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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of AMZN during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form-2/?id=31089&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of AMZN during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 6, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Missfresh Limited.
Shareholders who purchased shares of MF during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
DEADLINE: September 12, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/missfresh-lawsuit-loss-submission-form/?id=31091&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of MF during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 12, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc.
Shareholders who purchased shares of OM during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Outset Medical common stock between September 15, 2020, and June 13, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/outset-medical-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=31090&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of OM during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 6, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Unity Software Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of U during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
CLASS PERIOD: March 5, 2021 to May 10, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/unity-software-u-lawsuit-form/?id=31088&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of U during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 6, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company.
Shareholders who purchased shares of WFC during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 29, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/wells-fargo-loss-submission-form/?id=31087&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of WFC during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 29, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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Rating Recognizes Shorenstein's Ongoing Commitment to the Health and Safety of Its Properties and Tenants
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shorenstein Properties, LLC ("Shorenstein"), an owner and operator of high-quality office, residential and mixed-use properties across the U.S., today announced that 22 Shorenstein properties have received the WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute ("IWBI").
The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating focused on the effectiveness of a building's or facility's operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement practices and emergency plans in place in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rating system is designed to empower owners and operators to take the necessary steps to prioritize the health and safety of their staff, visitors and other stakeholders.
"At all Shorenstein properties, we are committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes the well-being of everyone within our community, and this recognition showcases our best-in-class property management team's efforts to go above and beyond to create and maintain healthy environments," said Mei Tsuruta, Sustainability Manager at Shorenstein. "We are pleased that all 22 properties that applied for the WELL Health-Safety Rating this year achieved it. We are committed to participating in the IWBI's rating program annually as we advance this work across our properties to meet the needs of today's tenants and residents alike in the post-COVID-19 environment."
Shorenstein continues to implement industry-leading health and safety initiatives that meet the highest industry standards across its portfolio. Shorenstein achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating at 22 properties by reviewing and continuously enhancing six key features:
- Cleaning and sanitization procedures;
- Emergency preparedness programs;
- Health service resources;
- Air and water quality management;
- Stakeholder engagement and communication; and
- Innovation.
This review has resulted in the implementation of best-in-class practices across these properties, including plans for reduction in respiratory particle exposure as well as Legionella management. Shorenstein has participated in the WELL Health-Safety Rating program since 2021 and is committed to ongoing participating in this rating program.
About Shorenstein Properties LLC
Founded in 1960, Shorenstein Properties LLC is a privately-owned, real estate firm that owns and operates high-quality office, residential and mixed-use properties across the U.S., with offices in San Francisco and New York. Since 1992, Shorenstein has sponsored twelve closed-end investment funds with total equity commitments of $8.8 billion, of which Shorenstein committed $723.5 million. The firm uses its integrated investment and operating capabilities to take advantage of opportunities that, at the particular time in the investment cycle, offer the most attractive returns. Investments have included ground-up developments, asset repositioning and stabilized assets; investment structures have included asset acquisitions, mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments and structured joint ventures. More information is available at www.shorenstein.com.
Contact
Jon Keehner / Woomi Yun / Erik Carlson
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212.355.4449
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the six-month anniversary of the war in Ukraine, global disaster relief organization ShelterBox USA called for renewed focus on the humanitarian crisis in the region and need for aid.
"Today marks six months since the conflict in Ukraine began, forcing unprecedented numbers of people from their homes," said ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray. "More than 12 million people are currently displaced, and there are no signs of the war letting up. ShelterBox is committed to supporting the emergency shelter needs of civilians caught in the conflict, and we hope the world will continue to focus on the dire humanitarian needs in the country."
More than 6.6 million refugees have fled the country, according to United Nations' estimates, and another at least 6 million have been forced from their homes but have remained within Ukraine.
ShelterBox quickly responded to the crisis, establishing three programs in the region. The first provided thousands of mattresses to collective centers like schools, sports arenas, and churches in Western Ukraine. The second provided ShelterKits including tarpaulins, ropes, and other tools for those in central Ukraine seeking to shelter in damaged homes. And the third provided refugees leaving the country through Moldova hygiene kits and cash assistance to help families meet food and medical needs while they are on the move. Moldova is one of the poorest and most isolated countries in Europe. It is not a member of the European Union or NATO.
The situation continues to evolve, but the need remains severe. ShelterBox is now assessing its next programs in the country, which will likely focus on helping families endure the coming cold winter.
"ShelterBox remains steadfast in its commitment to bring humanitarian supplies to the country," Murray said, "like ShelterKits to repair homes damaged by bombings and allow families shelter in place, as well as essential supplies including solar lamps, which bring some comfort from basement shelters and evacuation shelters."
For more information, please visit ShelterBoxUSA.org.
ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and other essential items to families who have lost their homes to disasters or conflict. In April 2021, ShelterBox surpassed providing support to two million people since 2000, responding to more than 300 disasters in nearly 100 countries. ShelterBox responds urgently to earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, cyclones, tsunamis, or conflict by delivering boxes of essential shelter, aid, and other life-saving supplies. Each iconic green ShelterBox contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, blankets, a water filtration system, emergency lighting, and other tools for survival. The organization was nominated for a distinguished Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 and 2019. ShelterBox USA is based in Santa Barbara, California.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tagore Technology Inc., a pioneer of high-power, low-current GaN-based RF switches, today announced the introduction of the TSL8329M, a dual-channel Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) with an integrated RF switch, and multichip module. Designed for demanding applications, the module operates from 3.3 GHz to 4.2GHz. This dual channel module is architected with cascading, two-stage LNA and a high-power GaN-based fail-safe RF switch. The TSL8329M is well-suited for 5G infrastructure and TDD massive MIMO system.
"With integrated dual-channel RF front end, the high performance TSL8329M is well suited for the most demanding 5G infrastructure radios, small cells and massive MIMO system. The footprint and pinouts allow easy adaption in complex MIMO configurations", said Klaus Buehring, Tagore Technology's Chief Marketing Officer.
The TSL8329M has NF of 1 dB with 32 dB of gain at 3.6 GHz with an output third-order intercept point (OIP3) of 35 dBm. In bypass mode, the LNA provides 13 dB of gain. In power-down mode, the device draws 5 mA. In transmit operation, when RF inputs are connected to a termination pin (TERM-CHA or TERM-CHB), the switch provides a low insertion loss of 0.45 dB at 3.6GHz and handles LTE average power (9 dB peak to average ratio (PAR)) of 43 dBm for full lifetime operation. The device comes in a RoHS compliant, compact, 6 mm × 6 mm, 40-lead LFCSP.
Specifications
For full datasheets and samples contact Tagore Technology's Sales representative at rfgan@tagoretech.com
About Tagore Technology
Tagore Technology was founded in January 2011 to pioneer Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon (GaN-on-Si) semiconductor technology for Radio Frequency (RF) and power management applications. We are a fabless semiconductor company with design centers in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA and Kolkata, India. Our R&D team is dedicated to developing disruptive solutions leveraging wide bandgap technologies that help address RF and power design challenges for our customers and accelerate time-to-market for a wide range of applications. For more information visit www.tagoretech.com
For further information please contact:
Name: Anindita Ray
Email: ray0521@tagoretech.com
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group to launch PR campaign for Wellness Wisdom Warriors (https://skneekers.com) to shed light on Dr Tzvi Pearlstein's patented sole heeling transformation. Faced with his own painful "bone-on-bone" knees, he developed a new type of sneaker sole to help prevent knee, hip, and back pain, arthritis, and surgery.
"Our PR campaign will show how for knee pain and knee arthritis sufferers the source of the problem often is their sneakers, which are curable, regardless of the brand," said TransMedia Group CEO Tom Madden.
Publicity to cite malalignment of the feet as a key cause of knee pain, possibly hip and back pain too. Like the toeing in and out of the car tires, wheel alignment shouldn't wait until a car's old, but is needed throughout its life. Some with people.
TransMedia said it will build sole heeling awareness of Dr Pearlstein's discovery that knee pain can be traced to how we put weight on our feet, for which there is a cure his Wellness Wisdom Warriors RV will deliver when it hits the road to painlessness.
TransMedia said it will provide reports to media of WWW's itinerary so anyone with knee, hip, or back pain can bring their sneakers to be cured.
Starting locally in Florida, then nationwide, Dr Tzvi and his WWW RV will be available for booking consultations to modify sneakers/shoes to protect knees, hips, and back and compensate for foot malalignment.
TransMedia Group plans to highlight Dr. Pearlstein's treating sneakers with affordable, convenient medicine by announcing his RV's stops, and alerting companies they can sign up for consultations for their employees, providing "feetback" for health news reporters along the trail.
"I want to conveniently offer comfort from the foot up," said Dr Pearlstein, Founder of Wellness Wisdom Warriors, and expect TransMedia will put my best foot forward to media."
"Companies signing up for our corporate wellness consulting to improve employee comfort, foot and body alignment, and good posture will have happier employees with more energy."
"Media will like interviewing Dr. Pearlstein for his medical knowledge and upbeat personality," said Adrienne Mazzone, President of TransMedia Group.
"TransMedia Group's publicity will truly get the "sneakers cure on the road" informing media of WWW's mission to put people on their feet comfortably."
Media Contact: Adrienne Mazzone amazzone@transmediagroup.com 561-908-1683.
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By integrating with SAP® SuccessFactors®, TSP Payroll delivers a local payroll system for
customers
FOLSOM, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Silicon Partners, Inc. (TSP) today announced that its TSP Payroll solution is now available on SAP® Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. TSP Payroll solution integrates with SAP® SuccessFactors® Employee Central to offer a local payroll solution in countries that do not have country localizations.
"Our TSP Payroll solution works on a single cloud-based platform for more than 40 countries with end-to-end global payroll processes in companies with fewer than 1,000 employees," said Bruno Silva, SVP of Latin America and the Caribbean. "Our solution is configurable, requiring little effort to implement and execute while reducing customer' payroll costs. The SAP-certified integration with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central gives customers peace of mind that they can easily plug the TSP Payroll solution into their core HR systems."
TSP Payroll fits the needs of small-to-large business accountant roles and is integrated with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, allowing customers to improve gross-to-net calculations with a single source of truth for HR data. The solution saves high costs in acquiring, operating, and maintaining physical infrastructure to store your payroll data.
For only US$6 per employee per month, companies will obtain TSP's Recurring Edition, which includes multilingual pay slips, integration with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, single sign-on with SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite, statutory compliance, and payroll management.
SAP Store, found at store.sap.com, delivers a simplified and connected digital customer experience for finding, trying, buying, and renewing more than 2,000 solutions from SAP and its partners. There, customers can find the SAP solutions and SAP-validated solutions they need to grow their business. And for each purchase made through SAP Store, SAP will plant a tree.
TSP is a Gold Sell and Service Partner in the SAP® PartnerEdge® program. The SAP PartnerEdge program provides the enablement tools, benefits, and support to facilitate building high-quality, disruptive applications focused on specific business needs – quickly and cost-effectively.
The Silicon Partners, Inc. is headquartered in Folsom, CA, with offices in the United States, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. As an authorized seller of SAP software solutions and provider of SAP implementation services, TSP helps companies transform into intelligent enterprises and elevate customer and employee experience by executing both greenfield and brownfield S/4HANA migrations, implementing SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite, and bringing together emerging technologies such as RPA, AI/ML, and Cloud.
SAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE in Germany and other countries. Please see https://www.sap.com/copyright for additional trademark information and notices. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.
For more information, contact at info@tsp.tech or visit: www.thesiliconpartners.com
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Plates, the chef-driven, fast-casual restaurant with 17 locations across California, has partnered with six-time world champion and 13-time X Games gold medalist Nyjah Huston to inspire guests to "fuel your best," with wholesome, affordable, made-from-scratch food. The collaboration kicks off on August 24 with the company-wide unveiling of the skateboarding legend's signature dish inspired by his passion for eating healthy, vibrant, and colorful foods that help drive award-winning performance.
The Nyjah Bowl ($13) offers a flavor-packed and nourishing combination of grilled chicken with Gochujang sauce, roasted sweet potatoes with grilled red pepper and onions, charred broccoli and wakame, served over cauliflower fried rice, and topped with microgreens. Guests have the option of upgrading their protein selection to grilled sustainable salmon ($18) or enhancing their bowl with the addition of fresh avocado ($2).
"This is the first celebrity collaboration for Urban Plates and Nyjah made it happen," said Joe O'Donnell, president of Urban Plates. "Not only is he a longtime fan of our restaurants, but he also lives by the same philosophy that has driven our restaurants since day one: food should taste good, be affordable, and it should be good for you. We didn't have to convince him of our mission. He lives it every day. Now Nyjah and his fans can enjoy a meal he created at Urban Plates."
Nyjah, a frequent diner at Urban Plates restaurants in Southern California, made the first move for the partnership. Last summer, he approached the company and suggested the idea of working together. From there, the idea to develop a dish evolved organically propelled by Nyjah's focus on making his fans aware of the importance of fueling themselves.
"I always ate healthy meals growing up thanks to my mom's cooking," said Nyjah. "That's what I love about Urban Plates. Eating healthy is a big part of my success and their food is wholesome, nutritious, and made from scratch."
Some of Nyjah's favorite options at Urban Plates are the Grilled Cage-Free Chicken Plate and the Grilled Sustainable Salmon Plate because they provide a well-balanced combination of protein, veggies, and carbs. He met with Urban Plates Chef and Director of Culinary Joe Noonan to talk about the foods and flavor profiles he enjoys the most. The culinary team then presented three options for him to taste and rate. The resulting Nyjah Bowl is the newest addition to Urban Plates' made-from-scratch menu of fresh crave bowls along with salads, plates, sandwiches, and sides.
The bowl will be available for in-store dining, delivery, takeout, and as part of the restaurant's signature Plates Pass subscription program offering any entrée for just $11, for a $10 monthly fee.
Continued Nyjah, "When you eat at Urban Plates, you don't have to compromise and can have it all when it comes to food. This partnership has been an incredible learning experience as I want to help enforce Urban Plates' message that food can be delicious, healthy, fast, and affordable."
Urban Plates began in 2011, as a chef-driven concept focused on delivering wholesome, quality food at affordable prices, and there are currently 17 locations with more to come in 2023. Headquartered in Solana Beach, Calif., the brand has locations throughout San Diego, Orange County, the greater Los Angeles area, and Northern California. Urban Plates' expansive, customizable menu items are made fresh in-house, from scratch, every day using clean (organic whenever and as much as possible) and sustainable ingredients. With menus that include gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free, pescatarian, low-carb, or any combination of the above, Urban Plates is committed to bringing variety and honest value to its guests. Follow Urban Plates on Instagram, YouTube or Facebook at @urbanplates or visit Urban Plates online at www.urbanplates.com.
Contact:
Audrey Doherty
Chemistry PR
619-236-8397
urbanplates@chemistrypr.com
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ZeroSum Market First Report is the automotive industry's first source to predict month-end vehicle movement, providing vital supply and demand trend data to automotive marketers and dealers. ZeroSum uses predictive modeling to accurately estimate new vehicle inventory, pricing trends, and market share.
According to ZeroSum data, new vehicle inventory is expected to rise 2.87% by the end of August while used vehicle inventory could fall 3.48%. At the same time, average new vehicle prices rose 0.10% to $48,429 and used vehicle prices increased 0.53% to $34,242.
Data from The Federal Reserve shows that United States car production hit a two-year high in July, returning to pre-pandemic levels. Although it is expected that the chip shortage will improve over the remainder of 2022, not all automakers are optimistic about their year-end performance. BMW has lowered its production forecast for the second half of the year, citing volatile chip and European energy supplies and warned it may not meet earnings targets. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz also reported limitations in vehicle availability but is anticipating much higher 2022 revenues than previously predicted.
New vehicle inventory is expected to rise to 1,068,688 by the end of the month which would be a significant shift from July when inventory declined. When more new cars are available, ZeroSum expects used car prices to come back down.
- Continue marketing used vehicles. The average used car price rose to $34,242 in August. Sell as many used cars as possible while prices remain high.
- Closely monitor pricing trends. By the end of the month, new vehicle inventory could be up almost 3%. Rising new vehicle inventory to cause used car price drops in the coming months and require you to adjust your pricing strategy accordingly.
- Continue acquiring EVs. EV registrations are up while inventory is down. Prepare for EV demand by increasing your available stock of electric and hybrid cars.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zing Data, a mobile-first platform for data analysis and collaboration, partners with Mozart Data, a full-service modern data platform for centralizing, organizing, and analyzing data.
This means that data from 300+ sources can be queried and visualized in a few taps from any Zing's native iOS and Android apps, as well as the web. This partnership empowers even beginners to unify data from Stripe, Salesforce, Sendgrid, Workday, Facebook Ads, Google Ads, and other common data sources into analysis-ready datasets which can be used across a company - enabling nearly anybody at a company to query, visualize, and collaborate even when away from their desk.
"Nearly 80% of the global workforce is 'deskless' and the remaining 20% still has to go to the DMV, their kids' soccer game, or wants to be productive on the go. Zing is dedicated to making it easy for them to use data from a phone." said Zack Hendlin, CEO of Zing Data.
Traditionally, pulling in data from many sources required building connectors, writing data engineering pipelines, and running SQL queries. This meant that using data was limited to costly centralized data teams, where getting a pipeline built or a dashboard built could take weeks. This limits the ability for people to make quick decisions using data, and results in worse decision-making, negatively impacting executive teams and employees in the field.
"By partnering with Zing, Mozart Data customers have whole new ways to access their data in the field or on the go - and make better decisions faster," said Peter Fishman, CEO of Mozart Data.
Mozart Data can help customers achieve a 76% decrease in time-to-insight, while saving 30% compared to assembling the data infrastructure on their own. This makes data accessible to tools like Zing, resulting in some customers 10xing the number of employees using data on a daily basis.
"With this partnership, Zing and Mozart empower small and mid-sized companies to operate like they have a full data engineering team, purpose-built infrastructure, and a huge team of analysts," said Hendlin.
This integration is available immediately. Zing is free to use on iOS, Android, and the web at getzingdata.com for up to ten users, and Mozart Data offers a free 14 day trial.
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Missouri law bans ‘sexually explicit’ books; calls for jail time, fines for educators found in violation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) – A new law limiting reading materials in Missouri schools went into effect Sunday as many districts start the new school year.
Missouri SB 775 states that books containing material that is considered sexually explicit are now illegal in schools. The exceptions are those considered artistic or informational in nature.
The law applies to both public and private schools.
Tiffany Mautino, the Missouri Library Associaton’s Intellectual Freedom Committee’s chair-elect, said banning books from school libraries wasn’t how the language of the bill started out.
“This bill was going forward and at the last second, this part that would affect libraries, school libraries specifically, was added,” Mautino said.
Keturah Flockstra, a junior at Nixa High School in southwestern Missouri, said she has been fighting the school board against these types of policies for months.
“This new law going into effect and this stuff happening within my own school are setting up my generation for failure,” Flockstra said. “It’s not allowing us to get multiple perspectives. It’s not allowing us to know about some of the harsh realities, know about some of the stuff that happened before our time,” she said.
Recent Nixa High School graduate Nicholas Jungen agrees. He said the academic curriculum is already limited.
“You’re not taught real history in school. It’s annoying when you find out, ‘Oh that’s not what we were taught, why weren’t we taught this?’ This is important,” he said.
The penalty for breaking the new law is a class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $2,000 fine.
KY3 reached out to some of the largest districts in central Missouri, all of which declined an on-camera interview.
In a statement, Nixa Public Schools said, “We are currently reviewing the impact the new law will have on any materials in our district. We will be reviewing materials on a case-by-case basis as questions arise from parents or staff.”
Mautino said books are not the only place where students will be exposed to complex and challenging issues.
Jungen agreed, pointing out that students have easy access to the internet.
“Yeah, take away books; we have the internet. It’s a vast place. You can really fall down some holes that are worse than some of the content that these books offer,” Jungen said.
KY3 also reached out to the Missouri Association of School Librarians for an interview. They declined based on the number of media requests they are receiving. You can find their statement on the law here.
A full version of the bill can be found here.
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Rawlins page plan, Aug. 27 Aug 24, 2022 Aug 24, 2022 Updated 1 hr ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save RAWLINS page plan for SATURDAY, Aug. 27 A1 (send color)Vol. 133, Issue 69Tease 1:HEALTH WATCH WDH reports first Wyoming case of monkeypox identified, Page A5Tease 2:WEEK 1 FOR UW Pokes join Illinois in leaving No. 1 QB unannounced, Page B1Tease 3:WYOMING OUTDOORS Continental Divide Trails gain in populariety, Page A9________________________________________________________MAIN PACKAGE: Stress tests: School seek mental and behavioral health solutions, APG (photos)TOP STORY: Empty Saratoga council seat could be on ballot, Richad – strip across topRepublicans search for independent candidate to challenge Gray, WTE (file photos)Jumps to A3 and A5 A2 (send color)Worth noting briefsA3 (send color)Jumps from A1A4 OPINION (send B&W)Syndicated cartoonIt’s time Wyoming politicians focus on our challenges (Wyoming editorial)Primary reveals much about politics in Wyoming (Wyoming editorial)Simpson column (Wyoming voices) A5 (send color)Obits (if there are any)WDH: First Wyoming case of monkeypox identified, WTE (bug) – can cut to fit if neededJump from A1 A6 (send color)Around Wyoming briefsA7 (send B&W)Crossing oceans: Couple flees Ukraine, celebrates birth of baby in Rock Springs, RMN (photo)Jackson judge’s ‘conflict of interest’ moves Ricketts case out of Teton court, WNEA8 (send B&W)Wyo can play role in national competitiveness, Abby (photo)Wyo. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Manlove disciplinary case, WTE (file photo) A9 -- 2X2 AD MOVED FROM A10 HERETravsky outdoors column, (photos)Out and about brief to fillA10 – MOVE 2X2 AD TO A9, PLSFishing report (PDF, place on top of ads) B1-B5 SPORTS (send all color)Pokes join Illinois in leaving No. 1 QB unannounced, Josh (photos)Keys to success for Wyoming football in 2022, Josh column (photos)UW soccer drops match at Oregon State, StaffBoise State looks for rebound after surprising down season, AP (photos)Falcons’ quest: Air Force chases MW title, stadium turns 60, APFamily matters: Nepotism a hurdle to diversity in coaching, AP (photos)Knight proclaims USA is best entering women’s hockey worlds, AP (photos)Whatever else AP you need to fill (if you need)B6-B7 COMICS/PUZZLES (send B&W)B8-B10 CLASSIFIEDS (send color) Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Photo Wyoming Politics Sport Publishing Journalism Ap Uw Pokes Health Illinois Primary Recommended for you Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus Trending Now Hageman beats Cheney, will face Grey Bull in November Laramie County DA declines to charge woman arrested in stabbing death Wyoming Education Association sues state over education funding Kozak wins sheriff primary, Hackl presumptive DA First Wyoming case of monkeypox identified in Laramie County Latest Special Section Cheyenne Frontier Days To view our latest Special Section click the image on the left. Latest e-Edition Wyoming Tribune Eagle To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlins-page-plan-aug-27/article_11da0314-23c7-11ed-9f7e-5fc571255d57.html | 2022-08-24T17:38:16Z |
GREEN RIVER— Runners were up bright and early for the Run with the Horses Marathon/Half/10K on Saturday, Aug. 20.
The races are held during the third weekend in August each year.
Racers began the course at Expedition Island, traveled down the Greenbelt Trail and made their way across the top of Site Mountain as they navigated Wild Horse Loop.
This year’s group of racers featured local racers as well as those who traveled from different states across the country.
Ethan Sholey from Rock Springs took first overall in the 10K with a time of 43 minutes, 30 seconds. Sholey also came in first in the men's division.
Benjamin Bae, also from Rock Springs, came in second overall. Rock Springs residents David Janus came in third place overall.
Aubrielle Maes finished first in the women’s division. Maes, a resident of Rock Springs, completed the 10K with a time of 49 minutes, 21 seconds.
For the half marathon, Reynaldo Balizan of Springer, New Mexico, came in first overall. Balizan also claimed first in the men’s 30-39 division.
Second place overall went to Nicolas Losee from Walssburg, Utah. He came in first in the men’s 40-49 division.
Brayden Kovick of Green River came in third overall in the half marathon and placed first in the men’s 20-29 division.
Amanda Jepson of Livermore, Colorado came in first in the women’s 40-49 half marathon division and fourth overall.
The overall first place winner of the full marathon was Patrick Balizan of Green River. Balizan also placed first in the men’s 40-49 division.
Second place overall went to Christopher Spong of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He placed first in the men’s 30-39 division.
Dirk Plante of Alexandria, Virginia, came in third place overall and came in first place in the men’s 50-59 age division.
Martha Howe of Salt Lake City, Utah, came in first place in the women’s 20-29 division and claimed fourth place overall. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/a-need-for-speed-racers-laced-up-their-shoes-for-the-annual-run-with-the/article_c35492f2-234b-11ed-b0fb-9fcfe1dd9f1e.html | 2022-08-24T17:38:23Z |
A black bear was spotted around the jewel-themed streets in a Rock Springs neighborhood early this morning. According to the Rock Springs Police Department, they believe he may have left town.
ROCK SPRINGS -- What started out as a typical Wednesday in a usually quiet neighborhood in Rock Springs turned into excitement and wonder as a black bear was spotted by a longtime resident.
Homeowners of jewel-named streets were on the lookout for wildlife as children waited for the bus at various corners of the neighborhood.
As of 7:35 a.m., representatives from Wyoming Game and Fish had not been on scene.
Rock Springs resident Daryl Hayes was walking his black Labrador, Obby, hoping to see deer. Hayes' friend, Nick Roich had joined them for the morning stroll.
Between 6:50 a.m. and 7:10 a.m., between Prairie Avenue and Garnet Park, Hayes spotted something.
"At first, I asked 'What is that?' Then I said, 'Oh, my, that's a bear!'" Hayes explained. "I've been living here for 27 years and that's the wildest thing I've ever seen."
He added, "My dog wanted to play with him.
"I was in awe."
According to Elizabeth Coontz, public information officer for the Rock Springs Police Department, Officer Joey Machado was the first officer on the scene.
Rock Springs Police Sergeant Mathew Register arrived on the scene to help track the bear.
According to Sgt. Register, the last report indicated that the bear was venturing toward the water tower near Prairie Avenue, heading southeast.
"We notified Game and Fish," said Register. "They're aware of the situation but we believe there's no real threat to the public."
Hayes agreed.
"When I saw it, he minded his own business and kept going," Hayes shared. "He didn't want to cause any trouble."
Register said, "We don't want to frighten it, but we wanted to keep an eye on it."
Sgt. Register said that he had seen it in an alley between Aspen and Jade St. across from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Edgar St.
"It jumped over a brick and mortar wall and kept going," Register mentioned.
Hayes added, "I've seen coyotes, deer and my neighbor even had a badger in their yard, but seeing that bear was really wild."
At 8:37 a.m., Coontz contacted Rocket Miner to share updates on the location of the bear.
"We have had no reports of the bear since 7:20 a.m.," said Koontz. "We assume it left town and is in the desert." | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/bear-wanders-near-tiger-territory-in-rock-springs/article_d9997a64-23b4-11ed-8e24-7733aa226ee8.html | 2022-08-24T17:38:29Z |
ROCK SPRINGS — Each theater company has their own niche.
After much anticipation, 25-year-old Rock Springs resident Kenneth McCormack has taken a big step – to start the first local drag and theater-based entertainment production company in Sweetwater County.
McCormack’s drag name is Starling, My Darling.
The company, The Starling Company, has a mission, according to McCormack.
“I’m hoping to focus on marginalized voices like being gay or being a person of color and where those two intersect. I want to offer a safe, inclusive and accessible space for everyone.”
McCormack has been involved in the performing arts for 13 years.
“I’ve been involved with too many theater companies over the years who had ethical issues,” he explained. “Actors would leave the stage, feeling unappreciated after all the work they did. Audiences were feeling under-appreciated as well.
“Most of us didn’t think we were being seen or represented appropriately by the stories being told. I feel that’s what art and media are for – to serve people you are trying to entertain.”
So far, McCormack has had numerous positive responses.
“I’ve had a few drag organizers from Utah reach out to me and expressed interest in performing in Wyoming.”
He added, “What’s really cool about the drag aspect for me is, aside from Drag for a Cause, we don’t have a ‘scene’ here. I essentially have a blank slate to create a culture here.
“Mine will be theater-based but drag is becoming more mainstream. I’m making waves!”
Starling is planning to do a show in the fall and spring every year.
Starling wants to reprise “The Rocky Horror Show” again on stage but hasn’t been approved for it yet. However, he is planning to do a showing of the movie on Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Broadway Theater with a live shadow cast performing in front of the screen, which was an original cult-like performance, with audience participation.
Starling is planning a drag show on New Year’s Eve as well.
In the spring, he will do a showing of “Henwig and the Angry Itch.”
“I was very fortunate to watch it live in 2014 and that’s when I had met my first boyfriend and realized I was gender queer,” he shared. “The main character isn’t a man or a woman – she’s a beautiful mix of the two.”
Contrary to what most people believe, queer is not an offensive word to the LGBTQ community, McCormack pointed out.
“We have reclaimed the name ‘queer’, not to describe the whole community, but for a portion of the community that does not identify with a cisgender, which is the gender you are assigned at birth.”
“I identify with all the pronouns,” he explained. “Sometimes I feel masculine, sometimes I don’t.”
McCormack’s goal is to see everyone come and leave the theater with confidence.
“I want to uplift and provide representation and exposure for marginalized voices but also to uplift and celebrate our audiences and the individual artists coming here.”
“Drag queens has always been artists that create commentary that is most blunt and the most accurate for the times. That’s what I hope to bring and to celebrate everybody involved.”
Starling performed at Wind River Pride in Lander this summer.
“I was practically in tears during the entire show,” he expressed. “300 people showed up for the drag show. That’s 5% of Lander’s population.”
He noted, “Protesters were there but they were very quiet. They experienced ‘queer joy’ that day and saw the love we brought.”
McCormack describes the ones who had never performed before that day as “baby queens.”
The audience was instructed to stand up and line up in two columns, with a runway in the middle. After they formed the two lines, they were invited to dance down the runway and lip sync as they celebrated themselves.
“There were just ten people from the audience who did not participate,” he revealed. “We had to play eight songs!
“Just to see that many people celebrating made me lose it. It was amazing.”
Starling plans to perform again during next year’s Wind River Pride.
“I’m not a workaholic, I’m just passionate about taking care of people, making them feel loved and sharing messages.”
For more information about joining The Starling Company, send an email to the.starling.co@gmail.com or look them up on Facebook or Instagram, both with the handle, @the.starling.co. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/drag-queen-theater-company-enters-sweetwater-county-scene/article_314de1ac-2363-11ed-991c-d7b90298f383.html | 2022-08-24T17:38:35Z |
The Tigers begin this season ranked No. 5 in the polls, receiving 78 total points. Rock Springs received three votes for second, three for third, one for fourth and three more for fifth.
SWEETWATER COUNTY – The WyoPreps.com Preseason Coaches and Media Football Poll was released on Wednesday, Aug. 24, and there are some familiar teams from Sweetwater County mentioned in the Top 5.
In Class 4a, the Rock Springs High School Tigers are gearing up to make another run to the state championship game. Last fall, the Tigers powered through the playoffs to set them off for a state title matchup against Sheridan High School.
The Tigers lost the title game, but it was still a memorable season for the players, coaching staff, school and Rock Springs community.
The Tigers begin this season ranked No. 5 in the polls, receiving 78 total points. Rock Springs received three votes for second, three for third, one for fourth and three more for fifth.
The 2021 state champions, Sheridan Broncs, rank first to begin the season. They received 14 first-place votes, three for second and another for fourth.
Cheyenne East High School ranks second, while Natrona County High School and Thunder Basin High School rank third and fourth, respectively.
In Class 1A 6-Man football, the Farson-Eden High School Pronghorns snuck their way into the Top 5 in the fifth slot.
The Pronghorns received a total of 45 points, giving them a tie in the rankings with Burlington High School. Farson-Eden received one vote for second, another for third, three for fourth and two for fifth.
Little Snake River High School, the state champions from a season ago, begin the season ranked first in the poll. Dubois High School and Encampment ranked tied for second, while Meeteetse ranks fourth. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/preseason-rankings-tigers-pronghorns-in-top-5-for-respective-classes/article_15efb51c-23d0-11ed-a5a9-ab10a1d2ce80.html | 2022-08-24T17:38:41Z |
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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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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Missouri law bans ‘sexually explicit’ books; calls for jail time, fines for educators found in violation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) – A new law limiting reading materials in Missouri schools went into effect Sunday as many districts start the new school year.
Missouri SB 775 states that books containing material that is considered sexually explicit are now illegal in schools. The exceptions are those considered artistic or informational in nature.
The law applies to both public and private schools.
Tiffany Mautino, the Missouri Library Associaton’s Intellectual Freedom Committee’s chair-elect, said banning books from school libraries wasn’t how the language of the bill started out.
“This bill was going forward and at the last second, this part that would affect libraries, school libraries specifically, was added,” Mautino said.
Keturah Flockstra, a junior at Nixa High School in southwestern Missouri, said she has been fighting the school board against these types of policies for months.
“This new law going into effect and this stuff happening within my own school are setting up my generation for failure,” Flockstra said. “It’s not allowing us to get multiple perspectives. It’s not allowing us to know about some of the harsh realities, know about some of the stuff that happened before our time,” she said.
Recent Nixa High School graduate Nicholas Jungen agrees. He said the academic curriculum is already limited.
“You’re not taught real history in school. It’s annoying when you find out, ‘Oh that’s not what we were taught, why weren’t we taught this?’ This is important,” he said.
The penalty for breaking the new law is a class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $2,000 fine.
KY3 reached out to some of the largest districts in central Missouri, all of which declined an on-camera interview.
In a statement, Nixa Public Schools said, “We are currently reviewing the impact the new law will have on any materials in our district. We will be reviewing materials on a case-by-case basis as questions arise from parents or staff.”
Mautino said books are not the only place where students will be exposed to complex and challenging issues.
Jungen agreed, pointing out that students have easy access to the internet.
“Yeah, take away books; we have the internet. It’s a vast place. You can really fall down some holes that are worse than some of the content that these books offer,” Jungen said.
KY3 also reached out to the Missouri Association of School Librarians for an interview. They declined based on the number of media requests they are receiving. You can find their statement on the law here.
A full version of the bill can be found here.
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Oklahoma governor rejects clemency for death row inmate
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 1:25 PM EDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has rejected clemency for a man facing execution for the 1997 hammer killing of a man.
Stitt’s decision on Wednesday paves the way for 50-year-old James Coddington to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday.
Coddington was convicted and sentenced to die for the beating death of 73-year-old Albert Hale inside Hale’s Choctaw home in 1997.
During a clemency hearing this month before the state’s five-member Pardon and Parole Board, an emotional Coddington apologized to Hale’s family and said he’s a different man today.
The panel voted 3-2 to recommend Coddington for clemency.
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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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Psychologist: School shooter didn’t get consistent treatment
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A psychologist who treated Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz when he was 8 years old testified Wednesday that Cruz was a “peculiar child” who had many behavioral and developmental issues but his widowed mother seemed overwhelmed and wasn’t consistent in her discipline or in getting him treatment.
Frederick Kravitz said he began treating Cruz in 2007 on a referral from Cruz’s psychiatrist with Lynda Cruz telling him her adopted son suffered from anxiety and nervousness and had trouble controlling his temper. But she also said he was friendly and got along fine with his peers — claims that a neighbor, preschool teachers and an elementary school special education counselor have testified were not true.
Kravitz said that while he suggested weekly sessions for Cruz, his mother only brought him 15 times over a 13-month span, a decade before he murdered 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018.
He said that was a major issue — Lynda Cruz would agree that her son needed more consistent treatment and she needed to be more consistent in her discipline of him and his younger half-brother, Zachary, but did not follow through. She was 57, depressed from her husband’s sudden 2003 death and dealing with two “tumultuous” young children, he said.
They would yell, throw tantrums and break furnishings, he said.
“They raised it to an art form,” Kravitz said. “Nikolas was easily set off and Zachary seemed to derive some pleasure from pushing Nikolas’ buttons.”
That would set off their mother, something both boys seemed to enjoy.
“She lost her cool frequently and backed down to the boys frequently, which only made the problems worse,” he said. He said he tried to work with her, but she felt embarrassed by her sons’ behavior and felt people were judging her.
Cruz’s attorneys are in Day 3 of their defense, hoping to persuade his jury to sentence him to life without parole instead of death. Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of first-degree murder and the trial, which began July 18, is only to determine his sentence.
The defense is trying to overcome the prosecution’s case, which featured surveillance video of Cruz, then 19, mowing down students and staff with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle as he stalked a three-story building for seven minutes, photos of the aftermath and a jury visit to the building.
For Cruz to receive a death sentence, the jury must be unanimous. If one juror votes for life, that will be his sentence.
The defense has focused on the mental and emotional problems Cruz exhibited from his earliest days. Testimony has shown that his birth mother was a street prostitute who abused cocaine and alcohol and as a toddler he was developmentally delayed, often violent towards other children and teased and bullied for his small stature, unusual appearance and odd behavior. When he was 8, he acted like a 6-year-old, at best, Kravitz said.
“He stood out like a sore thumb,” he said.
He said Cruz had a fear of abandonment because of his father’s death and his adoption and had an active “bad imagination.”
“He was extremely fearful his mother would forget to pick him up (at school) and he would be stuck there,” Kravitz said, even though that never happened.
He said Cruz had some signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder — for example, he always had to have exactly eight chicken nuggets.
He said he asked Cruz what his three wishes would be.
“Pokemon, a dog and more Pokemon,” Kravitz said.
Lynda Cruz died in November 2017, about four months before the shooting.
Under cross-examination, Kravitz conceded that Cruz’s mother did get him further psychiatric and psychological treatment and might have been reluctant to keep her son’s appointments with him because of the $87 per visit copay her insurance required.
Prosecutor Jeff Marcus asked Kravitz is there was anything about Cruz when he was 8 that would have indicated he would eventually commit mass murder. He said no.
“I’ve worked with some other very damaged kids and certainly to the best of my knowledge none of them have ever acted out like this,” Kravitz said.
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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 counts fake accounts on its platform.
The Securities and Exchange Commission in June asked the company about its 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.
The letter was disclosed in a filing posted by the SEC on Wednesday, a day after Twitter’s former head of security alleged that the company misled regulators about its poor cybersecurity defenses and its negligence in attempting to root out fake accounts that spread disinformation.
Peiter Zatko, who served as Twitter’s security chief until he was fired early this year, filed the whistleblower complaints last month with the SEC, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice. The legal nonprofit Whistleblower Aid, which is working with Zatko, said he exhausted all attempts to get his concerns resolved inside the company before his firing in January.
Among Zatko’s most serious accusations is that Twitter violated the terms of a 2011 FTC settlement by falsely claiming that it had put stronger measures in place to protect the security and privacy of its users. Zatko also accuses the company of deceptions involving its handling of “spam” or fake accounts, an allegation that is at the core of Musk’s attempt to back out of the Twitter takeover.
Twitter said Tuesday that Zatko was fired for “ineffective leadership and poor performance” and said the “allegations and opportunistic timing appear designed to capture attention and inflict harm on Twitter, its customers and its shareholders.” The company called his complaint “a false narrative” that is “riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies and lacks important context.”
Musk called off the sale in July, alleging that Twitter had failed to provide detailed methodology for calculating fake accounts. But Twitter sued in Delaware Chancery Court, asking a judge to order Musk to go through with the purchase.
Twitter has set Sept. 13 as the date for its shareholders to vote on the company’s pending buyout by Musk, and the board is recommending approval.
A trial on Twitter’s lawsuit is scheduled for October.
Musk agreed in April to buy Twitter and take it private, offering $54.20 a share and vowing to loosen the company’s policing of content and to root out fake accounts. As part of the deal, Musk and Twitter had agreed to pay the other a $1 billion breakup fee if either was responsible for the deal collapsing.
In its response, Twitter said that the review of fake accounts is done manually by humans who check thousands of them. The accounts are chosen randomly, and the employees use a complex set of rules “that define spam and platform manipulation.” An account is deemed to be false if it violates one or more of the rules, the letter said. The fake accounts go through a multi-step review and are investigated by multiple trained employees, it said.
The SEC also questioned Twitter’s disclosure that it overestimated the number of monetizable accounts from the first quarter of 2019 through the end of last year. The agency wrote that the error persisted for three years and asked why the company didn’t consider that a weakness in its financial reporting and controls.
In response, Twitter said the overstatement of accounts had no impact on its financial statements, and that the overstatement was less than 1% of its monetizable daily average users.
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Jill Biden has ‘rebound’ COVID-19 case; president remains negative
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent “rebound” case, after she initially tested negative for the virus over the weekend.
President Joe Biden, who spent three days with his wife at their Rehoboth Beach, Del. vacation home, continues to test negative, the White House said. He also suffered a rebound case earlier this month after an initial recovery from the virus.
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C. She isolated in the beach town until she received two negative tests and was cleared to meet the president in Delaware on Sunday.
Biden’s deputy communications director Kelsey Donohue said she “has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and will remain in Delaware where she has reinitiated isolation procedures.” She added: “The White House Medical Unit has conducted contact tracing, and close contacts have been notified.”
Jill Biden, 71, like her husband, has been twice-vaccinated and twice-boosted with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. She had been prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid, which has proven to be highly effective at preventing serious disease and death among those at highest risk from COVID-19, but a minority of those prescribed the drug have experienced a rebound case of the virus a few days after their initial recovery.
The White House said the president was considered a close contact and would wear a mask “for 10 days when indoors and in close proximity to others” in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance. The White House will also increase the frequency of his COVID-19 testing.
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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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China scholar Michael Beckley says China is engaged in the largest military buildup since World War II, and is being increasingly aggressive with its Asian neighbors and with the U.S.
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China scholar Michael Beckley says China is engaged in the largest military buildup since World War II, and is being increasingly aggressive with its Asian neighbors and with the U.S.
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Polio is the disease most people thought we had put behind us here in the United States. But earlier this summer, an individual in Rockland County, N.Y., contracted the virus likely from exposure in this country, and ended up paralyzed.
The last time there was community transmission of polio in the U.S. was 1979. The Americas were declared polio free in 1994. Though it's just one case of paralysis at the moment, public health officials — both locally and nationally — are taking the news very seriously.
Wastewater testing and genetic sequencing have shown the virus has been quietly circulating in a couple New York counties since at least May. And it recently was detected in New York City's wastewater. "Even a single case of paralytic polio represents a public health emergency in the United States," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared in a recent report.
Low vaccination rates in Rockland county mean there's a risk of more paralytic cases in that community, the report said. The challenges that health officials are facing while managing the local response in New York may indicate where other spots in the country could soon be headed.
"Rockland County is basically New York City," says Perry Halkitis, dean of the School of Public Health at Rutgers University. "New York City is basically New Jersey. Rockland County is basically Connecticut." Because people travel so much, diseases like polio can spread quickly, he explains. "Are there probably dozens, if not hundreds, if not more cases of undetected polio in our population? Probably. Are we catching them? Probably not."
And health officials have to tackle this outbreak in a moment of rising wariness towards public health fueled by the COVID crisis.
A feeling of dread
The news about the paralytic case circulated amongst those in local government before it was announced to the public. Mona Montal — chief of staff for the town of Ramapo in Rockland county — remembers what went through her head: "Here we go again." She was, of course, thinking of the grueling last two plus years of combatting COVID. "Do I as an individual, and do we collectively, as a county and as a community, have the strength to go through this again?," she wondered.
And polio, with its possibility of paralysis, is an especially terrifying disease. "Polio cannot be cured," Montal explains. "And once it's paralytic polio, you're paralyzed. Plain and simple."
Before the vaccine was rolled out across the U.S., paralysis and children in braces and wheelchairs were among the haunting images of outbreaks from the 1940s and 50s. In fact, Montal was told stories of her own family members who died or were paralyzed by the disease.
During COVID, she worked on the county's COVID vaccine information campaign, alongside Rockland County resident Shoshana Bernstein, an independent health communicator. The news of paralytic polio had Bernstein in knots. "I'll check my phone about seven times a night," she says. "I wake up like, 'Oh my God, is there another case?'"
A very small percentage of people with polio become paralyzed. Most of the time, there are no symptoms at all. Which is why, in public health, just one case of paralytic polio constitutes an outbreak — the tip of the iceberg.
"It's very difficult to predict how many people, but it's definitely a number of individuals that would have to be actively transmitting," says Dr. Irina Gelman, Commissioner of Health, Orange County, which is next door to Rockland. "Clearly a confirmed case of polio in the United States is major news."
When Rockland and Orange Counties started testing the wastewater for polio, samples going back to May were positive for polio. Then, sequencing the virus' genetic material surfaced something else that was unsettling.
"There are multiple strains, so they are different," says Gelman, "meaning we do know that it's more than one individual" who is shedding polio virus. In other words, the outbreak isn't contained.
The risk of low vaccination rates
Falling vaccination rates are a big part of the problem, in the U.S. and abroad. During the pandemic, many children missed shots and vaccine services were disrupted, the CDC notes in its report on the Rockland polio case. Nationally, by age two, nearly 93% of infants born during 2017-2018 were vaccinated for polio. But according to the New York State Immunization Information System, vaccination coverage among infants and children less than 24 months living in Rockland County was 60.3% in August 2022. In some communities, coverage was as low as 37.3%.
"I mean, to put it bluntly, it's just disappointing at this point that we are still here," Gelman says. "This is a vaccine-preventable disease. And had everyone just been up-to-date on their vaccination, we would have continued to report it as being eradicated."
Here's how authorities think the virus got here:
A person came to New York State infected with a strain of polio which is connected to samples found in the wastewater of Israel and the UK. The person didn't realize they had polio: They didn't have symptoms, or they were mild or generic. Then, because vaccination levels are low in some communities in New York State, the virus started spreading, eventually causing paralysis in a person in Rockland. The virus then continued to fan out, since Rockland and Orange Counties have some of the lowest polio vaccination rates for young kids in the country.
"It's a multitude of reasons spread across a multitude of demographics," says Bernstein. "There's no one single group that is not vaccinated." This is true not just of these communities in and around New York City.
"We have a large number of...populations who are choosing not to vaccinate [their children]," says Halkitis. "And so it is a reality across our country. We know from territory to territory, from borough to borough, from neighborhood to neighborhood, there's wide variation right now."
That is, although polio has only been detected in these few places in New York State so far, Halkitis warns it's likely to spread to other places near and far with pockets of low vaccination.
Tackling vaccine hesitancy
If polio does show up in other places in the U.S., they are likely face some of the same challenges Rockland and Orange Counties have encountered in reaching communities that are under-vaccinated.
Bernstein explains that COVID and all the talk of vaccinations just made everyone tired and confused in Rockland County. She's a member of the large ultra-Orthodox Jewish population here, some of whom, she says, choose to live a more insular lifestyle.
"Social and secular media is not really something that's brought in," Bernstein says. "So it's a lot of word of mouth," which, she acknowledges, makes some within her community vulnerable to anti-vaccine messaging. "We always say it's extremely easy to instill fear and extremely difficult to undo it," says Bernstein.
The county is a mosaic of people where vaccination rates are also low, including members of the Haitian and Latino communities. "I think any press release from the CDC is just — no one's even reading it," Bernstein says.
So Bernstein and Montal have joined forces to become a vital conduit between all the official public health language and the hearts and minds of their neighbors. The duo helped initiate a large printed infographic, which is hot off the presses. There are four versions in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Yiddish. Montal says it's carefully worded.
"People have had PTSD with the word vaccination," Montal explains. "So we're immunizing, we're not vaccinating. And that's the messaging."
The two women work with trusted community leaders, like rabbis and pastors, to get the word out. And they've asked the CDC for a letter they can show these leaders that supports them in that effort.
"My dream is that after this," says Bernstein, "the CDC will actually have like a game plan of, 'Okay, we're using Rockland County as our model. And now we're going to repeat that model across the country.'"
The Rockland County Department of Health has organized a variety of polio-only immunization clinics in different locations once or twice a week. Montal says, "We have to bring the immunizations to the people. We can't expect the people to come to us."
To that end, last Wednesday afternoon in Spring Valley, at a polio immunization clinic, a total of about 15 people stopped by over a couple hours. Brian Hastings drove two hours from Long Island for a shot. Dolores Thaxton, who's 89 years old, was never vaccinated for polio and decided to roll up her sleeve.
This kind of outreach is a long-term effort, that may slowly pay off. Abigail Guerrero, a young mother from Ecuador who speaks very little English, came to the clinic for something else but saw the large infographic in Spanish taped up — the one that Bernstein and Montal helped make. This sign was her first encounter with the polio outbreak in her community and after reading it and learning about the disease, she decided to get immunized.
Back in Orange County, Commissioner of Health Dr. Irina Gelman says she's a sound sleeper, because she doesn't get much of it. She's up at 3:30 every morning. The drumbeat of disease hasn't let up since she began her job four years ago.
"We started with the measles outbreak," she says. "And we've gradually progressed into COVID 19. And simultaneously, we are now dealing with monkeypox. And with now polio. It was officially eradicated, yes. It does pose a tremendous amount of concern."
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Best known for novelty songs like "King of the Road," Miller was also a serious songwriter who wrote ballads for artists such as Ray Price. Miller's '70 album A Trip in the Country is newly available.
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Best known for novelty songs like "King of the Road," Miller was also a serious songwriter who wrote ballads for artists such as Ray Price. Miller's '70 album A Trip in the Country is newly available.
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The Gaga Ball arena in Powell has been completed. The game is similar to dodgeball. According to the Powell Tribune, Drew Valdez faced a variety of challenges as he worked to build the arena and earn Eagle Scout status. He designed it, collected donations for materials, supervised the building team, and even won the inaugural game in the new arena.
The Double Dubs food truck out of Laramie is one of 16 restaurants selected to compete in the 20th annual National Buffalo Wing Festival. According to the Laramie Boomerang, the "Wingfest" will take place over Labor Day weekend. For the first time this year, it will be held at Highmark Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, which is where Josh Allen, the former University of Wyoming quarterback and a big fan of Double Dubs, plays.
The human foot found in a shoe last Tuesday in Yellowstone National Park's Abyss Pool is likely from a July 31 death. According to the Jackson Hole News and Guide, officials don't suspect foul play, but they haven't said why they had tied the incident to the end of July. The investigation is ongoing to determine why the person died. Yellowstone officials have not identified a possible victim, and officials have declined to answer questions about the condition or description of the shoe and foot. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-08-24/wednesday-august-24 | 2022-08-24T18:03:57Z |
The nuclear project in Kemmerer has secured more funding, all but guaranteeing its development.
The TerraPower project, which is Bill Gates’ nuclear power company, raised $750 million in private investments. The money will support the development of the nuclear power plant in Kemmerer, making it the first of its kind in the state.
Brian Muir, Kemmerer’s city administrator, said some of the investors are in South Korea.
“I don’t know that we’ve ever had this kind of international attention, other than our fossil industry in which we export a lot of fossils, fossil fish capital of the world as you may know,” he said.
TerraPower initially announced that the company had chosen Kemmerer as the site for the project back in November. The nuclear plant will be where the current coal-fired Naughton Power Plant is located, which is slated to close its doors by 2025.
Muir said he and the city’s Mayor Bill Thek recently attended a national energy conference in Salt Lake City.
“They used Kemmerer as a case study for coal mine communities that want to become nuclear.,” Muir said.
TerraPower has completed soil testing on the site to make sure the area is ready for development. Muir said further development of the area will pick back up in spring 2023.
If everything goes to plan, the company said the nuclear project will create about 250 permanent jobs by 2028. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resources-energy/2022-08-24/kemmerer-nuclear-project-secures-millions-in-funding | 2022-08-24T18:04:03Z |
HONOLLULU (KITV4) - Light winds hold today over the western islands; moderate winds for the eastern end of the state. Partly to mostly cloudy skies over Kaua'i and Hawai'i Island with partly to mostly sunny skies for O'ahu and Maui County. Highs 85 to 92. Variable winds 5 to 15 mph
Tonight, partly cloudy with scattered to isolated showers. Lows 69 to 75. Variable winds 5 to 15 mph.
Trade winds will return and strengthen from east to west across the state Thursday night and Friday, bringing a return of more typical trade wind weather, although it may be more showery over windward sections of the eastern islands. Moderate to locally breezy trades and typical trade wind weather will prevail Friday night through the weekend, with showers favoring windward and mauka areas along the occasional leeward spillover. The trades are forecast to ease slightly early next week, with typical trade wind weather continuing.
The current long period south swell will continue to gradually lower today. A much smaller south swell is expected Thursday through Sunday. The current small mid period northwest swell will lower gradually through Friday. Short period choppy surf along east facing shores will remain rather small through Friday with a gradual uptick expected over the weekend as trade winds gradually strengthen.
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For the first time in 50 years, a spacecraft is preparing to launch on a journey to the moon.
The uncrewed Artemis I mission, including the Space Launch System Rocket and Orion spacecraft, is targeting liftoff on August 29 between 8:33 a.m. ET and 10:33 a.m. ET from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Although there is no human crew aboard the mission, it's the first step of the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon and eventually land them on Mars.
The Orion spacecraft will enter a distant retrograde orbit of the moon and travel 40,000 miles beyond it, going further than any spacecraft intended to carry humans. Crews will ride aboard Artemis II on a similar trajectory in 2024, and the first woman and the next man to land on the moon are slated to arrive at the lunar south pole in late 2025 on the Artemis III mission.
The agency will share live views and coverage in English and Spanish before, during and after the Artemis I launch on its website and on NASA TV. The broadcast will begin at 12 a.m. ET as supercold propellant is loaded into the SLS rocket.
Appearances by celebrities like Jack Black, Chris Evans and Keke Palmer and performances of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Josh Groban and Herbie Hancock and "America the Beautiful" by The Philadelphia Orchestra and cellist Yo-Yo Ma are also part of the program.
Once the launch has occurred, NASA will conduct a post-launch briefing, and later in the day, the agency will share the first Earth views from cameras aboard the Orion spacecraft.
Orion's journey will last 42 days as it travels to the moon, loops around it and returns to Earth -- traveling a total of 1.3 million miles (2.1 million kilometers). The capsule will splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on October 10.
Cameras inside and outside of Orion will share images and video throughout the mission, including live views from the Callisto experiment, which will capture a stream of a mannequin called Commander Moonikin Campos sitting in the commander's seat. If you have an Amazon Alexa-enabled device, you can ask it about the mission's location each day.
Here's everything you can expect before, during and after the launch.
Counting down to launch
The official launch countdown will begin on August 27 at 10:23 a.m. ET.
The call to stations will occur Saturday morning at Kennedy Space Center, as well as for teams offering support from various centers across the country. This is when all of the teams associated with the mission arrive at their consoles and report they're ready, kicking off a two-day countdown.
Over the weekend, engineers will power up the Orion spacecraft, the interim cryogenic propulsion stage (the upper part of the rocket) and core stage, charge batteries and conduct a final preparation for the engines.
Late Sunday night into early Monday morning, the launch team will conduct a briefing to discuss weather conditions and decide if they are "go" or "no go" to begin fueling the rocket.
If everything looks good, the team will begin fueling the rocket's core stage eight hours before launch. Five hours before, the upper stage will begin fueling. Afterward, the team will top off and replenish any of the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen that dissipates during the fueling process.
About 50 minutes before launch, the final NASA test director briefing will occur. A planned 30-minute countdown hold will start about 40 minutes before launch.
The launch director will poll the team to make sure that every station is "go" 15 minutes ahead of liftoff.
At 10 minutes and counting, things kick into high gear as the spacecraft and rocket go through the final steps. Much of the action takes place in the final minute, as the ground launch sequencer sends the command for the rocket flight computer's automated launching sequencer to take over about 30 seconds prior to launch.
In the last few seconds, hydrogen will burn off, the four RS-25 engines will start, resulting in booster ignition and liftoff at T minus zero.
Journey to the moon
After liftoff, the solid rocket boosters will separate from the spacecraft about two minutes into the flight and splash down in the Atlantic Ocean, with other components also jettisoning shortly after. The core stage of the rocket will separate about eight minutes later and fall toward the Pacific Ocean, allowing for Orion's solar array wings to deploy.
The perigree raise maneuver will occur about 12 minutes after launch, when the ICPS experiences a burn to raise Orion's altitude so it doesn't reenter the Earth's atmosphere. Shortly after that is the trans-lunar Injection burn, when the ICPS boosts Orion's speed from 17,500 miles per hour (28,163 kilometers per hour) to 22,600 miles per hour (36,371 kilometers per hour) to escape the pull of Earth's gravity and set off for the moon.
After this burn, the ICPS will separate from Orion.
Around 4:30 p.m., Orion will make its first outbound trajectory correction burn using the European Service Module, which provides the spacecraft with power, propulsion and thermal control. This maneuver will put Orion on a path to the moon.
The next few days after launch, Orion will venture out to the moon, coming within 60 miles (96 kilometers) during its closest approach of the lunar surface on day six of the journey -- or September 3 if the launch occurs as planned on August 29. The service module will place Orion in a distant retrograde orbit around the moon on day 10, or September 7.
Orion will surpass the distance record of 248,654 miles (400,169 kilometers) -- set by Apollo 13 in 1970 -- on September 8 when it loops around the moon. The spacecraft will achieve its maximum distance from Earth of 280,000 miles (450,616 kilometers) on September 23 when it ventures 40,000 miles (64,373 kilometers) beyond the moon.
This is 30,000 miles (48,280 kilometers) farther than Apollo 13's record.
Orion will make its second-closest approach of the lunar surface, coming within 500 miles (804 kilometers), on October 3. The service module will experience a burn that enables the moon's gravity to slingshot Orion back on its way to Earth.
Just before reentering Earth's atmosphere, the service module will separate from Orion. The spacecraft will hit the top of Earth's atmosphere moving at about 25,000 miles per hour (40,233 kilometers per hour), and its heat shield will experience temperatures of nearly 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,760 degrees Celsius).
The atmosphere will slow Orion down to about 300 miles per hour (482 kilometers per hour), and a series of parachutes will slow it down to less than 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour) before it splashes down in the Pacific Ocean at 11:53 a.m.
Splashdown will stream live from NASA's website, collecting views from the 17 cameras aboard the recovery ship and helicopters that will be waiting for Orion's return.
The landing and recovery team will collect the Orion capsule, and the data collected by the spacecraft will determine what lessons have been learned before humans return to the moon.
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China scholar Michael Beckley says China is engaged in the largest military buildup since World War II, and is being increasingly aggressive with its Asian neighbors and with the U.S.
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China scholar Michael Beckley says China is engaged in the largest military buildup since World War II, and is being increasingly aggressive with its Asian neighbors and with the U.S.
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Best known for novelty songs like "King of the Road," Miller was also a serious songwriter who wrote ballads for artists such as Ray Price. Miller's '70 album A Trip in the Country is newly available.
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Best known for novelty songs like "King of the Road," Miller was also a serious songwriter who wrote ballads for artists such as Ray Price. Miller's '70 album A Trip in the Country is newly available.
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Forensic genetic genealogical analysis is a newer technology that’s gained traction in recent years. The method has been used to find suspects in decades-old cold cases, like the so-called “Golden State Killer” in California, or the killing of Mary Hague Kelly in Dallas.
The county is asking for about $400,000 from the federal government’s Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program. If the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office wins the grant, it will use part of that funding to send cases out for a type of testing called forensic genetic genealogical analysis.
That’s when labs take DNA samples and compare them to publicly available genetic genealogy databases, to find relatives of unidentified people or crime suspects and figure out their identities from within a family tree.
"That we identify some of these really difficult cases that we've worked on from year to year and give those loved back to their family members, that’s the primary goal of this," said Christian Crowder, the chief of the Human Identification and Anthropology Laboratories at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has sent samples out for forensic genetic genealogy testing before, but it must be done by outside labs, and it’s expensive, Crowder said.
The grant would allow the Medical Examiner’s Office to pick 15 cases and send them out for testing, according to county documents. The focus would be on cases involving unidentified minors or homicides – high priority cases, Crowder said.
"For us, the main goal is to develop this tentative next of kin, because once we get a potential next of kin for an individual, then we can start building the identification,” he said.
Bodies end up at the Medical Examiner’s Office when someone’s death requires an investigation, whether they died due to suicide, homicide or under unknown circumstances. When human remains come in unidentified, Crowder’s lab determines who those people were.
Crowder’s lab receives about 900 cases a year whose identities are unknown, he said, and about 90% of those people are identified through fingerprinting.
When that's not possible, Crowder's lab can also use dental records, visual identification, DNA sampling, or a combination of methods. With all those tools at their disposal, less than 1% of those people end up in the long-term unidentified category, he said.
Sometimes the Medical Examiner’s Office has a potential family member who can provide a sample of their own DNA for comparison with the unidentified remains, but not always, Crowder said. They can enter DNA samples into federal databases to try to find a match, but that can be a matter of luck.
Forensic genetic genealogy is another avenue to take for that small group that goes unidentified.
"What this does is it provides a broader net,” Crowder said. “Maybe a less focused net, but a broader net to seek out other potential individuals that may be related to the decedent."
When Crowder’s lab can’t identify someone, the county keeps the remains, sending them to county burial or holding skeletal remains in the lab.
“As our methods update and become better, technology improves, we can sort of reinvestigate some of these skeletal cases, which tend to be the more challenging cases," Crowder said.
The Medical Examiner’s office would also use this federal grant funding to revisit some of those old cases. The money would be used to exhume remains of people who may have died before DNA technology was widespread, to give them another chance at identification. The money will be used to hire a new death investigator, who will focus on deep investigations into next of kin or records that might help identify someone.
Some of these cases have been passed down in the Medical Examiner’s Office for years. Former employees leave behind extensive notes for their successors, and even call to check in on old cases, Crowder said.
"There’s no one else out there who's going to do it except for us,” he said. “And it's that ownership that we have to take of these people who don't have a voice and we need to speak for."
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Water was knee high at times at the Spring Oaks apartment complex in Balch Springs at the height of flooding on Monday. More than 13 inches of rain was reported in some portions of North Texas.
Water poured into Noemi Flores’s apartment before sun rise. But that didn’t wake her up. It was her neighbors banging on her door.
She got up, and noticed her foot was wet. At first, Flores thought she had tipped over a cup. Then, she realized there was too much water for it to be from a spill.
“I can walk in it, and all I hear is the splashing,” she said. “And I'm like, Okay, no, no, no, no, no. This is not just anything. What is going on?”
Flores lives in a first-floor apartment in Balch Springs. She moved into the Spring Oaks apartment complex four years ago.
Now, Flores and her sixteen-year-old daughter have to move out so the apartment can be repaired. She doesn’t know where they’ll go.
Many families in Balch Springs are unsure of what’s next. Clifton King drove a U-Haul into the neighborhood where flood waters dumped trash on the soggy ground and the unmistakable smell of sewage permeated the air. He was there to help his ex-wife move out of the Spring Oaks apartment with their three young children.
“They've cut the electricity out,” King said. “We can't see nothing in there. It's dark. So, we got to kind of feel around and pack up what we can and leave the rest.”
Many families were just getting by financially before the flood. The per capita income for Balch Springs is about 19 thousand a year according to the U.S. Census.
Damon Miles has lived at Spring Oaks for three years. He relies on disability payments for his income. He said it’s hard for people in a low-income area to find temporary shelter after a storm.
“How can you afford to move somewhere or go to a hotel to stay for two weeks?” Miles said.
Flores also receives disability payments. She said being on a fixed income means she can’t afford to pay for a hotel room or hire movers to come help her leave.
Flores’ brown laminate floors aren’t murky storm water isn’t covering Flores’ brown laminate floors anymore — vacuums sucked it all up.
But you could still hear them whirring in her apartment, and water had seeped into the walls. The stench of mold is palpable. That’s why Flores can’t stay. The mold is triggering her asthma.
This isn’t the first time Flores had water in her apartment. She said a pipe burst in her apartment during the winter storm. She has renter’s insurance, so she was able to file a claim and get the help she needed back then.
But Flores doesn’t have flood insurance. It's something she said she never thought about flooding be a problem in the Dallas-Fort Worth area until now. The renter’s insurance company told her that her policy doesn’t cover flood damage, so Flores wouldn’t get her claim approved like she did after the winter storm.
“It's very frustrating because I'm like, okay, what's the difference between them?” Flores said. “It's just water. One was cold and the other one is hot.”
Like a lot of her neighbors, Flores doesn’t know what’s she’ll do while her apartment is repaired. All she knows is she wants to stay positive to set an example for her daughter.
“I keep thinking, okay, God, I know you're going to show me the light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. “I just got to be patient.”
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Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on nuke deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday responded to Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018.
State Department spokesman Ned Price confirmed that the administration completed its review of Iran’s comments on a European proposal. Price did not detail the administration’s response.
“As you know, we received Iran’s comments on the EU’s proposed final text through the EU,” Price said. “Our review of those comments has now concluded. We have responded to the EU today.”
There is now expected to be another exchange of technical details followed by a meeting of the joint commission that oversees the deal. The new developments, including stepped-up public messaging campaigns by both Tehran and Washington, suggest that an agreement could be near.
Despite the forward movement, numerous hurdles remain. And key sticking points could still unravel efforts to bring back the 2015 deal under which Iran received billions of dollars in sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program intended to prevent it from developing an atomic weapon.
Even U.S. supporters of an agreement are no longer referring to the “longer and stronger” deal that they had initially set out to win when indirect negotiations with Iran began last spring. And, on the Iranian side, demands for greater U.S. sanctions relief than the administration appears willing or able to promise could undercut the push to revive the agreement.
In Washington, the Biden administration faces considerable political opposition to returning to the 2015 deal from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress who remain unconvinced that it is in U.S. national security interests.
“I intend to systematically fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal, and will work with my colleagues to ensure that it is blocked and eventually reversed in January 2025,” said Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.
The recent indictment of an Iranian for plotting to murder Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton and the attack by an apparent Iran sympathizer on the author Salman Rushdie have further contributed to doubts that Iran can be trusted.
The latest EU proposal does not include Tehran’s demand that the U.S. lift the terrorism designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, and Iran has stepped back from a demand that the International Atomic Energy Agency close its investigation into unexplained traces of uranium at three undeclared sites, according to a senior administration official who requested anonymity to discuss ongoing efforts to resurrect the deal.
But, rescinding the terrorism designation imposed by Trump was never a realistic demand. Not only does it fall outside the scope of the nuclear deal, it was made virtually impossible since the Bolton plot indictment, ongoing Iranian threats to other former U.S. officials, and the Rushdie attack.
And, while Iran may have agreed to a mechanism to eventually return to the deal without the IAEA investigation being closed up front, it has said that its actual compliance with an agreement remains contingent on getting a clean bill of health from the agency.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby declined to characterize the administration’s response to the EU, but noted “we are closer now than we were even just a couple of weeks ago because Iran made a decision to make some concessions.”
“We’re not there yet,” Kirby said. “And because we’re not there yet, I think we’re just going to be relatively careful here about how much detail we put out there.”
And, Iranian officials on Tuesday bristled at the suggestion that they’ve stepped back from their demands to re-enter the deal.
Seyed Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian adviser to the indirect talks in Vienna, took to Twitter on Tuesday to assert that removing the IRGC from the State Department’s foreign terrorism list was never a precondition and insisted that “no deal will be implemented before the IAEA Board of Directors PERMANENTLY closes the false accusations file.”
Meanwhile, America’s top ally in the Middle East, Israel, has become increasingly alarmed at the apparent movement toward a deal. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday urged Biden and Western powers to call off an emerging nuclear deal with Iran, saying that negotiators are letting Tehran manipulate the talks.
“The countries of the West draw a red line, the Iranians ignore it, and the red line moves,” Lapid told reporters at a press conference in Jerusalem.
Israeli alternate prime minster Naftali Bennett on Tuesday noted that Israel is not party to the 2015 agreement signed by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security — the U.S., the United Kingdom, Russia, France, and China as well as Germany — but that Israel would be directly affected and reserved all rights to its self-defense.
Israel’s national security adviser Eyal Hulata is in Washington this week for talks with Biden administration officials, including a Tuesday meeting with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Hulata is scheduled to meet with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman later Wednesday.
National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said Sullivan underscored Biden’s steadfast “commitment to ensure Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon” during his conversation with Hulata.
The White House insists that the terms under discussion include the key underpinnings of the 2015 deal. The U.S. would lift hundreds of sanctions the Trump administration re-imposed when it withdrew from the deal in 2018. And Iran would roll back its nuclear program to the limits set by the original nuclear deal, including caps on enrichment, how much material it can stockpile and the operation of advanced centrifuges needed to enrich.
However, it remains unclear what exactly would happen to Iran’s current stockpile of highly enriched uranium and what it would be required to do with the advanced centrifuges it has been spinning. The White House has said both would be “removed” but has not offered details.
As of the last public count, Iran has a stockpile of some 3,800 kilograms (8,370 pounds) of enriched uranium. Under the deal, Tehran could enrich uranium to 3.67% purity, while maintaining a stockpile of uranium of 300 kilograms (660 pounds) under constant scrutiny of surveillance cameras and international inspectors.
In terms of sanctions relief, Iran has been demanding that the administration pledge that a future president not be allowed to re-impose the lifted penalties as Trump did and promise that Congress will repeal statutory sanctions legislation passed initially to force Iran back to the negotiating table. The administration is in no position to guarantee either.
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Associated Press writer Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed reporting.
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Chopped walnut pouches recalled for containing the wrong kind of nuts
(Gray News) – A recall has been issued for Great Value Walnuts for mislabeling issues.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recalled pouches contain pecans instead of walnuts.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the nuts.
The FDA said there have not been any reports of illness or death associated with this recall so far.
Only the Great Value Walnut Chopped 4oz. pouches with UPC 78742201344, Lot #29329 are impacted. They have a Best If Used By date of April 29, 2023.
The nuts were sold at Walmart stores in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Anyone who bought the mislabeled pouches can return them to the store for a full refund or throw them away.
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Expert shares tips on how to avoid, survive lightning strikes
(CNN) - The chance of being struck by lightning in a given year is less than one in a million, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
However, a few recent high-profile cases have made it clear lightning is dangerous and can be deadly.
It comes and goes in a flash, but lightning can strike anywhere.
Most people survive a lightning strike but can face serious health issues.
So far, 14 people have died from lightning strikes in the U.S. this year, according to the National Weather Service.
Ron Holle with the National Lightning Safety Council said you can lower your risk by going inside when you hear thunder.
“Don’t ask questions,” Holle said. “Simply go to a large, substantial building or a fully enclosed metal-topped vehicle.”
A lightning-safe structure is one that has grounded wiring and plumbing, like most homes and buildings in the U.S.
Places like tents, sheds, dugouts and picnic shelters are not safe from lightning strikes, according to experts. They also recommend you should stay away from porches or balconies during a storm and things that may conduct electricity like corded electrical devices.
“You don’t want to be touching the water running in the sink or in the shower or the bathtub – those are conductors,” Holle said. “It happens quite often that people are injured by that, but it’s usually not fatal.”
Trees and lightning are a dangerous combination. Holle said the strike can hit a tree and conduct ground current to a victim.
There can also be a side flash, where the tree is hit and a portion of the current hits someone near it. Or lightning can cause the bark or a limb to explode.
“They only last a few tenths of a second,” Holle said, referring to a lightning strike. “But during that time they’re incredibly strong.”
If getting indoors isn’t possible, there are still a few things that may slightly lessen your risk.
In a thunderstorm, avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top, the National Weather Service said. Likewise, you should stay away from tall, isolated objects like trees, and immediately leave any bodies of water.
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Former teacher’s aide charged with raping 12-year-old student, officials say
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WVUE/Gray News) – A former teacher’s aide in Louisiana is charged with raping a 12-year-old student, according to jail records.
Sophia Canales, 22, was arrested Saturday morning.
Canales previously worked at Stella Worley Middle School in Westwego, just outside of New Orleans.
Education leaders said she was employed as a paraprofessional, also known as a teacher’s aide, which provides classroom support for teachers. She no longer works for the school district.
The alleged victim’s attorney, Artis G. Ulmer III, said the situation was a textbook example of sexual grooming.
“Ms. Canales used her school position to identify her victim. She then gained his trust by filling a financial need. And after isolating him from his parents, Ms. Canales sexualized the relationship. In her final act, she then began to assert control and literally threaten his life,” Ulmer said. “My client didn’t deserve to have his innocence stolen, and his parents don’t deserve to have their son’s affection alienated by a pedophile. This child’s life will be forever destroyed.”
Ulmer provided WVUE with a voicemail Canales reportedly left on the juvenile’s phone. In it, she says, in part, “Hi boo. I miss you,” and threatens to “show up with a machete” if he was lying to her about whether his phone was dead or not.
According to jail records, Canales is charged with first-degree rape, indecent behavior with a juvenile under 13, being a fugitive, and a traffic violation. She is being held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center without bond.
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Officials: Nurse accused of killing 97-year-old vet by ‘intentional medical maltreatment’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - A Kentucky nurse is accused of killing a 97-year-old man by “medical maltreatment,” authorities say.
According to court documents obtained by WKYT, 52-year-old Eyvette Hunter was indicted Monday on a murder charge and taken into police custody Tuesday.
The indictment reportedly said Hunter unlawfully caused the death of James Morris on April 30 by “intentional medical maltreatment.” Morris, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, had suffered a fall and was admitted to Baptist Health Lexington for treatment.
Hunter’s nursing license was also suspended Monday, according to a complaint filed with the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
The suspension order gave more details about what allegedly happened, saying Hunter had worked as a nurse at Baptist Health and was treating a 97-year-old patient. WKYT said the patient was identified as Morris.
According to the suspension order, Morris had become agitated and aggressive, and the nurse requested medication to calm him down, which was denied by both a doctor and a nurse practitioner.
After being denied, the order said Hunter withdrew a vial of lorazepam meant for another patient and administered it to Morris.
Hunter reportedly told another hospital employee she had given Morris “something special” both times when asked twice by the employee.
After he was sedated, the order said another nurse found Morris sometime later with labored breathing and his oxygen saturation equipment not monitoring. The order said Hunter had disabled the equipment to prevent the alarm from going off.
Hospital staff was able to get Morris’ oxygen level back up, but he developed pneumonia because of some of the substances he ingested, according to the order.
He was released to hospice care May 3 and died two days later, with his cause of death listed as “aspirational pneumonia.”
According to the suspension order, Hunter admitted to giving Morris the drug without permission.
Baptist Health fired Hunter the day the incident happened and released a statement saying that the accused nurse had not worked there since April 30, adding she had been “terminated and was reported to the Kentucky Board of Nursing.”
The indictment said Hunter will be held on a $100,000 bond.
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Oklahoma governor rejects clemency for death row inmate
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 1:25 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has rejected clemency for a man facing execution for the 1997 hammer killing of a man.
Stitt’s decision on Wednesday paves the way for 50-year-old James Coddington to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday.
Coddington was convicted and sentenced to die for the beating death of 73-year-old Albert Hale inside Hale’s Choctaw home in 1997.
During a clemency hearing this month before the state’s five-member Pardon and Parole Board, an emotional Coddington apologized to Hale’s family and said he’s a different man today.
The panel voted 3-2 to recommend Coddington for clemency.
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Panel: Trump staffers pushed unproven COVID treatment at FDA
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing a discredited COVID-19 treatment, according to a congressional investigation that provides new evidence of that administration’s efforts to override Food and Drug Administration decisions early in the pandemic.
The report Wednesday by the Democratic-led House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis also sheds new light on the role that television personalities played in bringing hydroxychloroquine to the attention of top White House officials. Investigators highlighted an email from Fox News’ Laura Ingraham and others from Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon who had a daytime TV show and is now the Republican Senate nominee in Pennsylvania. Ingraham attended an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump, who himself took the anti-malaria drug.
The FDA originally authorized use of hydroxychloroquine in late March 2020 based on small studies suggesting it could have some effectiveness against the coronavirus. At that time, many researchers hoped that existing antiviral drugs could be used to fight the virus. But by June, FDA officials had concluded the drug was likely ineffective and could cause potentially dangerous heart complications, revoking its emergency use.
Efforts by the Trump administration to control the release of COVID-19 guidance and install political operatives at public health agencies have been well documented.
The report by the House subcommittee investigating the government’s COVID-19 response focused on pressure at the FDA, which serves as gatekeeper for the drugs, vaccines and other countermeasures against the virus.
Much of the information comes from an interview with the agency’s former commissioner, Dr. Stephen Hahn, who was picked for the job by Trump in late 2019. Frustrated by the pace of FDA’s medical reviews, Trump repeatedly accused Hahn -- without evidence -- of delaying decisions on COVID-19 drugs and vaccines “for political reasons.”
Although FDA commissioners are politically appointed, the agency’s scientists are expected to conduct their reviews free from outside influence. Indeed, the FDA’s credibility largely stems from its reputation for scientific independence.
But Hahn told investigators that he felt pressure due to the “persistence” of Trump aide Peter Navarro’s calls to reauthorize hydroxychloroquine after the FDA’s decision to pull its emergency use.
“We took a different stance at the FDA,” Hahn told investigators. “So that disagreement, which of course ultimately became somewhat public, was a source of pressure.”
Much of the report focuses on actions taken by Navarro and Dr. Steven Hatfill, a virologist and outside adviser described by the subcommittee as a “full-time volunteer” on COVID-19 for the White House.
“Dr. Hatfill and Mr. Navarro devised multiple pressure schemes targeting FDA and federal officials who they contended were wrongly impeding widespread access to hydroxychloroquine,” according to the report.
In his response, Hatfill said: “We never wrongly pressured anyone. We simply followed the science and the overwhelming evidence as detailed in several studies available at the time.”
Navarro, in an emailed statement, said the subcommittee was “wrongly” perpetuating that hydroxychloroquine “was somehow dangerous.” He also said he has chronicled his battles with the FDA in his White House memoir.
Importantly, there’s no evidence that White House efforts ultimately changed the FDA’s decisions on hydroxychloroquine or any other therapies.
Investigators also cited a March 28, 2020, email from Oz to Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, stating that the drug “appears safe and results are better than expected.”
Birx forwarded the email to Hahn within the hour, saying “we should talk.”
A cancer specialist with no prior political experience, Hahn was widely criticized during the early COVID-19 response for decisions that appeared to cave to White House officials.
According to emails obtained by the committee, Hatfill described “constant fighting with (Dr. Anthony) Fauci and Dr. Hahn” over access to hydroxychloroquine during the summer. Fauci is the nation’s top infectious disease expert.
During this period Hatfill also urged Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., to request a federal investigation into the handling of hydroxychloroquine, according to a letter submitted for the Congressional Record.
There’s no indication such a request was made. But in mid-August, Johnson and fellow Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Ted Cruz of Texas wrote the FDA seeking an explanation for the denial to reinstate hydroxychloroquine’s authorization. Johnson also chaired a Senate committee hearing in November 2020 on treatment options and complained that doctors who prescribed hydroxychloroquine for COVID had been “scorned.”
In the fall of 2020, the focus of both FDA and White House officials turned to the upcoming authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.
As previously reported, the White House objected to an FDA requirement that vaccine makers gather two months of safety data before filing their applications, contending that condition would delay the launch of the shots. Trump had repeatedly stated the shots would be authorized before Election Day, despite government scientists signaling that timeline was unlikely.
The committee report suggested that the FDA’s guidance for vaccine manufacturers was delayed more than three weeks — from mid-September until early October — due to White House concerns.
Hahn told investigators the agency faced “pushback about the issue” from multiple officials, including Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, who told the FDA commissioner on Sept. 23, 2020, that the White House would not sign off on the two-month requirement.
On Oct. 6, the FDA quietly published its vaccine guidelines as part of a larger set of documents for drugmakers. After the materials posted online, Hahn said Meadows called him to indicate that the FDA guidelines were approved.
The online publication drew fury from the president on Twitter.
“New FDA rules make it more difficult for them to speed up vaccines for approval before Election Day. Just another political hit job!” Trump tweeted at his FDA commissioner.
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Psychologist: School shooter didn’t get consistent treatment
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A psychologist who treated Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz when he was 8 years old testified Wednesday that Cruz was a “peculiar child” who had many behavioral and developmental issues but his widowed mother seemed overwhelmed and wasn’t consistent in her discipline or in getting him treatment.
Frederick Kravitz said he began treating Cruz in 2007 on a referral from Cruz’s psychiatrist with Lynda Cruz telling him her adopted son suffered from anxiety and nervousness and had trouble controlling his temper. But she also said he was friendly and got along fine with his peers — claims that a neighbor, preschool teachers and an elementary school special education counselor have testified were not true.
Kravitz said that while he suggested weekly sessions for Cruz, his mother only brought him 15 times over a 13-month span, a decade before he murdered 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018.
He said that was a major issue — Lynda Cruz would agree that her son needed more consistent treatment and she needed to be more consistent in her discipline of him and his younger half-brother, Zachary, but did not follow through. She was 57, depressed from her husband’s sudden 2003 death and dealing with two “tumultuous” young children, he said.
They would yell, throw tantrums and break furnishings, he said.
“They raised it to an art form,” Kravitz said. “Nikolas was easily set off and Zachary seemed to derive some pleasure from pushing Nikolas’ buttons.”
That would set off their mother, something both boys seemed to enjoy.
“She lost her cool frequently and backed down to the boys frequently, which only made the problems worse,” he said. He said he tried to work with her, but she felt embarrassed by her sons’ behavior and felt people were judging her.
Cruz’s attorneys are in Day 3 of their defense, hoping to persuade his jury to sentence him to life without parole instead of death. Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of first-degree murder and the trial, which began July 18, is only to determine his sentence.
The defense is trying to overcome the prosecution’s case, which featured surveillance video of Cruz, then 19, mowing down students and staff with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle as he stalked a three-story building for seven minutes, photos of the aftermath and a jury visit to the building.
For Cruz to receive a death sentence, the jury must be unanimous. If one juror votes for life, that will be his sentence.
The defense has focused on the mental and emotional problems Cruz exhibited from his earliest days. Testimony has shown that his birth mother was a street prostitute who abused cocaine and alcohol and as a toddler he was developmentally delayed, often violent towards other children and teased and bullied for his small stature, unusual appearance and odd behavior. When he was 8, he acted like a 6-year-old, at best, Kravitz said.
“He stood out like a sore thumb,” he said.
He said Cruz had a fear of abandonment because of his father’s death and his adoption and had an active “bad imagination.”
“He was extremely fearful his mother would forget to pick him up (at school) and he would be stuck there,” Kravitz said, even though that never happened.
He said Cruz had some signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder — for example, he always had to have exactly eight chicken nuggets.
He said he asked Cruz what his three wishes would be.
“Pokemon, a dog and more Pokemon,” Kravitz said.
Lynda Cruz died in November 2017, about four months before the shooting.
Under cross-examination, Kravitz conceded that Cruz’s mother did get him further psychiatric and psychological treatment and might have been reluctant to keep her son’s appointments with him because of the $87 per visit copay her insurance required.
Prosecutor Jeff Marcus asked Kravitz is there was anything about Cruz when he was 8 that would have indicated he would eventually commit mass murder. He said no.
“I’ve worked with some other very damaged kids and certainly to the best of my knowledge none of them have ever acted out like this,” Kravitz said.
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USDA plans to give $550M to help struggling farmers
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 2:24 PM EDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has earmarked more than half a billion dollars to fund initiatives for farmers.
This comes from two provisions signed into law under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Around $300 million will go toward projects to help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who are struggling.
The rest is designated for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s program that focuses on educational opportunities for minority-serving institutions.
Groups and organizations interested in either program need to apply by late October.
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Jill Biden has ‘rebound’ COVID-19 case; president remains negative
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent “rebound” case, after she initially tested negative for the virus over the weekend.
President Joe Biden, who spent three days with his wife at their Rehoboth Beach, Del. vacation home, continues to test negative, the White House said. He also suffered a rebound case earlier this month after an initial recovery from the virus.
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C. She isolated in the beach town until she received two negative tests and was cleared to meet the president in Delaware on Sunday.
Biden’s deputy communications director Kelsey Donohue said she “has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and will remain in Delaware where she has reinitiated isolation procedures.” She added: “The White House Medical Unit has conducted contact tracing, and close contacts have been notified.”
Jill Biden, 71, like her husband, has been twice-vaccinated and twice-boosted with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. She had been prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid, which has proven to be highly effective at preventing serious disease and death among those at highest risk from COVID-19, but a minority of those prescribed the drug have experienced a rebound case of the virus a few days after their initial recovery.
The White House said the president was considered a close contact and would wear a mask “for 10 days when indoors and in close proximity to others” in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance. The White House will also increase the frequency of his COVID-19 testing.
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Season 5 Viewership on CBS up by 12% Year over Year Averaging 516,000 Viewers Across 23 Hours of Live Games
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the BIG3 announced the ratings from their 2022 championship weekend in front of a sold-out crowd at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. The inaugural 2022 All-Star Game and 2022 Championship Game marked the highest-rated BIG3 event since 2019, with the entire 2-hour telecast averaging 638,000 total viewers on CBS, up 56 percent from last year. The 2022 Championship Game averaged 681,000 total viewers, up 32 percent from last season's Championship Game and peaking at 1,019,000 viewers. The Inaugural All-Star Game averaged 587,000 viewers, up 100 percent from last year's consolation game in the same time window.
More than 1 million viewers tuned in Sunday evening to see the incredible finish as Trilogy's Isaiah Briscoe hit the game-winning layup to defeat Nancy Lieberman's Power, making the Stephen Jackson-led team the first-ever three-time BIG3 champions and the first team in league history to win back-to-back titles.
"These numbers and growth are further evidence of the kind of league we are building," said Ice Cube, BIG3 co-founder. "Every week, we have continued to deliver an exciting product and bring in more viewers than leagues twice, three times our age in a period of downturn in viewership. Even in the most competitive season yet, Trilogy was able to do what no team has done before and that is a testament to Stephen Jackson's leadership and every single player's commitment to the league. Players want to play for us, coaches want to coach with us, businesses want to work with us, and millions of people want to watch us. The BIG3 is here to stay and it will only go up from here."
These numbers come even after a packed weekend of programming as the BIG3 went head-to-head with preseason NFL, the final round of the BMW Championship, and the WNBA playoffs. In the sought-after 18-49 age range, the BIG3 averaged more viewers than the round 1 WNBA playoff games and rated higher than Sunday's MLB games. In total, the BIG3's fifth season averaged 516,000 total viewers on CBS, a 12 percent increase from last season's average of 458,000 total viewers on CBS.
This season saw some of the most competitive FIREBALL3 in the league's history. On top of the Dr. J Trophy, Trilogy picked up two end of year awards, Fireman of The Year for Isaiah Briscoe and Defensive Player of the Year for Earl Clark. Scoring champion Kevin Murphy from the 3-Headed Monsters took home this year's Most Valuable Player and Too Hard To Guard Awards. His coach, Reggie Theus, was the BIG3's 2022 Coach of the Year, coaching his team to the league's playoffs and narrowly losing out to Power. The Rookie Of The Year was awarded to number one overall pick Glen Rice Jr. from Power, who hit the game-winning shot to send Power to the 2022 Championship Game. Dajuan Summers of Tri-State won the 4th Man of The Year award and Mike Taylor from the Ghost Ballers won for the league's Best Trash Talker.
The Monster Energy BIG3 Celebrity Game played ahead of the All-Star and 2022 Championship games will air on CBS on Sunday, September 4. For more information on the Celebrity Game or to see the results and highlights from the All-Star game and Championship Game, go to BIG3.com and follow @thebig3 on twitter and instagram.
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Now in its Fourth Year, the Three-Day Event, to be Held in Detroit, Celebrates and Analyzes Diversity in the Footwear Industry
DETROIT, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Footwear Forum (BFF) today announces featured speakers and panels for this year's event, to be held at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC) in Detroit, September 16-18, in partnership with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA).
"Since its first year, the Black Footwear Forum has evolved into a major industry gathering to celebrate, inspire and acknowledge Black creatives globally who are responsible for the culture of our industry," PLC Founder and President D'Wayne Edwards said. "This year it's happening in the only city in the US designated a UNESCO City of Design—Detroit, Michigan."
At the 2022 BFF, attendees, executives, industry leaders and the community of Detroit will gather for three-day FREE event of celebrations, conversations, and networking as BFF continues to highlight, strengthen, and support Black professionals globally in the footwear industry.
"I can't think of a better city than Detroit, a better place than the Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design, and a better time than now for the BFF to reconvene in-person after a multi-year hiatus," said FDRA President & CEO Matt Priest. "Excitement for this event has been off-the-charts as registrations and corporate support continue to roll in. BFF Detroit will be the highlight of our year."
Thursday, September 15 officially kicks off BFF with the first of many community activations for Detroit residents. A collaborative partnership between MERIT's FATE Program and PENSOLE alumni, who are designers for some of the top brands in the industry, will conduct a PLC footwear design workshop at the PLC | FDRA | BFF Lounge by StockX in downtown Detroit. This workshop will also be open to the public, who can meet with other Black design leaders from the top brands.
Friday, September 16 will start at University Prep Elementary School for a session called "Kids Are Ready For Design" by A Kids Company About and will feature College of Creative Studies graduate and award-winning designer, entrepreneur and educator Jason Mayden (https://akidsco.com/products/a-kids-book-about-design). Following will be the BFF VIP dinner for staff, speakers, and sponsors, at the Detroit Pistons Performance Center, overlooking the Pistons' practice facilities. And the evening will close with a mixer for all attendees at the PLC|FDRA|BFF Lounge by StockX in downtown Detroit.
Saturday, September 17, BFF will begin with opening remarks from PLC President and founder D'Wayne Edwards and Terrence Floyd, activist founder of We Are Floyd and brother of George Floyd, followed by a variety of talks and panel discussions. A schedule of featured panels and speakers, with more to be added in the weeks leading up to the event, is as follows:
Tappedin: Speaking about the new roads that have been paved for women in the footwear industry
- Jazerai Allen-Lord, award-winning and internationally acclaimed sneaker strategist and designer
Additional speakers TBA
Blacklight: Role Models / Hometown Hero
- Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson, Design Director, Adidas S.E.E.D.
Additional speakers TBA
Black Genius: The importance of role models
- Kevin Carroll, author, speaker, performance coach, founder of Katalyst
Storytellers: Speakers share personal projects, or projects of which they are most proud
- Tyrel Kirkham ,Vice President, Brand & Marketing Strategy for the Detroit Pistons
Additional speakers TBA
Tappedin: Career Pathways + storytelling
- Garry Thaniel, General Manager, Sneakers, eBay
Additional speakers TBA
Blacklight the Industry: A Conversation about protecting your IP
- Jason Mayden, designer, educator, and entrepreneur author of "A Kids Book About Design"
Additional speakers TBA
Free Game Topic TBD
- Hosted by James Whitner, American fashion entrepreneur; owner of streetwear boutiques Social Status, A Ma Maniere, and A.P.B.
Additional speakers TBA
Dinner and Mixer
- Downtown at the PLC|FDRA|BBF Lounge by StockX
Sunday, September 18th the forum will close with the BFF Black Women's Brunch and Adidas S.E.E.D Creator camp downtown at the PLC|FDRA|BBF Lounge by StockX, downtown Detroit.
All downtown events are free and open to the public all four days.
Other guests scheduled are:
- Matt Priest, President & CEO, FDRA
- April Walker, fashion icon, creator, author, educator
- Jeffrey Henderson, footwear designer and founder of AndThem
- Portia Blount, VP of Apparel, Reebok
- Scoop Jackson, author, and award-winning journalist, for ESPN
- Sydney James, interdisciplinary artist
- Jessica Smith, Director of Strategy, Adidas
- Alexander John, International footwear designer
- Lauren Guthrie, VP Global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action, VF Corporation
- E. Scott Morris, Chair of Footwear, Pensole Lewis College
- Ashley Comeaux, VP of Product Design, Allbirds
- Damien Hooper-Campbell, Chief Impact Officer, StockX
- Liz Connelly, Sr Manager, Design Education & Growth, Adidas
- Che Pope, Grammy-winning producer, WRKSHP
Additional speakers TBA
The 2022 Annual Black Footwear Forum (BFF) in Detroit is a free event thanks to corporate partners including The Athlete's Foot, Caleres, Carhartt, College for creative Studies, Detroit Pistons, Designer Brands, Foot Locker, Gilbert Family Foundation, Logitech, MillerKnoll, NIKE, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, Rack Room Shoes, RG Barry Brands, Target, Steve Madden, Bedrock, Wolverine Worldwide, GM, Adidas, VF Corp, StockX, Ford, PEPSICO, and more.
Register to attend at: www.blackfootwearforum.com or follow us on Instagram @pensolelewis for updates and event coverage.
About the Black Footwear Forum (BFF): The Black Footwear Forum, formally known as the African American Footwear Forum (AAFF), invites footwear industry professionals and supporters to share stories and ideas and to create a dialog around the influence, leadership, and passion provided by blacks in the global footwear industry. This forum encourages collaboration to establish industry goals in the development of black talent at all levels. Surrounding the Forum are regional and national events that provide connecting conversations for black footwear professional brands to share concerns and solutions to help shape the conversation while bridging the gaps across the industry.
About PLC: Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design is the pipeline for career education and professional development in the creative industry. We bear the torch, leading the way to creative vision and progress. At Pensole Lewis College, we work at the crossroads of making the industry better, developing unconventional educational experiences and creating ingenious products. Offering a new path to break into the world of product creation, we prepare and empower the largest talent pool of creatives to enter the industry to make it better for the next generation.
About FDRA: Founded in 1944, FDRA is governed and directed by footwear executives and is the only trade organization focused solely on the footwear industry. It serves the full footwear supply chain and boosts the bottom lines of its members through innovative products, training and consulting on footwear design and development, sourcing and compliance, trade and customs, advocacy, and consumer and sales trend analysis for retailers selling shoes around the world. FDRA also runs the footwear industry's weekly podcast Shoe-In Show featuring leading footwear executives and experts discussing key business trends. In all, FDRA supports nearly 500 companies and brands worldwide, representing 95% of total U.S. footwear sales, making it by far the largest and most respected American footwear trade and business association.
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Alteryx Server-FIPS enables users to more effectively scale analytics initiatives across public sector agencies
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the Analytics Automation Company, today announced Alteryx Server-FIPS, a version of its Server offering that is aligned with the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for data security and computer systems. The launch of Server-FIPS is monumental for the use of analytics in public sector environments that require enhanced data encryption. Alteryx Server-FIPS is a FIPS-capable and scalable server-based product for scheduling, sharing, and running apps and models created in Alteryx Designer-FIPS for others in the organization to leverage.
This announcement comes on the heels of Alteryx Designer-FIPS, demonstrating Alteryx's commitment to providing automated analytics to the public sector. The new offering allows analysts to share and collaborate on analytic workflows, macros, and analytic apps with other users throughout their organization. Additionally, IT leaders can trust that Alteryx Server-FIPS provides visibility, control, audibility, and FIPS capability needed to manage self-service analytics at scale, making analytic governance more achievable.
"With the launch of Alteryx Server-FIPS, we are doubling down on our enablement activities across the public sector with expanded access to secure analytics and a keen focus on building data literacy across the government workforce," said David Colberg, vice president, global government affairs and public policy, Alteryx. "This is an important step in our journey, and we will continue to prioritize the security compliance needs of our partners and customers in order to meet increasing demands across the government space."
Analysts at federal, state, and local government levels face pressing policy decisions that impact organizations and individuals within their jurisdiction. To make data-driven recommendations, analysts can utilize automated analytics to build workflows that give stakeholders the actionable intelligence they need to make rapid decisions that drive the organization forward. Public sector agencies can more accurately resource plan and provide personalized services to citizens to better protect national and economic interests with secure access to analytics.
"The federal government has stringent information security requirements, especially for software that manages and analyzes federal data. The launch of Alteryx Server-FIPS demonstrates a continued company commitment to meeting the needs of the federal government," said Nick Sinai, senior advisor, Insight Partners. "Alteryx is meeting the public sector where they are with automated analytics, helping government agencies build data skills and get more done."
For more information about how Alteryx is enabling the public sector to securely utilize analytics and make data driven decisions, visit the Alteryx Server-FIPS landing page or request a consultation.
About Alteryx
Alteryx (NYSE: AYX) powers analytics for all by providing our leading Analytics Automation Platform. Alteryx delivers easy end-to-end automation of data engineering, analytics, reporting, machine learning, and data science processes, enabling enterprises everywhere to democratize data analytics across their organizations for a broad range of use cases. More than 8,000 customers globally rely on Alteryx to deliver high-impact business outcomes. To learn more, visit www.alteryx.com.
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Certified B Corp Best for the World™ brand offers 10% off sitewide, including certified organic mattresses, bedding, towels, and handcrafted wood bed frames.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Labor Day, Avocado Green — makers of certified organic and eco-luxury products — is launching a massive sale, with exclusive savings on their certified organic mattresses, 100% reclaimed wood bed frames, adjustable bed frames, organic certified sheets and pillows, bath collection, luxurious loungewear, and clean skin + body products.
From now until September 12 only, customers can save up to $880 on Avocado's top-rated certified organic mattresses. Shoppers will also save 10% on the Organic Green Mattress, Organic Luxury Mattress, and radically affordable Eco Organic Mattress, using code LABORDAY, at AvocadoMattress.com.
Using the same code, shoppers can also save up to $340 on bed frames, including solid wood frames handcrafted in Avocado's own sustainable woodshop or adjustable bases that quietly glide into the most restful, supportive position.
Customers will even save 10% on bedding, which covers luxurious, naturally breathable, GOTS certified organic sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases. The LABORDAY code is also good for 10% savings on all pillows, toppers, dog beds, and bath products.
The savings don't end there. The code is also good on Avocado's responsible loungewear and skin + body lines. Customers can save on insanely comfortable organic cotton, modal, and alpaca fiber apparel collections, as well as a Grounding Dry Body Oil, Supercharged Reishi Body Melt, and Snoozy Bath Soak with Magnesium Flakes.
Through Avocado's commitment to 1% For the Planet, they'll donate 1% of all their revenue to help preserve Indigenous lands with their partner Re:wild, a nonprofit that believes protecting and restoring the wild is the best solution to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Every order also comes with free carbon negative shipping. As a Climate Neutral certified brand — and one of B Corp's Best for the World™ brands — Avocado reduces its footprint, offsets all of its scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and advocates for legislation that will help mitigate the climate crisis.
From the beginning, Avocado just wanted a new kind of mattress. One that was greener — better for people and the planet — affordable, and comfortable. It was a simple idea rooted in a much bigger vision. Five years later, Avocado continues to expand — from bedding, to furniture, to their skin + bath collection, and their line of responsible loungewear. As the company grows, Avocado continues to redefine what it means to be a sustainable, ethical brand. The company is a Certified B Corporation, a Climate Neutral® Certified business, and a member of 1% For the Planet, remaining true to its original purpose: to be one of the most sustainable companies on Earth. Learn more at AvocadoGreen.com.
If you would like more information, please contact Jessica Hann at jessica@avocadomattress.com.
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks North America announced the culmination of the Volvo LIGHTS project – an innovative three-year project that brought together 14 public and private partners to design and implement a blueprint for the robust support ecosystem necessary to deploy battery-electric trucks and equipment at scale. During the project, which ran from 2019 to 2022 in California's South Coast Air Basin, Volvo Trucks deployed its first Class 8 pilot Volvo VNR Electric trucks to fleet operators to collect real-world operating data and customer feedback ahead of announcing its commercial model in December 2020.
"By working closely with an extraordinary group of public and private partners through the Volvo LIGHTS project, we were able to validate key processes around Class 8 battery-electric truck adoption for commercial transport segments and identify challenges that needed to be addressed for widespread market introduction," said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. "The most valuable takeaway for our team was really experiencing the value of close cross-functional and cross-organizational collaboration as we continue to drive innovation and develop new solutions for sustainable transport."
The Volvo LIGHTS project was led by Volvo Group North America and California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), and included NFI Industries (NFI), Dependable Highway Express (DHE), TEC Equipment, Shell Recharge Solutions (formerly Greenlots), Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Southern California Edison (SCE), CALSTART, University of California, Riverside CE-CERT, Reach Out, Rio Hondo College, and San Bernardino Valley College.
During the multi-year project, Volvo Group North America collaborated with each organization to develop programs and best practices that would help lay the foundation for the successful commercialization of battery-electric freight trucks, including but not limited to:
- Identifying ideal routes for electrification – Volvo Trucks deployed 30 Volvo VNR Electric trucks to 11 fleets to operate in their daily Southern California fleet routes to assess many factors that may impact vehicle range, including topography, ambient temperature, traffic patterns, driving styles, and more. The insights gained were informative as Volvo Trucks introduced the Electric Performance Generator (EPG), its route planning tool which enables fleet managers to simulate real-world routes for their VNR Electric trucks.
- Comprehensive dealer support - TEC Equipment, Volvo Trucks' largest West Coast dealership, provided uptime support to the fleet customers that leased VNR Electrics through the Volvo LIGHTS project. The hands-on experience gained during the project led to TEC Equipment Fontana becoming the nation's first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer and spurring the rollout of certified dealerships across North America.
- Reliable and cost-effective charging infrastructure - Multiple project partners collaborated with Shell Recharge Solutions and SCE on the installation and energization of 58 networked public and private electric vehicle charging stations, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, shorten installation timelines, and refine existing laws related to allowing entities other than utilities to re-sell electricity for EV charging. SCE also conducted a site grid system impact study to help plans for supporting a future of fully electrified goods movement.
- Technician training programs - Rio Hondo College and San Bernardino Valley College both collaborated with Volvo Trucks to launch heavy-duty electric truck technician training programs, with a combined total of more than 45 graduates throughout the project.
- First responder training programs - Throughout the project, Reach Out, a local outreach organization worked with Volvo Trucks to keep community stakeholders informed about the project. This partnership helped facilitate the development of training materials for first responders to raise awareness about the high-voltage components on the Volvo VNR Electric and develop the first responder safety document that is now publicly available from the National Fire Protection Agency.
"This project shows how important it is for public and private entities to work together to bring zero-emission technologies and infrastructure to the nation," said Ben J. Benoit, Chair of South Coast AQMD's Governing Board. "Now that the project is coming to an end, we look forward to seeing these cleaner trucks on the road, and the impact they will have on air quality."
In recognition of the project team's leadership and tangible results achieved through Volvo LIGHTS, the project received several awards, including:
- 2020 Innovation Award - Breathe Southern California
- 2020 Blue Sky Award - CALSTART
- 2021 Climate Leadership Award - Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry
- 2022 Innovation Clean Air Technology Award – South Coast Air Quality Management District
- 2022 Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability - Southern California Association of Governments
Together with the Volvo Group, Volvo Trucks hosted a Volvo LIGHTS Roundup on August 23 at the Ontario Convention Center in Southern California to share exclusive insights from Volvo LIGHTS project partners on how to successfully scale truck freight electrification. The Volvo LIGHTS Roundup featured off-site tours, speaker panels, and a display of Volvo VNR Electric trucks from project participants, including NFI, Penske Truck Leasing (Penske), Medline, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), 10 Roads Express, Saia and SCE.
"Zero emission trucks work – as this project shows – and we need strong rules, in many states and federally, promoting them. This project shows that this technology can serve business and deliver protections that will benefit the health of our communities that need it the most," said Craig Segall, California Air Resources Board (CARB) deputy executive officer for mobile sources and incentives.
The Volvo LIGHTS project was made possible by a $44.8 million award to South Coast AQMD from the CARB as part of California Climate Investments (CCI), a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars toward reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving both public health and the environment. South Coast AQMD also contributed $4 million from its Clean Fuels Fund. Volvo Group and its partners contributed $43 million in matching funds for a total project of $91 million.
A Volvo LIGHTS Lessons Learned Guidebook was produced to documents key insights gained as the project partners designed and implemented innovative programs and technologies critical for the widescale success of battery-electric freight movement. To download the 22-page guidebook, Bringing Battery-Electric Freight Trucks to Market: From Demonstration to Commercialization, visit https://www.lightsproject.com/downloads.
To learn more about the Volvo LIGHTS project and to access photos, videos, and other resources, visit www.lightsproject.com
To learn more about Volvo Trucks North America and the Volvo VNR Electric, visit the company website.
For further information, please contact:
Kyle Zimmerman
Public Relations Manager, Volvo Trucks North America
kyle.zimmerman@volvo.com
(704) 677-9757
High-resolution images associated with this press release and others are available at www.volvomediabank.com.
Volvo Trucks North America, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in North America. Its Uptime Services commitment is delivered by a network of nearly 400 authorized dealers across North America and the 24/7 Volvo Trucks Uptime Center. Every Volvo truck is assembled in the Volvo Trucks New River Valley manufacturing facility in Dublin, Virginia, which meets the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality, 14001 standard for environmental care and holds a dual ISO 50001/Superior Energy Performance certification at the platinum level, indicating a sustained excellence in energy management. Volvo Trucks North America provides complete transport solutions for its customers, offering a full range of diesel, alternative-fuel and all-electric vehicles, and is part of the Volvo Trucks global organization.
Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,200 service points in about 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 13 countries across the globe. In 2021 approximately 123,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks' work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain Capital, LLC announced the appointment of Jason Di Piazza as Head of Capital Formation. Mr. Di Piazza will be responsible for leading the firm's capital raising, client engagement as well as new investment strategy and development.
"With nearly two decades of experience working closely with leading institutional investors, Jason brings a distinctive perspective on client engagement. His knowledge and expertise will be critical as we continue to develop Blockchain Capital's strategic vision and seek to educate potential investors on the web3 ecosystem," said Bart Stephens, Founding Partner.
Mr. Di Piazza joins Blockchain Capital from Farallon Capital Management, where he ran business development across the East Coast and Latin America. Prior to joining Farallon in 2019, Mr. Di Piazza spent 15 years at BlackRock where he was most recently Managing Director and Co-Head of BlackRock's West Coast Family Office, Foundation & Endowment team. In this function, he oversaw all commercial outcomes and team development across the entire Western Region. Mr. Di Piazza began his career in asset management in Barclays Global Investors Institutional Client business, where he partnered with many of the firm's largest, most complex institutional client relationships. Mr. Di Piazza holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Santa Clara University and attended the London School of Economics & Political Science, where he earned a Master of Science in Global History.
About Blockchain Capital, LLC
Based in San Francisco, Blockchain Capital is the first dedicated venture capital firm to invest exclusively in the blockchain technology sector. Founded in 2013 by Bart and Brad Stephens, Blockchain Capital has funded over 165 founders with the principal mission of helping these entrepreneurs build world-class companies and projects based on blockchain technology.
Media Contact: contact@blockchaincapital.com, 415-677-5340
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Climate Neutral Certified Los Angeles-based mattress brand offers exclusive savings on
luxurious, eco-friendly mattresses and pillows.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brentwood Home doesn't do many sales like this. In honor of Labor Day, the maker of California-inspired sleep products is offering big savings on top-rated mattresses, pillows, and bed frames.
Customers can save $200 on Brentwood's #1 ranked Oceano Luxury Hybrid mattress, as well as the dual-sided Crystal Cove Mattress, and the innovative and affordable Hybrid Latex Mattress, using the code LABORDAY on BrentwoodHome.com. Using the code CYPRESS, shoppers can also save $100 on all models of the affordable Cypress Mattress, which features thermoregulating charcoal-infused memory foam.
Brentwood Home is also offering 15% off all yoga cushions, 20% off the Molded Latex, Oceano, and Crystal Cove pillows, 30% off seat cushions, and 30% off lumbar pillows (no code needed). The Zuma pillow is also available as a buy one, get one free deal with code: ZUMA. Shoppers will even save 30% on the Adjustable Power Base, which quietly glides into the most comfortable position for your body.
Since 1987, Brentwood Home has handcrafted the finest luxury mattresses, pillows, and bedding — thoughtfully made with non-toxic materials and natural elements — in their Los Angeles factory. As designers, makers, and artisans, they thrive on articulating the details that others ignore. Yet it is their "California ethos" that truly defines Brentwood Home, compelling them to craft beautiful sleep products that also promote healthy lifestyles and greater wellbeing.
Brentwood Home is a net-zero company, fighting climate change by partnering with Climate Neutral to measure, reduce, and offset their scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Throughout the sale and beyond, Brentwood Home will also donate 1% of proceeds from the Crystal Cove line to support SeaTrees by Sustainable Surf, a nonprofit making ocean conservation accessible to all through their community-based projects dedicated to planting and protecting blue-carbon coastal ecosystems.
If you would like more information, please contact Jessica Hann at jessica@avocadomattress.com.
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Now Accepting Reservations for Australia and Alaska Sailings from Nov. 6, 2022 through April 2024
MIAMI, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line announced today that reservations are open for the inaugural season of its newest ship Carnival Luminosa which will debut from Brisbane, Australia Nov. 6, 2022 before repositioning for seasonal service from Seattle to Alaska next May.
When Carnival Luminosa arrives to Australia in just three short months, it will be the latest Carnival ship to be adorned with the stunning new livery that was introduced on Mardi Gras in 2021 and has been added to half the Carnival fleet, with the red, white and blue hues long associated with Carnival Cruise Line. The ship will also boast a vintage funnel design reminiscent of the funnels on Carnival's original ships like Mardi Gras, Carnivale and Festivale.
"We couldn't be prouder to welcome Carnival Luminosa to our fleet and to start our highly anticipated sailings from Brisbane followed by unique bucket-list itineraries in Alaska," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "To truly make Luminosa feel part of the Carnival Cruise Line family, we are adding our beautiful new livery to her hull, of course, and are keeping her throwback funnel design that once adorned some of our most iconic earlier vessels. We'll be adding some Carnival features in the upcoming dry dock and adapting some existing features to align with Carnival's casual style, but ultimately, our crew will make everyone feel right at home as soon as they join the ship."
Carnival Luminosa will be home to many of the activities and experiences from other Carnival ships that guests have come to know and love as well as some new spaces.
Featuring guest favorites from entertainment, youth, and spa, to casino, bars and dining, offerings will include Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Limelight Lounge, Piano Bar 88, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Chef's Table, Bonsai Sushi Express, Seaday Brunch, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, and Cloud 9 Spa, among others.
For more information on Carnival Luminosa's onboard offerings, visit here.
As she opens for booking, Carnival Luminosa will sail a variety of seasonal itineraries from Brisbane from Nov. 6, 2022 to April 13, 2023, offering something for everyone; including, three- and four-day cruises to popular Australian ports for a brief holiday; six- and seven-day Great Barrier Reef and South Pacific sailings; longer eight- to 11-day voyages to top destinations like Noumea and Lifou Isle in New Caledonia, Port Vila and Mystery Island in Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and New Zealand; as well as a Carnival Journeys transpacific voyage as Luminosa repositions to Seattle, stopping in Tahiti, Polynesia, among other stunning sites.
From Seattle, Carnival Luminosa will sail a four-month Alaska schedule with 17 seven-day sailings as well as six- and eight-day sailings to port favorites such as Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, and the scenic cruising of Tracy Arm Fjord. Completing its season in Alaska, Carnival Luminosa will operate another transpacific voyage back to Brisbane, stopping in exotic, first-time-for-Carnival destinations, including Kushiro, Aomori, Tokyo, Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, as well as Puerto Princesa, Philippines and Bitung, Indonesia.
Full details on Carnival Luminosa's itineraries can be found here. Among the many exciting and fun-filled itineraries to choose from:
- 7-day Alaska sailing from Seattle (7/20/2023) – Juneau, Alaska; Haines, Alaska; Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska; and Victoria, BC, Canada.
- 11-day Carnival Journeys Papua New Guinea sailing from Brisbane (11/19/2023) – Conflict Islands; Alotau, Papua New Guinea; Rabaul, Papua New Guinea; and Kiriwina Island.
- 22-day Carnival Journeys Transpacific sailing to Seattle from Brisbane (4/13/2023) – Noumea, New Caledonia; Suva, Fiji Islands; Papeete (Tahiti), Polynesia; Moorea (Tahiti), Polynesia; and Honolulu, Hawaii.
- 30-day Carnival Journeys Transpacific sailing to Brisbane from Seattle (9/14/2023) – Ketchikan, Alaska; Icy Strait Point, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier, Alaska; Kushiro, Japan; Aomori, Japan; Tokyo, Japan; Hiroshima, Japan; Nagasaki, Japan; Puerto Princesa, Philippines; and Bitung, Indonesia.
Carnival Luminosa is a sister ship to the four other Spirit-class ships that are already popular among Carnival guests. More details are to be revealed about Carnival Luminosa's dry dock and the reimagination of the ship as it continues to change over from Costa to Carnival ahead of its November service start up.
For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation on Carnival Luminosa now, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise sector, making a cruise vacation an affordable and popular option for millions of guests. Carnival operates from 14 U.S. homeports and employs more than 40,000 team members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival's newest ship, Mardi Gras, featuring the first roller coaster at sea, is the first cruise ship in the Americas powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Carnival returns to Australia in October 2022 and will welcome four additional ships over the next two years, including Carnival Celebration, which arrives to Miami in November to close out Carnival's 50th birthday festivities.
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Grand opening celebration slated for 8/27 in the neighborhoods of Eaglepointe and Marvella
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, is excited to announce four new model homes for tour at its sought-after Skye Canyon development—showcasing brand-new floor plans in the neighborhoods of Eaglepointe and Marvella. A model grand opening is slated for August 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and in total will offer tours of four fully furnished models—two at each community.
Explore Skye Canyon and view available homes at www.CenturyCommunities.com/SkyeCanyon.
Combined, Eaglepointe and Marvella at Skye Canyon boast six stunning two-story plans, featuring 3 to 6 bedrooms, beautiful open-concept layouts, exceptional craftsmanship, and stylish included fixtures and finishes, including the builder's Century Home Connect® smart home package. Homebuyers will also love access to an array of resort-style amenities, including community parks, a pool, and a fitness center.
"We're excited to have homebuyers tour and experience these new model homes, showcasing the versatile range of floor plans that we have between our Eaglepointe and Marvella neighborhoods in Skye Canyon," said Robb Beville, Nevada Division President. "This is also a great opportunity for buyers and agents to explore available new homes and learn about special offers, as well as check out the incredible community amenities that this development boasts."
More About Eaglepointe at Skye Canyon:
Spacious two-story homes with elegant and functional features like standard courtyards, dens, large lofts and more!
- 3 single-family floor plans from the high $400s
- 3 to 5 bedrooms, 3 to 4 bathrooms, 2-bay garage
- Up to 2,328 square feet
- Large lofts, dens and standard courtyards
- Models of the Residence 2328 (new!) and Residence 2126 floor plans
Sales Center:
10547 Valetta Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89166
Learn more at www.CenturyCommunities.com/Eaglepointe.
More About Marvella at Skye Canyon:
Beautiful two-story homes with contemporary open-concept layouts, generous lofts and more!
- 3 single-family floor plans from the mid $400s
- 3 to 6 bedrooms, 3 to 4 bathrooms, 2-bay garage
- Up to 2,114 square feet
- Prime location in northwest Las Vegas near Highway 95, the 215 freeway, Mt. Charleston and Paiute Golf Resort
- Models of the popular Residence 2114 and Residence 1859 floor plans
Sales Center:
8634 Felker Street
Las Vegas, NV 89166
Learn more at www.CenturyCommunities.com/Marvella.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 702-936-3020.
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
For information, Contact:
Alyson Benn
Century Communities, Inc.
303-558-7352
Alyson.Benn@centurycommunities.com
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- Creatd Ventures closes acquisition of healthy breakfast brand, Brave, with 100% stake in the brand, the transaction will be immediately accretive to Creatd's revenues.
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), the parent company of Creatd Ventures, a creator-first holding company, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Brave, a plant-based food company that provides convenient and healthy breakfast food products that don't compromise on taste and quality. With the close of the transaction, Creatd will officially recognize Brave's revenues in its consolidated financial statements, increasing the overall value of Creatd Ventures' portfolio. Creatd's acquisition of 100% ownership in Brave marks the fourth majority ownership acquisition for Creatd Ventures, the arm of the Company focused on scaling creator-led eCommerce brands.
Commented CEO of Creatd Ventures Thomas Punch, "This acquisition marks another exciting step towards the expansion of Creatd Ventures: Brave's health-oriented superfood breakfast mixes are a natural fit within our portfolio as a wellness-rooted brand with multiple opportunities to develop new and innovative SKUs and expand our product offerings for new and existing subscribers. Creatd Ventures has fully consolidated its supply chain and continues to expand both its online and brick-and-mortar distribution channels for all of its recurring-revenue-based brands."
About Creatd
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a creator-first technology holding company and the parent company of the Vocal platform. Our mission is to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and brands through technology and partnership. We accomplish this through Creatd's four business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios.
Creatd:https://creatd.com;
Creatd IR: https://investors.creatd.com;
Vocal Platform: https://vocal.media;
Investor Relations Contact: ir@creatd.com
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealerware, the connected fleet management company that helps dealerships increase profitability and significantly improve customer experiences, counts "customer obsession" as one of its core values.
Melissa Terrell, executive vice president of operations for Dealerware, instilled that value in the company when she joined in 2017. Her leadership has helped Dealerware earn a Net Promoter Score of 65, higher than globally-respected companies like Apple, Amazon and Google.
Terrell's dedication to customer success won her the Transformational Leader Award in the 2022 Gainsight GameChanger Awards, presented by Gainsight, the leading provider of customer relationship management software. The Transformational Leader Award recognizes "a person who has driven material change in their organization by transforming customer success and product experience into a key driver of growth by leveraging Gainsight."
"When I started as CEO in 2019, everyone used to reference Melissa to me as our secret weapon. Well, I can tell you now that it's no longer a secret. Our organization is stronger because of Melissa Terrell. It's Melissa's leadership and the brilliance of the team, together with partners like Gainsight, that allow us to bring it all together and create something really special," said Dealerware CEO Matt Carpenter.
In addition to high customer satisfaction, reflected in Dealerware's NPS score, Terrell's leadership has also helped the company reach 100% year-over-year growth multiple times while maintaining a 99%+ retention rate.
"'We are Customer Obsessed'" is a Dealerware core value that is embodied not just by the Customer Success team, but by every department at Dealerware," Terrell said. "We recognize that the customer voice must be at the center of each action and decision in order to grow and scale a successful business. This obsession is what earns us the right to win our customer's business every day."
To achieve high customer satisfaction and retention rates, Terrell built specialized teams at Dealerware that focus on maximizing the value customers get from the fleet tracking platform.
- A dedicated Implementation team, focused on accelerating customer time to value through interactive virtual onboarding.
- A Support team committed to response times in minutes and delivering an exceptional experience, boasting 95%+ satisfaction rates.
- Data-driven Customer Success Managers that strategically align the goals of our dealers, Dealer Groups, and OEM partners to maximize value and outcomes.
- Customer Success Operations that automate manual relationship management processes, like satisfaction and NPS measurement across the customer lifecycle; user communication programs; and in-application training and best practices delivery.
Terrell and her team were also invited to share the details of these programs with other Gainsight users at Gainsight Pulse, the company's annual summit in San Francisco, where the GameChanger Awards were presented.
Along with Dealerware, other GameChanger winners included ADP, Seismic, Okta, Druva, Inovalon and Zapier.
Dealerware is modern fleet management for the modern automotive retailer. The Dealerware connected car platform elevates the service experience for dealerships, dealer groups and OEMs. By automating cost recovery, improving efficiencies, and elevating the customer experience, Dealerware allows automotive retailers to lower the cost and complexity associated with the management of courtesy vehicles, retail rental, and subscription programs. Launched in 2016, Dealerware today manages tens of thousands of vehicles for hundreds of dealerships in North America, including the top 10 public dealer groups, across 28 OEM brands. For more information, please visit Dealerware.com.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Dodge announces first of seven special-edition "Last Call" models with Dodge Challenger Shakedown
- 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown recreates Dodge Shakedown Challenger concept, shown at 2016 SEMA Show, and follows the original's black-and-red interior and exterior appearance
- Special-edition Dodge Challenger Shakedown includes red "392" fender graphics, "Shakedown" spoiler graphic and stripe with red accent, red six-piston Brembo brakes, "Shakedown" IP badge, Alcantara seats with red stitching and more
- Only 1,000 Dodge Challenger Shakedown models planned for production
- Six special-edition Dodge Challenger and Charger models will be revealed through Sept. 21, 2022
- Seventh and final 2023 Dodge model — the very last of its kind — will be revealed at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2022
- Like all 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger models, Dodge Challenger Shakedown vehicles will carry a commemorative "Last Call" underhood plaque
- Details and specific information on the 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown available at Dodge.com
- Information on the Never Lift 24-month road map to the Dodge brand's future is available at DodgeGarage.com
Dodge is revealing the first of the brand's "Last Call" lineup of seven special-edition 2023 models, drawing a line back to 2016 to celebrate an iconic Dodge concept vehicle with the special-edition 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown.
The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown pays tribute the original Dodge Shakedown Challenger concept, which shook up the display floor when unveiled at the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The special-edition 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown follows the original's theme of a black-and-red interior and exterior that fuses a modern and vintage feel.
Dodge "Last Call" special-edition models celebrate the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, which in their current form are coming to an end. Six special-edition Challenger and Charger models will be revealed through September 21, 2022. The seventh and final 2023 Dodge model — the very last of its kind — will be revealed at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2022.
"Dodge Speed Week may be over, but our brand is far from finished in shaking up the muscle car world," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. "We're following up Speed Week reveals of the future of electrified muscle in the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept and our first electrified vehicle in the 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T by announcing six special, commemorative-edition models in a little over a month."
2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown
The Dodge Challenger Shakedown will be truly unique: only 1,000 special-edition models are planned for production: 500 Dodge Challenger Shakedown R/T Scat Pack (in Destroyer Grey) and 500 Challenger Shakedown R/T Scat Pack Widebody (in Pitch Black) vehicles will be produced.
Special-edition Dodge Challenger Shakedown models will come loaded with content from the Plus Group, Technology Group, Navigation, Carbon/Suede and Dynamics Package (for Challenger R/T Scat Pack).
Unique features of the Dodge Challenger Shakedown special-edition model include:
- Legendary cold-air-grabbing Mopar Shaker hood
- Mopar Shaker intake
- "Shaker" underhood decal
- Red "392" fender graphics
- "Shakedown" spoiler graphic
- Shakedown stripe with red accent
- Black "Challenger" grille badge
- Unique R/T grille badge
- 20-by-9.5-inch Low Gloss Black Slingshot wheels
- 20-by-11-inch Carbon Black Warp Speed wheels (Widebody)
- Red six-piston Brembo brakes
- "Shakedown" instrument panel (IP) badge
- Premium Black Nappa/Alcantara seats with red stitching
- Red interior accent stitching on IP, console, steering wheel, seats
- Demonic Red seatbelts
Dodge Challenger Shakedown models will be allocated to specific dealerships, with pricing and dealer information shared on DodgeGarage.com when vehicle ordering opens later this fall.
Details on the 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown are available at Dodge.com. The next Dodge "Last Call" model will be announced on August 31, 2022. Information on the Never Lift 24-month road map to the Dodge brand's future is available at DodgeGarage.com.
"Last Call" Highlights
In addition to the seven special models, Dodge brand will also celebrate its 2023 model lineup by bringing back three beloved heritage exterior colors: B5 Blue, Plum Crazy purple and Sublime green. One popular modern color, Destroyer Grey, also returns to the fold. Charger and Challenger will each offer 14 total 2023 exterior color options. 2023 Charger and Challenger R/T models will also feature new "345" fender badging, a callout to the 345-cubic-inch HEMI® engine under the hood.
All 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger models will also carry a special commemorative "Last Call" underhood plaque, making every 2023 Charger and Challenger a true collector's vehicle. The brushed aluminum underhood "Last Call" plaque features the vehicle name and a vehicle silhouette, as well as "Designed in Auburn Hills" and "Assembled in Brampton" to proclaim each vehicle's origin.
The brand is also expanding the reach of its popular SRT Jailbreak models, which were introduced earlier this year for the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, unlocking color combination ordering restrictions and exclusive content. For 2023 model year, Jailbreak models will also be available for the 717-horsepower Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat, providing even more owners the option of building their own one-of-a-kind muscle car.
Dodge is taking a new approach in getting the Charger and Challenger in the hands of its enthusiasts. The entire 2023 Charger and Challenger model-year run will be allocated to dealerships all at once, helping customers to identify and secure their dream cars more easily. Dodge will provide customers a guide for locating their desired Charger or Challenger at DodgeGarage.com, which will include information on all 2023 Charger and Challenger inventory at each Dodge dealership.
Ordering information for the 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger will be announced fall 2022.
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For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.
Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT Hellcat versions of the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Durango, as well as an R/T plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet, representing the brand's first-ever electrified performance vehicle. Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock; the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world; and the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful SUV ever; and best-in-class standard performance in the compact utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet. Combined, these four muscle vehicles make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.
In 2022, the Dodge brand ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power APEAL Study (mass market), making it the only domestic brand ever to do so three years in a row. In 2020, Dodge was named the "#1 Brand in Initial Quality," making it the first domestic brand ever to rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS).
Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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TELLURIDE, Colo., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthSnap, a first-of-its-kind app, enables users to identify all types of Earth's plant and animal species via a mobile phone camera, encouraging users to learn about and document the natural world around them. EarthSnap is citizen science in action: When users upload photos of plants or animals to EarthSnap, the app utilizes a custom-built, patent-pending AI machine learning solution to identify the subject and share details like habitat, global population distribution and known history on Earth. These uploaded photos also contribute to EarthSnap's ever-growing database - applications of which include recording animal migration habits, shifting habitats and animal behavior. This information will be open-source and shared with citizens and the scientific community - it will not be sold or privatized.
EarthSnap, by Earth.com, exemplifies global community education at the nexus of nature and tech. The EarthSnap ethos is rooted in fostering a better understanding of the planet we call home: "My goal has always been to bring people back to nature, to help them realize that humanity is a part of nature, not 'apart' from nature," says Eric Ralls, Founder and CEO of EarthSnap. "Homosapiens are only one species out of over 8 million species of life with whom we share this planet. Yet humanity treats the earth like it is ours alone to do with as we please, even though we've only been here for a few hundred thousand years out of the 3.5 billion years that this beautiful blue marble has been zipping through the universe."
EarthSnap is an app for intentional engagement with the world around us bolstered by community-based learning and sharing. "Many people with phones spend their free moments engaged with that phone rather than with nature, never stopping to 'smell the flowers'," says Ralls. "Rather than trying to get people away from their phones and into the world, EarthSnap brings nature into their phones and gives users the best of both worlds." Modern science points to time in nature as a stress reducing, immune fortifying and mood boosting activity that more people should incorporate into their everyday lives, whether they live in cities or suburbs, rural tropical oasis or bustling metropolitan areas. Nature is all around us everywhere we go; EarthSnap is here to help humans remember that we are just one species within the immense biodiversity of life on planet earth.
EarthSnap features a social community: Earthchat. It connects users with other Earth-minded people from all corners of the globe and enables users to promote their organizations and earth-friendly causes to the global EarthSnap community via mobile-friendly forums and feeds. EarthChat features hundreds of lively online communities focusing on earth, environment and nature-related topics.
EarthSnap is a tool to educate the user about the living world around them. Free to download from AppleStore and Google Playstore. Subscription tier and premium features available.
Website: https://www.earth.com/earthsnap/
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fashion Assembly announces the debut of a high-quality industrial solution for minority-owned beauty and fashion e-commerce businesses looking for a well-suited and scalable warehouse/office space. Fashion Assembly is a member's only 16,000-square-foot facility at the heart of the LA Art District. Fashion Assembly is a premiere warehouse, office, and workspace providing an ideal blend of adaptable office space, community involvement, and logistics assistance explicitly designed for BIPOC beauty and fashion brands.
In response to the increasing demand for emerging minority beauty and fashion e-commerce businesses, Fashion Assembly offers short-term agreements for spaces ranging from 100 to 2,500 square feet at its newly launched arts district location. Fashion Assembly gives business owners peace of mind and lets them focus on growth instead of bad spaces, bad locations, and expensive long-term leases.
The Founders of Fashion Assembly, Brian Pearson, a Franchise Development Broker, and Anje Collins, a former celebrity entertainment publicist, collaborated to launch Coco Blue Shoes, a successful shoe brand in Los Angeles, during the pandemic. Having experienced the challenges that stem from running an e-commerce business from home, they understand the difficulties of growing an e-commerce business first-hand.
"Our goal is to help our members grow their businesses and reach their ideal customers all over the world by providing them with the operational resources and knowledge they need," says Fashion Assembly Co-Founder and CEO Brian Pearson. Furthermore, he added, "There is strength in numbers. As a result, Fashion Assembly gives our members the space and support they require to compete with the big boys."
Fashion Assembly provides combined warehousing, offices, and production areas all under one roof to benefit small and diversely owned beauty and fashion businesses. Members of Fashion Assembly can grow and scale their businesses with the help of a flexible infrastructure. This includes everything from workspaces and warehouses to order management, fulfillment, marketing, and public relations.
Businesses seeking membership with Fashion Assembly undergo an application process. The goal of this method is to identify members who are serious about growing their brand. As a result, the sole focus of Fashion Assembly is on underrepresented groups in the beauty and fashion industries. The Fashion Assembly will provide these individuals with the resources they need to succeed.
According to Anje Collins, Co-Founder and Creative Director, "there are many challenges when launching a brand created by a person of color." "We started in our living room, storage unit, and two industrial locations and outgrew them all, so I understand how difficult and expensive it can be to run an e-commerce business." All memberships are month-to-month and include amenities such as high-speed internet, reception services, community events, shared common spaces for members to socialize and network, and growth support. Members of the Fashion Assembly have access to direct-to-consumer business necessities such as grade-level doors, enterprise-level equipment, shipping, and receiving. There are also co-working spaces, conference rooms, showrooms, and a photography studio available for use as needed.
Fashion Assembly is essentially a one-stop shop for e-commerce beauty and fashion brands.
Because the Fashion Assembly is concerned with underrepresented groups in the beauty and fashion industries, it will provide these individuals with the resources they require to be successful.
Fashion Assembly makes the most challenging aspects of operating an e-commerce business much simpler. We are empowering the e-commerce economy as well as the next generation of entrepreneurs by democratizing access to essential operations and logistics infrastructure. We do this by utilizing a purpose-built flexible warehouse space located just minutes away from the LA fashion district. Fashion Assembly provides solutions to some of the most critical challenges that minority e-commerce entrepreneurs face when starting, growing, and scaling their businesses. These challenges include finding flexible and intelligently designed warehouse space and office suites, as well as on-demand services such as our public relations, marketing, and accounting teams, fulfillment, and even photography studios and showrooms. For more information, please visit our website at www.fashionassembly.co.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The boom in Crypto, Blockchain and NFTs have become the subject of healthy skepticism. Scammers, flooded markets and dodgy, insecure blockchains have resulted in more than reduced market confidence: it has jeopardized whole newly developed ecosystems. But now a team of gamers, technologists and experienced entrepreneurs have 'flipped the script'.
GOATED's goal is to create a simple, safe, trusted, transparent and reliable platform for competitive gamers and content creators and their millions of fans and followers. GOATED rewards and supports the worldwide gamer community by developing innovative, valuable, yet affordable, digital collectable products, incentives and engagement opportunities. Fans can sell, trade and share their collectables on the goated.gg platform. Launching on the Solana Blockchain (one of the least-expensive and least energy consuming blockchains), GOATED combines gamer know-how and experience with the passion of their fans and followers.
What makes GOATED different from all the other projects that we have seen thus far? The GOATED developer team has analyzed the mistakes of previous NFT startups and has developed innovative ways for competitive gamers, content creators, along with their fans, to earn rewards by engaging with and supporting their favorite gamers and each other while easily collecting and trading unique, exclusive GamerClips, GamerCards and GamerCoins created by their favorite competitive gamers and content creators. Bruce Edward Spector, founder of GOATED, calls the GOATED methods Engage to Earn™.
The goated.gg roadmap will enable gamers to connect with their millions of fans and followers via Engage to Earn, a breakthrough model that allows gamers to earn rewards for what gamers already love doing. Engage to Earn will include: Watch to Earn, Comment to Earn, Collect to Earn, Trade to Earn, Stake to Earn, Subscribe to Earn, Follow to Earn, Nominate to Earn, Vote to Earn, and Share to Earn.
GOATED gamers and content creators also receive the highest percentage of primary sales of their NFTs of any marketplace operating today. GOATED Gamers and Content Creators are also paid continuing, perpetual royalties on all secondary market sales of their GOATED NFTs on the GOATED Marketplace (and other compatible marketplaces). GOATED members will also receive future rewards from their favorite GOATED creators in the form of GOATED CreatorCoins and royalties attached to their NFT collections.
GOATED hopes to finally bring some long-awaited trust, transparency, fairer and more equitable rewards, real value and confidence to the worldwide gamer community and the developing blockchain and NFT market.
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Greenleaf Trust has been recognized as the number one Cool Place to Work for medium sized businesses and the sixth overall by Crain's Detroit Business.
KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cool Places to Work in Michigan is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group. The award focuses on a company's practices, programs and benefits and surveys employees from their perspective. Best Companies group has specialized in identifying and recognizing great employers to work for over the last seventeen years through independent research.
The Cool Places to Work award reflects Greenleaf Trust's ongoing success in integrating "best practices" throughout its wealth management business, now with $16B in assets under advisement*.
"Greenleaf Trust sets high expectations for itself to be a place that embraces the people who work here. Our diligent focus on building a team that not only works together, but cares for each other has been pivotal to our success," said Karen Baldwin, Executive Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Greenleaf Trust.
The Cool Places to Work award falls within Crain's Detroit "Best Places" competition. Greenleaf Trust was recognized as the #1 "Cool" firm within the medium company (50 – 249 employees) category, and #6 in the all-inclusive category. In competing for the award, Greenleaf Trust was evaluated on its workplace policies, practices, and demographics, followed by a comprehensive survey of its employees.
*AUA as of April 2022
About Greenleaf Trust
With offices in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Birmingham, Bay Harbor and Traverse City, Greenleaf Trust is an independent Michigan-chartered trust-only bank, exclusively focused on wealth management, trust and estate administration, and administration of company-sponsored retirement plans. Through our unique, client-centric team approach, we provide highly personal and customized client service, with no conflicts of interest, to ensure our clients' financial security from generation to generation. www.greenleaftrust.com
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Highstreet Insurance Partners ("Highstreet") announced today that it has acquired Michigan-based Paragon Underwriters.
Paragon Underwriters is a program manager that focuses exclusively on attorneys and law firms.
"We are delighted to have Paragon Underwriters join our Specialty Risk group of agencies at Highstreet," said Scott Wick, Founder & CEO of Highstreet. "Paragon Underwriters brings their legal insurance expertise, coupled together with an exclusive professional liability program providing greater coverage to our law firm clients. This partnership continues to strengthen our effort in bringing exceptional expertise to our legal services vertical."
David Lipson, President of Paragon Underwriters commented, "We are excited to join Highstreet, and expand our reach, serving the law community. Our expertise combined with the existing Highstreet legal industry focus will allow us to expand the first-class coverage provided to our clients today and tomorrow."
Highstreet, one of the fastest growing insurance agencies in North America, has now completed 125 transactions since forming the company in mid-2018. Paragon Underwriters is the 29th transaction of 2022.
Highstreet Insurance Partners (Highstreet) is a full-service independent insurance agency. Founded in 2018, the Traverse City, Michigan-based company provides a broad array of business insurance, employee benefits, personal insurance, specialty risk and retirement services delivered through community-focused agencies. Highstreet employs over 1,900 insurance specialists & consultants in offices based in 30 states. Additional information can be found at www.hsip.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 It has been nearly 6 months since Yulia and her two children fled Kyiv in the middle of the night to the backdrop of bomb sirens wailing in the background. With nothing more than a suitcase containing the essentials for her young family, Yulia made the 550 km journey to Chelm, a city in the Lublin province of southeastern Poland. Upon arriving in Poland, Yulia fell ill and was diagnosed with strep throat. She went to seek medical care and was immediately prescribed penicillin. However soon after Yulia began to suffer a life-threatening allergy to the medication and was hospitalized for 4 days. Due to the inability to access Yulia's medical records the prescribing physician was unaware of her allergy to penicillin, a mistake that could have cost her life.
Yulia's story is hardly a unique one. Since the start of the war more than 5 million people have fled Ukraine. Due to the ongoing conflict many are unable to access their medical records leading to a decreased quality of care and an increased risk of preventable complications. To combat this TransCrypts, a Silicon Valley based document verification platform, launched a blockchain based medical records service to help make these records portable for fleeing Ukrainians. Ukrainians seeking treatment abroad are now able to share their verified medical history via a QR code and are able to translate it to the local language of the host country. Through the TransCrypts platform physicians are able to access a patient's complete medical documentation and are also able to view the healthcare provider responsible for creating the respective document. By linking everything on chain the validity of the documents are maintained and through AES encryption the documents are kept private and secure from unauthorized access. In the five months since deploying the pilot, TransCrypts has partnered with various grassroot organizations throughout Europe and has helped over 500 refugees port their medical records from Ukraine.
"After nearly 5 months on the ground we are seeing a nearly 37% increase in the quality of care for patients with TransCrypts' records," says TransCrypts' CEO Zain Zaidi. "We are saving lives and we hope to expand our pilot to cover more patients through direct collaboration with local governments and NGOs".
As the benefits of the pilot become clear, TransCrypts hopes to partner with more organizations to continue serving fleeing communities in war-torn regions of the world.
TransCrypts is redesigning digital documentations to empower consumers to own and share their verified documents. TransCrypts provides an API-enabled platform that connects with existing databases. Using the information on those databases it issues blockchain backed credentials to the individuals in those organizations who can then share that information with requesting third parties. Using TransCrypts creates a better experience for individuals in these organizations while also removing the responsibility of answering verification requests from the organization, saving them time and compliance related costs. To learn more, visit www.transcrypts.com.
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Top Offerings for Digital Leaders Reinventing Operations and Transforming Business Models
BLUE BELL, Pa., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HRSoft today announced it was named to the Constellation ShortList™ for Compensation Management in Q3 2022. The technology vendors and service providers included in this program deliver critical transformation initiative requirements for early adopters and fast-follower organizations. This is HRSoft's fourth consecutive year making the ShortList.
HRSoft facilitates digital transformation in HR and compensation. Enterprise businesses leverage HRSoft's growing suite of flexible software solutions for compensation, performance management, total rewards and pay equity communication. HRSoft's award-winning compensation management product, COMPview™, is a SaaS cloud-based solution that streamlines complex compensation plans by systematically guiding, controlling and simplifying the calculation and allocation of merit, bonus and equity awards. The user-friendly software interface empowers customers to control the entire compensation cycle—boosting the ability to make fair decisions that improve business results and control total spend.
"COMPview is a powerful compensation management solution that gives executives, HR leaders, and line managers the control they need to make decisions that align with organizational goals and transform business processes," said Eric Dirks, Executive Vice President, HRSoft. "HRSoft is honored to be recognized, once again, as an innovative leader in compensation management by Constellation Research. Making the ShortList for the fourth year in a row cements our status as a global leader in compensation management and our clients' continued confidence and trust in HRSoft with their critical enterprise business requirements.
"Our success and recognition by Constellation Research would not be possible without the trust of our customers and partners and our employees' commitment to excellent customer support."
"Organizations must reconsider how they balance business models, work/life priorities, and new market conditions during the uncertain climate of the Great Refactoring," said R "Ray" Wang, chairman and founder at Constellation Research. "Constellation's ShortLists reflect the top vendors that matter most to our network of buy-side clients. We publish ShortLists to expedite the decision-making process for leaders making critical vendor selections, so they can find the right partners to enable their business success."
Constellation Research advises leaders on leveraging disruptive technologies to achieve business model transformation and streamline business processes. Products and services named to the Constellation ShortList meet the threshold criteria for this category as determined through client inquiries, partner conversations, customer references, vendor selection projects, market share, and internal research. The portfolio is updated at least once per year as the analyst team deems necessary based on market conditions.
For more information, visit constellationr.com.
HRSoft is the trusted global leader in Compensation Management, Total Rewards Communication and goals-based Performance Management solutions. The company's COMPview™ product is the leading compensation management system for enterprise clients. COMPview is proven to systematically control, simplify and streamline the process of managing even the most complex compensation plans. HRSoft's proprietary low-code development platform allows the company to quickly create or configure client specific features, functions and workflows within its products. For more information, visit www.hrsoft.com.
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HUB Files draft prospectus F-4 to the SEC for the upcoming $1.28 billion SPAC Merger and listing of the company's shares for trading on Nasdaq
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 2:11 PM EDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited (TASE: HUB), a developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services ("HUB" or the "Company"), announced today that it has officially filed a non-confidential draft registration statement on Form F-4 which contains a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for the purpose of completing the merger with the SPAC, the offering of the company's securities to the shareholders of the SPAC and the start of trading in the company's securities on Nasdaq.
The completion of the merger and the start of trading is subject to a number of conditions precedent. Subject to Israeli court approval, the company's shares are expected to be traded on the Nasdaq (only) without parallel trading in Tel-Aviv. The meaning for the company's current shareholders is that every holder of the company's shares that are currently traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in Israel, will hold after the completion of the merger identical shares of the Company that will be traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Upon completion of the transaction, the projected gross proceeds received by the Company, before transaction costs will be a minimum amount of $50 million, if the SPAC owners make a full redemption of their investment; and up to a potential of approximately $225 million, if none of the SPAC shareholders redeem their investment
A copy of the preliminary draft proxy statement/prospectus is available for review on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov
DIRECT LINK to the F-4 filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1905660/000110465922093927/tm2223104-1_f4.htm
About HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited
HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited ("HUB") was established in 2017 by veterans of the 8200 and 81 elite intelligence units of the Israeli Defense Forces. The company specializes in unique Cyber Security solutions protecting sensitive commercial and government information. The company debuted an advanced encrypted computing solution aimed at preventing hostile intrusions at the hardware level while introducing a novel set of data theft prevention solutions. HUB operates in over 30 countries and provides innovative cybersecurity computing appliances as well as a wide range of cybersecurity services worldwide.
About Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp.
Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company sponsored by DC Rainier SPV LLC, a Delaware limited liability company managed by Dominion Capital LLC, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or HUB's or RNER's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "would", "seem", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "future", "predict", "potential," "forecast" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by HUB and its management, and RNER and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of HUB or RNER. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) expectations regarding HUB's strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and HUB's ability to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition opportunities; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the proposed transactions; (iii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against RNER, HUB, the Combined Company or others following the announcement of the proposed transactions and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; (iv) the inability to complete the proposed transactions due to, among other things, the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of RNER or HUB, to obtain certain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other conditions to closing, including delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or complete regulatory reviews required to complete the proposed transactions; (v) the inability to obtain the financing necessary to consummate the proposed transactions; (vi) changes to the proposed structure of the proposed transactions that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed transactions; (vii) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed transactions; (viii) the risk that the announcement and consummation of the proposed transactions disrupts HUB's current plans and operations; (ix) the lack of a third party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transactions; (x) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the Combined Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (xi) costs related to the proposed transactions; (xii) the amount of any redemptions by existing holders of RNER's common stock being greater than expected; (xiii) limited liquidity and trading of RNER's and HUB's securities; (xiv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xvi) the possibility that RNER, HUB or the Combined Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (xvii) inaccuracies for any reason in the estimates of expenses and profitability and projected financial information for HUB; and (xviii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in RNER's final prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated October 4, 2021.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Neither HUB nor RNER undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, HUB intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a proxy statement/prospectus, and after the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, RNER will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Proposed Business Combination to its stockholders. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transaction and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed transaction. This press release is not a substitute for any registration statement or for any other document that HUB or RNER may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed transaction, as these materials will contain important information about HUB, RNER and the proposed transaction.
When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed transaction will be mailed to stockholders of RNER as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Info-Tech Research Group, one of the leading IT research and advisory firms in the world for IT leaders, has launched its latest industry resource, Recruit and Retain More Women in IT. While the number of jobs in IT has increased dramatically, the percentage of women in IT has progressed disproportionately, with only 25% of IT jobs held by women. Without a targeted recruitment strategy for women, organizations are missing out on 50% of the candidate pool in an already tight and competitive labor market. Furthermore, organizations that are continuously losing talent suffer from reduced business satisfaction, with an inability to meet corporate objectives due to lost productivity.
The newly released blueprint includes research that will help IT and organizational leaders enhance their recruitment and retention strategies to drive and support gender diversity in the traditionally male-dominated IT sector. This will lead to improved IT function and performance within the organization.
To stay competitive, Info-Tech's research indicates that IT leaders need to radically change the way they recruit and retain talent, with women in IT representing one of the largest untapped markets. CIOs require a targeted strategy to attract and retain the best, and this requires a shift in how leaders currently manage the talent lifecycle.
The findings show that the challenge is not a lack of talented women with the knowledge and competencies to excel in IT. Rather, organizations often lack an effective strategy to recruit and retain them. Studies reveal that women are leaving IT in significantly higher proportions than men, which is problematic considering that diversity increases the talent pool, organizational innovation opportunities, and return on investment (ROI).
"The majority of organizations take a one-size-fits-all approach to retaining and engaging employees," says Heather Leier-Murray, senior research analyst, People & Leadership Practice at Info-Tech Research Group. "The drivers impacting men's and women's retention are different. In particular, organizations should develop targeted initiatives that focus on organizational culture, employee empowerment, and manager relationships to improve the retention and engagement of women in IT."
According to research, which includes analysis from Info-Tech, McLean & Company, a division of the firm focused on HR research and advisory, and the Bureau of Labour Statistics, the following reasons are why organizations need to focus on the recruitment and retention of women in IT:
- Women expand the talent pool. Women represent a vast, untapped talent pool that can bolster the technical workforce. Unfortunately, traditional IT recruitment processes are targeted toward a limited IT profile – the key to closing the IT skills gap is to look for agile learners and expand your search criteria to cast a larger net.
- Diversity increases innovation opportunities. Groups with greater diversity solve complex problems better and faster than homogenous groups, and the presence of women is more likely to increase the problem-solving and creative abilities of the group.
- Women increase your ROI. Research shows that companies with the highest representation of women in their management teams have a 34% higher return on investment than those with few or no women. Organizations that are unable to retain top women in their organization are at risk of not being able to deliver on SLAs or project expectations and lose the institutional knowledge needed for continuous improvement.
One way that CIOs and IT leaders can increase the number of viable candidates is by leveraging best practices to sell to, search for, and secure top women in IT. Info-Tech Research Group's "Sell-Search-Secure" recruitment model features tactics broken down across three categories to help IT leaders to increase the pool of female talent
1. Sell: Assess the current state and develop your employee value proposition
- Develop an employee value proposition that will attract female candidates. This includes gathering feedback on unique benefits, building key messages, testing your employee value proposition (EVP), and adopting your EVP.
- Understand how job postings may be deterring female candidates by reviewing job postings for gender bias.
2. Search: Reach more candidates by expanding key search criteria and sourcing strategies
- Identify opportunities to expand your role analysis for job requisitions by customizing a sourcing plan for key roles to guide talent pipeline creation.
- Increase your candidate pool by working with HR or your recruitment partner to expand sourcing pools.
3. Secure: Reduce bias in your interview process and create positive candidate experiences
- Identify tactics to improve women's interview experiences by working with HR to discover trends in your selection data and pinpoint where there are differences in the percentages of male and female candidates and where there are significant drop-off rates between steps in the recruitment process.
- Leverage behavioral interview questions based on the competency needs of the role to limit bias in interviews.
The drivers that impact the retention of men and women are different. Using the research and blueprint, IT leaders can take a data-driven approach to improving the retention of women in their organizations by using best practices to measure and improve employee engagement.
For more in-depth, step-by-step guidance for leaders seeking to diversify their IT teams and increase overall profitability and performance, Recruit and Retain More Women in IT is now available.
To learn more about Info-Tech Research Group and to download the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading information technology research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT professionals. The company produces unbiased and highly relevant research to help CIOs and IT leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For 25 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with IT teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.
Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and over 200 IT and Industry analysts through the ITRG Media Insiders Program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.
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TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) has opened a Call-For-Presentations (CFP) for its annual international conference, ISM World 2023, an immersive experience May 7-10, 2023. The influential three-day, procurement and supply chain management conference will provide attendees educational and networking opportunities to further their professional development and organizational success. It will bring together global industry practitioners and thought leaders to network, collaborate, and discuss future trends in the profession.
Supply management leaders and practitioners are invited to submit presentations that generate innovative ideas, share an inspiring story, real-life case study, or incorporate a new technology or methodology. Submissions should include a brief two-minute video. The CFP will remain open for submissions until Friday, September 30 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
"Practitioners have an opportunity to share and submit proposals that present new knowledge, innovative tools and tips to prepare attendees for the future," said ISM® Chief Executive Officer Tom Derry. "Various perspectives are encouraged as today's practitioners are on the frontlines of delivering strategic value for their organizations."
Volunteer supply management practitioners and leaders on ISM® Committees and Councils will review completed submissions and evaluate based on the description as it aligns with the conference theme, the interest level of the audience, and presentation format.
Approved and selected speakers receive complimentary ISM World 2023 Annual Conference registration and corresponding recertification credit.
For more information and to submit a presentation proposal, please visit: ISM World Call-For-Presentations.
About Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®)
Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is the first and leading not-for-profit professional supply management organization worldwide. Its 50,000 members in more than 90 countries around the world manage about US$1 trillion in corporate and government supply chain procurement annually. Founded in 1915 by practitioners, ISM is committed to advancing the practice of supply management to drive value and competitive advantage for its members, contributing to a prosperous and sustainable world. ISM empowers and leads the profession through the ISM® Report On Business®, its highly-regarded certification and training programs, corporate services, events, the ISM Supply Chain Capability Model and the ISM Advance™ Digital Platform. The ISM® Report On Business®, Manufacturing, Services and Hospital, are three of the most reliable economic indicators available, providing guidance to supply management professionals, economists, analysts, and government and business leaders. For more information, please visit ismworld.org.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jing Daily, the leading digital publication on the business of luxury in China, has announced the appointment of Jing Zhang as Global Editor in Chief. Based between London and Portugal, Zhang will oversee and steer the global editorial team to keep driving cultural leadership, formulate a renewed approach in the management of the Jing Daily editorial program, and further enhance the connectivity across teams from East to West in real time.
Zhang brings over sixteen years of professional experience as an editor, journalist, advisor and consultant across sectors in luxury, fashion, culture, creative and consumer ecosystems. Her former media roles include Fashion Editor at the South China Morning Post, Prestige HK's Editorial Director, and WestEast Magazine's Managing Editor. Through her guidance and collaboration, Jing Daily is looking to strengthen its presence as media property, publisher, and agency of record across the globe.
In this role, Zhang will also work closely with Jing Daily's China team based in Shanghai. Since 2009, Jing Daily has established a core, on-the-ground, China editorial and business development team led by Derek Zhao and Charlie Gu. This operation has been critical in harnessing real-time intel from the Mainland China fashion, retail, luxury and beauty markets for Jing Daily's audience in both its Mandarin and global English language channels.
In an effort to sustain the momentum in China and globally, Jing Daily will soon launch the visual rebranding of its digital and physical assets. This year, the publication has also established key new verticals covering the exciting developments in Web3, building upon the wellness/beauty, B2C, digital fashion that are also recent additions to the content pillars. The Jing Meta newsletter and webinars on the Metaverse and future retail have been particularly successful development as Jing Daily's core in-house team continues to grow and develop.
About Jing Daily
Launched in 2009, Jing Daily is the leading digital publication on the business of luxury in China. The primary mission of Jing Daily is to understand the forces shaping the future of the luxury industry by bringing its readers the latest news, analysis, features, and reports exploring developments in that landscape. Jing Daily seeks to understand how the definition of luxury, and by turn its consumption, are changing, how the digital landscape in China is developing, and how brands are adapting and taking advantage of those changes. Jing Daily's readers are industry leaders seeking to understand China's complex and rapidly evolving luxury industry.
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Over 30 Musicians Achieve Top Rank in 50 States
Share of Search Report Shows Hip-Hop Tied With Pop for Most Dominant Music Genre
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Market intelligence and search startup My Telescope today announced new data highlighting the top music artists performing concerts in 2022. Hip-Hop artists tied with pop music as the dominant genre in the U.S., with rappers winning the top spot in 20 states. Grammy-winning artist Kendrick Lamar, whose latest album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers dropped this year to critical acclaim, was the most popular artist in eight different states.
Other highlights from the research include:
- Chicago trap rapper Lil Durk came in second to Kendrick Lamar as the most popular touring artist of 2022, winning in 5 states.
- While music genre representation was spread diversely across the country, hip-hop was the most prevalent genre in southern states, with Lil Durk appearing as the top searched artist in Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, North and South Carolina.
- New England had a heavy concentration of pop artists.
- The list of artists winning in 2 states include: Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Greta Van Fleet, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Post Malone, and The Weeknd.
- California and New York's top artists were Latin artists Grupo Firme and Bad Bunny, respectively.
- Share of search shows hip-hop tied with pop for the most dominant music genre.
- Genre breakdown by number of states: Hip-Hop (20), Pop (20), Rock (4), Latin (3), Country (2), Indie (1)
The data highlights a state-by-state breakdown of the top artist or band, according to Google search volumes when users search for concert tickets. The artists are then ranked by Share of Search.
Share of Search is a marketing metric that measures the relative interest for a search term in relation to a defined set of search terms. Research has shown that there is a correlation between what we search for and a final outcome, and that Share of Search can often predict shifts in Share of Voice over time.
"Share of search is powerful in that it gives a more accurate measurement of consumer and business purchasing intent and demand," said Rodrigo Graviz, CEO of My Telescope. "Data can be geo-fenced by state or country to accurately reflect searching trends by geography. When combined with specific keywords, Share of Search data can give valuable insights on what people are going to do, what they think, how they feel, and what they're going to buy."
Top Results of Share of Search Study, By State - Music Artists
About Share of Search
Share of Search is a marketing metric that measures the relative interest for a search term in relation to a defined set of search terms. Share of Search Analytics tools such as My Telescope help brands gather market intelligence and forecast business demand by blending search and sentiment analysis to accurately predict purchasing intent and/or business demand.
About MyTelescope
My Telescope is a market intelligence SaaS solution to measure market trends, brand strength, and marketing campaign effectiveness in almost real-time using Share of Search Analytics. My Telescope's AI solution scans, analyzes, and visualizes data from search engines, media monitoring, and social listening to marketers with actionable insights for increased agility. My Telescope is trusted by clients within FMCG, consumer goods, heavy industry, defense, automotive, charity, and many more. For more information, visit https://mytelescope.io.
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FortyThree, Inc.
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DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Hsu and Chief Financial Officer Nelson Urdaneta will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference at 8:00 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, September 7.
A link to the broadcast will be provided through the Investors section of Kimberly-Clark's website at www.kimberly-clark.com.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmark Properties (Landmark), a fully-integrated real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, acquisition and management of high-quality residential living communities, has formed a new $2 billion build-to-core student housing joint venture with a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The programmatic joint venture will focus on developing and operating student housing properties in targeted markets throughout the United States and has pre-identified multiple potential development opportunities.
The new build-to-core joint venture follows the $1 billion value-add student housing platform formed by Landmark and ADIA announced in March 2022 and represents an additional commitment to an already long-standing relationship between the two organizations.
Landmark's unique vertical integration of ownership, development, general contracting, property management and investment management allows for development projects to be seamlessly planned and executed, creating value for the properties, residents, and investors. "Our vertically integrated platform has never been more of a competitive advantage than it is today," said Wes Rogers, President and CEO of Landmark Properties. "The ability to accurately estimate and better control costs with our in-house general contractor is incredibly valuable in this inflationary environment with supply chain disruptions. Our team has delivered billions worth of student housing properties on time and under budget during Covid."
This new platform furthers a long-standing relationship between Landmark, the nation's most active student housing developer, and ADIA. Not including a robust pipeline of potential development opportunities, the existing joint ventures between Landmark and ADIA comprise assets with 17,400 beds in Tier 1 university markets throughout the country.
"We remain disciplined in our strategy of growing the highest quality student housing portfolio in the country," said Rogers. "Student housing continues to demonstrate, in all market cycles, a resilient asset class with strong fundamentals, and we continue to see compelling opportunities for development throughout the U.S. This latest joint venture offers the opportunity to expand our relationship with ADIA, one of the world's leading institutional real estate investors."
Across Landmark's entire portfolio, Landmark's communities remain a top choice for college students, and the company has posted an impressive rent growth rate of 7.5% YoY while establishing a strong preleased occupancy of 98.6% for the 2022/2023 academic year. With nearly $10 billion assets under management, Landmark's portfolio includes almost 100 residential communities across the country with approximately 58,000 beds. Landmark currently has 21 student and multifamily projects under construction with an estimated value at $3.7 billion, and a significant and growing development pipeline.
About Landmark Properties
Headquartered in Athens, Ga., with an office in Atlanta, Landmark Properties is a fully integrated real estate firm, specializing in the acquisition, development and management of high-quality residential communities. With more than $10 billion assets under management, Landmark's portfolio includes almost 100 residential communities across the country with approximately 58,000 beds under management. Additionally, Landmark benefits from an active development pipeline with 21 student and multifamily projects under construction with an estimated value at $3.7 billion. Landmark's mission is to be the leader in development, construction, operations and investment management of luxury housing communities, by delivering unrivaled service and experience to residents, partners and employees. For more information, visit www.landmarkproperties.com.
About ADIA
Established in 1976, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is a globally-diversified investment institution that prudently invests funds on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi through a strategy focused on long-term value creation.
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Lee's Trash brings to LRS more than 25,000 subscription and municipal residential customers, large commercial and construction roll-off lines of business and expanded infrastructure featuring a Municipal Solid Waste transfer station
ATKINS, Ark., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LRS, among the nation's leading independent waste diversion, recycling, and portable services providers, today announced an expansion of its LRS South territory with the acquisition of Lee's Trash Service, the Arkansas River Valley's provider of choice for residential and commercial waste disposal and roll-off container services. Advisory and legal services were provided by Capstone Partners and Much Shelist, respectively; the acquisition is effective immediately.
This transformational acquisition adds density to the LRS Arkansas River Valley footprint, including more than 25,000 subscription and municipal residential customers, commercial disposal customers, a strong roll-off presence in commercial and construction markets, and a transfer station to support continued regional expansion.
Founded in 1993, Lee's Trash Service has transformed from one collection route to one of the premier waste service providers in the Arkansas River Valley. Over 30 years, Founder Tony Lee has scaled his business with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit rooted in family values and customer service excellence, making the transition to LRS seamless. Lee will remain on with LRS in a senior operations role as the company grows its regional presence.
LRS entered Arkansas with the Nov. 2021 acquisitions of Orion Waste Solutions territories in Bethel Heights and Harrison in northwest Arkansas, and Waste Recycling Solutions' RAMCO vertically integrated waste and recycling business in Little Rock, Ark., which included a Construction & Demolition (C&D) landfill located in Mayflower, Ark.
"We are thrilled to see our presence across the South Central states take shape and densifying in Arkansas, where the demand for responsible waste diversion and recycling remains strong," said Rusty Janssen, who joined LRS as part of the RAMCO acquisition and now serves as Senior Vice President for LRS South. "As we grow and expand, LRS will be working to invest in recycling and waste diversion infrastructure to fulfill residential and commercial demand, and we remain on track to change the face of trash in Arkansas."
LRS President and Chief Executive Officer Alan T. Handley welcomed all Lee's Trash Service employees to LRS and commented further on how such acquisitions shape and impact LRS culture.
"Since our founding, LRS culture has been rooted in the legacies of hard-working men and women who started with little, took a chance, invested everything, and over the decades built their family's future through grit and determination. At LRS, these family legacies are interwoven into our culture and form our unshakable commitment to customer service and satisfaction."
The acquisition of Lee's Trash Service is LRS' tenth to date in 2022. In 2021, the company amassed 22 acquisitions to complement its organic revenue growth across the nation's midsection.
LRS is among the nation's leading independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services providers. Since 2013, LRS has specialized in delivering an exceptional customer experience for millions of residential and commercial customers across nine states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Kansas, Arkansas and Tennessee. Diversified and growing, LRS also offers affordable roll-off container services, C&D recycling, street sweeping, portable restroom rentals, on-site storage and temporary fencing. LRS owns and operates more than 65 facilities and thrives on the passion of 2,100 full-time employees. The company provides safe, innovative, sustainability-driven services to clean and beautify the cities, neighborhoods, and communities it serves. To learn more visit www.LRSrecycles.com. #BeyondWaste
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Jim Engineer
Manager, Corporate Communications
jengineer@lrsrecycles.com
M&A Contact:
Ryan McGuire
Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
rmcguire@lrsrecycles.com
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ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mammoth Holdings LLC, America's premier express car wash platform, launched its newest location Aug. 10 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and will launch another new location Aug. 24 in Fargo, North Dakota under the Silverstar Car Wash brand.
The recently opened site, located on the rapidly-growing west side of Sioux Falls, is newly constructed and lays the groundwork for Mammoth's growth strategy in the northwest.
"The Silverstar Car Wash brand in Mammoth's Northwest region is one of our fastest growing markets and is essential for our rapid growth strategy," said Dave Hoffmann, Chairman and CEO of Mammoth Holdings. "Greenfield construction in these high-opportunity markets is forward thinking and further stakes our flag in the Northwest."
The Silverstar Car Wash-SD11 site is one of 18 locations under the brand, including 11 in the Sioux Falls market. Will Bell, Sioux Falls Regional Manager, said "We know our customers appreciate getting the best wash with Silverstar. Our new location will make that even easier for customers."
"We're excited to open our 11th location here in Sioux Falls, expanding the options for our customers wanting to keep their car clean," said Andrea Vetos, Vice President of Operations for Silverstar Car Wash. "The most exciting part about our continued growth is the continued opportunities it gives for all of our team members to advance within the organization."
In addition to the store opened Aug. 10, Mammoth Holdings will open another site under the Silverstar Car Wash brand Aug. 24, also newly constructed, in Fargo. "We're looking forward to opening another Silverstar location this week, our second location in Fargo and 19th location overall," Vetos said.
Mammoth Holdings has dozens of new sites under development to be completed in the coming months, expanding its overall footprint throughout the United States. Silverstar's August openings represent Mammoth's 107th and 108th locations and expand Mammoth's presence in the Northwest region.
Mammoth Holdings is the first car wash platform formed by industry insiders and has 107 operating locations. Mammoth is customer-focused operationally; operator-focused in its approach to acquisitions; and seeks to be the partner-of-choice for car wash operators who desire liquidity, growth capital, and a tax-deferred equity investment opportunity. Mammoth Holdings' multi-brand portfolio includes Coastal Carwash, Shine-N-Go, SUDS, Silverstar, Busy Bee, PureMagic, Marc-1, Ultra, Wash Me Fast, Wiggy Wash, Pals, Finish Line, LuLu's, Ollie's, PitStop, and Swifty, among others.
Mammoth has significant growth capital and is actively seeking acquisitions and development opportunities.
In October 2018, Mammoth partnered with Red Dog Equity LLC, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, which, through its partnership with Tom Pritzker's family business interests (advised by The Pritzker Organization), provides the equity for Mammoth Holdings' corporate development initiatives. Monroe Capital and Morgan Stanley provide Mammoth Holdings' debt financing.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Mammoth Holdings operates 107 conveyor car washes under the Coastal Carwash, Shine-N-Go, SUDS, Silverstar, Busy Bee, PureMagic, Marc-1, Ultra, Wash Me Fast, Wiggy Wash, Pals, Finish Line, LuLu's, Ollie's, PitStop, and Swifty brands in Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Illinois, Utah, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Florida.
Mammoth Holdings was founded by Gary Dennis and Chip Hackett in 2002. To learn more, please visit us online at mammothholdings.com.
Red Dog Equity LLC is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle-market companies poised for strong growth in partnership with driven, entrepreneurial business leaders ("Red Dogs"). To learn more, please visit reddogequity.com.
The Pritzker Organization is the merchant bank for the business interests of the Tom Pritzker family. Additional information can be found at pritzkerorg.com.
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LA CROSSE, Wis., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Credit Union is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Marine. This year, 81% of employees said it's a great place to work – 14 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's the only official recognition determined by employees' real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Marine Credit Union is one of the best companies to work for in the country."
"At Marine, we believe in the three-stakeholder model: if we treat our employees better than anyone else can or will, our employees will take care of our members better than anyone else can or will, and in turn, our members will bring Marine Credit Union their hard-earned business," said President and CEO Darrick Weeks. "I could not be prouder of our team for putting our first stakeholder, our people, first. We celebrate them and thank them for making Marine great."
How we did it
We purposefully acted on thoughtful and open feedback from our people over the past two years. Coupled with initiatives and programs like those listed below, their feedback and active engagement in making the employee experience better, contributed to our high scores and designation.
- Heart of MCU, employee story program
- Transitioned our core values, using an inclusive approach that enlisted voices from a cross-functional team of employees, the Values Task Force
- Listening Sessions, monthly virtual coffee chats and Town Halls to continuously listen to our people and build an internal community
- Tell Me Something Good – internal kudos board to post employee and member stories
- Annual employee appreciation event, which includes food, entertainment and prize giveaways
- Career paths for each area of the credit union defined and published for all to access
- Goal cascade launched to connect all employees work to the greater purpose of the organization to advance the lives of people in our communities
- Streamlined goal setting using a visible transparent system for all employees to see and reach their business and personal development goals.
- Launch of Employee Resource Groups such as the initiation of a young professional's group
- Prioritized leadership development regular quarterly leadership development workshops
- Implemented a new learning management system along with over 100 new custom learning modules for employees to have development at their fingertips
- Time off for life events: Graduation (self and/or child), new home purchase, new child (adopted or biological), military service (self and/or family member)
- Volunteerism: Up to 24 hours of paid time off for volunteering (16 for any cause, additional 8 for veterans-related causes)
- Special Contributor – Peer-to-peer recognition program
- Internal promotions & transitions – 60+ employees promoted or transitioned to other roles within the credit union so far in 2022
- Launched a Belonging & Inclusion Journey to promote diversity, equity and community
- Continued commitment to remote work options
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Special employee pricing on deposit accounts, mortgage and consumer loans
- Continued commitment to the community through our MCU Foundation, which advances financial education through programs like Finding HOME and supports charitable giving in the communities we serve. Employees can request funds for charitable causes they, or our members, are passionate about.
According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
WE'RE HIRING!
Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit our careers page at: MarineCU.com/Careers.
About Marine Credit Union
Marine Credit Union is built upon the strong belief that members are more than a credit score, and we are committed to providing financial services to all members of the community—including those with past financial challenges. Marine will continue our long-standing tradition of delivering personalized lending solutions to fit our members' individual needs. Marine Credit Union is a full-service financial institution serving members with office locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. For more information, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) CEO, Chris Kempczinski sent the following message to the McDonald's global System, announcing the company's new Chief Impact Officer, Jon Banner.
The Digital CV and headshot for Mr. Banner are embedded within this release.
I am thrilled to share that Jon Banner will be joining McDonald's as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Impact Officer, reporting directly to me and serving on our Global Senior Leadership Team.
Jon is the perfect leader to oversee our Sustainability & ESG, Government Relations and Public Policy, Communications and International Corporate Relations functions, as well as Ronald McDonald House Charities—building on the momentum of the Impact function as we strengthen and protect our reputation around the world.
In getting to know Jon, it was immediately clear that his passion for McDonald's is matched only by his deep and abiding values, his people-first leadership style, his geopolitical acumen, and his vast network and expertise stewarding global brands in today's dynamic operating environment.
Jon joins us after 10 years at PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. There he served in a similar capacity, responsible for the Communications function and the PepsiCo Foundation, and worked closely with the company's Sustainability and Government Affairs teams. During this time, he co-created the company's sustainability vision, PepsiCo Positive (pep+), an end-to-end transformation of how the company creates growth and shared value with sustainability and human capital at the center. He also reimagined the Foundation's global strategy towards advancing a more sustainable food system through new partnerships and investments to alleviate hunger, provide access to safe water, and drive economic empowerment. Prior to PepsiCo, Jon spent the majority of his career at Disney/ABC traveling the world as the Executive Producer on some of the most influential news programs, including "World News Tonight" and "This Week", winning numerous Emmy Awards for groundbreaking coverage.
He brings extraordinary and wide-ranging experience in building connected, high-performing teams that are equally known for being inclusive and empowering, which makes him such a great fit for our System and for the Impact function.
As McDonald's continues to focus on driving admiration and trust with all of our stakeholders, I will look to Jon to provide the leadership required to bring our purpose to life in the nearly 40,000 communities where we live, work and serve.
Jon will be based in Chicago, and he'll be joining us on September 6.
Please join me in welcoming Jon, his wife Sara, and their daughters, Sylvie and Leigh, to the McFamily.
About McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - McLean & Company, the globally trusted partner of HR and business leaders, has named Maureen Cahill as Managing Partner of its Executive Services team. This appointment follows the company's rapid growth and increased client demand, marking another milestone for the HR research and advisory firm.
"As expectations of the workplace continue to trend to remote and hybrid work amidst a challenging labor market, HR leaders and executives are seeking ways to improve the employee experience within their organizations now more than ever," says Jennifer Rozon, president of McLean & Company. "Maureen's unique ability to translate strategic business objectives into people priorities, action plans, and results will advance our capacity to support our valued clients through every phase of the employee lifecycle. In turn, this leads to their increased organizational success, which is always our top priority."
An industry leader with experience in the for-profit, non-profit, private equity, and public sectors, Cahill has spent nearly three decades as a human resources practitioner, consultant, advisor, and business leader. She has worked with such organizations as Gartner, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Mindpath Health, and Highmark Inc. Cahill is passionate about positioning HR teams to optimize talent investments through the development of business-aligned HR strategies, effective business case development, and sound project execution.
"CHROs are facing differing challenges and priorities based on the industry and geographic footprint of the company. McLean & Company's extensive expertise and industry resources enable HR leaders to improve employee experience for tens of thousands of people," says Maureen Cahill, newly appointed managing partner at McLean & Company. "Most adults spend a significant portion of their waking hours at work and that experience often spills over into our personal life. Being part of an organization that is so committed to making the time we work more fulfilling is incredibly energizing and exciting."
As a former Chief HR Officer and strategic partner to dozens of HR executives, Cahill's skills and experience in building the HR infrastructure and teams needed to enable growth and create a positive employee experience make her uniquely positioned to lead McLean & Company's team of Executive Counselors and Advisors as they deliver the highest level of support and service to the firm's members.
Maureen holds a bachelor's degree in business management from North Central College and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management. She is also a professional and executive coach, having received certifications from Duquesne University and the University of Georgia.
To learn more about Cahill and her integral role at McLean & Company, please visit the official introduction page.
To learn more about McLean & Company or to download the latest research, visit hr.mcleanco.com and connect via LinkedIn and Twitter.
About McLean & Company
Through data-driven insights and proven best-practice methodologies, McLean & Company offers comprehensive resources and full-service assessments, action plans, and training to position organizations to meet today's needs and prepare for the future.
McLean & Company is a division of Info-Tech Research Group. Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and over 200 IT and Industry analysts through the ITRG Media Insiders Program. To gain access, contact pr@mcleanco.com.
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Test road named 'Mobility4All Parkway' in recognition of Toyota's five-year anniversary of becoming ACM founding sponsor
YPSILANTI, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and the American Center for Mobility (ACM) today unveiled "Mobility4All Parkway" as the new name of a test road at ACM's Smart Mobility Test Center. Toyota was granted naming rights to the east/west section of ACM's 6x6 lane intersection in recognition of five years since becoming an ACM founder-level sponsor. The announcement was made during Toyota's Future Mobility Showcase for media on the ACM campus.
"'Mobility for All' is Toyota's vision of the future as a mobility company pursuing ways to provide universal, inclusive and accessible mobility options to the greatest number of people," said Monte Kaehr, group vice president, Advanced Mobility Research & Development, Toyota Motor North America. "ACM plays an important role in helping us toward achieving this goal, and we hope by giving 'Mobility4All Parkway' permanent visibility at the facility, others in the industry will embrace this vision for society."
"Thanks to Toyota's continued support, Michigan has been able to accelerate the mobility industry through research, testing and unique collaborations," said Reuben Sarkar, president & CEO for ACM. "As one of our founder-level sponsors, Toyota's contributions and engagement are realizing the vision set forth for ACM while benefiting our entire stakeholder community."
Toyota joined ACM in 2017 as a founder-level sponsor with a $5 million contribution with an established presence on the campus. In 2021, Toyota announced the expansion of its commitment to ACM with an additional $6 million investment, which includes a five-year lease for exclusive on-campus facilities, increased use of testing resources, construction of vehicle labs and a new office workspace on the ACM campus. The project will be completed this fall.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 43 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, more than a quarter of the company's 2021 North American sales were electrified.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
About TMNA R&D
For 50 years, Toyota Motor North America Research & Development (TMNA R&D) has led engineering for several of the best-selling Toyota vehicles on U.S. roads. Teams are now creating both next-generation vehicles and new and advanced mobility concepts that can better move people, goods and information. Toyota's innovation has produced more patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office than any other automaker for the past 8 years (2,753 in 2021). Centered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, TMNA R&D is pursuing Toyota's mission to "Produce Happiness for All" by making life safer, easier and more enjoyable. Globally, Toyota spends approximately $1 million per hour on R&D to ensure that Toyota rapidly and continuously develops cutting-edge, high-quality, and appealing vehicles.
About American Center for Mobility
American Center for Mobility is a not-for-profit collaborative effort comprised of government, industry and academic organizations focused on accelerating the mobility industry through advanced and scientific research, testing, standards, and educational programs. The American Center for Mobility offers a smart mobility test center and an innovation & technology campus together providing a safe platform for the integration of emerging mobility technologies in intentionally challenging environments and a growing ecosystem of leading CAEV mobility companies. Located in Southeast Michigan in Ypsilanti Township on over 500-acres at the historic Willow Run site, ACM is building on a legacy of innovation in Washtenaw County's New Mobility Opportunity Zone. For more information, visit acmwillowrun.org.
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With a Daily Turnover of over US$ 12.1 Billion and annual revenue of US$ 189 million
DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MultiBank Group, the largest and most regulated financial derivatives broker worldwide, reveals record financial figures for 2021.
The award-winning financial services group announced a record daily turnover of over US$ 12.1 Billion, with a record annual revenue of approximately USD $ 189 million in FY 2021. This was an impressive 35.4% increase from 2020's results, marking a record-breaking year for the global giant.
MultiBank Group, established in 2005, has an unblemished regulatory record, with over 11 financial regulators and over 25 branches worldwide.
Moreover, the Group continued its strategic focus on developing and investing in advanced trading technologies. MultiBank Group is now in the advanced stages of launching a digital assets exchange fully regulated in Australia, which aims to be the world's first cross-asset ecosystem aiming to bridge the gap between traditional and alternative finance.
MultiBank Founder and Chairman Naser Taher, who in 2022 was awarded as one of the most 50 Influential Financial Figures in Global Financial Markets, further stated:
"2021 was a monumental year for MultiBank Group, and I am proud of these record-breaking financial figures. Moreover, I am proud to announce that the number of users on our platforms has surpassed over 1 million by the end of the second quarter of 2022. These results are a testament to our commitment to providing our valued customers with advanced, reliable platforms and first-class customer service provided by our over 600 staff globally. These achievements give us continued motivation to increase our investment in our technology and regulatory infrastructure for the benefit of traders worldwide in general and our valued clients in particular. We have high hopes for the second half of 2022 and plan to launch further projects which will fortify our position as a global leader in the market".
About MultiBank Group:
MultiBank Group was established in California, USA, in 2005. It boasts a daily trading volume of over US $12.1 billion and services an extensive client base of over 1,000,000 customers across 100 countries. The Group has evolved into one of the largest online financial derivatives providers worldwide, offering its valued customers award-winning trading platforms, with up to a 500:1 leverage on products including Shares, Commodities, Indices, Digital Assets, Metals, and Foreign Exchange.
For more information about MultiBank Group, visit https://multibankfx.com/
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Milestone in real-time, point-of-care diagnostics for traumatic brain injury and other
disease applications
BOSTON and BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoDx, Inc., a developer of breakthrough point-of-care diagnostic solutions and SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the first commercially ready nano biosensor to yield a protein response. The unique size and electrical properties of nanosensors allow detection of biomarkers and infections never before possible in a simple, portable, point-of-care system. This milestone enables NanoDx to prepare and submit the product for FDA review and eventual commercialization.
Nanosensor technology utilizes the distinctive properties of nanomaterials to detect, measure, and analyze physical quantities at the nanoscale level. Compared to traditional detection methods, nanosensors enable real-time monitoring and demonstrate significant advantages in cost. NanoDx's system utilizes a patented nanosensor design that includes an array of highly sensitive nanowires that measure electrical resistance and are functionalized with antibodies that bind with target biomarkers.
In July 2021, NanoDx entered into a licensing agreement with IBM Research for the use of its complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) compatible nanosensors technology, giving NanoDx the potential to provide an objective and real-time assessment of injury or infection at a greater sensitivity and specificity than traditional and other point-of-care tests. Building upon the licensed IBM Research technology, NanoDx partnered with SkyWater to co-develop and produce the nanoscale sensors. Subsequently, NanoDx engaged with FTI Consulting to further transition the organization from product development to preparation for commercialization.
NanoDx's nanotechnology platform delivers several key advantages in patient care:
- Highly sensitive and reliable results
- Test location flexibility with simple, easy-to-use system
- Increased patient throughput: more patients treated in less time
- Streamlined workflow, which increases staff productivity, and
- Direct and indirect cost reduction.
"Leveraging the licensed IBM Research technology in collaboration with SkyWater and FTI Consulting has enabled us to achieve this milestone in record time. We can now take advantage of our FDA breakthrough designation for traumatic brain injury and prepare for pivotal trials followed by FDA submission," said NanoDx President and CEO, George Serafin. "SkyWater's support has been instrumental in enabling us to quickly develop our diagnostic solution and to advance its production readiness. We plan to follow this with other disease applications to address critical unmet market needs."
"NanoDx, using IBM-licensed CMOS technology, has been co-developing this breakthrough at SkyWater by leveraging our Technology as a Service model to rapidly demonstrate concepts and optimize their architecture as they prepare to go to market and ramp to production," said Dr. Steven Kosier, SkyWater CTO. "We are pleased with the accelerated timeline we were able to achieve and are proud to enable breakthrough advantages for diagnostic healthcare solutions."
NanoDx is a privately-held, U.S.-based medical device company developing rapid near-patient, point-of-care testing in-vitro diagnostic products on its proprietary nanowire biosensor platform. The NanoDx™ System provides direct measurement of blood and saliva analytes normally in less than four minutes from either a drop of whole blood or a small saliva sample. The System consists of a single-use, disposable test cartridge, and an analyzer. The company is focused on two near-term indications: traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Covid-19. The NanoDx™ System offers compelling competitive advantages based on its ultra-sensitivity and accuracy, speed, value, and ease of use. Future development targets include stroke, sepsis, infectious diseases and oncology.
SkyWater (NASDAQ: SKYT) is a U.S. investor-owned semiconductor manufacturer and a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry. SkyWater's Technology as a ServiceSM model streamlines the path to production for customers with development services, volume production and heterogeneous integration solutions in its world-class U.S. facilities. This pioneering model enables innovators to co-create the next wave of technology with diverse categories including mixed-signal CMOS, ROICs, rad-hard ICs, power management, MEMS, superconducting ICs, photonics, carbon nanotubes and interposers. SkyWater serves growing markets including aerospace & defense, automotive, biomedical, cloud & computing, consumer, industrial and IoT. For more information, visit: www.skywatertechnology.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements that are based on the Company's current expectations or forecasts of future events, rather than past events and outcomes, and such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Key factors that could cause the Company's actual results to be different than expected or anticipated include, but are not limited to, factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC, which are available at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
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The Center supports transformative, individualized learning environments across the country
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Microschooling Center, a groundbreaking resource hub for microschools and families looking for alternative educational opportunities, launched today. With startup funding from Stand Together Trust, the Center offers a robust, diverse portfolio of resources and technical assistance to grow and support small learning environments across the country.
For educational entrepreneurs, the Center provides a variety of trainings, a network of microschooling leaders to learn from and with, digital learning tools, one-on-one consultations, measurement and evaluation support, and continued guidance as microschools and their leaders develop.
Central to the National Microschooling Center's work is policy analysis and advocacy. The Center offers microschool leaders the guidance to optimize their program within each state or jurisdiction's different policy and regulatory landscapes. The Center advises policymakers on the value of microschooling and how to support microschools and families with enabling policy.
The Center also acts as a convener, connecting families looking for a microschool with current and launching microschool leaders and with other families in their community.
As families grapple with a changing education environment, many are searching for alternatives that offer more flexibility and individualized learning opportunities for students. Microschools are creating a transformative shift in teaching and learning, meeting each child where they are in their learning trajectory.
"Today's microschools are created around the unique educational needs of each individual child, allowing them to deliver the powerful potential not possible in more traditional, institutional settings," said Don Soifer, CEO of the National Microschooling Center. "This fact makes microschooling's proliferation around the country about its transformative potential, and not the particular failings of whichever incumbent school systems they are leaving."
More than two million children left the public school system between 2020 and 2022, joining a growing movement of students, families, and educational entrepreneurs who are creating and sustaining a truly innovative education marketplace. Since April 2020, Stand Together Trust partners have funded more than 1,700 new education ventures, serving more than five million students with individualized learning options like microschools.
"Stand Together Trust is excited to partner with the National Microschooling Center in transforming education for families across the country. Today, most education is centered around a standardized approach that disregards the individual learning styles, interests, and strengths of students," says Derek Johnson, Executive Director of Stand Together Trust. "Every student is unique and deserves access to the educational options that they believe works best for them. Stand Together Trust is committed to helping families, learners, educators, and entrepreneurs expand innovative approaches to education alternatives that help all students thrive."
For more information on the National Microschooling Center, visit: MicroschoolingCenter.org.
For more information on Stand Together Trust, visit: StandTogetherTrust.org.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Outset Medical, Inc. ("Outset" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OM).
Class Period: September 15, 2020 – June 13, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance" that required an additional 510(k) application; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell the Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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Blue Light Allows Surgeons to See 5-ALA-induced Fluorescence of Glioblastoma During Resection
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus announced today the availability of the Blue Light Imaging Mode (BL) with the ORBEYE™ 4K 3D exoscope system. The ORBEYE 4K 3D exoscope systems offers a blue light imaging mode that helps to distinguish tissues that have accumulated certain fluorophores from tissues that have not. The blue light LED provides high contrast and illumination for real-time dissection and is fully integrated into the system.
Recent research comparing the ORBEYE exoscope to conventional analog microscopes in visualizing tumors fluoresced with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) showed that use of the ORBEYE exoscope was feasible and associated with a high positive predictive value for tumor removal.i
Glioblastoma is a complex, treatment-resistant cancer affecting more than 13,000 Americans each year. The five-year survival rate is only 6.8 percent, but more complete removal of the tumor makes a difference.ii The use of 5-ALA in glioma resection has been shown to improve patient survival.iii
"In our clinical study, we found that the sensitivity and specificity to 5-ALA fluorescence was, essentially, identical to what had been previously reported for conventional analog microscopes. On the other hand, we felt that the visualization of the tumor, both in white light and blue light, was superior," said Michael Vogelbaum, MD, PhD, Program Leader of NeuroOncology and Chief of Neurosurgery at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. "I rarely use an analog microscope anymore. I much prefer using the exoscope."
The ORBEYE exoscope is a video microscope that:
- Enables 3D view of tissue, blood vessels and other anatomical features
- Provides up to 26x magnification at a resolution that is four times greater than HD
- Displays on a 55-inch 4K-3D monitor with no latency
Viewing the anatomy in 3D, neurosurgeons may benefit from natural depth perception and high magnification that allows for visualization of critical neural and vascular structures and assists in the physician's ability to differentiate tissue.iv The ORBEYE exoscope also allows physicians to operate in a heads-up position rather than leaning over to look through a conventional surgical microscope. Operating in a heads-up posture may support the reduction of surgeon fatigue and facilitates team decision-making in the operating room.v
It is recommended to customize the ORBEYE exoscope to the needs of each specialty, with features such as Auto Focus, Near Infrared Imaging Capabilities, Blue Light Imaging Capabilities and more. Individual user profiles offer enhanced customization to detailed settings on the ORBEYE, the camera head and foot pedal. Near Infrared Imaging Capabilities are only available for neuro-vascular procedures in adult patients. The safety and effectiveness of using both Infrared and Blue Light imaging functions have not been evaluated during the same procedure. Do not use both Infrared imaging functionality and Blue Light imaging functionality during the same, single procedure.
For more information about the imaging capabilities of the ORBEYE™ exoscope, visit: medical.olympusamerica.com/products/orbeye/imaging-capabilities
About Olympus
Olympus is passionate about creating customer-driven solutions for the medical industry. For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling by helping to detect, prevent, and treat disease and further scientific research.
As a leading medical technology company, Olympus uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce overall costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety. Olympus' Medical portfolio includes endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems, as well as surgical energy devices, system integration solutions, medical services, and a wide range of endotherapy instruments for endoscopic and therapeutic applications. For more information, visit https://medical.olympusamerica.com.
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ii Glioblastoma Facts & Figures. Braintumor.org. Published 2021. Accessed April 13, 2022. https://braintumor.org/take-action/about-gbm/.
iii Mirza AB, Christodoulides I, Lavrador JP, Giamouriadis A, Vastani A, et al. 5-Aminolevulinic acid-guided resection improves the overall survival of patients with glioblastoma—a comparative cohort study of 343 patients. Neuro-Oncology Advances. 2021;3(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdab047
iv Mungadi IA. Refinement on surgical technique: role of magnification. J Surg Tech Case Rep. 2010;2(1):1-2. doi:10.4103/2006-8808.63705
v Ahmad, F.I.; Mericli, A.F.; DeFazio, M.V.; Chang, E.I.; Hanasono, M.M.; Pederson, W.C.; Kaufman, M.; Selber, J.C. Application of the ORBEYE three-dimensional exoscope for microsurgical procedures. Microsurgery. 2020;40:468–472.
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Enterprise Performance Management Data Quadrant, naming six providers as Gold Medalists.
Enterprise performance management software, also known as business performance management (BPM) or corporate performance management (CPM), enables an organization's performance evaluation by standardizing organizational metrics and supports data-based decision making through improved planning and reporting. EPM allows businesses to examine, assess, predict, and adjust performance across all departments.
In 2022, organizations are adopting objective and key results (OKR) performance reviews as employees focus more on aligning personal, career, and business growth. This methodology is helpful for keeping staff motivated and aligned with their personal goals while meeting business objectives.
To support organizations searching for the right enterprise performance management software solution for performance tracking, visualization, and evaluation, SoftwareReviews has identified the top providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 306 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score, called a Composite Score (CS), that averages four different areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend.
- Board, 9.2 CS, ranked high for ease of administration.
- OneStream, 8.8 CS, ranked high for vendor support.
- Vena Complete Planning, 8.7 CS, ranked high for mobile access.
- Anaplan Platform, 8.7 CS, ranked high for budgeting and forecasting.
- Workday Adaptive Planning, 8.6 CS, ranked high for planning and scheduling.
- Prophix CPM, 8.5 CS, ranked high for financial reporting and consolidation.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' dedicated Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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OCALA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid.com hosted the sale of more than $45.6 million (gross auction proceeds) in assets last week. From August 15th through the 21st, HiBid.com averaged 1.65 million bids on the site per day, with nearly 600,000 lots sold in a combined total of 1,479 online-only and webcast auctions.
Among the hundreds of auctions on the site, there are currently numerous estate sales featuring antique toys and gadgets, lamps, motorcycles, pickup trucks, power tools, and a broad assortment of like-new, antique, and vintage home furnishings.
HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of items across hundreds of categories that appeal to bidders worldwide. HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex 360, providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management solution that supports internet-only auctions, webcast auctions, and absentee bidding.
HiBid Weekly Stats, August 15th-21st, 2022
GAP: $45,607,840
Lots Sold: 594,525
Online-Only Auctions: 1,381
Webcast Auctions: 98
Average Bidders Per Day: 1.01 Million
Average Bids Per Day: 1.65 Million
The following list includes a small sample from the hundreds of auctions currently open for bidding on HiBid.com. Site visitors can click the Find Auctions menu at the top of the HiBid.com homepage for links to the Featured and Hot auctions, such as those listed below, or use the search box to find auctions nearby.
Auction Type: Online-Only
Dates: June 7th-September 9th, 2022
Seller: Barber Auctions
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Auction Type: Online-Only
Dates: August 18th-25th, 2022
Seller: McMullen Auctioneers
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Auction Type: Online-Only
Dates: August 9th-25th, 2022
Seller: Mike Crabtree Auctions
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HiBid is an online auction platform supporting webcast auctions, internet-only auctions, and internet absentee bidding. It is also available as a private-label solution. HiBid is integrated with Auction Flex 360, the market leader in auction software for live and online auctions, with capabilities that include cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing list management, inventory management, and multi-parcel. HiBid and Auction Flex 360 were built from the ground up to function together seamlessly.
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VERO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At Pelican Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care the individual life experiences and timeless traditions of each resident are celebrated and honored. The team at Pelican Landing recognizes the importance of connecting each resident's cherished memories to their daily activities through the Personal Life Silhouettes program. When a new resident joins the community, the care team connects with family and friends to discover that resident's life story, including favorite music, personal interests and talents, treasured memories and beloved holidays.
Each resident usually includes a favorite dish or treasured recipe passed along for generations and the annual Pelican Landing Great Duo Cook-Off creates a celebration of these culinary memories. Residents team up with a Pelican Landing associate to recreate the dish of their choice and partner up with chopping, slicing, mixing and tasting. The final creations are presented to the entire community for judging while residents share the stories and memories making each dish unique.
"It's incredible to not only learn about the significance of our residents' treasured recipes, but also to witness the delight shared amongst their friends and neighbors," says James Brassard, Senior Executive Director of Pelican Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Operated by Watercrest Senior Living, Pelican Landing is one of the senior living communities recognized by U.S. News & World Report that earned "Best" status by achieving the highest possible rating for both Assisted Living and Memory Care. U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News's objective statistical assessment of each senior living community's performance from consumer satisfaction surveys administered between March 2021 and February 2022, reflecting the viewpoints of more than 200,000 current residents and family members of residents living in thousands of senior living communities nationwide.
Residents and family members ranked Pelican Landing with the standard of "excellent" in the categories of community value, dining, variety of activities, quality and knowledgeable caregiving, and excellence in responsive management, maintenance, housekeeping and billing departments.
Pelican Landing is ideally located at 13085 US Highway 1 in Sebastian, Florida, and offers 63 assisted living and 26 memory care apartments with attractive accommodations and outstanding care. The neighboring area offers diverse retail and residential neighborhoods, the Sebastian River Medical Center, and a charming riverfront district with unobstructed views of the intra-coastal waterway. For information, call 772-758-7354 or visit www.thepelicanlanding.com.
About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.
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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pendo, the most comprehensive product experience platform, today announced highlights from its second quarter, which ended July 31, 2022. Notable milestones include the launch of a new roadmapping product and powerful features in Pendo Adopt, early momentum for Pendo's Product-Led Certification course and continued customer and revenue growth. Pendo now counts more than 2,600 paying customers, and more than 4,000 companies with Pendo Free accounts.
"We're seeing more companies than ever use Pendo to help drive efficient growth," said Todd Olson, CEO and co-founder of Pendo. "We're working hard at continuing to make enhancements and updates to our products, to launch new content and training offerings, and expand our global footprint to help those companies leverage product-led strategy to become more efficient businesses while delivering the best product experiences."
Highlights of the quarter include:
Revenue and customer growth: Pendo's growth in Q2 was driven by a record number of new six-figure deals, existing customer expansion, and higher-than-expected sales in Japan and Australia. The company also landed its first new customer paying more than $1 million. New customers include Level Access, Avison Young, WEX, Clipper Magazine, Registrar Corp., Australia-based Auror, and Chatwork of Japan; Japanese company NEC signed on as a reseller. Customers that expanded their relationships with Pendo include Varsity Tutors, ZoomInfo, Carnegie Learning, and WPP.
Product-led Certification: A new certification course, produced in partnership with Mind the Product, teaches product managers and business leaders how to apply product-led strategies to drive growth and elevate their careers and organizations. Those who complete the three-hour course and exam earn a "Product-led Certified" badge for their professional profile. In its first week, more than 3,500 people started the course.
Product enhancements:
- Cross-App Guides in Pendo Adopt: New capabilities help companies create and deploy step-by-step walkthrough guides across the multiple software applications that their employees use to do their jobs. Using powerful usage data, Pendo Adopt users can understand engagement with each guide, pinpoint where employees are getting stuck, and then deliver guides to drive the desired employee behavior and business outcomes.
- A new roadmapping experience: The new Pendo Roadmapping empowers product teams to combine customer feedback and market data to guide what they build next, and then communicate those plans to both internal stakeholders and customers. Pendo users can map their customer feedback requests to planned features and initiatives to show exactly how much revenue and input supports their roadmap decisions.
- New features in Data Explorer: Enhancements to Data Explorer give customers more power over their product data analysis, enabling them to compare and analyze an unlimited number of events to better understand the most and least used features. With additional data about devices in Data Explorer, customers can also gain insight into which devices, browsers, and operating systems their customers are using, and make better decisions about where to prioritize development efforts.
Pendomonium: Pendo's flagship annual event will be held live and in-person, on September 12-14, in Raleigh, NC. This year's product festival, with the theme of Product-Led Experience, provides an audience of product and digital leaders memorable experiences, new connections, and thought leadership and inspiration for their work. Headliners include Theoretical Physicist Dr. Michio Kaku and Writer Sophia Chang, and a product-inspired performance by improvisational hip-hop comedy group, Freestyle Love Supreme, involving the audience. Registration is now open.
Global momentum: A new central London office and EMEA managing director enable Pendo to meet rising local demand and empower European businesses to put product at the heart of their strategy. Pendo also held its first flagship event in Japan, the Digital Adoption Forum, drawing more than 1,200 people from Japan's top enterprise and startup companies. Speakers included executives from leading tech companies including Chatwork, Yappli, and Kokopelli.
Headcount: Pendo added several new executives during the quarter, including: Spencer Earp, managing director, EMEA, and Yezi Peng, vice president, revenue operations. Additionally, Sarah Collin was promoted to managing director, Australia, Bryon Coro to senior vice president, go-to-market operations, and Tiffany Chin to vice president, design.
Awards: Pendo made the Forbes Cloud 100 for the fifth year in a row and the Inc. 5000 for a fourth consecutive year. Pendo also earned placement on the following lists: The Triangle Business Journal's Best Places to Work, The Software Report's Top 100 Software Companies, and Best Leadership Teams by Comparably. Additionally, Olson was named a winner of the 2022 EY Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southeast, as well as a Top Power Player by Business North Carolina Magazine.
About Pendo
Pendo's mission is to elevate the world's experience with software. Pendo's product experience platform allows companies to make product intelligence actionable with speed and scale, giving rise to a new generation of companies that put product at the center of everything. Pendo customers include the world's leading companies, including Verizon, Morgan Stanley, LabCorp, OpenTable, Okta, Salesforce, and Zendesk. Through Mind the Product and customer communities, sponsored events and a podcast, Pendo aims to support the success of product and digital leaders everywhere. Pendo is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and has offices around the world. For more information, visit: www.pendo.io.
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Pennsylvania utility earns accolade for innovation in electric grid operation
ALLENTOWN, Pa., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Electric Utilities is proud to announce it has been named POWER Magazine's 2022 Smart Grid Award winner for its work in creating and deploying an innovative and automated self-healing grid that improves overall reliability and reduces outages.
"Our groundbreaking use of technology has allowed us to blaze trails for the benefit of our customers," said PPL Electric Utilities President Steph Raymond. "The smart grid has been a tremendous tool to help keep the lights on for our customers. It's making our grid more reliable, and it's a major catalyst in building the utility of the future, today."
Knowing that the energy landscape was beginning to change, PPL Electric began implementing various innovations across its electric grid over the past decade with the goal of improving the safety and reliability of its power distribution network. Through a partnership with GE Digital, PPL Electric was able to apply GE's Advanced Distribution Management Solution (ADMS) software to its entire electric grid.
The new ADMS system also included a technology called Fault Isolation Service Restoration (FISR) which was achieved by deploying state-of-the-art sensors and switches across the grid that segment customers into smaller spans. If an outage occurs, FISR senses the problem and automatically reroutes power around the trouble spot to get most customers restored within seconds, keeping the outage contained without any human intervention and often without the customer even noticing.
PPL Electric was the first utility to centrally install FISR across its entire service territory to automate restorations. That network of smart devices, coupled with GE's advanced software system, has assisted PPL Electric in creating an autonomous, self-healing grid. In fact, since 2015, PPL Electric's smart grid has helped prevent more than 1.4 million customer outages. And, in 2021 alone, customers experienced 34% fewer outages compared to the average over the prior five years.
The smart grid is also improving data and analytics to bolster reliability. This data helps PPL Electric make more informed decisions about both maintenance and investments. The smart grid can also pinpoint issues, allowing for the dispatch of crews to an exact location, saving both time and money. Other benefits include a Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Management System that manages two-way power flow and advanced meters that enable customers to see usage.
Using industry-leading technology and innovation, PPL Electric has created a smart grid that is likely unrecognizable to utility workers of past generations. The smart grid, combined with other groundbreaking advancements, is helping PPL Electric continue to build the utility of the future, today. For more information on what PPL Electric is doing to innovate and improve grid reliability, visit pplelectric.com/reliability.
The POWER Smart Grid Award has been handed out since 2011 and recognizes outstanding smart grid projects, throughout the world, that demonstrate the benefits of new data-rich technologies to power generators, distribution utilities, and customers. For more information about the award, as well as previous winners, visit powermag.com/power-awards.
PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses in eastern and central Pennsylvania. It regularly ranks among the country's best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction. PPL Electric Utilities is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. It is a part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies. Visit pplelectric.com or connect on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for energy efficiency tips, bill help information, guidance on shopping for an electricity supplier, storm updates and more.
POWER has been known as a magazine for many years but has evolved to a trusted brand that includes publications, trade events and conferences, as well as electronic media. In all its formats, POWER provides important business operations, legal and regulatory news as well as operations and maintenance information, for the power industry. Through POWER, industry professionals learn about best practices, safety issues, improved productivity, and more. To learn more about POWER, visit their website at powermag.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Real Vision has acquired Club b to become the world's leader in trusted family office events and content.
"I have been a big admirer and have been actively involved in Club b the last 15 years and am delighted to help steward Club b in its next phase as the preeminent global family office community, building on its central ideas of trust and access to provide new levels of transformational experience to its valued members," stated Raoul Pal, Real Vision's co-founder & CEO.
Club b, powered by Real Vision's real-time, in-depth, unbiased market analysis and knowledge of capital markets, will assist in every aspect of family office needs, especially transition, sustainability, and investment opportunity. With care and attention to the non-commercial integrity of its founding, Club b will progress to new levels connecting and supporting family office members globally, growing and building on 27 years of success.
Founder Peter Fletcher will remain active in Club b as Chairman. "Many groups have approached us, but none could match the additional value Real Vision will provide our families. I wanted a company that would execute our long-term plan, including enhancing the network and expanding in-person events while adhering to our founding ethos, and Real Vision will do that and more."
Real Vision is a disruptive global financial media platform and online community best known for its Real Vision membership and Real Vision Crypto — a free digital assets video channel. Real Vision doesn't have a single editorial view. Real Vision brings on the most diverse set of minds on all topics filtered through the lens of markets. The company's mission is to democratize access to financial intelligence and help members understand the complex world of finance, business, and the global economy. Founded in 2014, the platform has more than 300,000 members, including a large group of family offices and high-net-worth investors in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Established in 1995, Club b is a global membership for single-family office principals and executives. The Club provides members with world-class educational content and a private forum for collaboration within a trusted global peer-to-peer network. Club b's mission is to help family offices realize their investment, operational, and succession goals in a non-commercial, confidential, and trusted environment. Club b's 700 families are spread throughout 44 countries.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Allianz SE (OTC: ALIZY) resulting from allegations that Allianz may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Allianz securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2121 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On August 1, 2021, Allianz disclosed that "[s]ubsequent to the litigation pending in U.S. courts in relation to the Structured Alpha Funds against Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC [AGI U.S.] and other Allianz Group companies and the investigation launched by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') in 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice ('DOJ') has begun an investigation concerning the Structured Alpha Funds, and Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC has received a voluntary request for documents and information from the DOJ." Allianz further stated that "[i]n light of the DOJ investigation and based on information available to Allianz as of today, the Board of Management of Allianz SE has reassessed the matter and has come to the conclusion that there is a relevant risk that the matters relating to the Structured Alpha Funds could materially impact future financial results of Allianz Group."
On this news, the Company's American depositary receipt ("ADR") price fell $2.00, or 8%, to close at $22.85 per ADR on August 2, 2021, damaging investors.
Then, on May 17, 2022, Allianz's U.S. investing divisions pleaded guilty to securities fraud, admitting that it lacked internal controls and oversight for a series of private-investment funds and made false and misleading statements to investors. The Company agreed to pay $6 billion in penalties and restitution.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) resulting from allegations that Twitter may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Twitter securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8303 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On August 23, 2022, CNN published an article entitled "Ex-Twitter exec blows the whistle, alleging reckless and negligent cybersecurity policies" which revealed that "Twitter has major security problems that pose a threat to its own users' personal information, to company shareholders, to national security, and to democracy, according to an explosive whistleblower disclosure obtained exclusively by CNN and The Washington Post." The report also stated that the disclosure was "sent last month to a number of US government agencies and congressional committees, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice" and that the whistleblower is "Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko, who was previously the company's head of security, reporting directly to the CEO." The report further stated, among other things, that "[w]hat Zatko says he found was a company [Twitter] with extraordinarily poor security practices, including giving thousands of the company's employees — amounting to roughly half the company's workforce — access to some of the platform's critical controls." Finally, the report stated that the disclosure "also alleges that some of the company's senior-most executives have been trying to cover up Twitter's serious vulnerabilities, and that one or more current employees may be working for a foreign intelligence service."
On this news, Twitter's share price fell $3.15 per share, or 7%, to close at $39.86 per share on August 23, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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Top Offerings for Digital Leaders Reinventing Operations and Transforming Business Models
WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salary.com® today announced it was named to the Constellation ShortList™ for Compensation Management in Q3 2022. The technology vendors and service providers included in this program deliver critical transformation initiative requirements for early adopters and fast-follower organizations.
"Receiving the Constellation ShortList award is a testament to how our data and software innovations are powering advancements in mission critical workforce objectives, including achieving pay equity and transparency," said Salary.com CEO Kent Plunkett. "Today's labor dynamics make it clear that maintaining the status quo is not an option. We're proud of our work with thousands of forward-thinking companies who are committed to getting pay right. We are especially proud to have achieved this honor for the fourth year in a row."
Salary.com's market leading CompAnalyst® SaaS platform accelerates compensation workflows, delivers real-time data, provides job description management, and powers accurate, equitable and competitive compensation. In allowing for deep analysis with a few clicks, CompAnalyst helps organizations quickly identify equity issues, flight risks, and other real-time talent intelligence insights that play a key role in winning the war for talent.
"Organizations must reconsider how they balance business models, work/life priorities, and new market conditions during the uncertain climate of the Great Refactoring," said R "Ray" Wang, chairman and founder at Constellation Research. "Constellation's ShortLists reflect the top vendors that matter most to our network of buy-side clients. We publish ShortLists to expedite the decision-making process for leaders making critical vendor selections, so they can find the right partners to enable their business success."
Constellation Research advises leaders on leveraging disruptive technologies to achieve business model transformation and streamline business processes. Products and services named to the Constellation ShortList meet the threshold criteria for this category as determined through client inquiries, partner conversations, customer references, vendor selection projects, market share, and internal research. The portfolio is updated at least once per year as the analyst team deems necessary based on market conditions.
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ABOUT SALARY.COM
Salary.com® is the leading provider of compensation market data, software, and analytics, bringing more of the trusted data and intuitive software organizations need to get pay right. The industry's fastest-growing compensation management company, Salary.com serves over 30,000 survey participant organizations, over 8,000 business-to-business software subscribers, and over 45 million employees globally. HR professionals rely on Salary.com's 360° view of their compensation practices so they can efficiently and accurately achieve internal pay equity and adapt to market changes. Salary.com's state-of-the-art CompAnalyst® accelerates compensation workflows, delivers real-time data, and powers accurate, equitable, and competitive compensation through one intuitive platform. For more information, please visit www.salary.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of YQ during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 19, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/17edtech-loss-submission-form/?id=31094&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of YQ during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 19, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of AMPE during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Ampio common stock between December 29, 2020 and August 3, 2022, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants had inflated the Company's true ability to successfully file a Biologics License Application ("BLA") for Ampion; (ii) defendants had inflated the results of the AP-013 study and the timing of unblinding the data from the AP-013 study; and (iii) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: October 17, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/ampio-pharmaceuticals-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=31103&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of AMPE during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 17, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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SOURCE The Gross Law Firm | https://www.whsv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/24/shareholder-alert-gross-law-firm-notifies-shareholders-ampio-pharmaceuticals-inc-class-action-lawsuit-lead-plaintiff-deadline-october-17-2022-nyse-ampe/ | 2022-08-24T18:38:31Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Carvana Co..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CVNA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: May 6, 2020 to June 24, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: October 3, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/carvana-co-loss-submission-form/?id=31097&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CVNA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 3, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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SOURCE The Gross Law Firm | https://www.whsv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/24/shareholder-alert-gross-law-firm-notifies-shareholders-carvana-co-class-action-lawsuit-lead-plaintiff-deadline-october-3-2022-nyse-cvna/ | 2022-08-24T18:38:38Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Co-Diagnostics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CODX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased the publicly traded securities of Co-Dx during the period of May 12, 2022 through the close of the market on August 11, 2022 (4:00 p.m. ET).
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) demand for the Company's Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test had plummeted throughout the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and (ii) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: October 17, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/co-diagnostics-inc-loss-submission-form-2/?id=31102&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CODX during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 17, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
View original content:
SOURCE The Gross Law Firm | https://www.whsv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/24/shareholder-alert-gross-law-firm-notifies-shareholders-co-diagnostics-inc-class-action-lawsuit-lead-plaintiff-deadline-october-17-2022-nyse-codx/ | 2022-08-24T18:38:45Z |
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