabis products.
Bostica will use the financing to complete the construction of their 60,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility in Lynn, Massachusetts. Needham Bank also provided working capital to support Bostica's operations.
"We are excited to provide this lending to Bostica, LLC and help them build a state-of-the-art cannabis facility," said Michelle Haughton, VP Structured Finance. "Needham Bank has had a long-standing desire to serve the banking needs of the marijuana sector, so I'm glad we are providing financing to businesses like Bostica."
When completed, the project will be the largest, most technologically-advanced and energy-efficient indoor marijuana cultivation facility to operate in the Greater Boston area. The facility includes a 35,000-square-foot canopy for cannabis, which has ideal growing conditions 24/7. Bostica's specialty crafted cannabis products will be available for sale at dispensaries in early 2023.
"Obtaining this loan from Needham Bank allows us to complete construction and equipping of our cannabis facility, ultimately supplying premium-quality products to meet Massachusetts' growing demand," commented Allen Schweitzer, Chief Financial Officer of Bostica. "It's been a pleasure working with the Needham Bank team because they understand the particular intricacies of lending to this specialized industry."
Haughton was hired at Needham Bank to assist with the growth of the Commercial & Industrial Structured Finance segment. This includes handling cannabis-related business loans greater than $10 million in commitment size and advising borrowers on financing and cash management services. She has over 20 years of commercial lending experience, and most recently, was Vice President, Relationship Manager at Eastern Bank, where she developed lending relationships with creditworthy commercial clients and prospects.
Through the new specialized banking division, Needham Bank offers full-service banking for cannabis businesses, including loans, deposit accounts and cash management services. Needham Bank is the only bank in Massachusetts to receive formal approval from the Federal Reserve Board to provide banking services to marijuana-related businesses.
Committed to cultivating excellence, Bostica intends to develop premium quality branded products for Massachusetts' recreational cannabis users. The company intends to operate one of the most advanced, and largest, indoor growing operations in the state, delivering products valued by consumers, and profits to investors. For additional information, please visit www.bostica.com.
Needham Bank offers an array of tech-forward products and services that businesses and consumers use to manage their financial needs. We have the financial expertise typically found at larger institutions and the local knowledge and commitment you can only find at a community bank. Known as the "Builder's Bank," we have been helping individuals, businesses and non-profits build for their futures since 1892. For more information, please visit https://NeedhamBank.com. Needham Bank is a member of FDIC and DIF.
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Leading HR analyst Madeline Laurano surveyed over 300 talent acquisition leaders to explore solutions to ongoing hiring challenges
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aliro, the company transforming hiring through the power of human connection, commissioned Aptitude Research to explore how talent acquisition teams are navigating the struggle to find the qualified talent they need to fill jobs. Amidst today's tight labor market, the research reveals that 72% of companies are rethinking their sourcing strategies in 2022, and 84% believe employee referrals are the most cost-effective way to find talent today.
The report, Solving the Sourcing Challenge: Leaning into Referrals to Drive Improved Hiring Outcomes, analyzes data points collected by Aptitude Research in 2022 from over 300 senior talent acquisition professionals. While 93% of companies have continued to increase their investment or spend the same on traditional sourcing channels like job boards and ads, few are measuring ROI or recognizing measurable improvements in hiring outcomes.
"In today's labor market, sourcing talent is one of the most challenging and costly practices within talent acquisition," notes Madeline Laurano, analyst and founder of Aptitude Research. "When hiring gets tough, leaders tend to throw money at standard sourcing channels without considering what truly drives results. Our research uncovered the true potential employee referral programs have to help TA leaders drastically improve hiring outcomes, like speed and quality, when properly deployed within a sourcing strategy."
While the research identifies employee referrals as the number one most effective source of hire, it also recognizes that most companies struggle to optimize their program to deliver consistent results. In the report, Madeline explores the strategies talent acquisition leaders can consider amplifying the success of their referral programs and make them a proven channel within an overall sourcing approach.
For more information about how Aliro is helping HR and Talent teams discover and engage great people faster, visit onaliro.com
Aliro helps companies accelerate hiring by leaning into the power of human connection. We empower businesses to tap into hidden networks and cultivate diverse talent communities by making it easier to connect people to jobs and hire faster. Aliro offers the most comprehensive referral platform available, automating every step from engagement and management to payments and reporting, so talent acquisition teams can find more candidates efficiently.
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Executive Producer Scott Siepker is pleased to present the Kinnick: The Documentary. Starting August 24, college football fans and sports enthusiasts alike will be able to stream the inspiring documentary through Vimeo.
This feature-length film in 4k resolution, provides an in-depth look into Nile Kinnick's riveting journey of hope, duty, and perseverance. The 90-minute documentary reveals what pushed a young man from Adel, Iowa to reach higher and ascend to legend in the minds of sports fans throughout the nation.
Siepker and his team spent countless hours conducting interviews and doing research on Nile Kinnick. "Throughout the five years I worked on producing the film, I was reminded that our heroes are most inspiring when we remember that they are not that different from the rest of us," said Executive Producer, Scott Siepker.
Kinnick: The Documentary features an exclusive interview with Nile's first cousin Don Bice. Don, now in his mid-90s shares first-hand accounts of growing up alongside Nile. Bice had a front row seat to Nile's life in Adel and Omaha and was there to witness everything from long practice sessions to intimate family meals.
Audiences will experience the excitement of the indomitable feats of 1939 where Nile received a flurry of national accolades including the Heisman Trophy award. The film goes beyond his gridiron highlights to shed light on his life outside of football and showcases his time growing up in Iowa, as a law student, and then as an enlisted service man in the U.S. Navy Air Corps Reserve.
"Nile Kinnick is indisputably one of the most famous Iowans of all time and should be forever remembered for not just his contributions on the field, but also the person he was off the field," added Siepker.
For more information on Kinnick: The Documentary please visit: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kinnickdocumentary.
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Aspen Dental expands leadership team with strategic hire amidst growing investment in aligner therapies
CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Dental® today announced that Dr. Payam Ataii has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Orthodontic Support.
Dr. Ataii will be responsible for educating and supporting doctors and staff about the benefits of clear aligners to patients and develop improved strategies, processes, and procedures to deliver clear aligners. This will include development of an interactive, customized, end-to-end learning journey for doctors across the Aspen Dental network to stay up to date on the latest technology, clinical approach, and practical integration into office and patient care processes.
"I'm excited to join Aspen Dental at a time of rapid growth with the opportunity to support such a wide, talented network of doctors in embracing the ways that technology can make patient care more effective and accessible," said Dr. Payam Ataii, senior vice president of orthodontic support for Aspen Dental.
Dr. Ataii has more than 20 years of experience in the clear aligner space and is regarded as an innovator and thought leader amongst his peers, having led on more than 3,600 clear aligner cases. He spent more than 15 years training general dentists across the country in aligner technology before he began teaching and consulting for other clear aligner companies.
"As we continue to expand our family of brands and offerings, the model and vision remain the same – to equip local providers to provide quality, affordable and accessible care to patients," said Bob Fontana, chairman & CEO of TAG – The Aspen Group. "Leveraging new technologies and staying ahead of new clinical treatments is a key part of that vision. Dr. Ataii's decades of experience in clear aligners will elevate the quality of training and resources we provide our network of doctors, ultimately elevating patient treatment options and furthering our goal of breaking down barriers to care."
Dr. Ataii earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed his dental externship at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He is also a patent holder of an FDA-cleared oral device and continues to innovate and create health solutions to help patients receive the quality care they deserve.
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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The Aspen Group
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LEHI, Utah, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PCF Insurance Services (PCF), one of the top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage firms, announced today the acquisition of Florida-based insurance broker Apple Insurance and Financial Services.
Apple Insurance is a well-known individual health and Medicare insurance agency based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, offering access to Florida Blue, a top carrier in the space.
"Apple Insurance is a thriving, high-growth agency," says Peter C. Foy, Chairman, Founder, and CEO of PCF Insurance Services. "With their proven model for growth and continued value creation, Apple Insurance gives PCF a strong foothold in one of the most competitive individual health care markets in the U.S."
PCF Insurance selects Agency Partners who believe in the PCF Insurance business strategy, have proven success in their industry, and are looking to grow beyond their current capacity. Apple Insurance's focus on strategic, national growth and collaboration aligns with PCF Insurance's rapidly expanding portfolio of Agency Partners.
"Apple Insurance is a one-stop shop for insurance in the South Florida market with a diverse portfolio of insurance projects," said Rick Jultak, Principal at Apple Insurance. "With PCF, we have a clear path to creating valuable strategic partners with other top-tier insurance agencies throughout the country."
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In 2022, PCF Insurance has completed or has under the letter of intent 104 acquisitions, continuing its industry-leading M&A pace. PCF's well-diversified revenue stream continues to enable its strategic investments in technology and infrastructure build-outs to support its significant network expansion.
About Apple Insurance & Financial Services
The leading South Florida agency for Florida Blue, Apple Insurance and Financial Services is a full-service agency providing a complete range of insurance products, from primary medical and Medicare supplemental insurance to long-term care coverage, dental plans, accident plans, and pet insurance. Learn more at appleinsurance.com.
About PCF Insurance Services
A top 20 U.S. broker headquartered in Lehi, Utah, PCF Insurance Services is a leading full-service consultant and insurance brokerage firm offering a broad array of commercial, life and health, employee benefits, and workers' compensation solutions. Propelled by its people, PCF Insurance's agency-centric operating model and entrepreneurial environment support its tremendous growth profile, offering partners alignment through equity ownership, significant leadership incentives, and resources to over 3,100 employees throughout the U.S. Recognized as a top acquirer by The Hales Report, ranked #20 on Business Insurance's 2022 Top 100 Brokers and #13 on Insurance Journal's 2022 Top Property/Casualty Agencies, PCF Insurance is a notable leader in the insurance space. Learn more at pcfins.com.
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Pacific Northwest Mills Located in Washington and Oregon Weave Fabrics and Blankets
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pendleton Woolen Mills, the global lifestyle brand headquartered in Portland, Oregon has announced that their century-old mills located in Washougal, WA and Pendleton, OR are certified STeP by OEKO-TEX® (21001295 HOHENSTEIN HTTI). Both mills have been weaving for over 110 years and are continually updated for sustainability and innovation.
STeP by OEKO-TEX® is a certification system for production facilities in the textile industry. Certification assesses production facilities at all processing stages to allow brands to communicate environmental measures. The Pendleton mills were scored in various areas including, chemical management, environmental performance and management, social responsibility, quality management, and health and safety.
"Pendleton is committed to creating a sustainable product lifecycle. As a vertical operation, the impact we have on the environment is a priority in every process. Certifying the mills for sustainability is a tremendous step in this journey," explained Rolan Snider, vice president of textile manufacturing at Pendleton. "The sustainability journey begins with our use of wool as a natural fiber, the long-term relationships with USA wool growers and now continues through the local production in our sustainability-certified mills."
In addition to sustainability in manufacturing, Pendleton is dedicated to creating sustainable products. Wool has many sustainable characteristics including being renewable, biodegradable, durable and naturally wrinkle, odor and stain resistant. Pendleton wool products are also known for their timeless design and function, allowing consumers to cherish an item for generations.
The Pendleton Woolen Mill located in Washougal, WA is located at 2 Pendleton Way, Washougal, WA 98671 and the Pendleton Woolen Mill located in Pendleton, OR is located at 1307 SE Court Pl, Pendleton, OR 97801. Both mills offer tours year round.
Pendleton Woolen Mills is a heritage lifestyle brand and the leader in wool blankets, apparel and accessories. Weaving in Oregon since 1863 and located in Portland, Oregon, Pendleton weaves iconic designs in two of America's remaining woolen mills located in Pendleton, Oregon and Washougal, Washington. With six generations of family ownership, Pendleton is focused on their "Warranted to Be a Pendleton" legacy, creating quality lifestyle products with timeless classic styling. Inspiring individuals from the Pacific Northwest and beyond for over 150 years, Pendleton products are available at Pendleton stores across the US, select retailers worldwide, and on pendleton-usa.com.
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PEABODY, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Privo Technologies, Inc. ("Privo"), a phase 3 clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that has designed and developed a nanoengineered drug delivery platform to safely deliver highly potent drugs locoregionally, announced that Nature Communications published the results of the evaluation of efficacy and safety data collected using PRV111 on animal models of oral cancer and clinical trial in patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC).
The article titled, "A nanoengineered topical transmucosal cisplatin delivery system induces anti-tumor response in animal models and patients with oral cancer" details the observed therapeutic benefit from topical delivery, via the PRV Platform, of high concentrations of cisplatin to the tumor and regional lymph nodes while avoiding systemic circulation. "We are very pleased to publish our work in a high-ranking peer-reviewed journal such as Nature Communications. This data highlights the promise of targeted and local chemotherapy treatment and validates the superior mechanism and design of the PRV Platform and its lead derivative PRV111. This data serves as a critical milestone for entering into a Phase 3 clinical trial for patients with Carcinoma in Situ of the oral cavity as well as a springboard for exploring the use of the platform in other mucosal cancers such as lung, cervical, vaginal, rectal, and anal cancers" said Manijeh Goldberg, PhD, founder and CEO of Privo. Dr. Goldberg is the first author of the article, which was published in collaboration with Dr. Nishant Agrawal, MD FACS, and Dr. Evgeny Izumchenko, PhD, at the University of Chicago, Dept of Surgery and Dept of Medicine, respectively. Dr. Goldberg, Dr. Agrawal, and Dr. Izumchenko are the corresponding authors.
"The data from this paper provides validation of our platform for nano-encapsulating highly potent drugs while providing controlled delivery and release. Privo is excited to add to the growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating that encapsulation for local delivery of highly toxic chemotherapies and other drug classes can unlock therapeutic benefits, disrupting the targeted drug delivery industry both topically and intraoperatively" said Dr. Goldberg. "We are grateful to our clinical sites and their investigative teams for their participation in this study, and of course indebted to our patients and the oral cancer community for their support of our technology." Enrollment sites included UT Health Science Center School of Dentistry and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX; University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute in Cincinnati, OH; Advanced ENT and Allergy in Louisville, KY; Ben Taub Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX.
"The treatment for oral cancer may involve life-transforming surgery which can impact function. The data presented on Privo's PRV111 is an important step in the approval process of what will be a transformative product that has the potential to change standard of care," said Dr. Nishant Agrawal. Dr. Agrawal is the Chief of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Co-Director of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at the University of Chicago.
The complete article is available in print and in digital format which can be viewed via the following link: (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-31859-3).
Nature Communications is a peer-reviewed, open access, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in all areas of biological, health, physical, chemical and Earth sciences.
About Privo Technologies, Inc.
Privo Technologies, Inc. ("Privo") is a phase 3 clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative therapeutics designed to eliminate cancers and prevent recurrence. Privo aims to provide better and more accessible treatment options to diverse patient populations around the world with the potential to transform standard of care for treating solid tumors. Privo is headquartered in Peabody, a suburb of Boston Massachusetts.
Privo's lead asset, PRV111 has been shown to be effective in patients with head and neck cancer in several hospitals across the US during a safety and efficacy Phase I/II clinical study, dramatically reducing tumor volume without any systemic toxicity. For additional information on Privo Technologies, Inc. please visit www.privotechnologies.com.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch has decided to postpone the publication of the company's interim report for January 1 - June 30, 2022 to August 29, 2022. The previously stated date was August 25, 2022.
The reason for the postponement is that the company needs more time to clarify an accounting issue.
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For more information, please contact:
Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0) 8 510 530 00
johan.lof@raysearchlabs.com
Björn Hårdemark, interim CFO, RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)
Telephone: +46 (0) 709 564 217
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Hybrid, Multi-Day Event Returns to the New York Stock Exchange to Help Cybersecurity Professionals Stay on Top of Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape
WATERLOO, ON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), today announced that registration is now open for its 9th annual Security Summit. Bringing together industry experts and thought leaders from across the globe, the hybrid, multi-day event will include a mix of live, in-person and OnDemand sessions, fireside chats and interactive talks on cybersecurity innovations and best practices, prevention-first security, endpoint management, artificial intelligence, machine learning, key industry trends and more.
The BlackBerry Security Summit will take place at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday October 26th, with virtual sessions available to view on-demand in the Americas and EMEA from Thursday October 27th and Friday October 28th in APAC. The packed agenda will feature compelling keynote addresses with BlackBerry executives, multi-industry customer-led case study panels, talks from BlackBerry's Research & Intelligence team as well as additional sessions designed to critically engage and deepen attendees' understanding of the fast-moving and growing cybersecurity threat landscape.
BlackBerry CEO and Executive Chairman, John Chen will deliver the opening keynote highlighting the company's vision of building trust through connectivity, security, safety and privacy as well as provide a business update.
"Companies from around the world continue to place their trust in BlackBerry as they know that we have the talent, technology and expertise to keep them secure amidst a threat landscape that only seems to be gathering pace in size, complexity and victims compromised," said Mark Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer at BlackBerry. "Our much-anticipated annual Security Summit allows them and others to gain a first-hand look at how we're ensuring both our technology and threat intelligence stay on the cutting edge so they can sleep soundly at night knowing that BlackBerry has their back and always will. With a sharp mix of the world's best and brightest cybersecurity experts who are eager to share their battle-tested, real-world experiences, we look forward to returning to the famed New York Stock Exchange this coming October to share our vision for where the industry is headed and how organizations of all sizes and sectors can stay one step ahead of today's and tomorrow's malicious actors."
To register your attendance and stay updated on new sessions and speakers as they are added to this year's Security Summit please visit BlackBerry.com/SecuritySummit.
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About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 215M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.
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Innovation will make it easier and more cost-effective to recover precious metals from used electronics
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The REMADE Institute, a 154-member public-private partnership established by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, today announced a new technology license involving a technological innovation capable of recovering precious metals from used electronics more easily and cost-effectively.
The innovation, developed with REMADE support, is part of a research and development project first funded by the Institute in 2020. The R&D project, "Low-Concentration Metal Recovery from Complex Streams Using Gas-Assisted Microflow Solvent Extraction (GAME)," is still in progress and is led by Wencai Zhang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, and Aaron Noble, Ph.D., an associate professor in the same department. Phinix, LLC, is the industry partner on the project. REMADE's tech team oversees the project, ensuring it meets the Institute's and DOE's technological milestones.
"Congratulations to the entire project team, including the researchers with Virginia Tech, the team at Phinix, and our tech team at the Institute," said REMADE CEO Nabil Nasr. "A new technology license is a great accomplishment, and we believe it will be incredibly valuable to U.S.-based electronics recycling companies."
Details of the technological innovation, which involves both the hardware set-up and the process, are the subject of a pending patent and are therefore confidential. All proprietary process advantages make it more cost-effective to recover precious metals from various electronics wastes destined for landfill. The IP has been exclusively licensed to Phinix, LLC.
Zhang, the R&D project's principal investigator, said the research ultimately seeks to develop technologies to make it easier and more cost-effective to recover precious metals from personal computers (PCs), classified as electronic waste (e-waste).
"The printed circuit boards (PCBs) found in PCs that have reached their end-of-life are among the most promising sources of gold and silver," Zhang said. "We need to do everything we can to make it easier and cheaper to recover these critical minerals and enable manufacturers to reuse them."
Typical PC motherboards contain 566 parts per million (ppm) gold and 639 ppm silver – one of which, gold, is more than an order of magnitude above typical economic ore grades.
REMADE Chief Technology Officer Magdi Azer said the tech license is another milestone for the public-private partnership, which seeks to increase the reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and recovery of four energy-intensive materials: metals, polymers/plastics, fibers/papers, and e-waste.
"REMADE is selective in funding R&D projects that have the greatest potential to reduce energy consumption, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, decrease the use of raw or primary materials, and increase the use of recycled or secondary materials," Azer said. "This particular R&D project is capable of developing technologies to increase the recovery of precious metals from e-waste, providing a valuable resource to U.S.-based electronics companies and other U.S. manufacturers, and as a result, increasing the resiliency of the U.S. supply chain and decreasing the nation's reliance on minerals from other countries."
Subodh Das, founder and CEO of Phinix, which now holds the exclusive tech license, said his firm is eager to partner with electronics manufacturers that want to use the technological innovation to recover precious metals like gold, silver, and palladium from their end-of-life PCs.
"Most of the 53.6 Mt of e-waste produced globally are not recycled," Das said. "Only 9% of e-waste is recycled in the U.S. Most are either exported or landfilled. Gold, silver, and copper are the most valuable recovered resources. Our project has involved the recovery of gold and silver. This innovation is a potential boon to U.S.-based electronics companies, many of which are actively searching for ways to recover precious metals from their products. We can help these electronics companies recover and reuse these end-of-life resources and assist U.S. manufacturers in other industries interested in these recovered precious metals as well."
For more details, contact the REMADE Institute at contact@remadeinstitute.org, Virginia Tech's David Irvin at davidi86@vt.edu, and/or Phinix CEO Subodh Das at skdas@phinix.net.
Founded in 2017, REMADE is a 154-member public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy with an initial investment of $140 million, half of which is DOE funding and the other half of which is member cost-share. REMADE is the only national institute focused entirely on developing innovative technologies to accelerate the U.S.'s transition to a Circular Economy. In partnership with industry, academia, and national laboratories, REMADE enables early-stage applied research and development that will create jobs, dramatically reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the supply and use of recycled materials. For additional information about REMADE, visit www.remadeinstitute.org.
For additional information, contact:
Megan Connor Murphy
Director, Marketing and Communications
REMADE Institute
585-213-1036 office
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mconnormurphy@remadeinstitute.org
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Kasaju joins a series of strong executive hires from Veeva, McKinsey, Amazon
MIAMI, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RxDefine, a leading engagement platform dedicated to educating and empowering healthcare consumers and HCPs, today announced the hire of Pujan Kasaju as SVP of Finance and Operations. In this role, he will lead the finance, accounting, and administrative operations function at RxDefine.
"The addition of Pujan to the executive team is a critical next step for RxDefine's growth," said Ahmed Elsayyad, co-founder and president of RxDefine. "His background in high-growth technology startups and investment management is exactly the combination of skills we need as we enter the company's next phase of growth."
Kasaju brings significant leadership and expertise in strategic finance through his experience in principal investing at Blackstone (NYSE: BX), where he sourced, evaluated, executed, and managed private credit and equity investments across various industries for five years. He is also a proven operator, having previously served in an executive finance capacity within the venture-backed startup ecosystem.
"I'm excited about the opportunity to help shape RxDefine's growth trajectory and inspired by our mission of evolving the healthcare experience for consumers and providers while impacting the lives of everyday people," said Kasaju.
Kasaju holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and BBA/BA/MPA degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.
RxDefine is a healthcare engagement platform that helps consumers and HCPs find the information and services they need to take the best next action, while also giving brands the data and insights they need to effectively maximize marketing efforts. The RxDefine platform is composed of RxNavigate, a solution that offers consumers a personalized journey to help address their needs via empathetic 1:1 interactions; RxTelehealth, a telehealth solution that allows for a seamless transition from engagement to virtual care; and RxJourney, an analytics tool that connects the dots between online and offline actions to help measure and improve engagement efforts. For more information about RxDefine, visit www.rxdefine.com.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Segway Powersports Inc. (SPI), of McKinney, Tex., has been assessed a $5 million civil penalty. The settlement resolves CPSC's charges that SPI knowingly imported ATVs without a CPSC-approved ATV action plan in violation of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).
CPSC charged that SPI knowingly imported into the United States approximately 152 ATVs that were not subject to a CPSC-approved ATV action plan, as required by federal law. ATV action plans promote the safe and responsible use of ATVs, particularly for children under age 16.
In addition to imposing a monetary penalty, the settlement agreement requires SPI to maintain a compliance program to ensure that the company complies with the CPSA and maintains internal controls designed to ensure timely, complete, and accurate reporting to CPSC. SPI has also agreed to file annual reports with the agency on the efficacy of these programs for three years.
CPSC has agreed to suspend all but $1.25 million of the $5 million penalty based on SPI's sworn representations that paying a penalty exceeding that amount would cause the company financial hardship and compel SPI to cease business operations.
SPI's settlement of this matter does not constitute an admission by SPI, or a determination by the Commission, that SPI knowingly violated the CPSA.
The settlement agreement has been accepted provisionally by the Commission by a 4-0-1 vote.
CPSC Chair & Commissioner Statements:
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
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- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
Release Number: 22-204
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