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Bringing the integrated processing power of Global Payments, Heartland, Fiserv, and North American Bancard to QuickBooks, FreshBooks, and Xero customers
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chargezoom, a leading platform for billing and integrated payments, today announces it has raised $10 million in Series A funding, led by Panoramic Ventures and Softbank Opportunity Fund, with participation from existing investors SaaS Venture Capital and Stout Street Capital. Existing investor Okapi Venture Capital has also increased its position.
"We are grateful to work with investors who share our vision of redefining B2B payments," said Matt Dubois, CEO of Chargezoom. "We plan to double-down customer-focused development efforts, creating tools that modern businesses need to reduce payment friction and accelerate their growth."
Chargezoom provides businesses with robust payment tools by integrating with the accounting applications that they use on a daily basis. Chargezoom has integrations with the most common accounting platforms including QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, FreshDesk, and Xero. Chargezoom's tools allow businesses of all sizes to collect payments faster with full GAAP compliance, and eliminate manual accounting tasks.
Chargezoom has signed agreements with Fortune 500 payment service providers and entered partnerships with the majority of the top 20 merchant acquirers in the United States who recognize the gap in solutions for their customers who are becoming increasingly sophisticated with their accounting needs. Chargezoom today powers millions of transactions on behalf of banks and payment providers.
"Matt and his outstanding team have led the way in bringing the proven processing capabilities of the major processors, folks like Heartland, North American Bancard, Fiserv, and similar to businesses allowing them to focus on accounting and operations," said Dan Drechsel, General Partner at Panoramic Ventures. "Chargezoom is the clear leader in eliminating the manual work associated with credit card payment acceptance and billing."
With this latest round, Chargezoom will double down on product expansion and continue to attract top talent with plans to double staff size by the end of 2022.
Chargezoom is a leading B2B invoicing and payments platform with a patent-pending integration to QuickBooks, FreshBooks, and Xero. Our platform is redefining B2B billing and payments, saving businesses time and money. Through AR automation, we've removed the burden of manual processes and reduced payment friction. We are the partner of choice for Fortune 500 payment service providers and the majority of the top 20 merchant acquirers in the United States. Today we power millions of transactions directly and through white-labeled solutions from our partners.
For more information, visit chargezoom.com
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CL Life and Annuity Insurance Company ("CL Life"), a provider of insurance products designed for retirement assets that seek to offer policyholders stable growth, tax deferral and income planning, today announced the appointment of Gary Sorensen as Director, Sales and Marketing. In this new position, Mr. Sorensen will be responsible for spearheading CL Life's business development, relationship management and marketing operations. Mr. Sorensen will report to Rick Hodgdon, President and Head of Insurance Business at CL Life.
"We're pleased to welcome Gary to the CL Life leadership team," said Rick Hodgdon. "Gary has a proven track record in the sector and brings decades of experience leading successful business development operations and relationship management initiatives for some of our industry's largest and most well-regarded organizations. We look forward to leveraging his deep business acumen built over two decades to grow CL Life's distribution and new business development functions."
"It's an exciting time to be joining the CL Life team, which is uniquely-positioned to quickly and effectively execute on delivering competitive annuity products that meet the financial goals of clients and offer strong returns for policy holders," said Gary Sorensen. "Tremendous opportunity exists for CL Life to scale and build strong market presence. I'm thrilled to help further advance the team's mission by leading the implementation and expansion of a high-performing marketing and sales division."
Prior to joining CL Life, Mr. Sorensen spent nearly thirty years in various sales, product and relationship management leadership positions for some of the largest and most well-known firms in the direct annuity insurance market, including Aviva, Voya Financial, F&G Life, Mutual of Omaha and most recently for GCU of USA, as its Director of Sales.
CL Life provides insurance products to independent agents through tax-deferred fixed annuities, which offer lifetime income options and penalty-free withdrawals. The firm recently announced its acquisition by Crestline Investors, Inc., an institutional investment management firm with approximately $15.4 billion in assets under management.
About CL Life and Annuity Insurance Company
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, CL Life and Annuity Insurance Company seeks to provide insurance products specially designed for retirement assets that offer stable growth, tax deferral, and income planning. Its mission is to provide competitive products that meet the financial goals of policy holders, investing in assets for the purpose of growing policy holder premiums aimed at generating strong returns with the flexibility to secure their future. CL Life is an affiliate of Crestline Investors, Inc., an institutional investment management firm with approximately $15.4 billion in assets under management. For more information visit www.cllife.com.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clincierge CEO Scott Gray has been named to the PharmaVoice 100, an annual list recognizing the most inspiring people in life sciences.
"I'm honored to be included on this year's PharmaVoice 100 and share this achievement with diverse leaders from across all sectors of the industry," Gray said. "At Clincierge, our focus is on the success of clinical trials, but from molecule to market, every step in the process plays an important role in getting lifesaving and life-enhancing treatments to the patients who need them."
Gray co-founded Clincierge in 2015 to alleviate the burden of trial participation for patients and their caregivers. While healthcare staff and clinical researchers focus on the medical and scientific facets of clinical trials, historically, patients and caregivers have been expected to manage the logistics of trial participation on their own. Clincierge's global team of patient care coordinators works directly with patients and caregivers to arrange transportation, accommodations, reimbursements, and more.
Under Gray's leadership, Clincierge has appeared on the coveted Inc. 5000 list, ranking among the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in the United States, and has been recognized among the "Best Places to Work" by the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2021, Clincierge commissioned an independent study examining the voice of the patient in clinical trials. The results were released at the 2022 BIO International Convention, where Gray was also invited to moderate a panel exploring patient experience.
"It is always an honor to showcase these inspiring individuals, whose leadership over the past 18 months has been more important than ever to make sure their teams, the patients they serve, and their organizations continue to excel at the highest levels possible," said Taren Grom, PharmaVoice's editor in chief emeritus.
PharmaVoice will recognize this year's honorees at the 2022 PharmaVoice 100 Celebration: The Next Era of Leadership, a free, virtual event on Sept. 15.
Clincierge is the leading provider of patient support services for clinical trials. Clincierge's global team of patient care coordinators manages the logistics of trial participation for patients and their caregivers, including travel and reimbursements. Since 2015, Clincierge has coordinated patient logistics in more than 300 clinical trials around the world. For more information, visit www.clincierge.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Business School's W. Edwards Deming Center for Quality, Productivity, and Competitiveness announced Tim Steiner, CEO and co-founder of Ocado Group, and Kathy Warden, chair, CEO and president of Northrop Grumman, will receive its 2022 Deming Cup for Operational Excellence Award at a ceremony in Columbia University's Low Library Rotunda on October 25.
Since 2010, the Deming Cup has recognized leaders for operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations. The 2022 award honors Steiner and Warden for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across their organizations and positioning their companies for growth and long-term success.
The co-chairs for the award's 41-member judging committee, comprising of eminent figures in industry and academia, are Terry Lundgren, founder of TJL Advisors, retired executive chairman, former president and CEO of Macy's, Inc., and 2012 Deming Cup recipient, and Sam Palmisano, former chairman, president and CEO of IBM and recipient of the 2010 Deming Cup.
In his congratulations to Steiner and Warden, Professor Nelson Fraiman, director of the Deming Center, applauded them for "exemplifying the Deming principles in leading breakthrough solutions within their industries." By honoring Steiner and Warden, "we not only salute the spirit of W. Edwards Deming, but we also celebrate his legacy as we pass it on to our students, the next generation of industry leaders."
Steiner's founding goal for Ocado Group was to change how people shop for groceries by developing an unrivaled online customer proposition through a model that would drive hyper-efficiency and profitability. To achieve this, he drove the business to create unique and cutting-edge technology, solving some of the most complex challenges facing grocery retailers in the age of e-commerce and pioneering new approaches to logistics in a sector that had been resistant to change for decades.
Nothing embodies Steiner's approach to inspiring and leading people more than the quote from W. Edwards Deming; "it's not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and then do your best."
On receiving news of the award, Tim Steiner said: "I am delighted to receive the Deming Cup. This award is an acknowledgment of the extraordinary journey Ocado Group has been on and the innovative spirit embodied every day by colleagues across our business." He added, "when we founded Ocado two decades ago, we were a small and determined start-up in an industry that was heavily resistant to change. Today we are a global leader in technology and logistics, partnered with some of the biggest retailers in the world's largest grocery markets. I'm honored that our commitment to quality and bringing new solutions to old challenges have been recognized by the Deming Center."
Warden has always been passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Even before she became Northrop Grumman's chair, CEO and president in 2019, Warden launched "Operational Excellence" as a company-wide call to action on new methodologies to enable continuous improvement in quality at all levels. With these processes in place, Warden motivates employees to deliver mission-critical solutions that advance human discovery, like the James Webb Space Telescope, designed and produced by Northrop Grumman, and ones that protect national security, like the B-21 aircraft. Warden exemplifies what it means to be a leader and role model through four fundamental company values she introduced in 2021: "we do the right thing, we do what we promise, we commit to shared success, we pioneer."
Upon receiving news of the award, Warden thanked the selection committee. "I'm honored to accept the Deming Cup on behalf of the entire Northrop Grumman team. Our culture values people, innovation, and operational excellence. We strive for continuous improvement and challenge the status quo to provide our customers with the advantage necessary to support their highest-value missions. This award is a meaningful recognition of our team's accomplishments and a powerful motivator to keep pushing forward," she said.
Founded in 1993 at Columbia Business School, The W. Edwards Deming Center promotes operational excellence in academia and business by sponsoring applied research and curriculum creation, disseminating best practices, and providing professional development opportunities for practitioners.
Previous winners of the Deming Cup include*: David Abney, chairman and CEO of UPS; Juan Ramón Alaix, CEO of Zoetis; Douglas Baker, chairman and CEO of Ecolab; Mary Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors; David Cote, chairman and CEO of Honeywell; Kenneth Chenault, chairman and CEO of American Express Company; Toby Cosgrove, president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic; Janet DiFiore, chief judge of the State of New York; Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health; Ken Frazier, executive chairman of the board and former president and CEO of Merck; Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO of GE; Brent James, chief quality officer of Intermountain Healthcare; H. Fisk Johnson, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson & Son, Inc.; Hubert Joly, executive chairman of Best Buy; Ellen Kullman, chairman and CEO of DuPont; Terry Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy's, Inc.; Sergio Marchionne, chairman and CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; Indra Nooyi, chairman and CEO of PepsiCo; Samuel Palmisano, chairman, president and CEO of IBM; Paolo Rocca, chairman and CEO of Tenaris S.A.; Arne Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International; Kevin Sowers, president of the Johns Hopkins Health System; Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Sons; Craig Thompson, president and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; and Stef Wertheimer, founder of ISCAR, Ltd.
*Titles of awardees are for the year they won the Deming Cup.
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Pace of hiring expected to decelerate over the coming months
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in August to 119.06, up from an upwardly revised 118.20 in July 2022. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to increase as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.
"August's increase in the Employment Trends Index indicates the labor market is currently still adding jobs at a robust pace," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board. "But with headwinds in the rest of the economy already evident, expect job growth to decelerate for the remainder of the year."
Steemers added: "In 2023, the labor market may look very different from today. With the US increasingly likely to fall into recession before the end of 2022, the pace of hiring will probably slow and the number of jobs openings will decrease. On the other hand, attracting and retaining workers may continue to be difficult. Labor shortages may continue to be a challenge for businesses, and even if they ease during a coming recession, they could soon reappear after economic activity picks up again. Therefore, employers may try to hold onto their workers."
August's increase in the Employment Trends Index was driven by positive contributions from four of eight components. From the largest positive contributor to the smallest, these were: Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance, Percentage of Respondents Who Say They Find "Jobs Hard to Get", Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales, and Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry.
The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area. Aggregating individual indicators into a composite index filters out "noise" to show underlying trends more clearly.
The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
- Percentage of Respondents Who Say They Find "Jobs Hard to Get" (The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Survey®)
- Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Percentage of Firms With Positions Not Able to Fill Right Now (© National Federation of Independent Business Research Foundation)
- Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Ratio of Involuntarily Part-time to All Part-time Workers (BLS)
- Job Openings (BLS)*
- Industrial Production (Federal Reserve Board)*
- Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
*Statistical imputation for the recent month
**Statistical imputation for two most recent months
The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m. ET, on the Monday that follows each Friday release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report. The technical notes to this series are available on The Conference Board website: http://www.conference-board.org/data/eti.cfm.
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org.
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Partnership Further Accelerates CPS's Digital Transformation as Rapidly Growing FinTech Company with New Turn-key AI Solution to Better Fund Loans, Faster
LAS VEGAS and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) ("CPS"), continuing their focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning, partnered with Informed.IQ to automatically calculate income, collect and clear credit stipulations and dealer docs, creating a better dealer and consumer experience throughout the auto lending process. Informed is the leader in AI-based software used by the nation's largest financial institutions to automate loan verifications.
CPS is focused on prioritizing its operational strategy and approach to auto lending, with initiatives embracing new technologies to provide best-in-class service to its clients. Increasing data accuracy helps reduce any bias in lending and opens doors to a more inclusive set of borrowers.
"Our whole business is based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, from credit to servicing," said Mike Lavin, Chief Operating Officer with CPS. "Adding Informed.IQ to the equation enables us to handle larger origination volume, increase no-touch processing, more easily identify loan document defects and ultimately better support our customers to fund faster."
Using Informed's digital tools and machine learning solutions to collect and classify documents, extract data, compare information, calculate income and check for fraud, CPS will reduce time, bias, costs, contracts in transit and fraud risk while being audit-ready.
Justin Wickett, Informed CEO adds, "At a time of heightened regulatory scrutiny and focus on underwriting and credit biases in lending, we are especially pleased to be working with CPS as they embrace AI and machine learning to continue their mission to serve the full spectrum market, enhancing their market competitiveness, while staying compliant and reducing fraud."
Informed's technology is a major step in a digital transformation initiative going beyond image recognition, by verifying the document's contents and validating the loan processors' manual checklists.
Informed.IQ uses AI and ML to verify income, assets, residence, insurance, auto and credit stipulations, enabling real-time, reliable credit decisions without bias. Our models process hundreds of document types and consumer-permissioned data sources, automating stipulation clearance. In 2021, Informed processed 3.4+ million credit applications, automating $110+ billion in loan originations to date. The solution automates verifications with 99% accuracy in seconds without human intervention.
Originally focused on auto lending, where six of the top ten auto lenders use Informed, lenders now use Informed for mortgages, credit cards, personal and student loans, and automated account openings. Founded in 2016, Informed.IQ raised $20M in 2021. To learn more, visit informed.iq and follow Informed on LinkedIn.
Consumer Portfolio Services is an independent specialty FinTech that provides indirect automobile financing to individuals with past credit problems, low incomes or limited credit histories. We purchase retail installment sales contracts primarily from franchised automobile dealerships secured by late model used vehicles and, to a lesser extent, new vehicles. We fund these contract purchases on a long-term basis primarily through the securitization markets and service the contracts over their lives. Our operational headquarters are in Irvine, California with four additional servicing branches in Nevada, Virginia, Florida and Illinois.
Since operations began in 1991 through June 30, 2022, we've purchased over $19.1 billion in contracts. As of June 30, 2022 we service a total managed portfolio of ~$2.6 billion with ~162,000 active customers and 799 employees in our branches in five states. We maintain dealer relationships in 48 states. Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the ticker "CPSS.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CRC Group, the leading wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, announced that the company closed on the acquisition of BenefitMall effective September 1, 2022. The addition of BenefitMall, the nation's largest benefits wholesale general agency, will enable CRC Group to provide the broadest array of insurance products and services available from any wholesale distributor in the marketplace today.
"We are excited to welcome BenefitMall as the newest part of the CRC Group team," said Dave Obenauer, CEO of CRC Group. "As the insurance marketplace and the risks faced by clients continue to evolve, it's vital that we grow strategically in ways that help us meet those needs. The addition of BenefitMall significantly expands our opportunity to support clients as they navigate the current marketplace."
With this addition, CRC Group is projected to place more than $34 billion in premiums annually and employ over 5,100 teammates throughout North America. BenefitMall will become CRC Group's employee benefits solution within the company's Life, Retirement, and Benefits Division, which was created in July 2021. BenefitMall will retain its brand name under the continued leadership of the company's existing management team.
Rob Carney, Chief Executive Officer of CRC Group's Life, Retirement, and Benefits Division, said, "The ability to offer employee benefits is a foundational cornerstone and critical component of our division as we serve the evolving needs of retail brokers. Bringing BenefitMall on board expands our offerings and allows us to enhance relationships with clients with diverse insurance needs."
Scott Kirksey, CEO of BenefitMall, said, "We are deeply proud of the reputation for excellence we have earned among our broker and carrier partners over the years, and we are excited to bring that commitment to innovation and service with us as we join CRC Group. I am confident that we will continue to deliver the fastest, easiest, and most trusted benefits selling experience as part of the CRC Group family."
This transaction marks CRC Group's eighth acquisition in the last 24 months. "CRC Group's consistent track record of successful acquisitions illustrates our dedication to investing in the long-term stability and continued growth of CRC Group to the benefit of those we serve as well as our team members and partners," said Obenauer.
CRC Group is the leading wholesale and specialty insurance distributor in North America. CRC Group's brokers and underwriters use data and analytics driven insights delivered through the company's proprietary REDY® platform to help retail agents achieve better and faster results. Across property and casualty, executive and professional, group and individual, and other specialty insurance programs, CRC Group places more than $34 billion in premium annually. Learn more at www.CRCGroup.com.
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EDJX gains market momentum and accelerates the adoption of serverless edge computing
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EDJX, the pioneer in decentralized global serverless edge computing, today announced that it has hired a new CEO while simultaneously raising a seed round of funding. EDJX's CEO Benjamin Thomas has assumed day-to-day leadership of the company and joined EDJX's Board of Directors. Thomas is a serial entrepreneur and founder of two companies, which combined sold for over two hundred million dollars in enterprise value to strategic acquirers on less than $60 million in equity investment.
Additionally, EDJX closed $3M in new funding led by Intersouth Partners, bringing EDJX's overall fundraise to date to $15M. These developments attest to the tremendous momentum EDJX continues to gain in the market, reinforcing its dedication to making a meaningful contribution to serverless edge computing.
"The Board and I are confident that Benjamin is the right person at the right time for EDJX," said Mitch Mumma, Managing General Partner, Intersouth Partners. "He is an experienced leader with a track record of success and a great understanding of what it takes to manage a young hyper-growth company and evangelize a corporate vision. We feel privileged that he has agreed to be EDJX's CEO during this time of rapid growth and market traction for the company."
EDJX brings compute, storage, and sensor hosting services close to the developer, making it easy to write, deploy and execute applications without paying for servers and maintaining infrastructure. The EDJX serverless edge computing environment allows developers to build instantly global, powerful applications closer to endpoints and users than ever before. EDJX has recently opened its platform to developers to build and scale apps free of charge on EDJX Serverless. Developers can sign up for the EDJX Platform here.
"Serverless is the future for IoT technology because it's nimble, cost-effective, and close to the action. Think 'computing-as-a-service,' where servers are used for capacity when needed. The world's next-gen IoT applications must be able to move from server to server in near real-time, which requires a completely different architecture than current cloud tools," said Benjamin Thomas, CEO of EDJX. "I am honored to join EDJX at this exciting time in the company's growth trajectory. I look forward to leading the company and offering our amazing platform available to the market. EDJX's multi-tenant mesh compute, storage, and sensor hosting network makes it incredibly easy for developers to deploy to the edge. As our recent round of funding attests, now is the time to bring serverless edge to the mainstream, and EDJX is on the cusp of this shift."
Benjamin Thomas was an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year nominee and holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University and an MS in Management from Stanford University.
EDJX is an intelligent Edge OS and computing platform that makes it easy to write, deploy, and execute applications using serverless computing to increase responsiveness and security. EDJX's edge mesh network of micro-compute and storage nodes minimizes latency, eliminates expensive backhauling of data, accelerates content delivery, and rapidly deploys IoT sensors at the far edge. EDJX helps businesses handle the explosive demand for data processing to serve real-world edge computing applications, including industrial IoT, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and robotics. EDJX is a privately held company based in Raleigh, NC. Visit EDJX and follow EDJX on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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AIRPORT CITY, Israel, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethernity Networks (AIM: ENET.L) (OTC: ENETF), a leading supplier of data processing offload solutions on programmable FPGA (field programmable gate array) for accelerating telco/cloud networks, is pleased to announce that trading in the Company's ordinary shares will begin today on the OTCQB Venture Market ("OTCQB") in the United States under the ticker symbol "ENETF".
Trading on the OTCQB will have no direct impact on the trading of Ethernity's existing ordinary shares on London's AIM, which will continue to trade on AIM under the ticker "ENET", and no new ordinary shares will be issued as part of the cross-trade.
The OTCQB is recognized by the SEC as an established public market providing data that investors need to analyze, value and trade securities. Cross-trading on the OTCQB allows the Company access to one of the world's largest investment markets to expand its reach into a broader pool of investors. Ethernity's shares will be available to US investors during US working hours and priced in US dollars, which has the potential to enable greater liquidity in the Company's ordinary shares on AIM by easing cross-border trading for potential US investors.
The Company has appointed Harbor Access, a US-based strategic investor relations firm to support the OTCQB quote. Harbor Access will assist management with investor outreach and awareness. "We are delighted to work with David and the Ethernity Networks team as we believe their technology offers a great investment opportunity for investors with an interest in the 5G space. The addition of the OTCQB quote will allow for greater transparency and disclosure for investors," stated Jonathan Paterson, Managing Partner, Harbor Access.
Ethernity has appointed B. Riley Securities, Inc. as its OTCQB Sponsor.
David Levi, CEO of Ethernity, said: "We are thrilled to begin trading on the OTCQB Market. This cross-trading facility provides an opportunity to open trading and investment in Ethernity to the North American investor community. Ethernity's innovative and patented data processing semiconductor technology, which scales up to provide complete system solutions that utilize our data processing technology, allows customers to deploy innovative differentiated products in the 5G-driven market.
"We have strong sales growth with a high profile North American customer, as well as from the recently signed contracts leading into and beyond 2023, with further anticipated growth from additional possible contracts. We welcome the chance to share our fast-developing and exciting story on the US stage as well as the UK one."
Jonathan Dickson, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, OTC said: "We are delighted to welcome Ethernity Networks Ltd to the OTCQB in the United States. With Ethernity's primary listing remaining on London's AIM, the OTCQB's cross-trading facility will allow Ethernity to broaden its horizons."
About Ethernity Networks
Ethernity Networks (AIM: ENET.L) (OTC: ENETF) provides innovative, comprehensive networking and security solutions on programmable hardware for accelerating telco/cloud networks. Ethernity's FPGA logic offers complete Carrier Ethernet Switch/Router data plane processing and control software with a rich set of networking features, robust security, and a wide range of virtual function accelerations to optimize telecommunications networks. Ethernity's complete solutions quickly adapt to customers' changing needs, improving time-to-market and facilitating deployment of 5G, edge computing, and NFV.
Investor Relations contact: Jonathan Paterson Email: jonathan.paterson@harbor-access.com Tel: +1-475-477-9401
Media and Analyst contact: Kevin Tanzillo Email: media@ethernitynet.com Tel: +1-903-865-1078
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BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exaktera LLC, ("Exaktera"), a Union Park Capital ("Union Park") portfolio company, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Advanced Illumination Inc. ("Advanced Illumination"), a long-established design and manufacturer of specialty LED lighting assemblies and drivers for machine vision, industrial imaging, bio-medical and related imaging applications. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Advanced Illumination's state-of-the-art LED components, current mode drivers and strobe sources, combined with optical and thermal design techniques enable factory automation and machine vision across a wide variety of industrial applications. Established in 1993, Advanced Illumination has partnered with industry leading integrators, distributors and OEMs to solve end users illumination needs and solving the their most challenging advanced lighting challenges.
"We are very excited to have Advanced Illumination join the Exaktera family," says Phil Martin, CEO Exaktera. "The company's product portfolio in specialty LED solutions and expertise in machine vision is highly complementary to Exaktera's existing capabilities. Their technical leadership and deep application knowledge strengthens our overall capabilities and will allow us to best serve our customers."
John Tharakill will continue in his key leadership role as President of Advanced Illumination. "The transaction is a tremendous opportunity for Advanced Illumination and its employees to grow to the next level leveraging global resources under the Exaktera umbrella. With Exaktera we have found a great home to ensure future success," added Mr. Tharakill. "The synergies of products, technical resources, and global sales will significantly enhance the value we can provide our customers and ensure we continue to solve the most demanding machine vision illumination challenges."
About Advanced Illumination Inc.
Advanced Illumination was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Rochester, Vermont. The company offers its customers complete illumination solution for their unique lighting requirements. With its extensive experience in design and manufacturing LED solutions, Advanced Illumination has developed unique expertise to solve the most difficult lighting challenges for its customers. For more information visit www.advancedillumination.com.
About Exaktera LLC
Exaktera, a portfolio company of Union Park Capital, is focused on critical components that define the precision performance for OEMs. Exaktera's premium brands are used across a wide range of applications and end markets to enable continuously increasing demand for machine vision, automation and enable improvements in efficiency, productivity, and safety. More information can be found visiting www.exaktera.com.
About Union Park Capital
Union Park Capital is a private equity firm solely focused on lower middle-market industrial technology companies. Union Park takes a long-term perspective to help stakeholders build value over time and drives value creation through profitably growing a business, not financial engineering. Union Park Capital is based in Boston, MA, and has extensive investments and expertise in the industrial technology sector. For more information visit www.union-park.com.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose 14 points in August to a reading of 117. The rise in the overall measure of agricultural producer sentiment was driven by increases in both the Index of Current Conditions, which rose 9 points to 118 and the Index of Future Expectations, which climbed 16 points to 116. The Ag Economy Barometer is calculated each month from 400 U.S. agricultural producers' responses to a telephone survey. This month's survey was conducted between August 15-19, after USDA released both the August Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates reports.
"Producers in the August survey were less worried about their farm's financial situation than in July, although they remain concerned about a possible cost/price squeeze," said James Mintert, the barometer's principal investigator and director of Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture.
This month, more producers indicated they're expecting better financial performance for their farms in 2022 and the upcoming year, as the Farm Financial Performance Index improved 11 points to a reading of 99. Both corn and soybean prices rallied from their July lows into mid-August which, along with expectations for good yields, helped explain some of the improvement in financial performance expectations.
At the same time, there continues to be a tremendous amount of uncertainty among producers regarding the future cost of items they purchase both for their farms and family usage. When asked about their biggest concerns for the next year, over half (53%) of respondents chose higher input costs, followed by rising interest rates (14%), input availability (12%), and lower output prices (11%). On the farm level, there is a big disparity in opinions among farmers regarding whether or not input prices will retreat or escalate in 2023. Approximately four out of ten producers expect crop input prices in 2023 to be either unchanged or possibly decline by as much as 10%, compared to 2022. On the other hand, just over half of all producers expect input prices to rise from 1 to 20%. At the consumer level, nearly half (48%) of respondents said they expect the rate of inflation for consumer items during the next 12 months to be in the 0 to 6% range. Compared to previous barometer surveys, more producers this month said they expect inflation to be in the upper end of that range than those who felt that way earlier this year.
Producers continue to view now as a bad time to make large farm machinery and building investments. In a follow-up question, nearly half (49%) of those who said it is a bad time for investing cited increasing prices as the primary reason. The Farm Capital Investment Index remains near its record low, but was up 3 points to a reading of 39 in August.
Upward pressure on cash rental rates for Corn Belt farmland in 2023 seems likely. Four out of ten corn and soybean producers expect farmland cash rental rates to rise in 2023 compared to 2022. This month, 27% of respondents said they expect rates to rise up to 5% compared to 39% of respondents who expect rates to rise between 5 to 10% in 2023.
Expectations for both short- and long-term farmland values were nearly unchanged over the previous month. Among survey respondents who say they expect farmland values to rise over the next five years, well over half (57%) chose non-farm investor demand as the main reason they expect values to rise.
To understand producers' exposure to and experiences with companies offering payments for capturing carbon, this month's survey asked respondents if they've engaged in these types of discussions and the payments being offered. In August, 9 percent of respondents said they have engaged in discussions with companies offering payments for carbon capture, the highest percentage of respondents since the question was first included in the survey. Of those who engaged in discussions, 75% said the payment rate per metric ton of carbon offered was less than $20 and just 1 percent said they have signed a carbon contract. Respondents who engaged in discussions and chose not to sign a contract were asked the minimum payment per acre they would accept to enroll their farm in a carbon capture program. Two-thirds of those respondents said the payment rate needed to be at least $30 per acre, suggesting that payment rates need to rise to encourage more participation in carbon capture programs.
Read the full Ag Economy Barometer report at https://purdue.ag/agbarometer. The site also offers additional resources – such as past reports, charts and survey methodology – and a form to sign up for monthly barometer email updates and webinars.
Each month, the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture provides a short video analysis of the barometer results, available at https://purdue.ag/barometervideo. For even more information, check out the Purdue Commercial AgCast podcast. It includes a detailed breakdown of each month's barometer, in addition to a discussion of recent agricultural news that affects farmers. Available now at https://purdue.ag/agcast.
The Ag Economy Barometer, Index of Current Conditions and Index of Future Expectations are available on the Bloomberg Terminal under the following ticker symbols: AGECBARO, AGECCURC and AGECFTEX.
About the Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture
The Center for Commercial Agriculture was founded in 2011 to provide professional development and educational programs for farmers. Housed within Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics, the center's faculty and staff develop and execute research and educational programs that address the different needs of managing in today's business environment.
About CME Group
As the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex® platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.
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Source: James Mintert, 765-494-7004, jmintert@purdue.edu
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that Visible Services LLC, a subsidiary of Verizon Communications, Inc., modify or discontinue pricing claims associated with its prepaid wireless service plan.
T-Mobile US, Inc., a rival wireless carrier, had challenged Visible's claims through NAD Fast-Track SWIFT, an expedited NAD challenge process designed for single-issue advertising cases.
Visible offers mobile wireless service on the Verizon network with unlimited talk, text, and data to consumers for a prepaid monthly price. For a single line of Visible service, the standard monthly price is $40 per month after the first month of service. After the first month, however, consumers can receive an ongoing additional "Party Pay" price discount for up to $15 per month by joining a group (or Party) of other Visible subscribers, which reduces the consumer's monthly price for a single line of Visible wireless service to as low as $25 a month. A Party can consist of any Visible subscribers and does not need to be the consumer's family or friends.
T-Mobile challenged pricing claims made by Visible in a television commercial and several online and social media advertisements. NAD determined that the claim that a consumer can obtain a "single line" for as low as $25 per month with "no family needed" refers expressly to a "single" line and tells consumers that no group membership is required. However, to receive the advertised monthly Party Pay discount the consumer must join or form a Party of other Visible subscribers through the Party Pay program.
Therefore, NAD recommended that Visible discontinue the challenged pricing claim or modify it to:
- Either include in the main claim the condition that a consumer must join a Party through the Party Pay program to receive the monthly discount upon which the $25 advertised monthly price is based; or
- Discontinue the claim "single line" and disclose clearly and conspicuously and in close proximity to the pricing claim that joining or forming a Party of other Visible subscribers through the Party Pay program is a condition of obtaining the advertised monthly price for a single line of wireless service.
NAD noted that nothing in its decision precludes Visible from making truthful and non-misleading claims comparing the Visible plan with Party Pay to family plans or other competing wireless service plans.
Visible argued that the challenge was not appropriate for a Fast-Track proceeding, however, NAD determined that the challenge was appropriate for Fast Track SWIFT because it presented a single issue relating to the accurate expression of Visible's pricing claims about the monthly price and related terms at which a consumer can obtain a single line of wireless service from Visible.
In its advertiser statement, Visible stated that it "will comply" and that "future advertising will take NAD's recommendations into consideration."
Advertisers are encouraged to learn more about the NAD Fast-Track SWIFT challenge process and how to file a challenge. All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs is where businesses turn to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard. The non-profit organization creates a fairer playing field for businesses and a better experience for consumers through the development and delivery of effective third-party accountability and dispute resolution programs. Embracing its role as an independent organization since the restructuring of the Council of Better Business Bureaus in June 2019, BBB National Programs today oversees more than a dozen leading national industry self-regulation programs, and continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-directed marketing, and privacy. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD), a division of BBB National Programs, provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.
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Students from 33 states and 5 countries join the Fisk family this Fall
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisk University, one of the nation's elite private historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), has experienced a remarkable enrollment increase over the past four years. In 2017, the total student body was 630 students and this fall, Fisk exceeded 1,050 students with an incoming class of just under 400 students. These students arrive from 33 states and five countries to join the Fisk family and to become part of the next generation of executive leaders across every sector of society. Many are first generation students, whose trajectory will define families and communities across the country. In an increasingly minority/majority world, this is the future, and the future looks bright.
Over the last four years, test scores for the incoming classes have increased from the 54th to the 71st percentile in terms of national test averages. This is particularly noteworthy considering how average national ACT scores have declined consistently in recent years. Last year, Fisk was noted as the number one institution in the country by Forbes for academic stewardship, which reflected the incredible efficacy of the institution in producing stellar outcomes despite minimal resources. It is perhaps this fact, more than anything, that students are coveting: an institution or rather a family where not everything is taken for granted but where everyone will fight for your dreams.
Incoming freshman, Jeremiah Armstead from Long Beach, California embodies this spirit. After being homeless for most of his high school years, Jeremiah is now poised for an exciting future at Fisk: "The support bracket I have now in Nashville is outstanding and for a young college student with a story such as myself, I wouldn't get through most obstacles without outstanding support." Jeremiah, like every incoming Fisk student was recruited through a highly personalized process that reflects the deep connections longed for by this generation of students.
To reinforce student outcomes, Fisk has solidified a series of unique corporate partnerships including with Cravath, Swaine & Moore, HCA Healthcare, The Los Angeles Lakers, Google, Marsh McLennan, Asurion, Equinix, and Ryan Specialty Group. Many of these partnerships provide reverse engineered course work that directly prepares students to excel at the highest level upon graduation. Some of these courses include coding, big data analytics, and risk management. Fisk has been delivering outcomes on par with the top institutions in the country and this return-on-investment model is inspiring students to reach higher. In the words of Morgan Price, a member of the first ever HBCU women's gymnastics program: "I had many options, but Fisk had it all. The academics are very strong, the partnership with Meharry is intriguing, and most of all Gymnastics! I wanted to go to an HBCU that had super strong academics. Fisk also really cares a lot about leadership, organizations, and internships. All those things excite me because they will help me succeed after college."
More than 58% of the incoming students are Pell grant eligible, which makes any private school a daunting financial proposition. Despite Fisk's dedication to affordability and a disproportionately high scholarship ratio, this four year journey remains a tall order for many students and families. "This year we turned away too many students whose future should have begun at Fisk, but the financials simply did not compute," said Sheila Smith, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management.
With student debt at the forefront of everyone's mind, students at Fisk are betting on themselves and investing in their future. In many instances, higher education is becoming an arms race and it is very difficult for small institutions to compete on the facilities, technology and scholarship front while still operating a sustainable small business. Fisk University has been able to accomplish this with almost no endowment spend-out. Every dollar at Fisk will continue to support the amazing enrollment growth and the exceptional students. The goal is to reach 1,600-1,800 in the next four years and by extension, to double the remarkable impact Fisk is having on society's future.
ABOUT FISK UNIVERSITY
Fisk University is a highly ranked historically Black university, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is the oldest institution of higher learning in Nashville, Tennessee. Fisk's outstanding faculty and students continue to enhance the University's international reputation for academic excellence. Our scholars continue to make strides in all areas of the industry from Social Justice to the sciences. A Fisk education prepares our students to become beacons in servicing the community and well-rounded leaders and scholars in their respective fields. Fisk offers more than 20+ undergraduate and graduate programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Clinical Psychology with a bridge Masters to Ph.D. programs through a partnership with Vanderbilt University. For more information, visit Fisk.edu.
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Proven Leader Joins National Dental Implant Partnership Network Setting the Standard for Implant Dentistry Support
DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontline Dental Implant Specialists— an emerging national Dental Implant Partnership Network (DIPN) focused on partnering with the best implant-driven practices to provide life-changing smiles — has selected proven leader Leigh Feenburg as its first Chief Executive Officer.
Previously, Feenburg was CEO of Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners and was instrumental in the company's rise to being one of the top DSOs (#4 in the Gator100) due in large part to their rapid growth to over 240 practices. Prior to Mid-Atlantic, Feenburg was VP of Operations at Great Expressions Dental Centers, helping them reach over 300 practices nationwide.
"I'm beyond excited and extremely thankful for this opportunity to work with this forward-thinking team looking to advance the way dentistry is delivered," said Feenburg. "What separates Frontline Dental Implant Specialists is our commitment to building real partnerships with doctor owners by giving them and their teams the support to concentrate on what they do best — improving lives through cutting-edge dentistry. Creating a culture of listening and learning by going into the offices to find out what's working and what's not, we're building something really special."
Hunter Dallas, Partner at Leon Capital Group, commended Feenburg's track record, saying, "Leigh's highly effective strategic vision is evidenced by his impressive record helping DSOs grow rapidly. He brings with him not only invaluable experience as a leader but also a real passion for helping people and increasing access to life-changing care nationwide."
A University of Florida graduate with a BS in Health Education and Behavioral Science, Leigh is a self-described obnoxious member of Gator Nation. His wife of 16 years, Samantha, is a professional figure champion in bodybuilding. Their son, Zack, is a high-level soccer player. Leigh's family is his world, and they share a love for football, travel, and Gizmo, their Alaskan Klee Kai.
About Frontline Dental Implant Specialists:
Frontline Dental is a national Dental Implant Partnership Network focused on giving dental implant-driven practices the support they need to provide top-quality care and change patients' lives by delivering health, confidence, and a restored smile. Frontline Dental believes that everyone should have the ability to have a beautiful smile and the improved quality of life that comes with it.
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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Real Magic, the company behind the Levitate Client Happiness Platform that powers over 3,500 relationship-based businesses, is announcing the launch of its second product, Coffee. Born out of an internal need for more efficient sales prospecting, it promises to be a ground-breaking tool for sales teams across the country.
"As the Levitate product scaled, we realized that our sales team was wasting a lot of effort trying to find the right leads to call at the right time," says Jesse Lipson, CEO & founder of Coffee and Levitate. "I looked for an existing solution that would take the guesswork out of prospecting and let our reps spend less time clicking around the CRM and more time engaging with prospects but didn't find anything that was exactly what we needed. So, I decided we would build it ourselves on the Levitate API platform."
After implementing Coffee within the Levitate team and seeing how much more efficient and effective they had gotten, Lipson knew it could change the game for sales teams elsewhere.
The tool itself – which integrates with HubSpot – is intelligent and intuitive, simplifying the prospecting process by automatically serving leads based on time zones and other key factors. With all the information reps need on one screen, it even serves follow-up and demo confirmation calls at the designated time. Built-in gamification, a real-time leaderboard, and customizable memes throughout make cold calling fun, engaging, and motivating for sales reps – differentiating Coffee even further from other prospecting tools.
But Coffee doesn't only help sales reps; it also helps sales managers and revenue operations teams. The tool makes blitzes and sales plays simple by allowing any manager to turn them on and off with the click of a button, and its account-based configuration alleviates the need for lead shuffling. This is especially helpful for smaller sales teams that don't have a full revenue operations team.
"I love that Coffee saves me time because I don't have to manage and shuffle lead ownership," says Jimmy Critcher, Sales Operations at REVGEN. "It's also great for easily seeing where we are on the day's goals without pulling a report."
With the launch of Coffee, Real Magic now offers a full suite of tools for both client engagement (Levitate) and prospect engagement (Coffee). To support its continued growth, Levitate is also announcing a $6M funding round co-led by Bull City Venture Partners, Tippet Venture Partners, and Lipson himself.
Coffee is an intelligent, efficient, and fun prospecting platform that keeps your sales team energized. Gamification and memes motivate teams, while AI makes using Coffee a breeze by serving the right leads to the right reps at the right times. Daily goals and reporting are readily available, allowing for easy performance tracking on-the-fly. To learn more about what's brewing at Coffee, visit coffee.inc.
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GPS Insight is recognized for its industry-leading fleet and field service initiatives that assist organizations in reducing pollution, resource depletion, and poor treatment of workers.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GPS Insight, a leading provider of SaaS-based fleet and field service management software solutions, today announced it was named a 2022 Sustainability Leadership Award winner by Business Intelligence Group in the 2022 Sustainability Awards program. Companies such as GPS Insight that were bestowed with the Sustainability Leadership Award are those that have made sustainability a central aspect of their operations and goals.
Sustainability efforts are important for companies that are interested in minimizing their environmental impact. Fleet and field automation and optimization can help businesses and organizations not only contribute to their companies' sustainability efforts but also provide a foundation for a substantial reduction in waste. To operate sustainably, fleet and field service organizations must find ways to reduce overall miles driven, curb excessive idling, digitize the workforce to reduce reliance upon consumables, detect areas for improvement, and provide a pathway for increased implementation of EV and alternative fuel fleet vehicles.
"GPS Insight aids fleet and field managers in lowering pollution levels through the adoption of easy-to-implement practices that lessen the use of fossil fuels and increase the efficiency of their fleets," said Gary Fitzgerald, CEO at GPS Insight. "To better serve the growing number of public and private fleets planning to adopt EV technology in the coming years, we have recently started working with strategic partners to integrate electric car and fleet vehicle performance into our fleet management solutions. We are so proud to receive recognition for all we are doing to strengthen sustainability initiatives for our customers, for our employees, and for a greener supply chain."
Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Leadership Award nominations were submitted by for-profit and non-profit organizations of varying sizes to recognize teams, bring attention to the organization and its initiatives, and highlight the outstanding achievements of its leaders in their pursuit to minimize the negative effects of their operations on the environment.
"We are proud to reward and recognize GPS Insight for their sustainability efforts," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. "It was clear to our judges that their vision and strategy will continue to deliver results toward a cleaner, more sustainable world. Congratulations!"
To follow along with the latest on GPS Insight leading the way to create a safer, healthier, and greener tomorrow, subscribe to the Fleet + Field Newsletter or follow along with the weekly blog.
GPS Insight helps fleet and field service businesses by delivering innovative solutions and actionable insights. Organizations across the globe turn to GPS Insight when they have high operating costs, are worried about safety on the roads, and struggle with fleet and field inefficiencies that waste valuable time and money. GPS Insight offers best-of-breed technology for organizations with drivers and technicians in the field, fleets of vehicles, trailers, and other mobile assets. GPS Insight provides many solutions that include vehicle and asset tracking, fleet management, AI-enabled smart cameras, field service management, and regulatory compliance solutions.
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.
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WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) announced today its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share on the issued and outstanding common stock of the company, payable September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2022.
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Statements regarding quarterly or future dividends, whether regular or special, payable to the company's shareholders, which may be subject to future increases, decreases, or elimination, as determined by The Hanover's board of directors, are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company cautions investors that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, including but not limited to, growth, earnings improvement, returns, future dividend payments, or the amount of such payments. Investors are directed to consider the risks and uncertainties in the company's business that may cause actual results to differ and/or affect the board's decision to declare dividends in the future, including those risks which are discussed in readily available documents, such as the company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents filed by The Hanover with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which are also available on hanover.com under "Investors."
About The Hanover
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. The company provides exceptional insurance solutions through a select group of independent agents and brokers. Together with its agent partners, The Hanover offers standard and specialized insurance protection for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as for homes, automobiles, and other personal items. For more information, please visit hanover.com.
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More than 100 'Yorrik' skeletons will be hidden throughout the country, giving consumers an opportunity to win spooktacular prizes ahead of Halloween
ELMSFORD, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scary season is upon us! Party City, the global celebrations category leader is kicking off Halloween early with the launch of 'Yorrik Scavenger Haunt Sweepstakes.' On Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10, Party City will hide more than 100 life-size skeletons in some of the nation's most historically haunted cities.
Yorrik, Party City's life-size poseable skeleton and Halloween mascot will be making special appearances in the following locations to celebrate the 50-day countdown to Halloween weekend:
- Baltimore, MD
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- New Orleans, LA
- Portland, OR
- Salem, MA
- San Antonio, TX
- Savannah, GA
- St. Augustine, FL
Those that dare to find Yorrik and their posse will be prompted to scan QR codes to enter for a chance to win more than 100 scary-good prizes and learn more about our mischievous mascot, Yorrik. Prizes include Yorrik & Family Prize Packs, Party City Gift Cards, Glam Boneyard Party Packs and more. Not traveling to a haunted location any time soon? Consumers can sign up via email to receive a notification about the sweepstakes and visit https://findyorrik.readysetpromo.com/#/source/pr for more information.
"Halloween is all about fun and a little mischief, and our mascot Yorrik knows that better than anyone," said Odette Welling, Vice President of Halloween at Party City. "We're Halloween-obsessed at Party City and are beyond excited to provide consumers with an engaging, interactive way to jumpstart the season and officially countdown to Halloween weekend. We can't wait to see how many people find Yorrik in each of these spooky cities."
Media assets for the Yorrik Scavenger Haunt Sweepstakes can be found here.
For more ghostly inspiration, visit PartyCity.com, and follow and engage with #PartyCity and #WheresYorrik on Facebook, and @PartyCity on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.
Party City Holdco Inc. (PCHI) is a global leader in the celebrations industry. A vertically integrated designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer, PCHI offers consumer party goods in more than 100 countries around the world.
PCHI team members demonstrate a daily commitment to the company's Brand Purpose: to inspire joy by making it easy for customers to create unforgettable memories by connecting them to everything they need for life's many celebrations.
PCHI operates multiple business divisions, including the Retail Division and the Consumer Products Division. On the retail side, Party City (partycity.com) is a leading omnichannel retailer in the celebrations category, operating more than 800 company-owned and franchise stores throughout America. Additional Halloween City (halloweencity.com) pop-up storefronts are also located throughout North America seasonally. Comprising the Consumer Products Group are design and manufacturing entities Amscan, an industry leader across multiple celebrations goods and costumes, and Anagram, a dominant player in balloons.
PCHI is headquartered in Elmsford, NY with additional locations throughout the Americas and Asia.
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Cruise line first and only to serve only fresh, certified sustainable Alaska seafood with traceable origins on all Alaska voyages
SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification — making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood. RFM certified all six of the cruise line's ships that sail to Alaska following an independent audit.
"Holland America Line has shared Alaska adventures with our guests for 75 years, and supporting sustainable fishing and local business is an important commitment for us," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "We've pledged to buy and serve only local, sustainable, fresh seafood on Alaska voyages, and RFM certification is a crucial step in the commitment to sustainability that we share with our guests and fishing families of Alaska."
RFM is a third-party certification program for wild-capture fisheries and is aligned with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, the most comprehensive set of international standards and best practices for wild fisheries. The RFM ecolabel includes the seafood product's origin and tells consumers where their food comes from every step of the way — starting with the Alaska fishers and processors and continuing to the cruise line's receipt of product and to the guest's plate.
Usage of the RFM logo signifies solid commitment to a distinctive Chain of Custody program that assures buyers and guests their seafood is legally harvested, obtained from responsibly managed certified sustainable fisheries, and can be traced back to its origin.
"We applaud Holland America Line for its long-standing commitment to sustainable seafood and its hard work to become the first cruise line to offer RFM certified Alaska seafood," said Tomi Marsh, Alaska seafood harvester and CSC RFM board member. "Alaska fisheries are highly valued as an integral part of the culture of coastal communities. Thus, fisheries are carefully managed, including input by locals, with a priority for sustainability in a constantly changing ocean in order to ensure that these fisheries are available for the next generation. Holland America Line's support for RFM not only highlights its dedication to sustainability, but also its dedication to promoting local values."
The RFM certification announcement comes on the heels of Holland America Line's newly formed partnership with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), both sharing a commitment to serving sustainably sourced Alaska seafood. Holland America Line continues to encourage stewardship of the environment and operates in partnership with the people and organizations in the areas that it visits.
Serving Alaska seafood on Holland America Line ships has long been part of the brand's immersive culinary experiences. On any Alaska cruise, the line serves more than 2,000 pounds of Alaska Salmon, 1,000 pounds of Alaska cod, 800 pounds of Alaska halibut, 500 pounds of Alaska rockfish and more.
Additionally, Holland America Line has rolled out several newly created seafood dishes that are featured in the Dining Room on all six of its ships cruising in Alaska this season, which includes Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam. The recipes were developed by Holland America Line's Culinary Council Member Chef Ethan Stowell and ASMI. Guests can indulge in a fried Alaska cod sandwich with malt vinegar aioli and savoy cabbage slaw; Alaskan salmon chop with cucumber, tomato, avocado, bacon and green beans; and roasted fennel crusted Alaska halibut with artichokes and Taggiasca olives. This is in addition to several Alaska seafood dishes that are already on menus throughout the ships.
Editor's Note: Photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/xnpevlg8.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations. Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education. The seafood industry is Alaska's largest basic private sector employer with over 60 percent of all wild seafood and 90-95 percent of wild salmon harvested in the U.S. coming from Alaska. In addition to wild salmon, Alaska is known for its crab and whitefish varieties such as Pacific cod, sablefish, halibut, Alaska pollock, sole and rockfish – available fresh or frozen year-round. Alaska is dedicated to sustainable seafood and the only state with a constitution that mandates all seafood be managed under the sustained yield principle. Alaska has taken a leadership role in setting the global standard for precautionary resource management to protect fisheries and surrounding habitats for future generations leading to an ever-replenishing supply of wild seafood for markets worldwide.
The Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) Certification program is owned by the Certified Seafood Collaborative (CSC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation made up of a diverse board of seafood and sustainability experts. The RFM Certification program is founded on the strongest and most widely acknowledged international standards and practices. It is the most credible sustainable seafood certification program that doesn't charge logo licensing fees. RFM was the first sustainability eco-certification program to be benchmarked and recognized by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI).
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PHONE: 800-637-5029, 206-626-9890
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Star-studded event will raise funds for life-saving health and education programs in Africa
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEANCO Foundation will hold its annual Hollywood Gala on Friday, September 30 at The 1 Hotel to raise funds for programs focused on vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.
Event proceeds will support GEANCO's David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls, which provides full tuition, housing, healthcare, and social care to young female victims of terrorism and gender inequality in Nigeria. This special scholarship uplifts and empowers brilliant girls in volatile, challenging circumstances. Donations will also underwrite the Foundation's November 2022 minimally-invasive surgical mission to Nigeria.
As said by Gala Co-Chair David Oyelowo: "With our help, these bright and resilient girls can blossom into Nigeria's most inspiring leaders in government, education, business, entertainment, and so much more. That is what these Leadership Scholarships are all about. We seek to nurture a generation of strong female trailblazers whose positive impact will be felt across Africa and around the world."
The Gala is supported by leading figures in the entertainment industry, such as Benedict Cumberbatch (Honorary Chair), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Gala Chair), David Oyelowo (Gala Chair), and previous Gala Honorees and Oscar winners Charlize Theron and Forest Whitaker. Previous Gala guests include actors Scott Eastwood (Wrath of Man), Ava DuVerney (director and Oscar-nominated writer) and Sam Adegoke (Dynasty). For a full list of past attendees, please see here.
"I am deeply honored by the strong support those both inside and outside of the entertainment industry have given us over the years," says Afam Onyema, GEANCO's Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Our Hollywood Gala is critical to our efforts to save vulnerable mothers and infants and to educate and inspire young girls affected by terrorism. Our generous GEANCO family of supporters continues to make a powerful impact on the disrupted communities throughout Nigeria."
2022 GEANCO GALA DETAILS
While mingling with influential figures in the entertainment industry, guests will enjoy lively Nigerian music, a premium open bar featuring Nigeria's renowned Star Beer, and Africa-inspired gourmet hors d'oeuvres.
When: Friday, September 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Hotel 1 - 8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Register here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTUxODkx
Sponsors include Netflix, Creative Artists Agency, Zegar Family Fund, Rush Imhotep (Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual), Gafni & Levin LLP, Star Beer USA, Amplify Africa, Round Hill Legal Search, and Graphic Design Partner Misfit.
About The GEANCO Foundation
An LA-based nonprofit, GEANCO saves and transforms lives in Africa. It organizes surgical missions and runs innovative maternal and infant health programs in Nigeria. Its David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls provides full tuition, healthcare, and social & psychological support to young female survivors of terrorism and gender inequality in the country.
For more information on The GEANCO Foundation, visit Geanco.org, and connect with the organization on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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The value optical retailer helps families see clearly and maximize savings
DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Families are budget-conscious, yet many are spending an average of $864 on back-to-school items, according to a recent survey from the National Retail Federation. Because of this costly expense, they are cutting back in other areas, including prescription glasses, to balance their budgets. Shopping for new glasses is easier and more affordable than ever at Eyemart Express, a national value optical retailer. Kids and their families alike can see clearly and look stylish without breaking the bank.
Eyemart Express stores have more than 2,000 frames to pick from, so customers on every budget can find glasses for everyone in the family. Children favorites include Paw Patrol, Jonas Paul, and My Little Pony. Parents can also see clearly with trendy designer frames from Burberry, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, and more, at affordable prices.
"The ability to see clearly is tied to a child's success at school, so that is why we're helping families stretch their budgets and kids have an A-plus year," says Katy Hanson, Eyemart Express CMO. "Our store associates are ready to help everyone maximize savings on new glasses."
Ways to Save on Glasses at Eyemart Express:
- Save More with the Back-to-School Sale: Maximize savings on kids' glasses for the new school year thanks to Eyemart Express' annual sale that provides two pairs with durable, polycarbonate lenses built to hold up on the playground and during activities for $79 (reg. $200). For college students and parents, the everyday pricing is hard to beat: Two pairs of single vision glasses start at $38.
- Get Extra Value with a Free Warranty: Life happens, especially with younger kids, and it can be challenging to keep glasses in top shape when worn every day. Luckily, all frames purchased at Eyemart Express come with a free one-year frame warranty, providing families with additional value.
- Save Time, Too: Your time is valuable, especially when adjusting to a new school schedule. Between carpool, homework, and extracurricular activities, any downtime is precious. That is why the on-site labs and skilled lab techs at Eyemart Express stores offer a big perk: They can have high-quality glasses ready in as little as 30 minutes.
- Optimize Insurance Benefits: While you don't need insurance to shop at Eyemart Express, there are perks, including getting a free second pair. Eyemart Express associates are trained to help you optimize your plan and will even fill out the paperwork for you.
- Use Additional Discounts: If you are a teacher, first responder, health care worker, veteran, or military member, bring a valid ID to your local Eyemart Express store and save an additional 20% on everything from frames to lenses and accessories.
Visit a local Eyemart Express store to maximize savings on prescription glasses and sunglasses. Find your local store at eyemartexpress.com/get-glasses.
Eyemart Express (EyemartExpress.com) is a national optical retailer known for providing high-quality prescription eyewear with a focus on affordability and convenience. Eyemart Express ranks among the top optical retailers in the country with its family of brands: Vision 4 Less, Visionmart Express, and Eyewear Express. The company is based in Farmers Branch, Texas, and has 237 stores in 42 states. Eyemart Express offers a robust frame selection for the whole family with more than 2,000 frames from brands such as Ray-Ban, Coach, Nike, and Disney. On-site lens labs and skilled lab technicians can deliver high-quality glasses in as little as 30 minutes.
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CURATED BY BLACK FASHION FAIR FOUNDER ANTOINE GREGORY, DROP BENEFITS EMERGING BLACK FASHION DESIGNERS
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HubSpot, the leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform for scaling companies, partnered with NTWRK, North America's leading livestream platform, for an exclusive fashion drop at INBOUND 2022 curated by Antoine Gregory, founder of Black Fashion Fair, a groundbreaking retail and editorial platform and community.
HubSpot's mission is to help millions of organizations grow better – by focusing on creating meaningful connections and building community. The company has partnered with NTWRK on a series of co-collaborations this year that celebrate and provide a platform to artists, designers, and entrepreneurs who choose to grow better by pursuing professional success with a soul. The drops leverage NTWRK's video-first commerce platform to make art in its many forms more accessible to a broader audience, and to raise awareness and funds for underserved communities. Today's drop, in partnership with Gregory and Black Fashion Fair, is designed to promote and help more people discover emerging Black designers.
Amy Marino, HubSpot's Global Head of Brand Marketing, said, "Antoine Gregory's Black Fashion Fair is a great example of a business that puts its mission at its core – and they've scaled while maintaining purpose. We're inspired by Antoine's accomplishments and excited to partner once again with NTWRK to co-create a one-of-a-kind collection that amplifies these talented designers and their stories."
The exclusive collection features new designs by Antoine Manning (founder of Homage Year) and Nicole Zizi (founder of Nicole Zizi Studio), two designers who are growing better through their commitment to the environment, their communities, and their customers. The products include Antoine Manning's signature Mini Ova bag in HubSpot's solaris orange, Nicole Zizi's iconic organic cotton logo hoodie with "grow better" detailing, and a custom one-of-one Nicole Zizi recycled patchwork denim jacket. All proceeds from the drop will be donated to the Brooklyn Sewing Academy, a program dedicated to addressing systemic issues in the design industry through education and training.
NTWRK CEO Aaron Levant said, "Our partnerships with HubSpot have reflected our shared commitment to uplift new creative talent to fans on the cutting edge of art and fashion. In our third collaboration, we're proud to highlight diverse creators who face obstacles in business development and retail exposure, and to shine a spotlight on Antoine Gregory's drive and commitment to advocating for change."
NTWRK and HubSpot's third drop will take place on September 9 during INBOUND, an annual event powered by HubSpot that unites thought leaders from over 161 countries across marketing, sales, customer success, and revenue operations.
The drop launches live on the NTWRK app on September 9 at 1pm ET. The event immediately follows the 12:15pm INBOUND Spotlight Stage talk with NTWRK CMO Jason Brown and Antoine Gregory. This collaboration is the latest drop in HubSpot's and NTWRK's innovative brand partnership, which includes two prior releases with King Saladeen and Cristina Martinez.
- Mini Solaris Orange Ova Bags with Sprocket Keychain by Homage Year - $200
- Nicole Zizi Solaris Orange Hoodies with Grow Better detailing - $150
- Custom 1:1 Recycled Patchwork Denim Jacket designed by Nicole Zizi – $800
HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform that provides software and support to help companies grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers' needs at any stage of growth. Today, more than 150,000 customers across more than 120 countries use HubSpot's powerful and easy-to-use tools and integrations to attract, engage, and delight customers. Named Glassdoor's #2 Best Place to Work in 2022, HubSpot has been recognized for its award-winning culture by Great Place to Work, Comparably, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Inc., and more. HubSpot was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company's thousands of employees work across the globe in HubSpot offices and remotely.
NTWRK is the premier North American livestream shopping platform where "entertainment meets e-commerce" (Forbes). Built on a digitally-innovative model of daily product drops, livestream shopping festivals, and exclusive partnerships with world-renowned brands and creators, NTWRK has fostered an organic global community of artists and fans since its launch in 2018. The brand has captured the attention of tech and business media alike---recently winning Forbes' "America's Best Start-Up Employer," a Webby Award for "Apps & Software- Shopping," Ad Age's "Hottest Brands," and multiple Fast Company recognitions including "Most Innovative Companies," and "Brands that Matter." Under the motto "Shop, Watch, Connect" and with investors including Jimmy Iovine, Live Nation, Drake, Goldman Sachs, luxury brand Kerring and more, NTWRK provides a curated digital shopping experience that resonates with Gen-Z and millennial consumers.
Antoine Gregory is a fashion editor, consultant, brand director of Theophilio, and founder of Black Fashion Fair. He is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology with a background in fashion and art history. He began his career in the luxury sector working for global fashion houses that include Akris and Dolce & Gabbana. His dedication to the preservation of and documentation of Black fashion and style led him to found Black Fashion Fair in 2020. Black Fashion Fair advocates for greater access and visibility for Black designers and Black-owned brands. Gregory has worked on special projects for brands such as Pyer Moss, Fubu, and Telfar. Gregory continues to collaborate with emerging designers of color throughout his practice which spans across fashion, beauty, art, and photography.
NTWRK ON THE WEB:
https://shorefire.com/roster/ntwrk
https://thentwrk.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NTWRKLIVE/
https://www.instagram.com/ntwrk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thentwrk/
https://twitter.com/NTWRKLIVE
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to develop a way to easily see the moveable scale patterns, and chord arpeggio's on the fret board of the guitar," said an inventor, from Kingsport, Tenn., "so I invented the FRETBOARD FOCUS. My design enhances learning by allowing the guitarist to focus directly on the neck of the instrument."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective new teaching tool for guitar players. In doing so, it can be used to learn a wide range of scales, chords, arpeggios, etc. As a result, it could help to improve technique and understanding of music theory and it eliminates the need to constantly look back to a book or cord chart. The invention features a practical design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for guitar players, music instructors, etc. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Knoxville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-KXX-349, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against TuSimple Holdings Inc. ("TuSimple" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: TSP) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired TuSimple securities between April 15, 2021, to August 1, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/tsp.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that the statements misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's commitment to safety was significantly overstated and defendants concealed fundamental problems with the Company's technology; (2) the Company was rushing the testing of its autonomous driving technology in order to deliver driverless trucks to the market ahead of its more safety conscious competitors; (3) there was a corporate culture within the Company that suppressed or ignored safety concerns in favor of unrealistically ambitious testing and delivery schedules; (4) the aforementioned conduct made accidents involving the Company's autonomous driving technology more likely; (5) the aforementioned conduct invited enhanced regulatory scrutiny and investigatory action toward the Company; and (6) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/tsp or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in TuSimple you have until October 31, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Contact:
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
Peretz Bronstein or Yael Nathanson
212-697-6484 | info@bgandg.com
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SAN RAMON, Calif. and SINGAPORE and LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Institutional Real Estate, Inc. (IREI) announced today that Kelly Armanios has joined IREI as Managing Director of Europe.
Ms. Armanios brings with her 15+ years of B2B account management experience and over 5 years' experience in team management. Her extensive experience with Zoopla gained her the experience of working with operator/developers, investors and managers in both commercial and residential real estate. Her time spent in SaaS sales brings extensive experience in managing complex sales cycles, strategy development and data analysis. Her successful performance and client retention record is clear evidence of her ability to identify client needs and deliver effective solutions.
"At IREI, our core values drive our efforts to service our clients every day. Kelly's excellent communication skills and her natural ability to build relationships clearly demonstrated she knows how to deliver first-class customer service," says Tom Parker, executive vice president and publisher at IREI. "Filling this role with the right person was an extremely important step for us to elevate our level of service in Europe. Kelly not only fits that role, she undoubtedly adds value!"
As Managing Director of Europe, Ms. Armanios will be responsible for client relations, business development and sales for Institutional Real Estate Europe. She will report to Mr. Parker and be based in London. She is reachable by phone at +44 1919160030 or email at k.armanios@irei.com.
Since 1987, Institutional Real Estate, Inc. (IREI) has been a leading force in industry knowledge, providing institutional real estate and infrastructure investors with decision-making tools via its publications, conferences and information services.
IREI publishes a diversified portfolio of news magazines, special reports and directories for the benefit of the global infrastructure and institutional real estate investment community. Each publication provides subscribers with news, insights and perspective on the trends and events shaping the industry and the investment landscape.
The firm's flagship publication, Institutional Real Estate Americas, has been the industry's go-to resource for more than 35 years.
To learn more about Institutional Real Estate, Inc. and its businesses, visit www.irei.com.
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bentek, the leading benefits administration and enrollment solution for the public sector and complex employer, is excited to announce the internal promotion of Julie Fink to lead the continued excellence of the Company as its President.
As President, Julie will lead business and product strategy, roadmap, and execution for the continued evolution of the client-inspired Bentek platform; as well as continue to oversee the operational excellence that has been synonymous with Bentek's reputation as a leader in benefits administration.
Julie has more than 20 years of experience delivering human resources and benefits technology solutions for public sector and complex employers. Since joining Bentek in 2005, Julie has been instrumental in the evolution of the Bentek application including the vision and development of industry leading capabilities including Benchek, Adminsights, and RetireSweet.
An avid runner, Julie has been involved with the Girls on the Run program as a mentor and coach and has a passion for animals, rescuing and rehoming any animals that cross her path. "Her empathy, humility, ability to build consensus, and appreciation and respect for each and every employee and client made her the perfect choice to lead the next phase of growth," said Kurt Gehring, Bentek's outgoing President.
Bentek is the trusted all-inclusive benefits administration and enrollment solution for government entities and large complex employers. Bentek's audit tools keep data clean ensuring savings, and its self-bill tool saves invaluable time. Bentek believes that every client should have a voice and accordingly all clients contribute to shaping the development roadmap and new application features including client responsive functionality Adminsights, Wellness Hub, and RetireSweet – all included within the core Bentek application. Bentek's proven implementation methodology has resulted in 100% implementation success. Visit mybentek.com to learn more.
Contact:
Danielle Shull
Director of Client Experience
Bentek
Danielle.shull@mybentek.com
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Innovative Stack & Flow Technology™ Wins Award for Achieving Significant Sustainability Breakthroughs in Farming
HAMILTON, Mont., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL, LOCL WS) ("Local Bounti" or the "Company"), a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the best aspects of vertical and greenhouse growing technologies, announced it has been awarded The Sustainability Leadership Award by the Business Intelligence Group as part of the 2022 BIG Sustainability Awards.
Local Bounti's Stack & Flow Technology™ ("Stack & Flow") – a proprietary hybrid method for indoor farming that combines the best of vertical and greenhouse farming – received the award for its innovation that significantly improves sustainability. With Stack & Flow, Local Bounti has achieved several breakthroughs, including significantly reducing the crop cycle of its leafy greens, increasing crop yield by over 35%, and drastically reducing water and land use compared to conventional agriculture – while driving superior unit economics in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry.
"We are honored that our efforts to start a new chapter in agriculture, with sustainability at its core, are being recognized by the Business Intelligence Group," said Craig Hurlbert, Co-CEO of Local Bounti. "Local Bounti is quickly becoming one of the largest CEA companies in America with a relentless focus on both environmental and financial sustainability. Our superior produce varieties are grown sustainably with sunlight, use 90% less water and land, and last 3 to 5 times longer in your refrigerator than traditionally-grown leafy greens. We are devoted to growing healthy food sustainably, investing in local communities, building local facilities, hiring local talent, and delivering fresh, delicious and sustainable products to families in the communities we serve."
"We are proud to reward and recognize Local Bounti for its industry-leading sustainability efforts," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. "It was clear to our judges that their vision and strategy will continue to deliver results toward a cleaner, more sustainable world. Congratulations!"
The Sustainability Awards honor those who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice. For-profit and not-for-profit organizations of all sizes submitted nominations to reward team members and gain exposure for the organization, its initiatives, and the exemplary accomplishments of its leaders as they work to reduce their impact on our environment.
Past honorees of the BIG Sustainability Awards include Dupont, Ford, FedEx, IBM, and PepsiCo. For more information about the BIG Sustainability Awards, visit https://www.bintelligence.com/sustainability-awards.
About Local Bounti
Local Bounti is redefining indoor farming with an innovative method – its proprietary Stack & Flow Technology™ – that significantly improves crop turns, increases output and improves unit economics. Local Bounti operates advanced indoor growing facilities across the United States, servicing approximately 10,000 retail doors with its two brands: Local Bounti® and Pete's®. We grow healthy food utilizing a hybrid approach that integrates the best attributes of controlled environment agriculture with natural elements. Our sustainable growing methods are better for the planet, using 90% less water and land than conventional farming methods. With a mission to 'bring our farm to your kitchen in the fewest food miles possible,' Local Bounti's food is fresher, more nutritious, and lasts 3 to 5 times longer than traditional agriculture. To find out more, visit localbounti.com or eatpetes.com, or follow Local Bounti on LinkedIn for the latest news and developments.
About Business Intelligence Group
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The brands will bring two limited edition Stacey Bendet-designed Covers to living rooms across the U.S.
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lovesac, the Designed for LifeTM furniture company best known for their Sactionals ("The World's Most Adaptable CouchTM"), Sacs ("The World's Most Comfortable SeatTM"), and the innovative StealthTech Sound + Charge System, has teamed up with contemporary fashion brand alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet ahead of New York Fashion Week.
Intended to effortlessly merge Lovesac's brand promise of Total ComfortTM with alice + olivia's fashion aesthetic, the collaboration will bring limited-edition Cover prints, designed by Stacey Bendet, into the living rooms of U.S. based consumers. Lovesac x alice + olivia CitySac and Squattoman Covers will be sold in Lovesac showrooms and on Lovesac.com, while additionally being merchandised in select alice + olivia boutiques and shown during this season's NYFW Presentation.
"Alongside alice + olivia, we're hoping to help consumers bring runway fashion into their homes, in a comfortable and sustainable way. Just like an alice + olivia dress stands out from the crowd, our Stacey Bendet-designed Sac Covers will offer an expressive accent piece for virtually any living room" said Shawn Nelson, Lovesac Founder and CEO. "Our brands share the same entrepreneurial spirit, passion for fun and unique products, and a desire to help customers reduce their carbon footprint. For Lovesac, this means designing products that are built to last a lifetime and working towards our mission of zero waste and zero emissions by 2040."
The brands will launch two unique styles for Fall '22. In advance of this season's NYFW showcase, Lovesac will bring the iconic alice + olivia Cover prints to life: the Sassy Stace and the Flower Garden.
The Stace Face, featured on the Sassy Stace pattern, has been a staple for the alice + olivia brand since its inception. The rainbow design celebrates alice + olivia's 20th anniversary and aims to bring a dose of joyful maximalism to owners' homes. It will be shown during this season's NYFW presentation – and a custom-designed Lovesac Mobile Concierge will showcase the iconic pattern as it brings unique consumer experiences to life across Manhattan beginning September 7th. Fans of both brands can also follow the Mobile Concierge activation in New York City on their official Instagram account (@lovesac).
Floral patterns, like the one featured on the Flower Garden Cover, have been crucial to alice + olivia designs since the brand's inception, and this particular pattern will resonate with homeowners – bringing a splash of color and texture to any living area. The Flower Garden Lovesac print will be discoverable in select alice + olivia boutiques, as well as creatively featured in Fall 2022 seasonal styles.
"We designed this Lovesac collaboration using our favorite prints to create something fun and unexpected for the home or office! The floral print is from our Fall 22 collection and the rainbow Stace Face is the icon of our brand. We chose prints that are meant to bring a pop of whimsy and happiness to your home or home office environment," says Stacey Bendet, CEO and Founder of alice + olivia.
Compatible with any existing Lovesac CitySac and Squattoman Inserts, the brand's changeable, washable Covers offer the opportunity for customers to tailor their space to fit their current aesthetic and changing design needs. Both patterns will be available as limited-edition Covers for the Lovesac CitySac and Squattoman styles.
The Lovesac x alice + olivia pricing is as follows.
- Sassy Stace CitySac Cover, $1,150
- Flower Garden CitySac Cover, $750
- Sassy Stace Squattoman, $350
- Flower Garden Squattoman, $250
Based in Stamford, Connecticut, The Lovesac Company is a technology driven company that designs, manufactures and sells unique, high-quality furniture derived through its proprietary Designed for Life® approach which results in products that are built to last a lifetime and designed to evolve as customers' lives do. The current product offering is comprised of modular couches called Sactionals, premium foam beanbag chairs called Sacs, and the Sactionals StealthTech Sound + Charge System. As a recipient of Repreve's 5th Annual Champions of Sustainability, responsible production and innovation are at the center of the brand's design philosophy with products protected by a robust portfolio of utility patents. Products are marketed and sold primarily online directly at www.lovesac.com, supported by direct-to-consumer touch points in the form of owned showrooms, as well as through shop-in-shops and pop-up-shops with third party retailers. In 2022, Lovesac was recognized by Furniture Today within the 'fastest growing' category, and as an honoree for Serendipity's Design Market.
Launched in 2002, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is a brand that allows women to express their personal style. With clothing that juxtaposes the whimsical and flirty with the sexy and sophisticated, a+o epitomizes the personality and perspective of its founder, Stacey Bendet. The brand was born from Stacey's personal quest to create the perfect pair of pants and has since grown into a full lifestyle collection including ready-to-wear, gowns, shoes, handbags and accessories. The brand is a Hollywood favorite with celebrity fans including Meghan Markle, Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gigi Hadid and Jessica Alba.
alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is available at the brand's free-standing boutiques located in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austen, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, East Hampton, Greenwich, Houston, Manhasset, Miami, Orange County, Palm Beach, Southampton, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuwait, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Macau, Chengdu, Bangkok, and at aliceandolivia.com. alice + olivia is also available at over 800 select department and specialty stores worldwide, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Net-a-Porter, Lane Crawford, Harvey Nichols, and Harrods, Isetan, Hankyu.
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Committee to Steward Foundation's Educational Resources and Outreach Programs
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is pleased to announce the appointment of a select group of volunteers to its newly formed Education & Engagement Committee. Comprised of clinicians, researchers, patients, caregivers and advocates, this committee is tasked with ensuring that LCRF is providing educational content that is relevant, helpful, and meets the needs of the lung cancer community. In addition, it will ensure these resources are readily available to inform and empower individuals on their lung cancer journey.
The new committee grew out of LCRF's Patient Education Review Committee, led by Dr. Narjust Florez and Dr. Joan Schiller. Dr. Isabel Preeshagul is chair of the new Education & Engagement Committee, and Drs. Florez and Schiller remain critical advisors.
"I am so pleased to see the evolution of this advisory committee," says Dr. Schiller. "Working with Dr. Preeshagul and the LCRF staff to deliver programs and resources that meet the needs of lung cancer patients, their caregivers, and their healthcare teams is an important part of ensuring that LCRF is able to deliver on its research commitments."
"I'm delighted to be chairing this incredible committee," commented Dr. Preeshagul. "With Dr. Schiller's invaluable experience and guidance, this dedicated group of volunteers will make certain that LCRF's programs and resources are always timely, accurate, and accessible for all patients with lung cancer and those who care for them. This committee's varied membership provides us with a diverse perspective, ensuring that we continue to deliver high quality comprehensive information. I'm excited about the positive difference we're making in the lives of patients, caregivers, and their families through LCRF's programs."
"As a primary caregiver to someone with a lung cancer diagnosis, having access to resources, information, and experts in the field is important to me – and raising awareness of lung cancer without stigma even more so," says Rhonda Meckstroth. "LCRF has been a resource for me, and I'm honored to be a part of such an important committee. I can lend my experience to help others in my shoes, and help people understand that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer."
Members of the Education & Engagement Committee serve a two-year term and share a commitment to the mission of LCRF: to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of lung cancer.
LCRF's Education & Engagement Committee Members:
Isabel Preeshagul, DO, MBS
Committee Chair
Assistant Attending Physician, Thoracic Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Sydney Barned, MD
Survivor and Advocate
Internal Medicine Hospitalist
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Dave Bjork
Survivor and Advocate
Vice President of Empowerment
GRYT Health
Phil Bonomi, MD, MS
Professor Emeritus
Rush University Medical Center
Meghan Cox
Advocate
Denise D. Cutlip
Survivor and Advocate
Devika Das, MD, MSHQS
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology
Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Section Chief of Oncology, Birmingham VA Medical Center
Narjust Florez (Duma), MD
Associate Director, Cancer Care Equity Program
Thoracic Medical Oncologist
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Cancer Center
Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School
Kathryn A. Gold, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of California San Diego, Moores Cancer Center
Benjamin Philip Levy, MD
Clinical Director of Medical Oncology
Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Associate Professor of Oncology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Stephen V. Liu, MD
Thoracic Medical Oncologist and Associate Professor of Medicine
Georgetown University
Director of Thoracic Oncology and the Head of Developmental Therapeutics
Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Rhonda Meckstroth
Caregiver and Advocate
Catherine Paykin, MSSW, LCSW
Social Worker
NYU Langone Health
Jyoti D. Patel, MD
Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Thoracic Oncology
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Rachel Sanborn, MD
Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program
Medical Director of Phase I Clinical Trials Program
Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute at Providence Cancer Institute
Joan H. Schiller, MD
Deputy Director, Inova Schar Cancer Center (Emeritus)
Adjunct Professor, Department of Medicine
University of Virginia
Nagashree Seetharamu, MD, MBBS
Medical Oncologist, Thoracic and Head and Neck Oncology
Monter Cancer Center, Northwell Health Center for Advanced Medicine
Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Christos Stavropoulos, MD, FACS
Director of Thoracic Oncology
The Lefcourt Family Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center
Chief of Thoracic Surgery
Englewood Health
Ishwaria M. Subbiah, MD, MS
Medical Oncologist
Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine Physician
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
About the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF)
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation® (LCRF) is the leading nonprofit organization focused on funding innovative, high-reward research with the potential to extend survival and improve quality of life for people with lung cancer. LCRF's mission is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of lung cancer. To date, LCRF has funded 394 research grants, totaling nearly $39 million, the highest amount provided by a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding lung cancer research. For more information, visit lcrf.org.
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Sr. Director, Marketing & Communications, LCRF
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Survey Reveals Opinions on Education, Engagement and Emotional Wellbeing
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuous listening by employers, consistent learning opportunities and frequent check-ins with supervisors are even more important than some organizations may realize, particularly for employees plagued with self-doubt or anxiety. In isolved's second-annual "Voice of the Workforce" survey, 50 percent of respondents admitted to getting the "Sunday Scaries" before returning to work after time off while another 40 percent indicated they struggle with "Imposter Syndrome".
isolved's survey of over 1,000 employees in the United States found several ways to help employees with balancing career and confidence. Fifty-two percent of the full-time employees surveyed, for example, said the top way their employer can help reduce symptoms of Imposter Syndrome is by meeting with their supervisors regularly while 38 percent said their employers can improve their wellbeing with resources to minimize burnout.
"Unchecked, Imposter Syndrome and work-induced anxiety can lead to greater employee disengagement, productivity and profit loss and turnover," said Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer at isolved. "Inner conflict – does my employer care about me, am I making the right career decisions, can I balance life and work– is a top reason for workforce-changing trends like quiet quitting. Employees need support through continuous listening, for example via pulse surveys, constant learning opportunities and meaningful connections with their managers including regular check-ins, to be committed and confident. With our own nearly 2,000 employees, isolved wholly supports surveys as well as 'engagement check-ins' to simply listen, while our constant learning programs uncover the best education paths for individuals and bring out the best in leaders."
The survey further uncovered that learning opportunities is what keeps employees most engaged, followed by team meetings. Unfortunately for many companies, there's a learning gap which could impact employee retention and ultimately revenue. Over a third (36 percent) of respondents feel not having a learning management system, for example, for self-paced learning and career development is holding them back.
These survey results are released as hundreds of isolved customers and partners join the company at isolved Connect where the learning content has been doubled since last year. Keynote speakers Luvvie Ajayi Jones (New York Times Bestselling author) and Jonathan Roberts (Senior Analyst at Forrester) are both set to speak to the importance of community and change.
At Connect, isolved will reveal a brand-new immersive continual learning experience in People Heroes University – an individual and collaborative learning journey for in-demand and resume-worthy skills, credentials, isolved certifications and career learning paths.
"Transformations of ourselves, our businesses, our employees and our leadership comes from education, enablement and empowerment," said Kelli Rico, VP of Product Management and Training at isolved. "The new isolved People Heroes University is built to help ensure HR leaders have timely training to handle today's challenges by providing leadership training, career pathways and certification options. isolved People Heroes University will soon be merged with isolved People Heroes Community to complement courses and certifications in a social, seamless way while creating lifelong learning and networking opportunities for the People Heroes we support."
Access the People Heroes University experience, here. To download isolved's second-annual Voice of the Workforce report, click here.
About isolved
isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our HRO partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers across all 50 States — who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, intelligently connects and manages the employee journey across talent acquisition, HR, payroll & benefits, workforce management and talent management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow.
Media Contact
Amberly Dressler, Sr. Director of Brand & Content Strategy
adressler@isolvedhcm.com
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The College Also Announces First Ever Esports Team
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunwoody College of Technology, a private, non-profit institution and pioneer in technical education, today announces its new mascot, the Dunwoody Hawks, and the college's entrance into the highly-popular world of competitive esports.
Dunwoody is excited to introduce students, alumni, faculty, and community members to the Hawks, a new mascot for their first-ever esports team, campus life, and student activities. The creation of the hawk mascot embodies the pride, dedication, and creativity of Dunwoody's community.
"Hawks have always been a part of the Dunwoody landscape and by using the hawk as our new mascot we honor that history," said Rich Wagner, Ph.D., President of Dunwoody College of Technology. "Hawks are intelligent and creative creatures and we believe that those strengths and skills are reflective of our students and staff."
Hawks have been living on Dunwoody's campus for more than a century and the mascot design was inspired by a photo of a hawk that lives on Dunwoody's campus.
Dunwoody is officially joining the highly-popular world of competitive online gaming, with an official esports team, which embraces the college's mission of learning by doing. Dunwoody's esports team will compete against other college and university teams in up to three online gaming leagues, which may include Call of Duty, Rocket League, and Apex Legends.
"The creation of an esports team is a great fit for Dunwoody. This team will allow our students to bridge STEM academic foundations with sports," said Scott Stallman, Provost of Dunwoody College of Technology. "Esports are a great opportunity for students who are looking to explore new opportunities that allow them to think strategically, while learning new skills and building connections across campus and the entire esports community."
Extreme Networks Inc. reports that esports programs help to improve campus experiences and to boost overall student recruitment and retention. Dunwoody students interested in joining the esports team can learn more online and team tryout information will be released in early October.
For more information on Dunwoody visit https://dunwoody.edu/ or follow the College on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
Founded in 1914, Dunwoody College of Technology is the only private, not-for-profit technical college in the Upper Midwest. Having provided hands-on, applied technical education to more than 250,000 individuals, Dunwoody is the college for experimenters and makers, a place where the curious and the confident learn by doing. Located in Minneapolis, Dunwoody offers a unique campus experience in dedicated labs, studios, and shops that treats students like future professionals from day one. With certificates, associate's, and bachelor's degrees in more than 46 majors - including engineering, robotics, design and other STEM-related fields - Dunwoody challenges students to come determined and graduate destined. More information on Dunwoody can be found at www.dunwoody.edu or by following Dunwoody on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MoistureShield, a signature composite decking brand at Oldcastle APG, introduces new Catalina to its Meridian™ capped composite decking line, a soft "greige" shade reminiscent of aged shiplap, to easily match today's architectural styles. Greige is a combination of gray and beige, which has become popular in recent years for interiors and named a color of the year by leading decor brands.
"Complementing a wide range of trending aesthetics, Catalina's neutral greige tone can easily be enhanced with fabrics and textures as the perfect palette for any outdoor living space," said Matthew Bruce, VP of Sales, MoistureShield. "Featuring MoistureShield's CoolDeck® and TruTexture™ surface technologies, Catalina delivers the visual appeal of weathered wood decking with the benefits of comfort and long-term performance."
Available nationally as an accessible upgrade from wood decking materials, Meridian's Catalina features MoistureShield's TruTexture Surface to offer the superior scratch resistance of a capped composite with a natural wood-grain finish and reduced pattern repetition for an authentic wood aesthetic.
Other Meridian premium colors include Citadel, a cool Atlantic gray with a subtle patina; Shoreside, a subtly variegated golden sandy blonde; and Mariner, a timeless dark brown with rich undertones. Along with Catalina, MoistureShield's Citadel and Shoreside include MoistureShield's industry-first, proprietary CoolDeck® technology. CoolDeck minimizes heat absorption by up to 35% compared to traditional capped composite boards in a similar color for a more comfortable outdoor living space.
As with all MoistureShield deck products, Meridian features the proprietary Solid Core manufacturing process for protection against moisture absorption, warping, rotting, and damage from insects. It is well-suited for installation in the ground, on the ground or underwater. Meridian is offered in square edge and grooved 1x5.4 deck boards and in 12', 16', and 20' lengths.
MoistureShield decking is proven in the field for 30 years with zero structural failures and is backed by a 50-year transferrable structural warranty for all decking series. Learn more at https://www.moistureshield.com/products/composite-decking/meridian/
MoistureShield is a signature composite decking brand at Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, that utilizes protective cap, color and surface technologies to create an innovative product with a natural wood look and the ability to withstand impact and water submersion. The brand's CoolDeck® Technology was an industry-first, delivering a solution to deck surface heat absorption. Visit www.MoistureShield.com.
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Utilizing Two Technologies and Two Types of Diabetic Socks Finally Solves Critical Problems
PASO ROBLES, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Under its AVAL brand, Drymax Technologies introduces two new diabetic socks that dramatically improve the environment for the feet inside the shoe.
"Statistics, complied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are alarming. In addition to 37.3 million diabetics and 96 million prediabetics, there are about 80,000 lower leg amputations in the U.S. caused by diabetic complications," said Gus Blythe, President of Drymax Technologies.
Current diabetic socks do not meet the needs of many diabetics, especially those who are at-risk. With so much at stake for diabetics, it's astonishing that all it takes to be considered a diabetic sock is the name on the package, a non-binding leg, seamless toe and padded foot. However, most diabetic socks only help to avoid a few problems caused from wearing ordinary socks.
Wearing socks and shoes is an absolute must for diabetics, but inadvertently this is where many problems originate. Shoes trap heat, elevate skin temperature, the feet sweat, then the socks get wet. This heat and moisture create an unhealthful environment in which harmful bacteria and fungi flourish. Wet socks also weaken skin and increase friction, making feet more vulnerable to skin tears and blisters. Broken skin is the entry point for bacteria often leading to infections, skin ulcers and amputations.
Until now, diabetic socks have all been made with wicking fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic, bamboo or wool. Wicking fibers work by attracting moisture, so they get wet which continuously holds moisture against skin and toenails.
Keeping feet dry is important. Dry skin is more resistant to friction, skin tears and blisters. The AVAL ACTIVE Diabetic sock protects diabetic feet by using drymax fiber technology (enhanced with Cupron® Copper) throughout the entire foot of the sock. The drymax fibers mechanically lift sweat off the skin much like a squeegee, transferring it to the sock's moisture attracting outer layer. The drymax fibers next to the skin provide a much drier and more hygienic environment for the skin and toenails than do wet wicking fiber socks.
For many diabetics, weight reduction and better physical fitness are almost always a doctor's advice. Wearing ACTIVE Diabetic socks allows diabetics to exercise or walk more by greatly reducing or eliminating skin tears or blisters caused by wearing wet socks.
ACTIVE Diabetic socks can be worn all the time but are especially effective when a diabetic's feet sweat.
The AVAL CASUAL Diabetic sock employs ultra-soft polyester fibers enhanced with Cupron Copper Technology throughout the foot of the sock. The CASUAL Diabetic sock is to be worn by diabetics whose feet never sweat or for those less-active times when a diabetic's feet are not sweating.
While some diabetics feet sweat normally, others suffer from autonomic neuropathy, so their feet never sweat. Still, others have hyperhidrosis, causing their feet to sweat excessively or all the time. In any case, all diabetics can now wear the appropriate Diabetic sock(s) with specific technologies targeted to best take care of their dermal foot problems.
Clinically proven Cupron® Copper provides documented performance for a wide range of applications. Patented Cupron Copper Technology works by releasing millions of copper ions (Cu+/Cu++). When worn regularly against the skin, Cupron Copper improves skin elasticity, flexibility, suppleness and softness as well as skin appearance in tone and texture simply by wearing our socks.
Additionally, to improve the skin's health and appearance on the always overlooked lower leg (above the foot) we utilize Cupron Copper enhanced fibers inside the leg of our socks.
Cupron Copper Technology inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria, helping keep socks odor-free. Cupron Copper inhibits fungal and yeast growth, helping socks resist deterioration from mold and mildew.
Cupron Copper Technology is the only copper technology that has met the EPA's criteria to make the Public Health Claim of killing 99.9% of Athlete's Foot Fungi in socks. Cupron Copper Oxide is permanently embedded in the fibers and will not wash out or wear out making it far superior to competitors' surface coatings.
Both AVAL Diabetic socks have easy stretch, non-binding legs, and dense protective padding which reduces pressure underfoot, while not adversely affecting shoe fit. Their ultra-soft fibers, along with a seamless toe, create an extremely comfortable sock. These features along with durable fibers provide a great value.
Diabetics face many challenges and we try to support their every step. We don't simply sell them a sock and send them on their way. To remind diabetics to inspect their feet daily, we include with every pair of socks an INSPECT YOUR FEET DAILY static cling sticker as well as a booklet on how best to protect diabetic feet. Why? Because most of the 80,000 lower leg amputations could be prevented if diabetics would inspect their feet daily and visit their doctor at the first sign of a problem.
AVAL Diabetic Socks are available in a white and copper color, in Mini-Crew, ¼ Crew and Crew leg heights. MSRP ranges from $12 - $16. www.avalsocks.com
For samples and further information, contact Tom Tanno 818/515-8079, Tom@drymaxsports.com
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Proceeds to Support Private Military Security Contractors Returning from Battle in the World's Most Dangerous Locations
RICE LAKE, Wis., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country's leading firearm manufacturers, is proud to announce its latest Guns For Great Causes campaign with the donation of a one-of-a-kind New Original Henry Rifle to benefit the Shadow Warriors Project, co-founded by speaker, best-selling author, and former private military security contractor, Mark "Oz" Geist. The ornately engraved firearm is currently up for auction on Gunbroker.com, with 100% of the proceeds from the winning bid going directly to funding Shadow Warrior Project's endeavors. Early estimates suggest the auction could exceed $50,000.
Mark Geist served in the United States Marine Corps for 12 years before deciding to extend his service to the country as a special operative contractor, where he became part of an elite security team for a CIA outpost in Benghazi, Libya. This facility would become the target of the Islamic militant group Ansar al-Sharia on September 11, 2012, and Geist is credited with saving the lives of 25 Americans during the siege. The actions of Geist and the rest of his team are depicted in the New York Times best-seller, 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi, and a feature film titled "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi."
Shadow Warriors Project was started by Geist and his wife Krystal after he returned home mentally and physically injured, unable to work, and with no official support programs due to his status as a private contractor. Unlike active military members or veterans, there is no post-engagement support for private security contractors returning from battle overseas. The Shadow Warriors Project's goal is to serve as a lifeline by offering financial assistance for medical bills, PTSD treatments, and other necessary rehabilitation to ease the transition into everyday civilian life. It is the only organization of its kind. Beneficiaries of the foundation are private military security contractors hired by the CIA or private firms that have conducted paramilitary security operations in some of the world's most volatile locations.
"To learn about Mark's service and understand what he and his brothers have gone through before, during, and after the 2012 Benghazi attack is humbling and nothing short of awe-inspiring," says Henry Repeating Arms CEO and Founder Anthony Imperato. "Henry Repeating Arms wholeheartedly backs Mark and Krystal's valiant mission and any organization dedicated to bettering the lives of those who sacrificed so much for our freedom and liberty. We pulled out all the stops for this rifle, so now my fingers are crossed for an auction record."
Henry Repeating Arms is donating one of the most exclusive rifles ever built in the company's history, a custom 1-of-1 Shadow Warriors Project edition New Original Henry Rifle featuring hand-chased engraving and rare exhibition-grade American walnut furniture. The rifle bears the Shadow Warriors Project emblem on one side of the hardened brass receiver, the Seal of the President of the United States on the opposite, and a unique custom "SW911" serial number. Flourishing leafy-vine scrollwork and a scalloped border fill out the embellishments on both sides of the rifle.
Besides using modern materials to accommodate contemporary ammunition, the rifle is accurate to Benjamin Tyler Henry's 1860 patent for the first successful repeating rifle and one of America's most legendary contributions to the international stage of firearms design. Features include a one-piece octagon barrel and 13-round tube magazine that are deeply blued and highly polished, a polished brass crescent buttplate with a period-correct "trapdoor" compartment, a folding ladder rear sight and brass blade front sight, and a traditional half-cock safety mechanism.
The online auction, available at https://www.gunbroker.com/item/946003221, concludes on Friday, September 16th at 9:00 AM Eastern. All firearm sales must ship to a federally licensed dealer. For more information about Henry Repeating Arms and the rest of its products, visit henryusa.com or call 866-200-2354 for a free catalog.
Henry Repeating Arms is one of the leading rifle and shotgun manufacturers in the United States and a world leader in the lever action category. The company motto is "Made in America, or not made at all," and its firearms come with a lifetime guarantee backed by award-winning customer service. The company is also known for its Guns For Great Causes charitable program, which focuses on assisting the families of sick children, children's hospitals, military veteran organizations, Second Amendment advocacy groups, and wildlife conservation organizations. The company currently employs over 550 people and has over 330,000sf of manufacturing space in its Wisconsin and New Jersey facilities. The company is named in honor of Benjamin Tyler Henry, who invented and patented the Henry lever action rifle in 1860 – the first practical repeating rifle and America's unique contribution to the international stage of firearms design. Visit Henry Repeating Arms online at henryusa.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/HenryRepeating, and @henry_rifles on Instagram.
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Production Team will film during National Dog Adoption Event, Lucky's Mutt Madness
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)'s TurfMutt Foundation is proud to announce a renewed partnership with Mission Unstoppable and Lucky Dog on CBS. Both shows are produced by Hearst Media Production Group.
Filming begins this fall at Lucky's Mutt Madness, a national dog adoption event held during Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, in Louisville, Kentucky, October 18-21.
"We're thrilled to be working again with Mission Unstoppable and Lucky Dog, and welcome them to Equip Exposition and Mutt Madness this year," said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition. "The energy and innovation in our industry are off the charts right now as America has renewed its commitment to outdoor living over the last few years. Our mission to make that outdoor life easier and more powerful aligns well with both shows."
The TurfMutt Foundation and its spokesdog, Mulligan, the "TurfMutt," are dedicated to educating people on ways to create purposeful and environmentally-responsible living landscapes that everyone, including pets and wildlife, can enjoy. It also supports animal rescue, rehabilitation and adoption, including sponsoring Lucky's Mutt Madness in conjunction with the Kentucky Humane Society.
Kiser adds, "Mutt Madness connects dogs needing homes with the very people who create the amazing landscapes families and their pets enjoy. Every year more than a dozen dogs find their forever home with an Equip Expo attendee through our event."
Lucky's Mutt Madness mission aligns well with Lucky Dog, an Emmy award winning show whose hosts rescue unwanted pups and place them with loving families and which has been part of the CBS Saturday morning lineup for nine seasons. The TurfMutt Foundation sponsored pet-friendly backyard makeovers and viewer tips in Lucky Dog, from 2015-2019 and again in 2022.
The TurfMutt Foundation also sponsored a May 2022 episode on careers in tree care on Mission Unstoppable, an educational series featuring women on the cutting edge of science and technology. The climbing arborists featured previously on the show will also be at Equip Expo demonstrating climbing skills in a live tree set up in Freedom Hall.
Equip Exposition is the sixth largest trade show in the United States with a million square feet of exhibit space including a 30 acre Outdoor Demo Yard at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) and is attended by more than 20,000 people. Lucky's Mutt Madness will be held Thursday, October 20 at the show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Freedom Hall at the KEC.
About TurfMutt
TurfMutt was created by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute's (OPEI) TurfMutt Foundation and has reached more than 70 million children, educators and families since 2009. Through education partners such as Weekly Reader, Discovery Education and Scholastic, TurfMutt has taught students and teachers how to "save the planet, one yard at a time." Today, TurfMutt is an official USGBC® Education Partner and part of their global LEARNING LAB. TurfMutt has been an education resource at the U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Green Apple, the Center for Green Schools, the Outdoors Alliance for Kids, the National Energy Education Development (NEED) project, Climate Change Live, Petfinder and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In 2017, the TurfMutt animated video series won the coveted Cynopsis Kids Imagination Award for Best Interstitial Series. TurfMutt's personal, home habitat was featured in the 2017-2020 Wildlife Habitat Council calendars. More information at www.TurfMutt.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sumitomo Corporation of Americas ("SCOA") announced today its partnership with the state of North Dakota to evaluate and develop businesses within the energy transition market, with the intent to accelerate decarbonization in the state and even beyond.
North Dakota is a leader in various industries nationwide, including energy, agriculture, advanced manufacturing and technology. Even more, with a stable tax and regulatory environment and a variety of economic development programs available, North Dakota boasts an ideal ecosystem for developing new business.
"We are excited to get to work with the great state of North Dakota and its innovative leadership team," said Tomonori Wada, President and CEO, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. "The local government is motivated to drive innovation and make change in the energy transition market, and has created a favorable environment to nurture this kind of innovation. Our shared values and goals for carbon neutrality positions this partnership as a promising recipe for success."
SCOA's business development team brings financial power, a large network of global resources and a deep bench of expertise throughout various industries to this partnership. The agreement, made official through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two parties, is non-binding and solely for the purpose of facilitating joint collaboration and development of projects within the state of North Dakota.
"We're committed to partnering with the private sector to grow and diversify our economy, and SCOA is well-positioned to help North Dakota create the infrastructure necessary to support clean energy initiatives," North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said. "This partnership has great potential to enhance our research and development, evaluation and business modeling in this sector, and to accelerate our progress as we continue to develop clean energy sources and move toward carbon neutrality by 2030."
Both parties will study wide varieties of possibilities covering Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply chain development, CCS/CCUS project development, Hydrogen/Ammonia supply chain development, Geothermal utilization, CI (Carbon Intensity) measurement and agriculture optimization, and Digital transformation. While these areas are of critical interest, the team is not limiting their efforts and is open to other applicable industries and opportunities.
The MOU proposes an initial period of 10-12 months where the respective parties will set key goals and milestones, identify opportunities, evaluate the market and develop initial strategies based on feasibility studies.
About Sumitomo Corporation of Americas
Established in 1952 and headquartered in New York City, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) has eight offices in major U.S. cities. SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of the world's leading traders of goods and services. As an integrated business enterprise, the firm has emerged as a major organizer of multinational projects, an expediter of ideas, an important international investor and financier, and a powerful force for distribution of products and global communications through a network of offices worldwide. Its core business units include Tubular Products, Environment and Infrastructure, Steel and Non Ferrous Metals, Transportation and Construction Systems, Chemicals and Electronics, Media and IOT Applications, Real Estate, Mineral Resources and Energy, and Food. For more information, visit www.sumitomocorp.com
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HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OIG) ("OIG") today announced that its subsidiary, Orbital Power Inc. ("OPI"), has been awarded a multi-year electric distribution project for an Investor-Owned Utility customer in Texas.
The scope of work includes a reconductor and pole replacement program on approximately a 20 mile overhead and underground electric distribution circuit and related maintenance on feeder and service lines in conjunction with the system upgrade. The project will take approximately two years to complete.
"This project award is the result of the Orbital Power team's solid and safe execution of smaller projects for this customer over the past eighteen months," said Jim O'Neil, OIG's Vice Chairman & CEO. "This award demonstrates OIG's ability to win and deliver large scale multi-million dollar projects, as we continue to gain momentum in our electric power infrastructure segment. A key component of our strategic plan is to build our customer relationships by providing best in class service, expand our market share, and, thereby, increase our shareholder value."
Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: OIG) is a diversified infrastructure services platform, providing engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to customers in three operating segments; electric power, telecommunications, and renewables.
Beginning in April 2021, Orbital Infrastructure Group transformed its infrastructure strategy with the acquisitions of GTS and Front Line Power Construction, the company's telecommunications and electric power segment platforms, as well as three synergistic "tuck in" acquisitions (IMMCO, Inc, Full Moon Telecom, and Coax Fiber) and the divestiture of its legacy Orbital Gas Systems business. The Company is now positioned to profitably grow its infrastructure services platform for years to come, organically and through synergistic acquisitions to capitalize on strong multi-year end market drivers in the industries we serve.
Orbital Infrastructure Group is dedicated to maximizing shareholder value, by striving to exceed our customers' expectations, building a diverse workforce, and making a positive difference in the lives of our employees and the communities in which we operate, and contributing to reducing the carbon footprint through the services we provide.
For more information please visit: www.orbitalinfrastructuregroup.com
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Oyster, which empowers employers to hire and care for talent around the globe, will now help
jobseekers connect with distributed companies directly
LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oyster, the global employment platform that empowers companies to hire, pay, and care for their global teams, today announced it has launched its Global Employment Pass. With the world's savviest employers embracing talent no matter where they're physically located, Oyster's Global Employment Pass will serve as a central hub for knowledge workers to increase their hireability, create career-defining work experiences, and connect job seekers with open roles.
According to a recent study by Korn Ferry, the world can expect to experience a talent shortage of 85.2 million knowledge workers by 2030, resulting in $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenue. Given these findings and the economic headwinds companies are facing, now is the time to embrace global employment and for employees to invest in, and equip themselves with the skills to succeed in a remote environment.
The Global Employment Pass offers access to free training courses through Oyster Academy, Oyster's educational resource program on the future of work, plus exclusive templates and materials to help job seekers effectively communicate how prospective employers can utilize the distributed workforce model.
Knowledge workers will also have access to Oyster's Global Job Board, which has more than 280 remote jobs available throughout the globe.
"Our Global Employment Pass is a resource and a solution for the enormous global talent pool seeking new opportunities due to sweeping layoffs and The Great Resignation," said Tony Jamous, co-founder and CEO of Oyster. "Remote work is no longer just an option — it's an expectation. Companies that embrace distributed work will attract and retain top talent and benefit from a more diverse workplace."
Oyster's mission is to remove the barriers to cross-border employment so that employers can tap into the global talent pool, creating better opportunities for workers, while also creating more inclusive workplaces. Oyster, founded in January 2020, announced a $150 million Series C at a $1 billion valuation in April 2022. Oyster aims to see more than $1 billion injected into emerging economies by global companies by 2024.
About Oyster
Oyster is a global employment platform that empowers companies to hire, pay, and care for their global teams. It enables growing companies to give valued international team members the experience they deserve, without the usual headaches or expense. Oyster empowers hiring anywhere in the world with reliable, compliant contracts, payroll and great local benefits and perks. Founded in January 2020 by Tony Jamous and Jack Mardack, Oyster is itself a fully distributed company with a diverse, global team. For more information visit https://oysterhr.com.
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Panaya joins forces with Illumiti, a Syntax company a North America-based leading implementer for SAP solutions & services, to provide/to deliver risk-free S/4HANA migrations and comprehensive Smart Testing management.
HACKENSACK, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panaya, the leader in SaaS based Change Intelligence and Testing for ERP and Enterprise Cloud Applications, announced today that a strategic partnership has been signed with Illumiti, a leading North American implementer of SAP solutions and a SAP Platinum Partner.
Panaya's solutions will be improving Illumiti's services by providing customers with accelerated, safer and friction-free S/4HANA migrations.
Panaya's Test Management and Change Intelligence technologies bring easy-to-use, rapid and end-to-end solutions for custom conversion projects, including design, ready-to-deploy code remediation, and risk-based testing. Other elements of Panaya's rich SAP portfolio that Illumiti will be incorporating include Panaya Test Dynamix - the leading smart test management platform - with AI-enhanced Change Intelligence capabilities.
This uniquely comprehensive approach, combining advanced Panaya technology and proven SAP expertise, is the key to thorough testing and risk-free SAP S/4HANA migrations. It has expanded Illumiti's ability to offer customers cost-effective and seamless digital transformations, delivered on time and under budget.
"We are excited to join forces with the North America-based leading system integrator Illumiti Inc. as part of their efforts to meet the growing market demand for SAP S/4HANA transformation," says Shabi Levi, Head of Channels and Alliance at Panaya. "Together, we will be leveraging our smart testing platform, Test Dynamix, and our robust S/4 HANA suit portfolio, including S/4Convert, for smoother S/4 migrations, with zero risk and top-tier testing. For Panaya, this key partnership represents further confirmation of the unique value our platform brings to the community of SAP S/4HANA users and a significant expansion in our North American market."
"Our organization looks forward to leveraging Panaya's world class testing and migration solutions to elevate Illumiti's differentiated implementation services portfolio," said Peter Villeneuve, Senior Director of Innovation for Illumiti. "By providing our customers and consultants access to these innovative Panaya solutions, we can ensure a smoother business transformation and truly deliver on our smarter, faster, leaner approach."
About Panaya
Panaya, a certified SAP partner, provides cloud-based application delivery and testing solutions that ensure collaboration between Business and IT. Enabling enterprise agility with faster release velocity and uncompromising quality, Panaya delivers an optimized user experience with end-to-end visibility of the application lifecycle. Since 2006, 3,000 companies in 62 countries, including a third of the Fortune 500, have been using Panaya to deliver quick quality change to enterprise ERP and CRM applications.
For more information, contact Panaya at marketing@panaya.com or visit www.panaya.com. For media inquiries, contact Dana Averbouch, daverbouch@panaya.com.
About Illumiti
Illumiti, a Syntax Companyis a leading systems integration and management consulting company with offices in Canada, the United States, and Switzerland, serving customers globally. Its experienced team enables customers to realize their vision by leveraging the world's leading on-premise and cloud-based business applications. Illumiti helps clients achieve optimized operations in key areas at the core of their businesses by implementing custom-fit SAP® solutions at a lower cost, and at a lower risk than other alternatives. Illumiti is a member of United VARS, an SAP platinum partner."
For more information visit https://illumiti.com or contact info@illumiti.com.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Smoothie is now offering three new creamy avocado smoothies as part of their menu: Avo-Loco, Piña Paradise and Nutty Avocado. Refreshing and flavorful, but also rich in healthy fats and essential nutrients, the new avocado smoothies are available in all Planet Smoothie stores for a limited time beginning September 6.
The Avo-Loco smoothie contains avocado, cocoa, bananas, frozen yogurt, nonfat milk, vanilla and honey. The Piña Paradise smoothie features avocado, pineapple, leafy greens and passion fruit. Lastly, the Nutty Avocado smoothie is blended with avocado, peanut butter, bananas, almond milk, honey and granola.
"By adding avocado, we are incorporating a natural source of iron and potassium to our new smoothies," said Nicole Butcher, Director of Marketing at Kahala Brands™, parent company of Planet Smoothie. "Additionally, because avocados are high in healthy fats and fiber, our new smoothies will help our guests feel more satisfied and keep them feeling full for longer."
About Planet Smoothie
Planet Smoothie®, intent on redefining the smoothie category, is among the country's top smoothie concepts. The brand appeals to a demographic of loyal, active and occasion-driven customers who want to live a healthier lifestyle. Planet Smoothie offers smoothies made with real fruit that are lower calorie, lower sugar, and higher protein options, giving customers a quick, portable snack or meal replacement. The brand's menu is organized into lifestyle categories to assist customers in finding the smoothie that helps them to achieve their personal goals, including protein, energy, and Planet Lite™ categories. The Planet Smoothie brand operates approximately 150 locations in over 25 states. In 2015, Planet Smoothie was acquired by Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of nearly 30 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3,000 locations in 35 countries. For more information visit www.PlanetSmoothie.com.
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Software executive with over 18 years' experience leading high-performing product organizations joins senior leadership to further strengthen strategic roadmap
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- isolved Connect 2022 -- isolved®, a G2 leader in human resources (HR) management systems for 10 consecutive quarters and a Champion in Workforce Management from SoftwareReviews, has named Pragya Malhotra as its chief product officer. Malhotra, joins isolved with the remit of ensuring isolved People Cloud™, the intelligently connected human capital management (HCM) platform, continues to address the Future of Work so isolved customers can exceed their goals through transformational employee experience.
As chief product officer, Malhotra will lead an agile and distributed product organization with responsibility for product strategy and roadmap, product management, architecture, engineering, quality assurance and Dev Ops.
"We're excited to welcome someone with such a strong product background within the HCM space into the company," said Todd La Fever, COO of isolved. "Under Pragya's leadership, isolved People Cloud will continue to evolve and scale to reflect the needs of isolved customers both today and tomorrow."
Despite the global pandemic, over the last two years isolved has maintained strong upward momentum with regular product delivery via continuous release to meet customer needs fast. Malhotra's experience scaling products, designing cloud and mobile architecture, managing cloud platforms, and recruiting and developing strong teams, while consistently producing outstanding results, will help ensure isolved continues its growth.
"isolved has consistently proven itself to be an innovator in HR technology, helping small, medium and mid-sized organizations to benefit from product functionality that's often only found within the enterprise, yet at a far lower total cost of ownership," said Malhotra. "It was clear to me from the moment I engaged with the team at isolved that it's not just a company with a highly differentiated product proposition but also one with a uniquely purposeful, agile and rewarding culture. They truly care about their people and go to great lengths to create an inclusive culture. I can't wait to get started and look forward to meeting customers and partners at our annual conference, isolved Connect in Nashville this week."
In her career as an operational executive, Malhotra's most recent tenure was as Vice President, products at UKG, formerly Ultimate Software, an HCM technology provider, where she led the design and development of its HCM platform, mobile strategy, and HR service delivery products, and has held executive and senior roles at InComm, ITA Group and Wells Fargo.
About isolved
isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our HRO partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers across all 50 States — who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, intelligently connects and manages the employee journey across talent acquisition, HR & payroll, benefits, workforce management and talent management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow.
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Former President of ROX Financial and Managing Director of BNY Mellon Brings Extensive Operational and Business Development Expertise to Provenance Blockchain Foundation
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provenance Blockchain Foundation, an organization focused on enabling financial services firms to reimagine how their businesses operate, is delighted to welcome Anthony Moro as Managing Director. In his new role, Moro will help a wide range of financial institutions and fintechs adopt and leverage Provenance Blockchain to power their digital asset transformation.
Based in New York City, Moro joins Provenance Blockchain Foundation after serving most recently as President and Principal Executive Officer of ROX Financial, an asset management fintech focused on democratizing access to commercial real estate through innovative NYSE listed REIT securities. Prior to serving at ROX Financial, Moro held a range of senior executive positions, including Managing Director, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa, in BNY Mellon's depositary receipts business, where he helped develop a niche securities servicing product into a $1 trillion market capitalization global asset class.
"Anthony is an innovative leader who brings more than two decades of experience to the Provenance Blockchain ecosystem," said Morgan McKenney, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation. "All types of financial services firms, from regulated financial institutions to early stage fintechs, will find his market knowledge and strategic expertise helpful as they adopt, integrate and leverage Provenance Blockchain to improve their business."
Provenance Blockchain is uniquely positioned as a platform built specifically for the financial services ecosystem. Leading financial institutions, fintechs and asset managers use Provenance Blockchain to enable the entire digital asset left cycle: from origination to financing, funding and trading. Provenance Blockchain is successfully transforming lending, securitization, payment and exchanges, supporting over 10 billion dollars in transactions.
"I'm thrilled by the unique opportunity to join the Provenance Blockchain Foundation," said Moro. "Several of the world's leading financial services companies are adopting Provenance Blockchain technology at scale, sparking a material shift that I believe is going to reshape the industry. I am incredibly excited to be a part of this monumental transformation."
The Provenance Blockchain Foundation provides the world's best ecosystem for developing and deploying DeFi applications. Provenance Blockchain Foundation supports Provenance Blockchain and its participants by catalyzing adoption, education, research and development, and the HASH Grant program. We believe a community-driven, open-source model based on the best-in-class, eco-friendly Cosmos/Tendermint internet of blockchains is essential for the success and wide adoption of the next generation of decentralized financial applications. The Provenance Blockchain is a public blockchain network designed and developed to support financial service industry needs by providing a ledger, registry, and exchange across multiple financial assets and markets. To learn more, visit https://provenance.io
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MIAMI, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recycle Shoe Project is launching their school fundraiser initiative. Touted as a Zero Cost/Zero Calorie fundraiser, this is an ideal way for schools and organizations to raise money for their schools. Eliminating the burden of selling wrapping paper, chocolates, boost-a-thons, etc – this school fundraiser idea allows schools to raise money while simply cleaning out your closet.
Recycle Shoe Project collects gently worn shoes of all kinds. Those shoes are then offered to micro businesses in developing countries to be revived to provide affordable footwear in places otherwise not available. Recycle Shoe Project pays 50¢ for every pair of shoes recycled. Large, lightweight shipping boxes are provided, prepaid shipping labels are sent, and FedEx pick-ups are arranged. This turnkey fundraiser has immeasurable social and economic effects and has raised $1000's for non-profits and schools in the state of Florida.
Recycle Shoe Project is a social enterprise that assists organizations, non-profits and youth groups by collecting gently worn shoes of all kinds. To bring awareness to the underprivileged and to reduce our carbon footprint, Recycle Shoe Project will give 50¢ for every pound of shoes recycled to their partners. Any charity, organization, youth group or individual will benefit from participation.
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www.recycleshoeproject.com
(954) 295-1928
Recycle@recycleshoeproject.com
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Philadelphia Works Awarded $4.7M by USDOL to develop regional Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Hub in Berk, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (USDOL ETA) awarded Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks), Inc. $4.7 million to expand Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-apprenticeships across Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA). The Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant will support new partnerships with community colleges, workforce boards, businesses, industry associations, community-based organizations, and employer groups to increase access to registered apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand industries like healthcare, education, IT, and manufacturing.
Registered Apprenticeships have grown and expanded quickly in Pennsylvania. There is a true culture of collaboration and convening driving that expansion across the Commonwealth. BAYADA Home Health Care, Community College of Philadelphia, JEVS Human Services, and Philadelphia Academies will partner with PhilaWorks to further develop the existing ApprenticeshipPHL hub to increase engagement with regional businesses and connect career seekers to the "learn and earn" workforce model of apprenticeships.
In July, Pennsylvania's Apprenticeship and Training Office (ATO) was awarded $3.9M under the ABA grant. PhilaWorks is honored to collaborate in this work with the ATO and with their guidance and support PhilaWorks will be able to grow and strengthen the Apprenticeship ecosystem in the SEPA region.
"As employers continue to prioritize industry-specific skills in talent pipeline development and individuals seek alternative education and career options post high school, we will continue to see Registered Apprenticeships grow," said Rebecca Ambrose, director of training and apprenticeship at Philadelphia Works.
The development of the hub will focus on solutions that address key opportunities for regional growth with focal points that include expanding the basic understanding of Apprenticeship, widening the DEIA lens to focus on unemployed and underemployed populations, and building strategies and career pathways to increase knowledge and participation.
"While there's a national focus on Apprenticeship, the Greater Philadelphia Region has identified specific priorities for growth," said Ambrose. "Our overarching goal is to reframe how Apprenticeship is viewed, understood, and utilized. Historically, Apprenticeship has been synonymous with the trade industries. However, Apprenticeship Programs are growing in all industries and occupations including cybersecurity, early childhood education, and hospitality. By expanding apprenticeship programs and knowledge of opportunities, we will ensure that apprenticeships continue to be a sustainable pathway for businesses and career seekers."
Currently, the best place for individuals and businesses in the region to engage around Apprenticeship opportunities is on the ApprenticeshipPHL (APHL) website. Since 2018, APHL has been serving as a one stop shop for all things Apprenticeship. For businesses, it serves as a guide towards building a Registered Apprenticeship Program and taking advantage of its benefits; for career seekers, it serves as an employment and training exploration tool and point of entry for enrollment into local Registered Apprenticeship programs.
APHL also serves as a convenor, connector, and partner for businesses, community-based organizations, regional workforce boards, and other groups focused on building Apprenticeships. With this robust group of partners, PhilaWorks and APHL are confident in the growth and expansion of Apprenticeship in the SEPA region.
The federal funds from the ABA grant will fund 100% of the cost to develop the Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship hub. The work will take place now through mid-summer 2026 and will expand access and equity to the areas that will benefit most.
About Philadelphia Works
Philadelphia Works invests in solutions and services to grow Philadelphia's economy by connecting employers to workforce talent and career seekers to jobs. We influence the public policies that support economic growth and optimize funding and resources to invest in regional solutions to build a skilled and thriving workforce. For more information about our dedicated board members and staff, workforce research, labor market data, services, and initiatives, and to view success stories, please visit philaworks.org.
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Company announces inclusion of Texas terminal with more under review as it strengthens the Platts Brent Complex into the future
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Commodity Insights today announced that Platts will include the NuStar Corpus Christi, Texas North Beach terminal as a loading terminal for WTI Midland crude oil into its Dated Brent and Cash BFOE* Market-on-Close price assessment processes for June 2023 deliveries. The decision marks a major milestone for the inclusion of US WTI Midland in the Brent complex, the first time a crude grade from outside of the North Sea will be reflected in the complex and the Dated Brent benchmark.
The company also said it is currently reviewing six more oil terminals as it prepares for the inclusion of US WTI Midland into the Brent complex first announced on June 8, with decisions expected in the coming months.
"Our inclusion of the NuStar Corpus Christi, Texas North Beach terminal is an important step in evolving the Brent complex and our world-renowned Dated Brent benchmark by bringing on the first U.S.-based terminal," said Joel Hanley, Global Director, Crude & Fuel Oil Markets, S&P Global Commodity Insights. "Meanwhile, progress continues as we are reviewing six more terminals and will be gathering feedback ahead of implementation in June of next year. Interest among U.S. terminals has been very strong, and we can expect more to be reviewed in the coming weeks."
The inclusion of the terminal follows an extensive period of feedback from the market. NuStar Logistics LP wholly owns the terminal, which handles crude oil and petroleum products, including distillates, gasoline, xylene and toluene. The terminal has four docks, including two that can fit up to a Suezmax size vessel and 3.7 million barrels of crude storage capacity, 1.4 million barrels of which is for WTI Midland.
The other six terminals currently under review by Platts include Energy Transfer Houston, Pin Oak Corpus Christi, Flint Hills Ingleside, Seabrook Logistics, Buckeye South Texas Gateway, and Plains Corpus Christi. Details of these reviews can be found in the Subscriber Note page of the S&P Global Commodity Insights website here.
Platts' decision to include WTI Midland into the Brent complex, and explanation of the review process by which loading terminals are included in the assessment process, can be found at this link. More information about the NuStar Corpus Christi, Texas North Beach terminal decision can be found in the subscriber note here: https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/our-methodology/subscriber-notes/090622-platts-to-include-nustar-corpus-christi-texas-north-beach-terminal-into-brent-complex-assessment-process-for-june-2023.
S&P Global Commodity Insights will hold an open online workshop for the US markets to discuss WTI Midland's inclusion on Sept. 15, including presentations and time for questions. Details and registration are at this link: S&P Global Commodity Insights North Sea Crude Technical Workshop.
*Brent, Forties, Oseberg and Ekofisk.
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BEACHWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ARC Health, a Thurston Group portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of Sasco River Center, a premier mental health group with three locations in Fairfield County, CT. Formed in 2021, ARC Health is a mental health specialty services organization supporting psychiatry, psychology, and therapy practice owners in multiple locations throughout the country.
A multidisciplinary practice offering a range of diagnostic and therapy services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families, the Sasco River Center team includes 60 providers across locations in Darien, Stamford and Wilton, CT. They focus on collaborative and comprehensive testing, psychotherapy, and sensory processing.
Vincent Morra, ARC Health CEO, praised Sasco River Center's pioneering innovations in child occupational therapy and their multidisciplinary approach to care. "Sasco River Center's comprehensive approach to therapy separates itself as a market leader. We look forward to partnering with their team to expand their advanced approach to sensory processing treatment and addressing mental health conditions holistically."
Chris Bogart, PhD, who co-founded and co-manages Sasco River Center with Melissa Kahn, MS OTL/R, said partnering with ARC Health just made sense. "ARC can provide the back-office support and economy of scale we need to grow, freeing our team to do what they love best, helping our patients become their best selves."
Melissa Kahn, a registered Occupational Therapist specializing in child play therapy, said Sasco River offers "a warm, inviting environment, and a team of highly skilled practitioners who are trained to provide an integrated approach to learning, communication, and addressing emotional and behavioral conditions. By having access to our diverse specialists under one roof, our clients can receive the specific help they need."
Sasco River Center's flagship location in Darien, CT opened in January 2022 after two years of careful planning and construction. This 9,000 square-foot multidisciplinary center offers a wide range of services, including individual, group and family therapy, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management, sensory processing occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, comprehensive diagnostic assessments, academic tutoring and executive function coaching, among others. Like all their facilities, the Darien, CT location contains an occupational therapy gym, with multiple climbing walls, tunnels between rooms, flowing swaths of Lycra, zip lines, and multiple integrated swings. Patients can build their motor planning skills and develop their sensory integration abilities so that they can better navigate their world and regulate their behavior. "It is truly the state of the art, inspiring other gyms throughout the country," Kahn said.
ARC Health is a premier group of mental healthcare practices who have come together as partners while maintaining their individual identities. Their forward-thinking and supportive partnership of mental healthcare providers is geared toward increasing success via a collaborative network. The ARC Health business model is pioneering the space with a unified, provider-centric approach that reinforces clinical autonomy while also joining together as equity-owning partners.
Thurston Group is a private equity firm that focuses on building industry-leading companies in the healthcare and related business services sectors. Thurston has an extensive track record of partnering with physicians and building fast-growing healthcare businesses, including ARC Health, Smile Doctors, US Endo Partners, US Oral Surgery Management, South Georgia Dental Management, Gen4 Dental Partners, Options Medical Weight Loss and U.S. Orthopaedic Partners. Over its 35-year history, Thurston Group has returned more than $4B of invested capital.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ) is pleased to announce the addition of Allison Bernbach as a partner in the firm's New York office and a member of the Investment Management Regulatory & Compliance Group.
Allison has more than 20 years of experience in the asset management business and joins SRZ from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. She specializes in advising private fund managers on the development and implementation of compliance programs and navigating the increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Allison also has served as the Chief Compliance Officer of a large private equity firm and as in-house counsel at another large private equity firm.
"Fund managers are growing their businesses and facing greater regulatory oversight," said Allison. "I am thrilled to join one of the largest private funds regulatory teams in the legal industry. I am looking forward to providing additional depth to the SRZ bench, especially with respect to private equity clients."
"We are excited to have Allison join us at Schulte Roth & Zabel," said David Nissenbaum, co-head of the firm's Investment Management Group. "Our private credit and private equity clients are at the forefront of many challenging regulatory and compliance issues, and Allison's expertise will allow us to continue leading in helping our clients deal with those challenges."
"Staying ahead of the regulatory curve and finding practical solutions is critical for us and our clients," said Kelly Koscuiszka, partner in the firm's Investment Management Regulatory & Compliance Group. "The experience, expertise and thought leadership Allison brings to the table will help us guide our clients through the thicket of new regulatory requirements."
Allison received her undergraduate degree from Binghamton University, State University of New York (B.A.) and her J.D. from New York University School of Law.
About Schulte Roth & Zabel
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP (srz.com) is a full-service law firm with offices in New York, Washington, DC and London. As one of the leading law firms serving the financial services industry, the firm regularly advises clients on investment management, corporate and transactional matters and provides counsel on securities regulatory compliance, enforcement and investigative issues. The firm's practices include: antitrust; bank regulatory; bankruptcy & creditors' rights litigation; blockchain technology & digital assets; broker-dealer regulatory & enforcement; business reorganization; complex commercial litigation; cybersecurity & data privacy; distressed debt & claims trading; distressed investing; education law; employment & employee benefits; energy; environmental; estate planning; estate trust and administration; environmental, social and governance (ESG); finance & derivatives; financial institutions; hedge funds; individual client services; insurance; intellectual property, sourcing & technology; investment management; litigation; litigation finance; mergers & acquisitions; matrimonial & family law & litigation; philanthropic and social impact planning and organizations; nonprofits; PIPEs; private credit, distressed investing & direct lending; private equity; real estate; real estate capital markets & REITs; real estate litigation; regulated funds; regulatory & compliance; securities & capital markets; securities enforcement; securities litigation; securitization; shareholder activism; structured finance & derivatives; tax; trading agreements; and white collar defense & government investigations.
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REC (RESOURCES FOR EVERY CREATOR) EXPANDS NATIONALLY, AFTER FINDING SUCCESS IN PHILADELPHIA'S GROWING CREATIVE ECONOMY
MIAMI, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia-based startup, "REC" (also known as "REC Philly"), will call Miami its second home as they launch "REC Miami" behind a $2 million investment from Sean Combs Capital, lead investor in the round. Founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients, Will Toms & Dave Silver, REC is an ecosystem designed and dedicated to providing creative people with the resources, communities and opportunities to pursue their passions and entrepreneurial goals.
The REC Philly location has over 1,000 active members subscribed to their membership offering, giving creators access to a 10,000 sq ft creative facility, educational programming, and access to a network of brands in need of creative services. Members use the space to create content, connect with collaborators, and attend educational & social programming, while brands use REC to source the best emerging talent for their projects. Current brand partners in Philadelphia include Live Nation, Comcast, Cash App, WXPN, WSFS Bank, Amuse, Red Bull, T-Mobile, Ballard Spahr & Temple University.
Sean Combs is committed to creating brands and building businesses that provide opportunities and platforms to empower the next generation of creators. Combs Enterprises will not only utilize REC's spaces but also plans to tap into the creative talent to amplify the brands under his umbrella. With his investment, REC joins Combs Enterprises Portfolio of investments.
"Our goal is to make sure that independent creators have the information, tools and resources needed to win and level the playing field," said Sean "Diddy" Combs. "This partnership is about the future of the creator economy and helping REC expand to serve more creators in cities and countries around the world."
Since its inception in 2015, REC's model has helped pay out nearly $2 million dollars directly to members of its community by way of its creative agency. REC has proven to be a strong bridge for brands to participate in the independent creative revolution in a meaningful way by adapting a 'creator-first' approach that's refreshing to the entertainment industry status quo.
"Our key focus is turning artists and creators into creative entrepreneurs. We've known since the beginning that we weren't just solving a Philadelphia problem. Access to resources, strategies and opportunities is a global challenge for creatives everywhere, and with Diddy's support, we're excited to bring our solution to communities beyond our hometown of Philly, "said Will Toms, Co-founder of REC.
REC is coming to Miami's Little River neighborhood in 2023 behind the partnership with Diddy. The expansion will bring a 12,000 square foot creative facility equipped with multiple recording studios, photo/video production studios, editing bays, podcast studios, dance studios, design studios, an event venue, coworking space and the in-house production equipment needed to create high-quality media. Little River Miami is a neighborhood project owned and developed by Adventurous Journeys(AJ) Capital Partners, a progressive real estate and hospitality company, along with local partner MVW Partners. The neighborhood, consisting of adaptive reuse and ground-up construction, encompasses 25 acres of land with more than 1.08M land sq. ft.
Dave Silver, Co-founder & CEO of REC said, "In Philadelphia, much of our success comes from our ability to empower & convene the local creative community, making it easy for both local & global brands to know where they can find & hire creative talent. Getting artists paid has always been our most impactful metric, and I'm excited to bring that same energy into Miami."
For Toms, Silver and their team, Philly and Miami are just the beginning of the fast-growing REC vision. The collective is actively seeking leaders in cities around the world to bring the model to next.
Learn how to get involved with REC, as a Creator or Brand, at JoinREC.com.
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pr@combsenterprises.com
Carma Connected
RECMiami@carmaconnected.com
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Business Activity Index at 60.9%; New Orders Index at 61.8%; Employment Index at 50.2%; Supplier Deliveries Index at 54.5%
TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the services sector grew in August for the 27th month in a row — with the Services PMI® registering 56.9 percent — say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®.
The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CFPM, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Services Business Survey Committee: "In August, the Services PMI® registered 56.9 percent, 0.2 percentage point higher than July's reading of 56.7 percent. The Business Activity Index registered 60.9 percent, an increase of 1 percentage point compared to the reading of 59.9 percent in July. The New Orders Index figure of 61.8 percent is 1.9 percentage points higher than the July reading of 59.9 percent.
"The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 54.5 percent, 3.3 percentage points lower than the 57.8 percent reported in July. (Supplier Deliveries is the only ISM® Report On Business® index that is inversed; a reading of above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries, which is typical as the economy improves and customer demand increases.)
"The Prices Index decreased for the fourth consecutive month in August, down 0.8 percentage point to 71.5 percent. Despite an improvement in inventory levels, services businesses still continue to struggle to replenish their stocks, as the Inventories Index contracted for the third consecutive month; the reading of 46.2 percent is up 1.2 percentage points from July's figure of 45 percent. The Inventory Sentiment Index (47.1 percent, down 3 percentage points from July's reading of 50.1 percent) moved back into contraction territory in August."
Nieves continues, "According to the Services PMI®, 14 industries reported growth. The composite index indicated growth for the 27th consecutive month after a two-month contraction in April and May 2020. Growth continues — at a slightly faster rate — for the services sector, which has expanded for all but two of the last 151 months. The services sector had a slight uptick in growth for the month of August due to increases in business activity, new orders and employment. Based on comments from Business Survey Committee respondents, there are some supply chain, logistics and cost improvements; however, material shortages remain a challenge. Employment improved slightly despite a restricted labor market."
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
The 14 services industries reporting growth in August — listed in order — are: Mining; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Utilities; Construction; Educational Services; Information; Transportation & Warehousing; Wholesale Trade; Health Care & Social Assistance; Public Administration; Finance & Insurance; Management of Companies & Support Services; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Other Services. The two industries reporting a decrease in the month of August are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation.
WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING
- "Starting to see some cost pressures relief; the overall supply environment is healthy." [Accommodation & Food Services]
- "Some pullback on projects by clients, but activity is still strong for our company. This has alleviated some labor availability issues. Generally, there has been improvement in lead times and prices, but still longer and higher, respectively, than in 2021." [Construction]
- "Supply chain issues continue to significantly extend lead times, with a shortage of materials to build scientific equipment and machinery contributing to the issue. Purchases need to be made three to six months in advance, in addition to the normal lead time. As for the higher education industry, it is breaking records for student applicants." [Educational Services]
- "The supply chain and labor continue to be significant issues. Repair parts are nonexistent. Lead times for durable goods are extended, and the less-expensive, mass-produced products are breaking at increased rates — no QC (quality control). The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) must be reeling because we have been reporting sometimes daily. I'm concerned that a certain percentage of faulty products are probably discarded, which adds to the cost of doing business. Surgery and other hospital products cannot be culled, so it's a complete loss — if they are red-bagged, that is another cost." [Health Care & Social Assistance]
- "The supply chain challenges affect a portion of our buys as they include products and components made outside of the U.S. that are subject to shipping delays and other issues." [Management of Companies & Support Services]
- "COVID-19 still affecting many businesses. Also, there is a labor shortage." [Professional, Scientific & Technical Services]
- "Lingering concerns about inflation and price increases. Still having difficulties hiring staff to fill many positions." [Public Administration]
- "No major changes. Concerns about the macroeconomic climate and consumer confidence." [Retail Trade]
- "Very long lead times from major equipment — Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Commodity price escalation appears to be leveling." [Utilities]
- "Business is pretty steady month to month, but we expect seasonal supply increase by September that will moderate prices." [Wholesale Trade]
Services ISM® Report On Business® data is seasonally adjusted for the Business Activity, New Orders, Employment and Prices indexes. Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® data is seasonally adjusted for New Orders, Production, Employment and Inventories indexes.
*Number of months moving in current direction.
COMMODITIES REPORTED UP/DOWN IN PRICE, AND IN SHORT SUPPLY
Commodities Up in Price
Chemicals (5); Chicken; Diesel Fuel* (21); Electrical Components (19); Fuel* (20); Hotel Rates (4); Labor (21); Labor — Construction; Labor — Contingent (2); Labor — Skilled; Labor — Temporary; Medical Gases; Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) Supplies; Medical Supplies (2); Natural Gas; Paper; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Safety Products; Soybean Oil; Steel Products* (20); and Travel (4).
Commodities Down in Price
Aluminum Products (2); Beef; Dairy Products; Diesel Fuel*; Fuel* (2); Gasoline; Ocean Freight; and Steel Products*.
Commodities in Short Supply
Blood Collection Tubes; Electrical Components (5); Electronic Components; Electronic Parts; Fiberglass Door Slabs; IV Products; Lab Supplies; Labor (13); Labor — Construction; Labor — Skilled; Medical Supplies; Microchips (4); Paper; Potato Products; Tires; Tubing; and Vehicles (2).
Note: The number of consecutive months the commodity is listed is indicated after each item. *Indicates both up and down in price.
AUGUST 2022 SERVICES INDEX SUMMARIES
Services PMI®
In August, the Services PMI® registered 56.9 percent, a 0.2-percentage point increase compared to the July reading of 56.7 percent. The 12-month average is 59.7 percent, reflecting consistently strong growth in the services sector, which has expanded for 27 consecutive months. A reading above 50 percent indicates the services sector economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates the services sector is generally contracting.
A Services PMI® above 50.1 percent, over time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy. Therefore, the August Services PMI® indicates the overall economy has followed the same path as the services sector: expansion for 27 straight months following two months of contraction and a preceding period of 122 months of growth. Nieves says, "The past relationship between the Services PMI® and the overall economy indicates that the Services PMI® for August (56.9 percent) corresponds to a 2.5-percent increase in real gross domestic product (GDP) on an annualized basis."
SERVICES PMI® HISTORY
Business Activity
ISM®'s Business Activity Index registered 60.9 percent in August, an increase of 1 percentage point from the reading of 59.9 percent in July, indicating growth for the 27th consecutive month. Comments from respondents include: "Customer demand has increased" and "Activity is up due to material receipts that have allowed us to schedule and work more projects than last month."
The 11 industries reporting an increase in business activity for the month of August — listed in order — are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Utilities; Information; Educational Services; Construction; Wholesale Trade; Transportation & Warehousing; Public Administration; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; and Finance & Insurance. The three industries reporting a decrease in business activity for the month of August are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Accommodation & Food Services; and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation.
New Orders
ISM®'s New Orders Index registered 61.8 percent, up 1.9 percentage points from the July reading of 59.9 percent. New orders grew for the 27th consecutive month after two months of contraction and a preceding period of 128 months of expansion. Comments from respondents include: "Economic situation is getting better, and the supply chain is improving" and "Large capital expenditure investments in renewable energy space."
Twelve industries reported growth of new orders in August, in the following order: Educational Services; Mining; Information; Utilities; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Public Administration; Wholesale Trade; Retail Trade; Health Care & Social Assistance; Management of Companies & Support Services; Finance & Insurance; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The only industry reporting a decrease in new orders in August is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting.
Employment
Employment activity in the services sector grew in August after two months of contraction. ISM®'s Employment Index registered 50.2 percent, up 1.1 percentage points from the July reading of 49.1 percent. Comments from respondents include: "Unable to hire enough people to fill jobs" and "(Head count) would be higher but there's some churn, as some employees transfer to other departments or leave for perceived better opportunities."
The eight industries reporting an increase in employment in August — listed in order — are: Mining; Construction; Transportation & Warehousing; Accommodation & Food Services; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Other Services; Information; and Wholesale Trade. The seven industries reporting a decrease in employment in August — listed in order — are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Finance & Insurance; Public Administration; Health Care & Social Assistance; Educational Services; and Utilities.
Supplier Deliveries
The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 54.5 percent, down 3.3 percentage points from the 57.8 percent registered in July. A reading above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries, while a reading below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries. Comments from respondents include: "Still experiencing delays in some commodities" and "Constraints at U.S. ports and in highway transportation."
The 12 industries reporting slower deliveries in August — listed in order — are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Mining; Finance & Insurance; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Accommodation & Food Services; Construction; Utilities; Transportation & Warehousing; Educational Services; Management of Companies & Support Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The three industries reporting faster supplier deliveries for the month of August are: Retail Trade; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; and Information.
Inventories
The Inventories Index contracted in August for the third consecutive month after four straight months of growth preceded by an eight-month period of contraction. The reading of 46.2 percent was a 1.2-percentage point increase from the 45 percent reported in July. Of the total respondents in August, 39 percent indicated they do not have inventories or do not measure them. Comments from respondents include: "Long lead times are causing us to eat up existing inventory" and "Dipping into inventory purchased earlier in the year to avoid price increases."
The eight industries reporting an increase in inventories in August — listed in order — are: Mining; Accommodation & Food Services; Utilities; Other Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Educational Services; Wholesale Trade; and Public Administration. The seven industries reporting a decrease in inventories in August — listed in order — are: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Retail Trade; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Information; Management of Companies & Support Services; and Construction.
Prices
Prices paid by services organizations for materials and services increased in August for the 63rd consecutive month, with the index registering 71.5 percent, 0.8 percentage point lower than the 72.3 percent recorded in July. In the aftermath of July's month-over-month plunge of 7.8 percentage points, the Prices Index continues to indicate an approach toward equilibrium, with a second consecutive reading near 70 percent, following nine straight months of readings above 80 percent.
Seventeen services industries reported an increase in prices paid during the month of August, in the following order: Mining; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Other Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Transportation & Warehousing; Public Administration; Utilities; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Educational Services; Finance & Insurance; Management of Companies & Support Services; Information; Construction; Retail Trade; Wholesale Trade; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The only industry to report a decrease in prices in August is Accommodation & Food Services.
NOTE: Commodities reported as up in price and down in price are listed in the commodities section of this report.
Backlog of Orders
The ISM® Services Backlog of Orders Index grew in August for the 20th consecutive month. The index registered 53.9 percent, a 4.4-percentage point decrease compared to the July reading of 58.3 percent. Of the total respondents in August, 39 percent indicated they do not measure backlog of orders. Respondent comments include: "More orders for future work and not many starting up, resulting in an increased backlog" and "Long lead times on products; our backlog continues to grow steadily."
The six industries reporting an increase in order backlogs in August — listed in order — are: Information; Mining; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Educational Services; Transportation & Warehousing; and Public Administration. The five industries reporting a decrease in order backlogs in August are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Management of Companies & Support Services; Retail Trade; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Health Care & Social Assistance. Seven industries reported no change in order backlogs for the month of August.
New Export Orders
Orders and requests for services and other non-manufacturing activities to be provided outside of the U.S. by domestically based companies grew in August for the seventh consecutive month. The New Export Orders Index registered 61.9 percent, a 2.4-percentage point increase from the 59.5 percent reported in July. Of the total respondents in August, 77 percent indicated they do not perform, or do not separately measure, orders for work outside of the U.S.
The six industries reporting an increase in new export orders in August — listed in order — are: Construction; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Utilities; Public Administration; Information; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The three industries reporting a decrease in new export orders in August are: Educational Services; Transportation & Warehousing; and Wholesale Trade. Nine industries indicated no change in new export orders in August.
Imports
The Imports Index contracted in August for the third consecutive month, registering 48.2 percent, up 0.2 percentage point from July's reading of 48 percent. Sixty-six percent of respondents reported that they do not use, or do not track the use of, imported materials.
The six industries reporting an increase in imports for the month of August — listed in order — are: Public Administration; Information; Utilities; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; and Wholesale Trade. The five industries that reported a decrease in imports in August are: Retail Trade; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Educational Services; Management of Companies & Support Services; and Construction. Seven industries reported no change in imports in August.
Inventory Sentiment
The ISM® Services Inventory Sentiment Index contracted in August, the latest of several moves above and below the 50 percent breakeven line during the last two years. The index registered 47.1 percent, a 3-percentage point decrease from July's figure of 50.1 percent. This reading indicates that respondents feel their inventories are too low when correlated to business activity levels.
The seven industries reporting sentiment that their inventories were too high in August — listed in order — are: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Retail Trade; Mining; Wholesale Trade; Management of Companies & Support Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The seven industries reporting a feeling that their inventories were too low in August — listed in order — are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Other Services; Accommodation & Food Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Educational Services; Information; and Utilities.
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DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire U.S., while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information in the regional reports is not used in calculating the results of the national report. The information compiled in this report is for the month of August 2022.
The data presented herein is obtained from a survey of supply executives in the services sector based on information they have collected within their respective organizations. ISM® makes no representation, other than that stated within this release, regarding the individual company data collection procedures. The data should be compared to all other economic data sources when used in decision-making.
Data and Method of Presentation
The Services ISM® Report On Business® (formerly the Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®) is based on data compiled from purchasing and supply executives nationwide. Membership of the Services Business Survey Committee (formerly Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee) is diversified by NAICS, based on each industry's contribution to gross domestic product (GDP). The Services Business Survey Committee responses are divided into the following NAICS code categories: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Mining; Utilities; Construction; Wholesale Trade; Retail Trade; Transportation & Warehousing; Information; Finance & Insurance; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management of Companies & Support Services; Educational Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Accommodation & Food Services; Public Administration; and Other Services (services such as Equipment & Machinery Repairing; Promoting or Administering Religious Activities; Grantmaking; Advocacy; and Providing Dry-Cleaning & Laundry Services, Personal Care Services, Death Care Services, Pet Care Services, Photofinishing Services, Temporary Parking Services, and Dating Services). The data are weighted based on each industry's contribution to GDP. According to the BEA estimates for 2020 GDP (released December 22, 2021), the six largest services sectors are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Government; Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Information; and Finance & Insurance. Beginning in February 2020 with January 2020 data, computation of the indexes is accomplished utilizing unrounded numbers.
Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (Business Activity, New Orders, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, Inventory Change, Inventory Sentiment, Imports, Prices, Employment and Supplier Deliveries), this report shows the percentage reporting each response and the diffusion index. Responses represent raw data and are never changed. Data is seasonally adjusted for Business Activity, New Orders, Prices and Employment. All seasonal adjustment factors are subject annually to relatively minor changes when conditions warrant them. The remaining indexes have not indicated significant seasonality.
The Services PMI® is a composite index based on the diffusion indexes for four of the indicators with equal weights: Business Activity (seasonally adjusted), New Orders (seasonally adjusted), Employment (seasonally adjusted) and Supplier Deliveries. Diffusion indexes have the properties of leading indicators and are convenient summary measures showing the prevailing direction of change and the scope of change. An index reading above 50 percent indicates that the services economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. Supplier Deliveries is an exception. A Supplier Deliveries Index above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries and below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries.
A Services PMI® above 50.1 percent, over time, indicates that the overall economy, or gross domestic product (GDP), is generally expanding; below 50.1 percent, it is generally declining. The distance from 50 percent or 50.1 percent is indicative of the strength of the expansion or decline.
The Services ISM® Report On Business® survey is sent out to Services Business Survey Committee respondents the first part of each month. Respondents are asked to ONLY report on U.S. operations for the current month. ISM® receives survey responses throughout most of any given month, with the majority of respondents generally waiting until late in the month to submit responses to give the most accurate picture of current business activity. ISM® then compiles the report for release on the third business day of the following month.
The industries reporting growth, as indicated in the Services ISM® Report On Business® monthly report, are listed in the order of most growth to least growth. For the industries reporting contraction or decreases, those are listed in the order of the highest level of contraction/decrease to the least level of contraction/decrease.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN)'s sale to Pfizer Inc. for $148.50 per share in cash. Biohaven common shareholders, including Pfizer, will also receive 0.5 of a share of New Biohaven, a new publicly traded company that will retain Biohaven's non-CGRP development stage pipeline compounds, per Biohaven common share. If you are a Biohaven shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (NASDAQ: FTAI)'s merger with a subsidiary of FTAI Finance Holdco Ltd. If you are a Fortress shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Silverback Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBTX)'s merger with ARS Pharmaceutic als, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, assuming that Silverback's net cash at closing is $240 million, Silverback equity holders are expected to own approximately 37% of the combined company. If you are a Silverback shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
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CALIFORNIA, Md., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra) today announced that Keith Nixon has been appointed as the company's Managing Director. In this new role, Nixon will oversee all of Sierra's client-facing operations.
Sierra is an industry-leading provider of logistics and weapons systems, life cycle sustainment support services and technologies in software engineering, and application development for the nation's defense, federal, and commercial sectors.
Nixon, who joined Sierra in 2020, previously served in the United States Navy for four decades, retiring as a Captain. While serving in the Navy, Keith was an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer focused on logistics, maintenance, and program management and culminated his career as the Commanding Officer of Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic and its 2,500 men and women. Prior to joining Sierra, Nixon worked for Booz Allen for two years, serving as a senior advisor to Naval Aviation leadership. Since joining Sierra, Keith has supported the NAVAIR Sustainment Group (NSG), providing superior support to numerous cutting-edge initiatives aimed at increasing readiness and reducing cost of Naval Aviation. This new title reflects the superb value Nixon has added to Sierra since joining the company.
In addition to Nixon's appointment, Jose Lebron has been named Chief of Staff for Sierra and will work alongside Nixon and President and CEO Jeff Wynne to ensure the company continues to provide world-class support to Sierra's customers on time and on budget.
Wynne will retain overall responsibility for company performance, including providing vision, leadership, and guidance in establishing the company's short and long-term growth strategy. To achieve this growth strategy, Wynne will maintain his focus on growing organically and through partnerships with strategically aligned firms while aggressively looking for future acquisition opportunities.
Wynne said: "Keith Nixon is an exceptional leader who has been instrumental in Sierra's continued success since joining the company in 2020. His experience as a senior naval officer makes him the ideal person to lead our client-facing operations while also providing invaluable guidance and leadership executing our strategy. Keith knows our customers, they know him – and they trust him. He has the quality of leadership and vision that companies come across rarely. As CEO, I am grateful to Keith for taking on this expanded role which will ensure optimal alignment of Sierra's resources and allow me the time and bandwidth to focus my efforts to work strategically on how Sierra will grow its business."
Nixon said: "I look forward to leading Sierra's incredibly talented work force in meeting our clients' most challenging requirements in supporting the Warfighter. Team Sierra will continue to look for new opportunities to support the Navy in delivering innovative and impactful solutions focused on improving Capability, Availability and Affordability of our nation's weapons systems."
Earlier in 2022 Sierra announced significant contract awards – both new business as well as continuation of legacy work – that have Sierra ideally positioned for growth while also ensuring the company serves its customers and helps them achieve their critical missions. A press release regarding those contracts can be found here.
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Sony's Cinema Line PTZ camera opens new creative and cinematic possibilities for content creators, from filmmakers to live event or music video producers
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. announces today the latest addition to its Cinema Line, the ILME-FR7, an E-mount interchangeable lens camera with a full-frame image sensor and built-in pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) functionality. Its versatile remote control and cinematic features open creative possibilities in studio, live production and filmmaking settings.
A high-performance full-frame image sensor and the expressive scope of Sony's extensive E-mount lens*2 lineup work with remote pan/tilt/zoom control, high flexibility in zoom capability and wide angle shooting to break through location and space limitations. It also offers the cinematic look and operability that have made Sony digital cinema cameras push the boundaries of the filmmaking industry, plus versatile connectivity and efficient multi camera workflow support.
"The cinematic look and feel is rapidly becoming the norm in broadcasting and live production as it opens up new ways to tell a narrative," said Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. "In parallel, over the last 2 years, we've seen a steep rise in content created remotely or in small locations where access is difficult. At Sony, we are always listening to our customers. We are thrilled to announce the FR7 that combines the flexibility of a standard PTZ camera with stunning visuals through advanced cinematic features."
Uncompromised Image Quality in a PTZ Form Factor
The FR7 features a back-illuminated 35mm full-frame CMOS image sensor Exmor R™ with approximately 10.3 effective megapixels and wide 15+ stop latitude*3 in a pan tilt zoom (PTZ) camera for the first time. In addition to wide dynamic range, low noise, and cinematic full frame bokeh, this amazing sensor also delivers high sensitivity that allows ISO to be expanded up to 409,600*4 when shooting in low light.
The FR7 features Sony's E-mount and can mount a wide range of E-mount lenses*2, including the G Master™ series with stunning resolution and bokeh effect. A choice of focal lengths ranging from 12 mm to 1200 mm*5 gives users comprehensive creative control.
A number of Cinema Line features are built into the camera to deliver a cinematic look and feel including:
- The Sensitivity setting allows ISO to be expanded up to 409,600*4 when shooting in low light.
- A 15+ stop latitude*3 allows smooth highlights and low noise levels.
- A number of preset scene files are included including S-Cinetone for natural mid-tones that are essential to healthy-looking skin color, plus soft colors and gorgeous highlights. Since the target look can be created while shooting, time can be saved in post-production. In the Cine EI mode, base sensitivity can be set to either ISO 800 or ISO 12800 to match lighting conditions and to minimize noise while maintaining a consistent look. This mode is ideal for post-production, as it allows the use of Sony's original S-Log3 gamma, wide S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine color spaces.
- Shooting up to 120fps 4K (QFHD) and 240 fps FHD*6 slow-motion is possible, again creating that emotional possibility offered by a cinematic look.
Easy Operation for Storytelling from New Angles
With a new dedicated web application, pan, tilt, zoom, focus, record, playback, and all camera settings can be intuitively controlled from a tablet or computer web browser. Multiple people can monitor FR7 footage remotely at the same time. Multi camera monitoring is also enabled, allowing multiple cameras to be viewed remotely on one device. With its integrated remotely controllable pan/tilt mechanism, the FR7 can be mounted on a tripod, on a ceiling with the dedicated CIB-PCM1, or in other locations with limited access so that subjects can be unobtrusively followed and recorded from unique viewpoints. It is also compatible with Sony's RM-IP500 remote controller*7 for multi-camera production, expanding creative potential while reducing the need for dedicated staff in production studios and other shooting situations. A single RM-IP500 unit can remotely control up to 100 PTZ cameras and provide precious joystick-controlled pan, tilt, and zoom operation.
The supplied infrared remote controller will also support the FR7's simple operation.
Variable PTZ Movements for Smooth Camera Work
Pan and tilt speed can be continuously varied from 0.02 degrees per second to 60 degrees per second, supporting a wide range of stable and smooth camera movements. The pan angle range is from -170° to +170°, and the tilt angle range is from -30° to +195°.
Up to 100 Preset Camera Positions
The FR7 can memorize up to 100 camera position presets.*8 The built-in web application and optional RM-IP500 remote controller allow up to 100 camera position presets to be recalled. Presets include camera direction, zoom, and focus, and can be recalled at the touch of a button.
The FR7 will also support S700 protocol via Ethernet, enabling control of this product from Sony's Remote Control Panel (RCP) and Master Setup Unit (MSU) with a firmware update*9.
Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking
Fast Hybrid AF and pan/tilt/zoom functionalities combine to focus on static or fast-moving subjects precisely and smoothly over a wide area, to avoid blurred images, even when a shallow depth of field is used.
The integrated BIONZ XR™ engine realizes detection performance for pinpoint eye focus even when subjects are looking at steep angles, allowing the operator to concentrate on composing the best shot. Touch Focus can be used to initiate focusing with Real-time Tracking on the desired subject when using the FR7's web application, with Real-time Eye AF if an eye is detected.
Sony's Built-in Electronically Controlled Variable ND Filter
The built-in electronic variable ND filter allows seamless ND adjustment. An Auto ND function keeps exposure constant by automatically adjusting the ND filter to match changing light. Remote control is also possible, allowing exposure control at a distance from the camera.
Versatile Interfaces for Various Production Workflows
The FR7 is built to integrate and adapt to many workflow scenarios, from simple plug and play to more complex high-end productions, thanks to a comprehensive selection of video inputs and outputs, IP streaming, power supply, and synchronization with other devices.
Internal XAVC Recording and External RAW Output
A rare feature in a PTZ camera, the FR7 also features dual media slots that support CFexpress Type A and SDXC memory cards. The ability to record high-quality XAVC-I footage with metadata makes the FR7 an excellent choice for a wide variety of video production applications.
CFexpress Type A cards are particularly well suited to high bitrate 4K movie production, with high-speed write capability that ensures stable recording of high volume, high frame rate data. Simultaneous recording, relay recording, interval recording, and proxy recording are also supported. The SDI output can deliver a 16-bit RAW signal to a compatible external recorder (sold separately).
Professional Video and Audio Interface
HDMI Type A and 12G-SDI connectors are provided for video output as well as optical output*10 for long transmission.
The AUDIO IN (XLR type 5-pin) connector will receive signal from an external microphone or audio device. AUDIO CH-1 and CH-2 use a single connector.
Ethernet Connectivity
Camera control, video and audio transfer, and power supply can also be carried out via a single LAN cable, simplifying cabling requirements.
The FR7 LAN (network) connector supports a variety of streaming protocols, including RTSP, SRT and NDI ® |HX*11, perfect for working in an IP based environment.
The FR7 can be powered from an external PoE++ (Power over Ethernet Plus Plus)*12 device via a standard network cable, eliminating the need for separate power supply cabling.
Multicamera Production Synchronization
The Timecode IN connector receives timecode for synchronization with an external device, while the GENLOCK receives synchronization signals in multi camera setups.
Additionally, red/green tally lights are provided on the camera's side panels, allowing performers and staff to easily identify the on-air and preview cameras in multi camera setups in studio or on location.
Pricing and Availability
The new FR7 will be available in November 2022 for approximately $9699.99 USD and $12,399.99 CAD. The FR7K, which includes the FR7 and SELP28135G lens, will be available for $12,199.99 USD and $15,699.99CAD while the CIB-PCM1 ceiling bracket will be available for $119.99 USD and $159.99 CAD. It will be sold at a variety of Sony's authorized dealers throughout North America.
The FR7 will be showcased for the first time on Sony's booth at IBC 2022 in Amsterdam from September 9th to 12th. A product video on the new FR7 can be viewed HERE. To see it in action, visit HERE.
Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new FR7 as well as Sony's other imaging products can be found at www.sonycine.com a site created to educate and inspire all fans and customers of Sony Cinema Line.
About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
Notes:
*1 As of Sept 6th. 2022 product announcement, compared to cameras with integrated pan/tilt mounts, Sony survey.
*2 When using the SEL100400GM, SEL200600G, SEL400F28GM, and SEL600F40GM, please use after fixing the pan/tilt with the locking mechanism of the camera.
*3 S-Log3 recording. Sony measurement.
*4 Custom mode.
*5 SEL20TC teleconverter is required.
*6 10% crop, approximately.
*7 Sold separately.
*8 RM-IP500 software version 2.2 or later required.
*9 Update in early of 2023.
*10 Optical output requires SFP+ module (sold separately).
*11 NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. NDI®|HX is a technology of NewTek, Inc. An NDI®|HX Upgrade must be purchased from NewTek.
*12 Conforms to IEEE802.3bt (Type 4, Class 8). Internal recording and playback are not available when PoE++ power is used.
*13 Within the Cinema Line series. As of September 2022.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) – an association of global automakers and their suppliers working together to advance environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain – today announced the publication of a new guidance document, the "Water Stewardship Action Matrix".
The guidance document was prepared for SP by The Water Council, an internationally acclaimed nonprofit organization dedicated to freshwater innovation, through a collaborative process including feedback and pilot testing by members of SP's Water Stewardship Work Group.
In the first half of 2022, SP worked together with The Water Council to test the design of a sector-wide water stewardship program that is centered on an action plan to help its member organizations, and their suppliers, accelerate their water stewardship performance.
The proposed water stewardship program was informed by review and input from the OEM and supplier members of SP's Water Stewardship Work Group, which is co-chaired by Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor North America. The program was also pilot tested by automotive suppliers Lear Corp. and Nalco Water at their manufacturing sites located in the United States and Mexico in the Spring of 2022.
"Lear has a long-standing commitment to the responsible consumption and management of water and wastewater discharges throughout our global operations. Participating in the SP Water Stewardship Work Group and pilot program at two Lear operations in Mexico has provided us with valuable insights that we will be implementing into our corporate water strategy going forward," said Harry Kemp, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and ESG Lead at Lear Corp., a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems.
"At Nalco Water, we empower operations around the world to protect vital water resources and are similarly committed to responsible water stewardship across our own operations. Participating in this pilot program with SP provided a unique opportunity to benchmark one of our flagship facilities against established stewardship best practices, share our approach with other members, and consider new opportunities for collective action. And in just two years, this facility has achieved an annual total water reduction of 42 million gallons, equivalent to nearly $500,000 in risk-adjusted cost savings. We continue to increase the portfolio of our manufacturing facilities around the world to Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standards to meet our 2030 impact goals," said Rajeev Dilipkumar, Marketing Director at Nalco Water.
The resulting Action Matrix is intended as a first step in helping automotive companies build comprehensive water stewardship programs. It outlines recommended actions so that suitable data, information and risk assessment processes are in place if and when companies choose to directly mitigate water-related risks and report those actions and outcomes to key external stakeholders. The Action Matrix is designed to form a platform for future action and currently serves as the first phase in an anticipated multi-phase SP water stewardship initiative.
"The Action Matrix follows a plan-do-check-act approach that leads to a better understanding of water uses and impacts so that if companies choose, they can create targets, set policy and ultimately mitigate highest priority water-related risks. Because it is a process-based approach, it is meant to accelerate water stewardship performance in companies of different sizes, in different locations and with different operational profiles," said Matt Howard, Vice President, Water Stewardship at The Water Council.
"This collaborative project was designed to complement our members' ongoing efforts to conserve and protect critical water resources and to provide a solid foundation to support the supply chain in their water stewardship journey. SP wishes to thank The Water Council for its assistance throughout the course of developing and pilot testing the Action Matrix, together with each of the members that volunteered their time and input to this effort," said Kellen Mahoney, Director at the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP).
SP will host a webinar on October 4 featuring representatives from The Water Council, Lear Corporation, and Nalco Water who will speak to this new water stewardship initiative. To learn more and register for the webinar, please visit: https://www.supplierspartnership.org/sp-news/webinar-water-stewardship-action-matrix/
The new water stewardship guidance document is available to download at no cost at https://www.supplierspartnership.org/water-guidance/
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) is an association of automakers and their suppliers working in collaboration with the US EPA and other governmental entities toward a shared vision of an automotive industry with positive environmental impact. www.supplierspartnership.org/
The Water Council is a global hub dedicated to solving critical water challenges by driving innovation in freshwater technology and advancing water stewardship. Built on more than a century of water innovation, it has coalesced one of the most concentrated water technology clusters in the world from its headquarters at the Global Water Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Recognizing the need for smarter and more sustainable use of water worldwide, The Water Council also promotes water stewardship as a natural complement to water innovation.
Contact: Kellen Mahoney, info@supplierspartnership.org
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Stephen Jordan Joins Debevoise as Partner in the Tax Group
Published: Sep. 6, 2022 at 9:30 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today that Stephen Jordan has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Tax Group. Mr. Jordan, who was most recently a managing director and global head of tax at KKR, a premier publicly traded global investment firm with approximately $500 billion of assets under management, and is one of the preeminent tax lawyers in the private equity sector, will focus his practice on advising Debevoise's strong roster of clients in the private equity and investment management industry on a full range of transactional and advisory matters, bringing a differentiated perspective from his years at KKR.
Mr. Jordan brings to the firm's clients extensive experience in the tax aspects of complex fundraising and M&A transactions, including cross-border and public company restructuring deals. Additionally, Mr. Jordan has a strong background in tax policy analysis and in advising complex organizations on the potential business impact of proposed tax legislation.
"Today's dynamic M&A and fundraising landscape and increased tax law complexity have raised the bar for our private equity clients, requiring the sharpest of eyes on every aspect of every deal as well as the client's overall tax strategy," said Presiding Partner Peter Furci. "Stephen's experience both in house and at a leading law firm earlier in his career gives him unique insight into the business and legal needs of our clients and how they can effectively execute their investment strategies in a changing market."
Peter Schuur, Chair of the Tax Group, said, "Stephen is well known in the tax community as an outstanding legal mind and as a highly collaborative executive. We expect that he will be an excellent fit for our distinctive culture, which includes taking a 'one firm' approach to every client engagement, and that our clients will benefit greatly from his deep M&A and tax experience."
Mr. Jordan added, "On numerous occasions, I have had the privilege to work with Debevoise and experience first-hand the firm's collaborative culture. As I considered the next step in my career, I knew I wanted to join a tax team known as a leader in completing cutting-edge private equity deals, developing innovative investor products, and providing commercial solutions in complex situations, and Debevoise was the clear choice. I look forward to joining the firm at such an exciting time in its history and its client base."
Throughout his career, Mr. Jordan has advised on fund and investment structuring across the private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and credit platforms. Prior to joining KKR, he was a tax partner at another international law firm, where he represented a number of sponsors and fund investors across various asset classes. He received his B.A. from University of the South, his J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University School of Law.
With more than 40 tax lawyers located in key international centers, Debevoise's Tax Group focuses on providing cutting-edge tax advice on all types of domestic and cross-border investment fundraising and M&A transactions for clients in virtually every market sector including private equity, insurance, banking, airlines, technology, media, and health care and pharmaceuticals. Known for working seamlessly with the firm's corporate practices – tailoring structures, negotiations and documentation to the client's tax, business and commercial goals – and well connected with a network of local practitioners, the Tax Group helps clients achieve their business objectives.
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Stephen Jordan, a partner in the firm's Tax Group, represents private equity and investment management firms on a full range of transactional and advisory matters. Mr. Jordan is based in the firm's New York office.
Mr. Jordan's practice focuses on the tax aspects of complex fundraising and M&A transactions, including cross-border and public company restructuring deals. Additionally, Mr. Jordan has a strong background in tax policy analysis and in advising complex organizations on the potential business impact of proposed tax legislation. He is a frequent panelist on tax issues and has advocated for the private equity and investment management industries tax priorities before various governmental authorities in the United States and abroad.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Jordan served for nearly a decade as the global head of tax at a premier, publicly traded global investment firm, and prior to that was a tax partner at a leading international law firm in New York.
Mr. Jordan received his B.A. from University of the South in 1991, his J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 1995 and his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 1998.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joy Beland, an industry thought leader for CMMC, NIST 800-171, and Managed Services for the Defense Industrial Base, has been added to the growing list of industry experts that make up the Summit 7 team. The addition of Mrs. Beland follows the organization's announcement of winning 2022 Microsoft US Compliance Partner of the Year, as well as its achievement of being named to the Inc. 5000. Joy Beland will be responsible for driving Summit 7's business partnerships and strategically developing the next phase of the company's partner ecosystem. Additionally, Joy will lead and oversee Summit 7's cybersecurity education programs for existing and potential customers.
When asked about the addition to the team, Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7, stated "We have watched Joy deliver technical expertise and training to the CMMC ecosystem in light of the shifting CMMC timelines. Her ability to clearly articulate how DoD contractors should and should not be pursuing security and compliance measures inherently compliment the nature of Summit 7's strategy: maintaining our position as the first line of defense for the Defense Industrial Base."
Joy has served as Senior Cybersecurity Consultant and Professional Instructor at Edwards Performance Solutions, actively participating on the cybersecurity team as a Provisional Assessor while overseeing the curriculum development and live-instructor training for the Cyber-AB-Approved CCP and CCA certification courses as a Provisional Instructor. Joy has gained national recognition as a thought leader and champion for cybersecurity-focused organizations. Mrs. Beland has also gained worldwide attention for her full day bootcamp focused on cybersecurity fundamentals delivered to over 3,000 MSPs.
When asked about her new role, Beland stated "I have seen Summit 7 deliver sound and accurate expertise to the DoD supply chain for years and am ecstatic at the opportunity to continue the mission here. I look forward to establishing a relational partner ecosystem for both Summit 7 and our current and future partners. It is an honor to join the Summit 7 family!"
The addition of high caliber individuals such as Beland continues to support Summit 7's stance as not only the go-to-provider for small to medium aerospace and defense contractors, but the number one Managed Service (MSP) and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) for the DoD supply chain.
Summit 7 is a national leader in cybersecurity and compliance for the Aerospace and Defense industry and corporate enterprises. Summit 7's Microsoft Cloud solutions have led the way in meeting compliance regulations for the DIB regarding CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171, ITAR, and CUI. Summit 7 is privately held and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradek recently launched ART: a new streaming protocol that delivers secure, ultra-low latency (ULL) audio and video over the public internet. With latency clocking in at sub-100 milliseconds over a WAN – despite +5% packet error rates – ART breaks new ground and raises expectations for ultra-fast live video delivery.
ART was created to address two of the most persistent problems with point-to-point video over the public internet: latency and packet loss. What sets ART apart is that it utilizes Joint Source-Channel Coding (JSCC) to evaluate video content and network characteristics simultaneously: optimizing for both in one step. The result is a highly-resilient, blazing-fast video stream in even the most challenging network conditions.
The protocol was jointly-developed by Teradek and Amimon using the same zero-delay technology behind Teradek's Emmy and Academy Award-winning Bolt wireless video system.
"ART is without a doubt the most impressive video transport protocol available today," remarked Michael Gailing, Teradek's General Manager of Live Production. "No other protocol can deliver broadcast-quality, real-time performance over a WAN like it."
With end-to-end AES-256 encryption, easy firewall traversal, and no re-transmission delays, ART is trailblazing a new standard for broadcast, live event, and remote monitoring needs.
Teradek will be showcasing ART for the first time in Europe at IBC 2022 from September 9-12. Watch an exclusive demo live at IBC 2022. If you can't attend, book a virtual demo at tdek.co/art.
Teradek, a subsidiary of Creative Solutions (CS), designs and manufactures high-performance video solutions for broadcast, cine, medical, and general imaging applications. These technologies are used by production professionals in film, television, news, sports, live events, online streaming, and other media enterprises. A subdivision of Videndum plc, CS is composed of Teradek, SmallHD, Wooden Camera and Lightstream, whose products are available via branded websites and retail partners around the globe. More information can be found at www.cs.inc.
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- Tetra and Cellvera to jointly develop an orally administered treatment, ARDS-003, in combination with the proven broad-spectrum antiviral, Qifenda 400MG (Favipiravir)
- Companies will jointly develop a combination therapeutic candidate for rapid clearance of COVID-19 infection
- The partnership aims to accelerate the global development of an innovative drug candidate to combat viral diseases by leveraging expertise and resources from both companies
- This novel combination therapy is positioned to compete with Pfizer's flagship antiviral therapeutic
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. ("Tetra" or the "Company") (TSX: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) (FRA: JAM1), a leader in cannabinoid-derived drug discovery and development announced today they signed an agreement with Cellvera Global Holdings LLC ("Cellvera"), for the co-development of ARDS-003 as a combination product, with Qifenda 400MG (Favipiravir), a commercial-stage broad-spectrum antiviral drug.
As a monotherapy, compared to placebo, ARDS-003 dose-dependently reduced signs of morbidity and mortality, including respiratory distress following SARS-CoV-2 infection in the humanized ACE2 mouse model. ARDS-003 also outperformed an antiviral drug in reducing multiple proinflammatory mediators (i.e., cytokines) involved in hyperinflammation and immune system dysfunction following viral infection. Other studies have also demonstrated dose-dependent inhibition of viral replication.
Cellvera owns the rights to the brand originator Favipiravir, which has a long and verified history of safety and efficacy and was initially developed by FujiFilm Toyama Chemical Co and approved in Japan (2014) to treat pandemic influenza. Favipiravir is a selective inhibitor of viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) with potent antiviral activity against single-stranded RNA viruses, including coronaviruses. It targets the protein needed for the coronavirus to replicate, making it impossible for the virus to copy itself. The broad-spectrum antiviral drug is effective against 12 families of viruses, including Coronaviruses (COVID, MERS, SARS), Filoviruses (EBOLA, MARBURG), Flaviviruses (ZIKA, WEST NILE, DENGUE), RABIES, NOROVIRUS, and many others.
As novel strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus continue to emerge, preliminary studies on SARS-COV-2 Variants, Omicron and Delta, have shown that Favipiravir maintains its antiviral activity, demonstrating viruses' inability to resist Favipiravir even with prolonged exposure of virus-infected cells to the drug. Favipiravir remains an invaluable asset for emergency preparedness strategies against this constantly evolving COVID-19 virus and other potential future pandemics. Clinical trials of Favipiravir have shown rapid viral clearance and prevention of hospitalization when administered early in the onset of the symptoms.
The parties hypothesize, based on data from AI based in-silico drug discovery platform Prepaire, that a combination product of Favipiravir and ARDS-003 has the potential to allow rapid virus clearance and provide longer-term patient benefits. ARDS-003's cytokine reduction properties may prevent some consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection, such as severe pulmonary inflammation.
Guy Chamberland, CEO and CRO at Tetra commented, "This partnership with a pharmaceutical company with global reach is a sign of the potential for the ARDS-003 drug asset. We look forward to working jointly with Cellvera to bring this combination drug product forward to improve treatment options for patients worldwide."
"The ongoing complexities of COVID-19 require multiple treatment options. By joining forces with Tetra, we hope to offer this additional treatment option to patients." Stated Mary O'Brien, CEO of Cellvera. "This collaboration with Tetra supports our partnership strategy and the development of further combination therapies involving Qifenda (Favipiravir). We share a passion with Tetra to deliver innovative medicines to address this pandemic. We look forward to working with Guy and his team to investigate the potential of ARDS-003 and Qfienda (Favipiravir). By joining the Prepaire partner platform, we connect with like-minded experts from across industry, academia, and the government sector, we are better equipped to lead the way towards transforming drug discovery and development through the application of machine learning".
ARDS-003 is a novel First in Human (FIH) drug product containing the active pharmaceutical agent, Onternabez, a potent and selective full agonist of the type 2 cannabinoid receptor (CB2R), an essential immunomodulatory target. ARDS-003 is positioned to modulate acute systemic inflammation and prevent Sepsis, ARDS, and organ damage - ARDS represents the severe end of lung dysfunction resulting from systemic inflammation secondary to infectious or non-infectious clinical insult (McIntosh, 2020). While the clinical profile of ARDS arising from viral (COVID) or bacterial sepsis can vary, hyperinflammation involving a dysfunctional immune response is a common mediator of lung damage. Tetra's pre-clinical studies have demonstrated that ARDS-003 decreases this hyperinflammatory response and slows disease progression.
Favipiravir discovered and developed by FUJIFILM Toyama Chemicals (a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation (FUJIY), was first approved under the brand name Avigan by regulators in Japan in 2014 as a potent broad-spectrum antiviral treatment for influenza. This antiviral drug is effective against 12 families of viruses, including coronaviruses (COVID, MERS, SARS), Filoviruses (EBOLA, MARBURG), Flaviviruses (ZIKA, WEST NILE, DENGUE), RABIES, NOROVIRUS, and many others. Favipiravir works by inhibiting a viral enzyme called RNA polymerase, preventing viral replication within human cells. Favipiravir has potent antiviral activity against single-stranded RNA viruses, including coronaviruses. This is the protein responsible for "building" the viral proteins. Favipiravir can target the protein necessary for the coronavirus to replicate, making it impossible for the virus to copy itself.
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) (FRA: JAM1) is a leader in cannabinoid-derived drug discovery and development with an FDA and a Health Canada cleared clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. Their evidence-based scientific approach has enabled them to develop a pipeline of cannabinoid-based drug products for various medical conditions, including pain, inflammation, and oncology. With patients at the core of what they do, Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing biopharma industry by regulators, physicians, and insurance companies.
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Neither the TSX Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cellvera is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing oral therapies and monitoring tools to address the unmet medical needs of patients with life-threatening viral diseases. Leveraging the Company's deep understanding of antiviral drug development, nucleotide chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and virology, Cellvera has built a nucleotide prodrug platform to develop novel product candidates to treat single-stranded ribonucleic acid, or ssRNA, viruses, which are a prevalent cause of severe viral diseases. For more information: www.cellvera.com
PREPAiRE is an Ai-powered drug discovery platform using a proprietary algorithm based on Convolutional Deep Neural Networks (CNN) and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to build reactive chemical and biological fitting models enabling the identification ligands to protein targets, protein-protein interactions, generating molecular structures with specified properties combining both functionality and drug ability, as well as preparing synthetic data for specific drug discovery and personalized treatment. PREPAiRE is enabling precision medicine by integrating whole-genome sequencing with deep phenotyping to data-visualize clinical IPS panels. The platform combines the in-silico prediction with high throughput wet-lab validation in an iterative cycle that empowers continuous improvement and increases efficiency, accuracy, and reliability which are critical to drug R&D. PREPAiRE offers a partnership eco-system. The outcome of PREPAiRE accelerates all steps of drug discovery and development, including target discovery, lead optimization, toxicity assessment, and trial design. If you would like to learn more about partnering with us, please reach out to: partners@prepaire.com
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Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "may", "will", "should", "continue", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "intend", "plan" or "project" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, the inability of the Company to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Company's business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Company's research and development strategies, including the success of this product or any other product, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Company's public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for APDN, HOTH, BTU, EYEN, and NIO.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ARCH, TSLA, AMD, CVX, and AAPL.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CSGP, META, NVDA, XOM, and ADP.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, announced today the sale of Watermark at Grand Central Park, a 288-unit Class A multifamily community in the Houston suburb of Conroe. San Diego-based CEG Multifamily purchased the community for an undisclosed amount.
"The successful sale of Watermark at Grand Central Park speaks to our team's ability to identify high- growth markets and deliver well-built, Class A multifamily properties," said Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential. "We are pleased with the outcome of the transaction and take great pride in our proven ability to create meaningful value for our residents and investors."
Located a few miles from The Woodlands in the Grand Central Park master-planned community, Watermark at Grand Central Park offers three-story, garden-style buildings with a variety of one-, two-, and three-bedroom floorplans. Built in 2021, the 90% occupied community features luxury amenities including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood-inspired vinyl flooring, full-size washers and dryers, and patios or balconies. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a swimming pool with an expansive sundeck, poolside cabanas and an outdoor kitchen, spa, 24-hour fitness center, screened-in porch with a fireplace, clubhouse, TV lounge, Starbucks coffee bar, bark park, recreation room and a walking trail.
The property's location within the master-planned Grand Central Park community provides residents with access to six lakes and miles of trails within 1,000-plus acres of natural, wooded environment. It's location along I-45, Highway 105 and Loop 336 connects residents to major employers such as Conroe Medical Plaza, Huntsman LLC and St. Luke's Hospital, as well as a variety of restaurants, shopping and entertainment options.
The city of Conroe is 45 minutes north of Houston and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Since 2000 Conroe's population has more than doubled and effective rents in the Conroe/North Montgomery submarket have increased by 15.5% over the past year, demonstrating strong demand for rental housing in the area.
Thompson Thrift has made a name for itself by being one of the few developers to build Class A residential communities in markets across the country with a range of conventional, luxury leased villa and townhome-style communities. Throughout its history, the company has invested more than $3.8 billion and has become known as a trusted partner committed to developing high-quality, attractive communities.
Jennifer Ray with Walker & Dunlop brokered the sale for Thompson Thrift.
About Thompson Thrift Real Estate Company
Thompson Thrift is an integrated full-service real estate company with offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana; Denver, Houston and Phoenix. Three business units drive Thompson Thrift's success—Thompson Thrift Residential which is focused on upscale Class A multifamily communities and luxury leased homes, Thompson Thrift Commercial which is focused on ground-up commercial development, and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction company. Through these business units, Thompson Thrift is engaged in all aspects of acquisition, development, construction, leasing, and management of quality multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial and commercial projects across the country. We are passionate about our customer's success and strive to ensure our projects not only meet the needs of our customers but also the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.thompsonthrift.com
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIAA has teamed up with Girls in Tech (GIT), a global nonprofit with more than 100,000 members focused on closing the gender gap in technology careers.
"TIAA is committed to doing the hard work to understand the challenges and clear the path for women in tech," said Sastry Durvasula, Chief Information and Client Services Officer, and a board member for the nonprofit. "We're excited to collaborate with Girls in Tech to unlock opportunities for women in all stages of their STEM careers and empower them to reach their goals."
TIAA will collaborate with GIT throughout 2022 and 2023 for multiple initiatives including the GIT Hackathon, Startup Challenge, Digital Career Fair, Mentorship Program, Cybersecurity Webinars and the upcoming Girls in Tech conference.
"Joining forces with TIAA, a mission-driven organization with more than 100 years serving others, is an important milestone in our journey," said Adriana Gascoigne, Girls in Tech Founder and CEO. "This collaboration will elevate our positive impact in building the diverse and inclusive tech workforce the world needs."
The Girls in Tech Conference will take place in-person in Nashville, Wednesday, Sept. 7. Participants from all over the world will gather to find community, sharpen their skills, learn how to advance their careers in tech, and discover companies that are leveraging technology to drive change and growth within their industries. Most importantly, they will learn how they can be a part of that change.
Wendy Harrington, Chief Information Officer, TIAA Wealth and Corporate Technology, will deliver a keynote address about her own career journey in her talk titled Destination Unknown: Enjoy the Journey.
TIAA ambassadors and recruiters will be on hand at the expo to discuss the exciting technology agenda, job openings and culture at TIAA, as well as share stories of their own career paths in technology.
About TIAA
TIAA is a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions. It is the #1 not-for-profit retirement market provider1, paid more than $6.4 billion in lifetime income to retired clients in 2021 and has $1.2 trillion in assets under management (as of 6/30/2022)2.
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Survey Shows Almost Half of Employers Planning Higher Salary Increase Budgets for 2023
WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Salary.com®'s Annual U.S. National Salary Budget Survey, the long predominant 3 percent raise, which started its decline last year, has been replaced by a median raise of 4 percent across all employee categories. Forty-eight percent of U.S. employers are planning higher year-over-year salary increase budgets for 2023, continuing an upswing that began in 2022. Even more promising for American workers: a quarter of employers plan to give increases in the range of 5–7 percent in 2023. Salary.com conducted the survey of 1000+ organizations in June of 2022.
The survey revealed that 2022 actual salary increases were higher than what was planned in 2021: 22 percent of organizations gave increases in the range of 4-5 percent vs. the 12 percent that had planned to do so last year.
"2023 promises to be another banner year for employees seeking salary increases," said Chris Fusco, Senior Vice President of Compensation at Salary.com. "For perspective, in 2020, as the pandemic was taking hold, just under 10 percent of employers planned a higher salary budget increase than the prior year. In 2023 almost half of employers are planning higher salary budgets."
Cost of living increases: When organizations provided COLA increases, they tended to be more generous in 2022 than in 2021, as average COLA increases rose above 2 percent for the first time in many years. This is not surprising, given record-high inflation rates in 2022 and much talk of an impending recession. However, smaller organizations (under 500 full-time employees) were more likely to provide COLA increases than larger organizations. Average COLA increases for smaller organizations hovered in the range of 2.5–2.7 percent, higher than the typical 2 percent provided by larger organizations.
Geography: The Pacific Northwest continues to pay slightly higher salaries than other regions of the country, with median total increases in the 5 percent range vs. the U.S. median of 4 percent.
Industries: Healthcare median total increases in 2022 were in the 3 percent range, significantly less than the US median of 4 percent with less variability than the overall U.S. population. While notable given the challenges the industry has had in attracting and retaining quality workers, salary increases in the healthcare industry are impacted by reimbursement limits imposed by private and federal health insurers.
Other categories in the survey, such as variable pay and salary structure increases, fell in line with data from prior years. In terms of pay practices, the vast majority of organizations surveyed utilize a common date employee pay increase cycle (87 percent), with the months of January and April serving as the most popular months.
Over 1000 human resource professionals across 20 diverse industries (including healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, retail and wholesale, hospitality and leisure, and education) participated in this year's survey, which closed June 17, 2022. Now in its 12th year, Salary.com's U.S. and Canada National Salary Budget Survey is designed to collect critical data on how organizations are budgeting for salary increases over the next year and provides insight into current variable pay practices.
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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DUBLIN, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tri-anim Health Services, a specialty distributor of respiratory, anesthesia and critical care products and therapies, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive relationship to represent and distribute the BrainScope® device in hospital Emergency Departments. This innovative point of care decision support tool is used to objectively assess mild head injured patients for intracranial hemorrhage and concussion at point of care in 20 minutes or less.
BrainScope is an FDA-cleared, handheld Class II medical device that uses artificial intelligence derived algorithms to identify distinctive profiles of structural brain injury and concussion. The solution consists of the BrainScope handheld decision support tool, as well as the BrainScope single-use disposable electrode headset for use with the device.
Tom Metcalf, President of Tri-anim Health Services, said, "This exclusive agreement supports Tri-anim's mission to be the best partner to those who save and improve patients' lives. We are thrilled to bring the breakthrough BrainScope technology to our Emergency Department customers to help them quickly and effectively assess risk of intracranial bleeding in patients with mild head injuries helping to reduce unneeded CT scans, objectively assess concussions, and improve patient experience and satisfaction."
"This partnership with Tri-anim Health Services brings BrainScope to immediate commercial scale. It is a perfect fit for us as Tri-anim's national sales team is already focused on providing innovative solutions to Emergency Departments," said Susan Hertzberg, CEO of BrainScope. Hertzberg added, "America's Emergency Departments are moving beyond COVID care and the demand for BrainScope is rapidly growing to fill a major assessment gap that exists for the nearly 5 million people that present with mild head injuries each year. Up until now, clinicians have had just one tool, the CT scan. With BrainScope they can more confidently rule out those patients that do not need a CT scan while also objectively assess concussion. We are excited to have the commercial reach that Tri-anim provides."
The BrainScope solution has been highly clinically validated with 10+ years of development, 8 successfully executed research contracts funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, and 33 peer-reviewed publications. When integrated into clinical decision making, experience has demonstrated an average 46% reduction in unnecessary CT utilization, a 40% reduction in patient Emergency Department length of stay, and improved patient experience and satisfaction.
"BrainScope helps answer key clinician and patient questions—whether the patient has suffered a brain bleed or concussion, and whether they are ready to resume normal activities. The technological change that BrainScope brings has immediate benefits to both the patient and the Emergency Department," said Dr. Diku Mandavia, Chief Medical Officer at BrainScope.
Attila Morgan, Eastern Area Vice President of Sales for Tri-anim Health Services added, "BrainScope easily fits into the Emergency Department current workflow for mild head injuries. The device can be operated by non-nursing staff and assessments take less than 20 minutes from start to finish. By avoiding unnecessary CT scans, BrainScope's assessment can help Emergency Departments save significant time and hospital resources."
Tri-anim Health Services provides innovative respiratory, anesthesia and critical care products and therapies to hospitals, health systems and other patient care facilities nationwide. As a leader in healthcare excellence for over 45 years, Tri-anim offers targeted solutions, value-oriented programs, clinical expertise, and in-service training to help provide effective and efficient patient care. For more information, visit www.tri-anim.com.
BrainScope is a medical neurotechnology company that is improving brain health by providing objective, diagnostic insights that enable better patient care. BrainScope is leading the way in the rapid and objective assessment of brain-related conditions, starting with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), utilizing multiple integrated assessment capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI), and digitization. The Company's technology supports the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Choosing Wisely® campaign to avoid CT scans of the head in Emergency Department patients with minor head injury. BrainScope's innovative neurotechnology platform uses EEG-based, AI-derived algorithms empowering physicians to quickly make accurate head injury assessments, addressing the full spectrum of traumatic brain injuries from structural (brain bleed) to functional (concussion) injuries, providing for the first time a full picture of the injury, and doing so in less time and without radiation. For more information, please visit www.brainscope.com.
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Addition of Fintech Solutions Company Expands Solution Offering and Provides SMB Customers a Simplified R&D Tax Credit Process
DUBLIN, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet, (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) today announced that it has acquired Clarus R+D Solutions LLC, an industry-leading, service and expertise driven, fintech solutions company that simplifies the R&D tax credit process for SMBs. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Clarus R+D helps SMBs take advantage of the research and development tax credit, one of the largest tax incentives available to US businesses. Clarus R+D's cutting-edge, cloud-based software platform, coupled with the deep expertise of its professional services team, delivers access, compliance, and clarity for federal and state R&D tax credits. The Clarus R+D platform has automated much of the R&D credit qualification and application process to ensure that the final incentives are optimized for each client. Businesses save valuable time as a result of the automated calculation process, while maximizing their R&D tax credit.
"With our acquisition of Clarus R+D, TriNet takes another important step towards powering the success of small and medium-sized businesses," said Burton M. Goldfield TriNet's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Many of our PEO and HCM customers qualify for R&D tax credits and do not have the time or expertise to successfully apply for them. With the addition of Clarus R+D, TriNet expands its offering to better serve these customers. I look forward to leveraging Clarus R+D to put money back in the hands of our hard-working SMB clients."
"Having worked closely with the Clarus R+D team through the acquisition process, I believe the Clarus R+D team is a great fit with TriNet," said Samantha Wellington TriNet's Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. "Importantly, we both place SMBs at the center of everything we do. We also share the belief that most SMBs are unaware of their eligibility to claim these R&D tax credits. We are excited by this opportunity to unlock possibilities for our customers, and I am thrilled to welcome the Clarus R+D team to TriNet as we pursue this market opportunity."
"The Clarus team is very excited to join TriNet, a world-class organization with a very impressive leadership team. Our shared commitment to go above and beyond to support our teams, our customers, and the small business ecosystem aligns perfectly with our culture and the growth strategy of our company," said Chris Winslow, former Chief Executive Officer at Clarus, now leading TriNet's newly created Tax Credits Business Unit, reporting to Samantha Wellington. "We look forward to leveraging TriNet's scale to help us continue to accelerate our product roadmap in support of our customers and partners."
As part of the acquisition, Clarus R+D will become a wholly owned subsidiary of TriNet. In addition to Winslow, all other members of the Clarus leadership team will remain in their same (or similar) roles.
Ice Miller LLP represented Clarus R+D as legal counsel in the transaction and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP assisted TriNet.
About TriNet
TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology capabilities. TriNet's suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Time & Attendance. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business and enabling their people. TriNet, incredible starts here. For more information, visit TriNet.com or follow us on Twitter.
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Renee Brotherton, VP Corporate Communications & Editorial, TriNet renee.brotherton@trinet.com 408-646-5103
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Turkish Airlines becomes the first airline to sponsor the UEFA Champions League, which will have its 2023 final in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing millions of people from 129 countries of the world together on the skies every year, Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, one of the most followed sports competitions in the world. This prestigious partnership, which will be one of the most significant sponsorship deals in the history of Turkish sports, is of particular importance as this season's UEFA Champions League final will take place at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023.
UEFA Champions League organization which Turkish Airlines will participate as the official sponsor reaches 678 million viewers in 200 countries via over 70 broadcasters. Fans also participate in the Champions League excitement on social media with 28 million engagements. Turkish Airlines will have wide range of exposure, logo and name rights before, during and after the matches including LED screens surrounding the field. As part of the deal, Türkiye's national flag carrier will also partner with the UEFA Super Cup, the UEFA Futsal Champions League finals, and the UEFA Youth League finals as the official sponsor.
The announcement of Turkish Airlines' UEFA Champions League sponsorship deal took place at the Haliç Congress Center with the participation of Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat along with senior Turkish Airlines executives and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin along with UEFA Marketing Director Guy-Laurent Epstein.
On the sponsorship, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat stated: "As the Flag Carrier Airline of our country, we are excited for our sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League, one of the biggest sports competitions in the world. With our country spreading its wings towards the 100th anniversary of our Republic, we are taking the Turkish Airlines brand to new heights. With this sponsorship, we will carry the Turkish Airlines brand to four corners of the world and bring the whole world together in Istanbul on June 10, 2023. We believe in the unifying power of sports that brings different cultures together and we aim to continue to take part in the world's leading tournaments."
UEFA Marketing Director Guy-Laurent Epstein said: "The UEFA Champions League is the world's greatest club competition, and we are delighted to have Turkish Airlines on board as a partner. We both share a global reach, connecting fans across continents and we are delighted that their debut season as a partner will culminate in the final of this prestigious tournament taking place on home soil in Istanbul. We both share similar passions, and truly believe that the sky is the limit when it comes to our partnership."
Turkish Airlines was the first airline in the world to partner with UEFA as its official airline sponsor for the UEFA EURO 2016. Flag carrier airline also realized sponsorships with prominent teams such as FC Barcelona, Manchester United FC, Borussia Dortmund, Olympique de Marseille and River Plate. Turkish Airlines' "The Selfie Shootout" commercial featuring Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi is among the most watched commercials of all time.
The national flag carrier supports different sports branches besides football and has been the title sponsor of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Europe's most important basketball tournament since 2010. Turkish Airlines also provides high-level support for sports such as volleyball, tennis, golf, rugby and equestrian.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultimate Endless Shrimp is back at Red Lobster® and is now available all day, every day for a limited time*. This year's lineup features NEW! Parmesan-Bacon Shrimp Scampi (because everything tastes better with bacon) as well as Argentine Red Shrimp**. And, back by popular demand, classic Shrimp Linguini Alfredo has returned to the roster of options.
Guests are invited to roll up their sleeves and indulge in a variety of craveable offerings by choosing two delicious shrimp preparations to start, and when they are gone, order additional shrimp dishes one at a time. Each Ultimate Endless Shrimp meal is accompanied by a choice of side and of course, unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits®. Insider tip: avoid grabbing the extra biscuit to leave room for endless amounts of shrimp.
This year's Ultimate Endless Shrimp menu features five enticing offerings to satisfy any shrimp craving, including:
- NEW! Parmesan-Bacon Shrimp Scampi – Tender shrimp, oven-broiled in a garlic butter sauce, with shaved Parmesan, crispy Parmesan panko, bacon, and parsley.
- Argentine Red Shrimp – A skewer of wild-caught Argentine red shrimp, fire-grilled and served over rice.
- Shrimp Linguini Alfredo – Tender shrimp in a creamy Alfredo sauce on a bed of linguini.
- Walt's Favorite Shrimp – Hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried. Served with cocktail sauce.
- Garlic Shrimp Scampi – Hand-crafted garlic shrimp scampi, oven-broiled in a garlic butter sauce.
"Ultimate Endless Shrimp is a fun, guest-favorite promotion that has become an annual tradition for many. From friendly family competitions to see who can eat the most shrimp, to those who love the freedom to try new flavors and preparations, to those who simply love the ability to enjoy their favorite shrimp dishes endlessly, we can't wait to see all the ways our guests celebrate this event with us this year," said Patty Trevino, Chief Marketing Officer at Red Lobster.
Guests can take advantage of Ultimate Endless Shrimp any day of the week, for a limited time, by visiting their local Red Lobster restaurant or ordering To Go or touchless delivery directly from RedLobster.com/order. Guests ordering Ultimate Endless Shrimp To Go get to mix and match four shrimp preparations plus a choice of side and Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
To earn points for dining, including through To Go and delivery orders, and redeem tasty rewards, guests can sign up for Red Lobster's free loyalty program, My Red Lobster Rewards℠. To view the complete Red Lobster menu or find a restaurant location, visit Red Lobster's website.
* Offer available 9/5/22 – 11/6/22 at participating locations in the U.S. and Canada. Not available in PR. Prices higher in California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Canada and in select locations in Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, and New York. Pricing indicated excludes beverages, applicable taxes and gratuities. Available for Dine-in or To Go; third party delivery excluded. Guests ordering Endless Shrimp via To Go or delivery from REDLOBSTER.COM or REDLOBSTER.CA may pick up to four orders of shrimp in any combination of flavors offered.
** While supplies last.
Red Lobster is the world's largest and most-loved seafood restaurant company, headquartered in Orlando, Fla. With a proud heritage and an even brighter future, Red Lobster is focused on serving the highest quality, freshly prepared seafood that is traceable, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. To learn more about Red Lobster's sourcing standards and where the seafood we serve comes from, please visit www.redlobster.com/seafoodwithstandards. Red Lobster is also proud to be an employer of choice, including being named to Forbes magazine's 2022 lists of America's Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about Red Lobster, including locations and menu options, please visit http://www.redlobster.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional electric bicycle brand VANPOWERS BIKE released their new model this summer, City Vanture, the world's first road e-bike with an assembled frame. The assembled frame solves the problems of large frame alignment tolerance and fragility of the traditional brazing one-piece frame on the market.
A few weeks after City Vanture's release, renowned Olympic medalist and cycling world champion Gregory Baugé was in Paris, France, to experience the extraordinary ride of City Vanture. "One of my favorite memories is touring Paris on City Vanture. A very quiet, well-balanced ebike, I could spend hours riding it around the city of light," says Gregory Baugé. Basma El Ghouate, a well-known stylist and former cyclist, also discovered the magic of assembled frames with him.
People can choose between self-assembled and pre-assembled according to their preferences at the time of purchase.
This urban e-bike is the first of its kind seen by the industry, departing from traditional brazed frame construction processes, and instead adopts a highly symmetrical tenon-and-mortise structure with <1 mm of frame alignment tolerance. The City Vanture offers good steering and a smooth cycling experience with a nearly racing-level frame alignment tolerance. The frame construction manages to be durable and light at the same time, weighing in at 15.5 kg, or 35 lbs. The aluminum alloy frame is ultra-lightweight for reduced drag.
As a modern e-bike, the City Vanture also sports a rechargeable battery that is hidden in the downtube to maintain its sleek aesthetic, offering an option to install an additional battery to extend its total range. To complement this feature, it also incorporates a smart dual-battery system that can detect when the main battery is at low power and automatically begin drawing power from the second battery, avoiding the tedious process of stopping and switching sources. This further maintains its capability to provide riders with a smooth journey from start to finish.
VANPOWERS BIKE's commitment to rider preferences is evident in their approach to this model, and the company is looking to the future, aiming to continue developing green alternatives to mainstream transportation.
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About VANPOWERS BIKE
VANPOWERS BIKE, a professional e-bike brand established in 2022, is committed to solving the problems in the existing e-bike market and creating an e-bike that is easy, efficient, and comfortable for riders—staying on the cutting edge of technology while maintaining a sleek and classic aesthetic.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgo PR, an independently owned leading PR firm, announced today the launch of an Esports Public Relations division, which will work across core practice areas including corporate, consumer, digital media, and entertainment. With projected revenue nearing $1.8 billion by the end of 2022, the esports industry continues to show signs of significant growth. Virgo PR has worked with the likes of Ready Player Me, Virtex, and similar brands within this space.
As a forward-thinking public relations and marketing company, Virgo PR is regularly ahead of the curve when it comes to marketing trends. The firm works with clients to place them in mainstream news, secure important influencer relationships, and drive brand awareness. The Virgo PR team is committed to building brands and is one of the most effective public relations agencies in the space.
"Esports is a huge global phenomenon, and we see tremendous opportunity to build brands within the esports sector. From traditional media to digital media, all aspects of esports public relations, and marketing, are opportunities in which we expect to thrive. We see the esports market as a very fast-growing industry, and our esports team will offer a unique value to clients within this emerging industry," said Mike Paffmann, CEO of Virgo PR.
For more information please visit, https://virgo-pr.com/.
Virgo PR offers its clients many services to drive growth, engagement, and sales to increase lead generation and conversions. Our team of public relations and marketing professionals supports brands in developing different strategies and campaigns, allowing them to understand their brand and industry better. Virgo PR provides various services that drive knowledge through industry expertise. We execute worldwide integrated campaigns for our clients' brands by playing on the strengths and constraints of any niche.
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"Real Vitamix Legends" contest launches today to find longest-running Vitamix machines; six winners will receive the brand's next-generation products
CLEVELAND, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- They are out there, the Vitamix® machines older than their owners, passed down through generations; the decades-old blenders that are still in use every day. Starting today, Vitamix is officially on the hunt for these legendary machines with the launch of the "Real Vitamix Legends" contest, a search for the oldest working Vitamix in North America.
"We design Vitamix machines to stand the test of time, and we hear constant proof of that longevity from our social community, who share stories of machines running for decades," said Laura Ostenkamp, Director of Global Brand and Content Marketing at Vitamix. "We wanted to take these stories beyond our DMs by launching the Real Vitamix Legends contest, celebrating and rewarding the generations of meals and nourished families Vitamix has served in our 101-year history."
Running Sept. 6 through Oct. 18 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, participants age 18 and older can enter by posting a photo or video on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #REALVITAMIXLEGENDS and tagging and following @Vitamix. The post should show their Vitamix in use and share its age and a little about its history. Participants can also submit online here.
Vitamix will choose the top six finalists based on the age of the machine, and the brand's social community will determine the winners through head-to-head matchups on Instagram Stories the week of Oct. 24. Winners will receive next-generation Vitamix products, and the grand prize will include a trip for the winner and a guest to Vitamix headquarters, valued at nearly $2,500. Prizes include:
- 1st Place – Vitamix A3500 Ascent® Series Blender in Brushed Stainless Finish with 64-Ounce Container and 12-Cup Food Processor Attachment with SELF-DETECT® Bundle; and a trip to celebrate at Vitamix headquarters in Ohio, including a private cooking class with a Vitamix chef and other behind-the-scenes fun, plus tickets to a Cleveland sporting event
- 2nd Place – Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Blender in Brushed Stainless Finish with 64-Ounce Container and an Aer™ Disc Container
- 3rd, 4th, and 5th Place – Vitamix Immersion Blender Bundle with Whisk, Blending Jar, and Mini Chopper
Vitamix machines stand the test of time because they are designed with trained power, a cool-running motor, a metal drive system, and stainless steel blades. Vitamix's best-in-class warranty – many machines up to 10 years – reflects the brand's expectations for durability and quality. In fact, fewer than 2% of the products in the U.S. currently under warranty have been returned to Vitamix® service.
Vitamix machines are also built to deliver high-performance blending year after year. Only Vitamix machines can power through tough, whole, and frozen ingredients while creating precise textures from chunky to velvety smooth and everything in between.
More information and full contest rules are available here, and images are available to download here.
The Vitamix family of companies, privately held and family-owned since 1921, is currently celebrating its 101st anniversary. Millions of people around the world employ Vitamix machines to prepare nutritious whole foods in their home kitchens and deliver exceptional and consistent results in their commercial kitchens. The company's commercial customer list reads like a Who's Who of major restaurant chains, and gourmet chefs say their Vitamix machines are as important to them as their knives. The company developed the first true commercial production-grade blender in the early 1990s, igniting the smoothie and frozen coffee movements, and has been named the Best in Class Overall beverage blender for nine consecutive years by readers of Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine. Vitamix continues to win awards for its products, culture, and user experience and is found in more than 130 countries. The company is headquartered in Olmsted Township, Ohio, near Cleveland. For more information, please visit vitamix.com.
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Premiering Sept. 9, 2022, the new political show will give insights with reporting based across America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Post and Newsy today announce a new 30-minute political show, "Election 22: What Matters,'' that will deliver a detailed look at issues impacting voters across the country. It will debut Sept. 9, 2022 and run for nine weeks leading up to Election Day in November.
Each week, "Election 22: What Matters" will focus on a different topic relevant to the elections, such as the economy, inflation, reproductive rights, healthcare and the state of democracy at large. The Washington Post's "Democracy Team" will be featured prominently in the series, with reporters based in Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin who will collaborate with others on The Post's National staff to uncover the top issues at stake this election season. Reporting will also come from Newsy's 14 bureaus across the country. Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey and Newsy political director Andrew Rafferty will co-host the program.
"Through a combination of our newsrooms' resources and our reporters' on-the-ground interactions with voters, this show will get to the heart of what Americans care about this election. We feel strongly about highlighting communities and perspectives that are often left out of these important moments and look forward to extending this coverage to Newsy's vast digital and TV audiences," said Micah Gelman, director of video and a senior editor at The Post. "'Election 22: What Matters' will showcase the full force of The Post's and Newsy's reporting capabilities and investment in live on-air coverage."
"Election 22: What Matters" will air at 8:30 p.m. Fridays on Newsy, a 24/7 free over-the-air broadcast news network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company. Re-runs will air at 7 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays on Newsy through Nov. 6.
"Each episode will highlight the perspectives of those outside the so-called Beltway and throughout the heartland of this country, with insights from reporters covering those stories," said Kate O'Brian, head of the Scripps Networks News Group. "Together, our news organizations will provide inclusive and genuine coverage from parts of this country in which national elections are often decided."
Newsy (@Newsy) is the nation's only free 24/7 broadcast news network, serving viewers opinion-free national news from 14 news bureaus across the U.S. Newsy is available to more than 94% of U.S. television homes free and over the air with a digital antenna, on mobile with the Newsy app and online at Newsy.com. It is also carried on an expanding array of streaming devices and services, including Samsung TV Plus, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Pluto TV, Apple TV, Sling, Vizio and Xumo. Newsy is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere.
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Passport Parking app now available to offer easier, more convenient parking payments throughout the City
WHITTIER, Alaska, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Whittier, Alaska is launching an easier way to pay for parking with Passport, a mobility software and payments company that is trusted by cities to manage their parking and mobility infrastructure. With Passport's platform in place, the City can access insights and data while providing a better user experience for its parkers.
With Passport's mobile payment application, Passport Parking, paying to park is convenient and seamless. After downloading the free app from the App Store or Google Play, a user enters the respective zone number, license plate number and the desired length of time for parking. Users can receive notifications when their sessions are about to expire and view receipts and parking history directly from their smartphones. The app also enables visitors to pay for camping at the city campground located at the head of the bay and boat launch fees.
"Passport's technology simplifies our operations and empowers our residents and visitors with more parking payment options," says Whittier Harbormaster, David Borg. "With this launch, our residents and visitors can park with peace of mind and spend more time enjoying Whittier's family-friendly attractions and stunning views on the Prince William Sound."
More than 800 cities, private operators and universities in North America trust Passport's digital mobility platform as the only end-to-end system for managing mobile pay parking, parking enforcement, digital parking permits and mobility management. The platform is designed to provide cities with the data and insights to dynamically manage their curb space.
"The demand for contactless payment options continues to rise – especially for everyday tasks, such as parking," says Corey Norrell, Passport account executive. "In addition to offering the community a convenient way to pay for parking, we are thrilled to enable the City of Whittier to collect, aggregate and visualize all mobility data in one central location through our platform."
The Passport Parking app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.
Passport is a mobility software and payments company that builds solutions to centrally manage complexities at the curb. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and Miami. Passport's mobility management platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also the 2021 Fintech category winner for the NC Tech Association's Industry Driven award.
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Customers will have exclusive access to the most up-to-date treatise on international arbitration
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced an expansion of Kluwer Arbitration's partnership with Gary Born's "International Commercial Arbitration." The expanded partnership provides readers with periodically updated authoritative commentary on all aspects of the international commercial arbitration process. The updated content will be available exclusively to Kluwer Arbitration subscribers.
Gary Born's "International Commercial Arbitration" is a three-volume, authoritative 4,250-page treatise, which includes comprehensive commentary and analysis on all aspects of the international commercial arbitration process with references to more than 20,000 cases. It is the preeminent work on international arbitration and is relied upon by leading national courts, as well as arbitral tribunals, around the world. The treatise is the go-to resource for practitioners and academics to access a wide range of content and topics within the field of arbitration. Born's latest update provides users with access to content covering important developments in legislative, judicial, and arbitral authorities, which will be updated annually between new editions.
"Kluwer Arbitration provides practitioners and academics in the field with unparalleled industry information, and we focus on ensuring our customers receive the latest and most up-to-date content in order to provide the best results for their clients," said Gwen de Vries, Director of Content and Market Development for the International Group within Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "Through our continued partnership with Gary Born, we look forward to providing users with his valuable and latest insights."
The treatise's latest edition has been comprehensively revised, expanded, and updated. Currently, it includes expanded treatment of annulment, recognition of awards, counsel ethics, arbitrator independence, and more.
"The treatise continues to benefit lawyers, law students, professors, and others interested in international commercial and investment arbitration in a host of ways," said Born. "I appreciate the support of Wolters Kluwer, and colleagues around the world, who have made both the treatise and its new periodic updates possible."
To learn more, visit: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/kluwerarbitration/born
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Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
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With this latest addition to its portfolio the company approaches the 425 store milestone
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway, one of the country's fastest growing convenience store chains, today announced another significant addition to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of nine Tres Amigos convenience stores.
This is the first major portfolio of stores that Yesway has acquired in 2022, following the August launch of the new Allsup's Express concept store adjacent to the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and the earlier announced openings of new Allsup's stores in Breckenridge, Canyon, Colorado City, Claude, Mineral Wells, Robert Lee, and San Angelo, Texas, and Alamogordo, Artesia and Carlsbad, New Mexico.
These are in addition to numerous Grand Opening celebrations of new Allsup's stores located in Abilene, Azle, Bangs, Decatur, Friona, Hereford, Merkel, Tuscola, and Wall, Texas; Roswell, New Mexico, and Guymon, Oklahoma that took place earlier this year. The Yesway portfolio now stands at 423 stores in total, with the company having opened over 30 new-to-industry and relocated stores to date in 2022.
"We have always been attracted to the Texas market and are extremely pleased to have Tres Amigos join us under the Allsup's banner," said Thomas W. Brown, Yesway's Director of Acquisitions. "It is an exciting time for all of us, and I am very proud of our acquisitions, due diligence, and on-boarding teams. Their collective hard work and dedication have been critical to our being able to keep growing our portfolio. They thrive in this fast-paced environment and are doing a stellar job."
Located at 811 Ellis Street, Menard; 502 W. Broadway, Eden; 20793 US Highway 277, Christoval; 1801 College Hills Boulevard, San Angelo; 909 Waters Avenue, Sonora; 516 S. Commercial Avenue, Coleman; 417 Hutchings Avenue, Ballinger; 16277 US Hwy 87 N., Water Valley, and 920 4th Street, Sterling City, Texas, the newly acquired stores each have 2,828 square feet of merchandising space, 6 fueling stations, and many locations feature diesel fueling islands as well.
Yesway now owns and operates convenience stores and truck stops, including the Allsup's convenience store chain, in nine states, Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
To find the Yesway or Allsup's store closest to you, please visit www.Yesway.com/locations or www.Allsups.com/allsups-locations/.
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About Yesway – Yesway is one of the fastest-growing convenience store operators in the United States. Established in 2015, Yesway is a multi-branded platform that acquires, transforms, and enhances portfolios of convenience stores by leveraging expertise in real estate and technology, and by implementing data-driven decision-making. Yesway was named the "2021 Convenience Store Chain of the Year" by CStore Decisions and is currently ranked #21 on the "2022 CSP Top 202 Chains" list by total portfolio size. Yesway ranked #2 in year-over-year relative store growth on the Convenience Store News "2020 Top 20 Growth Chains" list and its CEO has been named a "CSP 2020 Power 20 Deal Maker." Yesway's portfolio currently consists of 423 stores located in Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, including the Allsup's Convenience Store chain. www.yesway.com
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Apple to reveal new iPhones
(CNN) - At its annual September keynote event Wednesday, Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone 14 lineup.
The invitation for the 1 p.m. Eastern event features a night sky with a constellation of stars forming the Apple logo, leading some people to think there could be some big camera upgrades for better nighttime or long-distance photography.
But in typical Apple fashion, mum’s the word, as the tech giant hopes customers tune in for the livestream on the big day.
The iPhone 14 is expected to be a bit bigger but slightly slimmer and, as expected, likely more expensive.
New Apple Watch models will probably be unveiled on Wednesday, too, including a higher-end offering.
And there should be an official release date for iOS 16.
New iPad or Mac computers likely won’t be out until October, though.
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City to host fair housing training Sept. 14
The city of Port Huron is hosting a fair housing training event later this month, and one organizer said she’d like to see local residents who rent in the area attend.
The training will address a shortlist of topics, including reasonable accommodations and modifications for assistance animals, use of criminal records, familial status and occupancy standards, and tenants’ rights and how to avoid becoming a victim, before a question-and-answer session.
In partnership with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, it’s set for 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 14 in the public meeting room of Port Huron’s Municipal Office Center, 100 McMorran Blvd.
The training is free but does require registration. It will be the first time the city has hosted such a session.
Jazmyn Thomas, the city’s community development program administrator, said one of the requirements for receiving some federal housing dollars includes “doing our part in promoting fair housing.”
Officials have said the number of renters and homeowners in Port Huron approaches a half-and-half ratio. But as of Wednesday, she said none of the nearly 70 individuals registered for Sept. 14 were local tenants despite the prevalence.
“Most of them are either community nonprofits who work with housing, realtors, property managers, (or) lenders,” Thomas said. “… I’d like to see tenants attend, I think, if I could get a word out. We’ve been using social media, advertising it in our building, things like that. But … it’s great to have just the general public there, and it’s free.”
She hoped to make general fair housing training an annual occurrence in addition to a session specific to landlords and tenants next spring.
“What are the legal rights of tenants? What can you do if your landlord doesn’t fix your toilet that’s not working? How can you withhold rent? Et cetera. Those trainings are really useful, too,” Thomas said. “And because we have such a high population of tenants with all the rentals we have, it would also be another training for the community."
Steve Tomkowiak, executive director of the Fair Housing Center, which covers Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, will lead the session this month.
With a background in real estate law and a bit of mortgage and rental work, he’s done webinars on just tenants’ rights before and said should individual renters attend that “no question goes unanswered.” He, too, hoped more would attend.
“(With) tenants’ rights, you can get housing providers, management companies, municipalities, but reaching individuals is always a challenge,” Tomkowiak said. “And that’s a real concern.”
Both Thomas and Tomkowiak said fair housing issues aren’t always easy to spot, pointing to something like rental discrimination not only being about race.
A fair housing violation, Tomkowiak said, could involve common issues such as age, reasons not to renew a lease, pushing non-renewal month-to-month arrangements over a lease, or rejecting a tenant on the number of occupants per unit.
Overall, he said questions tend to “run the gamut.”
“That’s perfectly fine if there’s a question about having a disability, (for example). People may ask questions about security deposits. Regular landlord-tenant type things. What do I do under this situation or that situation?” Tomkowiak said. “Certainly, people will ask about assistance animals. They may ask about reasonable accommodations and modifications.”
The Sept. 14 training session is being paid for with a grant from MSHDA.
To register, email Thomas at thomasj@porthuron.org or call (810) 984-9736 ext. 1153.
For more on fair housing, visit www.fairhousingdetroit.org.
Contact Jackie Smith at (810) 989-6270 or jssmith@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @Jackie20Smith. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/09/06/port-huron-to-host-fair-housing-training-sept-14/65467944007/ | 2022-09-06T14:51:01Z |
TUESDAY
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Reception at Wyoming Women’s History House: 4-6 p.m., 317 S. 2nd St., to celebrate 152 years since Louisa Swain’s vote in the first Wyoming election in which women voted with the same rights that men enjoyed in Wyoming. Free and open to the public.
WEDNESDAY
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Free “American Trombone!” recital at UW: 7:30 p.m., Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall.
THURSDAY
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Business After Hours: 5:30-7 p.m., Western States Bank, 3420 E. Grand Ave.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St.
FRIDAY
NU2U street dance and costume party: 5-11 p.m., in front of the store at 5th and Garland streets in Laramie. Open for all ages.
SATURDAY
22nd annual Wyoming Buddy Walk: 9 a.m. to noon, Washington Park band shell.
Wyoming Archaeology Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wyoming Territorial Prison and Historic Site. Free and open to the public, the fair will feature activities and educational booths, and the Wind River Dancers will perform traditional indigenous dance styles from 1-2 p.m.
Tailgate party for Wesley Foundation’s 100th anniversary: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tailgate Alley located in the stadium lot next to the indoor practice facility. The student ministry is marking 100 years at the University of Wyoming and First United Methodist. Free lunch picnic.
Summer Market Day at the fairgrounds: 3-6 p.m., beef barn.
SUNDAY
Special worship service for Wesley Foundation: 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1215 Gibbon St., followed by a potluck. Special guest Bishop Karen Olivetto will attend and preach. All are invited to reminisce with former Wesley Foundation members and meet the recent generation of the organization.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Sept. 12
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Albany County Historic Preservation Board meets: 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. To attend and receive an invite, email a request to kcbard@charter.net.
Sept. 13
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Albany County Republican Party meets: 6 p.m., Albany County Public Library.
Sept. 14
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Sept. 15
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St.
Sept. 16
Albany County CattleWomen meet: 11:30 a.m., location tbd. Visit wyaccw.com in the week before the meeting for location and more information.
Sept. 17
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: 9 a.m., Optimist Park, with music and food following the walk.
Higher Ground Fair: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie. A celebration of the six Rocky Mountain states and the native first nations that also call the region home. Proceeds from ticket sales (kids admitted free) help support Feeding Laramie Valley. Fore more information or to volunteer, call 307-223-4300 or email info@highergroundfair.org.
Sept. 18
Higher Ground Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie. A celebration of the six Rocky Mountain states and the native first nations that also call the region home. Proceeds from ticket sales (kids admitted free) help support Feeding Laramie Valley. Fore more information or to volunteer, call 307-223-4300 or email info@highergroundfair.org.
Walk with a Doc: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Washington Park west shelter No. 3. Bring walking shoes and a friend. For more information, email questions@ivinsonhospital.org.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Sept. 19
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Sept. 20
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Sept. 21
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Sept. 22
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St.
Sept. 25
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Sept. 26
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
America Sewing Guild Laramie Chapter meets: 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Gibbon St.
Sept. 27
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Sept. 28
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Sept. 29
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St.
Sept. 30
Downtown Laramie Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m., parking lot north of Depot Park on South 1st Street.
Oct. 2
Walk with a Doc: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Washington Park west shelter No. 3. Bring walking shoes and a friend. For more information, email questions@ivinsonhospital.org.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 3
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Oct. 4
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Oct. 5
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Oct. 6
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Diabetes Support Group meets: 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Email questions@ivinsosnhospital.org for the link.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St.
Oct. 8
12th annual Kids Pumpkin Walk: Noon to 4 p.m., Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site. A fun family event featuring outdoor activities, indoor games, education, candy, treats and plenty of pumpkins. Cost is $4 for adults, 17 and younger admitted free.
Oct. 9
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 10
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Oct. 11
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Albany County Republican Party meets: 6 p.m., Albany County Public Library.
Oct. 12
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Oct. 13
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St.
Oct. 16
Walk with a Doc: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Washington Park west shelter No. 3. Bring walking shoes and a friend. For more information, email questions@ivinsonhospital.org.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Albany County Historic Preservation Board meets: 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month via Microsoft Teams. To attend and receive an invite, email a request to kcbard@charter.net.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 17
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Oct. 18
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Oct. 19
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Oct. 20
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St.
Oct. 21
Albany County CattleWomen meet: 11:30 a.m., location tbd. Visit wyaccw.com in the week before the meeting for location and more information.
Oct. 23
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 24
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
America Sewing Guild Laramie Chapter meets: 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Gibbon St.
Oct. 25
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Oct. 26
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Oct. 27
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Fly fishing rod building for veterans: 7-9 p.m., Laramie Chamber Business Alliance office, 528 S. Adams St.
Oct. 30
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Oct. 31
Alcoholics Anonymous meets: Daily at various times in person or on Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Veterans service office hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Service Center at the UW Student Union, 1000 E. University Ave.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Meets from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hospice of Laramie House, 1754 Centennial Drive.
Nov. 1
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral.
Nov. 2
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m. outdoors at Harbon Park, North 14th and Gibbon streets. For more information, visit visit laramietaichiandtea.org.
Ivinson’s women’s health team hosts prenatal education: 5:30 p.m. in the Summit conference room. For more information and registration, visit ivinsonhospital.org/childbirth.
Nov. 3
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s/dementia: 3 p.m., meet for coffee, pie, understanding and comradeship at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 204 S. 30th St. For more information, call 307-745-6451.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
Diabetes Support Group meets: 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Email questions@ivinsosnhospital.org for the link.
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MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:
If you love fashion, as many of us do, then you know September is a big month. It's when New York, London, Paris and Milan hold their fashion weeks, where designers show off their upcoming collections. And that's when fashion magazines drop their coveted and lucrative September issues, even though, yes, the book generally comes out in the summer.
Earlier this year, Kenya Hunt became editor-in-chief for one of the top fashion books, the U.K. edition of Elle magazine - the first Black woman to be in that role. And this month's issue is the first to be edited entirely under her supervision. So not surprisingly, she used this month's issue to make a statement. She introduced new features, new contributors and put a new fashion icon on the cover - Lizzo, the pop star who's breaking new ground for larger-sized women in fashion and culture. Given all that, we thought this would be a great time to hear from Kenya Hunt about her vision for the magazine and, of course, new looks for the season. And she is kind enough to take time out from her busy schedule to talk to us now. Kenya Hunt, welcome. Thank you so much for talking with us.
KENYA HUNT: Oh, thank you for having me. It's a pleasure to be here.
MARTIN: Well, you know, obviously, your appointment is notable for so many reasons - I mean, in part, because you are the first Black woman to lead the U.K. edition of Elle magazine, and you're also an American. And I'm just wondering how you feel that you have been received in that role.
HUNT: I have to say it's been very positive, and it's been quite a heartwarming experience because I do feel that I'm a part of a wave of editors and creatives and image makers who have broken through in recent years. So there is a real sense of kinship and community among us, which has been really beautiful to see. But I've always loved Elle as a title, and it's always resonated with me. I'll never forget watching a show that used to air called "Style With Elsa Klensch," and she was interviewing the editor of Elle at the time about her choice to put a Black model on the cover, and this was Naomi Campbell. And she, you know, questioned her and asked her, you know, about her feelings about making this bold and courageous decision to put this woman of color in the cover.
And, you know, her reply was quite, you know, simple. She just thought she was - she didn't think it was this courageous move at all. She just thought it was - you know, that she was the woman who reflected the moment. And, you know, she just felt she was the best woman for the cover. And so I think that resonated with me, and it never left me. So even now, just, you know, having this role as editor-in-chief, I often think about that. And having Lizzo on the cover for September, it was - you know, it was such - it was thrilling for so many reasons. But also, I was quite tickled because the fact that she was a Black woman was not the headline because we've evolved.
MARTIN: Well, I will have to say, there are so many things about Lizzo as the cover that is remarkable for - first of all, it is September. You know, like, I remember when Beverly Johnson was the first Black model on the cover of Vogue, and it was deliberately chosen to be August...
HUNT: Yep.
MARTIN: ...Because August is the small book that precedes the big book, which is September. And it was deliberately chosen because it was - there was a feeling that some of the buyers and subscribers and advertisers would rebel. So there is that history, and that's not when dinosaurs walked the earth, you know? This is...
HUNT: It was recent. Yeah.
MARTIN: ...In our lifetimes. It was in our lifetime. So tell me about Lizzo. Why was she so important for you to choose?
HUNT: She is - she represents so many things to so many different people. I like how she uses her platform to really speak out and celebrate Black women, women of size. You know, I love that she is not afraid to speak out about issues like women's reproductive rights. You know, she talked a lot about how she really wanted to use her new album, "Special," to speak to this experience that we all collectively had during the lockdown period and also inspire people to feel a sense of hope and optimism. But also, most of all, I think we all know that the history of women's magazines has been very insular and exclusive and the opposite of inclusive. You know, there's that sense of there being historically a very, very narrow standard of beauty. And, you know, I'm excited to open that up and to really sort of look at the expansiveness of what womanhood looks like. And I thought Lizzo was a really great starting point for that.
MARTIN: Well, you know, speaking of inclusion, I was really struck by your editor's note where you don't shy away at all from the uncertainty, frankly, of - that a lot of people are living with right now. I mean, I think some people have seen, you know, fashion in the way that some people have seen sports. It's like their escape. You are very much not taking that approach, and I was curious about that. You specifically referenced the sense of unease that many people feel with the politics of the moment, whatever side they are on, you know, as it were, and the war in Ukraine, obviously. You are there in Europe. I was just curious, like, why you took that approach. And did you ever second-guess yourself and think, maybe not? You know what I mean?
HUNT: Yeah.
MARTIN: Like, how did you come to that?
HUNT: For me personally, I've always admired those journalists who drew those connections between fashion and culture and politics and really sort of contextualized fashion. But also, I think we've witnessed fashion sort of evolve to a place that's more purposeful. I think we're in a moment in time and in history that requires us to be much more honest and expansive in the way that we look at fashion and beauty, and to look at it against the backdrop of, you know, value systems and identity. Like, I don't think we can solely look at clothing in a bubble.
But that said, I do think it does have the power to inspire hope. And, you know, I do think there is power in a really beautiful and gorgeous fashion shoot that can make you dream. And we definitely still give you that. I think it's the most modern approach is to sort of speak to the world that we're living in - also because our readers are so savvy, and that's what we're talking about. And I think we - it's an exchange. Like, it's an - a dialogue exchange as opposed to before, I guess historically, when you look at women's magazines in the historic sense, where it's a monologue. Like, they're telling you how to live, how to dress, how to be.
MARTIN: So, you know - forgive me. I have to ask, are there any looks in particular you're excited about for fall? Now, I know you said, you know, fashion used to be top down and now it's more of a dialogue. And it's no longer the designers, you know, pointing the finger and saying, this is the color, this is what you're going to wear, this is the silhouette. But having said that, are there any key trends that you can point to that our listeners should be on the lookout for at whatever price point they're comfortable with?
HUNT: Yes. Hot pink is not a color I would ever normally gravitate towards, but it emerged as this dominant color story that came out of the collections. And it looks very sharp and intelligent and dynamic and cool. And so for me, as a color, I'm really interested in that. And then also, I'm really into heels again, which I didn't expect because I love my Jordans. I love a flat. I love a sandal. I broke a couple toes during the lockdown period, and so I had like, collected a whole range of like, you know, flats. And all of a sudden, I'm like, really enjoying wearing a heel again and dressing up.
And so I think it's the looks from the catwalks that really inspire you to - you know, to dress up, to wear some color, to go out and have an experience. That's what's really resonating with me. And I'm seeing it, you know, here as well. Like, during the summer, people were just getting their life - like, going out, traveling all over the place. So for me, it's, like - it's those pieces that inspire you to dress up. So I think there's a lot to get excited about right now in terms of, you know, options for what to wear.
MARTIN: That's Kenya Hunt. She's the editor-in-chief of the U.K. edition of Elle magazine. Her book, "Girl Gurl Grrrl: On Womanhood And Belonging In The Age Of Black Girl Magic," is also out now. Kenya Hunt, thanks so much for joining us.
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Gabe Leibovitz, son of new Laramie Police Department Sgt. Matthew Leibovitz, pins new sergeant chevrons on his father’s shoulder at a promotion ceremony Friday at the LPD.
Gabe Leibovitz, son of new Laramie Police Department Sgt. Matthew Leibovitz, pins new sergeant chevrons on his father’s shoulder at a promotion ceremony Friday at the LPD.
Courtesy Photo/LPD
Laramie Police Chief Dale Stalder retired Friday after a 42-year career in law enforcement, the last 13 as chief for the LPD.
Courtesy Photo/LPD
In the 1980s, Dale Stalder spent part of his early career with the Laramie Police Department on a motorcycle.
Courtesy Photo/LPD
Early in his career with the Laramie Police Department, newly retired Chief Dale Stalder helped McGruff the Crime Dog "Take a bite out of crime."
The Laramie Police Department celebrated two milestones during a Friday ceremony.
Laramie Police Chief Dale Stalder retired after more than 13 years leading the department. Matthew Leibovitz, a detective in the LPD Investigation Division, was promoted to sergeant.
“It's been 42 years, two months and two days since Dale Stalder started his career in law enforcement,” Steven Morgan, dispatch administrator, wrote in a summary of Stalder’s career. “Since that time, he's been a patrolman, motorcycle cop, crime prevention specialist, sergeant, LARC (911) commander and chief.
“After today, he will no longer be the most senior officer on the local police force.”
Stalder began his tenure in Laramie on July 4, 1980, working on his own during July 4 and Laramie Jubilee Days celebrations.
Morgan noted that Stalder recently reflected on how much things have changed in 42 years, including more extensive training and a physical and psychological pre-employment screening for officers.
Stalder saw that the Critical Incident Team better prepares officers for de-escalating situations when dealing with mental illness and other high stress issues, Morgan wrote. A response to stress has been a priority in the latter part of Stalder’s career as he worked with Albany County’s mental health board to determine the best alternate or co-responses for calls responding to mental illness.
Equipment also has changed. In the early 1980s, LPD squads ranged from AMC Matadors to Chevy Citations. Morgan noted that the latter proved to be unsuitable for police work.
Other equipment changes include less-lethal forms of force such as Tasers, "OC" spray and an assortment nonlethal firearms.
Also during Stalder’s tenure, new technology allowed the installation of in-vehicle computers for quicker data collection and recall, Morgan noted.
Laramie was one of the first departments in Wyoming to implement body-worn cameras. Technology also has been widely used in Laramie to improve 911 and dispatching capabilities, including a location service called RapidSOS.
Promotion
The department's newest sergeant, Matthew Leibovitz, has been with the LPD since August 2007.
Leibovitz has held many positions in the LPD, including a task force officer with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and was most recently assigned as a detective. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/department-honors-dale-stalder-new-sergeant/article_8ecd14b2-2bb3-11ed-9a0f-67fc975e2c2b.html | 2022-09-06T14:55:57Z |
LOS ANGELES — California is facing its highest chance of blackouts this year as a brutal heat wave continues to blanket the state with triple-digit temperatures. State energy officials said the electrical load Tuesday afternoon could top 51,000 megawatts, the highest demand the state has ever seen.
As people crank up their air conditioners, the state forecasted record levels of energy use, said Elliot Mainzer, president of California Independent System Operators, which runs the state's electrical grid. The state has additional energy capacity at the moment "but blackouts, rolling, rotating outages are a possibility," Mainzer said, calling additional conservation "absolutely essential."
The CAISO site Tuesday morning showed California could fall more than 5,000 megawatts short of its power supply at peak demand, forecasted for 5:30 p.m.
The danger of wildfires was extreme as scorching heat and low humidity turned brush to tinder. Four deaths were reported over the Labor Day weekend as some 4,400 firefighters battled 14 large fires around the state, with 45 new blazes on Sunday alone, said Anale Burlew, a deputy chief with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
In Southern California, two people were killed and one injured by the Fairview Fire, which started Monday near the city of Hemet, the Riverside County Fire Department said. Roughly 50 miles southeast of Los Angeles, the fire had quickly spread to more than 2,000 acres by 11 p.m., prompting evacuations, and was only 5% contained. Multiple residential structures burned.
California's energy grid runs on a mix of mostly solar and natural gas during the day, along with some imports of power from other states. But solar power begins to fall off during the late afternoon and into the evening, which is the hottest time of day in some parts of the state. And some of the aging natural gas plants California relies on for backup power aren't as reliable in hot weather.
At CAISO's request on Monday, four temporary emergency power generators deployed by the Department of Water Resources in Roseville and Yuba City were activated for the first time since they were installed last year, providing up to 120 megawatts, enough electricity for 120,000 homes.
CAISO also has issued a Flex Alert call for voluntary conservation between 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, making seven alerts in as many days. Consumers were urged to keep air conditioners at 78 degrees (25.5 degrees C) or higher during the period and avoiding using major appliances such as ovens and dishwashers.
The efforts have worked to keep the lights on "but we have now entered the most intense phase of this heat wave" that could last into the week, and two to three times the level of conservation will be needed from people and businesses, Mainzer said.
CAISO also issued a Stage 2 Energy Emergency Alert from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. The second of three emergency alert stages means taking emergency energy-saving measures "such as tapping backup generators, buying more power from other states and using so-called demand response programs," according to a CAISO website. Stage 3 would be rolling blackouts.
Several hundred thousand Californians lost power in rolling blackouts in August 2020 amid hot weather, but the state avoided a similar scenario last summer. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Friday that could allow the state's last remaining nuclear plant to stay open beyond its planned 2025 closure, to ensure more power.
The National Weather Service predicted highs between 100 and 115 degrees (37.7 C and 46.1 C) across inland California, with 80s to 90s (above 26.6 C and below 37.2 C) closer to the coast. Nighttime won't bring much relief, with many places seeing lows in the 80s or even 90s (above 26.6 C and below 37.2 C).
Ironically, unsettled weather also brought the chance of thunderstorms over Southern California and into the Sierra Nevada, with a few isolated areas of rain but nothing widespread. The storms also could produce lightning, forecasters said, which can spark wildfires.
South of the Oregon state line, the Mill Fire was 55% contained Tuesday morning after killing two people, injuring others and destroying at least 88 homes and other buildings since it erupted last week, CalFire said. The bodies of the two women, 66 and 73, were found in the city of Weed on Friday, the Siskyou County Sheriff's Office announced Monday. Details weren't immediately released.
A few miles away, the Mountain Fire grew to nearly 18 square miles (29 square kilometers) square miles and only 20% contained, with winds threatening to renew its eastward spread in steep terrain, fire officials said.
Scientists say climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive.
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CASPER — The Biden administration legally postponed the oil and gas lease sales scheduled for the first quarter of 2021, a federal judge ruled Friday in a blow to Wyoming and oil and gas industry groups.
U.S. District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl of Wyoming determined that the first-quarter delays “were not arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion,” rejecting arguments from the state, the Western Energy Alliance and the Petroleum Association of Wyoming that they were.
The oil and gas industry maintains the Biden administration violated the Mineral Leasing Act, a 1920 law that requires the Department of the Interior to hold onshore lease sales at least quarterly in every state “where eligible lands are available,” by not leasing any federal lands to oil and gas companies for five consecutive quarters.
Skavdahl only considered the actions taken by the Interior Department during the first quarter, before the legal challenges were filed in Wyoming.
“Our initial reaction is disappointment,” Michael Pearlman, Gov. Mark Gordon’s communications director, said in a written statement.
“We continue to believe the cancellation of numerous lease sales is unlawful, and we will carefully review this decision and evaluate our options,” he added. “Regardless, Wyoming people should know that Governor Gordon will continue to fight to protect our state’s interests.”
Friday’s decision differs from last month’s ruling out of Louisiana, in which U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty found that the Department of the Interior acted unlawfully when it suspended first-quarter leasing, and barred federal officials “from implementing a Stop … on new oil and gas leases on public lands and in offshore waters,” in the 13 states involved in that case.
Wyoming was not one of them, though the state’s oil and gas interests said it was a promising sign.
Skavdahl, however, sided with the Interior Department, which said it postponed the sales because the associated environmental review did not meet heightened standards — particularly of leasing’s climate impacts — established by other federal courts, and it needed to redo those Trump-era assessments before holding a sale.
Environmental groups have successfully challenged federal oil and gas lease sales, including in Wyoming, over the last several years, with judges repeatedly vacating those leases or requiring the Interior Department to redo its climate analysis.
Two separate lawsuits were filed against the federal oil and gas lease sale held in Wyoming in June — the state’s first since President Joe Biden took office.
Shannon Anderson, staff attorney for the Powder River Basin Resource Council, said Skavdahl made clear in the decision that “if there’s a need to do additional environmental analysis, those lease parcels are not yet ready for leasing.”
The Powder River Basin Resource Council was one of the 21 environmental groups represented in the case by Earthjustice and the Western Environmental Law Center — both of which sued over the June lease sale — this time in support of the Interior Department.
“We are pleased to see this well-reasoned order in such an important case,” the groups said in a joint statement following the decision. “We hope that moving forward, the Biden administration won’t shy away from exercising its authority to limit oil and gas leasing in order to protect our climate and the environment.”
Taylor McKinnon, a senior public lands advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity, another of the groups, said in a written statement that the ruling will help the Biden administration “bring federal fossil fuel programs to a swift and orderly end.”
That’s exactly what the oil and gas industry now fears the the Interior Department will do.
Skavdahl’s ruling “essentially gives a free pass to the Biden administration to never lease another acre, so long as they say they’re not finished with environmental review,” said Pete Obermueller, president of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming. “There’s no deadline. There is no mechanism by which to enforce them finishing environmental review. There’s really no avenue for us at this point, if the judge’s ruling stands.”
The decision is significant, he said, especially for the state’s smaller producers, which need to secure new leases in order to keep operating.
Environmental groups, including the Powder River Basin Resource Council, argue that the industry’s existing Wyoming leases and drilling permits are more than enough.
“They hold more than 13 million acres of public lands oil and gas leases, allowing them to continue operating as normal for years without causing market disruptions,” Bob LeResche, a board member, said in a written statement.
The Petroleum Association of Wyoming has not decided whether it will appeal.
“We have to digest it a little further, and figure out our next steps,” Obermueller said. “The court did not engage with really any of our arguments, which was very disappointing.”
Standing — the legal right to bring a lawsuit — proved central to Skavdahl’s decision.
He focused, initially, on “when the petitions for review were filed, what agency actions were being challenged, what agency actions actually had been made at that point,” Anderson said. “And limited the case significantly that way.”
The industry groups that sued in Wyoming over the leasing pause filed their lawsuit on Jan. 27, 2021, while Wyoming filed its petition on March 24, 2021.
Because the Interior Department delayed its planned March 2021 lease sales in between those dates, Skavdahl found that only Wyoming had standing to challenge the first-quarter delay — and none of the petitioners had standing to challenge the later second-quarter delay.
“As of (March 24), the DOI had postponed all March 2021 lease sales, which Petitioner Wyoming has standing to challenge in this lawsuit,” Skavdahl wrote. “However, at that time, the DOI still had time to hold second-quarter lease sales.”
It’s now up to the Biden administration to plan around the conflicting rulings.
The Interior Department has not announced another onshore oil and gas lease sale. With months of public participation required before federal leases can be sold, it’s looking less and less likely that Wyoming’s next sale will happen this year. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/judge-sides-with-biden-on-leases/article_994b5e5c-2d3f-11ed-96db-032cf612a19b.html | 2022-09-06T14:56:03Z |
As president, now-former President Donald Trump once teased that "president for life" sounds pretty "great."
"Maybe we'll have to give that a shot some day," Trump told donors in 2018 about China's President Xi Jinping.
When he was still allowed on Twitter, Trump retweeted a video manipulating a magazine cover showing him as president in 2024 through the year 90,000, or "4eva" as one of the yard signs in the video reads.
Whether Trump was serious or not, who knows? But if he does run in 2024, as he's been heavily suggesting he will, and wins reelection, he can only serve four more years in the White House. That's because of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. It reads (bolding for emphasis is NPR's):
"No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of President more than once. But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term."
The amendment says nothing about non-consecutive terms, simply that no one can be elected "more than twice." It allows for holding office a maximum of 10 years, but only if someone assumed office without being elected and served as president for less than two years.
Lyndon Johnson served less than two years — 14 months — after John F. Kennedy was assassinated before taking office after winning election himself in 1964. Johnson, who ultimately did not run in 1968, could have served four more years if he had and won, for a total of a little over nine years in office.
The fact that Trump can only serve four more years is something that could become a political argument — publicly and privately — from Republicans building a case against backing the former president.
Why go with Trump, their argument might go, when he can only serve four more years and you could vote for someone else who could give you eight?
What's more, electing Trump in 2024 would mean an "open" presidential election campaign four years later, putting conservatives at a disadvantage without an incumbent president able to run for reelection.
Trump's former attorney general, Bill Barr, who has since broken with Trump over his election lies, made a resemblant argument. Republicans, he told CBS News, could "really achieve a decisive victory with the right candidate, but I don't think Trump is that candidate. The day he's elected he'll be a 78-year-old lame duck who is obviously bent on revenge more than anything else."
On the potential for former President Trump's reelection, former Attorney General Bill Barr says, “The day he's elected, he’ll be a 78-year-old lame duck who's obviously bent on revenge more than anything else.” https://t.co/DSMctvKx3W pic.twitter.com/TiJYIqlPvV
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 5, 2022
The history of the 22nd Amendment — and frequent calls for getting rid of it — has been long and sordid.
Let's go back to the beginning.
How the 22nd amendment came about
The framers of the Constitution hotly debated how — or whether — to set term limits on a president. Most framers actually didn't want them, in part, because they wanted the country to have flexibility during an emergency.
There were some 200 attempts, in one way or another, in the years following the Constitutional Convention, to pass legislation setting a limit on a president to no avail — until the mid-20th century, following the 1945 death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who eschewed the tradition and was elected four times.
The 22nd Amendment was finally ratified in 1951, making permanent something that had become a convention when George Washington decided not to serve more than two terms.
But since the 1980s, there have been multiple efforts to repeal it, and presidents have wondered out loud what it would be like if they could run for a third term, confident they would win again. One even spoke out against the 22nd Amendment. (More on all that below.)
Limiting a president to two terms became a controversial national subject in the late 19th century after Ulysses S. Grant was reelected in 1872, according to The Twenty Second Amendment: A Practical Remedy or Partisan Maneuver, a paper written in 1990 by Stephen W. Stathis, a former longtime specialist in American history at the Congressional Research Service.
Powerful Grant allies began pushing the idea of a third term, and it became an issue in the 1874 midterms. Grant didn't comment on his intentions, which — combined with a lagging economy, white resistance to Reconstruction in the South and ethics scandals — led to Republicans losing a whopping 94 seats that year. It is considered to be the first midterm wave election.
The political winds appeared against a Grant third term, and shortly after the midterm drubbing, he said he "would not accept a nomination if it were tendered, unless it should come under such circumstances as to make it an imperative duty — circumstances not likely to arise."
In 1875, the House passed a resolution endorsing the two-term convention, saying departing from that would be "unwise, unpatriotic, and fraught with peril to our free institutions."
But that didn't have the teeth of an amendment or legally bar a president from doing so if they chose to. In fact, in 1880, Grant would try again — and came pretty close.
He led after 35 ballots at the 1880 Republican nominating convention that year. On the 36th, those opposed to him joined forces and handed the nomination to James Garfield instead.
Ironically, Republicans wound up leading the effort to enact the 22nd Amendment, beginning in 1946 when they regained the House. It was largely as a response to the unprecedented four terms won by FDR, who served during the Great Depression and World War II, from 1933 until 1945.
FDR broke the two-term norm, his supporters argued, because of the need for consistent leadership through World War II. But setting a term limit on the presidency became one of Republicans' first priorities after his death.
Some Democrats saw the push as an insult to FDR's memory. But there were also many who were growing concerned that FDR had set a dangerous precedent. They argued that the amendment was "not an undemocratic restraint upon the popular will, but a democratic restraint upon any future, dangerously ambitious demagogue," according to Stathis' paper.
After lengthy negotiations — notably about whether the limit should be two four-year terms or one six-year term — the 22nd Amendment eventually passed Congress in 1947. And it was with the help of some strange bedfellows.
Republicans, many of whom were motivated by FDR's presidency and others concerned about safeguarding democracy, joined with Southern Democrats upset with then-President Harry Truman for continuing FDR's liberal economic policies.
Stathis' paper also notes that more Southern Democrats might have joined if they knew Truman would push forward with his civil rights program:
"Soon after the President sent his special civil rights message to Congress on February 2, [1948,] Governor Fielding L. Wright of Mississippi asked the Southern Governors' Conference to serve notice on Democratic Party leaders that they would no longer tolerate the repeated campaigns for enactment of civil rights legislation. Less than a week later, the Mississippi state legislature voted overwhelmingly for the ratification of the twenty-second amendment."
It seems par for the course in a country whose history and politics tend to revolve around money and race.
Trump is not the only president to fantasize about being president longer than two terms
After being out of office, Democrat Barack Obama said he thought he could have won a third term, if allowed.
"I am confident in this vision [of 'hope and change'] because I'm confident that if I — if I had run again and articulated it, I think I could've mobilized a majority of the American people to rally behind it," Obama said in a podcast episode with former senior adviser David Axelrod. "I know that in conversations that I've had with people around the country, even some people who disagreed with me, they would say the vision, the direction that you point towards is the right one."
Before that, Democrat Bill Clinton, asked if the Constitution would have allowed him to run again, would he?
"Oh, I probably would have run again," Clinton told Rolling Stone after the 2000 election, adding that he thinks he would have won. "Yes. I do. But it's hard to say, because it's entirely academic."
Clinton even floated that, given people are living longer, maybe the 22nd Amendment should be changed to include only "consecutive" terms.
In the 1980s, there was a real movement to try and get Republican President Ronald Reagan to run for a third term.
At a 1986 fundraiser for former Texas Gov. Bill Clements, Reagan revealed that, while flying to the national GOP convention two years earlier, he had at least thought about what it would be like to run for a third term, if he could.
"In fact, flying over the convention center this morning," he said, "I started asking myself, 'I wonder how folks down there would feel about giving it one more try?' "
That received thunderous applause. "Thank you for that," he said, "but I'm kidding, of course.''
At a later event, Reagan was more explicit. After being greeted with chants of "four more years," he voiced his opposition to the 22nd Amendment.
"Well, I have to tell you, I think it should be changed," he said, "because I think it's only democratic for the people to be able to vote for someone as many times as they want."
Reagan argued that it should be for future presidents only, not necessarily for him, but that didn't stop Republicans from fundraising off it and pushing the idea of repealing it.
"Ronald Reagan is one of the greatest American presidents of all time, and I want to keep him on the job," read a fundraising email from Rep. Guy Vander Jagt, R-Mich., then chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, which is responsible for trying to help elect Republicans to the House.
Vander Jagt proposed a bill in 1986 to repeal it. "The 22nd Amendment is an insult to American voters, who are wise and well-informed," he said.
It went nowhere. But that didn't stop other, some fairly powerful, people from trying through the years.
In addition to Vander Jagt, who continued to introduce his amendment all the way through the George H.W. Bush administration, now-Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell introduced one of his own in 1995.
"I intend to introduce a constitutional amendment, which would repeal the 22nd Amendment because that, too, denied voters the opportunity to choose their president," he said at the time.
McConnell wasn't alone. That same year, after Clinton had won reelection, Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., also introduced 22nd Amendment repeal legislation. He continued to introduce it all the way through Republican George W. Bush's presidency.
New York Rep. Jose Serrano began introducing similar repeal bills in 1997, but when he introduced one in 2013, after Obama won a second term, it spurred allegations of an effort to make Obama "president for life."
Polarization being what it is in modern politics, it's highly unlikely a repeal of the amendment would ever happen. Just think of the bipartisan hoops it would have to go through to become reality: it would need the support of two-thirds of the Senate and the House, and then three-quarters of state legislatures within seven years.
And with a Trump candidacy looming, Democrats now would be firmly opposed.
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As the world was reacting to the death and funeral for Mikhail Gorbachev last week, many in Laramie were reflecting on the time the former Soviet leader visited the Gem City.
Gorbachev died Aug. 30 at age 91, prompting national leaders from around the globe to remember the man and his policies that, while at times controversial, ushered in reforms that helped bring an end to the Cold War. He also helped mend some of the deep philosophical chasms that separate Russia from the West.
But 11 years before his death, Gorbachev made a historic visit to the University of Wyoming as an invited speaker.
Gorbachev in Laramie
Here’s what former Laramie Boomerang writer Aerin Curtis wrote at the time about Gorbachev’s Oct. 14, 2011 visit.
A man who once helped his country walk away from the likelihood of nuclear war offered advice for the future to a crowd of more 6,000 at the University of Wyoming.
Described by former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, R-Wyo., as “a guy who took risks and changed the world,” former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev spoke to an enthusiastic audience in the UW Arena-Auditorium.
He was invited by the office of UW President Tom Buchanan and received a speaker’s fee of $125,000.
Gorbachev, who spoke through an interpreter, said there continues to be a need for alliances between countries and a need for governments to listen to their people.
Throughout his speech, which preceded a set of questions from UW students, he offered examples from his work with the Soviet Union in the period leading up to the end of the Cold War and international arms race.
“We live in a global world,” he said. “Can we be satisfied in the state between our two nations?”
In asking what can be done to improve international relations, he referenced former U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s words that countries cannot be concerned with only their safety.
“Either we will have peace for all or there will be not peace at all,” Gorbachev said. “Today, I think we fully understand the importance.”
However, he also said that governments need to listen to their citizens in bringing about change, using the example of work in the Soviet Union near the end of the Cold War. However, while he stressed that problems remain that need to be solved, like poverty and world hunger, protestors should look at the problems and not be distracted by people who use violence.
“I don’t want to scare you,” he said. “But you must know that the world needs solutions. … It is in a state of trouble and confusion.”
However, while he said that change is sometimes necessary, the Nobel Peace Prize winner also said it can be challenging and stressed patience.
“The world, unfortunately, hasn’t become more secure,” Gorbachev said. “We have some elements and new institutions, but not … a mechanism that was based on international and regional global institutions.
“It hasn’t been built — there is still just reactions to problems, (so only) when it thunders we begin to think about the rain.”
Gorbachev added that he has seen people from different countries learn to work together in the past and that is still possible.
In response to a question, Gorbachev said his advice to future leaders is to never panic.
“There will be failure,” he said. “But the most important thing is to persevere.”
All eyes on Russia
As the United States and rest of the nations of the world now watch as Russian President Vladimir Putin postures and threatens to escalate aggression against Ukraine and its allies, he continues to distance himself from his predecessor.
“I want to thank him for my childhood of freedom, which we don’t have today,” said mourner Ilya, a financial services worker in his early 30s who declined to give his last name, during a viewing before Gorbachev’s burial.
“I am a son of perestroika,” he said, using the Russian word for Gorbachev’s reform or reconstruction initiatives.
“I’d like us to have more people like him in our history,” said another mourner, Yulia Prividennaya. “We need such politicians to settle the situation in the world when it’s on the verge of World War III.”
Notably absent from the funeral was Putin.
Asked what specific business would keep Putin busy Saturday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the president was scheduled to have a series of working meetings, an international phone call and needs to prepare for a business forum in Russia’s Far East that he’s expected to attend this week.
Saturday’s ceremony had all the trappings befitting a state funeral except the name, including the national flag draping Gorbachev’s coffin, with goose-stepping guards firing shots in the air and a small band playing the Russian anthem, which uses the same melody as the Soviet anthem.
But officially declaring a state funeral for Gorbachev would have obliged Putin to attend it and would have required Moscow to invite foreign leaders, something that it was apparently reluctant to do amid soaring tensions with the West after Russia sent troops to Ukraine. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/laramies-brush-with-history-former-soviet-leader-mikhail-gorbachev-gave-speech-at-uw/article_317f8730-2d3a-11ed-9151-338039d5e79e.html | 2022-09-06T14:56:09Z |
The owner of Elk Mountain Ranch asserts that four Missouri hunters who corner-hopped to hunt public land near his property caused damages that could exceed $7 million.
An attorney for Iron Bar Holdings LLC, official owner of the ranch, made the claim in documents that are part of a trespassing civil suit filed against the hunters in February. As part of the lawsuit, which is now in the U.S. District Court for Wyoming, Iron Bar attorney Gregory Weisz signed a disclosure statement that alleges damages of between $3.1 million to $7.75 million.
Weisz signed the document Aug. 29 and served it on those involved in the corner-crossing case. A source allowed WyoFile to see the document on the condition of anonymity.
The damage figure is “the most egregious thing I’ve seen,” said Land Tawney, the president and CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, a nationwide sportspersons’ conservation group that has supported the hunter’s defense. By claiming such large damages, the ranch owner is continuing a pattern of bullying, this time in court, Tawney said.
Some ranchers see the issue differently. A decision that corner crossing or other ways of accessing public land is not trespassing could devalue a ranch “by the fact it’s no longer closed property – it’s open to public crossing,” said Jim Magagna, executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association.
The civil suit alleges that the four men trespassed when they crossed from one piece of public U.S. Bureau of Land Management land to another at the four-corner intersection with two pieces of property belonging to Elk Mountain Ranch. In the checkerboard-pattern of land ownership in Carbon County, the men hunted on the public land without setting foot on private property.
The suit claims the men trespassed by passing through the airspace above the ranch, interfering with “the exclusive use, possession, and control” of the property. Attorneys for Iron Bar distributed the disclosure document as part of the legal process that requires parties to list and share potential witnesses and a computation of alleged damages in preparation for a trial, the date of which has not been set.
The disclosure statement is four pages long and is supported by what one source said is another 104 pages of deeds, an appraisal and other material. The disclosure statement says it is likely that Fredric Eshelman, a North Carolina businessman, would testify for Iron Bar Holdings. The Carbon County prosecuting attorney identified Eshelman as the owner of Elk Mountain Ranch during a related criminal trespass trail in April.
$31 million ranch
The list of alleged damages includes a $10 figure for civil trespass damages, according to the disclosure statement. It also lists an estimate of actual damages of between $3.1 million to $7.75 million.
Those alleged actual damages arise from a 10%-25% diminution of the value of Iron Bar Holdings’ property, according to the disclosure statement. To support the claim, material appended to the statement includes an appraisal of the ranch.
Norman C. Wheeler & Associates, a Montana company specializing in rural property appraisals, appraised the Elk Mountain Ranch at $31.31 million in 2017, according to a document with the company letterhead that’s attached to the disclosure statement. That value included 22,042 acres and $5.96 million in buildings.
In addition to the civil lawsuit, hunters Phillip Yeomans, Bradly Cape, John Slowensky and Zachary Smith faced criminal trespass charges for the same incident filed by the Carbon County attorney. A Carbon County Circuit Court jury in April found them not guilty of criminal trespass and trespassing to hunt, misdemeanor charges filed after their 2021 trip to Wyoming.
The civil case could have implications for accessing an estimated 8.3 million acres of public land across the West, 2.44 million of which are in Wyoming. That’s the acreage estimated to be “corner locked” by any interpretation of the law that prohibits corner crossing, according to an analysis by the onX digital mapping company.
The hunters believe the Unlawful Inclosures Act of 1885 allows them access to public land.
Wyoming Backcountry Hunters and Anglers organized a GoFundMe campaign to ensure the hunters could defend themselves regardless of their financial resources. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, the nationwide umbrella group to which the Wyoming chapter belongs, sought to support the hunters’ civil defense to ensure the case was decided in federal, not state court, an issue that’s since been resolved.
Private property rights
BHA president Tawney said the $3.1 million-$7.75 million damages figure continues a pattern of behavior by Elk Mountain Ranch owners and operators.
“The ranch manager bullied these [hunter] guys” when he confronted them on public land in the field, Tawney said. “They bullied the prosecuting attorney” in Carbon County and convinced her to file criminal charges, he said.
“And now they try to use these other tactics of bullying against all public land users,” he said. Lawsuits that claim exorbitant damages are “a tactic wealthy individuals use over and over again” to intimidate others, he said.
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is not fighting against private property rights, he said.
“This is about keeping [open] the opportunity for the public to access public land,” he said. “We want willing partners, but also access to public land that is rightfully ours.”
Magagna’s stock growers group, along with Wyoming Wool Growers Association, filed an amicus brief in the civil suit on behalf of landowners who believe corner crossing is trespassing. Such filings are allowed so that parties can weigh in on cases in which they may have information, expertise and insight even though they are not a party to the action.
“We’re not taking any position with specifics of this case,” Magagna said. The issue affects private property rights and the right to control access, “including corner crossing and reasonable airspace,” he said.
The stock and wool growers amicus brief does not address damages, said Karen Budd-Falen, a Cheyenne attorney who filed 41 pages, including attachments, for the agricultural groups. It does attack the hunters’ position that the UIA allows corner crossing.
“Questions as to the existence and scope of a person’s property right have long been a creature of state law,” Budd-Falen wrote. She quoted a court decision that “property interests are not created by the Constitution, but … are created and their dimensions are defined by … an independent source such as state law.
“Congress did not reserve any means of access to [public] reserved lands in the checkerboard,” the brief reads. “Simply put, the [hunters’] argument that federal law authorizes trespass across private property is patently incorrect… The Unlawful [I]nclosures Act did not repeal the prohibition against trespass on private lands to access federal lands.”
Budd-Falen contends the issue should be settled by the Wyoming Supreme Court, not in the federal venue.
Iron Bar Holdings attorney Weisz did not respond to requests for comment Friday morning.
A trial could take place next summer and last several days, according to court documents. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/ranch-owner-corner-crossing-damages-could-exceed-7m/article_1a1b172c-2bae-11ed-ae43-5bbeb6045148.html | 2022-09-06T14:56:15Z |
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The owner of Elk Mountain Ranch asserts that four Missouri hunters who corner-hopped to hunt public land near his property caused damages that could exceed $7 million.
An attorney for Iron Bar Holdings LLC, official owner of the ranch, made the claim in documents that are part of a trespassing civil suit filed against the hunters in February. As part of the lawsuit, which is now in the U.S. District Court for Wyoming, Iron Bar attorney Gregory Weisz signed a disclosure statement that alleges damages of between $3.1 million to $7.75 million.
Weisz signed the document Aug. 29 and served it on those involved in the corner-crossing case. A source allowed WyoFile to see the document on the condition of anonymity.
The damage figure is “the most egregious thing I’ve seen,” said Land Tawney, the president and CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, a nationwide sportspersons’ conservation group that has supported the hunter’s defense. By claiming such large damages, the ranch owner is continuing a pattern of bullying, this time in court, Tawney said.
Some ranchers see the issue differently. A decision that corner crossing or other ways of accessing public land is not trespassing could devalue a ranch “by the fact it’s no longer closed property – it’s open to public crossing,” said Jim Magagna, executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association.
The civil suit alleges that the four men trespassed when they crossed from one piece of public U.S. Bureau of Land Management land to another at the four-corner intersection with two pieces of property belonging to Elk Mountain Ranch. In the checkerboard-pattern of land ownership in Carbon County, the men hunted on the public land without setting foot on private property.
The suit claims the men trespassed by passing through the airspace above the ranch, interfering with “the exclusive use, possession, and control” of the property. Attorneys for Iron Bar distributed the disclosure document as part of the legal process that requires parties to list and share potential witnesses and a computation of alleged damages in preparation for a trial, the date of which has not been set.
The disclosure statement is four pages long and is supported by what one source said is another 104 pages of deeds, an appraisal and other material. The disclosure statement says it is likely that Fredric Eshelman, a North Carolina businessman, would testify for Iron Bar Holdings. The Carbon County prosecuting attorney identified Eshelman as the owner of Elk Mountain Ranch during a related criminal trespass trail in April.
$31 million ranch
The list of alleged damages includes a $10 figure for civil trespass damages, according to the disclosure statement. It also lists an estimate of actual damages of between $3.1 million to $7.75 million.
Those alleged actual damages arise from a 10%-25% diminution of the value of Iron Bar Holdings’ property, according to the disclosure statement. To support the claim, material appended to the statement includes an appraisal of the ranch.
Norman C. Wheeler & Associates, a Montana company specializing in rural property appraisals, appraised the Elk Mountain Ranch at $31.31 million in 2017, according to a document with the company letterhead that’s attached to the disclosure statement. That value included 22,042 acres and $5.96 million in buildings.
In addition to the civil lawsuit, hunters Phillip Yeomans, Bradly Cape, John Slowensky and Zachary Smith faced criminal trespass charges for the same incident filed by the Carbon County attorney. A Carbon County Circuit Court jury in April found them not guilty of criminal trespass and trespassing to hunt, misdemeanor charges filed after their 2021 trip to Wyoming.
The civil case could have implications for accessing an estimated 8.3 million acres of public land across the West, 2.44 million of which are in Wyoming. That’s the acreage estimated to be “corner locked” by any interpretation of the law that prohibits corner crossing, according to an analysis by the onX digital mapping company.
The hunters believe the Unlawful Inclosures Act of 1885 allows them access to public land.
Wyoming Backcountry Hunters and Anglers organized a GoFundMe campaign to ensure the hunters could defend themselves regardless of their financial resources. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, the nationwide umbrella group to which the Wyoming chapter belongs, sought to support the hunters’ civil defense to ensure the case was decided in federal, not state court, an issue that’s since been resolved.
Private property rights
BHA president Tawney said the $3.1 million-$7.75 million damages figure continues a pattern of behavior by Elk Mountain Ranch owners and operators.
“The ranch manager bullied these [hunter] guys” when he confronted them on public land in the field, Tawney said. “They bullied the prosecuting attorney” in Carbon County and convinced her to file criminal charges, he said.
“And now they try to use these other tactics of bullying against all public land users,” he said. Lawsuits that claim exorbitant damages are “a tactic wealthy individuals use over and over again” to intimidate others, he said.
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is not fighting against private property rights, he said.
“This is about keeping [open] the opportunity for the public to access public land,” he said. “We want willing partners, but also access to public land that is rightfully ours.”
Magagna’s stock growers group, along with Wyoming Wool Growers Association, filed an amicus brief in the civil suit on behalf of landowners who believe corner crossing is trespassing. Such filings are allowed so that parties can weigh in on cases in which they may have information, expertise and insight even though they are not a party to the action.
“We’re not taking any position with specifics of this case,” Magagna said. The issue affects private property rights and the right to control access, “including corner crossing and reasonable airspace,” he said.
The stock and wool growers amicus brief does not address damages, said Karen Budd-Falen, a Cheyenne attorney who filed 41 pages, including attachments, for the agricultural groups. It does attack the hunters’ position that the UIA allows corner crossing.
“Questions as to the existence and scope of a person’s property right have long been a creature of state law,” Budd-Falen wrote. She quoted a court decision that “property interests are not created by the Constitution, but … are created and their dimensions are defined by … an independent source such as state law.
“Congress did not reserve any means of access to [public] reserved lands in the checkerboard,” the brief reads. “Simply put, the [hunters’] argument that federal law authorizes trespass across private property is patently incorrect… The Unlawful [I]nclosures Act did not repeal the prohibition against trespass on private lands to access federal lands.”
Budd-Falen contends the issue should be settled by the Wyoming Supreme Court, not in the federal venue.
Iron Bar Holdings attorney Weisz did not respond to requests for comment Friday morning.
A trial could take place next summer and last several days, according to court documents.
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The Laramie County Sheriff’s Department, in cooperation with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, advises residents that state law requires notification if a registered sex offender is living within a minimum of 750 feet of certain areas.
Those areas include residences and organizations within the community such as schools, churches and religious and/or youth organizations.
This is not a complete listing of all sex offenders but reflects the most current updated address information. The website below can be accessed for more complete prior postings. If you have any additional questions, you also can contact the Laramie County Sheriff’s Department at 307-633-4733.
Additionally, any person who uses this information or information accessed through the Wyoming Sex Offenders Registry site to harass any individual – including the registrants or their family members – or who otherwise misuse this information may be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability under federal and/or state law.
No determination has been made that any individual included in the registry is currently dangerous; individuals included in the registry are included solely by virtue of their conviction record and state law.
The main purpose of providing information on the internet and through the newspaper is to ensure information is publicly available and accessible, not to warn about any specific individual.
Go to laramiecounty.com/_officials/Sheriff/index.aspx, then click on the Sex Offender Search link near the bottom of the page for specific information on the listed offenders below. (Note: All are from Cheyenne, unless otherwise noted.)
Anna Maria Andersen – 1567 Barberry Ridge
Wesley Wade Barkell – 5924 Road 212, Pine Bluffs
Keith Delbert Brachtenbach – 12700 Interstate 80 Service Road, Lot 3
Michael Charles Budimir – 300 E. Prosser Road, #107
Shawna Michelle Collins – 3512 Sowell St.
Daniel Christian Defer – 3808 Van Buren Ave.
Lane Robert Gunkel – 1504 Stinson Ave.
Martin Dane Ipsen – 322 W. 17th St.
Jason Michael Lewis – Transient in Laramie County
Anthony Lee Miller – 4074 I-80 Service Road, Burns
Ronald Douglas Mudd – 112 Clover Court, Apartment B
Nicholas Eugene Romero – 4735 Mountain Road, Apt. 202
Curtis James Scheckla – 340 Stinson Ave.
Wayne Snelling – 2310 E. 10th St.
Gary Brent Weathermon – 2360 E. Pershing Blvd.
Robert Lee Weiss Jr. – 1735 Westland Road, Room 221 | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/sex_offenders/sex-offenders-list-9-6-22/article_09ec08a6-2afb-11ed-b252-1b0f4f516903.html | 2022-09-06T14:56:34Z |
First responders save horse that fell through wooden bridge
SNOQAUALMIE, Wash. (Gray News) – Rescuers in Washington state saved a horse after it fell through a wooden bridge Monday.
The Washington State Animal Response Team said they responded to a call about a horse named Stewie who had fallen through a wooden bridge in Snoqualmie.
The animal response team was joined by local police and fire departments to assist with the rescue. Firefighters cut away more of the bridge to help Stewie down to the dry creek bed that was not far below.
Officials prepared a horse sling and tow truck to hoist Stewie up, but fortunately, it was not needed – Stewie was able to stand on his own.
Stewie stood to rest for a bit and then was coaxed up the trail. He was then loaded into a horse trailer and taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment.
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Several students bitten by bats inside resident halls of Ohio college
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – Nearly a dozen students at the College of Wooster in Ohio have come into contact with bats inside the resident halls since the start of the semester, according to school officials.
Some students have been bitten by the bats, WOIO reports.
“I guess I didn’t think it would get this serious,” said freshman Mave Switalla, who lives in one of the dorms where bats have been found.
She is shocked the school hasn’t done more about the issue.
“I just am kind of frustrated that like the institution that has a lot of money isn’t doing more for its students that are paying for it,” Switalla said.
Senior student Alyssa Hunt said bats have been an ongoing problem at the college.
“These problems are not normal. They are out of control,” Hunt said.
All of the students who were bitten by bats are being monitored by the Wayne County Health Department for possible rabies infections.
Meanwhile, both Switalla and Hunt hope more will be done about the bats sooner than later.
“They have volunteers making bat boxes, sometimes it’s been students, but it’s not fun,” Hunt said.
The College of Wooster released the following statement in light of the events:
Over the course of the last few weeks we have received reports of bats within some of our older residential spaces and approximately 11 instances of students coming into contact with bats, either brushing up against them or experiencing bites. Bats tested in Wayne County have a less than 1 percent chance of carrying rabies and none of the bats tested from our spaces were found to be carrying rabies. Despite this, we are working with our local hospital and Health Department to ensure students who were in the vicinity of a bat have access to prophylaxis treatment.”
Facilities staff also are proactively monitoring exterior windows and screens of residential spaces regularly and replacing any screens that are damaged and sealing any entry points. And while the College is focused on addressing the immediate issues at hand during this time of high bat prevalence, we have a long-standing nuisance wildlife program that includes Ohio DNR trained professionals on staff, 25 on-campus bat houses meant to attract bats there instead of our buildings, a regular practice of identifying and sealing building envelopes, and this summer we covered chimneys in all campus buildings.
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Son of Lori Vallow arrested and charged with rape, police say
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) – Police arrested the son of Lori Vallow this weekend and charged him with sexual assault.
According to police, 26-year-old Colby Ryan is accused of raping a woman at her home in Mesa, Arizona.
The woman involved told police Ryan went to her house and they watched TV and started kissing.
She said as Ryan started pushing to do more, she didn’t want to continue and said, “stop, this isn’t a good idea,” and “I don’t want to do this,” according to court documents obtained by AZ Family.
Investigators said Ryan is accused of raping the victim as she pleaded for him to stop and tried to push him off.
Court documents state Ryan told her he was sorry and started crying as the woman went into her bedroom and locked the door.
The next morning, the woman recorded a conversation with Ryan where he admitted to raping her after she told him to stop, the documents report.
The woman sent the recorded conversation to police, and Ryan was arrested.
According to authorities, Ryan confessed to police he had raped her despite her pleas to stop.
He was booked on two counts of sexual assault.
His mother, Vallow, is accused of killing her two kids, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, in July 2019. JJ and Tylee’s remains were found at Charles Daybell’s, Vallow’s husband, Idaho home.
Vallow was arrested in February 2020, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Daybell could also get the death penalty.
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Teens invent an automatic walker to help Parkinson’s patients
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (CNN) - Two teenagers have spent the last two years inventing a one-of-a-kind walker that would help people with Parkinson’s disease.
Kaavya Karthikeyan and Akanksha Tibrewala are childhood best friends, neighbors and classmates at Chantilly High School.
“And we met through preschool. And then she actually moved into the neighborhood a few years after so we have just been best friends after that,” Karthikeyan said.
Both are eyeing Georgia Tech as a possibility of entering college together.
But perhaps their biggest passion they share is caring for seniors and those with Parkinson’s disease.
“It kind of sparked with my great-grandmother,” Tibrewala said. “She had paralysis on one side of her body. So it was extremely difficult for her to do simple tasks like walking.”
The friends set to work creating an automatic walker.
“One of the main things that we were trying to focus on was to make sure our walker was completely simple to use and that it was easy for them to understand how to use it,” Karthikeyan said.
The walker would have a big impact for people who have mobility issues.
Karthikeyan and Tibrewala spent the last two years designing the walker and testing it with patients in local facilities.
“Once we had this idea, we were really surprised to see there was nothing on the market like this,” Karthikeyan said.
They asked patients with Parkinson’s as well as physicians if their product would make sense or if it would be of assistance.
“And it actually gave us really good results and we got really good feedback from them,” Karthikeyan said.
Now they’re hoping to get a patent on it and get it on the market.
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ERIE, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major life changes like getting married, starting a family or buying a house are often when people start thinking about buying life insurance. Now, more than ever, people are more concerned with their financial security. Buying a life policy can be a process that sounds intimidating or confusing – but it's also very important.
During this Life Insurance Awareness Month, Erie Insurance shares five points to discuss with your agent when buying life insurance for the first time.
- Understand who (or what) you are protecting. While anyone experiencing a significant life event like getting married or starting a family often recognizes the need for life insurance, others may not realize they could benefit from it as well. For instance, stay-at-home parents and student loan cosigners could have a definite need for life insurance.
- Only buy the life insurance plan you can afford. Many people are surprised at how much life insurance they really need to protect the people and things they love most – but they are also surprised at how affordable it can be. If you cannot find a policy that fits in your budget, it's a mistake to forgo any coverage at all. Something is definitely better than nothing.
- Think through your beneficiaries. A life insurance beneficiary is the person or entity you name in your life policy to receive funds in the event of your passing. Your beneficiary can be a person, business, trust, charity or even your church. And you can have more than one. It's important to make sure you think through who your beneficiaries are and if any proceeds meant to benefit a minor should be held in a trust.
- Buy from a financially sound company. You want the backing of a financially strong insurer if you or someone you love needs to call on the life insurance policy. A.M. Best, the largest and longest-established company devoted to issuing in-depth reports and financial strength ratings about insurance organizations, gave Erie Family Life Insurance Company a rating of A (Excellent).
- Consider current and future needs. Don't just consider your current lifestyle, keep in mind your future needs and what those could include for your spouse, children or business (think college expenses, weddings, etc.). By taking in these considerations today, you're investing in the security of your future. Life insurance is less expensive than most people think—and that's especially true when you're younger.
A knowledgeable and professional insurance agent can offer trusted guidance when it comes to finding the right life insurance protection at the right price. Life insurance with Erie Family Life offers you the right coverage with flexible options, helping you to build a policy now that is adaptable later. Find an ERIE agent near you to learn more about life insurance coverage from Erie Family Life and to start the conversation.
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. News releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com.
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ArcBest LTL carrier offering hiring bonuses for full-time city drivers, forklift operators
FORT SMITH, Ark., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a hiring event in the Seattle area on September 12 and 13, seeking candidates for full-time city drivers, full-time forklift operators who will participate in the company's Driver Development Program, and part-time city drivers. The company is offering $10,000 signing bonuses to full-time city drivers and $5,000 signing bonuses to full-time forklift operators, available on the first day of employment.
"There's never been a better time to join the ABF team," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president. "Our people are at the heart of our success, and our values-driven culture has created an environment where people can grow and thrive — it's more than just a job, it's a career. If you live in the Seattle area and you're looking to join a company with excellent benefits, frequent home time and ongoing training opportunities, we hope to see you at the event."
On September 12 and 13, ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its service center, located at 7226 South 262 Street, Kent, WA, 98032. No appointment is necessary. Driver candidates should be at least 21 years old.
At the event, candidates can expect:
- Assistance with job applications
- Interviews with ABF recruiters
- Potential job offers made that day
ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America. ABF employs more than 10,000 people across over 240 locations, and over 53 percent of ABF drivers have been employed with the company for more than 10 years.
Full-time ABF drivers and dock workers receive Teamster Union Scale wages, 100 percent company-paid health insurance for employees and their families, personal days, sick leave and paid holidays, and they are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
For additional information on current job openings across the country or to apply for a job, please visit jobs.abf.com.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with over 15,000 employees across more than 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest leverages its full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' critical needs, each and every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.
Media Contact: Autumnn Mahar
Email: amahar@arcb.com
Phone: 479-494-8221
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Aclaimant's data-driven platform will provide select Safety National customers with insights to improve risk management results
CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aclaimant, the leading, proactive RMIS platform, today announced a partnership with Safety National, a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. The collaboration will enable select Safety National customers to use Aclaimant's Active Risk Management platform to visualize and track their claims and provide insights to improve results.
Through this partnership, Aclaimant will deliver advanced insights to select Safety National customers using digital analytics dashboards. This will facilitate proactive discussion and transparency for customers to understand their claim trends, risks and opportunities to better manage them in the future.
"We're excited to welcome Safety National to the Aclaimant family," said David Wald, CEO and co-founder of Aclaimant. "Together, we are helping people and businesses stay protected while lowering the cost of risk."
"Aclaimant has enabled us to enhance our risk management offerings with leading edge innovation, such as predictive analytics combined with loss trend analysis, to help our clients thrive in today's risk environment," said Colleen Slyngstad, Assistant Vice President of Data Analytics at Safety National. "By utilizing the Aclaimant platform, our clients can better understand and reduce their claims costs while empowering their teams to make more informed decisions at every step of the incident and claims management process."
To learn more about Aclaimant and Safety National, visit www.aclaimant.com and www.safetynational.com.
Aclaimant is the first Active Risk Management platform, enabling companies to reduce the cost of risk and drive higher productivity while empowering every employee to be a risk manager. As the RMIS built to deliver insights and results, Aclaimant transforms how companies manage data, people, and processes through its workplace safety, incident and claims management, and analytics solutions. Thousands of safety and risk management professionals rely on Aclaimant to achieve better outcomes. For more information, visit https://aclaimant.com.
Safety National is a multi-line specialty insurance carrier that offers risk solutions for large commercial and public entity clients, providing specialized expertise, flexible program design and unique claims proficiency supported by relationship-driven customer service. The company is a Tokio Marine Group member and is A.M. Best rated A++, FSC XV.
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HEILBRONN, Germany, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The problem of brand bidding or trademark bidding has been affecting the market for a long time - a couple of years ago an Adthena study showed that up to one third of all queries experienced brand bidding, driven in part, by 50% of advertisers who engage in competitive bidding on pure brand terms. Now brands have learned to fight it more effectively, but according to The Search Monitor 12% of your clicks are lost to competitors who advertise on your branded search keywords.
Brand Auditor, an ad fraud monitoring tool by Admitad, shared insights on the most harmful types of brand bidding, based on their work with more than 2,500 brands.
The demand for brand bidding monitoring services is ever-increasing. For this reason, Admitad has launched a new version of Brand Auditor - now as a stand-alone product. After a major tech update, this new, cutting-edge version of Brand Auditor is available to any company worldwide.
Its key aim is to guard the transparency and quality of traffic that advertisers receive from their partners and traffic specialists - safeguarding advertising budgets and protecting their brands.
It spots both violations by partners and the aggressive activities of your competitors as they try to divert and feed off your most loyal and valuable audiences. In addition, its functionality allows users to intercept and block brand bidding attempts on coupon sites.
Brand Auditor detects brand bidding attempts in several categories:
- Direct brand bidding
Secures your brand image with a list of pre-approved and forbidden keywords installed directly into your partner programme, ensuring you only work with the best, trusted publishers. - Landing page brand bidding
Sets guidelines that spot, detect and block ad fraudsters attempting to lure valuable traffic away from your resources by using coupon aggregators or promo codes. - Unauthorised brand usage
Restricts unapproved partners from using your brand keywords and intellectual property, quickly intercepting any attempts to use them illegally in an ad campaign. - Unauthorised brand usage through CPA
Collects detailed reports on publishers that use your keywords across various partner networks, while attracting new customers from the affiliate programmes of your competitors.
Intelligent brand bidding monitoring by Brand Auditor has enabled advertisers to filter out hundreds of thousands of orders, protecting their marketing budgets by stopping them from paying undeserved rewards to their affiliate partners.
Also, by constantly monitoring competitors for any illegal or malicious activity, many brands working with Brand Auditor have been able to successfully launch their own branded contextual counter-campaigns, protecting their legitimate organic traffic from any encroachments.
While other monitoring services are restricted by location, Brand Auditor is available universally - in every country, all around the world.
If you are interested in implementing Brand Auditor into your marketing strategy, please contact us on support@admitad.com or through request form on Brand Auditor product page. Account managers will be happy to provide you with all the additional information you need.
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BOSTON and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeris Partners LLC ("Aeris Partners" or "Aeris"), a leading technology M&A investment bank, is excited to announce the launch of its new San Francisco, California office and the addition of Gray Eklund, Director, to help drive the firm's West Coast expansion.
Aeris Partners provides best-in-class M&A advisory services to leading private equity, venture capital, and founder-owned software, SaaS, and tech-enabled services companies spanning a range of high-growth verticals, including EdTech, FinTech, GovTech and Healthcare IT, among others. The firm leverages extensive domain expertise, a distinguished M&A execution track record, and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior outcomes on behalf of its clients.
Gray Eklund joins Aeris with more than 15 years of technology investment banking, M&A and financial services industry experience. Prior to joining Aeris, Gray worked as a Director with the technology investment banking group at Piper Sandler, where he focused on transaction advisory for software companies in the accounting / tax, property, banking, and insurance industries. Gray earned an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Economics from Yale University.
"The Aeris team is passionate, mission-driven and committed, and the launch of our San Francisco office marks a significant milestone in the ongoing growth and evolution of the firm," said David Joncas, Managing Director at Aeris. "Gray is an outstanding M&A banker and fantastic teammate, and we're thrilled to work with Gray during this next phase of growth."
"We're incredibly excited to welcome Gray to Aeris," said Rahul Swani, Managing Director at Aeris. "Gray's commitment to culture, collaboration and execution excellence aligns perfectly with the Aeris approach and further enhances our ability to deliver the best-in-class outcomes our clients have come to expect."
"I'm absolutely thrilled to join Aeris Partners. The Aeris team's track record and commitment to delivering world-class M&A advisory services and outcomes are truly differentiated. I'm excited to build on the firm's growth and momentum, and to lead the firm's West Coast expansion with the launch of our San Francisco office," said Gray Eklund, Director at Aeris.
Aeris Partners provides best-in-class strategic M&A advisory and investment banking services to leading private equity, venture capital and founder-owned software and SaaS clients throughout North America. Aeris leverages decades of software industry and M&A experience, data-driven strategic insight, a collaborative hands-on approach, and an unparalleled commitment to delivering exceptional M&A outcomes for each client. Aeris advisory services include transformational sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, and growth equity recapitalizations spanning high-growth market verticals, including Education (EdTech), Energy & Power, Financial Technology (FinTech), Government (GovTech), Healthcare IT (HCIT), HR Tech, Pharma & Life Sciences Tech (PharmaTech), and Supply Chain (SCM), among others. For more information, please visit: aerispartners.com.
Aeris Partners LLC is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC.
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