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BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcanza Clinical Research, a mission-focused investigator site network, announces the acquisition of Charlottesville Medical Research (CMR), a community-based research facility based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Since its inception in 1991, CMR specializes in Phase II-IV studies across a host of therapeutic areas.
"The addition of CMR to the Alcanza network is part of our strategy to expand research into geographic areas outside of metropolitan hubs to reach patient populations who are not traditionally presented with research participation opportunities," said Carlos Orantes, CEO of Alcanza. "CMR's reputation for rapid enrollment and providing exceptional patient experiences in chronic diseases and vaccine studies are a perfect complement for Alcanza's growth portfolio."
"CMR is extremely excited about the opportunity to join the Alcanza network," said Dr. James Clark, CEO of CMR. "We value the way Alcanza is pushing the traditional research boundaries forward through their emphasis on diversity and community-based sites to create better medicines and sustainable health equity. Together, we will forge new approaches to clinical trial access that continue to make us a great partner to our customers."
CMR will continue to operate as an independent site within the Alcanza network and retain its name. Dr. James Clark will retain the role of medical director and remain as a leader and principal investigator of the site.
Alcanza Clinical Research is an integrated network of research facilities focused on bringing clinical trial opportunities involving life-changing treatments and vaccines to all patients, especially those from under-represented communities. With locations in Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Virginia, we specialize in a range of conditions across psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, and infectious disease therapeutic areas.
The Alcanza network includes five multi-specialty organizations in eight locations.
ActivMed Practices and Research and Allcutis Research conduct Phase I-IV research across multiple locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Boston Clinical Trials serves the Boston, MA metro area with Phase II-IV studies.
Charlottesville Medical Research serves central Virginia patients with Phase II-IV studies.
Coastal Carolina Research Center offers Phase I-IV studies from the largest multi-therapeutic research site in the southeast United States.
Quest Research Institute provides Phase I-IV studies to southeastern Michigan patients and healthy volunteers.
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KENSINGTON, N.H., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harriet and Alan E. Lewis launched the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards in 2018 to honor brave and brilliant leaders whose courage, wisdom or potential inspire us to act more boldly for environmental justice. Each Alnoba Leadership Award includes a $10,000 donation in the recipient's name to the nonprofit of their choice.
Recipients of the 2022 Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards include:
- Alnoba Moral Courage in Leadership Award
Doc Hendley, Founder of Wine to Water;
Bringing water to rural villages and fighting water-related death and disease - Alnoba International Indigenous Leadership Award
Josefina Tunki, President, Shuar People of Ecuador;
Indigenous leader who is the face of the anti-mining struggle in her homeland - Alnoba Emerging Environmental Entrepreneur Award
Sam Evans-Brown, Executive Director, Clean Energy New Hampshire;
Creating a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient energy system in New Hampshire - Alnoba CEO Environmental Leadership Award
Geeta Aiyer, Founder and CEO, Boston Common Asset Management;
Pioneer in the Environmental, Social, and Governance investment field with a long history of investing in companies accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy
"We face very real and very urgent threats to our planet," said the Lewises, Co-Founders of Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation. "Now, more than ever we need strong activist leaders. We need their grit, guts, smarts and heart. We need their example."
The awards will be presented at the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards Dinner on October 19, 2022, in partnership with ReVision Energy, Bayberry Financial Services, Shake Hands with the World Foundation and the Boston Business Journal. Other supporters include Conservation Law Foundation, Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Southeast Land Trust, New England Biolabs Foundation, TimberHP and Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.
For more information about Alnoba or the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards, visit www.alnoba.org.
New from Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation: Daring Women Who Change the World — a quote-of-the-day compilation of words of wisdom from great women leaders. All profits from the book are donated to the Grand Circle Foundation to support Ukrainian refugees. Copies of the book are available for purchase at alnoba.org/daringwomen.
About Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation
The Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation has pledged or donated more than $225 million since 1981. The Foundation transforms people's lives and builds strong communities by empowering young people, developing courageous leaders and creating strong alliances with key strategic partners to help save the earth we share. The organization's work is focused on the Lewis family's hometowns of Boston, MA and Kensington, NH and within the global villages where their company, Grand Circle Corporation, travels.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diakopto today announced that Alphawave IP (AWE.L) has selected PrimeX™ as their power net EM/IR signoff solution for 5nm and 3nm technologies. PrimeX enables new capabilities and methodologies not feasible with other EM/IR tools, and allows Alphawave to verify their top-level designs significantly faster and more intelligently. As a result, Alphawave can achieve higher power grid reliability and integrity for their industry-leading interconnect IPs much faster than with other EM/IR solutions.
As a global leader in high-speed connectivity, Alphawave delivers multi-standard IP solutions that enable data to travel faster, more reliably and with higher performance at lower power. Alphawave's connectivity solutions address high-growth applications such as hyperscale data centers, data networking, artificial intelligence, storage, 5G infrastructure and autonomous vehicles. The company's interconnect IP portfolio is available in the most advanced process technologies (from 7nm to 3nm) and in multiple foundries.
"We have adopted PrimeX for our top-level signoff methodology because of its ability to analyze very large power nets that are impractical to simulate using other tools. It helps us accelerate time-to-tapeout and improve design efficiency and reliability in leading-edge technology nodes by allowing us to accurately validate key electrical targets at the top level of integration, identify design and layout improvements, and iterate quickly," said Jon Rogers, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Alphawave IP. "Diakopto is changing the industry with its approach to solving critical and overlooked problems in today's IC designs. We are pleased to broaden our relationship with them to now include ParagonX and PrimeX, and we look forward to additional innovative solutions."
PrimeX is developed to analyze very large power nets in a more intelligent way – to quickly and intuitively pinpoint bottlenecks and root causes of resistance, IR drop, and current density problems over the layout. By delivering deep insights with clear, intuitive results that identify weaknesses, by layer and polygon over the layout, PrimeX helps engineers improve their power net integrity and reliability while accelerating time-to-market.
In addition, PrimeX delivers unparalleled ease-of-use and a unique out-of-the-box experience that allows any IC design or layout engineer to very easily set up, run and use the tool with minimal training. It also offers dramatically higher capacity and simulation speed to enable the verification of power nets at the top-hierarchy level in a practical manner. For example, the full characterization of large power nets with hundreds of millions of resistors can be completed in hours instead of days or weeks.
"We are pleased to expand our partnership with Alphawave, and to see PrimeX being adopted as their signoff solution for top-hierarchy power grids in the most advanced nodes," commented Maxim Ershov, CEO and CTO of Diakopto. "By taking a fresh and innovative approach, we are able to disrupt conventional methodologies to offer a faster, more intelligent, and intuitive solution for power net verification, optimization and debugging."
The industry migration to advanced process nodes has led to an exponential increase in the number, magnitude and complexity of parasitic elements. This has in turn made modern ICs more susceptible to parasitic effects, and has also caused a dramatic slowdown in simulation times. While traditional EM/IR tools are adequate for the verification of sub-blocks, using them to analyze power integrity and reliability at the top level, and especially at early design phases, has become increasing challenging and impractical. Using these tools for full characterization of nets can easily take several weeks per iteration – a luxury few companies can afford. And they can only be used very late in the design stage when layouts are mostly complete and onerous to change.
PrimeX enhances existing EM/IR methodologies by enabling engineers to perform very fast power grid verification, at both the block and top levels. By delivering clear, intuitive results that identify weaknesses and bottlenecks by layer and polygon over the layout, PrimeX helps engineers improve their circuits' power integrity and reliability while accelerating time-to-market.
About Diakopto Inc.
Diakopto develops analysis, visualization, and optimization solutions for complex IC designs, with the primary focus on enhancing existing EDA flows to accelerate time-to-tapeout.
The company empowers engineers at over 45 industry-leading companies to find and resolve design problems faster and earlier, while simultaneously optimizing their circuits. Diakopto is headquartered in San Jose, CA. www.diakopto.com
Diakopto, ParagonX and PrimeX are trademarks owned by Diakopto Inc.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Ampio" or the "Company") (NYSE: AMPE).
Class Period: December 29, 2020 – August 3, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 17, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Ampio investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants: (1) inflated the Company's true ability to successfully file a Biologics License Application for Ampion; (2) inflated the results of the AP-013 study and the timing of unblinding the data from the AP-013 study; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
Contacts
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
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DECATUR, Ga., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Welcoming America, a national nonprofit organization, will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Welcoming Week from September 9-18, under the theme "Where We Belong."
For the past ten years, Welcoming America has led a growing movement of communities around the world in celebrating welcoming, belonging, and inclusion for all people, including immigrants. Welcoming Week provides an opportunity for towns, cities, and organizations to highlight their diversity and showcase the contributions of new residents. Through multicultural events, films screenings, musical performances, panels discussions and much more, Welcoming Week provides a platform for communities around the world to amplify their efforts to foster belonging locally.
Welcoming America Executive Director Rachel Perić reflected on the past 10 years of the campaign, "From humble beginnings as a grassroots celebration of values, Welcoming Week has grown over the last decade to become a worldwide celebration. This week, cities and towns across the globe unite to share the message that everyone - no matter where we've come from - can belong in the place we now call home, and our communities are better for it."
This year, Welcoming Week's impact is expanding internationally. The spirit of welcoming and growing need for inclusion of immigrants and refugees has led a breadth of communities across the world to join in proclaiming their communities are places where we belong. Through the global initiative, Welcoming International, Welcoming Week 2022 will be celebrated in the United Kingdom, France, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and Canada.
"As an abiding friend of Welcoming America, and founding partner of the Welcoming International Alliance, we're thrilled to join Welcoming Week in its 10th year and expand this movement of communities where everyone can belong," said Welcoming Australia CEO Aleem Ali. "Welcoming Week is an important opportunity for Australians to celebrate cultural richness and diversity and to advance welcoming and inclusion for all."
From New Zealand to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, members of the 300+ member Welcoming Network and the Welcoming International alliance are set to host events including multicultural festivals, dance performances, presentations on immigration history through cartography, virtual cooking classes, and art competitions.
Among Welcoming Week's official partners are the YMCA, Global Parliament of Mayors, Students Rebuild, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Welcoming Australia, Church World Service, and more.
"The Y has a long history of serving newcomers and helping communities be welcoming for all, and Welcoming Week is a powerful extension of this work. We're grateful for our enduring partnership with Welcoming America and proud once again to host events across the country to bring together people of all backgrounds to make connections and celebrate everything that unites us as neighbors." says Suzanne McCormick, President and CEO, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA)
The success of Welcoming Week could not be possible without our members, nonprofit partners, and funders who have invested their time and resources to ensure that communities have the tools and resources to welcome newcomers and create a sense of belonging for everyone. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have each supported Welcoming Week at both the national and local levels.
"Welcoming our neighbors has long been a core part of our values," said Julie Gehrki, Vice President, Philanthropy for Walmart and Vice President and COO of the Walmart Foundation. "In its 10th year, Welcoming Week is an important celebration of the connections created when people come together. Both Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are excited to support Welcoming America's work to foster communities where everyone can feel at home."
Any organization or individual is welcome to host an event during Welcoming Week, use the host toolkit, and submit events on the website to appear in the event listing page and map.
Welcoming Week is an annual campaign and celebration to showcase the movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for all, including immigrants and refugees. It provides individuals and communities the opportunity to proclaim welcoming values through events and local initiatives that foster mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants and deeper belonging for all.
Welcoming America is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that supports communities building a welcoming society where every person, including immigrants, can fully contribute and shape our shared prosperity. Through the Welcoming Network of 300+ local governments and nonprofits, we work to help communities develop the roadmap they need to create welcoming policies and share new approaches to inclusion that create an environment where everyone can truly thrive.
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Bright Pattern Mobile allows remote and mobile employees, subject matter experts, and contact center agents to directly connect with customers on voice or digital channels.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Pattern, a leading provider of cloud-based omnichannel contact center software for innovative companies, announces Bright Pattern Mobile. Bright Pattern Mobile puts the power of an omnichannel contact center in the hands of every contact center agent and employee in the organization to allow anyone in the company to improve CX - from contact center agents to subject matter experts. Bright Pattern Mobile also allows organization-wide CX productivity metrics for all employees to now be measured in real time. The solution has recently been deployed by a leading retailer in Australia in all of their nearly 200 stores.
Small Enough for a Mobile Phone, Big Enough for the Largest Enterprise
Bright Pattern Mobile is a mobile app that is the first and only omnichannel mobile solution that allows every employee to be connected to every customer, anywhere on voice and digital channels, including voice, text, chat, and messenger conversations. This is enabled through a slimmed down omnichannel desktop interface on an iPhone or Android smartphone.
Nancy Jamison, Senior Industry Director, Information Communication Technologies at Frost & Sullivan: "Bright Pattern's focus on omnichannel digital transformation and mobile-first approach, has been further enhanced with mobile innovation, enabling omnichannel CX capabilities across the enterprise. This further validates that everyone in an organization is responsible for improving CX, and Bright Pattern Mobile helps them achieve it."
"Bright Pattern Mobile is the first and only contract center solution like this in the marketplace that allows both voice and digital conversations throughout the enterprise. Customers can now connect to the best resource - whether in the contact center or anywhere in the organization - on their channel of choice via mobile devices," noted Michael McCloskey, CEO of Bright Pattern.
Leading industry analyst firms, such as Frost & Sullivan, have noted that CX is a top 3 spending priority of most large and midsize companies. However, most employees outside the contact center are not able to directly interact with customers when needed. Departments, people and subject matter experts in companies are typically not able to be leveraged to help customers, as contact centers are the primary customer touchpoint. Additionally, expert employees are increasingly remote or mobile and are not tied into existing CX processes. Bright Pattern Mobile allows any employee in the entire organization to play a role in improving CX - whether it is knowledge workers such as in-store personnel, mortgage bankers, field specialists, or contact center agents themselves. As a component within Bright Pattern's Contact Center Platform it also allows the CX productivity of every employee to be monitored.
Enterprise-wide CX Made Possible with Bright Pattern Mobile
Although Bright Pattern Mobile use-case examples include:
- A customer calling/texting/chatting/messaging to a company can now be connected to the best subject matter expert anywhere in the company - inside the contact center or beyond.
- Any employee in the company using their iPhone or Android device can talk or communicate via digital channels with customers, and share documents, photos or videos.
- A customer reaching out to a retailer can be connected directly to in-store associates who are experts on a particular product. Customers can also reach out to the contact center and then be routed to the best expert in the stores.
- A customer texting for status of a loan can be connected to their loan officer even if this specialist is outside the contact center and only reachable on a mobile device.
- A patient can easily be connected to anyone in the healthcare enterprise such as a nurse, lab technician, pharmacy staff, or claims information specialists.
- A customer needing to reach a subject matter expert after hours can be directly connected to the needed expert.
Features
Bright Pattern Mobile allows companies to bring all needed employees together to improve CX while providing digital mobile transformation:
- Contact center type metrics of employee or CX productivity can now for the first time be applied to other employees, to better understand and improve company-wide productivity.
- Voice, SMS, chat, and Messengers conversations can be enabled for any employee via a streamlined mobile app.
- Company-wide communication on the app through the Bright Pattern platform, allowing all employees, including those outside the contact center, to communicate with customers and each other.
- Single pane of glass visibility to customer journey history on the mobile app from previous interactions on voice and digital channels.
- Ability to see user presence within the organization - agents can see if a colleague is online, away, or offline and bring in those colleagues to customer interactions.
Bright Pattern provides the simplest and most powerful AI-powered omnichannel contact center software for innovative midsize and enterprise companies. To make customer service brighter, easier, and faster than ever before, Bright Pattern offers the only true omnichannel cloud platform with embedded AI that can be deployed quickly and nimbly by business users—without costly professional services. Bright Pattern allows companies to offer an effortless and personal customer experience across channels like voice, text, chat, email, video, messengers, and bots. Bright Pattern also allows companies to measure and act on every interaction on every channel with embedded AI omnichannel quality management. The company was founded by a team of industry veterans who pioneered the leading contact center solutions and are now delivering an architecture for the future with an advanced cloud-first approach. Bright Pattern's cloud contact center solution is used globally in over 26 countries and 12 languages.
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Well-known environmental and land use lawyers Thomas A. Mackie, John F. Shea, and Peter F. Durning join the firm along with their entire team
BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP today announced that the members of Mackie Shea Durning PC, the highly-regarded environmental law, land use and related litigation law firm, have joined the firm's Real Estate and Environmental Groups. The new attorneys include: John Shea and Peter Durning as Partners, Thomas Mackie as Senior Counsel, Peter Vetere as an Associate, and Gail Hire as Of Counsel. With the addition of this team, Burns & Levinson will have one of the largest environmental practices in the region.
"I have known John, Tom and Peter for over 25 years and was thrilled when the opportunity arose for this stellar team to join our firm," said David Rosenblatt, co-managing partner of Burns & Levinson and chair of the firm's Environmental Group. "We have been looking to strategically expand our real estate and environmental practices, and this group of lawyers are among the best in this industry. We are fortunate to have them onboard."
Tom Mackie represents businesses and municipalities facing complex environmental issues involving solid waste, recycling and renewable energy facility siting; hazardous waste cleanup; private and public environmental contracting; facility acquisition; environmental due diligence; host community agreements; cost recovery cases under CERCLA and M.G.L. c. 21E; and litigation of permit appeals.
John Shea focuses his environmental and land use law practice on permitting and appeals for wetlands, water (drinking, wastewater, stormwater), air emissions, and hazardous waste cleanup laws. He is recognized for his work securing approvals for complex and controversial projects, developing environmental compliance plans for pro-active and troubled companies, and successfully defending permits and enforcement actions in administrative and court appeals. He has been a Hearing Officer in over 40 solid waste site assignment proceedings.
Peter Durning represents clients in environmental litigation, enforcement defense and land use permitting and appeals, with a specific focus on water and wetlands matters. His experience includes adjudicatory hearings before the MassDEP, zoning disputes, judicial review of administrative proceedings, trials and appellate work.
"We are excited to transition our practices and team to Burns & Levinson," said Peter Durning. "We have extremely synergistic practices and are looking forward to working with our talented new colleagues and helping to grow the firm's environmental group."
Burns & Levinson shares a number of clients, including Clean Harbors, and overlapping industry expertise with Mackie Shea Durning (MSD) in scrap recycling, solid waste and hazardous waste. MSD represents a leading global metals recycler and Burns & Levinson serves as outside general counsel to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, which is the key trade association for metals recycling. Recently another MSD client, one of the largest solid waste disposal companies in the U.S., purchased JRM Hauling and Recycling Services, represented by Burns & Levinson.
MSD has a Tier 1 ranking in Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation in the state by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, and is ranked among the top Massachusetts Environmental Law Firms by Chambers USA. The MSD partners are also individually ranked by Best Lawyers and Chambers USA as among the best environmental attorneys and environmental litigators in Massachusetts. Shea was selected in 2013 as Environmental Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. All three lawyers serve important roles in business, bar and non-profit organizations. Durning and Shea have been Chairs and Co-Chairs of the Boston Bar Association Environmental Section's Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste and Environmental Litigation Committees. Mackie was Chair of the Board of the Directors of the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC), and in 2018 he received the prestigious Steven G. Lewis Award for Service to the Environmental Industry. In addition, they regularly speak at statewide industry and water supply conferences, and are authors of chapters in the MCLE Environmental Law treatise, and other leading publications.
"Our firm has been very successful for 45 years, but we could not resist the opportunity to bring the strength and resources of a larger firm to our clients, and to collaborate closely with David," said John Shea. "John and I have known and successfully worked with David and his team on numerous superfund and other matters over the past four decades. Burns & Levinson is such a great place for our team and clients, and we are happy to be here," added Tom Mackie.
About Burns & Levinson LLP
At Burns & Levinson, we provide high-level, client-centric and results-oriented legal services to our regional, national and international clients. We are a full-service law firm with 125 lawyers in Boston, Providence and London. Our areas of expertise include: business/finance, business litigation, divorce/family law, venture capital/emerging companies, employment, estate planning, government investigations, intellectual property, M&A/private equity, probate/trust litigation, environmental and real estate. We partner with our clients to solve their business and personal legal issues in a collaborative, creative and cost-effective way. For more information, visit Burns & Levinson at www.burnslev.com.
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BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson is proud to announce senior partner Frank A. Segall, who chairs the firm's Business Law & Finance Group and Cannabis Business & Law Advisory Group, has been named a 2022 "Cannabis MVP of the Year" by Law360. Segall was singled out for the MVP award – from over 900 submissions – for his impressive work in the cannabis industry over the past year, including leading Urbn Leaf's and Sublime's merger with Harborside, Inc., AgrifyCorp.'s $50 million acquisition of Precision Extraction Solutions and Cascade Sciences, Agrify's $135 million debt facility, obtaining the first receivership of a vertically integrated operator in Massachusetts on behalf of a lending client, and KindTap Technologies' launch of its revolutionary digital consumer credit platform.
Throughout his more than 35 years of practicing law, Segall has earned a reputation as one of the most influential corporate dealmakers in the country. He has worked with hundreds of companies and entrepreneurs across the country to launch, finance and build their businesses, develop corporate opportunities, create strategic partnerships, and exit when the time is right.
Segall is considered one of the top cannabis business attorneys in the country. He was one of the first leading corporate lawyers to enter the cannabis industry over 10 years ago, and has created a national practice with unrivaled experience in cannabis and hemp/CBD business formation and corporate structuring, capital raises, M&A, investment structuring, regulatory matters and overall business issues affecting the fast-growing cannabis industry. Segall and his team are among the most sought after lawyers in the country to advise on startups, growth, M&A, and high-level corporate and financing deals in the private and public markets in the cannabis market.
Segall was also recently named a 2022 "Go To Business Transaction Lawyer" by Mass Lawyers Weekly, in addition to being selected as a "New England Trailblazer" and inaugural "Cannabis Trailblazer" by The National Law Journal. He received his J.D. from Columbia University in 1984 and his B.A., cum laude, from Brandeis University in 1981.
At Burns & Levinson, we provide high-level, client-centric and results-oriented legal services to our regional, national and international clients. We are a full-service law firm with over 125 lawyers in Boston, Providence and London. Our areas of expertise include: business/finance, business litigation, cannabis, divorce/family law, venture capital/emerging companies, employment, estate planning, government investigations, intellectual property, M&A/private equity, probate/trust litigation, and real estate. We partner with our clients to solve their business and personal legal issues in a collaborative, creative and cost-effective way. For more information, visit Burns & Levinson at www.burnslev.com.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. , Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market®: CNTY) ("Century Casinos" or the "Company"), announced that bet365 went live with its internet and mobile sports betting application using one of the Company's master licenses with the State of Colorado.
The online sportsbook operations agreement with bet365 is a 10-year agreement that includes a minimum annual revenue guarantee and a percentage share of net gaming revenue payable to the Company each year, with an advance fee, which was paid at contract signing in May 2020.
bet365 is the world's largest online sports betting company with annual sportsbook revenues of almost $4 billion and over 6,000 employees around the globe. On its world-class proprietary product, bet365 offers the industry's widest range of 'in-play' sports betting events with over 75 sports covered and over 600,000 events being live video-streamed annually to 80 million registered customers from over 160 countries across the world. Cultural and linguistic zones around the globe are serviced using geo-specific content and 21 different languages to enhance the customer experience, which is further improved through the offering of 23 different deposit currencies and 50 payment methods. The bet365 brand is licensed in the UK, Malta, Gibraltar, Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires Province, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, the Northern Territory of Australia, Ontario, Spain, Sweden, and operates under a transactional waiver in the state of New Jersey.
bet365 has extensive experience working with local licensing, regulatory and reporting requirements across its global footprint and pays substantial duties and license fees in each of those jurisdictions. bet365 is recognized as an industry leader and is regularly celebrated for its expertise as the winner of prestigious industry awards, including the eGaming Review Operator of the Year and Sports Betting Operator of the Year. Currently, they are ranked #3 on the EGR Power 50.
Century Casinos, Inc. is a casino entertainment company. The Company owns and operates Century Casino & Hotels in Cripple Creek and Central City, Colorado, and in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; the Century Casino in Cape Girardeau and Caruthersville, Missouri, and in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada; Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in New Cumberland, West Virginia; and the Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through its Austrian subsidiary, Century Resorts Management GmbH, the Company holds a 66.6% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd., the owner and operator of eight casinos throughout Poland; a 75% ownership interest in Century Downs Racetrack and Casino in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Through its United States subsidiary, Century Nevada Acquisition, Inc., the Company owns a 50% membership interest in Smooth Bourbon, LLC, which owns the land and building of the Nugget Casino and Resort (the "Nugget") in Sparks, Nevada. The Company has an agreement to purchase 100% membership interests in the Nugget and an agreement to purchase 100% of the equity interest in the Rocky Gap Casino Resort operations. The Company also has an agreement to operate one ship-based casino. The Company continues to pursue other projects in various stages of development.
Century Casinos' common stock trades on The Nasdaq Capital Market® under the symbol CNTY. For more information about Century Casinos, visit our website at www.cnty.com.
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Iconic brand introduces roster of bar bites and signature drinks as well as happy hour pricing in effect during prime football times
DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Right now every football fan is thinking this year is going to be their year, and Chili's® Grill & Bar wants each diehard fanatic to know that they're right. Why? Because Chili's is staking its claim as the bar destination this season, lining up a brand-new happy hour and drink menu exclusively available at our bar. When is that happy hour? Well, here's the kicker (pun intended): when football is on, happy hour is on at Chili's (subject to local requirements).
With the menu we've cooked, shaken and poured (at unbelievable prices, by the way), we're confident the Chili's bar will be the one where fans love to eat and drink all season. That's good news too, because games are on almost every day, and we're prepped to show them all no matter what team Guests support. Whether you're looking for your hometown Cowboys in Dallas or you're a Seahawks fan in South Florida, Chili's will have every game for every fan.
"We're taking our bar experience to the next level this football season and doubling down with deals on beers and an all-new gameday lineup, including nine new flavors of wings and a Chili's Philly that won't disappoint. Plus, we're introducing America to Texas' favorite way to drink tequila with the Chili's Ranch Water," said George Felix, Chili's Chief Marketing Officer. "Our Guests can come to Chili's all season to watch their favorite teams while our team serves up an awesome new menu."
What's happy hour without the drink deals? We're talking beer, cocktails and shots during game time. This all-star lineup includes America's top domestic and import drafts with a 16 oz. Bud Light as low as $3 and a 16 oz. Modelo as low as $4, and fan favorite margs like our Tequila Trifecta and Straw-Eddy 'Rita for $6.
We also have a couple rookies that need a proper introduction. Chili's Ranch WaterTM is a Texas staple we're proud to shine the national spotlight on. With just three ingredients – Patron® Reposado Tequila, soda and a splash of lime – it's a no-nonsense cocktail with a name to match and a fanbase that's growing by the minute. We're calling all new shots with PB&J (Skrewball® Peanut Butter Whiskey, Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur), Lemon Drop (Deep Eddy® Lemon Vodka shaken with simple syrup and lemon) and Green Tea (Jameson® Irish Whiskey shaken with Peach Schnapps and lemon sour, topped with Sprite®) now on the menu. And, shhh… we also have secret menu items: an Iceberg, Modelo topped with frozen margarita, and a Michelada, Modelo with bloody Mary mix, lime juice and a Southwest Cajun rim.
But wait, it doesn't stop there! Guests can chow down on any of the 10 new bar bites while cheering on their team, and they start at just $5. Since we all know you can't have football without wings, Chili's is featuring nine bold wing flavors from our famous House BBQ to spicy Mango Habanero all served with a side of curly fries and our house-made ranch. Our White Queso Curly Fries are served with a side of house-made ranch and the option to load them up with bacon and jalapeños. Our Chili's Philly is made up of premium thinly sliced steak, grilled bell peppers and onions, jalapeños and white queso served on a toasted buttery roll. To sweeten the squad, we've added a Grown-Up Molten to our roster – the fan-favorite Molten Chocolate Cake served with a sidecar of Skrewball® Peanut Butter Whiskey.
Our full bar rollout and happy hour is live now at Chili's across the country with times varying by location. Bottom line: when football is on, happy hour is on at Chili's! Additional details on our new menu offerings, participating locations and hours by location are available here.
About Chili's® Grill & Bar
Hi, welcome to Chili's! We're a leader in the casual dining industry and the flagship brand of Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT). We're known for our big mouth burgers, Texas-sized ribs, full-on sizzling fajitas and hand-shaken margaritas. We take our food seriously — but not ourselves — because dining out should feel like a celebration even if there is nothing to celebrate. Our passion is making every Guest feel special, and every day, our ChiliHeads make it their job to spread #ChilisLove across our more than 1,600 restaurants in 29 countries and two U.S. territories. And Chili's cares. We host local Give Back Events to support kids, education and hunger, and have raised more than $96 million benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. Find more information about us at chilis.com, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, like us on Facebook @Chilis or join us on TikTok @chilisofficial.
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Guy Packard, VP of Electric Ops, to retire after 37 years
JACKSON, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy, announced today that Guy Packard, vice president of Electric Operations will retire after 37 years with the company and Chris Laird will be named vice president of electric operations effective September 16. Chris will be responsible for overseeing the construction, operation and maintenance of the company's electric system that provides safe, reliable energy service to 1.8 million electric customers.
The company also created a new executive position, vice president of renewables development and enterprise project management and named David N. Hicks to that role, effective September 21.
"Chris Laird's strong commitment to the company's safety and reliability goals will continue to benefit our customers and communities," said LeeRoy Wells, Jr, senior vice president of operations. "Guy Packard has served this company well and was a great champion to our safety and reliability values. I look forward to working with Chris as we continue to improve our electric system for customers in a safe and affordable manner."
Chris previously served as the executive director of electric operations and low voltage distribution. He joined the company in 2000 and held increasingly responsible roles within the company's electric operations, customer operations and scheduling and dispatch departments. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ferris State University and a master's degree in business administration from Grand Valley State University.
David comes to Consumers Energy from Indeck Energy Services, Inc. where he was vice president of business development since 2014. He has over 25 years in the energy field in positions such as business development and renewable energy procurement and energy storage project development at Florida Power & Light, NV Energy and Diamond Generating Corporation. He has a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Hawaii and a master's in economics from the University of California – Santa Barbara. He also has completed executive courses in contract negotiation and executive leadership at Harvard, Stanford University and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
"David's wealth of experience in the renewable energy industry, with over 11,000 megawatts of clean energy projects developed, will be a great addition to our team," said Tonya Berry, senior vice president of transformation and engineering. "The company's Clean Energy Plan is our long-term strategic blueprint, and we are excited for the build out of over 8,000 megawatts of solar and 550 megawatts of battery storage to our generating portfolio by 2040."
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based company that has an electric and natural gas utility, Consumers Energy, as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.
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CEO Dominique Demolle, PhD, has been recognized as one of 2022's Most Inspiring People in the life sciences for the annual PharmaVoice 100 awards.
MONT-SAINT-GUIBERT, Belgium, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaVoice 100 showcases distinguished individuals across a number of sectors in the life sciences industry based on their ability to innovate, pioneer new paths, and lift their company to new heights – all with a wholehearted dedication to improving patients' lives. Dominique Demolle, PhD, joins the list of inspiring leaders due to her role in founding and guiding Cognivia to where it is today – and steering the company towards a bright future.
As a career drug developer, Demolle experienced firsthand the frustrations that came from knowing a compound should work, but not being able to consistently demonstrate efficacy in clinical trials. In thinking how to improve this process, she hypothesized that integrating patient psychology data would have a very significant (and positive) impact on drug development. To put that hypothesis to the test, Cognivia – propelled by Demolle's leadership – developed tools that leverage disease-specific AI-based predictive models to deliver patient psychology insights. And that hypothesis is being proved correct through the first clinical trial solution, Placebell©™, which is used for predicting each clinical trial patient's placebo response. So far, this method has produced positive results in a variety of indications like chronic pain (nearly 40% improvement in assay sensitivity) and other indications in neurology and ophthalmology.
In 2013 alongside two close colleagues, Demolle laid the foundation for Cognivia's success with not only the right infrastructure but also a likeminded group of people to support the novel concept. Today, with the Placebell©™ approach proven, other solutions in development (for example, prediction of patient compliance), and a growing expert team, Demolle is preparing the company for the future – with her sights on scalability, automation and next-gen solutions.
Contact:
Alex Hernandez
alex@altitudemarketing.com
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AURORA, Colo., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wakefield & Associates, a leading healthcare revenue cycle solutions company, announced today that Collect Rx has joined the Wakefield organization. Together, the two companies will leverage combined capabilities to provide a full spectrum of revenue cycle solutions, including Out-of-Network Claims resolution to healthcare providers across the country.
Founded in 2006, Collect Rx provides a tech-enabled Out-of-Network (OON) payment integrity solution platform, assisting customers with appeals and negotiations. Combining complex claims, medical account resolution expertise, collaborative customer services, and proprietary databases, Collect Rx serves over 5,400 healthcare companies across the country.
"Collect Rx is thrilled to bring its market leading and provider-centric claim resolution services into the Wakefield & Associates family", said Ike Brenner, President of Collect Rx. "Our customers and partners will be the biggest beneficiaries of this highly synergistic combination. Together, we bring to market an exceptionally comprehensive RCM solution set."
As one of the leading revenue cycle solutions companies in the nation, Wakefield & Associates makes vital contributions to the financial health of medical providers through innovative and proven Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions.
"With its depth of expertise and being a pioneering industry leader of complex Out-of-Network claims, Collect Rx allows Wakefield & Associates to expand our service offerings", said Matt Laws, CEO of Wakefield. "Going forward, we will be able to deliver a full suite of RCM services to the thousands of healthcare service providers with whom we partner."
Established in 1933, Wakefield & Associates specializes in Revenue Cycle Management Solutions, which includes System Conversions, Call Center Partnerships, Insurance Billing, Process & System Workflow Design, Eligibility Assistance Programs, Primary & Secondary Bad Debt Collections, Legal Solutions, and working with Debt Purchasing providers. Wakefield & Associates has and continues to make significant investments in people, processes, and technologies that allow us to develop and implement quality solutions that accelerate cash flow and A/R liquidation. Wakefield & Associates has developed effective recovery techniques and partnership collaborations that result in a positive patient experience.
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Pat O'Connor
poconnor@collectrx.com
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BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA).
Class Period: May 6, 2020 – June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Carvana investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Investor participation from prior round demonstrates confidence in the company's current and future performance
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymulate, the market leader in Extended Security Posture Management (XSPM), today announced a $70 million Series D investment led by existing investors One Peak, together with Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), Vertex Ventures Israel, Vertex Growth and Dell Technologies Capital. Cymulate has raised $141M to date.
The latest investment, which is among the largest for continuous security testing vendors, doubles Cymulate's funding raised to date and accelerates the Company's global expansion and pace of innovation.
In a recent report on Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) GartnerⓇ analysts observed, "Previous approaches to managing the attack surface are no longer keeping up with digital velocity — in an age where organizations can't fix everything, nor can they be completely sure what vulnerability remediation can be safely postponed. CTEM is a pragmatic and effective systemic approach to continuously refine priorities, walking the tightrope between those two impossible extremes."* The global shortage of 2.72 million cybersecurity professionals, and overstretched in-house security resources further exacerbates the need for Cymulate's real-world solutions which closes security gaps quickly and efficiently, rationalizes technology, helps upskill staff and improves processes.
"We are thrilled to lead this round of investment in Cymulate," said David Klein, Managing Partner of One Peak. "Cyber posture management and continuous security validation have dramatically increased in popularity in response to the onslaught of ransomware and cyber warfare for businesses across all size ranges. Cymulate is the clear leader in the sector, and we look forward to continuing to support the Company in further accelerating its already strong growth trajectory."
Cymulate sets the industry standard for organizations to use automation to continuously validate their threat exposure and cyber posture, by testing their cloud and on-premise networks against the latest threats in the wild. The Company's Extended Security Posture Management platform leverages its native offensive security technology and capabilities to widely support customers' security and business needs. XSPM incorporates four fundamental pillars tied together with analytics to provide actionable security posture insights: Attack Surface Management, Continuous Automated Red Teaming, Breach & Attack Simulation, and Advanced Purple Teaming. Cymulate's customers see their cyber risk reduced by nearly 50% during the first three months of use. Running daily risk assessments, the cyber risk of Cymulate's customers continues to decrease in the first year without any security drift.
The Series D funding will be used to extend Cymulate's technological capabilities and further accelerate its global growth. The Company more than doubled its ARR in 2021 and grew more than 200% in North America alone. Cymulate has more than 500 customers globally, including Fortune 500 companies and strategic partners such as Optiv and Wipro. By the end of this year, Cymulate plans to further expand its staff by 75% to continue supporting its go-to-market efforts.
"In a market where every business must be prepared to fight advanced threats, I am proud of our team's ability to innovate and respond quickly to the constant turbulence of cybersecurity," said Eyal Wachsman, CEO and Co-Founder of Cymulate. "Our funding from existing investors is a further testament to their confidence in our company, direction, and continued vision. We look forward to reaching our next innovation milestones and expanding into new markets across the globe."
Alongside their Series D funding, Cymulate also recently announced two C-level executive appointments to bolster the company's leadership, namely the appointment of Maria Mastakas as Chief Operating Officer and Carolyn Crandall as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Security Advocate of Cymulate.
*Gartner, Implement a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Program, July 2022.
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About Cymulate
Cymulate's SaaS-based Extended Security Posture Management (XSPM) provides security professionals with the ability to continuously challenge, validate and optimize their on-premises and cloud cyber-security posture with visualization end-to-end across the MITRE ATT&CK® framework. The platform provides automated, expert and threat intelligence led risk assessments that are simple to deploy and use for organizations of all cybersecurity maturity levels. It also provides an open framework to create and automate red and purple teaming by generating penetration scenarios and advanced attack campaigns tailored to their unique environments and security policies.
For more information, visit www.cymulate.com.
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About One Peak
One Peak is a leading growth equity firm investing in technology companies in the scale-up phase. One Peak provides growth capital, operating expertise and access to its extensive network to exceptional entrepreneurs, with a view to help transform innovative and rapidly growing businesses into lasting, category-defining leaders. In addition to Cymulate, One Peak's investments include Neo4j, DocPlanner, Spryker Systems, PandaDoc, Keepit, Paysend, Ardoq, Quentic, HighQ, Coople, DataGuard, Brightflag and many more.
To learn more, visit www.onepeak.tech.
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Creek Renewables is pleased to announce the closing of $216 million in financing for its Zier Solar and Storage project.
Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale ("NORD/LB") acted as Coordinating Lead Arranger (CLA), Lender and LC Issuing Bank alongside Rabobank, National Bank of Canada, and the North American Development Bank as Joint Lead Arrangers. Together they have provided a construction-to-term loan, tax equity bridge loan and letter of credit facilities.
The project, located in Kinney County, Texas, is a 208MW solar farm with a 40MW/80MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Once completed, the project will add installed renewable energy capacity and battery storage to the Texas grid. Construction commenced concurrent with the financial closing.
"It has been wonderful partnering with these lenders on another successful financing as we work together toward a more sustainable future," said Sarah Slusser, CEO of Cypress Creek Renewables. "We can't wait to get this project constructed and producing renewable energy that will improve the resiliency and reliability of the Texas grid."
Cypress Creek is a leader in the Texas solar market with close to 2GW of solar developed to date in the state. The Zier Solar and Storage Project is the first solar plus storage project developed by Cypress Creek in Texas and will produce enough energy in its first year to power more than 30,000 homes.
"We are delighted to have partnered with Cypress Creek Renewables in this financing – the 4th NORD/LB has been entrusted with as CLA on their behalf in the last 12 months. Cypress Creek Renewables has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the U.S. renewables space, and we are honored to play a part in their success," said Nicolai Dillow, Head of Structured Finance Originations for NORD/LB's New York branch.
About Cypress Creek Renewables
Cypress Creek Renewables is a leading renewables developer and independent power producer. It develops, finances, owns, and operates utility-scale and distributed solar and energy storage projects across the United States with a mission to power a sustainable future, one project at a time. Since inception, Cypress Creek has developed more than 12GW of solar projects. Today it owns 2GW of solar facilities in operation and has a 17GW development pipeline. Cypress Creek's leading O&M services business operates and maintains 4GW of solar projects for customers across 19 states. For more information about Cypress Creek, please visit www.ccrenew.com.
About NORD/LB
NORD/LB is a leader investor in the energy & infrastructure sectors, with an established global renewables franchise, and proven track record as a lead arranger in the U.S. project finance market. NORD/LB is a German Landesbank and one of the largest commercial banks in Continental Europe. It is a public corporation, majority-owned by the states of Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, with head office in Hanover and branches worldwide, incl. dedicated project finance teams in New York, London and Singapore.
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China and Germany hold onto second and third position while UK sees significant drop in the global Travel & Tourism GDP rankings, falling four slots to ninth place in 2021
Global business travel outlook is positive
LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Economic Trends Report ranks the U.S. as the world's biggest and most powerful Travel & Tourism market by GDP contribution. But the rankings are illusionary as the U.S., like other top economies, bolstered its numbers through domestic travel, while international visitor numbers plummeted.
While its number one position was retained, the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector's contribution to the nation's economy fell by $700 billion in 2019, to just under $1.3 trillion last year. Long and damaging travel restrictions, which did little to halt the spread of COVID-19, resulted in serious economic and employment losses.
Behind the U.S., research by Oxford Economics for WTTC saw China second and Germany third for sector GDP contributions, representing no change in ranking since 2019. However, total sector economic contribution in both countries declined versus 2019.
China contributed more than $814 billion last year to the Chinese GDP (vs. $1.857 billion in 2019), while Germany's contributions to its economy were $251 billion compared with over $391 billion in 2019.
Meanwhile, the UK slipped dramatically from fifth place in 2019 to ninth in 2021, with a contribution of just over $157 billion, the biggest fall among the top 10 countries in the study.
But the rankings are illusionary as the top economies bolstered their numbers through domestic travel, while international visitor numbers plummeted.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: "Our report shows the resilience of the Travel & Tourism sector, even in the face of travel restrictions around the world which failed to halt the spread of the virus.
"Despite a challenging macro environment, Travel & Tourism has bounced back. The world, with some exceptions, is traveling again. And we are seeing a resurgence in business travel. Over the next 10 years, Travel & Tourism growth will outstrip the overall growth rate of the global economy."
International Visitor Spending Drove Gains and Losses
In terms of international traveler spend, France, which was ranked fourth before the pandemic, overtook Spain, China, and the U.S. to grab first place.
China, which remains closed to much of the rest of the world, was in second place for international visitor spending before the pandemic but fell dramatically to 11th position in 2021.
Across Asia-Pacific, major Travel & Tourism markets saw huge losses in international spending. China was in second place for international visitor spending before the pandemic but fell dramatically to 11th position in 2021.
Countries like Thailand and Japan, which ranked fifth and eighth in international visitor spending before the pandemic, fell out of the top 20 altogether in 2021.
Business Travel and China Growth Outlook is Positive
According to WTTC's predictions, worldwide business travel is expected to grow more than 41% this year. For the next 10 years, it predicts business travel could grow an average of 5.5% annually and may return faster in the Asia-Pacific region.
WTTC predicts by 2032, China will overtake the U.S. to become the world's biggest Travel & Tourism market.
The research shows China's Travel & Tourism sector's contribution to GDP could reach $3.9 trillion by 2032, making it the world's most powerful Travel & Tourism market, and India could leapfrog Germany to reach third place with a projected value of $457 billion.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global travel & tourism private sector. Members include 200 CEOs, Chairs and Presidents of the world's leading travel & tourism companies from all geographies covering all industries. For more than 30 years, WTTC has been committed to raising the awareness of governments and the public of the economic and social significance of the travel & tourism sector.
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The most sustainable clothes are the ones you already have, but on average clothes are worn only ten times and thrown away long before they need to be [1]. That is why Swedish home appliance brand Electrolux wants to inspire consumers to break the pattern and take better care of their clothes. To demonstrate that used clothes still have value, Electrolux collaborated with Swedish fashion designer duo, Rave Review, to create a unique collection made from discarded clothing from the world's second largest garment graveyard - The Atacama Desert.
Globally, approximately 73% of all textile waste ends up in landfill or is incinerated [2]. The Atacama Desert in Chile, home of the second biggest garment graveyard worldwide – has lately turned into a symbol of the acceleration of fast fashion and the rise of textile waste. According to the UNECE [3], 21 billion tons of clothes end up in landfill every year. In the Atacama Desert alone, approximately 39,000 tonnes of clothes are discarded every year.
"Besides the challenges with fast fashion, it's clear that we need to change the way we use and take care of our clothes. We know from research that extending the life of our clothes by just nine months can reduce the carbon impact, the water impact, and the waste produced by 20-30 percent. There are different ways to do this: repair or upcycle old clothes, and air, steam, or wash clothes in a way that is more sustainable," said Vanessa Butani, VP Group Sustainability at Electrolux.
That is why Electrolux has teamed up with designer duo Rave Review, known for their colorful, upcycled and high-end collections, with a mission: Giving new life to discarded clothes retrieved from the Atacama garment graveyard. The result is the world's first Atacama upcycled fashion collection. The ambition is to put the spotlight on the growing problem of fashion waste and showcase an inspiring example that can spark a change in consumer behavior.
"We have always believed that in the future fashion cannot exist as it does today. I think we all must change in one way or another. When it comes to fashion, taking care of what we already have is probably the most tangible and easy way to do it," said Livia Schück, co-Founder and Creative Director at Rave Review.
Goal: Make clothes last twice as long with half the environmental impact by 2030
By modernizing care technology for all fabrics and inspiring better care habits, our aim is to halve the environmental impact of caring for clothes and prolong the average life of garments.
"Electrolux has a long-term strategy in place with the goal of reducing our climate impact significantly. As experts in clothing care, we are already developing advanced laundry technologies that make the clothes we wear last longer – and reduce both the water and energy used. But we as a company cannot provide the only solution: we hope we can inspire and educate consumers on how they can make the clothes they already have last longer, we want to do all we can to help drive this change," said Elisa Stabon, Care Experience Development Director at Electrolux.
Research shows that there is an urgent need to help people understand how best to care for their clothes and encourage as many people as possible to adopt more sustainable laundry practices: to wash less, steam more, wash full loads and at lower temperatures.
"If everyone made a small change, to break their pattern, each and every one of us could reduce our environmental impact from textiles. By lowering wash temperatures and switching to liquid detergent from powder could mean saving the equivalent of 50 kg of CO2 per appliance per year. It could create a huge impact when scaled up to millions of consumers following the same example," Vanessa Butani ends.
For more information, please visit:
electrolux.com/breakthepattern
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We have created a limited collection where every item is unique and made from discarded clothes salvaged from the Atacama Desert, to spark a conversation around the fact that we need to take better care of the clothes we already own. The collection will not be sold, our purpose was never to start a clothing brand, we wanted to create something together with Rave Review that could inspire people to look at the clothes in their wardrobe with new eyes and think about how to best take care of them.
"In this design, we wanted to reinforce the feeling of imperfections. That way, character is created in the fabric, which makes it much more fun and interesting to work with compared to new and flat fabric," said Josephine Bergqvist, co-founder and creative director at Rave Review.
About Rave Review:
The Swedish designer duo Rave Review is known for their upcycled collections and their innovative ways of transforming home textiles into desirable garments. One year after graduating from Beckmans College of Design, Josephine Bergqvist and Livia Schück started the brand in 2017, with a strong belief that the industry needs to become more sustainable.
Rave Review has become a trademark for upcycled collections and a hot name in the international fashion industry. They have been featured in Vogue, GucciFest, won awards and their collections have been worn by Kylie Jenner and Emma Watson.
Note to editor/Additional information for the general news/sustainability vertical:
In Europe, 70% of the clothes we throw away are because of irreversible damage such as color fading, stubborn stains or shrinking [4].
- 29% of people now regularly wash their clothes at 30 degrees or less.
- Only 14% say that they want to lower temperatures more often.
- 69% of Europeans are mainly washing their clothes at 40 degrees or more, with 12% washing regularly at 60 degrees.
Find the Electrolux reports here:
The truth about laundry, Better Living Report, Care Label Project
[1] Electrolux. The Truth About Laundry. Stockholm: Electrolux, 2021. [https://admin.betterlivingprogram.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Electrolux_TheTruthAboutLaundry_WhitePaper-1.pdf] (Accessed 2022-07-08) Electrolux. The Truth About Laundry. Stockholm : Electrolux, 2021. [https://admin.betterlivingprogram.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Electrolux_TheTruthAboutLaundry_WhitePaper-1.pdf] (Accessed 2022-07-08)
[2] Ellen MacArthur Foundation. A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion's future 2017. Isle Of Wight: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, [https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/a-new-textiles-economy] (Accessed 2022-07-08).
[3] United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Fashion and the SDGs:what role for the UN? Geneva: UNECE, 2019. [https://unece.org/DAM/RCM_Website/RFSD_2018_Side_event_sustainable_fashion.pdf] (Accessed 2022-07-08).
[4] AEG. Care Label Project Lookbook 2017. Stockholm: Electrolux Group 2017. [https://www.aeg.se/siteassets/common-assets/04.-care/inspiration/clp/care_label_project_lookbook.pdf] (Accessed 2022-07-08)AEG. Care Label Project Lookbook 2017. Stockholm: Electrolux Group 2017. [https://www.aeg.se/siteassets/common-assets/04.-care/inspiration/clp/care_label_project_lookbook.pdf] (Accessed 2022-07-08)
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The private healthcare provider partners with a wide range of industries to deliver onsite clinics and health services, saving companies and employees time and money
VISALIA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As healthcare costs continue to rise, both employers and employees are feeling the strain on their pocketbooks. Additionally, as employers look to attract top talent and decrease turnover, offering innovative services and benefits is at the top of mind. California-based private care provider Elite Medical seeks to close cost and care gaps for both employers and employees by offering onsite private clinics and wellness services designed to create a healthier workforce and healthier communities.
Through its care model, Elite Medical aims to transform how people think about healthcare. While private clinics have long been considered a luxury only accessible to the wealthy, Elite Medical puts that stigma to rest, bringing privatized clinics and a better continuum of care into schools, cities, agricultural job sites, and more.
Elite Medical offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical and wellness services to serve a wide range of industries. Its core service, onsite clinics, offers organizations the opportunity to support a healthier workforce. An onsite clinic allows employees to seek medical care more easily while also providing employees with insights on how to lead healthier lifestyles. The result is an employer-initiated comprehensive care approach focusing on prevention and disease management, which results in healthy employees and demonstrates employer care for its people.
In addition to onsite clinics and medical services, Elite Medical also partners with organizations to offer numerous wellness services. Wellness programming includes risk identification and organization review; risk intervention solutions including personalized nutrition coaching, wellness games and challenges, mini-seminars, and talks; and evaluation and modification to track program outcomes and adjust offerings as needed.
Additional services Elite Medical offers include onsite vaccination services, screenings, and disease management, improving employee health, wellness, and morale by making it easier and more affordable for employees to access these essential services.
For organizations looking to cut healthcare costs, improve employee health and well-being, and offer innovative benefits that are attractive to top talent, Elite Medical has a track record of delivering on these outcomes and more with its portfolio of services.
"Elite Medical is a disrupter in the healthcare industry," said CEO, Nicholas Gambini. "We help self-insured corporations, organizations, and government agencies save hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars per year on employee healthcare costs while providing excellent private care to members, often better than what they will find outside the office."
To learn more about Elite Medical and its private onsite clinics, medical, and wellness programming, visit www.elitecorpmed.com.
Elite Medical, located in Visalia, California, aims to create healthier communities by partnering with organizations to offer privatized health clinics onsite at the workplace. Elite Medical's model effectively engages employees in healthier decision-making by making quality healthcare more accessible and affordable while reducing healthcare expenditures for its partners.
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TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - EQ Bank, powered by Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, announced it is increasing its interest rate by 0.35% to 2.00%1, effective September 6, 2022.
"Being able to offer meaningful value on an everyday bank account can be a real benefit to the average customer," said Mahima Poddar, Group Head of Personal Banking. "When we look at the rates offered on accounts in the market, EQ Bank stands out as providing Canadians one of the best values, both now and long term. With a high everyday interest rate, customers can earn on their balances when money comes in and before it goes out, whether it's for bills, their mortgage or other daily spending needs. We also stay away from promo rates; always offering our best rates to everyone, not just new or preferred customers. It's all part of what we're doing to create a banking experience that allows our customers to get ahead while they meet their everyday banking needs."
In addition to the 2.00% non-promotional rate, EQ Bank's easy sign-up process, no daily banking fees, unlimited transactions, seamless free transfers between Canadian banks, fast international money transfers, and great rates on GICs that can be purchased at the touch of a button are just some of the reasons more people are choosing EQ Bank as their primary bank. There are also more enhancements planned to keep pushing the boundaries of what smart, value-first everyday banking can be. In the coming months, EQ Bank will launch its first payment card, creating more convenient access to funds and providing rewards for point-of-sale purchases.
The new 2.00% interest rate is available as of September 6, 2022, to all current and new customers, and applies to EQ Bank Savings Plus Accounts, TFSA Savings Accounts and RSP Savings Accounts. With over $7 billion in deposits and more than 250,000 customers, EQ Bank was named the top Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2021 and 2022 list.
All EQ Bank deposit products are eligible for CDIC deposit insurance†
EQB Inc. trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: EQB, EQB.PR.C and EQB.R) and serves more than 360,000 Canadians through its wholly owned subsidiary Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. Equitable Bank has a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Founded over 50 years ago, Equitable Bank provides diversified personal and commercial banking and through its EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca) has been named the top Schedule I Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2022 and 2021 lists. Please visit equitablebank.ca for details.
1 Interest is calculated daily on the total closing balance and paid monthly. Rates are per annum and subject to change without notice.
† Equitable Bank is a member of CDIC. EQ Bank is a trade name of Equitable Bank.
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Needham Bank announced that Eric Berg joined the Information Technology department as Vice President System Engineering Manager. Reporting to James Gordon, Senior Vice President—Information Technology, Mr. Berg is responsible for overseeing all aspects of technology engineering within the data center.
With 20 years of progressive experience in IT operations, Mr. Berg most recently served as the Associate Manager, Cloud Engineering at UKG, Inc. While he was there, he managed a group of senior cloud engineers in deploying, maintaining and optimizing UKG's identity management solutions. Prior to that, he was a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at UKG, where he played an integral role in the implementation and management of their cloud initiative.
"I am excited to be joining Needham Bank's robust IT team where I can use my IT operations and project management experience to implement and support the technologies deployed at the Bank," said Mr. Berg.
"Needham Bank truly understands the importance of a strong Information Technology department," explained Mr. Gordon. "I am pleased to welcome Eric to the team. He is an experienced professional with an extensive understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, which will make him an incredibly valuable asset."
Mr. Berg received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Salem State University.
Needham Bank offers an array of tech-forward products and services that businesses and consumers use to manage their financial needs. We have the financial expertise typically found at much larger institutions and the local knowledge and commitment you can only find at a community bank. Known as the "Builder's Bank," Needham Bank has been helping individuals, businesses and non-profits build for their futures since 1892. For more information, please visit https://NeedhamBank.com. Needham Bank is a member of FDIC and DIF.
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Promotions around frames for every style and price at the award-winning online eyewear are running throughout the entire month
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, is offering huge savings for shoppers during the month of September, offering exciting deals on their 3,000+ affordable and quality frames.
Consumers looking for new designer frames, blue light filtering eyewear, sunglasses, or readers should take advantage of a slew of promotions throughout the month. This month's sales are the perfect time to stock up on all your favorite frames at super low prices and, with thousands of glasses to choose from, Eyebuydirect is the one-stop shop for all your eyewear needs.
The series of sales is a special event that will allow shoppers to capitalize on competitive pricing for best-selling styles like:
- Botanist ($35 USD): The timeless and understated shape of Botanist is stylish in itself, but the blend of finished found on this frame are what really make it shine. This black frame is complemented by its warmly shaded marble temples. The two come together to create a sleek, modern set of eyeglasses.
- Amity ($29 USD): A new limited-edition color is calling your name. A modern mixed-material frame, featuring a translucent plastic face front in a friendly orange hue. The exposed metal arms and round lenses exude femininity for a look that's fit for any face, regardles of shape or size.
- Cortez ($29 USD): A frame with exceptional class, from its sophisticated black color, bold rectangular lenses, and large stud accents. It's easy to tell that this is a style perfect for any activity.
Eyebuydirect is on a mission to deliver quality eyewear at affordable prices. With frames that start at just $6, shoppers get the best bang for their buck with Eyebuydirect's September sales.
For additional information about Eyebuydirect or to shop the September sales, please visit: https://www.eyebuydirect.com/.
About Eyebuydirect
Established in 2006, Eyebuydirect is the leading online destination for prescription eyewear that delivers on style, convenience, and accessibility. With over 3,000 frames starting at $6 USD/$9 CAD, Eyebuydirect is committed to helping everyone celebrate their individuality with the perfect frames to fit their personality. We offer Virtual Try-On technology and 2-day delivery on thousands of frames to make shopping for eyewear efficient and easy. Through our Buy 1 Give 1 Program, a pair of glasses is donated to the most underserved communities worldwide for every order placed. Eyebuydirect is a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest provider of eyecare products and services.
To learn more, please visit us at www.eyebuydirect.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
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TCL 6 DUO Rapid Chargers & Energy Sets Enhance System with Uninterrupted Power
LEBANON, Ind., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Festool, a leading manufacturer of innovative, precision-engineered and durable power tool solutions, today announced a new integrated suite of offerings. The CTC SYS Cordless Systainer Extractor, CTC MIDI Cordless Compact Dust Extractor, TCL 6 DUO Rapid Charger and Energy Sets offer professional tradespeople cordless, powerful, portable convenience with zero interruption.
"Portability, power and convenience define our new portfolio of offerings," said Rick Bush, product marketing manager, Festool. "Today's professionals are always on the go and offering the portability of high-quality, well-designed cordless tools gives tradespeople the convenience they need to get the job done right. We're pleased to introduce three new offerings that serve to streamline the convenience of any job, with tools designed for the end-user and their projects."
CTC SYS Cordless Systainer Extractor: Powerful Inside and Out
With a Systainer on the outside and a cordless dust extractor on the inside, Festool's CTC SYS Cordless Systainer Extractor offers maximum performance and independence with minimal weight. For smaller tasks, the CTC SYS enables a virtually dust-free work environment without the need for a power outlet. Work without hassle thanks to a robust design and premium components:
- Hands-Free: The compact Systainer format is lightweight and includes a built-in shoulder strap, making the CTC SYS extractor the perfect companion for small tasks, with added portability.
- Impressive Suction Power: Comparable to a corded dust extractor, with more portability, the 36v turbine and two 18v battery packs provide massive suction power that is adjustable in three levels. The appropriate power level can be selected for any given application to maximize the battery runtime.
- Seamless Integration: The innovative Bluetooth® auto-start feature enables the extractor to switch on automatically for added convenience. It includes a remote control directly on the smooth suction hose, saving time and making it ideal for smaller cleaning tasks.
CTC MIDI Cordless Compact Dust Extractor: Completely Cordless Cleanliness
For sawing, sanding or drilling, the CTC MIDI Cordless Compact Dust Extractor fits perfectly into the Festool 18v system. Festool's largest and most powerful dust extractor to date, the CTC MIDI features a 36v turbine, three levels of extraction power and a compact footprint making it easy to transport. The CTC MIDI is equipped with time-saving and performance enhancing features, including:
- All-in-One: The large internal hose garage makes the suction hose storage-safe for clean transportation. The flat storage area on top of the hose garage can be used as a shelf for tools or materials, and the integrated T-LOC interface allows the extractor to combine with the Systainer-based system.
- Leading Performance: Complete with the 36v turbine and two 18v battery packs, the CTC MIDI is the ideal partner for sawing, sanding and drilling.
- Maximum Efficiency: Equipped with an exterior-accessible filter drawer, the CTC MIDI enables quick, easy and tool-free filter replacement. The included HEPA filter means ultimate filtration for clean air.
TCL 6 DUO Rapid Charger: Save Time on the Job
With enough power to charge two battery packs at the same time, the TCL 6 DUO Rapid Charger ensures that less time is spent seeking out additional outlets to charge tools. Making work easier on the job site and in the workshop, the rapid charger features:
- Versatility: Suitable for virtually all battery packs from the 10.8v, 14.4v and 18v classes. Compatible with Li-HighPower Compact Battery Packs, Ergo Battery Packs and all AIRSTREAM variants.
- Less Downtime: No more searching around the site for outlets to charge the cordless lineup. The TCL 6 DUO charges two battery packs concurrently to ensure more time on the job and less time waiting for a full charge.
- Always Visible: Separate LED indicators display charging progress and current charge status of each battery pack.
Energy Sets: Energy for Every Requirement
To complement the new lineup of cordless products, Energy Sets are designed to meet every energy requirement and keep tradespeople charged all day. Conveniently housed in a Systainer and including a TCL 6 DUO rapid charger and either two BP 18 Li 4.0 or two 5.2 ASI battery packs, Energy Sets are an ideal partner for projects on the go.
This October 4, the CTC SYS I HEPA-Basic Version (576941) will be available for $375. Launching in 2023, the CTC SYS I HEPA-Plus Version (577390) will be available for $650, alongside the CTC MIDI I HEPA-Basic (577069) for $660 and the CTC MIDI I HEPA-Plus (577506) for $959. Also releasing in 2023, the TCL 6 DUO Rapid Charger (577018) will retail for $140, and the Energy Sets will be available in two formats: SYS 18V 2x5.2/TCL 6 DUO (577079) for $299 and SYS 18V 2x4.0/TCL 6 DUO (577108) for $285.
Festool USA is based in Lebanon, Indiana. For more information, visit www.festoolusa.com or www.festoolcanada.com.
About Festool
Festool has been developing innovative, precision-engineered and durable power tool solutions for nearly a century. Founded in Germany in 1925, Festool is a leading manufacturer known for its systems-based approach to power tools that are designed for efficiency and high performance. Festool's mission, "Built Better To Build Better," focuses on creating products that empower professional tradespeople to elevate their skills and deliver outstanding work by helping them build cleaner, faster, smarter…better.
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The partnership caters to industry trade professionals with the development of mobile-accessible digital training materials.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresite Technology Solutions, LLC, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, today announced a partnership with Building Media Inc., a company established to improve education opportunities for the construction community.
With increased access to intuitive training materials, Foresite further distances themselves from their competition. Tradespeople are frequently faced with conflict or issues that prevent project completion in a timely manner, impacting the overall cost of a job, increasing the risk of injury or error, and missing opportunities for these professionals to feel autonomy in their work. The ability to continuously develop skills is essential and leads to better retention rates and more prosperous career opportunities down the road.
Foresite solves some of the biggest challenges builders and trade contractors face, including increasing productivity, safety, and efficiency at the jobsite, while supporting upskilling of the labor force with learning in the flow of work. With the integration of BMI material, Foresite provides content pushed directly to the mobile devices of professionals on the job site, a rare capability in the industry. Not only is the content available in real time, it is tailored to specific, scheduled tasks on that day.
"We are striving to elevate the construction tradesperson, drawing in a diverse, passionate group of individuals that will continue to innovate, inspire, and strengthen the industry," said John Gillett, CEO of Foresite. "This partnership furthers our mission by providing a curated library of construction knowledge, helping to draw the next generation of industry talent, upskill the current workforce, and provide learning paths to accelerate career development. Users will be able to access the content they need, when and where they need it, developing their craft, and continuing their journey towards mastery."
Over the past two decades, BMI has developed sophisticated and customized e-learning software solutions and continuing education courses, training hundreds of thousands of design and trade professionals. Their technological expertise enables them to provide clients with exceptional multimedia experiences that enhance learning and retention on a global, national, and targeted regional level.
"This partnership is truly unique," said Darren Harris, President of Building Media, Inc. "Creating just-in-time training delivered to the trade professionals when and where they need it is a huge step for our industry. Building Media is proud to be a part of this cutting edge program to help educate the trades and drive efficiencies."
The team at BMI has developed and delivered thousands of hours of instructionally designed curriculum for architects, designers, engineers, contractors, commercial building owners, operators, and facility managers, among others. They offer the expertise and specialization needed to fulfill the promise and mission of Foresite in order to continue to set the industry standard for evolving commodity workers to career professional.
Foresite is an innovative and transformative construction platform built on 25 years of intellectual property and industry knowledge. The platform provides intelligent gross margin management for field operations, serving builders, trade contractors, manufacturers, and insurers, in addition to unprecedented control over critical operational processes. Users access preconfigured content-based solutions such as workforce efficiency & productivity, job site logistics, project safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance, rapidly driving process optimization at the jobsite. For information, visit: https://www.foresite.tech/
Building Media Inc. is a developer of innovative online learning management programs and e-Learning courseware built exclusively for the construction community. Since 2000, BMI has provided distance education to the entire construction community including: architects, engineers, contractors, remodelers, raters, code officials, product manufacturers and state and federal groups. Today, BMI builds cloud-based, SaaS learning communities and blended courseware designed to engage the learner and track performance, while simultaneously reducing associated educational costs and resource demand. Visit us online at www.buildingmedia.com.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) - Moderate to breezy trade winds continue with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Morning trade showers will focus mainly over windward and mauka sections, becoming scattered to isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 86 to 91. Trade winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight, Mostly cloudy with scattered evening showers, numerous showers after midnight. Lows 68 to 73. Trade winds 15 to 20 mph.
Expect moderate to locally breezy trade winds lasting through Wednesday with passing clouds and showers favoring windward and mountain areas. A low level trough passing over the islands will enhance shower activity across the state through the morning hours. Trade winds will weaken on Thursday, as we transition to a more hybrid windward trade wind and leeward sea breeze regime from Friday through Monday. In this hybrid wind pattern clouds and scattered showers will favor mountain and island interior sections each afternoon and then shift to windward areas during the overnight time periods.
Surf along south facing shores will remain steady this week into Thursday producing near seasonal average surf heights. A gale low in the Tasman Sea will send a moderate south southwest swell towards Hawaii this weekend. A series of small, medium period north swells will provide a minor bump through the end of the week for north facing shores. Near term east wind wave chop will remain slightly elevated under moderate to fresh trades over and upstream of the islands. East swell generated from eastern Pacific Tropical Cyclone Kay may also arrive over the weekend.
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BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Megan Watts, a director in the firm's Real Estate Group, has been named to the 2022 "Top Women of Law" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for her extraordinary achievements in the legal profession.
Watts was recognized for her pivotal role in bringing some of the region's most visionary real estate projects to fruition. She is well-known for her work helping real estate developers and investors negotiate complex joint ventures in order to develop complicated retail, office, industrial, and multifamily properties that would be difficult to move forward without creative business and financial partnerships. Her projects are wide-ranging, from the nuts and bolts of acquisitions and dispositions of single assets to structuring investments in private real estate funds to affordable housing tax credits.
Watts is also known for her accomplishments in the affordable housing development and investment arena, which often include especially challenging financing and joint venture issues. In addition to her client work, she provides ongoing pro bono counsel to Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation and Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, advising them on their affordable housing and real estate projects, in addition to Zoo New England, whom she counsels on corporate issues.
She serves on the Advisory Council for Horizons for Homeless Children and last year finished a two-year term as co-chair of the Urban Land Institute's Boston Women's Leadership Council. At Goulston & Storrs, she co-chairs the firm's Summer Committee and is a member of the Training Committee.
Watts received her S.B. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; her M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge, Judge Institute of Management; and her J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall).
About Goulston & Storrs
Collaboration is not just a pillar of our strategy; it is the key to our competitive advantage and approach to clients, community, and each other. At Goulston & Storrs, we practice law with excellence and integrity. We are a place where mutual respect and collaboration drive open discussion, transparency, creativity and optimal results for our clients. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where sophisticated business is conducted with genuine camaraderie. To learn more about us, visit www.goulstonstorrs.com.
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- Legislation calls for $1.4 billion for necessary capital expenditures at facility to comply with extension -
COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GSE Systems, Inc. ("GSE Solutions", "GSE", or "the Company") (Nasdaq: GVP), a leader in advanced engineering and workforce solutions primarily for the nuclear power industry, which supports the future of clean energy production and overall decarbonization initiatives, announced today its pleasure that California lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved an operational extension for its sole nuclear facility, Diablo Canyon. The legislation will keep the facility open until 2030, or an additional five years. The legislation also includes a $1.4 billion loan from the state to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the utility operating the nuclear reactor, to cover necessary capital expenditures required to keep the facility open, which has been signed into law by Governor Newsom.
The Diablo Canyon Power Plant is a nuclear power plant near Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County, California, with its first reactor commissioned in May 1985. Since 2013, Diablo Canyon has been the only operational nuclear plant and largest single power station in California. The plant has two Westinghouse-designed 4-loop pressurized-water nuclear reactors operated by PG&E. It currently provides approximately 9% of California's total electricity and 17% of its zero-carbon electricity. GSE has worked with PG&E over the years and has prior experience with offering engineering services and solutions to the Diablo Canyon facility.
Kyle J. Loudermilk, GSE's President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are very pleased for the legislation in California that keeps Diablo Canyon open through the end of the decade. This news is very important to the industry, as it shows that in the near-term, given the current infrastructure in place and the consistent and clean energy production they offer, existing nuclear facilities are extremely valuable in maintaining operation, especially until newer technologies, like small modular reactors (SMRs) are available. This news comes on the heels of high-level government officials from both Japan and South Korea announcing their intentions to increase their respective energy production from nuclear power. The legislative action in California is further validation that the continued operations of nuclear power is essential to energy reliability and achieving decarbonization goals. We expect to see more extensions granted to nuclear facilities across the globe as governments acknowledge the value of nuclear power in achieving energy security, reliability, and environmental goals. As this trend continues to unfold, existing reactors will require maintenance services and upgrades. GSE is uniquely positioned to provide a spectrum of technology and solutions to address these industry needs, while simultaneously offering key services to help the industry prepare for the next-generation of reactors."
ABOUT GSE SOLUTIONS
We are the future of operational excellence in the nuclear and other power generation industries. GSE Solutions leverages top talent and technology to provide advanced engineering and flexible workforce solutions that support the future of clean energy. Our specialized solution teams include design and analysis, systems and simulation, programs and performance, technical staffing, and training help the power industry reduce risk, extend plant operational lifetime and optimize performance. GSE is a proven, with over five decades of experience, more than 1,100 installations, and customers in over 50 countries spanning the globe. www.gses.com
CONTACTS
Company Contact
GSE Solutions
Kyle Loudermilk, Chief Executive Officer
(410) 970-7800
Investor Contact
Lytham Partners
Adam Lowensteiner, Vice President
(646) 829-9702
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- 2023 event to be held on campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama
- Voting has begun! Fans can help choose which HBCU marching bands will perform live at the 2023 Invitational Showcase
- Tickets on sale at www.hondabattleofthebands.com
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda and the HBCU community will celebrate the return of Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) to a live event format Saturday, February 18, 2023, showcasing spectacular marching bands and dance teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The premiere marching band event for HBCUs, HBOB also will be held in a new location when the invitational showcase takes place for the first time on an HBCU campus at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the live showcase event has not been held since 2020. Previous HBOB events were held in Atlanta.
"I am proud of the special relationship Honda has with HBCUs," said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda. "Born out of more than three decades of collaboration on programs that support and celebrate the dreams of HBCU students as the next generation of Black leaders, we continue to build on our relationship with HBCUs in new and meaningful ways. In 2023, we will take Honda Battle of the Bands to an HBCU campus and look forward to sharing our inspirational HBCU journey with loyal HBOB fans and society."
"We are extremely excited that Alabama State University has been selected as the site for the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands," said ASU President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr. "By bringing the popular event to the ASU campus, Honda has advanced and strengthened its longstanding support of the nation's HBCUs. The ASU stadium will provide a perfect setting for the Honda Battle of the Bands; and I know that with the support of Hornet Nation, the City of Montgomery and HBOB fans, the event will be a great success."
In support of the live event, the 2023 program will include digital activations, pre-event activities in the host city of Montgomery, and the Honda Royal Fleet featuring select HBCU homecoming royalty.
Tickets are on sale now at www.hondabattleofthebands.com.
The live event will feature six bands, including the Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets. Starting today, fans can go to www.hondabattleofthebands.com and help choose which marching bands they want to see share their talents during one of the largest celebrations of Black culture and musical excellence. Voting will conclude on October 31, 2022. Follow along on the HBOB social channels:
- Facebook – Facebook.com/HondaBattleoftheBands
- Twitter – @The_Honda / Twitter.com/The_Honda
- Instagram – @the_honda / Instagram.com/the_honda
Earlier this year, Honda introduced an original, four-part docuseries featuring performances, interviews, and notable alumni that weave together the rich tapestry of the HBCU experience. Completing the series, the fourth episode "Unity" debuted last month, demonstrating the lifelong bond that comes from within HBCU communities. All episodes are now streaming on www.hondabattleofthebands.com so fans can watch them ahead of the live event.
For over 30 years, Honda has supported the success and dreams of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students through initiatives including the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge and Honda Battle of the Bands. These programs provide unforgettable experiences and opportunities for HBCU students, including meeting and networking with peers from other HBCU schools. Honda has impacted the lives of more than 200,000 students and awarded over $14 million in grants in support of HBCU education programs and facilities improvements.
To advance its leading investment in HBCUs, Honda is a member of the HBCU Partnership Challenge, a Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus initiative that brings together government, industry and HBCUs to create strategic, more sustainable HBCU partnerships. Honda also has partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and UNCF to provide annual scholarship funding to support HBCU students pursuing an education in engineering, supply chain management and manufacturing-related fields.
Learn more at https://www.honda.com/community/diversity-reports.
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Community of technical experts will work together to ensure a safer and more secure Domain Name System
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is launching the Knowledge-sharing and Instantiating Norms for DNS and Naming Security (KINDNS) initiative to make the Internet safer and more resilient for all users. By collaborating with a global community of technical experts, ICANN is developing a clear framework of operational best practices for Domain Name System (DNS) security.
KINDNS is just one of many ICANN efforts underway to promote broad participation among public and private actors to make the Internet safer, and more secure and interoperable.
"As the Internet has grown and come to play a greater role in our everyday lives, DNS security has never been more critical," said John Crain, ICANN's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. "While various best practices exist for DNS operations, they are inconsistently applied and at times have led to significant security breaches that affect the whole Internet."
To mitigate this, ICANN collaborated with the technical community to create KINDNS as a mechanism to share best practices to better secure DNS operations. The result is a simple, effective framework that large and small DNS operators can voluntarily and easily follow. For example, a good practice shared through KINDNS aims at ensuring domain name servers are geographically and topologically diverse (KINDNS Practice-5 of Authoritative and Recursive servers operators). Another example is to encourage operators to enable Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), both through Authoritative server signatures and the Resolver validating these signatures. DNSSEC is a technology developed to assure that Internet users reach their desired online destination by helping to prevent some types of attacks (KINDNS Practice-1 of Authoritative and Recursive servers operators).
Internet service providers, corporate IT managers, DNS service operators and software developers are invited to adopt the best practices promoted by KINDNS on its website and help promote the program. To learn how, visit the KINDNS dedicated website here.
ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit public benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an accessory to protect the area behind the ears when wearing a face mask and/or face protection," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the RELAX STRAPS. My design would increase comfort and it can be easily moved from one mask to another."
The patent-pending invention provides relief from ear pain when wearing face masks. In doing so, it helps to prevent irritation caused by the ear loops. As a result, it enhances comfort and safety and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a simple and effective design that is easy to position and use so it is ideal for individuals who wear masks and experience ear pain or irritation. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-214, 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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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a nurse and I know it can be impractical to remove and replace a mask after every presumed exposure with germs. I thought there could be a more practical disposable mask option," said an inventor, from Ridgeland, Miss., "so I invented the LAYERED MASK. My design would eliminate the need to change the entire mask."
The invention provides an improved design for a disposable face mask. In doing so, it would protect against airborne germs and it would last longer than standard masks. It would also eliminate the need to remove and replace the entire mask after exposure to germs. The invention features an efficient and cost-effective design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for healthcare workers, nurses, the general population, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Jackson sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-JTK-138, 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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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a dental assistant and I thought there could be an improved gingival retraction cord," said an inventor, from Westchester, Calif., "so I invented the Accu Cord. My design would offer enhanced visibility during gum retraction procedures and it would help to reduce uncertainty and pain during the removal process."
The invention provides an improved dental tool for retracting the gums. In doing so, it will allow the visibility of the on an x-ray. That in turn would ensure proper placement and removal of the tool, and could help reduce pain and inflammation in the gums. The invention features a practical design that is easy to dispense and use so it is ideal for dentists. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LAX-1436, 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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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm an electrician and I thought there could be a better way to secure and separate wires within building walls, above ceilings or under floors," said an inventor, from Bethlehem, Pa., "so I invented the WIRING MANTIS. My design would offer an improved alternative to traditional stacker devices with clamshell or clamping features."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to hold and separate cables or wires within a wall. In doing so, it ensures that multiple cables and wires are properly spaced. It also prevents a wire or cable from being penetrated by a nail or screw and it enhances safety. The invention features a simple and versatile design that is easy to install and it is ideal for residential and commercial buildings. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Lancaster sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LBT-309, 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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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a fun and easy way to listen to music in an open-air manner while riding a skateboard," said an inventor, from Canyon Lake, Calif., "so I invented the SKATEBOX. My design could make riding a skateboard more enjoyable."
The invention provides a unique new design for a skateboard. In doing so, it enables the user to listen to open air music while riding. As a result, it offers an alternative to using headphones or ear buds and it ensures that the user is aware of their surroundings. The invention features an innovative design that is easy to use so it is ideal for skateboarders and extreme sports enthusiasts. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-KOC-680, 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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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was staying at a friend's house and was frustrated by clean and dirty clothes stored in one pile. I thought there could be a better system for organizing laundry and accessories," said an inventor, from Santa Ana, Calif., "so I invented the UNIQUE ALL IN ONE LAUNDRY BASKET. My design enables you to easily sort and transport dirty clothes and other laundry supplies."
The invention provides a space-saving storage unit for dirty laundry. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional hampers and laundry baskets. As a result, it allows users to easily separate laundry items. It also ensures that detergent and other necessary supplies are accessible. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for households, apartments, college students, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LAX-969, 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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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a unique social media app specifically for dogs and dog owners," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the SOCIA - BULL. My design can be used for networking, getting health advice from vets, training, socializing or breeding dogs and communicating with other dog professionals and enthusiasts."
The invention provides a social media-based application for dog owners. In doing so, it would offer a wealth of information regarding dog care, training, socializing, breeding, etc. It also increases communication and convenience. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for dog owners. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-122, 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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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C., a leading Michigan full-service law firm, announced today it is merging with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, an AmLaw 100 law firm with offices across the Midwest and the District of Columbia, effective December 31, 2022.
"Jaffe is starting a new, modern chapter by joining Taft," said Jaffe CEO Mark Cooper. "Taft shares our entrepreneurial mindset, Midwestern values, and commitment to culture, community, and client service. Our ability to leverage Taft's resources and expertise will provide an opportunity to drive even greater value and results to our clients."
Taft operates an innovative "non-headquarter" model in seven primary Midwest markets and the District of Columbia, allowing offices to thrive under empowered local leadership. Local offices are supported by a deep bench of legal expertise across a diverse array of practice areas. After joining Taft, the current Jaffe leadership team will continue to lead and make Detroit market decisions, and many will step into firm-wide leadership roles, serving on Taft's executive committee, all other major committees of the firm, and chairing practice groups.
The combined full-service firm, with more than 800 attorneys, will offer a broad spectrum of legal services to a wide range of industries, representing all significant practice areas.
"At Taft, our pervasive 'client-first' approach is central to who we are and how we operate," said Robert J. Hicks, Taft's chairman and managing partner. "By combining with Jaffe, we welcome a cohesive, talented, and experienced group of attorneys and staff to our team offering expanded expertise to clients. As in all of our mergers, we also look forward to continuing to support the Detroit regional community, united in our commitment to engage with our communities — a shared value among our firms."
Founded in 1968, Jaffe is one of the most respected full-service business law firms in Michigan — representing public and private clients throughout the Midwest and United States, and internationally, with a Midwestern rate structure. With offices in Southfield and Detroit, Jaffe is currently the seventh-largest law firm in the Metro Detroit area with more than 120 attorneys representing more than 25 practice areas.
"Jaffe was founded more than 50 years ago and has created a firm centered on client service and exceptional legal counsel. By joining Taft, a firm that shares our values and client-first approach, we ensure the legacy of the firm will continue for generations to come, in alignment with our foundational principles," said Arthur Weiss, Chairman of Jaffe.
Jaffe has been named a Crain's Detroit Business Cool Places to Work in Michigan for the last three years. In addition to these recognitions, dozens of Jaffe attorneys have been honored for their expertise and leadership by various local and legal publications and rating services including Best Lawyers, Chambers, Crain's Detroit Business, DBusiness, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, SuperLawyers® and more.
This combination not only expands Jaffe's capabilities, but it also expands Taft's presence as it enters its eighth Midwest market — the second-largest in the Midwest. With the Jaffe combination, Taft will have major offices in seven of the nine largest Midwest metropolitan markets. In addition to several strategic lateral hires and robust internal growth, Taft has completed five mergers/combinations in the past 15 years — Briggs & Morgan (Minneapolis) in 2020, Shefsky & Froelich (Chicago) in 2014, Chester Willcox & Saxbe (Columbus) in 2012, and Kahn Kleinman (Cleveland) and Sommer Barnard (Indianapolis), both in 2008.
The addition of Jaffe comes at a time of strategic growth for Taft — having recently been named an Am Law 100 firm. In addition, Taft has grown its attorney headcount by more than 85% in the past five years and continues to be recognized as an employer of choice across the Midwest.
Such growth has enabled Taft to invest significantly in modern initiatives, including its focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Today, more than 70% of Taft's executive leadership team are women and/or racially and ethnically diverse attorneys. The firm's efforts to establish itself as a modern, progressive law firm has also earned them the prestigious Mansfield Rule Certification 4.0 Plus status.
For more information, visit Jaffelaw.com and Taftlaw.com.
Michigan-based Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. is a full-service law firm representing and advising entrepreneurs and businesses nationwide. Focused on results, invested in relationships, and driven by opportunity, Jaffe has more than 120 attorneys in its Southfield and Detroit offices. Learn more at Jaffelaw.com.
Founded in 1885, Taft is focused on being the modern law firm. From its non-headquarter model to a one-class partnership structure, the firm is committed to its core values of integrity, inclusivity, and teamwork in order to help clients succeed by delivering progressive, agile, and efficient solutions. Learn more at Taftlaw.com.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kanvas Co. ("Kanvas"), developer of patented electronic vaporizer technology solutions designed to deliver device safety, performance, and reliability for nicotine, cannabis, and cannabidiol (CBD) delivery systems, today announced the completion of a strategic investment (the "Investment"). The Investment was led by Btomorrow Ventures (BTV), the corporate venturing unit of British American Tobacco (BAT). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The new investment will fuel the research, development, and growth necessary to commercialize Kanvas's proprietary Vapetelligence™ technology platform and further enable scalability of its innovative products, designed to promote device safety in electronic vaporizers and regulated marketplaces globally.
"Kanvas is excited to work with BTV as a strategic investor to advance the commercialization of our unique IP portfolio and technology platform, focusing on our patented and temperature-controlled dosing technology and hardware that provides a secure and controlled delivery system for brands," said Andy Fathollahi, CEO, Kanvas. "Kanvas's pioneering innovations will be a catalyst for brands to support better, safer consumer experiences through integrating higher quality software and smart-chip technology."
"BTV is thrilled to support Kanvas. With its innovative product proposition, strong management team, and now strategic partnership with BAT, we believe the Company is poised for success, and we welcome it to BTV's portfolio," says Lukasz Garbowski, BTV Investment Director.
Ed Forsdike, Head of R&D, Beyond Nicotine at BAT, added, "We are excited to be partnering with the team at Kanvas and investing in this important new technology for the vaping category."
Kanvas has a diverse portfolio of patents in technology, software, and hardware products to offer brands a comprehensive suite of premium solutions for electronic CBD, cannabis, and nicotine delivery systems, including its proprietary temperature-controlled dosing technology and software platform, Vapetelligence™.
BTV is the corporate venturing unit of British American Tobacco (BAT). Established in 2020, BTV invests in high growth businesses, from seed funding to those looking for further, series B investment. BTV's focus is to invest in world-class entrepreneurs with innovative products, and differentiating technologies. BTV supports BAT's corporate purpose of building A Better Tomorrow™ and will accelerate its transformation into a multi-category consumer goods business. For more information, visit our website: http://www.btomorrowv.com.
Kanvas® is a cannabis and nicotine technology company whose innovative software and hardware platform introduced temperature-controlled dosing technology and heating profiles that accurately and reliably deliver best-in-class vaporizing technology. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Kanvas provides safety, security, and performance through its patented software and hardware platform, Vapetelligence™. To learn more about Kanvas, please visit http://www.TheKanvasCo.com.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Lottery.com Inc. f/k/a Trident Acquisitions Corp. ("Lottery.com" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LTRY).
Class Period: November 15, 2021 – July 29, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 18, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Lottery.com lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/lotterycom-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company lacked adequate internal accounting controls; (2) the Company lacked adequate internal controls over financial reporting, including but not limited to those pertaining to revenue recognition and the reporting of cash; (3) the Company was not in compliance with state and federal laws governing the sale of lottery tickets; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The previously announced merger of Marcum LLP ("Marcum") and Friedman LLP ("Friedman") is now complete, effective as of September 1.
The combination of these two leading national accounting and advisory firms establishes Marcum as a top-12 firm with approximately $1 billion in annual revenue and a team of more than 3,500.
Frederick R. Berk and Harriet Greenberg, Friedman's co-managing partners, join Marcum as partners. Mr. Berk is also a member of the Marcum Executive Committee and becomes co-leader of the Marcum Real Estate group. Friedman adds approximately 850 partners and associates to Marcum.
With the merger, Marcum's U.S. footprint expands to 38 offices in major business centers across the country and a total of 46 offices globally. The Firm presently has international offices in China, Singapore, Ireland, and Grand Cayman.
In addition to an extensive range of industry practice groups, the integration also includes two specialty businesses. CyZen, Friedman's cybersecurity company, becomes part of Marcum Technology's cybersecurity and digital forensics group. Friedman's China practice joins Marcum Asia, adding approximately 75 specialists to Marcum's affiliate serving Asian public companies listed in U.S. markets.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"This merger is the largest in Marcum's history. With our mutual priority on client service excellence, the strong synergies between our businesses, the alignment of our operating philosophies, and a shared culture focused on team member success, Friedman and Marcum see tremendous opportunities in this partnership for both our clients and our people," said Jeffrey M. Weiner, Marcum's chairman & chief executive officer. "Fred and Harriet built an outstanding organization, and we welcome them and the entire Friedman team to Marcum."
"Our merger with Marcum will accelerate and expand our ability to offer clients the increasingly specialized services and deep industry insights they need. One of the great things about Marcum is that they are a truly entrepreneurial firm, which means they are constantly evolving their best practices, as clients' needs and market forces change, and optimizing career opportunities for their professionals. It's a very dynamic environment, and one in which our team and our clients will thrive," Berk said.
"Friedman and Marcum both started out from very modest roots and understand the rigors of growing in a fast-paced, challenging environment. This merger is a true meeting of the minds, and the opportunity to collaborate is a momentous step towards the future," Greenberg said. In addition to her Marcum partnership responsibilities, Greenberg will also continue to serve as president of DFK International, one of three global associations of independent accounting and advisory firms of which Marcum is a member.
Allan D. Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, who advised both firms on the combination, commented, "Mergers of this size and stature are rare in the accounting profession because so many things have to line up. In this deal, Friedman and Marcum both saw the strategic and cultural fit on Day One. What was amazing throughout the process was how compatible the firms were and how often they recognized a best practice in each other that will become the standard for the merged operation."
For more information, visit www.marcumllp.com.
Marcum LLP is a top-ranked national accounting and advisory firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurial, middle-market companies and high net worth individuals achieve their goals. Marcum's industry-focused practices offer deep insight and specialized services to privately held and publicly registered companies, and nonprofit and social sector organizations. Through the Marcum Group, the Firm also provides a full complement of technology, wealth management, and executive search and staffing services. Headquartered in New York City, Marcum has offices in major business markets across the U.S. and select international locations. #AskMarcum. Visit www.marcumllp.com for more information about how Marcum can help.
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), a statewide organization representing Maryland's lawyers, providing member services, and promoting professionalism, diversity in the legal profession, access to justice, service to the public, and respect for the rule of law, announced today that Victor L. Velazquez, MSBA Executive Director, will depart the MSBA at the end of October 2022. Over the past five years Velazquez successfully led a transformation campaign that has benefitted members, the legal profession, and the public interest at large. Powered by 'Foundational Recommendations' presented to, and unanimously approved by, the MSBA Board of Governors in 2017, and subsequently guided by long term Strategic Priorities & Objectives established in 2018, the MSBA has been a leader amongst peer entities in the US.
Velazquez is departing the MSBA having achieved significant increases in the association's Net Promoter Scores (NPS) in all member segments, more than a five fold increase in member's perceived value of the association, the successful rollout of numerous digital products and a new, digital-centric experience, and garnering national accolades for advocacy on behalf of the legal profession. Velazquez is leaving the MSBA to join a large publicly traded company unrelated to the legal sector. In his new role he will serve as a senior executive leading a variety of strategic transformation initiatives building on his twenty plus year track record of doing so in a variety of industries.
"When Vic was brought on board he was tasked with modernizing our then 120-year old organization, to enhance its relevance to the profession, and to make it more resilient in responding to the challenges and opportunities of the future," shared the Honorable Harry Storm, Associate Judge, Montgomery County Circuit Court, and MSBA President in 2017 when Velazquez was brought on board. Judge Storm added that "Vic achieved the goals set out for him and delivered on both relevancy and resilience. Members were able to consume thousands of hours of content during the pandemic, and the MSBA's member retention rates over the last several challenging years have been industry-leading, outpacing other voluntary state bar associations. Notwithstanding daunting challenges, Vic's tenure was incredibly successful. He should be proud of a job well done."
Current MSBA President David P. Shapiro states, "We owe a debt of gratitude to Vic, not only for the results he has helped this association to achieve, often with significant headwinds, but also for the manner in how he has helped the MSBA to interpret and realized upon the Strategic Priorities & Objectives dictated by our members. Vic has demonstrated true leadership, not only in how he has helped to navigate the MSBA over the past five years, but also by building an extraordinary MSBA staff comprised of smart, dedicated, hard-working, mission focused teammates. It's not surprising that the MSBA now also is certified as a Great Place to Work Ⓡ. As we move ahead, we look forward to continuing upon our defined strategic path and to building upon the fundamentals that have helped us reach this sound footing over the past several years."
"Vic understood that, in addition to being a zealous advocate on behalf of the noble legal profession, the MSBA had an opportunity to serve tens of thousands of Marylanders who are most vulnerable, '' said Ward Coe, Chair of the Maryland Access to Justice Commission. "When he, along with then MSBA President, Mark Scurti, architected bringing the Maryland Access to Justice Commission into the MSBA, he enabled a fruitful partnership whose trajectory of achievements has included raising tens of millions of dollars to ensure access to justice in Maryland. We at the Commission will be ever grateful for Vic's support of our mission and efforts."
Per President Shapiro, the MSBA will constitute an Executive Director Transition Committee focused on identifying the guiding principles and core competencies to be upheld as the MSBA transitions beyond Velazquez's tenure at the association. MSBA Chief Operating Officer, Anna Sholl, Esq., will serve as Acting Executive Director following Velazquez's departure and until a permanent replacement is named by the MSBA Board of Governors.
For more information about the Maryland State Bar Association, visit msba.org.
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LANSING, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NeoPollard Interactive" or "NPi"), jointly owned by Pollard Banknote Limited ("Pollard Banknote"); (TSX: PBL) and NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS), is pleased to congratulate the New Hampshire Lottery ("Lottery") on its impressive iLottery sales growth in fiscal year ("FY") 2022.
FY 2022 marks the fourth year of iLottery operations for the New Hampshire Lottery, boasting a remarkable 30% year-over-year growth in net gaming revenue to more than $36 million, and the introduction of a host of new and exciting products and games for its players. FY 2022 also saw the introduction of several new features, such as expedited withdrawal functionality to further enhance New Hampshire's iLottery player experience. Expedited withdrawal enables players to receive their cashed-out winnings within an hour, demonstrating the Lottery's responsiveness to player expectations in the eCommerce environment.
Over the past fiscal year, players throughout the state enjoyed playing their favorite draw-based games online, including Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and Tri-State Gimme 5®. These online draw-based games now represent an impressive 21% of total draw-based games sales (for the same games offered at both retail and online) in New Hampshire.
In addition to online draw-based games, players can access the Lottery's portfolio of fun and engaging e-Instant games from their web or mobile devices. In FY 2022, the Lottery successfully launched two multi-game progressive jackpot series, including top performing games from NPi's Studio: VIP Ultra and Savanna Adventures. These launches introduced an innovative progressive jackpot capability that ties the jackpot to multiple e-Instant games, creating additional excitement and anticipation as the jackpot builds. The availability of the progressive jackpot series across all price points within a linked progressive jackpot game makes the jackpot accessible to a wide segment of the Lottery's players.
Collaboration between the Lottery and NPi's Ignite Player Marketing Team, a division of NPi's Power Suite of iLottery Services, resulted in several engaging promotions, including an iLottery Birthday Promotion where players could receive a 100% cash match bonus, up to $200, when making a deposit using a unique promo code. Engaging promotions are a core component of driving New Hampshire iLottery performance across deposit, purchase, and retention indicators.
"We are thrilled about our successful fourth year of NH iLottery operations in the state of New Hampshire and we are looking forward to continuing to build momentum," said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery. "The Lottery is dedicated to engaging with and meeting players' needs where and when they want, from any device, and we look forward to working with NPi to continue improving player accessibility and convenience in order to drive success for years to come."
"Our partnership with the New Hampshire Lottery has flourished yet again for the fourth consecutive year," said Moti Malul, Co-CEO, NeoPollard Interactive. "We are excited to continue collaborating with the Lottery to support the Lottery's goals to deliver best-in-class iLottery experiences to players anytime, anywhere."
"We congratulate the New Hampshire Lottery on another impressive year in successfully utilizing iLottery to modernize the Lottery's brand," said Doug Pollard, Co-CEO, NeoPollard Interactive. "We share in the Lottery's commitment to expanding revenue opportunities through successful programs like iLottery that we believe will aid in maximizing revenues for public education in the state."
Since its inception in 1964, the New Hampshire Lottery has been dedicated to supporting education throughout the state. To date, the Lottery has contributed over $2.4 billion in revenue to schools in New Hampshire.
Born in the digital domain, NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NPi") is an award-winning supplier of best-in-class iLottery solutions to the North American lottery market. Serving the largest share of U.S. lotteries that currently sell online, NPi helped pioneer the successful introduction of iLottery in the U.S. and is North America's proven partner of choice to enable regulated lotteries to design and deploy complex gaming solutions in support of generating incremental revenue for good causes through the online channel. NPi offers cutting-edge technology, a full suite of managed services, and the industry's top performing game content as part of its innovative and comprehensive approach to partnering for iLottery success. Jointly owned by Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) and NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS)—both globally recognized industry leaders—NPi powers the most profitable iLottery programs. Visit us at www.neopollard.com.
Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket products, licensed games, in-lane ticket options, and sales-driving merchandising solutions from its Schafer Retail Solutions + portfolio. It also offers a full suite of digital offerings, ranging from world-class game apps to comprehensive player engagement and iLottery solutions, including strategic marketing and management services. The company is a proven innovator and has decades of experience helping lotteries to maximize player engagement, sales, and proceeds for good causes. Pollard Banknote also provides pull-tab tickets, bingo paper, ticket vending machines, and its Diamond Game and Compliant Gaming electronic games and devices to charitable and other gaming markets in North America. Established in 1907, Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 64.3% by the Pollard family and 35.7% by public shareholders, and is publicly traded on the TSX (PBL). For more information, please visit our website at www.pollardbanknote.com.
NeoGames (Nasdaq: NGMS) is a technology-driven innovator and a global leader of iLottery and iGaming solutions and services for regulated lotteries and gaming operators. The Company offers its customers a full-service suite of solutions, including proprietary technology platforms, two dedicated game studios with an extensive portfolio of engaging games – one in lottery and one in casino games, and a range of value-added services. The recent strategic acquisition of Aspire Global Group enables NeoGames to offer the most comprehensive portfolio across iLottery, an innovative sports betting platform from BtoBet, an advanced content aggregation solution from Pariplay, and a complete set of B2B Gaming tech and Managed Services. NeoGames remains an instrumental partner to its customers worldwide, as it works to maximize their revenue potential through various offerings, including regulation and compliance, payment processing, risk management, player relationship management, and player value optimization. NeoGames strives to be the long-term partner of choice for its customers, empowering them to deliver enjoyable and profitable programs to their players, generate more revenue, and maximize proceeds to governments and good causes.
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As children head back to school, there is one thing parents and caregivers should not overlook: routine vaccinations against serious infections such as measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and hepatitis to name a few. Fidelis Care is dedicated to ensuring New York State residents have access to information and resources about routine immunizations to help protect children and communities against preventable illnesses.
"Pediatric vaccination has shown to reduce the rate of vaccine-preventable diseases. We want to ensure families have the information they need to make informed decisions about immunizing their children and accessing vaccines such as the flu. It is important for families to schedule their regular well-child visits and talk with their pediatricians about any questions they may have regarding childhood immunizations," said Chief Medical Officer Vincent Marchello, M.D. "With the start of the school year around the corner, now is the perfect time to catch up on immunizations to reduce the spread of preventable illnesses."
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, immunizations have declined, with all populations showing a downward trend from pre-pandemic routine immunization rates. Routine vaccinations have proven effective in preventing serious illness within schools and communities. Despite phased school reopenings and the restart of student activities in some states, the immunization rate for children in kindergarten dropped between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years. This leaves thousands of young students at risk for preventable illnesses when re-entering the classroom for in-person learning.
Fidelis Care partners with providers across New York State, making it convenient for parents and caregivers to access quality care for their children and to ensure they are up to date on routine vaccinations in time for the new school year.
One of Fidelis Care's key pediatric providers, Pediatric Associates in Syracuse, has a high rate of childhood and adolescent immunizations, and continuously focuses on the importance of immunizations as part of caring for growing children.
"Vaccinations are a proven technology and there is such great value in protecting children from preventable diseases," said Steven Nicolais, M.D., of Pediatric Associates. "Thankfully, at Pediatric Associates, we have parents who understand the importance of vaccinating their children and recognize the role parents play in our practices' high rate of childhood vaccinations."
The more immunized a community is, the harder it is for preventable illnesses to spread. Immunizations not only protect the individuals who are vaccinated, they also protect everyone who interacts with them. As students prepare to return to school, it is as important as ever to ensure children are up to date with their routine immunizations to help prevent illness in children. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11 and is the best way to keep children safe from COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older.
Fidelis Care continues to invest in educational opportunities around vaccinations for members through programs such as Fluvention, which provides comprehensive information about the impact of receiving an annual flu vaccine can have for the health of individuals, their families, and their community.
Overall, childhood immunizations help protect against nearly 14 serious diseases. Without this protection, it is likely communities will see a surge of serious illnesses. Individuals can learn more about specific vaccines, immunization schedules, and safety information by contacting the New York State Department of Health or referring to materials developed by the CDC by visiting cdc.gov/vaccines.
For more information about Fidelis Care services and benefits, visit https://www.fideliscare.org/.
About Fidelis Care
Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.5 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.
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BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, today announced the launch of the Nintex Promapp® mobile app, empowering company-wide business teams to gain efficiencies via process management, no matter where they are working from.
- To learn more about the Nintex Promapp mobile app, visit https://www.nintex.com/process-management/promapp-mobile/
"With the launch of the Nintex Promapp mobile app, every person in every organization can now have business processes at their fingertips, whether they are in the boardroom or on the manufacturing floor," said Neal Gottsacker, Nintex Chief Product Officer.
4 key benefits of the Nintex Promapp mobile app
The release of the Nintex Promapp mobile app will:
- Drive consistency of service to customers from anywhere, at any time
- Help previously underserved frontline workers to work more efficiently and stay in sync with the rest of the organization
- Help organizations to manage risk and ensure compliance since everyone on the team has the most up-to-date information at hand
- Let you install the Nintex Promapp mobile app, which is available to all organizations with an active Nintex Promapp license, on the device of your choice (Android and iOS)
For an overview of the Nintex Promapp mobile app, visit https://www.nintex.com/process-management/promapp-mobile/overview/, and to sign up for a free trial, click here: https://www.nintex.com/trial/#promapp
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Nintex is the global standard for process intelligence and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Process Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimizing business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA).
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against NIO Inc. ("NIO" or the "Company") (NYSE: NIO).
Class Period: March 1, 2021 – July 11, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 24, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the NIO lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/nio-inc-1/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) that, through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® and Adult Swim's Rick and Morty are joining forces once again to celebrate the Emmy® Award-winning series' sixth season with exclusive Coca-Cola® Freestyle® flavors, Rick and Morty-inspired combo meals on Uber Eats* and a chance to win limited-edition Rick and Morty's-themed merch exclusively with Uber Eats. Wubba Lubba Grub Grub!
Following the outpouring of love last year, Wendy's is partnering again with the innovative team at Coca‑Cola® to bring back Portal Time Lemon Lime and double down on the fun with a brand-new flavor addition: Froopyland Froopunch**! Both flavors will be available on more than 5,000 Coca-Cola® Freestyle® dispensers in Wendy's locations across the country and on the Wendy's app, so no one has to miss out on these galactic sips.
- Portal Time Lemon Lime: What happens when you teleport tart citrus and sweet lime to the same coordinates inside your mouth. Portal Time, Morty! That zesty aroma is just what it smells like between universes.
- Froopyland Froopunch: Escape into your happy place, a pocket world generated by splicing citrus, tart cherry and orange flavors in a quantum tesseract. Just like the fruit punch dad used to make, if dad was a space-bending genius.
The fun doesn't stop there! Today through Sunday, September 11 Wendy's is serving up limited-edition combo meals inspired by the hit show, available for delivery exclusively on Uber Eats:
- Hot Honey NOT Birdperson Combo: Have you ruined yet another universe? Portal over to one where the spicy breaded chicken breast comes with pepper jack cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, crunchy dill chips, and a drizzle of habanero hot honey sauce all on a toasted bun and served with hot & crispy fries and a drink of choice. That should help wash down the taste of quantum paradox.
- Riggity Riggity Wrecked Combo: Put the drama on hold for an episode while you riggity riggity wreck a quarter-pound*** of fresh, never-frozen beef**** with Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, crispy onions, sweet, smoky bourbon bacon sauce, hot & crispy fries, and drink of choice. It's a classic bourbon and bacon adventure.
Starting September 7, anyone who orders one of these Rick and Morty-inspired combo meals from the "Morty's" menu category on Uber Eats will be entered for a chance to win one-of-a-kind merchandise*****. From hoodies to sweatpants to bucket hats, you're going to want to get your hands on this drip.
Season Six of Rick and Morty airs Sunday nights at 11:00 pm on Adult Swim and Seasons 1-5 are available to stream on HBO Max.
Now what are you waiting for? It's time to get schwifty!
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality Is Our Recipe®", which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef****, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising. Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys.
Uber Eats is an on-demand app and website that helps bring millions of people around the world the things they want, at the tap of a button. We partner with more than 825,000 restaurants and merchants in more than 11,000 cities across six continents. From specialty local favorites to national brand names, groceries to household essentials and more, Uber Eats has what you want when you want it.
Adult Swim is the leader in adult animation and #1 destination for young adults for over fifteen years, offering critically acclaimed, award-winning original and acquired series such as Rick and Morty, Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal, The Eric Andre Show, Three Busy Debras, Tuca & Bertie, and Joe Pera Talks With You. Fan favorite anime block, Toonami, airs on Saturday nights and has expanded beyond acquisitions, producing original series including Fena: Pirate Princess, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Shenmue the Animation, Uzumaki, and new seasons of FLCL. The annual Adult Swim Festival reaches a global audience, and features performances by top musicians and comedians. Adult Swim airs nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET/PT) on its linear channel and reaches fans via HBO Max. Connect with Adult Swim on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok. Subscribe to Adult Swim on YouTube.
*Limited edition Rick & Morty Wendy's combo meals available exclusively on Uber Eats 09/07/22 through 09/11/22. While supplies last. U.S. only.
**Portal Time Lemon Lime and Froopyland Froopunch available on the Wendy's app and at participating Wendy's locations only.
***Approximate weight before cooking.
****Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada.
***** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Open to permanent legal residents of the 50 states of the U.S. & D.C. who are the age of majority. Pins/free pins available through 11:59:59 pm PT on 9/11/22. Last day to enter with pin is at 11:59:59 pm PT on 9/14/22. Prize restrictions apply. For details, see Official Rules.
"Coca-Coca" and "Freestyle" are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volato, the most efficient way to experience a private jet, announced the Volato Stretch Jet Card, the first and only jet card that rewards itinerary flexibility when you book a flight on a private jet. The in-fleet Stretch Jet Card rewards flexibility by stretching flight hours with Stretch Credits, which accrue for flight time on Volato's fleet of luxury HondaJets. When a Stretch Jet Card holder requests their booking, they provide their ideal departure/arrival airports, departure time and a range in which they can be flexible from a quarter day to a full day. When the flight is confirmed, should their departure time or airport vary from their request, they are rewarded with Stretch Credits: fractions of hours deposited into their Stretch Jet Card wallet, thus stretching their balance of hours.
"The industry has received an influx of leisure travelers who now represent the majority of private jet card aviation usage," said Matt Liotta, Co-Founder and CEO. "The Stretch Jet Card was designed for this growing segment of people who enjoy flexibility in their lives and rewards them for it. We anticipate strong interest from those in existing, fixed schedule programs who can secure a Stretch Jet Card for supplemental lift and potentially reduce their cost of flying by being rewarded when they or their loved ones can be flexible."
The Stretch Jet Card Program solves a business problem within the private aviation industry by maximizing the use of assets without providing operational stress. Volato's HondaJets are ideal for missions with up to four passengers, across three hours.
"The Stretch Jet Card not only rewards those that enjoy a flexible itinerary, but it also increases operational efficiency and revenue as we can allocate flights when our fractional fleet owners are not flying themselves," said LouAnn Gray, Sales Manager for Stretch Jet Card and Volato Charter. "As our HondaJet fractional owners receive a revenue share of every live mission, they are happy to see increased aircraft utilization without impacting their own travel schedules. It's a win-win."
To take advantage of the Stretch Jet Card Program, customers:
- Request a flight with Volato's premier concierge team sharing their preferred departure date, time and airport, arrival airport, as well as itinerary flexibility from a quarter-day to a full-day
- Volato will work to accommodate the customer's exact request
- Volato will confirm the customer's itinerary 12 hours prior to departure
- If Volato requests a schedule change and the customer agrees, Stretch Credits will be rewarded based on the difference between the customer's requested departure time and the scheduled departure time; if the customer departs from, or arrives to, an executive airport other than, but close to, the requested airport.
Customers are rewarded for their flexibility with Stretch Credits: time added to their Stretch Jet Card
- Quarter-Day Stretch = 0.1 hour Stretch Credit
- Day Stretch = 0.2 hour Stretch Credit
- Full-Day Stretch = 0.4 hour Stretch Credit
- Airport Stretch = 0.5 hour Stretch Credit
Volato's Stretch Jet Card rates:
- 10-Hour Block = $55,000
- 25-Hour Block = $137,500
- 50-Hour Block = $275,000
Flight debits, credits, and other costs:
- Occupied and Repositioning Rate = $5,500 per hour including fuel
- Receive 0.5 hour Stretch Credit for every hour of repositioning
- Additional expenses charged at cost
Volato is uniquely positioned to be the industry leader in the private aviation sector by offering one of the largest and most modern fleets of HondaJets in the world, the only in-fleet jet card that rewards flexibility, and Volato Aircraft Management Services with a focus on HondaJets and large cabin aircraft. With IS-BAO Stage 2 and ARGUS Platinum safety ratings and accident-free history, Volato operates with the highest safety standards of any HondaJet operator. In addition, Volato offsets the CO2 on every gallon of fuel used by their HondaJets through a program with 4AIR, provides pilots with robust training and a balanced lifestyle, and offers an in-house maintenance program.
For more information visit www.flyvolato.com/stretchjetcard. Terms and conditions apply.
About Volato:
Volato is a full services aviation company providing modern ways to enjoy luxury private jets through their innovative, friendly, and sustainable solutions. Volato provides a fresh approach to fractional, aircraft management, jet card and charter programs. Volato's fractional program focuses on missions of up to four passengers in a fleet of bespoke HondaJet Elite aircraft and uniquely offers flexible flight hours and a revenue share.
All Volato flights are operated by its DOT/FAA-authorized air carrier subsidiaries (G C Aviation, Inc., FlyDreams, LLC d/b/a Volato) or by an approved vendor air carrier.
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PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ETS President and CEO Amit Sevak announced that Rohit Sharma will join ETS as Senior Vice President of Global Workskills. In his new role, Sharma will help ETS scale its offerings for upskilling and workskills development for professionals seeking career advancement and mobility. He will oversee all aspects of this new division, from sales and marketing to product and operations, with an emphasis on long-term goals, growth, profit and return on investment.
"Rohit possesses a keen understanding that education spans an individual's lifetime, continuing well beyond high school, college or even an advanced degree," says Sevak. "We're incredibly fortunate to leverage his leadership and expertise at this pivotal moment as ETS seeks to provide critical solutions to help businesses close the gap between vacancies and finding employees with the right set of workplace skills."
Sharma previously served as the COO of ThriveDX (formerly HackerU), a leader in digital skills training. He was responsible for driving product design and development, operational delivery and learner outcomes.
"The future of our workforce, companies and industries depends upon our ability to keep the skills of employees sharp so that we can better compete, drive growth and spur innovation," says Sharma. "I look forward to helping ETS become a leader in enhancing the skill sets of working professionals so that they, and the companies they work for, grow and reach their fullest potential."
Sharma has over two decades of international experience across a range of sectors including higher education, training, certification and workforce development. His previous professional experience includes serving as president and managing director of ACAMS (previously, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adtalem Global Education) and CEO of INTI Education Group. Early in his career, he also served as a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group.
Sharma has a bachelor's degree in engineering from IIT Kanpur in India and an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden Business School.
About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org
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- Maritime company accelerates growth in the Jones Act market
- Rose Cay grows to over 100 permanent employees in one year
- Rose Cay provides critical infrastructure for the growth of renewable energy
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rose Cay Maritime ("RCM" or the "Company"), a leading Jones Act-compliant company, announced its 100th hire before celebrating its first anniversary. During its first year, the Company led the return-to-service process of a fleet of laid-up vessels, which included 11 dry-dockings and work with eight U.S. shipyards, representing tens of millions of dollars in economic impact and hundreds of American jobs. RCM can now provide the urgently needed infrastructure support to renewable fuel producers and major energy companies across the United States during a period of unprecedented change to the U.S. energy complex.
RCM provides essential services in the energy supply chain for Fortune 100 companies, using a fleet of Jones Act vessels, which are American-owned, built, crewed and flagged. The Company's employees and advisory committee are industry leaders with expertise across maritime operations, supply chain logistics, infrastructure development, and real asset investments.
"In just one year, our team has established a leading maritime logistics company poised to support the Energy Transition. Through hard work and perseverance, we acquired, refurbished, and relaunched a core fleet of U.S.-made, flagged, and crewed Jones Act vessels," said Alex Parker, RCM's Managing Partner. "Today, thanks to our employees, we are a trusted provider of safe and reliable transportation services to the world's largest energy companies and governments. We will continuously strive to improve and harness our entrepreneurial prowess to provide critical energy infrastructure to America."
Rose Cay Maritime has created a new paradigm for Jones Act shipping focused on safety, customer service, and environmental consciousness. RCM views itself as a partner with its customers as they contend with today's rapidly evolving energy and logistics environments. In addition, as the renewable fuels market becomes an increasingly important part of the U.S. Energy Transition process, reducing carbon emissions, RCM is working with its customers to transport cargoes on all three major U.S. Coasts, including from the Gulf Coast into end markets on the West Coast.
The RCM fleet has a concentration of vessels in New York Harbor, which offers the most carbon efficient transportation mode as compared to truck or rail, to support regional energy distribution. Energy poverty and disparity in the U.S. are typically highlighted during times of disruption due to war, natural disaster, and can affect households without access to critical infrastructure. The RCM fleet provides a vital energy link to communities when they need it most.
"I am proud to be a part of the team that helped strengthen the U.S.-flagged fleet by bringing these Jones Act qualified vessels back into service," said former Maritime Administrator RADM Mark H. Buzby, USN (Ret). "Our focus has been to build a team of professionals ‑ afloat and ashore ‑ who are focused on safety, efficient operations, and doing it right, no shortcuts." Building trust on the waterfront takes commitment and producing results; RCM's outstanding people are making that happen every day."
"We are very pleased to have partnered with the Rose Cay Maritime team to return our fleet to service at a time when the U.S. energy complex is in need of more reliable, environmentally conscious operators of coastwise vessels," said Josh Trump, Managing Director at Contrarian Capital Management, financial sponsor of the RCM fleet. "With producers of biofuels increasingly in need of vessels to transport product across the country we are excited about the opportunity that lies ahead and Rose Cay's ability to be the industry's provider of choice."
RCM offers an operating platform that is responsive to market changes, while maintaining a stable foundation for the future. Deep maritime, Jones Act regulatory, technical, and financial expertise ensure that the Company will be prepared to stay ahead of market and regulatory shifts, as well as provide prudent oversight for Company operations and investments. The RCM team has the vision and technological know-how to meet the rigorous demands of being a leading Jones Act operator.
The Company's forward-looking approach, collaborations with top energy companies, safe operations, and commitment to the Energy Transition sets it apart from its peers. RCM is prepared to meet today's energy supply chain challenges and those that lie ahead with adherence to stringent Jones Act regulatory requirements.
Hiring Contact:
Recruiting@rcmaritime.com
Investor Contact:
Joel Fine
Rose Cay Maritime
JJFine@rcmaritime.com
Media Contacts:
Jessica Resnick-Ault
Edelman-Smithfield for Rose Cay Maritime
Jessica.Resnick-Ault@edelmansmithfield.com
Rose Cay Maritime (RCM) RoseCayMaritime (rcmaritime.com) is a growing Jones Act compliant company focused on leading the Energy Transition. RCM provides essential services in the energy supply chain for Fortune 100 companies, using a fleet of Jones Act vessels, which are American-owned, built, crewed and flagged. Our employees and advisory committee are industry leaders with expertise across maritime operations, supply chain logistics, data analytics, and real asset investment.
RCM has the backing of Rose Cay Rose Cay (rosecaycap.com), an innovative investment platform, actively seeking opportunities to transform essential industries for the future.
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Two global innovators join to support overburdened doctors and isolated patients with award-winning patient-first digital-first technology
VANCOUVER, BC and SYDNEY, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - In the evolving digital health industry, a newly merged company is on a mission to help healthcare and transform lives. RxMx and Curatio, backed by private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners, have merged to form RxPx.
RxPx is positioned to become the global leader in patient management software for life sciences companies globally. The combined strengths of newly merged RxMx and Curatio will deliver next level solutions to transform the lives of patients, especially those on specialty therapies.
The name RxPx combines Rx for prescription medication and Px for patient experience. With a mission of No Patient Alone, RxPx provides an end to end workflow solution that reduces burden on doctors, and supports patients at scale. The merger comes at a time when health systems are collapsing, pharmaceutical companies are undergoing massive change, and patients are increasingly relying on digital options.
RxPx is used in over 100 countries, available in 15 languages and has been designed specifically for the privacy, security and compliance needs of healthcare. RxMx was started by doctors for doctors to support physician workflows through automated processes that increase speed and access to therapy. Curatio was started by patients for patients as a social health prescription, enabling any healthcare organization to easily deliver private, personalized social support, education, daily coaching and adherence tracking.
"The need for a social health prescription is increasingly urgent and the level of physician burnout is a serious concern for the entire ecosystem.," says RxPx CEO Lynda Brown-Ganzert. "Any healthcare organization can use the RxPx solution, and brand it for their program, therapy, clinic or membership."
"Our case studies show patients are able to get on therapy in a fraction of the time that it would usually take," says RxPx Chief Commercial Officer David Gahan. "We support physicians in making complex decisions by automating as many processes as possible. The amount of time and paperwork involved in prescribing and monitoring these specialty medicines has been drastically reduced."
The positive impacts of this merger will be immediately visible within the healthcare industry as healthcare organizations leveraging the combined offering can expect to see the strain on physicians eased. The merger benefits patients who not only get on therapy faster and more safely, but who also feel supported by their peers in their own health journey.
Both platforms have been a success with patients, with 94% of users still using RxMx one year later. In a Curatio case study where a pharmaceutical company was losing patients early due to a manageable side-effect, 92% of the users remained on therapy leveraging the peer-to-peer social network solution. Case studies for both companies have shown user adherence rates reaching 90%.
"We really are on a mission to transform lives," says Brown-Ganzert. "No patient should be alone and without support when dealing with a health challenge, and no doctor should be without the tools to easily and safely onboard their patient onto a new therapy or program. We're simply two passionate teams of doctors, patients and digital experts that want to empower our customers and partners to deliver better healthcare for everyone."
To learn more about the merger and RxPx please visit www.rxpx.health.
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Registration is now open for world's premier AI and analytics conference this September
CARY, N.C., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The pandemic, climate change, economic uncertainty, supply chain issues, human resource shortages, increasing instances of fraud – as the world confronts today's challenges, analytics giant SAS presents solutions for a better future. From Sept. 27-29, data scientists and technology enthusiasts from around the world will gather virtually at SAS Explore 2022, an event that showcases how technologies like SAS® Viya® and cloud analytics are helping organizations solve the problems of today and innovate for tomorrow.
Registration is now open for the free event. SAS Explore will spotlight a lineup of prominent keynote speakers, dozens of sessions from SAS customers and partners, and extensive learning opportunities.
SAS: Around the Globe in Three Days
"SAS Explore is made for technologists, by technologists," said Bryan Harris, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at SAS. "We're bringing together data scientists, business analysts, IT administrators and data engineers from around the globe to showcase how SAS delivers the most productive analytics and AI software in the market."
SAS Explore will be streamed across three regions: the Americas (Sept. 27-29), Asia Pacific (Sept. 28-29), and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Sept. 28-29).
Customer-led sessions: Using SAS to transform the industry
Participants of SAS Explore 2022 will learn how SAS customers are applying AI, machine learning, IoT analytics and other technologies to revolutionize their services and address complex problems with advanced solutions. These organizations include the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), AES Corp., Equifax, Georgia-Pacific, and many more.
This conference will also host some of the regional, industry, and technology winners of the 2022 SAS Hackathon. Teams will share how they used SAS Viya on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to build innovative solutions that make a difference in their organizations and the world at large.
Insightful keynotes
SAS Explore 2022 will feature renowned speakers who are using technology to inspire, educate and transform the future. Among these are:
- CEO and co-founder of SAS Jim Goodnight, who helped launch the analytics software industry
- CTO and Executive VP of SAS Bryan Harris, who leads the company's R&D efforts
- Actress, Author, and PhD Mayim Bialik, known for her role on The Big Bang Theory and as a host of Jeopardy!
- Broadcaster, TED Talks alum and former poker champion Liv Boeree
- Founder of Girls Who Code and bestselling author Reshma Saujani
Free learning opportunities
SAS Explore 2022 will include a diverse lineup of demos and free training sessions led by SAS experts and partners.
Demos will showcase the latest software from SAS and its capabilities across industries, including government, energy, banking, insurance and more. Examples include:
- Python Integration in SAS Studio
- SAS Analytics in Microsoft Azure: It's Just a Click Away
- SAS Visual Investigator: Your Window Into SAS
Free training sessions will dive into the tools driving today's world forward, including AI, machine learning, cloud, data management and advanced analytics. They include:
- Software Workshop: Advanced Tips and Tricks for Model Studio
- Struggling with Syntax? SAS Studio to the Rescue!
- Using Python for Data Analytics in SAS Viya
- More Analysis, Less Coding with SAS Viya for Learners
Register Today
To network with some of the brightest minds in technology and discover how SAS is helping transform today's analytics for tomorrow, join us at SAS Explore 2022. Register today! It is free and all virtual.
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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with CommerceHub.
Click here to learn how to join the action: https://www.ademilaw.com/case/channeladvisor-corporation or call Guri Ademi toll-free at 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Ademi LLP alleges ChannelAdvisor's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet ChannelAdvisor holders will receive only $23.10 per share. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for ChannelAdvisor by imposing a significant penalty if ChannelAdvisor accepts a superior bid. ChannelAdvisor insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of ChannelAdvisor's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for ChannelAdvisor.
If you own ChannelAdvisor common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/channeladvisor-corporation.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP, a class action law firm dedicated to representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating a potential breach of fiduciary duty claim involving the board of directors of Mastech Digital, Inc. (NYSE American: MHH).
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.V., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, today announced the launch of its West Virginia state pilot project to demonstrate all-electric school buses in school transportation operations across West Virginia starting with Cabell, Kanawha and Mercer Counties. The first buses in each County will be deployed this week bringing school children safely to their school without contamination from NOx emissions.
Through the pilot project done in cooperation with Governor Jim Justice, the West Virignia Department of Economic Development and the West Virginia Department of Education, three all-electric GreenPower Type D BEAST school buses will be deployed the week of September 5th in the first three counties – Cabell, Kanawha and Mercer - along with the required charging infrastructure. In the coming weeks, a fourth pilot bus using the Type A Nano BEAST with ADA capabilities will be deployed in Clay County.
"West Virginia is a perfect location for the first true pilot project of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses," said Fraser Atkinson, CEO of GreenPower. "The terrain, weather conditions and the combination of rural and urban settings will give a real-life demonstration of the school buses' capabilities. The only way for school districts to become comfortable with the new technology is through hands-on experience."
In June, Gov. Jim Justice directed his Secretary of Economic Development Mitch Carmichael to work with GreenPower to develop a pilot project to provide real-world testing of the vehicles in areas of the state, both rural and urban, and to understand the opportunities and challenges associated with using all-electric school buses to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective school transportation.
"Governor Justice's forward thinking in directing this pilot is another effort by him and his administration to become an all-of-the-above energy state," Atkinson continued. "GreenPower appreciates his efforts along with his staff at Education and Economic Development in making this possible."
Each county will test the electric buses for a six-week period and then each all-electric school bus will move to a different county to demonstrate the buses in different parts of the state. The data collected by the pilot project will not only be beneficial to West Virginia, but also to schools across the nation. As one of the only true real-world all-electric school bus pilots, the data will help school districts understand more about EV school buses as they look to deploy them in their fleets on a permanent basis.
Among some of the data that will be collected is: range, charging infrastructure needs, handling and maneuverability, operating and maintenance savings, student and parent acceptance and more. The data will help with the anxiety of change as districts look to create a new beginning of a clean school day.
This week, beginning today, each county participating in the pilot will hold a press conference. Media are invited and encouraged to attend. The first deployments of the electric buses in each county will also take place this week.
"Our school district is always searching for new, innovative ways to serve our students and communities," says Dr. Ryan Saxe, Cabell County Schools Superintendent. "We are honored to have been chosen to participate in the state's electric school bus pilot program. West Virginia has long been a dominant force in the energy economy, and, as new technologies are adopted, we want to do everything we can to support that continued leadership far into the future. Electric school buses like the ones utilized for this pilot program will soon be manufactured right here in West Virginia. No one can do it better, and I cannot wait to see the multitude of benefits this investment will yield for the deserving people of the Mountain State."
- Press Conference: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 3 pm. ET at Cabell County Schools, 2850 5th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25702.
- First Deployment of GreenPower Electric School Bus: Friday, September 9 at 7:05 a.m. ET at Huntington Middle School at 925 3rd St, Huntington, WV 25701
"Kanawha County Schools is proud to be one of three West Virginia counties participating in this GreenPower pilot project and we look forward to seeing what an electric school bus could do for our district and students," said, Dr. Tom Williams, superintendent at Kanawha County Schools.
- Press Conference: Wednesday, September 7 at 2 p.m. ET at South Charleston Bus Garage, 4225 Kanawha Turnpike South Charleston, WV 25309
- First Deployment of GreenPower Electric School Bus: Thursday, September 8 at 6:15 a.m. ET at South Charleston Bus Garage, 4225 Kanawha Turnpike South Charleston, WV 25309
"Mercer County Schools is excited to be part of the GreenPower Pilot project. We are proud that Mercer County will be one of the first counties in West Virginia to utilize an electric bus in our fleet to provide valuable feedback to the program," said Edward T. Toman, superintendent at Mercer County Schools.
- Press Conference: Tuesday, September 6 at 10 a.m. ET at the Mercer County Technical Education Center's Seminar Center at 1397 Stafford Drive, Princeton, WV 24740
- First Deployment of GreenPower Electric School Bus: Wednesday, September 7 at 7:30 a.m. ET at Princeton Senior High School at 1321 Stafford Dr, Princeton, WV 24740
There are 55 public school districts in the state of West Virginia. According to the most recent School Bus Fleet Fact Book there are approximately 2,900 school buses in operation in the state transporting approximately 220,000 K-12 public students daily representing 75% of the total students enrolled making it the 10th highest school rate in the nation. The school buses today consist only of traditional propulsion systems and presently there are no electric school buses in operation in the state.
GreenPower and Media Contact:
Fraser Atkinson
CEO, GreenPower
fraser@greenpowermotor.com
Mark Nestlen
Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, GreenPower
Mark.n@greenpowermotor.com
Allie Potter
Skyya PR for GreenPower
(218) 766-8856
greenpower@skyya.com
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van, and a cab and chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California. Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com
This document contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, GreenPower's business and operations and the environment in which it operates, which are based on GreenPower's operations, estimates, forecasts, and projections. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "upon", "may", "should", "will", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict or are beyond GreenPower's control. A number of important factors, including those set forth in other public filings (filed under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com), could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. GreenPower disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. © 2022 GreenPower Motor Company Inc. All rights reserved.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tusk Philanthropies, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger in the United States, today issued its 2023 RFP (Request for Proposals). The RFP is being rolled out concurrently with the initiative's rebrand and new website. By utilizing a targeted political campaign-style approach nationwide, Tusk Philanthropies funds and closely collaborates with local organizations to pass hunger relief legislation at the state level and build both political and grassroots support.
As a Tusk Philanthropies grantee, organizations will be awarded a $25,000 capacity grant for internal operations. Additionally, they will receive support from lobbyists and communications firms to successfully run advocacy campaigns to pass legislation to solve hunger. For organizations that see a legislative path for expanding anti-hunger efforts in your state, the application is here with a deadline of September 30th.
In 2022, Tusk Philanthropies partnered with eight grantees, including Feeding Kentucky, Hunger Free Vermont, Hunger Free New Jersey, the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Maryland Hunger Solutions, D.C. Hunger Solution, and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Tusk Philanthropies ran campaigns on the ground in each of these jurisdictions – helping Vermont become the third state to pass Universal School Meals, explicitly allowing 273,000 K-12 students in Kentucky to eat breakfast in the first 15 minutes of their 1st period class, and running a successful legislative effort in New Jersey that is awaiting the Governor's signature. Some 2022 grantees will continue their efforts into the 2023 legislative session.
"We're taking a completely different approach to philanthropy and believe that it truly allows us to achieve outsized and resilient results," said Bradley Tusk, CEO and Founder of Tusk Philanthropies. "We're the funders, the advocacy component, and the political operatives all in one – and we'll run relentless campaigns until every last person going hungry has enough to eat. Our partners are organizations willing to try new approaches to solving urgent problems and have a clear problem ready to be solved."
Tusk Philanthropies has won 18 campaigns with an 85% success rate and has helped unlock more than $1.5 billion in new government funding to feed those who are going hungry.
"Vulnerable populations don't have lobbyists, or PR firms, or political strategists. So we provide that firepower to get things done," said Tusk Philanthropies Anti-Hunger Campaign Director Lisa Quigley. "We know our approach works: in just a few short years, we've helped unlock more than $1.5 billion in new government funding to feed those who are going hungry. We are excited to scale that impact alongside our new 2023 partners."
About Tusk Philanthropies
Tusk Philanthropies, the family foundation of political strategist Bradley Tusk, is focused on making sure that people who are hungry have enough food to eat. Ensuring people have access to food is an immediate problem that the organization addresses every year by funding, developing, and managing legislative campaigns to expand and strengthen access to nutrition programs like Breakfast After the Bell, Universal School Meals, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). To date, Tusk Philanthropies has helped secure state and federal funding to support school meals programs in Arizona, California, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington. To learn more, visit tuskphilanthropies.com.
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Dani Frese
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Real Estate Development Heats Up for #1 Entertainment Brand
DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, celebrated its largest lease signing month in the past two years with eight leases signed for new parks during the month of August. This year, the brand has already signed 33 new leases across the country with an additional pipeline of 35 new locations in various stages of lease negotiations to expand Urban Air's footprint into more communities.
New park locations signed in August alone include Alpharetta, GA; Normal and Burbank, IL; Covington, LA; Largo, MD; Lawrenceville, NJ; Gainesville, VA and Vancouver, WA. In addition to the new leases, two sites have also been acquired for ground-up development. Most of the sites are buildings that will be converted into Urban Air parks, totaling more than 1.2 million square feet of new leased space across the U.S. and adding to Urban Air's cumulative footprint of more than 12 million square feet of commercial real estate.
"We are seeing tremendous real estate opportunities for our franchisees with the market right now and we are excited about the momentum for the brand as it enters new cities," said Unleashed Brands Chief Growth Officer Josh Wall.
Unleashed Brands has substantial development resources and an in-house team to assist franchisees with site selection, lease agreements and construction. The team looks for buildings that are 40,000 – 50,000 square feet with 18-foot clear heights, which is ideal for Urban Air build outs.
Urban Air is the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world with over 20 different attractions such as intense ropes courses, Urban Air's Sky Rider, Battle Beams, laser tag, dodgeball courts, electric Go-Karting, obstacle courses and more. Every park also offers an easy-to-execute, state-of-the-art, fast-casual café.
This year, Urban Air ranked as the No. 1 entertainment franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Franchise 500 list, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
To learn more about Urban Air and its franchising opportunities, visit https://urbanairfranchise.com/.
About Urban Air Adventure Park
Urban Air Adventure Park is the Nation's #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages. The award-winning national franchise brand is the largest adventure park operator in the world with more than 159 locations open and 130+ in development. Urban Air, founded in 2011, was in search of a higher purpose to help kids have fun while achieving activity goals that enhance their social and physical skills. For more information visit www.UrbanAir.com.
Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts. and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. For more information, please visit www.UnleashedBrandsplatform.com.
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Artwork Features an Original Wall Hanging of Abstract Hanukkiah Image
ORANGE VILLAGE, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What:
The U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating Hanukkah, the joyous Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights, with the issuance of a new Hanukkah Forever stamp.
The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #HanukkahStamp.
Who:
Lori Dym, USPS managing counsel for procurement and property law
When:
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at 11 a.m. ET
Where:
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village, OH 44022-1503
RSVP:
Dedication ceremony attendees are encouraged to RSVP at:
usps.com/hanukkah.
Background:
Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar, a date that falls in late November or December. In 2022, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Dec. 18.
The stamp art features an original wall hanging. The fiber art was hand-dyed, appliquéd and quilted to form an abstract image of a hanukkiah, the nine-branch candelabra used only at Hanukkah.
Jeanette Kuvin Oren was the stamp designer and artist. Ethel Kessler was the art director.
The Hanukkah stamp is being issued in panes of 20. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
Preorders for the Hanukkah Forever stamp can be made online at usps.com/stamps, beginning Sept 20.
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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jonathan.r.castillo@usps.gov
Local contact: Naddia Dhalai
naddia.n.dhalai@usps.gov
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HOUSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Career coaching can bring a lot of value to an individual's career. Whether it's supporting an individual with being successful in a current job, or helping him or her become marketable to land a new role. This is particularly valuable for those who are in engineering or other technical roles who often times struggle to convey themselves well at work, in resumes, online career profiles, or interviews.
One example of a career coaching organization that provides this support includes the Online Leadership Training (OLT) Career Accelerator Program™ that is specifically catered to those in engineering and tech roles. Along with supporting individuals (with all sorts of engineering and technical backgrounds) in their current jobs, this organization has risen to prominence with a high success rate of making significant positive change in client income. "Imagine making 30% more, 60% more, or even doubling your annual income. On a $100k current annual income, that's around $2.5k more per month, $5k more per month, or $8.3k per month more in your pocket, respectively. How much would a 30%, 60%, or 100% raise mean to your monthly income? These are the type of results that are consistently achieved through the Career Accelerator Program™, as illustrated in our Success Stories," says Luke Feldmeier, Founder and CEO of Online Leadership Training and Feldmeier Enterprises, LLC.
This proven success has resulted, for example, in OLT being nominated to the Forbes Coaching Council. This council is an invitation-only organization for senior-level executives in the coaching industry. Members are respected leaders and executives who are selected for the council based on the depth of their experience and success as business, career, and executive coaches.
Are you an engineer or technical professional, looking to take your career to the next level? For more information or to set up a call, review the website at www.TheLeadershipTraining.com/career-coaching or reach out via email at CareerAcceleratorCoaching@gmail.com.
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PharmaVoice 100 is an annual list of the most inspiring people in the life-sciences industry
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WCG, the world's leading provider of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research, today announced that Lori Abrams, Vice President, Patient Advocacy and Clinical Research Diversity, has been named a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion in the PharmaVoice 100 Class of 2022.
"Lori has been a passionate patient advocate, determined to improve healthcare for underserved communities and marginalized individuals since the early days of the AIDS crisis," said WCG Chief Executive Officer Sam Srivastava. "Her compassion, leadership, and can-do attitude have made her a constant source of inspiration and a popular mentor for her colleagues."
"I am delighted and humbled to have been selected as a PharmaVoice 100 honoree. This award recognizes not just my efforts, but also the tireless dedication of our team which is devoted to building trust in local communities and breaking down barriers so that all patients have an equal opportunity to get the high-quality healthcare they need and deserve," said Abrams.
Abrams' impact has been felt throughout her career beginning with her work with the Laboratory of Immunoregulation at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. There she helped develop drug candidates to treat HIV/AIDS and later managed clinical trials for HIV/AIDS treatments in the U.S. military. Her lobbying efforts gained an additional $32 million per year in funding. She has received personal recognition as a delegate to the White House Conference on HIV/AIDS and an Advocacy Award from Congresswoman Constance Morella. Abrams later joined Bristol-Myers Squib (BMS) where she built one of the pharmaceutical industry's earliest clinical trial advocacy and diversity groups as BMS' first director of Diversity & Patient Engagement.
In her current role at WCG, Abrams helps underserved minority patients overcome barriers to access clinical trials. Abrams and her team bring together clinical research organizations (CROs), healthcare providers, researchers, diverse patient populations, and community representatives to design and execute clinical trials. They help to structure the dialog and identify opportunities where the research team can work with the patients and care providers to train investigators, mitigate community-related issues, develop study-related materials, and assist in social media outreach.
By making clinical trials more inclusive, Abrams' team helps to ensure that new drugs and devices are safe and effective for all patient populations who may want to use them.
About WCG
WCG is the world's leading provider of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research. Comprised of two divisions, the industry's first central IRB – WCG IRB – and first clinical services organization, WCG enables biopharmaceutical companies, CROs, and institutions to advance the delivery of new treatments and therapies to patients, while maintaining the highest standards of human participant protection. For more information, please visit www.wcgirb.com, www.wcgclinical.com or follow us on Twitter @WCGClinical or LinkedIn.
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- Raj Vazirani's board appointment continues the recent strategic partnership between StradVision and ZF to accelerate the Autonomous Driving perception technology space.
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StradVision, an AI-based perception processing technology company for Autonomous Vehicles and ADAS, and technology company ZF Group (ZF) have announced the appointment of ZF's Raj Vazirani to StradVision's board of directors.
Raj Vazirani brings 20 years of experience within the ADAS and Autonomous Driving space, including prior background in the Telecom industry. His current role at ZF is Director of Radar, Camera Products, Electronics Engineering and Computer Vision Architecture – where he leads engineering of ADAS Sensors and Central Hardware development – and his education background includes a Bachelor in Electronics Engineering from Mumbai University and attending the Ashridge Executive Management Program at INSEAD Business School.
"I am excited to join the board of StradVision as we work together to further develop our perception expertise, in particular for higher levels of L3 and L4 autonomy, to provide various mobility solutions," said Raj Vazirani. "We look forward to future growth in the ADAS and AD space through world class AI-based perception technology."
Vazirani's new board appointment also elevates the recently established partnership between StradVision and ZF to accelerate the future of Autonomous Driving perception technology, which saw ZF acquire a 6 percent stake in StradVision to expand the portfolio of autonomous driving perception software. In addition, the partnership has strengthened ZF's global ecosystem for automated driving Level 3 and Level 4 systems.
"Our collaboration and strategic relationship with ZF have proven very beneficial as we both continue high ambitions for leading the perception space as well as the autonomous driving market," said Junhwan Kim, CEO at StradVision. "We're honored to have Raj Vazirani join our StradVision board, and we look forward to his collaboration, leadership and expertise as we continue to grow our global efforts."
StradVision has seen major business growth over the past year, including their new local subsidiary opening in Michigan and second German office opening. The company's SVNet powers the perception technology behind ADAS and autonomous driving, allowing vehicles to accurately detect and identify objects — such as other vehicles, lanes, pedestrians, animals, free space, traffic signs, and lights — even in poor lighting or harsh weather conditions. StradVision's SVNet software relies on deep learning-based perception algorithms, which requires a relatively small amount of memory and low power consumption. The software supports across 14+ hardware platforms by Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Renesas and other chipset makers and provides the network to run deep learning-based perception software on V3H, TDA4VM, SA8155 and CV22.
ZF's portfolio of system solutions spans a variety of strategic technology fields, including the growing and evolving autonomous driving vehicle sector. Among these solutions are the company's high-performance computers such as the ZF ProAI; automotive software supporting ADAS and AD functions; sensors like camera, radar, and LiDAR; and smart actuators.
About StradVision
Founded in 2014, StradVision is an automotive industry pioneer in AI-based vision processing technology for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The company is accelerating the advent of fully autonomous vehicles by making ADAS features available at a fraction of the market cost compared with competitors. StradVision's SVNet is being deployed on various vehicle models in partnership with OEMs and powers ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles worldwide and is serviced by over 300 employees in Seoul, San Jose, Detroit, Tokyo, Shanghai, Friedrichshafen, and Dusseldorf. StradVision has been honored with the Gold Award at the 2021 AutoSens Awards for Best-in-Class Software for Perception Systems, and the 2020 Autonomous Vehicle Technology ACES Award in Autonomy (Software Category). In addition, StradVision's software is certified to the ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management System and ISO 26262 for Automotive Functional Safety.
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In collaboration with Little Millie, new moms and influencers, Jessica Nickson (@thejessicanickson) and Noelle Downing (@noelledowning), put their spin on an assortment of apparel styles for newborns and moms
SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Online retailer Zulily debuts an exclusive capsule collection of apparel and soft goods for babies and moms featuring designs from fashion influencers, Jessica Nickson and Noelle Downing. Bringing their personal style and point-of-view to the project, Jessica and Noelle were uniquely qualified for this undertaking as they're also both new moms. So, while the collection is fun and fashionable, it's also steeped in versatility and quality that new moms crave. The result is an assortment, from sleepwear to bibs, and even robes for mom, that includes the essential items to make the first few months as a family more comfortable, day or night. The collection launches today and is available through September 29, with more than 170 styles ranging in price from $8.99 to $46.99.
"Zulily remains the go-to source for moms looking to find quality products, at an affordable price and from brands she loves. In collaboration with the fan favorite Little Millie brand, we were excited to add influencers, who are both real moms, to lend their authentic and diverse experiences with motherhood to the equation. This is a winning combination that's bringing exciting new offerings that have been designed and produced for real, everyday life with infants," said Kiki Lockwood, merchandising manager for kids' apparel at Zulily.
With the myriad of emotional and physical changes that take place throughout pregnancy and postpartum, moms and babies need products that can transition with them, meaning adaptability and functionality are imperative. "Those first few months after you bring your baby home are incredibly intense as you navigate everything from sleeping and feeding schedules, to acclimating as a new family. Finding products that fit into your life and can flex with you, and your baby's, ever-changing needs is what I love about this new collection," explains co-designer and influencer Noelle. Jessica adds, "The pieces can standalone but also work incredibly well together and they're so versatile and cute, precisely what a new mom, like myself and Noelle, is looking for during the first few months."
With more than 20 trends across 170 styles from woodland creatures, to hearts, stars and stripes, gingham and more, the exclusive collection, in collaboration with Little Millie, is full of styles for baby and some matching surprises for mom – making shopping that much easier. Now, moms can shop the exclusive Zulily x Little Millie Collection featuring Jessica Nickson and Noelle Downing's capsule collections through September 29 with free shipping on all orders of $89 and above.
For more information on the collection, visit Zulily's The Find.
About Zulily®
Zulily is an online superstore committed to delivering a fun shopping experience for moms everywhere, without breaking the bank. Through exclusive daily deals, brand names and on-trend styles, and everyday value on a wide selection of daily across clothing, footwear, homewares and more, Zulily helps moms discover great deals, create special moments for the family, and find the perfect unique items, guilt-free. At Zulily, shopping is a little different, a little better, and a lot more fun.
Zulily is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with locations in Nevada, Ohio, and China. With expertise in technology, merchandising, creative production, logistics, marketing, customer service, and more, Zulily team members work together to deliver a different kind of shopping experience for moms – one that's built on fun, discovery, and whimsy. For more information visit, www.zulily.com or The Find by Zulily, or follow @Zulily on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter. For vendors interested in selling on Zulily, visit www.sell.zulily.com.
Zulily, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).Qurate Retail Inc. is a Fortune 500 company that includes QVC®, HSN®, Zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, "Qurate Retail GroupSM"), as well as other minority interests and green energy investments. Qurate Retail Group is dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce (vCommerce), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, or follow @QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.
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John McEnroe is remembered as one of the most talented — and hotheaded — tennis players of all time. Over the course of his career, he won 155 combined titles — more than any man in the game's modern era.
McEnroe says a formative moment of his career happened in New Orleans in 1979, during his third match against Björn Borg, a Swedish champion who was as calm on the court as McEnroe was heated.
"I was acting like a jerk for the most part. And he finally motioned up to me and said, 'Come to net,'" McEnroe remembers.
McEnroe, who was 20 at the time, expected the older player to chastise him, but instead, Borg put his arm around him and told him to enjoy himself. At first, McEnroe thought his opponent was trying to throw him off. But later he realized that Borg was right.
"It made me think, 'Look, just go out and play and do your thing because that's exciting enough and it's going to be awesome,'" he says.
Despite Borg's advice, McEnroe remained an often volatile presence on the court. His 2002 autobiography took its name from a famous dispute he had over a line call at his 1981 Wimbledon match against Tom Gullikson, in which McEnroe shouted "You cannot be serious!" when his serve was called out.
Looking back now, McEnroe is amused that his words had such staying power: "It's sort of crazy that that phrase that I said once in the first round at Wimbledon in 1981 is still something that I hear every day."
But, McEnroe adds, when ESPN revisited the call during a 40th-anniversary piece, Gullikson, acknowledged that the ball had been in — not out. "It took 40 years, but better late than never," McEnroe says. "I appreciated it."
McEnroe is the subject of a new Showtime documentary film, McENROE, directed by Barney Douglas.
Interview highlights
On examining how he plays – using creativity over muscle
Antonio Palafox, who was the Mexican player who played on the tour for many years, who taught me the way I played. And he looked at the sport as if it was sort of a geometry class and it was all about putting me in advantageous positions and putting my opponent in difficult positions. And that swirled in my head. It took me probably six, eight years to figure out what he was trying to teach me. But it clicked in and then I realized, 'OK, this is something that I can take advantage of. I'm athletic enough to do what he taught me.' And I think that that was his style of play that suited my personality, because initially when I was a kid, I couldn't do the type of aggressive style of play and the serve-volley and covering the net, that type of game that you don't see much anymore.
On what he learned from playing Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon
What I did learn as I started playing him more frequently was the intensity and the effort he gave. It was as if every point he played was the last point he was ever going to play, and I had never seen anyone that could do that, that consistently. He's sort of the Rafael Nadal of our time. That intensity and effort alone was intimidating and it was tough to match. I used to play him and I'd go back to the hotel room and I'd look in the mirror after and I go, "Did you try as hard as Jimmy Connors in that match?" And most of the time it felt like I didn't. ...
That is the greatest lesson any athlete, I think, could learn, truthfully, is if you can go out there and be able to give that type of effort consistently, that good things are going to happen. There's very few athletes in any sport that are able to go out there with that intensity. I mean, it was a remarkable quality he had. That's why he's still, in my book, one of the all time greats and brought a lot to the game because he played with such ferocity. When he went out there, he wasn't a big guy, but he played like a big guy.
On having a reputation of losing his temper on the court
First of all, I think that most of the players in the sport of tennis are remarkably well-behaved. I would consider myself more of the average Joe type of guy that goes out there. It's such a frustrating game that I was amazed that people could keep their composure as well as they did. [Jimmy] Connors, for example, I mean, I think he did worse things on the court than I did, with all due respect to him. And [Ilie] Năstase ... There were certain antics that they did that were way beyond the pale, in my book, of what I was doing. I'm not saying I'm some angel, but I'm saying they took it to vulgarity at times, situations where there would be altercations, potentially. Năstase, he was like Jekyll and Hyde, he would be on the court and you'd want to strangle the guy. And then right after the match, he used to call me macaroni. He'd go, "Macaroni. Where are we going to dinner?" And, it was over. So they taught me in a way that it was like what's on the court stays on the court. And so that was like a learning experience.
On growing up in a loud household
I grew up in Queens. I commuted on the train in the subway to my high school. I was used to a lot of energy. I was very taken aback, actually, when I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here.'
I used to kid around, half-kiddingly, it was a loud dinner table. [My father] used to say, "Look, you don't need to yell at the umpire. You don't need to get involved in these altercations. Just go out and play! You're better than them." But ... he didn't even realize he was [yelling] it. ... So it seemed only natural. I grew up in Queens. I commuted on the train in the subway to my high school. I was used to a lot of energy. I was very taken aback, actually, when I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here. This is incredible. They just act so differently.' And I'm sure they felt the same way about me. So to me, it was sort of normal. I was actually sort of taken aback that people were sort of bent out of shape, shall we say. It really surprised me.
On losing to Björn Borg in a dramatic tiebreaker at 1980 Wimbledon
[I] was aware of something that you only feel a couple of times in your career. ... It just seemed like something amazing and special was going on in that, especially in that four-set tiebreaker, there was an electricity that I never felt before that I wanted more of, and it felt incredible. And then maybe the best part ... [was I] did feel like I came out a winner in that match ultimately because I got respect from other players. I got respect from the fans. And to some extent, even the media was kind to me. They had been pretty brutal at that point. So I felt like I had taken my game and the way I was viewed up a level because of that, but also I realized I'd lost. So it made me hungrier and I think it certainly helped me those next couple of years.
On the mental toll the pressure takes on athletes
If you look back 40 years ago, I think this has been a problem, particularly for athletes in individual sports. So I think that this is something that's become more to the forefront. In certain ways, I would think it'd be easier because there's so much money. From that aspect, you don't have to worry about, "What am I going to do next?" type of thing. You have the luxury of sort of sitting back and trying to figure out ways where you can enjoy your own sport as much as possible. Naomi Osaka took a different stand and she decided to get more public about it. But to me that's in a way admirable, but in another way, it's kind of the focus is going to be more intense on her when she does play. So I think that that could have been a miscalculation because we all sit and go through that. But it's not necessarily something you want to be the first thing talked about when they talk about you.
On playing on champion teams and accepting that his best playing days are behind him
There's a phrase this great basketball player back in the '70s used to say, Connie Hawkins, he said, "The older I get, the better I used to be." And that was just unfortunately true with me. And that probably started in my mid to late 20s. So that was extremely hard to sort of have to face up to the fact that for all the effort that I made to try to get my act back together and do things to get me back to the top, I wasn't getting there. ... It got to a stage where I had to accept the fact that I'd sort of dropped a notch, and that was extremely difficult as well. But I sort of considered the situation I was in, and I tried to ... look at the glass half full and realize this: Even though I drop[ped] from one or two in the world ... it was still an incredible way to make a living.
On narrating Mindy Kaling's Netflix show Never Have I Ever, about an Indian American teenager navigating the dramas of high school
I was at a Vanity Fair Oscar party. I was walking in to take a photograph with [my wife] Patty, and as I was walking in, Mindy was walking out. ... As it turned out, her father, who was [from] India, was a big fan of mine. So somehow she came up with this idea that I should be the alter ego or psychologist or uncle or advisor to her, in essence, what I believe is her story, to a degree. She's a first-generation immigrant from India. ... And at first people are like, "Oh, this will never work. This is crazy." And I remember seeing a review or two a couple of years ago and they're like, "This is crazy, but maybe it could work." And then it did work! So it was sort of gratifying that there's people that come up to me now. I mean, this show is big, bigger outside the U.S. actually, than it is inside. I hear more and more about this and it's sort of ironic that I'm involved in this show about a high school Indian American girl trying to come to grips with growing up in a difficult situation. Although I think a lot of people can relate to the difficulties of trying to have friendships and not feeling overwhelmed in high school.
Heidi Saman and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Ciera Crawford adapted it for the web.
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Gov. Greg Abbott is launching an attack ad aimed at Beto O’Rourke, claiming the Democratic challenger wants to defund the police. But O’Rourke’s campaign says the claim is not true.
In a 30-second TV ad set to launch Monday, Abbott appears in front of images of a crime scene, with police cars and red-and-blue lights in the background. The Houston Chronicle reports Abbott’s campaign spent $4 million to air the ad statewide.
“Across America, there are too many scenes like this. Beto O’Rourke’s answer is to defund and dismantle the police. He wants to punish the police, not the criminals,” Abbott says in the ad. “I support our law enforcement by ensuring that they are fully funded."
The attack ad is based on O’Rourke’s comments on a podcast from June 2020 – at the height of Black Lives Matter movement when demonstrators flooded the streets to protest police brutality.
“I really love that Black Lives Matters and other protesters have put this front and center to defund these line items that have overmilitarized our police and instead invest that money in the human capital your community, make sure that you have the services, the help, the support, the health care necessary to be well and not require police intervention,” O’Rourke said. “And then also in some necessary cases, completely dismantling those police forces and rebuilding them.”
O’Rourke also said in the podcast he approved of the Minneapolis City Council decision to redirect $8 million of the police budget toward violence prevention and other city services. A spokesperson for O’Rourke’s campaign said that O’Rourke had been specifically referring to Minneapolis, and not Texas, in the podcast.
At a July town hall in Pecos in West Texas, O’Rourke was asked about his stance on funding law enforcement.
“I don’t see eye-to-eye with you on defunding the police,” O’Rourke told the attendee. “I want to make sure we can count on the police and that means making sure they have the resources and funding they need, the training that they need.”
Chris Evans, the spokesperson for Beto’s campaign, said O’Rourke repeatedly voted to increase the police budget as a member of the El Paso City Council and as a Democratic congressman.
“As governor, Beto will ensure that law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to address violent crime, bring justice to victims, and keep our communities safe,” Evans said. “Beto will also invest more resources in mental health services, social workers, and addiction treatment. “
Since the protests of 2020 Abbott and other Texas Republicans have taken aim at calls to “defund the police,” a slogan that depending on the advocate can mean anything from redirecting some money for law enforcement to programs that treat the root causes of crime to fully abolishing police departments. After the 2021 legislative session, Abbott signed legislation that would punish Texas cities and other jurisdictions if they cut funding for law enforcement.
In Abbott’s campaign ad, the governor said he had deployed more law enforcement to crime hot spots and kept violent criminals off the streets. But Evans argued that violent crime such as homicides has increased across the state since Abbott took office.
In previous ads, Abbott’s campaign has branded the Democratic contestant as “Wrong Way O’Rourke,” spotlighting comments in which he has tacked to the left. One campaign ad from 2021 manipulated and altered O’Rourke’s comments about policing to make his stance appear radical.
“He clearly keeps running more to the left and he stands at the extreme left wing of his party as of today,” Abbott campaign spokesperson Mark Miner said in November 2021. “Now he’ll try to reinvent himself, but he can’t run from his past.”
Abbott's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Both campaigns are ramping up their advertising as the race for governor enters the homestretch. O’Rourke ran his first TV ads of the general election late last month to mark the effective date of the “trigger law” that bans almost all abortion in Texas. He has reserved $10 million worth of airtime for ads this week, the content of which he hasn’t yet disclosed.
Earlier this summer, Abbott’s campaign unveiled plans to spend at least $8.8 million on TV in the fall, plus $2.75 million on Hispanic media. Until now, those ads have focused on portraying a positive image of the incumbent governor, rather than targeting O’Rourke. | https://www.keranews.org/2022-elections/2022-09-06/greg-abbott-to-launch-television-ad-targeting-beto-orourke-over-police-funding | 2022-09-06T16:09:25Z |
The Environmental Protection Agency denied a permit this week for an offshore oil export terminal project near Corpus Christi because it would have allowed massive amounts of pollution — reversing course after the agency under the Trump administration had moved the project forward.
It’s a setback for the Bluewater Texas Terminal, which is competing to establish the first large oil export facility off the coast of Texas.
The terminal, which would export up to approximately 384 million barrels of crude oil per year on large tanker ships, would be the biggest oil export facility off the Texas coast and would rival the country’s largest offshore oil export terminal, off the Louisiana coast. The Bluewater project is a partnership between energy companies Phillips 66 and Trafigura.
A Bluewater spokesperson told The Texas Tribune “we are reviewing EPA’s comments.”
Oil produced in Texas would flow 21 nautical miles through an underwater pipeline from Corpus Christi to the terminal. Floating hoses connected to the offshore platform would take the oil from the pipelines and transfer it to tankers.
Because the export facility would be in the ocean away from the coast, there is more space for larger ships, said Victor Flatt, co-director of the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Center at the University of Houston.
“That way it can handle super large tankers without making sure you have to get the ports widened and dug out and dredged,” Flatt said. “More and bigger ships can come in.”
The emissions would have come primarily from gasses escaping into the atmosphere from the large floating hoses that connect to the ships. Now the EPA said it wants the company to revise its permit to include better pollution controls — which could include flaring the gasses rather than allowing them to vent — or withdraw the application.
The EPA under the Trump administration decided that Bluewater’s terminal was exempt from rules that require pollution controls on marine tank vessel loading operations. Environmental groups, including the Environmental Integrity Project, argued in public comment that the exemption was unreasonable and would allow Bluewater to potentially emit an enormous amount of air pollution — more than the total amount of reported emissions for all the sources of volatile organic compounds in Harris County.
In 2018, for example, 273 facilities in Harris County that emit volatile organic compounds reported a total of about 16,600 tons of VOC pollution. The Bluewater terminal would have been allowed to emit up to almost 19,000 tons of VOCs under the original proposal.
VOCs are carbon compounds that play a role in the formation of ozone and fine particulates in the atmosphere. They may also cause short- and long-term health effects, such as headaches and liver damage when inhaled indoors, according to the EPA.
“It was just a strange decision by the Trump EPA to try and skirt [federal rules] for this project,” said Gabriel Clark-Leach, an attorney for the Environmental Integrity Project. “It’s a marine loading facility, and so it should be subject to the marine loading rule.”
The permit would have allowed Bluewater’s terminal to emit up to 66 tons per year of benzene — a carcinogenic pollutant. That’s more than any other facility in the U.S. reported in 2019, according to EPA data. The Galveston Bay oil refinery reported emitting 49 tons of benzene in 2019, making it the largest single source of benzene emissions in the country, according to the EIP’s analysis.
The exemption also could have given a big economic advantage to Bluewater over competitors trying to build similar projects, Clark-Leach said. A different offshore oil port project off the coast of Freeport, near Galveston, has made advances, but the pipeline connecting to that facility would disturb the Surfside Beach community.
Clark-Leach, who submitted comments to the EPA arguing for pollution controls on the project, said he was pleased and relieved by the EPA’s reversal.
“It’s strange to be excited about EPA getting the answer right when the question was so obvious,” Clark-Leach said. “The bar has been kind of low in recent years.”
The nation’s largest offshore oil export facility is about 20 miles off the southern coast of Louisiana and is the only U.S. port capable of fully loading the largest supertanker ships, according to the company.
Before being retrofitted for exports, the Louisiana terminal was primarily used to offload oil imports. But after the U.S. in 2015 lifted a decadeslong ban on oil exports, the facility eventually modified its infrastructure to include an exporting operation.
The U.S. now exports around 3.6 million barrels of oil per day, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Texas produces just over 5 million barrels of oil per day. | https://www.keranews.org/environment-nature/2022-09-06/epa-reverses-course-rejects-permit-for-massive-oil-exporting-project-offshore-from-corpus-christi | 2022-09-06T16:09:28Z |
Updated September 6, 2022 at 12:19 PM ET
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police in Tennessee said Tuesday that a body found during an exhaustive search lasting more than three days is a woman who was abducted and forced into an SUV during an early morning jog near the University of Memphis.
Memphis police said on Twitter that investigators identified the body of Eliza Fletcher, 34, a school teacher and granddaughter of a prominent Memphis businessman.
The body was found Monday after a series of searches over the Labor Day weekend for the woman who was kidnapped at about 4 a.m. Friday, police said. A man approached her and forced her into an SUV after a brief struggle, police said. Fletcher was reported missing when she did not return home from her regular morning jog.
A man charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence in the nationally-publicized case had an arraignment on Tuesday. U.S. Marshals arrested Cleotha Abston, 38, on Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near to where Eliza Fletcher was last seen, according to an arrest affidavit.
Abston will now also be facing a charges of first-degree murder and first-degree murder in perpetration of kidnapping, Memphis police said in a tweet Tuesday morning.
Relatives of Fletcher and more than 20 media members were in the courtroom Tuesday morning for the arraignment, which was Abston's first appearance before a judge on charges of kidnapping, tampering with evidence, theft, identity theft, and fraudulent use of a credit card. Abston was issued a $510,000 bond. Abston said he could not afford bond and he could not afford a lawyer. General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi appointed a public defender to represent Abston.
Police also linked the vehicle they believe was used in the kidnapping to a person at a home where Abston was staying.
Late Monday, police tweeted that a body had been found in a Memphis neighborhood but that the identity of that person and the cause of death was unconfirmed. A large police presence was reported in the area where authorities reported finding the body just after 5 p.m. Memphis police had searched several locations with dogs, ATVs and a helicopter throughout the long weekend.
Fletcher is the granddaughter of the late Joseph Orgill III, a Memphis hardware businessman and philanthropist. The family has released a video statement asking for help in finding Fletcher and offered a $50,000 reward for information in the case.
Abston previously kidnapped a prominent Memphis attorney in 2000, the Commercial Appeal reported. When he was just 16 years old, Abston forced Kemper Durand into the trunk of his own car at gunpoint. After several hours, Abston took Durand out and forced him to drive to a Mapco gas station to withdraw money from an ATM. At the station, an armed Memphis Housing Authority guard walked in and Durand yelled for help. Abston ran away but was found and arrested. He pleaded guilty in 2001 to especially aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery, according to court records. He received a 24-year sentence.
Durand, in a victim impact statement, wrote, "I was extremely lucky that I was able to escape from the custody of Cleotha Abston. ... It is quite likely that I would have been killed had I not escaped," the Commercial Appeal reported.
Durand died in 2013, seven years before Abston would be released in November 2020 at age 36. In the two years since his release, there were no further documented charges against Abston in Shelby County prior to his Saturday arrest, the Commercial Appeal reported.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-09-06/a-body-found-during-an-exhaustive-search-is-that-of-an-abducted-memphis-teacher | 2022-09-06T16:51:46Z |
The Federal Trade Commission is ordering Credit Karma to pay its users $3 million after pushing false preapproved credit cards on consumers and harming their credit scores.
Nearly one-third of users who applied for credit cards labeled as preapproved by Credit Karma, a credit monitoring company, were subsequently denied following a credit check. According to a complaint filed by the FTC, the marketing efforts wasted consumers time and had a negative impact on their credit scores.
Marketing campaigns designed to trick people into taking specific actions, like applying for a credit card an individual is allegedly preapproved for, are known as dark patterns. According to a news release, the FTC is cracking down on predatory practices that "harm consumers and pollute online commerce."
The FTC complaint alleges that at least between February 2018 and April 2021, Credit Karma violated the Federal Trade Commission Act by promoting products that consumers were either "Pre-Approved" for or had "90% odds" of approval for, but ultimately were unqualified.
"Credit Karma's false claims of 'pre-approval' cost consumers time and subjected them to unnecessary credit checks," Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection Samuel Levine said in a news release.
According to the complaint, Credit Karma was aware that their practices were misleading. For instance, training materials for customer service representatives lists "confus[ion] about pre-approval" as a common issue brought up by consumers.
Users have to submit personal information to use Credit Karma's services, which gives the company access to over 2,500 data points — including credit and income information — on the consumer. The company uses the information to target marketing efforts for the individual, including credit card and loan recommendations described as preapproved.
But one credit card company told the FTC, "The Company does not preapprove, prequalify, or preselect consumers to whom to offer the [Company's credit card] via Credit Karma," according to the complaint.
Credit Karma will have to pay the FTC $3 million, which will be sent to consumers harmed by the predatory practices. The company will also have to stop deceiving consumers about credit offer approvals, which will be documented by an order requiring Credit Karma to preserve records of their marketing efforts, according to the news release.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-09-06/credit-karma-will-pay-3-million-to-users-targeted-with-false-preapproved-offers | 2022-09-06T16:51:53Z |
A Sundance High School graduate recently traveled to France to help search for and repatriate the body of Lt. George Wilson, who was lost while piloting a B-17 aircraft during World War II. According to the Sundance Times, Nathan Davis is a senior at Montana State University majoring in archeology. He isn't sure how successful the trip was just yet. Any bones that may have been human will have DNA analysis done on them.
Recently, a group of county commissioners led some high level staffers for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on a tour around the Big Horn Basin. According to the Powell Tribune, over 3.5 days, the group rode 697 miles around the Basin, making over 20 stops and hearing from more than 60 different speakers. The event was the first of its kind in Wyoming, with plans to do more in other parts of the state.
The outgoing COO of Meta, formerly known as Facebook, recently held a destination wedding in Jackson. According to the Jackson Hole News and Guide, the guest list was around 250 people, though some say they didn't utilize enough local businesses.
And Wyoming was the first state to adopt a state dinosaur. According to the Wyoming Almanac, the choice of the triceratops was made by a vote of 650 schoolchildren in the spring of 1994. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-09-06/friday-september-2 | 2022-09-06T16:51:59Z |
John McEnroe is remembered as one of the most talented — and hotheaded — tennis players of all time. Over the course of his career, he won 155 combined titles — more than any man in the game's modern era.
McEnroe says a formative moment of his career happened in New Orleans in 1979, during his third match against Björn Borg, a Swedish champion who was as calm on the court as McEnroe was heated.
"I was acting like a jerk for the most part. And he finally motioned up to me and said, 'Come to net,'" McEnroe remembers.
McEnroe, who was 20 at the time, expected the older player to chastise him, but instead, Borg put his arm around him and told him to enjoy himself. At first, McEnroe thought his opponent was trying to throw him off. But later he realized that Borg was right.
"It made me think, 'Look, just go out and play and do your thing because that's exciting enough and it's going to be awesome,'" he says.
Despite Borg's advice, McEnroe remained an often volatile presence on the court. His 2002 autobiography took its name from a famous dispute he had over a line call at his 1981 Wimbledon match against Tom Gullikson, in which McEnroe shouted "You cannot be serious!" when his serve was called out.
Looking back now, McEnroe is amused that his words had such staying power: "It's sort of crazy that that phrase that I said once in the first round at Wimbledon in 1981 is still something that I hear every day."
But, McEnroe adds, when ESPN revisited the call during a 40th-anniversary piece, Gullikson, acknowledged that the ball had been in — not out. "It took 40 years, but better late than never," McEnroe says. "I appreciated it."
McEnroe is the subject of a new Showtime documentary film, McENROE, directed by Barney Douglas.
Interview highlights
On examining how he plays – using creativity over muscle
Antonio Palafox, who was the Mexican player who played on the tour for many years, who taught me the way I played. And he looked at the sport as if it was sort of a geometry class and it was all about putting me in advantageous positions and putting my opponent in difficult positions. And that swirled in my head. It took me probably six, eight years to figure out what he was trying to teach me. But it clicked in and then I realized, 'OK, this is something that I can take advantage of. I'm athletic enough to do what he taught me.' And I think that that was his style of play that suited my personality, because initially when I was a kid, I couldn't do the type of aggressive style of play and the serve-volley and covering the net, that type of game that you don't see much anymore.
On what he learned from playing Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon
What I did learn as I started playing him more frequently was the intensity and the effort he gave. It was as if every point he played was the last point he was ever going to play, and I had never seen anyone that could do that, that consistently. He's sort of the Rafael Nadal of our time. That intensity and effort alone was intimidating and it was tough to match. I used to play him and I'd go back to the hotel room and I'd look in the mirror after and I go, "Did you try as hard as Jimmy Connors in that match?" And most of the time it felt like I didn't. ...
That is the greatest lesson any athlete, I think, could learn, truthfully, is if you can go out there and be able to give that type of effort consistently, that good things are going to happen. There's very few athletes in any sport that are able to go out there with that intensity. I mean, it was a remarkable quality he had. That's why he's still, in my book, one of the all time greats and brought a lot to the game because he played with such ferocity. When he went out there, he wasn't a big guy, but he played like a big guy.
On having a reputation of losing his temper on the court
First of all, I think that most of the players in the sport of tennis are remarkably well-behaved. I would consider myself more of the average Joe type of guy that goes out there. It's such a frustrating game that I was amazed that people could keep their composure as well as they did. [Jimmy] Connors, for example, I mean, I think he did worse things on the court than I did, with all due respect to him. And [Ilie] Năstase ... There were certain antics that they did that were way beyond the pale, in my book, of what I was doing. I'm not saying I'm some angel, but I'm saying they took it to vulgarity at times, situations where there would be altercations, potentially. Năstase, he was like Jekyll and Hyde, he would be on the court and you'd want to strangle the guy. And then right after the match, he used to call me macaroni. He'd go, "Macaroni. Where are we going to dinner?" And, it was over. So they taught me in a way that it was like what's on the court stays on the court. And so that was like a learning experience.
On growing up in a loud household
I grew up in Queens. I commuted on the train in the subway to my high school. I was used to a lot of energy. I was very taken aback, actually, when I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here.'
I used to kid around, half-kiddingly, it was a loud dinner table. [My father] used to say, "Look, you don't need to yell at the umpire. You don't need to get involved in these altercations. Just go out and play! You're better than them." But ... he didn't even realize he was [yelling] it. ... So it seemed only natural. I grew up in Queens. I commuted on the train in the subway to my high school. I was used to a lot of energy. I was very taken aback, actually, when I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here. This is incredible. They just act so differently.' And I'm sure they felt the same way about me. So to me, it was sort of normal. I was actually sort of taken aback that people were sort of bent out of shape, shall we say. It really surprised me.
On losing to Björn Borg in a dramatic tiebreaker at 1980 Wimbledon
[I] was aware of something that you only feel a couple of times in your career. ... It just seemed like something amazing and special was going on in that, especially in that four-set tiebreaker, there was an electricity that I never felt before that I wanted more of, and it felt incredible. And then maybe the best part ... [was I] did feel like I came out a winner in that match ultimately because I got respect from other players. I got respect from the fans. And to some extent, even the media was kind to me. They had been pretty brutal at that point. So I felt like I had taken my game and the way I was viewed up a level because of that, but also I realized I'd lost. So it made me hungrier and I think it certainly helped me those next couple of years.
On the mental toll the pressure takes on athletes
If you look back 40 years ago, I think this has been a problem, particularly for athletes in individual sports. So I think that this is something that's become more to the forefront. In certain ways, I would think it'd be easier because there's so much money. From that aspect, you don't have to worry about, "What am I going to do next?" type of thing. You have the luxury of sort of sitting back and trying to figure out ways where you can enjoy your own sport as much as possible. Naomi Osaka took a different stand and she decided to get more public about it. But to me that's in a way admirable, but in another way, it's kind of the focus is going to be more intense on her when she does play. So I think that that could have been a miscalculation because we all sit and go through that. But it's not necessarily something you want to be the first thing talked about when they talk about you.
On playing on champion teams and accepting that his best playing days are behind him
There's a phrase this great basketball player back in the '70s used to say, Connie Hawkins, he said, "The older I get, the better I used to be." And that was just unfortunately true with me. And that probably started in my mid to late 20s. So that was extremely hard to sort of have to face up to the fact that for all the effort that I made to try to get my act back together and do things to get me back to the top, I wasn't getting there. ... It got to a stage where I had to accept the fact that I'd sort of dropped a notch, and that was extremely difficult as well. But I sort of considered the situation I was in, and I tried to ... look at the glass half full and realize this: Even though I drop[ped] from one or two in the world ... it was still an incredible way to make a living.
On narrating Mindy Kaling's Netflix show Never Have I Ever, about an Indian American teenager navigating the dramas of high school
I was at a Vanity Fair Oscar party. I was walking in to take a photograph with [my wife] Patty, and as I was walking in, Mindy was walking out. ... As it turned out, her father, who was [from] India, was a big fan of mine. So somehow she came up with this idea that I should be the alter ego or psychologist or uncle or advisor to her, in essence, what I believe is her story, to a degree. She's a first-generation immigrant from India. ... And at first people are like, "Oh, this will never work. This is crazy." And I remember seeing a review or two a couple of years ago and they're like, "This is crazy, but maybe it could work." And then it did work! So it was sort of gratifying that there's people that come up to me now. I mean, this show is big, bigger outside the U.S. actually, than it is inside. I hear more and more about this and it's sort of ironic that I'm involved in this show about a high school Indian American girl trying to come to grips with growing up in a difficult situation. Although I think a lot of people can relate to the difficulties of trying to have friendships and not feeling overwhelmed in high school.
Heidi Saman and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Ciera Crawford adapted it for the web.
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The classical music world is mourning the death of pianist and conductor Lars Vogt who died Sept. 5. According to his representatives, Vogt died "surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer."
Born in Duren, Germany, in 1970, Vogt's career soared after he won second prize at the 1990 Leeds International Piano Competition. He went on to perform as a solo artist with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Orchestre de Paris, London Symphony Orchestra and NHK Symphony Orchestra. He was a guest conductor for numerous orchestras. In 2020, he became music director of Orchestre de chambre de Paris.
As an educator, Vogt founded Rhapsody in School, an initiative to bring classical performers into classrooms throughout Germany and Austria.
"The musical world is devastated by the passing of the wonderful pianist and friend," tweeted Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero, "Just days ago, we were texting each other hoping to meet. I wish we'd had the time. Tonight, we listened to him, keeping him in our hearts. We'll never forget you, dear Lars. "
"Music is such an amazing thing," Vogt told pianist Zsolt Bognár on his program Living The Classical Life, "In music, you get transported into this world where you forget everything."
Bognár started a fundraiser for Vogt's family.
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Nursing homes are struggling financially, which has led to many closing nationally. A Greybull care center is considering closing as well. But it may have found a temporary bandage.
Rick Schroeder, the interim CEO of Three Rivers Health, said it went through a financial analysis between 2017 and this fiscal year. The study found that revenues from departments like the Emergency Room and the clinic were being used to cover the care center. The pandemic and inflation are some reasons for the increased cost of operating the care center.
“It became evident that we're a small organization, and we don't have that kind of revenue from other parts of the facility to continue to subsidize that number in the care center,” he said.
Schroeder said closing the 37 bed nursing home became a possibility. But the community is pushing back on it.
“The end result is we may have to close it. But we're not looking at that right now,” said Schroeder. “We're looking at everything we can think of to keep it open.”
Schroeder said with the help of the Wyoming Department of Health they received approval for a Medicaid rate increase for six months. Now, they receive $183 and some change per day per resident but that rate would be changed to $293.3 per day per resident.
“So it's temporary. But what that does is it protects us financially, while we continue to work really hard on finding ways to keep it open,” he said.
Before the Medicaid rate increase can go into effect, Schroeder needs to recommend it to the board and then the board needs to approve it. The next board meeting is September 7. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/health/2022-09-06/medicaid-rate-hike-could-save-greybull-nursing-home | 2022-09-06T16:52:18Z |
News brief
In Nevada, 30% of households primarily speak a non-English language, with Spanish being the most common, but the state’s Medicaid call center only offers menu options in English. Montana’s is English-only, too.
Those are two of the shortcomings highlighted in the Kaiser Family Foundation’s recent 50-state review of the accessibility to Medicaid program information for people with limited English proficiency and/or disabilities.
The report shows that state Medicaid websites, however, are more accommodating than call centers. In the Mountain West, for example, the Medicaid websites in Nevada, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming each offer translations in 100 languages. Colorado offers 28 languages other than English, while New Mexico provides five and Utah only one.
Samantha Artiga, who directs the Kaiser Family Foundation’s racial equity and health policy program and co-authored the report, says 16% of the nation’s Medicaid households have at least one individual who is not fluent in English.
“They could be at greater risk for losing coverage and potentially becoming uninsured or experiencing a gap in coverage just due to difficulties completing the renewal processes,” Artiga said.
She says it’s critical to improve accessibility as the COVID public health emergency ends and states resume determining whether residents are still eligible for Medicaid coverage.
This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Nevada Public Radio, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, the O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West in Montana, KUNC in Colorado, KUNM in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Copyright 2022 KUNR Public Radio. To see more, visit KUNR Public Radio. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-government/2022-09-06/report-finds-gaps-in-medicaid-information-accessibility-for-non-english-speakers | 2022-09-06T16:52:24Z |
A legislative committee is once again reviewing primary voting reforms. Do you favor any particular changes?
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News brief
Early estimates show that COVID-19 was still a major factor driving down the life expectancy of U.S. newborns last year – it declined from 77 in 2020 to about 76.
However, the CDC analysis also shows that since the pandemic began, life expectancy decreased much more — and much faster — for American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
That group’s life expectancy declined 6.6 years between 2019 and 2021, ending at 65.2.
Spiro M. Manson says there’s still a lot of hope for those numbers to rebound, though. Manson directs the Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health at the University of Colorado.
“A New England Journal of Medicine article pointed out … that the rates of vaccination among American Indian and Alaska Native people were the highest for any segment of U.S. society,” said Manson, who is also Pembina Chippewa from the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota.
Beyond vaccinations, Manson said AIAN communities and health professionals can now get back on track with addressing illnesses like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
While the pandemic was a setback, he said they had made enormous strides before and he expects they will continue that work.
“I have every reason to believe, as we advance now to ‘normal 2.0’...that we can turn once again to addressing these chronic, extremely debilitating conditions that are so widespread across tribal communities,” he said.
Manson explained that chronic health conditions, lack of access to medical care/infrastructure and economic challenges in tribal communities are some of the reasons the pandemic was so deadly.
However, he noted that not all tribes felt that pain equally.
“These rates of lowered life expectancy vary enormously by region, and they vary enormously by tribes. From the lowest rates of current life expectancy in the northern plains to the much higher life expectancy in the southwest,” he said.
Manson added that they’ve come a long way since the early 70s, when “the average life expectancy of an American Indian male, for example, was 47.5 years of age.”
The latest CDC life expectancy estimates are from 2021, before significant federal funding had much time to bolster infrastructure and access to energy, clean water and internet services around tribal communities.
“There’s no doubt of the value that [telehealth] services provide. They provide much more immediate access to specialty and tertiary care that is not available in these isolated and rural communities,” Manson said.
Manson is confident that tribal communities will overcome the health adversities they're facing "by capitalizing on the best that the biomedical world has to offer us as well as the best that our own traditional healing ceremonies and practices have to offer."
Beyond COVID-19, another major reason for falling life expectancies across all racial groups last year was “unintentional injury deaths,” which the National Center for Health Statistics said was largely driven by drug overdoses. About 107,000 people died last year from overdoses as the deadly drug fentanyl continues to traverse the U.S.
Many blame the pandemic and isolation’s effects on mental health for exacerbating the growing overdose epidemic.
This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, the O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West in Montana, KUNC in Colorado, KUNM in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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School counselors in the Valley seeing more anxiety, discuss changes to increase support for students
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - In data released earlier this year, the National Survey of Children’s Health found that between 2016 and 2020 there was an increase in anxiety and depression among kids ages 3 to 17.
School counselors around the Valley have noticed this increase across almost all grade levels, and say they’ve made some changes to better serve their students.
“I mean my job is to make sure kids can do their best in school. So I always say, ‘Can your brain work really well when you’re stressed out?’ No, so we need to get you to a place where you’re calm and happy and having fun and then your brain can learn better,” River Bend Elementary School Counselor Kim Muraskin said.
Muraskin says she’s noticed an increase in anxiety in some of the younger students at River Bend.
“An increase in behavior issues just kids unable to regulate their own emotions and sometimes that leads to acting out behaviors,” Muraskin said.
She has the opportunity to visit with every class every other week, and focuses on teaching kids to be proactive about how their feeling.
“Understanding kind of feelings in yourself and others and how no feelings are wrong, they just might make you feel uncomfortable and then how do we deal with that and how do we have empathy for other people,” Muraskin explained.
At Montevideo Middle School in Penn Laird, counselor Tim Luikart says already this year, he has seen younger students become more comfortable speaking about issues they may be facing.
He says a common source of stress for 6th graders is the adjustment from elementary school to middle school. Montevideo has also brought on an additional support staff member within the counseling department.
“In the end we all want to be known, we all want to be heard, so kids are willing when you give them the space and the support to share that,” Luikart said.
Spaces like that at Broadway High School, where staff have created a new ‘Calm and Quiet’ room for students to decompress.
And as seniors get closer to graduation, also creating a place where any type of problem academic or otherwise can be discussed.
“It’s one of my favorite parts of the job, is to be this kind of safe person that students can come to if they need help with anything. It can be concerns or stress about what they’re gonna do after school or it could be stress at home whatever that is we’ll help them to work through whatever the issue is,” Counseling Director at Broadway Matthew Kinman said.
Within Harrisonburg City Public Schools, there will be training provided to both middle school and high school level families on suicide prevention.
Danielle Brino, the Counseling Director at Harrisonburg High School says although last year was the first year back to face-to-face instruction, there was lots of anxiety between students, staff, and families coming back after the height of the pandemic.
“We definitely put some extra supports in place to help our students be able to manage their emotions, and I think that’s where we’re at now is we’re having the ability to really talk openly with students and staff about mental health,” Brino said.
All of the counselors say they have an open-door policy for their students to drop in before or after school or are often seen by appointments that are made by students themselves or their families.
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3 Ways to Tap into Telemedicine
NEW ORLEANS — One silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the wider adoption of virtual care, a trend that has staying power even as many people have returned to in-person appointments. In fact, 73% of people expect to access healthcare services virtually even after the pandemic ends.
While many people may think about telemedicine primarily as an alternative to in-person urgent care, technology is making it possible to access various health care services spanning routine, wellness and specialty. Importantly, virtual care has expanded from delivering care to people who are already sick, to helping prevent, detect and more effectively manage chronic conditions.
Virtual care may be appealing for a variety of reasons, including improved convenience, affordability and access, especially for the 46 million Americans who live in rural areas. As Louisiana residents increasingly look to tap into technology to meet their health care needs, here are three emerging virtual care resources to consider:
Primary care. Primary care is a crucial part of helping people get or stay healthy. In fact, people with access to a primary care physician are more likely to receive high-value services, such as preventive screenings, and report better experiences compared to people without this type of care provider. Unfortunately, the number of Americans with a primary care physician has declined in recent years. To help reverse that trend, many local primary care physicians are now meeting with patients virtually, while some health plans have introduced options to help people establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with this type of care professional.
Physical therapy. For the 50% of U.S. adults affected by musculoskeletal conditions, such as back, knee or shoulder pain, physical therapy (PT) is often among the recommended initial treatments. With that in mind, some local physical therapists are now offering virtual appointments, allowing for education and coaching, and as a supplement for in-person care. When it comes to quality, a recent study confirms virtual PT was similarly as effective as traditional care for people rehabilitating after knee surgery. To make at-home PT support even more accessible, other programs use a smartphone’s front-facing camera and motion monitoring to provide people on-demand, 24/7 exercise feedback powered by artificial intelligence.
Dental care. If a toothache emerges at night or during the weekend, it may be difficult to know where to go for care. As a result, dental care ranks among the most frequently avoidable emergency room (ER) visits, despite the fact most ERs are not equipped to handle oral health issues. Virtual dental care may be able to help, offering people 24/7 access for advice and guidance to an appropriate setting for in-person care, such as a local dentist or a primary care physician. Some dentists and dental plans now offer virtual dental appointments, important resources given the connection between proper oral health and overall well-being.
As more and more people turn to technology to see or talk to health care professionals, these and other emerging virtual care options will play an increasingly important role in helping people get and stay healthy.
Dr. Kevin Stephens is the chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare-Louisiana | https://www.bizneworleans.com/3-ways-to-tap-into-telemedicine/ | 2022-09-06T17:12:09Z |
Habitat Homebuyers Celebrate Home Under Construction in Lafitte
LAFITTE, La. – On Aug. 29, the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ida and the 17th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity was joined by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, the Jefferson Community Foundation and a host of elected officials to celebrate the first Habitat home being built as part of Habitat’s $4.6 million rebuilding project in Lafitte.
The home, located at 4852 Oak Drive, will be purchased via a no-interest loan by longtime Lafitte residents Corrine and Darrel Percle, who previously lived in a trailer on the family’s home site. Percles will live in the home with their two grandchildren.
Also on hand were Town of Jean Lafitte Mayor Timothy P. Kerner Jr., State Rep. Timothy P. Kerner, Jefferson Parish Councilman Ricky Templet, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, and Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser.
The Town of Jean Lafitte, 20 miles southwest of New Orleans, suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Ida in August of 2021 when 90% of its housing stock was damaged or destroyed. Since then, NOAHH has worked to help homeowners find a path back to normalcy. GNOF and JCF have pledged $150,000.00 to the rebuilding effort.
“On the anniversary of Hurricanes Ida and Katrina, the Greater New Orleans Foundation is thrilled to award an additional $75,000 grant to the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, matched with a $75,000 grant from Jefferson Community Foundation in support of Habitat’s recovery and rebuilding efforts,” said Andy Kopplin, GNOF president and CEO, in a press release. “After Ida struck, we were proud to support Habitat’s rebuilding program with an early grant of $75,000 and today’s announcement builds on that long term partnership and continues the foundation’s commitment to long term recovery in the region.”
The program is a departure from NOAHH’s usual model, in which a New Orleans home buyer purchases a home and the land it sits on from Habitat, paying a monthly mortgage that’s below market rate. In Jean Lafitte, the homebuyers already own the land the home will be built on. Cost of construction will vary from home to home, pending insurance claims, grants, individual design preferences and other variables. The average monthly house note, or mortgage, will be in the $500 range.
“The Jefferson Community Foundation is incredibly grateful for the rebuilding work New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity continues to provide to our community,” said Christine T. Briede, JCF executive director. “This $75,000 matching grant will ensure more Jefferson Parish families can get back on their feet and in their homes after the devastation of Hurricane Ida. We look forward to continuing to partner with organizations like the Greater New Orleans Foundation and Habitat for Humanity as we work to make our parish whole again.”
The Habitat home in Lafitte will have “fortified gold standards” for housing, meaning that the homes are elevated at least 12 feet, have larger joists, reinforced roofs, hurricane straps and other features that make it less vulnerable to flooding and hurricane-force winds. NOAHH presently has a list of over 100 households that have expressed interest, with 30 households currently working through the process of compiling the documentation needed in order to qualify for a house.
The homes were designed in partnership with Rural Studios, an Auburn, Ala.-based design group whose mission is to enable sustainable, healthful rural living through both housing and vital systems to ensure communities thrive. Rural Studios has built for almost 40 years in south Alabama and northwest Florida.
“Disaster rebuilding is a long-term process,” said Marguerite Oestreicher, Habitat executive director. “Our efforts in Lafitte are just starting, with many more homes to be repaired and built. Support from funders like the Greater New Orleans Foundation and the Jefferson Community Foundation are vital to the success of the undertaking and to ensure this historic and hard-working community thrives for generations to come.”
Other major partners of the rebuilding effort include Carrier, which will provide HVAC systems for each Habitat home in Lafitte; and Tracey Maynor, philanthropist and owner of Jean Lafitte-based Griffin Fishing Charters. | https://www.bizneworleans.com/habitat-homebuyers-celebrate-home-under-construction-in-lafitte/ | 2022-09-06T17:12:15Z |
Louisiana Continues to Shift Away from Coal-Fired Power Generation
BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) — Louisiana continues to shift away from coal-fired power generation to renewable sources that can be intermittent during peak use times.
Cleco Power and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments LLC announced a plan in August to build a 240-megawatt solar plant on the site of a former coal-fired plant Cleco retired last year, enough to power about 45,000 homes.
Cleco expects the $250 million Dolet Hills Solar Project to begin providing power in 2025 through the existing grid connection, which previously supplied 650 megawatts from the former Mansfield lignite plant.
“This solar project is another step forward in Cleco’s journey to becoming Louisiana’s leading clean energy company,” Bill Fontenot, CEO of Cleco Corporate Holdings, said in the news release. “This project continues our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint while affordably and reliably serving our customers.”
The change is expected to boost Cleco’s reliance on renewable sources, which comprised only 2% of the company’s power in 2021, compared to 55% generated from natural gas.
The August announcement follows an agreement between Shaw and Southwestern Electric Power Co. to buy power from Shaw’s 72.5 megawatt solar farm in Caddo Parish that is scheduled to come online in late 2024, The Associated Press reports.
In total, Shaw’s Louisiana portfolio will increase to a total of nearly 700 megawatts in construction and contracted “clean power” with the two projects.
The solar project in DeSoto Parish is part of what Fontenot calls “a renewed focus on sustainability and the establishment of Environmental, Social and Governance goals to help preserve our natural environment.”
“To protect the environment, we plan to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by incorporating renewable energy resources into our generating fleet, as we replace coal-fired generation units retired after serving their useful life,” he wrote on the company’s website. “Our target is to sustainably reduce our greenhouse gas emissions 60 percent by 2030 with aspirations of net-zero emissions by 2050.”
The retirement of the Cleco coal plant in Mansfield now leaves only two coal plants in the state: the Entergy-owned Plant Nelson in Westlake and the Big Cajun 2 plant in New Roads that’s co-owned by Entergy and Cleco.
Entergy, meanwhile, is also investing heavily in solar and other renewable energies with 21 projects in service or development for Louisiana as of July 2022.
“Over the next three years, we plan to more than triple our existing renewable resources,” according to the company’s website. “To meet customer demand for clean energy capacity, we see the potential for up to 17 gigawatts of renewable energy generation in our portfolio by 2031.”
Entergy’s plans include 90 megawatts of solar projects expected to come online in 2022, 475 megawatts of solar projects pending in the regulatory approval process expected for 2024, and 2,100 megawatts of solar and wind projects for 2025 or 2026 currently awaiting requests for proposals. | https://www.bizneworleans.com/louisiana-continues-to-shift-away-from-coal-fired-power-generation/ | 2022-09-06T17:12:21Z |
New Orleans Political Patriarch Moon Landrieu Has Died
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu — whose early, lonely stand against segregationists in the Louisiana legislature launched a political career at the forefront of sweeping changes on race — died Monday, a family friend confirmed. He was 92.
Ryan Berni, a longtime friend of the family, confirmed that Landrieu passed away early Monday.
“He died peacefully this morning surrounded by family,” Berni told The Associated Press.
A progressive white Democrat whose demeanor could be combative at times, Landrieu came from a blue-collar Roman Catholic family, served in the Army and sat alongside the first Black students at the city’s Loyola law school before winning a statehouse seat in 1960.
By then, six years had passed since the U.S. Supreme Court ordered public schools to desegregate nationwide, and Landrieu couldn’t in good conscience go along when Gov. Jimmie Davis steamrolled legislation to keep students in New Orleans separated by race. They passed by lopsided margins with Landrieu, at least once, the lone “no” vote.
The white politicians who had a lock on power on Louisiana said he’d dug his political grave, but he held onto his House seat in 1963 and then won a city council seat in 1965 with strong support from Black voters, whose influence was beginning to be felt at the polls.
To win his first mayoral term, Landrieu assembled a coalition of white liberals and African Americans and campaigned to bring Black people into important positions in government.
Integrating City Hall had its costs: In a 2018 memoir, Mitch Landrieu wrote that death threats were phoned into his family home and his school. Moon Landrieu discussed the blowback over race in a 1977 speech to the National League of Cities convention.
“If you embark on a campaign to end racial discrimination in your hometown, you will need nerves of steel, a will of iron, skin like leather and testicles of brass to withstand the slings and arrows,” he said. “I have myself these past eight years been known in some quarters as ‘Moon the Coon,’ an epithet that has caused me some pain at times, but that is also a badge of honor that bears testimony to what we try to do.”
His mayoral legacy also includes his support for the state’s construction of the Louisiana Superdome, which finally opened in 1975. It’s a beloved fixture of the city landscape now, but cost overruns and a contract scandal caused headaches for its supporters, including Landrieu.
“There has been an unbelievable emphasis on the few things that have been wrong with it and total neglect of the many, many things that are right with it,” he said several years later.
As Black voters gained influence, the coalition that elected Landrieu to the maximum two terms helped make Ernest “Dutch″ Morial the city’s first Black mayor, in 1978.
Landrieu then became President Jimmy Carter’s secretary of housing and urban development, an agency whose programs came under attack when President Ronald Reagan took office on a platform to reduce the federal government’s size and power.
Landrieu criticized Reagan for “gutting” public aid programs, and briefly considered a presidential bid of his own. But he never sought national office. Instead, he became a judge — “I really wanted to get out of my kids’ way,” he said – serving on Louisiana’s 4th Circuit Court of Appeal from 1992 to 2000.
Several of Landrieu’s nine children continue his legacy in law and politics: Mitch, also a two-term New Orleans mayor, is now President Joe Biden’s infrastructure coordinator; Mary, who served three terms as a U.S. senator, is now a policy adviser with a Washington law firm. Madeleine became dean of the law school at Loyola University New Orleans, and Maurice is a federal prosecutor.
Born Maurice E. Landrieu on July 23, 1930, he was called Moon, a family nickname, throughout his life and eventually made that his legal first name. He served three years in the Army before opening a small, walk-up law office with law school classmate Pascal Calogero, later the chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Landrieu credited his wife, Verna, with nudging him into politics, and his Black classmates, including Norman Francis, who would become Xavier University’s dean and president, for opening his eyes.
“It wasn’t just a question of racial justice, but from a practical standpoint, I recognized — as a politician, as a legislator and councilman — that we were wasting so much talent, wasting so much energy, by precluding Blacks from participation in all matters,” he recalled in a 2020 interview with the New Orleans weekly newspaper Gambit.
“And I was determined, as I became mayor, to revitalize this city and to bring about racial integration, so that the city could enjoy the full benefit of white and Black participants.”
Gov. John Bel Edwards called Landrieu a man of “bold vision.”
“Moon Landrieu was a courageous and defining voice for Louisiana and his beloved hometown of New Orleans,” Edwards said in a statement. “In addition to his many contributions to our state and nation, he leaves behind the most enduring legacy of all – a family that continues his fight for equality.” | https://www.bizneworleans.com/new-orleans-political-patriarch-moon-landrieu-has-died/ | 2022-09-06T17:12:28Z |
New Mexico judge disqualifies Cowboys for Trump founder from public office
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico state district court judge has disqualified county commissioner and Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin from holding public office for engaging in insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
State District Court Judge Francis Mathew issued a ruling Tuesday that permanently prohibits Griffin from holding or seeking local or federal office.
Griffin was previously convicted in federal court of a misdemeanor for entering Capitol grounds on Jan. 6. He was sentenced to 14 days and given credit for time served.
The new ruling immediately removes Griffin from his position as a commissioner in Otero County in southern New Mexico.
“Mr. Griffin aided the insurrection even though he did not personally engage in violence,” Mathew wrote. “By joining the mob and trespassing on restricted Capitol grounds, Mr. Griffin contributed to delaying Congress’s election-certification proceedings.”
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This story has been corrected to show that Mathew is a New Mexico state district judge, not a U.S. federal judge.
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Sign up for Find Facts Fast course on spotting disinformation
(Gray News) - Gray Television is launching a new program ahead of the November midterm election to help voters differentiate between fact and fiction.
In partnership with the nonprofit Poynter Institute’s MediaWise program, Find Facts Fast is a free text message course designed to empower people with skills to better participate in the democratic process and spot misinformation online and in their social media feeds.
“Elections make fertile grounds for bad actors, domestic and abroad, to plant seeds of disinformation, due in part to polarization, heightened emotions and a 24/7 news cycle on social feeds,” said MediaWise director Alex Mahadevan. “Find Facts Fast helps anyone … wade through the flood of misinformation we’ll see in the coming months and beyond.”
The instructors include a team of award-winning journalists, teaching learners how to spot misinformation, leverage digital tools to verify online content, identify videos and images that were manipulated, diversify their news diets to avoid echo chambers and practice click restraint.
There are several ways to enroll in the course.
- Message FACTS to 903-400-5048 via SMS
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Victims of floatplane crash included activist, winemaker
WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. (AP) — A civil rights activist from Spokane, Washington, a business owner and the founder of a winery and his family were on the floatplane that crashed in the waters of Puget Sound, killing 10.
The U.S. Coast Guard released the names of the victims early Tuesday. The body of one of the dead was recovered by a good Samaritan after Sunday afternoon’s crash. The other nine remain missing despite an extensive search.
The Northwest Seaplanes flight was on its way from Friday Harbor, a popular tourist destination in the San Juan Islands, to a Seattle suburb when it went down without sending out a distress call.
The dead include pilot Jason Winters, activist Sandy Williams, winemaker Ross Andrew Mickel, his pregnant wife Lauren Hilty and their child Remy Mickel. Also killed were passengers Joanne Mera, Patricia Hicks, Luke Ludwig, Rebecca Ludwig and Gabrielle Hanna. The Coast Guard did not provide hometowns.
Mickel was the founder of Woodinville-based Ross Andrew Winery.
“We are deeply saddened and beyond devastated at the loss of our beloved Ross Mickel, Lauren Hilty, Remy and their unborn baby boy, Luca,” the Mickel and Hilty families said in a statement. “Our collective grief is unimaginable. They were a bright and shining light in the lives of everyone who knew them.”
The Washington State Wine Commission said in an email that Ross had “an incredible impact on the Washington wine community” and will be greatly missed.
Williams was a lecturer, filmmaker, founder of the Carl Maxey Center and editor of The Black Lens, an African American-focused newspaper.
“Sandy was a voice for the voiceless, a tireless advocate for marginalized people in Spokane, a journalist unafraid to speak truth to power, a builder of hope in her vision for the Carl Maxey Center, and a beloved friend to countless members of our community,” The Spokane County Human Rights Task Force said on Facebook.
Thayne McCulloh, president of Gonzaga University, said the community lost a leader, teacher, activist and powerful voice.
“I am devastated to learn of Sandy Williams’ passing and we @GonzagaU extend our condolences to her family, many friends and colleagues,” he tweeted. “Sandy: Rest In Peace.”
Joanne Mera was a business owner from San Diego, The Seattle Times reported. Her niece, Sami Sullivan, said she was visiting family in Seattle when the crash occurred. She leaves behind three children and a husband of more than 30 years, Sullivan said.
“Joanne Mera was someone everyone gravitated towards,” Sullivan said in a statement. “She was the life of any party and the soul of our family. She was the best mom, wife, sister and friend.”
The Coast Guard ended the search for survivors Monday afternoon after “saturating an area” of more than 2,100 square nautical miles (nearly 2,800 square miles or 7,250 square kilometers).
“All next of kin have been notified of this decision,” the Coast Guard said on Twitter. “Our hearts go out to the families, loved ones and friends of those who remain missing and the deceased.”
The plane went down in Mutiny Bay off Whidbey Island, roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of downtown Seattle and about halfway between Friday Harbor and its destination in Renton, just south of Seattle.
Whidbey Island resident Jeff Brewny and his wife were walking their dog Sunday when they heard a loud boom.
“First thought was thunder. It was that loud,” he said. “There was no flash like you get with lightning. So, you know, I thought it was a boat exploded. It was that devastating. My dog went crazy.”
The owner of the seaplane company was aboard one of two flights that took off on Sunday, Scott Giard, director of the U.S. Coast Guard’s search and rescue for the Pacific Northwest, said at a new conference.
The owner told authorities he saw the other plane divert slightly off course and he tried to make radio contact but was unable to.
“Shortly after that, he noticed on his flight tracker that the flight had stopped tracking and notified authorities,” Giard said.
Officials received reports that “the aircraft dropped suddenly at a fair amount of speed and hit the water,” Giard said. “We don’t have any video or pictures of the incident as of this moment.”
There was no distress call or distress beacon from the crashing plane, he said. The aircraft has an electronic locating transmitter onboard, but they have not received any transmission.
“That is very typical in times where there is either a hard landing or a crash of an aircraft,” he said.
The cause of the crash is unknown, authorities said.
The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday they’re sending a team of seven to investigate the crash of the DHC-3 Turbine Otter.
Coast Guard searchers found “minimal debris,” Giard said. By Monday afternoon, they had only found three to four long and narrow pieces of aluminum, very few personal items, a seat and some small pieces of foam.
Without a clear picture of the actual crash, and not knowing whether it exploded on impact or immediately sank to the sea floor, 150 to 200 feet (45-60 meters) below, it’s difficult to know what happened to the plane, he said.
Northwest Seaplanes is a family-owned business founded by Clyde Carlson, according to the company’s website.
The company’s business office next to the seaplane dock at the Renton Municipal Airport remained closed behind fencing Monday. The only visible activity was two people hugging near the front door.
A woman who answered the phone early Monday said they’re waiting to learn more and are devastated by the crash.
“It’s a small crew. Everyone’s close,” said the woman, who would only give her first name, Michelle. She declined to say more.
The company posted a message on Facebook late Monday saying they are heartbroken.
“We don’t know any details yet regarding the cause of the accident,” the post said. “We are working with the FAA, NTSB and Coastguard. We have been in communication with the families. We are praying for the families involved, including our pilot and his family.”
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Bellisle reported from Renton, Washington.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adore Me, known for being the first lingerie brand to bring inclusive sizing across all its categories, is excited to show the fashion world what's new in lingerie trends at an exclusive event for New York Fashion Week. This New York Fashion Week marks the full re-opening of the celebratory event, and Adore Me is excited to help kick things off with its first-ever live runway show on September 9th at 8:30pm.
Adore Me recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and since launch has served nearly 5 million customers, while being recently named the #1 Digital Native Growth Brand in intimate apparel at the NPD x Curve Excellence Awards. The brand seeks to deliver one of the widest assortments in the category at an accessible price point and has recently been making major strides in delivering on its mission of making sustainable shopping more affordable. This week's show will serve as a celebration of Adore Me's promise of supporting every woman to celebrate her best self, and showcasing the products that bring joy to customers across the nation.
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Founded in 2011 as a disruptive online lingerie startup, Adore Me has evolved into a DTC womenswear brand that serves women of all sizes and budgets. The company is transforming the way people shop with a pioneering try-at-home commerce service that features lingerie, swimwear, activewear, loungewear, and compression intimates. With a series of innovation-driven Sister Brands, Adore Me is revolutionizing affordable sustainability through cutting-edge technologies and advanced innovations at affordable price points.
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Akamai places highest in Ability to Execute and furthest for Completeness of Vision for Cloud Web Application and API Protection
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today announced it was named a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Cloud WAAP for the sixth year in a row. In a companion report called Gartner Critical Capabilities for Cloud Web Application and API Protection, Akamai scored highest in 3 out of 4 use cases for cloud-based WAAP: API Security and DevOps, High Security, and Web-Scale Business Application.
The Magic Quadrant for Cloud Web Application and API Protection was previously published as the Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls and Akamai has been named a Leader for six consecutive years. The report analyzes the market of cloud App & API Security solutions and evaluates providers on their ability to execute and completeness of vision. The report notes:
"The overall cloud WAAP market is mature, though some segments are quite dynamic, such as bot management and API threat protection. Unlike the WAAP appliance market, which is dominated by replacement purchases, the cloud WAAP market continues to experience double-digit growth, thanks to new customers, new applications to protect, and shifts from appliances to cloud-delivered security."
In addition, the Magic Quadrant for Cloud Web Application and API Protection states:
- By 2024, 70% of organizations implementing multicloud strategies for web applications in production environments will favor cloud web application and API protection platform (WAAP) services over WAAP appliances and IaaS-native WAAP.
- By 2026, 40% of organizations will select a WAAP provider on the basis of its advanced API protections and web application security features — up from less than 15% in 2022.
- By 2026, more than 40% of organizations with consumer-facing applications that initially relied only on a WAAP for bot mitigation will seek additional anomaly detection technology from specialized providers — up from less than 10% in 2022.
Cybersecurity professionals are faced with evolving and emerging threats, increasing the demands of the role. For example, Akamai's recent threat report for Apps & APIs stated that Web application attack attempts against customers grew by more than 300% year over year in the first quarter of 2022.
"Threat actors are constantly evolving to evade protections, both by retooling existing attacks and by finding new vulnerabilities to exploit. We believe that to be named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud WAAP for the sixth year in a row is testament to Akamai's dedication to continuously innovate and stay ahead of evolving threats," said Eric Graham, Akamai's vice president of product management. "We protect the most valuable, highly sought-after brands in the world and we appreciate both Gartner's recognition and the feedback of customers for our WAAP solutions."
CUSTOMER RECOGNITION
According to the report, "Akamai's customers continue to rate its vendor support highly, which is a notable achievement for a large platform provider. Consistently strong customer support creates trust and drives Akamai's adoption when prospective customers ask to request peer reference calls."i
Here are some additional comments from Akamai customers from the 2022 Gartner® Peer Insights™ "Voice of the Customer" Web Application and API Protection report:ii
"Akamai Is the gold standard for edge security. They have protected us for more than a decade and continue to innovate and improve" –Senior Technology Director in the Retail Industry
"Very good experience especially when it comes to automatically block new zero day exploits for example the recent log4J zero day was implemented on WAF very fast." –Head of Service & Security Management in the Government Industry
"The Swiss Army Knife for layer 7 protections. Able to construct "0-day" mitigations for "0-day" threats. Reduce cloud hosting costs by shedding unwanted traffic. Improved customer experience by reducing latency and increasing uptime. Peace of mind knowing we are safe from intruders." –Solutions Architect (Security) in the Banking Industry
"Akamai plays an important role in areas of security and performance. While the Akamai products are fantastic at what they do, what really stands them apart is the level of service they provide. The Akamai team truly feels like an extension of our own team. They genuinely care about the success of our business and are very proactive in helping us to fully leverage the platform and improve in areas of security and performance." –A Chief Technology Officer
To read the complete 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Web Application and API Protection report, please see here.
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About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's security, compute, and delivery solutions at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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i Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Cloud Web Application and API Protection, Jeremy D'Hoinne, Adam Hils, John Watts, Rajpreet Kaur, 30th August 2022
ii Gartner, Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer': Web Application and API Protection, Peer Contributors, 22nd March 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
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https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=31340&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Amazon.com, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Amazon you have until September 6, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Amazon securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the AMZN lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=31340&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbor Capital, named one of the 'Top 50 Growers in the Country' by Citywire RIA, continues to grow its footprint in Alaska. Most recently, the firm hired two top financial advisors: Matt Knell and Paul Hurley.
Matt Knell, CFP®, a 20-year resident of Alaska, joins Arbor Capital with more than 18 years of financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management experience. Knell earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University and his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. He serves as a board member and Secretary for the Alaska Zoo and is an active member of the Anchorage Estate Planning Council.
Paul Hurley, AAMS® joins Arbor Capital with more than 19 years of banking, investment management, and ERISA plan consulting experience, specializing in Native Corporations in Alaska. Hurley earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation, which helps him guide his clients through complex financial planning conversations. As an Alaska Native raised in Bristol Bay, Hurley is passionate about improving financial literacy throughout Alaska and helping Alaska Native organizations support their leadership, staff, and communities.
Both Knell and Hurley will be based at Arbor Capital headquarters at the Dimond Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The addition of these seasoned professionals will allow the firm to better serve its current client base, as well as to grow its retirement planning capabilities with Alaska Native Corporation retirement plan participants and wealth management clients alike.
Arbor Capital offers wealth management, investment management, and retirement planning consulting services in Alaska and across the United States. For more information on Arbor Capital's ESG investing strategy visit arborcapital.io or reach out to the team for a complimentary portfolio review by emailing info@arborcapital.io.
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This time, the iconic fan-favorite is back with its first-ever saucy anthem, from TikToker Jon Moss
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, Detroit-Style Pizza returns to Pizza Hut menus at participating locations nationwide following the success of the initial launch in early 2021 and its reintroduction last summer. Pizza Hut listened to pizza lovers and brought the deep-dish delight back to menus for a third run as a limited-time offer; but this time is different. The beloved pizza arrives with a Detroit-Style-inspired anthem to celebrate its return to menus.
To provide fans with a fitting soundtrack for the return of an icon, Pizza Hut partnered with TikToker Jon Moss (@jonmosslol) to create a song celebrating Detroit-Style Pizza. You can listen to the new anthem, Pizza Hut Anthem, on all major streaming services.
While Detroit-Style Pizza is a newer introduction than timeless innovations like Original Stuffed Crust® and The Edge®, it's now the first Pizza Hut offering to have its own anthem. For Jon, creating a tune proclaiming his love for Pizza Hut came naturally as he has been a loyal brand fan since he was younger with Detroit-Style Pizza being one of his favorite new menu items, and Detroit being a historically innovative music city.
"Pizza Hut has always been my go-to pizza, so with the success of my "Pizza Hut" character from TikTok, and the new Detroit-Style pizza, I knew I had to write the Pizza Hut Anthem to celebrate it coming back," said Jon Moss. "As my mascot grew in popularity, I wanted to create something that would bring Pizza Hut and fans together in a fun, upbeat way. Because after all, No One OutPizzas The Hut."
Detroit-Style might sound different this time around, but the craveability, authenticity and affordability remain the same. Each pizza is a rectangular deep-dish with a thick, crispy crust edge, layered with toppings and cheese all the way to the edge finished with premium vine-ripened tomato sauce on top. The signature pizza is available in four recipes:
- Double Pepperoni (Classic Pepperoni, Crispy Cupped Pepperoni) - $12.99
- Meaty Deluxe (Crispy Cupped Pep., Italian Sausage, Bacon) - $12.99
- Supremo (Italian Sausage, Green Pepper, Red Onion) - $12.99
- CYO (1st Topping Included, Additional toppings $1) - $11.99
"There's been no shortage of people asking for Detroit-Style Pizza to be back on menus and Pizza Hut was very happy to oblige those fans" said Lindsay Morgan, Chief Marketing Officer, Pizza Hut. "The last return cemented Detroit-Style's status as repeat fall fan-favorite on our menu but we are happy to make this available at a value, nationwide."
Detroit-Style Pizza recipes are available now for a limited time at participating Pizza Hut locations nationwide for contactless delivery, carryout, curbside and Hut Lane pickup. Click here to find your nearest Pizza Hut location. Product availability, prices, participation, availability of contactless, curbside, The Hut Lane™ and delivery areas, charges and minimums vary. Delivery charge is not a driver tip.
Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), has more restaurant locations in the world than any other pizza company. Founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kan., Pizza Hut operates nearly 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. With easy order options including the Pizza Hut mobile app, website, and Amazon and Google devices, Pizza Hut is committed to providing an easy pizza experience – from order to delivery – and has Hut Rewards®, the Pizza Hut loyalty program that offers points for every dollar spent on food any way you order.
Now more than ever, restaurants have an important role in helping to safely feed families. As the largest pizza brand in the world by store count, Pizza Hut is committed to doing its part. To help keep team members and customers safe, customers can get their favorite Pizza Hut pizza via three contactless offerings: curbside pickup, delivery, or carryout. After becoming the first national pizza brand to offer contactless curbside pickup, Pizza Hut launched The Hut Lane™, a dedicated digital order pick-up window available at more than 1,500 locations across the country.
Pizza Hut is the creator of The BOOK IT! Program, which is the nation's longest running corporate supported literacy program. Building on that legacy, the program's BOOK IT! in the Community Initiative is designed to enable access to books and education resources, empower teachers and inspire a lifelong love of reading. The program is rooted in the foundation set by the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program which impacts more than 14 million students each year.
Pizza Hut is the Official and Only Pizza Sponsor of the NCAA®.
For more information about Pizza Hut, visit www.pizzahut.com or http://www.pizzahut.com/c/content/sitemap
Brett LeVecchio, Pizza Hut
972.338.6730 / Brett.LeVecchio@yum.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Azure Power Global Limited (NYSE: AZRE) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: June 15, 2021 to August 26, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 31, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in AZRE:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/azure-power-global-limited-loss-submission-form?id=31358&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Azure Power Global Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were procedural irregularities, including deviations from safety and quality standards, at one of Azure's plants; (2) certain project data was manipulated; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's internal controls and procedures were not effective; (4) Azure had received a credible whistleblower report alleging such misconduct; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Azure you have until October 31, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Azure securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the AZRE lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/azure-power-global-limited-loss-submission-form?id=31358&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
Empire State Building
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59th Floor
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jk@kleinstocklaw.com
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OSLO, Norway, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Schorn, of Borr Drilling Limited (the "Company") (NYSE and OSE: BORR) will present at the Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference in New York City today, Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 1:15 pm EDT.
A copy of the presentation to be held is available on the Company's website at www.borrdrilling.com and enclosed to this release.
CONTACT:
Questions should be directed to: Magnus Vaaler, CFO, +44 1224 289208
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP has announced that Mike Rupe has joined the firm as a partner and Head of Special Situations and Reorganizations, resident in the New York office.
"We are thrilled to welcome Mike to our firm," said Cadwalader managing partner Pat Quinn. "Mike's expertise and reputation both in financial restructuring and private credit make him the ideal leader of our growing special situations practice, fitting squarely into our strategic growth plan."
Rupe advises financial institutions in all aspects of in- and out-of-court workout, restructuring and reorganization matters, with an emphasis on advising ad hoc lender groups. Rupe last practiced at King & Spalding LLP, where he served as Head of Financial Restructuring.
"Mike has extensive experience working with, and unique knowledge of, private credit and other alternative lenders – the dominant constituency in significant restructurings," said Greg Petrick, chair of Cadwalader's Financial Restructuring Group and a member of the firm's Management Committee. "Adding Mike to our team positions Cadwalader to assist this important and growing constituency in the most complicated restructurings. We're delighted to have Mike join us and our creditor-focused practice."
Rupe has represented creditor groups in a number of high-profile chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings, including those of CEC Entertainment, APC Automotive Technologies, Fairway Group Holdings, Gymboree Group and Payless Holdings, among others. Among his career highlights, Rupe led the team representing a cross-over lender group in the chapter 11 cases of Nine West Holdings, for which he was recognized by IFLR1000 as a finalist for "Lawyer of the Year: Restructuring and Insolvency."
"I could not be more excited to join Cadwalader and for the opportunity to help continue to grow the firm's restructuring practice as well as the firm's private credit practice," Rupe said. "Cadwalader's reputation as a premier finance firm, its culture of excellence, and the depth and breadth of its practices make the firm exceptionally well-positioned to successfully guide clients through periods of market disruption."
Rupe's arrival follows the recent expansion of the firm's private credit and special situations capabilities through the addition of partners Bevis Metcalfe and Matthew Smith in London. In the last 12 months, Cadwalader has also added partners Angela Batterson (Finance), Jon Brose (Tax), Kiran Kadekar (Corporate) and Helen Maher (Global Litigation) in New York and partners Michael Bergmann (Corporate), Peter Malyshev (Financial Services) and Mercedes Tunstall (Financial Services) in Washington, D.C.
About Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, established 230 years ago, serves a diverse client base, including many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations and funds. With offices in New York, London, Charlotte, Washington and Dublin, Cadwalader offers legal expertise in antitrust, banking, corporate finance, corporate governance, executive compensation, financial restructuring, health care, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, private wealth, real estate, financial regulation, securitization, structured finance, tax and white collar defense. For more information, visit www.cadwalader.com.
Contact:
Ron Brandsdorfer +1 212 504 6712
ron.brandsdorfer@cwt.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CODX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased the publicly traded securities of Co-Dx during the period of May 12, 2022 through the close of the market on August 11, 2022 (4:00 p.m. ET).
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 17, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in CODX:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/co-dx-class-action-loss-submission-form?id=31352&from=4
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. NEWS - CODX NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Co-Diagnostics, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) demand for the Company's Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test had plummeted throughout the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and (ii) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Co-Dx you have until October 17, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Co-Dx securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the CODX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/co-dx-class-action-loss-submission-form?id=31352&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
J. Klein, Esq.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue
59th Floor
New York, NY 10118
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
www.kleinstocklaw.com
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CHINO HILLS, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Styldod, a virtual staging and image editing product, is being introduced to the CRMLS Marketplace. Through cutting-edge AI software, Styldod is redesigning the way traditional staging is accomplished. Styldod uses AI technology to add virtual furniture and other staging items to an interior property photo, saving the time and cost of setting up an interior space. Versatility with furniture layout and configuration grants agents with a broad range of interior design options to present to their clients.
Styldod is the first virtual staging product introduced to the CRMLS Marketplace. This exclusive product marketplace hosts a wide variety of real estate tech products available at discounted rates negotiated by CRMLS.
"The innovation we've seen from Styldod is phenomenal, and their products are certainly a catalyst for those of its kind. In a world where AI services are becoming more common, it is definitely something we want to offer to our users." – Art Carter, CEO – CRMLS
"Styldod makes it mindlessly simple to prepare and market listings for agents. Our AI technology and services will help CRMLS users to improve their productivity while ensuring quality. Over the coming years, we will be developing automated tools which will help real estate professionals to focus on what they do best – helping people find their dream homes." – Akhilesh Majumdar, CEO – Styldod
California Regional MLS is the nation's largest and most recognized subscriber-based MLS, dedicated to servicing more than 110,000 real estate professionals from 41 Associations, Boards, and MLS organizations. CRMLS is the industry powerhouse and thrives on providing the most relevant products and services to its subscribers. For more information on CRMLS, visit www.crmls.org. For more information on the CRMLS Marketplace, visit https://go.crmls.org/marketplace/
Styldod is a design-technology company poised to challenge every marketing productivity benchmark in the real estate industry. Through its groundbreaking AI product suite, Styldod enables the automatic virtual staging of homes in multiple lifestyle designs, complete with automated property descriptions and enhanced interactivity across a variety of media! At the enterprise scale, these tools create a marriage between retail furniture sales and residential home ownership, that keeps the real estate agent at the center of each transaction. Learn more at www.styldod.com
Media Contact: Art Carter, Art@CRMLS.org
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Assessment showcases methods banks have applied to reduce overdraft impact on consumers
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curinos, a global data intelligence business serving global financial institutions across lending, deposits and digital banking solutions, today announced an addendum to its December 'Competition Drives Overdraft Disruption' study. The addendum outlines key updated findings which reflect the impact of financial institutions' implemented and pledged reforms of overdraft practices.
Following the original study that evaluated the state of the overdraft market in the United States, many financial institutions announced enhancements aimed at reducing the impact of overdraft on consumers. In monitoring market reaction to the study, Curinos identified several key findings:
- Based on the voluntary changes that have been announced as of Aug. 25, 2002, overdraft fees are expected to fall by 68% between 2008 and the end of 2023.
- These changes are expected to result in $167 in annual savings per U.S. adult by year end 2023.
- As of August 2022, at least 29 financial institutions with more than $10 billion in assets have announced significant reforms to their overdraft policies. Half of financial institutions above $100 billion, including 9 of 13 financial institutions above $250 billion, have announced or implemented overdraft reforms.
- Curinos projects institutions with pledged and adopted reforms will reduce overdraft fees by 50% in the period 2019 to 2023. If current trends continue, consumers could save more than $28 billion in the five-year period between 2021 to 2025.
- Overdraft revenue comprises less than 2% of annual industry revenue and less than 4% of industry net income.
"Since the release of Curinos' overdraft study in December 2021, we have continually monitored the market and witnessed a sweeping response from banks in evaluating and assessing their overdraft policies and practices," said Hank Israel, Managing Director Behavioral Insights at Curinos. "We have tracked 95 financial institution reforms and we project a significant decrease in overdraft fees per capita that, if continued industry-wide, would save consumers $4.5 billion annually."
Aligned with the original study, Curinos independently monitored these changes and analyzed and recorded the research results.
To access the complete study, please visit: https://curinos.com/insights/update-competition-drives-overdraft-disruption/.
About Curinos
Curinos is the leading provider of data, technologies and insights that enable financial institutions to make better, and more profitable, data-driven decisions faster. Born out of the combination of two familiar industry powerhouses, Novantas and Informa's FBX business, Curinos brings to market a new level of industry expertise across deposits, lending and digital experience solutions and technologies. Through access to comprehensive datasets and analytics, intelligent technologies and connected behavioral insights, Curinos is the partner of choice to help you attract, retain and grow more profitable customer relationships. For additional information, please visit www.curinos.com.
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Zach Allegretti, JConnelly
973-850-7341
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 6, 2020 to June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in CVNA:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/carvana-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=31348&from=4
Carvana Co. NEWS - CVNA NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Carvana Co. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Carvana you have until October 3, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Carvana securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the CVNA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/carvana-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=31348&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue
59th Floor
New York, NY 10118
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
www.kleinstocklaw.com
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AVENTURA, Fla. and NATICK, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cytovia Therapeutics, Inc. today released the following statement on the passing of Olivier Gouédard, PharmD, MBA, who served as its Chief Operating Officer for the past year.
We are profoundly saddened by the news of our dear friend Olivier's passing. Dr. Gouédard was an industry leader specialized in the development of novel biologics and cell therapy and the training of the next wave of industry leaders poised to transform clinical care paradigms for cancer patients.
"We want to recognize Dr. Gouédard's immense contributions to cross-functional development of transformative cell therapies," commented Dr. Daniel Teper, CEO of Cytovia Therapeutics. "Olivier was deeply passionate about his work and dedicated to bringing results to patients. He was an outstanding leader, balancing drive, discipline, and efficiency with warmth, inclusiveness, and a larger-than-life presence felt by everybody who was lucky enough to work with him. He was a mentor to many, always generous with his time. In his short tenure at Cytovia, he was able to build and drive his development team to achieve ambitious goals, implementing processes to structure program management and helping advance novel discovery towards regulatory approval to initiate clinical trials."
Gouédard received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from the University of Rennes I (France), an advanced degree in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology from the Paris-Saclay University, and an MBA in Finance/Accounting from the Stern School of Business, New York University. Early in his career, he played a key role in the successful launch of Tricor®, a cholesterol-lowering drug which ultimately became a $1B franchise, by managing the alliance between Fournier Pharma and Abbvie. He then joined AMGEN, where he advanced through positions in Finance, Project Management, Sales, and Marketing, before moving on to Celgene (and Bristol Myers Squibb following its acquisition), where he led the successful development of and obtained early FDA approval for ABECMA™, the first BCMA CAR T cell therapy for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, the crowning accomplishment of his career.
Excited by the promise of NK cell therapy and the pressing, unmet medical needs it aims to address, Dr. Gouédard joined Cytovia as Chief Operating Officer in June of 2021, where he made significant contributions as a part of the leadership team and played a critical role in accelerating the development of Cytovia's pipeline towards clinical development.
Dr. Gouédard's passion and curiosity extended beyond the sciences. He was an avid fan of the arts, real estate, swimming, cycling, and horse polo – often referring to himself as a forever student of the sport - and maintained a deep bond to his home region of Brittany, France and its culture and community. He is survived by his husband Scott, who has set up the following page in his honor.
We send our deepest condolences to Olivier's colleagues, friends, and family. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on through his work and the many lives he touched.
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Expanding Product Offering to Include Diet-Friendly, Low Sodium Version of the Popular Seasoning
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dan-O's Seasoning, a Dan-tastic diet-friendly blend of low-sodium, all-natural, sugar-free, and non-GMO herbs and spices that enhance the flavor of any recipe, recently announced the launch of their new Everything Bagel Seasoning. The Everything Bagel Seasoning is the newest addition to Dan-O's Seasoning lineup, which currently includes Original, Spicy, and Hot Chipotle Seasoning. Dan-O's Seasoning's recipes have earned them over 2.6 million followers and 39.6 million likes on TikTok.
The new Everything Bagel Seasoning will provide a fresh new twist on classic recipes. Dan-O's Everything Bagel Seasoning has a delicious high flavor profile, the seasoning is also low sodium, gluten-free, sugar-free, and zero calories. Dan-O's Everything Bagel Seasoning brings the crunchy savory flavor of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, and garlic to the classic Dan-O's seasoning profile. The seasoning is now available on danosseasoning.com and on Amazon.
Dan-O's Seasoning was created by Dan Oliver. Dan-O's Seasoning blends only contain 50 milligrams of sodium per serving, compared to other popular seasonings that contain 200 milligrams to 300 milligrams of sodium per serving. Less sodium allows for the spices to truly shine without an overpowering salt taste. Dan-O's Seasoning is compatible with vegan, Keto, Paleo, and Mediterranean diets as well as many other diets, making it accessible to many.
"This is one of the most exciting product releases that we have had to date!" said Dan Oliver, founder of Dan-O's Seasoning. "Our fans have been begging us to make an Everything Bagel blend and we are thrilled to finally bring this product to the market. It's all-natural, diet-friendly, and it tastes Dan-O-Myte! People are going to love it!"
Find the new Dan-O's Everything Bagel Seasoning on Dan-O's website and on Amazon.
Dan-O's Seasoning was founded in 2017 by Louisville, KY native Dan Oliver. Our mission is to change the world one table at a time by offering the best all-natural, sugar-free, low-sodium seasoning products on the market. Our goal is to provide you with real flavors to make healthier food choices without ever sacrificing taste. Dan-O's all-purpose seasoning blends can be found nationwide in over 8,000 retailers including Kroger, Walmart, Hy-vee, Dollar Tree, and more. Additionally, all products are available online through Amazon or on our website at danosseasoning.com. To learn more, follow Dan-O's Seasoning on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd. (NYSE: DDL) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased, or otherwise acquired, Dingdong American Depository Shares pursuant or traceable to the F-1 registration statements and related prospectus on Form 424B4 issued in connection with Dingdong's June 2021 initial public stock offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 24, 2022
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Learn more about your recoverable losses in DDL:
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Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd. NEWS - DDL NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: According to the filed complaint, the registration statement and prospectus used to effectuate the Company's initial public offering misstated and/or omitted facts concerning Dingdong's so-called commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of the food it distributes to the market. For example, despite claiming that it applies "stringent quality control across [its] entire supply chain to ensure product quality to [its] users," Dingdong sold food past its sell-by date. Consequently, Dingdong was, in fact, no better at providing or assuring access to "fresh" groceries than the supermarkets, traditional Chinese wet markets, or traditional e-commerce platforms it repeatedly claimed to be displacing. Moreover, the foregoing conduct subjected Dingdong to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement, all of which, once revealed, were likely to negatively impact Dingdong's business, operations, and reputation.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Dingdong you have until October 24, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Dingdong securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the DDL lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/dingdong-class-action-loss-submission-form?id=31355&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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The HUSH-I Silent Guitar boasts several features that allow musicians to play their guitar anytime, anywhere with no restrictions
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donner, a leading manufacturer of innovative and feature-rich musical instruments, has released its new HUSH-I Silent Guitar, an ideal instrument for beginners and gigging players alike. Whether practicing at home or on the road, the HUSH-I features a graduated asymmetrical C-shape neck with a headless design that offers beginning players the ability to easily access frets. The HUSH-I's detachable body lets players take their guitar with them anywhere.
IT'S NEVER BEEN EASIER TO PLAY
Despite the Hush-I's lightweight design, the guitar features an original wood body which produces superior resonance with warm and full tone. The guitar's less angular body shape prevents collision damage, always keeping the guitar in tip-top shape and perfect for gigging performers who travel a lot. A traditional headstock can easily be hit or bumped, resulting in the guitar falling out of tune and even creating damage to the headstock. With this guitar, Donner has moved the tuners to the bottom of the HUSH-I's body, reducing the risk of the headstock and the guitar falling out of tune. For those guitar players who enjoy a more traditional look, the upper and lower frames are removable, allowing players to convert the HUSH-I into a traditionally shaped guitar.
Taking its unique design one step further, HUSH-I features a neck and tuning key that is hidden in the body of the guitar using an anti-drop magnet design, so players never need to worry about losing this important accessory ever again.
THE SUPERIOR PRACTICE COMPANION
The HUSH-I guitar comes with a preamp which features a two-stage EQ, volume knob, headphone output and a 6.35 port — all powered by an outfitted 9-volt battery. A piezo pickup under the saddle doesn't require a battery.
The graduated asymmetrical guitar neck design allows both beginners and advanced players to perform better in both higher and lower neck positions and additionally helps reduce wrist fatigue.
PERFECTION IN THE DETAILS
The HUSH-I features several best-in-class features that allow guitarists to get the most out of their instrument.
While acoustic guitars are prone to feedback due to the excessive gain of external equipment — such as speakers or P.A.s — the anti-phase button installed on the HUSH-I inverts the output signal by 180 degrees, therefore eliminating feedback and giving the guitar a purer sound.
With the HUSH-I's two-stage EQ and volume knobs, guitarists can fine-tune their tone no matter if they are strumming chords for a vocalist or playing a hair-raising guitar solo.
For beginning players, the customized round frets prevent finger cuts while playing, and the guitar comes complete with a 2-in-1 guitar strap with quick release buckle that works on both the guitar and the guitar's bag.
The HUSH-I is now available at donnerdeal.com and on Amazon Marketplace.
About Donner Music
Since 2012, Donner has been committed to creating innovative, enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing musical instruments to both entry-level and advanced musicians. This is what drove Donner to pioneer its mini pedals, which have brought the joy of musical performance to people across the world. Relying on its strong R&D team, Donner has become well-known for its high-quality and innovative musical instruments and accessories. Donner's musical instruments deliver the reflections, ideas and values of the player.
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ed Morse Automotive Group announced today it has acquired Cowboy Harley-Davidson's three locations in Texas, including the Harley-Davidson retail store located at River Walk in San Antonio. Cowboy Harley-Davidson's locations include Austin, Beaumont, and San Antonio. Ed Morse Automotive Group purchased the motorcycle dealerships from Cowboy Harley-Davidson. George Chaconas with Performance Brokerage Services facilitated the transaction.
The acquired motorcycle dealerships are:
- Cowboy Harley-Davidson Austin at 10917 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78747
- Cowboy Harley-Davidson Beaumont at 1150 Interstate 10 S Access Rd, Beaumont, TX 77707
- Cowboy's Alamo City Harley-Davidson at 11005 North IH 35, San Antonio, TX 78233
- Cowboy's Alamo City Harley-Davidson Riverwalk retail store at 111 W Crockett St, Suite 209, San Antonio, TX 78205
"We are excited to add our first Motorsport franchises to our growing automotive family. I have a true passion for motorcycles and am proud to continue the growth of these locations. We look forward to making significant capital improvements and supporting the communities of Austin, Beaumont and San Antonio. The enhancements that we will bring will be beneficial to the success of the incredible employees there, but also providing our customers a world-class motorcycle-buying experience," said Teddy Morse, Chairman and CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group.
The Ed Morse Automotive Group is headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, and has been family-owned over 75 years. These acquisitions will add nearly 140 employees to its over 1,800 plus employee base, and will grow Ed Morse Automotive Group to 34 dealerships, 69 franchises, 38 locations, and 18 automotive and motorcycle brands.
The Morse family has been in the automotive business since 1946 when Ed Morse founded Morse Motors. Over 75 years later, Ed's grandson, Chairman/CEO Teddy Morse continues to build on the legacy and family tradition. Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida and with recent acquisitions into Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois and Oklahoma, Ed Morse Automotive Group is considered to be one of the nation's fastest growing and most respected automotive dealer groups. www.edmorse.com
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Arch Venture Partners leads round to advance company's novel live tumor diagnostic platform
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elephas Biosciences Corporation (Elephas), a private company, announced today that it has raised $41.5 million in Series B funding. ARCH Venture Partners led the round, and were joined by new investors, Moore Strategic Ventures and Tao Capital Partners. Continuing investments were made by Northpond Ventures, Sands Capital, and WARF Ventures. Prior investments include $20 million from the Series A and $8 million from the founder and early seed investors.
Elephas is developing an oncology diagnostics platform to predict response to immunotherapy. The platform utilizes live fragments from a patient biopsy and treats those fragments with potential therapies and combinations. The latest advances in cancer biology combined with multi-modal imaging are used to assess how patients will respond before beginning treatment.
Elephas is launching two human clinical trials on the platform in the next quarter and plans to share initial clinical data in 2023. The company also plans to make the platform available to biopharma researchers next year. Oncology drugs remain the largest pharmaceutical therapeutic area, with immunotherapies emerging in the last decade as effective and powerful tools in the fight against cancer.
"Our mission at Elephas is to improve care for cancer patients," stated Maneesh Arora, founder and CEO of Elephas. "We are grateful for the support of these world-class venture firms who believe in what we are doing and are committed to helping us get there."
"Technology that will allow patients to receive the most effective therapy quickly, before time and resources are spent on ineffective options, will change the game for those diagnosed with cancer," ARCH Venture Partners' Paul Berns added. "We are excited to partner with the company to bring this novel solution to patients."
XMS Capital Partners acted as financial advisor to the company.
ARCH Venture Partners' Paul Berns will join the Elephas board of directors and Arch's Keith Crandell will be joining as a board observer. This follows the recent appointment by the company of Steven Galson, the former director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at FDA, as independent director.
Disruption in healthcare is being accelerated by the need for improved diagnostics, novel pharmaceutical therapies, and the shift to patient-centric solutions. With the mission to tackle the massive oncology dilemma, Elephas is leading the way to change how clinicians treat cancer patients. By harnessing the latest advances in cancer biology, multimodal microscopy, and artificial intelligence, the Elephas platform has the ability to empower clinical decision making and accelerate drug development. We plan to use the power of our platform to deliver a global solution that can revolutionize cancer treatment for every individual. To learn more, visit us at www.elephas.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
ARCH Venture Partners invests in life science and advanced technology companies and is one of the world's leading early-stage venture firms. The firm is a recognized leader in commercializing technologies developed at academic institutions, corporate research groups and national laboratories. ARCH invests primarily in companies it co-founds with leading scientists and entrepreneurs, bringing innovations in life sciences and physical sciences to market. For more information visit www.archventure.com.
Northpond Ventures is a multi-billion dollar science-driven venture capital firm based in Cambridge, MA; San Francisco, CA; and Bethesda, MD. Northpond has been named one of the three most active lead biotech investors in 2021 by Crunchbase, and the most active lead investor in life science solutions and molecular diagnostics by Silicon Valley Bank. It is particularly engaged in the research ecosystem, having founded a bioengineering laboratory at Harvard, and sponsored a prize for women entrepreneurs at MIT. It has led over 50 financings over the past several years, with a high percentage having an academic origin. Learn more at npv.vc.
Moore Strategic Ventures, LLC is the privately held investment company for Louis M. Bacon, Founder and CEO of Moore Capital Management, LP.
Tao Capital Partners is a family office that invests in technology, alternative energy and transportation, healthcare, education, sustainable food & agriculture, consumer, and real estate businesses that have a positive impact. Tao is an active investor with the ability to support companies through various stages of their life-cycle.
Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative businesses globally. Our approach combines analytical rigor and creative thinking to identify high-quality growth businesses that are creating the future. Through an integrated investment platform spanning venture capital, growth equity and public equity, we provide growth capital solutions to institutions and fund sponsors in more than 40 countries.
WARF Ventures actively invests in startups with University of Wisconsin-Madison technology and has done so over two decades. WARF Ventures is part of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) which helps steward the cycle of research, discovery, commercialization, and investment for the university. WARF manages more than 2,000 patents and an investment portfolio as it funds university research, obtains patents for campus discoveries and licenses inventions to industry. For more information, visit warf.org and view WARF's Cycle of Innovation.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Enochian BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOB) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: January 17, 2018 to June 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 26, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in ENOB:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/enochian-biosciences-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31346&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Enochian BioSciences, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Enochian you have until September 26, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Enochian securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the ENOB lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/enochian-biosciences-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31346&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue
59th Floor
New York, NY 10118
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
www.kleinstocklaw.com
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